44.1 Overview

The PIC32CZ CA devices contain up to ten instances of the 32-bit Timer/Counter for Control applications (TCC) modules, TCC0 to TCC9.

Each TCC instance consists of a counter, a prescaler, compare/capture channels and control logic. The counter can be set to count events or clock pulses. The counter together with the compare/capture channels can be configured to time stamp input events, allowing capture of frequency and pulse-width. It can also perform waveform generation, such as frequency generation and pulse-width modulation (PWM).

TCC contains waveform extension features for motor control, ballast control, LED control, H-bridge control, power converters, and other types of power control applications. These extensions allow for low-side and high-side output with optional dead-time insertion. Waveform extensions can also generate a synchronized bit pattern across the waveform output pins. The fault options enable fault protection for safe and deterministic handling, deactivating output signals from the microcontroller. These signals can be used to shutdown external drivers connected to microcontroller.

Note: The number of TCC instances, TCC channel numbers and TCC extensions are device specific. The TCC configurations, such as channel numbers and features, may be reduced for some of the TCC instances.
References:
  • Device Configuration Summary