4.2.1 Crystals

The SAM4N Xplained Pro kit contains two crystals that can be used as clock sources for the SAM4N device. Each crystal has a cut-strap next to it that can be used to measure the oscillator safety factor. This is done by cutting the strap and adding a resistor across the strap. More information about oscillator allowance and safety factor can be found in applicaton note AVR4100. Calculations for the selected crystal can be found in the schematics documentation of the board.

Table 4-7. External 32.768kHz Crystal
Pin on SAM4NFunction
PA7XIN32
PA8XOUT32
Table 4-8. External 12MHz Crystal
Pin on SAM4NFunction
PB9XIN
PB8XOUT