23.2 Overview

The device provides one instance of the Timer/Counter for Control (TCC) applications peripheral.

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. Together with the compare/capture channels, the counter can be configured to timestamp input events, allowing for the capture of frequency and pulse-width. It can also perform waveform generation, such as frequency generation and pulse-width modulation.

Waveform extensions are featured for motor control, ballast, LED, H-bridge, power converters, and other types of power control applications. They 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, disabling and/or shut down of external drivers.