4.2.1 Crystals

The ATMEGA256RFR2 Xplained Pro kit contains two crystals that can be used as clock sources for the ATmega256RFR2 device. Each crystal has a cut-strap next to it that can be used to measure the oscillator allowance. 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 appnote AVR4100.

Table 4-8. External 32.768kHz Crystals
Pin on ATmega256RFR2Function
PG3TOSC2, crystal output
PG4TOSC1, crystal input
Table 4-9. External 16MHz Crystals
Pin on ATmega256RFR2Function
XTAL1Crystal input
XTAL2Crystal output