The TWI client is byte-oriented with optional interrupts after each byte. There are separate interrupt flags for the client data and for address/Stop recognition. Interrupt flags can also be used for polled operation. There are dedicated status flags for indicating ACK/NACK received, clock hold, collision, bus error, and R/W direction bit.
When an interrupt flag is set to
‘1’, the SCL is forced low. This will give the client time to respond
or handle any data, and will, in most cases, require software interaction. The number of
interrupts generated is kept to a minimum by automatic handling of most conditions.
The Address Recognition Mode (PMEN) bit in the Client Control A (TWIn.SCTRLA) register can be configured to allow the client to respond to all received addresses.