Block Diagram

Table 1. Timer Counter Clock Assignment
Name Definition
TIMER_CLOCK1 PCK6 or PCK7 (TC0 only)
TIMER_CLOCK2 MCK/8
TIMER_CLOCK3 MCK/32
TIMER_CLOCK4 MCK/128
TIMER_CLOCK5 (1) SLCK
  1. 1.When SLCK is selected for Peripheral Clock (CSS = 0 in PMC Master Clock register), SLCK input is equivalent to Peripheral Clock.
  2. 2.The PCK6 or PCK7 (TC0 only) frequency must be at least three times lower than peripheral clock frequency.
Figure 1. Timer Counter Block Diagram
Note:

The QDEC connections are detailed in Predefined Connection of the Quadrature Decoder with Timer Counters.

Table 2. Channel Signal Description
Signal Name Description
XC0, XC1, XC2 External Clock Inputs
TIOAx Capture Mode: Timer Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer Counter Output
TIOBx Capture Mode: Timer Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer Counter Input/Output
INT Interrupt Signal Output (internal signal)
SYNC Synchronization Input Signal (from configuration register)