AT91SAM9XE128-QU Atmel, AT91SAM9XE128-QU Datasheet - Page 361

• Manufacturer Part Number: AT91SAM9XE128-QU
• Description: MCU ARM9 128K FLASH 208-PQFP
• Manufacturer: Atmel
• Series: AT91SAMr

Specifications of AT91SAM9XE128-QU

• Core Processor: ARM9
• Core Size: 16/32-Bit
• Speed: 180MHz
• Connectivity: EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I²C, MMC, SPI, SSC, UART/USART, USB
• Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
• Number Of I /o: 96
• Program Memory Size: 128KB (128K x 8)
• Program Memory Type: FLASH
• Ram Size: 40K x 8
• Voltage - Supply (vcc/vdd): 1.65 V ~ 1.95 V
• Data Converters: A/D 4x10b
• Oscillator Type: Internal
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Package / Case: 208-MQFP, 208-PQFP
• Processor Series: AT91SAMx
• Core: ARM926EJ-S
• Data Bus Width: 32 bit
• Data Ram Size: 16 KB
• Interface Type: 2-Wire, EBI, I2S, SPI, USART
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 180 MHz
• Number Of Programmable I/os: 96
• Number Of Timers: 6
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
• Mounting Style: SMD/SMT
• 3rd Party Development Tools: JTRACE-ARM-2M, KSK-AT91SAM9XE-PL, MDK-ARM, RL-ARM, ULINK2
• Development Tools By Supplier: AT91SAM-ICE, AT91-ISP, AT91SAM9XE-EK
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 40 C
• On-chip Adc: 10 bit, 4 Channel
• For Use With: AT91SAM9XE-EK - KIT EVAL FOR AT91SAM9XEAT91SAM-ICE - EMULATOR FOR AT91 ARM7/ARM9
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Eeprom Size: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

29.7.6
29.7.7
6254C–ATARM–22-Jan-10
Spurious Interrupt
General Interrupt Mask
Interrupt Status Register (AIC_ISR), is updated with the current interrupt only when AIC_IVR is
written.
An AIC_IVR read on its own (e.g., by a debugger), modifies neither the AIC context nor the
AIC_ISR. Extra AIC_IVR reads perform the same operations. However, it is recommended to
not stop the processor between the read and the write of AIC_IVR of the interrupt service routine
to make sure the debugger does not modify the AIC context.
To summarize, in normal operating mode, the read of AIC_IVR performs the following opera-
tions within the AIC:
However, while the Protect Mode is activated, only operations 1 to 3 are performed when
AIC_IVR is read. Operations 4 and 5 are only performed by the AIC when AIC_IVR is written.
Software that has been written and debugged using the Protect Mode runs correctly in Normal
Mode without modification. However, in Normal Mode the AIC_IVR write has no effect and can
be removed to optimize the code.
The Advanced Interrupt Controller features protection against spurious interrupts. A spurious
interrupt is defined as being the assertion of an interrupt source long enough for the AIC to
assert the nIRQ, but no longer present when AIC_IVR is read. This is most prone to occur when:
The AIC detects a spurious interrupt at the time the AIC_IVR is read while no enabled interrupt
source is pending. When this happens, the AIC returns the value stored by the programmer in
AIC_SPU (Spurious Vector Register). The programmer must store the address of a spurious
interrupt handler in AIC_SPU as part of the application, to enable an as fast as possible return to
the normal execution flow. This handler writes in AIC_EOICR and performs a return from
interrupt.
The AIC features a General Interrupt Mask bit to prevent interrupts from reaching the processor.
Both the nIRQ and the nFIQ lines are driven to their inactive state if the bit GMSK in AIC_DCR
(Debug Control Register) is set. However, this mask does not prevent waking up the processor if
it has entered Idle Mode. This function facilitates synchronizing the processor on a next event
and, as soon as the event occurs, performs subsequent operations without having to handle an
interrupt. It is strongly recommended to use this mask with caution.
1. Calculates active interrupt (higher than current or spurious).
2. Determines and returns the vector of the active interrupt.
3. Memorizes the interrupt.
4. Pushes the current priority level onto the internal stack.
5. Acknowledges the interrupt.
• An external interrupt source is programmed in level-sensitive mode and an active level occurs
• An internal interrupt source is programmed in level sensitive and the output signal of the
• An interrupt occurs just a few cycles before the software begins to mask it, thus resulting in a
for only a short time.
corresponding embedded peripheral is activated for a short time. (As in the case for the
Watchdog.)
pulse on the interrupt source.
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