C8051F350DK Silicon Laboratories Inc, C8051F350DK Datasheet - Page 211

• Manufacturer Part Number: C8051F350DK
• Description: DEV KIT FOR F350/351/352/353
• Manufacturer: Silicon Laboratories Inc
• Type: MCUr

Specifications of C8051F350DK

• Contents: Evaluation Board, Power Supply, USB Cables, Adapter and Documentation
• Processor To Be Evaluated: C8051F35x
• Interface Type: USB
• Silicon Manufacturer: Silicon Labs
• Core Architecture: 8051
• Silicon Core Number: C8051F350
• Silicon Family Name: C8051F35x
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: C8051F350, 351, 352, 353
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 336-1083

23. Programmable Counter Array
The Programmable Counter Array (PCA0) provides enhanced timer functionality while requiring less CPU
intervention than the standard 8051 counter/timers. The PCA consists of a dedicated 16-bit counter/timer
and three 16-bit capture/compare modules. Each capture/compare module has its own associated I/O line
(CEXn) which is routed through the Crossbar to Port I/O when enabled (See Section “18.1. Priority Cross-
bar Decoder’ on page 139 for details on configuring the Crossbar). The counter/timer is driven by a pro-
grammable timebase that can select between six sources: system clock, system clock divided by four,
system clock divided by twelve, the external oscillator clock source divided by 8, Timer 0 overflow, or an
external clock signal on the ECI input pin. Each capture/compare module may be configured to operate
independently in one of six modes: Edge-Triggered Capture, Software Timer, High-Speed Output, Fre-
quency Output, 8-Bit PWM, or 16-Bit PWM (each mode is described in Section “23.2. Capture/Compare
Modules’ on page 213). The external oscillator clock option is ideal for real-time clock (RTC) functionality,
allowing the PCA to be clocked by a precision external oscillator while the internal oscillator drives the sys-
tem clock. The PCA is configured and controlled through the system controller's Special Function Regis-
ters. The PCA block diagram is shown in Figure 23.1
Important Note: The PCA Module 2 may be used as a watchdog timer (WDT), and is enabled in this mode
following a system reset. Access to certain PCA registers is restricted while WDT mode is enabled.
See Section “23.3. Watchdog Timer Mode’ on page 220 for details.
Figure 23.1. PCA Block Diagram
Capture/Compare
Module 0
SYSCLK/12
Timer 0 Overflow
SYSCLK
External Clock/8
SYSCLK/4
ECI
Crossbar
Port I/O
Rev. 1.1
Capture/Compare
Module 1
CLOCK
MUX
PCA
16-Bit Counter/Timer
Capture/Compare
Module 2 / WDT
C8051F350/1/2/3
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