Section 9 16-Bit Timer Pulse Unit (TPU)
(2)
Examples of Phase Counting Mode Operation
In phase counting mode, TCNT counts up or down according to the phase difference between two
external clocks. There are four modes, according to the count conditions.
(a)
Phase counting mode 1
Figure 9.26 shows an example of phase counting mode 1 operation, and table 9.35 summarizes the
TCNT up/down-count conditions.
TCLKA (channels 1 and 5)
TCLKC (channels 2 and 4)
TCLKB (channels 1 and 5)
TCLKD (channels 2 and 4)
TCNT value
Table 9.35 Up/Down-Count Conditions in Phase Counting Mode 1
TCLKA (Channels 1 and 5)
TCLKC (Channels 2 and 4)
High level
Low level
High level
Low level
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: Rising edge
: Falling edge
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Up-count
Figure 9.26 Example of Phase Counting Mode 1 Operation
TCLKB (Channels 1 and 5)
TCLKD (Channels 2 and 4)
Low level
High level
High level
Low level
Down-count
Time
Operation
Up-count
Down-count