ATMEGA640V-1280 [MICROCHIP]

8-bit Microcontroller with 16/32/64KB In-System Programmable Flash;
ATMEGA640V-1280
型号: ATMEGA640V-1280
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8-bit Microcontroller with 16/32/64KB In-System Programmable Flash

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ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V  
8-bit Microcontroller with 16/32/64KB In-System Programmable Flash  
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Features  
High Performance, Low Power AVR® 8-Bit Microcontroller  
Advanced RISC Architecture  
135 Powerful Instructions – Most Single Clock Cycle Execution  
32 × 8 General Purpose Working Registers  
Fully Static Operation  
Up to 16 MIPS Throughput at 16MHz  
On-Chip 2-cycle Multiplier  
High Endurance Non-volatile Memory Segments  
64K/128K/256KBytes of In-System Self-Programmable Flash  
4Kbytes EEPROM  
8Kbytes Internal SRAM  
Write/Erase Cycles:10,000 Flash/100,000 EEPROM  
Data retention: 20 years at 85C/ 100 years at 25C  
Optional Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits  
• In-System Programming by On-chip Boot Program  
• True Read-While-Write Operation  
Programming Lock for Software Security  
• Endurance: Up to 64Kbytes Optional External Memory Space  
QTouch® library support  
Capacitive touch buttons, sliders and wheels  
QTouch and QMatrix acquisition  
Up to 64 sense channels  
JTAG (IEEE® std. 1149.1 compliant) Interface  
Boundary-scan Capabilities According to the JTAG Standard  
Extensive On-chip Debug Support  
Programming of Flash, EEPROM, Fuses, and Lock Bits through the JTAG Interface  
Peripheral Features  
Two 8-bit Timer/Counters with Separate Prescaler and Compare Mode  
Four 16-bit Timer/Counter with Separate Prescaler, Compare- and Capture Mode  
Real Time Counter with Separate Oscillator  
Four 8-bit PWM Channels  
Six/Twelve PWM Channels with Programmable Resolution from 2 to 16 Bits  
(ATmega1281/2561, ATmega640/1280/2560)  
Output Compare Modulator  
8/16-channel, 10-bit ADC (ATmega1281/2561, ATmega640/1280/2560)  
Two/Four Programmable Serial USART (ATmega1281/2561, ATmega640/1280/2560)  
Master/Slave SPI Serial Interface  
Byte Oriented 2-wire Serial Interface  
Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Oscillator  
On-chip Analog Comparator  
Interrupt and Wake-up on Pin Change  
Special Microcontroller Features  
Power-on Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection  
Internal Calibrated Oscillator  
External and Internal Interrupt Sources  
Six Sleep Modes: Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby,  
and Extended Standby  
I/O and Packages  
54/86 Programmable I/O Lines (ATmega1281/2561, ATmega640/1280/2560)  
64-pad QFN/MLF, 64-lead TQFP (ATmega1281/2561)  
100-lead TQFP, 100-ball CBGA (ATmega640/1280/2560)  
RoHS/Fully Green  
Temperature Range:  
-40C to 85C Industrial  
Ultra-Low Power Consumption  
Active Mode: 1MHz, 1.8V: 500µA  
Power-down Mode: 0.1µA at 1.8V  
Speed Grade:  
ATmega640V/ATmega1280V/ATmega1281V:  
• 0 - 4MHz @ 1.8V - 5.5V, 0 - 8MHz @ 2.7V - 5.5V  
ATmega2560V/ATmega2561V:  
• 0 - 2MHz @ 1.8V - 5.5V, 0 - 8MHz @ 2.7V - 5.5V  
ATmega640/ATmega1280/ATmega1281:  
• 0 - 8MHz @ 2.7V - 5.5V, 0 - 16MHz @ 4.5V - 5.5V  
ATmega2560/ATmega2561:  
• 0 - 16MHz @ 4.5V - 5.5V  
2549Q–AVR–02/2014  
1. Pin Configurations  
Figure 1-1. TQFP-pinout ATmega640/1280/2560  
99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76  
100  
(OC0B) PG5  
(RXD0/PCINT8) PE0  
(TXD0) PE1  
1
75  
74  
73  
72  
71  
70  
69  
68  
67  
66  
65  
64  
63  
62  
61  
60  
59  
58  
57  
56  
55  
54  
53  
52  
51  
PA3 (AD3)  
2
PA4 (AD4)  
INDEX CORNER  
3
PA5 (AD5)  
(XCK0/AIN0) PE2  
(OC3A/AIN1) PE3  
(OC3B/INT4) PE4  
(OC3C/INT5) PE5  
(T3/INT6) PE6  
4
PA6 (AD6)  
5
PA7 (AD7)  
6
PG2 (ALE)  
7
PJ6 (PCINT15)  
PJ5 (PCINT14)  
PJ4 (PCINT13)  
PJ3 (PCINT12)  
PJ2 (XCK3/PCINT11)  
PJ1 (TXD3/PCINT10)  
PJ0 (RXD3/PCINT9)  
GND  
8
(CLKO/ICP3/INT7) PE7  
VCC  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
GND  
(RXD2) PH0  
(TXD2) PH1  
(XCK2) PH2  
(OC4A) PH3  
VCC  
(OC4B) PH4  
PC7 (A15)  
(OC4C) PH5  
PC6 (A14)  
(OC2B) PH6  
PC5 (A13)  
(SS/PCINT0) PB0  
(SCK/PCINT1) PB1  
(MOSI/PCINT2) PB2  
(MISO/PCINT3) PB3  
(OC2A/PCINT4) PB4  
(OC1A/PCINT5) PB5  
(OC1B/PCINT6) PB6  
PC4 (A12)  
PC3 (A11)  
PC2 (A10)  
PC1 (A9)  
PC0 (A8)  
PG1 (RD)  
PG0 (WR)  
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  
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Figure 1-2. CBGA-pinout ATmega640/1280/2560  
Top view  
Bottom view  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
G
H
J
K
K
Table 1-1.  
CBGA-pinout ATmega640/1280/2560  
1
2
3
PF0  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
A
B
C
D
E
F
GND  
AVCC  
PE2  
AREF  
PG5  
PE0  
PE4  
PH0  
PH4  
PB1  
PB4  
PG3  
PG4  
PF2  
PF3  
PF4  
PE6  
PH3  
PB0  
PB5  
PL1  
PL0  
GND  
PF5  
PK0  
PK1  
PK2  
PA4  
PJ6  
PD1  
PD0  
PL7  
PL6  
PL5  
PK3  
PK4  
PK5  
PA5  
PJ5  
PJ1  
PD5  
PD4  
PD3  
PD2  
PK6  
GND  
PA0  
PA1  
PA7  
PJ3  
PC7  
PC6  
PC3  
PC0  
PD7  
VCC  
PA2  
PA3  
PG2  
PJ2  
PF1  
PF6  
PK7  
PJ7  
PA6  
PJ4  
PJ0  
PC5  
PC4  
PC1  
PD6  
PE1  
PE5  
PH1  
PH6  
PB2  
RESET  
PB6  
VCC  
PF7  
PE3  
PH2  
PH5  
PL4  
PE7  
VCC  
GND  
PB3  
GND  
VCC  
PC2  
PG1  
PG0  
G
H
J
PL2  
PL3  
PH7  
PB7  
XTAL2  
XTAL1  
K
Note:  
The functions for each pin is the same as for the 100 pin packages shown in Figure 1-1 on page 2.  
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Figure 1-3. Pinout ATmega1281/2561  
1
PA3 (AD3)  
PA4 (AD4)  
PA5 (AD5)  
PA6 (AD6)  
PA7 (AD7)  
PG2 (ALE)  
PC7 (A15)  
PC6 (A14)  
PC5 (A13)  
PC4 (A12)  
PC3 (A11)  
PC2 (A10)  
PC1 (A9)  
48  
47  
46  
45  
44  
43  
42  
41  
40  
39  
38  
37  
36  
35  
34  
33  
(OC0B) PG5  
2
3
(RXD0/PCINT8/PDI) PE0  
(TXD0/PDO) PE1  
INDEX CORNER  
4
(XCK0/AIN0) PE2  
5
(OC3A/AIN1) PE3  
(OC3B/INT4) PE4  
(OC3C/INT5) PE5  
(T3/INT6) PE6  
6
7
8
9
(ICP3/CLKO/INT7) PE7  
(SS/PCINT0) PB0  
(SCK/PCINT1) PB1  
(MOSI/PCINT2) PB2  
(MISO/PCINT3) PB3  
(OC2A/PCINT4) PB4  
(OC1A/PCINT5) PB5  
(OC1B/PCINT6) PB6  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
PC0 (A8)  
PG1 (RD)  
PG0 (WR)  
Note:  
The large center pad underneath the QFN/MLF package is made of metal and internally connected to GND. It should  
be soldered or glued to the board to ensure good mechanical stability. If the center pad is left unconnected, the pack-  
age might loosen from the board.  
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2. Overview  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced  
RISC architecture. By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz allowing the system designer to  
optimize power consumption versus processing speed.  
2.1  
Block Diagram  
Figure 2-1. Block Diagram  
PF7..0  
PK7..0  
PJ7..0  
PE7..0  
VCC  
Power  
Supervision  
POR/ BOD &  
RESET  
RESET  
PORT F (8)  
PORT K (8)  
PORT J (8)  
PORT E (8)  
Wat chdog  
Timer  
GND  
Analog  
Comparat or  
A/D  
Conver t er  
Wat chdog  
Oscillator  
JTAG  
USART 0  
USART 3  
USART 1  
USART 2  
XTAL1  
Oscillator  
Circuit s /  
Clock  
Internal  
Bandgap reference  
16 bit T/C3  
EEPROM  
Generat ion  
16 bit T/C5  
16 bit T/C4  
16 bit T/C1  
XTAL2  
CPU  
PORT A (8)  
PORT G (6)  
PA7..0  
PG5..0  
FLASH  
SPI  
SRAM  
XRAM  
TWI  
8 bit T/C0  
8 bit T/C2  
PC7..0  
PORT C (8)  
NOTE:  
Shaded parts only available  
in the 100-pin version.  
Completefunctionality for  
t he ADC, T/ C4, and T/ C5 only  
available in the 100-pin version.  
PORT D (8)  
PD7..0  
PORT B (8)  
PORT H (8)  
PORT L (8)  
PL7..0  
PB7..0  
PH7..0  
The AVR® core combines a rich instruction set with 32 general purpose working registers. All the 32 registers are  
directly connected to the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), allowing two independent registers to be accessed in one  
single instruction executed in one clock cycle. The resulting architecture is more code efficient while achieving  
throughputs up to ten times faster than conventional CISC microcontrollers.  
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The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 provides the following features: 64K/128K/256K bytes of In-System Pro-  
grammable Flash with Read-While-Write capabilities, 4Kbytes EEPROM, 8Kbytes SRAM, 54/86 general purpose  
I/O lines, 32 general purpose working registers, Real Time Counter (RTC), six flexible Timer/Counters with com-  
pare modes and PWM, four USARTs, a byte oriented 2-wire Serial Interface, a 16-channel, 10-bit ADC with  
optional differential input stage with programmable gain, programmable Watchdog Timer with Internal Oscillator,  
an SPI serial port, IEEE® std. 1149.1 compliant JTAG test interface, also used for accessing the On-chip Debug  
system and programming and six software selectable power saving modes. The Idle mode stops the CPU while  
allowing the SRAM, Timer/Counters, SPI port, and interrupt system to continue functioning. The Power-down  
mode saves the register contents but freezes the Oscillator, disabling all other chip functions until the next interrupt  
or Hardware Reset. In Power-save mode, the asynchronous timer continues to run, allowing the user to maintain a  
timer base while the rest of the device is sleeping. The ADC Noise Reduction mode stops the CPU and all I/O mod-  
ules except Asynchronous Timer and ADC, to minimize switching noise during ADC conversions. In Standby  
mode, the Crystal/Resonator Oscillator is running while the rest of the device is sleeping. This allows very fast  
start-up combined with low power consumption. In Extended Standby mode, both the main Oscillator and the  
Asynchronous Timer continue to run.  
Microchip offers the QTouch® library for embedding capacitive touch buttons, sliders and wheels functionality into  
AVR microcontrollers. The patented charge-transfer signal acquisition offersrobust sensing and includes fully  
debounced reporting of touch keys and includes Adjacent Key Suppression® (AKS®) technology for unambiguous  
detection of key events. The easy-to-use QTouch Suite toolchain allows you to explore, develop and debug your  
own touch applications.  
The device is manufactured using the Microchip high-density nonvolatile memory technology. The On-chip ISP  
Flash allows the program memory to be reprogrammed in-system through an SPI serial interface, by a conven-  
tional nonvolatile memory programmer, or by an On-chip Boot program running on the AVR core. The boot  
program can use any interface to download the application program in the application Flash memory. Software in  
the Boot Flash section will continue to run while the Application Flash section is updated, providing true Read-  
While-Write operation. By combining an 8-bit RISC CPU with In-System Self-Programmable Flash on a monolithic  
chip, the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is a powerful microcontroller that provides a highly flexible and cost  
effective solution to many embedded control applications.  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 AVR is supported with a full suite of program and system development  
tools including: C compilers, macro assemblers, program debugger/simulators, in-circuit emulators, and evaluation  
kits.  
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2.2  
Comparison Between ATmega1281/2561 and ATmega640/1280/2560  
Each device in the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 family differs only in memory size and number of pins. Table  
2-1 summarizes the different configurations for the six devices.  
Table 2-1.  
Configuration Summary  
General  
Purpose I/O pins  
16 bits resolution  
PWM channels  
Serial  
USARTs  
ADC  
Channels  
Device  
Flash  
64KB  
EEPROM  
4KB  
RAM  
8KB  
8KB  
8KB  
8KB  
8KB  
ATmega640  
ATmega1280  
ATmega1281  
ATmega2560  
ATmega2561  
86  
86  
54  
86  
54  
12  
12  
6
4
4
2
4
2
16  
16  
8
128KB  
128KB  
256KB  
256KB  
4KB  
4KB  
4KB  
12  
6
16  
8
4KB  
2.3  
Pin Descriptions  
2.3.1  
VCC  
Digital supply voltage.  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
GND  
Ground.  
Port A (PA7..PA0)  
Port A is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port A output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port A pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port A pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port A also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on  
page 75.  
2.3.4  
Port B (PB7..PB0)  
Port B is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port B output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port B pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port B pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port B has better driving capabilities than the other ports.  
Port B also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on  
page 76.  
2.3.5  
Port C (PC7..PC0)  
Port C is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port C output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port C pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port C pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port C also serves the functions of special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on page 79.  
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2.3.6  
2.3.7  
2.3.8  
Port D (PD7..PD0)  
Port D is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port D output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port D pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port D pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port D also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on  
page 80.  
Port E (PE7..PE0)  
Port E is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port E output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port E pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port E pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port E also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on  
page 82.  
Port F (PF7..PF0)  
Port F serves as analog inputs to the A/D Converter.  
Port F also serves as an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port, if the A/D Converter is not used. Port pins can provide internal  
pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port F output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both  
high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port F pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up  
resistors are activated. The Port F pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not  
running. If the JTAG interface is enabled, the pull-up resistors on pins PF7(TDI), PF5(TMS), and PF4(TCK) will be  
activated even if a reset occurs.  
Port F also serves the functions of the JTAG interface.  
2.3.9  
Port G (PG5..PG0)  
Port G is a 6-bit I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port G output buffers have sym-  
metrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port G pins that are externally  
pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port G pins are tri-stated when a reset con-  
dition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port G also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 as listed on  
page 86.  
2.3.10  
2.3.11  
Port H (PH7..PH0)  
Port H is a 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port H output buf-  
fers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port H pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port H pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port H also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/2560 as listed on page 88.  
Port J (PJ7..PJ0)  
Port J is a 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port J output buffers  
have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port J pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port J pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running. Port J also serves the functions of various special  
features of the ATmega640/1280/2560 as listed on page 90.  
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2.3.12  
Port K (PK7..PK0)  
Port K serves as analog inputs to the A/D Converter.  
Port K is a 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port K output buffers  
have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port K pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port K pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port K also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/2560 as listed on page 92.  
2.3.13  
2.3.14  
Port L (PL7..PL0)  
Port L is a 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port L output buffers  
have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port L pins that are  
externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port L pins are tri-stated when a  
reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running.  
Port L also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega640/1280/2560 as listed on page 94.  
RESET  
Reset input. A low level on this pin for longer than the minimum pulse length will generate a reset, even if the clock  
is not running. The minimum pulse length is given in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360. Shorter  
pulses are not guaranteed to generate a reset.  
2.3.15  
2.3.16  
2.3.17  
XTAL1  
Input to the inverting Oscillator amplifier and input to the internal clock operating circuit.  
XTAL2  
Output from the inverting Oscillator amplifier.  
AVCC  
AVCC is the supply voltage pin for Port F and the A/D Converter. It should be externally connected to VCC, even if  
the ADC is not used. If the ADC is used, it should be connected to VCC through a low-pass filter.  
2.3.18  
AREF  
This is the analog reference pin for the A/D Converter.  
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3. Resources  
A comprehensive set of development tools and application notes, and datasheets are available for download on  
http://www.atmel.com/avr.  
4. About Code Examples  
This documentation contains simple code examples that briefly show how to use various parts of the device. Be  
aware that not all C compiler vendors include bit definitions in the header files and interrupt handling in C is com-  
piler dependent. Confirm with the C compiler documentation for more details.  
These code examples assume that the part specific header file is included before compilation. For I/O registers  
located in extended I/O map, "IN", "OUT", "SBIS", "SBIC", "CBI", and "SBI" instructions must be replaced with  
instructions that allow access to extended I/O. Typically "LDS" and "STS" combined with "SBRS", "SBRC", "SBR",  
and "CBR".  
5. Data Retention  
Reliability Qualification results show that the projected data retention failure rate is much less than 1 ppm over 20  
years at 85°C or 100 years at 25°C.  
6. Capacitive touch sensing  
The QTouch® Library provides a simple to use solution to realize touch sensitive interfaces on most AVR® micro-  
controllers. The QTouch Library includes support for the QTouch and QMatrix acquisition methods.  
Touch sensing can be added to any application by linking the appropriate QTouch Library for the AVR Microcon-  
troller. This is done by using a simple set of APIs to define the touch channels and sensors, and then calling the  
touch sensing API’s to retrieve the channel information and determine the touch sensor states.  
The QTouch Library is FREE and downloadable from the Microchip website at the following location:  
www.atmel.com/qtouchlibrary. For implementation details and other information, refer to the QTouch Library User  
Guide - also available for download from the Microchip website.  
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7. AVR CPU Core  
7.1  
Introduction  
This section discusses the AVR core architecture in general. The main function of the CPU core is to ensure cor-  
rect program execution. The CPU must therefore be able to access memories, perform calculations, control  
peripherals, and handle interrupts.  
7.2  
Architectural Overview  
Figure 7-1. Block Diagram of the AVR Architecture  
Data Bus8-bit  
Program  
Count er  
St at u s  
and Control  
Flash  
Program  
Memory  
Interrupt  
Unit  
32 x 8  
General  
Purpose  
Reg i st er s  
Instruction  
Reg i st er  
SPI  
Unit  
Instruction  
Decoder  
Watchdog  
Timer  
ALU  
Analog  
Comparator  
Control Lines  
I/OModule1  
I/OModule 2  
I/OModule n  
Data  
SRAM  
EEPROM  
I/OLines  
In order to maximize performance and parallelism, the AVR uses a Harvard architecture – with separate memories  
and buses for program and data. Instructions in the program memory are executed with a single level pipelining.  
While one instruction is being executed, the next instruction is pre-fetched from the program memory. This concept  
enables instructions to be executed in every clock cycle. The program memory is In-System Reprogrammable  
Flash memory.  
The fast-access Register File contains 32 × 8-bit general purpose working registers with a single clock cycle  
access time. This allows single-cycle Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) operation. In a typical ALU operation, two oper-  
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ands are output from the Register File, the operation is executed, and the result is stored back in the Register File  
– in one clock cycle.  
Six of the 32 registers can be used as three 16-bit indirect address register pointers for Data Space addressing –  
enabling efficient address calculations. One of the these address pointers can also be used as an address pointer  
for look up tables in Flash program memory. These added function registers are the 16-bit X-, Y-, and Z-register,  
described later in this section.  
The ALU supports arithmetic and logic operations between registers or between a constant and a register. Single  
register operations can also be executed in the ALU. After an arithmetic operation, the Status Register is updated  
to reflect information about the result of the operation.  
Program flow is provided by conditional and unconditional jump and call instructions, able to directly address the  
whole address space. Most AVR instructions have a single 16-bit word format. Every program memory address  
contains a 16-bit or 32-bit instruction.  
Program Flash memory space is divided in two sections, the Boot Program section and the Application Program  
section. Both sections have dedicated Lock bits for write and read/write protection. The SPM instruction that writes  
into the Application Flash memory section must reside in the Boot Program section.  
During interrupts and subroutine calls, the return address Program Counter (PC) is stored on the Stack. The Stack  
is effectively allocated in the general data SRAM, and consequently the Stack size is only limited by the total  
SRAM size and the usage of the SRAM. All user programs must initialize the SP in the Reset routine (before sub-  
routines or interrupts are executed). The Stack Pointer (SP) is read/write accessible in the I/O space. The data  
SRAM can easily be accessed through the five different addressing modes supported in the AVR architecture.  
The memory spaces in the AVR architecture are all linear and regular memory maps.  
A flexible interrupt module has its control registers in the I/O space with an additional Global Interrupt Enable bit in  
the Status Register. All interrupts have a separate Interrupt Vector in the Interrupt Vector table. The interrupts have  
priority in accordance with their Interrupt Vector position. The lower the Interrupt Vector address, the higher the  
priority.  
The I/O memory space contains 64 addresses for CPU peripheral functions as Control Registers, SPI, and other  
I/O functions. The I/O Memory can be accessed directly, or as the Data Space locations following those of the Reg-  
ister File, 0x20 - 0x5F. In addition, the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has Extended I/O space from 0x60 -  
0x1FF in SRAM where only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD instructions can be used.  
7.3  
7.4  
ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit  
The high-performance AVR ALU operates in direct connection with all the 32 general purpose working registers.  
Within a single clock cycle, arithmetic operations between general purpose registers or between a register and an  
immediate are executed. The ALU operations are divided into three main categories – arithmetic, logical, and bit-  
functions. Some implementations of the architecture also provide a powerful multiplier supporting both  
signed/unsigned multiplication and fractional format. See the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404 for a detailed  
description.  
Status Register  
The Status Register contains information about the result of the most recently executed arithmetic instruction. This  
information can be used for altering program flow in order to perform conditional operations. Note that the Status  
Register is updated after all ALU operations, as specified in the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404. This will in  
many cases remove the need for using the dedicated compare instructions, resulting in faster and more compact  
code.  
The Status Register is not automatically stored when entering an interrupt routine and restored when returning  
from an interrupt. This must be handled by software.  
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7.4.1  
SREG – AVR Status Register  
The AVR Status Register – SREG – is defined as:  
Bit  
7
I
6
T
5
H
4
S
3
V
2
N
1
Z
0
C
0x3F (0x5F)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
SREG  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
• Bit 7 – I: Global Interrupt Enable  
The Global Interrupt Enable bit must be set for the interrupts to be enabled. The individual interrupt enable control  
is then performed in separate control registers. If the Global Interrupt Enable Register is cleared, none of the inter-  
rupts are enabled independent of the individual interrupt enable settings. The I-bit is cleared by hardware after an  
interrupt has occurred, and is set by the RETI instruction to enable subsequent interrupts. The I-bit can also be set  
and cleared by the application with the SEI and CLI instructions, as described in the “Instruction Set Summary” on  
page 404.  
• Bit 6 – T: Bit Copy Storage  
The Bit Copy instructions BLD (Bit LoaD) and BST (Bit STore) use the T-bit as source or destination for the oper-  
ated bit. A bit from a register in the Register File can be copied into T by the BST instruction, and a bit in T can be  
copied into a bit in a register in the Register File by the BLD instruction.  
• Bit 5 – H: Half Carry Flag  
The Half Carry Flag H indicates a Half Carry in some arithmetic operations. Half Carry Is useful in BCD arithmetic.  
See the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404 for detailed information.  
• Bit 4 – S: Sign Bit, S = N V  
The S-bit is always an exclusive or between the Negative Flag N and the Two’s Complement Overflow Flag V. See  
the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404 for detailed information.  
• Bit 3 – V: Two’s Complement Overflow Flag  
The Two’s Complement Overflow Flag V supports two’s complement arithmetics. See the “Instruction Set Sum-  
mary” on page 404 for detailed information.  
• Bit 2 – N: Negative Flag  
The Negative Flag N indicates a negative result in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the “Instruction Set Sum-  
mary” on page 404 for detailed information.  
• Bit 1 – Z: Zero Flag  
The Zero Flag Z indicates a zero result in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the “Instruction Set Summary” on  
page 404 for detailed information.  
• Bit 0 – C: Carry Flag  
The Carry Flag C indicates a carry in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the “Instruction Set Summary” on page  
404 for detailed information.  
7.5  
General Purpose Register File  
The Register File is optimized for the AVR Enhanced RISC instruction set. In order to achieve the required perfor-  
mance and flexibility, the following input/output schemes are supported by the Register File:  
One 8-bit output operand and one 8-bit result input  
Two 8-bit output operands and one 8-bit result input  
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Two 8-bit output operands and one 16-bit result input  
One 16-bit output operand and one 16-bit result input  
Figure 7-2 shows the structure of the 32 general purpose working registers in the CPU.  
Figure 7-2. AVR CPU General Purpose Working Registers  
7
0
Addr.  
R0  
R1  
0x00  
0x01  
0x02  
R2  
R13  
R14  
R15  
R16  
R17  
0x0D  
0x0E  
0x0F  
0x10  
0x11  
General  
Purpose  
Working  
Registers  
R26  
R27  
R28  
R29  
R30  
R31  
0x1A  
0x1B  
0x1C  
0x1D  
0x1E  
0x1F  
X-register Low Byte  
X-register High Byte  
Y-register Low Byte  
Y-register High Byte  
Z-register Low Byte  
Z-register High Byte  
Most of the instructions operating on the Register File have direct access to all registers, and most of them are sin-  
gle cycle instructions.  
As shown in Figure 7-2, each register is also assigned a data memory address, mapping them directly into the first  
32 locations of the user Data Space. Although not being physically implemented as SRAM locations, this memory  
organization provides great flexibility in access of the registers, as the X-, Y- and Z-pointer registers can be set to  
index any register in the file.  
7.5.1  
The X-register, Y-register, and Z-register  
The registers R26..R31 have some added functions to their general purpose usage. These registers are 16-bit  
address pointers for indirect addressing of the data space. The three indirect address registers X, Y, and Z are  
defined as described in Figure 7-3.  
Figure 7-3. The X-, Y-, and Z-registers  
15  
XH  
XL  
0
0
X-register  
7
0
0
7
R27 (0x1B)  
R26 (0x1A)  
15  
YH  
YL  
ZL  
0
0
Y-register  
Z-register  
7
7
R29 (0x1D)  
R28 (0x1C)  
15  
ZH  
0
0
7
7
0
R31 (0x1F)  
R30 (0x1E)  
In the different addressing modes these address registers have functions as fixed displacement, automatic incre-  
ment, and automatic decrement (see the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404 for details).  
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7.6  
Stack Pointer  
The Stack is mainly used for storing temporary data, for storing local variables and for storing return addresses  
after interrupts and subroutine calls. The Stack Pointer Register always points to the top of the Stack. Note that the  
Stack is implemented as growing from higher memory locations to lower memory locations. This implies that a  
Stack PUSH command decreases the Stack Pointer.  
The Stack Pointer points to the data SRAM Stack area where the Subroutine and Interrupt Stacks are located. This  
Stack space in the data SRAM must be defined by the program before any subroutine calls are executed or inter-  
rupts are enabled. The Stack Pointer must be set to point above 0x0200. The initial value of the stack pointer is the  
last address of the internal SRAM. The Stack Pointer is decremented by one when data is pushed onto the Stack  
with the PUSH instruction, and it is decremented by two for ATmega640/1280/1281 and three for ATme-  
ga2560/2561 when the return address is pushed onto the Stack with subroutine call or interrupt. The Stack Pointer  
is incremented by one when data is popped from the Stack with the POP instruction, and it is incremented by two  
for ATmega640/1280/1281 and three for ATmega2560/2561 when data is popped from the Stack with return from  
subroutine RET or return from interrupt RETI.  
The AVR Stack Pointer is implemented as two 8-bit registers in the I/O space. The number of bits actually used is  
implementation dependent. Note that the data space in some implementations of the AVR architecture is so small  
that only SPL is needed. In this case, the SPH Register will not be present.  
Bit  
15  
SP15  
SP7  
7
14  
SP14  
SP6  
6
13  
SP13  
SP5  
5
12  
SP12  
SP4  
4
11  
SP11  
SP3  
3
10  
SP10  
SP2  
2
9
SP9  
SP1  
1
8
SP8  
SP0  
0
0x3E (0x5E)  
0x3D (0x5D)  
SPH  
SPL  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
1
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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RAMPZ – Extended Z-pointer Register for ELPM/SPM  
Bit  
7
6
5
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3
2
1
0
RAMPZ7  
RAMPZ6  
RAMPZ5  
RAMPZ4  
RAMPZ3  
RAMPZ2  
RAMPZ1  
RAMPZ0  
0x3B (0x5B)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
RAMPZ  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
For ELPM/SPM instructions, the Z-pointer is a concatenation of RAMPZ, ZH, and ZL, as shown in Figure 7-4. Note  
that LPM is not affected by the RAMPZ setting.  
Figure 7-4. The Z-pointer used by ELPM and SPM  
Bit  
7
0
7
0
8
7
7
0
0
(Individually)  
RAMPZ  
ZH  
ZL  
Bit (Z-pointer)  
23  
16  
15  
The actual number of bits is implementation dependent. Unused bits in an implementation will always read as zero.  
For compatibility with future devices, be sure to write these bits to zero.  
7.6.2  
EIND – Extended Indirect Register  
Bit  
7
EIND7  
R/W  
0
6
EIND6  
R/W  
0
5
EIND5  
R/W  
0
4
EIND4  
R/W  
0
3
EIND3  
R/W  
0
2
EIND2  
R/W  
0
1
EIND1  
R/W  
0
0
EIND0  
R/W  
0
0x3C (0x5C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
EIND  
For EICALL/EIJMP instructions, the Indirect-pointer to the subroutine/routine is a concatenation of EIND, ZH, and  
ZL, as shown in Figure 7-5. Note that ICALL and IJMP are not affected by the EIND setting.  
Figure 7-5. The Indirect-pointer used by EICALL and EIJMP  
Bit  
7
0
7
0
8
7
7
0
0
(Individually)  
EIND  
ZH  
ZL  
Bit (Indirect-  
pointer)  
23  
16  
15  
The actual number of bits is implementation dependent. Unused bits in an implementation will always read as zero.  
For compatibility with future devices, be sure to write these bits to zero.  
7.7  
Instruction Execution Timing  
This section describes the general access timing concepts for instruction execution. The AVR CPU is driven by the  
CPU clock clkCPU, directly generated from the selected clock source for the chip. No internal clock division is used.  
Figure 7-6 on page 17 shows the parallel instruction fetches and instruction executions enabled by the Harvard  
architecture and the fast-access Register File concept. This is the basic pipelining concept to obtain up to 1 MIPS  
per MHz with the corresponding unique results for functions per cost, functions per clocks, and functions per  
power-unit.  
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Figure 7-6. The Parallel Instruction Fetches and Instruction Executions  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
clkCPU  
1st Instruction Fetch  
1st Instruction Execute  
2nd Instruction Fetch  
2nd Instruction Execute  
3rd Instruction Fetch  
3rd Instruction Execute  
4th Instruction Fetch  
Figure 7-7 shows the internal timing concept for the Register File. In a single clock cycle an ALU operation using  
two register operands is executed, and the result is stored back to the destination register.  
Figure 7-7. Single Cycle ALU Operation  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
clkCPU  
Total Execution Time  
Register Operands Fetch  
ALU Operation Execute  
Result Write Back  
7.8  
Reset and Interrupt Handling  
The AVR provides several different interrupt sources. These interrupts and the separate Reset Vector each have a  
separate program vector in the program memory space. All interrupts are assigned individual enable bits which  
must be written logic one together with the Global Interrupt Enable bit in the Status Register in order to enable the  
interrupt. Depending on the Program Counter value, interrupts may be automatically disabled when Boot Lock bits  
BLB02 or BLB12 are programmed. This feature improves software security. See the section “Memory Program-  
ming” on page 325 for details.  
The lowest addresses in the program memory space are by default defined as the Reset and Interrupt Vectors.  
The complete list of vectors is shown in “Interrupts” on page 101. The list also determines the priority levels of the  
different interrupts. The lower the address the higher is the priority level. RESET has the highest priority, and next  
is INT0 – the External Interrupt Request 0. The Interrupt Vectors can be moved to the start of the Boot Flash sec-  
tion by setting the IVSEL bit in the MCU Control Register (MCUCR). Refer to “Interrupts” on page 101 for more  
information. The Reset Vector can also be moved to the start of the Boot Flash section by programming the  
BOOTRST Fuse, see “Memory Programming” on page 325.  
When an interrupt occurs, the Global Interrupt Enable I-bit is cleared and all interrupts are disabled. The user soft-  
ware can write logic one to the I-bit to enable nested interrupts. All enabled interrupts can then interrupt the current  
interrupt routine. The I-bit is automatically set when a Return from Interrupt instruction – RETI – is executed.  
There are basically two types of interrupts. The first type is triggered by an event that sets the Interrupt Flag. For  
these interrupts, the Program Counter is vectored to the actual Interrupt Vector in order to execute the interrupt  
handling routine, and hardware clears the corresponding Interrupt Flag. Interrupt Flags can also be cleared by writ-  
ing a logic one to the flag bit position(s) to be cleared. If an interrupt condition occurs while the corresponding  
interrupt enable bit is cleared, the Interrupt Flag will be set and remembered until the interrupt is enabled, or the  
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flag is cleared by software. Similarly, if one or more interrupt conditions occur while the Global Interrupt Enable bit  
is cleared, the corresponding Interrupt Flag(s) will be set and remembered until the Global Interrupt Enable bit is  
set, and will then be executed by order of priority.  
The second type of interrupts will trigger as long as the interrupt condition is present. These interrupts do not nec-  
essarily have Interrupt Flags. If the interrupt condition disappears before the interrupt is enabled, the interrupt will  
not be triggered.  
When the AVR exits from an interrupt, it will always return to the main program and execute one more instruction  
before any pending interrupt is served.  
Note that the Status Register is not automatically stored when entering an interrupt routine, nor restored when  
returning from an interrupt routine. This must be handled by software.  
When using the CLI instruction to disable interrupts, the interrupts will be immediately disabled. No interrupt will be  
executed after the CLI instruction, even if it occurs simultaneously with the CLI instruction. The following example  
shows how this can be used to avoid interrupts during the timed EEPROM write sequence.  
Assembly Code Example  
in r16, SREG  
; store SREG value  
cli ; disable interrupts during timed sequence  
sbiEECR, EEMPE ; start EEPROM write  
sbiEECR, EEPE  
outSREG, r16  
; restore SREG value (I-bit)  
C Code Example  
char cSREG;  
cSREG = SREG;/* store SREG value */  
/* disable interrupts during timed sequence */  
__disable_interrupt();  
EECR |= (1<<EEMPE); /* start EEPROM write */  
EECR |= (1<<EEPE);  
SREG = cSREG; /* restore SREG value (I-bit) */  
When using the SEI instruction to enable interrupts, the instruction following SEI will be executed before any pend-  
ing interrupts, as shown in this example.  
Assembly Code Example  
sei ; set Global Interrupt Enable  
sleep; enter sleep, waiting for interrupt  
; note: will enter sleep before any pending  
; interrupt(s)  
C Code Example  
__enable_interrupt(); /* set Global Interrupt Enable */  
__sleep(); /* enter sleep, waiting for interrupt */  
/* note: will enter sleep before any pending interrupt(s) */  
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7.8.1  
Interrupt Response Time  
The interrupt execution response for all the enabled AVR interrupts is five clock cycles minimum. After five clock  
cycles the program vector address for the actual interrupt handling routine is executed. During these five clock  
cycle period, the Program Counter is pushed onto the Stack. The vector is normally a jump to the interrupt routine,  
and this jump takes three clock cycles. If an interrupt occurs during execution of a multi-cycle instruction, this  
instruction is completed before the interrupt is served. If an interrupt occurs when the MCU is in sleep mode, the  
interrupt execution response time is increased by five clock cycles. This increase comes in addition to the start-up  
time from the selected sleep mode.  
A return from an interrupt handling routine takes five clock cycles. During these five clock cycles, the Program  
Counter (three bytes) is popped back from the Stack, the Stack Pointer is incremented by three, and the I-bit in  
SREG is set.  
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8. AVR Memories  
This section describes the different memories in the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561. The AVR architecture has  
two main memory spaces, the Data Memory and the Program Memory space. In addition, the ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 features an EEPROM Memory for data storage. All three memory spaces are linear  
and regular.  
8.1  
In-System Reprogrammable Flash Program Memory  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 contains 64K/128K/256K bytes On-chip In-System Reprogrammable Flash  
memory for program storage, see Figure 8-1. Since all AVR instructions are 16 bit or 32 bit wide, the Flash is orga-  
nized as 32K/64K/128K × 16. For software security, the Flash Program memory space is divided into two sections,  
Boot Program section and Application Program section.  
The Flash memory has an endurance of at least 10,000 write/erase cycles. The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561  
Program Counter (PC) is 15/16/17 bits wide, thus addressing the 32K/64K/128K program memory locations. The  
operation of Boot Program section and associated Boot Lock bits for software protection are described in detail in  
“Boot Loader Support – Read-While-Write Self-Programming” on page 310. “Memory Programming” on page 325  
contains a detailed description on Flash data serial downloading using the SPI pins or the JTAG interface.  
Constant tables can be allocated within the entire program memory address space (see the LPM – Load Program  
Memory instruction description and ELPM - Extended Load Program Memory instruction description).  
Timing diagrams for instruction fetch and execution are presented in “Instruction Execution Timing” on page 16.  
Figure 8-1. Program Flash Memory Map  
Address (HEX)  
0
Application Flash Section  
Boot Flash Section  
0x7FFF/0xFFFF/0x1FFFF  
8.2  
SRAM Data Memory  
Figure 8-2 on page 22 shows how the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 SRAM Memory is organized.  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can be sup-  
ported within the 64 location reserved in the Opcode for the IN and OUT instructions. For the Extended I/O space  
from $060 - $1FF in SRAM, only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD instructions can be used.  
The first 4,608/8,704 Data Memory locations address both the Register File, the I/O Memory, Extended I/O Mem-  
ory, and the internal data SRAM. The first 32 locations address the Register file, the next 64 location the standard  
I/O Memory, then 416 locations of Extended I/O memory and the next 8,192 locations address the internal data  
SRAM.  
An optional external data SRAM can be used with the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561. This SRAM will occupy  
an area in the remaining address locations in the 64K address space. This area starts at the address following the  
internal SRAM. The Register file, I/O, Extended I/O and Internal SRAM occupies the lowest 4,608/8,704 bytes, so  
when using 64Kbytes (65,536 bytes) of External Memory, 60,478/56,832 Bytes of External Memory are available.  
See “External Memory Interface” on page 27 for details on how to take advantage of the external memory map.  
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When the addresses accessing the SRAM memory space exceeds the internal data memory locations, the exter-  
nal data SRAM is accessed using the same instructions as for the internal data memory access. When the internal  
data memories are accessed, the read and write strobe pins (PG0 and PG1) are inactive during the whole access  
cycle. External SRAM operation is enabled by setting the SRE bit in the XMCRA Register.  
Accessing external SRAM takes one additional clock cycle per byte compared to access of the internal SRAM.  
This means that the commands LD, ST, LDS, STS, LDD, STD, PUSH, and POP take one additional clock cycle. If  
the Stack is placed in external SRAM, interrupts, subroutine calls and returns take three clock cycles extra  
because the three-byte program counter is pushed and popped, and external memory access does not take  
advantage of the internal pipe-line memory access. When external SRAM interface is used with wait-state, one-  
byte external access takes two, three, or four additional clock cycles for one, two, and three wait-states respec-  
tively. Interrupts, subroutine calls and returns will need five, seven, or nine clock cycles more than specified in the  
instruction set manual for one, two, and three wait-states.  
The five different addressing modes for the data memory cover: Direct, Indirect with Displacement, Indirect, Indi-  
rect with Pre-decrement, and Indirect with Post-increment. In the Register file, registers R26 to R31 feature the  
indirect addressing pointer registers.  
The direct addressing reaches the entire data space.  
The Indirect with Displacement mode reaches 63 address locations from the base address given by the Y-register  
or Z-register.  
When using register indirect addressing modes with automatic pre-decrement and post-increment, the address  
registers X, Y, and Z are decremented or incremented.  
The 32 general purpose working registers, 64 I/O registers, and the 4,196/8,192 bytes of internal data SRAM in the  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 are all accessible through all these addressing modes. The Register File is  
described in “General Purpose Register File” on page 13.  
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Figure 8-2. Data Memory Map  
Address (HEX)  
0 - 1F  
32 Registers  
64 I/O Registers  
20 - 5F  
60 - 1FF  
200  
416 External I/O Registers  
Internal SRAM  
(8192 × 8)  
21FF  
2200  
External SRAM  
(0 - 64K × 8)  
FFFF  
8.2.1  
Data Memory Access Times  
This section describes the general access timing concepts for internal memory access. The internal data SRAM  
access is performed in two clkCPU cycles as described in Figure 8-3.  
Figure 8-3. On-chip Data SRAM Access Cycles  
T1  
T2  
T3  
clkCPU  
Address valid  
Compute Address  
Address  
Data  
WR  
Data  
RD  
Memory Access Instruction  
Next Instruction  
8.3  
EEPROM Data Memory  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 contains 4Kbytes of data EEPROM memory. It is organized as a separate  
data space, in which single bytes can be read and written. The EEPROM has an endurance of at least 100,000  
write/erase cycles. The access between the EEPROM and the CPU is described in the following, specifying the  
EEPROM Address Registers, the EEPROM Data Register, and the EEPROM Control Register.  
For a detailed description of SPI, JTAG and Parallel data downloading to the EEPROM, see “Serial Downloading”  
on page 338, “Programming via the JTAG Interface” on page 342, and “Programming the EEPROM” on page 333  
respectively.  
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8.3.1  
EEPROM Read/Write Access  
The EEPROM Access Registers are accessible in the I/O space, see “Register Description” on page 34.  
The write access time for the EEPROM is given in Table 8-1. A self-timing function, however, lets the user software  
detect when the next byte can be written. If the user code contains instructions that write the EEPROM, some pre-  
cautions must be taken. In heavily filtered power supplies, VCC is likely to rise or fall slowly on power-up/down. This  
causes the device for some period of time to run at a voltage lower than specified as minimum for the clock fre-  
quency used. See “Preventing EEPROM Corruption” on page 25. for details on how to avoid problems in these  
situations.  
In order to prevent unintentional EEPROM writes, a specific write procedure must be followed. See the description  
of the EEPROM Control Register for details on this; “Register Description” on page 34.  
When the EEPROM is read, the CPU is halted for four clock cycles before the next instruction is executed. When  
the EEPROM is written, the CPU is halted for two clock cycles before the next instruction is executed.  
The calibrated Oscillator is used to time the EEPROM accesses. Table 8-1 lists the typical programming time for  
EEPROM access from the CPU.  
Table 8-1.  
Symbol  
EEPROM Programming Time  
Number of Calibrated RC Oscillator Cycles  
Typ Programming Time  
EEPROM write (from CPU)  
26,368  
3.3ms  
The following code examples show one assembly and one C function for writing to the EEPROM. The examples  
assume that interrupts are controlled (for example by disabling interrupts globally) so that no interrupts will occur  
during execution of these functions. The examples also assume that no Flash Boot Loader is present in the soft-  
ware. If such code is present, the EEPROM write function must also wait for any ongoing SPM command to finish.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
EEPROM_write:  
; Wait for completion of previous write  
sbic EECR,EEPE  
rjmp EEPROM_write  
; Set up address (r18:r17) in address register  
out EEARH, r18  
out EEARL, r17  
; Write data (r16) to Data Register  
out EEDR,r16  
; Write logical one to EEMPE  
sbi EECR,EEMPE  
; Start eeprom write by setting EEPE  
sbi EECR,EEPE  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void EEPROM_write(unsigned int uiAddress, unsigned char ucData)  
{
/* Wait for completion of previous write */  
while(EECR & (1<<EEPE))  
;
/* Set up address and Data Registers */  
EEAR = uiAddress;  
EEDR = ucData;  
/* Write logical one to EEMPE */  
EECR |= (1<<EEMPE);  
/* Start eeprom write by setting EEPE */  
EECR |= (1<<EEPE);  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
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The next code examples show assembly and C functions for reading the EEPROM. The examples assume that  
interrupts are controlled so that no interrupts will occur during execution of these functions.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
EEPROM_read:  
; Wait for completion of previous write  
sbic EECR,EEPE  
rjcmp EEPROM_read  
; Set up address (r18:r17) in address register  
out EEARH, r18  
out EEARL, r17  
; Start eeprom read by writing EERE  
sbi EECR,EERE  
; Read data from Data Register  
in r16,EEDR  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
unsigned char EEPROM_read(unsigned int uiAddress)  
{
/* Wait for completion of previous write */  
while(EECR & (1<<EEPE))  
;
/* Set up address register */  
EEAR = uiAddress;  
/* Start eeprom read by writing EERE */  
EECR |= (1<<EERE);  
/* Return data from Data Register */  
return EEDR;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
8.3.2  
Preventing EEPROM Corruption  
During periods of low VCC, the EEPROM data can be corrupted because the supply voltage is too low for the CPU  
and the EEPROM to operate properly. These issues are the same as for board level systems using EEPROM, and  
the same design solutions should be applied.  
An EEPROM data corruption can be caused by two situations when the voltage is too low. First, a regular write  
sequence to the EEPROM requires a minimum voltage to operate correctly. Secondly, the CPU itself can execute  
instructions incorrectly, if the supply voltage is too low.  
EEPROM data corruption can easily be avoided by following this design recommendation:  
Keep the AVR RESET active (low) during periods of insufficient power supply voltage. This can be done by  
enabling the internal Brown-out Detector (BOD). If the detection level of the internal BOD does not match the  
needed detection level, an external low VCC reset Protection circuit can be used. If a reset occurs while a write  
operation is in progress, the write operation will be completed provided that the power supply voltage is sufficient.  
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8.4  
I/O Memory  
The I/O space definition of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is shown in “Register Summary” on page 399.  
All ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 I/Os and peripherals are placed in the I/O space. All I/O locations may be  
accessed by the LD/LDS/LDD and ST/STS/STD instructions, transferring data between the 32 general purpose  
working registers and the I/O space. I/O Registers within the address range 0x00 - 0x1F are directly bit-accessible  
using the SBI and CBI instructions. In these registers, the value of single bits can be checked by using the SBIS  
and SBIC instructions. Refer to the “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404 for more details. When using the I/O  
specific commands IN and OUT, the I/O addresses 0x00 - 0x3F must be used. When addressing I/O Registers as  
data space using LD and ST instructions, 0x20 must be added to these addresses. The ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can be supported within  
the 64 location reserved in Opcode for the IN and OUT instructions. For the Extended I/O space from 0x60 - 0x1FF  
in SRAM, only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD instructions can be used.  
For compatibility with future devices, reserved bits should be written to zero if accessed. Reserved I/O memory  
addresses should never be written.  
Some of the Status Flags are cleared by writing a logical one to them. Note that, unlike most other AVRs, the CBI  
and SBI instructions will only operate on the specified bit, and can therefore be used on registers containing such  
Status Flags. The CBI and SBI instructions work with registers 0x00 to 0x1F only.  
The I/O and peripherals control registers are explained in later sections.  
8.4.1  
General Purpose I/O Registers  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 contains three General Purpose I/O Registers. These registers can be  
used for storing any information, and they are particularly useful for storing global variables and Status Flags. Gen-  
eral Purpose I/O Registers within the address range 0x00 - 0x1F are directly bit-accessible using the SBI, CBI,  
SBIS, and SBIC instructions. See “Register Description” on page 34.  
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9. External Memory Interface  
With all the features the External Memory Interface provides, it is well suited to operate as an interface to memory  
devices such as External SRAM and Flash, and peripherals such as LCD-display, A/D, and D/A. The main features  
are:  
Four different wait-state settings (including no wait-state)  
Independent wait-state setting for different External Memory sectors (configurable sector size)  
The number of bits dedicated to address high byte is selectable  
Bus keepers on data lines to minimize current consumption (optional)  
9.1  
Overview  
When the eXternal MEMory (XMEM) is enabled, address space outside the internal SRAM becomes available  
using the dedicated External Memory pins (see Figure 1-3 on page 4, Table 13-3 on page 75, Table 13-9 on page  
79, and Table 13-21 on page 86). The memory configuration is shown in Figure 9-1.  
Figure 9-1. External Memory with Sector Select  
Memory Configuration A  
0x0000  
Internal memory  
0x21FF  
0x2200  
Lower sector  
SRW01  
SRW00  
SRL[2..0]  
External Memory  
Upper sector  
(0 - 60K x 8)  
SRW11  
SRW10  
0xFFFF  
9.1.1  
Using the External Memory Interface  
The interface consists of:  
AD7:0: Multiplexed low-order address bus and data bus  
A15:8: High-order address bus (configurable number of bits)  
ALE: Address latch enable  
RD: Read strobe  
WR: Write strobe  
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The control bits for the External Memory Interface are located in two registers, the External Memory Control Regis-  
ter A – XMCRA, and the External Memory Control Register B – XMCRB.  
When the XMEM interface is enabled, the XMEM interface will override the setting in the data direction registers  
that corresponds to the ports dedicated to the XMEM interface. For details about the port override, see the alter-  
nate functions in section “I/O-Ports” on page 67. The XMEM interface will auto-detect whether an access is internal  
or external. If the access is external, the XMEM interface will output address, data, and the control signals on the  
ports according to Figure 9-3 on page 29 (this figure shows the wave forms without wait-states). When ALE goes  
from high-to-low, there is a valid address on AD7:0. ALE is low during a data transfer. When the XMEM interface is  
enabled, also an internal access will cause activity on address, data and ALE ports, but the RD and WR strobes  
will not toggle during internal access. When the External Memory Interface is disabled, the normal pin and data  
direction settings are used. Note that when the XMEM interface is disabled, the address space above the internal  
SRAM boundary is not mapped into the internal SRAM. Figure 9-2 illustrates how to connect an external SRAM to  
the AVR using an octal latch (typically “74 × 573” or equivalent) which is transparent when G is high.  
9.1.2  
Address Latch Requirements  
Due to the high-speed operation of the XRAM interface, the address latch must be selected with care for system  
frequencies above 8MHz @ 4V and 4MHz @ 2.7V. When operating at conditions above these frequencies, the typ-  
ical old style 74HC series latch becomes inadequate. The External Memory Interface is designed in compliance to  
the 74AHC series latch. However, most latches can be used as long they comply with the main timing parameters.  
The main parameters for the address latch are:  
D to Q propagation delay (tPD  
Data setup time before G low (tSU  
Data (address) hold time after G low (TH)  
)
)
The External Memory Interface is designed to guaranty minimum address hold time after G is asserted low of th =  
5ns. Refer to tLAXX_LD/tLLAXX_ST in “External Data Memory Timing” Tables 31-11 through Tables 31-18 on pages 367  
- 370. The D-to-Q propagation delay (tPD) must be taken into consideration when calculating the access time  
requirement of the external component. The data setup time before G low (tSU) must not exceed address valid to  
ALE low (tAVLLC) minus PCB wiring delay (dependent on the capacitive load).  
Figure 9-2. External SRAM Connected to the AVR  
AVR  
SRAM  
D[7:0]  
AD7:0  
D
G
Q
A[7:0]  
ALE  
A[15:8]  
A15:8  
RD  
RD  
WR  
WR  
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9.1.3  
Pull-up and Bus-keeper  
The pull-ups on the AD7:0 ports may be activated if the corresponding Port register is written to one. To reduce  
power consumption in sleep mode, it is recommended to disable the pull-ups by writing the Port register to zero  
before entering sleep.  
The XMEM interface also provides a bus-keeper on the AD7:0 lines. The bus-keeper can be disabled and enabled  
in software as described in “XMCRB – External Memory Control Register B” on page 38. When enabled, the bus-  
keeper will keep the previous value on the AD7:0 bus while these lines are tri-stated by the XMEM interface.  
9.1.4  
Timing  
External Memory devices have different timing requirements. To meet these requirements, the XMEM interface  
provides four different wait-states as shown in Table 9-3 on page 37. It is important to consider the timing specifica-  
tion of the External Memory device before selecting the wait-state. The most important parameters are the access  
time for the external memory compared to the set-up requirement. The access time for the External Memory is  
defined to be the time from receiving the chip select/address until the data of this address actually is driven on the  
bus. The access time cannot exceed the time from the ALE pulse must be asserted low until data is stable during a  
read sequence (see tLLRL+ tRLRH - tDVRH in Tables 31-11 through Tables 31-18 on pages 367 - 370). The different  
wait-states are set up in software. As an additional feature, it is possible to divide the external memory space in two  
sectors with individual wait-state settings. This makes it possible to connect two different memory devices with dif-  
ferent timing requirements to the same XMEM interface. For XMEM interface timing details, refer to Table 31-11 on  
page 367 to Table 31-18 on page 370 and Figure 31-9 on page 370 to Figure 31-12 on page 372 in the “External  
Data Memory Timing” on page 367.  
Note that the XMEM interface is asynchronous and that the waveforms in the following figures are related to the  
internal system clock. The skew between the internal and external clock (XTAL1) is not guarantied (varies between  
devices temperature, and supply voltage). Consequently, the XMEM interface is not suited for synchronous  
operation.  
Figure 9-3. External Data Memory Cycles without Wait-state (SRWn1=0 and SRWn0=0)(1)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
ALE  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
WR  
Address  
Data  
Address  
XX  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0) Prev. data  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 1) Prev. data  
RD  
Address  
Address  
Data  
Data  
XXXXXXXX  
XXXXX  
Note:  
1. SRWn1 = SRW11 (upper sector) or SRW01 (lower sector), SRWn0 = SRW10 (upper sector) or SRW00 (lower sec-  
tor). The ALE pulse in period T4 is only present if the next instruction accesses the RAM (internal or external).  
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Figure 9-4. External Data Memory Cycles with SRWn1 = 0 and SRWn0 = 1(1)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
ALE  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
WR  
Address  
Data  
Address  
Address  
XX  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0) Prev. data  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 1) Prev. data  
RD  
Data  
Data  
Address  
Note:  
1. SRWn1 = SRW11 (upper sector) or SRW01 (lower sector), SRWn0 = SRW10 (upper sector) or SRW00 (lower sec-  
tor).  
The ALE pulse in period T5 is only present if the next instruction accesses the RAM (internal or external).  
Figure 9-5. External Data Memory Cycles with SRWn1 = 1 and SRWn0 = 0(1)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
T6  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
ALE  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
WR  
Address  
Data  
Address  
Address  
XX  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0) Prev. data  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 1) Prev. data  
RD  
Data  
Data  
Address  
Note:  
1. SRWn1 = SRW11 (upper sector) or SRW01 (lower sector), SRWn0 = SRW10 (upper sector) or SRW00 (lower sec-  
tor).  
The ALE pulse in period T6 is only present if the next instruction accesses the RAM (internal or external).  
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Figure 9-6. External Data Memory Cycles with SRWn1 = 1 and SRWn0 = 1(1)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
T6  
T7  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
ALE  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
WR  
Address  
Data  
Address  
Address  
XX  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0) Prev. data  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 1) Prev. data  
RD  
Data  
Data  
Address  
Note:  
1. SRWn1 = SRW11 (upper sector) or SRW01 (lower sector), SRWn0 = SRW10 (upper sector) or SRW00 (lower sec-  
tor).  
The ALE pulse in period T7 is only present if the next instruction accesses the RAM (internal or external).  
9.1.5  
Using all Locations of External Memory Smaller than 64Kbytes  
Since the external memory is mapped after the internal memory as shown in Figure 9-1 on page 27, the external  
memory is not addressed when addressing the first 8,704 bytes of data space. It may appear that the first 8,704  
bytes of the external memory are inaccessible (external memory addresses 0x0000 to 0x21FF). However, when  
connecting an external memory smaller than 64Kbytes, for example 32Kbytes, these locations are easily accessed  
simply by addressing from address 0x8000 to 0xA1FF. Since the External Memory Address bit A15 is not con-  
nected to the external memory, addresses 0x8000 to 0xA1FF will appear as addresses 0x0000 to 0x21FF for the  
external memory. Addressing above address 0xA1FF is not recommended, since this will address an external  
memory location that is already accessed by another (lower) address. To the Application software, the external  
32Kbytes memory will appear as one linear 32Kbytes address space from 0x2200 to 0xA1FF. This is illustrated in  
Figure 9-7.  
Figure 9-7. Address Map with 32Kbytes External Memory  
AVR Memory Map  
External 32K SRAM  
0x0000  
0x0000  
Internal Memory  
0x21FF  
0x2200  
External  
Memory  
0x7FFF  
0x8000  
0x7FFF  
0x90FF  
0x9100  
(Do Not Use)  
0xFFFF  
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9.1.6  
Using all 64Kbytes Locations of External Memory  
Since the External Memory is mapped after the Internal Memory as shown in Figure 9-1 on page 27, only 56Kbytes  
of External Memory is available by default (address space 0x0000 to 0x21FF is reserved for internal memory).  
However, it is possible to take advantage of the entire External Memory by masking the higher address bits to zero.  
This can be done by using the XMMn bits and control by software the most significant bits of the address. By set-  
ting Port C to output 0x00, and releasing the most significant bits for normal Port Pin operation, the Memory  
Interface will address 0x0000 - 0x2FFF. See the following code examples.  
Care must be exercised using this option as most of the memory is masked away.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
; OFFSET is defined to 0x4000 to ensure  
; external memory access  
; Configure Port C (address high byte) to  
; output 0x00 when the pins are released  
; for normal Port Pin operation  
ldi r16, 0xFF  
out DDRC, r16  
ldi r16, 0x00  
out PORTC, r16  
; release PC7:6  
ldi r16, (1<<XMM1)  
sts XMCRB, r16  
; write 0xAA to address 0x0001 of external  
; memory  
ldi r16, 0xaa  
sts 0x0001+OFFSET, r16  
; re-enable PC7:6 for external memory  
ldi r16, (0<<XMM1)  
sts XMCRB, r16  
; store 0x55 to address (OFFSET + 1) of  
; external memory  
ldi r16, 0x55  
sts 0x0001+OFFSET, r16  
C Code Example(1)  
#define OFFSET 0x4000  
void XRAM_example(void)  
{
unsigned char *p = (unsigned char *) (OFFSET + 1);  
DDRC = 0xFF;  
PORTC = 0x00;  
XMCRB = (1<<XMM1);  
*p = 0xaa;  
XMCRB = 0x00;  
*p = 0x55;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
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9.2  
Register Description  
9.2.1  
9.2.1.1  
EEPROM registers  
EEARH and EEARL – The EEPROM Address Register  
Bit  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
EEAR11  
EEAR3  
3
10  
EEAR10  
EEAR2  
2
9
EEAR9  
EEAR1  
1
8
EEAR8  
EEAR0  
0
0x22 (0x42)  
0x21 (0x41)  
EEARH  
EEARL  
EEAR7  
EEAR6  
EEAR5  
EEAR4  
7
R
6
R
5
R
4
R
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
R/W  
X
R/W  
R/W  
X
R/W  
R/W  
X
R/W  
R/W  
X
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
• Bits 15:12 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bits 11:0 – EEAR8:0: EEPROM Address  
The EEPROM Address Registers – EEARH and EEARL specify the EEPROM address in the 4Kbytes EEPROM  
space. The EEPROM data bytes are addressed linearly between 0 and 4096. The initial value of EEAR is unde-  
fined. A proper value must be written before the EEPROM may be accessed.  
9.2.1.2  
EEDR – The EEPROM Data Register  
Bit  
7
MSB  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x20 (0x40)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
LSB  
R/W  
0
EEDR  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
• Bits 7:0 – EEDR7:0: EEPROM Data  
For the EEPROM write operation, the EEDR Register contains the data to be written to the EEPROM in the  
address given by the EEAR Register. For the EEPROM read operation, the EEDR contains the data read out from  
the EEPROM at the address given by EEAR.  
9.2.1.3  
EECR – The EEPROM Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
EEPM1  
R/W  
X
4
EEPM0  
R/W  
X
3
EERIE  
R/W  
0
2
EEMPE  
R/W  
0
1
EEPE  
R/W  
X
0
EERE  
R/W  
0
0x1F (0x3F)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
EECR  
R
0
R
0
• Bits 7:6 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bits 5, 4 – EEPM1 and EEPM0: EEPROM Programming Mode Bits  
The EEPROM Programming mode bit setting defines which programming action that will be triggered when writing  
EEPE. It is possible to program data in one atomic operation (erase the old value and program the new value) or to  
split the Erase and Write operations in two different operations. The Programming times for the different modes are  
shown in Table 9-1 on page 35. While EEPE is set, any write to EEPMn will be ignored. During reset, the EEPMn  
bits will be reset to 0b00 unless the EEPROM is busy programming.  
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Table 9-1.  
EEPROM Mode Bits  
EEPM1  
EEPM0  
Programming Time  
Operation  
Erase and Write in one operation (Atomic Operation)  
Erase only  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
3.4ms  
1.8ms  
1.8ms  
Write only  
Reserved for future use  
• Bit 3 – EERIE: EEPROM Ready Interrupt Enable  
Writing EERIE to one enables the EEPROM Ready Interrupt if the I bit in SREG is set. Writing EERIE to zero dis-  
ables the interrupt. The EEPROM Ready interrupt generates a constant interrupt when EEPE is cleared.  
• Bit 2 – EEMPE: EEPROM Master Programming Enable  
The EEMPE bit determines whether setting EEPE to one causes the EEPROM to be written. When EEMPE is set,  
setting EEPE within four clock cycles will write data to the EEPROM at the selected address If EEMPE is zero, set-  
ting EEPE will have no effect. When EEMPE has been written to one by software, hardware clears the bit to zero  
after four clock cycles. See the description of the EEPE bit for an EEPROM write procedure.  
• Bit 1 – EEPE: EEPROM Programming Enable  
The EEPROM Write Enable Signal EEPE is the write strobe to the EEPROM. When address and data are correctly  
set up, the EEPE bit must be written to one to write the value into the EEPROM. The EEMPE bit must be written to  
one before a logical one is written to EEPE, otherwise no EEPROM write takes place. The following procedure  
should be followed when writing the EEPROM (the order of steps 3 and 4 is not essential):  
1. Wait until EEPE becomes zero.  
2. Wait until SPMEN in SPMCSR becomes zero.  
3. Write new EEPROM address to EEAR (optional).  
4. Write new EEPROM data to EEDR (optional).  
5. Write a logical one to the EEMPE bit while writing a zero to EEPE in EECR.  
6. Within four clock cycles after setting EEMPE, write a logical one to EEPE.  
The EEPROM can not be programmed during a CPU write to the Flash memory. The software must check that the  
Flash programming is completed before initiating a new EEPROM write. Step 2 is only relevant if the software con-  
tains a Boot Loader allowing the CPU to program the Flash. If the Flash is never being updated by the CPU, step 2  
can be omitted. See “Memory Programming” on page 325 for details about Boot programming.  
Caution: An interrupt between step 5 and step 6 will make the write cycle fail, since the EEPROM Master Write  
Enable will time-out. If an interrupt routine accessing the EEPROM is interrupting another EEPROM access, the  
EEAR or EEDR Register will be modified, causing the interrupted EEPROM access to fail. It is recommended to  
have the Global Interrupt Flag cleared during all the steps to avoid these problems.  
When the write access time has elapsed, the EEPE bit is cleared by hardware. The user software can poll this bit  
and wait for a zero before writing the next byte. When EEPE has been set, the CPU is halted for two cycles before  
the next instruction is executed.  
• Bit 0 – EERE: EEPROM Read Enable  
The EEPROM Read Enable Signal EERE is the read strobe to the EEPROM. When the correct address is set up in  
the EEAR Register, the EERE bit must be written to a logic one to trigger the EEPROM read. The EEPROM read  
access takes one instruction, and the requested data is available immediately. When the EEPROM is read, the  
CPU is halted for four cycles before the next instruction is executed.  
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The user should poll the EEPE bit before starting the read operation. If a write operation is in progress, it is neither  
possible to read the EEPROM, nor to change the EEAR Register.  
9.3  
General Purpose registers  
9.3.1  
GPIOR2 – General Purpose I/O Register 2  
Bit  
7
MSB  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x2B (0x4B)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
LSB  
R/W  
0
GPIOR2  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
9.3.2  
9.3.3  
GPIOR1 – General Purpose I/O Register 1  
Bit  
7
MSB  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x2A (0x4A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
LSB  
R/W  
0
GPIOR1  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
GPIOR0 – General Purpose I/O Register 0  
Bit  
7
MSB  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x1E (0x3E)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
LSB  
R/W  
0
GPIOR0  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
9.4  
External Memory registers  
9.4.1  
XMCRA – External Memory Control Register A  
Bit  
7
6
SRL2  
R/W  
0
5
SRL1  
R/W  
0
4
SRL0  
R/W  
0
3
SRW11  
R/W  
0
2
SRW10  
R/W  
0
1
SRW01  
R/W  
0
0
SRW00  
R/W  
0
“(0x74)”  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
SRE  
R/W  
0
XMCRA  
• Bit 7 – SRE: External SRAM/XMEM Enable  
Writing SRE to one enables the External Memory Interface.The pin functions AD7:0, A15:8, ALE, WR, and RD are  
activated as the alternate pin functions. The SRE bit overrides any pin direction settings in the respective data  
direction registers. Writing SRE to zero, disables the External Memory Interface and the normal pin and data direc-  
tion settings are used.  
• Bit 6:4 – SRL2:0: Wait-state Sector Limit  
It is possible to configure different wait-states for different External Memory addresses. The external memory  
address space can be divided in two sectors that have separate wait-state bits. The SRL2, SRL1, and SRL0 bits  
select the split of the sectors, see Table 9-2 on page 37 and Figure 9-1 on page 27. By default, the SRL2, SRL1,  
and SRL0 bits are set to zero and the entire external memory address space is treated as one sector. When the  
entire SRAM address space is configured as one sector, the wait-states are configured by the SRW11 and SRW10  
bits.  
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Table 9-2.  
SRL2  
Sector limits with different settings of SRL2:0  
SRL1  
SRL0  
Sector Limits  
Lower sector = N/A  
Upper sector = 0x2200 - 0xFFFF  
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
x
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0x3FFF  
Upper sector = 0x4000 - 0xFFFF  
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0x5FFF  
Upper sector = 0x6000 - 0xFFFF  
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0x7FFF  
Upper sector = 0x8000 - 0xFFFF  
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0x9FFF  
Upper sector = 0xA000 - 0xFFFF  
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0xBFFF  
Upper sector = 0xC000 - 0xFFFF  
Lower sector = 0x2200 - 0xDFFF  
Upper sector = 0xE000 - 0xFFFF  
• Bit 3:2 – SRW11, SRW10: Wait-state Select Bits for Upper Sector  
The SRW11 and SRW10 bits control the number of wait-states for the upper sector of the external memory  
address space, see Table 9-3.  
• Bit 1:0 – SRW01, SRW00: Wait-state Select Bits for Lower Sector  
The SRW01 and SRW00 bits control the number of wait-states for the lower sector of the external memory address  
space, see Table 9-3.  
Table 9-3.  
Wait States(1)  
SRWn1  
SRWn0  
Wait States  
No wait-states  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Wait one cycle during read/write strobe  
Wait two cycles during read/write strobe  
Wait two cycles during read/write and wait one cycle before driving out new address  
Note:  
1. n = 0 or 1 (lower/upper sector).  
For further details of the timing and wait-states of the External Memory Interface, see Figure 9-3 on page 29  
through Figure 9-6 on page 31 for how the setting of the SRW bits affects the timing.  
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9.4.2  
XMCRB – External Memory Control Register B  
Bit  
7
XMBK  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
XMM2  
R/W  
0
1
XMM1  
R/W  
0
0
XMM0  
R/W  
0
(0x75)  
XMCRB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 7– XMBK: External Memory Bus-keeper Enable  
Writing XMBK to one enables the bus keeper on the AD7:0 lines. When the bus keeper is enabled, AD7:0 will keep  
the last driven value on the lines even if the XMEM interface has tri-stated the lines. Writing XMBK to zero disables  
the bus keeper. XMBK is not qualified with SRE, so even if the XMEM interface is disabled, the bus keepers are  
still activated as long as XMBK is one.  
• Bit 6:3 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved and will always read as zero. When writing to this address location, write these bits to zero  
for compatibility with future devices.  
• Bit 2:0 – XMM2, XMM1, XMM0: External Memory High Mask  
When the External Memory is enabled, all Port C pins are default used for the high address byte. If the full  
60Kbytes address space is not required to access the External Memory, some, or all, Port C pins can be released  
for normal Port Pin function as described in Table 9-4. As described in “Using all 64Kbytes Locations of External  
Memory” on page 32, it is possible to use the XMMn bits to access all 64Kbytes locations of the External Memory.  
Table 9-4.  
Port C Pins Released as Normal Port Pins when the External Memory is Enabled  
XMM2  
XMM1  
XMM0  
# Bits for External Memory Address  
Released Port Pins  
None  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
8 (Full 56Kbytes space)  
7
PC7  
6
PC7 - PC6  
PC7 - PC5  
PC7 - PC4  
PC7 - PC3  
PC7 - PC2  
Full Port C  
5
4
3
2
No Address high bits  
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10. System Clock and Clock Options  
This section describes the clock options for the AVR microcontroller.  
10.1 Overview  
Figure 10-1 presents the principal clock systems in the AVR and their distribution. All of the clocks need not be  
active at a given time. In order to reduce power consumption, the clocks to modules not being used can be halted  
by using different sleep modes, as described in “Power Management and Sleep Modes” on page 50. The clock  
systems are detailed below.  
Figure 10-1. Clock Distribution.  
Asynchronous  
Timer/Counter  
General I/O  
Modules  
Flash and  
EEPROM  
ADC  
CPU Core  
RAM  
clkADC  
clkI/O  
clkCPU  
AVR Clock  
Control Unit  
clkASY  
clkFLASH  
Reset Logic  
Watchdog Timer  
Source clock  
Watchdog clock  
Watchdog  
Oscillator  
System Clock  
Prescaler  
Clock  
Multiplexer  
Timer/Counter  
Oscillator  
Crystal  
Oscillator  
Low-frequency  
Crystal Oscillator  
Calibrated RC  
Oscillator  
External Clock  
10.2 Clock Systems and their Distribution  
10.2.1  
CPU Clock – clkCPU  
The CPU clock is routed to parts of the system concerned with operation of the AVR core. Examples of such mod-  
ules are the General Purpose Register File, the Status Register and the data memory holding the Stack Pointer.  
Halting the CPU clock inhibits the core from performing general operations and calculations.  
10.2.2  
I/O Clock – clkI/O  
The I/O clock is used by the majority of the I/O modules, like Timer/Counters, SPI, and USART. The I/O clock is  
also used by the External Interrupt module, but note that some external interrupts are detected by asynchronous  
logic, allowing such interrupts to be detected even if the I/O clock is halted. Also note that start condition detection  
in the USI module is carried out asynchronously when clkI/O is halted, TWI address recognition in all sleep modes.  
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10.2.3  
10.2.4  
Flash Clock – clkFLASH  
The Flash clock controls operation of the Flash interface. The Flash clock is usually active simultaneously with the  
CPU clock.  
Asynchronous Timer Clock – clkASY  
The Asynchronous Timer clock allows the Asynchronous Timer/Counter to be clocked directly from an external  
clock or an external 32kHz clock crystal. The dedicated clock domain allows using this Timer/Counter as a real-  
time counter even when the device is in sleep mode.  
10.2.5  
ADC Clock – clkADC  
The ADC is provided with a dedicated clock domain. This allows halting the CPU and I/O clocks in order to reduce  
noise generated by digital circuitry. This gives more accurate ADC conversion results.  
10.3 Clock Sources  
The device has the following clock source options, selectable by Flash Fuse bits as shown below. The clock from  
the selected source is input to the AVR clock generator, and routed to the appropriate modules.  
Table 10-1. Device Clocking Options Select(1)  
Device Clocking Option  
Low Power Crystal Oscillator  
Full Swing Crystal Oscillator  
Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator  
Internal 128kHz RC Oscillator  
Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator  
External Clock  
CKSEL3:0  
1111 - 1000  
0111 - 0110  
0101 - 0100  
0011  
0010  
0000  
Reserved  
0001  
Note:  
1. For all fuses “1” means unprogrammed while “0” means programmed.  
10.3.1  
10.3.2  
Default Clock Source  
The device is shipped with internal RC oscillator at 8.0MHz and with the fuse CKDIV8 programmed, resulting in  
1.0MHz system clock. The startup time is set to maximum and time-out period enabled. (CKSEL = "0010", SUT =  
"10", CKDIV8 = "0"). The default setting ensures that all users can make their desired clock source setting using  
any available programming interface.  
Clock Start-up Sequence  
Any clock source needs a sufficient VCC to start oscillating and a minimum number of oscillating cycles before it  
can be considered stable.  
To ensure sufficient VCC, the device issues an internal reset with a time-out delay (tTOUT) after the device reset is  
released by all other reset sources. “On-chip Debug System” on page 53 describes the start conditions for the  
internal reset. The delay (tTOUT) is timed from the Watchdog Oscillator and the number of cycles in the delay is set  
by the SUTx and CKSELx fuse bits. The selectable delays are shown in Table 10-2 on page 41. The frequency of  
the Watchdog Oscillator is voltage dependent as shown in “Typical Characteristics” on page 373.  
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Table 10-2. Number of Watchdog Oscillator Cycles  
Typical Time-out (VCC = 5.0V)  
Typical Time-out (VCC = 3.0V)  
Number of Cycles  
0ms  
4.1ms  
65ms  
0ms  
4.3ms  
69ms  
0
512  
8K (8,192)  
Main purpose of the delay is to keep the AVR in reset until it is supplied with minimum VCC. The delay will not mon-  
itor the actual voltage and it will be required to select a delay longer than the VCC rise time. If this is not possible, an  
internal or external Brown-Out Detection circuit should be used. A BOD circuit will ensure sufficient VCC before it  
releases the reset, and the time-out delay can be disabled. Disabling the time-out delay without utilizing a Brown-  
Out Detection circuit is not recommended.  
The oscillator is required to oscillate for a minimum number of cycles before the clock is considered stable. An  
internal ripple counter monitors the oscillator output clock, and keeps the internal reset active for a given number of  
clock cycles. The reset is then released and the device will start to execute. The recommended oscillator start-up  
time is dependent on the clock type, and varies from 6 cycles for an externally applied clock to 32K cycles for a low  
frequency crystal.  
The start-up sequence for the clock includes both the time-out delay and the start-up time when the device starts  
up from reset. When starting up from Power-save or Power-down mode, VCC is assumed to be at a sufficient level  
and only the start-up time is included.  
10.4 Low Power Crystal Oscillator  
Pins XTAL1 and XTAL2 are input and output, respectively, of an inverting amplifier which can be configured for use  
as an On-chip Oscillator, as shown in Figure 10-2. Either a quartz crystal or a ceramic resonator may be used.  
This Crystal Oscillator is a low power oscillator, with reduced voltage swing on the XTAL2 output. It gives the low-  
est power consumption, but is not capable of driving other clock inputs, and may be more susceptible to noise in  
noisy environments. In these cases, refer to the “Full Swing Crystal Oscillator” on page 42.  
C1 and C2 should always be equal for both crystals and resonators. The optimal value of the capacitors depends  
on the crystal or resonator in use, the amount of stray capacitance, and the electromagnetic noise of the environ-  
ment. Some initial guidelines for choosing capacitors for use with crystals are given in Table 10-3 on page 42. For  
ceramic resonators, the capacitor values given by the manufacturer should be used.  
Figure 10-2. Crystal Oscillator Connections  
C2  
XTAL2  
C1  
XTAL1  
GND  
The Low Power Oscillator can operate in three different modes, each optimized for a specific frequency range. The  
operating mode is selected by the fuses CKSEL3:1 as shown in Table 10-3 on page 42.  
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Table 10-3. Low Power Crystal Oscillator Operating Modes(3)  
Frequency Range [MHz]  
0.4 - 0.9  
CKSEL3:1(1)  
100(2)  
101  
Recommended Range for Capacitors C1 and C2 [pF]  
0.9 - 3.0  
12 - 22  
12 - 22  
12 - 22  
3.0 - 8.0  
110  
8.0 - 16.0(4)  
111  
Notes: 1. This is the recommended CKSEL settings for the different frequency ranges.  
2. This option should not be used with crystals, only with ceramic resonators.  
3. If 8MHz frequency exceeds the specification of the device (depends on VCC), the CKDIV8 Fuse can be pro-  
grammed in order to divide the internal frequency by 8. It must be ensured that the resulting divided clock meets  
the frequency specification of the device.  
4. Maximum frequency when using ceramic oscillator is 10MHz.  
The CKSEL0 Fuse together with the SUT1:0 Fuses select the start-up times as shown in Table 10-4.  
Table 10-4. Start-up Times for the Low Power Crystal Oscillator Clock Selection  
Additional Delay  
Start-up Time from Power-  
down and Power-save  
from Reset  
(VCC = 5.0V)  
Oscillator Source / Power Conditions  
Ceramic resonator, fast rising power  
Ceramic resonator, slowly rising power  
Ceramic resonator, BOD enabled  
Ceramic resonator, fast rising power  
Ceramic resonator, slowly rising power  
Crystal Oscillator, BOD enabled  
CKSEL0  
SUT1:0  
00  
258CK  
258CK  
1KCK  
14CK + 4.1ms(1)  
14CK + 65ms(1)  
14CK(2)  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
01  
10  
1KCK  
14CK + 4.1ms(2)  
14CK + 65ms(2)  
14CK  
11  
1KCK  
00  
16KCK  
16KCK  
16KCK  
01  
Crystal Oscillator, fast rising power  
Crystal Oscillator, slowly rising power  
14CK + 4.1ms  
14CK + 65ms  
10  
11  
Notes: 1. These options should only be used when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the device, and only if  
frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application. These options are not suitable for crystals.  
2. These options are intended for use with ceramic resonators and will ensure frequency stability at start-up. They can  
also be used with crystals when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the device, and if frequency sta-  
bility at start-up is not important for the application.  
10.5 Full Swing Crystal Oscillator  
Pins XTAL1 and XTAL2 are input and output, respectively, of an inverting amplifier which can be configured for use  
as an On-chip Oscillator, as shown in Figure 10-2 on page 41. Either a quartz crystal or a ceramic resonator may  
be used.  
This Crystal Oscillator is a full swing oscillator, with rail-to-rail swing on the XTAL2 output. This is useful for driving  
other clock inputs and in noisy environments. The current consumption is higher than the “Low Power Crystal  
Oscillator” on page 41. Note that the Full Swing Crystal Oscillator will only operate for VCC = 2.7 - 5.5 volts.  
C1 and C2 should always be equal for both crystals and resonators. The optimal value of the capacitors depends  
on the crystal or resonator in use, the amount of stray capacitance, and the electromagnetic noise of the environ-  
ment. Some initial guidelines for choosing capacitors for use with crystals are given in Table 10-6 on page 43. For  
ceramic resonators, the capacitor values given by the manufacturer should be used.  
The operating mode is selected by the fuses CKSEL3:1 as shown in Table 10-5 on page 43.  
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Table 10-5. Full Swing Crystal Oscillator operating modes(1)  
Frequency Range [MHz]  
CKSEL3:1  
Recommended Range for Capacitors C1 and C2 [pF]  
0.4 - 16  
011  
12 - 22  
Note:  
1. If 8MHz frequency exceeds the specification of the device (depends on VCC), the CKDIV8 Fuse can be pro-  
grammed in order to divide the internal frequency by 8. It must be ensured that the resulting divided clock meets  
the frequency specification of the device.  
Table 10-6. Start-up Times for the Full Swing Crystal Oscillator Clock Selection  
Oscillator Source / Power  
Conditions  
Start-up Time from Power-  
down and Power-save  
Additional Delay from Reset  
(VCC = 5.0V)  
CKSEL0  
SUT1:0  
Ceramic resonator,  
fast rising power  
258 CK  
258 CK  
1K CK  
14CK + 4.1ms(1)  
14CK + 65ms(1)  
14CK(2)  
0
00  
Ceramic resonator,  
slowly rising power  
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
01  
10  
11  
00  
01  
10  
11  
Ceramic resonator,  
BOD enabled  
Ceramic resonator,  
fast rising power  
1K CK  
14CK + 4.1ms(2)  
14CK + 65ms(2)  
14CK  
Ceramic resonator,  
slowly rising power  
1K CK  
Crystal Oscillator,  
BOD enabled  
16K CK  
16K CK  
16K CK  
Crystal Oscillator,  
fast rising power  
14CK + 4.1ms  
14CK + 65ms  
Crystal Oscillator,  
slowly rising power  
Notes: 1. These options should only be used when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the device, and only if  
frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application. These options are not suitable for crystals.  
2. These options are intended for use with ceramic resonators and will ensure frequency stability at start-up. They can  
also be used with crystals when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the device, and if frequency sta-  
bility at start-up is not important for the application.  
10.6 Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator  
The device can utilize a 32.768kHz watch crystal as clock source by a dedicated Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator.  
The crystal should be connected as shown in Figure 10-3 on page 44. When this Oscillator is selected, start-up  
times are determined by the SUT Fuses and CKSEL0 as shown in Table 10-8 on page 44.  
The Low-Frequency Crystal Oscillator provides an internal load capacitance, see Table 10-7 at each XTAL/TOSC  
pin.  
Table 10-7. Capacitance for Low frequency oscillator  
Device  
32kHz oscillator  
System Osc.  
Timer Osc.  
Cap (Xtal1/Tosc1)  
Cap (Xtal2/Tosc2)  
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18pF  
6pF  
8pF  
6pF  
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The capacitance (Ce + Ci) needed at each XTAL/TOSC pin can be calculated by using:  
Ce + Ci = 2 * CL - Cs  
where:  
Ce - is optional external capacitors as described in Figure 10-3.  
Ci - is the pin capacitance in Table 10-7 on page 43.  
CL - is the load capacitance for a 32.768kHz crystal specified by the crystal vendor.  
CS - is the total stray capacitance for one XTAL/TOSC pin.  
Crystals specifying load capacitance (CL) higher than the ones given in the Table 10-7 on page 43, require exter-  
nal capacitors applied as described in Figure 10-3.  
Figure 10-3. Crystal Oscillator Connections  
TOSC2  
Ce  
Cs  
Ci  
X1  
TOSC1  
Ci  
Ce  
Cs  
To find suitable load capacitance for a 32.768kHz crystal, consult the crystal datasheet.  
When this oscillator is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses and CKSEL0 as shown in Table  
10-8.  
Table 10-8. Start-up times for the low frequency crystal oscillator clock selection  
Start-up Time from Power-down  
and Power-save  
Additional Delay from Reset  
(VCC = 5.0V)  
Power Conditions  
BOD enabled  
CKSEL0  
SUT1:0  
00  
1K CK  
1K CK  
14CK(1)  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Fast rising power  
Slowly rising power  
14CK + 4.1ms(1)  
14CK + 65ms(1)  
01  
1K CK  
10  
Reserved  
32K CK  
32K CK  
32K CK  
Reserved  
11  
BOD enabled  
Fast rising power  
Slowly rising power  
14CK  
00  
14CK + 4.1ms  
14CK + 65ms  
01  
10  
11  
Note:  
1. These options should only be used if frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application.  
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10.7 Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator  
By default, the Internal RC Oscillator provides an approximate 8MHz clock. Though voltage and temperature  
dependent, this clock can be very accurately calibrated by the user. See Table 31-1 on page 359 and “Internal  
Oscillator Speed” on page 392 for more details. The device is shipped with the CKDIV8 Fuse programmed. See  
“System Clock Prescaler” on page 47 for more details.  
This clock may be selected as the system clock by programming the CKSEL Fuses as shown in Table 10-9. If  
selected, it will operate with no external components. During reset, hardware loads the pre-programmed calibration  
value into the OSCCAL Register and thereby automatically calibrates the RC Oscillator. The accuracy of this cali-  
bration is shown as Factory calibration in Table 31-1 on page 359.  
By changing the OSCCAL register from SW, see “OSCCAL – Oscillator Calibration Register” on page 48, it is pos-  
sible to get a higher calibration accuracy than by using the factory calibration. The accuracy of this calibration is  
shown as User calibration in Table 31-1 on page 359.  
When this Oscillator is used as the chip clock, the Watchdog Oscillator will still be used for the Watchdog Timer and  
for the Reset Time-out. For more information on the pre-programmed calibration value, see the section “Calibration  
Byte” on page 328.  
Table 10-9. Internal Calibrated RC Oscillator Operating Modes(1)(2)  
Frequency Range [MHz]  
CKSEL3:0  
7.3 - 8.1  
0010  
Notes: 1. The device is shipped with this option selected.  
2. If 8MHz frequency exceeds the specification of the device (depends on VCC), the CKDIV8 Fuse can be pro-  
grammed in order to divide the internal frequency by 8.  
When this Oscillator is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in Table 10-10.  
Table 10-10. Start-up times for the internal calibrated RC Oscillator clock selection  
Start-up Time from Power-down and  
Power-save  
Additional Delay from Reset  
(VCC = 5.0V)  
Power Conditions  
BOD enabled  
SUT1:0  
00  
6CK  
6CK  
14CK  
Fast rising power  
Slowly rising power  
14CK + 4.1ms  
14CK + 65ms(1)  
01  
6CK  
10  
Reserved  
11  
Note:  
1. The device is shipped with this option selected.  
10.8 128kHz Internal Oscillator  
The 128kHz internal Oscillator is a low power Oscillator providing a clock of 128kHz. The frequency is nominal at  
3V and 25C. This clock may be select as the system clock by programming the CKSEL Fuses to “11” as shown in  
Table 10-11.  
Table 10-11. 128kHz Internal Oscillator Operating Modes(1)  
Nominal Frequency  
CKSEL3:0  
128kHz  
0011  
Note:  
1. Note that the 128kHz oscillator is a very low power clock source, and is not designed for high accuracy.  
When this clock source is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in Table 10-12 on  
page 46.  
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Table 10-12. Start-up Times for the 128kHz Internal Oscillator  
Start-up Time from Power-down and  
Power Conditions  
BOD enabled  
Power-save  
Additional Delay from Reset  
14CK  
SUT1:0  
00  
6CK  
Fast rising power  
Slowly rising power  
6CK  
14CK + 4ms  
01  
6CK  
14CK + 64ms  
10  
Reserved  
11  
10.9 External Clock  
To drive the device from an external clock source, XTAL1 should be driven as shown in Figure 10-4. To run the  
device on an external clock, the CKSEL Fuses must be programmed to “0000”.  
Figure 10-4. External Clock Drive Configuration  
NC  
XTAL2  
EXTERNAL  
CLOCK  
XTAL1  
GND  
SIGNAL  
When this clock source is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in Table 10-15 on  
page 49.  
Table 10-13. Crystal Oscillator Clock Frequency  
Nominal Frequency  
CKSEL3:0  
0 - 16MHz  
0000  
Table 10-14. Start-up Times for the External Clock Selection  
Start-up Time from Power-down and  
Additional Delay from Reset  
(VCC = 5.0V)  
Power Conditions  
BOD enabled  
Power-save  
SUT1:0  
00  
6CK  
14CK  
Fast rising power  
Slowly rising power  
6CK  
14CK + 4.1ms  
14CK + 65ms  
01  
6CK  
10  
Reserved  
11  
When applying an external clock, it is required to avoid sudden changes in the applied clock frequency to ensure  
stable operation of the MCU. A variation in frequency of more than 2% from one clock cycle to the next can lead to  
unpredictable behavior. If changes of more than 2% is required, ensure that the MCU is kept in Reset during the  
changes.  
Note that the System Clock Prescaler can be used to implement run-time changes of the internal clock frequency  
while still ensuring stable operation. Refer to “System Clock Prescaler” on page 47 for details.  
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10.10 Clock Output Buffer  
The device can output the system clock on the CLKO pin. To enable the output, the CKOUT Fuse has to be pro-  
grammed. This mode is suitable when the chip clock is used to drive other circuits on the system. The clock also  
will be output during reset, and the normal operation of I/O pin will be overridden when the fuse is programmed.  
Any clock source, including the internal RC Oscillator, can be selected when the clock is output on CLKO. If the  
System Clock Prescaler is used, it is the divided system clock that is output.  
10.11 Timer/Counter Oscillator  
The device can operate its Timer/Counter2 from an external 32.768kHz watch crystal or a external clock source.  
See Figure 10-2 on page 41 for crystal connection.  
Applying an external clock source to TOSC1 requires EXCLK in the ASSR Register written to logic one. See “Asyn-  
chronous Operation of Timer/Counter2” on page 179 for further description on selecting external clock as input  
instead of a 32kHz crystal.  
10.12 System Clock Prescaler  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has a system clock prescaler, and the system clock can be divided by set-  
ting the “CLKPR – Clock Prescale Register” on page 48. This feature can be used to decrease the system clock  
frequency and the power consumption when the requirement for processing power is low. This can be used with all  
clock source options, and it will affect the clock frequency of the CPU and all synchronous peripherals. clkI/O  
clkADC, clkCPU, and clkFLASH are divided by a factor as shown in Table 10-15 on page 49.  
,
When switching between prescaler settings, the System Clock Prescaler ensures that no glitches occurs in the  
clock system. It also ensures that no intermediate frequency is higher than neither the clock frequency correspond-  
ing to the previous setting, nor the clock frequency corresponding to the new setting.  
The ripple counter that implements the prescaler runs at the frequency of the undivided clock, which may be faster  
than the CPU's clock frequency. Hence, it is not possible to determine the state of the prescaler - even if it were  
readable, and the exact time it takes to switch from one clock division to the other cannot be exactly predicted.  
From the time the CLKPS values are written, it takes between T1 + T2 and T1 + 2 × T2 before the new clock fre-  
quency is active. In this interval, 2 active clock edges are produced. Here, T1 is the previous clock period, and T2  
is the period corresponding to the new prescaler setting.  
To avoid unintentional changes of clock frequency, a special write procedure must be followed to change the  
CLKPS bits:  
Write the Clock Prescaler Change Enable (CLKPCE) bit to one and all other bits in CLKPR to zero.  
Within four cycles, write the desired value to CLKPS while writing a zero to CLKPCE.  
Interrupts must be disabled when changing prescaler setting to make sure the write procedure is not interrupted.  
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10.13 Register Description  
10.13.1 OSCCAL – Oscillator Calibration Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x66)  
CAL7  
R/W  
CAL6  
R/W  
CAL5  
R/W  
CAL4  
R/W  
CAL3  
R/W  
CAL2  
R/W  
CAL1  
R/W  
CAL0  
R/W  
OSCCAL  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
Device Specific Calibration Value  
• Bits 7:0 – CAL7:0: Oscillator Calibration Value  
The Oscillator Calibration Register is used to trim the Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator to remove process varia-  
tions from the oscillator frequency. A pre-programmed calibration value is automatically written to this register  
during chip reset, giving the Factory calibrated frequency as specified in Table 31-1 on page 359. The application  
software can write this register to change the oscillator frequency. The oscillator can be calibrated to frequencies  
as specified in Table 31-1 on page 359. Calibration outside that range is not guaranteed.  
Note that this oscillator is used to time EEPROM and Flash write accesses, and these write times will be affected  
accordingly. If the EEPROM or Flash are written, do not calibrate to more than 8.8MHz. Otherwise, the EEPROM  
or Flash write may fail.  
The CAL7 bit determines the range of operation for the oscillator. Setting this bit to 0 gives the lowest frequency  
range, setting this bit to 1 gives the highest frequency range. The two frequency ranges are overlapping, in other  
words a setting of OSCCAL = 0x7F gives a higher frequency than OSCCAL = 0x80.  
The CAL6..0 bits are used to tune the frequency within the selected range. A setting of 0x00 gives the lowest fre-  
quency in that range, and a setting of 0x7F gives the highest frequency in the range.  
10.13.2 CLKPR – Clock Prescale Register  
Bit  
7
CLKPCE  
R/W  
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
CLKPS3  
R/W  
CLKPS2  
R/W  
CLKPS1  
R/W  
CLKPS0  
R/W  
CLKPR  
(0x61)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
See Bit Description  
• Bit 7 – CLKPCE: Clock Prescaler Change Enable  
The CLKPCE bit must be written to logic one to enable change of the CLKPS bits. The CLKPCE bit is only updated  
when the other bits in CLKPR are simultaneously written to zero. CLKPCE is cleared by hardware four cycles after  
it is written or when CLKPS bits are written. Rewriting the CLKPCE bit within this time-out period does neither  
extend the time-out period, nor clear the CLKPCE bit.  
• Bits 3:0 – CLKPS3:0: Clock Prescaler Select Bits 3 - 0  
These bits define the division factor between the selected clock source and the internal system clock. These bits  
can be written run-time to vary the clock frequency to suit the application requirements. As the divider divides the  
master clock input to the MCU, the speed of all synchronous peripherals is reduced when a division factor is used.  
The division factors are given in Table 10-15 on page 49.  
The CKDIV8 Fuse determines the initial value of the CLKPS bits. If CKDIV8 is unprogrammed, the CLKPS bits will  
be reset to “0000”. If CKDIV8 is programmed, CLKPS bits are reset to “0011”, giving a division factor of 8 at start  
up. This feature should be used if the selected clock source has a higher frequency than the maximum frequency  
of the device at the present operating conditions. Note that any value can be written to the CLKPS bits regardless  
of the CKDIV8 Fuse setting. The Application software must ensure that a sufficient division factor is chosen if the  
selected clock source has a higher frequency than the maximum frequency of the device at the present operating  
conditions. The device is shipped with the CKDIV8 Fuse programmed.  
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CLKPS3  
CLKPS2  
CLKPS1  
CLKPS0  
Clock Division Factor  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
4
8
16  
32  
64  
128  
256  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
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11. Power Management and Sleep Modes  
Sleep modes enable the application to shut down unused modules in the MCU, thereby saving power. The AVR  
provides various sleep modes allowing the user to tailor the power consumption to the application’s requirements.  
11.1 Sleep Modes  
Figure 10-1 on page 39 presents the different clock systems in the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561, and their  
distribution. The figure is helpful in selecting an appropriate sleep mode. Table 11-1 shows the different sleep  
modes and their wake-up sources.  
Table 11-1. Active Clock Domains and Wake-up Sources in the Different Sleep Modes.  
Active Clock Domains  
Oscillators  
Wake-up Sources  
Sleep Mode  
Idle  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X(2)  
X(2)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ADCNRM  
X(3)  
X(3)  
X(3)  
X(3)  
X(3)  
X(2)  
Power-down  
Power-save  
Standby(1)  
X
X(2)  
X
X
X
X
Extended Standby  
X(2)  
X(2)  
Note:  
1. Only recommended with external crystal or resonator selected as clock source.  
2. If Timer/Counter2 is running in asynchronous mode.  
3. For INT7:4, only level interrupt.  
To enter any of the sleep modes, the SE bit in “SMCR – Sleep Mode Control Register” on page 54 must be written  
to logic one and a SLEEP instruction must be executed. The SM2, SM1, and SM0 bits in the SMCR Register select  
which sleep mode will be activated by the SLEEP instruction. See Table 11-2 on page 54 for a summary.  
If an enabled interrupt occurs while the MCU is in a sleep mode, the MCU wakes up. The MCU is then halted for  
four cycles in addition to the start-up time, executes the interrupt routine, and resumes execution from the instruc-  
tion following SLEEP. The contents of the Register File and SRAM are unaltered when the device wakes up from  
sleep. If a reset occurs during sleep mode, the MCU wakes up and executes from the Reset Vector.  
11.2 Idle Mode  
When the SM2:0 bits are written to 000, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Idle mode, stopping the CPU  
but allowing the SPI, USART, Analog Comparator, ADC, 2-wire Serial Interface, Timer/Counters, Watchdog, and  
the interrupt system to continue operating. This sleep mode basically halts clkCPU and clkFLASH, while allowing the  
other clocks to run.  
Idle mode enables the MCU to wake up from external triggered interrupts as well as internal ones like the Timer  
Overflow and USART Transmit Complete interrupts. If wake-up from the Analog Comparator interrupt is not  
required, the Analog Comparator can be powered down by setting the ACD bit in the Analog Comparator Control  
and Status Register – ACSR. This will reduce power consumption in Idle mode. If the ADC is enabled, a conver-  
sion starts automatically when this mode is entered.  
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When the SM2:0 bits are written to 001, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter ADC Noise Reduction mode,  
stopping the CPU but allowing the ADC, the external interrupts, 2-wire Serial Interface address match,  
Timer/Counter2 and the Watchdog to continue operating (if enabled). This sleep mode basically halts clkI/O, clk-  
CPU, and clkFLASH, while allowing the other clocks to run.  
This improves the noise environment for the ADC, enabling higher resolution measurements. If the ADC is  
enabled, a conversion starts automatically when this mode is entered. Apart form the ADC Conversion Complete  
interrupt, only an External Reset, a Watchdog System Reset, a Watchdog interrupt, a Brown-out Reset, a 2-wire  
serial interface interrupt, a Timer/Counter2 interrupt, an SPM/EEPROM ready interrupt, an external level interrupt  
on INT7:4 or a pin change interrupt can wakeup the MCU from ADC Noise Reduction mode.  
11.4 Power-down Mode  
When the SM2:0 bits are written to 010, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Power-down mode. In this  
mode, the external Oscillator is stopped, while the external interrupts, the 2-wire Serial Interface, and the Watch-  
dog continue operating (if enabled). Only an External Reset, a Watchdog Reset, a Brown-out Reset, 2-wire Serial  
Interface address match, an external level interrupt on INT7:4, an external interrupt on INT3:0, or a pin change  
interrupt can wake up the MCU. This sleep mode basically halts all generated clocks, allowing operation of asyn-  
chronous modules only.  
Note that if a level triggered interrupt is used for wake-up from Power-down mode, the changed level must be held  
for some time to wake up the MCU. Refer to “External Interrupts” on page 109 for details.  
When waking up from Power-down mode, there is a delay from the wake-up condition occurs until the wake-up  
becomes effective. This allows the clock to restart and become stable after having been stopped. The wake-up  
period is defined by the same CKSEL Fuses that define the Reset Time-out period, as described in “Clock  
Sources” on page 40.  
11.5 Power-save Mode  
When the SM2:0 bits are written to 011, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Power-save mode. This  
mode is identical to Power-down, with one exception:  
If Timer/Counter2 is enabled, it will keep running during sleep. The device can wake up from either Timer Overflow  
or Output Compare event from Timer/Counter2 if the corresponding Timer/Counter2 interrupt enable bits are set in  
TIMSK2, and the Global Interrupt Enable bit in SREG is set. If Timer/Counter2 is not running, Power-down mode is  
recommended instead of Power-save mode.  
The Timer/Counter2 can be clocked both synchronously and asynchronously in Power-save mode. If the  
Timer/Counter2 is not using the asynchronous clock, the Timer/Counter Oscillator is stopped during sleep. If the  
Timer/Counter2 is not using the synchronous clock, the clock source is stopped during sleep. Note that even if the  
synchronous clock is running in Power-save, this clock is only available for the Timer/Counter2.  
11.6 Standby Mode  
When the SM2:0 bits are 110 and an external crystal/resonator clock option is selected, the SLEEP instruction  
makes the MCU enter Standby mode. This mode is identical to Power-down with the exception that the Oscillator is  
kept running. From Standby mode, the device wakes up in six clock cycles.  
11.7 Extended Standby Mode  
When the SM2:0 bits are 111 and an external crystal/resonator clock option is selected, the SLEEP instruction  
makes the MCU enter Extended Standby mode. This mode is identical to Power-save mode with the exception that  
the Oscillator is kept running. From Extended Standby mode, the device wakes up in six clock cycles.  
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11.8 Power Reduction Register  
The Power Reduction Register (PRR), see “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 and “PRR1 – Power  
Reduction Register 1” on page 56, provides a method for stopping the clock to individual peripherals to reduce  
power consumption.  
Note that when the clock for a peripheral is stopped, then:  
The current state of the peripheral is frozen  
The associated registers can not be read or written  
Resources used by the peripherals (for example I/O pin, etc.) will remain occupied  
The peripheral should in most cases be disabled before stopping the clock. Waking up a module, which is done by  
cleaning the bit in PRR, puts the module in the same state as before shutdown. Module shutdown can be used in  
Idle mode or Active mode to significantly reduce the overall power consumption. See “Power-down Supply Cur-  
rent” on page 380 for examples. In all other sleep modes, the clock is already stopped.  
11.9 Minimizing Power Consumption  
There are several issues to consider when trying to minimize the power consumption in an AVR controlled system.  
In general, sleep modes should be used as much as possible, and the sleep mode should be selected so that as  
few as possible of the device’s functions are operating. All functions not needed should be disabled. In particular,  
the following modules may need special consideration when trying to achieve the lowest possible power  
consumption.  
11.9.1  
11.9.2  
Analog to Digital Converter  
If enabled, the ADC will be enabled in all sleep modes. To save power, the ADC should be disabled before entering  
any sleep mode. When the ADC is turned off and on again, the next conversion will be an extended conversion.  
Refer to “ADC – Analog to Digital Converter” on page 268 for details on ADC operation.  
Analog Comparator  
When entering Idle mode, the Analog Comparator should be disabled if not used. When entering ADC Noise  
Reduction mode, the Analog Comparator should be disabled. In other sleep modes, the Analog Comparator is  
automatically disabled. However, if the Analog Comparator is set up to use the Internal Voltage Reference as  
input, the Analog Comparator should be disabled in all sleep modes. Otherwise, the Internal Voltage Reference will  
be enabled, independent of sleep mode. Refer to “AC – Analog Comparator” on page 265 for details on how to  
configure the Analog Comparator.  
11.9.3  
11.9.4  
Brown-out Detector  
If the Brown-out Detector is not needed by the application, this module should be turned off. If the Brown-out  
Detector is enabled by the BODLEVEL Fuses, it will be enabled in all sleep modes, and hence, always consume  
power. In the deeper sleep modes, this will contribute significantly to the total current consumption. Refer to  
“Brown-out Detection” on page 59 for details on how to configure the Brown-out Detector.  
Internal Voltage Reference  
The Internal Voltage Reference will be enabled when needed by the Brown-out Detection, the Analog Comparator  
or the ADC. If these modules are disabled as described in the sections above, the internal voltage reference will be  
disabled and it will not be consuming power. When turned on again, the user must allow the reference to start up  
before the output is used. If the reference is kept on in sleep mode, the output can be used immediately. Refer to  
“Internal Voltage Reference” on page 60 for details on the start-up time.  
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11.9.5  
11.9.6  
Watchdog Timer  
If the Watchdog Timer is not needed in the application, the module should be turned off. If the Watchdog Timer is  
enabled, it will be enabled in all sleep modes, and hence, always consume power. In the deeper sleep modes, this  
will contribute significantly to the total current consumption. Refer to “Interrupts” on page 101 for details on how to  
configure the Watchdog Timer.  
Port Pins  
When entering a sleep mode, all port pins should be configured to use minimum power. The most important is then  
to ensure that no pins drive resistive loads. In sleep modes where both the I/O clock (clkI/O) and the ADC clock  
(clkADC) are stopped, the input buffers of the device will be disabled. This ensures that no power is consumed by  
the input logic when not needed. In some cases, the input logic is needed for detecting wake-up conditions, and it  
will then be enabled. Refer to the section “Digital Input Enable and Sleep Modes” on page 71 for details on which  
pins are enabled. If the input buffer is enabled and the input signal is left floating or have an analog signal level  
close to VCC/2, the input buffer will use excessive power.  
For analog input pins, the digital input buffer should be disabled at all times. An analog signal level close to VCC/2  
on an input pin can cause significant current even in active mode. Digital input buffers can be disabled by writing to  
the Digital Input Disable Registers (DIDR2, DIDR1 and DIDR0). Refer to “DIDR2 – Digital Input Disable Register 2”  
on page 288, “DIDR1 – Digital Input Disable Register 1” on page 267, and “DIDR0 – Digital Input Disable Register  
0” on page 287 for details.  
11.9.7  
On-chip Debug System  
If the On-chip debug system is enabled by the OCDEN Fuse and the chip enters sleep mode, the main clock  
source is enabled, and hence, always consumes power. In the deeper sleep modes, this will contribute significantly  
to the total current consumption.  
There are three alternative ways to disable the OCD system:  
Disable the OCDEN Fuse  
Disable the JTAGEN Fuse  
Write one to the JTD bit in MCUCR  
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11.10 Register Description  
11.10.1 SMCR – Sleep Mode Control Register  
The Sleep Mode Control Register contains control bits for power management.  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
SE  
R/W  
0
0x33 (0x53)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
SM2  
R/W  
0
SM1  
R/W  
0
SM0  
R/W  
0
SMCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bits 3, 2, 1 – SM2:0: Sleep Mode Select Bits 2, 1, and 0  
These bits select between the five available sleep modes as shown in Table 11-2.  
Table 11-2. Sleep Mode Select  
SM2  
SM1  
SM0  
Sleep Mode  
Idle  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
ADC Noise Reduction  
Power-down  
Power-save  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Standby(1)  
Extended Standby(1)  
Note:  
1. Standby modes are only recommended for use with external crystals or resonators.  
• Bit 1 – SE: Sleep Enable  
The SE bit must be written to logic one to make the MCU enter the sleep mode when the SLEEP instruction is exe-  
cuted. To avoid the MCU entering the sleep mode unless it is the programmer’s purpose, it is recommended to  
write the Sleep Enable (SE) bit to one just before the execution of the SLEEP instruction and to clear it immediately  
after waking up.  
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11.10.2 PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0  
Bit  
7
PRTWI  
R/W  
0
6
PRTIM2  
R/W  
0
5
PRTIM0  
R/W  
0
4
3
PRTIM1  
R/W  
0
2
PRSPI  
R/W  
0
1
0
PRADC  
R/W  
0
(0x64)  
PRUSART0  
PRR0  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R/W  
0
• Bit 7 - PRTWI: Power Reduction TWI  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the TWI by stopping the clock to the module. When waking up the TWI  
again, the TWI should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
• Bit 6 - PRTIM2: Power Reduction Timer/Counter2  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter2 module in synchronous mode (AS2 is 0). When the  
Timer/Counter2 is enabled, operation will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 5 - PRTIM0: Power Reduction Timer/Counter0  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter0 module. When the Timer/Counter0 is enabled, opera-  
tion will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 4 - Res: Reserved bit  
This bit is reserved bit and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 3 - PRTIM1: Power Reduction Timer/Counter1  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter1 module. When the Timer/Counter1 is enabled, opera-  
tion will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 2 - PRSPI: Power Reduction Serial Peripheral Interface  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Serial Peripheral Interface by stopping the clock to the module. When  
waking up the SPI again, the SPI should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
• Bit 1 - PRUSART0: Power Reduction USART0  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USART0 by stopping the clock to the module. When waking up the  
USART0 again, the USART0 should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
• Bit 0 - PRADC: Power Reduction ADC  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the ADC. The ADC must be disabled before shut down. The analog com-  
parator cannot use the ADC input MUX when the ADC is shut down.  
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Bit  
7
6
5
PRTIM5  
R/W  
0
4
PRTIM4  
R/W  
0
3
PRTIM3  
R/W  
0
2
1
0
(0x65)  
PRUSART3  
PRUSART2  
PRUSART1  
PRR1  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
• Bit 7:6 - Res: Reserved bits  
These bits are reserved and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 5 - PRTIM5: Power Reduction Timer/Counter5  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter5 module. When the Timer/Counter5 is enabled, opera-  
tion will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 4 - PRTIM4: Power Reduction Timer/Counter4  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter4 module. When the Timer/Counter4 is enabled, opera-  
tion will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 3 - PRTIM3: Power Reduction Timer/Counter3  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter3 module. When the Timer/Counter3 is enabled, opera-  
tion will continue like before the shutdown.  
• Bit 2 - PRUSART3: Power Reduction USART3  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USART3 by stopping the clock to the module. When waking up the  
USART3 again, the USART3 should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
• Bit 1 - PRUSART2: Power Reduction USART2  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USART2 by stopping the clock to the module. When waking up the  
USART2 again, the USART2 should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
• Bit 0 - PRUSART1: Power Reduction USART1  
Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USART1 by stopping the clock to the module. When waking up the  
USART1 again, the USART1 should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.  
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12.1 Resetting the AVR  
During reset, all I/O Registers are set to their initial values, and the program starts execution from the Reset Vec-  
tor. The instruction placed at the Reset Vector must be a JMP – Absolute Jump – instruction to the reset handling  
routine. If the program never enables an interrupt source, the Interrupt Vectors are not used, and regular program  
code can be placed at these locations. This is also the case if the Reset Vector is in the Application section while  
the Interrupt Vectors are in the Boot section or vice versa. The circuit diagram in Figure 12-1 on page 58 shows the  
reset logic. “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360 defines the electrical parameters of the reset circuitry.  
The I/O ports of the AVR are immediately reset to their initial state when a reset source goes active. This does not  
require any clock source to be running.  
After all reset sources have gone inactive, a delay counter is invoked, stretching the internal reset. This allows the  
power to reach a stable level before normal operation starts. The time-out period of the delay counter is defined by  
the user through the SUT and CKSEL Fuses. The different selections for the delay period are presented in “Clock  
Sources” on page 40.  
12.2 Reset Sources  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has five sources of reset:  
Power-on Reset. The MCU is reset when the supply voltage is below the Power-on Reset threshold (VPOT)  
External Reset. The MCU is reset when a low level is present on the RESET pin for longer than the minimum  
pulse length  
Watchdog Reset. The MCU is reset when the Watchdog Timer period expires and the Watchdog is enabled  
Brown-out Reset. The MCU is reset when the supply voltage AVCC is below the Brown-out Reset threshold  
(VBOT) and the Brown-out Detector is enabled  
JTAG AVR Reset. The MCU is reset as long as there is a logic one in the Reset Register, one of the scan  
chains of the JTAG system. Refer to the section “IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-scan” on page 295 for details  
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Figure 12-1. Reset Logic  
DATA BUS  
MCU Status  
Register (MCUSR)  
AVCC  
Brown-out  
Reset Circuit  
BODLEVEL [2..0]  
Power-on Reset  
Circuit  
Pull-up Resistor  
SPIKE  
FILTER  
JTAG Reset  
Register  
Watchdog  
Oscillator  
Delay Counters  
Clock  
CK  
Generator  
TIMEOUT  
CKSEL[3:0]  
SUT[1:0]  
12.2.1  
Power-on Reset  
A Power-on Reset (POR) pulse is generated by an On-chip detection circuit. The detection level is defined in “Sys-  
tem and Reset Characteristics” on page 360. The POR is activated whenever VCC is below the detection level. The  
POR circuit can be used to trigger the start-up Reset, as well as to detect a failure in supply voltage.  
A Power-on Reset (POR) circuit ensures that the device is reset from Power-on. Reaching the Power-on Reset  
threshold voltage invokes the delay counter, which determines how long the device is kept in RESET after VCC rise.  
The RESET signal is activated again, without any delay, when VCC decreases below the detection level.  
Figure 12-2. MCU Start-up, RESET Tied to VCC  
VPOT  
VCC  
VRST  
RESET  
tTOUT  
TIME-OUT  
INTERNAL  
RESET  
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Figure 12-3. MCU Start-up, RESET Extended Externally  
VPOT  
VCC  
VRST  
RESET  
tTOUT  
TIME-OUT  
INTERNAL  
RESET  
12.2.2  
External Reset  
An External Reset is generated by a low level on the RESET pin. Reset pulses longer than the minimum pulse  
width (see “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360) will generate a reset, even if the clock is not running.  
Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate a reset. When the applied signal reaches the Reset Threshold Volt-  
age – VRST – on its positive edge, the delay counter starts the MCU after the Time-out period – tTOUT – has expired.  
Figure 12-4. External Reset During Operation  
CC  
12.2.3  
Brown-out Detection  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has an On-chip Brown-out Detection (BOD) circuit for monitoring the AVCC  
level during operation by comparing it to a fixed trigger level. The trigger level for the BOD can be selected by the  
BODLEVEL Fuses. The trigger level has a hysteresis to ensure spike free Brown-out Detection. The hysteresis on  
the detection level should be interpreted as VBOT+ = VBOT + VHYST/2 and VBOT- = VBOT - VHYST/2.  
When the BOD is enabled, and AVCC decreases to a value below the trigger level (VBOT- in Figure 12-5 on page  
60), the Brown-out Reset is immediately activated. When AVCC increases above the trigger level (VBOT+ in Figure  
12-5 on page 60), the delay counter starts the MCU after the Time-out period tTOUT has expired.  
The BOD circuit will only detect a drop in AVCC if the voltage stays below the trigger level for longer than tBOD given  
in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360.  
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Figure 12-5. Brown-out Reset During Operation  
VBOT+  
AVCC  
VBOT-  
RESET  
t
TOUT  
TIME-OUT  
INTERNAL  
RESET  
12.2.4  
Watchdog Reset  
When the Watchdog times out, it will generate a short reset pulse of one CK cycle duration. On the falling edge of  
this pulse, the delay timer starts counting the Time-out period tTOUT. See “Watchdog Timer” on page 53. for details  
on operation of the Watchdog Timer.  
Figure 12-6. Watchdog Reset During Operation  
CC  
CK  
12.3 Internal Voltage Reference  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 features an internal bandgap reference. This reference is used for Brown-out  
Detection, and it can be used as an input to the Analog Comparator or the ADC.  
12.3.1  
Voltage Reference Enable Signals and Start-up Time  
The voltage reference has a start-up time that may influence the way it should be used. The start-up time is given  
in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360. To save power, the reference is not always turned on. The ref-  
erence is on during the following situations:  
1. When the BOD is enabled (by programming the BODLEVEL [2:0] Fuse).  
2. When the bandgap reference is connected to the Analog Comparator (by setting the ACBG bit in ACSR).  
3. When the ADC is enabled.  
Thus, when the BOD is not enabled, after setting the ACBG bit or enabling the ADC, the user must always allow  
the reference to start up before the output from the Analog Comparator or ADC is used. To reduce power con-  
sumption in Power-down mode, the user can avoid the three conditions above to ensure that the reference is  
turned off before entering Power-down mode.  
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12.4 Watchdog Timer  
12.4.1  
Features  
Clocked from separate On-chip Oscillator  
Three Operating modes  
– Interrupt  
– System Reset  
– Interrupt and System Reset  
Selectable Time-out period from 16ms to 8s  
Possible Hardware fuse Watchdog always on (WDTON) for fail-safe mode  
Figure 12-7. Watchdog Timer  
128kHz  
OSCILLATOR  
WDP0  
WDP1  
WDP2  
WDP3  
WATCHDOG  
RESET  
WDE  
WDIF  
MCU RESET  
INTERRUPT  
WDIE  
12.4.2  
Overview  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has an Enhanced Watchdog Timer (WDT). The WDT is a timer counting cycles  
of a separate on-chip 128kHz oscillator. The WDT gives an interrupt or a system reset when the counter reaches a  
given time-out value. In normal operation mode, it is required that the system uses the WDR - Watchdog Timer  
Reset - instruction to restart the counter before the time-out value is reached. If the system doesn't restart the  
counter, an interrupt or system reset will be issued.  
In Interrupt mode, the WDT gives an interrupt when the timer expires. This interrupt can be used to wake the  
device from sleep-modes, and also as a general system timer. One example is to limit the maximum time allowed  
for certain operations, giving an interrupt when the operation has run longer than expected. In System Reset mode,  
the WDT gives a reset when the timer expires. This is typically used to prevent system hang-up in case of runaway  
code. The third mode, Interrupt and System Reset mode, combines the other two modes by first giving an interrupt  
and then switch to System Reset mode. This mode will for instance allow a safe shutdown by saving critical param-  
eters before a system reset.  
The Watchdog always on (WDTON) fuse, if programmed, will force the Watchdog Timer to System Reset mode.  
With the fuse programmed the System Reset mode bit (WDE) and Interrupt mode bit (WDIE) are locked to 1 and 0  
respectively. To further ensure program security, alterations to the Watchdog set-up must follow timed sequences.  
The sequence for clearing WDE and changing time-out configuration is as follows:  
1. In the same operation, write a logic one to the Watchdog change enable bit (WDCE) and WDE. A logic one  
must be written to WDE regardless of the previous value of the WDE bit.  
2. Within the next four clock cycles, write the WDE and Watchdog prescaler bits (WDP) as desired, but with  
the WDCE bit cleared. This must be done in one operation.  
The following code example shows one assembly and one C function for turning off the Watchdog Timer. The  
example assumes that interrupts are controlled (for example by disabling interrupts globally) so that no interrupts  
will occur during the execution of these functions.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
WDT_off:  
; Turn off global interrupt  
cli  
; Reset Watchdog Timer  
wdr  
; Clear WDRF in MCUSR  
in  
andi r16, (0xff & (0<<WDRF))  
out MCUSR, r16  
r16, MCUSR  
; Write logical one to WDCE and WDE  
; Keep old prescaler setting to prevent unintentional time-out  
ldi r16, WDTCSR  
ori  
r16, (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE)  
sts WDTCSR, r16  
; Turn off WDT  
ldi  
r16, (0<<WDE)  
sts WDTCSR, r16  
; Turn on global interrupt  
sei  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void WDT_off(void)  
{
__disable_interrupt();  
__watchdog_reset();  
/* Clear WDRF in MCUSR */  
MCUSR &= ~(1<<WDRF);  
/* Write logical one to WDCE and WDE */  
/* Keep old prescaler setting to prevent unintentional time-out  
*/  
WDTCSR |= (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE);  
/* Turn off WDT */  
WDTCSR = 0x00;  
__enable_interrupt();  
}
Note:  
1. The example code assumes that the part specific header file is included.  
2. If the Watchdog is accidentally enabled, for example by a runaway pointer or brown-out condition, the device will be  
reset and the Watchdog Timer will stay enabled. If the code is not set up to handle the Watchdog, this might lead to  
an eternal loop of time-out resets. To avoid this situation, the application software should always clear the Watch-  
dog System Reset Flag (WDRF) and the WDE control bit in the initialisation routine, even if the Watchdog is not in  
use.  
The following code example shows one assembly and one C function for changing the time-out value of the Watch-  
dog Timer.  
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WDT_Prescaler_Change:  
; Turn off global interrupt  
cli  
; Reset Watchdog Timer  
wdr  
; Start timed sequence  
in  
r16, WDTCSR  
ori  
out  
r16, (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE)  
WDTCSR, r16  
; -- Got four cycles to set the new values from here -  
; Set new prescaler(time-out) value = 64K cycles (~0.5 s)  
ldi  
out  
r16, (1<<WDE) | (1<<WDP2) | (1<<WDP0)  
WDTCSR, r16  
; -- Finished setting new values, used 2 cycles -  
; Turn on global interrupt  
sei  
ret  
C Code Example(2)  
void WDT_Prescaler_Change(void)  
{
__disable_interrupt();  
__watchdog_reset();  
/* Start timed equence */  
WDTCSR |= (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE);  
/* Set new prescaler(time-out) value = 64K cycles (~0.5 s) */  
WDTCSR = (1<<WDE) | (1<<WDP2) | (1<<WDP0);  
__enable_interrupt();  
}
Notes: 1. The example code assumes that the part specific header file is included.  
2. The Watchdog Timer should be reset before any change of the WDP bits, since a change in the WDP bits can  
result in a time-out when switching to a shorter time-out period.  
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12.5 Register Description  
12.5.1  
MCUSR – MCU Status Register  
The MCU Status Register provides information on which reset source caused an MCU reset.  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x35 (0x55)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
JTRF  
R/W  
WDRF  
R/W  
BORF  
R/W  
EXTRF  
R/W  
PORF  
R/W  
MCUSR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
See Bit Description  
• Bit 4 – JTRF: JTAG Reset Flag  
This bit is set if a reset is being caused by a logic one in the JTAG Reset Register selected by the JTAG instruction  
AVR_RESET. This bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic zero to the flag.  
• Bit 3 – WDRF: Watchdog Reset Flag  
This bit is set if a Watchdog Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic zero to the  
flag.  
• Bit 2 – BORF: Brown-out Reset Flag  
This bit is set if a Brown-out Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic zero to the  
flag.  
• Bit 1 – EXTRF: External Reset Flag  
This bit is set if an External Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic zero to the flag.  
• Bit 0 – PORF: Power-on Reset Flag  
This bit is set if a Power-on Reset occurs. The bit is reset only by writing a logic zero to the flag.  
To make use of the Reset Flags to identify a reset condition, the user should read and then Reset the MCUSR as  
early as possible in the program. If the register is cleared before another reset occurs, the source of the reset can  
be found by examining the Reset Flags.  
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12.5.2  
WDTCSR – Watchdog Timer Control Register  
Bit  
7
WDIF  
R/W  
0
6
WDIE  
R/W  
0
5
WDP3  
R/W  
0
4
WDCE  
R/W  
0
3
2
WDP2  
R/W  
0
1
WDP1  
R/W  
0
0
WDP0  
R/W  
0
(0x60)  
WDE  
R/W  
X
WDTCSR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7 - WDIF: Watchdog Interrupt Flag  
This bit is set when a time-out occurs in the Watchdog Timer and the Watchdog Timer is configured for interrupt.  
WDIF is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, WDIF is  
cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the I-bit in SREG and WDIE are set, the Watchdog Time-out Inter-  
rupt is executed.  
• Bit 6 - WDIE: Watchdog Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Watchdog Interrupt is enabled. If WDE  
is cleared in combination with this setting, the Watchdog Timer is in Interrupt Mode, and the corresponding inter-  
rupt is executed if time-out in the Watchdog Timer occurs.  
If WDE is set, the Watchdog Timer is in Interrupt and System Reset Mode. The first time-out in the Watchdog  
Timer will set WDIF. Executing the corresponding interrupt vector will clear WDIE and WDIF automatically by hard-  
ware (the Watchdog goes to System Reset Mode). This is useful for keeping the Watchdog Timer security while  
using the interrupt. To stay in Interrupt and System Reset Mode, WDIE must be set after each interrupt. This  
should however not be done within the interrupt service routine itself, as this might compromise the safety-function  
of the Watchdog System Reset mode. If the interrupt is not executed before the next time-out, a System Reset will  
be applied.  
Table 12-1. Watchdog Timer Configuration  
WDTON(1)  
WDE  
WDIE  
Mode  
Stopped  
Action on Time-out  
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
x
0
1
0
1
x
None  
Interrupt Mode  
Interrupt  
System Reset Mode  
Interrupt and System Reset Mode  
System Reset Mode  
Reset  
Interrupt, then go to System Reset Mode  
Reset  
Note:  
1. WDTON Fuse set to “0“ means programmed and “1” means unprogrammed.  
• Bit 4 - WDCE: Watchdog Change Enable  
This bit is used in timed sequences for changing WDE and prescaler bits. To clear the WDE bit, and/or change the  
prescaler bits, WDCE must be set.  
Once written to one, hardware will clear WDCE after four clock cycles.  
• Bit 3 - WDE: Watchdog System Reset Enable  
WDE is overridden by WDRF in MCUSR. This means that WDE is always set when WDRF is set. To clear WDE,  
WDRF must be cleared first. This feature ensures multiple resets during conditions causing failure, and a safe  
start-up after the failure.  
• Bit 5, 2:0 - WDP3:0: Watchdog Timer Prescaler 3, 2, 1 and 0  
The WDP3:0 bits determine the Watchdog Timer prescaling when the Watchdog Timer is running. The different  
prescaling values and their corresponding time-out periods are shown in Table 12-2 on page 66.  
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WDP3 WDP2 WDP1 WDP0 Number of WDT Oscillator Cycles  
Typical Time-out at VCC = 5.0V  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2K (2048) cycles  
4K (4096) cycles  
16ms  
32ms  
64ms  
0.125s  
0.25s  
0.5s  
8K (8192) cycles  
16K (16384) cycles  
32K (32768) cycles  
64K (65536) cycles  
128K (131072) cycles  
256K (262144) cycles  
512K (524288) cycles  
1024K (1048576) cycles  
1.0s  
2.0s  
4.0s  
8.0s  
Reserved  
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13. I/O-Ports  
13.1 Introduction  
All AVR ports have true Read-Modify-Write functionality when used as general digital I/O ports. This means that  
the direction of one port pin can be changed without unintentionally changing the direction of any other pin with the  
SBI and CBI instructions. The same applies when changing drive value (if configured as output) or enabling/dis-  
abling of pull-up resistors (if configured as input). Each output buffer has symmetrical drive characteristics with  
both high sink and source capability. The pin driver is strong enough to drive LED displays directly. All port pins  
have individually selectable pull-up resistors with a supply-voltage invariant resistance. All I/O pins have protection  
diodes to both VCC and Ground as indicated in Figure 13-1. Refer to “Electrical Characteristics” on page 355 for a  
complete list of parameters.  
Figure 13-1. I/O Pin Equivalent Schematic  
Rpu  
Pxn  
Logic  
Cpin  
See Figure  
"General Digital I/O" for  
Details  
All registers and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “x” represents the number-  
ing letter for the port, and a lower case “n” represents the bit number. However, when using the register or bit  
defines in a program, the precise form must be used. For example, PORTB3 for bit no. 3 in Port B, here docu-  
mented generally as PORTxn. The physical I/O Registers and bit locations are listed in “Table 13-34 and Table 13-  
35 relates the alternate functions of Port L to the overriding signals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.” on page 95.  
Three I/O memory address locations are allocated for each port, one each for the Data Register – PORTx, Data  
Direction Register – DDRx, and the Port Input Pins – PINx. The Port Input Pins I/O location is read only, while the  
Data Register and the Data Direction Register are read/write. However, writing a logic one to a bit in the PINx Reg-  
ister, will result in a toggle in the corresponding bit in the Data Register. In addition, the Pull-up Disable – PUD bit  
in MCUCR disables the pull-up function for all pins in all ports when set.  
Using the I/O port as General Digital I/O is described in “Ports as General Digital I/O” on page 68. Most port pins  
are multiplexed with alternate functions for the peripheral features on the device. How each alternate function inter-  
feres with the port pin is described in “Alternate Port Functions” on page 72. Refer to the individual module sections  
for a full description of the alternate functions.  
Note that enabling the alternate function of some of the port pins does not affect the use of the other pins in the port  
as general digital I/O.  
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The ports are bi-directional I/O ports with optional internal pull-ups. Figure 13-2 shows a functional description of  
one I/O-port pin, here generically called Pxn.  
Figure 13-2. General Digital I/O(1)  
PUD  
Q
D
DDxn  
Q CLR  
WDx  
RDx  
RESET  
1
0
Q
D
Pxn  
PORTxn  
Q CLR  
RESET  
WPx  
WRx  
SLEEP  
RRx  
SYNCHRONIZER  
RPx  
D
Q
D
L
Q
Q
PINxn  
Q
clk I/O  
WDx:  
RDx:  
WRx:  
RRx:  
RPx:  
WPx:  
WRITE DDRx  
READ DDRx  
WRITE PORTx  
PUD:  
SLEEP:  
clkI/O  
PULLUP DISABLE  
SLEEP CONTROL  
I/O CLOCK  
:
READ PORTx REGISTER  
READ PORTx PIN  
WRITE PINx REGISTER  
Note:  
1. WRx, WPx, WDx, RRx, RPx, and RDx are common to all pins within the same port. clkI/O, SLEEP, and PUD are  
common to all ports.  
13.2.1  
Configuring the Pin  
Each port pin consists of three register bits: DDxn, PORTxn, and PINxn. As shown in “Table 13-34 and Table 13-  
35 relates the alternate functions of Port L to the overriding signals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.” on page 95,  
the DDxn bits are accessed at the DDRx I/O address, the PORTxn bits at the PORTx I/O address, and the PINxn  
bits at the PINx I/O address.  
The DDxn bit in the DDRx Register selects the direction of this pin. If DDxn is written logic one, Pxn is configured  
as an output pin. If DDxn is written logic zero, Pxn is configured as an input pin.  
If PORTxn is written logic one when the pin is configured as an input pin, the pull-up resistor is activated. To switch  
the pull-up resistor off, PORTxn has to be written logic zero or the pin has to be configured as an output pin. The  
port pins are tri-stated when reset condition becomes active, even if no clocks are running.  
If PORTxn is written logic one when the pin is configured as an output pin, the port pin is driven high (one). If  
PORTxn is written logic zero when the pin is configured as an output pin, the port pin is driven low (zero).  
13.2.2  
Toggling the Pin  
Writing a logic one to PINxn toggles the value of PORTxn, independent on the value of DDRxn. Note that the SBI  
instruction can be used to toggle one single bit in a port.  
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Switching Between Input and Output  
When switching between tri-state ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b00) and output high ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b11), an inter-  
mediate state with either pull-up enabled {DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b01) or output low ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b10) must  
occur. Normally, the pull-up enabled state is fully acceptable, as a high-impedant environment will not notice the  
difference between a strong high driver and a pull-up. If this is not the case, the PUD bit in the MCUCR Register  
can be set to disable all pull-ups in all ports.  
Switching between input with pull-up and output low generates the same problem. The user must use either the tri-  
state ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b00) or the output high state ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b11) as an intermediate step.  
Table 13-1 summarizes the control signals for the pin value.  
Table 13-1. Port Pin Configurations  
I/O  
Pull-up  
No  
Comment  
Tri-state (Hi-Z)  
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
X
0
Input  
Input  
Yes  
No  
Pxn will source current if ext. pulled low  
Tri-state (Hi-Z)  
1
Input  
X
X
Output  
Output  
No  
Output Low (Sink)  
No  
Output High (Source)  
13.2.4  
Reading the Pin Value  
Independent of the setting of Data Direction bit DDxn, the port pin can be read through the PINxn Register bit. As  
shown in Figure 13-2 on page 68, the PINxn Register bit and the preceding latch constitute a synchronizer. This is  
needed to avoid metastability if the physical pin changes value near the edge of the internal clock, but it also intro-  
duces a delay. Figure 13-3 on page 69 shows a timing diagram of the synchronization when reading an externally  
applied pin value. The maximum and minimum propagation delays are denoted tpd,max and tpd,min respectively.  
Figure 13-3. Synchronization when Reading an Externally Applied Pin value  
SYSTEM CLK  
XXX  
XXX  
in r17, PINx  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SYNC LATCH  
PINxn  
0x00  
tpd, max  
0xFF  
r17  
tpd, min  
Consider the clock period starting shortly after the first falling edge of the system clock. The latch is closed when  
the clock is low, and goes transparent when the clock is high, as indicated by the shaded region of the “SYNC  
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LATCH” signal. The signal value is latched when the system clock goes low. It is clocked into the PINxn Register at  
the succeeding positive clock edge. As indicated by the two arrows tpd,max and tpd,min, a single signal transition  
on the pin will be delayed between ½ and 1½ system clock period depending upon the time of assertion.  
When reading back a software assigned pin value, a nop instruction must be inserted as indicated in Figure 13-4.  
The out instruction sets the “SYNC LATCH” signal at the positive edge of the clock. In this case, the delay tpd  
through the synchronizer is one system clock period.  
Figure 13-4. Synchronization when Reading a Software Assigned Pin Value  
SYSTEM CLK  
0xFF  
r16  
out PORTx, r16  
nop  
in r17, PINx  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SYNC LATCH  
PINxn  
0x00  
tpd  
0xFF  
r17  
The following code example shows how to set port B pins 0 and 1 high, pins 2 and 3 low, and define the port pins  
from 4 to 7 as input with pull-ups assigned to port pins 6 and 7. The resulting pin values are read back again, but as  
previously discussed, a nop instruction is included to be able to read back the value recently assigned to some of  
the pins.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
...  
; Define pull-ups and set outputs high  
; Define directions for port pins  
ldi r16,(1<<PB7)|(1<<PB6)|(1<<PB1)|(1<<PB0)  
ldi r17,(1<<DDB3)|(1<<DDB2)|(1<<DDB1)|(1<<DDB0)  
out PORTB,r16  
out DDRB,r17  
; Insert nop for synchronization  
nop  
; Read port pins  
in  
r16,PINB  
...  
C Code Example  
unsigned char i;  
...  
/* Define pull-ups and set outputs high */  
/* Define directions for port pins */  
PORTB = (1<<PB7)|(1<<PB6)|(1<<PB1)|(1<<PB0);  
DDRB = (1<<DDB3)|(1<<DDB2)|(1<<DDB1)|(1<<DDB0);  
/* Insert nop for synchronization*/  
__no_operation();  
/* Read port pins */  
i = PINB;  
...  
Note:  
1. For the assembly program, two temporary registers are used to minimize the time from pull-ups are set on pins 0,  
1, 6, and 7, until the direction bits are correctly set, defining bit 2 and 3 as low and redefining bits 0 and 1 as strong  
high drivers.  
13.2.5  
Digital Input Enable and Sleep Modes  
As shown in Figure 13-2 on page 68, the digital input signal can be clamped to ground at the input of the schmitt-  
trigger. The signal denoted SLEEP in the figure, is set by the MCU Sleep Controller in Power-down mode, Power-  
save mode, and Standby mode to avoid high power consumption if some input signals are left floating, or have an  
analog signal level close to VCC/2.  
SLEEP is overridden for port pins enabled as external interrupt pins. If the external interrupt request is not enabled,  
SLEEP is active also for these pins. SLEEP is also overridden by various other alternate functions as described in  
“Alternate Port Functions” on page 72.  
If a logic high level (“one”) is present on an asynchronous external interrupt pin configured as “Interrupt on Rising  
Edge, Falling Edge, or Any Logic Change on Pin” while the external interrupt is not enabled, the corresponding  
External Interrupt Flag will be set when resuming from the above mentioned Sleep mode, as the clamping in these  
sleep mode produces the requested logic change.  
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Unconnected Pins  
If some pins are unused, it is recommended to ensure that these pins have a defined level. Even though most of  
the digital inputs are disabled in the deep sleep modes as described above, floating inputs should be avoided to  
reduce current consumption in all other modes where the digital inputs are enabled (Reset, Active mode and Idle  
mode).  
The simplest method to ensure a defined level of an unused pin, is to enable the internal pull-up. In this case, the  
pull-up will be disabled during reset. If low power consumption during reset is important, it is recommended to use  
an external pull-up or pull-down. Connecting unused pins directly to VCC or GND is not recommended, since this  
may cause excessive currents if the pin is accidentally configured as an output.  
13.3 Alternate Port Functions  
Most port pins have alternate functions in addition to being general digital I/Os. Figure 13-5 on page 73 shows how  
the port pin control signals from the simplified Figure 13-2 on page 68 can be overridden by alternate functions.  
The overriding signals may not be present in all port pins, but the figure serves as a generic description applicable  
to all port pins in the AVR microcontroller family.  
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Figure 13-5. Alternate Port Functions(1)  
PUOExn  
PUOVxn  
1
0
PUD  
DDOExn  
DDOVxn  
1
0
Q
D
DDxn  
Q CLR  
WDx  
RDx  
PVOExn  
PVOVxn  
RESET  
1
1
0
Pxn  
Q
D
0
PORTxn  
PTOExn  
Q CLR  
DIEOExn  
DIEOVxn  
SLEEP  
WPx  
RESET  
WRx  
1
0
RRx  
SYNCHRONIZER  
RPx  
SET  
D
Q
D
L
Q
Q
PINxn  
CLR Q  
CLR  
clk I/O  
DIxn  
AIOxn  
PUOExn: Pxn PULL-UP OVERRIDE ENABLE  
PUOVxn: Pxn PULL-UP OVERRIDE VALUE  
DDOExn: Pxn DATA DIRECTION OVERRIDE ENABLE  
DDOVxn: Pxn DATA DIRECTION OVERRIDE VALUE  
PVOExn: Pxn PORT VALUE OVERRIDE ENABLE  
PVOVxn: Pxn PORT VALUE OVERRIDE VALUE  
PUD:  
WDx:  
RDx:  
RRx:  
WRx:  
RPx:  
WPx:  
PULLUP DISABLE  
WRITE DDRx  
READ DDRx  
READ PORTx REGISTER  
WRITE PORTx  
READ PORTx PIN  
WRITE PINx  
DIEOExn: Pxn DIGITAL INPUT-ENABLE OVERRIDE ENABLE  
DIEOVxn: Pxn DIGITAL INPUT-ENABLE OVERRIDE VALUE  
clkI/O  
:
I/O CLOCK  
SLEEP:  
SLEEP CONTROL  
DIxn:  
DIGITAL INPUT PIN n ON PORTx  
AIOxn:  
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT PIN n ON PORTx  
PTOExn: Pxn, PORT TOGGLE OVERRIDE ENABLE  
Note:  
1. WRx, WPx, WDx, RRx, RPx, and RDx are common to all pins within the same port. clkI/O, SLEEP, and PUD are  
common to all ports. All other signals are unique for each pin.  
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Table 13-2 summarizes the function of the overriding signals. The pin and port indexes from Figure 13-5 on page  
73 are not shown in the succeeding tables. The overriding signals are generated internally in the modules having  
the alternate function.  
Table 13-2. Generic Description of Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions  
Signal Name  
Full Name  
Description  
If this signal is set, the pull-up enable is controlled by the PUOV signal. If  
this signal is cleared, the pull-up is enabled when {DDxn, PORTxn, PUD} =  
0b010.  
Pull-up Override  
Enable  
PUOE  
If PUOE is set, the pull-up is enabled/disabled when PUOV is set/cleared,  
regardless of the setting of the DDxn, PORTxn, and PUD Register bits.  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
Pull-up Override Value  
If this signal is set, the Output Driver Enable is controlled by the DDOV  
signal. If this signal is cleared, the Output driver is enabled by the DDxn  
Register bit.  
Data Direction Override  
Enable  
Data Direction Override  
Value  
If DDOE is set, the Output Driver is enabled/disabled when DDOV is  
set/cleared, regardless of the setting of the DDxn Register bit.  
If this signal is set and the Output Driver is enabled, the port value is  
controlled by the PVOV signal. If PVOE is cleared, and the Output Driver is  
enabled, the port Value is controlled by the PORTxn Register bit.  
Port Value Override  
Enable  
Port Value Override  
Value  
If PVOE is set, the port value is set to PVOV, regardless of the setting of the  
PORTxn Register bit.  
PVOV  
PTOE  
Port Toggle Override  
Enable  
If PTOE is set, the PORTxn Register bit is inverted.  
If this bit is set, the Digital Input Enable is controlled by the DIEOV signal. If  
this signal is cleared, the Digital Input Enable is determined by MCU state  
(Normal mode, sleep mode).  
Digital Input Enable  
Override Enable  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
Digital Input Enable  
Override Value  
If DIEOE is set, the Digital Input is enabled/disabled when DIEOV is  
set/cleared, regardless of the MCU state (Normal mode, sleep mode).  
This is the Digital Input to alternate functions. In the figure, the signal is  
connected to the output of the schmitt trigger but before the synchronizer.  
Unless the Digital Input is used as a clock source, the module with the  
alternate function will use its own synchronizer.  
DI  
Digital Input  
This is the Analog Input/output to/from alternate functions. The signal is  
connected directly to the pad, and can be used bi-directionally.  
AIO  
Analog Input/Output  
The following subsections shortly describe the alternate functions for each port, and relate the overriding signals to  
the alternate function. Refer to the alternate function description for further details.  
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Alternate Functions of Port A  
The Port A has an alternate function as the address low byte and data lines for the External Memory Interface.  
Table 13-3. Port A Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
PA7  
Alternate Function  
AD7 (External memory interface address and data bit 7)  
AD6 (External memory interface address and data bit 6)  
AD5 (External memory interface address and data bit 5)  
AD4 (External memory interface address and data bit 4)  
AD3 (External memory interface address and data bit 3)  
AD2 (External memory interface address and data bit 2)  
AD1 (External memory interface address and data bit 1)  
AD0 (External memory interface address and data bit 0)  
PA6  
PA5  
PA4  
PA3  
PA2  
PA1  
PA0  
Table 13-4 and Table 13-5 on page 76 relates the alternate functions of Port A to the overriding signals shown in  
Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
Table 13-4. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PA7:PA4  
Signal Name  
PA7/AD7  
PA6/AD6  
PA5/AD5  
PA4/AD4  
PUOE  
SRE  
SRE  
SRE  
SRE  
~(WR | ADA(1)) •  
PORTA7 • PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA6  
• PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA5  
• PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA4  
• PUD  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
A7 • ADA | D7 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A6 • ADA | D6 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A5 • ADA | D5 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A4 • ADA | D4 OUTPUT  
• WR  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
0
0
0
0
0
D7 INPUT  
0
D6 INPUT  
0
D5 INPUT  
0
D4 INPUT  
AIO  
Note:  
1. ADA is short for ADdress Active and represents the time when address is output. See “External Memory Interface”  
on page 27 for details.  
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Table 13-5. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PA3:PA0  
Signal Name  
PA3/AD3  
PA2/AD2  
PA1/AD1  
PA0/AD0  
PUOE  
SRE  
SRE  
SRE  
SRE  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA3  
• PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA2  
• PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA1  
• PUD  
~(WR | ADA) • PORTA0  
• PUD  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
SRE  
WR | ADA  
SRE  
A3 • ADA | D3 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A2• ADA | D2 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A1 • ADA | D1 OUTPUT  
• WR  
A0 • ADA | D0 OUTPUT  
• WR  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
0
0
0
0
0
D3 INPUT  
0
D2 INPUT  
0
D1 INPUT  
0
D0 INPUT  
AIO  
13.3.2  
Alternate Functions of Port B  
The Port B pins with alternate functions are shown in Table 13-6.  
Table 13-6. Port B Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Functions  
OC0A/OC1C/PCINT7 (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter0, Output Compare and  
PWM Output C for Timer/Counter1 or Pin Change Interrupt 7)  
PB7  
PB6  
PB5  
PB4  
PB3  
PB2  
PB1  
PB0  
OC1B/PCINT6 (Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter1 or Pin Change Interrupt 6)  
OC1A/PCINT5 (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter1 or Pin Change Interrupt 5)  
OC2A/PCINT4 (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter2 or Pin Change Interrupt 4)  
MISO/PCINT3 (SPI Bus Master Input/Slave Output or Pin Change Interrupt 3)  
MOSI/PCINT2 (SPI Bus Master Output/Slave Input or Pin Change Interrupt 2)  
SCK/PCINT1 (SPI Bus Serial Clock or Pin Change Interrupt 1)  
SS/PCINT0 (SPI Slave Select input or Pin Change Interrupt 0)  
The alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
• OC0A/OC1C/PCINT7, Bit 7  
OC0A, Output Compare Match A output: The PB7 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter0 Out-  
put Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB7 set “one”) to serve this function. The OC0A pin is  
also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
OC1C, Output Compare Match C output: The PB7 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter1 Out-  
put Compare C. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB7 set (one)) to serve this function. The OC1C pin  
is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
PCINT7, Pin Change Interrupt source 7: The PB7 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
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• OC1B/PCINT6, Bit 6  
OC1B, Output Compare Match B output: The PB6 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter1 Out-  
put Compare B. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB6 set (one)) to serve this function. The OC1B pin is  
also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
PCINT6, Pin Change Interrupt source 6: The PB6 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• OC1A/PCINT5, Bit 5  
OC1A, Output Compare Match A output: The PB5 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter1 Out-  
put Compare A. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB5 set (one)) to serve this function. The OC1A pin is  
also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
PCINT5, Pin Change Interrupt source 5: The PB5 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• OC2A/PCINT4, Bit 4  
OC2A, Output Compare Match output: The PB4 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter2 Output  
Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB4 set (one)) to serve this function. The OC2A pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
PCINT4, Pin Change Interrupt source 4: The PB4 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• MISO/PCINT3 – Port B, Bit 3  
MISO: Master Data input, Slave Data output pin for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a master, this pin is  
configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB3. When the SPI is enabled as a slave, the data direction of  
this pin is controlled by DDB3. When the pin is forced to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the  
PORTB3 bit.  
PCINT3, Pin Change Interrupt source 3: The PB3 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• MOSI/PCINT2 – Port B, Bit 2  
MOSI: SPI Master Data output, Slave Data input for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a slave, this pin is  
configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB2. When the SPI is enabled as a master, the data direction  
of this pin is controlled by DDB2. When the pin is forced to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the  
PORTB2 bit.  
PCINT2, Pin Change Interrupt source 2: The PB2 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• SCK/PCINT1 – Port B, Bit 1  
SCK: Master Clock output, Slave Clock input pin for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a slave, this pin is  
configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB1. When the SPI0 is enabled as a master, the data direction  
of this pin is controlled by DDB1. When the pin is forced to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the  
PORTB1 bit.  
PCINT1, Pin Change Interrupt source 1: The PB1 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
• SS/PCINT0 – Port B, Bit 0  
SS: Slave Port Select input. When the SPI is enabled as a slave, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the  
setting of DDB0. As a slave, the SPI is activated when this pin is driven low. When the SPI is enabled as a master,  
the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB0. When the pin is forced to be an input, the pull-up can still be  
controlled by the PORTB0 bit.  
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Table 13-7 and Table 13-8 relate the alternate functions of Port B to the overriding signals shown in Figure 13-5 on  
page 73. SPI MSTR INPUT and SPI SLAVE OUTPUT constitute the MISO signal, while MOSI is divided into SPI  
MSTR OUTPUT and SPI SLAVE INPUT.  
PCINT0, Pin Change Interrupt source 0: The PB0 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
Table 13-7. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PB7:PB4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PB7/OC0A/OC1C  
PB6/OC1B  
PB5/OC1A  
PB4/OC2A  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OC0/OC1C ENABLE  
OC0/OC1C  
PCINT7 • PCIE0  
1
0
0
0
OC1B ENABLE  
OC1A ENABLE  
OC2A ENABLE  
OC1B  
OC1A  
OC2A  
PCINT6 • PCIE0  
PCINT5 • PCIE0  
PCINT4 • PCIE0  
1
1
1
PCINT7 INPUT  
PCINT6 INPUT  
PCINT5 INPUT  
PCINT4 INPUT  
AIO  
Table 13-8. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PB3:PB0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PB3/MISO  
SPE • MSTR  
PORTB3 • PUD  
SPE • MSTR  
0
PB2/MOSI  
SPE • MSTR  
PORTB2 • PUD  
SPE • MSTR  
0
PB1/SCK  
SPE • MSTR  
PORTB1 • PUD  
SPE • MSTR  
0
PB0/SS  
SPE • MSTR  
PUOV  
PORTB0 • PUD  
DDOE  
SPE • MSTR  
DDOV  
0
PVOE  
SPE • MSTR  
SPI SLAVE OUTPUT  
PCINT3 • PCIE0  
1
SPE • MSTR  
SPI MSTR OUTPUT  
PCINT2 • PCIE0  
1
SPE • MSTR  
SCK OUTPUT  
PCINT1 • PCIE0  
1
0
PVOV  
0
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
PCINT0 • PCIE0  
1
SPI MSTR INPUT  
PCINT3 INPUT  
SPI SLAVE INPUT  
PCINT2 INPUT  
SCK INPUT  
SPI SS  
DI  
PCINT1 INPUT  
PCINT0 INPUT  
AIO  
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13.3.3  
Alternate Functions of Port C  
The Port C alternate function is as follows:  
Table 13-9. Port C Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Function  
PC7  
PC6  
PC5  
PC4  
PC3  
PC2  
PC1  
PC0  
A15 (External Memory interface address bit 15)  
A14 (External Memory interface address bit 14)  
A13 (External Memory interface address bit 13)  
A12 (External Memory interface address bit 12)  
A11 (External Memory interface address bit 11)  
A10 (External Memory interface address bit 10)  
A9 (External Memory interface address bit 9)  
A8 (External Memory interface address bit 8)  
Table 13-10 and Table 13-11 on page 80 relate the alternate functions of Port C to the overriding signals shown in  
Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
Table 13-10. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PC7:PC4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PC7/A15  
PC6/A14  
PC5/A13  
PC4/A12  
SRE • (XMM<1)  
SRE • (XMM<2)  
SRE • (XMM<3)  
SRE • (XMM<4)  
0
0
0
0
SRE • (XMM<1)  
SRE • (XMM<2)  
SRE • (XMM<3)  
SRE • (XMM<4)  
1
1
1
1
SRE • (XMM<1)  
SRE • (XMM<2)  
SRE • (XMM<3)  
SRE • (XMM<4)  
A15  
0
A14  
0
A13  
0
A12  
0
0
0
0
0
AIO  
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Table 13-11. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PC3:PC0  
Signal  
Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PC3/A11  
PC2/A10  
PC1/A9  
PC0/A8  
SRE • (XMM<5)  
SRE • (XMM<6)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
0
0
0
0
SRE • (XMM<5)  
SRE • (XMM<6)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
1
1
1
1
SRE • (XMM<5)  
SRE • (XMM<6)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
SRE • (XMM<7)  
A11  
0
A10  
0
A9  
0
A8  
0
0
0
0
0
AIO  
13.3.4  
Alternate Functions of Port D  
The Port D pins with alternate functions are shown in Table 13-12.  
Table 13-12. Port D Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
PD7  
Alternate Function  
T0 (Timer/Counter0 Clock Input)  
PD6  
T1 (Timer/Counter1 Clock Input)  
PD5  
XCK1 (USART1 External Clock Input/Output)  
PD4  
ICP1 (Timer/Counter1 Input Capture Trigger)  
PD3  
INT3/TXD1 (External Interrupt3 Input or USART1 Transmit Pin)  
INT2/RXD1 (External Interrupt2 Input or USART1 Receive Pin)  
INT1/SDA (External Interrupt1 Input or TWI Serial DAta)  
INT0/SCL (External Interrupt0 Input or TWI Serial CLock)  
PD2  
PD1  
PD0  
The alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
• T0 – Port D, Bit 7  
T0, Timer/Counter0 counter source.  
• T1 – Port D, Bit 6  
T1, Timer/Counter1 counter source.  
• XCK1 – Port D, Bit 5  
XCK1, USART1 External clock. The Data Direction Register (DDD5) controls whether the clock is output (DDD5  
set) or input (DDD5 cleared). The XCK1 pin is active only when the USART1 operates in Synchronous mode.  
• ICP1 – Port D, Bit 4  
ICP1 – Input Capture Pin 1: The PD4 pin can act as an input capture pin for Timer/Counter1.  
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• INT3/TXD1 – Port D, Bit 3  
INT3, External Interrupt source 3: The PD3 pin can serve as an external interrupt source to the MCU.  
TXD1, Transmit Data (Data output pin for the USART1). When the USART1 Transmitter is enabled, this pin is con-  
figured as an output regardless of the value of DDD3.  
• INT2/RXD1 – Port D, Bit 2  
INT2, External Interrupt source 2. The PD2 pin can serve as an External Interrupt source to the MCU.  
RXD1, Receive Data (Data input pin for the USART1). When the USART1 receiver is enabled this pin is configured  
as an input regardless of the value of DDD2. When the USART forces this pin to be an input, the pull-up can still be  
controlled by the PORTD2 bit.  
• INT1/SDA – Port D, Bit 1  
INT1, External Interrupt source 1. The PD1 pin can serve as an external interrupt source to the MCU.  
SDA, 2-wire Serial Interface Data: When the TWEN bit in TWCR is set (one) to enable the 2-wire Serial Interface,  
pin PD1 is disconnected from the port and becomes the Serial Data I/O pin for the 2-wire Serial Interface. In this  
mode, there is a spike filter on the pin to suppress spikes shorter than 50ns on the input signal, and the pin is  
driven by an open drain driver with slew-rate limitation.  
• INT0/SCL – Port D, Bit 0  
INT0, External Interrupt source 0. The PD0 pin can serve as an external interrupt source to the MCU.  
SCL, 2-wire Serial Interface Clock: When the TWEN bit in TWCR is set (one) to enable the 2-wire Serial Interface,  
pin PD0 is disconnected from the port and becomes the Serial Clock I/O pin for the 2-wire Serial Interface. In this  
mode, there is a spike filter on the pin to suppress spikes shorter than 50ns on the input signal, and the pin is  
driven by an open drain driver with slew-rate limitation.  
Table 13-13 on page 81 and Table 13-14 on page 82 relates the alternate functions of Port D to the overriding sig-  
nals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
Table 13-13. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions PD7:PD4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PD7/T0  
PD6/T1  
PD5/XCK1  
PD4/ICP1  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
XCK1 OUTPUT ENABLE  
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
XCK1 OUTPUT ENABLE  
0
0
0
XCK1 OUTPUT  
0
0
0
0
0
0
T0 INPUT  
0
T1 INPUT  
0
0
XCK1 INPUT  
ICP1 INPUT  
AIO  
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Table 13-14. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PD3:PD0(1)  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PD3/INT3/TXD1  
PD2/INT2/RXD1  
PD1/INT1/SDA  
TWEN  
PD0/INT0/SCL  
TWEN  
TXEN1  
RXEN1  
0
PORTD2 • PUD  
PORTD1 • PUD  
TWEN  
PORTD0 • PUD  
TWEN  
TXEN1  
RXEN1  
1
TXEN1  
TXD1  
0
SDA_OUT  
TWEN  
SCL_OUT  
TWEN  
0
0
0
0
INT3 ENABLE  
1
INT2 ENABLE  
INT1 ENABLE  
1
INT0 ENABLE  
1
1
INT3 INPUT  
INT2 INPUT/RXD1  
INT1 INPUT  
SDA INPUT  
INT0 INPUT  
SCL INPUT  
AIO  
Note:  
1. When enabled, the 2-wire Serial Interface enables Slew-Rate controls on the output pins PD0 and PD1. This is not  
shown in this table. In addition, spike filters are connected between the AIO outputs shown in the port figure and  
the digital logic of the TWI module.  
13.3.5  
Alternate Functions of Port E  
The Port E pins with alternate functions are shown in Table 13-15.  
Table 13-15. Port E Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Function  
INT7/ICP3/CLK0  
PE7  
(External Interrupt 7 Input, Timer/Counter3 Input Capture Trigger or Divided System Clock)  
INT6/ T3  
PE6  
PE5  
PE4  
PE3  
PE2  
PE1  
PE0  
(External Interrupt 6 Input or Timer/Counter3 Clock Input)  
INT5/OC3C  
(External Interrupt 5 Input or Output Compare and PWM Output C for Timer/Counter3)  
INT4/OC3B  
(External Interrupt4 Input or Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter3)  
AIN1/OC3A  
(Analog Comparator Negative Input or Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter3)  
AIN0/XCK0  
(Analog Comparator Positive Input or USART0 external clock input/output)  
PDO(1)/TXD0  
(Programming Data Output or USART0 Transmit Pin)  
PDI(1)/RXD0/PCINT8  
(Programming Data Input, USART0 Receive Pin or Pin Change Interrupt 8)  
Note:  
1. Only for ATmega1281/2561. For ATmega640/1280/2560 these functions are placed on MISO/MOSI pins.  
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• INT7/ICP3/CLKO – Port E, Bit 7  
INT7, External Interrupt source 7: The PE7 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
ICP3, Input Capture Pin 3: The PE7 pin can act as an input capture pin for Timer/Counter3.  
CLKO - Divided System Clock: The divided system clock can be output on the PE7 pin. The divided system clock  
will be output if the CKOUT Fuse is programmed, regardless of the PORTE7 and DDE7 settings. It will also be out-  
put during reset.  
• INT6/T3 – Port E, Bit 6  
INT6, External Interrupt source 6: The PE6 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
T3, Timer/Counter3 counter source.  
• INT5/OC3C – Port E, Bit 5  
INT5, External Interrupt source 5: The PE5 pin can serve as an External Interrupt source.  
OC3C, Output Compare Match C output: The PE5 pin can serve as an External output for the Timer/Counter3 Out-  
put Compare C. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDE5 set “one”) to serve this function. The OC3C pin  
is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• INT4/OC3B – Port E, Bit 4  
INT4, External Interrupt source 4: The PE4 pin can serve as an External Interrupt source.  
OC3B, Output Compare Match B output: The PE4 pin can serve as an External output for the Timer/Counter3 Out-  
put Compare B. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDE4 set (one)) to serve this function. The OC3B pin is  
also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• AIN1/OC3A – Port E, Bit 3  
AIN1 – Analog Comparator Negative input. This pin is directly connected to the negative input of the Analog  
Comparator.  
OC3A, Output Compare Match A output: The PE3 pin can serve as an External output for the Timer/Counter3 Out-  
put Compare A. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDE3 set “one”) to serve this function. The OC3A pin is  
also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• AIN0/XCK0 – Port E, Bit 2  
AIN0 – Analog Comparator Positive input. This pin is directly connected to the positive input of the Analog  
Comparator.  
XCK0, USART0 External clock. The Data Direction Register (DDE2) controls whether the clock is output (DDE2  
set) or input (DDE2 cleared). The XCK0 pin is active only when the USART0 operates in Synchronous mode.  
• PDO/TXD0 – Port E, Bit 1  
PDO, SPI Serial Programming Data Output. During Serial Program Downloading, this pin is used as data output  
line for the ATmega1281/2561. For ATmega640/1280/2560 this function is placed on MISO.  
TXD0, USART0 Transmit pin.  
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• PDI/RXD0/PCINT8 – Port E, Bit 0  
PDI, SPI Serial Programming Data Input. During Serial Program Downloading, this pin is used as data input line for  
the ATmega1281/2561. For ATmega640/1280/2560 this function is placed on MOSI.  
RXD0, USART0 Receive Pin. Receive Data (Data input pin for the USART0). When the USART0 receiver is  
enabled this pin is configured as an input regardless of the value of DDRE0. When the USART0 forces this pin to  
be an input, a logical one in PORTE0 will turn on the internal pull-up.  
PCINT8, Pin Change Interrupt source 8: The PE0 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.  
Table 13-16 on page 84 and Table 13-17 on page 84 relates the alternate functions of Port E to the overriding sig-  
nals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
Table 13-16. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions PE7:PE4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PE7/INT7/ICP3  
PE6/INT6/T3  
PE5/INT5/OC3C  
PE4/INT4/OC3B  
0
0
0
0
PUOV  
0
0
0
0
DDOE  
0
0
0
0
DDOV  
0
0
0
OC3C ENABLE  
OC3C  
0
OC3B ENABLE  
OC3B  
PVOE  
0
0
PVOV  
0
0
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
INT7 ENABLE  
1
INT6 ENABLE  
1
INT5 ENABLE  
1
INT4 ENABLE  
1
INT7 INPUT/ICP3  
INPUT  
DI  
INT7 INPUT/T3 INPUT  
INT5 INPUT  
INT4 INPUT  
AIO  
Table 13-17. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PE3:PE0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PE3/AIN1/OC3A  
PE2/AIN0/XCK0  
PE1/PDO(1)/TXD0  
PE0/PDI(1)/RXD0/PCINT8  
RXEN0  
0
0
0
0
TXEN0  
0
PUOV  
PORTE0 • PUD  
XCK0 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
0
TXEN0  
1
RXEN0  
0
1
0
0
XCK0 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
OC3B ENABLE  
TXEN0  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
OC3B  
XCK0 OUTPUT  
TXD0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
PCINT8 • PCIE1  
0
0
1
0
XCK0 INPUT  
0
RXD0  
PCINT8 INPUT  
PE0  
0
AIO  
AIN1 INPUT  
AIN0 INPUT  
Note:  
1. PDO/PDI only available at PE1/PE0 for ATmega1281/2561.  
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13.3.6  
Alternate Functions of Port F  
The Port F has an alternate function as analog input for the ADC as shown in Table 13-18. If some Port F pins are  
configured as outputs, it is essential that these do not switch when a conversion is in progress. This might corrupt  
the result of the conversion. If the JTAG interface is enabled, the pull-up resistors on pins PF7(TDI), PF5(TMS),  
and PF4(TCK) will be activated even if a Reset occurs.  
Table 13-18. Port F Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
PF7  
Alternate Function  
ADC7/TDI (ADC input channel 7 or JTAG Test Data Input)  
ADC6/TDO (ADC input channel 6 or JTAG Test Data Output)  
ADC5/TMS (ADC input channel 5 or JTAG Test Mode Select)  
ADC4/TCK (ADC input channel 4 or JTAG Test ClocK)  
ADC3 (ADC input channel 3)  
PF6  
PF5  
PF4  
PF3  
PF2  
ADC2 (ADC input channel 2)  
PF1  
ADC1 (ADC input channel 1)  
PF0  
ADC0 (ADC input channel 0)  
• TDI, ADC7 – Port F, Bit 7  
ADC7, Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 7.  
TDI, JTAG Test Data In: Serial input data to be shifted in to the Instruction Register or Data Register (scan chains).  
When the JTAG interface is enabled, this pin can not be used as an I/O pin.  
• TDO, ADC6 – Port F, Bit 6  
ADC6, Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 6.  
TDO, JTAG Test Data Out: Serial output data from Instruction Register or Data Register. When the JTAG interface  
is enabled, this pin can not be used as an I/O pin.  
The TDO pin is tri-stated unless TAP states that shift out data are entered.  
• TMS, ADC5 – Port F, Bit 5  
ADC5, Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 5.  
TMS, JTAG Test Mode Select: This pin is used for navigating through the TAP-controller state machine. When the  
JTAG interface is enabled, this pin can not be used as an I/O pin.  
• TCK, ADC4 – Port F, Bit 4  
ADC4, Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 4.  
TCK, JTAG Test Clock: JTAG operation is synchronous to TCK. When the JTAG interface is enabled, this pin can  
not be used as an I/O pin.  
• ADC3 – ADC0 – Port F, Bit 3:0  
Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 3:0.  
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Table 13-19. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PF7:PF4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PF7/ADC7/TDI  
PF6/ADC6/TDO  
PF5/ADC5/TMS  
PF4/ADC4/TCK  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
1
0
1
1
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
0
SHIFT_IR + SHIFT_DR  
0
0
0
JTAGEN  
0
0
0
TDO  
0
0
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
JTAGEN  
0
0
0
0
AIO  
TDI/ADC7 INPUT  
ADC6 INPUT  
TMS/ADC5 INPUT  
TCK/ADC4 INPUT  
Table 13-20. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PF3:PF0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PF3/ADC3  
PF2/ADC2  
PF1/ADC1  
PF0/ADC0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AIO  
ADC3 INPUT  
ADC2 INPUT  
ADC1 INPUT  
ADC0 INPUT  
13.3.7  
Alternate Functions of Port G  
The Port G alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
Table 13-21. Port G Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Function  
PG5  
PG4  
PG3  
PG2  
PG1  
PG0  
OC0B (Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter0)  
TOSC1 (RTC Oscillator Timer/Counter2)  
TOSC2 (RTC Oscillator Timer/Counter2)  
ALE (Address Latch Enable to external memory)  
RD (Read strobe to external memory)  
WR (Write strobe to external memory)  
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• OC0B – Port G, Bit 5  
OC0B, Output Compare match B output: The PG5 pin can serve as an external output for the TImer/Counter0 Out-  
put Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDG5 set) to serve this function. The OC0B pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• TOSC1 – Port G, Bit 4  
TOSC2, Timer Oscillator pin 1: When the AS2 bit in ASSR is set (one) to enable asynchronous clocking of  
Timer/Counter2, pin PG4 is disconnected from the port, and becomes the input of the inverting Oscillator amplifier.  
In this mode, a Crystal Oscillator is connected to this pin, and the pin can not be used as an I/O pin.  
• TOSC2 – Port G, Bit 3  
TOSC2, Timer Oscillator pin 2: When the AS2 bit in ASSR is set (one) to enable asynchronous clocking of  
Timer/Counter2, pin PG3 is disconnected from the port, and becomes the inverting output of the Oscillator ampli-  
fier. In this mode, a Crystal Oscillator is connected to this pin, and the pin can not be used as an I/O pin.  
• ALE – Port G, Bit 2  
ALE is the external data memory Address Latch Enable signal.  
• RD – Port G, Bit 1  
RD is the external data memory read control strobe.  
• WR – Port G, Bit 0  
WR is the external data memory write control strobe.  
Table 13-22 on page 87 and Table 13-23 on page 88 relates the alternate functions of Port G to the overriding sig-  
nals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
Table 13-22. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PG5:PG4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PG5/OC0B  
PG4/TOSC1  
AS2  
0
AS2  
0
OC0B Enable  
0
OC0B  
0
AS2  
EXCLK  
AIO  
T/C2 OSC INPUT  
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Table 13-23. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PG3:PG0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PG3/TOSC2  
PG2/ALE/A7  
PG1/RD  
PG0/WR  
AS2 • EXCLK  
SRE  
0
SRE  
0
SRE  
0
0
AS2 • EXCLK  
SRE  
1
SRE  
1
SRE  
1
0
0
SRE  
ALE  
SRE  
RD  
SRE  
WR  
0
AS2 • EXCLK  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AIO  
T/C2 OSC OUTPUT  
13.3.8  
Alternate Functions of Port H  
The Port H alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
Table 13-24. Port H Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Function  
T4 (Timer/Counter4 Clock Input)  
PH7  
PH6  
PH5  
PH4  
PH3  
PH2  
PH1  
PH0  
OC2B (Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter2)  
OC4C (Output Compare and PWM Output C for Timer/Counter4)  
OC4B (Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter4)  
OC4A (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter4)  
XCK2 (USART2 External Clock)  
TXD2 (USART2 Transmit Pin)  
RXD2 (USART2 Receive Pin)  
• T4 – Port H, Bit 7  
T4, Timer/Counter4 counter source.  
• OC2B – Port H, Bit 6  
OC2B, Output Compare Match B output: The PH6 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter2 Out-  
put Compare B. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDH6 set) to serve this function. The OC2B pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• OC4C – Port H, Bit 5  
OC4C, Output Compare Match C output: The PH5 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter4 Out-  
put Compare C. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDH5 set) to serve this function. The OC4C pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
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• OC4B – Port H, Bit 4  
OC4B, Output Compare Match B output: The PH4 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter2 Out-  
put Compare B. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDH4 set) to serve this function. The OC4B pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• OC4A – Port H, Bit 3  
OC4C, Output Compare Match A output: The PH3 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter4 Out-  
put Compare A. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDH3 set) to serve this function. The OC4A pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• XCK2 – Port H, Bit 2  
XCK2, USART2 External Clock: The Data Direction Register (DDH2) controls whether the clock is output (DDH2  
set) or input (DDH2 cleared). The XC2K pin is active only when the USART2 operates in synchronous mode.  
• TXD2 – Port H, Bit 1  
TXD2, USART2 Transmit Pin.  
• RXD2 – Port H, Bit 0  
RXD2, USART2 Receive pin: Receive Data (Data input pin for the USART2). When the USART2 Receiver is  
enabled, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the value of DDH0. When the USART2 forces this pin to be  
an input, a logical on in PORTH0 will turn on the internal pull-up.  
Table 13-25. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PH7:PH4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PH7/T4  
PH6/OC2B  
PH5/OC4C  
PH4/OC4B  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OC2B ENABLE  
OC4C ENABLE  
OC4B ENABLE  
0
OC2B  
OC4C  
OC4B  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
T4 INPUT  
AIO  
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Table 13-26. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PH3:PH0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PH3/OC4A  
PH2/XCK2  
PH1/TXD2  
TXEN2  
0
PH0/RXD2  
RXEN2  
0
0
0
0
PUOV  
PORTH0 • PUD  
XCK2 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
0
TXEN2  
1
RXEN2  
0
1
0
0
XCK2 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
OC4A ENABLE  
TXEN2  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
OC4A  
XCK2  
TXD2  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
XC2K INPUT  
RXD2  
AIO  
13.3.9  
Alternate Functions of Port J  
The Port J alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
Table 13-27. Port J Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
PJ7  
Alternate Function  
PJ6  
PCINT15 (Pin Change Interrupt 15)  
PCINT14 (Pin Change Interrupt 14)  
PCINT13 (Pin Change Interrupt 13)  
PCINT12 (Pin Change Interrupt 12)  
PJ5  
PJ4  
PJ3  
PJ2  
PJ1  
PJ0  
XCK3/PCINT11 (USART3 External Clock or Pin Change Interrupt 11)  
TXD3/PCINT10 (USART3 Transmit Pin or Pin Change Interrupt 10)  
RXD3/PCINT9 (USART3 Receive Pin or Pin Change Interrupt 9)  
• PCINT15:12 - Port J, Bit 6:3  
PCINT15:12, Pin Change Interrupt Source 15:12. The PJ6:3 pins can serve as External Interrupt Sources.  
• XCK2/PCINT11 - Port J, Bit 2  
XCK2, USART 2 External Clock. The Data Direction Register (DDJ2) controls whether the clock is output (DDJ2  
set) or input (DDJ2 cleared). The XCK2 pin is active only when the USART2 operates in synchronous mode.  
PCINT11, Pin Change Interrupt Source 11. The PJ2 pin can serve as External Interrupt Sources.  
• TXD3/PCINT10 - Port J, Bit 1  
TXD3, USART3 Transmit pin.  
PCINT10, Pin Change Interrupt Source 10. The PJ1 pin can serve as External Interrupt Sources.  
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• RXD3/PCINT9 - Port J, Bit 0  
RXD3, USART3 Receive pin. Receive Data (Data input pin for the USART3). When the USART3 Receiver is  
enabled, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the value of DDJ0. When the USART3 forces this pin to be  
an input, a logical one in PORTJ0 will turn on the internal pull-up.  
PCINT9, Pin Change Interrupt Source 9. The PJ0 pin can serve as External Interrupt Sources.  
Table 13-28 on page 92 and Table 13-29 on page 92 relates the alternate functions of Port J to the overriding sig-  
nals shown in Figure 13-5 on page 73.  
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Table 13-28. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PJ7:PJ4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PJ7  
0
PJ6/ PCINT15  
PJ5/ PCINT14  
PJ4/ PCINT13  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
0
PCINT15·PCIE1  
PCINT14·PCIE1  
PCINT13·PCIE1  
0
1
1
1
0
PCINT15 INPUT  
-
PCINT14 INPUT  
-
PCINT13 INPUT  
-
AIO  
-
Table 13-29. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PJ3:PJ0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PJ3/PCINT12  
PJ2/XCK3/PCINT11  
PJ1/TXD3/PCINT10  
PJ0/RXD3/PCINT9  
RXEN3  
0
0
0
0
0
TXEN3  
0
PUOV  
PORTJ0·PUD  
RXEN3  
DDOE  
XCK3 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
TXEN3  
DDOV  
PVOE  
0
0
1
1
0
0
XCK3 OUTPUT  
ENABLE  
TXEN3  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
0
XCK3  
TXD3  
0
-
-
-
-
PCINT12·PCIE1  
1
PCINT11·PCIE1  
1
PCINT10·PCIE1  
1
PCINT9·PCIE1  
1
PCINT12 INPUT  
PCINT11 INPUT  
XCK3 INPUT  
PCINT10 INPUT  
PCINT9 INPUT RXD3  
AIO  
-
-
-
-
13.3.10 Alternate Functions of Port K  
The Port K alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
Table 13-30. Port K Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
Alternate Function  
PK7  
PK6  
PK5  
ADC15/PCINT23 (ADC Input Channel 15 or Pin Change Interrupt 23)  
ADC14/PCINT22 (ADC Input Channel 14 or Pin Change Interrupt 22)  
ADC13/PCINT21 (ADC Input Channel 13 or Pin Change Interrupt 21)  
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Table 13-30. Port K Pins Alternate Functions (Continued)  
Port Pin  
PK4  
Alternate Function  
ADC12/PCINT20 (ADC Input Channel 12 or Pin Change Interrupt 20)  
ADC11/PCINT19 (ADC Input Channel 11 or Pin Change Interrupt 19)  
ADC10/PCINT18 (ADC Input Channel 10 or Pin Change Interrupt 18)  
ADC9/PCINT17 (ADC Input Channel 9 or Pin Change Interrupt 17)  
ADC8 /PCINT16 (ADC Input Channel 8 or Pin Change Interrupt 16)  
PK3  
PK2  
PK1  
PK0  
• ADC15:8/PCINT23:16 – Port K, Bit 7:0  
ADC15:8, Analog to Digital Converter, Channel 15 - 8.  
PCINT23:16, Pin Change Interrupt Source 23:16. The PK7:0 pins can serve as External Interrupt Sources.  
Table 13-31. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PK7:PK4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PK7/ADC15/PCINT23  
PK6/ADC14/PCINT22  
PK5/ADC13/PCINT21  
PK4/ADC12/PCINT20  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PCINT23 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT22 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT21 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT20 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT23 INPUT  
ADC15 INPUT  
PCINT22 INPUT  
ADC14 INPUT  
PCINT21 INPUT  
ADC13 INPUT  
PCINT20 INPUT  
ADC12 INPUT  
AIO  
Table 13-32. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PK3:PK0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PK3/ADC11/PCINT19  
PK2/ADC10/PCINT18  
PK1/ADC9/PCINT17  
PK0/ADC8/PCINT16  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PCINT19 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT18 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT17 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT16 • PCIE2  
1
PCINT19 INPUT  
ADC11 INPUT  
PCINT18 INPUT  
ADC10INPUT  
PCINT17 INPUT  
ADC9 INPUT  
PCINT16 INPUT  
ADC8 INPUT  
AIO  
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13.3.11 Alternate Functions of Port L  
The Port L alternate pin configuration is as follows:  
Table 13-33. Port L Pins Alternate Functions  
Port Pin  
PL7  
Alternate Function  
PL6  
PL5  
PL4  
PL3  
PL2  
PL1  
PL0  
OC5C (Output Compare and PWM Output C for Timer/Counter5)  
OC5B (Output Compare and PWM Output B for Timer/Counter5)  
OC5A (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter5)  
T5 (Timer/Counter5 Clock Input)  
ICP5 (Timer/Counter5 Input Capture Trigger)  
ICP4 (Timer/Counter4 Input Capture Trigger)  
• OC5C – Port L, Bit 5  
OC5C, Output Compare Match C output: The PL5 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter5 Out-  
put Compare C. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDL5 set) to serve this function. The OC5C pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• OC5B – Port L, Bit 4  
OC5B, Output Compare Match B output: The PL4 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter 5 Out-  
put Compare B. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDL4 set) to serve this function. The OC5B pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• OC5A – Port L, Bit 3  
OC5A, Output Compare Match A output: The PL3 pin can serve as an external output for the Timer/Counter 5 Out-  
put Compare A. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDL3 set) to serve this function. The OC5A pin is also  
the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.  
• T5 – Port L, Bit 2  
T5, Timer/Counter5 counter source.  
• ICP5 – Port L, Bit 1  
ICP5, Input Capture Pin 5: The PL1 pin can serve as an Input Capture pin for Timer/Counter5.  
• ICP4 – Port L, Bit 0  
ICP4, Input Capture Pin 4: The PL0 pin can serve as an Input Capture pin for Timer/Counter4.  
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Table 13-34 and Table 13-35 relates the alternate functions of Port L to the overriding signals shown in Figure 13-  
5 on page 73.  
Table 13-34. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PL7:PL4  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PL7  
0
PL6  
0
PL5/OC5C  
PL4/OC5B  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OC5C ENABLE  
OC5B ENABLE  
OC5C  
OC5B  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AIO  
Table 13-35. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PL3:PL0  
Signal Name  
PUOE  
PUOV  
DDOE  
DDOV  
PVOE  
PVOV  
PTOE  
DIEOE  
DIEOV  
DI  
PL3/OC5A  
PL2/T5  
PL1/ICP5  
PL0/ICP4  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OC5A ENABLE  
0
0
0
OC5A  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
T5 INPUT  
0
0
ICP5 INPUT  
ICP4 INPUT  
AIO  
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13.4 Register Description for I/O-Ports  
13.4.1  
MCUCR – MCU Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
IVSEL  
R/W  
0
0
IVCE  
R/W  
0
0x35 (0x55)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
JTD  
R/W  
0
PUD  
R/W  
0
MCUCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 4 – PUD: Pull-up Disable  
When this bit is written to one, the I/O ports pull-up resistors are disabled even if the DDxn and PORTxn Registers  
are configured to enable the pull-up resistor ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b01). See “Configuring the Pin” on page 68 for  
more details about this feature.  
13.4.2  
13.4.3  
13.4.4  
13.4.5  
13.4.6  
13.4.7  
PORTA – Port A Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTA7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTA6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTA5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTA4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTA3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTA2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTA1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTA0  
R/W  
0
0x02 (0x22)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PORTA  
DDRA  
PINA  
DDRA – Port A Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDA7  
R/W  
0
6
DDA6  
R/W  
0
5
DDA5  
R/W  
0
4
DDA4  
R/W  
0
3
DDA3  
R/W  
0
2
DDA2  
R/W  
0
1
DDA1  
R/W  
0
0
DDA0  
R/W  
0
0x01 (0x21)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINA – Port A Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x00 (0x20)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINA7  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA6  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA2  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINA0  
R/W  
N/A  
PORTB – Port B Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTB7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTB6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTB5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTB4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTB3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTB2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTB1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTB0  
R/W  
0
PORTB  
DDRB  
PINB  
0x05 (0x25)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
DDRB – Port B Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDB7  
R/W  
0
6
DDB6  
R/W  
0
5
DDB5  
R/W  
0
4
DDB4  
R/W  
0
3
DDB3  
R/W  
0
2
DDB2  
R/W  
0
1
DDB1  
R/W  
0
0
DDB0  
R/W  
0
0x04 (0x24)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINB – Port B Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x03 (0x23)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINB7  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB6  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB2  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINB0  
R/W  
N/A  
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13.4.8  
13.4.9  
PORTC – Port C Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTC7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTC6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTC5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTC4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTC3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTC2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTC1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTC0  
R/W  
0
PORTC  
DDRC  
PINC  
0x08 (0x28)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
DDRC – Port C Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDC7  
R/W  
0
6
DDC6  
R/W  
0
5
DDC5  
R/W  
0
4
DDC4  
R/W  
0
3
DDC3  
R/W  
0
2
DDC2  
R/W  
0
1
DDC1  
R/W  
0
0
DDC0  
R/W  
0
0x07 (0x27)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.10 PINC– Port C Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x06 (0x26)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINC7  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC6  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC2  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINC0  
R/W  
N/A  
13.4.11 PORTD – Port D Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTD7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTD6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTD5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTD4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTD3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTD2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTD1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTD0  
R/W  
0
PORTD  
DDRD  
PIND  
0x0B (0x2B)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.12 DDRD – Port D Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDD7  
R/W  
0
6
DDD6  
R/W  
0
5
DDD5  
R/W  
0
4
DDD4  
R/W  
0
3
DDD3  
R/W  
0
2
DDD2  
R/W  
0
1
DDD1  
R/W  
0
0
DDD0  
R/W  
0
0x0A (0x2A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.13 PIND – Port D Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x09 (0x29)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PIND7  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND6  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND5  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND4  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND3  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND2  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND1  
R/W  
N/A  
PIND0  
R/W  
N/A  
13.4.14 PORTE – Port E Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTE7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTE6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTE5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTE4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTE3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTE2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTE1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTE0  
R/W  
0
PORTE  
0x0E (0x2E)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.15 DDRE – Port E Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDE7  
R/W  
0
6
DDE6  
R/W  
0
5
DDE5  
R/W  
0
4
DDE4  
R/W  
0
3
DDE3  
R/W  
0
2
DDE2  
R/W  
0
1
DDE1  
R/W  
0
0
DDE0  
R/W  
0
0x0D (0x2D)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
DDRE  
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13.4.16 PINE – Port E Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x0C (0x2C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINE7  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE6  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE2  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE0  
R/W  
N/A  
PINE  
PORTF  
DDRF  
PINF  
13.4.17 PORTF – Port F Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTF7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTF6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTF5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTF4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTF3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTF2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTF1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTF0  
R/W  
0
0x11 (0x31)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.18 DDRF – Port F Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDF7  
R/W  
0
6
DDF6  
R/W  
0
5
DDF5  
R/W  
0
4
DDF4  
R/W  
0
3
DDF3  
R/W  
0
2
DDF2  
R/W  
0
1
DDF1  
R/W  
0
0
DDF0  
R/W  
0
0x10 (0x30)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.19 PINF – Port F Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x0F (0x2F)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINF7  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF6  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF2  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINF0  
R/W  
N/A  
13.4.20 PORTG – Port G Data Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
PORTG5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTG4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTG3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTG2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTG1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTG0  
R/W  
0
PORTG  
DDRG  
PING  
0x14 (0x34)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
13.4.21 DDRG – Port G Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
DDG5  
R/W  
0
4
DDG4  
R/W  
0
3
DDG3  
R/W  
0
2
DDG2  
R/W  
0
1
DDG1  
R/W  
0
0
DDG0  
R/W  
0
0x13 (0x33)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
13.4.22 PING – Port G Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x12 (0x32)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PING5  
R/W  
N/A  
PING4  
R/W  
N/A  
PING3  
R/W  
N/A  
PING2  
R/W  
N/A  
PING1  
R/W  
N/A  
PING0  
R/W  
N/A  
R
0
R
0
13.4.23 PORTH – Port H Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTH7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTH6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTH5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTH4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTH3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTH2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTH1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTH0  
R/W  
0
PORTH  
(0x102)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
98  
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13.4.24 DDRH – Port H Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDH7  
R/W  
0
6
DDH6  
R/W  
0
5
DDH5  
R/W  
0
4
DDH4  
R/W  
0
3
DDH3  
R/W  
0
2
DDH2  
R/W  
0
1
DDH1  
R/W  
0
0
DDH0  
R/W  
0
(0x101)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
DDRH  
13.4.25 PINH – Port H Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x100)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINH5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINGH  
R/W  
PINH1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH0  
R/W  
N/A  
PINH  
N/A  
13.4.26 PORTJ – Port J Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTJ7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTJ6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTJ5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTJ4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTJ3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTJ2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTJ1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTJ0  
R/W  
0
PORTJ  
DDRJ  
PINJ  
(0x105)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.27 DDRJ – Port J Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDJ7  
R/W  
0
6
DDJ6  
R/W  
0
5
DDJ5  
R/W  
0
4
DDJ4  
R/W  
0
3
DDJ3  
R/W  
0
2
DDJ2  
R/W  
0
1
DDJ1  
R/W  
0
0
DDJ0  
R/W  
0
(0x104)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.28 PINJ – Port J Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x103)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINJ5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINGJ  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINJ0  
R/W  
N/A  
13.4.29 PORTK – Port K Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTK7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTK6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTK5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTK4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTK3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTK2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTK1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTK0  
R/W  
0
PORTK  
DDRK  
PINK  
(0x108)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.30 DDRK – Port K Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDK7  
R/W  
0
6
DDK6  
R/W  
0
5
DDK5  
R/W  
0
4
DDK4  
R/W  
0
3
DDK3  
R/W  
0
2
DDK2  
R/W  
0
1
DDK1  
R/W  
0
0
DDK0  
R/W  
0
(0x107)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.31 PINK – Port K Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x106)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINK5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINK5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINK5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINK4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINK3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINGK  
R/W  
PINK1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINK0  
R/W  
N/A  
N/A  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
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13.4.32 PORTL – Port L Data Register  
Bit  
7
PORTL7  
R/W  
0
6
PORTL6  
R/W  
0
5
PORTL5  
R/W  
0
4
PORTL4  
R/W  
0
3
PORTL3  
R/W  
0
2
PORTL2  
R/W  
0
1
PORTL1  
R/W  
0
0
PORTL0  
R/W  
0
PORTL  
DDRL  
PINL  
(0x10B)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.33 DDRL – Port L Data Direction Register  
Bit  
7
DDL7  
R/W  
0
6
DDL6  
R/W  
0
5
DDL5  
R/W  
0
4
DDL4  
R/W  
0
3
DDL3  
R/W  
0
2
DDL2  
R/W  
0
1
DDL1  
R/W  
0
0
DDL0  
R/W  
0
(0x10A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
13.4.34 PINL – Port L Input Pins Address  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x109)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PINL5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL5  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL4  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL3  
R/W  
N/A  
PINGL  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL1  
R/W  
N/A  
PINL0  
R/W  
N/A  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
100  
DS40002211A  
14. Interrupts  
This section describes the specifics of the interrupt handling as performed in ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561.  
For a general explanation of the AVR interrupt handling, refer to “Reset and Interrupt Handling” on page 17.  
14.1 Interrupt Vectors in ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561  
Table 14-1. Reset and Interrupt Vectors  
Vector No. Program Address(2)  
Source  
Interrupt Definition  
External Pin, Power-on Reset, Brown-out Reset, Watchdog  
Reset, and JTAG AVR Reset  
1
$0000(1)  
RESET  
2
$0002  
$0004  
$0006  
$0008  
$000A  
$000C  
$000E  
$0010  
$0012  
$0014  
$0016(3)  
$0018  
$001A  
$001C  
$001E  
$0020  
$0022  
$0024  
$0026  
$0028  
$002A  
$002C  
$002E  
$0030  
$0032  
$0034  
$0036  
$0038  
INT0  
INT1  
External Interrupt Request 0  
External Interrupt Request 1  
External Interrupt Request 2  
External Interrupt Request 3  
External Interrupt Request 4  
External Interrupt Request 5  
External Interrupt Request 6  
External Interrupt Request 7  
Pin Change Interrupt Request 0  
Pin Change Interrupt Request 1  
Pin Change Interrupt Request 2  
Watchdog Time-out Interrupt  
Timer/Counter2 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter2 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter2 Overflow  
3
4
INT2  
5
INT3  
6
INT4  
7
INT5  
8
INT6  
9
INT7  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
PCINT0  
PCINT1  
PCINT2  
WDT  
TIMER2 COMPA  
TIMER2 COMPB  
TIMER2 OVF  
TIMER1 CAPT  
TIMER1 COMPA  
TIMER1 COMPB  
TIMER1 COMPC  
TIMER1 OVF  
TIMER0 COMPA  
TIMER0 COMPB  
TIMER0 OVF  
SPI, STC  
Timer/Counter1 Capture Event  
Timer/Counter1 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter1 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter1 Compare Match C  
Timer/Counter1 Overflow  
Timer/Counter0 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter0 Compare match B  
Timer/Counter0 Overflow  
SPI Serial Transfer Complete  
USART0 Rx Complete  
USART0 RX  
USART0 UDRE  
USART0 TX  
ANALOG COMP  
USART0 Data Register Empty  
USART0 Tx Complete  
Analog Comparator  
$003A  
ADC  
ADC Conversion Complete  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
101  
DS40002211A  
Table 14-1. Reset and Interrupt Vectors (Continued)  
Vector No. Program Address(2)  
Source  
EE READY  
Interrupt Definition  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
$003C  
$003E  
$0040  
EEPROM Ready  
TIMER3 CAPT  
TIMER3 COMPA  
TIMER3 COMPB  
TIMER3 COMPC  
TIMER3 OVF  
USART1 RX  
Timer/Counter3 Capture Event  
Timer/Counter3 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter3 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter3 Compare Match C  
Timer/Counter3 Overflow  
$0042  
$0044  
$0046  
$0048  
USART1 Rx Complete  
$004A  
$004C  
$004E  
$0050  
USART1 UDRE  
USART1 TX  
USART1 Data Register Empty  
USART1 Tx Complete  
TWI  
2-wire Serial Interface  
SPM READY  
TIMER4 CAPT  
TIMER4 COMPA  
TIMER4 COMPB  
TIMER4 COMPC  
TIMER4 OVF  
TIMER5 CAPT  
TIMER5 COMPA  
TIMER5 COMPB  
TIMER5 COMPC  
TIMER5 OVF  
USART2 RX  
Store Program Memory Ready  
Timer/Counter4 Capture Event  
Timer/Counter4 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter4 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter4 Compare Match C  
Timer/Counter4 Overflow  
$0052(3)  
$0054  
$0056  
$0058  
$005A  
$005C(3)  
$005E  
$0060  
Timer/Counter5 Capture Event  
Timer/Counter5 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter5 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter5 Compare Match C  
Timer/Counter5 Overflow  
$0062  
$0064  
$0066(3)  
$0068(3)  
$006A(3)  
$006C(3)  
$006E(3)  
$0070(3)  
USART2 Rx Complete  
USART2 UDRE  
USART2 TX  
USART2 Data Register Empty  
USART2 Tx Complete  
USART3 RX  
USART3 Rx Complete  
USART3 UDRE  
USART3 TX  
USART3 Data Register Empty  
USART3 Tx Complete  
Notes: 1. When the BOOTRST Fuse is programmed, the device will jump to the Boot Loader address at reset, see “Memory  
Programming” on page 325.  
2. When the IVSEL bit in MCUCR is set, Interrupt Vectors will be moved to the start of the Boot Flash Section. The  
address of each Interrupt Vector will then be the address in this table added to the start address of the Boot Flash  
Section.  
3. Only available in ATmega640/1280/2560.  
14.2 Reset and Interrupt Vector placement  
Table 14-2 on page 103 shows Reset and Interrupt Vectors placement for the various combinations of BOOTRST  
and IVSEL settings. If the program never enables an interrupt source, the Interrupt Vectors are not used, and reg-  
ular program code can be placed at these locations. This is also the case if the Reset Vector is in the Application  
section while the Interrupt Vectors are in the Boot section or vice versa.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
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Table 14-2. Reset and Interrupt Vectors Placement(1)  
BOOTRST  
IVSEL  
Reset Address  
0x0000  
Interrupt Vectors Start Address  
0x0002  
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0x0000  
Boot Reset Address + 0x0002  
0x0002  
Boot Reset Address  
Boot Reset Address  
Boot Reset Address + 0x0002  
Note:  
1. The Boot Reset Address is shown in Table 29-7 on page 320 through Table 29-15 on page 322. For the BOOTRST  
Fuse “1” means unprogrammed while “0” means programmed.  
The most typical and general program setup for the Reset and Interrupt Vector Addresses in ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is:  
Addre  
ss  
Label  
s
Code  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
Comments  
0x000  
0
RESET  
; Reset Handler  
0x000  
2
INT0  
; IRQ0 Handler  
0x000  
4
INT1  
; IRQ1 Handler  
0x000  
6
INT2  
; IRQ2 Handler  
0x000  
8
INT3  
; IRQ3 Handler  
0x000  
A
INT4  
; IRQ4 Handler  
0x000  
C
INT5  
; IRQ5 Handler  
0x000  
E
INT6  
; IRQ6 Handler  
0x001  
0
INT7  
; IRQ7 Handler  
0x001  
2
PCINT0  
PCINT1  
PCINT2  
WDT  
; PCINT0 Handler  
0x001  
4
; PCINT1 Handler  
0x001  
6
; PCINT2 Handler  
0X001  
8
; Watchdog Timeout Handler  
; Timer2 CompareA Handler  
; Timer2 CompareB Handler  
; Timer2 Overflow Handler  
; Timer1 Capture Handler  
; Timer1 CompareA Handler  
; Timer1 CompareB Handler  
; Timer1 CompareC Handler  
0x001  
A
TIM2_COMPA  
TIM2_COMPB  
TIM2_OVF  
TIM1_CAPT  
TIM1_COMPA  
TIM1_COMPB  
TIM1_COMPC  
0x001  
C
0x001  
E
0x002  
0
0x002  
2
0x002  
4
0x002  
6
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
103  
DS40002211A  
0x002  
8
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
TIM1_OVF  
TIM0_COMPA  
TIM0_COMPB  
TIM0_OVF  
SPI_STC  
; Timer1 Overflow Handler  
; Timer0 CompareA Handler  
; Timer0 CompareB Handler  
; Timer0 Overflow Handler  
; SPI Transfer Complete Handler  
; USART0 RX Complete Handler  
; USART0,UDR Empty Handler  
; USART0 TX Complete Handler  
; Analog Comparator Handler  
0x002  
A
0x002  
C
0x002  
E
0x003  
0
0x003  
2
USART0_RXC  
USART0_UDRE  
USART0_TXC  
ANA_COMP  
ADC  
0x003  
4
0x003  
6
0x003  
8
0x003  
A
; ADC Conversion Complete  
Handler  
0x003  
C
EE_RDY  
; EEPROM Ready Handler  
0x003  
E
TIM3_CAPT  
TIM3_COMPA  
TIM3_COMPB  
TIM3_COMPC  
TIM3_OVF  
USART1_RXC  
USART1_UDRE  
USART1_TXC  
TWI  
; Timer3 Capture Handler  
; Timer3 CompareA Handler  
; Timer3 CompareB Handler  
; Timer3 CompareC Handler  
; Timer3 Overflow Handler  
; USART1 RX Complete Handler  
; USART1,UDR Empty Handler  
; USART1 TX Complete Handler  
; 2-wire Serial Handler  
; SPM Ready Handler  
0x004  
0
0x004  
2
0x004  
4
0x004  
6
0x004  
8
0x004  
A
0x004  
C
0x004  
E
0x005  
0
SPM_RDY  
0x005  
2
TIM4_CAPT  
TIM4_COMPA  
TIM4_COMPB  
TIM4_COMPC  
TIM4_OVF  
TIM5_CAPT  
TIM5_COMPA  
TIM5_COMPB  
; Timer4 Capture Handler  
; Timer4 CompareA Handler  
; Timer4 CompareB Handler  
; Timer4 CompareC Handler  
; Timer4 Overflow Handler  
; Timer5 Capture Handler  
; Timer5 CompareA Handler  
; Timer5 CompareB Handler  
0x005  
4
0x005  
6
0x005  
8
0x005  
A
0x005  
C
0x005  
E
0x006  
0
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
104  
DS40002211A  
0x006  
2
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
jmp  
TIM5_COMPC  
TIM5_OVF  
; Timer5 CompareC Handler  
; Timer5 Overflow Handler  
; USART2 RX Complete Handler  
; USART2,UDR Empty Handler  
; USART2 TX Complete Handler  
; USART3 RX Complete Handler  
; USART3,UDR Empty Handler  
; USART3 TX Complete Handler  
0x006  
4
0x006  
6
USART2_RXC  
USART2_UDRE  
USART2_TXC  
USART3_RXC  
USART3_UDRE  
USART3_TXC  
0x006  
8
0x006  
A
0x006  
C
0x006  
E
0x007  
0
;
0x007  
2
RESET  
:
ldi  
out  
ldi  
out  
sei  
r16,  
; Main program start  
high(RAMEND)  
0x007  
3
SPH,r16  
; Set Stack Pointer to top of  
RAM  
0x007  
4
r16,  
low(RAMEND)  
0x007  
5
SPL,r16  
0x007  
6
; Enable interrupts  
0x007  
7
<ins  
tr  
xxx  
...  
>
...  
...  
..  
.
When the BOOTRST Fuse is unprogrammed, the Boot section size set to 8Kbytes and the IVSEL bit in the  
MCUCR Register is set before any interrupts are enabled, the most typical and general program setup for the  
Reset and Interrupt Vector Addresses is:  
Address Labels Code  
0x00000 RESET: ldi  
Comments  
r16,high(RAMEND); Main program start  
0x00001  
0x00002  
out  
ldi  
SPH,r16  
; Set Stack Pointer to top of RAM  
r16,low(RAMEND)  
SPL,r16  
0x00003  
0x00004  
out  
sei  
; Enable interrupts  
0x00005  
;
<instr> xxx  
.org 0x1F002  
0x1F002  
0x1F004  
...  
jmp  
jmp  
...  
jmp  
EXT_INT0  
; IRQ0 Handler  
EXT_INT1  
...  
; IRQ1 Handler  
;
0x1FO70  
USART3_TXC  
; USART3 TX Complete Handler  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
105  
DS40002211A  
When the BOOTRST Fuse is programmed and the Boot section size set to 8Kbytes, the most typical and general  
program setup for the Reset and Interrupt Vector Addresses is:  
Address Labels Code  
.org 0x0002  
Comments  
0x00002  
0x00004  
...  
jmp  
jmp  
...  
jmp  
EXT_INT0  
EXT_INT1  
...  
; IRQ0 Handler  
; IRQ1 Handler  
;
0x00070  
;
USART3_TXC  
; USART3 TX Complete Handler  
.org 0x1F000  
0x1F000 RESET: ldi  
r16,high(RAMEND); Main program start  
0x1F001  
0x1F002  
out  
ldi  
SPH,r16  
; Set Stack Pointer to top of RAM  
r16,low(RAMEND)  
SPL,r16  
0x1F003  
0x1F004  
out  
sei  
; Enable interrupts  
0x1F005  
<instr> xxx  
When the BOOTRST Fuse is programmed, the Boot section size set to 8Kbytes and the IVSEL bit in the MCUCR  
Register is set before any interrupts are enabled, the most typical and general program setup for the Reset and  
Interrupt Vector Addresses is:  
Address Labels Code  
Comments  
;
.org 0x1F000  
0x1F000  
0x1F002  
jmp  
jmp  
RESET  
EXT_INT0  
; Reset handler  
; IRQ0 Handler  
0x1F004  
...  
jmp  
...  
jmp  
EXT_INT1  
...  
; IRQ1 Handler  
;
0x1F070  
;
USART3_TXC  
; USART3 TX Complete Handler  
0x1F072 RESET: ldi  
r16,high(RAMEND) ; Main program start  
0x1F073  
0x1F074  
out  
ldi  
SPH,r16  
; Set Stack Pointer to top of RAM  
r16,low(RAMEND)  
SPL,r16  
0x1F075  
0x1F076  
out  
sei  
; Enable interrupts  
0x1FO77  
<instr> xxx  
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The MCU Control Register controls the placement of the Interrupt Vector table, see Code Example below. For  
more details, see “Reset and Interrupt Handling” on page 17.  
Assembly Code Example  
Move_interrupts:  
; Get MCUCR  
in r16, MCUCR  
mov r17, r16  
; Enable change of Interrupt Vectors  
ori r16, (1<<IVCE)  
out MCUCR, r16  
; Move interrupts to Boot Flash section  
ori r16, (1<<IVSEL)  
out MCUCR, r17  
ret  
C Code Example  
void Move_interrupts(void)  
{
uchar temp;  
/* Get MCUCR*/  
temp = MCUCR;  
/* Enable change of Interrupt Vectors */  
MCUCR = temp|(1<<IVCE);  
/* Move interrupts to Boot Flash section */  
MCUCR = temp|(1<<IVSEL);  
}
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14.4 Register Description  
14.4.1  
MCUCR – MCU Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
IVSEL  
R/W  
0
0
IVCE  
R/W  
0
0x35 (0x55)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
JTD  
R/W  
0
PUD  
R/W  
0
MCUCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 1 – IVSEL: Interrupt Vector Select  
When the IVSEL bit is cleared (zero), the Interrupt Vectors are placed at the start of the Flash memory. When this  
bit is set (one), the Interrupt Vectors are moved to the beginning of the Boot Loader section of the Flash. The actual  
address of the start of the Boot Flash Section is determined by the BOOTSZ Fuses. Refer to the section “Memory  
Programming” on page 325 for details. To avoid unintentional changes of Interrupt Vector tables, a special write  
procedure must be followed to change the IVSEL bit (see “Moving Interrupts Between Application and Boot Sec-  
tion” on page 107):  
1. Write the Interrupt Vector Change Enable (IVCE) bit to one.  
2. Within four cycles, write the desired value to IVSEL while writing a zero to IVCE.  
Interrupts will automatically be disabled while this sequence is executed. Interrupts are disabled in the cycle IVCE  
is set, and they remain disabled until after the instruction following the write to IVSEL. If IVSEL is not written, inter-  
rupts remain disabled for four cycles. The I-bit in the Status Register is unaffected by the automatic disabling.  
Note:  
If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section and Boot Lock bit BLB02 is programmed, interrupts are dis-  
abled while executing from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Application section and Boot  
Lock bit BLB12 is programed, interrupts are disabled while executing from the Boot Loader section. Refer to the sec-  
tion “Memory Programming” on page 325 for details on Boot Lock bits.  
• Bit 0 – IVCE: Interrupt Vector Change Enable  
The IVCE bit must be written to logic one to enable change of the IVSEL bit. IVCE is cleared by hardware four  
cycles after it is written or when IVSEL is written. Setting the IVCE bit will disable interrupts, as explained in the  
IVSEL description.  
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15. External Interrupts  
The External Interrupts are triggered by the INT7:0 pin or any of the PCINT23:0 pins. Observe that, if enabled, the  
interrupts will trigger even if the INT7:0 or PCINT23:0 pins are configured as outputs. This feature provides a way  
of generating a software interrupt.  
The Pin change interrupt PCI2 will trigger if any enabled PCINT23:16 pin toggles, Pin change interrupt PCI1 if any  
enabled PCINT15:8 toggles and Pin change interrupts PCI0 will trigger if any enabled PCINT7:0 pin toggles.  
PCMSK2, PCMSK1 and PCMSK0 Registers control which pins contribute to the pin change interrupts. Pin change  
interrupts on PCINT23:0 are detected asynchronously. This implies that these interrupts can be used for waking  
the part also from sleep modes other than Idle mode.  
The External Interrupts can be triggered by a falling or rising edge or a low level. This is set up as indicated in the  
specification for the External Interrupt Control Registers – EICRA (INT3:0) and EICRB (INT7:4). When the external  
interrupt is enabled and is configured as level triggered, the interrupt will trigger as long as the pin is held low.  
Low level interrupts and the edge interrupt on INT3:0 are detected asynchronously. This implies that these inter-  
rupts can be used for waking the part also from sleep modes other than Idle mode. The I/O clock is halted in all  
sleep modes except Idle mode.  
Note that if a level triggered interrupt is used for wake-up from Power-down, the required level must be held long  
enough for the MCU to complete the wake-up to trigger the level interrupt. If the level disappears before the end of  
the Start-up Time, the MCU will still wake up, but no interrupt will be generated. The start-up time is defined by the  
SUT and CKSEL Fuses as described in “System Clock and Clock Options” on page 39.  
15.1 Pin Change Interrupt Timing  
An example of timing of a pin change interrupt is shown in Figure 15-1.  
Figure 15-1. Normal pin change interrupt.  
pcint_in_(0)  
pin_lat  
pcint_setflag  
0
x
pcint_syn  
PCINT(0)  
clk  
D
Q
PCIF  
LE  
pin_sync  
PCINT(0) in PCMSK(x)  
clk  
clk  
PCINT(n)  
pin_lat  
pin_sync  
pcint_in_(n)  
pcint_syn  
pcint_setflag  
PCIF  
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15.2.1  
EICRA – External Interrupt Control Register A  
The External Interrupt Control Register A contains control bits for interrupt sense control.  
Bit  
7
ISC31  
R/W  
0
6
ISC30  
R/W  
0
5
ISC21  
R/W  
0
4
ISC20  
R/W  
0
3
ISC11  
R/W  
0
2
ISC10  
R/W  
0
1
ISC01  
R/W  
0
0
ISC00  
R/W  
0
(0x69)  
EICRA  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bits 7:0 – ISC31, ISC30 – ISC00, ISC00: External Interrupt 3 - 0 Sense Control Bits  
The External Interrupts 3 - 0 are activated by the external pins INT3:0 if the SREG I-flag and the corresponding  
interrupt mask in the EIMSK is set. The level and edges on the external pins that activate the interrupts are defined  
in Table 15-1. Edges on INT3:0 are registered asynchronously. Pulses on INT3:0 pins wider than the minimum  
pulse width given in Table 15-2 will generate an interrupt. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate an inter-  
rupt. If low level interrupt is selected, the low level must be held until the completion of the currently executing  
instruction to generate an interrupt. If enabled, a level triggered interrupt will generate an interrupt request as long  
as the pin is held low. When changing the ISCn bit, an interrupt can occur. Therefore, it is recommended to first  
disable INTn by clearing its Interrupt Enable bit in the EIMSK Register. Then, the ISCn bit can be changed. Finally,  
the INTn interrupt flag should be cleared by writing a logical one to its Interrupt Flag bit (INTFn) in the EIFR Regis-  
ter before the interrupt is re-enabled.  
Table 15-1.  
Interrupt Sense Control(1)  
ISCn0  
ISCn1  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
The low level of INTn generates an interrupt request  
Any edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request  
The falling edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request  
The rising edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request  
Note:  
1. n = 3, 2, 1or 0.  
When changing the ISCn1/ISCn0 bits, the interrupt must be disabled by clearing its Interrupt Enable bit in the  
EIMSK Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bits are changed.  
Table 15-2. Asynchronous External Interrupt Characteristics  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Condition  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
tINT  
Minimum pulse width for asynchronous external interrupt  
50  
ns  
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EICRB – External Interrupt Control Register B  
Bit  
7
ISC71  
R/W  
0
6
ISC70  
R/W  
0
5
ISC61  
R/W  
0
4
ISC60  
R/W  
0
3
ISC51  
R/W  
0
2
ISC50  
R/W  
0
1
ISC41  
R/W  
0
0
ISC40  
R/W  
0
(0x6A)  
EICRB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bits 7:0 – ISC71, ISC70 - ISC41, ISC40: External Interrupt 7 - 4 Sense Control Bits  
The External Interrupts 7 - 4 are activated by the external pins INT7:4 if the SREG I-flag and the corresponding  
interrupt mask in the EIMSK is set. The level and edges on the external pins that activate the interrupts are defined  
in Table 15-3. The value on the INT7:4 pins are sampled before detecting edges. If edge or toggle interrupt is  
selected, pulses that last longer than one clock period will generate an interrupt. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed  
to generate an interrupt. Observe that CPU clock frequency can be lower than the XTAL frequency if the XTAL  
divider is enabled. If low level interrupt is selected, the low level must be held until the completion of the currently  
executing instruction to generate an interrupt. If enabled, a level triggered interrupt will generate an interrupt  
request as long as the pin is held low.  
Table 15-3.  
Interrupt Sense Control(1)  
ISCn0  
ISCn1  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
The low level of INTn generates an interrupt request  
Any logical change on INTn generates an interrupt request  
The falling edge between two samples of INTn generates an interrupt request  
The rising edge between two samples of INTn generates an interrupt request  
Note:  
1. n = 7, 6, 5 or 4.  
When changing the ISCn1/ISCn0 bits, the interrupt must be disabled by clearing its Interrupt Enable bit in the  
EIMSK Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bits are changed.  
15.2.3  
EIMSK – External Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x1D (0x3D)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
INT7  
R/W  
0
INT6  
R/W  
0
INT5  
R/W  
0
INT4  
R/W  
0
INT3  
R/W  
0
INT2  
R/W  
0
INT1  
R/W  
0
INT0  
R/W  
0
EIMSK  
• Bits 7:0 – INT7:0: External Interrupt Request 7 - 0 Enable  
When an INT7:0 bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), the corresponding  
external pin interrupt is enabled. The Interrupt Sense Control bits in the External Interrupt Control Registers –  
EICRA and EICRB – defines whether the external interrupt is activated on rising or falling edge or level sensed.  
Activity on any of these pins will trigger an interrupt request even if the pin is enabled as an output. This provides a  
way of generating a software interrupt.  
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EIFR – External Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
INTF7  
R/W  
0
6
INTF6  
R/W  
0
5
INTF5  
R/W  
0
4
INTF4  
R/W  
0
3
INTF3  
R/W  
0
2
INTF2  
R/W  
0
1
INTF1  
R/W  
0
0
IINTF0  
R/W  
0
0x1C (0x3C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
EIFR  
• Bits 7:0 – INTF7:0: External Interrupt Flags 7 - 0  
When an edge or logic change on the INT7:0 pin triggers an interrupt request, INTF7:0 becomes set (one). If the I-  
bit in SREG and the corresponding interrupt enable bit, INT7:0 in EIMSK, are set (one), the MCU will jump to the  
interrupt vector. The flag is cleared when the interrupt routine is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by  
writing a logical one to it. These flags are always cleared when INT7:0 are configured as level interrupt. Note that  
when entering sleep mode with the INT3:0 interrupts disabled, the input buffers on these pins will be disabled. This  
may cause a logic change in internal signals which will set the INTF3:0 flags. See “Digital Input Enable and Sleep  
Modes” on page 71 for more information.  
15.2.5  
PCICR – Pin Change Interrupt Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
PCIE2  
R/W  
0
1
PCIE1  
R/W  
0
0
PCIE0  
R/W  
0
(0x68)  
PCICR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 2 – PCIE2: Pin Change Interrupt Enable 1  
When the PCIE2 bit is set (one) and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), pin change interrupt 2 is  
enabled. Any change on any enabled PCINT23:16 pin will cause an interrupt. The corresponding interrupt of Pin  
Change Interrupt Request is executed from the PCI2 Interrupt Vector. PCINT23:16 pins are enabled individually by  
the PCMSK2 Register.  
• Bit 1 – PCIE1: Pin Change Interrupt Enable 1  
When the PCIE1 bit is set (one) and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), pin change interrupt 1 is  
enabled. Any change on any enabled PCINT15:8 pin will cause an interrupt. The corresponding interrupt of Pin  
Change Interrupt Request is executed from the PCI1 Interrupt Vector. PCINT15:8 pins are enabled individually by  
the PCMSK1 Register.  
• Bit 0 – PCIE0: Pin Change Interrupt Enable 0  
When the PCIE0 bit is set (one) and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), pin change interrupt 0 is  
enabled. Any change on any enabled PCINT7:0 pin will cause an interrupt. The corresponding interrupt of Pin  
Change Interrupt Request is executed from the PCI0 Interrupt Vector. PCINT7:0 pins are enabled individually by  
the PCMSK0 Register.  
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PCIFR – Pin Change Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
PCIF2  
R/W  
0
1
PCIF1  
R/W  
0
0
PCIF0  
R/W  
0
0x1B (0x3B)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
PCIFR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 2 – PCIF2: Pin Change Interrupt Flag 1  
When a logic change on any PCINT23:16 pin triggers an interrupt request, PCIF2 becomes set (one). If the I-bit in  
SREG and the PCIE2 bit in PCICR are set (one), the MCU will jump to the corresponding Interrupt Vector. The flag  
is cleared when the interrupt routine is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by writing a logical one to it.  
• Bit 1 – PCIF1: Pin Change Interrupt Flag 1  
When a logic change on any PCINT15:8 pin triggers an interrupt request, PCIF1 becomes set (one). If the I-bit in  
SREG and the PCIE1 bit in PCICR are set (one), the MCU will jump to the corresponding Interrupt Vector. The flag  
is cleared when the interrupt routine is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by writing a logical one to it.  
• Bit 0 – PCIF0: Pin Change Interrupt Flag 0  
When a logic change on any PCINT7:0 pin triggers an interrupt request, PCIF0 becomes set (one). If the I-bit in  
SREG and the PCIE0 bit in PCICR are set (one), the MCU will jump to the corresponding Interrupt Vector. The flag  
is cleared when the interrupt routine is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by writing a logical one to it.  
15.2.7  
PCMSK2 – Pin Change Mask Register 2  
Bit  
7
PCINT23  
R/W  
0
6
PCINT22  
R/W  
0
5
PCINT21  
R/W  
0
4
PCINT20  
R/W  
0
3
PCINT19  
R/W  
0
2
PCINT18  
R/W  
0
1
PCINT17  
R/W  
0
0
PCINT16  
R/W  
0
PCMSK2  
(0x6D)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7:0 – PCINT23:16: Pin Change Enable Mask 23:16  
Each PCINT23:16-bit selects whether pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT23:16  
is set and the PCIE2 bit in PCICR is set, pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If  
PCINT23:16 is cleared, pin change interrupt on the corresponding I/O pin is disabled.  
15.2.8  
PCMSK1 – Pin Change Mask Register 1  
Bit  
7
PCINT15  
R/W  
0
6
PCINT14  
R/W  
0
5
PCINT13  
R/W  
0
4
PCINT12  
R/W  
0
3
PCINT11  
R/W  
0
2
PCINT10  
R/W  
0
1
PCINT9  
R/W  
0
0
PCINT8  
R/W  
0
PCMSK1  
(0x6C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7:0 – PCINT15:8: Pin Change Enable Mask 15:8  
Each PCINT15:8-bit selects whether pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT15:8 is  
set and the PCIE1 bit in PCICR is set, pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT15:8  
is cleared, pin change interrupt on the corresponding I/O pin is disabled.  
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PCMSK0 – Pin Change Mask Register 0  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x6B)  
PCINT7  
R/W  
0
PCINT6  
R/W  
0
PCINT5  
R/W  
0
PCINT4  
R/W  
0
PCINT3  
R/W  
0
PCINT2  
R/W  
0
PCINT1  
R/W  
0
PCINT0  
R/W  
0
PCMSK0  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7:0 – PCINT7:0: Pin Change Enable Mask 7:0  
Each PCINT7:0 bit selects whether pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT7:0 is set  
and the PCIE0 bit in PCICR is set, pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT7:0 is  
cleared, pin change interrupt on the corresponding I/O pin is disabled.  
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16.1 Features  
Two Independent Output Compare Units  
Double Buffered Output Compare Registers  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)  
Glitch Free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)  
Variable PWM Period  
Frequency Generator  
Three Independent Interrupt Sources (TOV0, OCF0A, and OCF0B)  
16.2 Overview  
Timer/Counter0 is a general purpose 8-bit Timer/Counter module, with two independent Output Compare Units,  
and with PWM support. It allows accurate program execution timing (event management) and wave generation.  
A simplified block diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 16-1. For the actual placement of I/O pins,  
refer to “TQFP-pinout ATmega640/1280/2560” on page 2. CPU accessible I/O Registers, including I/O bits and I/O  
pins, are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Register and bit locations are listed in the “Register Description” on  
page 126.  
Figure 16-1. 8-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram  
Count  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
Clear  
Control Logic  
Clock Select  
Direction  
clkTn  
Edge  
Detector  
Tn  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
( From Prescaler )  
Timer/Counter  
TCNTn  
=
=
0
OCnA  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
OCnA  
OCnB  
=
OCRnA  
Fixed  
TOP  
Value  
OCnB  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
=
OCRnB  
TCCRnA  
TCCRnB  
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Registers  
The Timer/Counter (TCNT0) and Output Compare Registers (OCR0A and OCR0B) are 8-bit registers. Interrupt  
request (abbreviated to Int.Req. in the figure) signals are all visible in the Timer Interrupt Flag Register (TIFR0). All  
interrupts are individually masked with the Timer Interrupt Mask Register (TIMSK0). TIFR0 and TIMSK0 are not  
shown in the figure.  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked internally, via the prescaler, or by an external clock source on the T0 pin. The  
Clock Select logic block controls which clock source and edge the Timer/Counter uses to increment (or decrement)  
its value. The Timer/Counter is inactive when no clock source is selected. The output from the Clock Select logic is  
referred to as the timer clock (clkT0).  
The double buffered Output Compare Registers (OCR0A and OCR0B) are compared with the Timer/Counter value  
at all times. The result of the compare can be used by the Waveform Generator to generate a PWM or variable fre-  
quency output on the Output Compare pins (OC0A and OC0B). See “Output Compare Unit” on page 117. for  
details. The Compare Match event will also set the Compare Flag (OCF0A or OCF0B) which can be used to gener-  
ate an Output Compare interrupt request.  
16.2.2  
Definitions  
Many register and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “n” replaces the  
Timer/Counter number, in this case 0. A lower case “x” replaces the Output Compare Unit, in this case Compare  
Unit A or Compare Unit B. However, when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be  
used, that is, TCNT0 for accessing Timer/Counter0 counter value and so on.  
The definitions in Table 16-1 are also used extensively throughout the document.  
Table 16-1. Definitions  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
The counter reaches the BOTTOM when it becomes 0x00.  
The counter reaches its MAXimum when it becomes 0xFF (decimal 255).  
TOP  
The counter reaches the TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count  
sequence. The TOP value can be assigned to be the fixed value 0xFF (MAX) or the value stored  
in the OCR0A Register. The assignment is dependent on the mode of operation.  
16.3 Timer/Counter Clock Sources  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked by an internal or an external clock source. The clock source is selected by the  
Clock Select logic which is controlled by the Clock Select (CS02:0) bits located in the Timer/Counter Control Reg-  
ister (TCCR0B). For details on clock sources and prescaler, see “Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 Prescaler” on  
page 164.  
16.4 Counter Unit  
The main part of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is the programmable bi-directional counter unit. Figure 16-2 on page 117  
shows a block diagram of the counter and its surroundings.  
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Figure 16-2. Counter Unit Block Diagram  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
DATA BUS  
Clock Select  
count  
clear  
Edge  
Detector  
Tn  
clkTn  
TCNTn  
Control Logic  
direction  
( From Prescaler )  
bottom  
top  
Signal description (internal signals):  
count  
direction  
clear  
Increment or decrement TCNT0 by 1.  
Select between increment and decrement.  
Clear TCNT0 (set all bits to zero).  
clkTn  
Timer/Counter clock, referred to as clkT0 in the following.  
Signalize that TCNT0 has reached maximum value.  
Signalize that TCNT0 has reached minimum value (zero).  
top  
bottom  
Depending of the mode of operation used, the counter is cleared, incremented, or decremented at each timer clock  
(clkT0). clkT0 can be generated from an external or internal clock source, selected by the Clock Select bits  
(CS02:0). When no clock source is selected (CS02:0 = 0) the timer is stopped. However, the TCNT0 value can be  
accessed by the CPU, regardless of whether clkT0 is present or not. A CPU write overrides (has priority over) all  
counter clear or count operations.  
The counting sequence is determined by the setting of the WGM01 and WGM00 bits located in the Timer/Counter  
Control Register (TCCR0A) and the WGM02 bit located in the Timer/Counter Control Register B (TCCR0B). There  
are close connections between how the counter behaves (counts) and how waveforms are generated on the Out-  
put Compare outputs OC0A and OC0B. For more details about advanced counting sequences and waveform  
generation, see “Modes of Operation” on page 120.  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set according to the mode of operation selected by the WGM02:0 bits.  
TOV0 can be used for generating a CPU interrupt.  
16.5 Output Compare Unit  
The 8-bit comparator continuously compares TCNT0 with the Output Compare Registers (OCR0A and OCR0B).  
Whenever TCNT0 equals OCR0A or OCR0B, the comparator signals a match. A match will set the Output Com-  
pare Flag (OCF0A or OCF0B) at the next timer clock cycle. If the corresponding interrupt is enabled, the Output  
Compare Flag generates an Output Compare interrupt. The Output Compare Flag is automatically cleared when  
the interrupt is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by software by writing a logical one to its I/O bit loca-  
tion. The Waveform Generator uses the match signal to generate an output according to operating mode set by the  
WGM02:0 bits and Compare Output mode (COM0x1:0) bits. The maximum and bottom signals are used by the  
Waveform Generator for handling the special cases of the extreme values in some modes of operation (“Modes of  
Operation” on page 120).  
Figure 16-3 on page 118 shows a block diagram of the Output Compare unit.  
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Figure 16-3. Output Compare Unit, Block Diagram  
DATA BUS  
OCRnx  
TCNTn  
= (8-bit Comparator )  
OCFnx (Int.Req.)  
top  
bottom  
FOCn  
Waveform Generator  
OCnx  
WGMn1:0  
COMnX1:0  
The OCR0x Registers are double buffered when using any of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes. For the  
normal and Clear Timer on Compare (CTC) modes of operation, the double buffering is disabled. The double buff-  
ering synchronizes the update of the OCR0x Compare Registers to either top or bottom of the counting sequence.  
The synchronization prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical PWM pulses, thereby making the  
output glitch-free.  
The OCR0x Register access may seem complex, but this is not case. When the double buffering is enabled, the  
CPU has access to the OCR0x Buffer Register, and if double buffering is disabled the CPU will access the OCR0x  
directly.  
16.5.1  
Force Output Compare  
In non-PWM waveform generation modes, the match output of the comparator can be forced by writing a one to  
the Force Output Compare (FOC0x) bit. Forcing Compare Match will not set the OCF0x Flag or reload/clear the  
timer, but the OC0x pin will be updated as if a real Compare Match had occurred (the COM0x1:0 bits settings  
define whether the OC0x pin is set, cleared or toggled).  
16.5.2  
16.5.3  
Compare Match Blocking by TCNT0 Write  
All CPU write operations to the TCNT0 Register will block any Compare Match that occur in the next timer clock  
cycle, even when the timer is stopped. This feature allows OCR0x to be initialized to the same value as TCNT0  
without triggering an interrupt when the Timer/Counter clock is enabled.  
Using the Output Compare Unit  
Since writing TCNT0 in any mode of operation will block all Compare Matches for one timer clock cycle, there are  
risks involved when changing TCNT0 when using the Output Compare Unit, independently of whether the  
Timer/Counter is running or not. If the value written to TCNT0 equals the OCR0x value, the Compare Match will be  
missed, resulting in incorrect waveform generation. Similarly, do not write the TCNT0 value equal to BOTTOM  
when the counter is down-counting.  
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The setup of the OC0x should be performed before setting the Data Direction Register for the port pin to output.  
The easiest way of setting the OC0x value is to use the Force Output Compare (FOC0x) strobe bits in Normal  
mode. The OC0x Registers keep their values even when changing between Waveform Generation modes.  
Be aware that the COM0x1:0 bits are not double buffered together with the compare value. Changing the  
COM0x1:0 bits will take effect immediately.  
16.6 Compare Match Output Unit  
The Compare Output mode (COM0x1:0) bits have two functions. The Waveform Generator uses the COM0x1:0  
bits for defining the Output Compare (OC0x) state at the next Compare Match. Also, the COM0x1:0 bits control the  
OC0x pin output source. Figure 16-4 shows a simplified schematic of the logic affected by the COM0x1:0 bit set-  
ting. The I/O Registers, I/O bits, and I/O pins in the figure are shown in bold. Only the parts of the general I/O Port  
Control Registers (DDR and PORT) that are affected by the COM0x1:0 bits are shown. When referring to the OC0x  
state, the reference is for the internal OC0x Register, not the OC0x pin. If a system reset occur, the OC0x Register  
is reset to “0”.  
Figure 16-4. Compare Match Output Unit, Schematic  
COMnx1  
Waveform  
Generator  
COMnx0  
FOCn  
D
Q
1
0
OCnx  
Pin  
OCnx  
D
Q
PORT  
D
Q
DDR  
clkI/O  
The general I/O port function is overridden by the Output Compare (OC0x) from the Waveform Generator if either  
of the COM0x1:0 bits are set. However, the OC0x pin direction (input or output) is still controlled by the Data Direc-  
tion Register (DDR) for the port pin. The Data Direction Register bit for the OC0x pin (DDR_OC0x) must be set as  
output before the OC0x value is visible on the pin. The port override function is independent of the Waveform Gen-  
eration mode.  
The design of the Output Compare pin logic allows initialization of the OC0x state before the output is enabled.  
Note that some COM0x1:0 bit settings are reserved for certain modes of operation. See “Register Description” on  
page 126.  
16.6.1  
Compare Output Mode and Waveform Generation  
The Waveform Generator uses the COM0x1:0 bits differently in Normal, CTC, and PWM modes. For all modes,  
setting the COM0x1:0 = 0 tells the Waveform Generator that no action on the OC0x Register is to be performed on  
the next Compare Match. For compare output actions in the non-PWM modes refer to Table 16-2 on page 126. For  
fast PWM mode, refer to Table 16-3 on page 126, and for phase correct PWM refer to Table 16-4 on page 127.  
A change of the COM0x1:0 bits state will have effect at the first Compare Match after the bits are written. For non-  
PWM modes, the action can be forced to have immediate effect by using the FOC0x strobe bits.  
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16.7 Modes of Operation  
The mode of operation, that is, the behavior of the Timer/Counter and the Output Compare pins, is defined by the  
combination of the Waveform Generation mode (WGM02:0) and Compare Output mode (COM0x1:0) bits. The  
Compare Output mode bits do not affect the counting sequence, while the Waveform Generation mode bits do.  
The COM0x1:0 bits control whether the PWM output generated should be inverted or not (inverted or non-inverted  
PWM). For non-PWM modes the COM0x1:0 bits control whether the output should be set, cleared, or toggled at a  
Compare Match. See “Compare Match Output Unit” on page 143.  
For detailed timing information see “Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams” on page 124.  
16.7.1  
Normal Mode  
The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGM02:0 = 0). In this mode the counting direction is always  
up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply overruns when it passes its maximum 8-  
bit value (TOP = 0xFF) and then restarts from the bottom (0x00). In normal operation the Timer/Counter Overflow  
Flag (TOV0) will be set in the same timer clock cycle as the TCNT0 becomes zero. The TOV0 Flag in this case  
behaves like a ninth bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the timer overflow interrupt  
that automatically clears the TOV0 Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by software. There are no special  
cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be written anytime.  
The Output Compare Unit can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the Output Compare to  
generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will occupy too much of the CPU time.  
16.7.2  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode  
In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGM02:0 = 2), the OCR0A Register is used to manipulate the counter  
resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when the counter value (TCNT0) matches the OCR0A. The  
OCR0A defines the top value for the counter, hence also its resolution. This mode allows greater control of the  
Compare Match output frequency. It also simplifies the operation of counting external events.  
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in Figure 16-5. The counter value (TCNT0) increases until a Com-  
pare Match occurs between TCNT0 and OCR0A, and then counter (TCNT0) is cleared.  
Figure 16-5. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
OCn  
(Toggle)  
(COMnx1:0 = 1)  
1
2
3
4
Period  
An interrupt can be generated each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by using the OCF0A Flag. If the  
interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the TOP value. However, changing TOP  
to a value close to BOTTOM when the counter is running with none or a low prescaler value must be done with  
care since the CTC mode does not have the double buffering feature. If the new value written to OCR0A is lower  
than the current value of TCNT0, the counter will miss the Compare Match. The counter will then have to count to  
its maximum value (0xFF) and wrap around starting at 0x00 before the Compare Match can occur.  
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For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OC0A output can be set to toggle its logical level on each  
Compare Match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode (COM0A1:0 = 1). The OC0A value will  
not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction for the pin is set to output. The waveform generated will have  
a maximum frequency of fOC0 = fclk_I/O/2 when OCR0A is set to zero (0x00). The waveform frequency is defined by  
the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -------------------------------------------------  
OCnx  
2 N  1 + OCRnx  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
As for the Normal mode of operation, the TOV0 Flag is set in the same timer clock cycle that the counter counts  
from MAX to 0x00.  
16.7.3  
Fast PWM Mode  
The fast Pulse Width Modulation or fast PWM mode (WGM02:0 = 3 or 7) provides a high frequency PWM wave-  
form generation option. The fast PWM differs from the other PWM option by its single-slope operation. The counter  
counts from BOTTOM to TOP then restarts from BOTTOM. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM2:0 = 3, and  
OCR0A when WGM2:0 = 7. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OC0x) is cleared on the  
Compare Match between TCNT0 and OCR0x, and set at BOTTOM. In inverting Compare Output mode, the output  
is set on Compare Match and cleared at BOTTOM. Due to the single-slope operation, the operating frequency of  
the fast PWM mode can be twice as high as the phase correct PWM mode that use dual-slope operation. This high  
frequency makes the fast PWM mode well suited for power regulation, rectification, and DAC applications. High  
frequency allows physically small sized external components (coils, capacitors), and therefore reduces total sys-  
tem cost.  
In fast PWM mode, the counter is incremented until the counter value matches the TOP value. The counter is then  
cleared at the following timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the fast PWM mode is shown in Figure 16-6. The  
TCNT0 value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the single-slope operation. The diagram  
includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNT0 slopes represent  
Compare Matches between OCR0x and TCNT0.  
Figure 16-6. Fast PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCRnx Interrupt Flag Set  
OCRnx Update and  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
OCnx  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Period  
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The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set each time the counter reaches TOP. If the interrupt is enabled, the  
interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the compare value.  
In fast PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the OC0x pins. Setting the  
COM0x1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output can be generated by setting  
the COM0x1:0 to three: Setting the COM0A1:0 bits to one allows the OC0A pin to toggle on Compare Matches if  
the WGM02 bit is set. This option is not available for the OC0B pin (see Table 16-3 on page 126). The actual OC0x  
value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output. The PWM waveform is  
generated by setting (or clearing) the OC0x Register at the Compare Match between OCR0x and TCNT0, and  
clearing (or setting) the OC0x Register at the timer clock cycle the counter is cleared (changes from TOP to  
BOTTOM).  
The PWM frequency for the output can be calculated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -----------------  
OCnxPWM  
N 256  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCR0A Register represents special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the fast PWM mode. If the OCR0A is set equal to BOTTOM, the output will be a narrow spike for each MAX+1  
timer clock cycle. Setting the OCR0A equal to MAX will result in a constantly high or low output (depending on the  
polarity of the output set by the COM0A1:0 bits).  
A frequency (with 50% duty cycle) waveform output in fast PWM mode can be achieved by setting OC0x to toggle  
its logical level on each Compare Match (COM0x1:0 = 1). The waveform generated will have a maximum fre-  
quency of fOC0 = fclk_I/O/2 when OCR0A is set to zero. This feature is similar to the OC0A toggle in CTC mode,  
except the double buffer feature of the Output Compare unit is enabled in the fast PWM mode.  
16.7.4  
Phase Correct PWM Mode  
The phase correct PWM mode (WGM02:0 = 1 or 5) provides a high resolution phase correct PWM waveform gen-  
eration option. The phase correct PWM mode is based on a dual-slope operation. The counter counts repeatedly  
from BOTTOM to TOP and then from TOP to BOTTOM. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM2:0 = 1, and OCR0A  
when WGM2:0 = 5. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OC0x) is cleared on the Com-  
pare Match between TCNT0 and OCR0x while upcounting, and set on the Compare Match while down-counting. In  
inverting Output Compare mode, the operation is inverted. The dual-slope operation has lower maximum operation  
frequency than single slope operation. However, due to the symmetric feature of the dual-slope PWM modes,  
these modes are preferred for motor control applications.  
In phase correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches TOP. When the counter  
reaches TOP, it changes the count direction. The TCNT0 value will be equal to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The  
timing diagram for the phase correct PWM mode is shown on Figure 16-7 on page 123. The TCNT0 value is in the  
timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The diagram includes non-inverted  
and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNT0 slopes represent Compare Matches  
between OCR0x and TCNT0.  
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Figure 16-7. Phase Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set  
OCRnx Update  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
OCnx  
OCnx  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
1
2
3
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set each time the counter reaches BOTTOM. The Interrupt Flag can  
be used to generate an interrupt each time the counter reaches the BOTTOM value.  
In phase correct PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the OC0x pins. Setting  
the COM0x1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM. An inverted PWM output can be generated by setting  
the COM0x1:0 to three: Setting the COM0A0 bits to one allows the OC0A pin to toggle on Compare Matches if the  
WGM02 bit is set. This option is not available for the OC0B pin (see Table 16-4 on page 127). The actual OC0x  
value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output. The PWM waveform is  
generated by clearing (or setting) the OC0x Register at the Compare Match between OCR0x and TCNT0 when the  
counter increments, and setting (or clearing) the OC0x Register at Compare Match between OCR0x and TCNT0  
when the counter decrements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase correct PWM can be calcu-  
lated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -----------------  
OCnxPCPWM  
N 510  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCR0A Register represent special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCR0A is set equal to BOTTOM, the output will be continuously low and if set  
equal to MAX the output will be continuously high for non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will  
have the opposite logic values.  
At the very start of period 2 in Figure 16-7 OCnx has a transition from high to low even though there is no Compare  
Match. The point of this transition is to guarantee symmetry around BOTTOM. There are two cases that give a  
transition without Compare Match.  
OCR0A changes its value from MAX, like in Figure 16-7. When the OCR0A value is MAX the OCn pin value is  
the same as the result of a down-counting Compare Match. To ensure symmetry around BOTTOM the OCn  
value at MAX must correspond to the result of an up-counting Compare Match.  
The timer starts counting from a value higher than the one in OCR0A, and for that reason misses the Compare  
Match and hence the OCn change that would have happened on the way up.  
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16.8 Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams  
The Timer/Counter is a synchronous design and the timer clock (clkT0) is therefore shown as a clock enable signal  
in the following figures. The figures include information on when Interrupt Flags are set. Figure 16-8 contains timing  
data for basic Timer/Counter operation. The figure shows the count sequence close to the MAX value in all modes  
other than phase correct PWM mode.  
Figure 16-8. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, no Prescaling  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/1)  
TCNTn  
TOVn  
MAX - 1  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
Figure 16-9 shows the same timing data, but with the prescaler enabled.  
Figure 16-9. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
TOVn  
MAX - 1  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
Figure 16-10 shows the setting of OCF0B in all modes and OCF0A in all modes except CTC mode and PWM  
mode, where OCR0A is TOP.  
Figure 16-10. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCF0x, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
OCRnx  
OCFnx  
OCRnx - 1  
OCRnx  
OCRnx + 1  
OCRnx + 2  
OCRnx Value  
Figure 16-11 on page 125 shows the setting of OCF0A and the clearing of TCNT0 in CTC mode and fast PWM  
mode where OCR0A is TOP.  
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Figure 16-11. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Clear Timer on Compare Match mode, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
(CTC)  
TOP - 1  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
OCRnx  
TOP  
OCFnx  
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16.9 Register Description  
16.9.1  
TCCR0A – Timer/Counter Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM0A1  
R/W  
6
COM0A0  
R/W  
5
COM0B1  
R/W  
4
COM0B0  
R/W  
3
2
1
WGM01  
R/W  
0
0
WGM00  
R/W  
0
TCCR0A  
0x24 (0x44)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
0
• Bits 7:6 – COM0A1:0: Compare Match Output A Mode  
These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC0A) behavior. If one or both of the COM0A1:0 bits are set, the  
OC0A output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. However, note that the Data  
Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC0A pin must be set in order to enable the output driver.  
When OC0A is connected to the pin, the function of the COM0A1:0 bits depends on the WGM02:0 bit setting.  
Table 16-2 shows the COM0A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM02:0 bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-  
PWM).  
Table 16-2. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode  
COM0A1  
COM0A0  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Normal port operation, OC0A disconnected  
Toggle OC0A on Compare Match  
Clear OC0A on Compare Match  
Set OC0A on Compare Match  
Table 16-3 shows the COM0A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM01:0 bits are set to fast PWM mode.  
Table 16-3. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)  
COM0A1  
COM0A0  
Description  
0
0
Normal port operation, OC0A disconnected  
WGM02 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC0A Disconnected  
WGM02 = 1: Toggle OC0A on Compare Match  
0
1
1
1
0
1
Clear OC0A on Compare Match, set OC0A at BOTTOM  
(non-inverting mode)  
Set OC0A on Compare Match, clear OC0A at BOTTOM  
(inverting mode)  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR0A equals TOP and COM0A1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at BOTTOM. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 121 for more details.  
Table 16-4 on page 127 shows the COM0A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM02:0 bits are set to phase correct  
PWM mode.  
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Table 16-4. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct PWM Mode(1)  
COM0A1  
COM0A0  
Description  
0
0
Normal port operation, OC0A disconnected  
WGM02 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC0A Disconnected  
WGM02 = 1: Toggle OC0A on Compare Match  
0
1
1
1
0
1
Clear OC0A on Compare Match when up-counting. Set OC0A on Compare Match when  
down-counting  
Set OC0A on Compare Match when up-counting. Clear OC0A on Compare Match when  
down-counting  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR0A equals TOP and COM0A1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 122 for more details.  
• Bits 5:4 – COM0B1:0: Compare Match Output B Mode  
These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC0B) behavior. If one or both of the COM0B1:0 bits are set, the  
OC0B output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. However, note that the Data  
Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC0B pin must be set in order to enable the output driver.  
When OC0B is connected to the pin, the function of the COM0B1:0 bits depends on the WGM02:0 bit setting.  
Table 16-5 shows the COM0B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM02:0 bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-  
PWM).  
Table 16-5. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode  
COM0B1  
COM0B0  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Normal port operation, OC0B disconnected  
Toggle OC0B on Compare Match  
Clear OC0B on Compare Match  
Set OC0B on Compare Match  
Table 16-6 shows the COM0B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM02:0 bits are set to fast PWM mode.  
Table 16-6. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)  
COM0B1  
COM0B0  
Description  
Normal port operation, OC0B disconnected  
Reserved  
0
0
0
1
Clear OC0B on Compare Match, set OC0B at BOTTOM  
(non-inverting mode)  
1
1
0
1
Set OC0B on Compare Match, clear OC0B at BOTTOM  
(inverting mode)  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR0B equals TOP and COM0B1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at BOTTOM. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 121 for more details.  
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Table 16-7 shows the COM0B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM02:0 bits are set to phase correct PWM mode.  
Table 16-7. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct PWM Mode(1)  
COM0B1  
COM0B0  
Description  
Normal port operation, OC0B disconnected  
Reserved  
0
0
0
1
Clear OC0B on Compare Match when up-counting. Set OC0B on Compare Match when  
down-counting  
1
1
0
1
Set OC0B on Compare Match when up-counting. Clear OC0B on Compare Match when  
down-counting  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR0B equals TOP and COM0B1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 122 for more details.  
• Bits 3, 2 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bits 1:0 – WGM01:0: Waveform Generation Mode  
Combined with the WGM02 bit found in the TCCR0B Register, these bits control the counting sequence of the  
counter, the source for maximum (TOP) counter value, and what type of waveform generation to be used, see  
Table 16-8. Modes of operation supported by the Timer/Counter unit are: Normal mode (counter), Clear Timer on  
Compare Match (CTC) mode, and two types of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes (see “Modes of Operation”  
on page 144).  
Table 16-8. Waveform Generation Mode Bit Description  
Timer/Counter Mode of  
Operation  
Update of  
OCRx at  
TOV Flag  
Mode  
WGM2 WGM1 WGM0  
TOP  
0xFF  
0xFF  
OCRA  
0xFF  
Set on(1)(2)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Normal  
PWM, Phase Correct  
CTC  
Immediate  
TOP  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
Immediate  
TOP  
Fast PWM  
MAX  
Reserved  
PWM, Phase Correct  
Reserved  
OCRA  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
Fast PWM  
OCRA  
BOTTOM  
TOP  
Note:  
1. MAX  
= 0xFF  
2. BOTTOM = 0x00  
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TCCR0B – Timer/Counter Control Register B  
Bit  
7
FOC0A  
W
6
FOC0B  
W
5
4
3
WGM02  
R/W  
0
2
CS02  
R/W  
0
1
CS01  
R/W  
0
0
CS00  
R/W  
0
TCCR0B  
0x25 (0x45)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
0
0
• Bit 7 – FOC0A: Force Output Compare A  
The FOC0A bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.  
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when TCCR0B is written when  
operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC0A bit, an immediate Compare Match is forced on  
the Waveform Generation unit. The OC0A output is changed according to its COM0A1:0 bits setting. Note that the  
FOC0A bit is implemented as a strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM0A1:0 bits that determines the  
effect of the forced compare.  
A FOC0A strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using OCR0A as TOP.  
The FOC0A bit is always read as zero.  
• Bit 6 – FOC0B: Force Output Compare B  
The FOC0B bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.  
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when TCCR0B is written when  
operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC0B bit, an immediate Compare Match is forced on  
the Waveform Generation unit. The OC0B output is changed according to its COM0B1:0 bits setting. Note that the  
FOC0B bit is implemented as a strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM0B1:0 bits that determines the  
effect of the forced compare.  
A FOC0B strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using OCR0B as TOP.  
The FOC0B bit is always read as zero.  
• Bits 5:4 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 3 – WGM02: Waveform Generation Mode  
See the description in the “TCCR0A – Timer/Counter Control Register A” on page 126.  
• Bits 2:0 – CS02:0: Clock Select  
The three Clock Select bits select the clock source to be used by the Timer/Counter, see Table 16-9 on page 130.  
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Table 16-9. Clock Select Bit Description  
CS02  
CS01  
CS00  
Description  
No clock source (Timer/Counter stopped)  
clkI/O/(No prescaling)  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
clkI/O/8 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/64 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/256 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/1024 (From prescaler)  
External clock source on T0 pin. Clock on falling edge  
External clock source on T0 pin. Clock on rising edge  
If external pin modes are used for the Timer/Counter0, transitions on the T0 pin will clock the counter even if the  
pin is configured as an output. This feature allows software control of the counting.  
16.9.3  
TCNT0 – Timer/Counter Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x26 (0x46)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TCNT0[7:0]  
TCNT0  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Timer/Counter Register gives direct access, both for read and write operations, to the Timer/Counter unit 8-bit  
counter. Writing to the TCNT0 Register blocks (removes) the Compare Match on the following timer clock. Modify-  
ing the counter (TCNT0) while the counter is running, introduces a risk of missing a Compare Match between  
TCNT0 and the OCR0x Registers.  
16.9.4  
OCR0A – Output Compare Register A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x27 (0x47)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
OCR0A[7:0]  
OCR0A  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Output Compare Register A contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the counter value  
(TCNT0). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to generate a waveform output on the  
OC0A pin.  
16.9.5  
OCR0B – Output Compare Register B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x28 (0x48)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
OCR0B[7:0]  
OCR0B  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Output Compare Register B contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the counter value  
(TCNT0). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to generate a waveform output on the  
OC0B pin.  
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TIMSK0 – Timer/Counter Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
OCIE0B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE0A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE0  
R/W  
0
(0x6E)  
TIMSK0  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bits 7:3, 0 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 2 – OCIE0B: Timer/Counter Output Compare Match B Interrupt Enable  
When the OCIE0B bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Timer/Counter Compare  
Match B interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if a Compare Match in Timer/Counter occurs,  
that is, when the OCF0B bit is set in the Timer/Counter Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR0.  
• Bit 1 – OCIE0A: Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Match A Interrupt Enable  
When the OCIE0A bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Timer/Counter0 Compare  
Match A interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if a Compare Match in Timer/Counter0  
occurs, that is, when the OCF0A bit is set in the Timer/Counter 0 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR0.  
• Bit 0 – TOIE0: Timer/Counter0 Overflow Interrupt Enable  
When the TOIE0 bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Timer/Counter0 Overflow inter-  
rupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if an overflow in Timer/Counter0 occurs, that is, when the  
TOV0 bit is set in the Timer/Counter 0 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR0.  
16.9.7  
TIFR0 – Timer/Counter 0 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
OCF0B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF0A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV0  
R/W  
0
0x15 (0x35)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TIFR0  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bits 7:3, 0 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 2 – OCF0B: Timer/Counter 0 Output Compare B Match Flag  
The OCF0B bit is set when a Compare Match occurs between the Timer/Counter and the data in OCR0B – Output  
Compare Register0 B. OCF0B is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector.  
Alternatively, OCF0B is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE0B (Timer/Counter  
Compare B Match Interrupt Enable), and OCF0B are set, the Timer/Counter Compare Match Interrupt is executed.  
• Bit 1 – OCF0A: Timer/Counter 0 Output Compare A Match Flag  
The OCF0A bit is set when a Compare Match occurs between the Timer/Counter0 and the data in OCR0A – Out-  
put Compare Register0. OCF0A is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling  
vector. Alternatively, OCF0A is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE0A  
(Timer/Counter0 Compare Match Interrupt Enable), and OCF0A are set, the Timer/Counter0 Compare Match Inter-  
rupt is executed.  
• Bit 0 – TOV0: Timer/Counter0 Overflow Flag  
The bit TOV0 is set when an overflow occurs in Timer/Counter0. TOV0 is cleared by hardware when executing the  
corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, TOV0 is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the  
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SREG I-bit, TOIE0 (Timer/Counter0 Overflow Interrupt Enable), and TOV0 are set, the Timer/Counter0 Overflow  
interrupt is executed.  
The setting of this flag is dependent of the WGM02:0 bit setting. Refer to Table 16-8, “Waveform Generation Mode  
Bit Description” on page 128.  
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17. 16-bit Timer/Counter (Timer/Counter 1, 3, 4, and 5)  
17.1 Features  
True 16-bit Design (that is, allows 16-bit PWM)  
Three independent Output Compare Units  
Double Buffered Output Compare Registers  
One Input Capture Unit  
Input Capture Noise Canceler  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)  
Glitch-free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)  
Variable PWM Period  
Frequency Generator  
External Event Counter  
Twenty independent interrupt sources (TOV1, OCF1A, OCF1B, OCF1C, ICF1, TOV3, OCF3A, OCF3B, OCF3C, ICF3,  
TOV4, OCF4A, OCF4B, OCF4C, ICF4, TOV5, OCF5A, OCF5B, OCF5C, and ICF5)  
17.2 Overview  
The 16-bit Timer/Counter unit allows accurate program execution timing (event management), wave generation,  
and signal timing measurement.  
Most register and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “n” replaces the  
Timer/Counter number, and a lower case “x” replaces the Output Compare unit channel. However, when using the  
register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be used, that is, TCNT1 for accessing Timer/Counter1  
counter value and so on.  
A simplified block diagram of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 17-1 on page 134. For the actual place-  
ment of I/O pins, see “TQFP-pinout ATmega640/1280/2560” on page 2 and “Pinout ATmega1281/2561” on page  
4. CPU accessible I/O Registers, including I/O bits and I/O pins, are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Regis-  
ter and bit locations are listed in the “Register Description” on page 154.  
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter1 bit, PRTIM1, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be  
written to zero to enable Timer/Counter1 module.  
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter3 bit, PRTIM3, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be  
written to zero to enable Timer/Counter3 module.  
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter4 bit, PRTIM4, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be  
written to zero to enable Timer/Counter4 module.  
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter5 bit, PRTIM5, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be  
written to zero to enable Timer/Counter5 module.  
Timer/Counter4 and Timer/Counter5 only have full functionality in the ATmega640/1280/2560. Input capture and  
output compare are not available in the ATmega1281/2561.  
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Figure 17-1. 16-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram(1)  
Count  
Clear  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
Control Logic  
Clock Select  
Direction  
TCLK  
Edge  
Detector  
Tn  
TOP BOTTOM  
( From Prescaler )  
Timer/Counter  
TCNTn  
=
= 0  
OCFnA  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
OCnA  
OCnB  
OCnC  
=
OCRnA  
OCFnB  
Fixed  
TOP  
Values  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
=
OCRnB  
OCFnC  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
=
OCRnC  
( From Analog  
Comparator Ouput )  
ICFn (Int.Req.)  
Edge  
Detector  
Noise  
Canceler  
ICRn  
ICPn  
TCCRnA  
TCCRnB  
TCCRnC  
Note:  
1. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2, Table 13-5 on page 76, and Table 13-11 on page 80 for Timer/Counter1 and 3 and  
3 pin placement and description.  
17.2.1  
Registers  
The Timer/Counter (TCNTn), Output Compare Registers (OCRnA/B/C), and Input Capture Register (ICRn) are all  
16-bit registers. Special procedures must be followed when accessing the 16-bit registers. These procedures are  
described in the section “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 135. The Timer/Counter Control Registers  
(TCCRnA/B/C) are 8-bit registers and have no CPU access restrictions. Interrupt requests (shorten as Int.Req.)  
signals are all visible in the Timer Interrupt Flag Register (TIFRn). All interrupts are individually masked with the  
Timer Interrupt Mask Register (TIMSKn). TIFRn and TIMSKn are not shown in the figure since these registers are  
shared by other timer units.  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked internally, via the prescaler, or by an external clock source on the Tn pin. The  
Clock Select logic block controls which clock source and edge the Timer/Counter uses to increment (or decrement)  
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its value. The Timer/Counter is inactive when no clock source is selected. The output from the clock select logic is  
referred to as the timer clock (clk ).  
n
T
The double buffered Output Compare Registers (OCRnA/B/C) are compared with the Timer/Counter value at all  
time. The result of the compare can be used by the Waveform Generator to generate a PWM or variable frequency  
output on the Output Compare pin (OCnA/B/C). See “Output Compare Units” on page 141. The compare match  
event will also set the Compare Match Flag (OCFnA/B/C) which can be used to generate an Output Compare inter-  
rupt request.  
The Input Capture Register can capture the Timer/Counter value at a given external (edge triggered) event on  
either the Input Capture pin (ICPn) or on the Analog Comparator pins (see “AC – Analog Comparator” on page  
265). The Input Capture unit includes a digital filtering unit (Noise Canceler) for reducing the chance of capturing  
noise spikes.  
The TOP value, or maximum Timer/Counter value, can in some modes of operation be defined by either the  
OCRnA Register, the ICRn Register, or by a set of fixed values. When using OCRnA as TOP value in a PWM  
mode, the OCRnA Register can not be used for generating a PWM output. However, the TOP value will in this  
case be double buffered allowing the TOP value to be changed in run time. If a fixed TOP value is required, the  
ICRn Register can be used as an alternative, freeing the OCRnA to be used as PWM output.  
17.2.2  
Definitions  
The following definitions are used extensively throughout the document:  
Table 17-1. Definitions  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
The counter reaches the BOTTOM when it becomes 0x0000.  
The counter reaches its MAXimum when it becomes 0xFFFF (decimal 65535).  
TOP  
The counter reaches the TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count  
sequence. The TOP value can be assigned to be one of the fixed values: 0x00FF, 0x01FF, or  
0x03FF, or to the value stored in the OCRnA or ICRn Register. The assignment is dependent of  
the mode of operation.  
17.3 Accessing 16-bit Registers  
The TCNTn, OCRnA/B/C, and ICRn are 16-bit registers that can be accessed by the AVR CPU via the 8-bit data  
bus. The 16-bit register must be byte accessed using two read or write operations. Each 16-bit timer has a single 8-  
bit register for temporary storing of the high byte of the 16-bit access. The same Temporary Register is shared  
between all 16-bit registers within each 16-bit timer. Accessing the low byte triggers the 16-bit read or write opera-  
tion. When the low byte of a 16-bit register is written by the CPU, the high byte stored in the Temporary Register,  
and the low byte written are both copied into the 16-bit register in the same clock cycle. When the low byte of a 16-  
bit register is read by the CPU, the high byte of the 16-bit register is copied into the Temporary Register in the  
same clock cycle as the low byte is read.  
Not all 16-bit accesses uses the Temporary Register for the high byte. Reading the OCRnA/B/C 16-bit registers  
does not involve using the Temporary Register.  
To do a 16-bit write, the high byte must be written before the low byte. For a 16-bit read, the low byte must be read  
before the high byte.  
The following code examples show how to access the 16-bit timer registers assuming that no interrupts updates  
the temporary register. The same principle can be used directly for accessing the OCRnA/B/C and ICRn Registers.  
Note that when using “C”, the compiler handles the 16-bit access.  
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Assembly Code Examples(1)  
...  
; Set TCNTn to 0x01FF  
ldir17,0x01  
ldir16,0xFF  
outTCNTnH,r17  
outTCNTnL,r16  
; Read TCNTn into r17:r16  
in r16,TCNTnL  
in r17,TCNTnH  
...  
C Code Examples(1)  
unsigned int i;  
...  
/* Set TCNTn to 0x01FF */  
TCNTn = 0x1FF;  
/* Read TCNTn into i */  
i = TCNTn;  
...  
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The assembly code example returns the TCNTn value in the r17:r16 register pair.  
It is important to notice that accessing 16-bit registers are atomic operations. If an interrupt occurs between the two  
instructions accessing the 16-bit register, and the interrupt code updates the temporary register by accessing the  
same or any other of the 16-bit Timer Registers, then the result of the access outside the interrupt will be corrupted.  
Therefore, when both the main code and the interrupt code update the temporary register, the main code must dis-  
able the interrupts during the 16-bit access.  
The following code examples show how to do an atomic read of the TCNTn Register contents. Reading any of the  
OCRnA/B/C or ICRn Registers can be done by using the same principle.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
TIM16_ReadTCNTn:  
; Save global interrupt flag  
in r18,SREG  
; Disable interrupts  
cli  
; Read TCNTn into r17:r16  
in r16,TCNTnL  
in r17,TCNTnH  
; Restore global interrupt flag  
outSREG,r18  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
unsigned int TIM16_ReadTCNTn( void )  
{
unsigned char sreg;  
unsigned int i;  
/* Save global interrupt flag */  
sreg = SREG;  
/* Disable interrupts */  
__disable_interrupt();  
/* Read TCNTn into i */  
i = TCNTn;  
/* Restore global interrupt flag */  
SREG = sreg;  
return i;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The assembly code example returns the TCNTn value in the r17:r16 register pair.  
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The following code examples show how to do an atomic write of the TCNTn Register contents. Writing any of the  
OCRnA/B/C or ICRn Registers can be done by using the same principle.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
TIM16_WriteTCNTn:  
; Save global interrupt flag  
in r18,SREG  
; Disable interrupts  
cli  
; Set TCNTn to r17:r16  
outTCNTnH,r17  
outTCNTnL,r16  
; Restore global interrupt flag  
outSREG,r18  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void TIM16_WriteTCNTn( unsigned int i )  
{
unsigned char sreg;  
unsigned int i;  
/* Save global interrupt flag */  
sreg = SREG;  
/* Disable interrupts */  
__disable_interrupt();  
/* Set TCNTn to i */  
TCNTn = i;  
/* Restore global interrupt flag */  
SREG = sreg;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The assembly code example requires that the r17:r16 register pair contains the value to be written to TCNTn.  
17.3.1  
Reusing the Temporary High Byte Register  
If writing to more than one 16-bit register where the high byte is the same for all registers written, then the high byte  
only needs to be written once. However, note that the same rule of atomic operation described previously also  
applies in this case.  
17.4 Timer/Counter Clock Sources  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked by an internal or an external clock source. The clock source is selected by the  
Clock Select logic which is controlled by the Clock Select (CSn2:0) bits located in the Timer/Counter control Regis-  
ter B (TCCRnB). For details on clock sources and prescaler, see “Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 Prescaler” on  
page 164.  
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17.5 Counter Unit  
The main part of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is the programmable 16-bit bi-directional counter unit. Figure 17-2 shows  
a block diagram of the counter and its surroundings.  
Figure 17-2. Counter Unit Block Diagram  
DATA BUS (8-bit)  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
TEMP (8-bit)  
Clock Select  
Count  
Edge  
Detector  
Tn  
TCNTnH (8-bit)  
TCNTnL (8-bit)  
Clear  
clkTn  
Control Logic  
Direction  
TCNTn (16-bit Counter)  
( From Prescaler )  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
Signal description (internal signals):  
Count  
Increment or decrement TCNTn by 1.  
Direction  
Clear  
Select between increment and decrement.  
Clear TCNTn (set all bits to zero).  
clkT  
Timer/Counter clock.  
n
TOP  
Signalize that TCNTn has reached maximum value.  
BOTTOM  
Signalize that TCNTn has reached minimum value (zero).  
The 16-bit counter is mapped into two 8-bit I/O memory locations: Counter High (TCNTnH) containing the upper  
eight bits of the counter, and Counter Low (TCNTnL) containing the lower eight bits. The TCNTnH Register can  
only be indirectly accessed by the CPU. When the CPU does an access to the TCNTnH I/O location, the CPU  
accesses the high byte temporary register (TEMP). The temporary register is updated with the TCNTnH value  
when the TCNTnL is read, and TCNTnH is updated with the temporary register value when TCNTnL is written. This  
allows the CPU to read or write the entire 16-bit counter value within one clock cycle via the 8-bit data bus. It is  
important to notice that there are special cases of writing to the TCNTn Register when the counter is counting that  
will give unpredictable results. The special cases are described in the sections where they are of importance.  
Depending on the mode of operation used, the counter is cleared, incremented, or decremented at each timer  
clock (clk ). The clk n can be generated from an external or internal clock source, selected by the Clock Select bits  
n
T
T
(CSn2:0). When no clock source is selected (CSn2:0 = 0) the timer is stopped. However, the TCNTn value can be  
accessed by the CPU, independent of whether clkTn is present or not. A CPU write overrides (has priority over) all  
counter clear or count operations.  
The counting sequence is determined by the setting of the Waveform Generation mode bits (WGMn3:0) located in  
the Timer/Counter Control Registers A and B (TCCRnA and TCCRnB). There are close connections between how  
the counter behaves (counts) and how waveforms are generated on the Output Compare outputs OCnx. For more  
details about advanced counting sequences and waveform generation, see “Modes of Operation” on page 144.  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set according to the mode of operation selected by the WGMn3:0 bits.  
TOVn can be used for generating a CPU interrupt.  
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17.6 Input Capture Unit  
The Timer/Counter incorporates an input capture unit that can capture external events and give them a time-stamp  
indicating time of occurrence. The external signal indicating an event, or multiple events, can be applied via the  
ICPn pin or alternatively, for the Timer/Counter1 only, via the Analog Comparator unit. The time-stamps can then  
be used to calculate frequency, duty-cycle, and other features of the signal applied. Alternatively the time-stamps  
can be used for creating a log of the events.  
The Input Capture unit is illustrated by the block diagram shown in Figure 17-3. The elements of the block diagram  
that are not directly a part of the input capture unit are gray shaded. The small “n” in register and bit names indi-  
cates the Timer/Counter number.  
Figure 17-3. Input Capture Unit Block Diagram  
DATA BUS (8-bit)  
TEMP (8-bit)  
ICRnH (8-bit)  
ICRnL (8-bit)  
TCNTnH (8-bit)  
TCNTnL (8-bit)  
ICRn (16-bit Register)  
TCNTn (16-bit Counter)  
WRITE  
ACO*  
ACIC*  
ICNC  
ICES  
Analog  
Comparator  
Noise  
Canceler  
Edge  
Detector  
ICFn (Int.Req.)  
ICPn  
Note:  
The Analog Comparator Output (ACO) can only trigger the Timer/Counter1 ICP – not Timer/Counter3, 4 or 5.  
When a change of the logic level (an event) occurs on the Input Capture Pin (ICPn), alternatively on the analog  
Comparator output (ACO), and this change confirms to the setting of the edge detector, a capture will be triggered.  
When a capture is triggered, the 16-bit value of the counter (TCNTn) is written to the Input Capture Register  
(ICRn). The Input Capture Flag (ICFn) is set at the same system clock as the TCNTn value is copied into ICRn  
Register. If enabled (TICIEn = 1), the input capture flag generates an input capture interrupt. The ICFn flag is auto-  
matically cleared when the interrupt is executed. Alternatively the ICFn flag can be cleared by software by writing a  
logical one to its I/O bit location.  
Reading the 16-bit value in the Input Capture Register (ICRn) is done by first reading the low byte (ICRnL) and  
then the high byte (ICRnH). When the low byte is read the high byte is copied into the high byte Temporary Regis-  
ter (TEMP). When the CPU reads the ICRnH I/O location it will access the TEMP Register.  
The ICRn Register can only be written when using a Waveform Generation mode that utilizes the ICRn Register for  
defining the counter’s TOP value. In these cases the Waveform Generation mode (WGMn3:0) bits must be set  
before the TOP value can be written to the ICRn Register. When writing the ICRn Register the high byte must be  
written to the ICRnH I/O location before the low byte is written to ICRnL.  
For more information on how to access the 16-bit registers refer to “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 135.  
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17.6.1  
Input Capture Trigger Source  
The main trigger source for the input capture unit is the Input Capture Pin (ICPn). Timer/Counter1 can alternatively  
use the analog comparator output as trigger source for the input capture unit. The Analog Comparator is selected  
as trigger source by setting the analog Comparator Input Capture (ACIC) bit in the Analog Comparator Control and  
Status Register (ACSR). Be aware that changing trigger source can trigger a capture. The input capture flag must  
therefore be cleared after the change.  
Both the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) and the Analog Comparator output (ACO) inputs are sampled using the same  
technique as for the Tn pin (Figure 18-1 on page 164). The edge detector is also identical. However, when the  
noise canceler is enabled, additional logic is inserted before the edge detector, which increases the delay by four  
system clock cycles. Note that the input of the noise canceler and edge detector is always enabled unless the  
Timer/Counter is set in a Waveform Generation mode that uses ICRn to define TOP.  
An input capture can be triggered by software by controlling the port of the ICPn pin.  
17.6.2  
Noise Canceler  
The noise canceler improves noise immunity by using a simple digital filtering scheme. The noise canceler input is  
monitored over four samples, and all four must be equal for changing the output that in turn is used by the edge  
detector.  
The noise canceler is enabled by setting the Input Capture Noise Canceler (ICNCn) bit in Timer/Counter Control  
Register B (TCCRnB). When enabled the noise canceler introduces additional four system clock cycles of delay  
from a change applied to the input, to the update of the ICRn Register. The noise canceler uses the system clock  
and is therefore not affected by the prescaler.  
17.6.3  
Using the Input Capture Unit  
The main challenge when using the Input Capture unit is to assign enough processor capacity for handling the  
incoming events. The time between two events is critical. If the processor has not read the captured value in the  
ICRn Register before the next event occurs, the ICRn will be overwritten with a new value. In this case the result of  
the capture will be incorrect.  
When using the Input Capture interrupt, the ICRn Register should be read as early in the interrupt handler routine  
as possible. Even though the Input Capture interrupt has relatively high priority, the maximum interrupt response  
time is dependent on the maximum number of clock cycles it takes to handle any of the other interrupt requests.  
Using the Input Capture unit in any mode of operation when the TOP value (resolution) is actively changed during  
operation, is not recommended.  
Measurement of an external signal’s duty cycle requires that the trigger edge is changed after each capture.  
Changing the edge sensing must be done as early as possible after the ICRn Register has been read. After a  
change of the edge, the Input Capture Flag (ICFn) must be cleared by software (writing a logical one to the I/O bit  
location). For measuring frequency only, the clearing of the ICFn Flag is not required (if an interrupt handler is  
used).  
17.7 Output Compare Units  
The 16-bit comparator continuously compares TCNTn with the Output Compare Register (OCRnx). If TCNT equals  
OCRnx the comparator signals a match. A match will set the Output Compare Flag (OCFnx) at the next timer clock  
cycle. If enabled (OCIEnx = 1), the Output Compare Flag generates an Output Compare interrupt. The OCFnx Flag  
is automatically cleared when the interrupt is executed. Alternatively the OCFnx Flag can be cleared by software  
by writing a logical one to its I/O bit location. The Waveform Generator uses the match signal to generate an output  
according to operating mode set by the Waveform Generation mode (WGMn3:0) bits and Compare Output mode  
(COMnx1:0) bits. The TOP and BOTTOM signals are used by the Waveform Generator for handling the special  
cases of the extreme values in some modes of operation. See “Modes of Operation” on page 144.  
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A special feature of Output Compare unit A allows it to define the Timer/Counter TOP value (that is, counter reso-  
lution). In addition to the counter resolution, the TOP value defines the period time for waveforms generated by the  
Waveform Generator.  
Figure 17-4 shows a block diagram of the Output Compare unit. The small “n” in the register and bit names indi-  
cates the device number (n = n for Timer/Counter n), and the “x” indicates Output Compare unit (A/B/C). The  
elements of the block diagram that are not directly a part of the Output Compare unit are gray shaded.  
Figure 17-4. Output Compare Unit, Block Diagram  
DATA BUS (8-bit)  
TEMP (8-bit)  
OCRnxH Buf. (8-bit)  
OCRnxL Buf. (8-bit)  
TCNTnH (8-bit)  
TCNTnL (8-bit)  
OCRnx Buffer (16-bit Register)  
TCNTn (16-bit Counter)  
OCRnxH (8-bit)  
OCRnxL (8-bit)  
OCRnx (16-bit Register)  
= (16-bit Comparator )  
OCFnx (Int.Req.)  
TOP  
OCnx  
Waveform Generator  
BOTTOM  
WGMn3:0  
COMnx1:0  
The OCRnx Register is double buffered when using any of the twelve Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes. For  
the Normal and Clear Timer on Compare (CTC) modes of operation, the double buffering is disabled. The double  
buffering synchronizes the update of the OCRnx Compare Register to either TOP or BOTTOM of the counting  
sequence. The synchronization prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical PWM pulses, thereby  
making the output glitch-free.  
The OCRnx Register access may seem complex, but this is not case. When the double buffering is enabled, the  
CPU has access to the OCRnx Buffer Register, and if double buffering is disabled the CPU will access the OCRnx  
directly. The content of the OCR1x (Buffer or Compare) Register is only changed by a write operation (the  
Timer/Counter does not update this register automatically as the TCNT1 and ICR1 Register). Therefore OCR1x is  
not read via the high byte temporary register (TEMP). However, it is a good practice to read the low byte first as  
when accessing other 16-bit registers. Writing the OCRnx Registers must be done via the TEMP Register since the  
compare of all 16 bits is done continuously. The high byte (OCRnxH) has to be written first. When the high byte I/O  
location is written by the CPU, the TEMP Register will be updated by the value written. Then when the low byte  
(OCRnxL) is written to the lower eight bits, the high byte will be copied into the upper 8-bits of either the OCRnx  
buffer or OCRnx Compare Register in the same system clock cycle.  
For more information of how to access the 16-bit registers refer to “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 135.  
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17.7.1  
Force Output Compare  
In non-PWM Waveform Generation modes, the match output of the comparator can be forced by writing a one to  
the Force Output Compare (FOCnx) bit. Forcing compare match will not set the OCFnx Flag or reload/clear the  
timer, but the OCnx pin will be updated as if a real compare match had occurred (the COMn1:0 bits settings define  
whether the OCnx pin is set, cleared or toggled).  
17.7.2  
17.7.3  
Compare Match Blocking by TCNTn Write  
All CPU writes to the TCNTn Register will block any compare match that occurs in the next timer clock cycle, even  
when the timer is stopped. This feature allows OCRnx to be initialized to the same value as TCNTn without trigger-  
ing an interrupt when the Timer/Counter clock is enabled.  
Using the Output Compare Unit  
Since writing TCNTn in any mode of operation will block all compare matches for one timer clock cycle, there are  
risks involved when changing TCNTn when using any of the Output Compare channels, independent of whether  
the Timer/Counter is running or not. If the value written to TCNTn equals the OCRnx value, the compare match will  
be missed, resulting in incorrect waveform generation. Do not write the TCNTn equal to TOP in PWM modes with  
variable TOP values. The compare match for the TOP will be ignored and the counter will continue to 0xFFFF.  
Similarly, do not write the TCNTn value equal to BOTTOM when the counter is downcounting.  
The setup of the OCnx should be performed before setting the Data Direction Register for the port pin to output.  
The easiest way of setting the OCnx value is to use the Force Output Compare (FOCnx) strobe bits in Normal  
mode. The OCnx Register keeps its value even when changing between Waveform Generation modes.  
Be aware that the COMnx1:0 bits are not double buffered together with the compare value. Changing the COM-  
nx1:0 bits will take effect immediately.  
17.8 Compare Match Output Unit  
The Compare Output mode (COMnx1:0) bits have two functions. The Waveform Generator uses the COMnx1:0  
bits for defining the Output Compare (OCnx) state at the next compare match. Secondly the COMnx1:0 bits control  
the OCnx pin output source. Figure 17-5 on page 144 shows a simplified schematic of the logic affected by the  
COMnx1:0 bit setting. The I/O Registers, I/O bits, and I/O pins in the figure are shown in bold. Only the parts of the  
general I/O Port Control Registers (DDR and PORT) that are affected by the COMnx1:0 bits are shown. When  
referring to the OCnx state, the reference is for the internal OCnx Register, not the OCnx pin. If a system reset  
occur, the OCnx Register is reset to “0”.  
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Figure 17-5. Compare Match Output Unit, Schematic  
COMnx1  
Waveform  
Generator  
COMnx0  
FOCnx  
D
Q
1
0
OCnx  
Pin  
OCnx  
D
Q
PORT  
D
Q
DDR  
clkI/O  
The general I/O port function is overridden by the Output Compare (OCnx) from the Waveform Generator if either  
of the COMnx1:0 bits are set. However, the OCnx pin direction (input or output) is still controlled by the Data Direc-  
tion Register (DDR) for the port pin. The Data Direction Register bit for the OCnx pin (DDR_OCnx) must be set as  
output before the OCnx value is visible on the pin. The port override function is generally independent of the Wave-  
form Generation mode, but there are some exceptions. Refer to Table 17-3 on page 155, Table 17-4 on page 155  
and Table 17-5 on page 155 for details.  
The design of the Output Compare pin logic allows initialization of the OCnx state before the output is enabled.  
Note that some COMnx1:0 bit settings are reserved for certain modes of operation. See “Register Description” on  
page 154.  
The COMnx1:0 bits have no effect on the Input Capture unit.  
17.8.1  
Compare Output Mode and Waveform Generation  
The Waveform Generator uses the COMnx1:0 bits differently in normal, CTC, and PWM modes. For all modes,  
setting the COMnx1:0 = 0 tells the Waveform Generator that no action on the OCnx Register is to be performed on  
the next compare match. For compare output actions in the non-PWM modes refer to Table 17-3 on page 155. For  
fast PWM mode refer to Table 17-4 on page 155, and for phase correct and phase and frequency correct PWM  
refer to Table 17-5 on page 155.  
A change of the COMnx1:0 bits state will have effect at the first compare match after the bits are written. For non-  
PWM modes, the action can be forced to have immediate effect by using the FOCnx strobe bits.  
17.9 Modes of Operation  
The mode of operation, that is, the behavior of the Timer/Counter and the Output Compare pins, is defined by the  
combination of the Waveform Generation mode (WGMn3:0) and Compare Output mode (COMnx1:0) bits. The  
Compare Output mode bits do not affect the counting sequence, while the Waveform Generation mode bits do.  
The COMnx1:0 bits control whether the PWM output generated should be inverted or not (inverted or non-inverted  
PWM). For non-PWM modes the COMnx1:0 bits control whether the output should be set, cleared or toggle at a  
compare match. See “Compare Match Output Unit” on page 143.  
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Table 17-2. Waveform Generation Mode Bit Description(1)  
WGMn2  
(CTCn)  
WGMn1  
(PWMn1) (PWMn0)  
WGMn0  
Timer/Counter  
Mode of Operation  
Update of  
OCRnx at  
TOVn Flag  
Set on  
Mode  
WGMn3  
TOP  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Normal  
PWM, Phase Correct, 8-bit  
PWM, Phase Correct, 9-bit  
PWM, Phase Correct, 10-bit  
CTC  
0xFFFF  
0x00FF  
0x01FF  
0x03FF  
OCRnA  
0x00FF  
0x01FF  
0x03FF  
Immediate  
TOP  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
TOP  
TOP  
Immediate  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
Fast PWM, 8-bit  
TOP  
Fast PWM, 9-bit  
TOP  
Fast PWM, 10-bit  
TOP  
PWM, Phase and Frequency  
Correct  
8
9
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
ICRn  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
PWM,Phase and Frequency  
Correct  
OCRnA  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
PWM, Phase Correct  
PWM, Phase Correct  
CTC  
ICRn  
OCRnA  
ICRn  
TOP  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
Immediate  
(Reserved)  
Fast PWM  
ICRn  
OCRnA  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM  
TOP  
Fast PWM  
TOP  
Note:  
1. The CTCn and PWMn1:0 bit definition names are obsolete. Use the WGMn2:0 definitions. However, the functional-  
ity and location of these bits are compatible with previous versions of the timer.  
For detailed timing information refer to “Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams” on page 152.  
17.9.1  
Normal Mode  
The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGMn3:0 = 0). In this mode the counting direction is always  
up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply overruns when it passes its maximum  
16-bit value (MAX = 0xFFFF) and then restarts from the BOTTOM (0x0000). In normal operation the  
Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) will be set in the same timer clock cycle as the TCNTn becomes zero. The  
TOVn Flag in this case behaves like a 17th bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the  
timer overflow interrupt that automatically clears the TOVn Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by software.  
There are no special cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be written anytime.  
The Input Capture unit is easy to use in Normal mode. However, observe that the maximum interval between the  
external events must not exceed the resolution of the counter. If the interval between events are too long, the timer  
overflow interrupt or the prescaler must be used to extend the resolution for the capture unit.  
The Output Compare units can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the Output Compare to  
generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will occupy too much of the CPU time.  
17.9.2  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode  
In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGMn3:0 = 4 or 12), the OCRnA or ICRn Register are used to manipu-  
late the counter resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when the counter value (TCNTn) matches  
either the OCRnA (WGMn3:0 = 4) or the ICRn (WGMn3:0 = 12). The OCRnA or ICRn define the top value for the  
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counter, hence also its resolution. This mode allows greater control of the compare match output frequency. It also  
simplifies the operation of counting external events.  
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in Figure 17-6. The counter value (TCNTn) increases until a com-  
pare match occurs with either OCRnA or ICRn, and then counter (TCNTn) is cleared.  
Figure 17-6. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnA Interrupt Flag Set  
or ICFn Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on TOP)  
TCNTn  
OCnA  
(Toggle)  
(COMnA1:0 = 1)  
1
2
3
4
Period  
An interrupt can be generated at each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by either using the OCFnA or  
ICFn Flag according to the register used to define the TOP value. If the interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler  
routine can be used for updating the TOP value. However, changing the TOP to a value close to BOTTOM when  
the counter is running with none or a low prescaler value must be done with care since the CTC mode does not  
have the double buffering feature. If the new value written to OCRnA or ICRn is lower than the current value of  
TCNTn, the counter will miss the compare match. The counter will then have to count to its maximum value  
(0xFFFF) and wrap around starting at 0x0000 before the compare match can occur. In many cases this feature is  
not desirable. An alternative will then be to use the fast PWM mode using OCRnA for defining TOP (WGMn3:0 =  
15) since the OCRnA then will be double buffered.  
For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OCnA output can be set to toggle its logical level on each  
compare match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode (COMnA1:0 = 1). The OCnA value will  
not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction for the pin is set to output (DDR_OCnA = 1). The waveform  
generated will have a maximum frequency of fOC A = fclk_I/O/2 when OCRnA is set to zero (0x0000). The waveform  
n
frequency is defined by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= --------------------------------------------------  
OCnA  
2 N  1 + OCRnA  
The N variable represents the prescaler factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
As for the Normal mode of operation, the TOVn Flag is set in the same timer clock cycle that the counter counts  
from MAX to 0x0000.  
17.9.3  
Fast PWM Mode  
The fast Pulse Width Modulation or fast PWM mode (WGMn3:0 = 5, 6, 7, 14, or 15) provides a high frequency  
PWM waveform generation option. The fast PWM differs from the other PWM options by its single-slope operation.  
The counter counts from BOTTOM to TOP then restarts from BOTTOM. In non-inverting Compare Output mode,  
the Output Compare (OCnx) is cleared on the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx, and set at BOTTOM.  
In inverting Compare Output mode output is set on compare match and cleared at BOTTOM. Due to the single-  
slope operation, the operating frequency of the fast PWM mode can be twice as high as the phase correct and  
phase and frequency correct PWM modes that use dual-slope operation. This high frequency makes the fast PWM  
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mode well suited for power regulation, rectification, and DAC applications. High frequency allows physically small  
sized external components (coils, capacitors), hence reduces total system cost.  
The PWM resolution for fast PWM can be fixed to 8-bit, 9-bit, or 10-bit, or defined by either ICRn or OCRnA. The  
minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to 0x0003), and the maximum resolution is 16-bit (ICRn or  
OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolution in bits can be calculated by using the following equation:  
logTOP + 1  
R
= ----------------------------------  
FPWM  
log2  
In fast PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches either one of the fixed values  
0x00FF, 0x01FF, or 0x03FF (WGMn3:0 = 5, 6, or 7), the value in ICRn (WGMn3:0 = 14), or the value in OCRnA  
(WGMn3:0 = 15). The counter is then cleared at the following timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the fast  
PWM mode is shown in Figure 17-7 on page 147. The figure shows fast PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used  
to define TOP. The TCNTn value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the single-slope  
operation. The diagram includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the  
TCNTn slopes represent compare matches between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx Interrupt Flag will be set when  
a compare match occurs.  
Figure 17-7. Fast PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCRnx / TOP Update  
and TOVn Interrupt Flag  
Set and OCnA Interrupt  
Flag Set or ICFn  
Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on TOP)  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
OCnx  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set each time the counter reaches TOP. In addition the OCnA or ICFn  
Flag is set at the same timer clock cycle as TOVn is set when either OCRnA or ICRn is used for defining the TOP  
value. If one of the interrupts are enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the TOP and com-  
pare values.  
When changing the TOP value the program must ensure that the new TOP value is higher or equal to the value of  
all of the Compare Registers. If the TOP value is lower than any of the Compare Registers, a compare match will  
never occur between the TCNTn and the OCRnx. Note that when using fixed TOP values the unused bits are  
masked to zero when any of the OCRnx Registers are written.  
The procedure for updating ICRn differs from updating OCRnA when used for defining the TOP value. The ICRn  
Register is not double buffered. This means that if ICRn is changed to a low value when the counter is running with  
none or a low prescaler value, there is a risk that the new ICRn value written is lower than the current value of  
TCNTn. The result will then be that the counter will miss the compare match at the TOP value. The counter will  
then have to count to the MAX value (0xFFFF) and wrap around starting at 0x0000 before the compare match can  
occur. The OCRnA Register however, is double buffered. This feature allows the OCRnA I/O location to be written  
anytime. When the OCRnA I/O location is written the value written will be put into the OCRnA Buffer Register. The  
OCRnA Compare Register will then be updated with the value in the Buffer Register at the next timer clock cycle  
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the TCNTn matches TOP. The update is done at the same timer clock cycle as the TCNTn is cleared and the  
TOVn Flag is set.  
Using the ICRn Register for defining TOP works well when using fixed TOP values. By using ICRn, the OCRnA  
Register is free to be used for generating a PWM output on OCnA. However, if the base PWM frequency is actively  
changed (by changing the TOP value), using the OCRnA as TOP is clearly a better choice due to its double buffer  
feature.  
In fast PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM waveforms on the OCnx pins. Setting the COM-  
nx1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output can be generated by setting the  
COMnx1:0 to three (see Table on page 155). The actual OCnx value will only be visible on the port pin if the data  
direction for the port pin is set as output (DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated by setting (or clearing)  
the OCnx Register at the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn, and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register  
at the timer clock cycle the counter is cleared (changes from TOP to BOTTOM).  
The PWM frequency for the output can be calculated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= ----------------------------------  
OCnxPWM  
N  1 + TOP  
The N variable represents the prescaler divider (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represents special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the fast PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM (0x0000) the output will be a narrow spike for each  
TOP+1 timer clock cycle. Setting the OCRnx equal to TOP will result in a constant high or low output (depending  
on the polarity of the output set by the COMnx1:0 bits).  
A frequency (with 50% duty cycle) waveform output in fast PWM mode can be achieved by setting OCnA to toggle  
its logical level on each compare match (COMnA1:0 = 1). This applies only if OCR1A is used to define the TOP  
value (WGM13:0 = 15). The waveform generated will have a maximum frequency of fOC A = fclk_I/O/2 when OCRnA  
n
is set to zero (0x0000). This feature is similar to the OCnA toggle in CTC mode, except the double buffer feature of  
the Output Compare unit is enabled in the fast PWM mode.  
17.9.4  
Phase Correct PWM Mode  
The phase correct Pulse Width Modulation or phase correct PWM mode (WGMn3:0 = 1, 2, 3, 10, or 11) provides a  
high resolution phase correct PWM waveform generation option. The phase correct PWM mode is, like the phase  
and frequency correct PWM mode, based on a dual-slope operation. The counter counts repeatedly from BOT-  
TOM (0x0000) to TOP and then from TOP to BOTTOM. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output  
Compare (OCnx) is cleared on the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx while upcounting, and set on the  
compare match while downcounting. In inverting Output Compare mode, the operation is inverted. The dual-slope  
operation has lower maximum operation frequency than single slope operation. However, due to the symmetric  
feature of the dual-slope PWM modes, these modes are preferred for motor control applications.  
The PWM resolution for the phase correct PWM mode can be fixed to 8-bit, 9-bit, or 10-bit, or defined by either  
ICRn or OCRnA. The minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to 0x0003), and the maximum res-  
olution is 16-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolution in bits can be calculated by using the following  
equation:  
logTOP + 1  
R
= ----------------------------------  
PCPWM  
log2  
In phase correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches either one of the fixed val-  
ues 0x00FF, 0x01FF, or 0x03FF (WGMn3:0 = 1, 2, or 3), the value in ICRn (WGMn3:0 = 10), or the value in  
OCRnA (WGMn3:0 = 11). The counter has then reached the TOP and changes the count direction. The TCNTn  
value will be equal to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the phase correct PWM mode is shown  
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on Figure 17-8 on page 149. The figure shows phase correct PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used to define  
TOP. The TCNTn value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The  
diagram includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNTn slopes  
represent compare matches between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx Interrupt Flag will be set when a compare  
match occurs.  
Figure 17-8. Phase Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCRnx/TOP Update and  
OCnA Interrupt Flag Set  
or ICFn Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on TOP)  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on Bottom)  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
OCnx  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
1
2
3
4
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set each time the counter reaches BOTTOM. When either OCRnA or  
ICRn is used for defining the TOP value, the OCnA or ICFn Flag is set accordingly at the same timer clock cycle as  
the OCRnx Registers are updated with the double buffer value (at TOP). The Interrupt Flags can be used to gener-  
ate an interrupt each time the counter reaches the TOP or BOTTOM value.  
When changing the TOP value the program must ensure that the new TOP value is higher or equal to the value of  
all of the Compare Registers. If the TOP value is lower than any of the Compare Registers, a compare match will  
never occur between the TCNTn and the OCRnx. Note that when using fixed TOP values, the unused bits are  
masked to zero when any of the OCRnx Registers are written. As the third period shown in Figure 17-8 illustrates,  
changing the TOP actively while the Timer/Counter is running in the phase correct mode can result in an unsym-  
metrical output. The reason for this can be found in the time of update of the OCRnx Register. Since the OCRnx  
update occurs at TOP, the PWM period starts and ends at TOP. This implies that the length of the falling slope is  
determined by the previous TOP value, while the length of the rising slope is determined by the new TOP value.  
When these two values differ the two slopes of the period will differ in length. The difference in length gives the  
unsymmetrical result on the output.  
It is recommended to use the phase and frequency correct mode instead of the phase correct mode when chang-  
ing the TOP value while the Timer/Counter is running. When using a static TOP value there are practically no  
differences between the two modes of operation.  
In phase correct PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM waveforms on the OCnx pins. Setting  
the COMnx1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output can be generated by set-  
ting the COMnx1:0 to three (see Table 17-5 on page 155). The actual OCnx value will only be visible on the port  
pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output (DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated by setting  
(or clearing) the OCnx Register at the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the counter increments,  
and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register at compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the counter dec-  
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rements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase correct PWM can be calculated by the following  
equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= ---------------------------  
OCnxPCPWM  
2 N TOP  
The N variable represents the prescaler divider (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represent special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM the output will be continuously low and if set  
equal to TOP the output will be continuously high for non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will  
have the opposite logic values. If OCR1A is used to define the TOP value (WGM13:0 = 11) and COM1A1:0 = 1, the  
OC1A output will toggle with a 50% duty cycle.  
17.9.5  
Phase and Frequency Correct PWM Mode  
The phase and frequency correct Pulse Width Modulation, or phase and frequency correct PWM mode (WGMn3:0  
= 8 or 9) provides a high resolution phase and frequency correct PWM waveform generation option. The phase  
and frequency correct PWM mode is, like the phase correct PWM mode, based on a dual-slope operation. The  
counter counts repeatedly from BOTTOM (0x0000) to TOP and then from TOP to BOTTOM. In non-inverting Com-  
pare Output mode, the Output Compare (OCnx) is cleared on the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx  
while upcounting, and set on the compare match while downcounting. In inverting Compare Output mode, the  
operation is inverted. The dual-slope operation gives a lower maximum operation frequency compared to the sin-  
gle-slope operation. However, due to the symmetric feature of the dual-slope PWM modes, these modes are  
preferred for motor control applications.  
The main difference between the phase correct, and the phase and frequency correct PWM mode is the time the  
OCRnx Register is updated by the OCRnx Buffer Register, see Figure 17-8 on page 149 and Figure 17-9 on page  
151.  
The PWM resolution for the phase and frequency correct PWM mode can be defined by either ICRn or OCRnA.  
The minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to 0x0003), and the maximum resolution is 16-bit  
(ICRn or OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolution in bits can be calculated using the following equation:  
logTOP + 1  
R
= ----------------------------------  
PFCPWM  
log2  
In phase and frequency correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches either the  
value in ICRn (WGMn3:0 = 8), or the value in OCRnA (WGMn3:0 = 9). The counter has then reached the TOP and  
changes the count direction. The TCNTn value will be equal to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The timing diagram  
for the phase correct and frequency correct PWM mode is shown on Figure 17-9 on page 151. The figure shows  
phase and frequency correct PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used to define TOP. The TCNTn value is in the  
timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The diagram includes non-inverted  
and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNTn slopes represent compare matches  
between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx Interrupt Flag will be set when a compare match occurs.  
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Figure 17-9. Phase and Frequency Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnA Interrupt Flag Set  
or ICFn Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on TOP)  
OCRnx/TOP Updateand  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
(Interrupt on Bottom)  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
OCnx  
1
2
3
4
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set at the same timer clock cycle as the OCRnx Registers are updated  
with the double buffer value (at BOTTOM). When either OCRnA or ICRn is used for defining the TOP value, the  
OCnA or ICFn Flag set when TCNTn has reached TOP. The Interrupt Flags can then be used to generate an inter-  
rupt each time the counter reaches the TOP or BOTTOM value.  
When changing the TOP value the program must ensure that the new TOP value is higher or equal to the value of  
all of the Compare Registers. If the TOP value is lower than any of the Compare Registers, a compare match will  
never occur between the TCNTn and the OCRnx.  
As Figure 17-9 shows the output generated is, in contrast to the phase correct mode, symmetrical in all periods.  
Since the OCRnx Registers are updated at BOTTOM, the length of the rising and the falling slopes will always be  
equal. This gives symmetrical output pulses and is therefore frequency correct.  
Using the ICRn Register for defining TOP works well when using fixed TOP values. By using ICRn, the OCRnA  
Register is free to be used for generating a PWM output on OCnA. However, if the base PWM frequency is actively  
changed by changing the TOP value, using the OCRnA as TOP is clearly a better choice due to its double buffer  
feature.  
In phase and frequency correct PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM waveforms on the OCnx  
pins. Setting the COMnx1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output can be gen-  
erated by setting the COMnx1:0 to three (see Table 17-5 on page 155). The actual OCnx value will only be visible  
on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output (DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated  
by setting (or clearing) the OCnx Register at the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the counter  
increments, and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register at compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the  
counter decrements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase and frequency correct PWM can be cal-  
culated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= ---------------------------  
OCnxPFCPWM  
2 N TOP  
The N variable represents the prescaler divider (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represents special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM the output will be continuously low and if set  
equal to TOP the output will be set to high for non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will have the  
opposite logic values. If OCR1A is used to define the TOP value (WGM13:0 = 9) and COM1A1:0 = 1, the OC1A  
output will toggle with a 50% duty cycle.  
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The Timer/Counter is a synchronous design and the timer clock (clkTn) is therefore shown as a clock enable signal  
in the following figures. The figures include information on when Interrupt Flags are set, and when the OCRnx Reg-  
ister is updated with the OCRnx buffer value (only for modes utilizing double buffering). Figure 17-10 shows a  
timing diagram for the setting of OCFnx.  
Figure 17-10. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCFnx, no Prescaling  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/1)  
TCNTn  
OCRnx  
OCFnx  
OCRnx - 1  
OCRnx  
OCRnx + 1  
OCRnx + 2  
OCRnx Value  
Figure 17-11 shows the same timing data, but with the prescaler enabled.  
Figure 17-11. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCFnx, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
OCRnx  
OCFnx  
OCRnx - 1  
OCRnx  
OCRnx + 1  
OCRnx + 2  
OCRnx Value  
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Figure 17-12 shows the count sequence close to TOP in various modes. When using phase and frequency correct  
PWM mode the OCRnx Register is updated at BOTTOM. The timing diagrams will be the same, but TOP should  
be replaced by BOTTOM, TOP-1 by BOTTOM+1 and so on. The same renaming applies for modes that set the  
TOVn Flag at BOTTOM.  
Figure 17-12. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, no Prescaling  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/1)  
TCNTn  
TOP - 1  
TOP - 1  
TOP  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
TOP - 1  
BOTTOM + 1  
TOP - 2  
(CTC and FPWM)  
TCNTn  
(PC and PFC PWM)  
TOVn (FPWM)  
and ICFn (if used  
as TOP)  
OCRnx  
(Update at TOP)  
New OCRnx Value  
Old OCRnx Value  
Figure 17-13 shows the same timing data, but with the prescaler enabled.  
Figure 17-13. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clk  
I/O  
clk  
(clkT/n8)  
I/O  
TCNTn  
TOP - 1  
TOP - 1  
TOP  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
TOP - 1  
BOTTOM + 1  
TOP - 2  
(CTC and FPWM)  
TCNTn  
(PC and PFC PWM)  
TOVn(FPWM)  
and ICFn(if used  
as TOP)  
OCRnx  
(Update at TOP)  
Old OCRnx Value  
New OCRnx Value  
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17.11 Register Description  
17.11.1 TCCR1A – Timer/Counter 1 Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM1A1  
R/W  
6
COM1A0  
R/W  
5
COM1B1  
R/W  
4
COM1B0  
R/W  
3
COM1C1  
R/W  
2
COM1C0  
R/W  
1
WGM11  
R/W  
0
0
WGM10  
R/W  
0
TCCR1A  
TCCR3A  
TCCR4A  
TCCR5A  
(0x80)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
17.11.2 TCCR3A – Timer/Counter 3 Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM3A1  
R/W  
6
COM3A0  
R/W  
5
COM3B1  
R/W  
4
COM3B0  
R/W  
3
COM3C1  
R/W  
2
COM3C0  
R/W  
1
WGM31  
R/W  
0
0
WGM30  
R/W  
0
(0x90)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
17.11.3 TCCR4A – Timer/Counter 4 Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM4A1  
R/W  
6
COM4A0  
R/W  
5
COM4B1  
R/W  
4
COM4B0  
R/W  
3
COM4C1  
R/W  
2
COM4C0  
R/W  
1
WGM41  
R/W  
0
0
WGM40  
R/W  
0
(0xA0)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
17.11.4 TCCR5A – Timer/Counter 5 Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM5A1  
R/W  
6
COM5A0  
R/W  
5
COM5B1  
R/W  
4
COM5B0  
R/W  
3
COM5C1  
R/W  
2
COM5C0  
R/W  
1
WGM51  
R/W  
0
0
WGM50  
R/W  
0
(0x120)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bit 7:6 – COMnA1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel A  
Bit 5:4 – COMnB1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel B  
Bit 3:2 – COMnC1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel C  
The COMnA1:0, COMnB1:0, and COMnC1:0 control the output compare pins (OCnA, OCnB, and OCnC respec-  
tively) behavior. If one or both of the COMnA1:0 bits are written to one, the OCnA output overrides the normal port  
functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. If one or both of the COMnB1:0 bits are written to one, the OCnB out-  
put overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. If one or both of the COMnC1:0 bits are  
written to one, the OCnC output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. However,  
note that the Data Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OCnA, OCnB or OCnC pin must be set in  
order to enable the output driver.  
When the OCnA, OCnB or OCnC is connected to the pin, the function of the COMnx1:0 bits is dependent of the  
WGMn3:0 bits setting. Table 17-3 on page 155 shows the COMnx1:0 bit functionality when the WGMn3:0 bits are  
set to a normal or a CTC mode (non-PWM).  
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• Bit 1:0 – WGMn1:0: Waveform Generation Mode  
Combined with the WGMn3:2 bits found in the TCCRnB Register, these bits control the counting sequence of the  
counter, the source for maximum (TOP) counter value, and what type of waveform generation to be used, see  
Table 17-2 on page 145. Modes of operation supported by the Timer/Counter unit are: Normal mode (counter),  
Clear Timer on Compare match (CTC) mode, and three types of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes. For more  
information on the different modes, see “Modes of Operation” on page 144.  
Table 17-3. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM  
COMnA1 COMnA0  
COMnB1 COMnB0  
COMnC1 COMnC0  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Normal port operation, OCnA/OCnB/OCnC disconnected  
Toggle OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match  
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match (set output to low level)  
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match (set output to high level)  
Table 17-4 shows the COMnx1:0 bit functionality when the WGMn3:0 bits are set to the fast PWM mode.  
Table 17-4. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM  
COMnA1 COMnA0  
COMnB1 COMnB0  
COMnC1 COMnC0  
Description  
0
0
Normal port operation, OCnA/OCnB/OCnC disconnected  
WGM13:0 = 14 or 15: Toggle OC1A on Compare Match, OC1B and OC1C disconnected (normal  
port operation). For all other WGM1 settings, normal port operation, OC1A/OC1B/OC1C  
disconnected  
0
1
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match, set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC at BOTTOM (non-inverting  
mode)  
1
1
0
1
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match, clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC at BOTTOM (inverting  
mode)  
Note:  
A special case occurs when OCRnA/OCRnB/OCRnC equals TOP and COMnA1/COMnB1/COMnC1 is set. In this  
case the compare match is ignored, but the set or clear is done at BOTTOM. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 146. for  
more details.  
Table 17-5 shows the COMnx1:0 bit functionality when the WGMn3:0 bits are set to the phase correct and fre-  
quency correct PWM mode.  
Table 17-5. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct and Phase and Frequency Correct PWM  
COMnA1 COMnA0  
COMnB1 COMnB0  
COMnC1 COMnC0  
Description  
0
0
0
1
Normal port operation, OCnA/OCnB/OCnC disconnected  
WGM13:0 =9 or 11: Toggle OC1A on Compare Match, OC1B and OC1C disconnected (normal port  
operation). For all other WGM1 settings, normal port operation, OC1A/OC1B/OC1C disconnected  
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match when up-counting  
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match when downcounting  
1
1
0
1
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match when up-counting  
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match when downcounting  
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Note:  
A special case occurs when OCRnA/OCRnB/OCRnC equals TOP and COMnA1/COMnB1//COMnC1 is set. See  
“Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 148. for more details.  
17.11.5 TCCR1B – Timer/Counter 1 Control Register B  
Bit  
7
ICNC1  
R/W  
0
6
ICES1  
R/W  
0
5
4
WGM13  
R/W  
0
3
WGM12  
R/W  
0
2
CS12  
R/W  
0
1
CS11  
R/W  
0
0
CS10  
R/W  
0
(0x81)  
TCCR1B  
TCCR3B  
TCCR4B  
TCCR5B  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
17.11.6 TCCR3B – Timer/Counter 3 Control Register B  
Bit  
7
ICNC3  
R/W  
0
6
ICES3  
R/W  
0
5
4
WGM33  
R/W  
0
3
WGM32  
R/W  
0
2
CS32  
R/W  
0
1
CS31  
R/W  
0
0
CS30  
R/W  
0
(0x91)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
17.11.7 TCCR4B – Timer/Counter 4 Control Register B  
Bit  
7
ICNC4  
R/W  
0
6
ICES4  
R/W  
0
5
4
WGM43  
R/W  
0
3
WGM42  
R/W  
0
2
CS42  
R/W  
0
1
CS41  
R/W  
0
0
CS40  
R/W  
0
(0xA1)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
17.11.8 TCCR5B – Timer/Counter 5 Control Register B  
Bit  
7
ICNC5  
R/W  
0
6
ICES5  
R/W  
0
5
4
WGM53  
R/W  
0
3
WGM52  
R/W  
0
2
CS52  
R/W  
0
1
CS51  
R/W  
0
0
CS50  
R/W  
0
(0x121)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
• Bit 7 – ICNCn: Input Capture Noise Canceler  
Setting this bit (to one) activates the Input Capture Noise Canceler. When the Noise Canceler is activated, the  
input from the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) is filtered. The filter function requires four successive equal valued samples  
of the ICPn pin for changing its output. The input capture is therefore delayed by four Oscillator cycles when the  
noise canceler is enabled.  
• Bit 6 – ICESn: Input Capture Edge Select  
This bit selects which edge on the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) that is used to trigger a capture event. When the  
ICESn bit is written to zero, a falling (negative) edge is used as trigger, and when the ICESn bit is written to one, a  
rising (positive) edge will trigger the capture.  
When a capture is triggered according to the ICESn setting, the counter value is copied into the Input Capture Reg-  
ister (ICRn). The event will also set the Input Capture Flag (ICFn), and this can be used to cause an Input Capture  
Interrupt, if this interrupt is enabled.  
When the ICRn is used as TOP value (see description of the WGMn3:0 bits located in the TCCRnA and the  
TCCRnB Register), the ICPn is disconnected and consequently the input capture function is disabled.  
• Bit 5 – Reserved Bit  
This bit is reserved for future use. For ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be written to zero  
when TCCRnB is written.  
• Bit 4:3 – WGMn3:2: Waveform Generation Mode  
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See TCCRnA Register description.  
• Bit 2:0 – CSn2:0: Clock Select  
The three clock select bits select the clock source to be used by the Timer/Counter, see Figure 17-10 and Figure  
17-11 on page 152.  
Table 17-6. Clock Select Bit Description  
CSn2  
CSn1  
CSn0  
Description  
No clock source. (Timer/Counter stopped)  
clkI/O/1 (No prescaling  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
clkI/O/8 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/64 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/256 (From prescaler)  
clkI/O/1024 (From prescaler)  
External clock source on Tn pin. Clock on falling edge  
External clock source on Tn pin. Clock on rising edge  
If external pin modes are used for the Timer/Countern, transitions on the Tn pin will clock the counter even if the  
pin is configured as an output. This feature allows software control of the counting.  
17.11.9 TCCR1C – Timer/Counter 1 Control Register C  
Bit  
7
FOC1A  
W
6
FOC1B  
W
5
FOC1C  
W
4
3
2
1
0
(0x82)  
TCCR1C  
TCCR3C  
TCCR4C  
TCCR5C  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
17.11.10 TCCR3C – Timer/Counter 3 Control Register C  
Bit  
7
FOC3A  
W
6
FOC3B  
W
5
FOC3C  
W
4
3
2
1
0
(0x92)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
17.11.11 TCCR4C – Timer/Counter 4 Control Register C  
Bit  
7
FOC4A  
W
6
FOC4B  
W
5
FOC4C  
W
4
3
2
1
0
(0xA2)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
17.11.12 TCCR5C – Timer/Counter 5 Control Register C  
Bit  
7
FOC5A  
W
6
FOC5B  
W
5
FOC3C  
W
4
3
2
1
0
(0x122)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
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Bit 7 – FOCnA: Force Output Compare for Channel A  
Bit 6 – FOCnB: Force Output Compare for Channel B  
Bit 5 – FOCnC: Force Output Compare for Channel C  
The FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bits are only active when the WGMn3:0 bits specifies a non-PWM mode. When writ-  
ing a logical one to the FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bit, an immediate compare match is forced on the waveform  
generation unit. The OCnA/OCnB/OCnC output is changed according to its COMnx1:0 bits setting. Note that the  
FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bits are implemented as strobes. Therefore it is the value present in the COMnx1:0 bits  
that determine the effect of the forced compare.  
A FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC strobe will not generate any interrupt nor will it clear the timer in Clear Timer on Com-  
pare Match (CTC) mode using OCRnA as TOP.  
The FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnB bits are always read as zero.  
• Bit 4:0 – Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved for future use. For ensuring compatibility with future devices, these bits must be written to  
zero when TCCRnC is written.  
17.11.13 TCNT1H and TCNT1L – Timer/Counter 1  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x85)  
TCNT1[15:8]  
TCNT1[7:0]  
TCNT1H  
TCNT1L  
(0x84)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.14 TCNT3H and TCNT3L – Timer/Counter 3  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x95)  
TCNT3[15:8]  
TCNT3[7:0]  
R/W  
TCNT3H  
TCNT3L  
(0x94)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
0
17.11.15 TCNT4H and TCNT4L –Timer/Counter 4  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xA5)  
TCNT4[15:8]  
TCNT4[7:0]  
TCNT4H  
TCNT4L  
(0xA4)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.16 TCNT5H and TCNT5L –Timer/Counter 5  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x125)  
(0x124)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TCNT5[15:8]  
TCNT5[7:0]  
R/W  
TCNT5H  
TCNT5L  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
0
The two Timer/Counter I/O locations (TCNTnH and TCNTnL, combined TCNTn) give direct access, both for read  
and for write operations, to the Timer/Counter unit 16-bit counter. To ensure that both the high and low bytes are  
read and written simultaneously when the CPU accesses these registers, the access is performed using an 8-bit  
temporary High Byte Register (TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other 16-bit registers. See  
“Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 135.  
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Modifying the counter (TCNTn) while the counter is running introduces a risk of missing a compare match between  
TCNTn and one of the OCRnx Registers.  
Writing to the TCNTn Register blocks (removes) the compare match on the following timer clock for all compare  
units.  
17.11.17 OCR1AH and OCR1AL – Output Compare Register 1 A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x89)  
OCR1A[15:8]  
OCR1A[7:0]  
OCR1AH  
OCR1AL  
(0x88)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.18 OCR1BH and OCR1BL – Output Compare Register 1 B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x8B)  
OCR1B[15:8]  
OCR1B[7:0]  
OCR1BH  
OCR1BL  
(0x8A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.19 OCR1CH and OCR1CL – Output Compare Register 1 C  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x8D)  
OCR1C[15:8]  
OCR1C[7:0]  
OCR1CH  
OCR1CL  
(0x8C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.20 OCR3AH and OCR3AL – Output Compare Register 3 A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x99)  
OCR3A[15:8]  
OCR3A[7:0]  
OCR3AH  
OCR3AL  
(0x98)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.21 OCR3BH and OCR3BL – Output Compare Register 3 B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x9B)  
OCR3B[15:8]  
OCR3B[7:0]  
OCR3BH  
OCR3BL  
(0x9A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.22 OCR3CH and OCR3CL – Output Compare Register 3 C  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x9D)  
OCR3C[15:8]  
OCR3C[7:0]  
OCR3CH  
OCR3CL  
(0x9C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.23 OCR4AH and OCR4AL – Output Compare Register 4 A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xA9)  
OCR4A[15:8]  
OCR4AH  
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OCR4A[7:0]  
OCR4AL  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
0
17.11.24 OCR4BH and OCR4BL – Output Compare Register 4 B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xAA)  
OCR4B[15:8]  
OCR4B[7:0]  
OCR4BH  
OCR4BL  
(0xAB)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.25 OCR4CH and OCR4CL –Output Compare Register 4 C  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xAD)  
OCR4C[15:8]  
OCR4C[7:0]  
OCR4CH  
OCR4CL  
(0xAC)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.26 OCR5AH and OCR5AL – Output Compare Register 5 A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x129)  
(0x128)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
OCR5A[15:8]  
OCR5A[7:0]  
OCR5AH  
OCR5AL  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.27 OCR5BH and OCR5BL – Output Compare Register 5 B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x12B)  
(0x12A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
OCR5B[15:8]  
OCR5B[7:0]  
OCR5BH  
OCR5BL  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.28 OCR5CH and OCR5CL –Output Compare Register 5 C  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x12D)  
(0x12C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
OCR5C[15:8]  
OCR5C[7:0]  
OCR5CH  
OCR5CL  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Output Compare Registers contain a 16-bit value that is continuously compared with the counter value  
(TCNTn). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to generate a waveform output on the  
OCnx pin.  
The Output Compare Registers are 16-bit in size. To ensure that both the high and low bytes are written simultane-  
ously when the CPU writes to these registers, the access is performed using an 8-bit temporary High Byte Register  
(TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other 16-bit registers. See “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on  
page 135.  
17.11.29 ICR1H and ICR1L – Input Capture Register 1  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x87)  
(0x86)  
ICR1[15:8]  
ICR1[7:0]  
ICR1H  
ICR1L  
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Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.30 ICR3H and ICR3L – Input Capture Register 3  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x97)  
ICR3[15:8]  
ICR3[7:0]  
ICR3H  
ICR3L  
(0x96)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.31 ICR4H and ICR4L – Input Capture Register 4  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xA7)  
ICR4[15:8]  
ICR4[7:0]  
ICR4H  
ICR4L  
(0xA6)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
17.11.32 ICR5H and ICR5L – Input Capture Register 5  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0x127)  
(0x126)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ICR5[15:8]  
ICR5[7:0]  
ICR5H  
ICR5L  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Input Capture is updated with the counter (TCNTn) value each time an event occurs on the ICPn pin (or  
optionally on the Analog Comparator output for Timer/Counter1). The Input Capture can be used for defining the  
counter TOP value.  
The Input Capture Register is 16-bit in size. To ensure that both the high and low bytes are read simultaneously  
when the CPU accesses these registers, the access is performed using an 8-bit temporary High Byte Register  
(TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other 16-bit registers. See “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on  
page 135.  
17.11.33 TIMSK1 – Timer/Counter 1 Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
ICIE1  
R/W  
0
4
3
OCIE1C  
R/W  
0
2
OCIE1B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE1A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE1  
R/W  
0
(0x6F)  
TIMSK1  
TIMSK3  
TIMSK4  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
17.11.34 TIMSK3 – Timer/Counter 3 Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
ICIE3  
R/W  
0
4
3
OCIE3C  
R/W  
0
2
OCIE3B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE3A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE3  
R/W  
0
(0x71)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
17.11.35 TIMSK4 – Timer/Counter 4 Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
ICIE4  
R/W  
0
4
3
OCIE4C  
R/W  
0
2
OCIE4B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE4A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE4  
R/W  
0
(0x72)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
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17.11.36 TIMSK5 – Timer/Counter 5 Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
ICIE5  
R/W  
0
4
3
OCIE5C  
R/W  
0
2
OCIE5B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE5A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE5  
R/W  
0
(0x73)  
TIMSK5  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 5 – ICIEn: Timer/Countern, Input Capture Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally enabled), the  
Timer/Countern Input Capture interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector (see “Interrupts” on page  
101) is executed when the ICFn Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.  
• Bit 3 – OCIEnC: Timer/Countern, Output Compare C Match Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally enabled), the  
Timer/Countern Output Compare C Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector (see “Inter-  
rupts” on page 101) is executed when the OCFnC Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.  
• Bit 2 – OCIEnB: Timer/Countern, Output Compare B Match Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally enabled), the  
Timer/Countern Output Compare B Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector (see “Inter-  
rupts” on page 101) is executed when the OCFnB Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.  
• Bit 1 – OCIEnA: Timer/Countern, Output Compare A Match Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally enabled), the  
Timer/Countern Output Compare A Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector (see “Inter-  
rupts” on page 101) is executed when the OCFnA Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.  
• Bit 0 – TOIEn: Timer/Countern, Overflow Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally enabled), the  
Timer/Countern Overflow interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector (see “Interrupts” on page 101) is  
executed when the TOVn Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.  
17.11.37 TIFR1 – Timer/Counter1 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
OCF1C  
R/W  
0
2
OCF1B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF1A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV1  
R/W  
0
0x16 (0x36)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ICF1  
R/W  
0
TIFR1  
TIFR3  
TIFR4  
R
0
R
0
R
0
17.11.38 TIFR3 – Timer/Counter3 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
OCF3C  
R/W  
0
2
OCF3B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF3A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV3  
R/W  
0
0x18 (0x38)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ICF3  
R/W  
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
17.11.39 TIFR4 – Timer/Counter4 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
OCF4C  
R/W  
0
2
OCF4B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF4A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV4  
R/W  
0
0x19 (0x39)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ICF4  
R/W  
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
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17.11.40 TIFR5 – Timer/Counter5 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
OCF5C  
R/W  
0
2
OCF5B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF5A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV5  
R/W  
0
0x1A (0x3A)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ICF5  
R/W  
0
TIFR5  
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 5 – ICFn: Timer/Countern, Input Capture Flag  
This flag is set when a capture event occurs on the ICPn pin. When the Input Capture Register (ICRn) is set by the  
WGMn3:0 to be used as the TOP value, the ICFn Flag is set when the counter reaches the TOP value.  
ICFn is automatically cleared when the Input Capture Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively, ICFn can be  
cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.  
• Bit 3– OCFnC: Timer/Countern, Output Compare C Match Flag  
This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn) value matches the Output Compare Register C  
(OCRnC).  
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnC) strobe will not set the OCFnC Flag.  
OCFnC is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match C Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively,  
OCFnC can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.  
• Bit 2 – OCFnB: Timer/Counter1, Output Compare B Match Flag  
This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn) value matches the Output Compare Register B  
(OCRnB).  
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnB) strobe will not set the OCFnB Flag.  
OCFnB is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match B Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively,  
OCFnB can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.  
• Bit 1 – OCF1A: Timer/Counter1, Output Compare A Match Flag  
This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn value matches the Output Compare Register A  
(OCRnA).  
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnA) strobe will not set the OCFnA Flag.  
OCFnA is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match A Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively,  
OCFnA can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.  
• Bit 0 – TOVn: Timer/Countern, Overflow Flag  
The setting of this flag is dependent of the WGMn3:0 bits setting. In Normal and CTC modes, the TOVn Flag is set  
when the timer overflows. Refer to Table 17-2 on page 145 for the TOVn Flag behavior when using another  
WGMn3:0 bit setting.  
TOVn is automatically cleared when the Timer/Countern Overflow Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively, TOVn  
can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.  
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18. Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 Prescaler  
Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 share the same prescaler module, but the Timer/Counters can have different pres-  
caler settings. The description below applies to all Timer/Counters. Tn is used as a general name, n = 0, 1, 3, 4, or  
5.  
18.1 Internal Clock Source  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked directly by the system clock (by setting the CSn2:0 = 1). This provides the fast-  
est operation, with a maximum Timer/Counter clock frequency equal to system clock frequency (fCLK_I/O).  
Alternatively, one of four taps from the prescaler can be used as a clock source. The prescaled clock has a fre-  
quency of either fCLK_I/O/8, fCLK_I/O/64, fCLK_I/O/256, or fCLK_I/O/1024.  
18.2 Prescaler Reset  
The prescaler is free running, that is, operates independently of the Clock Select logic of the Timer/Counter, and it  
is shared by the Timer/Counter Tn. Since the prescaler is not affected by the Timer/Counter’s clock select, the  
state of the prescaler will have implications for situations where a prescaled clock is used. One example of presca-  
ling artifacts occurs when the timer is enabled and clocked by the prescaler (6 > CSn2:0 > 1). The number of  
system clock cycles from when the timer is enabled to the first count occurs can be from 1 to N+1 system clock  
cycles, where N equals the prescaler divisor (8, 64, 256, or 1024).  
It is possible to use the prescaler reset for synchronizing the Timer/Counter to program execution. However, care  
must be taken if the other Timer/Counter that shares the same prescaler also uses prescaling. A prescaler reset  
will affect the prescaler period for all Timer/Counters it is connected to.  
18.3 External Clock Source  
An external clock source applied to the Tn pin can be used as Timer/Counter clock (clkTn). The Tn pin is sampled  
once every system clock cycle by the pin synchronization logic. The synchronized (sampled) signal is then passed  
through the edge detector. Figure 18-1 shows a functional equivalent block diagram of the Tn synchronization and  
edge detector logic. The registers are clocked at the positive edge of the internal system clock (clkI/O). The latch is  
transparent in the high period of the internal system clock.  
The edge detector generates one clkTn pulse for each positive (CSn2:0 = 7) or negative (CSn2:0 = 6) edge it  
detects.  
Figure 18-1. Tn/T0 Pin Sampling  
Tn_sync  
(To Clock  
Tn  
D
Q
D
Q
D
Q
Select Logic)  
LE  
clkI/O  
Synchronization  
Edge Detector  
The synchronization and edge detector logic introduces a delay of 2.5 to 3.5 system clock cycles from an edge has  
been applied to the Tn pin to the counter is updated.  
Enabling and disabling of the clock input must be done when Tn has been stable for at least one system clock  
cycle, otherwise it is a risk that a false Timer/Counter clock pulse is generated.  
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Each half period of the external clock applied must be longer than one system clock cycle to ensure correct sam-  
pling. The external clock must be guaranteed to have less than half the system clock frequency (fExtClk < fclk_I/O/2)  
given a 50/50% duty cycle. Since the edge detector uses sampling, the maximum frequency of an external clock it  
can detect is half the sampling frequency (Nyquist sampling theorem). However, due to variation of the system  
clock frequency and duty cycle caused by Oscillator source (crystal, resonator, and capacitors) tolerances, it is rec-  
ommended that maximum frequency of an external clock source is less than fclk_I/O/2.5.  
An external clock source can not be prescaled.  
Figure 18-2. Prescaler for synchronous Timer/Counters  
clkI/O  
Clear  
PSR10  
Tn  
Synchronization  
Tn  
Synchronization  
CSn0  
CSn1  
CSn2  
CSn0  
CSn1  
CSn2  
TIMER/COUNTERn CLOCK SOURCE  
TIMER/COUNTERn CLOCK SOURCE  
clkTn  
clkTn  
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18.4 Register Description  
18.4.1  
GTCCR – General Timer/Counter Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
PSRASY  
R/W  
0
PSRSYNC  
R/W  
0x23 (0x43)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TSM  
R/W  
0
GTCCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
• Bit 7 – TSM: Timer/Counter Synchronization Mode  
Writing the TSM bit to one activates the Timer/Counter Synchronization mode. In this mode, the value that is writ-  
ten to the PSRASY and PSRSYNC bits is kept, hence keeping the corresponding prescaler reset signals asserted.  
This ensures that the corresponding Timer/Counters are halted and can be configured to the same value without  
the risk of one of them advancing during configuration. When the TSM bit is written to zero, the PSRASY and  
PSRSYNC bits are cleared by hardware, and the Timer/Counters start counting simultaneously.  
• Bit 0 – PSRSYNC: Prescaler Reset for Synchronous Timer/Counters  
When this bit is one, Timer/Counter0, Timer/Counter1, Timer/Counter3, Timer/Counter4 and Timer/Counter5 pres-  
caler will be Reset. This bit is normally cleared immediately by hardware, except if the TSM bit is set. Note that  
Timer/Counter0, Timer/Counter1, Timer/Counter3, Timer/Counter4 and Timer/Counter5 share the same prescaler  
and a reset of this prescaler will affect all timers.  
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19. Output Compare Modulator (OCM1C0A)  
19.1 Overview  
The Output Compare Modulator (OCM) allows generation of waveforms modulated with a carrier frequency. The  
modulator uses the outputs from the Output Compare Unit C of the 16-bit Timer/Counter1 and the Output Compare  
Unit of the 8-bit Timer/Counter0. For more details about these Timer/Counters see “Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5  
Prescaler” on page 164 and “8-bit Timer/Counter2 with PWM and Asynchronous Operation” on page 169.  
Figure 19-1. Output Compare Modulator, Block Diagram  
OC1C  
OC0A  
Timer/Counter 1  
Timer/Counter 0  
Pin  
OC1C /  
OC0A / PB7  
When the modulator is enabled, the two output compare channels are modulated together as shown in the block  
diagram (see Figure 19-1).  
19.2 Description  
The Output Compare unit 1C and Output Compare unit 2 shares the PB7 port pin for output. The outputs of the  
Output Compare units (OC1C and OC0A) overrides the normal PORTB7 Register when one of them is enabled  
(that is, when COMnx1:0 is not equal to zero). When both OC1C and OC0A are enabled at the same time, the  
modulator is automatically enabled.  
The functional equivalent schematic of the modulator is shown on Figure 19-2. The schematic includes part of the  
Timer/Counter units and the port B pin 7 output driver circuit.  
Figure 19-2. Output Compare Modulator, Schematic  
COMA01  
COMA00  
Vcc  
COM1C1  
COM1C0  
Modulator  
0
1
( From Waveform Generator )  
( From Waveform Generator )  
D
Q
1
0
OC1C  
Pin  
OC1C /  
OC0A/ PB7  
D
Q
OC0A  
D
Q
D
Q
PORTB7  
DDRB7  
DATABUS  
When the modulator is enabled the type of modulation (logical AND or OR) can be selected by the PORTB7 Reg-  
ister. Note that the DDRB7 controls the direction of the port independent of the COMnx1:0 bit setting.  
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19.2.1  
Timing example  
Figure 19-3 illustrates the modulator in action. In this example the Timer/Counter1 is set to operate in fast PWM  
mode (non-inverted) and Timer/Counter0 uses CTC waveform mode with toggle Compare Output mode (COM-  
nx1:0 = 1).  
Figure 19-3. Output Compare Modulator, Timing Diagram  
clkI/O  
OC1C  
(FPWM Mode)  
OC0A  
(CTC Mode)  
PB7  
(PORTB7 = 0)  
PB7  
(PORTB7 = 1)  
1
2
3
(Period)  
In this example, Timer/Counter2 provides the carrier, while the modulating signal is generated by the Output Com-  
pare unit C of the Timer/Counter1.  
The resolution of the PWM signal (OC1C) is reduced by the modulation. The reduction factor is equal to the num-  
ber of system clock cycles of one period of the carrier (OC0A). In this example the resolution is reduced by a factor  
of two. The reason for the reduction is illustrated in Figure 19-3 at the second and third period of the PB7 output  
when PORTB7 equals zero. The period 2 high time is one cycle longer than the period 3 high time, but the result on  
the PB7 output is equal in both periods.  
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20. 8-bit Timer/Counter2 with PWM and Asynchronous Operation  
Timer/Counter2 is a general purpose, single channel, 8-bit Timer/Counter module. The main features are:  
Single Channel Counter  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)  
Glitch-free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)  
Frequency Generator  
10-bit Clock Prescaler  
Overflow and Compare Match Interrupt Sources (TOV2, OCF2A and OCF2B)  
Allows Clocking from External 32kHz Watch Crystal Independent of the I/O Clock  
20.1 Overview  
A simplified block diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 17-12 on page 153 For the actual place-  
ment of I/O pins, see “Pin Configurations” on page 2. CPU accessible I/O Registers, including I/O bits and I/O pins,  
are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Register and bit locations are listed in the “Register Description” on  
page 182.  
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter2 bit, PRTIM2, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be  
written to zero to enable Timer/Counter2 module.  
Figure 20-1. 8-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram  
Count  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
Clear  
Control Logic  
Direction  
clkTn  
TOSC1  
TOSC2  
T/C  
Oscillator  
Prescaler  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
clkI/O  
Timer/Counter  
TCNTn  
=
=
0
OCnA  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
OCnA  
OCnB  
=
OCRnA  
Fixed  
TOP  
Value  
OCnB  
(Int.Req.)  
Waveform  
Generation  
=
OCRnB  
clkI/O  
Synchronized Status flags  
Synchronization Unit  
clkASY  
asynchronous mode  
select (ASn)  
Status flags  
ASSRn  
TCCRnA  
TCCRnB  
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20.1.1  
Registers  
The Timer/Counter (TCNT2) and Output Compare Register (OCR2A and OCR2B) are 8-bit registers. Interrupt  
request (abbreviated to Int.Req.) signals are all visible in the Timer Interrupt Flag Register (TIFR2). All interrupts  
are individually masked with the Timer Interrupt Mask Register (TIMSK2). TIFR2 and TIMSK2 are not shown in the  
figure.  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked internally, via the prescaler, or asynchronously clocked from the TOSC1/2 pins,  
as detailed later in this section. The asynchronous operation is controlled by the Asynchronous Status Register  
(ASSR). The Clock Select logic block controls which clock source the Timer/Counter uses to increment (or decre-  
ment) its value. The Timer/Counter is inactive when no clock source is selected. The output from the Clock Select  
logic is referred to as the timer clock (clkT2).  
The double buffered Output Compare Register (OCR2A and OCR2B) are compared with the Timer/Counter value  
at all times. The result of the compare can be used by the Waveform Generator to generate a PWM or variable fre-  
quency output on the Output Compare pins (OC2A and OC2B). See “Output Compare Unit” on page 175 for  
details. The compare match event will also set the Compare Flag (OCF2A or OCF2B) which can be used to gener-  
ate an Output Compare interrupt request.  
20.1.2  
Definitions  
Many register and bit references in this document are written in general form. A lower case “n” replaces the  
Timer/Counter number, in this case 2. However, when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise  
form must be used, that is, TCNT2 for accessing Timer/Counter2 counter value and so on.  
The definitions in Table 20-1 are also used extensively throughout the section.  
Table 20-1. Definitions  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
The counter reaches the BOTTOM when it becomes zero (0x00)  
The counter reaches its MAXimum when it becomes 0xFF (decimal 255)  
TOP  
The counter reaches the TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count  
sequence. The TOP value can be assigned to be the fixed value 0xFF (MAX) or the value stored  
in the OCR2A Register. The assignment is dependent on the mode of operation  
20.2 Timer/Counter Clock Sources  
The Timer/Counter can be clocked by an internal synchronous or an external asynchronous clock source. The  
clock source clkT2 is by default equal to the MCU clock, clkI/O. When the AS2 bit in the ASSR Register is written to  
logic one, the clock source is taken from the Timer/Counter Oscillator connected to TOSC1 and TOSC2. For  
details on asynchronous operation, see “Asynchronous Operation of Timer/Counter2” on page 179. For details on  
clock sources and prescaler, see “Timer/Counter Prescaler” on page 180.  
20.3 Counter Unit  
The main part of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is the programmable bi-directional counter unit. Figure 20-2 on page 171  
shows a block diagram of the counter and its surrounding environment.  
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Figure 20-2. Counter Unit Block Diagram  
TOVn  
(Int.Req.)  
DATA BUS  
TOSC1  
TOSC2  
count  
T/C  
Oscillator  
clk Tn  
clear  
TCNTn  
Control Logic  
Prescaler  
direction  
clk  
bottom  
top  
I/O  
Signal description (internal signals):  
count  
direction  
clear  
Increment or decrement TCNT2 by 1.  
Selects between increment and decrement.  
Clear TCNT2 (set all bits to zero).  
clkTn  
Timer/Counter clock, referred to as clkT2 in the following.  
Signalizes that TCNT2 has reached maximum value.  
Signalizes that TCNT2 has reached minimum value (zero).  
top  
bottom  
Depending on the mode of operation used, the counter is cleared, incremented, or decremented at each timer  
clock (clkT2). clkT2 can be generated from an external or internal clock source, selected by the Clock Select bits  
(CS22:0). When no clock source is selected (CS22:0 = 0) the timer is stopped. However, the TCNT2 value can be  
accessed by the CPU, regardless of whether clkT2 is present or not. A CPU write overrides (has priority over) all  
counter clear or count operations.  
The counting sequence is determined by the setting of the WGM21 and WGM20 bits located in the Timer/Counter  
Control Register (TCCR2A) and the WGM22 located in the Timer/Counter Control Register B (TCCR2B). There  
are close connections between how the counter behaves (counts) and how waveforms are generated on the Out-  
put Compare outputs OC2A and OC2B. For more details about advanced counting sequences and waveform  
generation, see “Modes of Operation” .  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV2) is set according to the mode of operation selected by the WGM22:0 bits.  
TOV2 can be used for generating a CPU interrupt.  
20.4 Modes of Operation  
The mode of operation, that is, the behavior of the Timer/Counter and the Output Compare pins, is defined by the  
combination of the Waveform Generation mode (WGM22:0) and Compare Output mode (COM2x1:0) bits. The  
Compare Output mode bits do not affect the counting sequence, while the Waveform Generation mode bits do.  
The COM2x1:0 bits control whether the PWM output generated should be inverted or not (inverted or non-inverted  
PWM). For non-PWM modes the COM2x1:0 bits control whether the output should be set, cleared, or toggled at a  
compare match. See “Compare Match Output Unit” on page 176.  
For detailed timing information refer to “Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams” on page 177.  
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20.4.1  
Normal Mode  
The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGM22:0 = 0). In this mode the counting direction is always  
up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply overruns when it passes its maximum 8-  
bit value (TOP = 0xFF) and then restarts from the bottom (0x00). In normal operation the Timer/Counter Overflow  
Flag (TOV2) will be set in the same timer clock cycle as the TCNT2 becomes zero. The TOV2 Flag in this case  
behaves like a ninth bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the timer overflow interrupt  
that automatically clears the TOV2 Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by software. There are no special  
cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be written anytime.  
The Output Compare unit can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the Output Compare to  
generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will occupy too much of the CPU time.  
20.4.2  
Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode  
In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGM22:0 = 2), the OCR2A Register is used to manipulate the counter  
resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when the counter value (TCNT2) matches the OCR2A. The  
OCR2A defines the top value for the counter, hence also its resolution. This mode allows greater control of the  
compare match output frequency. It also simplifies the operation of counting external events.  
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in Figure 20-3. The counter value (TCNT2) increases until a com-  
pare match occurs between TCNT2 and OCR2A, and then counter (TCNT2) is cleared.  
Figure 20-3. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
OCnx  
(Toggle)  
(COMnx1:0 = 1)  
1
2
3
4
Period  
An interrupt can be generated each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by using the OCF2A Flag. If the  
interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the TOP value. However, changing TOP  
to a value close to BOTTOM when the counter is running with none or a low prescaler value must be done with  
care since the CTC mode does not have the double buffering feature. If the new value written to OCR2A is lower  
than the current value of TCNT2, the counter will miss the compare match. The counter will then have to count to  
its maximum value (0xFF) and wrap around starting at 0x00 before the compare match can occur.  
For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OC2A output can be set to toggle its logical level on each  
compare match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode (COM2A1:0 = 1). The OC2A value will  
not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction for the pin is set to output. The waveform generated will have  
a maximum frequency of fOC2A = fclk_I/O/2 when OCR2A is set to zero (0x00). The waveform frequency is defined by  
the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -------------------------------------------------  
OCnx  
2 N  1 + OCRnx  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 1024).  
As for the Normal mode of operation, the TOV2 Flag is set in the same timer clock cycle that the counter counts  
from MAX to 0x00.  
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20.4.3  
Fast PWM Mode  
Figure 20-4. Fast PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCRnx Interrupt Flag Set  
OCRnx Update and  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
OCnx  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV2) is set each time the counter reaches TOP. If the interrupt is enabled, the  
interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the compare value.  
In fast PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the OC2x pin. Setting the  
COM2x1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output can be generated by setting  
the COM2x1:0 to three. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM2:0 = 3, and OCR2A when WGM2:0 = 7 (see Table  
20-3 on page 182). The actual OC2x value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is  
set as output. The PWM waveform is generated by setting (or clearing) the OC2x Register at the compare match  
between OCR2x and TCNT2, and clearing (or setting) the OC2x Register at the timer clock cycle the counter is  
cleared (changes from TOP to BOTTOM).  
The PWM frequency for the output can be calculated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -----------------  
OCnxPWM  
N 256  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCR2A Register represent special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the fast PWM mode. If the OCR2A is set equal to BOTTOM, the output will be a narrow spike for each MAX+1  
timer clock cycle. Setting the OCR2A equal to MAX will result in a constantly high or low output (depending on the  
polarity of the output set by the COM2A1:0 bits).  
A frequency (with 50% duty cycle) waveform output in fast PWM mode can be achieved by setting OC2x to toggle  
its logical level on each compare match (COM2x1:0 = 1). The waveform generated will have a maximum frequency  
of foc2 = fclk_I/O/2 when OCR2A is set to zero. This feature is similar to the OC2A toggle in CTC mode, except the  
double buffer feature of the Output Compare unit is enabled in the fast PWM mode.  
20.4.4  
Phase Correct PWM Mode  
The phase correct PWM mode (WGM22:0 = 1 or 5) provides a high resolution phase correct PWM waveform gen-  
eration option. The phase correct PWM mode is based on a dual-slope operation. The counter counts repeatedly  
from BOTTOM to TOP and then from TOP to BOTTOM. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM22:0 = 1, and OCR2A  
when MGM22:0 = 5. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OC2x) is cleared on the com-  
pare match between TCNT2 and OCR2x while upcounting, and set on the compare match while downcounting. In  
inverting Output Compare mode, the operation is inverted. The dual-slope operation has lower maximum operation  
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frequency than single slope operation. However, due to the symmetric feature of the dual-slope PWM modes,  
these modes are preferred for motor control applications.  
In phase correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches TOP. When the counter  
reaches TOP, it changes the count direction. The TCNT2 value will be equal to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The  
timing diagram for the phase correct PWM mode is shown on Figure 20-5. The TCNT2 value is in the timing dia-  
gram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The diagram includes non-inverted and  
inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNT2 slopes represent compare matches between  
OCR2x and TCNT2.  
Figure 20-5. Phase Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram  
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set  
OCRnx Update  
TOVn Interrupt Flag Set  
TCNTn  
(COMnx1:0 = 2)  
OCnx  
(COMnx1:0 = 3)  
OCnx  
1
2
3
Period  
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV2) is set each time the counter reaches BOTTOM. The Interrupt Flag can  
be used to generate an interrupt each time the counter reaches the BOTTOM value.  
In phase correct PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the OC2x pin. Setting the  
COM2x1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM. An inverted PWM output can be generated by setting the  
COM2x1:0 to three. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM2:0 = 3, and OCR2A when MGM2:0 = 7 (see Table 20-4  
on page 183). The actual OC2x value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as  
output. The PWM waveform is generated by clearing (or setting) the OC2x Register at the compare match between  
OCR2x and TCNT2 when the counter increments, and setting (or clearing) the OC2x Register at compare match  
between OCR2x and TCNT2 when the counter decrements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase  
correct PWM can be calculated by the following equation:  
f
clk_I/O  
f
= -----------------  
OCnxPCPWM  
N 510  
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 1024).  
The extreme values for the OCR2A Register represent special cases when generating a PWM waveform output in  
the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCR2A is set equal to BOTTOM, the output will be continuously low and if set  
equal to MAX the output will be continuously high for non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will  
have the opposite logic values.  
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At the very start of period 2 in Figure 20-5 on page 174 OCnx has a transition from high to low even though there is  
no Compare Match. The point of this transition is to guarantee symmetry around BOTTOM. There are two cases  
that give a transition without Compare Match.  
OCR2A changes its value from MAX, like in Figure 20-5 on page 174. When the OCR2A value is MAX the OCn  
pin value is the same as the result of a down-counting compare match. To ensure symmetry around BOTTOM  
the OCn value at MAX must correspond to the result of an up-counting Compare Match.  
The timer starts counting from a value higher than the one in OCR2A, and for that reason misses the Compare  
Match and hence the OCn change that would have happened on the way up.  
20.5 Output Compare Unit  
The 8-bit comparator continuously compares TCNT2 with the Output Compare Register (OCR2A and OCR2B).  
Whenever TCNT2 equals OCR2A or OCR2B, the comparator signals a match. A match will set the Output Com-  
pare Flag (OCF2A or OCF2B) at the next timer clock cycle. If the corresponding interrupt is enabled, the Output  
Compare Flag generates an Output Compare interrupt. The Output Compare Flag is automatically cleared when  
the interrupt is executed. Alternatively, the Output Compare Flag can be cleared by software by writing a logical  
one to its I/O bit location. The Waveform Generator uses the match signal to generate an output according to oper-  
ating mode set by the WGM22:0 bits and Compare Output mode (COM2x1:0) bits. The max and bottom signals  
are used by the Waveform Generator for handling the special cases of the extreme values in some modes of oper-  
ation (see “Modes of Operation” on page 171).  
Figure 20-6 shows a block diagram of the Output Compare unit.  
Figure 20-6. Output Compare Unit, Block Diagram  
DATA BUS  
OCRnx  
TCNTn  
=
(8-bit Comparator )  
OCFnx (Int.Req.)  
top  
bottom  
FOCn  
Waveform Generator  
OCnx  
WGMn1:0  
COMnX1:0  
The OCR2x Register is double buffered when using any of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes. For the Nor-  
mal and Clear Timer on Compare (CTC) modes of operation, the double buffering is disabled. The double buffering  
synchronizes the update of the OCR2x Compare Register to either top or bottom of the counting sequence. The  
synchronization prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical PWM pulses, thereby making the output  
glitch-free.  
The OCR2x Register access may seem complex, but this is not case. When the double buffering is enabled, the  
CPU has access to the OCR2x Buffer Register, and if double buffering is disabled the CPU will access the OCR2x  
directly.  
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20.5.1  
Force Output Compare  
In non-PWM waveform generation modes, the match output of the comparator can be forced by writing a one to  
the Force Output Compare (FOC2x) bit. Forcing compare match will not set the OCF2x Flag or reload/clear the  
timer, but the OC2x pin will be updated as if a real compare match had occurred (the COM2x1:0 bits settings  
define whether the OC2x pin is set, cleared or toggled).  
20.5.2  
20.5.3  
Compare Match Blocking by TCNT2 Write  
All CPU write operations to the TCNT2 Register will block any compare match that occurs in the next timer clock  
cycle, even when the timer is stopped. This feature allows OCR2x to be initialized to the same value as TCNT2  
without triggering an interrupt when the Timer/Counter clock is enabled.  
Using the Output Compare Unit  
Since writing TCNT2 in any mode of operation will block all compare matches for one timer clock cycle, there are  
risks involved when changing TCNT2 when using the Output Compare channel, independently of whether the  
Timer/Counter is running or not. If the value written to TCNT2 equals the OCR2x value, the compare match will be  
missed, resulting in incorrect waveform generation. Similarly, do not write the TCNT2 value equal to BOTTOM  
when the counter is downcounting.  
The setup of the OC2x should be performed before setting the Data Direction Register for the port pin to output.  
The easiest way of setting the OC2x value is to use the Force Output Compare (FOC2x) strobe bit in Normal  
mode. The OC2x Register keeps its value even when changing between Waveform Generation modes.  
Be aware that the COM2x1:0 bits are not double buffered together with the compare value. Changing the  
COM2x1:0 bits will take effect immediately.  
20.6 Compare Match Output Unit  
The Compare Output mode (COM2x1:0) bits have two functions. The Waveform Generator uses the COM2x1:0  
bits for defining the Output Compare (OC2x) state at the next compare match. Also, the COM2x1:0 bits control the  
OC2x pin output source. Figure 20-7 on page 177 shows a simplified schematic of the logic affected by the  
COM2x1:0 bit setting. The I/O Registers, I/O bits, and I/O pins in the figure are shown in bold. Only the parts of the  
general I/O Port Control Registers (DDR and PORT) that are affected by the COM2x1:0 bits are shown. When  
referring to the OC2x state, the reference is for the internal OC2x Register, not the OC2x pin.  
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Figure 20-7. Compare Match Output Unit, Schematic  
COMnx1  
Waveform  
Generator  
COMnx0  
FOCnx  
D
Q
1
0
OCnx  
Pin  
OCnx  
D
Q
PORT  
D
Q
DDR  
clkI/O  
The general I/O port function is overridden by the Output Compare (OC2x) from the Waveform Generator if either  
of the COM2x1:0 bits are set. However, the OC2x pin direction (input or output) is still controlled by the Data Direc-  
tion Register (DDR) for the port pin. The Data Direction Register bit for the OC2x pin (DDR_OC2x) must be set as  
output before the OC2x value is visible on the pin. The port override function is independent of the Waveform Gen-  
eration mode.  
The design of the Output Compare pin logic allows initialization of the OC2x state before the output is enabled.  
Note that some COM2x1:0 bit settings are reserved for certain modes of operation. See “Register Description” on  
page 182.  
20.6.1  
Compare Output Mode and Waveform Generation  
The Waveform Generator uses the COM2x1:0 bits differently in normal, CTC, and PWM modes. For all modes,  
setting the COM2x1:0 = 0 tells the Waveform Generator that no action on the OC2x Register is to be performed on  
the next compare match. For compare output actions in the non-PWM modes refer to Table 20-5 on page 183. For  
fast PWM mode, refer to Table 20-6 on page 183, and for phase correct PWM refer to Table 20-7 on page 184.  
A change of the COM2x1:0 bits state will have effect at the first compare match after the bits are written. For non-  
PWM modes, the action can be forced to have immediate effect by using the FOC2x strobe bits.  
20.7 Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams  
The following figures show the Timer/Counter in synchronous mode, and the timer clock (clkT2) is therefore shown  
as a clock enable signal. In asynchronous mode, clkI/O should be replaced by the Timer/Counter Oscillator clock.  
The figures include information on when Interrupt Flags are set. Figure 20-8 on page 178 contains timing data for  
basic Timer/Counter operation. The figure shows the count sequence close to the MAX value in all modes other  
than phase correct PWM mode.  
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Figure 20-8. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, no Prescaling  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/1)  
TCNTn  
TOVn  
MAX - 1  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
Figure 20-9 shows the same timing data, but with the prescaler enabled.  
Figure 20-9. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
TOVn  
MAX - 1  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
Figure 20-10 shows the setting of OCF2A in all modes except CTC mode.  
Figure 20-10. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCF2A, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
OCRnx  
OCFnx  
OCRnx - 1  
OCRnx  
OCRnx + 1  
OCRnx + 2  
OCRnx Value  
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Figure 20-11 shows the setting of OCF2A and the clearing of TCNT2 in CTC mode.  
Figure 20-11. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Clear Timer on Compare Match mode, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)  
clkI/O  
clkTn  
(clkI/O/8)  
TCNTn  
(CTC)  
TOP - 1  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
BOTTOM + 1  
OCRnx  
TOP  
OCFnx  
20.8 Asynchronous Operation of Timer/Counter2  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously, some considerations must be taken.  
Warning: When switching between asynchronous and synchronous clocking of Timer/Counter2, the Timer  
Registers TCNT2, OCR2x, and TCCR2x might be corrupted. A safe procedure for switching clock source is:  
1. Disable the Timer/Counter2 interrupts by clearing OCIE2x and TOIE2.  
2. Select clock source by setting AS2 as appropriate.  
3. Write new values to TCNT2, OCR2x, and TCCR2x.  
4. To switch to asynchronous operation: Wait for TCN2UB, OCR2xUB, and TCR2xUB.  
5. Clear the Timer/Counter2 Interrupt Flags.  
6. Enable interrupts, if needed.  
The CPU main clock frequency must be more than four times the Oscillator frequency.  
When writing to one of the registers TCNT2, OCR2x, or TCCR2x, the value is transferred to a temporary  
register, and latched after two positive edges on TOSC1. The user should not write a new value before the  
contents of the temporary register have been transferred to its destination. Each of the five mentioned registers  
have their individual temporary register, which means that, for example, writing to TCNT2 does not disturb an  
OCR2x write in progress. To detect that a transfer to the destination register has taken place, the  
Asynchronous Status Register – ASSR has been implemented.  
When entering Power-save or ADC Noise Reduction mode after having written to TCNT2, OCR2x, or TCCR2x,  
the user must wait until the written register has been updated if Timer/Counter2 is used to wake up the device.  
Otherwise, the MCU will enter sleep mode before the changes are effective. This is particularly important if any  
of the Output Compare2 interrupt is used to wake up the device, since the Output Compare function is disabled  
during writing to OCR2x or TCNT2. If the write cycle is not finished, and the MCU enters sleep mode before the  
corresponding OCR2xUB bit returns to zero, the device will never receive a compare match interrupt, and the  
MCU will not wake up.  
If Timer/Counter2 is used to wake the device up from Power-save or ADC Noise Reduction mode, precautions  
must be taken if the user wants to re-enter one of these modes: The interrupt logic needs one TOSC1 cycle to  
be reset. If the time between wake-up and re-entering sleep mode is less than one TOSC1 cycle, the interrupt  
will not occur, and the device will fail to wake up. If the user is in doubt whether the time before re-entering  
Power-save or ADC Noise Reduction mode is sufficient, the following algorithm can be used to ensure that one  
TOSC1 cycle has elapsed:  
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1. Write a value to TCCR2x, TCNT2, or OCR2x.  
2. Wait until the corresponding Update Busy Flag in ASSR returns to zero.  
3. Enter Power-save or ADC Noise Reduction mode.  
When the asynchronous operation is selected, the 32.768kHz Oscillator for Timer/Counter2 is always running,  
except in Power-down and Standby modes. After a Power-up Reset or wake-up from Power-down or Standby  
mode, the user should be aware of the fact that this Oscillator might take as long as one second to stabilize.  
The user is advised to wait for at least one second before using Timer/Counter2 after power-up or wake-up  
from Power-down or Standby mode. The contents of all Timer/Counter2 Registers must be considered lost  
after a wake-up from Power-down or Standby mode due to unstable clock signal upon start-up, no matter  
whether the Oscillator is in use or a clock signal is applied to the TOSC1 pin.  
Description of wake up from Power-save or ADC Noise Reduction mode when the timer is clocked  
asynchronously: When the interrupt condition is met, the wake up process is started on the following cycle of  
the timer clock, that is, the timer is always advanced by at least one before the processor can read the counter  
value. After wake-up, the MCU is halted for four cycles, it executes the interrupt routine, and resumes  
execution from the instruction following SLEEP.  
Reading of the TCNT2 Register shortly after wake-up from Power-save may give an incorrect result. Since  
TCNT2 is clocked on the asynchronous TOSC clock, reading TCNT2 must be done through a register  
synchronized to the internal I/O clock domain. Synchronization takes place for every rising TOSC1 edge.  
When waking up from Power-save mode, and the I/O clock (clkI/O) again becomes active, TCNT2 will read as  
the previous value (before entering sleep) until the next rising TOSC1 edge. The phase of the TOSC clock after  
waking up from Power-save mode is essentially unpredictable, as it depends on the wake-up time. The  
recommended procedure for reading TCNT2 is thus as follows:  
1. Write any value to either of the registers OCR2x or TCCR2x.  
2. Wait for the corresponding Update Busy Flag to be cleared.  
3. Read TCNT2.  
During asynchronous operation, the synchronization of the Interrupt Flags for the asynchronous timer takes  
three processor cycles plus one timer cycle. The timer is therefore advanced by at least one before the  
processor can read the timer value causing the setting of the Interrupt Flag. The Output Compare pin is  
changed on the timer clock and is not synchronized to the processor clock.  
20.9 Timer/Counter Prescaler  
Figure 20-12. Prescaler for Timer/Counter2  
clkI/O  
clkT2S  
10-BIT T/C PRESCALER  
Clear  
TOSC1  
AS2  
PSRASY  
0
CS20  
CS21  
CS22  
TIMER/COUNTER2 CLOCK SOURCE  
clkT2  
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The clock source for Timer/Counter2 is named clkT2S. clkT2S is by default connected to the main system I/O clock  
clkIO. By setting the AS2 bit in ASSR, Timer/Counter2 is asynchronously clocked from the TOSC1 pin. This  
enables use of Timer/Counter2 as a Real Time Counter (RTC). When AS2 is set, pins TOSC1 and TOSC2 are dis-  
connected from Port C. A crystal can then be connected between the TOSC1 and TOSC2 pins to serve as an  
independent clock source for Timer/Counter2. The Oscillator is optimized for use with a 32.768kHz crystal. By set-  
ting the EXCLK bit in the ASSR, a 32kHz external clock can be applied. See “ASSR – Asynchronous Status  
Register” on page 187 for details.  
For Timer/Counter2, the possible prescaled selections are: clkT2S/8, clkT2S/32, clkT2S/64, clkT2S/128, clkT2S/256, and  
clkT2S/1024. Additionally, clkT2S as well as 0 (stop) may be selected. Setting the PSRASY bit in GTCCR resets the  
prescaler. This allows the user to operate with a predictable prescaler.  
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20.10 Register Description  
20.10.1 TCCR2A –Timer/Counter Control Register A  
Bit  
7
COM2A1  
R/W  
6
COM2A0  
R/W  
5
COM2B1  
R/W  
4
COM2B0  
R/W  
3
2
1
WGM21  
R/W  
0
0
WGM20  
R/W  
0
TCCR2A  
(0xB0)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
0
0
0
0
• Bits 7:6 – COM2A1:0: Compare Match Output A Mode  
These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC2A) behavior. If one or both of the COM2A1:0 bits are set, the  
OC2A output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. However, note that the Data  
Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC2A pin must be set in order to enable the output driver.  
When OC2A is connected to the pin, the function of the COM2A1:0 bits depends on the WGM22:0 bit setting.  
Table 20-2 shows the COM2A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM22:0 bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-  
PWM).  
Table 20-2. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode  
COM2A1  
COM2A0  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Normal port operation, OC2A disconnected  
Toggle OC2A on Compare Match  
Clear OC2A on Compare Match  
Set OC2A on Compare Match  
Table 20-3 shows the COM2A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM21:0 bits are set to fast PWM mode.  
Table 20-3. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)  
COM2A1  
COM2A0  
Description  
0
0
Normal port operation, OC2A disconnected  
WGM22 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC2A Disconnected  
WGM22 = 1: Toggle OC2A on Compare Match  
0
1
1
1
0
1
Clear OC2A on Compare Match, set OC2A at BOTTOM  
(non-inverting mode)  
Set OC2A on Compare Match, clear OC2A at BOTTOM  
(inverting mode)  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR2A equals TOP and COM2A1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at BOTTOM. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 173 for more details.  
Table 20-4 on page 183 shows the COM2A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM22:0 bits are set to phase correct  
PWM mode.  
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COM2A1  
COM2A0  
Description  
0
0
Normal port operation, OC2A disconnected  
WGM22 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC2A Disconnected  
WGM22 = 1: Toggle OC2A on Compare Match  
0
1
1
1
0
1
Clear OC2A on Compare Match when up-counting  
Set OC2A on Compare Match when down-counting  
Set OC2A on Compare Match when up-counting  
Clear OC2A on Compare Match when down-counting  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR2A equals TOP and COM2A1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 173 for more details.  
• Bits 5:4 – COM2B1:0: Compare Match Output B Mode  
These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC2B) behavior. If one or both of the COM2B1:0 bits are set, the  
OC2B output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. However, note that the Data  
Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC2B pin must be set in order to enable the output driver.  
When OC2B is connected to the pin, the function of the COM2B1:0 bits depends on the WGM22:0 bit setting.  
Table 20-5 shows the COM2B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM22:0 bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-  
PWM).  
Table 20-5. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode  
COM2B1  
COM2B0  
Description  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Normal port operation, OC2B disconnected  
Toggle OC2B on Compare Match  
Clear OC2B on Compare Match  
Set OC2B on Compare Match  
Table 20-6 shows the COM2B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM22:0 bits are set to fast PWM mode.  
Table 20-6. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)  
COM2B1  
COM2B0  
Description  
Normal port operation, OC2B disconnected  
Reserved  
0
0
0
1
Clear OC2B on Compare Match, set OC2B at BOTTOM  
(non-inverting mode)  
1
1
0
1
Set OC2B on Compare Match, clear OC2B at BOTTOM  
(inverting mode)  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR2B equals TOP and COM2B1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at BOTTOM. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 173 for more details.  
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Table 20-7 shows the COM2B1:0 bit functionality when the WGM22:0 bits are set to phase correct PWM mode.  
Table 20-7. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct PWM Mode(1)  
COM2B1  
COM2B0  
Description  
Normal port operation, OC2B disconnected  
Reserved  
0
0
0
1
Clear OC2B on Compare Match when up-counting  
Set OC2B on Compare Match when down-counting  
1
1
0
1
Set OC2B on Compare Match when up-counting  
Clear OC2B on Compare Match when down-counting  
Note:  
1. A special case occurs when OCR2B equals TOP and COM2B1 is set. In this case, the Compare Match is ignored,  
but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 173 for more details.  
• Bits 3, 2 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bits 1:0 – WGM21:0: Waveform Generation Mode  
Combined with the WGM22 bit found in the TCCR2B Register, these bits control the counting sequence of the  
counter, the source for maximum (TOP) counter value, and what type of waveform generation to be used, see  
Table 20-8. Modes of operation supported by the Timer/Counter unit are: Normal mode (counter), Clear Timer on  
Compare Match (CTC) mode, and two types of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes (see “Modes of Operation”  
on page 171).  
Table 20-8. Waveform Generation Mode Bit Description  
Timer/Counter Mode of  
Operation  
Update of  
OCRx at  
TOV Flag  
Mode  
WGM2  
WGM1  
WGM0  
TOP  
0xFF  
0xFF  
OCRA  
0xFF  
Set on(1)(2)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Normal  
PWM, Phase Correct  
CTC  
Immediate  
TOP  
MAX  
BOTTOM  
MAX  
Immediate  
BOTTOM  
Fast PWM  
MAX  
Reserved  
PWM, Phase Correct  
Reserved  
OCRA  
TOP  
BOTTOM  
Fast PWM  
OCRA  
BOTTOM  
TOP  
Notes: 1. MAX = 0xFF.  
2. BOTTOM= 0x00.  
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20.10.2 TCCR2B – Timer/Counter Control Register B  
Bit  
7
FOC2A  
W
6
FOC2B  
W
5
4
3
WGM22  
R/W  
0
2
CS22  
R/W  
0
1
CS21  
R/W  
0
0
CS20  
R/W  
0
TCCR2B  
(0xB1)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
0
0
• Bit 7 – FOC2A: Force Output Compare A  
The FOC2A bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.  
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when TCCR2B is written when  
operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC2A bit, an immediate Compare Match is forced on  
the Waveform Generation unit. The OC2A output is changed according to its COM2A1:0 bits setting. Note that the  
FOC2A bit is implemented as a strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM2A1:0 bits that determines the  
effect of the forced compare.  
A FOC2A strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using OCR2A as TOP.  
The FOC2A bit is always read as zero.  
• Bit 6 – FOC2B: Force Output Compare B  
The FOC2B bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.  
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when TCCR2B is written when  
operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC2B bit, an immediate Compare Match is forced on  
the Waveform Generation unit. The OC2B output is changed according to its COM2B1:0 bits setting. Note that the  
FOC2B bit is implemented as a strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM2B1:0 bits that determines the  
effect of the forced compare.  
A FOC2B strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using OCR2B as TOP.  
The FOC2B bit is always read as zero.  
• Bits 5:4 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 3 – WGM22: Waveform Generation Mode  
See the description in the “TCCR2A –Timer/Counter Control Register A” on page 182.  
• Bit 2:0 – CS22:0: Clock Select  
The three Clock Select bits select the clock source to be used by the Timer/Counter, see Table 20-9.  
Table 20-9. Clock Select Bit Description  
CS22  
CS21  
CS20  
Description  
No clock source (Timer/Counter stopped)  
clkT2S/(No prescaling)  
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
clkT2S/8 (From prescaler)  
clkT2S/32 (From prescaler)  
clkT2S/64 (From prescaler)  
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CS22  
CS21  
CS20  
Description  
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
clkT2S/128 (From prescaler)  
clkT S/256 (From prescaler)  
2
clkT S/1024 (From prescaler)  
2
If external pin modes are used for the Timer/Counter0, transitions on the T0 pin will clock the counter even if the  
pin is configured as an output. This feature allows software control of the counting.  
20.10.3 TCNT2 – Timer/Counter Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xB2)  
TCNT2[7:0]  
TCNT2  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Timer/Counter Register gives direct access, both for read and write operations, to the Timer/Counter unit 8-bit  
counter. Writing to the TCNT2 Register blocks (removes) the Compare Match on the following timer clock. Modify-  
ing the counter (TCNT2) while the counter is running, introduces a risk of missing a Compare Match between  
TCNT2 and the OCR2x Registers.  
20.10.4 OCR2A – Output Compare Register A  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xB3)  
OCR2A[7:0]  
OCR2A  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Output Compare Register A contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the counter value  
(TCNT2). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to generate a waveform output on the  
OC2A pin.  
20.10.5 OCR2B – Output Compare Register B  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xB4)  
OCR2B[7:0]  
OCR2B  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The Output Compare Register B contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the counter value  
(TCNT2). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to generate a waveform output on the  
OC2B pin.  
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20.10.6 ASSR – Asynchronous Status Register  
Bit  
7
6
EXCLK  
R/W  
0
5
4
3
2
1
0
(0xB6)  
AS2  
R/W  
0
TCN2UB  
OCR2AUB  
OCR2BUB  
TCR2AUB  
TCR2BUB  
ASSR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 6 – EXCLK: Enable External Clock Input  
When EXCLK is written to one, and asynchronous clock is selected, the external clock input buffer is enabled and  
an external clock can be input on Timer Oscillator 1 (TOSC1) pin instead of a 32kHz crystal. Writing to EXCLK  
should be done before asynchronous operation is selected. Note that the crystal Oscillator will only run when this  
bit is zero.  
• Bit 5 – AS2: Asynchronous Timer/Counter2  
When AS2 is written to zero, Timer/Counter2 is clocked from the I/O clock, clkI/O. When AS2 is written to one,  
Timer/Counter2 is clocked from a crystal Oscillator connected to the Timer Oscillator 1 (TOSC1) pin. When the  
value of AS2 is changed, the contents of TCNT2, OCR2A, OCR2B, TCCR2A and TCCR2B might be corrupted.  
• Bit 4 – TCN2UB: Timer/Counter2 Update Busy  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously and TCNT2 is written, this bit becomes set. When TCNT2 has  
been updated from the temporary storage register, this bit is cleared by hardware. A logical zero in this bit indicates  
that TCNT2 is ready to be updated with a new value.  
• Bit 3 – OCR2AUB: Output Compare Register2 Update Busy  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously and OCR2A is written, this bit becomes set. When OCR2A has  
been updated from the temporary storage register, this bit is cleared by hardware. A logical zero in this bit indicates  
that OCR2A is ready to be updated with a new value.  
• Bit 2 – OCR2BUB: Output Compare Register2 Update Busy  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously and OCR2B is written, this bit becomes set. When OCR2B has  
been updated from the temporary storage register, this bit is cleared by hardware. A logical zero in this bit indicates  
that OCR2B is ready to be updated with a new value.  
• Bit 1 – TCR2AUB: Timer/Counter Control Register2 Update Busy  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously and TCCR2A is written, this bit becomes set. When TCCR2A has  
been updated from the temporary storage register, this bit is cleared by hardware. A logical zero in this bit indicates  
that TCCR2A is ready to be updated with a new value.  
• Bit 0 – TCR2BUB: Timer/Counter Control Register2 Update Busy  
When Timer/Counter2 operates asynchronously and TCCR2B is written, this bit becomes set. When TCCR2B has  
been updated from the temporary storage register, this bit is cleared by hardware. A logical zero in this bit indicates  
that TCCR2B is ready to be updated with a new value.  
If a write is performed to any of the five Timer/Counter2 Registers while its update busy flag is set, the updated  
value might get corrupted and cause an unintentional interrupt to occur.  
The mechanisms for reading TCNT2, OCR2A, OCR2B, TCCR2A and TCCR2B are different. When reading  
TCNT2, the actual timer value is read. When reading OCR2A, OCR2B, TCCR2A and TCCR2B the value in the  
temporary storage register is read.  
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20.10.7 TIMSK2 – Timer/Counter2 Interrupt Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
OCIE2B  
R/W  
0
1
OCIE2A  
R/W  
0
0
TOIE2  
R/W  
0
(0x70)  
TIMSK2  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 2 – OCIE2B: Timer/Counter2 Output Compare Match B Interrupt Enable  
When the OCIE2B bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set (one), the Timer/Counter2 Com-  
pare Match B interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if a compare match in Timer/Counter2  
occurs, that is, when the OCF2B bit is set in the Timer/Counter 2 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR2.  
• Bit 1 – OCIE2A: Timer/Counter2 Output Compare Match A Interrupt Enable  
When the OCIE2A bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set (one), the Timer/Counter2 Com-  
pare Match A interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if a compare match in Timer/Counter2  
occurs, that is, when the OCF2A bit is set in the Timer/Counter 2 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR2.  
• Bit 0 – TOIE2: Timer/Counter2 Overflow Interrupt Enable  
When the TOIE2 bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set (one), the Timer/Counter2 Overflow  
interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if an overflow in Timer/Counter2 occurs, that is, when  
the TOV2 bit is set in the Timer/Counter2 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR2.  
20.10.8 TIFR2 – Timer/Counter2 Interrupt Flag Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
OCF2B  
R/W  
0
1
OCF2A  
R/W  
0
0
TOV2  
R/W  
0
0x17 (0x37)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TIFR2  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 2 – OCF2B: Output Compare Flag 2 B  
The OCF2B bit is set (one) when a compare match occurs between the Timer/Counter2 and the data in OCR2B –  
Output Compare Register2. OCF2B is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling  
vector. Alternatively, OCF2B is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE2B  
(Timer/Counter2 Compare match Interrupt Enable), and OCF2B are set (one), the Timer/Counter2 Compare match  
Interrupt is executed.  
• Bit 1 – OCF2A: Output Compare Flag 2 A  
The OCF2A bit is set (one) when a compare match occurs between the Timer/Counter2 and the data in OCR2A –  
Output Compare Register2. OCF2A is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling  
vector. Alternatively, OCF2A is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE2A  
(Timer/Counter2 Compare match Interrupt Enable), and OCF2A are set (one), the Timer/Counter2 Compare match  
Interrupt is executed.  
• Bit 0 – TOV2: Timer/Counter2 Overflow Flag  
The TOV2 bit is set (one) when an overflow occurs in Timer/Counter2. TOV2 is cleared by hardware when execut-  
ing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, TOV2 is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag.  
When the SREG I-bit, TOIE2A (Timer/Counter2 Overflow Interrupt Enable), and TOV2 are set (one), the  
Timer/Counter2 Overflow interrupt is executed. In PWM mode, this bit is set when Timer/Counter2 changes count-  
ing direction at 0x00.  
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20.10.9 GTCCR – General Timer/Counter Control Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
PSRASY  
R/W  
0
PSRSYNC  
R/W  
0x23 (0x43)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
TSM  
R/W  
0
GTCCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
• Bit 1 – PSRASY: Prescaler Reset Timer/Counter2  
When this bit is one, the Timer/Counter2 prescaler will be reset. This bit is normally cleared immediately by hard-  
ware. If the bit is written when Timer/Counter2 is operating in asynchronous mode, the bit will remain one until the  
prescaler has been reset. The bit will not be cleared by hardware if the TSM bit is set. Refer to the description of  
the “Bit 7 – TSM: Timer/Counter Synchronization Mode” on page 166 for a description of the Timer/Counter Syn-  
chronization mode.  
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21. SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface  
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) allows high-speed synchronous data transfer between the ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 and peripheral devices or between several AVR devices. The  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 SPI includes the following features:  
Full-duplex, Three-wire Synchronous Data Transfer  
Master or Slave Operation  
LSB First or MSB First Data Transfer  
Seven Programmable Bit Rates  
End of Transmission Interrupt Flag  
Write Collision Flag Protection  
Wake-up from Idle Mode  
Double Speed (CK/2) Master SPI Mode  
USART can also be used in Master SPI mode, see “USART in SPI Mode” on page 227.  
The Power Reduction SPI bit, PRSPI, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 on page 50 must be  
written to zero to enable SPI module.  
Figure 21-1. SPI Block Diagram(1)  
DIVIDER  
/2/4/8/16/32/64/128  
Note:  
1. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2, and Table 13-6 on page 76 for SPI pin placement.  
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The interconnection between Master and Slave CPUs with SPI is shown in Figure 21-2. The system consists of two  
shift Registers, and a Master clock generator. The SPI Master initiates the communication cycle when pulling low  
the Slave Select SS pin of the desired Slave. Master and Slave prepare the data to be sent in their respective shift  
Registers, and the Master generates the required clock pulses on the SCK line to interchange data. Data is always  
shifted from Master to Slave on the Master Out – Slave In, MOSI, line, and from Slave to Master on the Master In –  
Slave Out, MISO, line. After each data packet, the Master will synchronize the Slave by pulling high the Slave  
Select, SS, line.  
When configured as a Master, the SPI interface has no automatic control of the SS line. This must be handled by  
user software before communication can start. When this is done, writing a byte to the SPI Data Register starts the  
SPI clock generator, and the hardware shifts the eight bits into the Slave. After shifting one byte, the SPI clock gen-  
erator stops, setting the end of Transmission Flag (SPIF). If the SPI Interrupt Enable bit (SPIE) in the SPCR  
Register is set, an interrupt is requested. The Master may continue to shift the next byte by writing it into SPDR, or  
signal the end of packet by pulling high the Slave Select, SS line. The last incoming byte will be kept in the Buffer  
Register for later use.  
When configured as a Slave, the SPI interface will remain sleeping with MISO tri-stated as long as the SS pin is  
driven high. In this state, software may update the contents of the SPI Data Register, SPDR, but the data will not  
be shifted out by incoming clock pulses on the SCK pin until the SS pin is driven low. As one byte has been com-  
pletely shifted, the end of Transmission Flag, SPIF is set. If the SPI Interrupt Enable bit, SPIE, in the SPCR  
Register is set, an interrupt is requested. The Slave may continue to place new data to be sent into SPDR before  
reading the incoming data. The last incoming byte will be kept in the Buffer Register for later use.  
Figure 21-2. SPI Master-slave Interconnection  
SHIFT  
ENABLE  
The system is single buffered in the transmit direction and double buffered in the receive direction. This means that  
bytes to be transmitted cannot be written to the SPI Data Register before the entire shift cycle is completed. When  
receiving data, however, a received character must be read from the SPI Data Register before the next character  
has been completely shifted in. Otherwise, the first byte is lost.  
In SPI Slave mode, the control logic will sample the incoming signal of the SCK pin. To ensure correct sampling of  
the clock signal, the minimum low and high periods should be:  
Low period: Longer than two CPU clock cycles.  
High period: Longer than two CPU clock cycles.  
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When the SPI is enabled, the data direction of the MOSI, MISO, SCK, and SS pins is overridden according to  
Table 21-1. For more details on automatic port overrides, refer to “Alternate Port Functions” on page 72.  
Table 21-1. SPI Pin Overrides(1)  
Pin  
MOSI  
MISO  
SCK  
SS  
Direction, Master SPI  
User Defined  
Input  
Direction, Slave SPI  
Input  
User Defined  
Input  
User Defined  
User Defined  
Input  
Note:  
1. See “Alternate Functions of Port B” on page 76 for a detailed description of how to define the direction of the user  
defined SPI pins.  
The following code examples show how to initialize the SPI as a Master and how to perform a simple transmission.  
DDR_SPI in the examples must be replaced by the actual Data Direction Register controlling the SPI pins. DD_-  
MOSI, DD_MISO and DD_SCK must be replaced by the actual data direction bits for these pins. For example, if  
MOSI is placed on pin PB5, replace DD_MOSI with DDB5 and DDR_SPI with DDRB.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
SPI_MasterInit:  
; Set MOSI and SCK output, all others input  
ldi r17,(1<<DD_MOSI)|(1<<DD_SCK)  
out DDR_SPI,r17  
; Enable SPI, Master, set clock rate fck/16  
ldi r17,(1<<SPE)|(1<<MSTR)|(1<<SPR0)  
out SPCR,r17  
ret  
SPI_MasterTransmit:  
; Start transmission of data (r16)  
out SPDR,r16  
Wait_Transmit:  
; Wait for transmission complete  
sbis SPSR,SPIF  
rjmp Wait_Transmit  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void SPI_MasterInit(void)  
{
/* Set MOSI and SCK output, all others input */  
DDR_SPI = (1<<DD_MOSI)|(1<<DD_SCK);  
/* Enable SPI, Master, set clock rate fck/16 */  
SPCR = (1<<SPE)|(1<<MSTR)|(1<<SPR0);  
}
void SPI_MasterTransmit(char cData)  
{
/* Start transmission */  
SPDR = cData;  
/* Wait for transmission complete */  
while(!(SPSR & (1<<SPIF)))  
;
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
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The following code examples show how to initialize the SPI as a Slave and how to perform a simple reception.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
SPI_SlaveInit:  
; Set MISO output, all others input  
ldi r17,(1<<DD_MISO)  
out DDR_SPI,r17  
; Enable SPI  
ldi r17,(1<<SPE)  
out SPCR,r17  
ret  
SPI_SlaveReceive:  
; Wait for reception complete  
sbis SPSR,SPIF  
rjmp SPI_SlaveReceive  
; Read received data and return  
in  
r16,SPDR  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void SPI_SlaveInit(void)  
{
/* Set MISO output, all others input */  
DDR_SPI = (1<<DD_MISO);  
/* Enable SPI */  
SPCR = (1<<SPE);  
}
char SPI_SlaveReceive(void)  
{
/* Wait for reception complete */  
while(!(SPSR & (1<<SPIF)))  
;
/* Return Data Register */  
return SPDR;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
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21.1 SS Pin Functionality  
21.1.1  
Slave Mode  
When the SPI is configured as a Slave, the Slave Select (SS) pin is always input. When SS is held low, the SPI is  
activated, and MISO becomes an output if configured so by the user. All other pins are inputs. When SS is driven  
high, all pins are inputs, and the SPI is passive, which means that it will not receive incoming data. Note that the  
SPI logic will be reset once the SS pin is driven high.  
The SS pin is useful for packet/byte synchronization to keep the slave bit counter synchronous with the master  
clock generator. When the SS pin is driven high, the SPI slave will immediately reset the send and receive logic,  
and drop any partially received data in the Shift Register.  
21.1.2  
Master Mode  
When the SPI is configured as a Master (MSTR in SPCR is set), the user can determine the direction of the SS pin.  
If SS is configured as an output, the pin is a general output pin which does not affect the SPI system. Typically, the  
pin will be driving the SS pin of the SPI Slave.  
If SS is configured as an input, it must be held high to ensure Master SPI operation. If the SS pin is driven low by  
peripheral circuitry when the SPI is configured as a Master with the SS pin defined as an input, the SPI system  
interprets this as another master selecting the SPI as a slave and starting to send data to it. To avoid bus conten-  
tion, the SPI system takes the following actions:  
1. The MSTR bit in SPCR is cleared and the SPI system becomes a Slave. As a result of the SPI becoming a  
Slave, the MOSI and SCK pins become inputs.  
2. The SPIF Flag in SPSR is set, and if the SPI interrupt is enabled, and the I-bit in SREG is set, the interrupt  
routine will be executed.  
Thus, when interrupt-driven SPI transmission is used in Master mode, and there exists a possibility that SS is  
driven low, the interrupt should always check that the MSTR bit is still set. If the MSTR bit has been cleared by a  
slave select, it must be set by the user to re-enable SPI Master mode.  
21.1.3  
Data Modes  
There are four combinations of SCK phase and polarity with respect to serial data, which are determined by control  
bits CPHA and CPOL. The SPI data transfer formats are shown in Figure 21-3 on page 196 and Figure 21-4 on  
page 196. Data bits are shifted out and latched in on opposite edges of the SCK signal, ensuring sufficient time for  
data signals to stabilize. This is clearly seen by summarizing Table 21-3 on page 197 and Table 21-4 on page 197  
in Table 21-2.  
Table 21-2. CPOL Functionality  
Leading Edge  
Sample (Rising)  
Setup (Rising)  
Sample (Falling)  
Setup (Falling)  
Trailing Edge  
Setup (Falling)  
Sample (Falling)  
Setup (Rising)  
Sample (Rising)  
SPI Mode  
CPOL=0, CPHA=0  
CPOL=0, CPHA=1  
CPOL=1, CPHA=0  
CPOL=1, CPHA=1  
0
1
2
3
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Figure 21-3. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 0  
SCK (CPOL = 0)  
mode 0  
SCK (CPOL = 1)  
mode 2  
SAMPLE I  
MOSI/MISO  
CHANGE 0  
MOSI PIN  
CHANGE 0  
MISO PIN  
SS  
MSB first (DORD = 0) MSB  
LSB first (DORD = 1) LSB  
Bit 6  
Bit 1  
Bit 5  
Bit 2  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 3  
Bit 4  
Bit 2  
Bit 5  
Bit 1  
Bit 6  
LSB  
MSB  
Figure 21-4. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 1  
SCK (CPOL = 0)  
mode 1  
SCK (CPOL = 1)  
mode 3  
SAMPLE I  
MOSI/MISO  
CHANGE 0  
MOSI PIN  
CHANGE 0  
MISO PIN  
SS  
MSB first (DORD = 0)  
LSB first (DORD = 1)  
MSB  
LSB  
Bit 6  
Bit 1  
Bit 5  
Bit 2  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 3  
Bit 4  
Bit 2  
Bit 5  
Bit 1  
Bit 6  
LSB  
MSB  
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21.2 Register Description  
21.2.1  
SPCR – SPI Control Register  
Bit  
7
SPIE  
R/W  
0
6
5
DORD  
R/W  
0
4
MSTR  
R/W  
0
3
CPOL  
R/W  
0
2
CPHA  
R/W  
0
1
SPR1  
R/W  
0
0
SPR0  
R/W  
0
0x2C (0x4C)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
SPE  
R/W  
0
SPCR  
• Bit 7 – SPIE: SPI Interrupt Enable  
This bit causes the SPI interrupt to be executed if SPIF bit in the SPSR Register is set and the if the Global Inter-  
rupt Enable bit in SREG is set.  
• Bit 6 – SPE: SPI Enable  
When the SPE bit is written to one, the SPI is enabled. This bit must be set to enable any SPI operations.  
• Bit 5 – DORD: Data Order  
When the DORD bit is written to one, the LSB of the data word is transmitted first.  
When the DORD bit is written to zero, the MSB of the data word is transmitted first.  
• Bit 4 – MSTR: Master/Slave Select  
This bit selects Master SPI mode when written to one, and Slave SPI mode when written logic zero. If SS is config-  
ured as an input and is driven low while MSTR is set, MSTR will be cleared, and SPIF in SPSR will become set.  
The user will then have to set MSTR to re-enable SPI Master mode.  
• Bit 3 – CPOL: Clock Polarity  
When this bit is written to one, SCK is high when idle. When CPOL is written to zero, SCK is low when idle. Refer  
to Figure 21-3 on page 196 and Figure 21-4 on page 196 for an example. The CPOL functionality is summarized in  
Table 21-3.  
Table 21-3. CPOL Functionality  
CPOL  
Leading Edge  
Rising  
Trailing Edge  
Falling  
0
1
Falling  
Rising  
• Bit 2 – CPHA: Clock Phase  
The settings of the Clock Phase bit (CPHA) determine if data is sampled on the leading (first) or trailing (last) edge  
of SCK. Refer to Figure 21-3 on page 196 and Figure 21-4 on page 196 for an example. The CPOL functionality is  
summarized in Table 21-4.  
Table 21-4. CPHA Functionality  
CPHA  
Leading Edge  
Sample  
Trailing Edge  
Setup  
0
1
Setup  
Sample  
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• Bits 1, 0 – SPR1, SPR0: SPI Clock Rate Select 1 and 0  
These two bits control the SCK rate of the device configured as a Master. SPR1 and SPR0 have no effect on the  
Slave. The relationship between SCK and the Oscillator Clock frequency fosc is shown in Table 21-5.  
Table 21-5. Relationship Between SCK and the Oscillator Frequency  
SPI2X  
SPR1  
SPR0  
SCK Frequency  
fosc/4  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
fosc/16  
fosc/64  
fosc/128  
fosc/2  
fosc/8  
fosc/32  
fosc/64  
21.2.2  
SPSR – SPI Status Register  
Bit  
7
SPIF  
R
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
SPI2X  
R/W  
0
0x2D (0x4D)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
WCOL  
R
0
SPSR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
• Bit 7 – SPIF: SPI Interrupt Flag  
When a serial transfer is complete, the SPIF Flag is set. An interrupt is generated if SPIE in SPCR is set and global  
interrupts are enabled. If SS is an input and is driven low when the SPI is in Master mode, this will also set the SPIF  
Flag. SPIF is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, the  
SPIF bit is cleared by first reading the SPI Status Register with SPIF set, then accessing the SPI Data Register  
(SPDR).  
• Bit 6 – WCOL: Write COLlision Flag  
The WCOL bit is set if the SPI Data Register (SPDR) is written during a data transfer. The WCOL bit (and the SPIF  
bit) are cleared by first reading the SPI Status Register with WCOL set, and then accessing the SPI Data Register.  
• Bit 5:1 – Res: Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 0 – SPI2X: Double SPI Speed Bit  
When this bit is written logic one the SPI speed (SCK Frequency) will be doubled when the SPI is in Master mode  
(see Table 21-5). This means that the minimum SCK period will be two CPU clock periods. When the SPI is config-  
ured as Slave, the SPI is only guaranteed to work at fosc/4 or lower.  
The SPI interface on the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is also used for program memory and EEPROM  
downloading or uploading. See “Serial Downloading” on page 338 for serial programming and verification.  
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SPDR – SPI Data Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x2E (0x4E)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
MSB  
R/W  
X
LSB  
R/W  
X
SPDR  
R/W  
X
R/W  
X
R/W  
X
R/W  
X
R/W  
X
R/W  
X
Undefined  
The SPI Data Register is a read/write register used for data transfer between the Register File and the SPI Shift  
Register. Writing to the register initiates data transmission. Reading the register causes the Shift Register Receive  
buffer to be read.  
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22.1 Features  
Full Duplex Operation (Independent Serial Receive and Transmit Registers)  
Asynchronous or Synchronous Operation  
Master or Slave Clocked Synchronous Operation  
High Resolution Baud Rate Generator  
Supports Serial Frames with 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 Data Bits and 1 or 2 Stop Bits  
Odd or Even Parity Generation and Parity Check Supported by Hardware  
Data OverRun Detection  
Framing Error Detection  
Noise Filtering Includes False Start Bit Detection and Digital Low Pass Filter  
Three Separate Interrupts on TX Complete, TX Data Register Empty and RX Complete  
Multi-processor Communication Mode  
Double Speed Asynchronous Communication Mode  
22.2 Overview  
The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter (USART) is a highly flexible serial  
communication device.  
The ATmega640/1280/2560 has four USART’s, USART0, USART1, USART2, and USART3. The functionality for  
all four USART’s is described below. USART0, USART1, USART2, and USART3 have different I/O registers as  
shown in “Register Summary” on page 399.  
A simplified block diagram of the USART Transmitter is shown in Figure 22-1 on page 201. CPU accessible I/O  
Registers and I/O pins are shown in bold.  
The Power Reducion USART0 bit, PRUSART0, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be dis-  
abled by writing a logical zero to it.  
The Power Reducion USART1 bit, PRUSART1, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be dis-  
abled by writing a logical zero to it.  
The Power Reducion USART2 bit, PRUSART2, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be dis-  
abled by writing a logical zero to it.  
The Power Reducion USART3 bit, PRUSART3, in “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 must be dis-  
abled by writing a logical zero to it.  
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Figure 22-1. USART Block Diagram(1)  
Clock Generator  
UBRR[H:L]  
OSC  
BAUD RATE GENERATOR  
SYNC LOGIC  
PIN  
CONTROL  
XCK  
TxD  
RxD  
Transmitter  
TX  
CONTROL  
UDR (Transmit)  
PARITY  
GENERATOR  
PIN  
CONTROL  
TRANSMIT SHIFT REGISTER  
Receiver  
CLOCK  
RECOVERY  
RX  
CONTROL  
DATA  
RECOVERY  
PIN  
CONTROL  
RECEIVE SHIFT REGISTER  
PARITY  
CHECKER  
UDR (Receive)  
UCSRA  
UCSRB  
UCSRC  
Note:  
1. See Figure 1-1 on page 2, Figure 1-3 on page 4, Table 13-12 on page 80, Table 13-15 on page 82, Table 13-24 on  
page 88 and Table 13-27 on page 90 for USART pin placement.  
The dashed boxes in the block diagram separate the three main parts of the USART (listed from the top): Clock  
Generator, Transmitter and Receiver. Control Registers are shared by all units. The Clock Generation logic con-  
sists of synchronization logic for external clock input used by synchronous slave operation, and the baud rate  
generator. The XCKn (Transfer Clock) pin is only used by synchronous transfer mode. The Transmitter consists of  
a single write buffer, a serial Shift Register, Parity Generator and Control logic for handling different serial frame  
formats. The write buffer allows a continuous transfer of data without any delay between frames. The Receiver is  
the most complex part of the USART module due to its clock and data recovery units. The recovery units are used  
for asynchronous data reception. In addition to the recovery units, the Receiver includes a Parity Checker, Control  
logic, a Shift Register and a two level receive buffer (UDRn). The Receiver supports the same frame formats as the  
Transmitter, and can detect Frame Error, Data OverRun and Parity Errors.  
22.3 Clock Generation  
The Clock Generation logic generates the base clock for the Transmitter and Receiver. The USARTn supports four  
modes of clock operation: Normal asynchronous, Double Speed asynchronous, Master synchronous and Slave  
synchronous mode. The UMSELn bit in USART Control and Status Register C (UCSRnC) selects between asyn-  
chronous and synchronous operation. Double Speed (asynchronous mode only) is controlled by the U2Xn found in  
the UCSRnA Register. When using synchronous mode (UMSELn = 1), the Data Direction Register for the XCKn  
pin (DDR_XCKn) controls whether the clock source is internal (Master mode) or external (Slave mode). The XCKn  
pin is only active when using synchronous mode.  
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Figure 22-2 shows a block diagram of the clock generation logic.  
Figure 22-2. Clock Generation Logic, Block Diagram  
UBRR  
U2X  
fosc  
UBRR+1  
Prescaling  
Down-Counter  
/2  
/4  
/2  
0
1
0
1
OSC  
txclk  
UMSEL  
rxclk  
DDR_XCK  
Sync  
Register  
Edge  
Detector  
xcki  
0
1
XCK  
Pin  
xcko  
DDR_XCK  
UCPOL  
1
0
Signal description:  
txclk  
rxclk  
xcki  
xcko  
fOSC  
Transmitter clock (Internal Signal).  
Receiver base clock (Internal Signal).  
Input from XCK pin (internal Signal). Used for synchronous slave operation.  
Clock output to XCK pin (Internal Signal). Used for synchronous master operation.  
XTAL pin frequency (System Clock).  
22.3.1  
Internal Clock Generation – The Baud Rate Generator  
Internal clock generation is used for the asynchronous and the synchronous master modes of operation. The  
description in this section refers to Figure 22-2.  
The USART Baud Rate Register (UBRRn) and the down-counter connected to it function as a programmable pres-  
caler or baud rate generator. The down-counter, running at system clock (fosc), is loaded with the UBRRn value  
each time the counter has counted down to zero or when the UBRRLn Register is written. A clock is generated  
each time the counter reaches zero. This clock is the baud rate generator clock output (= fosc/(UBRRn+1)). The  
Transmitter divides the baud rate generator clock output by 2, 8, or 16 depending on mode. The baud rate genera-  
tor output is used directly by the Receiver’s clock and data recovery units. However, the recovery units use a state  
machine that uses 2, 8 or 16 states depending on mode set by the state of the UMSELn, U2Xn and DDR_XCKn  
bits.  
Table 22-1 on page 203 contains equations for calculating the baud rate (in bits per second) and for calculating the  
UBRRn value for each mode of operation using an internally generated clock source.  
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Table 22-1. Equations for Calculating Baud Rate Register Setting  
Operating Mode  
Equation for Calculating Baud Rate(1)  
Equation for Calculating UBRR Value  
f
OSC  
f
OSC  
Asynchronous Normal mode  
(U2Xn = 0)  
BAUD = -----------------------------------------  
UBRRn = ----------------------- 1  
16UBRRn + 1  
16BAUD  
f
OSC  
Asynchronous Double Speed  
mode (U2Xn = 1)  
f
OSC  
BAUD = --------------------------------------  
UBRRn = -------------------- 1  
8UBRRn + 1  
8BAUD  
f
OSC  
f
OSC  
Synchronous Master mode  
BAUD = --------------------------------------  
UBRRn = -------------------- 1  
2UBRRn + 1  
2BAUD  
Note:  
1. The baud rate is defined to be the transfer rate in bit per second (bps).  
BAUD  
Baud rate (in bits per second, bps).  
System Oscillator clock frequency.  
fOSC  
UBRRn  
Contents of the UBRRHn and UBRRLn Registers, (0-4095).  
Some examples of UBRRn values for some system clock frequencies are found in Table 22-9 on page 223.  
22.3.2  
Double Speed Operation (U2Xn)  
The transfer rate can be doubled by setting the U2Xn bit in UCSRnA. Setting this bit only has effect for the asyn-  
chronous operation. Set this bit to zero when using synchronous operation.  
Setting this bit will reduce the divisor of the baud rate divider from 16 to 8, effectively doubling the transfer rate for  
asynchronous communication. Note however that the Receiver will in this case only use half the number of sam-  
ples (reduced from 16 to 8) for data sampling and clock recovery, and therefore a more accurate baud rate setting  
and system clock are required when this mode is used. For the Transmitter, there are no downsides.  
22.3.3  
External Clock  
External clocking is used by the synchronous slave modes of operation. The description in this section refers to  
Figure 22-2 on page 202 for details.  
External clock input from the XCKn pin is sampled by a synchronization register to minimize the chance of meta-  
stability. The output from the synchronization register must then pass through an edge detector before it can be  
used by the Transmitter and Receiver. This process introduces a two CPU clock period delay and therefore the  
maximum external XCKn clock frequency is limited by the following equation:  
f
OSC  
-----------  
f
XCK  
4
Note that fosc depends on the stability of the system clock source. It is therefore recommended to add some margin  
to avoid possible loss of data due to frequency variations.  
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22.3.4  
Synchronous Clock Operation  
When synchronous mode is used (UMSELn = 1), the XCKn pin will be used as either clock input (Slave) or clock  
output (Master). The dependency between the clock edges and data sampling or data change is the same. The  
basic principle is that data input (on RxDn) is sampled at the opposite XCKn clock edge of the edge the data output  
(TxDn) is changed.  
Figure 22-3. Synchronous Mode XCKn Timing.  
UCPOL = 1  
XCK  
RxD / TxD  
Sample  
Sample  
UCPOL = 0  
XCK  
RxD / TxD  
The UCPOLn bit UCRSC selects which XCKn clock edge is used for data sampling and which is used for data  
change. As Figure 22-3 shows, when UCPOLn is zero the data will be changed at rising XCKn edge and sampled  
at falling XCKn edge. If UCPOLn is set, the data will be changed at falling XCKn edge and sampled at rising XCKn  
edge.  
22.4 Frame Formats  
A serial frame is defined to be one character of data bits with synchronization bits (start and stop bits), and option-  
ally a parity bit for error checking. The USART accepts all 30 combinations of the following as valid frame formats:  
1 start bit  
5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 data bits  
no, even or odd parity bit  
1 or 2 stop bits  
A frame starts with the start bit followed by the least significant data bit. Then the next data bits, up to a total of  
nine, are succeeding, ending with the most significant bit. If enabled, the parity bit is inserted after the data bits,  
before the stop bits. When a complete frame is transmitted, it can be directly followed by a new frame, or the com-  
munication line can be set to an idle (high) state. Figure 22-4 illustrates the possible combinations of the frame  
formats. Bits inside brackets are optional.  
Figure 22-4. Frame Formats  
FRAME  
(IDLE)  
St  
0
1
2
3
4
[5]  
[6]  
[7]  
[8]  
[P] Sp1 [Sp2] (St / IDLE)  
St  
Start bit, always low.  
Data bits (0 to 8).  
(n)  
P
Parity bit. Can be odd or even.  
Stop bit, always high.  
Sp  
IDLE  
No transfers on the communication line (RxDn or TxDn). An IDLE line must be high.  
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The frame format used by the USART is set by the UCSZn2:0, UPMn1:0 and USBSn bits in UCSRnB and UCS-  
RnC. The Receiver and Transmitter use the same setting. Note that changing the setting of any of these bits will  
corrupt all ongoing communication for both the Receiver and Transmitter.  
The USART Character SiZe (UCSZn2:0) bits select the number of data bits in the frame. The USART Parity mode  
(UPMn1:0) bits enable and set the type of parity bit. The selection between one or two stop bits is done by the  
USART Stop Bit Select (USBSn) bit. The Receiver ignores the second stop bit. An FE (Frame Error) will therefore  
only be detected in the cases where the first stop bit is zero.  
22.4.1  
Parity Bit Calculation  
The parity bit is calculated by doing an exclusive-or of all the data bits. If odd parity is used, the result of the exclu-  
sive or is inverted. The parity bit is located between the last data bit and first stop bit of a serial frame. The relation  
between the parity bit and data bits is as follows:  
P
P
= d  
= d  
   d d d d 0  
3 2 1 0  
even  
n 1  
n 1  
   d d d d 1  
odd  
3 2 1 0  
Peven  
Podd  
dn  
Parity bit using even parity.  
Parity bit using odd parity.  
Data bit n of the character.  
22.5 USART Initialization  
The USART has to be initialized before any communication can take place. The initialization process normally con-  
sists of setting the baud rate, setting frame format and enabling the Transmitter or the Receiver depending on the  
usage. For interrupt driven USART operation, the Global Interrupt Flag should be cleared (and interrupts globally  
disabled) when doing the initialization.  
Before doing a re-initialization with changed baud rate or frame format, be sure that there are no ongoing transmis-  
sions during the period the registers are changed. The TXCn Flag can be used to check that the Transmitter has  
completed all transfers, and the RXC Flag can be used to check that there are no unread data in the receive buffer.  
Note that the TXCn Flag must be cleared before each transmission (before UDRn is written) if it is used for this  
purpose.  
The following simple USART initialization code examples show one assembly and one C function that are equal in  
functionality. The examples assume asynchronous operation using polling (no interrupts enabled) and a fixed  
frame format. The baud rate is given as a function parameter. For the assembly code, the baud rate parameter is  
assumed to be stored in the r17:r16 Registers.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Init:  
; Set baud rate  
sts UBRRnH, r17  
sts UBRRnL, r16  
ldi r16, (1<<U2Xn)  
sts UCRnA, r16  
; Enable receiver and transmitter  
ldi r16, (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn)  
stsUCSRnB,r16  
; Set frame format: 8data, 1stop bit  
ldi r16, (2<<UMSELn)|(3<<UCSZn0)  
sts UCSRnC,r16  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
#define FOSC 1843200// Clock Speed  
#define BAUD 9600  
#define (MYUBRR FOSC/16/BAUD-1)  
void main( void )  
{...  
USART_Init ( MYUBRR );  
...} // main  
void USART_Init( unsigned int ubrr){  
/* Set baud rate */  
UBRRH = (unsigned char)(ubrr>>8);  
UBRRL = (unsigned char)ubrr;  
/* Enable receiver and transmitter */  
UCSRB = (1<<RXEN)|(1<<TXEN);  
/* Set frame format: 8data, 2stop bit */  
UCSRC = (1<<USBS)|(3<<UCSZ0);  
} // USART_Init  
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
More advanced initialization routines can be made that include frame format as parameters, disable interrupts and  
so on. However, many applications use a fixed setting of the baud and control registers, and for these types of  
applications the initialization code can be placed directly in the main routine, or be combined with initialization code  
for other I/O modules.  
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22.6 Data Transmission – The USART Transmitter  
The USART Transmitter is enabled by setting the Transmit Enable (TXEN) bit in the UCSRnB Register. When the  
Transmitter is enabled, the normal port operation of the TxDn pin is overridden by the USART and given the func-  
tion as the Transmitter’s serial output. The baud rate, mode of operation and frame format must be set up once  
before doing any transmissions. If synchronous operation is used, the clock on the XCKn pin will be overridden and  
used as transmission clock.  
22.6.1  
Sending Frames with 5 to 8 Data Bit  
A data transmission is initiated by loading the transmit buffer with the data to be transmitted. The CPU can load the  
transmit buffer by writing to the UDRn I/O location. The buffered data in the transmit buffer will be moved to the  
Shift Register when the Shift Register is ready to send a new frame. The Shift Register is loaded with new data if it  
is in idle state (no ongoing transmission) or immediately after the last stop bit of the previous frame is transmitted.  
When the Shift Register is loaded with new data, it will transfer one complete frame at the rate given by the Baud  
Register, U2Xn bit or by XCKn depending on mode of operation.  
The following code examples show a simple USART transmit function based on polling of the Data Register Empty  
(UDREn) Flag. When using frames with less than eight bits, the most significant bits written to the UDRn are  
ignored. The USART has to be initialized before the function can be used. For the assembly code, the data to be  
sent is assumed to be stored in Register R16.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Transmit:  
; Wait for empty transmit buffer  
lds r17, UCSRnA  
sbrs r17, UDREn  
rjmp USART_Transmit  
; Put data (r16) into buffer, sends the data  
sts UDRn,r16  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void USART_Transmit( unsigned char data )  
{
/* Wait for empty transmit buffer */  
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn)) )  
;
/* Put data into buffer, sends the data */  
UDRn = data;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The function simply waits for the transmit buffer to be empty by checking the UDREn Flag, before loading it with  
new data to be transmitted. If the Data Register Empty interrupt is utilized, the interrupt routine writes the data into  
the buffer.  
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22.6.2  
Sending Frames with 9 Data Bit  
If 9-bit characters are used (UCSZn = 7), the ninth bit must be written to the TXB8 bit in UCSRnB before the low  
byte of the character is written to UDRn. The following code examples show a transmit function that handles 9-bit  
characters. For the assembly code, the data to be sent is assumed to be stored in registers R17:R16.  
Assembly Code Example(1)(2)  
USART_Transmit:  
; Wait for empty transmit buffer  
sbis UCSRnA,UDREn  
rjmp USART_Transmit  
; Copy 9th bit from r17 to TXB8  
cbi UCSRnB,TXB8  
sbrc r17,0  
sbi UCSRnB,TXB8  
; Put LSB data (r16) into buffer, sends the data  
stsUDRn,r16  
ret  
C Code Example(1)(2)  
void USART_Transmit( unsigned int data )  
{
/* Wait for empty transmit buffer */  
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn))) )  
;
/* Copy 9th bit to TXB8 */  
UCSRnB &= ~(1<<TXB8);  
if ( data & 0x0100 )  
UCSRnB |= (1<<TXB8);  
/* Put data into buffer, sends the data */  
UDRn = data;  
}
Notes: 1. These transmit functions are written to be general functions. They can be optimized if the contents of the UCSRnB  
is static. For example, only the TXB8 bit of the UCSRnB Register is used after initialization.  
2. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The ninth bit can be used for indicating an address frame when using multi processor communication mode or for  
other protocol handling as for example synchronization.  
22.6.3  
Transmitter Flags and Interrupts  
The USART Transmitter has two flags that indicate its state: USART Data Register Empty (UDREn) and Transmit  
Complete (TXCn). Both flags can be used for generating interrupts.  
The Data Register Empty (UDREn) Flag indicates whether the transmit buffer is ready to receive new data. This bit  
is set when the transmit buffer is empty, and cleared when the transmit buffer contains data to be transmitted that  
has not yet been moved into the Shift Register. For compatibility with future devices, always write this bit to zero  
when writing the UCSRnA Register.  
When the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable (UDRIEn) bit in UCSRnB is written to one, the USART Data Reg-  
ister Empty Interrupt will be executed as long as UDREn is set (provided that global interrupts are enabled).  
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UDREn is cleared by writing UDRn. When interrupt-driven data transmission is used, the Data Register Empty  
interrupt routine must either write new data to UDRn in order to clear UDREn or disable the Data Register Empty  
interrupt, otherwise a new interrupt will occur once the interrupt routine terminates.  
The Transmit Complete (TXCn) Flag bit is set one when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift Register has been  
shifted out and there are no new data currently present in the transmit buffer. The TXCn Flag bit is automatically  
cleared when a transmit complete interrupt is executed, or it can be cleared by writing a one to its bit location. The  
TXCn Flag is useful in half-duplex communication interfaces (like the RS-485 standard), where a transmitting appli-  
cation must enter receive mode and free the communication bus immediately after completing the transmission.  
When the Transmit Compete Interrupt Enable (TXCIEn) bit in UCSRnB is set, the USART Transmit Complete  
Interrupt will be executed when the TXCn Flag becomes set (provided that global interrupts are enabled). When  
the transmit complete interrupt is used, the interrupt handling routine does not have to clear the TXCn Flag, this is  
done automatically when the interrupt is executed.  
22.6.4  
22.6.5  
Parity Generator  
The Parity Generator calculates the parity bit for the serial frame data. When parity bit is enabled (UPMn1 = 1), the  
transmitter control logic inserts the parity bit between the last data bit and the first stop bit of the frame that is sent.  
Disabling the Transmitter  
The disabling of the Transmitter (setting the TXEN to zero) will not become effective until ongoing and pending  
transmissions are completed, that is, when the Transmit Shift Register and Transmit Buffer Register do not contain  
data to be transmitted. When disabled, the Transmitter will no longer override the TxDn pin.  
22.7 Data Reception – The USART Receiver  
The USART Receiver is enabled by writing the Receive Enable (RXENn) bit in the UCSRnB Register to one. When  
the Receiver is enabled, the normal pin operation of the RxDn pin is overridden by the USART and given the func-  
tion as the Receiver’s serial input. The baud rate, mode of operation and frame format must be set up once before  
any serial reception can be done. If synchronous operation is used, the clock on the XCKn pin will be used as  
transfer clock.  
22.7.1  
Receiving Frames with 5 to 8 Data Bits  
The Receiver starts data reception when it detects a valid start bit. Each bit that follows the start bit will be sampled  
at the baud rate or XCKn clock, and shifted into the Receive Shift Register until the first stop bit of a frame is  
received. A second stop bit will be ignored by the Receiver. When the first stop bit is received, that is, a complete  
serial frame is present in the Receive Shift Register, the contents of the Shift Register will be moved into the  
receive buffer. The receive buffer can then be read by reading the UDRn I/O location.  
The following code example shows a simple USART receive function based on polling of the Receive Complete  
(RXCn) Flag. When using frames with less than eight bits the most significant bits of the data read from the UDRn  
will be masked to zero. The USART has to be initialized before the function can be used.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Receive:  
; Wait for data to be received  
lds r17, UCSRnA  
sbrs r17, RXCn  
rjmp USART_Receive  
; Get and return received data from buffer  
lds r16, UDRn  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
unsigned char USART_Receive( void )  
{
/* Wait for data to be received */  
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) )  
;
/* Get and return received data from buffer */  
return UDRn;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The function simply waits for data to be present in the receive buffer by checking the RXCn Flag, before reading  
the buffer and returning the value.  
22.7.2  
Receiving Frames with 9 Data Bits  
If 9-bit characters are used (UCSZn=7) the ninth bit must be read from the RXB8n bit in UCSRnB before reading  
the low bits from the UDRn. This rule applies to the FEn, DORn and UPEn Status Flags as well. Read status from  
UCSRnA, then data from UDRn. Reading the UDRn I/O location will change the state of the receive buffer FIFO  
and consequently the TXB8n, FEn, DORn and UPEn bits, which all are stored in the FIFO, will change.  
The following code example shows a simple USART receive function that handles both nine bit characters and the  
status bits.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Receive:  
; Wait for data to be received  
lds r17, UCSRnA  
sbrs r17, RXCn  
rjmp USART_Receive  
; Get status and 9th bit, then data from buffer  
lds r18, UCSRnA  
lds r17, UCSRnB  
lds r16, UDRn  
; If error, return -1  
andi r18,(1<<FEn)|(1<<DORn)|(1<<UPEn)  
breq USART_ReceiveNoError  
ldi r17, HIGH(-1)  
ldi r16, LOW(-1)  
USART_ReceiveNoError:  
; Filter the 9th bit, then return  
lsr r17  
andi r17, 0x01  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
unsigned int USART_Receive( void )  
{
unsigned char status, resh, resl;  
/* Wait for data to be received */  
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) )  
;
/* Get status and 9th bit, then data */  
/* from buffer */  
status = UCSRnA;  
resh = UCSRnB;  
resl = UDRn;  
/* If error, return -1 */  
if ( status & (1<<FEn)|(1<<DORn)|(1<<UPEn) )  
return -1;  
/* Filter the 9th bit, then return */  
resh = (resh >> 1) & 0x01;  
return ((resh << 8) | resl);  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
The receive function example reads all the I/O Registers into the Register File before any computation is done.  
This gives an optimal receive buffer utilization since the buffer location read will be free to accept new data as early  
as possible.  
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22.7.3  
Receive Compete Flag and Interrupt  
The USART Receiver has one flag that indicates the Receiver state.  
The Receive Complete (RXCn) Flag indicates if there are unread data present in the receive buffer. This flag is one  
when unread data exist in the receive buffer, and zero when the receive buffer is empty (that is, does not contain  
any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled (RXENn = 0), the receive buffer will be flushed and consequently the  
RXCn bit will become zero.  
When the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable (RXCIEn) in UCSRnB is set, the USART Receive Complete interrupt  
will be executed as long as the RXCn Flag is set (provided that global interrupts are enabled). When interrupt-  
driven data reception is used, the receive complete routine must read the received data from UDRn in order to  
clear the RXCn Flag, otherwise a new interrupt will occur once the interrupt routine terminates.  
22.7.4  
Receiver Error Flags  
The USART Receiver has three Error Flags: Frame Error (FEn), Data OverRun (DORn) and Parity Error (UPEn).  
All can be accessed by reading UCSRnA. Common for the Error Flags is that they are located in the receive buffer  
together with the frame for which they indicate the error status. Due to the buffering of the Error Flags, the UCS-  
RnA must be read before the receive buffer (UDRn), since reading the UDRn I/O location changes the buffer read  
location. Another equality for the Error Flags is that they can not be altered by software doing a write to the flag  
location. However, all flags must be set to zero when the UCSRnA is written for upward compatibility of future  
USART implementations. None of the Error Flags can generate interrupts.  
The Frame Error (FEn) Flag indicates the state of the first stop bit of the next readable frame stored in the receive  
buffer. The FEn Flag is zero when the stop bit was correctly read (as one), and the FEn Flag will be one when the  
stop bit was incorrect (zero). This flag can be used for detecting out-of-sync conditions, detecting break conditions  
and protocol handling. The FEn Flag is not affected by the setting of the USBSn bit in UCSRnC since the Receiver  
ignores all, except for the first, stop bits. For compatibility with future devices, always set this bit to zero when writ-  
ing to UCSRnA.  
The Data OverRun (DORn) Flag indicates data loss due to a receiver buffer full condition. A Data OverRun occurs  
when the receive buffer is full (two characters), it is a new character waiting in the Receive Shift Register, and a  
new start bit is detected. If the DORn Flag is set there was one or more serial frame lost between the frame last  
read from UDRn, and the next frame read from UDRn. For compatibility with future devices, always write this bit to  
zero when writing to UCSRnA. The DORn Flag is cleared when the frame received was successfully moved from  
the Shift Register to the receive buffer.  
The Parity Error (UPEn) Flag indicates that the next frame in the receive buffer had a Parity Error when received. If  
Parity Check is not enabled the UPEn bit will always be read zero. For compatibility with future devices, always set  
this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA. For more details see “Parity Bit Calculation” on page 205 and “Parity  
Checker” .  
22.7.5  
Parity Checker  
The Parity Checker is active when the high USART Parity mode (UPMn1) bit is set. Type of Parity Check to be per-  
formed (odd or even) is selected by the UPMn0 bit. When enabled, the Parity Checker calculates the parity of the  
data bits in incoming frames and compares the result with the parity bit from the serial frame. The result of the  
check is stored in the receive buffer together with the received data and stop bits. The Parity Error (UPEn) Flag can  
then be read by software to check if the frame had a Parity Error.  
The UPEn bit is set if the next character that can be read from the receive buffer had a Parity Error when received  
and the Parity Checking was enabled at that point (UPMn1 = 1). This bit is valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is  
read.  
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22.7.7  
Disabling the Receiver  
In contrast to the Transmitter, disabling of the Receiver will be immediate. Data from ongoing receptions will there-  
fore be lost. When disabled (that is, the RXENn is set to zero) the Receiver will no longer override the normal  
function of the RxDn port pin. The Receiver buffer FIFO will be flushed when the Receiver is disabled. Remaining  
data in the buffer will be lost.  
Flushing the Receive Buffer  
The receiver buffer FIFO will be flushed when the Receiver is disabled, that is, the buffer will be emptied of its con-  
tents. Unread data will be lost. If the buffer has to be flushed during normal operation, due to for instance an error  
condition, read the UDRn I/O location until the RXCn Flag is cleared. The following code example shows how to  
flush the receive buffer.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Flush:  
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn  
ret  
in  
rjmp USART_Flush  
C Code Example(1)  
r16, UDRn  
void USART_Flush( void )  
{
unsigned char dummy;  
while ( UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn) ) dummy = UDRn;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
22.8 Asynchronous Data Reception  
The USART includes a clock recovery and a data recovery unit for handling asynchronous data reception. The  
clock recovery logic is used for synchronizing the internally generated baud rate clock to the incoming asynchro-  
nous serial frames at the RxDn pin. The data recovery logic samples and low pass filters each incoming bit,  
thereby improving the noise immunity of the Receiver. The asynchronous reception operational range depends on  
the accuracy of the internal baud rate clock, the rate of the incoming frames, and the frame size in number of bits.  
22.8.1  
Asynchronous Clock Recovery  
The clock recovery logic synchronizes internal clock to the incoming serial frames. Figure 22-5 on page 214 illus-  
trates the sampling process of the start bit of an incoming frame. The sample rate is 16 times the baud rate for  
Normal mode, and eight times the baud rate for Double Speed mode. The horizontal arrows illustrate the synchro-  
nization variation due to the sampling process. Note the larger time variation when using the Double Speed mode  
(U2Xn = 1) of operation. Samples denoted zero are samples done when the RxDn line is idle (that is, no communi-  
cation activity).  
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Figure 22-5. Start Bit Sampling  
RxD  
IDLE  
START  
BIT 0  
Sample  
(U2X = 0)  
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
4
5
3
6
7
4
8
9
5
10  
11  
6
12  
13  
7
14  
15  
8
16  
1
1
2
3
Sample  
(U2X = 1)  
0
2
When the clock recovery logic detects a high (idle) to low (start) transition on the RxDn line, the start bit detection  
sequence is initiated. Let sample 1 denote the first zero-sample as shown in the figure. The clock recovery logic  
then uses samples 8, 9, and 10 for Normal mode, and samples 4, 5, and 6 for Double Speed mode (indicated with  
sample numbers inside boxes on the figure), to decide if a valid start bit is received. If two or more of these three  
samples have logical high levels (the majority wins), the start bit is rejected as a noise spike and the Receiver  
starts looking for the next high to low-transition. If however, a valid start bit is detected, the clock recovery logic is  
synchronized and the data recovery can begin. The synchronization process is repeated for each start bit.  
22.8.2  
Asynchronous Data Recovery  
When the receiver clock is synchronized to the start bit, the data recovery can begin. The data recovery unit uses a  
state machine that has 16 states for each bit in Normal mode and eight states for each bit in Double Speed mode.  
Figure 22-6 shows the sampling of the data bits and the parity bit. Each of the samples is given a number that is  
equal to the state of the recovery unit.  
Figure 22-6. Sampling of Data and Parity Bit  
RxD  
BIT n  
Sample  
(U2X = 0)  
1
1
2
3
2
4
5
3
6
7
4
8
9
5
10  
11  
6
12  
13  
7
14  
15  
8
16  
1
1
Sample  
(U2X = 1)  
The decision of the logic level of the received bit is taken by doing a majority voting of the logic value to the three  
samples in the center of the received bit. The center samples are emphasized on the figure by having the sample  
number inside boxes. The majority voting process is done as follows: If two or all three samples have high levels,  
the received bit is registered to be a logic 1. If two or all three samples have low levels, the received bit is regis-  
tered to be a logic 0. This majority voting process acts as a low pass filter for the incoming signal on the RxDn pin.  
The recovery process is then repeated until a complete frame is received. Including the first stop bit. Note that the  
Receiver only uses the first stop bit of a frame.  
Figure 22-7 shows the sampling of the stop bit and the earliest possible beginning of the start bit of the next frame.  
Figure 22-7. Stop Bit Sampling and Next Start Bit Sampling  
(A)  
(B)  
(C)  
RxD  
STOP 1  
Sample  
(U2X = 0)  
1
1
2
3
2
4
5
3
6
7
4
8
9
5
10  
0/1 0/1 0/1  
Sample  
(U2X = 1)  
6
0/1  
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The same majority voting is done to the stop bit as done for the other bits in the frame. If the stop bit is registered to  
have a logic 0 value, the Frame Error (FEn) Flag will be set.  
A new high to low transition indicating the start bit of a new frame can come right after the last of the bits used for  
majority voting. For Normal Speed mode, the first low level sample can be at point marked (A) in Figure 22-7 on  
page 214. For Double Speed mode the first low level must be delayed to (B). (C) marks a stop bit of full length. The  
early start bit detection influences the operational range of the Receiver.  
22.8.3  
Asynchronous Operational Range  
The operational range of the Receiver is dependent on the mismatch between the received bit rate and the inter-  
nally generated baud rate. If the Transmitter is sending frames at too fast or too slow bit rates, or the internally  
generated baud rate of the Receiver does not have a similar (see Table 22-2) base frequency, the Receiver will not  
be able to synchronize the frames to the start bit.  
The following equations can be used to calculate the ratio of the incoming data rate and internal receiver baud rate.  
D + 2S  
D + 1S + S  
D + 1S  
S 1 + D S + S  
R
= -----------------------------------  
R
= ------------------------------------------  
fast  
slow  
M
F
D
S
Sum of character size and parity size (D = 5 to 10 bit).  
Samples per bit. S = 16 for Normal Speed mode and S = 8 for Double Speed mode.  
First sample number used for majority voting. SF = 8 for normal speed and SF = 4 for Double Speed  
SF  
mode.  
SM  
Middle sample number used for majority voting. SM = 9 for normal speed and SM = 5 for Double  
is the ratio of the slowest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver baud  
Speed mode.  
Rslow  
rate. Rfast is the ratio of the fastest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver baud rate.  
Table 22-2 and Table 22-3 on page 216 list the maximum receiver baud rate error that can be tolerated. Note that  
Normal Speed mode has higher toleration of baud rate variations.  
Table 22-2. Recommended Maximum Receiver Baud Rate Error for Normal Speed Mode (U2Xn = 0)  
D
Recommended max.  
receiver error (%)  
# (Data+Parity Bit)  
Rslow (%)  
93.20  
94.12  
94.81  
95.36  
95.81  
96.17  
Rfast (%)  
106.67  
105.79  
105.11  
104.58  
104.14  
103.78  
Max. total error (%)  
+6.67/-6.8  
5
6
±3.0  
±2.5  
±2.0  
±2.0  
±1.5  
±1.5  
+5.79/-5.88  
+5.11/-5.19  
7
8
+4.58/-4.54  
+4.14/-4.19  
+3.78/-3.83  
9
10  
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Table 22-3. Recommended Maximum Receiver Baud Rate Error for Double Speed Mode (U2Xn = 1)  
D
Recommended max. receiver  
# (Data+Parity Bit)  
Rslow (%)  
94.12  
94.92  
95.52  
96.00  
96.39  
96.70  
Rfast (%)  
105.66  
104.92  
104.35  
103.90  
103.53  
103.23  
Max. total error (%)  
+5.66/-5.88  
error (%)  
5
6
±2.5  
+4.92/-5.08  
±2.0  
7
+4.35/-4.48  
±1.5  
8
+3.90/-4.00  
±1.5  
9
+3.53/-3.61  
±1.5  
10  
+3.23/-3.30  
±1.0  
The recommendations of the maximum receiver baud rate error was made under the assumption that the Receiver  
and Transmitter equally divides the maximum total error.  
There are two possible sources for the receivers baud rate error. The Receiver’s system clock (XTAL) will always  
have some minor instability over the supply voltage range and the temperature range. When using a crystal to gen-  
erate the system clock, this is rarely a problem, but for a resonator the system clock may differ more than 2%  
depending of the resonators tolerance. The second source for the error is more controllable. The baud rate gener-  
ator can not always do an exact division of the system frequency to get the baud rate wanted. In this case an  
UBRR value that gives an acceptable low error can be used if possible.  
22.9 Multi-processor Communication Mode  
Setting the Multi-processor Communication mode (MPCMn) bit in UCSRnA enables a filtering function of incoming  
frames received by the USART Receiver. Frames that do not contain address information will be ignored and not  
put into the receive buffer. This effectively reduces the number of incoming frames that has to be handled by the  
CPU, in a system with multiple MCUs that communicate via the same serial bus. The Transmitter is unaffected by  
the MPCMn setting, but has to be used differently when it is a part of a system utilizing the Multi-processor Com-  
munication mode.  
If the Receiver is set up to receive frames that contain 5 to 8 data bits, then the first stop bit indicates if the frame  
contains data or address information. If the Receiver is set up for frames with nine data bits, then the ninth bit  
(RXB8n) is used for identifying address and data frames. When the frame type bit (the first stop or the ninth bit) is  
one, the frame contains an address. When the frame type bit is zero the frame is a data frame.  
The Multi-processor Communication mode enables several slave MCUs to receive data from a master MCU. This  
is done by first decoding an address frame to find out which MCU has been addressed. If a particular slave MCU  
has been addressed, it will receive the following data frames as normal, while the other slave MCUs will ignore the  
received frames until another address frame is received.  
22.9.1  
Using MPCMn  
For an MCU to act as a master MCU, it can use a 9-bit character frame format (UCSZn = 7). The ninth bit (TXB8n)  
must be set when an address frame (TXB8n = 1) or cleared when a data frame (TXB = 0) is being transmitted. The  
slave MCUs must in this case be set to use a 9-bit character frame format.  
The following procedure should be used to exchange data in Multi-processor Communication mode:  
1. All Slave MCUs are in Multi-processor Communication mode (MPCMn in UCSRnA is set).  
2. The Master MCU sends an address frame, and all slaves receive and read this frame. In the Slave MCUs,  
the RXCn Flag in UCSRnA will be set as normal.  
3. Each Slave MCU reads the UDRn Register and determines if it has been selected. If so, it clears the  
MPCMn bit in UCSRnA, otherwise it waits for the next address byte and keeps the MPCMn setting.  
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4. The addressed MCU will receive all data frames until a new address frame is received. The other Slave  
MCUs, which still have the MPCMn bit set, will ignore the data frames.  
5. When the last data frame is received by the addressed MCU, the addressed MCU sets the MPCMn bit and  
waits for a new address frame from master. The process then repeats from 2.  
Using any of the 5-bit to 8-bit character frame formats is possible, but impractical since the Receiver must change  
between using n and n+1 character frame formats. This makes full-duplex operation difficult since the Transmitter  
and Receiver uses the same character size setting. If 5-bit to 8-bit character frames are used, the Transmitter must  
be set to use two stop bit (USBSn = 1) since the first stop bit is used for indicating the frame type.  
Do not use Read-Modify-Write instructions (SBI and CBI) to set or clear the MPCMn bit. The MPCMn bit shares the  
same I/O location as the TXCn Flag and this might accidentally be cleared when using SBI or CBI instructions.  
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22.10 Register Description  
The following section describes the USART’s registers.  
22.10.1 UDRn – USART I/O Data Register n  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
RXB[7:0]  
TXB[7:0]  
UDRn (Read)  
UDRn (Write)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
The USART Transmit Data Buffer Register and USART Receive Data Buffer Registers share the same I/O address  
referred to as USART Data Register or UDRn. The Transmit Data Buffer Register (TXB) will be the destination for  
data written to the UDRn Register location. Reading the UDRn Register location will return the contents of the  
Receive Data Buffer Register (RXB).  
For 5-bit, 6-bit, or 7-bit characters the upper unused bits will be ignored by the Transmitter and set to zero by the  
Receiver.  
The transmit buffer can only be written when the UDREn Flag in the UCSRnA Register is set. Data written to UDRn  
when the UDREn Flag is not set, will be ignored by the USART Transmitter. When data is written to the transmit  
buffer, and the Transmitter is enabled, the Transmitter will load the data into the Transmit Shift Register when the  
Shift Register is empty. Then the data will be serially transmitted on the TxDn pin.  
The receive buffer consists of a two level FIFO. The FIFO will change its state whenever the receive buffer is  
accessed. Due to this behavior of the receive buffer, do not use Read-Modify-Write instructions (SBI and CBI) on  
this location. Be careful when using bit test instructions (SBIC and SBIS), since these also will change the state of  
the FIFO.  
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22.10.2 UCSRnA – USART Control and Status Register A  
Bit  
7
RXCn  
R
6
TXCn  
R/W  
0
5
4
FEn  
R
3
DORn  
R
2
UPEn  
R
1
U2Xn  
R/W  
0
0
MPCMn  
R/W  
0
UDREn  
UCSRnA  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
1
0
0
0
0
• Bit 7 – RXCn: USART Receive Complete  
This flag bit is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer and cleared when the receive buffer is empty  
(that is, does not contain any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled, the receive buffer will be flushed and conse-  
quently the RXCn bit will become zero. The RXCn Flag can be used to generate a Receive Complete interrupt (see  
description of the RXCIEn bit).  
• Bit 6 – TXCn: USART Transmit Complete  
This flag bit is set when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift Register has been shifted out and there are no new  
data currently present in the transmit buffer (UDRn). The TXCn Flag bit is automatically cleared when a transmit  
complete interrupt is executed, or it can be cleared by writing a one to its bit location. The TXCn Flag can generate  
a Transmit Complete interrupt (see description of the TXCIEn bit).  
• Bit 5 – UDREn: USART Data Register Empty  
The UDREn Flag indicates if the transmit buffer (UDRn) is ready to receive new data. If UDREn is one, the buffer is  
empty, and therefore ready to be written. The UDREn Flag can generate a Data Register Empty interrupt (see  
description of the UDRIEn bit).  
UDREn is set after a reset to indicate that the Transmitter is ready.  
• Bit 4 – FEn: Frame Error  
This bit is set if the next character in the receive buffer had a Frame Error when received, that is, when the first stop  
bit of the next character in the receive buffer is zero. This bit is valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is read. The  
FEn bit is zero when the stop bit of received data is one. Always set this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA.  
• Bit 3 – DORn: Data OverRun  
This bit is set if a Data OverRun condition is detected. A Data OverRun occurs when the receive buffer is full (two  
characters), it is a new character waiting in the Receive Shift Register, and a new start bit is detected. This bit is  
valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is read. Always set this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA.  
• Bit 2 – UPEn: USART Parity Error  
This bit is set if the next character in the receive buffer had a Parity Error when received and the Parity Checking  
was enabled at that point (UPMn1 = 1). This bit is valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is read. Always set this bit to  
zero when writing to UCSRnA.  
• Bit 1 – U2Xn: Double the USART Transmission Speed  
This bit only has effect for the asynchronous operation. Write this bit to zero when using synchronous operation.  
Writing this bit to one will reduce the divisor of the baud rate divider from 16 to 8 effectively doubling the transfer  
rate for asynchronous communication.  
• Bit 0 – MPCMn: Multi-processor Communication Mode  
This bit enables the Multi-processor Communication mode. When the MPCMn bit is written to one, all the incoming  
frames received by the USART Receiver that do not contain address information will be ignored. The Transmitter is  
unaffected by the MPCMn setting. For more detailed information see “Multi-processor Communication Mode” on  
page 216.  
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22.10.3 UCSRnB – USART Control and Status Register n B  
Bit  
7
RXCIEn  
R/W  
0
6
TXCIEn  
R/W  
0
5
UDRIEn  
R/W  
0
4
RXENn  
R/W  
0
3
TXENn  
R/W  
0
2
UCSZn2  
R/W  
1
0
TXB8n  
R/W  
0
RXB8n  
UCSRnB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
0
• Bit 7 – RXCIEn: RX Complete Interrupt Enable n  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the RXCn Flag. A USART Receive Complete interrupt will be generated  
only if the RXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the RXCn bit in  
UCSRnA is set.  
• Bit 6 – TXCIEn: TX Complete Interrupt Enable n  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the TXCn Flag. A USART Transmit Complete interrupt will be generated  
only if the TXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the TXCn bit in UCS-  
RnA is set.  
• Bit 5 – UDRIEn: USART Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable n  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the UDREn Flag. A Data Register Empty interrupt will be generated only  
if the UDRIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the UDREn bit in UCS-  
RnA is set.  
• Bit 4 – RXENn: Receiver Enable n  
Writing this bit to one enables the USART Receiver. The Receiver will override normal port operation for the RxDn  
pin when enabled. Disabling the Receiver will flush the receive buffer invalidating the FEn, DORn, and UPEn  
Flags.  
• Bit 3 – TXENn: Transmitter Enable n  
Writing this bit to one enables the USART Transmitter. The Transmitter will override normal port operation for the  
TxDn pin when enabled. The disabling of the Transmitter (writing TXENn to zero) will not become effective until  
ongoing and pending transmissions are completed, that is, when the Transmit Shift Register and Transmit Buffer  
Register do not contain data to be transmitted. When disabled, the Transmitter will no longer override the TxDn  
port.  
• Bit 2 – UCSZn2: Character Size n  
The UCSZn2 bits combined with the UCSZn1:0 bit in UCSRnC sets the number of data bits (Character SiZe) in a  
frame the Receiver and Transmitter use.  
• Bit 1 – RXB8n: Receive Data Bit 8 n  
RXB8n is the ninth data bit of the received character when operating with serial frames with nine data bits. Must be  
read before reading the low bits from UDRn.  
• Bit 0 – TXB8n: Transmit Data Bit 8 n  
TXB8n is the ninth data bit in the character to be transmitted when operating with serial frames with nine data bits.  
Must be written before writing the low bits to UDRn.  
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22.10.4 UCSRnC – USART Control and Status Register n C  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
UMSELn1  
UMSELn0  
UPMn1  
UPMn0  
USBSn  
UCSZn1  
UCSZn0  
UCPOLn  
UCSRnC  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
1
R/W  
1
R/W  
0
• Bits 7:6 – UMSELn1:0 USART Mode Select  
These bits select the mode of operation of the USARTn as shown in Table 22-4.  
Table 22-4. UMSELn Bits Settings  
UMSELn1  
UMSELn0  
Mode  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Asynchronous USART  
Synchronous USART  
(Reserved)  
Master SPI (MSPIM)(1)  
Note:  
1. See “USART in SPI Mode” on page 227 for full description of the Master SPI Mode (MSPIM) operation.  
• Bits 5:4 – UPMn1:0: Parity Mode  
These bits enable and set type of parity generation and check. If enabled, the Transmitter will automatically gener-  
ate and send the parity of the transmitted data bits within each frame. The Receiver will generate a parity value for  
the incoming data and compare it to the UPMn setting. If a mismatch is detected, the UPEn Flag in UCSRnA will be  
set.  
Table 22-5. UPMn Bits Settings  
UPMn1  
UPMn0  
Parity Mode  
Disabled  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Reserved  
Enabled, Even Parity  
Enabled, Odd Parity  
• Bit 3 – USBSn: Stop Bit Select  
This bit selects the number of stop bits to be inserted by the Transmitter. The Receiver ignores this setting.  
Table 22-6. USBS Bit Settings  
USBSn  
Stop Bit(s)  
1-bit  
0
1
2-bit  
• Bit 2:1 – UCSZn1:0: Character Size  
The UCSZn1:0 bits combined with the UCSZn2 bit in UCSRnB sets the number of data bits (Character SiZe) in a  
frame the Receiver and Transmitter use.  
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Table 22-7. UCSZn Bits Settings  
UCSZn2  
UCSZn1  
UCSZn0  
Character Size  
5-bit  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
6-bit  
7-bit  
8-bit  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
9-bit  
• Bit 0 – UCPOLn: Clock Polarity  
This bit is used for synchronous mode only. Write this bit to zero when asynchronous mode is used. The UCPOLn  
bit sets the relationship between data output change and data input sample, and the synchronous clock (XCKn).  
Table 22-8. UCPOLn Bit Settings  
Transmitted Data Changed  
(Output of TxDn Pin)  
Received Data Sampled  
(Input on RxDn Pin)  
UCPOLn  
0
1
Rising XCKn Edge  
Falling XCKn Edge  
Falling XCKn Edge  
Rising XCKn Edge  
22.10.5 UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART Baud Rate Registers  
Bit  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
2
9
8
UBRR[11:8]  
UBRRHn  
UBRRLn  
UBRR[7:0]  
7
R
6
R
5
R
4
R
3
R/W  
R/W  
0
1
R/W  
R/W  
0
0
R/W  
R/W  
0
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
• Bit 15:12 – Reserved Bits  
These bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, these bit must be written to zero when  
UBRRH is written.  
• Bit 11:0 – UBRR11:0: USART Baud Rate Register  
This is a 12-bit register which contains the USART baud rate. The UBRRH contains the four most significant bits,  
and the UBRRL contains the eight least significant bits of the USART baud rate. Ongoing transmissions by the  
Transmitter and Receiver will be corrupted if the baud rate is changed. Writing UBRRL will trigger an immediate  
update of the baud rate prescaler.  
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22.11 Examples of Baud Rate Setting  
For standard crystal and resonator frequencies, the most commonly used baud rates for asynchronous operation  
can be generated by using the UBRR settings in Table 22-9 to Table 22-12 on page 226. UBRR values which yield  
an actual baud rate differing less than 0.5% from the target baud rate, are bold in the table. Higher error ratings are  
acceptable, but the Receiver will have less noise resistance when the error ratings are high, especially for large  
serial frames (see “Asynchronous Operational Range” on page 215). The error values are calculated using the fol-  
lowing equation:  
BaudRateClosest Match  
Error[%] = ------------------------------------------------------- 1 100%  
BaudRate  
Table 22-9. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies  
fosc = 1.0000MHz fosc = 1.8432MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR UBRR UBRR  
fosc = 2.0000MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR  
Baud  
Rate  
[bps]  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
-18.6%  
8.5%  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
-18.6%  
8.5%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-25.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
-18.6%  
8.5%  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
2400  
4800  
25  
12  
6
51  
25  
12  
8
47  
23  
11  
7
95  
47  
23  
15  
11  
7
51  
25  
12  
8
103  
51  
25  
16  
12  
8
9600  
14.4K  
19.2K  
28.8K  
38.4K  
57.6K  
76.8K  
115.2K  
230.4K  
250K  
3
2
6
5
6
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
5
2
6
0
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0.0%  
Max.(1)  
62.5Kbps  
125Kbps  
115.2Kbps  
230.4Kbps  
125Kbps  
250Kbps  
Note:  
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%  
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Table 22-10. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies  
fosc = 3.6864MHz fosc = 4.0000MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR UBRR UBRR  
fosc = 7.3728MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR  
Baud  
Rate  
[bps]  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-0.8%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
2400  
4800  
95  
47  
23  
15  
11  
7
191  
95  
47  
31  
23  
15  
11  
7
103  
51  
25  
16  
12  
8
207  
103  
51  
34  
25  
16  
12  
8
191  
95  
47  
31  
23  
15  
11  
7
383  
191  
95  
63  
47  
31  
23  
15  
11  
7
9600  
14.4K  
19.2K  
28.8K  
38.4K  
57.6K  
76.8K  
115.2K  
230.4K  
250K  
0.5M  
5
6
3
3
2
5
2
6
5
1
3
1
3
3
0
1
0
1
1
3
0
1
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
1
1M  
0
Max.(1)  
230.4Kbps  
460.8Kbps  
250Kbps  
0.5Mbps  
460.8Kbps  
921.6Kbps  
Note:  
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%  
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Table 22-11. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies  
fosc = 8.0000MHz fosc = 11.0592MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR UBRR UBRR  
fosc = 14.7456MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR  
Baud  
Rate  
[bps]  
Error  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-0.8%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
-7.0%  
8.5%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
-0.1%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.6%  
0.2%  
-0.8%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
5.3%  
-7.8%  
-7.8%  
2400  
4800  
207  
103  
51  
34  
25  
16  
12  
8
416  
207  
103  
68  
51  
34  
25  
16  
12  
8
287  
143  
71  
47  
35  
23  
17  
11  
8
575  
287  
143  
95  
71  
47  
35  
23  
17  
11  
5
383  
191  
95  
63  
47  
31  
23  
15  
11  
7
767  
383  
191  
127  
95  
63  
47  
31  
23  
15  
7
9600  
14.4K  
19.2K  
28.8K  
38.4K  
57.6K  
76.8K  
115.2K  
230.4K  
250K  
0.5M  
6
3
5
1
3
2
3
1
3
2
5
3
6
0
1
2
1
3
1M  
0
0
1
Max.(1)  
0.5Mbps  
1Mbps  
691.2Kbps  
1.3824Mbps  
921.6Kbps  
1.8432Mbps  
Note:  
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%  
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Table 22-12. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies  
fosc = 16.0000MHz fosc = 18.4320MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR UBRR UBRR  
fosc = 20.0000MHz  
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1  
UBRR UBRR  
Baud  
Rate  
[bps]  
Error  
-0.1%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
0.6%  
0.2%  
-0.8%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
0.2%  
-3.5%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
-0.1%  
0.2%  
-0.1%  
0.2%  
0.6%  
0.2%  
-0.8%  
0.2%  
2.1%  
-3.5%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
2.4%  
-7.8%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.2%  
0.2%  
-0.2%  
0.2%  
0.9%  
-1.4%  
-1.4%  
1.7%  
-1.4%  
8.5%  
0.0%  
Error  
0.0%  
0.0%  
0.2%  
-0.2%  
0.2%  
-0.2%  
0.2%  
0.9%  
-1.4%  
-1.4%  
-1.4%  
0.0%  
0.0%  
2400  
4800  
416  
207  
103  
68  
51  
34  
25  
16  
12  
8
832  
416  
207  
138  
103  
68  
51  
34  
25  
16  
8
479  
239  
119  
79  
59  
39  
29  
19  
14  
9
959  
479  
239  
159  
119  
79  
59  
39  
29  
19  
9
520  
259  
129  
86  
64  
42  
32  
21  
15  
10  
4
1041  
520  
259  
173  
129  
86  
9600  
14.4K  
19.2K  
28.8K  
38.4K  
57.6K  
76.8K  
115.2K  
230.4K  
250K  
0.5M  
64  
42  
32  
21  
3
4
10  
3
7
4
8
4
9
1
3
4
4
1M  
0
1
Max.(1)  
1Mbps  
2Mbps  
1.152Mbps  
2.304Mbps  
1.25Mbps  
2.5Mbps  
Note:  
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%  
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23. USART in SPI Mode  
The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter (USART) can be set to a master  
SPI compliant mode of operation. The Master SPI Mode (MSPIM) has the following features:  
Full Duplex, Three-wire Synchronous Data Transfer  
Master Operation  
Supports all four SPI Modes of Operation (Mode 0, 1, 2, and 3)  
LSB First or MSB First Data Transfer (Configurable Data Order)  
Queued Operation (Double Buffered)  
High Resolution Baud Rate Generator  
High Speed Operation (fXCKmax = fCK/2)  
Flexible Interrupt Generation  
23.1 Overview  
Setting both UMSELn1:0 bits to one enables the USART in MSPIM logic. In this mode of operation the SPI master  
control logic takes direct control over the USART resources. These resources include the transmitter and receiver  
shift register and buffers, and the baud rate generator. The parity generator and checker, the data and clock recov-  
ery logic, and the RX and TX control logic is disabled. The USART RX and TX control logic is replaced by a  
common SPI transfer control logic. However, the pin control logic and interrupt generation logic is identical in both  
modes of operation.  
The I/O register locations are the same in both modes. However, some of the functionality of the control registers  
changes when using MSPIM.  
23.2 USART MSPIM vs. SPI  
The AVR USART in MSPIM mode is fully compatible with the AVR SPI regarding:  
Master mode timing diagram  
The UCPOLn bit functionality is identical to the SPI CPOL bit  
The UCPHAn bit functionality is identical to the SPI CPHA bit  
The UDORDn bit functionality is identical to the SPI DORD bit  
However, since the USART in MSPIM mode reuses the USART resources, the use of the USART in MSPIM mode  
is somewhat different compared to the SPI. In addition to differences of the control register bits, and that only mas-  
ter operation is supported by the USART in MSPIM mode, the following features differ between the two modules:  
The USART in MSPIM mode includes (double) buffering of the transmitter. The SPI has no buffer  
The USART in MSPIM mode receiver includes an additional buffer level  
The SPI WCOL (Write Collision) bit is not included in USART in MSPIM mode  
The SPI double speed mode (SPI2X) bit is not included. However, the same effect is achieved by setting  
UBRRn accordingly  
Interrupt timing is not compatible  
Pin control differs due to the master only operation of the USART in MSPIM mode  
A comparison of the USART in MSPIM mode and the SPI pins is shown in Table 23-4 on page 235.  
23.2.1  
Clock Generation  
The Clock Generation logic generates the base clock for the Transmitter and Receiver. For USART MSPIM mode  
of operation only internal clock generation (that is, master operation) is supported. The Data Direction Register for  
the XCKn pin (DDR_XCKn) must therefore be set to one (that is, as output) for the USART in MSPIM to operate  
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correctly. Preferably the DDR_XCKn should be set up before the USART in MSPIM is enabled (that is, TXENn and  
RXENn bit set to one).  
The internal clock generation used in MSPIM mode is identical to the USART synchronous master mode. The  
baud rate or UBRRn setting can therefore be calculated using the same equations, see Table 23-1.  
Table 23-1. Equations for Calculating Baud Rate Register Setting  
Operating Mode  
Equation for Calculating Baud Rate(1)  
Equation for Calculating UBRRn Value  
Synchronous Master mode  
f
OSC  
f
OSC  
BAUD = --------------------------------------  
UBRRn = -------------------- 1  
2UBRRn + 1  
2BAUD  
Note:  
1. The baud rate is defined to be the transfer rate in bit per second (bps).  
BAUD  
Baud rate (in bits per second, bps).  
System Oscillator clock frequency.  
fOSC  
UBRRn  
Contents of the UBRRnH and UBRRnL Registers, (0-4095).  
23.3 SPI Data Modes and Timing  
There are four combinations of XCKn (SCK) phase and polarity with respect to serial data, which are determined  
by control bits UCPHAn and UCPOLn. The data transfer timing diagrams are shown in Figure 23-1. Data bits are  
shifted out and latched in on opposite edges of the XCKn signal, ensuring sufficient time for data signals to stabi-  
lize. The UCPOLn and UCPHAn functionality is summarized in Table 23-2. Note that changing the setting of any of  
these bits will corrupt all ongoing communication for both the Receiver and Transmitter.  
Table 23-2. UCPOLn and UCPHAn Functionality.  
UCPOLn  
UCPHAn  
SPI Mode  
Leading Edge  
Sample (Rising)  
Setup (Rising)  
Sample (Falling)  
Setup (Falling)  
Trailing Edge  
Setup (Falling)  
Sample (Falling)  
Setup (Rising)  
Sample (Rising)  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
Figure 23-1. UCPHAn and UCPOLn data transfer timing diagrams.  
UCPOL=0  
UCPOL=1  
XCK  
XCK  
Data setup (TXD)  
Data sample (RXD)  
Data setup (TXD)  
Data sample (RXD)  
XCK  
XCK  
Data setup (TXD)  
Data sample (RXD)  
Data setup (TXD)  
Data sample (RXD)  
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A serial frame for the MSPIM is defined to be one character of 8 data bits. The USART in MSPIM mode has two  
valid frame formats:  
8-bit data with MSB first  
8-bit data with LSB first  
A frame starts with the least or most significant data bit. Then the next data bits, up to a total of eight, are succeed-  
ing, ending with the most or least significant bit accordingly. When a complete frame is transmitted, a new frame  
can directly follow it, or the communication line can be set to an idle (high) state.  
The UDORDn bit in UCSRnC sets the frame format used by the USART in MSPIM mode. The Receiver and Trans-  
mitter use the same setting. Note that changing the setting of any of these bits will corrupt all ongoing  
communication for both the Receiver and Transmitter.  
16-bit data transfer can be achieved by writing two data bytes to UDRn. A UART transmit complete interrupt will  
then signal that the 16-bit value has been shifted out.  
23.4.1  
USART MSPIM Initialization  
The USART in MSPIM mode has to be initialized before any communication can take place. The initialization pro-  
cess normally consists of setting the baud rate, setting master mode of operation (by setting DDR_XCKn to one),  
setting frame format and enabling the Transmitter and the Receiver. Only the transmitter can operate inde-  
pendently. For interrupt driven USART operation, the Global Interrupt Flag should be cleared (and thus interrupts  
globally disabled) when doing the initialization.  
Note:  
To ensure immediate initialization of the XCKn output the baud-rate register (UBRRn) must be zero at the time the  
transmitter is enabled. Contrary to the normal mode USART operation the UBRRn must then be written to the desired  
value after the transmitter is enabled, but before the first transmission is started. Setting UBRRn to zero before  
enabling the transmitter is not necessary if the initialization is done immediately after a reset since UBRRn is reset to  
zero.  
Before doing a re-initialization with changed baud rate, data mode, or frame format, be sure that there is no ongo-  
ing transmissions during the period the registers are changed. The TXCn Flag can be used to check that the  
Transmitter has completed all transfers, and the RXCn Flag can be used to check that there are no unread data in  
the receive buffer. Note that the TXCn Flag must be cleared before each transmission (before UDRn is written) if it  
is used for this purpose.  
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The following simple USART initialization code examples show one assembly and one C function that are equal in  
functionality. The examples assume polling (no interrupts enabled). The baud rate is given as a function parame-  
ter. For the assembly code, the baud rate parameter is assumed to be stored in the r17:r16 registers.  
Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_Init:  
clr r18  
out UBRRnH,r18  
out UBRRnL,r18  
; Setting the XCKn port pin as output, enables master mode.  
sbi XCKn_DDR, XCKn  
; Set MSPI mode of operation and SPI data mode 0.  
ldi r18, (1<<UMSELn1)|(1<<UMSELn0)|(0<<UCPHAn)|(0<<UCPOLn)  
out UCSRnC,r18  
; Enable receiver and transmitter.  
ldi r18, (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn)  
out UCSRnB,r18  
; Set baud rate.  
; IMPORTANT: The Baud Rate must be set after the transmitter is  
enabled!  
out UBRRnH, r17  
out UBRRnL, r18  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
void USART_Init( unsigned int baud )  
{
UBRRn = 0;  
/* Setting the XCKn port pin as output, enables master mode. */  
XCKn_DDR |= (1<<XCKn);  
/* Set MSPI mode of operation and SPI data mode 0. */  
UCSRnC = (1<<UMSELn1)|(1<<UMSELn0)|(0<<UCPHAn)|(0<<UCPOLn);  
/* Enable receiver and transmitter. */  
UCSRnB = (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn);  
/* Set baud rate. */  
/* IMPORTANT: The Baud Rate must be set after the transmitter is  
enabled */  
UBRRn = baud;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
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23.5 Data Transfer  
Using the USART in MSPI mode requires the Transmitter to be enabled, that is, the TXENn bit in the UCSRnB reg-  
ister is set to one. When the Transmitter is enabled, the normal port operation of the TxDn pin is overridden and  
given the function as the Transmitter's serial output. Enabling the receiver is optional and is done by setting the  
RXENn bit in the UCSRnB register to one. When the receiver is enabled, the normal pin operation of the RxDn pin  
is overridden and given the function as the Receiver's serial input. The XCKn will in both cases be used as the  
transfer clock.  
After initialization the USART is ready for doing data transfers. A data transfer is initiated by writing to the UDRn I/O  
location. This is the case for both sending and receiving data since the transmitter controls the transfer clock. The  
data written to UDRn is moved from the transmit buffer to the shift register when the shift register is ready to send  
a new frame.  
Note:  
To keep the input buffer in sync with the number of data bytes transmitted, the UDRn register must be read once for  
each byte transmitted. The input buffer operation is identical to normal USART mode, that is, if an overflow occurs the  
character last received will be lost, not the first data in the buffer. This means that if four bytes are transferred, byte 1  
first, then byte 2, 3, and 4, and the UDRn is not read before all transfers are completed, then byte 3 to be received will  
be lost, and not byte 1.  
The following code examples show a simple USART in MSPIM mode transfer function based on polling of the Data  
Register Empty (UDREn) Flag and the Receive Complete (RXCn) Flag. The USART has to be initialized before the  
function can be used. For the assembly code, the data to be sent is assumed to be stored in Register R16 and the  
data received will be available in the same register (R16) after the function returns.  
The function simply waits for the transmit buffer to be empty by checking the UDREn Flag, before loading it with  
new data to be transmitted. The function then waits for data to be present in the receive buffer by checking the  
RXCn Flag, before reading the buffer and returning the value.  
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Assembly Code Example(1)  
USART_MSPIM_Transfer:  
; Wait for empty transmit buffer  
sbis UCSRnA, UDREn  
rjmp USART_MSPIM_Transfer  
; Put data (r16) into buffer, sends the data  
out UDRn,r16  
; Wait for data to be received  
USART_MSPIM_Wait_RXCn:  
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn  
rjmp USART_MSPIM_Wait_RXCn  
; Get and return received data from buffer  
in r16, UDRn  
ret  
C Code Example(1)  
unsigned char USART_Receive( void )  
{
/* Wait for empty transmit buffer */  
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn)) );  
/* Put data into buffer, sends the data */  
UDRn = data;  
/* Wait for data to be received */  
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) );  
/* Get and return received data from buffer */  
return UDRn;  
}
Note:  
1. See “About Code Examples” on page 10.  
23.5.1  
23.5.2  
Transmitter and Receiver Flags and Interrupts  
The RXCn, TXCn, and UDREn flags and corresponding interrupts in USART in MSPIM mode are identical in func-  
tion to the normal USART operation. However, the receiver error status flags (FE, DOR, and PE) are not in use and  
is always read as zero.  
Disabling the Transmitter or Receiver  
The disabling of the transmitter or receiver in USART in MSPIM mode is identical in function to the normal USART  
operation.  
23.6 USART MSPIM Register Description  
The following section describes the registers used for SPI operation using the USART.  
23.6.1  
UDRn – USART MSPIM I/O Data Register  
The function and bit description of the USART data register (UDRn) in MSPI mode is identical to normal USART  
operation. See “UDRn – USART I/O Data Register n” on page 218.  
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23.6.2  
UCSRnA – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n A  
Bit  
7
RXCn  
R/W  
0
6
TXCn  
R/W  
0
5
UDREn  
R/W  
0
4
-
3
-
2
-
1
-
0
-
UCSRnA  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
1
R
1
R
0
• Bit 7 - RXCn: USART Receive Complete  
This flag bit is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer and cleared when the receive buffer is empty  
(that is, does not contain any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled, the receive buffer will be flushed and conse-  
quently the RXCn bit will become zero. The RXCn Flag can be used to generate a Receive Complete interrupt (see  
description of the RXCIEn bit).  
• Bit 6 - TXCn: USART Transmit Complete  
This flag bit is set when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift Register has been shifted out and there are no new  
data currently present in the transmit buffer (UDRn). The TXCn Flag bit is automatically cleared when a transmit  
complete interrupt is executed, or it can be cleared by writing a one to its bit location. The TXCn Flag can generate  
a Transmit Complete interrupt (see description of the TXCIEn bit).  
• Bit 5 - UDREn: USART Data Register Empty  
The UDREn Flag indicates if the transmit buffer (UDRn) is ready to receive new data. If UDREn is one, the buffer is  
empty, and therefore ready to be written. The UDREn Flag can generate a Data Register Empty interrupt (see  
description of the UDRIE bit). UDREn is set after a reset to indicate that the Transmitter is ready.  
• Bit 4:0 - Reserved Bits in MSPI mode  
When in MSPI mode, these bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, these bits must  
be written to zero when UCSRnA is written.  
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23.6.3  
UCSRnB – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n B  
Bit  
7
RXCIEn  
R/W  
0
6
TXCIEn  
R/W  
0
5
UDRIE  
R/W  
0
4
RXENn  
R/W  
0
3
TXENn  
R/W  
0
2
-
1
-
0
-
UCSRnB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
1
R
1
R
0
• Bit 7 - RXCIEn: RX Complete Interrupt Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the RXCn Flag. A USART Receive Complete interrupt will be generated  
only if the RXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the RXCn bit in  
UCSRnA is set.  
• Bit 6 - TXCIEn: TX Complete Interrupt Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the TXCn Flag. A USART Transmit Complete interrupt will be generated  
only if the TXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the TXCn bit in UCS-  
RnA is set.  
• Bit 5 - UDRIE: USART Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the UDREn Flag. A Data Register Empty interrupt will be generated only  
if the UDRIE bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one and the UDREn bit in UCSRnA  
is set.  
• Bit 4 - RXENn: Receiver Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables the USART Receiver in MSPIM mode. The Receiver will override normal port opera-  
tion for the RxDn pin when enabled. Disabling the Receiver will flush the receive buffer. Only enabling the receiver  
in MSPI mode (that is, setting RXENn=1 and TXENn=0) has no meaning since it is the transmitter that controls the  
transfer clock and since only master mode is supported.  
• Bit 3 - TXENn: Transmitter Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables the USART Transmitter. The Transmitter will override normal port operation for the  
TxDn pin when enabled. The disabling of the Transmitter (writing TXENn to zero) will not become effective until  
ongoing and pending transmissions are completed, that is, when the Transmit Shift Register and Transmit Buffer  
Register do not contain data to be transmitted. When disabled, the Transmitter will no longer override the TxDn  
port.  
• Bit 2:0 - Reserved Bits in MSPI mode  
When in MSPI mode, these bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, these bits must  
be written to zero when UCSRnB is written.  
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UCSRnC – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n C  
Bit  
7
UMSELn1  
R/W  
6
UMSELn0  
R/W  
5
-
4
-
3
-
2
UDORDn  
R/W  
1
UCPHAn  
R/W  
0
UCPOLn  
R/W  
UCSRnC  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
0
0
1
1
0
• Bit 7:6 - UMSELn1:0: USART Mode Select  
These bits select the mode of operation of the USART as shown in Table 23-3. See “UCSRnC – USART Control  
and Status Register n C” on page 221 for full description of the normal USART operation. The MSPIM is enabled  
when both UMSELn bits are set to one. The UDORDn, UCPHAn, and UCPOLn can be set in the same write oper-  
ation where the MSPIM is enabled.  
Table 23-3. UMSELn Bits Settings  
UMSELn1  
UMSELn0  
Mode  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Asynchronous USART  
Synchronous USART  
(Reserved)  
Master SPI (MSPIM)  
• Bit 5:3 - Reserved Bits in MSPI mode  
When in MSPI mode, these bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, these bits must  
be written to zero when UCSRnC is written.  
• Bit 2 - UDORDn: Data Order  
When set to one the LSB of the data word is transmitted first. When set to zero the MSB of the data word is trans-  
mitted first. Refer to “SPI Data Modes and Timing” on page 228 for details.  
• Bit 1 - UCPHAn: Clock Phase  
The UCPHAn bit setting determine if data is sampled on the leasing edge (first) or tailing (last) edge of XCKn.  
Refer to “SPI Data Modes and Timing” on page 228 for details.  
• Bit 0 - UCPOLn: Clock Polarity  
The UCPOLn bit sets the polarity of the XCKn clock. The combination of the UCPOLn and UCPHAn bit settings  
determine the timing of the data transfer. Refer to “SPI Data Modes and Timing” on page 228 for details.  
23.6.5  
UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART MSPIM Baud Rate Registers  
The function and bit description of the baud rate registers in MSPI mode is identical to normal USART operation.  
See “UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART Baud Rate Registers” on page 222.  
Table 23-4. Comparison of USART in MSPIM mode and SPI pins.  
USART_MSPIM  
TxDn  
SPI  
MOSI  
MISO  
SCK  
SS  
Comment  
Master Out only  
RxDn  
Master In only  
XCKn  
(Functionally identical)  
Not supported by USART in MSPIM  
(N/A)  
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24. 2-wire Serial Interface  
24.1 Features  
Simple yet Powerful and Flexible Communication Interface, only two Bus Lines needed  
Both Master and Slave Operation Supported  
Device can Operate as Transmitter or Receiver  
7-bit Address Space Allows up to 128 Different Slave Addresses  
Multi-master Arbitration Support  
Up to 400kHz Data Transfer Speed  
Slew-rate Limited Output Drivers  
Noise Suppression Circuitry Rejects Spikes on Bus Lines  
Fully Programmable Slave Address with General Call Support  
Address Recognition Causes Wake-up When AVR is in Sleep Mode  
24.2 2-wire Serial Interface Bus Definition  
The 2-wire Serial Interface (TWI) is ideally suited for typical microcontroller applications. The TWI protocol allows  
the systems designer to interconnect up to 128 different devices using only two bi-directional bus lines, one for  
clock (SCL) and one for data (SDA). The only external hardware needed to implement the bus is a single pull-up  
resistor for each of the TWI bus lines. All devices connected to the bus have individual addresses, and mecha-  
nisms for resolving bus contention are inherent in the TWI protocol.  
Figure 24-1. TWI Bus Interconnection  
VCC  
Device 1  
Device 3  
R1  
R2  
Device 2  
Device n  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
24.2.1  
TWI Terminology  
The following definitions are frequently encountered in this section.  
Table 24-1. TWI Terminology  
Term  
Description  
Master  
The device that initiates and terminates a transmission. The Master also generates the SCL clock  
The device addressed by a Master  
Slave  
Transmitter  
Receiver  
The device placing data on the bus  
The device reading data from the bus  
The Power Reduction TWI bit, PRTWI bit in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be written to  
zero to enable the 2-wire Serial Interface.  
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Electrical Interconnection  
As depicted in Figure 24-1 on page 236, both bus lines are connected to the positive supply voltage through pull-up  
resistors. The bus drivers of all TWI-compliant devices are open-drain or open-collector. This implements a wired-  
AND function which is essential to the operation of the interface. A low level on a TWI bus line is generated when  
one or more TWI devices output a zero. A high level is output when all TWI devices trim-state their outputs, allow-  
ing the pull-up resistors to pull the line high. Note that all AVR devices connected to the TWI bus must be powered  
in order to allow any bus operation.  
The number of devices that can be connected to the bus is only limited by the bus capacitance limit of 400pF and  
the 7-bit slave address space. A detailed specification of the electrical characteristics of the TWI is given in “SPI  
Timing Characteristics” on page 363. Two different sets of specifications are presented there, one relevant for bus  
speeds below 100kHz, and one valid for bus speeds up to 400kHz.  
24.3 Data Transfer and Frame Format  
24.3.1  
Transferring Bits  
Each data bit transferred on the TWI bus is accompanied by a pulse on the clock line. The level of the data line  
must be stable when the clock line is high. The only exception to this rule is for generating start and stop  
conditions.  
Figure 24-2. Data Validity  
SDA  
SCL  
Data Stable  
Data Stable  
Data Change  
24.3.2  
START and STOP Conditions  
The Master initiates and terminates a data transmission. The transmission is initiated when the Master issues a  
START condition on the bus, and it is terminated when the Master issues a STOP condition. Between a START  
and a STOP condition, the bus is considered busy, and no other master should try to seize control of the bus. A  
special case occurs when a new START condition is issued between a START and STOP condition. This is  
referred to as a REPEATED START condition, and is used when the Master wishes to initiate a new transfer with-  
out relinquishing control of the bus. After a REPEATED START, the bus is considered busy until the next STOP.  
This is identical to the START behavior, and therefore START is used to describe both START and REPEATED  
START for the remainder of this datasheet, unless otherwise noted. As depicted below, START and STOP condi-  
tions are signalled by changing the level of the SDA line when the SCL line is high.  
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Figure 24-3. START, REPEATED START and STOP conditions  
SDA  
SCL  
START  
STOP START  
REPEATED START  
STOP  
24.3.3  
Address Packet Format  
All address packets transmitted on the TWI bus are 9 bits long, consisting of 7 address bits, one READ/WRITE  
control bit and an acknowledge bit. If the READ/WRITE bit is set, a read operation is to be performed, otherwise a  
write operation should be performed. When a Slave recognizes that it is being addressed, it should acknowledge  
by pulling SDA low in the ninth SCL (ACK) cycle. If the addressed Slave is busy, or for some other reason can not  
service the Master’s request, the SDA line should be left high in the ACK clock cycle. The Master can then transmit  
a STOP condition, or a REPEATED START condition to initiate a new transmission. An address packet consisting  
of a slave address and a READ or a WRITE bit is called SLA+R or SLA+W, respectively.  
The MSB of the address byte is transmitted first. Slave addresses can freely be allocated by the designer, but the  
address 0000 000 is reserved for a general call.  
When a general call is issued, all slaves should respond by pulling the SDA line low in the ACK cycle. A general  
call is used when a Master wishes to transmit the same message to several slaves in the system. When the gen-  
eral call address followed by a Write bit is transmitted on the bus, all slaves set up to acknowledge the general call  
will pull the SDA line low in the ack cycle. The following data packets will then be received by all the slaves that  
acknowledged the general call. Note that transmitting the general call address followed by a Read bit is meaning-  
less, as this would cause contention if several slaves started transmitting different data.  
All addresses of the format 1111 xxx should be reserved for future purposes.  
Figure 24-4. Address Packet Format  
Addr MSB  
Addr LSB  
R/W  
ACK  
SDA  
SCL  
1
2
7
8
9
START  
Data Packet Format  
24.3.4  
All data packets transmitted on the TWI bus are nine bits long, consisting of one data byte and an acknowledge bit.  
During a data transfer, the Master generates the clock and the START and STOP conditions, while the Receiver is  
responsible for acknowledging the reception. An Acknowledge (ACK) is signalled by the Receiver pulling the SDA  
line low during the ninth SCL cycle. If the Receiver leaves the SDA line high, a NACK is signalled. When the  
Receiver has received the last byte, or for some reason cannot receive any more bytes, it should inform the Trans-  
mitter by sending a NACK after the final byte. The MSB of the data byte is transmitted first.  
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Figure 24-5. Data Packet Format  
Data MSB  
Data LSB  
ACK  
Aggregate  
SDA  
SDA from  
Transmitter  
SDA from  
Receiver  
SCL from  
Master  
1
2
7
8
9
STOP, REPEATED  
START or Next  
Data Byte  
SLA+R/W  
Data Byte  
24.3.5  
Combining Address and Data Packets into a Transmission  
A transmission basically consists of a START condition, a SLA+R/W, one or more data packets and a STOP con-  
dition. An empty message, consisting of a START followed by a STOP condition, is illegal. Note that the Wired-  
ANDing of the SCL line can be used to implement handshaking between the Master and the Slave. The Slave can  
extend the SCL low period by pulling the SCL line low. This is useful if the clock speed set up by the Master is too  
fast for the Slave, or the Slave needs extra time for processing between the data transmissions. The Slave extend-  
ing the SCL low period will not affect the SCL high period, which is determined by the Master. As a consequence,  
the Slave can reduce the TWI data transfer speed by prolonging the SCL duty cycle.  
Figure 24-6 shows a typical data transmission. Note that several data bytes can be transmitted between the  
SLA+R/W and the STOP condition, depending on the software protocol implemented by the application software.  
Figure 24-6. Typical Data Transmission  
Addr MSB  
Addr LSB R/W  
ACK  
Data MSB  
Data LSB ACK  
SDA  
SCL  
1
2
7
8
9
1
2
7
8
9
START  
SLA+R/W  
Data Byte  
STOP  
24.4 Multi-master Bus Systems, Arbitration, and Synchronization  
The TWI protocol allows bus systems with several masters. Special concerns have been taken in order to ensure  
that transmissions will proceed as normal, even if two or more masters initiate a transmission at the same time.  
Two problems arise in multi-master systems:  
An algorithm must be implemented allowing only one of the masters to complete the transmission. All other  
masters should cease transmission when they discover that they have lost the selection process. This  
selection process is called arbitration. When a contending master discovers that it has lost the arbitration  
process, it should immediately switch to Slave mode to check whether it is being addressed by the winning  
master. The fact that multiple masters have started transmission at the same time should not be detectable to  
the slaves, that is, the data being transferred on the bus must not be corrupted.  
Different masters may use different SCL frequencies. A scheme must be devised to synchronize the serial  
clocks from all masters, in order to let the transmission proceed in a lockstep fashion. This will facilitate the  
arbitration process.  
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The wired-ANDing of the bus lines is used to solve both these problems. The serial clocks from all masters will be  
wired-ANDed, yielding a combined clock with a high period equal to the one from the Master with the shortest high  
period. The low period of the combined clock is equal to the low period of the Master with the longest low period.  
Note that all masters listen to the SCL line, effectively starting to count their SCL high and low time-out periods  
when the combined SCL line goes high or low, respectively.  
Figure 24-7. SCL Synchronization Between Multiple Masters  
TA low  
TA high  
SCL from  
Master A  
SCL from  
Master B  
SCL Bus  
Line  
TBlow  
TBhigh  
Masters Start  
Masters Start  
Counting Low Period  
Counting High Period  
Arbitration is carried out by all masters continuously monitoring the SDA line after outputting data. If the value read  
from the SDA line does not match the value the Master had output, it has lost the arbitration. Note that a Master  
can only lose arbitration when it outputs a high SDA value while another Master outputs a low value. The losing  
Master should immediately go to Slave mode, checking if it is being addressed by the winning Master. The SDA  
line should be left high, but losing masters are allowed to generate a clock signal until the end of the current data or  
address packet. Arbitration will continue until only one Master remains, and this may take many bits. If several  
masters are trying to address the same Slave, arbitration will continue into the data packet.  
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Figure 24-8. Arbitration Between Two Masters  
START  
Master A Loses  
Arbitration, SDAA SDA  
SDA from  
Master A  
SDA from  
Master B  
SDA Line  
Synchronized  
SCL Line  
Note that arbitration is not allowed between:  
A REPEATED START condition and a data bit  
A STOP condition and a data bit  
A REPEATED START and a STOP condition  
It is the user software’s responsibility to ensure that these illegal arbitration conditions never occur. This implies  
that in multi-master systems, all data transfers must use the same composition of SLA+R/W and data packets. In  
other words: All transmissions must contain the same number of data packets, otherwise the result of the arbitra-  
tion is undefined.  
24.5 Overview of the TWI Module  
The TWI module is comprised of several sub-modules, as shown in Figure 24-9 on page 242. All registers drawn in  
a thick line are accessible through the AVR data bus.  
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Figure 24-9. Overview of the TWI Module  
SCL  
SDA  
Spike  
Filter  
Spike  
Filter  
Slew-rate  
Control  
Slew-rate  
Control  
Bus Interface Unit  
Bit Rate Generator  
START / STOP  
Spike Suppression  
Prescaler  
Control  
Address/Data Shift  
Register (TWDR)  
Bit Rate Register  
(TWBR)  
Arbitration detection  
Ack  
Address Match Unit  
Control Unit  
Address Register  
(TWAR)  
Status Register  
(TWSR)  
Control Register  
(TWCR)  
State Machine and  
Status control  
Address Comparator  
24.5.1  
24.5.2  
SCL and SDA Pins  
These pins interface the AVR TWI with the rest of the MCU system. The output drivers contain a slew-rate limiter in  
order to conform to the TWI specification. The input stages contain a spike suppression unit removing spikes  
shorter than 50ns. Note that the internal pull-ups in the AVR pads can be enabled by setting the PORT bits corre-  
sponding to the SCL and SDA pins, as explained in the I/O Port section. The internal pull-ups can in some systems  
eliminate the need for external ones.  
Bit Rate Generator Unit  
This unit controls the period of SCL when operating in a Master mode. The SCL period is controlled by settings in  
the TWI Bit Rate Register (TWBR) and the Prescaler bits in the TWI Status Register (TWSR). Slave operation  
does not depend on Bit Rate or Prescaler settings, but the CPU clock frequency in the Slave must be at least 16  
times higher than the SCL frequency. Note that slaves may prolong the SCL low period, thereby reducing the aver-  
age TWI bus clock period.  
The SCL frequency is generated according to the following equation:  
CPU Clock frequency  
SCL frequency = -----------------------------------------------------------  
TWPS  
16 + 2(TWBR) 4  
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TWBR = Value of the TWI Bit Rate Register  
TWPS = Value of the prescaler bits in the TWI Status Register  
Note:  
Pull-up resistor values should be selected according to the SCL frequency and the capacitive bus line load. See “2-  
wire Serial Interface Characteristics” on page 361 for value of pull-up resistor.  
24.5.3  
Bus Interface Unit  
This unit contains the Data and Address Shift Register (TWDR), a START/STOP Controller and Arbitration detec-  
tion hardware. The TWDR contains the address or data bytes to be transmitted, or the address or data bytes  
received. In addition to the 8-bit TWDR, the Bus Interface Unit also contains a register containing the (N)ACK bit to  
be transmitted or received. This (N)ACK Register is not directly accessible by the application software. However,  
when receiving, it can be set or cleared by manipulating the TWI Control Register (TWCR). When in Transmitter  
mode, the value of the received (N)ACK bit can be determined by the value in the TWSR.  
The START/STOP Controller is responsible for generation and detection of START, REPEATED START, and  
STOP conditions. The START/STOP controller is able to detect START and STOP conditions even when the AVR  
MCU is in one of the sleep modes, enabling the MCU to wake up if addressed by a Master.  
If the TWI has initiated a transmission as Master, the Arbitration Detection hardware continuously monitors the  
transmission trying to determine if arbitration is in process. If the TWI has lost an arbitration, the Control Unit is  
informed. Correct action can then be taken and appropriate status codes generated.  
24.5.4  
Address Match Unit  
The Address Match unit checks if received address bytes match the seven-bit address in the TWI Address Regis-  
ter (TWAR). If the TWI General Call Recognition Enable (TWGCE) bit in the TWAR is written to one, all incoming  
address bits will also be compared against the General Call address. Upon an address match, the Control Unit is  
informed, allowing correct action to be taken. The TWI may or may not acknowledge its address, depending on set-  
tings in the TWCR. The Address Match unit is able to compare addresses even when the AVR MCU is in sleep  
mode, enabling the MCU to wake up if addressed by a Master. If another interrupt (for example, INT0) occurs  
during TWI Power-down address match and wakes up the CPU, the TWI aborts operation and return to it’s idle  
state. If this cause any problems, ensure that TWI Address Match is the only enabled interrupt when entering  
Power-down.  
24.5.5  
Control Unit  
The Control unit monitors the TWI bus and generates responses corresponding to settings in the TWI Control Reg-  
ister (TWCR). When an event requiring the attention of the application occurs on the TWI bus, the TWI Interrupt  
Flag (TWINT) is asserted. In the next clock cycle, the TWI Status Register (TWSR) is updated with a status code  
identifying the event. The TWSR only contains relevant status information when the TWI Interrupt Flag is asserted.  
At all other times, the TWSR contains a special status code indicating that no relevant status information is avail-  
able. As long as the TWINT Flag is set, the SCL line is held low. This allows the application software to complete its  
tasks before allowing the TWI transmission to continue.  
The TWINT Flag is set in the following situations:  
After the TWI has transmitted a START/REPEATED START condition  
After the TWI has transmitted SLA+R/W  
After the TWI has transmitted an address byte  
After the TWI has lost arbitration  
After the TWI has been addressed by own slave address or general call  
After the TWI has received a data byte  
After a STOP or REPEATED START has been received while still addressed as a Slave  
When a bus error has occurred due to an illegal START or STOP condition  
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The AVR TWI is byte-oriented and interrupt based. Interrupts are issued after all bus events, like reception of a  
byte or transmission of a START condition. Because the TWI is interrupt-based, the application software is free to  
carry on other operations during a TWI byte transfer. Note that the TWI Interrupt Enable (TWIE) bit in TWCR  
together with the Global Interrupt Enable bit in SREG allow the application to decide whether or not assertion of the  
TWINT Flag should generate an interrupt request. If the TWIE bit is cleared, the application must poll the TWINT  
Flag in order to detect actions on the TWI bus.  
When the TWINT Flag is asserted, the TWI has finished an operation and awaits application response. In this  
case, the TWI Status Register (TWSR) contains a value indicating the current state of the TWI bus. The application  
software can then decide how the TWI should behave in the next TWI bus cycle by manipulating the TWCR and  
TWDR Registers.  
Figure 24-10 is a simple example of how the application can interface to the TWI hardware. In this example, a Mas-  
ter wishes to transmit a single data byte to a Slave. This description is quite abstract, a more detailed explanation  
follows later in this section. A simple code example implementing the desired behavior is also presented.  
Figure 24-10. Interfacing the Application to the TWI in a Typical Transmission  
3. Check TWSR to see if START was  
sent. Application loads SLA+W into  
TWDR, and loads appropriate control  
signals into TWCR, makin sure that  
TWINT is written to one,  
5. Check TWSR to see if SLA+W was  
sent and ACK received.  
Application loads data into TWDR, and  
loads appropriate control signals into  
TWCR, making sure that TWINT is  
written to one  
1. Application  
writes to TWCR to  
initiate  
transmission of  
START  
7. Check TWSR to see if data was sent  
and ACK received.  
Application loads appropriate control  
signals to send STOP into TWCR,  
making sure that TWINT is written to one  
and TWSTA is written to zero.  
TWI bus START  
SLA+W  
A
Data  
A
STOP  
Indicates  
TWINT set  
4. TWINT set.  
Status code indicates  
SLA+W sent, ACK  
received  
2. TWINT set.  
Status code indicates  
START condition sent  
6. TWINT set.  
Status code indicates  
data sent, ACK received  
1. The first step in a TWI transmission is to transmit a START condition. This is done by writing a specific  
value into TWCR, instructing the TWI hardware to transmit a START condition. Which value to write is  
described later on. However, it is important that the TWINT bit is set in the value written. Writing a one to  
TWINT clears the flag. The TWI will not start any operation as long as the TWINT bit in TWCR is set. Imme-  
diately after the application has cleared TWINT, the TWI will initiate transmission of the START condition.  
2. When the START condition has been transmitted, the TWINT Flag in TWCR is set, and TWSR is updated  
with a status code indicating that the START condition has successfully been sent.  
3. The application software should now examine the value of TWSR, to make sure that the START condition  
was successfully transmitted. If TWSR indicates otherwise, the application software might take some spe-  
cial action, like calling an error routine. Assuming that the status code is as expected, the application must  
load SLA+W into TWDR. Remember that TWDR is used both for address and data. After TWDR has been  
loaded with the desired SLA+W, a specific value must be written to TWCR, instructing the TWI hardware to  
transmit the SLA+W present in TWDR. Which value to write is described later on. However, it is important  
that the TWINT bit is set in the value written. Writing a one to TWINT clears the flag. The TWI will not start  
any operation as long as the TWINT bit in TWCR is set. Immediately after the application has cleared  
TWINT, the TWI will initiate transmission of the address packet.  
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4. When the address packet has been transmitted, the TWINT Flag in TWCR is set, and TWSR is updated  
with a status code indicating that the address packet has successfully been sent. The status code will also  
reflect whether a Slave acknowledged the packet or not.  
5. The application software should now examine the value of TWSR, to make sure that the address packet  
was successfully transmitted, and that the value of the ACK bit was as expected. If TWSR indicates other-  
wise, the application software might take some special action, like calling an error routine. Assuming that  
the status code is as expected, the application must load a data packet into TWDR. Subsequently, a spe-  
cific value must be written to TWCR, instructing the TWI hardware to transmit the data packet present in  
TWDR. Which value to write is described later on. However, it is important that the TWINT bit is set in the  
value written. Writing a one to TWINT clears the flag. The TWI will not start any operation as long as the  
TWINT bit in TWCR is set. Immediately after the application has cleared TWINT, the TWI will initiate trans-  
mission of the data packet.  
6. When the data packet has been transmitted, the TWINT Flag in TWCR is set, and TWSR is updated with a  
status code indicating that the data packet has successfully been sent. The status code will also reflect  
whether a Slave acknowledged the packet or not.  
7. The application software should now examine the value of TWSR, to make sure that the data packet was  
successfully transmitted, and that the value of the ACK bit was as expected. If TWSR indicates otherwise,  
the application software might take some special action, like calling an error routine. Assuming that the sta-  
tus code is as expected, the application must write a specific value to TWCR, instructing the TWI hardware  
to transmit a STOP condition. Which value to write is described later on. However, it is important that the  
TWINT bit is set in the value written. Writing a one to TWINT clears the flag. The TWI will not start any oper-  
ation as long as the TWINT bit in TWCR is set. Immediately after the application has cleared TWINT, the  
TWI will initiate transmission of the STOP condition. Note that TWINT is NOT set after a STOP condition  
has been sent.  
Even though this example is simple, it shows the principles involved in all TWI transmissions. These can be sum-  
marized as follows:  
When the TWI has finished an operation and expects application response, the TWINT Flag is set. The SCL  
line is pulled low until TWINT is cleared.  
When the TWINT Flag is set, the user must update all TWI Registers with the value relevant for the next TWI  
bus cycle. As an example, TWDR must be loaded with the value to be transmitted in the next bus cycle.  
After all TWI Register updates and other pending application software tasks have been completed, TWCR is  
written. When writing TWCR, the TWINT bit should be set. Writing a one to TWINT clears the flag. The TWI will  
then commence executing whatever operation was specified by the TWCR setting.  
In the following an assembly and C implementation of the example is given. Note that the code below assumes that  
several definitions have been made, for example by using include-files.  
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Assembly Code Example  
ldi r16,  
C Example  
TWCR = (1<<TWINT)|(1<<TWSTA)|  
(1<<TWEN)  
Comments  
1
2
(1<<TWINT)|(1<<TWSTA)|  
Send START condition  
(1<<TWEN)  
out TWCR, r16  
wait1:  
while (!(TWCR & (1<<TWINT)))  
Wait for TWINT Flag set. This  
indicates that the START  
condition has been transmitted  
in  
r16,TWCR  
;
sbrs r16,TWINT  
rjmp wait1  
in  
r16,TWSR  
if ((TWSR & 0xF8) != START)  
3
Check value of TWI Status  
Register. Mask prescaler bits. If  
status different from START go to  
ERROR  
andi r16, 0xF8  
cpi r16, START  
brne ERROR  
ERROR();  
ldi r16, SLA_W  
out TWDR, r16  
TWDR = SLA_W;  
Load SLA_W into TWDR  
Register. Clear TWINT bit in  
TWCR to start transmission of  
address  
TWCR = (1<<TWINT) |  
(1<<TWEN);  
ldi r16, (1<<TWINT) |  
(1<<TWEN)  
out TWCR, r16  
wait2:  
while (!(TWCR & (1<<TWINT)))  
4
5
Wait for TWINT Flag set. This  
indicates that the SLA+W has  
been transmitted, and  
in  
r16,TWCR  
;
sbrs r16,TWINT  
rjmp wait2  
ACK/NACK has been received.  
in  
r16,TWSR  
if ((TWSR & 0xF8) !=  
MT_SLA_ACK)  
Check value of TWI Status  
Register. Mask prescaler bits. If  
status different from  
andi r16, 0xF8  
cpi r16, MT_SLA_ACK  
brne ERROR  
ERROR();  
MT_SLA_ACK go to ERROR  
ldi r16, DATA  
out TWDR, r16  
TWDR = DATA;  
TWCR = (1<<TWINT) |  
(1<<TWEN);  
Load DATA into TWDR Register.  
Clear TWINT bit in TWCR to start  
transmission of data  
ldi r16, (1<<TWINT) |  
(1<<TWEN)  
out TWCR, r16  
wait3:  
while (!(TWCR & (1<<TWINT)))  
6
7
Wait for TWINT Flag set. This  
indicates that the DATA has been  
transmitted, and ACK/NACK has  
been received.  
in  
r16,TWCR  
;
sbrs r16,TWINT  
rjmp wait3  
in  
r16,TWSR  
if ((TWSR & 0xF8) !=  
MT_DATA_ACK)  
Check value of TWI Status  
Register. Mask prescaler bits. If  
status different from  
andi r16, 0xF8  
cpi r16, MT_DATA_ACK  
brne ERROR  
ERROR();  
MT_DATA_ACK go to ERROR  
ldi r16,  
(1<<TWINT)|(1<<TWEN)|  
TWCR = (1<<TWINT)|(1<<TWEN)|  
(1<<TWSTO);  
Transmit STOP condition  
(1<<TWSTO)  
out TWCR, r16  
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The TWI can operate in one of four major modes. These are named Master Transmitter (MT), Master Receiver  
(MR), Slave Transmitter (ST) and Slave Receiver (SR). Several of these modes can be used in the same applica-  
tion. As an example, the TWI can use MT mode to write data into a TWI EEPROM, MR mode to read the data back  
from the EEPROM. If other masters are present in the system, some of these might transmit data to the TWI, and  
then SR mode would be used. It is the application software that decides which modes are legal.  
The following sections describe each of these modes. Possible status codes are described along with figures  
detailing data transmission in each of the modes. These figures contain the following abbreviations:  
S:  
Rs: REPEATED START condition  
R: Read bit (high level at SDA)  
W: Write bit (low level at SDA)  
START condition  
A:  
A:  
Acknowledge bit (low level at SDA)  
Not acknowledge bit (high level at SDA)  
Data: 8-bit data byte  
P: STOP condition  
SLA: Slave Address  
In Figure 24-12 on page 250 to Figure 24-18 on page 258, circles are used to indicate that the TWINT Flag is set.  
The numbers in the circles show the status code held in TWSR, with the prescaler bits masked to zero. At these  
points, actions must be taken by the application to continue or complete the TWI transfer. The TWI transfer is sus-  
pended until the TWINT Flag is cleared by software.  
When the TWINT Flag is set, the status code in TWSR is used to determine the appropriate software action. For  
each status code, the required software action and details of the following serial transfer are given in Table 24-2 on  
page 249 to Table 24-5 on page 257. Note that the prescaler bits are masked to zero in these tables.  
24.7.1  
Master Transmitter Mode  
In the Master Transmitter mode, a number of data bytes are transmitted to a Slave Receiver (see Figure 24-11). In  
order to enter a Master mode, a START condition must be transmitted. The format of the following address packet  
determines whether Master Transmitter or Master Receiver mode is to be entered. If SLA+W is transmitted, MT  
mode is entered, if SLA+R is transmitted, MR mode is entered. All the status codes mentioned in this section  
assume that the prescaler bits are zero or are masked to zero.  
Figure 24-11. Data Transfer in Master Transmitter Mode  
VCC  
Device 1  
MASTER  
TRANSMITTER  
Device 2  
SLAVE  
RECEIVER  
Device 3  
Device n  
R1  
R2  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
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A START condition is sent by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
1
0
X
1
0
X
TWEN must be set to enable the 2-wire Serial Interface, TWSTA must be written to one to transmit a START con-  
dition and TWINT must be written to one to clear the TWINT Flag. The TWI will then test the 2-wire Serial Bus and  
generate a START condition as soon as the bus becomes free. After a START condition has been transmitted, the  
TWINT Flag is set by hardware, and the status code in TWSR will be 0x08 (see Table 24-2 on page 249). In order  
to enter MT mode, SLA+W must be transmitted. This is done by writing SLA+W to TWDR. Thereafter the TWINT  
bit should be cleared (by writing it to one) to continue the transfer. This is accomplished by writing the following  
value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
0
0
X
1
0
X
When SLA+W have been transmitted and an acknowledgement bit has been received, TWINT is set again and a  
number of status codes in TWSR are possible. Possible status codes in Master mode are 0x18, 0x20, or 0x38. The  
appropriate action to be taken for each of these status codes is detailed in Table 24-2 on page 249.  
When SLA+W has been successfully transmitted, a data packet should be transmitted. This is done by writing the  
data byte to TWDR. TWDR must only be written when TWINT is high. If not, the access will be discarded, and the  
Write Collision bit (TWWC) will be set in the TWCR Register. After updating TWDR, the TWINT bit should be  
cleared (by writing it to one) to continue the transfer. This is accomplished by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
0
0
X
1
0
X
This scheme is repeated until the last byte has been sent and the transfer is ended by generating a STOP condi-  
tion or a repeated START condition. A STOP condition is generated by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
0
1
X
1
0
X
A REPEATED START condition is generated by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
1
0
X
1
0
X
After a repeated START condition (state 0x10) the 2-wire Serial Interface can access the same Slave again, or a  
new Slave without transmitting a STOP condition. Repeated START enables the Master to switch between Slaves,  
Master Transmitter mode and Master Receiver mode without losing control of the bus.  
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Status Code  
(TWSR)  
Prescaler Bits  
are 0  
Application Software Response  
To TWCR  
STO TWIN  
Status of the 2-wire Serial Bus  
and 2-wire Serial Interface  
Hardware  
To/from TWDR  
Load SLA+W  
STA  
0
TWE  
A
Next Action Taken by TWI Hardware  
T
0x08  
0x10  
A START condition has been  
transmitted  
0
1
X
SLA+W will be transmitted;  
ACK or NOT ACK will be received  
A repeated START condition  
has been transmitted  
Load SLA+W or  
Load SLA+R  
0
0
0
0
1
1
X
X
SLA+W will be transmitted;  
ACK or NOT ACK will be received  
SLA+R will be transmitted;  
Logic will switch to Master Receiver mode  
0x18  
0x20  
0x28  
0x30  
0x38  
SLA+W has been transmitted;  
ACK has been received  
Load data byte or  
0
0
1
X
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK or NOT ACK will  
be received  
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and  
TWSTO Flag will be reset  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
No TWDR action  
Load data byte or  
1
0
1
0
1
1
X
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
SLA+W has been transmitted;  
NOT ACK has been received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK or NOT ACK will  
be received  
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and  
TWSTO Flag will be reset  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
No TWDR action  
Load data byte or  
1
0
1
0
1
1
X
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
Data byte has been transmit-  
ted;  
ACK has been received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK or NOT ACK will  
be received  
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and  
TWSTO Flag will be reset  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
No TWDR action  
Load data byte or  
1
0
1
0
1
1
X
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
Data byte has been transmit-  
ted;  
NOT ACK has been received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK or NOT ACK will  
be received  
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and  
TWSTO Flag will be reset  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
No TWDR action  
1
1
1
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
Arbitration lost in SLA+W or  
data bytes  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action  
0
1
0
0
1
1
X
X
2-wire Serial Bus will be released and not addressed  
Slave mode entered  
A START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
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Figure 24-12. Formats and States in the Master Transmitter Mode  
MT  
Successfull  
S
SLA  
W
A
DATA  
A
P
transmission  
to a slave  
receiver  
$08  
$18  
$28  
Next transfer  
started with a  
repeated start  
condition  
RS  
SLA  
W
R
$10  
Not acknowledge  
received after the  
slave address  
A
P
$20  
MR  
Not acknowledge  
received after a data  
byte  
A
P
$30  
Arbitration lost in slave  
address or data byte  
Other master  
continues  
Other master  
continues  
A or A  
A or A  
$38  
A
$38  
Arbitration lost and  
addressed as slave  
Other master  
continues  
To corresponding  
states in slave mode  
$68 $78 $B0  
Any number of data bytes  
and their associated acknowledge bits  
From master to slave  
From slave to master  
DATA  
A
This number (contained in TWSR) corresponds  
to a defined state of the Two-Wire Serial Bus. The  
prescaler bits are zero or masked to zero  
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24.7.2  
Master Receiver Mode  
In the Master Receiver mode, a number of data bytes are received from a Slave Transmitter (see Figure 24-13 on  
page 251). In order to enter a Master mode, a START condition must be transmitted. The format of the following  
address packet determines whether Master Transmitter or Master Receiver mode is to be entered. If SLA+W is  
transmitted, MT mode is entered, if SLA+R is transmitted, MR mode is entered. All the status codes mentioned in  
this section assume that the prescaler bits are zero or are masked to zero.  
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Figure 24-13. Data Transfer in Master Receiver Mode  
VCC  
Device 1  
MASTER  
RECEIVER  
Device 2  
SLAVE  
TRANSMITTER  
Device 3  
R1  
R2  
Device n  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
A START condition is sent by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
1
0
X
1
0
X
TWEN must be written to one to enable the 2-wire Serial Interface, TWSTA must be written to one to transmit a  
START condition and TWINT must be set to clear the TWINT Flag. The TWI will then test the 2-wire Serial Bus and  
generate a START condition as soon as the bus becomes free. After a START condition has been transmitted, the  
TWINT Flag is set by hardware, and the status code in TWSR will be 0x08 (see Table 24-2 on page 249). In order  
to enter MR mode, SLA+R must be transmitted. This is done by writing SLA+R to TWDR. Thereafter the TWINT bit  
should be cleared (by writing it to one) to continue the transfer. This is accomplished by writing the following value  
to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
0
0
X
1
0
X
When SLA+R have been transmitted and an acknowledgement bit has been received, TWINT is set again and a  
number of status codes in TWSR are possible. Possible status codes in Master mode are 0x38, 0x40, or 0x48. The  
appropriate action to be taken for each of these status codes is detailed in Table 24-3 on page 252. Received data  
can be read from the TWDR Register when the TWINT Flag is set high by hardware. This scheme is repeated until  
the last byte has been received. After the last byte has been received, the MR should inform the ST by sending a  
NACK after the last received data byte. The transfer is ended by generating a STOP condition or a repeated  
START condition. A STOP condition is generated by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
0
1
X
1
0
X
A REPEATED START condition is generated by writing the following value to TWCR:  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
1
X
1
0
X
1
0
X
After a repeated START condition (state 0x10) the 2-wire Serial Interface can access the same Slave again, or a  
new Slave without transmitting a STOP condition. Repeated START enables the Master to switch between Slaves,  
Master Transmitter mode and Master Receiver mode without losing control over the bus.  
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Status Code  
(TWSR)  
Prescaler Bits  
are 0  
Application Software Response  
To TWCR  
STO TWIN  
Status of the 2-wire Serial Bus  
and 2-wire Serial Interface  
Hardware  
To/from TWDR  
Load SLA+R  
STA  
0
TWE  
A
Next Action Taken by TWI Hardware  
T
0x08  
0x10  
A START condition has been  
transmitted  
0
1
X
SLA+R will be transmitted  
ACK or NOT ACK will be received  
A repeated START condition  
has been transmitted  
Load SLA+R or  
Load SLA+W  
0
0
0
0
1
1
X
X
SLA+R will be transmitted  
ACK or NOT ACK will be received  
SLA+W will be transmitted  
Logic will switch to Master Transmitter mode  
0x38  
0x40  
0x48  
Arbitration lost in SLA+R or  
NOT ACK bit  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action  
0
1
0
0
1
1
X
X
2-wire Serial Bus will be released and not addressed  
Slave mode will be entered  
A START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
SLA+R has been transmitted;  
ACK has been received  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action  
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
SLA+R has been transmitted;  
NOT ACK has been received  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and TWSTO Flag  
will be reset  
No TWDR action  
1
1
1
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
0x50  
0x58  
Data byte has been received;  
ACK has been returned  
Read data byte or  
Read data byte  
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Data byte has been received;  
NOT ACK has been returned  
Read data byte or  
Read data byte or  
1
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
Repeated START will be transmitted  
STOP condition will be transmitted and TWSTO Flag  
will be reset  
Read data byte  
1
1
1
X
STOP condition followed by a START condition will be  
transmitted and TWSTO Flag will be reset  
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Figure 24-14. Formats and States in the Master Receiver Mode  
MR  
Successfull  
S
SLA  
R
A
DATA  
A
DATA  
A
P
reception  
from a slave  
receiver  
$08  
$40  
$50  
$58  
Next transfer  
started with a  
repeated start  
condition  
RS  
SLA  
R
$10  
Not acknowledge  
received after the  
slave address  
W
A
P
$48  
MT  
Arbitration lost in slave  
address or data byte  
Other master  
continues  
Other master  
continues  
A or A  
A
$38  
A
$38  
Arbitration lost and  
addressed as slave  
Other master  
continues  
To corresponding  
states in slave mode  
$68 $78 $B0  
Any number of data bytes  
and their associated acknowledge bits  
From master to slave  
From slave to master  
DATA  
A
This number (contained in TWSR) corresponds  
to a defined state of the Two-Wire Serial Bus. The  
prescaler bits are zero or masked to zero  
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24.7.3  
Slave Receiver Mode  
In the Slave Receiver mode, a number of data bytes are received from a Master Transmitter (see Figure 24-15). All  
the status codes mentioned in this section assume that the prescaler bits are zero or are masked to zero.  
Figure 24-15. Data transfer in Slave Receiver mode  
VCC  
Device 1  
SLAVE  
RECEIVER  
Device 2  
MASTER  
TRANSMITTER  
Device 3  
Device n  
R1  
R2  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
To initiate the Slave Receiver mode, TWAR and TWCR must be initialized as follows:  
TWAR  
TWA6  
TWA5  
TWA4  
TWA3  
TWA2  
TWA1  
TWA0  
TWGCE  
value  
Device’s Own Slave Address  
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The upper seven bits are the address to which the 2-wire Serial Interface will respond when addressed by a Mas-  
ter. If the LSB is set, the TWI will respond to the general call address (0x00), otherwise it will ignore the general call  
address.  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
X
TWEN must be written to one to enable the TWI. The TWEA bit must be written to one to enable the acknowledge-  
ment of the device’s own slave address or the general call address. TWSTA and TWSTO must be written to zero.  
When TWAR and TWCR have been initialized, the TWI waits until it is addressed by its own slave address (or the  
general call address if enabled) followed by the data direction bit. If the direction bit is “0” (write), the TWI will oper-  
ate in SR mode, otherwise ST mode is entered. After its own slave address and the write bit have been received,  
the TWINT Flag is set and a valid status code can be read from TWSR. The status code is used to determine the  
appropriate software action. The appropriate action to be taken for each status code is detailed in Table 24-4 on  
page 255. The Slave Receiver mode may also be entered if arbitration is lost while the TWI is in the Master mode  
(see states 0x68 and 0x78).  
If the TWEA bit is reset during a transfer, the TWI will return a “Not Acknowledge” (“1”) to SDA after the next  
received data byte. This can be used to indicate that the Slave is not able to receive any more bytes. While TWEA  
is zero, the TWI does not acknowledge its own slave address. However, the 2-wire Serial Bus is still monitored and  
address recognition may resume at any time by setting TWEA. This implies that the TWEA bit may be used to tem-  
porarily isolate the TWI from the 2-wire Serial Bus.  
In all sleep modes other than Idle mode, the clock system to the TWI is turned off. If the TWEA bit is set, the inter-  
face can still acknowledge its own slave address or the general call address by using the 2-wire Serial Bus clock as  
a clock source. The part will then wake up from sleep and the TWI will hold the SCL clock low during the wake up  
and until the TWINT Flag is cleared (by writing it to one). Further data reception will be carried out as normal, with  
the AVR clocks running as normal. Observe that if the AVR is set up with a long start-up time, the SCL line may be  
held low for a long time, blocking other data transmissions.  
Note that the 2-wire Serial Interface Data Register – TWDR does not reflect the last byte present on the bus when  
waking up from these Sleep modes.  
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Status Code  
(TWSR)  
Prescaler Bits  
are 0  
Application Software Response  
To TWCR  
STO TWIN  
Status of the 2-wire Serial Bus  
and 2-wire Serial Interface Hard-  
ware  
To/from TWDR  
STA  
X
TWE  
A
Next Action Taken by TWI Hardware  
T
0x60  
0x68  
0x70  
0x78  
Own SLA+W has been received;  
ACK has been returned  
No TWDR action or  
0
1
0
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
No TWDR action  
X
X
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Arbitration lost in SLA+R/W as  
Master; own SLA+W has been  
received; ACK has been returned  
No TWDR action or  
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
No TWDR action  
X
X
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
General call address has been  
received; ACK has been returned  
No TWDR action or  
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
No TWDR action  
X
X
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Arbitration lost in SLA+R/W as  
Master; General call address has  
been received; ACK has been re-  
turned  
No TWDR action or  
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
No TWDR action  
Read data byte or  
X
X
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
0x80  
0x88  
Previously addressed with own  
SLA+W; data has been received;  
ACK has been returned  
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
Read data byte  
X
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Previously addressed with own  
SLA+W; data has been received;  
NOT ACK has been returned  
Read data byte or  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
Read data byte or  
Read data byte or  
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Read data byte  
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
0x90  
0x98  
Previously addressed with gener-  
al call; data has been received;  
ACK has been returned  
Read data byte or  
X
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be  
returned  
Read data byte  
X
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Previously addressed with gener-  
al call; data has been received;  
NOT ACK has been returned  
Read data byte or  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
Read data byte or  
Read data byte or  
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Read data byte  
No action  
1
0
1
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
0xA0  
A STOP condition or repeated  
START condition has been re-  
ceived while still addressed as  
Slave  
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
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Figure 24-16. Formats and States in the Slave Receiver Mode  
Reception of the own  
S
SLA  
W
A
DATA  
A
DATA  
A
P or S  
slave address and one or  
more data bytes. All are  
acknowledged  
$60  
$80  
$80  
A
$A0  
Last data byte received  
is not acknowledged  
P or S  
$88  
Arbitration lost as master  
and addressed as slave  
A
$68  
A
Reception of the general call  
address and one or more data  
bytes  
General Call  
DATA  
A
DATA  
A
P or S  
$70  
$90  
$90  
A
$A0  
Last data byte received is  
not acknowledged  
P or S  
$98  
Arbitration lost as master and  
addressed as slave by general call  
A
$78  
Any number of data bytes  
and their associated acknowledge bits  
From master to slave  
From slave to master  
DATA  
A
This number (contained in TWSR) corresponds  
to a defined state of the Two-Wire Serial Bus. The  
prescaler bits are zero or masked to zero  
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24.7.4  
Slave Transmitter Mode  
In the Slave Transmitter mode, a number of data bytes are transmitted to a Master Receiver (see Figure 24-17). All  
the status codes mentioned in this section assume that the prescaler bits are zero or are masked to zero.  
Figure 24-17. Data Transfer in Slave Transmitter Mode  
VCC  
Device 1  
SLAVE  
TRANSMITTER  
Device 2  
MASTER  
RECEIVER  
Device 3  
R1  
R2  
Device n  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
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To initiate the Slave Transmitter mode, TWAR and TWCR must be initialized as follows:  
TWAR  
TWA6  
TWA5  
TWA4  
TWA3  
TWA2  
TWA1  
TWA0  
TWGCE  
value  
Device’s Own Slave Address  
The upper seven bits are the address to which the 2-wire Serial Interface will respond when addressed by a Mas-  
ter. If the LSB is set, the TWI will respond to the general call address (0x00), otherwise it will ignore the general call  
address.  
TWCR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
TWIE  
value  
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
X
TWEN must be written to one to enable the TWI. The TWEA bit must be written to one to enable the acknowledge-  
ment of the device’s own slave address or the general call address. TWSTA and TWSTO must be written to zero.  
When TWAR and TWCR have been initialized, the TWI waits until it is addressed by its own slave address (or the  
general call address if enabled) followed by the data direction bit. If the direction bit is “1” (read), the TWI will oper-  
ate in ST mode, otherwise SR mode is entered. After its own slave address and the write bit have been received,  
the TWINT Flag is set and a valid status code can be read from TWSR. The status code is used to determine the  
appropriate software action. The appropriate action to be taken for each status code is detailed in Table 24-5. The  
Slave Transmitter mode may also be entered if arbitration is lost while the TWI is in the Master mode (see state  
0xB0).  
If the TWEA bit is written to zero during a transfer, the TWI will transmit the last byte of the transfer. State 0xC0 or  
state 0xC8 will be entered, depending on whether the Master Receiver transmits a NACK or ACK after the final  
byte. The TWI is switched to the not addressed Slave mode, and will ignore the Master if it continues the transfer.  
Thus the Master Receiver receives all “1” as serial data. State 0xC8 is entered if the Master demands additional  
data bytes (by transmitting ACK), even though the Slave has transmitted the last byte (TWEA zero and expecting  
NACK from the Master).  
While TWEA is zero, the TWI does not respond to its own slave address. However, the 2-wire Serial Bus is still  
monitored and address recognition may resume at any time by setting TWEA. This implies that the TWEA bit may  
be used to temporarily isolate the TWI from the 2-wire Serial Bus.  
In all sleep modes other than Idle mode, the clock system to the TWI is turned off. If the TWEA bit is set, the inter-  
face can still acknowledge its own slave address or the general call address by using the 2-wire Serial Bus clock as  
a clock source. The part will then wake up from sleep and the TWI will hold the SCL clock will low during the wake  
up and until the TWINT Flag is cleared (by writing it to one). Further data transmission will be carried out as normal,  
with the AVR clocks running as normal. Observe that if the AVR is set up with a long start-up time, the SCL line  
may be held low for a long time, blocking other data transmissions.  
Note that the 2-wire Serial Interface Data Register – TWDR does not reflect the last byte present on the bus when  
waking up from these sleep modes.  
Table 24-5. Status Codes for Slave Transmitter Mode  
Status Code  
(TWSR)  
Prescaler  
Bits  
Application Software Response  
Status of the 2-wire Serial Bus  
and 2-wire Serial Interface Hard-  
ware  
To TWCR  
To/from TWDR  
STA  
STO  
TWIN  
T
TWE  
A
Next Action Taken by TWI Hardware  
are 0  
0xA8  
Own SLA+R has been received;  
ACK has been returned  
Load data byte or  
Load data byte  
X
X
0
0
1
1
0
1
Last data byte will be transmitted and NOT ACK should  
be received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK should be re-  
ceived  
0xB0  
Arbitration lost in SLA+R/W as  
Master; own SLA+R has been re-  
ceived; ACK has been returned  
Load data byte or  
Load data byte  
X
X
0
0
1
1
0
1
Last data byte will be transmitted and NOT ACK should  
be received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK should be re-  
ceived  
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0xB8  
Data byte in TWDR has been  
transmitted; ACK has been re-  
ceived  
Load data byte or  
X
0
1
1
0
1
Last data byte will be transmitted and NOT ACK should  
be received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK should be re-  
ceived  
Load data byte  
X
0
0xC0  
Data byte in TWDR has been  
transmitted; NOT ACK has been  
received  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action  
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
0xC8  
Last data byte in TWDR has been  
transmitted (TWEA = “0”); ACK  
has been received  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action or  
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”  
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
no recognition of own SLA or GCA;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
No TWDR action or  
No TWDR action  
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Switched to the not addressed Slave mode;  
own SLA will be recognized;  
GCA will be recognized if TWGCE = “1”;  
a START condition will be transmitted when the bus  
becomes free  
Figure 24-18. Formats and States in the Slave Transmitter Mode  
Reception of the own  
slave address and one or  
more data bytes  
S
SLA  
R
A
DATA  
A
DATA  
A
P or S  
$A8  
A
$B8  
$C0  
Arbitration lost as master  
and addressed as slave  
$B0  
Last data byte transmitted.  
Switched to not addressed  
slave (TWEA = '0')  
A
All 1's  
P or S  
$C8  
Any number of data bytes  
and their associated acknowledge bits  
From master to slave  
From slave to master  
DATA  
A
This number (contained in TWSR) corresponds  
to a defined state of the Two-Wire Serial Bus. The  
prescaler bits are zero or masked to zero  
n
24.7.5  
Miscellaneous States  
There are two status codes that do not correspond to a defined TWI state, see Table 24-6 on page 259.  
Status 0xF8 indicates that no relevant information is available because the TWINT Flag is not set. This occurs  
between other states, and when the TWI is not involved in a serial transfer.  
Status 0x00 indicates that a bus error has occurred during a 2-wire Serial Bus transfer. A bus error occurs when a  
START or STOP condition occurs at an illegal position in the format frame. Examples of such illegal positions are  
during the serial transfer of an address byte, a data byte, or an acknowledge bit. When a bus error occurs, TWINT  
is set. To recover from a bus error, the TWSTO Flag must set and TWINT must be cleared by writing a logic one to  
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TWCR are affected). The SDA and SCL lines are released, and no STOP condition is transmitted.  
Table 24-6. Miscellaneous States  
Status Code  
(TWSR)  
Prescaler Bits  
are 0  
Application Software Response  
To TWCR  
Status of the 2-wire Serial Bus  
and 2-wire Serial Interface  
Hardware  
To/from TWDR  
STA  
STO  
TWIN  
T
TWE  
A
Next Action Taken by TWI Hardware  
Wait or proceed current transfer  
0xF8  
0x00  
No relevant state information  
available; TWINT = “0”  
No TWDR action  
No TWDR action  
No TWCR action  
Bus error due to an illegal  
START or STOP condition  
0
1
1
X
Only the internal hardware is affected, no STOP condi-  
tion is sent on the bus. In all cases, the bus is released  
and TWSTO is cleared.  
24.7.6  
Combining Several TWI Modes  
In some cases, several TWI modes must be combined in order to complete the desired action. Consider for exam-  
ple reading data from a serial EEPROM. Typically, such a transfer involves the following steps:  
1. The transfer must be initiated.  
2. The EEPROM must be instructed what location should be read.  
3. The reading must be performed.  
4. The transfer must be finished.  
Note that data is transmitted both from Master to Slave and vice versa. The Master must instruct the Slave what  
location it wants to read, requiring the use of the MT mode. Subsequently, data must be read from the Slave, imply-  
ing the use of the MR mode. Thus, the transfer direction must be changed. The Master must keep control of the  
bus during all these steps, and the steps should be carried out as an atomical operation. If this principle is violated  
in a multimaster system, another Master can alter the data pointer in the EEPROM between steps 2 and 3, and the  
Master will read the wrong data location. Such a change in transfer direction is accomplished by transmitting a  
REPEATED START between the transmission of the address byte and reception of the data. After a REPEATED  
START, the Master keeps ownership of the bus. The following figure shows the flow in this transfer.  
Figure 24-19. Combining Several TWI Modes to Access a Serial EEPROM  
Master Transmitter  
Master Receiver  
DATA  
S
SLA+W  
A
ADDRESS  
A
Rs  
SLA+R  
A
A
P
S = START  
Transmitted from master to slave  
Rs = REPEATED START  
Transmitted from slave to master  
P = STOP  
24.8 Multi-master Systems and Arbitration  
If multiple masters are connected to the same bus, transmissions may be initiated simultaneously by one or more  
of them. The TWI standard ensures that such situations are handled in such a way that one of the masters will be  
allowed to proceed with the transfer, and that no data will be lost in the process. An example of an arbitration situ-  
ation is depicted below, where two masters are trying to transmit data to a Slave Receiver.  
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Figure 24-20. An Arbitration Example  
VCC  
Device 1  
MASTER  
TRANSMITTER  
Device 3  
SLAVE  
RECEIVER  
Device 2  
MASTER  
TRANSMITTER  
R1  
R2  
Device n  
........  
SDA  
SCL  
Several different scenarios may arise during arbitration, as described below:  
Two or more masters are performing identical communication with the same Slave. In this case, neither the  
Slave nor any of the masters will know about the bus contention.  
Two or more masters are accessing the same Slave with different data or direction bit. In this case, arbitration  
will occur, either in the READ/WRITE bit or in the data bits. The masters trying to output a one on SDA while  
another Master outputs a zero will lose the arbitration. Losing masters will switch to not addressed Slave mode  
or wait until the bus is free and transmit a new START condition, depending on application software action.  
Two or more masters are accessing different slaves. In this case, arbitration will occur in the SLA bits. Masters  
trying to output a one on SDA while another Master outputs a zero will lose the arbitration. Masters losing  
arbitration in SLA will switch to Slave mode to check if they are being addressed by the winning Master. If  
addressed, they will switch to SR or ST mode, depending on the value of the READ/WRITE bit. If they are not  
being addressed, they will switch to not addressed Slave mode or wait until the bus is free and transmit a new  
START condition, depending on application software action.  
This is summarized in Figure 24-21. Possible status values are given in circles.  
Figure 24-21. Possible Status Codes Caused by Arbitration  
START  
SLA  
Data  
STOP  
Arbitration lost in SLA  
Arbitration lost in Data  
Own  
No  
38  
TWI bus will be released and not addressed slave mode will be entered  
A START condition will be transmitted when the bus becomes free  
Address / General Call  
received  
Yes  
Write  
68/78  
B0  
Data byte will be received and NOT ACK will be returned  
Data byte will be received and ACK will be returned  
Direction  
Read  
Last data byte will be transmitted and NOT ACK should be received  
Data byte will be transmitted and ACK should be received  
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24.9 Register Description  
24.9.1  
TWBR – TWI Bit Rate Register  
Bit  
7
TWBR7  
R/W  
0
6
TWBR6  
R/W  
0
5
TWBR5  
R/W  
0
4
TWBR4  
R/W  
0
3
TWBR3  
R/W  
0
2
TWBR2  
R/W  
0
1
TWBR1  
R/W  
0
0
TWBR0  
R/W  
0
(0xB8)  
TWBR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bits 7:0 – TWI Bit Rate Register  
TWBR selects the division factor for the bit rate generator. The bit rate generator is a frequency divider which gen-  
erates the SCL clock frequency in the Master modes. See “Bit Rate Generator Unit” on page 242 for calculating bit  
rates.  
24.9.2  
TWCR – TWI Control Register  
Bit  
7
TWINT  
R/W  
0
6
TWEA  
R/W  
0
5
TWSTA  
R/W  
0
4
TWSTO  
R/W  
0
3
2
TWEN  
R/W  
0
1
0
TWIE  
R/W  
0
(0xBC)  
TWWC  
TWCR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
The TWCR is used to control the operation of the TWI. It is used to enable the TWI, to initiate a Master access by  
applying a START condition to the bus, to generate a Receiver acknowledge, to generate a stop condition, and to  
control halting of the bus while the data to be written to the bus are written to the TWDR. It also indicates a write  
collision if data is attempted written to TWDR while the register is inaccessible.  
• Bit 7 – TWINT: TWI Interrupt Flag  
This bit is set by hardware when the TWI has finished its current job and expects application software response. If  
the I-bit in SREG and TWIE in TWCR are set, the MCU will jump to the TWI Interrupt Vector. While the TWINT Flag  
is set, the SCL low period is stretched. The TWINT Flag must be cleared by software by writing a logic one to it.  
Note that this flag is not automatically cleared by hardware when executing the interrupt routine. Also note that  
clearing this flag starts the operation of the TWI, so all accesses to the TWI Address Register (TWAR), TWI Status  
Register (TWSR), and TWI Data Register (TWDR) must be complete before clearing this flag.  
• Bit 6 – TWEA: TWI Enable Acknowledge Bit  
The TWEA bit controls the generation of the acknowledge pulse. If the TWEA bit is written to one, the ACK pulse is  
generated on the TWI bus if the following conditions are met:  
1. The device’s own slave address has been received.  
2. A general call has been received, while the TWGCE bit in the TWAR is set.  
3. A data byte has been received in Master Receiver or Slave Receiver mode.  
By writing the TWEA bit to zero, the device can be virtually disconnected from the 2-wire Serial Bus temporarily.  
Address recognition can then be resumed by writing the TWEA bit to one again.  
• Bit 5 – TWSTA: TWI START Condition Bit  
The application writes the TWSTA bit to one when it desires to become a Master on the 2-wire Serial Bus. The TWI  
hardware checks if the bus is available, and generates a START condition on the bus if it is free. However, if the  
bus is not free, the TWI waits until a STOP condition is detected, and then generates a new START condition to  
claim the bus Master status. TWSTA must be cleared by software when the START condition has been  
transmitted.  
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• Bit 4 – TWSTO: TWI STOP Condition Bit  
Writing the TWSTO bit to one in Master mode will generate a STOP condition on the 2-wire Serial Bus. When the  
STOP condition is executed on the bus, the TWSTO bit is cleared automatically. In Slave mode, setting the  
TWSTO bit can be used to recover from an error condition. This will not generate a STOP condition, but the TWI  
returns to a well-defined unaddressed Slave mode and releases the SCL and SDA lines to a high impedance state.  
• Bit 3 – TWWC: TWI Write Collision Flag  
The TWWC bit is set when attempting to write to the TWI Data Register – TWDR when TWINT is low. This flag is  
cleared by writing the TWDR Register when TWINT is high.  
• Bit 2 – TWEN: TWI Enable Bit  
The TWEN bit enables TWI operation and activates the TWI interface. When TWEN is written to one, the TWI  
takes control over the I/O pins connected to the SCL and SDA pins, enabling the slew-rate limiters and spike filters.  
If this bit is written to zero, the TWI is switched off and all TWI transmissions are terminated, regardless of any  
ongoing operation.  
• Bit 1 – Res: Reserved Bit  
This bit is a reserved bit and will always read as zero.  
• Bit 0 – TWIE: TWI Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one, and the I-bit in SREG is set, the TWI interrupt request will be activated for as long as  
the TWINT Flag is high.  
24.9.3  
TWSR – TWI Status Register  
Bit  
7
TWS7  
R
6
TWS6  
R
5
TWS5  
R
4
TWS4  
R
3
TWS3  
R
2
1
TWPS1  
R/W  
0
0
TWPS0  
R/W  
0
(0xB9)  
TWSR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
1
1
1
1
1
• Bits 7:3 – TWS: TWI Status  
These five bits reflect the status of the TWI logic and the 2-wire Serial Bus. The different status codes are  
described later in this section. Note that the value read from TWSR contains both the 5-bit status value and the 2-  
bit prescaler value. The application designer should mask the prescaler bits to zero when checking the Status bits.  
This makes status checking independent of prescaler setting. This approach is used in this datasheet, unless oth-  
erwise noted.  
• Bit 2 – Res: Reserved Bit  
This bit is reserved and will always read as zero.  
• Bits 1:0 – TWPS: TWI Prescaler Bits  
These bits can be read and written, and control the bit rate prescaler.  
Table 24-7. TWI Bit Rate Prescaler  
TWPS1  
TWPS0  
Prescaler Value  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
4
16  
64  
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24.9.4  
TWDR – TWI Data Register  
Bit  
7
TWD7  
R/W  
1
6
TWD6  
R/W  
1
5
TWD5  
R/W  
1
4
TWD4  
R/W  
1
3
TWD3  
R/W  
1
2
TWD2  
R/W  
1
1
TWD1  
R/W  
1
0
TWD0  
R/W  
1
(0xBB)  
TWDR  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
In Transmit mode, TWDR contains the next byte to be transmitted. In Receive mode, the TWDR contains the last  
byte received. It is writable while the TWI is not in the process of shifting a byte. This occurs when the TWI Interrupt  
Flag (TWINT) is set by hardware. Note that the Data Register cannot be initialized by the user before the first inter-  
rupt occurs. The data in TWDR remains stable as long as TWINT is set. While data is shifted out, data on the bus  
is simultaneously shifted in. TWDR always contains the last byte present on the bus, except after a wake up from a  
sleep mode by the TWI interrupt. In this case, the contents of TWDR is undefined. In the case of a lost bus arbitra-  
tion, no data is lost in the transition from Master to Slave. Handling of the ACK bit is controlled automatically by the  
TWI logic, the CPU cannot access the ACK bit directly.  
• Bits 7:0 – TWD: TWI Data Register  
These eight bits constitute the next data byte to be transmitted, or the latest data byte received on the 2-wire Serial  
Bus.  
24.9.5  
TWAR – TWI (Slave) Address Register  
Bit  
7
TWA6  
R/W  
1
6
TWA5  
R/W  
1
5
TWA4  
R/W  
1
4
TWA3  
R/W  
1
3
TWA2  
R/W  
1
2
TWA1  
R/W  
1
1
TWA0  
R/W  
1
0
TWGCE  
R/W  
0
TWAR  
(0xBA)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
The TWAR should be loaded with the 7-bit Slave address (in the seven most significant bits of TWAR) to which the  
TWI will respond when programmed as a Slave Transmitter or Receiver, and not needed in the Master modes. In  
multimaster systems, TWAR must be set in masters which can be addressed as Slaves by other Masters.  
The LSB of TWAR is used to enable recognition of the general call address (0x00). There is an associated address  
comparator that looks for the slave address (or general call address if enabled) in the received serial address. If a  
match is found, an interrupt request is generated.  
• Bits 7:1 – TWA: TWI (Slave) Address Register  
These seven bits constitute the slave address of the TWI unit.  
• Bit 0 – TWGCE: TWI General Call Recognition Enable Bit  
If set, this bit enables the recognition of a General Call given over the 2-wire Serial Bus.  
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TWAMR – TWI (Slave) Address Mask Register  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
TWAM[6:0]  
R/W  
3
2
1
0
TWAMR  
(0xBD)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R
0
0
• Bits 7:1 – TWAM: TWI Address Mask  
The TWAMR can be loaded with a 7-bit Slave Address mask. Each of the bits in TWAMR can mask (disable) the  
corresponding address bit in the TWI Address Register (TWAR). If the mask bit is set to one then the address  
match logic ignores the compare between the incoming address bit and the corresponding bit in TWAR. Figure 24-  
22 shows the address match logic in detail.  
Figure 24-22. TWI Address Match Logic, Block Diagram  
TWAR0  
Address  
Match  
Address  
Bit 0  
TWAMR0  
Address Bit Comparator 0  
Address Bit Comparator 6..1  
• Bit 0 – Res: Reserved Bit  
This bit is reserved and will always read as zero.  
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25. AC – Analog Comparator  
The Analog Comparator compares the input values on the positive pin AIN0 and negative pin AIN1. When the volt-  
age on the positive pin AIN0 is higher than the voltage on the negative pin AIN1, the Analog Comparator output,  
ACO, is set. The comparator’s output can be set to trigger the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture function. In addition,  
the comparator can trigger a separate interrupt, exclusive to the Analog Comparator. The user can select Interrupt  
triggering on comparator output rise, fall or toggle. A block diagram of the comparator and its surrounding logic is  
shown in Figure 25-1.  
The Power Reduction ADC bit, PRADC, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be disabled by  
writing a logical zero to be able to use the ADC input MUX.  
Figure 25-1. Analog Comparator Block Diagram(2)  
BANDGAP  
REFERENCE  
ACBG  
ACME  
ADEN  
ADC MULTIPLEXER  
OUTPUT(1)  
Note:  
1. See Table 25-1.  
2. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2 and Table 13-5 on page 76 for Analog Comparator pin placement.  
25.1 Analog Comparator Multiplexed Input  
It is possible to select any of the ADC15:0 pins to replace the negative input to the Analog Comparator. The ADC  
multiplexer is used to select this input, and consequently, the ADC must be switched off to utilize this feature. If the  
Analog Comparator Multiplexer Enable bit (ACME in ADCSRB) is set and the ADC is switched off (ADEN in  
ADCSRA is zero), MUX5 and MUX2:0 in ADMUX select the input pin to replace the negative input to the Analog  
Comparator, as shown in Table 25-1. If ACME is cleared or ADEN is set, AIN1 is applied to the negative input to  
the Analog Comparator.  
Table 25-1. Analog Comparator Mulitiplexed Input  
ACME  
ADEN  
MUX5  
MUX2:0  
xxx  
Analog Comparator Negative Input  
0
1
1
1
1
1
x
1
0
0
0
0
x
x
0
0
0
0
AIN1  
AIN1  
xxx  
000  
ADC0  
ADC1  
ADC2  
ADC3  
001  
010  
011  
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Table 25-1. Analog Comparator Mulitiplexed Input (Continued)  
ACME  
ADEN  
MUX5  
MUX2:0  
100  
101  
110  
Analog Comparator Negative Input  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ADC4  
ADC5  
ADC6  
111  
ADC7  
000  
001  
010  
011  
ADC8  
ADC9  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC12  
ADC13  
ADC14  
ADC15  
100  
101  
110  
111  
25.2 Register Description  
25.2.1  
ADCSRB – ADC Control and Status Register B  
Bit  
7
6
ACME  
R/W  
0
5
4
3
MUX5  
R/W  
0
2
ADTS2  
R/W  
0
1
ADTS1  
R/W  
0
0
ADTS0  
R/W  
0
(0x7B)  
ADCSRB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 6 – ACME: Analog Comparator Multiplexer Enable  
When this bit is written logic one and the ADC is switched off (ADEN in ADCSRA is zero), the ADC multiplexer  
selects the negative input to the Analog Comparator. When this bit is written logic zero, AIN1 is applied to the neg-  
ative input of the Analog Comparator. For a detailed description of this bit, see “Analog Comparator Multiplexed  
Input” on page 265.  
25.2.2  
ACSR – Analog Comparator Control and Status Register  
Bit  
7
6
ACBG  
R/W  
0
5
ACO  
R
4
ACI  
R/W  
0
3
ACIE  
R/W  
0
2
ACIC  
R/W  
0
1
ACIS1  
R/W  
0
0
ACIS0  
R/W  
0
0x30 (0x50)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
ACD  
R/W  
0
ACSR  
N/A  
• Bit 7 – ACD: Analog Comparator Disable  
When this bit is written logic one, the power to the Analog Comparator is switched off. This bit can be set at any  
time to turn off the Analog Comparator. This will reduce power consumption in Active and Idle mode. When chang-  
ing the ACD bit, the Analog Comparator Interrupt must be disabled by clearing the ACIE bit in ACSR. Otherwise an  
interrupt can occur when the bit is changed.  
• Bit 6 – ACBG: Analog Comparator Bandgap Select  
When this bit is set, a fixed bandgap reference voltage replaces the positive input to the Analog Comparator. When  
this bit is cleared, AIN0 is applied to the positive input of the Analog Comparator. When the bandgap reference is  
used as input to the Analog Comparator, it will take a certain time for the voltage to stabilize. If not stabilized, the  
first conversion may give a wrong value. See “Internal Voltage Reference” on page 60.  
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• Bit 5 – ACO: Analog Comparator Output  
The output of the Analog Comparator is synchronized and then directly connected to ACO. The synchronization  
introduces a delay of 1 - 2 clock cycles.  
• Bit 4 – ACI: Analog Comparator Interrupt Flag  
This bit is set by hardware when a comparator output event triggers the interrupt mode defined by ACIS1 and  
ACIS0. The Analog Comparator interrupt routine is executed if the ACIE bit is set and the I-bit in SREG is set. ACI  
is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, ACI is cleared by  
writing a logic one to the flag.  
• Bit 3 – ACIE: Analog Comparator Interrupt Enable  
When the ACIE bit is written logic one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Analog Comparator interrupt is  
activated. When written logic zero, the interrupt is disabled.  
• Bit 2 – ACIC: Analog Comparator Input Capture Enable  
When written logic one, this bit enables the input capture function in Timer/Counter1 to be triggered by the Analog  
Comparator. The comparator output is in this case directly connected to the input capture front-end logic, making  
the comparator utilize the noise canceler and edge select features of the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture interrupt.  
When written logic zero, no connection between the Analog Comparator and the input capture function exists. To  
make the comparator trigger the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture interrupt, the ICIE1 bit in the Timer Interrupt Mask  
Register (TIMSK1) must be set.  
• Bits 1, 0 – ACIS1, ACIS0: Analog Comparator Interrupt Mode Select  
These bits determine which comparator events that trigger the Analog Comparator interrupt. The different settings  
are shown in Table 25-2.  
Table 25-2. ACIS1/ACIS0 Settings  
Interrupt Mode  
ACIS1  
ACIS0  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Comparator Interrupt on Output Toggle  
Reserved  
Comparator Interrupt on Falling Output Edge  
Comparator Interrupt on Rising Output Edge  
When changing the ACIS1/ACIS0 bits, the Analog Comparator Interrupt must be disabled by clearing its Interrupt  
Enable bit in the ACSR Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bits are changed.  
25.2.3  
DIDR1 – Digital Input Disable Register 1  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
AIN1D  
R/W  
0
0
AIN0D  
R/W  
0
(0x7F)  
DIDR1  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 1, 0 – AIN1D, AIN0D: AIN1, AIN0 Digital Input Disable  
When this bit is written logic one, the digital input buffer on the AIN1/0 pin is disabled. The corresponding PIN Reg-  
ister bit will always read as zero when this bit is set. When an analog signal is applied to the AIN1/0 pin and the  
digital input from this pin is not needed, this bit should be written logic one to reduce power consumption in the dig-  
ital input buffer.  
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26. ADC – Analog to Digital Converter  
26.1 Features  
10-bit Resolution  
1 LSB Integral Non-linearity  
±2 LSB Absolute Accuracy  
13µs - 260µs Conversion Time  
Up to 76.9kSPS (Up to 15kSPS at Maximum Resolution)  
16 Multiplexed Single Ended Input Channels  
14 Differential input channels  
4 Differential Input Channels with Optional Gain of 10× and 200×  
Optional Left Adjustment for ADC Result Readout  
0V - VCC ADC Input Voltage Range  
2.7V - VCC Differential ADC Voltage Range  
Selectable 2.56V or 1.1V ADC Reference Voltage  
Free Running or Single Conversion Mode  
Interrupt on ADC Conversion Complete  
Sleep Mode Noise Canceler  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 features a 10-bit successive approximation ADC. The ADC is connected to  
an 8/16-channel Analog Multiplexer which allows eight/sixteen single-ended voltage inputs constructed from the  
pins of Port F and Port K. The single-ended voltage inputs refer to 0V (GND).  
The device also supports 16/32 differential voltage input combinations. Four of the differential inputs (ADC1 &  
ADC0, ADC3 & ADC2, ADC9 & ADC8 and ADC11 & ADC10) are equipped with a programmable gain stage, pro-  
viding amplification steps of 0 dB (1×), 20 dB (10×) or 46 dB (200×) on the differential input voltage before the ADC  
conversion. The 16 channels are split in two sections of 8 channels where in each section seven differential analog  
input channels share a common negative terminal (ADC1/ADC9), while any other ADC input in that section can be  
selected as the positive input terminal. If 1× or 10× gain is used, 8 bit resolution can be expected. If 200× gain is  
used, 7 bit resolution can be expected.  
The ADC contains a Sample and Hold circuit which ensures that the input voltage to the ADC is held at a constant  
level during conversion. A block diagram of the ADC is shown in Figure 26-1 on page 269.  
The ADC has a separate analog supply voltage pin, AVCC. AVCC must not differ more than ±0.3V from VCC. See  
the paragraph “ADC Noise Canceler” on page 275 on how to connect this pin.  
Internal reference voltages of nominally 1.1V, 2.56V or AVCC are provided On-chip. The voltage reference may be  
externally decoupled at the AREF pin by a capacitor for better noise performance.  
The Power Reduction ADC bit, PRADC, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on page 55 must be disabled by  
writing a logical zero to enable the ADC.  
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Figure 26-1. Analog to Digital Converter Block Schematic  
ADC CONVERSION  
COMPLETE IRQ  
INTERRUPT  
FLAGS  
ADTS[2:0]  
8-BIT DATABUS  
15  
ADC DATA REGISTER  
(ADCH/ADCL)  
0
ADC MULTIPLEXER  
SELECT (ADMUX)  
ADC CTRL & STATUS  
REGISTER B (ADCSRB)  
ADC CTRL & STATUS  
REGISTER A (ADCSRA)  
TRIGGER  
SELECT  
START  
PRESCALER  
MUX DECODER  
CONVERSION LOGIC  
AVCC  
INTERNAL  
REFERENCE  
(1.1V/2.56V)  
-
AREF  
10-bit DAC  
+
SAMPLE & HOLD  
COMPARATOR  
ADC[2:0]  
-
ADC[10:8]  
+
GAIN  
R
AMPLIFIE  
ADC[15:0]  
ADC  
MULTIPLEXER  
OUTPUT  
BANDGAP (1.1V)  
REFERENCE  
GND  
26.2 Operation  
The ADC converts an analog input voltage to a 10-bit digital value through successive approximation. The mini-  
mum value represents GND and the maximum value represents the voltage on the AREF pin minus 1 LSB.  
Optionally, AVCC or an internal 1.1V or 2.56V reference voltage may be connected to the AREF pin by writing to  
the REFSn bits in the ADMUX Register. The internal voltage reference may thus be decoupled by an external  
capacitor at the AREF pin to improve noise immunity.  
The analog input channel is selected by writing to the MUX bits in ADMUX and ADCSRB. Any of the ADC input  
pins, as well as GND and a fixed bandgap voltage reference, can be selected as single ended inputs to the ADC. A  
selection of ADC input pins can be selected as positive and negative inputs to the differential amplifier.  
If differential channels are selected, the voltage difference between the selected input channel pair then becomes  
the analog input to the ADC. If single ended channels are used, the amplifier is bypassed altogether.  
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The ADC is enabled by setting the ADC Enable bit, ADEN in ADCSRA. Voltage reference and input channel selec-  
tions will not go into effect until ADEN is set. The ADC does not consume power when ADEN is cleared, so it is  
recommended to switch off the ADC before entering power saving sleep modes.  
The ADC generates a 10-bit result which is presented in the ADC Data Registers, ADCH and ADCL. By default,  
the result is presented right adjusted, but can optionally be presented left adjusted by setting the ADLAR bit in  
ADMUX.  
If the result is left adjusted and no more than 8-bit precision is required, it is sufficient to read ADCH. Otherwise,  
ADCL must be read first, then ADCH, to ensure that the content of the Data Registers belongs to the same conver-  
sion. Once ADCL is read, ADC access to Data Registers is blocked. This means that if ADCL has been read, and  
a conversion completes before ADCH is read, neither register is updated and the result from the conversion is lost.  
When ADCH is read, ADC access to the ADCH and ADCL Registers is re-enabled.  
The ADC has its own interrupt which can be triggered when a conversion completes. When ADC access to the  
Data Registers is prohibited between reading of ADCH and ADCL, the interrupt will trigger even if the result is lost.  
26.3 Starting a Conversion  
A single conversion is started by writing a logical one to the ADC Start Conversion bit, ADSC. This bit stays high as  
long as the conversion is in progress and will be cleared by hardware when the conversion is completed. If a differ-  
ent data channel is selected while a conversion is in progress, the ADC will finish the current conversion before  
performing the channel change.  
Alternatively, a conversion can be triggered automatically by various sources. Auto Triggering is enabled by setting  
the ADC Auto Trigger Enable bit, ADATE in ADCSRA. The trigger source is selected by setting the ADC Trigger  
Select bits, ADTS in ADCSRB (see description of the ADTS bits for a list of the trigger sources). When a positive  
edge occurs on the selected trigger signal, the ADC prescaler is reset and a conversion is started. This provides a  
method of starting conversions at fixed intervals. If the trigger signal still is set when the conversion completes, a  
new conversion will not be started. If another positive edge occurs on the trigger signal during conversion, the edge  
will be ignored. Note that an Interrupt Flag will be set even if the specific interrupt is disabled or the Global Interrupt  
Enable bit in SREG is cleared. A conversion can thus be triggered without causing an interrupt. However, the Inter-  
rupt Flag must be cleared in order to trigger a new conversion at the next interrupt event.  
Figure 26-2. ADC Auto Trigger Logic  
ADTS[2:0]  
PRESCALER  
CLKADC  
START  
ADIF  
ADATE  
SOURCE 1  
.
.
.
.
CONVERSION  
LOGIC  
EDGE  
DETECTOR  
SOURCE n  
ADSC  
Using the ADC Interrupt Flag as a trigger source makes the ADC start a new conversion as soon as the ongoing  
conversion has finished. The ADC then operates in Free Running mode, constantly sampling and updating the  
ADC Data Register. The first conversion must be started by writing a logical one to the ADSC bit in ADCSRA. In  
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this mode the ADC will perform successive conversions independently of whether the ADC Interrupt Flag, ADIF is  
cleared or not.  
If Auto Triggering is enabled, single conversions can be started by writing ADSC in ADCSRA to one. ADSC can  
also be used to determine if a conversion is in progress. The ADSC bit will be read as one during a conversion,  
independently of how the conversion was started.  
26.4 Prescaling and Conversion Timing  
Figure 26-3. ADC Prescaler  
ADEN  
START  
Reset  
7-BIT ADC PRESCALER  
CK  
ADPS0  
ADPS1  
ADPS2  
ADC CLOCK SOURCE  
By default, the successive approximation circuitry requires an input clock frequency between 50kHz and 200kHz. If  
a lower resolution than 10 bits is needed, the input clock frequency to the ADC can be as high as 1000kHz to get a  
higher sample rate.  
The ADC module contains a prescaler, which generates an acceptable ADC clock frequency from any CPU fre-  
quency above 100kHz. The prescaling is set by the ADPS bits in ADCSRA. The prescaler starts counting from the  
moment the ADC is switched on by setting the ADEN bit in ADCSRA. The prescaler keeps running for as long as  
the ADEN bit is set, and is continuously reset when ADEN is low.  
When initiating a single ended conversion by setting the ADSC bit in ADCSRA, the conversion starts at the follow-  
ing rising edge of the ADC clock cycle.  
A normal conversion takes 13 ADC clock cycles. The first conversion after the ADC is switched on (ADEN in  
ADCSRA is set) takes 25 ADC clock cycles in order to initialize the analog circuitry.  
When the bandgap reference voltage is used as input to the ADC, it will take a certain time for the voltage to stabi-  
lize. If not stabilized, the first value read after the first conversion may be wrong.  
The actual sample-and-hold takes place 1.5 ADC clock cycles after the start of a normal conversion and 13.5 ADC  
clock cycles after the start of an first conversion. When a conversion is complete, the result is written to the ADC  
Data Registers, and ADIF is set. In Single Conversion mode, ADSC is cleared simultaneously. The software may  
then set ADSC again, and a new conversion will be initiated on the first rising ADC clock edge.  
When Auto Triggering is used, the prescaler is reset when the trigger event occurs. This assures a fixed delay from  
the trigger event to the start of conversion. In this mode, the sample-and-hold takes place two ADC clock cycles  
after the rising edge on the trigger source signal. Three additional CPU clock cycles are used for synchronization  
logic.  
In Free Running mode, a new conversion will be started immediately after the conversion completes, while ADSC  
remains high. For a summary of conversion times, see Table 26-1 on page 273.  
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Figure 26-4. ADC Timing Diagram, First Conversion (Single Conversion Mode)  
Next  
Conversion  
First Conversion  
Cycle Number  
1
2
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
1
2
3
ADC Clock  
ADEN  
ADSC  
ADIF  
Sign and MSB of Result  
LSB of Result  
ADCH  
ADCL  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
Conversion  
Complete  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
Sample & Hold  
Figure 26-5. ADC Timing Diagram, Single Conversion  
One Conversion  
Next Conversion  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
1
2
3
Cycle Number  
ADC Clock  
ADSC  
ADIF  
ADCH  
Sign and MSB of Result  
LSB of Result  
ADCL  
Sample & Hold  
Conversion  
Complete  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
Figure 26-6. ADC Timing Diagram, Auto Triggered Conversion  
One Conversion  
Next Conversion  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
1
2
Cycle Number  
ADC Clock  
Trigger  
Source  
ADATE  
ADIF  
ADCH  
ADCL  
Sign and MSB of Result  
LSB of Result  
Sample &  
Hold  
Prescaler  
Reset  
Conversion  
Complete  
Prescaler  
Reset  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
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Figure 26-7. ADC Timing Diagram, Free Running Conversion  
One Conversion  
Next Conversion  
11  
12  
13  
1
2
3
4
Cycle Number  
ADC Clock  
ADSC  
ADIF  
ADCH  
ADCL  
Sign and MSB of Result  
LSB of Result  
Sample & Hold  
Conversion  
Complete  
MUX and REFS  
Update  
Table 26-1. ADC Conversion Time  
Sample & Hold  
(Cycles from Start of Conversion)  
Conversion Time  
(Cycles)  
Condition  
First conversion  
13.5  
1.5  
25  
13  
Normal conversions, single ended  
Auto Triggered conversions  
Normal conversions, differential  
2
13.5  
13/14  
1.5/2.5  
26.4.1  
Differential Channels  
When using differential channels, certain aspects of the conversion need to be taken into consideration.  
Differential conversions are synchronized to the internal clock CKADC2 equal to half the ADC clock. This synchroni-  
zation is done automatically by the ADC interface in such a way that the sample-and-hold occurs at a specific  
phase of CKADC2. A conversion initiated by the user (that is, all single conversions, and the first free running con-  
version) when CKADC2 is low will take the same amount of time as a single ended conversion (13 ADC clock cycles  
from the next prescaled clock cycle). A conversion initiated by the user when CKADC2 is high will take 14 ADC clock  
cycles due to the synchronization mechanism. In Free Running mode, a new conversion is initiated immediately  
after the previous conversion completes, and since CKADC2 is high at this time, all automatically started (that is, all  
but the first) Free Running conversions will take 14 ADC clock cycles.  
If differential channels are used and conversions are started by Auto Triggering, the ADC must be switched off  
between conversions. When Auto Triggering is used, the ADC prescaler is reset before the conversion is started.  
Since the stage is dependent of a stable ADC clock prior to the conversion, this conversion will not be valid. By dis-  
abling and then re-enabling the ADC between each conversion (writing ADEN in ADCSRA to “0” then to “1”), only  
extended conversions are performed. The result from the extended conversions will be valid. See “Prescaling and  
Conversion Timing” on page 271 for timing details.  
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26.5 Changing Channel or Reference Selection  
The MUXn and REFS1:0 bits in the ADMUX Register are single buffered through a temporary register to which the  
CPU has random access. This ensures that the channels and reference selection only takes place at a safe point  
during the conversion. The channel and reference selection is continuously updated until a conversion is started.  
Once the conversion starts, the channel and reference selection is locked to ensure a sufficient sampling time for  
the ADC. Continuous updating resumes in the last ADC clock cycle before the conversion completes (ADIF in  
ADCSRA is set). Note that the conversion starts on the following rising ADC clock edge after ADSC is written. The  
user is thus advised not to write new channel or reference selection values to ADMUX until one ADC clock cycle  
after ADSC is written.  
If Auto Triggering is used, the exact time of the triggering event can be indeterministic. Special care must be taken  
when updating the ADMUX Register, in order to control which conversion will be affected by the new settings.  
If both ADATE and ADEN is written to one, an interrupt event can occur at any time. If the ADMUX Register is  
changed in this period, the user cannot tell if the next conversion is based on the old or the new settings. ADMUX  
can be safely updated in the following ways:  
1. When ADATE or ADEN is cleared.  
2. During conversion, minimum one ADC clock cycle after the trigger event.  
3. After a conversion, before the Interrupt Flag used as trigger source is cleared.  
When updating ADMUX in one of these conditions, the new settings will affect the next ADC conversion.  
Special care should be taken when changing differential channels. Once a differential channel has been selected,  
the stage may take as much as 125µs to stabilize to the new value. Thus conversions should not be started within  
the first 125µs after selecting a new differential channel. Alternatively, conversion results obtained within this  
period should be discarded.  
The same settling time should be observed for the first differential conversion after changing ADC reference (by  
changing the REFS1:0 bits in ADMUX).  
26.5.1  
ADC Input Channels  
When changing channel selections, the user should observe the following guidelines to ensure that the correct  
channel is selected:  
In Single Conversion mode, always select the channel before starting the conversion. The channel selection may  
be changed one ADC clock cycle after writing one to ADSC. However, the simplest method is to wait for the con-  
version to complete before changing the channel selection.  
In Free Running mode, always select the channel before starting the first conversion. The channel selection may  
be changed one ADC clock cycle after writing one to ADSC. However, the simplest method is to wait for the first  
conversion to complete, and then change the channel selection. Since the next conversion has already started  
automatically, the next result will reflect the previous channel selection. Subsequent conversions will reflect the  
new channel selection.  
When switching to a differential gain channel, the first conversion result may have a poor accuracy due to the  
required settling time for the automatic offset cancellation circuitry. The user should preferably disregard the first  
conversion result.  
26.5.2  
ADC Voltage Reference  
The reference voltage for the ADC (VREF) indicates the conversion range for the ADC. Single ended channels that  
exceed VREF will result in codes close to 0x3FF. VREF can be selected as either AVCC, internal 1.1V reference,  
internal 2.56V reference or external AREF pin.  
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AVCC is connected to the ADC through a passive switch. The internal 1.1V reference is generated from the inter-  
nal bandgap reference (VBG) through an internal amplifier. In either case, the external AREF pin is directly  
connected to the ADC, and the reference voltage can be made more immune to noise by connecting a capacitor  
between the AREF pin and ground. VREF can also be measured at the AREF pin with a high impedant voltmeter.  
Note that VREF is a high impedant source, and only a capacitive load should be connected in a system. The Internal  
2.56V reference is generated from the 1.1V reference.  
If the user has a fixed voltage source connected to the AREF pin, the user may not use the other reference voltage  
options in the application, as they will be shorted to the external voltage. If no external voltage is applied to the  
AREF pin, the user may switch between AVCC, 1.1V and 2.56V as reference selection. The first ADC conversion  
result after switching reference voltage source may be inaccurate, and the user is advised to discard this result.  
If differential channels are used, the selected reference should not be closer to AVCC than indicated in “ADC Char-  
acteristics – Preliminary Data” on page 365.  
26.6 ADC Noise Canceler  
The ADC features a noise canceler that enables conversion during sleep mode to reduce noise induced from the  
CPU core and other I/O peripherals. The noise canceler can be used with ADC Noise Reduction and Idle mode. To  
make use of this feature, the following procedure should be used:  
1. Make sure that the ADC is enabled and is not busy converting. Single Conversion mode must be  
selected and the ADC conversion complete interrupt must be enabled.  
2. Enter ADC Noise Reduction mode (or Idle mode). The ADC will start a conversion once the CPU has  
been halted.  
3. If no other interrupts occur before the ADC conversion completes, the ADC interrupt will wake up the  
CPU and execute the ADC Conversion Complete interrupt routine. If another interrupt wakes up the  
CPU before the ADC conversion is complete, that interrupt will be executed, and an ADC Conversion  
Complete interrupt request will be generated when the ADC conversion completes. The CPU will  
remain in active mode until a new sleep command is executed.  
Note that the ADC will not be automatically turned off when entering other sleep modes than Idle mode and ADC  
Noise Reduction mode. The user is advised to write zero to ADEN before entering such sleep modes to avoid  
excessive power consumption.  
If the ADC is enabled in such sleep modes and the user wants to perform differential conversions, the user is  
advised to switch the ADC off and on after waking up from sleep to prompt an extended conversion to get a valid  
result.  
26.6.1  
Analog Input Circuitry  
The analog input circuitry for single ended channels is illustrated in Figure 26-8 on page 276 An analog source  
applied to ADCn is subjected to the pin capacitance and input leakage of that pin, regardless of whether that chan-  
nel is selected as input for the ADC. When the channel is selected, the source must drive the S/H capacitor through  
the series resistance (combined resistance in the input path).  
The ADC is optimized for analog signals with an output impedance of approximately 10kor less. If such a source  
is used, the sampling time will be negligible. If a source with higher impedance is used, the sampling time will  
depend on how long time the source needs to charge the S/H capacitor, which can vary widely. The user is recom-  
mended to only use low impedant sources with slowly varying signals, since this minimizes the required charge  
transfer to the S/H capacitor.  
Signal components higher than the Nyquist frequency (fADC/2) should not be present for either kind of channels, to  
avoid distortion from unpredictable signal convolution. The user is advised to remove high frequency components  
with a low-pass filter before applying the signals as inputs to the ADC.  
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Figure 26-8. Analog Input Circuitry  
IIH  
ADCn  
1..100kΩ  
CS/H= 14pF  
IIL  
VCC/2  
26.6.2  
Analog Noise Canceling Techniques  
Digital circuitry inside and outside the device generates EMI which might affect the accuracy of analog measure-  
ments. If conversion accuracy is critical, the noise level can be reduced by applying the following techniques:  
1. Keep analog signal paths as short as possible. Make sure analog tracks run over the ground plane, and  
keep them well away from high-speed switching digital tracks.  
2. The AVCC pin on the device should be connected to the digital VCC supply voltage via an LC network  
as shown in Figure 26-9.  
3. Use the ADC noise canceler function to reduce induced noise from the CPU.  
4. If any ADC port pins are used as digital outputs, it is essential that these do not switch while a conver-  
sion is in progress.  
Figure 26-9. ADC Power Connections, ATmega1281/2561.  
PA0 51  
VCC  
52  
GND 53  
(ADC7) PF7 54  
(ADC6) PF6 55  
(ADC5) PF5 56  
(ADC4) PF4 57  
(ADC3) PF3 58  
(ADC2) PF2 59  
(ADC1) PF1  
(ADC0) PF0  
60  
61  
10μΗ  
62  
63  
64  
AREF  
GND  
AVCC  
110000nnFF  
1
Ground Plane  
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Figure 26-10. ADC Power Connections, ATmega640/1280/2560  
PJ7 79  
VCC 80  
GND 81  
(ADC15/PCINT23) PK7 82  
(ADC14/PCINT22) PK6 83  
(ADC13/PCINT21) PK5 84  
(ADC12/PCINT20) PK4 85  
(ADC11/PCINT19) PK3 86  
(ADC10/PCINT18) PK2 87  
(ADC9/PCINT17) PK1 88  
(ADC8/PCINT16) PK0 89  
(ADC7/TDI) PF7 90  
(ADC6/TDO) PF6 91  
(ADC5/TMS) PF5 92  
(ADC4/TCK) PF4 93  
(ADC3) PF3 94  
(ADC2) PF2 95  
(ADC1) PF1 96  
(ADC0) PF0 97  
10μΗ  
AREF 98  
GND 99  
100  
AVCC  
100nF  
Ground Plane  
26.6.3  
26.6.4  
Offset Compensation Schemes  
The stage has a built-in offset cancellation circuitry that nulls the offset of differential measurements as much as  
possible. The remaining offset in the analog path can be measured directly by selecting the same channel for both  
differential inputs. This offset residue can be then subtracted in software from the measurement results. Using this  
kind of software based offset correction, offset on any channel can be reduced below one LSB.  
ADC Accuracy Definitions  
An n-bit single-ended ADC converts a voltage linearly between GND and VREF in 2n steps (LSBs). The lowest code  
is read as 0, and the highest code is read as 2n-1.  
Several parameters describe the deviation from the ideal behavior:  
Offset: The deviation of the first transition (0x000 to 0x001) compared to the ideal transition (at 0.5 LSB). Ideal  
value: 0 LSB.  
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Figure 26-11. Offset Error  
Output Code  
Ideal ADC  
Actual ADC  
Offset  
Error  
VREF  
Input Voltage  
Gain Error: After adjusting for offset, the Gain Error is found as the deviation of the last transition (0x3FE to  
0x3FF) compared to the ideal transition (at 1.5 LSB below maximum). Ideal value: 0 LSB.  
Figure 26-12. Gain Error  
Gain  
Error  
Output Code  
Ideal ADC  
Actual ADC  
VREF  
Input Voltage  
Integral Non-linearity (INL): After adjusting for offset and gain error, the INL is the maximum deviation of an  
actual transition compared to an ideal transition for any code. Ideal value: 0 LSB.  
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Figure 26-13. Integral Non-linearity (INL)  
Output Code  
Ideal ADC  
Actual ADC  
V
Input Voltage  
REF  
Differential Non-linearity (DNL): The maximum deviation of the actual code width (the interval between two  
adjacent transitions) from the ideal code width (1 LSB). Ideal value: 0 LSB.  
Figure 26-14. Differential Non-linearity (DNL)  
Output Code  
0x3FF  
1 LSB  
DNL  
0x000  
0
VREF Input Voltage  
Quantization Error: Due to the quantization of the input voltage into a finite number of codes, a range of input  
voltages (1 LSB wide) will code to the same value. Always ±0.5 LSB.  
Absolute Accuracy: The maximum deviation of an actual (unadjusted) transition compared to an ideal transition  
for any code. This is the compound effect of offset, gain error, differential error, non-linearity, and quantization  
error. Ideal value: ±0.5 LSB.  
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26.7 ADC Conversion Result  
After the conversion is complete (ADIF is high), the conversion result can be found in the ADC Result Registers  
(ADCL, ADCH).  
For single ended conversion, the result is  
V
1024  
IN  
ADC = --------------------------  
V
REF  
where VIN is the voltage on the selected input pin and VREF the selected voltage reference (see Table 26-3 on page  
281 and Table 26-4 on page 282). 0x000 represents analog ground, and 0x3FF represents the selected reference  
voltage minus one LSB.  
If differential channels are used, the result is  
V  
V  
  512  
NEG  
POS  
ADC = ----------------------------------------------------  
V
REF  
where VPOS is the voltage on the positive input pin, VNEG the voltage on the negative input pin, and VREF the  
selected voltage reference. The result is presented in two’s complement form, from 0x200 (-512d) through 0x1FF  
(+511d). Note that if the user wants to perform a quick polarity check of the result, it is sufficient to read the MSB of  
the result (ADC9 in ADCH). If the bit is one, the result is negative, and if this bit is zero, the result is positive. Figure  
26-15 shows the decoding of the differential input range.  
Table 26-2 on page 281 shows the resulting output codes if the differential input channel pair (ADCn - ADCm) is  
selected with a gain of GAIN and a reference voltage of VREF  
.
Figure 26-15. Differential Measurement Range  
Output Code  
0x1FF  
0x000  
0
Differential Input  
Voltage (Volts)  
- VREF  
VREF  
0x3FF  
0x200  
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Table 26-2. Correlation Between Input Voltage and Output Codes  
VADCn  
Read Code  
0x1FF  
0x1FF  
0x1FE  
...  
Corresponding Decimal Value  
VADCm + VREF / GAIN  
511  
511  
510  
...  
VADCm + 0.999 VREF / GAIN  
VADCm + 0.998 VREF / GAIN  
...  
VADCm + 0.001 VREF / GAIN  
VADCm  
0x001  
0x000  
0x3FF  
...  
1
0
VADCm - 0.001 VREF / GAIN  
-1  
...  
...  
VADCm - 0.999 VREF / GAIN  
0x201  
0x200  
-511  
-512  
VADCm - VREF / GAIN  
Example:  
ADMUX = 0xFB (ADC3 - ADC2, 10× gain, 2.56V reference, left adjusted result).  
Voltage on ADC3 is 300mV, voltage on ADC2 is 500mV.  
ADCR = 512 × 10 × (300 - 500) / 2560 = -400 = 0x270.  
ADCL will thus read 0x00, and ADCH will read 0x9C. Writing zero to ADLAR right adjusts the result: ADCL = 0x70,  
ADCH = 0x02.  
26.8 Register Description  
26.8.1  
ADMUX – ADC Multiplexer Selection Register  
Bit  
7
REFS1  
R/W  
0
6
REFS0  
R/W  
0
5
ADLAR  
R/W  
0
4
MUX4  
R/W  
0
3
MUX3  
R/W  
0
2
MUX2  
R/W  
0
1
MUX1  
R/W  
0
0
MUX0  
R/W  
0
(0x7C)  
ADMUX  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7:6 – REFS1:0: Reference Selection Bits  
These bits select the voltage reference for the ADC, as shown in Table 26-3. If these bits are changed during a  
conversion, the change will not go in effect until this conversion is complete (ADIF in ADCSRA is set). The internal  
voltage reference options may not be used if an external reference voltage is being applied to the AREF pin.  
Table 26-3. Voltage Reference Selections for ADC  
REFS1  
REFS0  
Voltage Reference Selection(1)  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
AREF, Internal VREF turned off  
AVCC with external capacitor at AREF pin  
Internal 1.1V Voltage Reference with external capacitor at AREF pin  
Internal 2.56V Voltage Reference with external capacitor at AREF pin  
Note:  
1. If 10x or 200x gain is selected, only 2.56V should be used as Internal Voltage Reference. For differential conver-  
sion, only 1.1V cannot be used as internal voltage reference.  
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• Bit 5 – ADLAR: ADC Left Adjust Result  
The ADLAR bit affects the presentation of the ADC conversion result in the ADC Data Register. Write one to  
ADLAR to left adjust the result. Otherwise, the result is right adjusted. Changing the ADLAR bit will affect the ADC  
Data Register immediately, regardless of any ongoing conversions. For a complete description of this bit, see  
“ADCL and ADCH – The ADC Data Register” on page 286.  
• Bits 4:0 – MUX4:0: Analog Channel and Gain Selection Bits  
The value of these bits selects which combination of analog inputs are connected to the ADC. See Table 26-4 for  
details. If these bits are changed during a conversion, the change will not go in effect until this conversion is  
complete (ADIF in ADCSRA is set).  
26.8.2  
ADCSRB – ADC Control and Status Register B  
Bit  
7
6
ACME  
R/W  
0
5
4
3
MUX5  
R/W  
0
2
ADTS2  
R/W  
0
1
ADTS1  
R/W  
0
0
ADTS0  
R/W  
0
(0x7B)  
ADCSRB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 3 – MUX5: Analog Channel and Gain Selection Bit  
This bit is used together with MUX4:0 in ADMUX to select which combination in of analog inputs are connected to  
the ADC. See Table 26-4 for details. If this bit is changed during a conversion, the change will not go in effect until  
this conversion is complete.  
This bit is not valid for ATmega1281/2561.  
Table 26-4. Input Channel Selections  
MUX5:0  
000000  
000001  
000010  
000011  
000100  
000101  
000110  
000111  
Single Ended Input  
ADC0  
Positive Differential Input  
Negative Differential Input  
Gain  
ADC1  
ADC2  
ADC3  
N/A  
ADC4  
ADC5  
ADC6  
ADC7  
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MUX5:0  
001000(1)  
001001(1)  
001010(1)  
001011(1)  
001100(1)  
001101(1)  
001110(1)  
001111(1)  
010000  
010001  
010010  
010011  
010100  
010101  
010110  
010111  
011000  
011001  
011010  
011011  
011100  
011101  
011110  
Single Ended Input  
Positive Differential Input  
ADC0  
Negative Differential Input  
ADC0  
Gain  
10×  
10×  
200×  
200×  
10×  
10×  
200×  
200×  
1×  
ADC1  
ADC0  
ADC0  
ADC0  
ADC1  
ADC0  
ADC2  
ADC2  
ADC3  
ADC2  
ADC2  
ADC2  
ADC3  
ADC2  
ADC0  
ADC1  
N/A  
ADC1  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC2  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC3  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC4  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC5  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC6  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC7  
ADC1  
1×  
ADC0  
ADC2  
1×  
ADC1  
ADC2  
1×  
ADC2  
ADC2  
1×  
ADC3  
ADC2  
1×  
N/A  
ADC4  
ADC2  
1×  
ADC5  
ADC2  
1×  
1.1V (VBG  
)
N/A  
N/A  
011111  
0V (GND)  
ADC8  
100000  
100001  
100010  
100011  
100100  
100101  
100110  
100111  
ADC9  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC12  
ADC13  
ADC14  
ADC15  
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MUX5:0  
101000(1)  
101001(1)  
101010(1)  
101011(1)  
101100(1)  
101101(1)  
101110(1)  
101111(1)  
110000  
110001  
110010  
110011  
110100  
110101  
110110  
110111  
Single Ended Input  
Positive Differential Input  
ADC8  
Negative Differential Input  
ADC8  
Gain  
10×  
10×  
200×  
200×  
10×  
10×  
200×  
200×  
1×  
ADC9  
ADC8  
ADC8  
ADC8  
ADC9  
ADC8  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC8  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC9  
ADC9  
ADC9  
1×  
N/A  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC12  
ADC13  
ADC14  
ADC15  
ADC8  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
111000  
111001  
111010  
111011  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
ADC10  
N/A  
1×  
ADC9  
1×  
ADC10  
ADC11  
ADC12  
ADC13  
1×  
1×  
111100  
1×  
111101  
N/A  
1×  
111110  
Reserved  
Reserved  
111111  
N/A  
Note:  
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ADCSRA – ADC Control and Status Register A  
Bit  
7
ADEN  
R/W  
0
6
ADSC  
R/W  
0
5
ADATE  
R/W  
0
4
ADIF  
R/W  
0
3
ADIE  
R/W  
0
2
ADPS2  
R/W  
0
1
ADPS1  
R/W  
0
0
ADPS0  
R/W  
0
(0x7A)  
ADCSRA  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7 – ADEN: ADC Enable  
Writing this bit to one enables the ADC. By writing it to zero, the ADC is turned off. Turning the ADC off while a con-  
version is in progress, will terminate this conversion.  
• Bit 6 – ADSC: ADC Start Conversion  
In Single Conversion mode, write this bit to one to start each conversion. In Free Running mode, write this bit to  
one to start the first conversion. The first conversion after ADSC has been written after the ADC has been enabled,  
or if ADSC is written at the same time as the ADC is enabled, will take 25 ADC clock cycles instead of the normal  
13. This first conversion performs initialization of the ADC.  
ADSC will read as one as long as a conversion is in progress. When the conversion is complete, it returns to zero.  
Writing zero to this bit has no effect.  
• Bit 5 – ADATE: ADC Auto Trigger Enable  
When this bit is written to one, Auto Triggering of the ADC is enabled. The ADC will start a conversion on a positive  
edge of the selected trigger signal. The trigger source is selected by setting the ADC Trigger Select bits, ADTS in  
ADCSRB.  
• Bit 4 – ADIF: ADC Interrupt Flag  
This bit is set when an ADC conversion completes and the Data Registers are updated. The ADC Conversion  
Complete Interrupt is executed if the ADIE bit and the I-bit in SREG are set. ADIF is cleared by hardware when  
executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, ADIF is cleared by writing a logical one to the  
flag. Beware that if doing a Read-Modify-Write on ADCSRA, a pending interrupt can be disabled. This also applies  
if the SBI and CBI instructions are used.  
• Bit 3 – ADIE: ADC Interrupt Enable  
When this bit is written to one and the I-bit in SREG is set, the ADC Conversion Complete Interrupt is activated.  
• Bits 2:0 – ADPS2:0: ADC Prescaler Select Bits  
These bits determine the division factor between the XTAL frequency and the input clock to the ADC.  
Table 26-5. ADC Prescaler Selections  
ADPS2  
ADPS1  
ADPS0  
Division Factor  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
4
8
16  
32  
64  
128  
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26.8.4  
ADCL and ADCH – The ADC Data Register  
26.8.4.1  
ADLAR = 0  
Bit  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
(0x79)  
(0x78)  
ADC9  
ADC8  
ADCH  
ADCL  
ADC7  
ADC6  
ADC5  
ADC4  
ADC3  
ADC2  
ADC1  
ADC0  
7
R
R
0
6
R
R
0
5
R
R
0
4
R
R
0
3
R
R
0
2
R
R
0
1
R
R
0
0
R
R
0
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26.8.4.2  
ADLAR = 1  
Bit  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
(0x79)  
(0x78)  
ADC9  
ADC8  
ADC7  
ADC6  
ADC5  
ADC4  
ADC3  
ADC2  
ADCH  
ADCL  
ADC1  
ADC0  
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
R
R
0
6
R
R
0
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
R
0
R
R
0
R
R
0
R
R
0
R
R
0
R
R
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
When an ADC conversion is complete, the result is found in these two registers. If differential channels are used,  
the result is presented in two’s complement form.  
When ADCL is read, the ADC Data Register is not updated until ADCH is read. Consequently, if the result is left  
adjusted and no more than 8-bit precision (7 bit + sign bit for differential input channels) is required, it is sufficient to  
read ADCH. Otherwise, ADCL must be read first, then ADCH.  
The ADLAR bit in ADMUX, and the MUXn bits in ADMUX affect the way the result is read from the registers. If  
ADLAR is set, the result is left adjusted. If ADLAR is cleared (default), the result is right adjusted.  
• ADC9:0: ADC Conversion Result  
These bits represent the result from the conversion, as detailed in “ADC Conversion Result” on page 280.  
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26.8.5  
ADCSRB – ADC Control and Status Register B  
Bit  
7
6
ACME  
R/W  
0
5
4
3
MUX5  
R/W  
0
2
ADTS2  
R/W  
0
1
ADTS1  
R/W  
0
0
ADTS0  
R/W  
0
(0x7B)  
ADCSRB  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bit 7 – Res: Reserved Bit  
This bit is reserved for future use. To ensure compatibility with future devices, this bit must be written to zero when  
ADCSRB is written.  
• Bit 2:0 – ADTS2:0: ADC Auto Trigger Source  
If ADATE in ADCSRA is written to one, the value of these bits selects which source will trigger an ADC conversion.  
If ADATE is cleared, the ADTS2:0 settings will have no effect. A conversion will be triggered by the rising edge of  
the selected Interrupt Flag. Note that switching from a trigger source that is cleared to a trigger source that is set,  
will generate a positive edge on the trigger signal. If ADEN in ADCSRA is set, this will start a conversion. Switching  
to Free Running mode (ADTS[2:0]=0) will not cause a trigger event, even if the ADC Interrupt Flag is set.  
Table 26-6. ADC Auto Trigger Source Selections  
ADTS2  
ADTS1  
ADTS0  
Trigger Source  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Free Running mode  
Analog Comparator  
External Interrupt Request 0  
Timer/Counter0 Compare Match A  
Timer/Counter0 Overflow  
Timer/Counter1 Compare Match B  
Timer/Counter1 Overflow  
Timer/Counter1 Capture Event  
Note:  
Free running mode cannot be used for differential channels (see chapter “Differential Channels” on page 273).  
26.8.6  
DIDR0 – Digital Input Disable Register 0  
Bit  
7
ADC7D  
R/W  
0
6
ADC6D  
R/W  
0
5
ADC5D  
R/W  
0
4
ADC4D  
R/W  
0
3
ADC3D  
R/W  
0
2
ADC2D  
R/W  
0
1
ADC1D  
R/W  
0
0
ADC0D  
R/W  
0
(0x7E)  
DIDR0  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
• Bit 7:0 – ADC7D:ADC0D: ADC7:0 Digital Input Disable  
When this bit is written logic one, the digital input buffer on the corresponding ADC pin is disabled. The corre-  
sponding PIN Register bit will always read as zero when this bit is set. When an analog signal is applied to the  
ADC7:0 pin and the digital input from this pin is not needed, this bit should be written logic one to reduce power  
consumption in the digital input buffer.  
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26.8.7  
DIDR2 – Digital Input Disable Register 2  
Bit  
7
ADC15D  
R/W  
6
ADC14D  
R/W  
5
ADC13D  
R/W  
4
ADC12D  
R/W  
3
ADC11D  
R/W  
2
ADC10D  
R/W  
1
ADC9D  
R/W  
0
0
ADC8D  
R/W  
0
(0x7D)  
DIDR2  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
• Bit 7:0 – ADC15D:ADC8D: ADC15:8 Digital Input Disable  
When this bit is written logic one, the digital input buffer on the corresponding ADC pin is disabled. The corre-  
sponding PIN Register bit will always read as zero when this bit is set. When an analog signal is applied to the  
ADC15:8 pin and the digital input from this pin is not needed, this bit should be written logic one to reduce power  
consumption in the digital input buffer.  
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27. JTAG Interface and On-chip Debug System  
27.1 Features  
JTAG (IEEE std. 1149.1 Compliant) Interface  
Boundary-scan Capabilities According to the IEEE std. 1149.1 (JTAG) Standard  
Debugger Access to:  
– All Internal Peripheral Units  
– Internal and External RAM  
– The Internal Register File  
– Program Counter  
– EEPROM and Flash Memories  
Extensive On-chip Debug Support for Break Conditions, Including  
– AVR Break Instruction  
– Break on Change of Program Memory Flow  
– Single Step Break  
– Program Memory Break Points on Single Address or Address Range  
– Data Memory Break Points on Single Address or Address Range  
Programming of Flash, EEPROM, Fuses, and Lock Bits through the JTAG Interface  
On-chip Debugging Supported by AVR Studio®  
27.2 Overview  
The AVR IEEE std. 1149.1 compliant JTAG interface can be used for  
Testing PCBs by using the JTAG Boundary-scan capability  
Programming the non-volatile memories, Fuses and Lock bits  
On-chip debugging  
A brief description is given in the following sections. Detailed descriptions for Programming via the JTAG interface,  
and using the Boundary-scan Chain can be found in the sections “Programming via the JTAG Interface” on page  
342 and “IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-scan” on page 295, respectively. The On-chip Debug support is consid-  
ered being private JTAG instructions, and distributed within Microchip and to selected third party vendors only.  
Figure 27-1 on page 290 shows a block diagram of the JTAG interface and the On-chip Debug system. The TAP  
Controller is a state machine controlled by the TCK and TMS signals. The TAP Controller selects either the JTAG  
Instruction Register or one of several Data Registers as the scan chain (Shift Register) between the TDI – input  
and TDO – output. The Instruction Register holds JTAG instructions controlling the behavior of a Data Register.  
The ID-Register, Bypass Register, and the Boundary-scan Chain are the Data Registers used for board-level test-  
ing. The JTAG Programming Interface (actually consisting of several physical and virtual Data Registers) is used  
for serial programming via the JTAG interface. The Internal Scan Chain and Break Point Scan Chain are used for  
On-chip debugging only.  
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Figure 27-1. Block Diagram  
I/O PORT 0  
DEVICE BOUNDARY  
BOUNDARY SCAN CHAIN  
TDI  
TDO  
TCK  
TMS  
JTAG PROGRAMMING  
INTERFACE  
TAP  
CONTROLLER  
AVR CPU  
INTERNAL  
SCAN  
CHAIN  
FLASH  
MEMORY  
Address  
Data  
PC  
Instruction  
INSTRUCTION  
REGISTER  
ID  
REGISTER  
BREAKPOINT  
UNIT  
M
U
X
FLOW CONTROL  
UNIT  
BYPASS  
REGISTER  
DIGITAL  
PERIPHERAL  
UNITS  
ANALOG  
PERIPHERIAL  
UNITS  
Analog inputs  
BREAKPOINT  
SCAN CHAIN  
JTAG / AVR CORE  
COMMUNICATION  
INTERFACE  
ADDRESS  
DECODER  
OCD STATUS  
AND CONTROL  
Control & Clock lines  
I/O PORT n  
27.3 TAP - Test Access Port  
The JTAG interface is accessed through four of the AVR’s pins. In JTAG terminology, these pins constitute the  
Test Access Port – TAP. These pins are:  
TMS: Test mode select. This pin is used for navigating through the TAP-controller state machine  
TCK: Test Clock. JTAG operation is synchronous to TCK  
TDI: Test Data In. Serial input data to be shifted in to the Instruction Register or Data Register (Scan Chains)  
TDO: Test Data Out. Serial output data from Instruction Register or Data Register  
The IEEE std. 1149.1 also specifies an optional TAP signal; TRST – Test ReSeT – which is not provided.  
When the JTAGEN Fuse is unprogrammed, these four TAP pins are normal port pins, and the TAP controller is in  
reset. When programmed, the input TAP signals are internally pulled high and the JTAG is enabled for Boundary-  
scan and programming. The device is shipped with this fuse programmed.  
For the On-chip Debug system, in addition to the JTAG interface pins, the RESET pin is monitored by the debug-  
ger to be able to detect external reset sources. The debugger can also pull the RESET pin low to reset the whole  
system, assuming only open collectors on the reset line are used in the application.  
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Figure 27-2. TAP Controller State Diagram  
1
Test-Logic-Reset  
0
1
1
1
0
Run-Test/Idle  
Select-DR Scan  
Select-IR Scan  
0
0
1
1
Capture-DR  
Capture-IR  
0
0
Shift-IR  
1
Shift-DR  
0
0
1
Exit1-DR  
0
1
1
Exit1-IR  
0
Pause-DR  
1
0
Pause-IR  
1
0
0
0
Exit2-DR  
1
Exit2-IR  
1
Update-DR  
Update-IR  
1
1
0
0
27.3.1  
TAP Controller  
The TAP controller is a 16-state finite state machine that controls the operation of the Boundary-scan circuitry,  
JTAG programming circuitry, or On-chip Debug system. The state transitions depicted in Figure 27-2 depend on  
the signal present on TMS (shown adjacent to each state transition) at the time of the rising edge at TCK. The ini-  
tial state after a Power-on Reset is Test-Logic-Reset.  
As a definition in this document, the LSB is shifted in and out first for all Shift Registers.  
Assuming Run-Test/Idle is the present state, a typical scenario for using the JTAG interface is:  
At the TMS input, apply the sequence 1, 1, 0, 0 at the rising edges of TCK to enter the Shift Instruction Register  
– Shift-IR state. While in this state, shift the four bits of the JTAG instructions into the JTAG Instruction Register  
from the TDI input at the rising edge of TCK. The TMS input must be held low during input of the 3 LSBs in  
order to remain in the Shift-IR state. The MSB of the instruction is shifted in when this state is left by setting  
TMS high. While the instruction is shifted in from the TDI pin, the captured IR-state 0x01 is shifted out on the  
TDO pin. The JTAG Instruction selects a particular Data Register as path between TDI and TDO and controls  
the circuitry surrounding the selected Data Register.  
Apply the TMS sequence 1, 1, 0 to re-enter the Run-Test/Idle state. The instruction is latched onto the parallel  
output from the Shift Register path in the Update-IR state. The Exit-IR, Pause-IR, and Exit2-IR states are only  
used for navigating the state machine.  
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At the TMS input, apply the sequence 1, 0, 0 at the rising edges of TCK to enter the Shift Data Register – Shift-  
DR state. While in this state, upload the selected Data Register (selected by the present JTAG instruction in  
the JTAG Instruction Register) from the TDI input at the rising edge of TCK. In order to remain in the Shift-DR  
state, the TMS input must be held low during input of all bits except the MSB. The MSB of the data is shifted in  
when this state is left by setting TMS high. While the Data Register is shifted in from the TDI pin, the parallel  
inputs to the Data Register captured in the Capture-DR state is shifted out on the TDO pin.  
Apply the TMS sequence 1, 1, 0 to re-enter the Run-Test/Idle state. If the selected Data Register has a latched  
parallel-output, the latching takes place in the Update-DR state. The Exit-DR, Pause-DR, and Exit2-DR states  
are only used for navigating the state machine.  
As shown in the state diagram, the Run-Test/Idle state need not be entered between selecting JTAG instruction  
and using Data Registers, and some JTAG instructions may select certain functions to be performed in the Run-  
Test/Idle, making it unsuitable as an Idle state.  
Note:  
Independent of the initial state of the TAP Controller, the Test-Logic-Reset state can always be entered by holding TMS  
high for five TCK clock periods.  
For detailed information on the JTAG specification, refer to the literature listed in “Bibliography” on page 294.  
27.4 Using the Boundary-scan Chain  
A complete description of the Boundary-scan capabilities are given in the section “IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-  
scan” on page 295.  
27.5 Using the On-chip Debug System  
As shown in Figure 27-1 on page 290, the hardware support for On-chip Debugging consists mainly of:  
A scan chain on the interface between the internal AVR CPU and the internal peripheral units  
Break Point unit  
Communication interface between the CPU and JTAG system  
All read or modify/write operations needed for implementing the Debugger are done by applying AVR instructions  
via the internal AVR CPU Scan Chain. The CPU sends the result to an I/O memory mapped location which is part  
of the communication interface between the CPU and the JTAG system.  
The Break Point Unit implements Break on Change of Program Flow, Single Step Break, two Program Memory  
Break Points, and two combined Break Points. Together, the four Break Points can be configured as either:  
4 single Program Memory Break Points  
3 Single Program Memory Break Point + 1 single Data Memory Break Point  
2 single Program Memory Break Points + 2 single Data Memory Break Points  
2 single Program Memory Break Points + 1 Program Memory Break Point with mask (“range Break Point”)  
2 single Program Memory Break Points + 1 Data Memory Break Point with mask (“range Break Point”)  
A debugger, like the AVR Studio, may however use one or more of these resources for its internal purpose, leaving  
less flexibility to the end-user.  
A list of the On-chip Debug specific JTAG instructions is given in “On-chip Debug Specific JTAG Instructions” on  
page 293.  
The JTAGEN Fuse must be programmed to enable the JTAG Test Access Port. In addition, the OCDEN Fuse must  
be programmed and no Lock bits must be set for the On-chip debug system to work. As a security feature, the On-  
chip debug system is disabled when either of the LB1 or LB2 Lock bits are set. Otherwise, the On-chip debug sys-  
tem would have provided a back-door into a secured device.  
The AVR Studio® enables the user to fully control execution of programs on an AVR device with On-chip Debug  
capability, AVR In-Circuit Emulator, or the built-in AVR Instruction Set Simulator. AVR Studio supports source level  
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execution of Assembly programs assembled with Microchip’s AVR MCU Assembler and C programs compiled with  
third party vendors’ compilers.  
AVR Studio runs under Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000 and Microsoft Windows NT.  
For a full description of the AVR Studio, refer to the AVR Studio User Guide. Only highlights are presented in this  
document.  
All necessary execution commands are available in AVR Studio, both on source level and on disassembly level.  
The user can execute the program, single step through the code either by tracing into or stepping over functions,  
step out of functions, place the cursor on a statement and execute until the statement is reached, stop the execu-  
tion, and reset the execution target. In addition, the user can have an unlimited number of code Break Points (using  
the BREAK instruction) and up to two data memory Break Points, alternatively combined as a mask (range) Break  
Point.  
27.6 On-chip Debug Specific JTAG Instructions  
The On-chip debug support is considered being private JTAG instructions, and distributed within Microchip and to  
selected third party vendors only. Instruction opcodes are listed for reference.  
27.6.1  
27.6.2  
27.6.3  
27.6.4  
PRIVATE0; 0x8  
Private JTAG instruction for accessing On-chip debug system.  
PRIVATE1; 0x9  
Private JTAG instruction for accessing On-chip debug system.  
PRIVATE2; 0xA  
Private JTAG instruction for accessing On-chip debug system.  
PRIVATE3; 0xB  
Private JTAG instruction for accessing On-chip debug system.  
27.7 Using the JTAG Programming Capabilities  
Programming of AVR parts via JTAG is performed via the 4-pin JTAG port, TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO. These are  
the only pins that need to be controlled/observed to perform JTAG programming (in addition to power pins). It is not  
required to apply 12V externally. The JTAGEN Fuse must be programmed and the JTD bit in the MCUCR Register  
must be cleared to enable the JTAG Test Access Port.  
The JTAG programming capability supports:  
Flash programming and verifying  
EEPROM programming and verifying  
Fuse programming and verifying  
Lock bit programming and verifying  
The Lock bit security is exactly as in parallel programming mode. If the Lock bits LB1 or LB2 are programmed, the  
OCDEN Fuse cannot be programmed unless first doing a chip erase. This is a security feature that ensures no  
back-door exists for reading out the content of a secured device.  
The details on programming through the JTAG interface and programming specific JTAG instructions are given in  
the section “Programming via the JTAG Interface” on page 342.  
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27.8 Bibliography  
For more information about general Boundary-scan, the following literature can be consulted:  
IEEE: IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990. IEEE Standard Test Access Port and Boundary-scan Architecture, IEEE, 1993  
Colin Maunder: The Board Designers Guide to Testable Logic Circuits, Addison-Wesley, 1992  
27.9 On-chip Debug Related Register in I/O Memory  
27.9.1  
OCDR – On-chip Debug Register  
Bit  
7
MSB/IDRD  
R/W  
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0x31 (0x51)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
LSB  
R/W  
0
OCDR  
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
R/W  
0
0
The OCDR Register provides a communication channel from the running program in the microcontroller to the  
debugger. The CPU can transfer a byte to the debugger by writing to this location. At the same time, an internal  
flag; I/O Debug Register Dirty – IDRD – is set to indicate to the debugger that the register has been written. When  
the CPU reads the OCDR Register the 7 LSB will be from the OCDR Register, while the MSB is the IDRD bit. The  
debugger clears the IDRD bit when it has read the information.  
In some AVR devices, this register is shared with a standard I/O location. In this case, the OCDR Register can only  
be accessed if the OCDEN Fuse is programmed, and the debugger enables access to the OCDR Register. In all  
other cases, the standard I/O location is accessed.  
Refer to the debugger documentation for further information on how to use this register.  
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28. IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-scan  
28.1 Features  
JTAG (IEEE std. 1149.1 compliant) Interface  
Boundary-scan Capabilities According to the JTAG Standard  
Full Scan of all Port Functions as well as Analog Circuitry having Off-chip Connections  
Supports the Optional IDCODE Instruction  
Additional Public AVR_RESET Instruction to Reset the AVR  
28.2 System Overview  
The Boundary-scan chain has the capability of driving and observing the logic levels on the digital I/O pins, as well  
as the boundary between digital and analog logic for analog circuitry having off-chip connections. At system level,  
all ICs having JTAG capabilities are connected serially by the TDI/TDO signals to form a long Shift Register. An  
external controller sets up the devices to drive values at their output pins, and observe the input values received  
from other devices. The controller compares the received data with the expected result. In this way, Boundary-scan  
provides a mechanism for testing interconnections and integrity of components on Printed Circuits Boards by using  
the four TAP signals only.  
The four IEEE 1149.1 defined mandatory JTAG instructions IDCODE, BYPASS, SAMPLE/PRELOAD, and  
EXTEST, as well as the AVR specific public JTAG instruction AVR_RESET can be used for testing the Printed Cir-  
cuit Board. Initial scanning of the Data Register path will show the ID-Code of the device, since IDCODE is the  
default JTAG instruction. It may be desirable to have the AVR device in reset during test mode. If not reset, inputs  
to the device may be determined by the scan operations, and the internal software may be in an undetermined  
state when exiting the test mode. Entering reset, the outputs of any port pin will instantly enter the high impedance  
state, making the HIGHZ instruction redundant. If needed, the BYPASS instruction can be issued to make the  
shortest possible scan chain through the device. The device can be set in the reset state either by pulling the exter-  
nal RESET pin low, or issuing the AVR_RESET instruction with appropriate setting of the Reset Data Register.  
The EXTEST instruction is used for sampling external pins and loading output pins with data. The data from the  
output latch will be driven out on the pins as soon as the EXTEST instruction is loaded into the JTAG IR-Register.  
Therefore, the SAMPLE/PRELOAD should also be used for setting initial values to the scan ring, to avoid damag-  
ing the board when issuing the EXTEST instruction for the first time. SAMPLE/PRELOAD can also be used for  
taking a snapshot of the external pins during normal operation of the part.  
The JTAGEN Fuse must be programmed and the JTD bit in the I/O Register MCUCR must be cleared to enable  
the JTAG Test Access Port.  
When using the JTAG interface for Boundary-scan, using a JTAG TCK clock frequency higher than the internal  
chip frequency is possible. The chip clock is not required to run.  
28.3 Data Registers  
The Data Registers relevant for Boundary-scan operations are:  
Bypass Register  
Device Identification Register  
Reset Register  
Boundary-scan Chain  
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28.3.2  
Bypass Register  
The Bypass Register consists of a single Shift Register stage. When the Bypass Register is selected as path  
between TDI and TDO, the register is reset to 0 when leaving the Capture-DR controller state. The Bypass Regis-  
ter can be used to shorten the scan chain on a system when the other devices are to be tested.  
Device Identification Register  
Figure 28-1 shows the structure of the Device Identification Register.  
Figure 28-1. The Format of the Device Identification Register  
LSB  
MSB  
Bit  
31  
28  
27  
12  
11  
1
0
Device ID  
Version  
Part Number  
Manufacturer ID  
1
4 bits  
16 bits  
11 bits  
1-bit  
28.3.2.1  
28.3.2.2  
28.3.2.3  
28.3.3  
Version  
Version is a 4-bit number identifying the revision of the component. The JTAG version number follows the revision  
of the device. Revision A is 0x0, revision B is 0x1 and so on.  
Part Number  
The part number is a 16-bit code identifying the component. The JTAG Part Number for ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is listed in Table 30-6 on page 328.  
Manufacturer ID  
The Manufacturer ID is a 11-bit code identifying the manufacturer. The JTAG manufacturer ID for ATMEL is listed  
in Table 30-6 on page 328.  
Reset Register  
The Reset Register is a test Data Register used to reset the part. Since the AVR tri-states Port Pins when reset,  
the Reset Register can also replace the function of the un-implemented optional JTAG instruction HIGHZ.  
A high value in the Reset Register corresponds to pulling the external Reset low. The part is reset as long as there  
is a high value present in the Reset Register. Depending on the fuse settings for the clock options, the part will  
remain reset for a reset time-out period (see “Clock Sources” on page 40) after releasing the Reset Register. The  
output from this Data Register is not latched, so the reset will take place immediately, as shown in Figure 28-2 on  
page 297.  
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Figure 28-2. Reset Register  
To  
TDO  
From Other Internal and  
External Reset Sources  
From  
TDI  
Internal reset  
D
Q
ClockDR · AVR_RESET  
28.3.4  
Boundary-scan Chain  
The Boundary-scan Chain has the capability of driving and observing the logic levels on the digital I/O pins, as well  
as the boundary between digital and analog logic for analog circuitry having off-chip connections.  
See “Boundary-scan Chain” on page 298 for a complete description.  
28.4 Boundary-scan Specific JTAG Instructions  
The Instruction Register is 4-bit wide, supporting up to 16 instructions. Listed below are the JTAG instructions use-  
ful for Boundary-scan operation. Note that the optional HIGHZ instruction is not implemented, but all outputs with  
tri-state capability can be set in high-impedant state by using the AVR_RESET instruction, since the initial state for  
all port pins is tri-state.  
As a definition in this datasheet, the LSB is shifted in and out first for all Shift Registers.  
The OPCODE for each instruction is shown behind the instruction name in hex format. The text describes which  
Data Register is selected as path between TDI and TDO for each instruction.  
28.4.1  
EXTEST; 0x0  
Mandatory JTAG instruction for selecting the Boundary-scan Chain as Data Register for testing circuitry external to  
the AVR package. For port-pins, Pull-up Disable, Output Control, Output Data, and Input Data are all accessible in  
the scan chain. For Analog circuits having off-chip connections, the interface between the analog and the digital  
logic is in the scan chain. The contents of the latched outputs of the Boundary-scan chain is driven out as soon as  
the JTAG IR-Register is loaded with the EXTEST instruction.  
The active states are:  
Capture-DR: Data on the external pins are sampled into the Boundary-scan Chain  
Shift-DR: The Internal Scan Chain is shifted by the TCK input  
Update-DR: Data from the scan chain is applied to output pins  
IDCODE; 0x1  
28.4.2  
Optional JTAG instruction selecting the 32-bit ID-Register as Data Register. The ID-Register consists of a version  
number, a device number and the manufacturer code chosen by JEDEC. This is the default instruction after power-  
up.  
The active states are:  
Capture-DR: Data in the IDCODE Register is sampled into the Boundary-scan Chain  
Shift-DR: The IDCODE scan chain is shifted by the TCK input  
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SAMPLE_PRELOAD; 0x2  
Mandatory JTAG instruction for pre-loading the output latches and taking a snap-shot of the input/output pins with-  
out affecting the system operation. However, the output latches are not connected to the pins. The Boundary-scan  
Chain is selected as Data Register.  
The active states are:  
Capture-DR: Data on the external pins are sampled into the Boundary-scan Chain  
Shift-DR: The Boundary-scan Chain is shifted by the TCK input  
Update-DR: Data from the Boundary-scan chain is applied to the output latches. However, the output latches  
are not connected to the pins  
28.4.4  
AVR_RESET; 0xC  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction for forcing the AVR device into the Reset mode or releasing the JTAG  
reset source. The TAP controller is not reset by this instruction. The one bit Reset Register is selected as Data  
Register. Note that the reset will be active as long as there is a logic “one” in the Reset Chain. The output from this  
chain is not latched.  
The active states are:  
Shift-DR: The Reset Register is shifted by the TCK input  
28.4.5  
BYPASS; 0xF  
Mandatory JTAG instruction selecting the Bypass Register for Data Register.  
The active states are:  
Capture-DR: Loads a logic “0” into the Bypass Register  
Shift-DR: The Bypass Register cell between TDI and TDO is shifted  
28.5 Boundary-scan Chain  
The Boundary-scan chain has the capability of driving and observing the logic levels on the digital I/O pins, as well  
as the boundary between digital and analog logic for analog circuitry having off-chip connection.  
28.5.1  
Scanning the Digital Port Pins  
Figure 28-3 on page 299 shows the Boundary-scan Cell for a bi-directional port pin. The pull-up function is disabled  
during Boundary-scan when the JTAG IC contains EXTEST or SAMPLE_PRELOAD. The cell consists of a bi-  
directional pin cell that combines the three signals Output Control - OCxn, Output Data - ODxn, and Input Data -  
IDxn, into only a two-stage Shift Register. The port and pin indexes are not used in the following description.  
The Boundary-scan logic is not included in the figures in the datasheet. Figure 28-4 on page 300 shows a simple  
digital port pin as described in the section “I/O-Ports” on page 67. The Boundary-scan details from Figure 28-3 on  
page 299 replaces the dashed box in Figure 28-4 on page 300.  
When no alternate port function is present, the Input Data - ID - corresponds to the PINxn Register value (but ID  
has no synchronizer), Output Data corresponds to the PORT Register, Output Control corresponds to the Data  
Direction - DD Register, and the Pull-up Enable - PUExn - corresponds to logic expression PUD · DDxn · PORTxn.  
Digital alternate port functions are connected outside the dotted box in Figure 28-4 on page 300 to make the scan  
chain read the actual pin value. For analog function, there is a direct connection from the external pin to the analog  
circuit. There is no scan chain on the interface between the digital and the analog circuitry, but some digital control  
signal to analog circuitry are turned off to avoid driving contention on the pads.  
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When JTAG IR contains EXTEST or SAMPLE_PRELOAD the clock is not sent out on the port pins even if the  
CKOUT fuse is programmed. Even though the clock is output when the JTAG IR contains SAMPLE_PRELOAD,  
the clock is not sampled by the boundary scan.  
Figure 28-3. Boundary-scan Cell for Bi-directional Port Pin with Pull-up Function.  
To Next Cell  
ShiftDR  
EXTEST  
Vcc  
Pull-up Enable (PUE)  
0
1
Output Control (OC)  
FF1  
Q
LD1  
0
1
0
1
D
D
Q
G
Output Data (OD)  
0
1
FF0  
Q
LD0  
0
1
0
1
D
D
G
Q
Input Data (ID)  
From Last Cell  
ClockDR  
UpdateDR  
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Figure 28-4. General Port Pin Schematic Diagram  
See Boundary-scan  
Description for Details!  
PUExn  
PUD  
Q
D
DDxn  
Q CLR  
WDx  
RDx  
RESET  
OCxn  
Q
D
Pxn  
PORTxn  
ODxn  
Q CLR  
WRx  
RRx  
IDxn  
RESET  
SLEEP  
SYNCHRONIZER  
RPx  
D
Q
D
L
Q
Q
PINxn  
Q
CLK I/O  
PUD:  
PULLUP DISABLE  
WDx:  
RDx:  
WRITE DDRx  
PUExn:  
OCxn:  
ODxn:  
IDxn:  
PULLUP ENABLE for pin Pxn  
OUTPUT CONTROL for pin Pxn  
OUTPUT DATA to pin Pxn  
INPUT DATA from pin Pxn  
SLEEP CONTROL  
READ DDRx  
WRx:  
RRx:  
WRITE PORTx  
READ PORTx REGISTER  
READ PORTx PIN  
I/O CLOCK  
RPx:  
SLEEP:  
CLK I/O :  
28.5.2  
Scanning the RESET Pin  
The RESET pin accepts 5V active low logic for standard reset operation, and 12V active high logic for High Voltage  
Parallel programming. An observe-only cell as shown in Figure 28-5 is inserted for the 5V reset signal.  
Figure 28-5. Observe-only Cell  
To  
Next  
ShiftDR  
Cell  
From System Pin  
To System Logic  
FF1  
0
1
D
Q
From  
ClockDR  
Previous  
Cell  
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28.6.1  
MCUCR – MCU Control Register  
The MCU Control Register contains control bits for general MCU functions.  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
IVSEL  
R/W  
0
0
IVCE  
R/W  
0
0x35 (0x55)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
JTD  
R/W  
0
PUD  
R/W  
0
MCUCR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R
0
• Bits 7 – JTD: JTAG Interface Disable  
When this bit is zero, the JTAG interface is enabled if the JTAGEN Fuse is programmed. If this bit is one, the JTAG  
interface is disabled. In order to avoid unintentional disabling or enabling of the JTAG interface, a timed sequence  
must be followed when changing this bit: The application software must write this bit to the desired value twice  
within four cycles to change its value. Note that this bit must not be altered when using the On-chip Debug system.  
28.6.2  
MCUSR – MCU Status Register  
The MCU Status Register provides information on which reset source caused an MCU reset.  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
BORF  
1
0
0x34 (0x54)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
JTRF  
R/W  
WDRF  
R/W  
EXTRF  
R/W  
PORF  
R/W  
MCUSR  
R
0
R
0
R
0
R/W  
See Bit Description  
• Bit 4 – JTRF: JTAG Reset Flag  
This bit is set if a reset is being caused by a logic one in the JTAG Reset Register selected by the JTAG instruction  
AVR_RESET. This bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic zero to the flag.  
28.7 ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 Boundary-scan Order  
Table 28-1 on page 302 shows the Scan order between TDI and TDO when the Boundary-scan chain is selected  
as data path. Bit 0 is the LSB; the first bit scanned in, and the first bit scanned out. The scan order follows the pin-  
out order as far as possible. Therefore, the bits of Port A and Port K is scanned in the opposite bit order of the other  
ports. Exceptions from the rules are the Scan chains for the analog circuits, which constitute the most significant  
bits of the scan chain regardless of which physical pin they are connected to. In Figure 28-3 on page 299, PXn.  
Data corresponds to FF0, PXn. Control corresponds to FF1, PXn. Bit 4, bit 5, bit 6 and bit 7 of Port F is not in the  
scan chain, since these pins constitute the TAP pins when the JTAG is enabled.  
28.8 Boundary-scan Description Language Files  
Boundary-scan Description Language (BSDL) files describe Boundary-scan capable devices in a standard format  
used by automated test-generation software. The order and function of bits in the Boundary-scan Data Register  
are included in this description. BSDL files are available for ATmega1281/2561 and ATmega640/1280/2560.  
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Bit Number  
164  
163  
162  
161  
160  
159  
158  
157  
156  
155  
154  
153  
152  
151  
150  
149  
148  
147  
146  
145  
144  
143  
142  
141  
140  
139  
138  
137  
136  
135  
134  
133  
Signal Name  
PG5.Data  
Module  
Port G  
PG5.Control  
PE0.Data  
PE0.Control  
PE1.Data  
PE1.Control  
PE2.Data  
PE2.Control  
PE3.Data  
PE3.Control  
PE4.Data  
Port E  
PE4.Control  
PE5.Data  
PE5.Control  
PE6.Data  
PE6.Control  
PE7.Data  
PE7.Control  
PH0.Data  
PH0.Control  
PH1.Data  
Port H  
PH1.Control  
PH2.Data  
PH2.Control  
PH3.Data  
PH3.Control  
PH4.Data  
PH4.Control  
PH5.Data  
PH5.Control  
PH6.Data  
PH6.Control  
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Bit Number  
132  
131  
130  
129  
128  
127  
126  
125  
124  
123  
122  
121  
120  
119  
Signal Name  
PB0.Data  
Module  
PB0.Control  
PB1.Data  
PB1.Control  
PB2.Data  
PB2.Control  
PB3.Data  
PB3.Control  
PB4.Data  
Port B  
PB4.Control  
PB5.Data  
PB5.Control  
PB6.Data  
PB6.Control  
PB7.Data  
118  
117  
PB7.Control  
PH7.Data  
116  
Port H  
115  
PH7.Control  
PG3.Data  
PG3.Control  
PG4.Data  
PG4.Control  
RSTT  
114  
113  
Port G  
112  
111  
110  
Reset Logic (Observe Only)  
109  
108  
107  
106  
105  
PL0.Data  
PL0.Control  
PL1.Data  
Port L  
PL1.Control  
PL2.Data  
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Bit Number  
104  
103  
102  
101  
100  
99  
Signal Name  
PL2.Control  
PL3.Data  
Module  
PL3.Control  
PL4.Data  
PL4.Control  
PL5.Data  
98  
PL5.Control  
PL6.Data  
97  
96  
PL6.Control  
PL7.Data  
95  
94  
PL7.Control  
PD0.Data  
93  
92  
PD0.Control  
PD1.Data  
91  
90  
PD1.Control  
PD2.Data  
89  
88  
PD2.Control  
PD3.Data  
87  
86  
PD3.Control  
PD4.Data  
Port D  
85  
84  
PD4.Control  
PD5.Data  
83  
82  
PD5.Control  
PD6.Data  
81  
80  
PD6.Control  
PD7.Data  
79  
78  
PD7.Control  
PG0.Data  
77  
76  
PG0.Control  
PG1.Data  
Port G  
Port C  
75  
74  
PG1.Control  
PC0.Data  
73  
72  
PC0.Control  
PC1.Data  
71  
70  
PC1.Control  
PC2.Data  
69  
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Bit Number  
68  
Signal Name  
PC2.Control  
PC3.Data  
Module  
67  
66  
PC3.Control  
PC4.Data  
65  
64  
PC4.Control  
PC5.Data  
63  
62  
PC5.Control  
PC6.Data  
61  
60  
PC6.Control  
PC7.Data  
59  
58  
PC7.Control  
PJ0.Data  
57  
56  
PJ0.Control  
PJ1.Data  
55  
54  
PJ1.Control  
PJ2.Data  
53  
52  
PJ2.Control  
PJ3.Data  
51  
Port J  
50  
PJ3.Control  
PJ4.Data  
49  
48  
PJ4.Control  
PJ5.Data  
47  
46  
PJ5.Control  
PJ6.Data  
45  
44  
PJ6.Control  
PG2.Data  
PG2.Control  
PA7.Data  
43  
Port G  
42  
41  
40  
PA7.Control  
PA6.Data  
39  
38  
PA6.Control  
PA5.Data  
37  
Port A  
36  
PA5.Control  
PA4.Data  
35  
34  
PA4.Control  
PA3.Data  
33  
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Table 28-1. ATmega640/1280/2560 Boundary-scan Order (Continued)  
Bit Number  
Signal Name  
PA3.Control  
PA2.Data  
Module  
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
PA2.Control  
PA1.Data  
PA1.Control  
PA0.Data  
PA0.Control  
PJ7.Data  
Port J  
PJ7.Control  
PK7.Data  
PK7.Control  
PK6.Data  
PK6.Control  
PK5.Data  
PK5.Control  
PK4.Data  
PK4.Control  
PK3.Data  
Port K  
PK3.Control  
PK2.Data  
PK2.Control  
PK1.Data  
PK1.Control  
PK0.Data  
8
PK0.Control  
PF3.Data  
7
6
PF3.Control  
PF2.Data  
5
4
PF2.Control  
PF1.Data  
Port F  
3
2
PF1.Control  
PF0.Data  
1
0
PF0.Control  
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Table 28-2. ATmega1281/2561 Boundary-scan Order  
Bit Number  
100  
99  
Signal Name  
PG5.Data  
Module  
Port G  
PG5.Control  
PE0.Data  
98  
97  
PE0.Control  
PE1.Data  
96  
95  
PE1.Control  
PE2.Data  
94  
93  
PE2.Control  
PE3.Data  
92  
91  
PE3.Control  
PE4.Data  
Port E  
90  
89  
PE4.Control  
PE5.Data  
88  
87  
PE5.Control  
PE6.Data  
86  
85  
PE6.Control  
PE7.Data  
84  
83  
PE7.Control  
PB0.Data  
82  
81  
PB0.Control  
PB1.Data  
80  
79  
PB1.Control  
PB2.Data  
78  
77  
PB2.Control  
PB3.Data  
76  
75  
PB3.Control  
PB4.Data  
Port B  
74  
73  
PB4.Control  
PB5.Data  
72  
71  
PB5.Control  
PB6.Data  
70  
69  
PB6.Control  
PB7.Data  
68  
67  
PB7.Control  
PG3.Data  
66  
Port G  
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Bit Number  
65  
Signal Name  
PG3.Control  
PG4.Data  
Module  
64  
63  
PG4.Control  
RSTT  
62  
Reset Logic (Observe Only)  
61  
PD0.Data  
60  
PD0.Control  
PD1.Data  
59  
58  
PD1.Control  
PD2.Data  
57  
56  
PD2.Control  
PD3.Data  
55  
54  
PD3.Control  
PD4.Data  
Port D  
53  
52  
PD4.Control  
PD5.Data  
51  
50  
PD5.Control  
PD6.Data  
49  
48  
PD6.Control  
PD7.Data  
47  
46  
PD7.Control  
PG0.Data  
45  
44  
PG0.Control  
PG1.Data  
Port G  
43  
42  
PG1.Control  
PC0.Data  
41  
40  
PC0.Control  
PC1.Data  
39  
38  
PC1.Control  
PC2.Data  
37  
36  
PC2.Control  
PC3.Data  
Port C  
35  
34  
PC3.Control  
PC4.Data  
33  
32  
PC4.Control  
PC5.Data  
31  
30  
PC5.Control  
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Table 28-2. ATmega1281/2561 Boundary-scan Order (Continued)  
Bit Number  
Signal Name  
PC6.Data  
Module  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
PC6.Control  
PC7.Data  
PC7.Control  
PG2.Data  
PG2.Control  
PA7.Data  
Port G  
PA7.Control  
PA6.Data  
PA6.Control  
PA5.Data  
PA5.Control  
PA4.Data  
PA4.Control  
PA3.Data  
Port A  
PA3.Control  
PA2.Data  
PA2.Control  
PA1.Data  
PA1.Control  
PA0.Data  
8
PA0.Control  
PF3.Data  
7
6
PF3.Control  
PF2.Data  
5
4
PF2.Control  
PF1.Data  
Port F  
3
2
PF1.Control  
PF0.Data  
1
0
PF0.Control  
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29. Boot Loader Support – Read-While-Write Self-Programming  
The Boot Loader Support provides a real Read-While-Write Self-Programming mechanism for downloading and  
uploading program code by the MCU itself. This feature allows flexible application software updates controlled by  
the MCU using a Flash-resident Boot Loader program. The Boot Loader program can use any available data inter-  
face and associated protocol to read code and write (program) that code into the Flash memory, or read the code  
from the program memory. The program code within the Boot Loader section has the capability to write into the  
entire Flash, including the Boot Loader memory. The Boot Loader can thus even modify itself, and it can also erase  
itself from the code if the feature is not needed anymore. The size of the Boot Loader memory is configurable with  
fuses and the Boot Loader has two separate sets of Boot Lock bits which can be set independently. This gives the  
user a unique flexibility to select different levels of protection.  
29.1 Features  
Read-While-Write Self-Programming  
Flexible Boot Memory Size  
High Security (Separate Boot Lock Bits for a Flexible Protection)  
Separate Fuse to Select Reset Vector  
Optimized Page(1) Size  
Code Efficient Algorithm  
Efficient Read-Modify-Write Support  
Note:  
1. A page is a section in the Flash consisting of several bytes (see Table 30-7 on page 328) used during program-  
ming. The page organization does not affect normal operation.  
29.2 Application and Boot Loader Flash Sections  
The Flash memory is organized in two main sections, the Application section and the Boot Loader section (see Fig-  
ure 29-2 on page 312). The size of the different sections is configured by the BOOTSZ Fuses as shown in Table  
29-7 on page 320 and Figure 29-2 on page 312. These two sections can have different level of protection since  
they have different sets of Lock bits.  
29.2.1  
29.2.2  
Application Section  
The Application section is the section of the Flash that is used for storing the application code. The protection level  
for the Application section can be selected by the application Boot Lock bits (Boot Lock bits 0), see Table 29-2 on  
page 313. The Application section can never store any Boot Loader code since the SPM instruction is disabled  
when executed from the Application section.  
BLS – Boot Loader Section  
While the Application section is used for storing the application code, the The Boot Loader software must be  
located in the BLS since the SPM instruction can initiate a programming when executing from the BLS only. The  
SPM instruction can access the entire Flash, including the BLS itself. The protection level for the Boot Loader sec-  
tion can be selected by the Boot Loader Lock bits (Boot Lock bits 1), see Table 29-3 on page 313.  
29.3 Read-While-Write and No Read-While-Write Flash Sections  
Whether the CPU supports Read-While-Write or if the CPU is halted during a Boot Loader software update is  
dependent on which address that is being programmed. In addition to the two sections that are configurable by the  
BOOTSZ Fuses as described above, the Flash is also divided into two fixed sections, the Read-While-Write  
(RWW) section and the No Read-While-Write (NRWW) section. The limit between the RWW- and NRWW sections  
is given in Table 29-1 and Figure 29-1 on page 311. The main difference between the two sections is:  
When erasing or writing a page located inside the RWW section, the NRWW section can be read during the  
operation  
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When erasing or writing a page located inside the NRWW section, the CPU is halted during the entire  
operation  
Note that the user software can never read any code that is located inside the RWW section during a Boot Loader  
software operation. The syntax “Read-While-Write section” refers to which section that is being programmed  
(erased or written), not which section that actually is being read during a Boot Loader software update.  
29.3.1  
RWW – Read-While-Write Section  
If a Boot Loader software update is programming a page inside the RWW section, it is possible to read code from  
the Flash, but only code that is located in the NRWW section. During an on-going programming, the software must  
ensure that the RWW section never is being read. If the user software is trying to read code that is located inside  
the RWW section (that is, by load program memory, call, or jump instructions or an interrupt) during programming,  
the software might end up in an unknown state. To avoid this, the interrupts should either be disabled or moved to  
the Boot Loader section. The Boot Loader section is always located in the NRWW section. The RWW Section Busy  
bit (RWWSB) in the Store Program Memory Control and Status Register (SPMCSR) will be read as logical one as  
long as the RWW section is blocked for reading. After a programming is completed, the RWWSB must be cleared  
by software before reading code located in the RWW section. See “SPMCSR – Store Program Memory Control  
and Status Register” on page 323. for details on how to clear RWWSB.  
29.3.2  
NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section  
The code located in the NRWW section can be read when the Boot Loader software is updating a page in the  
RWW section. When the Boot Loader code updates the NRWW section, the CPU is halted during the entire Page  
Erase or Page Write operation.  
Table 29-1. Read-While-Write Features  
Which Section does the Z-pointer  
Address during the Programming?  
Which Section can be  
Read during Programming?  
Read-While-Write  
Supported?  
CPU Halted?  
RWW Section  
NRWW Section  
None  
No  
Yes  
No  
NRWW Section  
Yes  
Figure 29-1. Read-While-Write vs. No Read-While-Write  
Read-While-Write  
(RWW) Section  
Z-pointer  
Addresses NRWW  
Section  
Z-pointer  
No Read-While-Write  
(NRWW) Section  
Addresses RWW  
Section  
CPU is Halted  
During the Operation  
Code Located in  
NRWW Section  
Can be Read During  
the Operation  
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Figure 29-2. Memory Sections  
Program Memory  
BOOTSZ = '10'  
Program Memory  
BOOTSZ = '11'  
0x0000  
0x0000  
Application Flash Section  
Application Flash Section  
End RWW  
End RWW  
Start NRWW  
Start NRWW  
Application Flash Section  
Boot Loader Flash Section  
Application Flash Section  
Boot Loader Flash Section  
End Application  
End Application  
Start Boot Loader  
Flashend  
Start Boot Loader  
Flashend  
Program Memory  
Program Memory  
BOOTSZ = '01'  
BOOTSZ = '00'  
0x0000  
0x0000  
Application Flash Section  
Application Flash Section  
End RWW, End Application  
End RWW  
Start NRWW, Start Boot Loader  
Start NRWW  
Application Flash Section  
Boot Loader Flash Section  
End Application  
Boot Loader Flash Section  
Start Boot Loader  
Flashend  
Flashend  
Note:  
1. The parameters in the figure above are given in Table 29-7 on page 320.  
29.4 Boot Loader Lock Bits  
If no Boot Loader capability is needed, the entire Flash is available for application code. The Boot Loader has two  
separate sets of Boot Lock bits which can be set independently. This gives the user a unique flexibility to select dif-  
ferent levels of protection.  
The user can select:  
To protect the entire Flash from a software update by the MCU  
To protect only the Boot Loader Flash section from a software update by the MCU  
To protect only the Application Flash section from a software update by the MCU  
Allow software update in the entire Flash  
See Table 29-2 on page 313 and Table 29-3 on page 313 for further details. The Boot Lock bits can be set in soft-  
ware and in Serial or Parallel Programming mode, but they can be cleared by a Chip Erase command only. The  
general Write Lock (Lock Bit mode 2) does not control the programming of the Flash memory by SPM instruction.  
Similarly, the general Read/Write Lock (Lock Bit mode 1) does not control reading nor writing by (E)LPM/SPM, if it  
is attempted.  
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Table 29-2. Boot Lock Bit0 Protection Modes (Application Section)(1)  
BLB0 Mode  
BLB02  
BLB01  
Protection  
1
2
1
1
1
0
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Application section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section, and (E)LPM executing from  
the Boot Loader section is not allowed to read from the Application section. If  
Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section, interrupts are disabled while  
executing from the Application section.  
3
0
0
(E)LPM executing from the Boot Loader section is not allowed to read from the  
Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section,  
interrupts are disabled while executing from the Application section.  
4
0
1
Note:  
1. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed.  
Table 29-3. Boot Lock Bit1 Protection Modes (Boot Loader Section)(1)  
BLB1 Mode  
BLB12  
BLB11  
Protection  
1
2
1
1
1
0
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Boot Loader section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section, and (E)LPM executing from  
the Application section is not allowed to read from the Boot Loader section. If  
Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Application section, interrupts are disabled while  
executing from the Boot Loader section.  
3
0
0
(E)LPM executing from the Application section is not allowed to read from the Boot  
Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Application section, interrupts  
are disabled while executing from the Boot Loader section.  
4
0
1
Note:  
1. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed.  
29.4.1  
Entering the Boot Loader Program  
Entering the Boot Loader takes place by a jump or call from the application program. This may be initiated by a trig-  
ger such as a command received via USART, or SPI interface. Alternatively, the Boot Reset Fuse can be  
programmed so that the Reset Vector is pointing to the Boot Flash start address after a reset. In this case, the Boot  
Loader is started after a reset. After the application code is loaded, the program can start executing the application  
code. Note that the fuses cannot be changed by the MCU itself. This means that once the Boot Reset Fuse is pro-  
grammed, the Reset Vector will always point to the Boot Loader Reset and the fuse can only be changed through  
the serial or parallel programming interface.  
Table 29-4. Boot Reset Fuse(1)  
BOOTRST  
Reset Address  
1
0
Reset Vector = Application Reset (address 0x0000)  
Reset Vector = Boot Loader Reset (see Table 29-7 on page 320)  
Note:  
1. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed.  
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29.5 Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming  
The Z-pointer is used to address the SPM commands. The Z pointer consists of the Z-registers ZL and ZH in the  
register file, and RAMPZ in the I/O space. The number of bits actually used is implementation dependent. Note that  
the RAMPZ register is only implemented when the program space is larger than 64Kbytes.  
Bit  
23  
15  
22  
14  
21  
13  
20  
12  
19  
11  
18  
10  
17  
16  
9
8
RAMPZ  
ZH (R31)  
ZL (R30)  
RAMPZ7  
Z15  
Z7  
RAMPZ6  
Z14  
Z6  
RAMPZ5  
Z13  
Z5  
RAMPZ4  
Z12  
Z4  
RAMPZ3  
Z11  
RAMPZ2  
Z10  
Z2  
RAMPZ1  
RAMPZ0  
Z9  
Z1  
1
Z8  
Z0  
0
Z3  
7
6
5
4
3
2
Since the Flash is organized in pages (see Table 30-7 on page 328), the Program Counter can be treated as hav-  
ing two different sections. One section, consisting of the least significant bits, is addressing the words within a  
page, while the most significant bits are addressing the pages. This is shown in Figure 29-3. Note that the Page  
Erase and Page Write operations are addressed independently. Therefore it is of major importance that the Boot  
Loader software addresses the same page in both the Page Erase and Page Write operation. Once a program-  
ming operation is initiated, the address is latched and the Z-pointer can be used for other operations.  
The (E)LPM instruction use the Z-pointer to store the address. Since this instruction addresses the Flash byte-by-  
byte, also bit Z0 of the Z-pointer is used.  
Figure 29-3. Addressing the Flash During SPM(1)  
BIT 15  
Z - REGISTER  
ZPCMSB  
ZPAGEMSB  
1
0
0
PCMSB  
PAGEMSB  
PROGRAM  
COUNTER  
PCPAGE  
PCWORD  
PAGE ADDRESS  
WORD ADDRESS  
WITHIN THE FLASH  
WITHIN A PAGE  
PROGRAM MEMORY  
PAGE  
PAGE  
INSTRUCTION WORD  
PCWORD[PAGEMSB:0]:  
00  
01  
02  
PAGEEND  
Note:  
1. The different variables used in Figure 29-3 are listed in Table 29-9 on page 320.  
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29.6 Self-Programming the Flash  
The program memory is updated in a page by page fashion. Before programming a page with the data stored in the  
temporary page buffer, the page must be erased. The temporary page buffer is filled one word at a time using SPM  
and the buffer can be filled either before the Page Erase command or between a Page Erase and a Page Write  
operation:  
Alternative 1, fill the buffer before a Page Erase  
Fill temporary page buffer  
Perform a Page Erase  
Perform a Page Write  
Alternative 2, fill the buffer after Page Erase  
Perform a Page Erase  
Fill temporary page buffer  
Perform a Page Write  
If only a part of the page needs to be changed, the rest of the page must be stored (for example in the temporary  
page buffer) before the erase, and then be rewritten. When using alternative 1, the Boot Loader provides an effec-  
tive Read-Modify-Write feature which allows the user software to first read the page, do the necessary changes,  
and then write back the modified data. If alternative 2 is used, it is not possible to read the old data while loading  
since the page is already erased. The temporary page buffer can be accessed in a random sequence. It is essen-  
tial that the page address used in both the Page Erase and Page Write operation is addressing the same page.  
See “Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader” on page 318 for an assembly code example.  
29.6.1  
29.6.2  
Performing Page Erase by SPM  
To execute Page Erase, set up the address in the Z-pointer, write “X0000011” to SPMCSR and execute SPM  
within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The data in R1 and R0 is ignored. The page address must be writ-  
ten to PCPAGE in the Z-register. Other bits in the Z-pointer will be ignored during this operation.  
Page Erase to the RWW section: The NRWW section can be read during the Page Erase  
Page Erase to the NRWW section: The CPU is halted during the operation  
Filling the Temporary Buffer (Page Loading)  
To write an instruction word, set up the address in the Z-pointer and data in R1:R0, write “00000001” to SPMCSR  
and execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The content of PCWORD in the Z-register is used  
to address the data in the temporary buffer. The temporary buffer will auto-erase after a Page Write operation or by  
writing the RWWSRE bit in SPMCSR. It is also erased after a system reset. Note that it is not possible to write  
more than one time to each address without erasing the temporary buffer.  
If the EEPROM is written in the middle of an SPM Page Load operation, all data loaded is still buffered.  
29.6.3  
29.6.4  
Performing a Page Write  
To execute Page Write, set up the address in the Z-pointer, write “X0000101” to SPMCSR and execute SPM within  
four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The data in R1 and R0 is ignored. The page address must be written to  
PCPAGE. Other bits in the Z-pointer must be written to zero during this operation.  
Page Write to the RWW section: The NRWW section can be read during the Page Write  
Page Write to the NRWW section: The CPU is halted during the operation  
Using the SPM Interrupt  
If the SPM interrupt is enabled, the SPM interrupt will generate a constant interrupt when the SPMEN bit in  
SPMCSR is cleared. This means that the interrupt can be used instead of polling the SPMCSR Register in soft-  
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ware. When using the SPM interrupt, the Interrupt Vectors should be moved to the BLS section to avoid that an  
interrupt is accessing the RWW section when it is blocked for reading. How to move the interrupts is described in  
“Interrupts” on page 101.  
29.6.5  
29.6.6  
Consideration While Updating BLS  
Special care must be taken if the user allows the Boot Loader section to be updated by leaving Boot Lock bit11  
unprogrammed. An accidental write to the Boot Loader itself can corrupt the entire Boot Loader, and further soft-  
ware updates might be impossible. If it is not necessary to change the Boot Loader software itself, it is  
recommended to program the Boot Lock bit11 to protect the Boot Loader software from any internal software  
changes.  
Prevent Reading the RWW Section During Self-Programming  
During Self-Programming (either Page Erase or Page Write), the RWW section is always blocked for reading. The  
user software itself must prevent that this section is addressed during the self programming operation. The  
RWWSB in the SPMCSR will be set as long as the RWW section is busy. During Self-Programming the Interrupt  
Vector table should be moved to the BLS as described in “Interrupts” on page 101, or the interrupts must be dis-  
abled. Before addressing the RWW section after the programming is completed, the user software must clear the  
RWWSB by writing the RWWSRE. See “Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader” on page 318 for an  
example.  
29.6.7  
Setting the Boot Loader Lock Bits by SPM  
To set the Boot Loader Lock bits and general Lock bits, write the desired data to R0, write “X0001001” to SPMCSR  
and execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR.  
Bit  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
R0  
1
1
BLB12  
BLB11  
BLB02  
BLB01  
LB2  
LB1  
See Table 29-2 on page 313 and Table 29-3 on page 313 for how the different settings of the Boot Loader bits  
affect the Flash access.  
If bits 5:0 in R0 are cleared (zero), the corresponding Lock bit will be programmed if an SPM instruction is executed  
within four cycles after BLBSET and SPMEN are set in SPMCSR. The Z-pointer is don’t care during this operation,  
but for future compatibility it is recommended to load the Z-pointer with 0x0001 (same as used for reading the lOck  
bits). For future compatibility it is also recommended to set bits 7 and 6 in R0 to “1” when writing the Lock bits.  
When programming the Lock bits the entire Flash can be read during the operation.  
29.6.8  
29.6.9  
EEPROM Write Prevents Writing to SPMCSR  
Note that an EEPROM write operation will block all software programming to Flash. Reading the Fuses and Lock  
bits from software will also be prevented during the EEPROM write operation. It is recommended that the user  
checks the status bit (EEPE) in the EECR Register and verifies that the bit is cleared before writing to the SPMCSR  
Register.  
Reading the Fuse and Lock Bits from Software  
It is possible to read both the Fuse and Lock bits from software. To read the Lock bits, load the Z-pointer with  
0x0001 and set the BLBSET and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When an (E)LPM instruction is executed within three  
CPU cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in SPMCSR, the value of the Lock bits will be loaded in the  
destination register. The BLBSET and SPMEN bits will auto-clear upon completion of reading the Lock bits or if no  
(E)LPM instruction is executed within three CPU cycles or no SPM instruction is executed within four CPU cycles.  
When BLBSET and SPMEN are cleared, (E)LPM will work as described in the Instruction set Manual.  
Bit  
Rd  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
BLB12  
BLB11  
BLB02  
BLB01  
LB2  
LB1  
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The algorithm for reading the Fuse Low byte is similar to the one described above for reading the Lock bits. To  
read the Fuse Low byte, load the Z-pointer with 0x0000 and set the BLBSET and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When  
an (E)LPM instruction is executed within three cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the SPMCSR,  
the value of the Fuse Low byte (FLB) will be loaded in the destination register as shown below. Refer to Table 30-  
5 on page 327 for a detailed description and mapping of the Fuse Low byte.  
Bit  
Rd  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FLB7  
FLB6  
FLB5  
FLB4  
FLB3  
FLB2  
FLB1  
FLB0  
Similarly, when reading the Fuse High byte, load 0x0003 in the Z-pointer. When an (E)LPM instruction is executed  
within three cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the SPMCSR, the value of the Fuse High byte  
(FHB) will be loaded in the destination register as shown below. Refer to Table 30-4 on page 327 for detailed  
description and mapping of the Fuse High byte.  
Bit  
Rd  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FHB7  
FHB6  
FHB5  
FHB4  
FHB3  
FHB2  
FHB1  
FHB0  
When reading the Extended Fuse byte, load 0x0002 in the Z-pointer. When an (E)LPM instruction is executed  
within three cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the SPMCSR, the value of the Extended Fuse  
byte (EFB) will be loaded in the destination register as shown below. Refer to Table 30-3 on page 326 for detailed  
description and mapping of the Extended Fuse byte.  
Bit  
Rd  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
EFB2  
EFB1  
EFB0  
Fuse and Lock bits that are programmed, will be read as zero. Fuse and Lock bits that are unprogrammed, will be  
read as one.  
29.6.10 Reading the Signature Row from Software  
To read the Signature Row from software, load the Z-pointer with the signature byte address given in Table 29-5  
on page 317 and set the SIGRD and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When an LPM instruction is executed within three  
CPU cycles after the SIGRD and SPMEN bits are set in SPMCSR, the signature byte value will be loaded in the  
destination register. The SIGRD and SPMEN bits will auto-clear upon completion of reading the Signature Row  
Lock bits or if no LPM instruction is executed within three CPU cycles. When SIGRD and SPMEN are cleared, LPM  
will work as described in the Instruction set Manual.  
Table 29-5. Signature Row Addressing  
Signature Byte  
Z-Pointer Address  
0x0000  
Device Signature Byte 1  
Device Signature Byte 2  
Device Signature Byte 3  
RC Oscillator Calibration Byte  
0x0002  
0x0004  
0x0001  
Note:  
All other addresses are reserved for future use.  
29.6.11 Preventing Flash Corruption  
During periods of low VCC, the Flash program can be corrupted because the supply voltage is too low for the CPU  
and the Flash to operate properly. These issues are the same as for board level systems using the Flash, and the  
same design solutions should be applied.  
A Flash program corruption can be caused by two situations when the voltage is too low. First, a regular write  
sequence to the Flash requires a minimum voltage to operate correctly. Secondly, the CPU itself can execute  
instructions incorrectly, if the supply voltage for executing instructions is too low.  
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Flash corruption can easily be avoided by following these design recommendations (one is sufficient):  
1. If there is no need for a Boot Loader update in the system, program the Boot Loader Lock bits to prevent  
any Boot Loader software updates.  
2. Keep the AVR RESET active (low) during periods of insufficient power supply voltage. This can be done by  
enabling the internal Brown-out Detector (BOD) if the operating voltage matches the detection level. If not,  
an external low VCC reset protection circuit can be used. If a reset occurs while a write operation is in prog-  
ress, the write operation will be completed provided that the power supply voltage is sufficient.  
3. Keep the AVR core in Power-down sleep mode during periods of low VCC. This will prevent the CPU from  
attempting to decode and execute instructions, effectively protecting the SPMCSR Register and thus the  
Flash from unintentional writes.  
29.6.12 Programming Time for Flash when Using SPM  
The calibrated RC Oscillator is used to time Flash accesses. Table 29-6 shows the typical programming time for  
Flash accesses from the CPU.  
Table 29-6. SPM Programming Time  
Symbol  
Min Programming Time  
Max Programming Time  
Flash write (Page Erase, Page Write, and write Lock bits by SPM)  
3.7ms  
4.5ms  
29.6.13 Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader  
;-the routine writes one page of data from RAM to Flash  
; the first data location in RAM is pointed to by the Y pointer  
; the first data location in Flash is pointed to by the Z-pointer  
;-error handling is not included  
;-the routine must be placed inside the Boot space  
; (at least the Do_spm sub routine). Only code inside NRWW section can  
; be read during Self-Programming (Page Erase and Page Write).  
;-registers used: r0, r1, temp1 (r16), temp2 (r17), looplo (r24),  
; loophi (r25), spmcrval (r20)  
; storing and restoring of registers is not included in the routine  
; register usage can be optimized at the expense of code size  
;-It is assumed that either the interrupt table is moved to the Boot  
; loader section or that the interrupts are disabled.  
.equ PAGESIZEB = PAGESIZE*2  
.org SMALLBOOTSTART  
Write_page:  
;PAGESIZEB is page size in BYTES, not words  
; Page Erase  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<PGERS) | (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
; re-enable the RWW section  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<RWWSRE) | (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
; transfer data from RAM to Flash page buffer  
ldi looplo, low(PAGESIZEB)  
;init loop variable  
ldi loophi, high(PAGESIZEB) ;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256  
Wrloop:  
ld  
ld  
r0, Y+  
r1, Y+  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
adiw ZH:ZL, 2  
sbiw loophi:looplo, 2  
brne Wrloop  
;use subi for PAGESIZEB<=256  
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; execute Page Write  
subi ZL, low(PAGESIZEB)  
sbci ZH, high(PAGESIZEB)  
;restore pointer  
;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<PGWRT) | (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
; re-enable the RWW section  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<RWWSRE) | (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
; read back and check, optional  
ldi looplo, low(PAGESIZEB)  
;init loop variable  
ldi loophi, high(PAGESIZEB) ;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256  
subi YL, low(PAGESIZEB)  
sbci YH, high(PAGESIZEB)  
Rdloop:  
;restore pointer  
elpm r0, Z+  
ld  
r1, Y+  
cpse r0, r1  
jmp Error  
sbiw loophi:looplo, 1  
brne Rdloop  
;use subi for PAGESIZEB<=256  
; return to RWW section  
; verify that RWW section is safe to read  
Return:  
in  
temp1, SPMCSR  
sbrs temp1, RWWSB  
ret  
; If RWWSB is set, the RWW section is not ready yet  
; re-enable the RWW section  
ldi spmcrval, (1<<RWWSRE) | (1<<SPMEN)  
call Do_spm  
rjmp Return  
Do_spm:  
; check for previous SPM complete  
Wait_spm:  
in  
temp1, SPMCSR  
sbrc temp1, SPMEN  
rjmp Wait_spm  
; input: spmcrval determines SPM action  
; disable interrupts if enabled, store status  
in  
temp2, SREG  
cli  
; check that no EEPROM write access is present  
Wait_ee:  
sbic EECR, EEPE  
rjmp Wait_ee  
; SPM timed sequence  
out SPMCSR, spmcrval  
spm  
; restore SREG (to enable interrupts if originally enabled)  
out SREG, temp2  
ret  
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29.6.14 ATmega640 Boot Loader Parameters  
In Table 29-7 through Table 29-9 on page 320, the parameters used in the description of the Self-Programming are  
given.  
Table 29-7. Boot Size Configuration, ATmega640(1)  
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
512 words  
1024 words  
2048 words  
4096 words  
4
8
0x0000 - 0x7DFF  
0x0000 - 0x7BFF  
0x0000 - 0x77FF  
0x0000 - 0x6FFF  
0x7E00 - 0x7FFF  
0x7C00 - 0x7FFF  
0x7800 - 0x7FFF  
0x7000 - 0x7FFF  
0x7DFF  
0x7BFF  
0x77FF  
0x6FFF  
0x7E00  
0x7C00  
0x7800  
0x7000  
16  
32  
Note:  
1. The different BOOTSZ Fuse configurations are shown in Figure 29-2 on page 312.  
Table 29-8. Read-While-Write Limit, ATmega640  
Section(1)  
Pages  
224  
Address  
Read-While-Write section (RWW)  
No Read-While-Write section (NRWW)  
0x0000 - 0x6FFF  
0x7000 - 0x7FFF  
32  
Note:  
1. For details about these two section, see “NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section” on page 311 and “RWW – Read-  
While-Write Section” on page 311.  
Table 29-9. Explanation of different variables used in Figure 29-3 on page 314 and the mapping to the Z-pointer,  
ATmega640  
Corresponding  
Variable  
Z-value(2)  
Description(1)  
Most significant bit in the Program Counter. (The Program Counter is 15  
bits PC[14:0]).  
PCMSB  
14  
6
Most significant bit which is used to address the words within one page  
(128 words in a page requires seven bits PC [6:0]).  
PAGEMSB  
ZPCMSB  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPCMSB equals PCMSB + 1.  
Z15  
Z7  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPAGEMSB equals PAGEMSB + 1.  
ZPAGEMSB  
PCPAGE  
Program Counter page address: Page select, for Page Erase and Page  
Write.  
PC[14:7]  
PC[6:0]  
Z15:Z8  
Z7:Z1  
Program Counter word address: Word select, for filling temporary buffer  
(must be zero during Page Write operation).  
PCWORD  
Note:  
1. Z0: should be zero for all SPM commands, byte select for the (E)LPM instruction.  
2. See “Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming” on page 314 for details about the use of Z-pointer during  
Self-Programming.  
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29.6.15 ATmega1280/1281 Boot Loader Parameters  
In Table 29-10 and Table 29-11, the parameters used in the description of the Self-Programming are given.  
Table 29-10. Boot Size Configuration, ATmega1280/1281(1)  
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
512 words  
1024 words  
2048 words  
4096 words  
4
8
0x0000 - 0xFDFF  
0x0000 - 0xFBFF  
0x0000 - 0xF7FF  
0x0000 - 0xEFFF  
0xFE00 - 0xFFFF  
0xFC00 - 0xFFFF  
0xF800 - 0xFFFF  
0xF000 - 0xFFFF  
0xFDFF  
0xFBFF  
0xF7FF  
0xEFFF  
0xFE00  
0xFC00  
0xF800  
0xF000  
16  
32  
Note:  
1. The different BOOTSZ Fuse configurations are shown in Figure 29-2 on page 312.  
Table 29-11. Read-While-Write Limit, ATmega1280/1281  
Section(1)  
Pages  
480  
Address  
Read-While-Write section (RWW)  
No Read-While-Write section (NRWW)  
0x0000 - 0xEFFF  
0xF000 - 0xFFFF  
32  
Note:  
1. For details about these two section, see “NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section” on page 311 and “RWW – Read-  
While-Write Section” on page 311.  
Table 29-12. Explanation of different variables used in Figure 29-3 on page 314 and the mapping to the Z-pointer,  
ATmega1280/1281  
Corresponding  
Variable  
Z-value(2)  
Description(1)  
Most significant bit in the Program Counter. (The Program Counter is 16  
bits PC[15:0])  
PCMSB  
15  
6
Most significant bit which is used to address the words within one page  
(128 words in a page requires seven bits PC [6:0]).  
PAGEMSB  
ZPCMSB  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPCMSB equals PCMSB + 1.  
Z16(3)  
Z7  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPAGEMSB equals PAGEMSB + 1.  
ZPAGEMSB  
PCPAGE  
Program Counter page address: Page select, for Page Erase and Page  
Write  
PC[15:7]  
PC[6:0]  
Z16(3):Z8  
Z7:Z1  
Program Counter word address: Word select, for filling temporary buffer  
(must be zero during Page Write operation)  
PCWORD  
Notes: 1. Z0: should be zero for all SPM commands, byte select for the (E)LPM instruction.  
2. See “Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming” on page 314 for details about the use of Z-pointer during  
Self-Programming.  
3. The Z-register is only 16 bits wide. Bit 16 is located in the RAMPZ register in the I/O map.  
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29.6.16 ATmega2560/2561 Boot Loader Parameters  
In Table 29-13 through Table 29-15, the parameters used in the description of the Self-Programming are given.  
Table 29-13. Boot Size Configuration, ATmega2560/2561(1)  
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
512 words  
1024 words  
2048 words  
4096 words  
4
8
0x00000 - 0x1FDFF  
0x00000 - 0x1FBFF  
0x00000 - 0x1F7FF  
0x00000 - 0x1EFFF  
0x1FE00 - 0x1FFFF  
0x1FC00 - 0x1FFFF  
0x1F800 - 0x1FFFF  
0x1F000 - 0x1FFFF  
0x1FDFF  
0x1FBFF  
0x1F7FF  
0x1EFFF  
0x1FE00  
0x1FC00  
0x1F800  
0x1F000  
16  
32  
Note:  
1. The different BOOTSZ Fuse configurations are shown in Figure 29-2 on page 312.  
Table 29-14. Read-While-Write Limit, ATmega2560/2561  
Section(1)  
Pages  
992  
Address  
Read-While-Write section (RWW)  
No Read-While-Write section (NRWW)  
0x00000 - 0x1EFFF  
0x1F000 - 0x1FFFF  
32  
Note:  
1. For details about these two section, see “NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section” on page 311 and “RWW – Read-  
While-Write Section” on page 311.  
Table 29-15. Explanation of different variables used in Figure 29-3 on page 314 and the mapping to the Z-pointer,  
ATmega2560/2561  
Corresponding  
Variable  
Z-value(2)  
Description(1)  
Most significant bit in the Program Counter. (The Program Counter is 17 bits  
PC[16:0]).  
PCMSB  
16  
6
Most significant bit which is used to address the words within one page (128  
words in a page requires seven bits PC [6:0]).  
PAGEMSB  
ZPCMSB  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPCMSB equals PCMSB + 1.  
Z17:Z16(3)  
Z7  
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not used, the  
ZPAGEMSB equals PAGEMSB + 1.  
ZPAGEMSB  
PCPAGE  
Program Counter page address: Page select, for Page Erase and Page  
Write.  
PC[16:7]  
PC[6:0]  
Z17(3):Z8  
Z7:Z1  
Program Counter word address: Word select, for filling temporary buffer  
(must be zero during Page Write operation).  
PCWORD  
Notes: 1. Z0: should be zero for all SPM commands, byte select for the (E)LPM instruction.  
2. See “Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming” on page 314 for details about the use of Z-pointer during  
Self-Programming.  
3. The Z-register is only 16 bits wide. Bit 16 is located in the RAMPZ register in the I/O map.  
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29.7 Register Description  
29.7.1  
SPMCSR – Store Program Memory Control and Status Register  
The Store Program Memory Control and Status Register contains the control bits needed to control the Boot  
Loader operations.  
Bit  
7
SPMIE  
R/W  
0
6
5
SIGRD  
R/W  
0
4
RWWSRE  
R/W  
3
BLBSET  
R/W  
0
2
PGWRT  
R/W  
0
1
PGERS  
R/W  
0
0
SPMEN  
R/W  
0
RWWSB  
SPMCSR  
0x37 (0x57)  
Read/Write  
Initial Value  
R
0
0
• Bit 7 – SPMIE: SPM Interrupt Enable  
When the SPMIE bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set (one), the SPM ready interrupt will  
be enabled. The SPM ready Interrupt will be executed as long as the SPMEN bit in the SPMCSR Register is  
cleared.  
• Bit 6 – RWWSB: Read-While-Write Section Busy  
When a Self-Programming (Page Erase or Page Write) operation to the RWW section is initiated, the RWWSB will  
be set (one) by hardware. When the RWWSB bit is set, the RWW section cannot be accessed. The RWWSB bit  
will be cleared if the RWWSRE bit is written to one after a Self-Programming operation is completed. Alternatively  
the RWWSB bit will automatically be cleared if a page load operation is initiated.  
• Bit 5 – SIGRD: Signature Row Read  
If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next LPM instruction within three clock cycles will read  
a byte from the signature row into the destination register. see “Reading the Signature Row from Software” on  
page 317 for details. An SPM instruction within four cycles after SIGRD and SPMEN are set will have no effect.  
This operation is reserved for future use and should not be used.  
• Bit 4 – RWWSRE: Read-While-Write Section Read Enable  
When programming (Page Erase or Page Write) to the RWW section, the RWW section is blocked for reading (the  
RWWSB will be set by hardware). To re-enable the RWW section, the user software must wait until the program-  
ming is completed (SPMEN will be cleared). Then, if the RWWSRE bit is written to one at the same time as  
SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within four clock cycles re-enables the RWW section. The RWW section cannot  
be re-enabled while the Flash is busy with a Page Erase or a Page Write (SPMEN is set). If the RWWSRE bit is  
written while the Flash is being loaded, the Flash load operation will abort and the data loaded will be lost.  
• Bit 3 – BLBSET: Boot Lock Bit Set  
If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within four clock cycles sets Boot  
Lock bits, according to the data in R0. The data in R1 and the address in the Z-pointer are ignored. The BLBSET  
bit will automatically be cleared upon completion of the Lock bit set, or if no SPM instruction is executed within four  
clock cycles.  
An (E)LPM instruction within three cycles after BLBSET and SPMEN are set in the SPMCSR Register, will read  
either the Lock bits or the Fuse bits (depending on Z0 in the Z-pointer) into the destination register. See “Reading  
the Fuse and Lock Bits from Software” on page 316 for details.  
• Bit 2 – PGWRT: Page Write  
If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within four clock cycles executes  
Page Write, with the data stored in the temporary buffer. The page address is taken from the high part of the Z-  
pointer. The data in R1 and R0 are ignored. The PGWRT bit will auto-clear upon completion of a Page Write, or if  
no SPM instruction is executed within four clock cycles. The CPU is halted during the entire Page Write operation if  
the NRWW section is addressed.  
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• Bit 1 – PGERS: Page Erase  
If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within four clock cycles executes  
Page Erase. The page address is taken from the high part of the Z-pointer. The data in R1 and R0 are ignored. The  
PGERS bit will auto-clear upon completion of a Page Erase, or if no SPM instruction is executed within four clock  
cycles. The CPU is halted during the entire Page Write operation if the NRWW section is addressed.  
• Bit 0 – SPMEN: Store Program Memory Enable  
This bit enables the SPM instruction for the next four clock cycles. If written to one together with either RWWSRE,  
BLBSET, PGWRT’ or PGERS, the following SPM instruction will have a special meaning, see description above. If  
only SPMEN is written, the following SPM instruction will store the value in R1:R0 in the temporary page buffer  
addressed by the Z-pointer. The LSB of the Z-pointer is ignored. The SPMEN bit will auto-clear upon completion of  
an SPM instruction, or if no SPM instruction is executed within four clock cycles. During Page Erase and Page  
Write, the SPMEN bit remains high until the operation is completed.  
Writing any other combination than “10001”, “01001”, “00101”, “00011” or “00001” in the lower five bits will have no  
effect.  
Note:  
Only one SPM instruction should be active at any time.  
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30. Memory Programming  
30.1 Program And Data Memory Lock Bits  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 provides six Lock bits which can be left unprogrammed (“1”) or can be pro-  
grammed (“0”) to obtain the additional features listed in Table 30-2. The Lock bits can only be erased to “1” with the  
Chip Erase command.  
Table 30-1. Lock Bit Byte(1)  
Lock Bit Byte  
Bit No  
Description  
Default Value  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
BLB12  
Boot Lock bit  
Boot Lock bit  
Boot Lock bit  
Boot Lock bit  
Lock bit  
BLB11  
BLB02  
BLB01  
LB2  
LB1  
Lock bit  
Note:  
Table 30-2. Lock Bit Protection Modes(1)(2)  
Memory Lock Bits Protection Type  
1. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed  
LB Mode  
LB2  
LB1  
1
1
1
No memory lock features enabled.  
Further programming of the Flash and EEPROM is disabled in Parallel and Serial  
Programming mode. The Fuse bits are locked in both Serial and Parallel  
Programming mode.(1)  
2
1
0
0
0
Further programming and verification of the Flash and EEPROM is disabled in  
Parallel and Serial Programming mode. The Boot Lock bits and Fuse bits are locked  
in both Serial and Parallel Programming mode.(1)  
3
BLB0 Mode  
BLB02  
BLB01  
1
2
1
1
1
0
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Application section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section, and (E)LPM executing from the  
Boot Loader section is not allowed to read from the Application section. If Interrupt  
Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section, interrupts are disabled while executing  
from the Application section.  
3
4
0
0
0
1
(E)LPM executing from the Boot Loader section is not allowed to read from the  
Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section,  
interrupts are disabled while executing from the Application section.  
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Memory Lock Bits  
Protection Type  
BLB1 Mode  
BLB12  
BLB11  
1
2
1
1
1
0
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Boot Loader section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section.  
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section, and (E)LPM executing from  
the Application section is not allowed to read from the Boot Loader section. If  
Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Application section, interrupts are disabled while  
executing from the Boot Loader section.  
3
4
0
0
0
1
(E)LPM executing from the Application section is not allowed to read from the Boot  
Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Application section, interrupts  
are disabled while executing from the Boot Loader section.  
Notes: 1. Program the Fuse bits and Boot Lock bits before programming the LB1 and LB2.  
2. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed.  
30.2 Fuse Bits  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has three Fuse bytes. Table 30-3 through Table 30-5 on page 327  
describe briefly the functionality of all the fuses and how they are mapped into the Fuse bytes. Note that the fuses  
are read as logical zero, “0”, if they are programmed.  
Table 30-3. Extended Fuse Byte  
Extended Fuse Byte  
Bit No  
Description  
Default Value  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
BODLEVEL2(1)  
BODLEVEL1(1)  
BODLEVEL0(1)  
Brown-out Detector trigger level  
Brown-out Detector trigger level  
Brown-out Detector trigger level  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
Note:  
1. See “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360 for BODLEVEL Fuse decoding.  
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Table 30-4. Fuse High Byte  
Fuse High Byte  
OCDEN(4)  
JTAGEN  
Bit No Description  
Default Value  
7
6
5
4
Enable OCD  
1 (unprogrammed, OCD disabled)  
0 (programmed, JTAG enabled)  
0 (programmed, SPI prog. enabled)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
Enable JTAG  
SPIEN(1)  
Enable Serial Program and Data Downloading  
Watchdog Timer always on  
WDTON(3)  
EEPROM memory is preserved through the Chip  
Erase  
1 (unprogrammed, EEPROM not  
preserved)  
EESAVE  
3
2
Select Boot Size (see Table 30-9 on page 329 for  
details)  
BOOTSZ1  
0 (programmed)(2)  
Select Boot Size (see Table 30-9 on page 329 for  
details)  
BOOTSZ0  
BOOTRST  
1
0
0 (programmed)(2)  
1 (unprogrammed)  
Select Reset Vector  
Notes: 1. The SPIEN Fuse is not accessible in serial programming mode.  
2. The default value of BOOTSZ1:0 results in maximum Boot Size. See Table 29-7 on page 320 for details.  
3. See “WDTCSR – Watchdog Timer Control Register” on page 65 for details.  
4. Never ship a product with the OCDEN Fuse programmed regardless of the setting of Lock bits and JTAGEN Fuse.  
A programmed OCDEN Fuse enables some parts of the clock system to be running in all sleep modes. This may  
increase the power consumption.  
Table 30-5. Fuse Low Byte  
Fuse Low Byte  
CKDIV8(4)  
CKOUT(3)  
SUT1  
Bit No Description  
Default Value  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Divide clock by 8  
0 (programmed)  
Clock output  
1 (unprogrammed)  
1 (unprogrammed)(1)  
0 (programmed)(1)  
0 (programmed)(2)  
0 (programmed)(2)  
1 (unprogrammed)(2)  
0 (programmed)(2)  
Select start-up time  
Select start-up time  
Select Clock source  
Select Clock source  
Select Clock source  
Select Clock source  
SUT0  
CKSEL3  
CKSEL2  
CKSEL1  
CKSEL0  
Notes: 1. The default value of SUT1:0 results in maximum start-up time for the default clock source. See “System and Reset  
Characteristics” on page 360 for details.  
2. The default setting of CKSEL3:0 results in internal RC Oscillator @ 8MHz. See Table 10-1 on page 40 for details.  
3. The CKOUT Fuse allow the system clock to be output on PORTE7. See “Clock Output Buffer” on page 47 for  
details.  
4. See “System Clock Prescaler” on page 47 for details.  
The status of the Fuse bits is not affected by Chip Erase. Note that the Fuse bits are locked if Lock bit1 (LB1) is  
programmed. Program the Fuse bits before programming the Lock bits.  
30.2.1  
Latching of Fuses  
The fuse values are latched when the device enters programming mode and changes of the fuse values will have  
no effect until the part leaves Programming mode. This does not apply to the EESAVE Fuse which will take effect  
once it is programmed. The fuses are also latched on Power-up in Normal mode.  
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30.3 Signature Bytes  
The microcontrollers have a three-byte signature code which identifies the device. This code can be read in both  
serial and parallel mode, also when the device is locked. The three bytes reside in a separate address space. For  
the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 the signature bytes are given in Table 30-6.  
Table 30-6. Device and JTAG ID  
Signature Bytes Address  
JTAG  
Part  
0x000  
0x001  
0x96  
0x97  
0x97  
0x98  
0x98  
0x002  
Part Number  
9608  
Manufacture ID  
0x1F  
ATmega640  
ATmega1280  
ATmega1281  
ATmega2560  
ATmega2561  
0x1E  
0x1E  
0x1E  
0x1E  
0x1E  
0x08  
0x03  
0x04  
0x01  
0x02  
9703  
0x1F  
9704  
0x1F  
9801  
0x1F  
9802  
0x1F  
30.4 Calibration Byte  
The ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 has a byte calibration value for the internal RC Oscillator. This byte resides  
in the high byte of address 0x000 in the signature address space. During reset, this byte is automatically written  
into the OSCCAL Register to ensure correct frequency of the calibrated RC Oscillator.  
30.5 Page Size  
Table 30-7. No. of Words in a Page and No. of Pages in the Flash  
Flash Size  
Page Size  
PCWORD  
No. of Pages  
PCPAGE  
PCMSB  
128K words (256Kbytes)  
128 words  
PC[6:0]  
1024  
PC[16:7]  
16  
Table 30-8. No. of Words in a Page and No. of Pages in the EEPROM  
EEPROM Size  
Page Size  
PCWORD  
No. of Pages  
PCPAGE  
EEAMSB  
4Kbytes  
8 bytes  
EEA[2:0]  
512  
EEA[11:3]  
11  
30.6 Parallel Programming Parameters, Pin Mapping, and Commands  
This section describes how to parallel program and verify Flash Program memory, EEPROM Data memory, Mem-  
ory Lock bits, and Fuse bits in the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561. Pulses are assumed to be at least 250ns  
unless otherwise noted.  
30.6.1  
Signal Names  
In this section, some pins of the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 are referenced by signal names describing  
their functionality during parallel programming, see Figure 30-1 and Table 30-9 on page 329. Pins not described in  
the following table are referenced by pin names.  
The XA1/XA0 pins determine the action executed when the XTAL1 pin is given a positive pulse. The bit coding is  
shown in Table 30-12 on page 330.  
When pulsing WR or OE, the command loaded determines the action executed. The different commands are  
shown in Table 30-13 on page 330.  
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Figure 30-1. Parallel Programming(1)  
+5V  
+5V  
RDY/ BSY  
OE  
PD1  
PD2  
PD3  
PD4  
PD5  
PD6  
PD7  
VCC  
WR  
AVCC  
BS1  
PB7 - PB0  
DATA  
XA0  
XA1  
PAGEL  
+12V  
BS2  
RESET  
PA0  
XTAL1  
GND  
Note:  
1. Unused Pins should be left floating.  
Table 30-9. Pin Name Mapping  
Signal Name in  
Programming Mode  
Pin Name  
PD1  
I/O  
Function  
RDY/BSY  
OE  
O
0: Device is busy programming, 1: Device is ready for new command  
Output Enable (Active low)  
PD2  
I
WR  
PD3  
I
Write Pulse (Active low)  
BS1  
PD4  
I
Byte Select 1  
XA0  
PD5  
I
XTAL Action Bit 0  
XA1  
PD6  
I
I
XTAL Action Bit 1  
PAGEL  
BS2  
PD7  
Program Memory and EEPROM data Page Load  
Byte Select 2  
PA0  
I
DATA  
PB7-0  
I/O  
Bi-directional Data bus (Output when OE is low)  
Table 30-10. BS2 and BS1 Encoding  
Flash / EEPROM  
Flash Data Loading /  
Reading  
Reading Fuse and Lock  
Bits  
BS2  
0
BS1  
0
Address  
Low Byte  
High Byte  
Fuse Programming  
Low Byte  
Low Byte  
High Byte  
Fuse Low Byte  
Lockbits  
0
1
High Byte  
Extended High  
Byte  
1
1
0
1
Reserved  
Reserved  
Extended Byte  
Reserved  
Extended Fuse Byte  
Fuse High Byte  
Reserved  
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Table 30-11. Pin Values Used to Enter Programming Mode  
Pin  
PAGEL  
XA1  
Symbol  
Value  
Prog_enable[3]  
Prog_enable[2]  
Prog_enable[1]  
Prog_enable[0]  
0
0
0
0
XA0  
BS1  
Table 30-12. XA1 and XA0 Enoding  
XA1  
XA0  
Action when XTAL1 is Pulsed  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
Load Flash or EEPROM Address (High or low address byte determined by BS2 and BS1)  
Load Data (High or Low data byte for Flash determined by BS1)  
Load Command  
No Action, Idle  
Table 30-13. Command Byte Bit Encoding  
Command Byte  
1000 0000  
0100 0000  
0010 0000  
0001 0000  
0001 0001  
0000 1000  
0000 0100  
0000 0010  
0000 0011  
Command Executed  
Chip Erase  
Write Fuse bits  
Write Lock bits  
Write Flash  
Write EEPROM  
Read Signature Bytes and Calibration byte  
Read Fuse and Lock bits  
Read Flash  
Read EEPROM  
30.7 Parallel Programming  
30.7.1  
Enter Programming Mode  
The following algorithm puts the device in parallel programming mode:  
1. Apply 4.5V - 5.5V between VCC and GND.  
2. Set RESET to “0” and toggle XTAL1 at least six times.  
3. Set the Prog_enable pins listed in Table 30-11 to “0000” and wait at least 100ns.  
4. Apply 11.5V - 12.5V to RESET. Any activity on Prog_enable pins within 100ns after +12V has been applied  
to RESET, will cause the device to fail entering programming mode.  
5. Wait at least 50µs before sending a new command.  
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30.7.2  
Considerations for Efficient Programming  
The loaded command and address are retained in the device during programming. For efficient programming, the  
following should be considered.  
The command needs only be loaded once when writing or reading multiple memory locations  
Skip writing the data value 0xFF, that is the contents of the entire EEPROM (unless the EESAVE Fuse is  
programmed) and Flash after a Chip Erase  
Address high byte needs only be loaded before programming or reading a new 256 word window in Flash or  
256 byte EEPROM. This consideration also applies to Signature bytes reading  
30.7.3  
Chip Erase  
The Chip Erase will erase the Flash and EEPROM(1) memories plus Lock bits. The Lock bits are not reset until the  
program memory has been completely erased. The Fuse bits are not changed. A Chip Erase must be performed  
before the Flash and/or EEPROM are reprogrammed.  
Note:  
1. The EEPRPOM memory is preserved during Chip Erase if the EESAVE Fuse is programmed.  
Load Command “Chip Erase”  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.  
2. Set BS1 to “0”.  
3. Set DATA to “1000 0000”. This is the command for Chip Erase.  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command.  
5. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts the Chip Erase. RDY/BSY goes low.  
6. Wait until RDY/BSY goes high before loading a new command.  
Programming the Flash  
30.7.4  
The Flash is organized in pages, see Table 30-7 on page 328. When programming the Flash, the program data is  
latched into a page buffer. This allows one page of program data to be programmed simultaneously. The following  
procedure describes how to program the entire Flash memory:  
A. Load Command “Write Flash”  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.  
2. Set BS1 to “0”.  
3. Set DATA to “0001 0000”. This is the command for Write Flash.  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command.  
B. Load Address Low byte (Address bits 7:0)  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “00”. This enables address loading.  
2. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects the address low byte.  
3. Set DATA = Address low byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address low byte.  
C. Load Data Low Byte  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “01”. This enables data loading.  
2. Set DATA = Data low byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
3. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the data byte.  
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D. Load Data High Byte  
1. Set BS1 to “1”. This selects high data byte.  
2. Set XA1, XA0 to “01”. This enables data loading.  
3. Set DATA = Data high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the data byte.  
E. Latch Data  
1. Set BS1 to “1”. This selects high data byte.  
2. Give PAGEL a positive pulse. This latches the data bytes. See Figure 30-3 on page 333 for signal  
waveforms.  
F. Repeat B through E until the entire buffer is filled or until all data within the page is loaded  
While the lower bits in the address are mapped to words within the page, the higher bits address the pages within  
the FLASH. This is illustrated in Figure 30-2 on page 333. Note that if less than eight bits are required to address  
words in the page (pagesize < 256), the most significant bit(s) in the address low byte are used to address the  
page when performing a Page Write.  
G. Load Address High byte (Address bits15:8)  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “00”. This enables address loading.  
2. Set BS2, BS1 to “01”. This selects the address high byte.  
3. Set DATA = Address high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address high byte.  
H. Load Address Extended High byte (Address bits 23:16)  
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “00”. This enables address loading.  
2. Set BS2, BS1 to “10”. This selects the address extended high byte.  
3. Set DATA = Address extended high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address high byte.  
I. Program Page  
1. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”.  
2. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts programming of the entire page of data. RDY/BSY goes low.  
3. Wait until RDY/BSY goes high (see Figure 30-3 on page 333 for signal waveforms).  
J. Repeat B through I until the entire Flash is programmed or until all data has been programmed  
K. End Page Programming  
1. 1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.  
2. Set DATA to “0000 0000”. This is the command for No Operation.  
3. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command, and the internal write signals are reset.  
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Figure 30-2. Addressing the Flash Which is Organized in Pages(1)  
PCMSB  
PAGEMSB  
PROGRAM  
COUNTER  
PCPAGE  
PCWORD  
PAGE ADDRESS  
WITHIN THE FLASH  
WORD ADDRESS  
WITHIN A PAGE  
PROGRAM MEMORY  
PAGE  
PAGE  
INSTRUCTION WORD  
PCWORD[PAGEMSB:0]:  
00  
01  
02  
PAGEEND  
Note:  
1. PCPAGE and PCWORD are listed in Table 30-7 on page 328.  
Figure 30-3. Programming the Flash Waveforms(1)  
F
A
B
C
D
E
B
C
D
E
G
I
H
0x10  
ADDR. LOW  
DATA LOW  
DATA HIGH  
ADDR. LOW DATA LOW  
DATA HIGH  
ADDR. HIGH  
ADDR. EXT.H  
XX  
XX  
XX  
DATA  
XA1  
XA0  
BS1  
BS2  
XTAL1  
WR  
RDY/BSY  
RESET +12V  
OE  
PAGEL  
Note:  
1. “XX” is don’t care. The letters refer to the programming description above.  
30.7.5  
Programming the EEPROM  
The EEPROM is organized in pages, see Table 30-8 on page 328. When programming the EEPROM, the program  
data is latched into a page buffer. This allows one page of data to be programmed simultaneously. The program-  
ming algorithm for the EEPROM data memory is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command, Address and Data loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0001 0001”.  
2. G: Load Address High Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
3. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. C: Load Data (0x00 - 0xFF).  
5. E: Latch data (give PAGEL a positive pulse).  
K: Repeat 3 through 5 until the entire buffer is filled.  
L: Program EEPROM page.  
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1. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”.  
2. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts programming of the EEPROM page. RDY/BSY goes low.  
3. Wait until to RDY/BSY goes high before programming the next page (see Figure 30-4 for signal  
waveforms).  
Figure 30-4. Programming the EEPROM Waveforms  
K
A
G
B
C
E
B
C
E
L
0x11  
ADDR. HIGH  
ADDR. LOW  
DATA  
ADDR. LOW  
DATA  
XX  
XX  
DATA  
XA1  
XA0  
BS1  
XTAL1  
WR  
RDY/BSY  
RESET +12V  
OE  
PAGEL  
BS2  
30.7.6  
Reading the Flash  
The algorithm for reading the Flash memory is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for details  
on Command and Address loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0000 0010”.  
2. H: Load Address Extended Byte (0x00- 0xFF).  
3. G: Load Address High Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
5. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “0”. The Flash word low byte can now be read at DATA.  
6. Set BS to “1”. The Flash word high byte can now be read at DATA.  
7. Set OE to “1”.  
30.7.7  
Reading the EEPROM  
The algorithm for reading the EEPROM memory is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command and Address loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0000 0011”.  
2. G: Load Address High Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
3. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).  
4. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “0”. The EEPROM Data byte can now be read at DATA.  
5. Set OE to “1”.  
30.7.8  
Programming the Fuse Low Bits  
The algorithm for programming the Fuse Low bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command and Data loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.  
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.  
3. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.  
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30.7.9  
Programming the Fuse High Bits  
The algorithm for programming the Fuse High bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command and Data loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.  
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.  
3. Set BS2, BS1 to “01”. This selects high data byte.  
4. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.  
5. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects low data byte.  
30.7.10 Programming the Extended Fuse Bits  
The algorithm for programming the Extended Fuse bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331  
for details on Command and Data loading):  
1. 1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.  
2. 2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.  
3. 3. Set BS2, BS1 to “10”. This selects extended data byte.  
4. 4. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.  
5. 5. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects low data byte.  
Figure 30-5. Programming the FUSES Waveforms  
Write Fuse Low byte  
Write Fuse high byte  
Write Extended Fuse byte  
A
C
A
C
A
C
0x40  
DATA  
XX  
0x40  
DATA  
XX  
0x40  
DATA  
XX  
DATA  
XA1  
XA0  
BS1  
BS2  
XTAL1  
WR  
RDY/BSY  
RESET +12V  
OE  
PAGEL  
30.7.11 Programming the Lock Bits  
The algorithm for programming the Lock bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for details  
on Command and Data loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0010 0000”.  
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs the Lock bit. If LB mode 3 is programmed (LB1 and LB2 is pro-  
grammed), it is not possible to program the Boot Lock bits by any External Programming mode.  
3. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.  
The Lock bits can only be cleared by executing Chip Erase.  
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30.7.12 Reading the Fuse and Lock Bits  
The algorithm for reading the Fuse and Lock bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0000 0100”.  
2. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “00”. The status of the Fuse Low bits can now be read at DATA (“0” means  
programmed).  
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “11”. The status of the Fuse High bits can now be read at DATA (“0” means  
programmed).  
4. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “10”. The status of the Extended Fuse bits can now be read at DATA (“0”  
means programmed).  
5. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “01”. The status of the Lock bits can now be read at DATA (“0” means  
programmed).  
6. Set OE to “1”.  
Figure 30-6. Mapping Between BS1, BS2 and the Fuse and Lock Bits During Read  
0
Fuse Low Byte  
Extended Fuse Byte  
Lock Bits  
0
1
1
0
DATA  
BS2  
BS1  
Fuse High Byte  
1
BS2  
30.7.13 Reading the Signature Bytes  
The algorithm for reading the Signature bytes is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command and Address loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0000 1000”.  
2. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0x02).  
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS to “0”. The selected Signature byte can now be read at DATA.  
4. Set OE to “1”.  
30.7.14 Reading the Calibration Byte  
The algorithm for reading the Calibration byte is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 331 for  
details on Command and Address loading):  
1. A: Load Command “0000 1000”.  
2. B: Load Address Low Byte, 0x00.  
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “1”. The Calibration byte can now be read at DATA.  
4. Set OE to “1”.  
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30.7.15 Parallel Programming Characteristics  
Figure 30-7. Parallel Programming Timing, Including some General Timing Requirements  
tXLWL  
tXHXL  
XTAL1  
tDVXH  
tXLDX  
Data & Contol  
(DATA, XA0/1, BS1, BS2)  
tBVPH  
tPLBX tBVWL  
tWLBX  
PAGEL  
tPHPL  
tWLWH  
WR  
tPLWL  
WLRL  
RDY/BSY  
tWLRH  
Figure 30-8. Parallel Programming Timing, Loading Sequence with Timing Requirements(1)  
LOAD ADDRESS  
(LOW BYTE)  
LOAD DATA  
(LOW BYTE)  
LOAD DATA LOAD DATA  
(HIGH BYTE)  
LOAD ADDRESS  
(LOW BYTE)  
tXLPH  
tXLXH  
tPLXH  
XTAL1  
BS1  
PAGEL  
DATA  
ADDR0 (Low Byte)  
DATA (Low Byte)  
DATA (High Byte)  
ADDR1 (Low Byte)  
XA0  
XA1  
Note:  
1. The timing requirements shown in Figure 30-7 (that is, tDVXH, tXHXL, and tXLDX) also apply to loading operation.  
Figure 30-9. Parallel Programming Timing, Reading Sequence (within the Same Page) with Timing  
Requirements(1)  
LOAD ADDRESS  
(LOW BYTE)  
READ DATA  
(LOW BYTE)  
READ DATA  
(HIGH BYTE)  
LOAD ADDRESS  
(LOW BYTE)  
tXLOL  
XTAL1  
BS1  
tBVDV  
tOLDV  
OE  
tOHDZ  
ADDR1 (Low Byte)  
DATA (High Byte)  
DATA  
ADDR0 (Low Byte)  
DATA (Low Byte)  
XA0  
XA1  
Note:  
1. The timing requirements shown in Figure 30-7 (that is, tDVXH, tXHXL, and tXLDX) also apply to reading operation.  
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Table 30-14. Parallel Programming Characteristics, VCC = 5V ±10%  
Symbol  
VPP  
Parameter  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
12.5  
250  
Units  
V
Programming Enable Voltage  
Programming Enable Current  
Data and Control Valid before XTAL1 High  
XTAL1 Low to XTAL1 High  
XTAL1 Pulse Width High  
Data and Control Hold after XTAL1 Low  
XTAL1 Low to WR Low  
11.5  
IPP  
A  
tDVXH  
tXLXH  
tXHXL  
tXLDX  
tXLWL  
tXLPH  
tPLXH  
tBVPH  
tPHPL  
tPLBX  
tWLBX  
tPLWL  
tBVWL  
tWLWH  
tWLRL  
tWLRH  
tWLRH_CE  
tXLOL  
tBVDV  
tOLDV  
tOHDZ  
67  
200  
150  
67  
0
XTAL1 Low to PAGEL high  
PAGEL low to XTAL1 high  
BS1 Valid before PAGEL High  
PAGEL Pulse Width High  
BS1 Hold after PAGEL Low  
BS2/1 Hold after WR Low  
PAGEL Low to WR Low  
0
150  
67  
150  
67  
67  
67  
67  
150  
0
ns  
BS2/1 Valid to WR Low  
WR Pulse Width Low  
WR Low to RDY/BSY Low  
WR Low to RDY/BSY High(1)  
WR Low to RDY/BSY High for Chip Erase(2)  
XTAL1 Low to OE Low  
1
4.5  
9
s  
3.7  
7.5  
0
ms  
BS1 Valid to DATA valid  
0
250  
250  
250  
ns  
OE Low to DATA Valid  
OE High to DATA Tri-stated  
Notes: 1. tWLRH is valid for the Write Flash, Write EEPROM, Write Fuse bits and Write Lock bits commands.  
2. tWLRH_CE is valid for the Chip Erase command.  
30.8 Serial Downloading  
Both the Flash and EEPROM memory arrays can be programmed using a serial programming bus while RESET is  
pulled to GND. The serial programming interface consists of pins SCK, PDI (input) and PDO (output). After RESET  
is set low, the Programming Enable instruction needs to be executed first before program/erase operations can be  
executed. NOTE, in Table 30-15 on page 339, the pin mapping for serial programming is listed. Not all packages  
use the SPI pins dedicated for the internal Serial Peripheral Interface - SPI.  
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Serial Programming Pin Mapping  
Table 30-15. Pin Mapping Serial Programming  
Symbol  
PDI  
Pins (TQFP-100)  
Pins (TQFP-64)  
I/O  
Description  
Serial Data in  
Serial Data out  
Serial Clock  
PB2  
PB3  
PB1  
PE0  
PE1  
PB1  
I
O
I
PDO  
SCK  
Figure 30-10. Serial Programming and Verify(1)  
+1.8V - 5.5V  
VCC  
+1.8V - 5.5V(2)  
PDI  
AVCC  
PDO  
SCK  
XT AL1  
RESET  
GND  
Notes: 1. If the device is clocked by the internal Oscillator, it is no need to connect a clock source to the XTAL1 pin.  
2. VCC - 0.3V < AVCC < VCC + 0.3V, however, AVCC should always be within 1.8V - 5.5V.When programming the  
EEPROM, an auto-erase cycle is built into the self-timed programming operation (in the Serial mode ONLY) and  
there is no need to first execute the Chip Erase instruction. The Chip Erase operation turns the content of every  
memory location in both the Program and EEPROM arrays into 0xFF.  
Depending on CKSEL Fuses, a valid clock must be present. The minimum low and high periods for the serial clock  
(SCK) input are defined as follows:  
Low: > 2 CPU clock cycles for fck < 12MHz, 3 CPU clock cycles for fck >= 12MHz  
High: > 2 CPU clock cycles for fck < 12MHz, 3 CPU clock cycles for fck >= 12MHz  
Serial Programming Algorithm  
30.8.2  
When writing serial data to the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561, data is clocked on the rising edge of SCK.  
When reading data from the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561, data is clocked on the falling edge of SCK. See  
Figure 30-12 on page 342 for timing details.  
To program and verify the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 in the serial programming mode, the following  
sequence is recommended (see four byte instruction formats in Table 30-17 on page 340):  
1. Power-up sequence:  
Apply power between VCC and GND while RESET and SCK are set to “0”. In some systems, the program-  
mer can not guarantee that SCK is held low during power-up. In this case, RESET must be given a positive  
pulse of at least two CPU clock cycles duration after SCK has been set to “0”.  
2. Wait for at least 20ms and enable serial programming by sending the Programming Enable serial instruc-  
tion to pin PDI.  
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3. The serial programming instructions will not work if the communication is out of synchronization. When in  
sync. the second byte (0x53), will echo back when issuing the third byte of the Programming Enable  
instruction. Whether the echo is correct or not, all four bytes of the instruction must be transmitted. If the  
0x53 did not echo back, give RESET a positive pulse and issue a new Programming Enable command.  
4. The Flash is programmed one page at a time. The memory page is loaded one byte at a time by supplying  
the 7 LSB of the address and data together with the Load Program Memory Page instruction. To ensure  
correct loading of the page, the data low byte must be loaded before data high byte is applied for a given  
address. The Program Memory Page is stored by loading the Write Program Memory Page instruction with  
the address lines 15:8. Before issuing this command, make sure the instruction Load Extended Address  
Byte has been used to define the MSB of the address. The extended address byte is stored until the com-  
mand is re-issued, that is, the command needs only be issued for the first page, and when crossing the  
64KWord boundary. If polling (RDY/BSY) is not used, the user must wait at least tWD_FLASH before issuing the  
next page (see Table 30-16). Accessing the serial programming interface before the Flash write operation  
completes can result in incorrect programming.  
5. The EEPROM array is programmed one byte at a time by supplying the address and data together with the  
appropriate Write instruction. An EEPROM memory location is first automatically erased before new data is  
written. If polling is not used, the user must wait at least tWD_EEPROM before issuing the next byte (see Table  
30-16). In a chip erased device, no 0xFFs in the data file(s) need to be programmed.  
6. Any memory location can be verified by using the Read instruction which returns the content at the selected  
address at serial output PDO. When reading the Flash memory, use the instruction Load Extended Address  
Byte to define the upper address byte, which is not included in the Read Program Memory instruction. The  
extended address byte is stored until the command is re-issued, that is, the command needs only be issued  
for the first page, and when crossing the 64KWord boundary.  
7. At the end of the programming session, RESET can be set high to commence normal operation.  
8. Power-off sequence (if needed):  
Set RESET to “1”.  
Turn VCC power off.  
Table 30-16. Minimum Wait Delay Before Writing the Next Flash or EEPROM Location  
Symbol  
Minimum Wait Delay  
tWD_FLASH  
tWD_EEPROM  
tWD_ERASE  
4.5ms  
3.6ms  
9.0ms  
30.8.3  
Serial Programming Instruction set  
Table 30-17 and Figure 30-11 on page 342 describes the Instruction set.  
Table 30-17. Serial Programming Instruction Set  
Instruction Format  
Instruction/Operation  
Byte 1  
$AC  
Byte 2  
$53  
Byte 3  
$00  
Byte 4  
$00  
Programming Enable  
Chip Erase (Program Memory/EEPROM)  
Poll RDY/BSY  
$AC  
$80  
$00  
$00  
$F0  
$00  
$00  
data byte out  
Load Instructions  
Load Extended Address byte(1)  
Load Program Memory Page, High byte  
Load Program Memory Page, Low byte  
$4D  
$48  
$40  
$00  
$00  
$00  
Extended adr  
adr LSB  
$00  
high data byte in  
low data byte in  
adr LSB  
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Table 30-17. Serial Programming Instruction Set (Continued)  
Instruction Format  
Instruction/Operation  
Byte 1  
Byte 2  
Byte 3  
Byte 4  
Load EEPROM Memory Page (page access)  
Read Instructions  
$C1  
$00  
0000 000aa  
data byte in  
high data byte  
out  
Read Program Memory, High byte  
Read Program Memory, Low byte  
$28  
$20  
adr MSB  
adr MSB  
adr LSB  
adr LSB  
low data byte  
out  
Read EEPROM Memory  
Read Lock bits  
$A0  
$58  
$30  
$50  
$58  
$50  
$38  
0000 aaaa  
$00  
aaaa aaaa  
$00  
data byte out  
data byte out  
data byte out  
data byte out  
data byte out  
data byte out  
data byte out  
Read Signature Byte  
Read Fuse bits  
$00  
0000 000aa  
$00  
$00  
Read Fuse High bits  
Read Extended Fuse Bits  
Read Calibration Byte  
Write Instructions  
$08  
$00  
$08  
$00  
$00  
$00  
Write Program Memory Page  
Write EEPROM Memory  
Write EEPROM Memory Page (page access)  
Write Lock bits  
$4C  
$C0  
$C2  
$AC  
$AC  
$AC  
$AC  
adr MSB  
0000 aaaa  
0000 aaaa  
$E0  
adr LSB  
aaaa aaaa  
aaaa 00  
$00  
$00  
data byte in  
$00  
data byte in  
data byte in  
data byte in  
data byte in  
Write Fuse bits  
$A0  
$00  
Write Fuse High bits  
$A8  
$00  
Write Extended Fuse Bits  
$A4  
$00  
Notes: 1. Not all instructions are applicable for all parts.  
2. a = address.  
3. Bits are programmed ‘0’, unprogrammed ‘1’.  
4. To ensure future compatibility, unused Fuses and Lock bits should be unprogrammed (‘1’).  
5. Refer to the corresponding section for Fuse and Lock bits, Calibration and Signature bytes and Page size.  
6. See http://www.atmel.com/avr for Application Notes regarding programming and programmers.  
If the LSB in RDY/BSY data byte out is ‘1’, a programming operation is still pending. Wait until this bit returns ‘0’  
before the next instruction is carried out.  
Within the same page, the low data byte must be loaded prior to the high data byte.  
After data is loaded to the page buffer, program the EEPROM page, see Figure 30-11 on page 342.  
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Figure 30-11. Serial Programming Instruction example  
Serial Programming Instruction  
Load Program Memory Page (High/Low Byte)/  
Load EEPROM Memory Page (page access)  
Write Program Memory Page/  
Write EEPROM Memory Page  
Byte 1  
Byte 2  
Byte 3  
Byte 4  
Byte 1  
Byte 2  
Byte 3  
Byte 4  
Adr MSB  
Adr LSB  
Adr MSB  
Adr LSB  
Bit 15 B  
0
Bit 15 B  
0
Page Buffer  
Page Offset  
Page 0  
Page 1  
Page 2  
Page Number  
Page N-1  
Program Memory/  
EEPROM Memory  
30.8.4  
Serial Programming Characteristics  
For characteristics of the Serial Programming module, see “SPI Timing Characteristics” on page 363.  
Figure 30-12. Serial Programming Waveforms  
SERIAL DATA INPUT  
MSB  
LSB  
LSB  
(MOSI)  
SERIAL DATA OUTPUT  
(MISO)  
MSB  
SERIAL CLOCK INPUT  
(SCK)  
SAMPLE  
30.9 Programming via the JTAG Interface  
Programming through the JTAG interface requires control of the four JTAG specific pins: TCK, TMS, TDI, and  
TDO. Control of the reset and clock pins is not required.  
To be able to use the JTAG interface, the JTAGEN Fuse must be programmed. The device is default shipped with  
the fuse programmed. In addition, the JTD bit in MCUCR must be cleared. Alternatively, if the JTD bit is set, the  
external reset can be forced low. Then, the JTD bit will be cleared after two chip clocks, and the JTAG pins are  
available for programming. This provides a means of using the JTAG pins as normal port pins in Running mode  
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while still allowing In-System Programming via the JTAG interface. Note that this technique can not be used when  
using the JTAG pins for Boundary-scan or On-chip Debug. In these cases the JTAG pins must be dedicated for  
this purpose.  
During programming the clock frequency of the TCK Input must be less than the maximum frequency of the chip.  
The System Clock Prescaler can not be used to divide the TCK Clock Input into a sufficiently low frequency.  
As a definition in this datasheet, the LSB is shifted in and out first of all Shift Registers.  
30.9.1  
Programming Specific JTAG Instructions  
The Instruction Register is 4-bit wide, supporting up to 16 instructions. The JTAG instructions useful for program-  
ming are listed below.  
The OPCODE for each instruction is shown behind the instruction name in hex format. The text describes which  
Data Register is selected as path between TDI and TDO for each instruction.  
The Run-Test/Idle state of the TAP controller is used to generate internal clocks. It can also be used as an idle  
state between JTAG sequences. The state machine sequence for changing the instruction word is shown in Figure  
30-13.  
Figure 30-13. State Machine Sequence for Changing the Instruction Word  
1
Test-Logic-Reset  
0
1
1
1
0
Run-Test/Idle  
Select-DR Scan  
Select-IR Scan  
0
0
1
1
Capture-DR  
Capture-IR  
0
0
Shift-DR  
0
Shift-IR  
0
1
Exit1-DR  
0
1
Exit1-IR  
0
1
1
Pause-DR  
1
0
Pause-IR  
1
0
0
0
Exit2-DR  
1
Exit2-IR  
1
Update-DR  
Update-IR  
1
1
0
0
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30.9.2  
AVR_RESET (0xC)  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction for setting the AVR device in the Reset mode or taking the device out  
from the Reset mode. The TAP controller is not reset by this instruction. The one bit Reset Register is selected as  
Data Register. Note that the reset will be active as long as there is a logic “one” in the Reset Chain. The output  
from this chain is not latched.  
The active states are:  
Shift-DR: The Reset Register is shifted by the TCK input  
30.9.3  
30.9.4  
PROG_ENABLE (0x4)  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction for enabling programming via the JTAG port. The 16-bit Programming  
Enable Register is selected as Data Register. The active states are the following:  
Shift-DR: The programming enable signature is shifted into the Data Register  
Update-DR: The programming enable signature is compared to the correct value, and Programming mode is  
entered if the signature is valid  
PROG_COMMANDS (0x5)  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction for entering programming commands via the JTAG port. The 15-bit Pro-  
gramming Command Register is selected as Data Register. The active states are the following:  
Capture-DR: The result of the previous command is loaded into the Data Register  
Shift-DR: The Data Register is shifted by the TCK input, shifting out the result of the previous command and  
shifting in the new command  
Update-DR: The programming command is applied to the Flash inputs  
Run-Test/Idle: One clock cycle is generated, executing the applied command  
PROG_PAGELOAD (0x6)  
30.9.5  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction to directly load the Flash data page via the JTAG port. An 8-bit Flash  
Data Byte Register is selected as the Data Register. This is physically the 8 LSBs of the Programming Command  
Register. The active states are the following:  
Shift-DR: The Flash Data Byte Register is shifted by the TCK input.  
Update-DR: The content of the Flash Data Byte Register is copied into a temporary register. A write sequence  
is initiated that within 11 TCK cycles loads the content of the temporary register into the Flash page buffer. The  
AVR automatically alternates between writing the low and the high byte for each new Update-DR state, starting  
with the low byte for the first Update-DR encountered after entering the PROG_PAGELOAD command. The  
Program Counter is pre-incremented before writing the low byte, except for the first written byte. This ensures  
that the first data is written to the address set up by PROG_COMMANDS, and loading the last location in the  
page buffer does not make the program counter increment into the next page.  
30.9.6  
PROG_PAGEREAD (0x7)  
The AVR specific public JTAG instruction to directly capture the Flash content via the JTAG port. An 8-bit Flash  
Data Byte Register is selected as the Data Register. This is physically the 8 LSBs of the Programming Command  
Register. The active states are the following:  
Capture-DR: The content of the selected Flash byte is captured into the Flash Data Byte Register. The AVR  
automatically alternates between reading the low and the high byte for each new Capture-DR state, starting  
with the low byte for the first Capture-DR encountered after entering the PROG_PAGEREAD command. The  
Program Counter is post-incremented after reading each high byte, including the first read byte. This ensures  
that the first data is captured from the first address set up by PROG_COMMANDS, and reading the last  
location in the page makes the program counter increment into the next page.  
Shift-DR: The Flash Data Byte Register is shifted by the TCK input.  
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30.9.7  
Data Registers  
The Data Registers are selected by the JTAG instruction registers described in section “Programming Specific  
JTAG Instructions” on page 343. The Data Registers relevant for programming operations are:  
Reset Register  
Programming Enable Register  
Programming Command Register  
Flash Data Byte Register  
Reset Register  
30.9.8  
The Reset Register is a Test Data Register used to reset the part during programming. It is required to reset the  
part before entering Programming mode.  
A high value in the Reset Register corresponds to pulling the external reset low. The part is reset as long as there  
is a high value present in the Reset Register. Depending on the Fuse settings for the clock options, the part will  
remain reset for a Reset Time-out period (refer to “Clock Sources” on page 40) after releasing the Reset Register.  
The output from this Data Register is not latched, so the reset will take place immediately, as shown in Figure 28-2  
on page 297.  
30.9.9  
Programming Enable Register  
The Programming Enable Register is a 16-bit register. The contents of this register is compared to the program-  
ming enable signature, binary code 0b1010_0011_0111_0000. When the contents of the register is equal to the  
programming enable signature, programming via the JTAG port is enabled. The register is reset to 0 on Power-on  
Reset, and should always be reset when leaving Programming mode.  
Figure 30-14. Programming Enable Register  
TDI  
0xA370  
D
D
Q
A
T
A
Programming Enable  
=
ClockDR & PROG_ENABLE  
TDO  
30.9.10 Programming Command Register  
The Programming Command Register is a 15-bit register. This register is used to serially shift in programming  
commands, and to serially shift out the result of the previous command, if any. The JTAG Programming Instruction  
Set is shown in Table 30-18 on page 347. The state sequence when shifting in the programming commands is  
illustrated in Figure 30-16 on page 350.  
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Figure 30-15. Programming Command Register  
TDI  
S
T
R
O
B
E
S
Flash  
EEPROM  
Fuses  
A
D
D
R
E
S
S
/
Lock Bits  
D
A
T
A
TDO  
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Table 30-18. JTAG Programming Instruction  
Set a = address high bits, b = address low bits, c = address extended bits, H = 0 - Low byte, 1 - High Byte, o = data out,  
i = data in, x = don’t care  
Instruction  
TDI Sequence  
TDO Sequence  
Notes  
0100011_10000000  
0110001_10000000  
0110011_10000000  
0110011_10000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
1a. Chip Erase  
1b. Poll for Chip Erase Complete  
2a. Enter Flash Write  
0110011_10000000  
0100011_00010000  
0001011_cccccccc  
0000111_aaaaaaaa  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
0010011_iiiiiiii  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
(2)  
2b. Load Address Extended High Byte  
2c. Load Address High Byte  
2d. Load Address Low Byte  
2e. Load Data Low Byte  
(10)  
2f. Load Data High Byte  
0010111_iiiiiiii  
0110111_00000000  
1110111_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
2g. Latch Data  
(1)  
(1)  
0110111_00000000  
0110101_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
2h. Write Flash Page  
2i. Poll for Page Write Complete  
3a. Enter Flash Read  
0110111_00000000  
0100011_00000010  
0001011_cccccccc  
0000111_aaaaaaaa  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
(2)  
3b. Load Address Extended High Byte  
3c. Load Address High Byte  
3d. Load Address Low Byte  
(10)  
0110010_00000000  
0110110_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
3e. Read Data Low and High Byte  
Low byte  
High byte  
4a. Enter EEPROM Write  
4b. Load Address High Byte  
4c. Load Address Low Byte  
4d. Load Data Byte  
0100011_00010001  
0000111_aaaaaaaa  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
0010011_iiiiiiii  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
(10)  
0110111_00000000  
1110111_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
4e. Latch Data  
(1)  
0110011_00000000  
0110001_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
4f. Write EEPROM Page  
(1)  
(2)  
4g. Poll for Page Write Complete  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
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Set (Continued) a = address high bits, b = address low bits, c = address extended bits, H = 0 - Low byte, 1 - High Byte,  
o = data out, i = data in, x = don’t care  
Instruction  
TDI Sequence  
TDO Sequence  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
Notes  
5a. Enter EEPROM Read  
5b. Load Address High Byte  
5c. Load Address Low Byte  
0100011_00000011  
0000111_aaaaaaaa  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
(10)  
0110011_bbbbbbbb  
0110010_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
5d. Read Data Byte  
6a. Enter Fuse Write  
0100011_01000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
6b. Load Data Low Byte(6)  
0010011_iiiiiiii  
(3)  
(1)  
0111011_00000000  
0111001_00000000  
0111011_00000000  
0111011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
6c. Write Fuse Extended Byte  
6d. Poll for Fuse Write Complete  
6e. Load Data Low Byte(7)  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
(2)  
(3)  
0010011_iiiiiiii  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
0110111_00000000  
0110101_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
6f. Write Fuse High Byte  
(1)  
6g. Poll for Fuse Write Complete  
6h. Load Data Low Byte(7)  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
(2)  
(3)  
0010011_iiiiiiii  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
0110011_00000000  
0110001_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
6i. Write Fuse Low Byte  
(1)  
6j. Poll for Fuse Write Complete  
7a. Enter Lock Bit Write  
7b. Load Data Byte(9)  
0110011_00000000  
0100011_00100000  
0010011_11iiiiii  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
(2)  
(4)  
0110011_00000000  
0110001_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
7c. Write Lock Bits  
(1)  
(2)  
7d. Poll for Lock Bit Write complete  
8a. Enter Fuse/Lock Bit Read  
0110011_00000000  
0100011_00000100  
xxxxxox_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
0111010_00000000  
0111011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
8b. Read Extended Fuse Byte(6)  
8c. Read Fuse High Byte(7)  
8d. Read Fuse Low Byte(8)  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
0111110_00000000  
0111111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
0110010_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
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Table 30-18. JTAG Programming Instruction (Continued)  
Set (Continued) a = address high bits, b = address low bits, c = address extended bits, H = 0 - Low byte, 1 - High Byte,  
o = data out, i = data in, x = don’t care  
Instruction  
TDI Sequence  
TDO Sequence  
Notes  
0110110_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
8e. Read Lock Bits(9)  
(5)  
xxxxxxx_xxoooooo  
0111010_00000000  
0111110_00000000  
0110010_00000000  
0110110_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
(5)  
Fuse Ext. byte  
Fuse High byte  
Fuse Low byte  
Lock bits  
8f. Read Fuses and Lock Bits  
9a. Enter Signature Byte Read  
9b. Load Address Byte  
0100011_00001000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
0110010_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
9c. Read Signature Byte  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
10a. Enter Calibration Byte Read  
10b. Load Address Byte  
0100011_00001000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
0000011_bbbbbbbb  
0110110_00000000  
0110111_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
10c. Read Calibration Byte  
xxxxxxx_oooooooo  
0100011_00000000  
0110011_00000000  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx  
11a. Load No Operation Command  
Notes: 1. This command sequence is not required if the seven MSB are correctly set by the previous command sequence (which is  
normally the case).  
2. Repeat until o = “1”.  
3. Set bits to “0” to program the corresponding Fuse, “1” to unprogram the Fuse.  
4. Set bits to “0” to program the corresponding Lock bit, “1” to leave the Lock bit unchanged.  
5. “0” = programmed, “1” = unprogrammed.  
6. The bit mapping for Fuses Extended byte is listed in Table 30-3 on page 326.  
7. The bit mapping for Fuses High byte is listed in Table 30-4 on page 327.  
8. The bit mapping for Fuses Low byte is listed in Table 30-5 on page 327.  
9. The bit mapping for Lock bits byte is listed in Table 30-1 on page 325.  
10. Address bits exceeding PCMSB and EEAMSB (Table 30-7 and Table 30-8 on page 328) are don’t care.  
11. All TDI and TDO sequences are represented by binary digits (0b...).  
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Figure 30-16. State Machine Sequence for Changing/Reading the Data Word  
1
Test-Logic-Reset  
0
1
1
1
0
Run-Test/Idle  
Select-DR Scan  
Select-IR Scan  
0
0
1
1
Capture-DR  
Capture-IR  
0
0
Shift-IR  
1
Shift-DR  
0
0
1
Exit1-DR  
0
1
1
Exit1-IR  
0
Pause-DR  
1
0
Pause-IR  
1
0
0
0
Exit2-DR  
1
Exit2-IR  
1
Update-DR  
Update-IR  
1
1
0
0
30.9.11 Flash Data Byte Register  
The Flash Data Byte Register provides an efficient way to load the entire Flash page buffer before executing Page  
Write, or to read out/verify the content of the Flash. A state machine sets up the control signals to the Flash and  
senses the strobe signals from the Flash, thus only the data words need to be shifted in/out.  
The Flash Data Byte Register actually consists of the 8-bit scan chain and a 8-bit temporary register. During page  
load, the Update-DR state copies the content of the scan chain over to the temporary register and initiates a write  
sequence that within 11 TCK cycles loads the content of the temporary register into the Flash page buffer. The  
AVR automatically alternates between writing the low and the high byte for each new Update-DR state, starting  
with the low byte for the first Update-DR encountered after entering the PROG_PAGELOAD command. The Pro-  
gram Counter is pre-incremented before writing the low byte, except for the first written byte. This ensures that the  
first data is written to the address set up by PROG_COMMANDS, and loading the last location in the page buffer  
does not make the Program Counter increment into the next page.  
During Page Read, the content of the selected Flash byte is captured into the Flash Data Byte Register during the  
Capture-DR state. The AVR automatically alternates between reading the low and the high byte for each new Cap-  
ture-DR state, starting with the low byte for the first Capture-DR encountered after entering the  
PROG_PAGEREAD command. The Program Counter is post-incremented after reading each high byte, including  
the first read byte. This ensures that the first data is captured from the first address set up by PROG_COMMANDS,  
and reading the last location in the page makes the program counter increment into the next page.  
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Figure 30-17. Flash Data Byte Register  
STROBES  
ADDRESS  
State  
Machine  
TDI  
Flash  
EEPROM  
Fuses  
Lock Bits  
D
A
T
A
TDO  
The state machine controlling the Flash Data Byte Register is clocked by TCK. During normal operation in which  
eight bits are shifted for each Flash byte, the clock cycles needed to navigate through the TAP controller automati-  
cally feeds the state machine for the Flash Data Byte Register with sufficient number of clock pulses to complete its  
operation transparently for the user. However, if too few bits are shifted between each Update-DR state during  
page load, the TAP controller should stay in the Run-Test/Idle state for some TCK cycles to ensure that there are  
at least 11 TCK cycles between each Update-DR state.  
30.9.12 Programming Algorithm  
All references below of type “1a”, “1b”, and so on, refer to Table 30-18 on page 347.  
30.9.13 Entering Programming Mode  
1. Enter JTAG instruction AVR_RESET and shift 1 in the Reset Register.  
2. Enter instruction PROG_ENABLE and shift 0b1010_0011_0111_0000 in the Programming Enable Register.  
30.9.14 Leaving Programming Mode  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Disable all programming instructions by using no operation instruction 11a.  
3. Enter instruction PROG_ENABLE and shift 0b0000_0000_0000_0000 in the programming Enable  
Register.  
4. Enter JTAG instruction AVR_RESET and shift 0 in the Reset Register.  
30.9.15 Performing Chip Erase  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Start Chip Erase using programming instruction 1a.  
3. Poll for Chip Erase complete using programming instruction 1b, or wait for tWLRH_CE (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
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30.9.16 Programming the Flash  
Before programming the Flash a Chip Erase must be performed, see “Performing Chip Erase” on page 351.  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Flash write using programming instruction 2a.  
3. Load address Extended High byte using programming instruction 2b.  
4. Load address High byte using programming instruction 2c.  
5. Load address Low byte using programming instruction 2d.  
6. Load data using programming instructions 2e, 2f and 2g.  
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all instruction words in the page.  
8. Write the page using programming instruction 2h.  
9. Poll for Flash write complete using programming instruction 2i, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
10. Repeat steps 3 to 9 until all data have been programmed.  
A more efficient data transfer can be achieved using the PROG_PAGELOAD instruction:  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Flash write using programming instruction 2a.  
3. Load the page address using programming instructions 2b, 2c and 2d. PCWORD (refer to Table 30-7 on  
page 328) is used to address within one page and must be written as 0.  
4. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_PAGELOAD.  
5. Load the entire page by shifting in all instruction words in the page byte-by-byte, starting with the LSB of the  
first instruction in the page and ending with the MSB of the last instruction in the page. Use Update-DR to  
copy the contents of the Flash Data Byte Register into the Flash page location and to auto-increment the  
Program Counter before each new word.  
6. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
7. Write the page using programming instruction 2h.  
8. Poll for Flash write complete using programming instruction 2i, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 until all data have been programmed.  
30.9.17 Reading the Flash  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Flash read using programming instruction 3a.  
3. Load address using programming instructions 3b, 3c and 3d.  
4. Read data using programming instruction 3e.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all data have been read.  
A more efficient data transfer can be achieved using the PROG_PAGEREAD instruction:  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Flash read using programming instruction 3a.  
3. Load the page address using programming instructions 3b, 3c and 3d. PCWORD (refer to Table 30-7 on  
page 328) is used to address within one page and must be written as 0.  
4. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_PAGEREAD.  
5. Read the entire page (or Flash) by shifting out all instruction words in the page (or Flash), starting with the  
LSB of the first instruction in the page (Flash) and ending with the MSB of the last instruction in the page  
(Flash). The Capture-DR state both captures the data from the Flash, and also auto-increments the pro-  
gram counter after each word is read. Note that Capture-DR comes before the shift-DR state. Hence, the  
first byte which is shifted out contains valid data.  
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6. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all data have been read.  
30.9.18 Programming the EEPROM  
Before programming the EEPROM a Chip Erase must be performed, see “Performing Chip Erase” on page 351.  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable EEPROM write using programming instruction 4a.  
3. Load address High byte using programming instruction 4b.  
4. Load address Low byte using programming instruction 4c.  
5. Load data using programming instructions 4d and 4e.  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all data bytes in the page.  
7. Write the data using programming instruction 4f.  
8. Poll for EEPROM write complete using programming instruction 4g, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14  
on page 338).  
9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 until all data have been programmed.  
Note that the PROG_PAGELOAD instruction can not be used when programming the EEPROM.  
30.9.19 Reading the EEPROM  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable EEPROM read using programming instruction 5a.  
3. Load address using programming instructions 5b and 5c.  
4. Read data using programming instruction 5d.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all data have been read.  
Note that the PROG_PAGEREAD instruction can not be used when reading the EEPROM.  
30.9.20 Programming the Fuses  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Fuse write using programming instruction 6a.  
3. Load data high byte using programming instructions 6b. A bit value of “0” will program the corresponding  
fuse, a “1” will unprogram the fuse.  
4. Write Fuse High byte using programming instruction 6c.  
5. Poll for Fuse write complete using programming instruction 6d, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
6. Load data low byte using programming instructions 6e. A “0” will program the fuse, a “1” will unprogram the  
fuse.  
7. Write Fuse low byte using programming instruction 6f.  
8. Poll for Fuse write complete using programming instruction 6g, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
30.9.21 Programming the Lock Bits  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Lock bit write using programming instruction 7a.  
3. Load data using programming instructions 7b. A bit value of “0” will program the corresponding lock bit, a  
“1” will leave the lock bit unchanged.  
4. Write Lock bits using programming instruction 7c.  
5. Poll for Lock bit write complete using programming instruction 7d, or wait for tWLRH (refer to Table 30-14 on  
page 338).  
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30.9.22 Reading the Fuses and Lock Bits  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Fuse/Lock bit read using programming instruction 8a.  
3. To read all Fuses and Lock bits, use programming instruction 8e.  
To only read Fuse High byte, use programming instruction 8b.  
To only read Fuse Low byte, use programming instruction 8c.  
To only read Lock bits, use programming instruction 8d.  
30.9.23 Reading the Signature Bytes  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Signature byte read using programming instruction 9a.  
3. Load address 0x00 using programming instruction 9b.  
4. Read first signature byte using programming instruction 9c.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with address 0x01 and address 0x02 to read the second and third signature bytes,  
respectively.  
30.9.24 Reading the Calibration Byte  
1. Enter JTAG instruction PROG_COMMANDS.  
2. Enable Calibration byte read using programming instruction 10a.  
3. Load address 0x00 using programming instruction 10b.  
4. Read the calibration byte using programming instruction 10c.  
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31. Electrical Characteristics  
Absolute Maximum Ratings*  
*NOTICE:  
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute  
Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent dam-  
age to the device. This is a stress rating only and  
functional operation of the device at these or  
other conditions beyond those indicated in the  
operational sections of this specification is not  
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating  
conditions for extended periods may affect  
device reliability.  
Operating Temperature.................................. -55C to +125C  
Storage Temperature..................................... -65°C to +150°C  
Voltage on any Pin except RESET  
with respect to Ground ................................-0.5V to VCC+0.5V  
Voltage on RESET with respect to Ground......-0.5V to +13.0V  
Maximum Operating Voltage ............................................ 6.0V  
DC Current per I/O Pin ................................................ 40.0mA  
DC Current VCC and GND Pins................................. 200.0mA  
31.1 DC Characteristics  
TA = -40C to 85C, VCC = 1.8V to 5.5V (unless otherwise noted)  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Condition  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
Input Low Voltage,  
Except XTAL1 and Reset  
pin  
(1)  
(1)  
VCC = 1.8V - 2.4V  
VCC = 2.4V - 5.5V  
-0.5  
-0.5  
0.2VCC  
0.3VCC  
VIL  
Input Low Voltage,  
XTAL1 pin  
(1)  
(1)  
VIL1  
VIL2  
VCC = 1.8V - 5.5V  
-0.5  
-0.5  
0.1VCC  
0.1VCC  
Input Low Voltage,  
RESET pin  
VCC = 1.8V - 5.5V  
Input High Voltage,  
Except XTAL1 and  
RESET pins  
(2)  
(2)  
VCC = 1.8V - 2.4V  
VCC = 2.4V - 5.5V  
0.7VCC  
0.6VCC  
VCC + 0.5  
VCC + 0.5  
VIH  
V
(2)  
(2)  
Input High Voltage,  
XTAL1 pin  
VCC = 1.8V - 2.4V  
VCC = 2.4V - 5.5V  
0.8VCC  
0.7VCC  
VCC + 0.5  
VCC + 0.5  
VIH1  
VIH2  
VOL  
VOH  
IIL  
Input High Voltage,  
RESET pin  
(2)  
VCC = 1.8V - 5.5V  
0.9VCC  
VCC + 0.5  
Output Low Voltage(3)  
Except RESET pin  
,
IOL = 20mA, VCC = 5V  
IOL = 10mA, VCC = 3V  
0.9  
0.6  
Output High Voltage(4)  
Except RESET pin  
,
IOH = -20mA, VCC = 5V  
4.2  
2.3  
I
OH = -10mA, VCC = 3V  
Input Leakage  
Current I/O Pin  
VCC = 5.5V, pin low  
(absolute value)  
1
1
µA  
Input Leakage  
Current I/O Pin  
VCC = 5.5V, pin high  
(absolute value)  
IIH  
RRST  
RPU  
Reset Pull-up Resistor  
I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor  
30  
20  
60  
50  
k  
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TA = -40C to 85C, VCC = 1.8V to 5.5V (unless otherwise noted) (Continued)  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Condition  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Units  
Active 1MHz, VCC = 2V  
(ATmega640/1280/2560/1V)  
0.5  
0.8  
Active 4MHz, VCC = 3V  
(ATmega640/1280/2560/1L)  
3.2  
10  
5
14  
Active 8MHz, VCC = 5V  
(ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561)  
Power Supply Current(5)  
mA  
Idle 1MHz, VCC = 2V  
(ATmega640/1280/2560/1V)  
0.14  
0.7  
2.7  
0.22  
1.1  
4
ICC  
Idle 4MHz, VCC = 3V  
(ATmega640/1280/2560/1L)  
Idle 8MHz, VCC = 5V  
(ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561)  
WDT enabled, VCC = 3V  
WDT disabled, VCC = 3V  
<5  
<1  
15  
Power-down mode  
µA  
7.5  
Analog Comparator  
Input Offset Voltage  
VCC = 5V  
Vin = VCC/2  
VACIO  
IACLK  
tACID  
<10  
40  
50  
mV  
nA  
ns  
Analog Comparator  
Input Leakage Current  
VCC = 5V  
Vin = VCC/2  
-50  
Analog Comparator  
Propagation Delay  
VCC = 2.7V  
VCC = 4.0V  
750  
500  
Notes: 1. "Max" means the highest value where the pin is guaranteed to be read as low.  
2. "Min" means the lowest value where the pin is guaranteed to be read as high.  
3. Although each I/O port can sink more than the test conditions (20mA at VCC = 5V, 10mA at VCC = 3V) under steady state  
conditions (non-transient), the following must be observed:  
ATmega1281/2561:  
1.)The sum of all IOL, for ports A0-A7, G2, C4-C7 should not exceed 100mA.  
2.)The sum of all IOL, for ports C0-C3, G0-G1, D0-D7 should not exceed 100mA.  
3.)The sum of all IOL, for ports G3-G5, B0-B7, E0-E7 should not exceed 100mA.  
4.)The sum of all IOL, for ports F0-F7 should not exceed 100mA.  
ATmega640/1280/2560:  
1.)The sum of all IOL, for ports J0-J7, A0-A7, G2 should not exceed 200mA.  
2.)The sum of all IOL, for ports C0-C7, G0-G1, D0-D7, L0-L7 should not exceed 200mA.  
3.)The sum of all IOL, for ports G3-G4, B0-B7, H0-B7 should not exceed 200mA.  
4.)The sum of all IOL, for ports E0-E7, G5 should not exceed 100mA.  
5.)The sum of all IOL, for ports F0-F7, K0-K7 should not exceed 100mA.  
If IOL exceeds the test condition, VOL may exceed the related specification. Pins are not guaranteed to sink current greater  
than the listed test condition.  
4. Although each I/O port can source more than the test conditions (20mA at VCC = 5V, 10mA at VCC = 3V) under steady  
state conditions (non-transient), the following must be observed:  
ATmega1281/2561:  
1)The sum of all IOH, for ports A0-A7, G2, C4-C7 should not exceed 100mA.  
2)The sum of all IOH, for ports C0-C3, G0-G1, D0-D7 should not exceed 100mA.  
3)The sum of all IOH, for ports G3-G5, B0-B7, E0-E7 should not exceed 100mA.  
4)The sum of all IOH, for ports F0-F7 should not exceed 100mA.  
ATmega640/1280/2560:  
1)The sum of all IOH, for ports J0-J7, G2, A0-A7 should not exceed 200mA.  
2)The sum of all IOH, for ports C0-C7, G0-G1, D0-D7, L0-L7 should not exceed 200mA.  
3)The sum of all IOH, for ports G3-G4, B0-B7, H0-H7 should not exceed 200mA.  
4)The sum of all IOH, for ports E0-E7, G5 should not exceed 100mA.  
5)The sum of all IOH, for ports F0-F7, K0-K7 should not exceed 100mA.  
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If IOH exceeds the test condition, VOH may exceed the related specification. Pins are not guaranteed to source current  
greater than the listed test condition.  
5. Values with “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 56 enabled (0xFF).  
31.2 Speed Grades  
Maximum frequency is depending on VCC. As shown in Figure 31-1 trough Figure 31-4 on page 358, the Maximum  
Frequency vs. VCC curve is linear between 1.8V < VCC < 2.7V and between 2.7V < VCC < 4.5V.  
31.2.1  
8MHz  
Figure 31-1. Maximum Frequency vs. VCC, ATmega640V/1280V/1281V/2560V/2561V  
8 MHz  
4 MHz  
Safe Operating Area  
1.8V  
2.7V  
5.5V  
Figure 31-2. Maximum Frequency vs. VCC when also No-Read-While-Write Section(1), ATmega2560V/ATme-  
ga2561V, is used  
8 MHz  
Safe Operating Area  
2 MHz  
1.8V  
2.7V  
5.5V  
Note:  
1. When only using the Read-While-Write Section of the program memory, a higher speed can be achieved at low  
voltage, see “Read-While-Write and No Read-While-Write Flash Sections” on page 310 for addresses.  
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31.2.2  
16MHz  
Figure 31-3. Maximum Frequency vs. VCC, ATmega640/ATmega1280/ATmega1281  
16 MHz  
8 MHz  
Safe Operating Area  
2.7V  
4.5V  
5.5V  
Figure 31-4. Maximum Frequency vs. VCC, ATmega2560/ATmega2561  
16 MHz  
Safe Operating Area  
4.5V  
5.5V  
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31.3 Clock Characteristics  
31.3.1  
Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator Accuracy  
Table 31-1. Calibration Accuracy of Internal RC Oscillator  
Frequency  
VCC  
Temperature  
Calibration Accuracy  
Factory Calibration  
User Calibration  
8.0MHz  
3V  
25C  
±10%  
1.8V - 5.5V(1)  
2.7V - 5.5V(2)  
7.3MHz - 8.1MHz  
-40C - 85C  
±1%  
Notes: 1. Voltage range for ATmega640V/1281V/1280V/2561V/2560V.  
2. Voltage range for ATmega640/1281/1280/2561/2560.  
31.3.2  
External Clock Drive Waveforms  
Figure 31-5. External Clock Drive Waveforms  
VIH1  
VIL1  
31.4 External Clock Drive  
Table 31-2. External Clock Drive  
VCC = 1.8V - 5.5V  
VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V  
VCC = 4.5V - 5.5V  
Symbol  
1/tCLCL  
tCLCL  
Parameter  
Oscillator Frequency  
Clock Period  
High Time  
Min.  
0
Max.  
Min.  
0
Max.  
Min.  
0
Max.  
Units  
2
8
16  
MHz  
500  
200  
200  
125  
50  
62.5  
25  
tCHCX  
tCLCX  
ns  
Low Time  
50  
25  
tCLCH  
Rise Time  
2.0  
2.0  
1.6  
1.6  
0.5  
0.5  
s  
tCHCL  
Fall Time  
Change in period from one  
clock cycle to the next  
tCLCL  
2
2
2
%
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31.5 System and Reset Characteristics  
Table 31-3. Reset, Brown-out and Internal voltage CharacteristicsCharacteristics  
Symbol Parameter  
Condition  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
0.9VCC  
2.5  
Units  
V
VRST  
tRST  
VHYST  
tBOD  
VBG  
tBG  
RESET Pin Threshold Voltage  
0.2VCC  
Minimum pulse width on RESET Pin  
Brown-out Detector Hysteresis  
µs  
50  
2
mV  
µs  
Min Pulse Width on Brown-out Reset  
Bandgap reference voltage  
VCC=2.7V, TA= 25C  
VCC=2.7V, TA= 25C  
VCC=2.7V, TA= 25C  
1.0  
1.1  
40  
10  
1.2  
70  
V
Bandgap reference start-up time  
Bandgap reference current consumption  
µs  
IBG  
µA  
Note:  
1. The Power-on Reset will not work unless the supply voltage has been below VPOT (falling).  
31.5.1  
Standard Power-On Reset  
This implementation of power-on reset existed in early versions of ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561. The table  
below describes the characteristics of this power-on reset and it is valid for the following devices only:  
ATmega640: revision A  
ATmega1280: revision A  
ATmega1281: revision A  
ATmega2560: revision A to E  
ATmega2561: revision A to E  
Table 31-4. Characteristics of Standard Power-On Reset. TA= -40 to +85°C.  
Symbol  
VPOT  
Parameter  
Min.(1)  
0.7  
Typ.(1)  
1.0  
Max.(1)  
1.4  
Units  
V
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (rising)(2)  
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (falling)(3)  
Power-on slope rate  
0.05  
0.01  
0.9  
1.3  
V
VPSR  
4.5  
V/ms  
Notes: 1. Values are guidelines only.  
2. Threshold where device is released from reset when voltage is rising.  
3. The power-on reset threshold voltage (falling) will not work unless the supply voltage has been below VPOT  
.
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Enhanced Power-On Reset  
This implementation of power-on reset exists in newer versions of ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561. The table  
below describes the characteristics of this power-on reset and it is valid for the following devices only:  
ATmega640: revision B and newer  
ATmega1280: revision B and newer  
ATmega1281: revision B and newer  
ATmega2560: revision F and newer  
ATmega2561: revision F and newer  
Table 31-5. Characteristics of Enhanced Power-On Reset. TA= -40 to +85°C.  
Symbol  
VPOT  
Parameter  
Min.(1)  
1.1  
Typ.(1)  
1.4  
Max.(1)  
1.6  
Units  
V
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (rising)(2)  
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (falling)(3)  
Power-On Slope Rate  
0.6  
1.3  
1.6  
V
VPSR  
0.01  
V/ms  
Notes: 1. Values are guidelines only.  
2. Threshold where device is released from reset when voltage is rising.  
3. The power-on reset threshold voltage (falling) will not work unless the supply voltage has been below VPOT  
.
Table 31-6. BODLEVEL Fuse Coding(1)  
BODLEVEL 2:0 Fuses  
Min. VBOT  
Typ. VBOT  
Max. VBOT  
Units  
111  
110  
101  
100  
011  
010  
001  
000  
BOD Disabled  
1.7  
2.5  
4.1  
1.8  
2.7  
4.3  
2.0  
2.9  
4.5  
V
Reserved  
Note:  
1. VBOT may be below nominal minimum operating voltage for some devices. For devices where this is the case, the  
device is tested down to VCC = VBOT during the production test. This guarantees that a Brown-Out Reset will occur  
before VCC drops to a voltage where correct operation of the microcontroller is no longer guaranteed. The test is  
performed using BODLEVEL = 110 for 4MHz operation of ATmega640V/1280V/1281V/2560V/2561V, BODLEVEL  
= 101 for 8MHz operation of ATmega640V/1280V/1281V/2560V/2561V and ATmega640/1280/1281, and  
BODLEVEL = 100 for 16MHz operation of ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561.  
31.6 2-wire Serial Interface Characteristics  
Table 31-7 on page 362 describes the requirements for devices connected to the 2-wire Serial Bus. The ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 2-wire Serial Interface meets or exceeds these requirements under the noted  
conditions.  
Timing symbols refer to Figure 31-6 on page 363.  
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Table 31-7. 2-wire Serial Bus Requirements  
Symbol Parameter  
Condition  
Min.  
-0.5  
Max.  
0.3 VCC  
VCC + 0.5  
Units  
Input Low-voltage  
VIL  
Input High-voltage  
0.7 VCC  
VIH  
V
(1)  
(2)  
Hysteresis of Schmitt Trigger Inputs  
0.05 VCC  
0
Vhys  
(1)  
VOL  
Output Low-voltage  
3mA sink current  
0.4  
20 +  
0.1Cb  
(1)  
Rise Time for both SDA and SCL  
300  
(3)(2)  
tr  
20 +  
ns  
10pF < Cb < 400pF(3)  
0.1VCC < Vi < 0.9VCC  
250  
(1)  
Output Fall Time from VIHmin to VILmax  
(3)(2)  
tof  
0.1Cb  
0
50(2)  
10  
(1)  
tSP  
Spikes Suppressed by Input Filter  
Ii  
Input Current each I/O Pin  
Capacitance for each I/O Pin  
-10  
µA  
pF  
Ci(1)  
10  
fCK(4) > max(16fSCL  
250kHz)(5)  
,
fSCL  
SCL Clock Frequency  
0
400  
kHz  
VCC 0.4V  
----------------------------  
3mA  
fSCL 100kHz  
1000ns  
Cb  
-------------------  
Rp  
Value of Pull-up resistor  
VCC 0.4V  
----------------------------  
3mA  
f
SCL > 100kHz  
300 ns  
-----------------  
Cb  
fSCL 100kHz  
fSCL > 100kHz  
fSCL 100kHz(6)  
fSCL > 100kHz(7)  
fSCL 100kHz  
fSCL > 100kHz  
fSCL 100kHz  
4.0  
0.6  
4.7  
1.3  
4.0  
0.6  
4.7  
0.6  
0
tHD;STA  
Hold Time (repeated) START Condition  
Low Period of the SCL Clock  
High period of the SCL clock  
Set-up time for a repeated START condition  
Data hold time  
tLOW  
tHIGH  
tSU;STA  
tHD;DAT  
tSU;DAT  
tSU;STO  
tBUF  
f
SCL > 100kHz  
µs  
fSCL 100kHz  
fSCL > 100kHz  
fSCL 100kHz  
fSCL > 100kHz  
fSCL 100kHz  
3.45  
0.9  
0
250  
100  
4.0  
0.6  
4.7  
1.3  
Data setup time  
Setup time for STOP condition  
f
SCL > 100kHz  
fSCL 100kHz  
Bus free time between a STOP and START  
condition  
fSCL > 100kHz  
Note:  
1. In ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561, this parameter is characterized and not 100% tested.  
2. Required only for fSCL > 100kHz.  
3. Cb = capacitance of one bus line in pF.  
4. fCK = CPU clock frequency.  
5. This requirement applies to all ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 2-wire Serial Interface operation. Other devices  
connected to the 2-wire Serial Bus need only obey the general fSCL requirement.  
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6. The actual low period generated by the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 2-wire Serial Interface is (1/fSCL - 2/fCK),  
thus fCK must be greater than 6MHz for the low time requirement to be strictly met at fSCL = 100kHz.  
7. The actual low period generated by the ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 2-wire Serial Interface is (1/fSCL - 2/fCK),  
thus the low time requirement will not be strictly met for fSCL > 308kHz when fCK = 8MHz. Still, ATme-  
ga640/1280/1281/2560/2561 devices connected to the bus may communicate at full speed (400kHz) with other  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 devices, as well as any other device with a proper tLOW acceptance margin.  
Figure 31-6. 2-wire Serial Bus Timing  
t
HIGH  
t
t
r
of  
t
t
LOW  
LOW  
SCL  
SDA  
t
t
t
HD;DAT  
SU;STA  
HD;STA  
t
SU;DAT  
t
SU;STO  
t
BUF  
31.7 SPI Timing Characteristics  
See Figure 31-7 and Figure 31-8 on page 364 for details.  
Table 31-8. SPI Timing Parameters  
Description  
SCK period  
SCK high/low  
Rise/Fall time  
Setup  
Mode  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Slave  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
1
2
See Table 21-5 on page 198  
50% duty cycle  
3
3.6  
10  
4
5
Hold  
10  
6
Out to SCK  
SCK to out  
SCK to out high  
SS low to out  
SCK period  
SCK high/low(1)  
Rise/Fall time  
Setup  
0.5 • tsck  
10  
7
8
10  
9
15  
ns  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
Slave  
4 • tck  
2 • tck  
Slave  
Slave  
1600  
Slave  
10  
tck  
Hold  
Slave  
SCK to out  
SCK to SS high  
SS high to tri-state  
SS low to SCK  
Slave  
15  
10  
Slave  
20  
20  
Slave  
Slave  
Note:  
1. In SPI Programming mode the minimum SCK high/low period is:  
- 2 tCLCL for fCK < 12MHz  
- 3 tCLCL for fCK > 12MHz  
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Figure 31-7. SPI Interface Timing Requirements (Master Mode)  
SS  
6
1
SCK  
(CPOL = 0)  
2
2
SCK  
(CPOL = 1)  
4
5
3
MISO  
(Data Input)  
MSB  
...  
LSB  
7
8
MOSI  
(Data Output)  
MSB  
...  
LSB  
Figure 31-8. SPI Interface Timing Requirements (Slave Mode)  
SS  
10  
16  
9
SCK  
(CPOL = 0)  
11  
11  
SCK  
(CPOL = 1)  
13  
14  
12  
MOSI  
(Data Input)  
MSB  
...  
LSB  
15  
17  
MISO  
(Data Output)  
MSB  
...  
LSB  
X
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31.8 ADC Characteristics – Preliminary Data  
Table 31-9. ADC Characteristics, Singel Ended Channels  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Condition  
Min. (1)  
Typ. (1)  
Max. (1)  
Units  
Resolution  
Single Ended Conversion  
10  
Bits  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC= 200kHz  
2.25  
3
2.5  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC = 1MHz  
Absolute accuracy (Including  
INL, DNL, quantization error,  
gain and offset error)  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
2
3
CLKADC = 200kHz  
Noise Reduction Mode  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC = 1MHz  
LSB  
Noise Reduction Mode  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC = 200kHz  
Integral Non-Linearity (INL)  
Differential Non-Linearity (DNL)  
Gain Error  
1.25  
0.5  
2
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC = 200kHz  
Single Ended Conversion  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
CLKADC= 200kHz  
Single Ended Conversion  
Offset Error  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 4V,  
-2  
CLKADC = 200kHz  
Conversion Time  
Free Running Conversion  
Single Ended Conversion  
13  
50  
260  
1000  
µs  
Clock Frequency  
kHz  
AVCC  
VREF  
VIN  
Analog Supply Voltage  
Reference Voltage  
VCC - 0.3  
1.0  
VCC + 0.3  
AVCC  
VREF  
V
Input Voltage  
GND  
Input Bandwidth  
38,5  
1.1  
kHz  
V
VINT1  
VINT2  
RREF  
RAIN  
Internal Voltage Reference  
Internal Voltage Reference  
Reference Input Resistance  
Analog Input Resistance  
1.1V  
1.0  
2.4  
1.2  
2.8  
2.56V  
2.56  
32  
k  
100  
M  
Note:  
1. Values are guidelines only.  
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Table 31-10. ADC Characteristics, Differential Channels  
Unit  
s
Symbol Parameter  
Condition  
Gain = 1×  
Gain = 10×  
Gain = 200×  
Min. (1)  
Typ. (1)  
Max. (1)  
8
8
7
Resolution  
Bits  
LSB  
%
Gain = 1×  
REF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
V
18  
17  
9
Gain = 10×  
REF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Absolute Accuracy(Including INL, DNL,  
Quantization Error, Gain and Offset Error)  
V
Gain = 200×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Gain = 1×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
2.5  
5
Gain = 10×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Integral Non-Linearity (INL)  
Gain = 200×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
9
Gain = 1×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
0.75  
1.5  
Gain = 10×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Differential Non-Linearity (DNL)  
Gain = 200×  
REF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
V
10  
Gain = 1×  
1.7  
1.7  
0.5  
Gain Error  
Gain = 10×  
Gain = 200×  
Gain = 1×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
2
2
3
Gain = 10×  
Offset Error  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
LSB  
kHz  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Gain = 200×  
VREF = 4V, VCC = 5V  
CLKADC = 50 - 200kHz  
Clock Frequency  
50  
200  
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Table 31-10. ADC Characteristics, Differential Channels (Continued)  
Symbol Parameter Condition  
Unit  
s
Min. (1)  
Typ. (1)  
Max. (1)  
260  
Conversion Time  
Analog Supply Voltage  
Reference Voltage  
65  
µs  
AVCC  
VREF  
VIN  
V
CC - 0.3  
2.7  
VCC + 0.3  
AVCC - 0.5  
VCC  
V
Input Voltage  
GND  
VDIFF  
Input Differential Voltage  
ADC Conversion Output  
Input Bandwidth  
-VREF/Gain  
-511  
VREF/Gain  
511  
LSB  
kHz  
V
4
VINT  
RREF  
RAIN  
Internal Voltage Reference  
Reference Input Resistance  
2.3  
2.56  
32  
2.8  
k  
Analog Input Resistance  
Values are guidelines only.  
100  
M  
Note:  
31.9 External Data Memory Timing  
Table 31-11. External Data Memory Characteristics, 4.5 to 5.5 Volts, No Wait-state  
8MHz Oscillator  
Variable Oscillator  
Symbol  
1/tCLCL  
tLHLL  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Min.  
0.0  
Max.  
Unit  
MHz  
0
1
2
Oscillator Frequency  
ALE Pulse Width  
16  
115  
1.0tCLCL-10  
0.5tCLCL-5(1)  
tAVLL  
Address Valid A to ALE Low  
57.5  
Address Hold After ALE Low,  
write access  
3a  
3b  
tLLAX_ST  
tLLAX_LD  
5
5
5
Address Hold after ALE Low,  
read access  
5
4
tAVLLC  
tAVRL  
tAVWL  
tLLWL  
tLLRL  
Address Valid C to ALE Low  
Address Valid to RD Low  
Address Valid to WR Low  
ALE Low to WR Low  
ALE Low to RD Low  
57.5  
115  
115  
47.5  
47.5  
40  
0.5tCLCL-5(1)  
1.0tCLCL-10  
1.0tCLCL-10  
0.5tCLCL-15(2)  
0.5tCLCL-15(2)  
40  
5
6
7
67.5  
67.5  
0.5tCLCL+5(2)  
0.5tCLCL+5(2)  
ns  
8
9
tDVRH  
tRLDV  
tRHDX  
tRLRH  
tDVWL  
tWHDX  
tDVWH  
tWLWH  
Data Setup to RD High  
Read Low to Data Valid  
Data Hold After RD High  
RD Pulse Width  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
75  
1.0tCLCL-50  
0
0
115  
42.5  
115  
125  
115  
1.0tCLCL-10  
0.5tCLCL-20(1)  
1.0tCLCL-10  
1.0tCLCL  
Data Setup to WR Low  
Data Hold After WR High  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
1.0tCLCL-10  
Notes: 1. This assumes 50% clock duty cycle. The half period is actually the high time of the external clock, XTAL1.  
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Table 31-12. External Data Memory Characteristics, 4.5 to 5.5 Volts, 1 Cycle Wait-state  
8MHz Oscillator  
Variable Oscillator  
Min. Max.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
16  
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
200  
2.0tCLCL-50  
240  
240  
240  
2.0tCLCL-10  
2.0tCLCL  
ns  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
2.0tCLCL-10  
Table 31-13. External Data Memory Characteristics, 4.5 to 5.5 Volts, SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 0  
4MHz Oscillator Variable Oscillator  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Min.  
Max.  
16  
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
325  
3.0tCLCL-50  
365  
375  
365  
3.0tCLCL-10  
3.0tCLCL  
ns  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
3.0tCLCL-10  
Table 31-14. External Data Memory Characteristics, 4.5 to 5.5 Volts, SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 1  
4MHz Oscillator Variable Oscillator  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Min.  
Max.  
16  
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
14 tWHDX  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
325  
3.0tCLCL-50  
365  
240  
375  
365  
3.0tCLCL-10  
2.0tCLCL-10  
3.0tCLCL  
Data Hold After WR High  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
ns  
3.0tCLCL-10  
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Table 31-15. External Data Memory Characteristics, 2.7 to 5.5 Volts, No Wait-state  
4MHz Oscillator  
Variable Oscillator  
Min. Max.  
Symbol  
1/tCLCL  
tLHLL  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Unit  
0
1
2
Oscillator Frequency  
ALE Pulse Width  
0.0  
8
MHz  
235  
115  
tCLCL-15  
tAVLL  
Address Valid A to ALE Low  
0.5tCLCL-10(1)  
Address Hold After ALE Low,  
write access  
3a tLLAX_ST  
3b tLLAX_LD  
5
5
5
Address Hold after ALE Low,  
read access  
5
4
5
6
7
8
9
tAVLLC  
tAVRL  
tAVWL  
tLLWL  
tLLRL  
Address Valid C to ALE Low  
Address Valid to RD Low  
Address Valid to WR Low  
ALE Low to WR Low  
ALE Low to RD Low  
115  
235  
235  
115  
115  
45  
0.5tCLCL-10(1)  
1.0tCLCL-15  
1.0tCLCL-15  
0.5tCLCL-10(2)  
0.5tCLCL-10(2)  
45  
130  
130  
0.5tCLCL+5(2)  
0.5tCLCL+5(2)  
ns  
tDVRH  
Data Setup to RD High  
Read Low to Data Valid  
Data Hold After RD High  
RD Pulse Width  
10 tRLDV  
11 tRHDX  
12 tRLRH  
13 tDVWL  
14 tWHDX  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
190  
1.0tCLCL-60  
0
0
235  
105  
235  
250  
235  
1.0tCLCL-15  
0.5tCLCL-20(1)  
1.0tCLCL-15  
1.0tCLCL  
Data Setup to WR Low  
Data Hold After WR High  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
1.0tCLCL-15  
Notes: 1. This assumes 50% clock duty cycle. The half period is actually the high time of the external clock, XTAL1.  
2. This assumes 50% clock duty cycle. The half period is actually the low time of the external clock, XTAL1.  
Table 31-16. External Data Memory Characteristics, 2.7 to 5.5 Volts, SRWn1 = 0, SRWn0 = 1  
4MHz Oscillator  
Variable Oscillator  
Min. Max.  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
8
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
440  
2.0tCLCL-60  
485  
500  
485  
2.0tCLCL-15  
2.0tCLCL  
ns  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
2.0tCLCL-15  
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Table 31-17. External Data Memory Characteristics, 2.7 to 5.5 Volts, SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 0  
4MHz Oscillator Variable Oscillator  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Min.  
Max.  
8
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
690  
3.0tCLCL-60  
735  
750  
735  
3.0tCLCL-15  
3.0tCLCL  
ns  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
3.0tCLCL-15  
Table 31-18. External Data Memory Characteristics, 2.7 to 5.5 Volts, SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 1  
4MHz Oscillator Variable Oscillator  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Min.  
Max.  
Min.  
Max.  
8
Unit  
0
1/tCLCL  
Oscillator Frequency  
Read Low to Data Valid  
RD Pulse Width  
0.0  
MHz  
10 tRLDV  
12 tRLRH  
14 tWHDX  
15 tDVWH  
16 tWLWH  
690  
3.0tCLCL-60  
735  
485  
750  
735  
3.0tCLCL-15  
2.0tCLCL-15  
3.0tCLCL  
Data Hold After WR High  
Data Valid to WR High  
WR Pulse Width  
ns  
3.0tCLCL-15  
Figure 31-9. External Memory Timing (SRWn1 = 0, SRWn0 = 0  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
1
ALE  
4
2
7
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
Address  
15  
3a  
13  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
Address  
XX  
Data  
14  
16  
6
WR  
3b  
9
11  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0)  
Address  
Data  
5
10  
8
12  
RD  
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Figure 31-10. External Memory Timing (SRWn1 = 0, SRWn0 = 1)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
1
ALE  
4
2
7
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
Address  
15  
3a  
13  
Data  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
Address  
XX  
14  
16  
6
WR  
3b  
9
11  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0)  
Address  
Data  
5
10  
8
12  
RD  
Figure 31-11. External Memory Timing (SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 0)  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
T6  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
1
ALE  
4
2
7
Address  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
15  
3a  
13  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
Address  
XX  
Data  
14  
16  
6
WR  
9
3b  
11  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0)  
Address  
Data  
5
10  
8
12  
RD  
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Figure 31-12. External Memory Timing (SRWn1 = 1, SRWn0 = 1)()  
T6  
T1  
T2  
T3  
T4  
T5  
T7  
System Clock (CLKCPU  
)
1
ALE  
4
2
7
Address  
A15:8 Prev. addr.  
15  
3a  
13  
DA7:0 Prev. data  
Address  
XX  
Data  
14  
16  
6
WR  
9
3b  
11  
DA7:0 (XMBK = 0)  
Address  
Data  
5
10  
8
12  
RD  
The ALE pulse in the last period (T4-T7) is only present if the next instruction accesses the RAM (internal or  
external).  
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32. Typical Characteristics  
The following charts show typical behavior. These figures are not tested during manufacturing. All current con-  
sumption measurements are performed with all I/O pins configured as inputs and with internal pull-ups enabled. A  
sine wave generator with rail-to-rail output is used as clock source.  
All Active- and Idle current consumption measurements are done with all bits in the PRR registers set and thus, the  
corresponding I/O modules are turned off. Also the Analog Comparator is disabled during these measurements.  
Table 32-1 on page 378 and Table 32-2 on page 379 show the additional current consumption compared to ICC  
Active and ICC Idle for every I/O module controlled by the Power Reduction Register. See “Power Reduction Regis-  
ter” on page 52 for details.  
The power consumption in Power-down mode is independent of clock selection.  
The current consumption is a function of several factors such as: operating voltage, operating frequency, loading of  
I/O pins, switching rate of I/O pins, code executed and ambient temperature. The dominating factors are operating  
voltage and frequency.  
The current drawn from capacitive loaded pins may be estimated (for one pin) as CL × VCC × f where CL = load  
capacitance, VCC = operating voltage and f = average switching frequency of I/O pin.  
The parts are characterized at frequencies higher than test limits. Parts are not guaranteed to function properly at  
frequencies higher than the ordering code indicates.  
The difference between current consumption in Power-down mode with Watchdog Timer enabled and Power-down  
mode with Watchdog Timer disabled represents the differential current drawn by the Watchdog Timer.  
32.1 Active Supply Current  
Figure 32-1. Active Supply Current vs. frequency (0.1MHz - 1.0MHz)  
2.5  
2
5.5V  
5.0V  
1.5  
1
4.5V  
4.0V  
3.3V  
2.7V  
1.8V  
0.5  
0
0
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1
Frequency (MHz)  
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Figure 32-2. Active Supply Current vs. Frequency (1MHz - 16MHz)  
25  
5.5V  
5.0V  
4.5V  
20  
15  
4.0V  
10  
3.3V  
2.7V  
5
1.8V  
0
0
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
Frequency (MHz)  
Figure 32-3. Active Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 8MHz)  
14  
12  
10  
8
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
6
4
2
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
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Figure 32-4. Active Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 1MHz)  
2.5  
-40°C  
85°C  
25°C  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-5. Active Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 128kHz)  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
-40°C  
85°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
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32.2 Idle Supply Current  
Figure 32-6. Idle Supply Current vs. Low Frequency (0.1MHz - 1.0MHz)  
0.6  
5.5V  
5.0V  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
4.5V  
4.0V  
3.3V  
2.7V  
1.8V  
0
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1
Frequency (MHz)  
Figure 32-7. Idle Supply Current vs. Frequency (1MHz - 16MHz)  
8
7
6
5
4
3
5.5V  
5.0V  
4.5V  
4.0V  
2
3.3V  
2.7V  
1
1.8V  
0
0
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
Frequency (MHz)  
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Figure 32-8. Idle Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 8MHz)  
3.5  
3
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
2.5  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-9. Idle Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 1MHz)  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
-40°C  
85°C  
25°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
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Figure 32-10. Idle Supply Current vs. VCC (Internal RC Oscillator, 128kHz)I  
0.3  
-40°C  
0.25  
0.2  
0.15  
0.1  
25°C  
85°C  
0.05  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
32.2.1  
Supply Current of IO modules  
The tables and formulas below can be used to calculate the additional current consumption for the different I/O  
modules in Active and Idle mode. The enabling or disabling of the I/O modules are controlled by the Power Reduc-  
tion Register. See “Power Reduction Register” on page 52 for details.  
Table 32-1. Additional Current Consumption for the different I/O modules (absolute values)  
PRR bit  
Typical numbers  
VCC = 2V, F = 1MHz  
8.0µA  
VCC = 3V, F = 4MHz  
51µA  
VCC = 5V, F = 8MHz  
220µA  
PRUSART3  
PRUSART2  
PRUSART1  
PRUSART0  
PRTWI  
8.0µA  
51µA  
220µA  
8.0µA  
51µA  
220µA  
8.0µA  
51µA  
220µA  
12µA  
75µA  
315µA  
PRTIM5  
6.0µA  
39µA  
150µA  
PRTIM4  
6.0µA  
39µA  
150µA  
PRTIM3  
6.0µA  
39µA  
150µA  
PRTIM2  
11µA  
72µA  
300µA  
PRTIM1  
6.0µA  
39µA  
150µA  
PRTIM0  
4.0µA  
24µA  
100µA  
PRSPI  
15µA  
95µA  
400µA  
PRADC  
12µA  
75µA  
315µA  
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Table 32-2. Additional Current Consumption (percentage) in Active and Idle mode  
Additional Current consumption compared to  
Active with external clock  
Additional Current consumption compared to  
PRR bit  
Idle with external clock  
PRUSART3  
PRUSART2  
PRUSART1  
PRUSART0  
PRTWI  
3.0%  
3.0%  
3.0%  
3.0%  
4.4%  
1.8%  
1.8%  
1.8%  
4.3%  
1.8%  
1.5%  
3.3%  
4.5%  
17%  
17%  
17%  
17%  
24%  
10%  
10%  
10%  
23%  
10%  
8.0%  
18%  
24%  
PRTIM5  
PRTIM4  
PRTIM3  
PRTIM2  
PRTIM1  
PRTIM0  
PRSPI  
PRADC  
It is possible to calculate the typical current consumption based on the numbers from Table 32-1 on page 378 for  
other VCC and frequency settings than listed in Table 32-2.  
32.2.1.1  
Example 1  
Calculate the expected current consumption in idle mode with USART0, TIMER1, and TWI enabled at VCC = 2.0V  
and F = 1MHz. From Table 32-2, third column, we see that we need to add 17% for the USART0, 24% for the TWI,  
and 10% for the TIMER1 module. Reading from Figure 32-6 on page 376, we find that the idle current consumption  
is ~0.15mA at VCC = 2.0V and F = 1MHz. The total current consumption in idle mode with USART0, TIMER1, and  
TWI enabled, gives:  
ICCtotal 0.15mA  1 + 0.17 + 0.24 + 0.10  0.227mA  
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32.3 Power-down Supply Current  
Figure 32-11. Power-down Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Disabled)  
4
3.5  
3
85°C  
2.5  
2
1.5  
1
-40°C  
25°C  
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-12. Power-down Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Enabled)  
12  
85°C  
10  
8
-40°C  
25°C  
6
4
2
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
380  
DS40002211A  
32.4 Power-save Supply Current  
Figure 32-13. Power-save Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Disabled)  
11  
25°C  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-14. Power-save Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Enabled)  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
25°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
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32.5 Standby Supply Current  
Figure 32-15. Standby Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Disabled)  
0.2  
0.18  
0.16  
0.14  
0.12  
0.1  
6MHz xtal  
6MHz res  
4MHz res  
4MHz xtal  
2MHz res  
2MHz xtal  
0.08  
0.06  
0.04  
0.02  
0
1MHz res  
455kHz res  
32kHz xtal  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
32.6 Pin Pull-up  
Figure 32-16. I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Input Voltage (VCC = 1.8V)  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
25°C  
85°C  
-40°C  
0
0.2  
0.4  
0.6  
0.8  
1
1.2  
1.4  
1.6  
1.8  
2
VOP (V)  
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Figure 32-17. I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Input Voltage (VCC = 2.7V)  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
0
0.5  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
VOP (V)  
Figure 32-18. I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Input Voltage (VCC = 5V)  
160  
140  
120  
100  
80  
60  
40  
25°C  
85°C  
-40°C  
20  
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOP (V)  
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383  
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Figure 32-19. Reset Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Reset Pin Voltage (VCC = 1.8V)  
40  
35  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
25°C  
-40°C  
85°C  
0
0
0.2  
0.4  
0.6  
0.8  
1
1.2  
1.4  
1.6  
1.8  
2
VRESET (V)  
Figure 32-20. Reset pull-up Resistor Current vs. Reset Pin Voltage (VCC = 2.7V)  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
25°C  
-40°C  
85°C  
0
0.5  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
VRESET (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
384  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-21. Reset Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Reset Pin Voltage (VCC = 5V)  
120  
100  
80  
60  
40  
20  
0
25°C  
-40°C  
85°C  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
VRESET (V)  
32.7 Pin Driver Strength  
Figure 32-22. I/O Pin output Voltage vs.Sink Current (VCC = 3V)  
1
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
IOL (mA)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
385  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-23. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Sink Current (VCC = 5V)  
0.6  
85°C  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
25°C  
-40°C  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
IOL (mA)  
Figure 32-24. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Source Current (VCC = 3V)  
3.5  
3
2.5  
2
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
IOH (mA)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
386  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-25. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Source Current (VCC = 5V)  
5.1  
5
4.9  
4.8  
4.7  
4.6  
4.5  
4.4  
4.3  
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
IOH (mA)  
32.8 Pin Threshold and Hysteresis  
Figure 32-26. I/O Pin Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIH, IO Pin Read as “1“)  
3.5  
3
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
2.5  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
387  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-27. I/O Pin Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIL, IO Pin Read as “0“)  
2.5  
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
CC (V)  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
V
Figure 32-28. I/O Pin Input Hysteresis  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
VCC (V)  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
388  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-29. Reset Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIH, IO Pin Read as “1“)  
2.5  
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
CC (V)  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
V
Figure 32-30. Reset Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIL, IO Pin Read as “0“)  
2.5  
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
2
1.5  
1
0.5  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
389  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-31. Reset Pin Input Hysteresis vs. VCC  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
32.9 BOD Threshold and Analog Comparator Offset  
Figure 32-32. BOD Threshold vs. Temperature (BOD Level is 4.3V)  
4.4  
4.35  
Rising Vcc  
4.3  
4.25  
Falling Vcc  
4.2  
-60  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Temperature (°C)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
390  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-33. BOD Threshold vs. Temperature (BOD Level is 2.7V)  
2.8  
Rising Vcc  
2.75  
2.7  
Falling Vcc  
2.65  
2.6  
-60  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Temperature (°C)  
Figure 32-34. BOD Threshold vs. Temperature (BOD Level is 1.8V)  
1.9  
1.85  
Rising Vcc  
1.8  
Fallling Vcc  
1.75  
1.7  
-60  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Temperature (°C)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
391  
DS40002211A  
32.10 Internal Oscillator Speed  
Figure 32-35. Watchdog Oscillator Frequency vs. VCC  
128  
126  
124  
122  
120  
118  
116  
114  
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-36. Watchdog Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature  
128  
126  
124  
122  
120  
118  
116  
114  
2.1V  
2.7V  
3.3V  
4.0V  
5.5V  
-60  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Temperature (°C)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
392  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-37. Calibrated 8MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. VCC  
8.3  
8.2  
8.1  
8
85°C  
25°C  
7.9  
7.8  
7.7  
7.6  
-40°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-38. Calibrated 8MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature  
8.5  
8.4  
8.3  
8.2  
8.1  
8
5.0V  
3.0V  
7.9  
-60  
-40  
-20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Temperature (°C)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
393  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-39. Calibrated 8MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. Osccal Value  
16  
14  
12  
10  
8
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
6
4
2
0
0
16  
32  
48  
64  
80  
96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256  
OSCCAL (X1)  
32.11 Current Consumption of Peripheral Units  
Figure 32-40. Brownout Detector Current vs. VCC  
30  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
394  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-41. ADC Current vs. VCC (AREF = AVCC  
)
350  
300  
250  
200  
150  
100  
50  
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-42. AREF External Reference Current vs. VCC  
250  
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
200  
150  
100  
50  
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
395  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-43. Watchdog Timer Current vs. VCC  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
Figure 32-44. Analog Comparator Current vs. VCC  
100  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
396  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-45. Programming Current vs. VCC  
16  
14  
12  
10  
8
-40°C  
25°C  
85°C  
6
4
2
0
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
32.12 Current Consumption in Reset and Reset Pulsewidth  
Figure 32-46. Reset Supply Current vs VCC (0.1MHz - 1.0MHz, Excluding Current Through The Reset Pull-up)  
0.35  
5.5V  
0.3  
5.0V  
0.25  
4.5V  
0.2  
4.0V  
0.15  
3.3V  
0.1  
2.7V  
1.8V  
0.05  
0
0
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1
Frequency (MHz)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
397  
DS40002211A  
Figure 32-47. Reset Supply Current vs. VCC (1MHz - 16MHz, Excluding Current Through The Reset Pull-up)  
4
5.5V  
3.5  
5.0V  
3
4.5V  
2.5  
2
4.0V  
1.5  
1
3.3V  
2.7V  
0.5  
1.8V  
0
0
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
Frequency (MHz)  
Figure 32-48. Minimum Reset Pulse Width vs. VCC  
2500  
2000  
1500  
1000  
500  
0
85°C  
25°C  
-40°C  
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
VCC (V)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
398  
DS40002211A  
33. Register Summary  
Address  
Name  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
Page  
(0x1FF)  
...  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
UDR3  
-
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(0x13A)  
(0x139)  
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(0x137)  
(0x136)  
(0x135)  
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(0x133)  
(0x132)  
(0x131)  
(0x130)  
(0x12F)  
(0x12E)  
(0x12D)  
(0x12C)  
(0x12B)  
(0x12A)  
(0x129)  
(0x128)  
(0x127)  
(0x126)  
(0x125)  
(0x124)  
(0x123)  
(0x122)  
(0x121)  
(0x120)  
(0x11F)  
(0x11E)  
(0x11D)  
(0x11C)  
(0x11B)  
(0x11A)  
(0x119)  
(0x118)  
(0x117)  
(0x116)  
(0x115)  
(0x114)  
(0x113)  
(0x112)  
(0x111)  
(0x110)  
(0x10F)  
(0x10E)  
(0x10D)  
(0x10C)  
(0x10B)  
(0x10A)  
(0x109)  
(0x108)  
(0x107)  
(0x106)  
(0x105)  
(0x104)  
(0x103)  
(0x102)  
(0x101)  
USART3 I/O Data Register  
- USART3 Baud Rate Register High Byte  
page 218  
page 222  
page 222  
UBRR3H  
UBRR3L  
Reserved  
UCSR3C  
UCSR3B  
UCSR3A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
OCR5CH  
OCR5CL  
OCR5BH  
OCR5BL  
OCR5AH  
OCR5AL  
ICR5H  
-
-
-
USART3 Baud Rate Register Low Byte  
-
-
-
UPM31  
UDRIE3  
UDRE3  
-
-
-
USBS3  
TXEN3  
DOR3  
-
-
-
UCSZ30  
RXB83  
U2X3  
-
-
UMSEL31  
UMSEL30  
UPM30  
UCSZ31  
UCPOL3  
page 235  
page 234  
page 233  
RXCIE3  
TXCIE3  
RXEN3  
UCSZ32  
TXB83  
RXC3  
TXC3  
FE3  
UPE3  
MPCM3  
-
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-
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Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register C High Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register C Low Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register B High Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register B Low Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register A High Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Output Compare Register A Low Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Input Capture Register High Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Input Capture Register Low Byte  
Timer/Counter5 - Counter Register High Byte  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 161  
page 161  
page 158  
page 158  
ICR5L  
TCNT5H  
TCNT5L  
Reserved  
TCCR5C  
TCCR5B  
TCCR5A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
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Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
PORTL  
Timer/Counter5 - Counter Register Low Byte  
-
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FOC5A  
FOC5B  
FOC5C  
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page 157  
page 156  
page 154  
ICNC5  
ICES5  
-
WGM53  
WGM52  
CS52  
CS51  
CS50  
COM5A1  
COM5A0  
COM5B1  
COM5B0  
COM5C1  
COM5C0  
WGM51  
WGM50  
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PORTL7  
DDL7  
PINL7  
PORTK7  
DDK7  
PINK7  
PORTJ7  
DDJ7  
PINJ7  
PORTH7  
DDH7  
PORTL6  
DDL6  
PINL6  
PORTK6  
DDK6  
PINK6  
PORTJ6  
DDJ6  
PINJ6  
PORTH6  
DDH6  
PORTL5  
DDL5  
PINL5  
PORTK5  
DDK5  
PINK5  
PORTJ5  
DDJ5  
PINJ5  
PORTH5  
DDH5  
PORTL4  
DDL4  
PINL4  
PORTK4  
DDK4  
PINK4  
PORTJ4  
DDJ4  
PINJ4  
PORTH4  
DDH4  
PORTL3  
DDL3  
PINL3  
PORTK3  
DDK3  
PINK3  
PORTJ3  
DDJ3  
PINJ3  
PORTH3  
DDH3  
PORTL2  
DDL2  
PINL2  
PORTK2  
DDK2  
PINK2  
PORTJ2  
DDJ2  
PINJ2  
PORTH2  
DDH2  
PORTL1  
DDL1  
PINL1  
PORTK1  
DDK1  
PINK1  
PORTJ1  
DDJ1  
PINJ1  
PORTH1  
DDH1  
PORTL0  
DDL0  
PINL0  
PORTK0  
DDK0  
PINK0  
PORTJ0  
DDJ0  
PINJ0  
PORTH0  
DDH0  
page 100  
page 100  
page 100  
page 99  
page 99  
page 99  
page 99  
page 99  
page 99  
page 98  
page 99  
DDRL  
PINL  
PORTK  
DDRK  
PINK  
PORTJ  
DDRJ  
PINJ  
PORTH  
DDRH  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
399  
DS40002211A  
Address  
Name  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
Page  
(0x100)  
(0xFF)  
(0xFE)  
(0xFD)  
(0xFC)  
(0xFB)  
(0xFA)  
(0xF9)  
(0xF8)  
(0xF7)  
(0xF6)  
(0xF5)  
(0xF4)  
(0xF3)  
(0xF2)  
(0xF1)  
(0xF0)  
(0xEF)  
(0xEE)  
(0xED)  
(0xEC)  
(0xEB)  
(0xEA)  
(0xE9)  
(0xE8)  
(0xE7)  
(0xE6)  
(0xE5)  
(0xE4)  
(0xE3)  
(0xE2)  
(0xE1)  
(0xE0)  
(0xDF)  
(0xDE)  
(0xDD)  
(0xDC)  
(0xDB)  
(0xDA)  
(0xD9)  
(0xD8)  
(0xD7)  
(0xD6)  
(0xD5)  
(0xD4)  
(0xD3)  
(0xD2)  
(0xD1)  
(0xD0)  
(0xCF)  
(0xCE)  
(0xCD)  
(0xCC)  
(0xCB)  
(0xCA)  
(0xC9)  
(0xC8)  
(0xC7)  
(0xC6)  
(0xC5)  
(0xC4)  
(0xC3)  
(0xC2)  
(0xC1)  
(0xC0)  
(0xBF)  
(0xBE)  
(0xBD)  
PINH  
PINH7  
PINH6  
PINH5  
PINH4  
PINH3  
PINH2  
PINH1  
PINH0  
page 99  
Reserved  
Reserved  
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Reserved  
Reserved  
UDR2  
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
USART2 I/O Data Register  
- USART2 Baud Rate Register High Byte  
page 218  
page 222  
page 222  
UBRR2H  
UBRR2L  
Reserved  
UCSR2C  
UCSR2B  
UCSR2A  
Reserved  
UDR1  
-
-
-
USART2 Baud Rate Register Low Byte  
-
-
UMSEL20  
TXCIE2  
TXC2  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UMSEL21  
RXCIE2  
RXC2  
-
UPM21  
UDRIE2  
UDRE2  
-
UPM20  
RXEN2  
FE2  
USBS2  
TXEN2  
DOR2  
-
UCSZ21  
UCSZ22  
UPE2  
-
UCSZ20  
RXB82  
U2X2  
-
UCPOL2  
TXB82  
MPCM2  
-
page 235  
page 234  
page 233  
-
USART1 I/O Data Register  
- USART1 Baud Rate Register High Byte  
page 218  
page 222  
page 222  
UBRR1H  
UBRR1L  
Reserved  
UCSR1C  
UCSR1B  
UCSR1A  
Reserved  
UDR0  
-
-
-
USART1 Baud Rate Register Low Byte  
-
-
UMSEL10  
TXCIE1  
TXC1  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UMSEL11  
RXCIE1  
RXC1  
-
UPM11  
UDRIE1  
UDRE1  
-
UPM10  
RXEN1  
FE1  
USBS1  
TXEN1  
DOR1  
-
UCSZ11  
UCSZ12  
UPE1  
-
UCSZ10  
RXB81  
U2X1  
-
UCPOL1  
TXB81  
MPCM1  
-
page 235  
page 234  
page 233  
-
USART0 I/O Data Register  
- USART0 Baud Rate Register High Byte  
page 218  
page 222  
page 222  
UBRR0H  
UBRR0L  
Reserved  
UCSR0C  
UCSR0B  
UCSR0A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
TWAMR  
-
-
-
USART0 Baud Rate Register Low Byte  
-
UMSEL01  
RXCIE0  
RXC0  
-
-
UMSEL00  
TXCIE0  
TXC0  
-
-
-
UPM00  
RXEN0  
FE0  
-
-
-
UCSZ00  
RXB80  
U2X0  
-
-
UPM01  
UDRIE0  
UDRE0  
-
USBS0  
TXEN0  
DOR0  
-
UCSZ01  
UCSZ02  
UPE0  
-
UCPOL0  
page 235  
page 234  
page 234  
TXB80  
MPCM0  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TWAM6  
TWAM5  
TWAM4  
TWAM3  
TWAM2  
TWAM1  
TWAM0  
page 264  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
400  
DS40002211A  
Address  
Name  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
Page  
(0xBC)  
(0xBB)  
(0xBA)  
(0xB9)  
(0xB8)  
(0xB7)  
(0xB6)  
(0xB5)  
(0xB4)  
(0xB3)  
(0xB2)  
(0xB1)  
(0xB0)  
(0xAF)  
(0xAE)  
(0xAD)  
(0xAC)  
(0xAB)  
(0xAA)  
(0xA9)  
(0xA8)  
(0xA7)  
(0xA6)  
(0xA5)  
(0xA4)  
(0xA3)  
(0xA2)  
(0xA1)  
(0xA0)  
(0x9F)  
(0x9E)  
(0x9D)  
(0x9C)  
(0x9B)  
(0x9A)  
(0x99)  
(0x98)  
(0x97)  
(0x96)  
(0x95)  
(0x94)  
(0x93)  
(0x92)  
(0x91)  
(0x90)  
(0x8F)  
(0x8E)  
(0x8D)  
(0x8C)  
(0x8B)  
(0x8A)  
(0x89)  
(0x88)  
(0x87)  
(0x86)  
(0x85)  
(0x84)  
(0x83)  
(0x82)  
(0x81)  
(0x80)  
(0x7F)  
(0x7E)  
(0x7D)  
(0x7C)  
(0x7B)  
(0x7A)  
(0x79)  
TWCR  
TWDR  
TWINT  
TWEA  
TWSTA  
TWSTO  
TWWC  
TWEN  
-
TWIE  
page 261  
page 263  
page 263  
page 262  
page 261  
2-wire Serial Interface Data Register  
TWAR  
TWA6  
TWS7  
TWA5  
TWS6  
TWA4  
TWS5  
TWA3  
TWS4  
TWA2  
TWS3  
TWA1  
-
TWA0  
TWGCE  
TWPS0  
TWSR  
TWPS1  
TWBR  
2-wire Serial Interface Bit Rate Register  
Reserved  
ASSR  
-
-
-
-
-
AS2  
-
-
-
-
-
-
EXCLK  
-
TCN2UB  
-
OCR2AUB  
-
OCR2BUB  
-
TCR2AUB  
-
TCR2BUB  
-
page 179  
Reserved  
OCR2B  
Timer/Counter2 Output Compare Register B  
Timer/Counter2 Output Compare Register A  
Timer/Counter2 (8 Bit)  
page 186  
page 186  
page 186  
page 185  
page 186  
OCR2A  
TCNT2  
TCCR2B  
TCCR2A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
OCR4CH  
OCR4CL  
OCR4BH  
OCR4BL  
OCR4AH  
OCR4AL  
ICR4H  
FOC2A  
FOC2B  
-
-
WGM22  
CS22  
CS21  
CS20  
COM2A1  
COM2A0  
COM2B1  
COM2B0  
-
-
-
-
-
-
WGM21  
WGM20  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register C High Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register C Low Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register B High Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register B Low Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register A High Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Output Compare Register A Low Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Input Capture Register High Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Input Capture Register Low Byte  
Timer/Counter4 - Counter Register High Byte  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 160  
page 159  
page 159  
page 161  
page 161  
page 158  
page 158  
ICR4L  
TCNT4H  
TCNT4L  
Reserved  
TCCR4C  
TCCR4B  
TCCR4A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
OCR3CH  
OCR3CL  
OCR3BH  
OCR3BL  
OCR3AH  
OCR3AL  
ICR3H  
Timer/Counter4 - Counter Register Low Byte  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FOC4A  
FOC4B  
FOC4C  
-
-
-
-
-
page 157  
page 156  
page 154  
ICNC4  
ICES4  
-
WGM43  
WGM42  
CS42  
CS41  
CS40  
COM4A1  
COM4A0  
COM4B1  
COM4B0  
COM4C1  
COM4C0  
WGM41  
WGM40  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register C High Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register C Low Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register B High Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register B Low Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register A High Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Output Compare Register A Low Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Input Capture Register High Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Input Capture Register Low Byte  
Timer/Counter3 - Counter Register High Byte  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 161  
page 161  
page 158  
page 158  
ICR3L  
TCNT3H  
TCNT3L  
Reserved  
TCCR3C  
TCCR3B  
TCCR3A  
Reserved  
Reserved  
OCR1CH  
OCR1CL  
OCR1BH  
OCR1BL  
OCR1AH  
OCR1AL  
ICR1H  
Timer/Counter3 - Counter Register Low Byte  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FOC3A  
FOC3B  
FOC3C  
-
-
-
-
-
page 157  
page 156  
page 154  
ICNC3  
ICES3  
-
WGM33  
WGM32  
CS32  
CS31  
CS30  
COM3A1  
COM3A0  
COM3B1  
COM3B0  
COM3C1  
COM3C0  
WGM31  
WGM30  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register C High Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register C Low Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register B High Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register B Low Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register A High Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register A Low Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Input Capture Register High Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Input Capture Register Low Byte  
Timer/Counter1 - Counter Register High Byte  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 159  
page 160  
page 160  
page 158  
page 158  
ICR1L  
TCNT1H  
TCNT1L  
Reserved  
TCCR1C  
TCCR1B  
TCCR1A  
DIDR1  
Timer/Counter1 - Counter Register Low Byte  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FOC1A  
ICNC1  
COM1A1  
-
FOC1B  
ICES1  
COM1A0  
-
FOC1C  
-
-
-
-
-
page 157  
page 156  
WGM13  
COM1B0  
-
WGM12  
COM1C1  
-
CS12  
COM1C0  
-
CS11  
WGM11  
AIN1D  
ADC1D  
ADC9D  
MUX1  
ADTS1  
ADPS1  
CS10  
WGM10  
AIN0D  
ADC0D  
ADC8D  
MUX0  
ADTS0  
ADPS0  
COM1B1  
-
page 154  
page 267  
DIDR0  
ADC7D  
ADC15D  
REFS1  
-
ADC6D  
ADC14D  
REFS0  
ACME  
ADSC  
ADC5D  
ADC13D  
ADLAR  
-
ADC4D  
ADC12D  
MUX4  
-
ADC3D  
ADC11D  
MUX3  
MUX5  
ADIE  
ADC2D  
ADC10D  
MUX2  
ADTS2  
ADPS2  
page 287  
DIDR2  
page 288  
ADMUX  
ADCSRB  
ADCSRA  
ADCH  
page 281  
page 266, 282, 287  
page 285  
ADEN  
ADATE  
ADIF  
ADC Data Register High byte  
page 286  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
401  
DS40002211A  
Address  
Name  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
Page  
(0x78)  
(0x77)  
ADCL  
Reserved  
Reserved  
XMCRB  
XMCRA  
TIMSK5  
TIMSK4  
TIMSK3  
TIMSK2  
TIMSK1  
TIMSK0  
PCMSK2  
PCMSK1  
PCMSK0  
EICRB  
ADC Data Register Low byte  
page 286  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0x76)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0x75)  
XMBK  
-
-
-
XMM2  
SRW10  
OCIE5B  
OCIE4B  
OCIE3B  
OCIE2B  
OCIE1B  
OCIE0B  
PCINT18  
PCINT10  
PCINT2  
ISC50  
ISC10  
PCIE2  
-
XMM1  
SRW01  
OCIE5A  
OCIE4A  
OCIE3A  
OCIE2A  
OCIE1A  
OCIE0A  
PCINT17  
PCINT9  
PCINT1  
ISC41  
ISC01  
PCIE1  
-
XMM0  
SRW00  
TOIE5  
TOIE4  
TOIE3  
TOIE2  
TOIE1  
TOIE0  
PCINT16  
PCINT8  
PCINT0  
ISC40  
ISC00  
PCIE0  
-
page 38  
page 36  
(0x74)  
SRE  
SRL2  
SRL1  
ICIE5  
ICIE4  
ICIE3  
-
SRL0  
SRW11  
OCIE5C  
OCIE4C  
OCIE3C  
-
(0x73)  
-
-
-
page 162  
page 161  
page 161  
page 188  
page 161  
page 131  
page 113  
page 113  
page 114  
page 110  
page 110  
page 112  
(0x72)  
-
-
-
(0x71)  
-
-
-
(0x70)  
-
-
-
(0x6F)  
-
-
ICIE1  
-
-
OCIE1C  
-
(0x6E)  
-
-
-
(0x6D)  
PCINT23  
PCINT15  
PCINT7  
ISC71  
ISC31  
-
PCINT22  
PCINT14  
PCINT6  
ISC70  
ISC30  
-
PCINT21  
PCINT13  
PCINT5  
ISC61  
ISC21  
-
PCINT20  
PCINT12  
PCINT4  
ISC60  
ISC20  
-
PCINT19  
PCINT11  
PCINT3  
ISC51  
ISC11  
-
(0x6C)  
(0x6B)  
(0x6A)  
(0x69)  
EICRA  
(0x68)  
PCICR  
(0x67)  
Reserved  
OSCCAL  
PRR1  
-
-
-
-
-
(0x66)  
Oscillator Calibration Register  
page 48  
page 56  
page 55  
(0x65)  
-
-
PRTIM5  
PRTIM4  
PRTIM3  
PRUSART3  
PRUSART2  
PRUSART1  
(0x64)  
PRR0  
PRTWI  
PRTIM2  
PRTIM0  
-
PRTIM1  
PRSPI  
PRUSART0  
PRADC  
(0x63)  
Reserved  
Reserved  
CLKPR  
WDTCSR  
SREG  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0x62)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0x61)  
CLKPCE  
-
-
-
CLKPS3  
CLKPS2  
CLKPS1  
CLKPS0  
page 48  
page 65  
page 13  
page 15  
page 15  
page 16  
page 16  
(0x60)  
WDIF  
WDIE  
WDP3  
WDCE  
WDE  
WDP2  
WDP1  
WDP0  
0x3F (0x5F)  
0x3E (0x5E)  
0x3D (0x5D)  
0x3C (0x5C)  
0x3B (0x5B)  
0x3A (0x5A)  
0x39 (0x59)  
0x38 (0x58)  
0x37 (0x57)  
0x36 (0x56)  
0x35 (0x55)  
0x34 (0x54)  
0x33 (0x53)  
0x32 (0x52)  
0x31 (0x51)  
0x30 (0x50)  
0x2F (0x4F)  
0x2E (0x4E)  
0x2D (0x4D)  
0x2C (0x4C)  
0x2B (0x4B)  
0x2A (0x4A)  
0x29 (0x49)  
0x28 (0x48)  
0x27 (0x47)  
0x26 (0x46)  
0x25 (0x45)  
0x24 (0x44)  
0x23 (0x43)  
0x22 (0x42)  
0x21 (0x41)  
0x20 (0x40)  
0x1F (0x3F)  
0x1E (0x3E)  
0x1D (0x3D)  
0x1C (0x3C)  
0x1B (0x3B)  
0x1A (0x3A)  
0x19 (0x39)  
0x18 (0x38)  
0x17 (0x37)  
0x16 (0x36)  
0x15 (0x35)  
I
T
H
S
V
N
Z
C
SPH  
SP15  
SP14  
SP13  
SP12  
SP11  
SP10  
SP9  
SP8  
SPL  
SP7  
SP6  
SP5  
SP4  
SP3  
SP2  
SP1  
SP0  
EIND  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
EIND0  
RAMPZ  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
SPMCSR  
Reserved  
MCUCR  
MCUSR  
SMCR  
-
-
-
-
-
-
RAMPZ1  
RAMPZ0  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PGERS  
-
-
SPMEN  
-
SPMIE  
RWWSB  
SIGRD  
RWWSRE  
BLBSET  
PGWRT  
page 323  
-
-
-
-
-
-
JTD  
-
-
PUD  
-
WDRF  
SM2  
-
-
BORF  
SM1  
-
IVSEL  
EXTRF  
SM0  
-
IVCE  
PORF  
SE  
page 64, 108, 96, 301  
page 301  
-
-
-
JTRF  
-
-
-
-
page 50  
Reserved  
OCDR  
-
OCDR7  
ACD  
-
-
-
OCDR5  
ACO  
-
-
OCDR4  
ACI  
-
OCDR6  
ACBG  
-
OCDR3  
ACIE  
-
OCDR2  
ACIC  
-
OCDR1  
ACIS1  
-
OCDR0  
ACIS0  
-
page 294  
page 266  
ACSR  
Reserved  
SPDR  
-
SPI Data Register  
page 199  
page 198  
page 197  
page 36  
page 36  
SPSR  
SPIF  
SPIE  
WCOL  
SPE  
-
-
-
-
-
SPI2X  
SPR0  
SPCR  
DORD  
MSTR  
CPOL  
CPHA  
SPR1  
GPIOR2  
GPIOR1  
Reserved  
OCR0B  
OCR0A  
TCNT0  
TCCR0B  
TCCR0A  
GTCCR  
EEARH  
EEARL  
EEDR  
General Purpose I/O Register 2  
General Purpose I/O Register 1  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Register B  
Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Register A  
Timer/Counter0 (8 Bit)  
page 130  
page 130  
page 130  
page 129  
page 126  
page 166, 189  
page 34  
FOC0A  
COM0A1  
TSM  
FOC0B  
-
-
WGM02  
CS02  
CS01  
CS00  
COM0A0  
COM0B1  
COM0B0  
-
-
-
-
WGM01  
PSRASY  
WGM00  
-
-
-
-
-
-
PSRSYNC  
-
EEPROM Address Register High Byte  
EEPROM Address Register Low Byte  
EEPROM Data Register  
page 34  
page 34  
EECR  
-
-
EEPM1  
EEPM0  
EERIE  
EEMPE  
EEPE  
EERE  
page 34  
GPIOR0  
EIMSK  
General Purpose I/O Register 0  
page 36  
INT7  
INT6  
INT5  
INTF5  
-
INT4  
INT3  
INTF3  
-
INT2  
INT1  
INT0  
INTF0  
PCIF0  
TOV5  
TOV4  
TOV3  
TOV2  
TOV1  
TOV0  
page 111  
page 112  
page 113  
page 162  
page 162  
page 162  
page 188  
page 162  
page 131  
EIFR  
INTF7  
INTF6  
INTF4  
INTF2  
INTF1  
PCIFR  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PCIF2  
PCIF1  
TIFR5  
ICF5  
ICF4  
ICF3  
-
OCF5C  
OCF4C  
OCF3C  
-
OCF5B  
OCF4B  
OCF3B  
OCF2B  
OCF1B  
OCF0B  
OCF5A  
OCF4A  
OCF3A  
OCF2A  
OCF1A  
OCF0A  
TIFR4  
TIFR3  
TIFR2  
TIFR1  
ICF1  
-
OCF1C  
-
TIFR0  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
402  
DS40002211A  
Address  
Name  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
Page  
0x14 (0x34)  
0x13 (0x33)  
0x12 (0x32)  
0x11 (0x31)  
0x10 (0x30)  
0x0F (0x2F)  
0x0E (0x2E)  
0x0D (0x2D)  
0x0C (0x2C)  
0x0B (0x2B)  
0x0A (0x2A)  
0x09 (0x29)  
0x08 (0x28)  
0x07 (0x27)  
0x06 (0x26)  
0x05 (0x25)  
0x04 (0x24)  
0x03 (0x23)  
0x02 (0x22)  
0x01 (0x21)  
0x00 (0x20)  
PORTG  
DDRG  
PING  
-
-
PORTG5  
DDG5  
PORTG4  
DDG4  
PORTG3  
DDG3  
PORTG2  
DDG2  
PORTG1  
DDG1  
PORTG0  
DDG0  
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PING5  
PORTF5  
DDF5  
PING4  
PORTF4  
DDF4  
PING3  
PORTF3  
DDF3  
PING2  
PORTF2  
DDF2  
PING1  
PORTF1  
DDF1  
PING0  
PORTF0  
DDF0  
PORTF  
DDRF  
PINF  
PORTF7  
DDF7  
PORTF6  
DDF6  
PINF6  
PORTE6  
DDE6  
PINE6  
PORTD6  
DDD6  
PIND6  
PORTC6  
DDC6  
PINC6  
PORTB6  
DDB6  
PINB6  
PORTA6  
DDA6  
PINA6  
PINF7  
PORTE7  
DDE7  
PINE7  
PORTD7  
DDD7  
PIND7  
PORTC7  
DDC7  
PINC7  
PORTB7  
DDB7  
PINB7  
PORTA7  
DDA7  
PINA7  
PINF5  
PINF4  
PINF3  
PINF2  
PINF1  
PINF0  
PORTE  
DDRE  
PINE  
PORTE5  
DDE5  
PORTE4  
DDE4  
PORTE3  
DDE3  
PORTE2  
DDE2  
PORTE1  
DDE1  
PORTE0  
DDE0  
PINE5  
PINE4  
PINE3  
PINE2  
PINE1  
PINE0  
PORTD  
DDRD  
PIND  
PORTD5  
DDD5  
PORTD4  
DDD4  
PORTD3  
DDD3  
PORTD2  
DDD2  
PORTD1  
DDD1  
PORTD0  
DDD0  
PIND5  
PORTC5  
DDC5  
PIND4  
PORTC4  
DDC4  
PIND3  
PORTC3  
DDC3  
PIND2  
PORTC2  
DDC2  
PIND1  
PORTC1  
DDC1  
PIND0  
PORTC0  
DDC0  
PORTC  
DDRC  
PINC  
PINC5  
PORTB5  
DDB5  
PINC4  
PORTB4  
DDB4  
PINC3  
PORTB3  
DDB3  
PINC2  
PORTB2  
DDB2  
PINC1  
PORTB1  
DDB1  
PINC0  
PORTB0  
DDB0  
PORTB  
DDRB  
PINB  
PINB5  
PINB4  
PINB3  
PINB2  
PINB1  
PINB0  
PORTA  
DDRA  
PINA  
PORTA5  
DDA5  
PORTA4  
DDA4  
PORTA3  
DDA3  
PORTA2  
DDA2  
PORTA1  
DDA1  
PORTA0  
DDA0  
PINA5  
PINA4  
PINA3  
PINA2  
PINA1  
PINA0  
Notes: 1. For compatibility with future devices, reserved bits should be written to zero if accessed. Reserved I/O memory addresses  
should never be written.  
2. I/O registers within the address range $00 - $1F are directly bit-accessible using the SBI and CBI instructions. In these reg-  
isters, the value of single bits can be checked by using the SBIS and SBIC instructions.  
3. Some of the status flags are cleared by writing a logical one to them. Note that the CBI and SBI instructions will operate on  
all bits in the I/O register, writing a one back into any flag read as set, thus clearing the flag. The CBI and SBI instructions  
work with registers 0x00 to 0x1F only.  
4. When using the I/O specific commands IN and OUT, the I/O addresses $00 - $3F must be used. When addressing I/O reg-  
isters as data space using LD and ST instructions, $20 must be added to these addresses. The  
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 is a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can be supported within the  
64 location reserved in Opcode for the IN and OUT instructions. For the Extended I/O space from $60 - $1FF in SRAM, only  
the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD instructions can be used.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
403  
DS40002211A  
34. Instruction Set Summary  
Mnemonics  
Operands  
Description  
Operation  
Flags  
#Clocks  
ARITHMETIC AND LOGIC INSTRUCTIONS  
ADD  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rdl,K  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, K  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, K  
Rdl,K  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, K  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, K  
Rd, Rr  
Rd  
Add two Registers  
Rd Rd + Rr  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, S  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, C, N, V, S  
Z, N, V  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
ADC  
ADIW  
SUB  
Add with Carry two Registers  
Add Immediate to Word  
Subtract two Registers  
Subtract Constant from Register  
Subtract with Carry two Registers  
Subtract with Carry Constant from Reg.  
Subtract Immediate from Word  
Logical AND Registers  
Logical AND Register and Constant  
Logical OR Registers  
Rd Rd + Rr + C  
Rdh:Rdl Rdh:Rdl + K  
Rd Rd - Rr  
SUBI  
SBC  
Rd Rd - K  
Rd Rd - Rr - C  
Rd Rd - K - C  
Rdh:Rdl Rdh:Rdl - K  
Rd Rd Rr  
SBCI  
SBIW  
AND  
ANDI  
OR  
Rd Rd K  
Z, N, V  
Rd Rd v Rr  
Z, N, V  
ORI  
Logical OR Register and Constant  
Exclusive OR Registers  
One’s Complement  
Rd Rd v K  
Z, N, V  
EOR  
COM  
NEG  
SBR  
Rd Rd Rr  
Z, N, V  
Rd 0xFF Rd  
Rd 0x00 Rd  
Rd Rd v K  
Z, C, N, V  
Z, C, N, V, H  
Z, N, V  
Rd  
Two’s Complement  
Rd,K  
Rd,K  
Rd  
Set Bit(s) in Register  
CBR  
Clear Bit(s) in Register  
Increment  
Rd Rd (0xFF - K)  
Rd Rd + 1  
Z, N, V  
INC  
Z, N, V  
DEC  
Rd  
Decrement  
Rd Rd 1  
Z, N, V  
TST  
Rd  
Test for Zero or Minus  
Rd Rd Rd  
Z, N, V  
CLR  
Rd  
Clear Register  
Rd Rd Rd  
Rd 0xFF  
Z, N, V  
SER  
Rd  
Set Register  
None  
MUL  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Multiply Unsigned  
R1:R0 Rd x Rr  
R1:R0 Rd x Rr  
R1:R0 Rd x Rr  
R1:R0 (Rd x Rr) << 1  
R1:R0 (Rd x Rr) << 1  
R1:R0 (Rd x Rr) << 1  
Z, C  
MULS  
MULSU  
FMUL  
FMULS  
FMULSU  
Multiply Signed  
Z, C  
Multiply Signed with Unsigned  
Fractional Multiply Unsigned  
Fractional Multiply Signed  
Fractional Multiply Signed with Unsigned  
Z, C  
Z, C  
Z, C  
Z, C  
BRANCH INSTRUCTIONS  
RJMP  
IJMP  
k
Relative Jump  
PC PC + k + 1  
PC Z  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
I
2
2
Indirect Jump to (Z)  
PC (EIND:Z)  
EIJMP  
JMP  
Extended Indirect Jump to (Z)  
Direct Jump  
2
k
k
PC k  
3
RCALL  
ICALL  
EICALL  
CALL  
RET  
Relative Subroutine Call  
Indirect Call to (Z)  
PC PC + k + 1  
PC Z  
4
4
PC (EIND:Z)  
Extended Indirect Call to (Z)  
Direct Subroutine Call  
Subroutine Return  
4
k
PC k  
5
PC STACK  
5
RETI  
Interrupt Return  
PC STACK  
5
CPSE  
CP  
Rd,Rr  
Compare, Skip if Equal  
Compare  
if (Rd = Rr) PC PC + 2 or 3  
Rd Rr  
None  
Z, N, V, C, H  
Z, N, V, C, H  
Z, N, V, C, H  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
1/2/3  
1
Rd,Rr  
CPC  
Rd,Rr  
Compare with Carry  
Rd Rr C  
1
CPI  
Rd,K  
Compare Register with Immediate  
Skip if Bit in Register Cleared  
Skip if Bit in Register is Set  
Skip if Bit in I/O Register Cleared  
Skip if Bit in I/O Register is Set  
Branch if Status Flag Set  
Branch if Status Flag Cleared  
Branch if Equal  
Rd K  
1
SBRC  
SBRS  
SBIC  
Rr, b  
if (Rr(b)=0) PC PC + 2 or 3  
if (Rr(b)=1) PC PC + 2 or 3  
if (P(b)=0) PC PC + 2 or 3  
if (P(b)=1) PC PC + 2 or 3  
if (SREG(s) = 1) then PCPC+k + 1  
if (SREG(s) = 0) then PCPC+k + 1  
if (Z = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (Z = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (C = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (C = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (C = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (C = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (N = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (N = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (N V= 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (N V= 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (H = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (H = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (T = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (T = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if (V = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
1/2/3  
1/2/3  
1/2/3  
1/2/3  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
Rr, b  
P, b  
P, b  
s, k  
s, k  
k
SBIS  
BRBS  
BRBC  
BREQ  
BRNE  
BRCS  
BRCC  
BRSH  
BRLO  
BRMI  
BRPL  
BRGE  
BRLT  
BRHS  
BRHC  
BRTS  
BRTC  
BRVS  
k
Branch if Not Equal  
k
Branch if Carry Set  
k
Branch if Carry Cleared  
Branch if Same or Higher  
Branch if Lower  
k
k
k
Branch if Minus  
k
Branch if Plus  
k
Branch if Greater or Equal, Signed  
Branch if Less Than Zero, Signed  
Branch if Half Carry Flag Set  
Branch if Half Carry Flag Cleared  
Branch if T Flag Set  
k
k
k
k
k
Branch if T Flag Cleared  
Branch if Overflow Flag is Set  
k
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
404  
DS40002211A  
Mnemonics  
Operands  
Description  
Operation  
Flags  
#Clocks  
BRVC  
BRIE  
BRID  
k
k
k
Branch if Overflow Flag is Cleared  
if (V = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
if ( I = 1) then PC PC + k + 1  
if ( I = 0) then PC PC + k + 1  
None  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
Branch if Interrupt Enabled  
Branch if Interrupt Disabled  
None  
None  
BIT AND BIT-TEST INSTRUCTIONS  
SBI  
P,b  
P,b  
Rd  
Rd  
Rd  
Rd  
Rd  
Rd  
s
Set Bit in I/O Register  
Clear Bit in I/O Register  
Logical Shift Left  
I/O(P,b) 1  
None  
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
CBI  
I/O(P,b) 0  
None  
LSL  
Rd(n+1) Rd(n), Rd(0) 0  
Z, C, N, V  
LSR  
ROL  
ROR  
ASR  
SWAP  
BSET  
BCLR  
BST  
BLD  
SEC  
CLC  
SEN  
CLN  
SEZ  
CLZ  
SEI  
Logical Shift Right  
Rd(n) Rd(n+1), Rd(7) 0  
Z, C, N, V  
Rotate Left Through Carry  
Rotate Right Through Carry  
Arithmetic Shift Right  
Swap Nibbles  
Rd(0)C,Rd(n+1)Rd(n),CRd(7)  
Z, C, N, V  
Rd(7)C,Rd(n)Rd(n+1),CRd(0)  
Z, C, N, V  
Rd(n) Rd(n+1), n=0..6  
Z, C, N, V  
Rd(3..0)Rd(7..4),Rd(7..4)Rd(3..0)  
None  
Flag Set  
SREG(s) 1  
SREG(s) 0  
T Rr(b)  
Rd(b) T  
C 1  
SREG(s)  
s
Flag Clear  
SREG(s)  
Rr, b  
Rd, b  
Bit Store from Register to T  
Bit load from T to Register  
Set Carry  
T
None  
C
C
N
N
Z
Clear Carry  
C 0  
Set Negative Flag  
N 1  
Clear Negative Flag  
Set Zero Flag  
N 0  
Z 1  
Clear Zero Flag  
Z 0  
Z
Global Interrupt Enable  
Global Interrupt Disable  
Set Signed Test Flag  
Clear Signed Test Flag  
Set Twos Complement Overflow.  
Clear Twos Complement Overflow  
Set T in SREG  
I 1  
I
CLI  
I 0  
I
SES  
CLS  
SEV  
CLV  
SET  
CLT  
SEH  
CLH  
S 1  
S
S
V
V
T
S 0  
V 1  
V 0  
T 1  
Clear T in SREG  
T 0  
T
Set Half Carry Flag in SREG  
Clear Half Carry Flag in SREG  
H 1  
H
H
H 0  
DATA TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS  
MOV  
MOVW  
LDI  
LD  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, Rr  
Rd, K  
Move Between Registers  
Copy Register Word  
Rd Rr  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
None  
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
Rd+1:Rd Rr+1:Rr  
Load Immediate  
Rd K  
Rd, X  
Load Indirect  
Rd (X)  
LD  
Rd, X+  
Rd, - X  
Rd, Y  
Load Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Load Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Load Indirect  
Rd (X), X X + 1  
X X - 1, Rd (X)  
Rd (Y)  
LD  
LD  
LD  
Rd, Y+  
Rd, - Y  
Rd,Y+q  
Rd, Z  
Load Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Load Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Load Indirect with Displacement  
Load Indirect  
Rd (Y), Y Y + 1  
Y Y - 1, Rd (Y)  
Rd (Y + q)  
LD  
LDD  
LD  
Rd (Z)  
LD  
Rd, Z+  
Rd, -Z  
Rd, Z+q  
Rd, k  
Load Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Load Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Load Indirect with Displacement  
Load Direct from SRAM  
Store Indirect  
Rd (Z), Z Z+1  
Z Z - 1, Rd (Z)  
Rd (Z + q)  
LD  
LDD  
LDS  
ST  
Rd (k)  
X, Rr  
(X) Rr  
ST  
X+, Rr  
- X, Rr  
Y, Rr  
Store Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Store Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Store Indirect  
(X) Rr, X X + 1  
X X - 1, (X) Rr  
(Y) Rr  
ST  
ST  
ST  
Y+, Rr  
- Y, Rr  
Y+q,Rr  
Z, Rr  
Store Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Store Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Store Indirect with Displacement  
Store Indirect  
(Y) Rr, Y Y + 1  
Y Y - 1, (Y) Rr  
(Y + q) Rr  
ST  
STD  
ST  
(Z) Rr  
ST  
Z+, Rr  
-Z, Rr  
Z+q,Rr  
k, Rr  
Store Indirect and Post-Inc.  
Store Indirect and Pre-Dec.  
Store Indirect with Displacement  
Store Direct to SRAM  
(Z) Rr, Z Z + 1  
Z Z - 1, (Z) Rr  
(Z + q) Rr  
ST  
STD  
STS  
LPM  
LPM  
LPM  
ELPM  
ELPM  
ELPM  
SPM  
IN  
(k) Rr  
Load Program Memory  
Load Program Memory  
Load Program Memory and Post-Inc  
Extended Load Program Memory  
Extended Load Program Memory  
Extended Load Program Memory  
Store Program Memory  
In Port  
R0 (Z)  
Rd, Z  
Rd (Z)  
Rd, Z+  
Rd (Z), Z Z+1  
R0 (RAMPZ:Z)  
Rd (RAMPZ:Z)  
Rd (RAMPZ:Z), RAMPZ:Z RAMPZ:Z+1  
(Z) R1:R0  
Rd, Z  
Rd, Z+  
Rd, P  
Rd P  
1
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
405  
DS40002211A  
Mnemonics  
Operands  
Description  
Operation  
Flags  
#Clocks  
OUT  
P, Rr  
Out Port  
P Rr  
None  
1
2
2
PUSH  
POP  
Rr  
Push Register on Stack  
Pop Register from Stack  
STACK Rr  
Rd STACK  
None  
None  
Rd  
MCU CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS  
NOP  
No Operation  
Sleep  
None  
None  
None  
None  
1
1
SLEEP  
WDR  
(see specific descr. for Sleep function)  
(see specific descr. for WDR/timer)  
For On-chip Debug Only  
Watchdog Reset  
Break  
1
BREAK  
N/A  
Note:  
EICALL and EIJMP do not exist in ATmega640/1280/1281.  
ELPM does not exist in ATmega640.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
406  
DS40002211A  
35. Ordering Information  
35.1 ATmega640  
Speed [MHz](2)  
Power Supply  
Ordering Code  
Package(1)(3)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
Operation Range  
ATmega640V-8AU  
ATmega640V-8AUR(4)  
ATmega640V-8CU  
8
1.8 - 5.5V  
ATmega640V-8CUR(4)  
Industrial (-40C to 85C)  
ATmega640-16AU  
ATmega640-16AUR(4)  
ATmega640-16CU  
ATmega640-16CUR(4)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
16  
2.7 - 5.5V  
Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form. Contact your local Microchip sales office for detailed ordering information  
and minimum quantities.  
2. See “Speed Grades” on page 357.  
3. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also  
Halide free and fully Green.  
4. Tape & Reel.  
Package Type  
100A  
100-lead, Thin (1.0mm) Plastic Gull Wing Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
100-ball, Chip Ball Grid Array (CBGA)  
100C1  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
407  
DS40002211A  
35.2 ATmega1280  
Speed [MHz](2)  
Power Supply  
Ordering Code  
Package(1)(3)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
Operation Range  
ATmega1280V-8AU  
ATmega1280V-8AUR(4)  
ATmega1280V-8CU  
ATmega1280V-8CUR(4)  
8
1.8V - 5.5V  
2.7V - 5.5V  
Industrial (-40C to 85C)  
ATmega1280-16AU  
ATmega1280-16AUR(4)  
ATmega1280-16CU  
ATmega1280-16CUR(4)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
16  
Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form. Contact your local Microchip sales office for detailed ordering information  
and minimum quantities.  
2. See “Speed Grades” on page 357.  
3. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also  
Halide free and fully Green.  
4. Tape & Reel.  
Package Type  
100A  
100-lead, Thin (1.0mm) Plastic Gull Wing Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
100-ball, Chip Ball Grid Array (CBGA)  
100C1  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
408  
DS40002211A  
35.3 ATmega1281  
Speed [MHz](2)  
Power Supply  
Ordering Code  
Package(1)(3)  
Operation Range  
ATmega1281V-8AU  
ATmega1281V-8AUR(4)  
ATmega1281V-8MU  
ATmega1281V-8MUR(4)  
64A  
64A  
64M2  
64M2  
8
1.8 - 5.5V  
2.7 - 5.5V  
Industrial  
(-40C to 85C)  
ATmega1281-16AU  
ATmega1281-16AUR(4)  
ATmega1281-16MU  
ATmega1281-16MUR(4)  
64A  
64A  
64M2  
64M2  
16  
Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form. Contact your local Microchip sales office for detailed ordering information  
and minimum quantities.  
2. See “Speed Grades” on page 357.  
3. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also  
Halide free and fully Green.  
4. Tape & Reel.  
Package Type  
64A  
64-lead, Thin (1.0mm) Plastic Gull Wing Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
64M2  
64-pad, 9mm × 9mm × 1.0mm Body, Quad Flat No-lead/Micro Lead Frame Package (QFN/MLF)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
409  
DS40002211A  
35.4 ATmega2560  
Speed [MHz](2)  
Power Supply  
Ordering Code  
Package(1)(3)  
Operation Range  
ATmega2560V-8AU  
ATmega2560V-8AUR(4)  
ATmega2560V-8CU  
ATmega2560V-8CUR(4)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
8
1.8V - 5.5V  
4.5V - 5.5V  
Industrial (-40C to 85C)  
ATmega2560-16AU  
ATmega2560-16AUR(4)  
ATmega2560-16CU  
ATmega2560-16CUR(4)  
100A  
100A  
100C1  
100C1  
16  
Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form. Contact your local Microchip sales office for detailed ordering information  
and minimum quantities.  
2. See “Speed Grades” on page 357.  
3. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also  
Halide free and fully Green.  
4. Tape & Reel.  
Package Type  
100A  
100-lead, Thin (1.0mm) Plastic Gull Wing Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
100-ball, Chip Ball Grid Array (CBGA)  
100C1  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
410  
DS40002211A  
35.5 ATmega2561  
Speed [MHz](2)  
Power Supply  
Ordering Code  
Package(1)(3)  
Operation Range  
ATmega2561V-8AU  
64A  
64A  
64M2  
64M2  
ATmega2561V-8AUR(4)  
ATmega2561V-8MU  
8
1.8V - 5.5V  
4.5V - 5.5V  
ATmega2561V-8MUR(4)  
Industrial  
(-40C to 85C)  
ATmega2561-16AU  
ATmega2561-16AUR(4)  
ATmega2561-16MU  
ATmega2561-16MUR(4)  
64A  
64A  
64M2  
64M2  
16  
Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form.Contact your local Microchip sales office for detailed ordering information and  
minimum quantities.  
2. See “Speed Grades” on page 357.  
3. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also  
Halide free and fully Green.  
4. Tape & Reel.  
Package Type  
64A  
64-lead, Thin (1.0mm) Plastic Gull Wing Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
64M2  
64-pad, 9mm × 9mm × 1.0mm Body, Quad Flat No-lead/Micro Lead Frame Package (QFN/MLF)  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
411  
DS40002211A  
36. Packaging Information  
36.1 100A  
PIN 1  
B
PIN 1 IDENTIFIER  
E1  
E
e
D1  
D
C
~7°  
A2  
A
A1  
L
COMMON DIMENSIONS  
(Unit of Measure = mm)  
MIN  
MAX  
1.20  
NOM  
NOTE  
SYMBOL  
A
A1  
A2  
D
0.05  
0.95  
15.75  
13.90  
15.75  
13.90  
0.17  
0.09  
0.45  
0.15  
1.00  
16.00  
14.00  
16.00  
14.00  
1.05  
16.25  
D1  
E
14.10 Note 2  
16.25  
Notes:  
E1  
B
14.10 Note 2  
0.27  
1. This package conforms to JEDEC reference MS-026, Variation AED.  
2. Dimensions D1 and E1 do not include mold protrusion. Allowable  
protrusion is 0.25 mm per side. Dimensions D1 and E1 are maximum  
plastic body size dimensions including mold mismatch.  
C
0.20  
3. Lead coplanarity is 0.08 mm maximum.  
L
0.75  
e
0.50 TYP  
2010-10-20  
100A, 100-lead, 14 x 14 mm Body Size, 1.0 mm Body Thickness,  
0.5 mm Lead Pitch, Thin Profile Plastic Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
100A  
D
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
412  
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36.2 100C1  
0.12  
Z
E
Marked A1 Identifier  
SIDE VIEW  
D
A
TOP VIEW  
A1  
Øb  
e
A1 Corner  
0.90 TYP  
10  
8
7
6
9
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
C
D
0.90 TYP  
COMMON DIMENSIONS  
(Unit of Measure = mm)  
E
F
D1  
MIN  
1.10  
0.30  
8.90  
8.90  
7.10  
7.10  
0.35  
MAX  
1.20  
0.40  
9.10  
9.10  
7.30  
7.30  
0.45  
NOM  
NOTE  
SYMBOL  
G
e
A
H
I
A1  
D
0.35  
J
9.00  
E
9.00  
E1  
D1  
E1  
Øb  
e
7.20  
7.20  
BOTTOM VIEW  
0.40  
0.80 TYP  
5/25/06  
DRAWING NO. REV.  
100C1  
TITLE  
2325 Orchard Parkway  
San Jose, CA 95131  
100C1, 100-ball, 9 x 9 x 1.2 mm Body, Ball Pitch 0.80 mm  
Chip Array BGA Package (CBGA)  
A
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
413  
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36.3 64A  
PIN 1  
B
e
PIN 1 IDENTIFIER  
E1  
E
D1  
D
C
0°~7°  
A2  
A
A1  
L
COMMON DIMENSIONS  
(Unit of measure = mm)  
MIN  
MAX  
1.20  
NOM  
NOTE  
SYMBOL  
A
A1  
A2  
D
0.05  
0.95  
15.75  
13.90  
15.75  
13.90  
0.30  
0.09  
0.45  
0.15  
1.00  
16.00  
14.00  
16.00  
14.00  
1.05  
16.25  
D1  
E
14.10 Note 2  
16.25  
Notes:  
E1  
B
14.10 Note 2  
0.45  
1.This package conforms to JEDEC reference MS-026, Variation AEB.  
2. Dimensions D1 and E1 do not include mold protrusion. Allowable  
protrusion is 0.25mm per side. Dimensions D1 and E1 are maximum  
plastic body size dimensions including mold mismatch.  
C
0.20  
3. Lead coplanarity is 0.10mm maximum.  
L
0.75  
e
0.80 TYP  
2010-10-20  
DRAWING NO. REV.  
64A  
TITLE  
2325 Orchard Parkway  
San Jose, CA 95131  
64A, 64-lead, 14 x 14mm Body Size, 1.0mm Body Thickness,  
0.8mm Lead Pitch, Thin Profile Plastic Quad Flat Package (TQFP)  
C
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
414  
DS40002211A  
36.4 64M2  
D
Marked pin# 1 ID  
E
SEATING PLANE  
C
A1  
A3  
TOP VIEW  
A
K
0.08  
C
L
Pin #1 Corner  
SIDE VIEW  
D2  
Pin #1  
Triangle  
Option A  
1
2
3
COMMON DIMENSIONS  
(Unit of measure = mm)  
MIN  
0.80  
MAX  
1.00  
0.05  
NOM  
NOTE  
SYMBOL  
E2  
Option B  
Option C  
Pin #1  
A
0.90  
Chamfer  
(C 0.30)  
A1  
A3  
0.02  
0.20 REF  
b
0.18  
8.90  
7.50  
8.90  
0.25  
9.00  
7.65  
9.00  
0.30  
9.10  
7.80  
9.10  
D
D2  
E
K
Pin #1  
Notch  
(0.20 R)  
e
b
BOTTOM VIEW  
E2  
e
7.50  
7.65  
7.80  
0.50 BSC  
0.40  
L
0.35  
0.20  
0.45  
0.40  
0.27  
K
1. JEDEC Standard MO-220, (SAW Singulation) fig . 1, VMMD.  
Notes:  
2. Dimension and tolerance conform to ASMEY14.5M-1994.  
2014-02-12  
TITLE  
DRAWING NO. REV.  
64M2  
2325 Orchard Parkway  
San Jose, CA 95131  
64M2, 64-pad, 9 x 9 x 1.0mm Bod y, Lead Pitch 0.50mm ,  
7.65mm Exposed Pad, Micro Lead Frame Package (MLF)  
E
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
415  
DS40002211A  
37. Errata  
37.1 ATmega640 rev. B  
Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
With AVCC <3.6V, random conversions will be inaccurate. Typical absolute accuracy may reach 64 LSB.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
2. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.2 ATmega640 rev. A  
Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
With AVCC <3.6V, random conversions will be inaccurate. Typical absolute accuracy may reach 64 LSB.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
2. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.3 ATmega1280 rev. B  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.4 ATmega1280 rev. A  
Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
With AVCC <3.6V, random conversions will be inaccurate. Typical absolute accuracy may reach 64 LSB.  
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Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
2. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.5 ATmega1281 rev. B  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.6 ATmega1281 rev. A  
Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain  
With AVCC <3.6V, random conversions will be inaccurate. Typical absolute accuracy may reach 64 LSB.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
2. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.7 ATmega2560 rev. F  
ADC differential input amplification by 46dB (200x) not functional  
1. ADC differential input amplification by 46dB (200x) not functional  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
37.8 ATmega2560 rev. E  
No known errata.  
37.9 ATmega2560 rev. D  
Not sampled.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
417  
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37.10 ATmega2560 rev. C  
High current consumption in sleep mode  
1. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.11 ATmega2560 rev. B  
Not sampled.  
37.12 ATmega2560 rev. A  
Non-Read-While-Write area of flash not functional  
Part does not work under 2.4 volts  
Incorrect ADC reading in differential mode  
Internal ADC reference has too low value  
IN/OUT instructions may be executed twice when Stack is in external RAM  
EEPROM read from application code does not work in Lock Bit Mode 3  
1. Non-Read-While-Write area of flash not functional  
The Non-Read-While-Write area of the flash is not working as expected. The problem is related to the speed of  
the part when reading the flash of this area.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
- Only use the first 248K of the flash.  
- If boot functionality is needed, run the code in the Non-Read-While-Write area at maximum 1/4th of the max-  
imum frequency of the device at any given voltage. This is done by writing the CLKPR register before entering  
the boot section of the code.  
2. Part does not work under 2.4 volts  
The part does not execute code correctly below 2.4 volts.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Do not use the part at voltages below 2.4 volts.  
3. Incorrect ADC reading in differential mode  
The ADC has high noise in differential mode. It can give up to 7 LSB error.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Use only the 7 MSB of the result when using the ADC in differential mode.  
4. Internal ADC reference has too low value  
The internal ADC reference has a value lower than specified.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
- Use AVCC or external reference.  
- The actual value of the reference can be measured by applying a known voltage to the ADC when using the  
internal reference. The result when doing later conversions can then be calibrated.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
418  
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5. IN/OUT instructions may be executed twice when Stack is in external RAM  
If either an IN or an OUT instruction is executed directly before an interrupt occurs and the stack pointer is  
located in external ram, the instruction will be executed twice. In some cases this will cause a problem, for  
example:  
- If reading SREG it will appear that the I-flag is cleared.  
- If writing to the PIN registers, the port will toggle twice.  
- If reading registers with interrupt flags, the flags will appear to be cleared.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
There are two application workarounds, where selecting one of them, will be omitting the issue:  
- Replace IN and OUT with LD/LDS/LDD and ST/STS/STD instructions.  
- Use internal RAM for stack pointer.  
6. EEPROM read from application code does not work in Lock Bit Mode 3  
When the Memory Lock Bits LB2 and LB1 are programmed to mode 3, EEPROM read does not work from the  
application code.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Do not set Lock Bit Protection Mode 3 when the application code needs to read from EEPROM.  
37.13 ATmega2561 rev. F  
ADC differential input amplification by 46dB (200x) not functional  
1. ADC differential input amplification by 46dB (200x) not functional  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
None.  
37.14 ATmega2561 rev. E  
No known errata.  
37.15 ATmega2561 rev. D  
Not sampled.  
37.16 ATmega2561 rev. C  
High current consumption in sleep mode.  
1. High current consumption in sleep mode  
If a pending interrupt cannot wake the part up from the selected sleep mode, the current consumption will  
increase during sleep when executing the SLEEP instruction directly after a SEI instruction.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Before entering sleep, interrupts not used to wake the part from the sleep mode should be disabled.  
37.17 ATmega2561 rev. B  
Not sampled.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
419  
DS40002211A  
37.18 ATmega2561 rev. A  
Non-Read-While-Write area of flash not functional  
Part does not work under 2.4 Volts  
Incorrect ADC reading in differential mode  
Internal ADC reference has too low value  
IN/OUT instructions may be executed twice when Stack is in external RAM  
EEPROM read from application code does not work in Lock Bit Mode 3  
1. Non-Read-While-Write area of flash not functional  
The Non-Read-While-Write area of the flash is not working as expected. The problem is related to the speed of  
the part when reading the flash of this area.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
- Only use the first 248K of the flash.  
- If boot functionality is needed, run the code in the Non-Read-While-Write area at maximum 1/4th of the max-  
imum frequency of the device at any given voltage. This is done by writing the CLKPR register before entering  
the boot section of the code.  
2. Part does not work under 2.4 volts  
The part does not execute code correctly below 2.4 volts.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Do not use the part at voltages below 2.4 volts.  
3. Incorrect ADC reading in differential mode  
The ADC has high noise in differential mode. It can give up to 7 LSB error.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Use only the 7 MSB of the result when using the ADC in differential mode.  
4. Internal ADC reference has too low value  
The internal ADC reference has a value lower than specified.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
- Use AVCC or external reference.  
- The actual value of the reference can be measured by applying a known voltage to the ADC when using the  
internal reference. The result when doing later conversions can then be calibrated.  
5. IN/OUT instructions may be executed twice when Stack is in external RAM  
If either an IN or an OUT instruction is executed directly before an interrupt occurs and the stack pointer is  
located in external ram, the instruction will be executed twice. In some cases this will cause a problem, for  
example:  
- If reading SREG it will appear that the I-flag is cleared.  
- If writing to the PIN registers, the port will toggle twice.  
- If reading registers with interrupt flags, the flags will appear to be cleared.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
There are two application workarounds, where selecting one of them, will be omitting the issue:  
- Replace IN and OUT with LD/LDS/LDD and ST/STS/STD instructions.  
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- Use internal RAM for stack pointer.  
6. EEPROM read from application code does not work in Lock Bit Mode 3  
When the Memory Lock Bits LB2 and LB1 are programmed to mode 3, EEPROM read does not work from the  
application code.  
Problem Fix/Workaround  
Do not set Lock Bit Protection Mode 3 when the application code needs to read from EEPROM.  
ATmega640/V-1280/V-1281/V-2560/V-2561/V [DATASHEET]  
421  
DS40002211A  
38. Datasheet Revision History  
Note that the referring page numbers in this section are referring to this document. The referring revisions in this  
section are referring to the document revision.  
38.1 Rev. DS40002211A-05/2020  
1.  
Moved document to Microchip template. Replaces Atmel version 2549. No technical content changed.  
38.2 Rev. 2549Q-02/2014  
1.  
Updated the “Reset Sources” on page 57. Brown-out Reset: The MCU is reset when the supply voltage  
AVcc is below the Brown-out Reset threshold (VBOT) and the Brown-out Detector is enabled.  
Updated the Figure 12-1 on page 58. Power-on reset is now connected to AVcc and not to Vcc.  
Updated the content in “Brown-out Detection” on page 59. Replaced Vcc by AVcc throughout the section.  
Updated the Figure 12-5 on page 60. Replaced Vcc by AVcc.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Updated “External Interrupts” on page 109. Removed the text “Note that recognition of falling or rising  
edge.....”.  
6.  
Updated the description of “PCMSK1 – Pin Change Mask Register 1” on page 113. The description men-  
tions "PCIE1 bit in EIMSK". This has been changed to “PCIE1 bit in PCICR”.  
7.  
8.  
Updated “Ordering Information” in “ATmega2561” on page 411.  
Removed Errata “Inaccurate ADC conversion in differential mode with 200× gain” from “ATmega1280 rev.  
B” on page 416 and from “ATmega1281 rev. B” on page 417  
9.  
Updated “Errata” in “ATmega2560 rev. F” on page 417 and in “ATmega2561 rev. F” on page 419.  
10. Updated the datasheet with new Atmel brand (new logo and addresses).  
38.3 Rev. 2549P-10/2012  
1.  
Replaced drawing of “64M2” on page 415.  
2.  
Former page 439 has been deleted as the content of this page did not belong there (same page as the  
last page).  
3.  
Some small correction made in the setup.  
38.4 Rev. 2549O-05/2012  
1.  
2.  
3.  
The datasheet changed status from Preliminary to Complete. Removed “Preliminary” from the front page.  
Replaced Figure 10-3 on page 44 by a new one.  
Updated the last page to include the new address for Atmel Japan site.  
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38.5 Rev. 2549N-05/2011  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Added Atmel QTouch Library Support and QTouch Sensing Capablity Features.  
Updated Cross-reference in “Bit 5, 2:0 - WDP3:0: Watchdog Timer Prescaler 3, 2, 1 and 0” on page 65.  
Updated Assembly codes in section “USART Initialization” on page 205.  
Added “Standard Power-On Reset” on page 360.  
Added “Enhanced Power-On Reset” on page 361.  
Updated Figure 32-13 on page 381  
Updated “Ordering Information” on page 407 to include Tape & Reel devices.  
38.6 Rev. 2549M-09/2010  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Updated typos in Figure 26-9 on page 276 and in Figure 26-10 on page 277.  
Note is added below Table 1-1 on page 3.  
The values for “typical characteristics” in Table 31-9 on page 365 and Table 31-10 on page 366, has been  
rounded.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Units for tRST and tBOD in Table 31-3 on page 360 have been changed from “ns” to “µs”.  
The figure text for Table 31-2 on page 359 has been changed.  
Text in first column in Table 30-3 on page 326 has been changed from “Fuse Low Byte” to “Extended  
Fuse Byte”.  
7.  
8.  
The text in “Power Reduction Register” on page 52 has been changed.  
The value of the inductor in Figure 26-9 on page 276 and Figure 26-10 on page 277 has been changed to  
10µH.  
9.  
“Port A” has been changed into “Port K” in the first paragraph of “Features” on page 268.  
10. Minimum wait delay for tWD_EEPROM in Table 30-16 on page 340 has been changed from 9.0ms to 3.6ms  
11. Dimension A3 is added in “64M2” on page 415.  
12. Several cross-references are corrected.  
13. “COM0A1:0” on page 127 is corrected to “COM0B1:0”.  
14. Corrected some Figure and Table numbering.  
15. Updated Section 10.6 “Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator” on page 43.  
38.7 Rev. 2549L-08/07  
1.  
Updated note in Table 10-11 on page 45.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Updated Table 10-3 on page 42, Table 10-5 on page 43, Table 10-9 on page 45.  
Updated typos in “DC Characteristics” on page 355  
Updated “Clock Characteristics” on page 359  
Updated “External Clock Drive” on page 359.  
Added “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 360.  
Updated “SPI Timing Characteristics” on page 363.  
Updated “ADC Characteristics – Preliminary Data” on page 365.  
Updated ordering code in “ATmega640” on page 407.  
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1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Updated Table 1-1 on page 3.  
Updated “Pin Descriptions” on page 7.  
Updated “Stack Pointer” on page 15.  
Updated Bit 1 – EEPE: EEPROM Programming Enable” on page 35.  
Updated Assembly code example in “Thus, when the BOD is not enabled, after setting the ACBG bit or  
enabling the ADC, the user must always allow the reference to start up before the output from the Analog  
Comparator or ADC is used. To reduce power consumption in Power-down mode, the user can avoid the  
three conditions above to ensure that the reference is turned off before entering Power-down mode.” on  
page 60.  
6:  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Updated “EIMSK – External Interrupt Mask Register” on page 111.  
Updated Bit description in “PCIFR – Pin Change Interrupt Flag Register” on page 113.  
Updated code example in “USART Initialization” on page 205.  
Updated Figure 26-8 on page 276.  
10. Updated “DC Characteristics” on page 355.  
38.9 Rev. 2549J-09/06  
1.  
Updated “” on page 46.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Updated code example in “Moving Interrupts Between Application and Boot Section” on page 107.  
Updated “Timer/Counter Prescaler” on page 180.  
Updated “Device Identification Register” on page 296.  
Updated “Signature Bytes” on page 328.  
Updated “Instruction Set Summary” on page 404.  
38.10 Rev. 2549I-07/06  
1.  
2.  
Added “Data Retention” on page 10.  
Updated Table 16-3 on page 126, Table 16-6 on page 127, Table 16-8 on page 128, Table 17-2 on page  
145, Table 17-4 on page 155, Table 17-5 on page 155, Table 20-3 on page 182, Table 20-6 on page 183  
and Table 20-8 on page 184.  
3.  
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38.11 Rev. 2549H-06/06  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Updated “” on page 46.  
Updated “OSCCAL – Oscillator Calibration Register” on page 48.  
Added Table 31-1 on page 359.  
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2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Updated “Features” on page 1.  
Added Figure 1-2 on page 3, Table 1-1 on page 3.  
Updated “” on page 46.  
Updated “Power Management and Sleep Modes” on page 50.  
Updated note for Table 12-1 on page 65.  
Updated Figure 26-9 on page 276 and Figure 26-10 on page 277.  
Updated “Setting the Boot Loader Lock Bits by SPM” on page 316.  
Updated “Ordering Information” on page 407.  
Added Package information “100C1” on page 413.  
10. Updated “Errata” on page 416.  
38.13 Rev. 2549F-04/06  
1.  
Updated Figure 9-3 on page 29, Figure 9-4 on page 30 and Figure 9-5 on page 30.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Updated Table 20-2 on page 182 and Table 20-3 on page 182.  
Updated Features in “ADC – Analog to Digital Converter” on page 268.  
Updated “Fuse Bits” on page 326.  
38.14 Rev. 2549E-04/06  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
5.  
6.  
Updated “Features” on page 1.  
Updated Table 12-1 on page 62.  
Updated note for Table 12-1 on page 62.  
Updated “Bit 6 – ACBG: Analog Comparator Bandgap Select” on page 266.  
Updated “Prescaling and Conversion Timing” on page 271.  
Updated “Maximum speed vs. VCC” on page 373.  
Updated “Ordering Information” on page 407.  
38.15 Rev. 2549D-12/05  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Advanced Information Status changed to Preliminary.  
Changed number of I/O Ports from 51 to 54.  
Updatet typos in “TCCR0A – Timer/Counter Control Register A” on page 126.  
Updated Features in “ADC – Analog to Digital Converter” on page 268.  
Updated Operation in“ADC – Analog to Digital Converter” on page 268  
Updated Stabilizing Time in “Changing Channel or Reference Selection” on page 274.  
Updated Figure 26-1 on page 269, Figure 26-9 on page 276, Figure 26-10 on page 277.  
Updated Text in “ADCSRB – ADC Control and Status Register B” on page 282.  
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on page 287.  
10. Updated Table 31-9 on page 365 and Table 31-10 on page 366.  
11. Updated “Filling the Temporary Buffer (Page Loading)” on page 315.  
12. Updated “Typical Characteristics” on page 373.  
13. Updated “Packaging Information” on page 412.  
14. Updated “Errata” on page 416.  
38.16 Rev. 2549C-09/05  
1.  
Updated Speed Grade in section “Features” on page 1.  
2.  
3.  
Added “Resources” on page 10.  
Updated “SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface” on page 190. In Slave mode, low and high period SPI clock  
must be larger than 2 CPU cycles.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Updated “Bit Rate Generator Unit” on page 242.  
Updated “Maximum speed vs. VCC” on page 373.  
Updated “Ordering Information” on page 407.  
Updated “Packaging Information” on page 412. Package 64M1 replaced by 64M2.  
Updated “Errata” on page 416.  
38.17 Rev. 2549B-05/05  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
JTAG ID/Signature for ATmega640 updated: 0x9608.  
Updated Table 13-7 on page 78.  
Updated “Serial Programming Instruction set” on page 340.  
Updated “Errata” on page 416.  
38.18 Rev. 2549A-03/05  
1.  
Initial version.  
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Table of Contents  
Features ....................................................................................................1  
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2
Pin Configurations ...................................................................................2  
Overview ...................................................................................................5  
2.1Block Diagram ...........................................................................................................5  
2.2Comparison Between ATmega1281/2561 and ATmega640/1280/2560 ...................7  
2.3Pin Descriptions .........................................................................................................7  
3
4
5
6
7
Resources ...............................................................................................10  
About Code Examples ...........................................................................10  
Data Retention ........................................................................................10  
Capacitive touch sensing ......................................................................10  
AVR CPU Core ........................................................................................ 11  
7.1Introduction ..............................................................................................................11  
7.2Architectural Overview .............................................................................................11  
7.3ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit .....................................................................................12  
7.4Status Register ........................................................................................................12  
7.5General Purpose Register File ................................................................................13  
7.6Stack Pointer ...........................................................................................................15  
7.7Instruction Execution Timing ...................................................................................16  
7.8Reset and Interrupt Handling ...................................................................................17  
8
9
AVR Memories ........................................................................................20  
8.1In-System Reprogrammable Flash Program Memory .............................................20  
8.2SRAM Data Memory ................................................................................................20  
8.3EEPROM Data Memory ..........................................................................................22  
8.4I/O Memory ..............................................................................................................26  
External Memory Interface ....................................................................27  
9.1Overview ..................................................................................................................27  
9.2Register Description ................................................................................................34  
9.3General Purpose registers .......................................................................................36  
9.4External Memory registers .......................................................................................36  
10 System Clock and Clock Options .........................................................39  
10.1Overview ................................................................................................................39  
10.2Clock Systems and their Distribution .....................................................................39  
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10.3Clock Sources .......................................................................................................40  
10.4Low Power Crystal Oscillator .................................................................................41  
10.5Full Swing Crystal Oscillator ..................................................................................42  
10.6Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator ..........................................................................43  
10.7Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator ...........................................................................45  
10.8128kHz Internal Oscillator .....................................................................................45  
10.9External Clock .......................................................................................................46  
10.10Clock Output Buffer .............................................................................................47  
10.11Timer/Counter Oscillator ......................................................................................47  
10.12System Clock Prescaler ......................................................................................47  
10.13Register Description ............................................................................................48  
11 Power Management and Sleep Modes .................................................50  
11.1Sleep Modes ..........................................................................................................50  
11.2Idle Mode ...............................................................................................................50  
11.3ADC Noise Reduction Mode ..................................................................................51  
11.4Power-down Mode .................................................................................................51  
11.5Power-save Mode ..................................................................................................51  
11.6Standby Mode .......................................................................................................51  
11.7Extended Standby Mode .......................................................................................51  
11.8Power Reduction Register .....................................................................................52  
11.9Minimizing Power Consumption ............................................................................52  
11.10Register Description ............................................................................................54  
12 System Control and Reset .....................................................................57  
12.1Resetting the AVR .................................................................................................57  
12.2Reset Sources .......................................................................................................57  
12.3Internal Voltage Reference ....................................................................................60  
12.4Watchdog Timer ....................................................................................................61  
12.5Register Description ..............................................................................................64  
13 I/O-Ports ..................................................................................................67  
13.1Introduction ............................................................................................................67  
13.2Ports as General Digital I/O ...................................................................................68  
13.3Alternate Port Functions ........................................................................................72  
13.4Register Description for I/O-Ports ..........................................................................96  
14 Interrupts ...............................................................................................101  
14.1Interrupt Vectors in ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 ......................................101  
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14.2Reset and Interrupt Vector placement .................................................................102  
14.3Moving Interrupts Between Application and Boot Section ...................................107  
14.4Register Description ............................................................................................108  
15 External Interrupts ...............................................................................109  
15.1Pin Change Interrupt Timing ................................................................................109  
15.2Register Description ............................................................................................110  
16 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM ..........................................................115  
16.1Features ..............................................................................................................115  
16.2Overview ..............................................................................................................115  
16.3Timer/Counter Clock Sources .............................................................................116  
16.4Counter Unit ........................................................................................................116  
16.5Output Compare Unit ...........................................................................................117  
16.6Compare Match Output Unit ................................................................................119  
16.7Modes of Operation .............................................................................................120  
16.8Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams .........................................................................124  
16.9Register Description ............................................................................................126  
17 16-bit Timer/Counter (Timer/Counter 1, 3, 4, and 5) ..........................133  
17.1Features ..............................................................................................................133  
17.2Overview ..............................................................................................................133  
17.3Accessing 16-bit Registers ..................................................................................135  
17.4Timer/Counter Clock Sources .............................................................................138  
17.5Counter Unit ........................................................................................................139  
17.6Input Capture Unit ...............................................................................................140  
17.7Output Compare Units .........................................................................................141  
17.8Compare Match Output Unit ................................................................................143  
17.9Modes of Operation .............................................................................................144  
17.10Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams .......................................................................152  
17.11Register Description ..........................................................................................154  
18 Timer/Counter 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 Prescaler ...........................................164  
18.1Internal Clock Source ..........................................................................................164  
18.2Prescaler Reset ...................................................................................................164  
18.3External Clock Source .........................................................................................164  
18.4Register Description ............................................................................................166  
19 Output Compare Modulator (OCM1C0A) ............................................167  
19.1Overview ..............................................................................................................167  
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19.2Description ...........................................................................................................167  
20 8-bit Timer/Counter2 with PWM and Asynchronous Operation .......169  
20.1Overview ..............................................................................................................169  
20.2Timer/Counter Clock Sources .............................................................................170  
20.3Counter Unit ........................................................................................................170  
20.4Modes of Operation .............................................................................................171  
20.5Output Compare Unit ...........................................................................................175  
20.6Compare Match Output Unit ................................................................................176  
20.7Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams .........................................................................177  
20.8Asynchronous Operation of Timer/Counter2 .......................................................179  
20.9Timer/Counter Prescaler .....................................................................................180  
20.10Register Description ..........................................................................................182  
21 SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface .........................................................190  
21.1SS Pin Functionality ............................................................................................195  
21.2Register Description ............................................................................................197  
22 USART ...................................................................................................200  
22.1Features ..............................................................................................................200  
22.2Overview ..............................................................................................................200  
22.3Clock Generation .................................................................................................201  
22.4Frame Formats ....................................................................................................204  
22.5USART Initialization .............................................................................................205  
22.6Data Transmission – The USART Transmitter ....................................................207  
22.7Data Reception – The USART Receiver .............................................................209  
22.8Asynchronous Data Reception ............................................................................213  
22.9Multi-processor Communication Mode ................................................................216  
22.10Register Description ..........................................................................................218  
22.11Examples of Baud Rate Setting .........................................................................223  
23 USART in SPI Mode ..............................................................................227  
23.1Overview ..............................................................................................................227  
23.2USART MSPIM vs. SPI .......................................................................................227  
23.3SPI Data Modes and Timing ................................................................................228  
23.4Frame Formats ....................................................................................................229  
23.5Data Transfer .......................................................................................................231  
23.6USART MSPIM Register Description ..................................................................232  
24 2-wire Serial Interface ..........................................................................236  
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24.1Features ..............................................................................................................236  
24.22-wire Serial Interface Bus Definition ..................................................................236  
24.3Data Transfer and Frame Format ........................................................................237  
24.4Multi-master Bus Systems, Arbitration, and Synchronization ..............................239  
24.5Overview of the TWI Module ...............................................................................241  
24.6Using the TWI ......................................................................................................244  
24.7Transmission Modes ...........................................................................................247  
24.8Multi-master Systems and Arbitration ..................................................................259  
24.9Register Description ............................................................................................261  
25 AC – Analog Comparator .....................................................................265  
25.1Analog Comparator Multiplexed Input .................................................................265  
25.2Register Description ............................................................................................266  
26 ADC – Analog to Digital Converter .....................................................268  
26.1Features ..............................................................................................................268  
26.2Operation .............................................................................................................269  
26.3Starting a Conversion ..........................................................................................270  
26.4Prescaling and Conversion Timing ......................................................................271  
26.5Changing Channel or Reference Selection .........................................................274  
26.6ADC Noise Canceler ...........................................................................................275  
26.7ADC Conversion Result .......................................................................................280  
26.8Register Description ............................................................................................281  
27 JTAG Interface and On-chip Debug System ......................................289  
27.1Features ..............................................................................................................289  
27.2Overview ..............................................................................................................289  
27.3TAP - Test Access Port .......................................................................................290  
27.4Using the Boundary-scan Chain ..........................................................................292  
27.5Using the On-chip Debug System .......................................................................292  
27.6On-chip Debug Specific JTAG Instructions .........................................................293  
27.7Using the JTAG Programming Capabilities .........................................................293  
27.8Bibliography .........................................................................................................294  
27.9On-chip Debug Related Register in I/O Memory .................................................294  
28 IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-scan ...................................................295  
28.1Features ..............................................................................................................295  
28.2System Overview .................................................................................................295  
28.3Data Registers .....................................................................................................295  
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28.4Boundary-scan Specific JTAG Instructions .........................................................297  
28.5Boundary-scan Chain ..........................................................................................298  
28.6Boundary-scan Related Register in I/O Memory .................................................301  
28.7ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561 Boundary-scan Order ..................................301  
28.8Boundary-scan Description Language Files ........................................................301  
29 Boot Loader Support – Read-While-Write Self-Programming .........310  
29.1Features ..............................................................................................................310  
29.2Application and Boot Loader Flash Sections .......................................................310  
29.3Read-While-Write and No Read-While-Write Flash Sections ..............................310  
29.4Boot Loader Lock Bits .........................................................................................312  
29.5Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming .................................................314  
29.6Self-Programming the Flash ................................................................................315  
29.7Register Description ............................................................................................323  
30 Memory Programming .........................................................................325  
30.1Program And Data Memory Lock Bits .................................................................325  
30.2Fuse Bits ..............................................................................................................326  
30.3Signature Bytes ...................................................................................................328  
30.4Calibration Byte ...................................................................................................328  
30.5Page Size ............................................................................................................328  
30.6Parallel Programming Parameters, Pin Mapping, and Commands .....................328  
30.7Parallel Programming ..........................................................................................330  
30.8Serial Downloading ..............................................................................................338  
30.9Programming via the JTAG Interface ..................................................................342  
31 Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................355  
31.1DC Characteristics ...............................................................................................355  
31.2Speed Grades .....................................................................................................357  
31.3Clock Characteristics ...........................................................................................359  
31.4External Clock Drive ............................................................................................359  
31.5System and Reset Characteristics ......................................................................360  
31.62-wire Serial Interface Characteristics .................................................................361  
31.7SPI Timing Characteristics ..................................................................................363  
31.8ADC Characteristics – Preliminary Data ..............................................................365  
31.9External Data Memory Timing .............................................................................367  
32 Typical Characteristics ........................................................................373  
32.1Active Supply Current ..........................................................................................373  
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32.2Idle Supply Current ..............................................................................................376  
32.3Power-down Supply Current ................................................................................380  
32.4Power-save Supply Current .................................................................................381  
32.5Standby Supply Current ......................................................................................382  
32.6Pin Pull-up ...........................................................................................................382  
32.7Pin Driver Strength ..............................................................................................385  
32.8Pin Threshold and Hysteresis ..............................................................................387  
32.9BOD Threshold and Analog Comparator Offset ..................................................390  
32.10Internal Oscillator Speed ...................................................................................392  
32.11Current Consumption of Peripheral Units ..........................................................394  
32.12Current Consumption in Reset and Reset Pulsewidth ......................................397  
33 Register Summary ................................................................................399  
34 Instruction Set Summary .....................................................................404  
35 Ordering Information ...........................................................................407  
35.1ATmega640 .........................................................................................................407  
35.2ATmega1280 .......................................................................................................408  
35.3ATmega1281 .......................................................................................................409  
35.4ATmega2560 .......................................................................................................410  
35.5ATmega2561 .......................................................................................................411  
36 Packaging Information .........................................................................412  
36.1100A ....................................................................................................................412  
36.2100C1 ..................................................................................................................413  
36.364A ......................................................................................................................414  
36.464M2 ....................................................................................................................415  
37 Errata .....................................................................................................416  
37.1ATmega640 rev. B ...............................................................................................416  
37.2ATmega640 rev. A ...............................................................................................416  
37.3ATmega1280 rev. B .............................................................................................416  
37.4ATmega1280 rev. A .............................................................................................416  
37.5ATmega1281 rev. B .............................................................................................417  
37.6ATmega1281 rev. A .............................................................................................417  
37.7ATmega2560 rev. F .............................................................................................417  
37.8ATmega2560 rev. E .............................................................................................417  
37.9ATmega2560 rev. D ............................................................................................417  
37.10ATmega2560 rev. C ..........................................................................................418  
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37.11ATmega2560 rev. B ...........................................................................................418  
37.12ATmega2560 rev. A ...........................................................................................418  
37.13ATmega2561 rev. F ...........................................................................................419  
37.14ATmega2561 rev. E ...........................................................................................419  
37.15ATmega2561 rev. D ..........................................................................................419  
37.16ATmega2561 rev. C ..........................................................................................419  
37.17ATmega2561 rev. B ...........................................................................................419  
37.18ATmega2561 rev. A ...........................................................................................420  
38 Datasheet Revision History .................................................................422  
38.1Rev. 2549Q-02/2014 ...........................................................................................422  
38.2Rev. 2549P-10/2012 ............................................................................................422  
38.3Rev. 2549O-05/2012 ...........................................................................................422  
38.4Rev. 2549N-05/2011 ...........................................................................................422  
38.5Rev. 2549M-09/2010 ...........................................................................................423  
38.6Rev. 2549L-08/07 ................................................................................................423  
38.7Rev. 2549K-01/07 ................................................................................................424  
38.8Rev. 2549J-09/06 ................................................................................................424  
38.9Rev. 2549I-07/06 .................................................................................................424  
38.10Rev. 2549H-06/06 .............................................................................................424  
38.11Rev. 2549G-06/06 .............................................................................................425  
38.12Rev. 2549F-04/06 ..............................................................................................425  
38.13Rev. 2549E-04/06 ..............................................................................................425  
38.14Rev. 2549D-12/05 .............................................................................................425  
38.15Rev. 2549C-09/05 .............................................................................................426  
38.16Rev. 2549B-05/05 ..............................................................................................426  
38.17Rev. 2549A-03/05 ..............................................................................................426  
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