TC timer mode
This example shows how to use the TC module in timer mode to generate periodic interrupt.
Description
TC channel is configured in timer mode and generates periodic interrupt. LED is toggled in the interrupt handler to indicate periodic callback.
Downloading and building the application
To clone or download this application from Github, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.
Path of the application within the repository is apps/tc/tc_timer_mode/firmware .
To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
| sam_e70_xult.X | MPLABX Project for SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board |
| sam_v71_xult.X | MPLABX Project for SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board |
Setting up the hardware
The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.
| Project Name | Board |
|---|---|
| sam_e70_xult.X | SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board |
| sam_v71_xult.X | SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board |
Setting up SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board
- Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable
Setting up SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board
- Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable
Running the Application
- Build and Program the application project using its IDE
- Observe that the LED blinks once every second
The following table provides the LED name
| Board | LED |
|---|---|
| SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board | LED1 |
| SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board | LED0 |