TC capture mode
This example shows how to use the TC module in capture mode to measure duty cycle and frequency of an external input.
Description
The TC channel is configured in capture mode to measure duty cycle and frequency of the PWM signal. The PWM signal is generated using another TC channel which is configured in compare mode. Output of the compare TC channel is connected to input of the capture TC channel.
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_capture_mode/firmware .
To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
| sam_ha1_xpro.X | MPLABX project for SAM HA1G16A Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit |
Setting up the hardware
The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.
| Project Name | Board |
|---|---|
| sam_ha1_xpro.X | SAM HA1G16A Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit |
Setting up SAM HA1G16A Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit
- TC3 generates the PWM waveform on pin PA19
- TC3 output is routed using EIC and EVSYS to TC1 input event line
- TC1 is configured in capture mode
- Capture trigger is provided by input event line
- Use a jumper wire to connect “Pin 8 of EXT1 (TC3_W01)” to “Pin 9 of EXT3 (EIC_EXTINT0)”
- Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable
Note:
ATSAMHA1G16A device in SAM HA1G16A Xplained Pro board is not recommended for new design, hence replace the device with ATSAMHA1G16AB device. Connect the supported external debugger to Cortex Debug Port
Running the Application
- Open the Terminal application (Ex.:Tera term) on the computer
- Connect to the EDBG Virtual COM port and configure the serial settings as follows:
- Baud : 115200
- Data : 8 Bits
- Parity : None
- Stop : 1 Bit
- Flow Control : None
- Build and Program the application using its IDE
- Console displays the frequency and duty cycle of the input signal
- Frequency is constant (800 Hz) and duty cycle changes by 1%
