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Features
Incorporates the ARM7TDMI
ARM
Thumb
Processor
High-performance 32-bit RISC Architecture
High-density 16-bit Instruction Set
Leader in MIPS/Watt
EmbeddedICE
In-circuit Emulation, Debug Communication Channel Support

Internal High-speed Flash
512 Kbytes, Organized in Two Contiguous Banks of 1024 Pages of 256 Bytes Dual
Plane (SAM7SE512)
256 Kbytes (SAM7SE256) Organized in One Bank of 1024 Pages of 256 Bytes
Single Plane (SAM7SE256)
32 Kbytes (SAM7SE32) Organized in One Bank of 256 Pages of 128 Bytes Single
Plane (SAM7SE32)
Single Cycle Access at Up to 30 MHz in Worst Case Conditions
Prefetch Buffer Optimizing Thumb Instruction Execution at Maximum Speed
Page Programming Time: 6 ms, Including Page Auto-erase, Full Erase Time: 15 ms
10,000 Erase Cycles, 10-year Data Retention Capability, Sector Lock Capabilities,
Flash Security Bit
Fast Flash Programming Interface for High Volume Production
32 Kbytes (SAM7SE512/256) or 8 Kbytes (SAM7SE32) of Internal
High-speed SRAM, Single-cycle Access at Maximum Speed
One External Bus Interface (EBI)
Supports SDRAM, Static Memory, Glueless Connection to CompactFlash
and
ECC-enabled NAND Flash
Memory Controller (MC)
Embedded Flash Controller
Memory Protection Unit
Abort Status and Misalignment Detection
Reset Controller (RSTC)
Based on Power-on Reset Cells and Low-power Factory-calibrated Brownout
Detector
Provides External Reset Signal Shaping and Reset Source Status
Clock Generator (CKGR)
Low-power RC Oscillator, 3 to 20 MHz On-chip Oscillator and One PLL
Power Management Controller (PMC)
Power Optimization Capabilities, Including Slow Clock Mode (Down to 500 Hz) and
Idle Mode
Three Programmable External Clock Signals
Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC)
Individually Maskable, Eight-level Priority, Vectored Interrupt Sources
Two External Interrupt Sources and One Fast Interrupt Source, Spurious Interrupt
Protected
Debug Unit (DBGU)
Two-wire UART and Support for Debug Communication Channel interrupt,
Programmable ICE Access Prevention
Mode for General Purpose Two-wire UART Serial Communication
Periodic Interval Timer (PIT)
20-bit Programmable Counter plus 12-bit Interval Counter
Windowed Watchdog (WDT)
12-bit key-protected Programmable Counter
AT91SAM
ARM-based
Flash MCU
SAM7SE512
SAM7SE256
SAM7SE32
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Provides Reset or Interrupt Signals to the System
Counter May Be Stopped While the Processor is in Debug State or in Idle Mode
Real-time Timer (RTT)
32-bit Free-running Counter with Alarm
Runs Off the Internal RC Oscillator
Three Parallel Input/Output Controllers (PIO)
Eighty-eight Programmable I/O Lines Multiplexed with up to Two Peripheral I/Os
Input Change Interrupt Capability on Each I/O Line
Individually Programmable Open-drain, Pull-up Resistor and Synchronous Output
Schmitt Trigger on All inputs
Eleven Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) Channels
One USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbits per second) Device Port
On-chip Transceiver, Eight Endpoints, 2688-byte Configurable Integrated FIFOs
One Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC)
Independent Clock and Frame Sync Signals for Each Receiver and Transmitter
IS Analog Interface Support, Time Division Multiplex Support
High-speed Continuous Data Stream Capabilities with 32-bit Data Transfer
Two Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver Transmitters (USART)
Individual Baud Rate Generator, IrDA
Infrared Modulation/Demodulation
Support for ISO7816 T0/T1 Smart Card, Hardware Handshaking, RS485 Support
Full Modem Line Support on USART1
One Master/Slave Serial Peripheral Interfaces (SPI)
8- to 16-bit Programmable Data Length, Four External Peripheral Chip Selects
One Three-channel 16-bit Timer/Counter (TC)
Three External Clock Inputs, Two Multi-purpose I/O Pins per Channel
Double PWM Generation, Capture/Waveform Mode, Up/Down Capability
One Four-channel 16-bit PWM Controller (PWMC)
One Two-wire Interface (TWI)
Master, Multi-Master and Slave Mode Support, All Two-wire Atmel EEPROMs Supported
General Call Supported in Slave Mode
One 8-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter, Four Channels Multiplexed with Digital I/Os
SAM-BA
Default Boot program

Interface with SAM-BA Graphic User Interface
IEEE
1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan on All Digital Pins

Four High-current Drive I/O lines, Up to 16 mA Each
Power Supplies
Embedded 1.8V Regulator, Drawing up to 100 mA for the Core and External Components
1.8V or 3,3V VDDIO I/O Lines Power Supply, Independent 3.3V VDDFLASH Flash Power Supply
1.8V VDDCORE Core Power Supply with Brownout Detector
Fully Static Operation:
Up to 55 MHz at 1.8V and 85 C Worst Case Conditions
Up to 48 MHz at 1.65V and 85 C Worst Case Conditions
Available in a 128-lead LQFP Green Package, or a 144-ball LFBGA RoHS-compliant Package
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1. Description
Atmel's SAM7SE Series is a member of its Smart ARM Microcontroller family based on the 32-
bit ARM7
RISC processor and high-speed Flash memory.

SAM7SE512 features a 512-Kbyte high-speed Flash and a 32 Kbyte SRAM.
SAM7SE256 features a 256-Kbyte high-speed Flash and a 32 Kbyte SRAM.
SAM7SE32 features a 32-Kbyte high-speed Flash and an 8 Kbyte SRAM.
It also embeds a large set of peripherals, including a USB 2.0 device, an External Bus Interface
(EBI), and a complete set of system functions minimizing the number of external components.
The EBI incorporates controllers for synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) and Static memories and
features specific circuitry facilitating the interface for NAND Flash, SmartMedia and
CompactFlash.
The device is an ideal migration path for 8/16-bit microcontroller users looking for additional per-
formance, extended memory and higher levels of system integration.
The embedded Flash memory can be programmed in-system via the JTAG-ICE interface or via
a parallel interface on a production programmer prior to mounting. Built-in lock bits and a secu-
rity bit protect the firmware from accidental overwrite and preserve its confidentiality.
The SAM7SE Series system controller includes a reset controller capable of managing the
power-on sequence of the microcontroller and the complete system. Correct device operation
can be monitored by a built-in brownout detector and a watchdog running off an integrated RC
oscillator.
By combining the ARM7TDMI processor with on-chip Flash and SRAM, and a wide range of
peripheral functions, including USART, SPI, External Bus Interface, Timer Counter, RTT and
Analog-to-Digital Converters on a monolithic chip, the SAM7SE512/256/32 is a powerful device
that provides a flexible, cost-effective solution to many embedded control applications.
1.1 Configuration Summary of the SAM7SE512, SAM7SE256 and SAM7SE32
The SAM7SE512, SAM7SE256 and SAM7SE32 differ in memory sizes and organization. Table
1-1 below summarizes the configurations for the three devices.
Table 1-1. Configuration Summary
Device Flash Size Flash Organization RAM Size
SAM7SE512 512K bytes dual plane 32K bytes
SAM7SE256 256K bytes single plane 32K bytes
SAM7SE32 32K bytes single plane 8K bytes
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2. Block Diagram
Figure 2-1. SAM7SE512/256/32 Block Diagram Signal Description
Reset
Controller
PMC
APB
ICE
JTAG
SCAN
ARM7TDMI
Processor
System Controller
AIC
DBGU
PDC
PDC
PLL
OSC
RCOSC
BOD
POR
P
I
O
PIT
WDT
RTT
PIOA
PIOB
PIOC
P
I
O
P
I
O
P
I
O
USART0
USART1
SPI
Timer Counter
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
TC0
TC1
TC2
ADC
ADVREF
TWI
SSC
PWMC
USB Device
FIFO
Static Memory
Controller
ECC
Controller
SDRAM
Controller
EBI
CompactFlash
NAND Flash
SRAM
32 Kbytes (SE512/256)
or
8 Kbytes (SE32)
Flash
512 Kbytes (SE512)
256 Kbytes (SE256)
32 Kbytes (SE32)
1.8V
Voltage
Regulator
Memory Controller
Embedded
Flash
Controller
Address
Decoder
Abort
Status
Misalignment
Detection
Memory Protection
Unit
Peripheral DMA
Controller
11 Channels
Peripheral Bridge
Fast Flash
Programming
Interface
SAM-BA
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PDC
ROM
NPCS0
NPCS1
NPCS2
NPCS3
MISO
MOSI
SPCK
TIOA0
TIOB0
TIOA1
TIOB1
TIOA2
TIOB2
ADTRG
AD0
AD1
AD2
AD3
AD4
AD5
AD6
AD7
TCLK0
TCLK1
TCLK2
RXD0
TXD0
SCK0
RTS0
CTS0
RXD1
TXD1
SCK1
RTS1
CTS1
DCD1
DSR1
DTR1
RI1
NRST
VDDCORE
VDDCORE
VDDFLASH
XIN
XOUT
PLLRC
PCK0-PCK2
DRXD
DTXD
IRQ0-IRQ1
FIQ
TST
TDI
TDO
TMS
TCK
JTAGSEL
VDDIN
GND
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDIO
VDDFLASH
ERASE
PGMRDY
PGMNVALID
PGMNOE
PGMCK
PGMM0-PGMM3
PGMD0-PGMD15
PGMNCMD
PGMEN0-PGMEN1
D[31:0]
A0/NBS0
A1/NBS2
A[15:2], A[20:18]
A21/NANDALE
A22/REG/NANDCLE
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
NCS0
NCS1/SDCS
NCS2/CFCS1
NCS3/NANDCS
NRD/CFOE
NWR0/NWE/CFWE
NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR
NBS3/CFIOW
SDCKE
RAS
CAS
SDWE
SDA10
CFRNW
NCS4/CFCS0
NCS5/CFCE1
NCS6/CFCE2
NCS7
NANDOE
NANDWE
NWAIT
SDCK
DDM
DDP
PWM0
PWM1
PWM2
PWM3
TF
TK
TD
RD
RK
RF
TWD
TWCK
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3. Signal Description
Table 3-1. Signal Description List
Signal Name Function Type
Active
Level Comments
Power
VDDIN
Voltage Regulator and ADC Power
Supply Input
Power 3V to 3.6V
VDDOUT Voltage Regulator Output Power 1.85V
VDDFLASH Flash and USB Power Supply Power 3V to 3.6V
VDDIO I/O Lines Power Supply Power 3V to 3.6V or 1.65V to 1.95V
VDDCORE Core Power Supply Power 1.65V to 1.95V
VDDPLL PLL Power 1.65V to 1.95V
GND Ground Ground
Clocks, Oscillators and PLLs
XIN Main Oscillator Input Input
XOUT Main Oscillator Output Output
PLLRC PLL Filter Input
PCK0 - PCK2 Programmable Clock Output Output
ICE and JTAG
TCK Test Clock Input No pull-up resistor
TDI Test Data In Input No pull-up resistor
TDO Test Data Out Output
TMS Test Mode Select Input No pull-up resistor.
JTAGSEL JTAG Selection Input Pull-down resistor
(1)
Flash Memory
ERASE
Flash and NVM Configuration Bits
Erase Command
Input High Pull-down resistor
(1)
Reset/Test
NRST Microcontroller Reset I/O Low Open drain with pull-up resistor
(1)
TST Test Mode Select Input High Pull-down resistor
(1)
Debug Unit
DRXD Debug Receive Data Input
DTXD Debug Transmit Data Output
AIC
IRQ0 - IRQ1 External Interrupt Inputs Input
FIQ Fast Interrupt Input Input
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PIO
PA0 - PA31 Parallel IO Controller A I/O Pulled-up input at reset
PB0 - PB31 Parallel IO Controller B I/O Pulled-up input at reset
PC0 - PC23 Parallel IO Controller C I/O Pulled-up input at reset
USB Device Port
DDM USB Device Port Data - Analog
DDP USB Device Port Data + Analog
USART
SCK0 - SCK1 Serial Clock I/O
TXD0 - TXD1 Transmit Data I/O
RXD0 - RXD1 Receive Data Input
RTS0 - RTS1 Request To Send Output
CTS0 - CTS1 Clear To Send Input
DCD1 Data Carrier Detect Input
DTR1 Data Terminal Ready Output
DSR1 Data Set Ready Input
RI1 Ring Indicator Input
Synchronous Serial Controller
TD Transmit Data Output
RD Receive Data Input
TK Transmit Clock I/O
RK Receive Clock I/O
TF Transmit Frame Sync I/O
RF Receive Frame Sync I/O
Timer/Counter
TCLK0 - TCLK2 External Clock Inputs Input
TIOA0 - TIOA2 Timer Counter I/O Line A I/O
TIOB0 - TIOB2 Timer Counter I/O Line B I/O
PWM Controller
PWM0 - PWM3 PWM Channels Output
Serial Peripheral Interface
MISO Master In Slave Out I/O
MOSI Master Out Slave In I/O
SPCK SPI Serial Clock I/O
NPCS0 SPI Peripheral Chip Select 0 I/O Low
NPCS1-NPCS3 SPI Peripheral Chip Select 1 to 3 Output Low
Table 3-1. Signal Description List (Continued)
Active
Level Comments
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Two-Wire Interface
TWD Two-wire Serial Data I/O
TWCK Two-wire Serial Clock I/O
Analog-to-Digital Converter
AD0-AD3 Analog Inputs Analog Digital pulled-up inputs at reset
AD4-AD7 Analog Inputs Analog Analog Inputs
ADTRG ADC Trigger Input
ADVREF ADC Reference Analog
Fast Flash Programming Interface
PGMEN0-PGMEN2 Programming Enabling Input
PGMM0-PGMM3 Programming Mode Input
PGMD0-PGMD15 Programming Data I/O
PGMRDY Programming Ready Output High
PGMNVALID Data Direction Output Low
PGMNOE Programming Read Input Low
PGMCK Programming Clock Input
PGMNCMD Programming Command Input Low
External Bus Interface
D[31:0] Data Bus I/O
A[22:0] Address Bus Output
NWAIT External Wait Signal Input Low
Static Memory Controller
NCS[7:0] Chip Select Lines Output Low
NWR[1:0] Write Signals Output Low
NRD Read Signal Output Low
NWE Write Enable Output Low
NUB NUB: Upper Byte Select Output Low
NLB NLB: Lower Byte Select Output Low
EBI for CompactFlash Support
CFCE[2:1] CompactFlash Chip Enable Output Low
CFOE CompactFlash Output Enable Output Low
CFWE CompactFlash Write Enable Output Low
CFIOR CompactFlash I/O Read Signal Output Low
CFIOW CompactFlash I/O Write Signal Output Low
CFRNW CompactFlash Read Not Write Signal Output
CFCS[1:0] CompactFlash Chip Select Lines Output Low
Active
Level Comments
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EBI for NAND Flash Support
NANDCS NAND Flash Chip Select Line Output Low
NANDOE NAND Flash Output Enable Output Low
NANDWE NAND Flash Write Enable Output Low
NANDCLE NAND Flash Command Line Enable Output Low
NANDALE NAND Flash Address Line Enable Output Low
SDRAM Controller
SDCK SDRAM Clock Output Tied low after reset
SDCKE SDRAM Clock Enable Output High
SDCS SDRAM Controller Chip Select Line Output Low
BA[1:0] Bank Select Output
SDWE SDRAM Write Enable Output Low
RAS - CAS Row and Column Signal Output Low
NBS[3:0] Byte Mask Signals Output Low
SDA10 SDRAM Address 10 Line Output
Active
Level Comments
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4. Package
The SAM7SE512/256/32 is available in:
20 x 14 mm 128-lead LQFP package with a 0.5 mm lead pitch.
10x 10 x 1.4 mm 144-ball LFBGA package with a 0.8 mm lead pitch
4.1 128-lead LQFP Package Outline
Figure 4-1 shows the orientation of the 128-lead LQFP package and a detailed mechanical
description is given in the Mechanical Characteristics section of the full datasheet.
Figure 4-1. 128-lead LQFP Package Outline (Top View)
65
103
102
64
39
38 1
128
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4.2 128-lead LQFP Pinout
Table 4-1. Pinout in 128-lead LQFP Package
1 ADVREF 33 PB31 65 TDI 97 SDCK
2 GND 34 PB30 66 TDO 98 PC8
3 AD7 35 PB29 67 PB2 99 PC7
4 AD6 36 PB28 68 PB1 100 PC6
5 AD5 37 PB27 69 PB0 101 PC5
6 AD4 38 PB26 70 GND 102 PC4
7 VDDOUT 39 PB25 71 VDDIO 103 PC3
8 VDDIN 40 PB24 72 VDDCORE 104 PC2
9 PA20/PGMD8/AD3 41 PB23 73 NRST 105 PC1
10 PA19/PGMD7/AD2 42 PB22 74 TST 106 PC0
11 PA18/PGMD6/AD1 43 PB21 75 ERASE 107 PA31
12 PA17/PGMD5/AD0 44 PB20 76 TCK 108 PA30
13 PA16/PGMD4 45 GND 77 TMS 109 PA29
14 PA15/PGMD3 46 VDDIO 78 JTAGSEL 110 PA28
15 PA14/PGMD2 47 VDDCORE 79 PC23 111 PA27/PGMD15
16 PA13/PGMD1 48 PB19 80 PC22 112 PA26/PGMD14
17 PA12/PGMD0 49 PB18 81 PC21 113 PA25/PGMD13
18 PA11/PGMM3 50 PB17 82 PC20 114 PA24/PGMD12
21 VDDIO 53 PB14 85 PC17 117 PA21/PGMD9
22 GND 54 PB13 86 PC16 118 VDDCORE
23 VDDCORE 55 PB12 87 PC15 119 GND
24 PA8/PGMM0 56 PB11 88 PC14 120 VDDIO
25 PA7/PGMNVALID 57 PB10 89 PC13 121 DM
26 PA6/PGMNOE 58 PB9 90 PC12 122 DP
27 PA5/PGMRDY 59 PB8 91 PC11 123 VDDFLASH
28 PA4/PGMNCMD 60 PB7 92 PC10 124 GND
29 PA3 61 PB6 93 PC9 125 XIN/PGMCK
30 PA2/PGMEN2 62 PB5 94 GND 126 XOUT
31 PA1/PGMEN1 63 PB4 95 VDDIO 127 PLLRC
32 PA0/PGMEN0 64 PB3 96 VDDCORE 128 VDDPLL
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4.3 144-ball LFBGA Package Outline
Figure 4-2 shows the orientation of the 144-ball LFBGA package and a detailed mechanical
description is given in the Mechanical Characteristics section.
Figure 4-2. 144-ball LFBGA Package Outline (Top View)
A B C D E F G H J K L M
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Ball A1
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4.4 144-ball LFBGA Pinout
Table 4-2. SAM7SE512/256/32 Pinout for 144-ball LFBGA Package
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
A1 PB7 D1 VDDCORE G1 PC18 K1 PC11
A2 PB8 D2 VDDCORE G2 PC16 K2 PC6
A3 PB9 D3 PB2 G3 PC17 K3 PC2
A4 PB12 D4 TDO G4 PC9 K4 PC0
A5 PB13 D5 TDI G5 VDDIO K5 PA27/PGMD15
A6 PB16 D6 PB17 G6 GND K6 PA26/PGMD14
A7 PB22 D7 PB26 G7 GND K7 GND
A8 PB23 D8 PA14/PGMD2 G8 GND K8 VDDCORE
A9 PB25 D9 PA12/PGMD0 G9 GND K9 VDDFLASH
A10 PB29 D10 PA11/PGMM3 G10 AD4 K10 VDDIO
A11 PB30 D11 PA8/PGMM0 G11 VDDIN K11 VDDIO
A12 PB31 D12 PA7/PGMNVALID G12 VDDOUT K12 PA18/PGMD6/AD1
B1 PB6 E1 PC22 H1 PC15 L1 SDCK
B2 PB3 E2 PC23 H2 PC14 L2 PC7
B3 PB4 E3 NRST H3 PC13 L3 PC4
B4 PB10 E4 TCK H4 VDDCORE L4 PC1
B5 PB14 E5 ERASE H5 VDDCORE L5 PA29
B6 PB18 E6 TEST H6 GND L6 PA24/PGMD12
B7 PB20 E7 VDDCORE H7 GND L7 PA21/PGMD9
B8 PB24 E8 VDDCORE H8 GND L8 ADVREF
B9 PB28 E9 GND H9 GND L9 VDDFLASH
B10 PA4/PGMNCMD E10 PA9/PGMM1 H10 PA19/PGMD7/AD2 L10 VDDFLASH
B11 PA0/PGMEN0 E11 PA10/PGMM2 H11 PA20/PGMD8/AD3 L11 PA17/PGMD5/AD0
B12 PA1/PGMEN1 E12 PA13/PGMD1 H12 VDDIO L12 GND
C1 PB0 F1 PC21 J1 PC12 M1 PC8
C2 PB1 F2 PC20 J2 PC10 M2 PC5
C3 PB5 F3 PC19 J3 PA30 M3 PC3
C4 PB11 F4 JTAGSEL J4 PA28 M4 PA31
C5 PB15 F5 TMS J5 PA23/PGMD11 M5 PA25/PGMD13
C6 PB19 F6 VDDIO J6 PA22/PGMD10 M6 DM
C7 PB21 F7 GND J7 AD6 M7 DP
C8 PB27 F8 GND J8 AD7 M8 GND
C9 PA6/PGMNOE F9 GND J9 VDDCORE M9 XIN/PGMCK
C10 PA5/PGMRDY F10 AD5 J10 VDDCORE M10 XOUT
C11 PA2/PGMEN2 F11 PA15/PGMD3 J11 VDDCORE M11 PLLRC
C12 PA3 F12 PA16/PGMD4 J12 VDDIO M12 VDDPLL
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5. Power Considerations
5.1 Power Supplies
The SAM7SE512/256/32 has six types of power supply pins and integrates a voltage regulator,
allowing the device to be supplied with only one voltage. The six power supply pin types are:
VDDIN pin. It powers the voltage regulator and the ADC; voltage ranges from 3.0V to 3.6V,
3.3V nominal.
VDDOUT pin. It is the output of the 1.8V voltage regulator.
VDDIO pin. It powers the I/O lines; two voltage ranges are supported:
from 3.0V to 3.6V, 3.3V nominal
or from 1.65V to 1.95V, 1.8V nominal.
VDDFLASH pin. It powers the USB transceivers and a part of the Flash. It is required for the
Flash to operate correctly; voltage ranges from 3.0V to 3.6V, 3.3V nominal.
VDDCORE pins. They power the logic of the device; voltage ranges from 1.65V to 1.95V,
1.8V typical. It can be connected to the VDDOUT pin with decoupling capacitor. VDDCORE
is required for the device, including its embedded Flash, to operate correctly.
VDDPLL pin. It powers the oscillator and the PLL. It can be connected directly to the
VDDOUT pin.
In order to decrease current consumption, if the voltage regulator and the ADC are not used,
VDDIN, ADVREF, AD4, AD5, AD6 and AD7 should be connected to GND. In this case VDDOUT
should be left unconnected.
No separate ground pins are provided for the different power supplies. Only GND pins are pro-
vided and should be connected as shortly as possible to the system ground plane.
5.2 Power Consumption
The SAM7SE512/256/32 has a static current of less than 60 A on VDDCORE at 25C, includ-
ing the RC oscillator, the voltage regulator and the power-on reset when the brownout detector
is deactivated. Activating the brownout detector adds 20 A static current.
The dynamic power consumption on VDDCORE is less than 80 mA at full speed when running
out of the Flash. Under the same conditions, the power consumption on VDDFLASH does not
exceed 10 mA.
5.3 Voltage Regulator
The SAM7SE512/256/32 embeds a voltage regulator that is managed by the System Controller.
In Normal Mode, the voltage regulator consumes less than 100 A static current and draws 100
mA of output current.
The voltage regulator also has a Low-power Mode. In this mode, it consumes less than 20 A
static current and draws 1 mA of output current.
Adequate output supply decoupling is mandatory for VDDOUT to reduce ripple and avoid oscil-
lations. The best way to achieve this is to use two capacitors in parallel:
One external 470 pF (or 1 nF) NPO capacitor should be connected between VDDOUT and
GND as close to the chip as possible.
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One external 2.2 F (or 3.3 F) X7R capacitor should be connected between VDDOUT and
GND.
Adequate input supply decoupling is mandatory for VDDIN in order to improve startup stability
and reduce source voltage drop. The input decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the
chip. For example, two capacitors can be used in parallel: 100 nF NPO and 4.7 F X7R.
5.4 Typical Powering Schematics
The SAM7SE512/256/32 supports a 3.3V single supply mode. The internal regulator input con-
nected to the 3.3V source and its output feeds VDDCORE and the VDDPLL. Figure 5-1 shows
the power schematics to be used for USB bus-powered systems.
Figure 5-1. 3.3V System Single Power Supply Schematic
Power Source
ranges
from 4.5V (USB)
to 18V
3.3V
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDIO
DC/DC Converter
VDDCORE
VDDFLASH
VDDPLL
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6. I/O Lines Considerations
6.1 JTAG Port Pins
TMS, TDI and TCK are Schmitt trigger inputs. TMS, TDI and TCK do not integrate a pull-up
resistor.
TDO is an output, driven at up to VDDIO, and has no pull-up resistor.
The JTAGSEL pin is used to select the JTAG boundary scan when asserted at a high level. The
JTAGSEL pin integrates a permanent pull-down resistor of about 15 k.
To eliminate any risk of spuriously entering the JTAG boundary scan mode due to noise on
JTAGSEL, it should be tied externally to GND if boundary scan is not used, or put in place an
external low value resistor (such as 1 k) .
6.2 Test Pin
The TST pi n i s used f or manuf act ur i ng t est or f ast pr ogr ammi ng mode of t he
SAM7SE512/256/32 when asserted high. The TST pin integrates a permanent pull-down resis-
tor of about 15 k to GND.
To eliminate any risk of entering the test mode due to noise on the TST pin, it should be tied to
GND if the FFPI is not used, or put in place an external low value resistor (such as 1 k) .
To enter fast programming mode, the TST pin and the PA0 and PA1 pins should be tied high
and PA2 tied low.
Driving the TST pin at a high level while PA0 or PA1 is driven at 0 leads to unpredictable results.
6.3 Reset Pin
The NRST pin is bidirectional with an open-drain output buffer. It is handled by the on-chip reset
controller and can be driven low to provide a reset signal to the external components or asserted
low externally to reset the microcontroller. There is no constraint on the length of the reset pulse,
and the reset controller can guarantee a minimum pulse length. This allows connection of a sim-
ple push-button on the NRST pin as system user reset, and the use of the NRST signal to reset
all the components of the system.
An external power-on reset can drive this pin during the start-up instead of using the internal
power-on reset circuit.
The NRST pin integrates a permanent pull-up of about 100 k resistor to VDDIO.
This pin has Schmitt trigger input.
6.4 ERASE Pin
The ERASE pin is used to re-initialize the Flash content and some of its NVM bits. It integrates a
permanent pull-down resistor of about 15 k to GND.
To eliminate any risk of erasing the Flash due to noise on the ERASE pin, it should be tied exter-
nally to GND, which prevents erasing the Flash from the application, or put in place an external
low value resistor (such as 1 k) .
This pin is debounced by the RC oscillator to improve the glitch tolerance. When the pin is tied to
high during less than 100 ms, ERASE pin is not taken into account. The pin must be tied high
during more than 220 ms to perform the re-initialization of the Flash.
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6.5 SDCK Pin
The SDCK pin is dedicated to the SDRAM Clock and is an output-only without pull-up. Maximum
Output Frequency of this pad is 48 MHz at 3.0V and 25 MHz at 1.65V with a maximum load of
30 pF.
6.6 PIO Controller lines
All the I/O lines PA0 to PA31, PB0 to PB31, PC0 to PC23 integrate a programmable pull-up
resistor. Programming of this pull-up resistor is performed independently for each I/O line
through the PIO controllers.
Typical pull-up value is 100 k.
All the I/O lines have schmitt trigger inputs.
6.7 I/O Lines Current Drawing
The PIO lines PA0 to PA3 are high-drive current capable. Each of these I/O lines can drive up to
16 mA permanently.
The remaining I/O lines can draw only 8 mA.
However, the total current drawn by all the I/O lines cannot exceed 300 mA.
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7. Processor and Architecture
7.1 ARM7TDMI Processor
RISC processor based on ARMv4T Von Neumann architecture
Runs at up to 55 MHz, providing 0.9 MIPS/MHz (core supplied with 1.8V)
Two instruction sets
ARM
high-performance 32-bit instruction set

Thumb
high code density 16-bit instruction set

Three-stage pipeline architecture
Instruction Fetch (F)
Instruction Decode (D)
Execute (E)
7.2 Debug and Test Features
EmbeddedICE
(Integrated embedded in-circuit emulator)

Two watchpoint units
Test access port accessible through a JTAG protocol
Debug communication channel
Debug Unit
Two-pin UART
Debug communication channel interrupt handling
Chip ID Register
IEEE1149.1 JTAG Boundary-scan on all digital pins
7.3 Memory Controller
Programmable Bus Arbiter
Handles requests from the ARM7TDMI and the Peripheral DMA Controller
Address decoder provides selection signals for
Four internal 1 Mbyte memory areas
One 256-Mbyte embedded peripheral area
Eight external 256-Mbyte memory areas
Abort Status Registers
Source, Type and all parameters of the access leading to an abort are saved
Facilitates debug by detection of bad pointers
Misalignment Detector
Alignment checking of all data accesses
Abort generation in case of misalignment
Remap Command
Remaps the SRAM in place of the embedded non-volatile memory
Allows handling of dynamic exception vectors
16-area Memory Protection Unit (Internal Memory and peripheral protection only)
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Individually programmable size between 1K Byte and 1M Byte
Individually programmable protection against write and/or user access
Peripheral protection against write and/or user access
Embedded Flash Controller
Embedded Flash interface, up to three programmable wait states
Prefetch buffer, buffering and anticipating the 16-bit requests, reducing the required
wait states
Key-protected program, erase and lock/unlock sequencer
Single command for erasing, programming and locking operations
Interrupt generation in case of forbidden operation
7.4 External Bus Interface
Integrates Three External Memory Controllers:
Static Memory Controller
SDRAM Controller
ECC Controller
Additional Logic for NAND Flash and CompactFlash

Support
NAND Flash support: 8-bit as well as 16-bit devices are supported
CompactFlash support: all modes (Attribute Memory, Common Memory, I/O, True
IDE) are supported but the signals _IOIS16 (I/O and True IDE modes) and -ATA SEL
(True IDE mode) are not handled.
Optimized External Bus:
16- or 32-bit Data Bus (32-bit Data Bus for SDRAM only)
Up to 23-bit Address Bus, Up to 8-Mbytes Addressable
Up to 8 Chip Selects, each reserved to one of the eight Memory Areas
Optimized pin multiplexing to reduce latencies on External Memories
Configurable Chip Select Assignment:
Static Memory Controller on NCS0
SDRAM Controller or Static Memory Controller on NCS1
Static Memory Controller on NCS2, Optional CompactFlash Support
Static Memory Controller on NCS3, NCS5 - NCS6, Optional NAND Flash Support
Static Memory Controller on NCS4, Optional CompactFlash Support
Static Memory Controller on NCS7
7.5 Static Memory Controller
External memory mapping, 512-Mbyte address space
8-, or 16-bit Data Bus
Up to 8 Chip Select Lines
Multiple Access Modes supported
Byte Write or Byte Select Lines
Two different Read Protocols for each Memory Bank
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Multiple device adaptability
Compliant with LCD Module
Compliant with PSRAM in synchronous operations
Programmable Setup Time Read/Write
Programmable Hold Time Read/Write
Multiple Wait State Management
Programmable Wait State Generation
External Wait Request
Programmable Data Float Time
7.6 SDRAM Controller
Numerous configurations supported
2K, 4K, 8K Row Address Memory Parts
SDRAM with two or four Internal Banks
SDRAM with 16- or 32-bit Data Path
Programming facilities
Word, half-word, byte access
Automatic page break when Memory Boundary has been reached
Multibank Ping-pong Access
Timing parameters specified by software
Automatic refresh operation, refresh rate is programmable
Energy-saving capabilities
Self-refresh, and Low-power Modes supported
Error detection
Refresh Error Interrupt
SDRAM Power-up Initialization by software
Latency is set to two clocks (CAS Latency of 1, 3 Not Supported)
Auto Precharge Command not used
Mobile SDRAM supported (except for low-power extended mode and deep power-down
mode)
7.7 Error Corrected Code Controller
Tracking the accesses to a NAND Flash device by triggering on the corresponding chip select
Single bit error correction and 2-bit Random detection.
Automatic Hamming Code Calculation while writing
ECC value available in a register
Automatic Hamming Code Calculation while reading
Error Report, including error flag, correctable error flag and word address being
detected erroneous
Supports 8- or 16-bit NAND Flash devices with 512-, 1024-, 2048- or 4096-byte
pages
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7.8 Peripheral DMA Controller
Handles data transfer between peripherals and memories
Eleven channels
Two for each USART
Two for the Debug Unit
Two for the Serial Synchronous Controller
Two for the Serial Peripheral Interface
One for the Analog-to-digital Converter
Low bus arbitration overhead
One Master Clock cycle needed for a transfer from memory to peripheral
Two Master Clock cycles needed for a transfer from peripheral to memory
Next Pointer management for reducing interrupt latency requirements
Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) priority is as follows (from the highest priority to the lowest):
Receive DBGU
Receive USART0
Receive USART1
Receive SSC
Receive ADC
Receive SPI
Transmit DBGU
Transmit USART0
Transmit USART1
Transmit SSC
Transmit SPI
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8. Memories
512 Kbytes of Flash Memory (SAM7SE512)
dual plane
two contiguous banks of 1024 pages of 256 bytes
Fast access time, 30 MHz single-cycle access in Worst Case conditions
Page programming time: 6 ms, including page auto-erase
Page programming without auto-erase: 3 ms
Full chip erase time: 15 ms
10,000 write cycles, 10-year data retention capability
32 lock bits, each protecting 32 lock regions of 64 pages
Protection Mode to secure contents of the Flash
single plane
one bank of 1024 pages of 256 bytes
10,000 cycles, 10-year data retention capability
single plane
one bank of 256 pages of 128 bytes
10,000 cycles, 10-year data retention capability
32 Kbytes of Fast SRAM (SAM7SE512/256)
Single-cycle access at full speed
8 Kbytes of Fast SRAM (SAM7SE32)
Single-cycle access at full speed
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Figure 8-1. SAM7SE Memory Mapping
Internal Peripherals
0x1000 0000
0x0000 0000
0x0FFF FFFF
0x2000 0000
0x1FFF FFFF
0x3000 0000
0x2FFF FFFF
0x4000 0000
0x3FFF FFFF
0x6FFF FFFF
0x6000 0000
0x5FFF FFFF
0x5000 0000
0x4FFF FFFF
0x7000 0000
0x7FFF FFFF
0x8000 0000
0x8FFF FFFF
0x9000 0000
0xF000 0000
0xEFFF FFFF
0xFFFF FFFF
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
256 MBytes
6 x 256 MBytes
1,536 MBytes
0x000F FFFF
0x0010 0000
0x001F FFFF
0x0020 0000
0x002F FFFF
0x0030 0000
0x003F FFFF
0x0040 0000
0x0000 0000
1 MBytes
1 MBytes
1 MBytes
1 MBytes
252 MBytes
0xFFFA 0000
0xFFFA 3FFF
0xFFFA 4000
0xF000 0000
0xFFFB 8000
0xFFFC 0000
0xFFFC 3FFF
0xFFFC 4000
0xFFFC 7FFF
0xFFFD 4000
0xFFFD 7FFF
0xFFFD 3FFF
0xFFFD FFFF
0xFFFE 0000
0xFFFE 3FFF
0xFFFF EFFF
0xFFFF F000
0xFFFF FFFF
0xFFFE 4000
0xFFFB 4000
0xFFFB 7FFF
0xFFF9 FFFF
0xFFFC FFFF
0xFFFD 8000
0xFFFD BFFF
0xFFFC BFFF
0xFFFC C000
0xFFFB FFFF
0xFFFB C000
0xFFFB BFFF
0xFFFA FFFF
0xFFFB 0000
0xFFFB 3FFF
0xFFFD 0000
0xFFFD C000
0xFFFC 8000
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
0x0FFF FFFF
512 Bytes/128 registers
4 Bytes/1 register
0xFFFF F000
0xFFFF F200
0xFFFF F1FF
0xFFFF F3FF
0xFFFF F9FF
0xFFFF FBFF
0xFFFF FCFF
0xFFFF FEFF
0xFFFF FFFF
0xFFFF F400
0xFFFF FA00
0xFFFF FC00
0xFFFF FD0F
0xFFFF FC2F
0xFFFF FC3F
0xFFFF FD4F
0xFFFF FC6F
0xFFFF F5FF
0xFFFF F600
0xFFFF F7FF
0xFFFF F800
0xFFFF FD00
0xFFFF FF00
0xFFFF FD20
0xFFFF FD30
0xFFFF FD40
0xFFFF FD60
0xFFFF FD70
Internal Memories
EBI
Chip Select 0
SMC
EBI
Chip Select 1/
SMC or SDRAMC
EBI
Chip Select 2
SMC
EBI
Chip Select 3
SMC/NANDFlash/
SmartMedia
EBI
Chip Select 4
SMC
Compact Flash
EBI
Chip Select 5
SMC
Compact Flash
EBI
Chip Select 6
EBI
Chip Select 7
Undefined
(Abort)
(1) Can be ROM, Flash or SRAM
depending on GPNVM2 and REMAP
Flash before Remap
SRAM after Remap
Internal Flash
Internal SRAM
Internal ROM
Reserved
Boot Memory (1)
Address Memory Space Internal Memory Mapping Note:
TC0, TC1, TC2
USART0
USART1
PWMC
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved Reserved
Reserved Reserved
Reserved Reserved
Reserved
Reserved Reserved
TWI
SSC
SPI
SYSC
UDP
ADC
AIC
DBGU
PIOA
Reserved
PMC
MC
WDT
PIT
RTT
RSTC
VREG
PIOB
PIOC
Peripheral Mapping
System Controller Mapping
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A first level of address decoding is performed by the Memory Controller, i.e., by the implementa-
tion of the Advanced System Bus (ASB) with additional features.
Decoding splits the 4G bytes of address space into 16 areas of 256M bytes. The areas 1 to 8 are
directed to the EBI that associates these areas to the external chip selects NC0 to NCS7. The
area 0 is reserved for the addressing of the internal memories, and a second level of decoding
provides 1M byte of internal memory area. The area 15 is reserved for the peripherals and pro-
vides access to the Advanced Peripheral Bus (APB).
Other areas are unused and performing an access within them provides an abort to the master
requesting such an access.
8.1 Embedded Memories
8.1.1 Internal Memories
8.1.1.1 Internal SRAM
The SAM7SE512/256 embeds a high-speed 32-Kbyte SRAM bank. The SAM7SE32 embeds a
high-speed 8-Kbyte SRAM bank. After reset and until the Remap Command is performed, the
SRAM is only accessible at address 0x0020 0000. After Remap, the SRAM also becomes avail-
able at address 0x0.
8.1.1.2 Internal ROM
The SAM7SE512/256/32 embeds an Internal ROM. At any time, the ROM is mapped at address
0x30 0000. The ROM contains the FFPI and the SAM-BA boot program.
8.1.1.3 Internal Flash
The SAM7SE512 features two banks of 256 Kbytes of Flash.
The SAM7SE256 features one bank of 256 Kbytes of Flash.
The SAM7SE32 features one bank of 32 Kbytes of Flash.
At any time, the Flash is mapped to address 0x0010 0000.
A general purpose NVM (GPNVM) bit is used to boot either on the ROM (default) or from the
Flash.
This GPNVM bit can be cleared or set respectively through the commands Clear General-pur-
pose NVM Bit and Set General-purpose NVM Bit of the EFC User Interface.
Setting the GPNVM bit 2 selects the boot from the Flash, clearing it selects the boot from the
ROM. Asserting ERASE clears the GPNVM bit 2 and thus selects the boot from the ROM by
default.
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Figure 8-2. Internal Memory Mapping with GPNVM Bit 2 = 0 (default)
Figure 8-3. Internal Memory Mapping with GPNVM Bit 2 = 1
8.1.2 Embedded Flash
8.1.2.1 Flash Overview
The Flash of the SAM7SE512 is organized in two banks (dual plane) of 1024 pages of 256
bytes. It reads as 131,072 32-bit words.
The Flash of the SAM7SE256 is organized in 1024 pages (single plane) of 256 bytes. It reads as
65,536 32-bit words.
The Flash of the SAM7SE32 is organized in 256 pages (single plane) of 128 bytes. It reads as
8192 32-bit words.
The Flash of the SAM7SE32 contains a 128-byte write buffer, accessible through a 32-bit
interface.
The Flash of the SAM7SE512/256 contains a 256-byte write buffer, accessible through a 32-bit
interface.
256M Bytes
ROM Before Remap
SRAM After Remap
Undefined Areas
(Abort)
0x000F FFFF
0x001F FFFF
0x002F FFFF
0x0FFF FFFF
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
252 M Bytes
Internal FLASH
Internal SRAM
0x0000 0000
0x0010 0000
0x0020 0000
0x0030 0000
Internal ROM
0x003F FFFF
0x0040 0000
1 M Bytes
256M Bytes
Flash Before Remap
SRAM After Remap
Undefined Areas
(Abort)
0x000F FFFF
0x001F FFFF
0x002F FFFF
0x0FFF FFFF
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
252 M Bytes
Internal FLASH
Internal SRAM
0x0000 0000
0x0010 0000
0x0020 0000
0x0030 0000
Internal ROM
0x003F FFFF
0x0040 0000
1 M Bytes
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The Flash benefits from the integration of a power reset cell and from the brownout detector.
This prevents code corruption during power supply changes, even in the worst conditions.
8.1.2.2 Embedded Flash Controller
The Embedded Flash Controller (EFC) manages accesses performed by the masters of the sys-
tem. It enables reading the Flash and writing the write buffer. It also contains a User Interface,
mapped within the Memory Controller on the APB. The User Interface allows:
programming of the access parameters of the Flash (number of wait states, timings, etc.)
starting commands such as full erase, page erase, page program, NVM bit set, NVM bit
clear, etc.
getting the end status of the last command
getting error status
programming interrupts on the end of the last commands or on errors
The Embedded Flash Controller also provides a dual 32-bit Prefetch Buffer that optimizes 16-bit
access to the Flash. This is particularly efficient when the processor is running in Thumb mode.
Two EFCs (EFC0 and EFC1) are embedded in the SAM7SE512 to control each plane of 256
KBytes. Dual plane organization allows concurrent Read and Program.
One EFC (EFC0) is embedded in the SAM7SE256 to control the single plane 256 KBytes.
One EFC (EFC0) is embedded in the SAM7SE32 to control the single plane 32 KBytes.
8.1.2.3 Lock Regions
The SAM7SE512 Embedded Flash Controller manages 32 lock bits to protect 32 regions of the
flash against inadvertent flash erasing or programming commands. The SAM7SE512 contains
32 lock regions and each lock region contains 64 pages of 256 bytes. Each lock region has a
size of 16 Kbytes.
flash against inadvertent flash erasing or programming commands. The SAM7SE256 contains
16 lock regions and each lock region contains 64 pages of 256 bytes. Each lock region has a
size of 16 Kbytes.
flash against inadvertent flash erasing or programming commands. The SAM7SE32 contains 8
lock regions and each lock region contains 32 pages of 128 bytes. Each lock region has a size of
4 Kbytes.
If a locked-regions erase or program command occurs, the command is aborted and the EFC
trigs an interrupt.
The 32 (SAM7SE512), 16 (SAM7SE256) or 8 (SAM7SE32) NVM bits are software programma-
ble through the EFC User Interface. The command Set Lock Bit enables the protection. The
command Clear Lock Bit unlocks the lock region.
Asserting the ERASE pin clears the lock bits, thus unlocking the entire Flash.
8.1.2.4 Security Bit Feature
The SAM7SE512/256/32 features a security bit, based on a specific NVM-bit. When the security
is enabled, any access to the Flash, either through the ICE interface or through the Fast Flash
Programming Interface, is forbidden.
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The security bit can only be enabled through the Command Set Security Bit of the EFC User
Interface. Disabling the security bit can only be achieved by asserting the ERASE pin at 1 and
after a full flash erase is performed. When the security bit is deactivated, all accesses to the
flash are permitted.
It is important to note that the assertion of the ERASE pin should always be longer than 200 ms.
As the ERASE pin integrates a permanent pull-down, it can be left unconnected during normal
operation. However, it is safer to connect it directly to GND for the final application.
8.1.2.5 Non-volatile Brownout Detector Control
Two general purpose NVM (GPNVM) bits are used for controlling the brownout detector (BOD),
so that even after a power loss, the brownout detector operations remain in their state.
These two GPNVM bits can be cleared or set respectively through the commands Clear Gen-
eral-purpose NVM Bit and Set General-purpose NVM Bit of the EFC User Interface.
GPNVM bit 0 is used as a brownout detector enable bit. Setting the GPNVM bit 0 enables the
BOD, clearing it disables the BOD. Asserting ERASE clears the GPNVM bit 0 and thus
disables the brownout detector by default.
GPNVM bit 1 is used as a brownout reset enable signal for the reset controller. Setting the
GPNVM bit 1 enables the brownout reset when a brownout is detected, Clearing the GPNVM
bit 1 disables the brownout reset. Asserting ERASE disables the brownout reset by default.
8.1.2.6 Calibration Bits
Sixteen NVM bits are used to calibrate the brownout detector and the voltage regulator. These
bits are factory configured and cannot be changed by the user. The ERASE pin has no effect on
the calibration bits.
8.1.3 Fast Flash Programming Interface
The Fast Flash Programming Interface allows programming the device through either a serial
JTAG interface or through a multiplexed fully-handshaked parallel port. It allows gang-program-
ming with market-standard industrial programmers.
The FFPI supports read, page program, page erase, full erase, lock, unlock and protect
commands.
The Fast Flash Programming Interface is enabled and the Fast Programming Mode is entered
when the TST pin and the PA0 and PA1 pins are all tied high and PA2 tied to low.
The Flash of the SAM7SE512 is organized in 2048 pages of 256 bytes (dual plane). It reads
as 131,072 32-bit words.
The Flash of the SAM7SE256 is organized in 1024 pages of 256 bytes (single plane). It reads
The Flash of the SAM7SE32 is organized in 256 pages of 128 bytes (single plane). It reads
The Flash of the SAM7SE512/256 contains a 256-byte write buffer, accessible through a 32-
bit interface.
The Flash of the SAM7SE32 contains a 128-byte write buffer, accessible through a 32-bit
interface.
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8.1.4 SAM-BA
Boot
The SAM-BA Boot is a default Boot Program which provides an easy way to program in-situ the
on-chip Flash memory.
The SAM-BA Boot Assistant supports serial communication via the DBGU or the USB Device
Port.
Communication via the DBGU supports a wide range of crystals from 3 to 20 MHz via
software auto-detection.
Communication via the USB Device Port is limited to an 18.432 MHz crystal.
The SAM-BA Boot provides an interface with SAM-BA Graphic User Interface (GUI).
The SAM-BA Boot is in ROM and is mapped in Flash at address 0x0 when GPNVM bit 2 is set to
0.
8.2 External Memories
The external memories are accessed through the External Bus Interface.
Refer to the memory map in Figure 8-1 on page 22.
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9. System Controller
The System Controller manages all vital blocks of the microcontroller: interrupts, clocks, power,
time, debug and reset.
The System Controller peripherals are all mapped to the highest 4 Kbytes of address space,
between addresses 0xFFFF F000 and 0xFFFF FFFF.
Figure 9-1 on page 29 shows the System Controller Block Diagram.
Figure 8-1 on page 22 shows the mapping of the User Interface of the System Controller periph-
erals. Note that the Memory Controller configuration user interface is also mapped within this
address space.
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Figure 9-1. System Controller Block Diagram
NRST
SLCK
Advanced
Interrupt
Controller
Real-Time
Timer
Periodic
Interval
Timer
Reset
Controller
PA0-PA31
periph_nreset
System Controller
Watchdog
Timer
wdt_fault
WDRPROC
PIO
Controller
POR
BOD
RCOSC
gpnvm[0]
cal
en
Power
Management
Controller
OSC
PLL
XIN
XOUT
PLLRC
MAINCK
PLLCK
pit_irq
MCK
proc_nreset
wdt_irq
periph_irq{2-3] periph_nreset
periph_clk[2..18]
PCK
MCK
pmc_irq
UDPCK
nirq
nfiq
rtt_irq
Embedded
Peripherals
periph_clk[2-3]
pck[0-3]
in
out
enable
ARM7TDMI
SLCK
SLCK
irq0-irq1
fiq
irq0-irq1
fiq
periph_irq[4..18]
periph_irq[2..18]
int
int
periph_nreset
periph_clk[4..18]
Embedded
Flash
flash_poe
jtag_nreset
flash_poe
gpnvm[0..2]
flash_wrdis
flash_wrdis
proc_nreset
periph_nreset
dbgu_txd
dbgu_rxd
pit_irq
rtt_irq
dbgu_irq
pmc_irq
rstc_irq
wdt_irq
rstc_irq
SLCK
gpnvm[1]
Boundary Scan
TAP Controller
jtag_nreset
debug
PCK
debug
idle
debug
Memory
Controller
MCK
proc_nreset
bod_rst_en
proc_nreset
power_on_reset
periph_nreset
idle
Debug
Unit
dbgu_irq MCK
dbgu_rxd
periph_nreset
force_ntrst
dbgu_txd
USB Device
Port
UDPCK
periph_nreset
periph_clk[11]
periph_irq[11]
usb_suspend
usb_suspend
Voltage
Regulator
standby
Voltage
Regulator
Mode
Controller
security_bit
cal
power_on_reset
power_on_reset
force_ntrst
cal
PB0-PB31
PC0-PC29
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9.1 Reset Controller
Based on one power-on reset cell and a double brownout detector
Status of the last reset, either Power-up Reset, Software Reset, User Reset, Watchdog
Reset, Brownout Reset
Controls the internal resets and the NRST pin output
Allows to shape a signal on the NRST line, guaranteeing that the length of the pulse meets
any requirement.
9.1.1 Brownout Detector and Power On Reset
The SAM7SE512/256/32 embeds one brownout detection circuit and a power-on reset cell. The
power-on reset is supplied with and monitors VDDCORE.
Both signals are provided to the Flash to prevent any code corruption during power-up or power-
down sequences or if brownouts occur on the VDDCORE power supply.
The power-on reset cell has a limited-accuracy threshold at around 1.5V. Its output remains low
during power-up until VDDCORE goes over this voltage level. This signal goes to the reset con-
troller and allows a full re-initialization of the device.
The brownout detector monitors the VDDCORE and VDDFLASH levels during operation by
comparing it to a fixed trigger level. It secures system operations in the most difficult environ-
ments and prevents code corruption in case of brownout on the VDDCORE or VDDFLASH.
When the brownout detector is enabled and VDDCORE decreases to a value below the trigger
level (Vbot18-, defined as Vbot18 - hyst/2), the brownout output is immediately activated.
When VDDCORE increases above the trigger level (Vbot18+, defined as Vbot18 + hyst/2), the
reset is released. The brownout detector only detects a drop if the voltage on VDDCORE stays
below the threshold voltage for longer than about 1s.
The VDDCORE threshold voltage has a hysteresis of about 50 mV, to ensure spike free brown-
out detection. The typical value of the brownout detector threshold is 1.68V with an accuracy of
2% and is factory calibrated.
When the brownout detector is enabled and VDDFLASH decreases to a value below the trigger
level (Vbot33-, defined as Vbot33 - hyst/2), the brownout output is immediately activated.
When VDDFLASH increases above the trigger level (Vbot33+, defined as Vbot33 + hyst/2), the
reset is released. The brownout detector only detects a drop if the voltage on VDDCORE stays
below the threshold voltage for longer than about 1s.
The VDDFLASH threshold voltage has a hysteresis of about 50 mV, to ensure spike free brown-
out detection. The typical value of the brownout detector threshold is 2.80V with an accuracy of
3.5% and is factory calibrated.
The brownout detector is low-power, as it consumes less than 20 A static current. However, it
can be deactivated to save its static current. In this case, it consumes less than 1A. The deac-
tivation is configured through the GPNVM bit 0 of the Flash.
9.2 Clock Generator
The Clock Generator embeds one low-power RC Oscillator, one Main Oscillator and one PLL
with the following characteristics:
RC Oscillator ranges between 22 KHz and 42 KHz
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Main Oscillator frequency ranges between 3 and 20 MHz
Main Oscillator can be bypassed
PLL output ranges between 80 and 220 MHz
It provides SLCK, MAINCK and PLLCK.
Figure 9-2. Clock Generator Block Diagram
9.3 Power Management Controller
The Power Management Controller uses the Clock Generator outputs to provide:
the Processor Clock PCK
the Master Clock MCK
the USB Clock UDPCK
all the peripheral clocks, independently controllable
three programmable clock outputs
The Master Clock (MCK) is programmable from a few hundred Hz to the maximum operating fre-
quency of the device.
The Processor Clock (PCK) switches off when entering processor idle mode, thus allowing
reduced power consumption while waiting for an interrupt.
Power
Management
Controller
XIN
XOUT
PLLRC
Slow Clock
SLCK
Main Clock
MAINCK
PLL Clock
PLLCK
Control Status
Embedded
RC
Oscillator
Main
Oscillator
PLL and
Divider
Clock Generator
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Figure 9-3. Power Management Controller Block Diagram
9.4 Advanced Interrupt Controller
Controls the interrupt lines (nIRQ and nFIQ) of an ARM Processor
Individually maskable and vectored interrupt sources
Source 0 is reserved for the Fast Interrupt Input (FIQ)
Source 1 is reserved for system peripherals (RTT, PIT, EFC, PMC, DBGU, etc.)
Other sources control the peripheral interrupts or external interrupts
Programmable edge-triggered or level-sensitive internal sources
Programmable positive/negative edge-triggered or high/low level-sensitive external
sources
8-level Priority Controller
Drives the normal interrupt nIRQ of the processor
Handles priority of the interrupt sources
Higher priority interrupts can be served during service of lower priority interrupt
Vectoring
Optimizes interrupt service routine branch and execution
One 32-bit vector register per interrupt source
Interrupt vector register reads the corresponding current interrupt vector
Protect Mode
Easy debugging by preventing automatic operations
Fast Forcing
Permits redirecting any interrupt source on the fast interrupt
General Interrupt Mask
Provides processor synchronization on events without triggering an interrupt
MCK
periph_clk[2..14]
int
UDPCK
SLCK
MAINCK
PLLCK
Prescaler
/1,/2,/4,...,/64
PCK
Processor
Clock
Controller

Idle Mode
Master Clock Controller
Peripherals
Clock Controller
ON/OFF
USB Clock Controller
ON/OFF
SLCK
MAINCK
PLLCK
Prescaler
/1,/2,/4,...,/64
Programmable Clock Controller
PLLCK
Divider
/1,/2,/4
pck[0..2]
usb_suspend
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9.5 Debug Unit
Comprises:
One two-pin UART
One Interface for the Debug Communication Channel (DCC) support
One set of Chip ID Registers
One Interface providing ICE Access Prevention
Two-pin UART
USART-compatible User Interface
Programmable Baud Rate Generator
Parity, Framing and Overrun Error
Automatic Echo, Local Loopback and Remote Loopback Channel Modes
Debug Communication Channel Support
Offers visibility of COMMRX and COMMTX signals from the ARM Processor
Chip ID Registers
Identification of the device revision, sizes of the embedded memories, set of
peripherals
Chip ID is 0x272A 0A40 (VERSION 0) for SAM7SE512
Chip ID is 0x272A 0940 (VERSION 0) for SAM7SE256
Chip ID is 0x2728 0340 (VERSION 0) for SAM7SE32
9.6 Periodic Interval Timer
20-bit programmable counter plus 12-bit interval counter
9.7 Watchdog Timer
12-bit key-protected Programmable Counter running on prescaled SLCK
Provides reset or interrupt signals to the system
Counter may be stopped while the processor is in debug state or in idle mode
9.8 Real-time Timer
32-bit free-running counter with alarm running on prescaled SLCK
Programmable 16-bit prescaler for SLCK accuracy compensation
9.9 PIO Controllers
Three PIO Controllers. PIO A and B each control 32 I/O lines and PIO C controls 24 I/O lines.
Fully programmable through set/clear registers
Multiplexing of two peripheral functions per I/O line
For each I/O line (whether assigned to a peripheral or used as general-purpose I/O)
Input change interrupt
Half a clock period glitch filter
Multi-drive option enables driving in open drain
Programmable pull-up on each I/O line
Pin data status register, supplies visibility of the level on the pin at any time
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Synchronous output, provides Set and Clear of several I/O lines in a single write
9.10 Voltage Regulator Controller
The purpose of this controller is to select the Power Mode of the Voltage Regulator between
Normal Mode (bit 0 is cleared) or Standby Mode (bit 0 is set).
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10. Peripherals
10.1 User Interface
The User Peripherals are mapped in the 256 MBytes of the address space between
0xF000 0000 and 0xFFFF EFFF. Each peripheral is allocated 16 Kbytes of address space.
A complete memory map is presented in Figure 8-1 on page 22.
10.2 Peripheral Identifiers
The SAM7SE512/256/32 embeds a wide range of peripherals. Table 10-1 defines the Peripheral
Identifiers of the SAM7SE512/256/32. Unique peripheral identifiers are defined for both the
Advanced Interrupt Controller and the Power Management Controller.
Note: 1. Setting SYSC and ADC bits in the clock set/clear registers of the PMC has no effect. The Sys-
tem Controller is continuously clocked. The ADC clock is automatically started for the first
conversion. In Sleep Mode the ADC clock is automatically stopped after each conversion.
Table 10-1. Peripheral Identifiers
Peripheral
ID
Peripheral
Mnemonic
Peripheral
Name
External
Interrupt
0 AIC Advanced Interrupt Controller FIQ
1 SYSC
(1)
2 PIOA Parallel I/O Controller A
3 PIOB Parallel I/O Controller B
4 PIOC Parallel I/O Controller C
5 SPI Serial Peripheral Interface 0
6 US0 USART 0
7 US1 USART 1
8 SSC Synchronous Serial Controller
9 TWI Two-wire Interface
10 PWMC PWM Controller
11 UDP USB Device Port
12 TC0 Timer/Counter 0
15 ADC
(1)
Analog-to Digital Converter
16-28 reserved
29 AIC Advanced Interrupt Controller IRQ0
30 AIC Advanced Interrupt Controller IRQ1
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10.3 Peripheral Multiplexing on PIO Lines
The SAM7SE512/256/32 features three PIO controllers, PIOA, PIOB and PIOC, that multiplex
the I/O lines of the peripheral set.
PIO Controller A and B control 32 lines; PIO Controller C controls 24 lines. Each line can be
assigned to one of two peripheral functions, A or B. Some of them can also be multiplexed with
the analog inputs of the ADC Controller.
Table 10-2 on page 37 defines how the I/O lines of the peripherals A and B or the analog inputs
are multiplexed on the PIO Controller A, B and C. The two columns Function and Comments
have been inserted for the users own comments; they may be used to track how pins are
defined in an application.
Note that some peripheral functions that are output only may be duplicated in the table.
At reset, all I/O lines are automatically configured as input with the programmable pull-up
enabled, so that the device is maintained in a static state as soon as a reset is detected.
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10.4 PIO Controller A Multiplexing
Table 10-2. Multiplexing on PIO Controller A
PIO Controller A Application Usage
I/O Line Peripheral A Peripheral B Comments Function Comments
PA0 PWM0 A0/NBS0 High-Drive
PA1 PWM1 A1/NBS2 High-Drive
PA2 PWM2 A2 High-Drive
PA3 TWD A3 High-Drive
PA4 TWCK A4
PA5 RXD0 A5
PA6 TXD0 A6
PA7 RTS0 A7
PA8 CTS0 A8
PA9 DRXD A9
PA10 DTXD A10
PA11 NPCS0 A11
PA12 MISO A12
PA13 MOSI A13
PA14 SPCK A14
PA15 TF A15
PA16 TK A16/BA0
PA17 TD A17/BA1 AD0
PA18 RD NBS3/CFIOW AD1
PA19 RK NCS4/CFCS0 AD2
PA20 RF NCS2/CFCS1 AD3
PA21 RXD1 NCS6/CFCE2
PA22 TXD1 NCS5/CFCE1
PA23 SCK1 NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR
PA24 RTS1 SDA10
PA25 CTS1 SDCKE
PA26 DCD1 NCS1/SDCS
PA27 DTR1 SDWE
PA28 DSR1 CAS
PA29 RI1 RAS
PA30 IRQ1 D30
PA31 NPCS1 D31
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10.5 PIO Controller B Multiplexing
Table 10-3. Multiplexing on PIO Controller B
PIO Controller B Application Usage
PB0 TIOA0 A0/NBS0
PB1 TIOB0 A1/NBS2
PB2 SCK0 A2
PB3 NPCS3 A3
PB4 TCLK0 A4
PB5 NPCS3 A5
PB6 PCK0 A6
PB7 PWM3 A7
PB8 ADTRG A8
PB9 NPCS1 A9
PB10 NPCS2 A10
PB11 PWM0 A11
PB12 PWM1 A12
PB13 PWM2 A13
PB14 PWM3 A14
PB15 TIOA1 A15
PB16 TIOB1 A16/BA0
PB17 PCK1 A17/BA1
PB18 PCK2 D16
PB19 FIQ D17
PB20 IRQ0 D18
PB21 PCK1 D19
PB22 NPCS3 D20
PB23 PWM0 D21
PB24 PWM1 D22
PB25 PWM2 D23
PB26 TIOA2 D24
PB27 TIOB2 D25
PB28 TCLK1 D26
PB29 TCLK2 D27
PB30 NPCS2 D28
PB31 PCK2 D29
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10.6 PIO Controller C Multiplexing
10.7 Serial Peripheral Interface
Supports communication with external serial devices
Four chip selects with external decoder allow communication with up to 15
peripherals
Serial memories, such as DataFlash
and 3-wire EEPROMs

Serial peripherals, such as ADCs, DACs, LCD Controllers, CAN Controllers and
Sensors
External co-processors
Master or slave serial peripheral bus interface
Multiplexing on PIO Controller C
PIO Controller C Application Usage
PC0 D0
PC1 D1
PC2 D2
PC3 D3
PC4 D4
PC5 D5
PC6 D6
PC7 D7
PC8 D8 RTS1
PC9 D9 DTR1
PC10 D10 PCK0
PC11 D11 PCK1
PC12 D12 PCK2
PC13 D13
PC14 D14 NPCS1
PC15 D15 NCS3/NANDCS
PC16 A18 NWAIT
PC17 A19 NANDOE
PC18 A20 NANDWE
PC19 A21/NANDALE
PC20 A22/REG/NANDCLE NCS7
PC21 NWR0/NWE/CFWE
PC22 NRD/CFOE
PC23 CFRNW NCS0
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8- to 16-bit programmable data length per chip select
Programmable phase and polarity per chip select
Programmable transfer delays per chip select, between consecutive transfers and
between clock and data
Programmable delay between consecutive transfers
Selectable mode fault detection
Maximum frequency at up to Master Clock
10.8 Two Wire Interface
Master, Multi-Master and Slave Mode Operation
Compatibility with standard two-wire serial memories
One, two or three bytes for slave address
Sequential read/write operations
Bit Rate: Up to 400 Kbit/s
General Call Supported in Slave Mode
10.9 USART
Programmable Baud Rate Generator
5- to 9-bit full-duplex synchronous or asynchronous serial communications
1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits in Asynchronous Mode
1 or 2 stop bits in Synchronous Mode
Parity generation and error detection
Framing error detection, overrun error detection
MSB or LSB first
Optional break generation and detection
By 8 or by 16 over-sampling receiver frequency
Hardware handshaking RTS - CTS
Modem Signals Management DTR-DSR-DCD-RI on USART1
Receiver time-out and transmitter timeguard
Multi-drop Mode with address generation and detection
RS485 with driver control signal
ISO7816, T = 0 or T = 1 Protocols for interfacing with smart cards
NACK handling, error counter with repetition and iteration limit
IrDA
modulation and demodulation

Communication at up to 115.2 Kbps
Test Modes
Remote Loopback, Local Loopback, Automatic Echo
10.10 Serial Synchronous Controller
Provides serial synchronous communication links used in audio and telecom applications
Contains an independent receiver and transmitter and a common clock divider
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Offers a configurable frame sync and data length
Receiver and transmitter can be programmed to start automatically or on detection of
different event on the frame sync signal
Receiver and transmitter include a data signal, a clock signal and a frame synchronization
signal
10.11 Timer Counter
Three 16-bit Timer Counter Channels
Two output compare or one input capture per channel
Wide range of functions including:
Frequency measurement
Event counting
Interval measurement
Pulse generation
Delay timing
Pulse Width Modulation
Up/down capabilities
Each channel is user-configurable and contains:
Three external clock inputs
Five internal clock inputs, as defined in Table 10-4
Two multi-purpose input/output signals
Two global registers that act on all three TC channels
10.12 PWM Controller
Four channels, one 16-bit counter per channel
Common clock generator, providing thirteen different clocks
One Modulo n counter providing eleven clocks
Two independent linear dividers working on modulo n counter outputs
Independent channel programming
Independent enable/disable commands
Independent clock selection
Independent period and duty cycle, with double buffering
Programmable selection of the output waveform polarity
Programmable center or left aligned output waveform
Table 10-4. Timer Counter Clocks Assignment
TC Clock input Clock
TIMER_CLOCK1 MCK/2
TIMER_CLOCK2 MCK/8
TIMER_CLOCK3 MCK/32
TIMER_CLOCK4 MCK/128
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10.13 USB Device Port
USB V2.0 full-speed compliant,12 Mbits per second.
Embedded USB V2.0 full-speed transceiver
Embedded 2688-byte dual-port RAM for endpoints
Eight endpoints
Endpoint 0: 64bytes
Endpoint 1 and 2: 64 bytes ping-pong
Endpoint 3: 64 bytes
Ping-pong Mode (two memory banks) for Isochronous and bulk endpoints
Suspend/resume logic
Integrated Pull-up on DDP
10.14 Analog-to-Digital Converter
8-channel ADC
10-bit 384 Ksamples/sec. or 8-bit 583 Ksamples/sec. Successive Approximation Register
ADC
2 LSB Integral Non Linearity, 1 LSB Differential Non Linearity
Integrated 8-to-1 multiplexer, offering eight independent 3.3V analog inputs
External voltage reference for better accuracy on low voltage inputs
Individual enable and disable of each channel
Multiple trigger sources
Hardware or software trigger
External trigger pin
Timer Counter 0 to 2 outputs TIOA0 to TIOA2 trigger
Sleep Mode and conversion sequencer
Automatic wakeup on trigger and back to sleep mode after conversions of all
enabled channels
Each analog input shared with digital signals
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11. ARM7TDMI Processor Overview
11.1 Overview
The ARM7TDMI core executes both the 32-bit ARM and 16-bit Thumb instruction sets, allowing
the user to trade off between high performance and high code density.The ARM7TDMI proces-
sor implements Von Neuman architecture, using a three-stage pipeline consisting of Fetch,
Decode, and Execute stages.
The main features of the ARM7tDMI processor are:
ARM7TDMI Based on ARMv4T Architecture
Two Instruction Sets
ARM High-performance 32-bit Instruction Set
Thumb High Code Density 16-bit Instruction Set
Three-Stage Pipeline Architecture
Instruction Fetch (F)
Instruction Decode (D)
Execute (E)
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11.2 ARM7TDMI Processor
For further details on ARM7TDMI, refer to the following ARM documents:
ARM Architecture Reference Manual (DDI 0100E)
ARM7TDMI Technical Reference Manual (DDI 0210B)
11.2.1 Instruction Type
Instructions are either 32 bits long (in ARM state) or 16 bits long (in THUMB state).
11.2.2 Data Type
ARM7TDMI supports byte (8-bit), half-word (16-bit) and word (32-bit) data types. Words must be
aligned to four-byte boundaries and half words to two-byte boundaries.
Unaligned data access behavior depends on which instruction is used where.
11.2.3 ARM7TDMI Operating Mode
The ARM7TDMI, based on ARM architecture v4T, supports seven processor modes:
User: The normal ARM program execution state
FIQ: Designed to support high-speed data transfer or channel process
IRQ: Used for general-purpose interrupt handling
Supervisor: Protected mode for the operating system
Abort mode: Implements virtual memory and/or memory protection
System: A privileged user mode for the operating system
Undefined: Supports software emulation of hardware coprocessors
Mode changes may be made under software control, or may be brought about by external inter-
rupts or exception processing. Most application programs execute in User mode. The non-user
modes, or privileged modes, are entered in order to service interrupts or exceptions, or to
access protected resources.
11.2.4 ARM7TDMI Registers
The ARM7TDMI processor has a total of 37registers:
31 general-purpose 32-bit registers
6 status registers
These registers are not accessible at the same time. The processor state and operating mode
determine which registers are available to the programmer.
At any one time 16 registers are visible to the user. The remainder are synonyms used to speed
up exception processing.
Register 15 is the Program Counter (PC) and can be used in all instructions to reference data
relative to the current instruction.
R14 holds the return address after a subroutine call.
R13 is used (by software convention) as a stack pointer.
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Registers R0 to R7 are unbanked registers. This means that each of them refers to the same 32-
bit physical register in all processor modes. They are general-purpose registers, with no special
uses managed by the architecture, and can be used wherever an instruction allows a general-
purpose register to be specified.
Registers R8 to R14 are banked registers. This means that each of them depends on the current
mode of the processor.
11.2.4.1 Modes and Exception Handling
All exceptions have banked registers for R14 and R13.
After an exception, R14 holds the return address for exception processing. This address is used
to return after the exception is processed, as well as to address the instruction that caused the
exception.
R13 is banked across exception modes to provide each exception handler with a private stack
pointer.
The fast interrupt mode also banks registers 8 to 12 so that interrupt processing can begin with-
out having to save these registers.
Table 11-1. ARM7TDMI ARM Modes and Registers Layout
User and
System Mode
Supervisor
Mode Abort Mode
Undefined
Mode
Interrupt
Mode
Fast Interrupt
Mode
R0 R0 R0 R0 R0 R0
R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1
R2 R2 R2 R2 R2 R2
R3 R3 R3 R3 R3 R3
R4 R4 R4 R4 R4 R4
R5 R5 R5 R5 R5 R5
R6 R6 R6 R6 R6 R6
R7 R7 R7 R7 R7 R7
R8 R8 R8 R8 R8 R8_FIQ
R9 R9 R9 R9 R9 R9_FIQ
R10 R10 R10 R10 R10 R10_FIQ
R11 R11 R11 R11 R11 R11_FIQ
R12 R12 R12 R12 R12 R12_FIQ
R13 R13_SVC R13_ABORT R13_UNDEF R13_IRQ R13_FIQ
R14 R14_SVC R14_ABORT R14_UNDEF R14_IRQ R14_FIQ
PC PC PC PC PC PC
CPSR CPSR CPSR CPSR CPSR CPSR
SPSR_SVC SPSR_ABORT SPSR_UNDEF SPSR_IRQ SPSR_FIQ
Mode-specific banked registers
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A seventh processing mode, System Mode, does not have any banked registers. It uses the
User Mode registers. System Mode runs tasks that require a privileged processor mode and
allows them to invoke all classes of exceptions.
11.2.4.2 Status Registers
All other processor states are held in status registers. The current operating processor status is
in the Current Program Status Register (CPSR). The CPSR holds:
four ALU flags (Negative, Zero, Carry, and Overflow)
two interrupt disable bits (one for each type of interrupt)
one bit to indicate ARM or Thumb execution
five bits to encode the current processor mode
All five exception modes also have a Saved Program Status Register (SPSR) that holds the
CPSR of the task immediately preceding the exception.
11.2.4.3 Exception Types
The ARM7TDMI supports five types of exception and a privileged processing mode for each type.
The types of exceptions are:
fast interrupt (FIQ)
normal interrupt (IRQ)
memory aborts (used to implement memory protection or virtual memory)
attempted execution of an undefined instruction
software interrupts (SWIs)
Exceptions are generated by internal and external sources.
More than one exception can occur in the same time.
When an exception occurs, the banked version of R14 and the SPSR for the exception mode
are used to save state.
To return after handling the exception, the SPSR is moved to the CPSR, and R14 is moved to
the PC. This can be done in two ways:
by using a data-processing instruction with the S-bit set, and the PC as the destination
by using the Load Multiple with Restore CPSR instruction (LDM)
11.2.5 ARM Instruction Set Overview
The ARM instruction set is divided into:
Branch instructions
Data processing instructions
Status register transfer instructions
Load and Store instructions
Coprocessor instructions
Exception-generating instructions
ARM instructions can be executed conditionally. Every instruction contains a 4-bit condition
code field (bit[31:28]).
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Table 11-2 gives the ARM instruction mnemonic list.
11.2.6 Thumb Instruction Set Overview
The Thumb instruction set is a re-encoded subset of the ARM instruction set.
The Thumb instruction set is divided into:
Branch instructions
Data processing instructions
Load and Store instructions
Load and Store Multiple instructions
Exception-generating instruction
In Thumb mode, eight general-purpose registers, R0 to R7, are available that are the same
physical registers as R0 to R7 when executing ARM instructions. Some Thumb instructions also
Table 11-2. ARM Instruction Mnemonic List
Mnemonic Operation Mnemonic Operation
MOV Move CDP Coprocessor Data Processing
ADD Add MVN Move Not
SUB Subtract ADC Add with Carry
RSB Reverse Subtract SBC Subtract with Carry
CMP Compare RSC Reverse Subtract with Carry
TST Test CMN Compare Negated
AND Logical AND TEQ Test Equivalence
EOR Logical Exclusive OR BIC Bit Clear
MUL Multiply ORR Logical (inclusive) OR
SMULL Sign Long Multiply MLA Multiply Accumulate
SMLAL Signed Long Multiply Accumulate UMULL Unsigned Long Multiply
MSR Move to Status Register UMLAL Unsigned Long Multiply Accumulate
B Branch MRS Move From Status Register
BX Branch and Exchange BL Branch and Link
LDR Load Word SWI Software Interrupt
LDRSH Load Signed Halfword STR Store Word
LDRSB Load Signed Byte STRH Store Half Word
LDRH Load Half Word STRB Store Byte
LDRB Load Byte STRBT Store Register Byte with Translation
LDRBT Load Register Byte with Translation STRT Store Register with Translation
LDRT Load Register with Translation STM Store Multiple
LDM Load Multiple SWPB Swap Byte
SWP Swap Word MRC Move From Coprocessor
MCR Move To Coprocessor STC Store From Coprocessor
LDC Load To Coprocessor
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access to the Program Counter (ARM Register 15), the Link Register (ARM Register 14) and the
Stack Pointer (ARM Register 13). Further instructions allow limited access to the ARM registers
8 to 15.
Table 11-3 gives the Thumb instruction mnemonic list.
Table 11-3. Thumb Instruction Mnemonic List
Mnemonic Operation Mnemonic Operation
MOV Move MVN Move Not
ADD Add ADC Add with Carry
SUB Subtract SBC Subtract with Carry
CMP Compare CMN Compare Negated
TST Test NEG Negate
AND Logical AND BIC Bit Clear
EOR Logical Exclusive OR ORR Logical (inclusive) OR
LSL Logical Shift Left LSR Logical Shift Right
ASR Arithmetic Shift Right ROR Rotate Right
MUL Multiply
B Branch BL Branch and Link
BX Branch and Exchange SWI Software Interrupt
LDR Load Word STR Store Word
LDRH Load Half Word STRH Store Half Word
LDRB Load Byte STRB Store Byte
LDRSH Load Signed Halfword LDRSB Load Signed Byte
LDMIA Load Multiple STMIA Store Multiple
PUSH Push Register to stack POP Pop Register from stack
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12. Debug and Test Features
12.1 Overview
The SAM7SE Series Microcontrollers feature a number of complementary debug and test capa-
bilities. A common JTAG/ICE (Embedded ICE) port is used for standard debugging functions,
such as downloading code and single-stepping through programs. The Debug Unit provides a
two-pin UART that can be used to upload an application into internal SRAM. It manages the
interrupt handling of the internal COMMTX and COMMRX signals that trace the activity of the
Debug Communication Channel.
A set of dedicated debug and test input/output pins gives direct access to these capabilities from
a PC-based test environment.
12.2 Block Diagram
Figure 12-1. Debug and Test Block Diagram
ICE
PDC DBGU
P
I
O
DRXD
DTXD
TST
TMS
TCK
TDI
JTAGSEL
TDO
Boundary
TAP
ICE/JTAG
TAP
ARM7TDMI
Reset
and
Test
POR
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12.3 Application Examples
12.3.1 Debug Environment
Figure 12-2 shows a complete debug environment example. The ICE/JTAG interface is used for
standard debugging functions, such as downloading code and single-stepping through the
program.
Figure 12-2. Application Debug Environment Example
ICE/JTAG
Interface
Host Debugger
ICE/JTAG
Connector
RS232
Connector
AT91SAMSExx
AT91SAM7Sxx-based Application Board
Terminal
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12.3.2 Test Environment
Figure 12-3 shows a test environment example. Test vectors are sent and interpreted by the tes-
ter. In this example, the board in test is designed using a number of JTAG-compliant devices.
These devices can be connected to form a single scan chain.
Figure 12-3. Application Test Environment Example
12.4 Debug and Test Pin Description

Chip 2 Chip n
Chip 1 AT91SAM7SExx
AT91SAM7SExx-based Application Board In Test
ICE/JTAG
Connector
Tester
Test Adaptor
JTAG
Interface
Table 12-1. Debug and Test Pin List
Pin Name Function Type Active Level
Reset/Test
NRST Microcontroller Reset Input/Output Low
TST Test Mode Select Input High
ICE and JTAG
TCK Test Clock Input
TDI Test Data In Input
TDO Test Data Out Output
TMS Test Mode Select Input
JTAGSEL JTAG Selection Input
Debug Unit
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12.5 Functional Description
12.5.1 Test Pin
One dedicated pin, TST, is used to define the device operating mode. The user must make sure
that this pin is tied at low level to ensure normal operating conditions. Other values associated
with this pin are reserved for manufacturing test.
12.5.2 EmbeddedICE
(Embedded In-circuit Emulator)

The ARM7TDMI EmbeddedICE is supported via the ICE/JTAG port.The internal state of the
ARM7TDMI is examined through an ICE/JTAG port.
The ARM7TDMI processor contains hardware extensions for advanced debugging features:
In halt mode, a store-multiple (STM) can be inserted into the instruction pipeline. This exports
the contents of the ARM7TDMI registers. This data can be serially shifted out without
affecting the rest of the system.
In monitor mode, the JTAG interface is used to transfer data between the debugger and a
simple monitor program running on the ARM7TDMI processor.
There are three scan chains inside the ARM7TDMI processor that support testing, debugging,
and programming of the Embedded ICE. The scan chains are controlled by the ICE/JTAG port.
Embedded ICE mode is selected when JTAGSEL is low. It is not possible to switch directly
between ICE and JTAG operations. A chip reset must be performed after JTAGSEL is changed.
For further details on the Embedded ICE, see the ARM7TDMI (Rev4) Technical Reference Man-
ual (DDI0210B).
12.5.3 Debug Unit
The Debug Unit provides a two-pin (DXRD and TXRD) USART that can be used for several
debug and trace purposes and offers an ideal means for in-situ programming solutions and
debug monitor communication. Moreover, the association with two peripheral data controller
channels permits packet handling of these tasks with processor time reduced to a minimum.
The Debug Unit also manages the interrupt handling of the COMMTX and COMMRX signals
that come from the ICE and that trace the activity of the Debug Communication Channel.The
Debug Unit allows blockage of access to the system through the ICE interface.
A specific register, the Debug Unit Chip ID Register, gives information about the product version
and its internal configuration.
For further details on the Debug Unit, see the Debug Unit section.
12.5.4 IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan
IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan allows pin-level access independent of the device packaging
technology.
Table 12-2. AT91SAM7SExx Chip IDs
Chip Name Chip ID
AT91SAM7SE32 0x27280340
AT91SAM7SE256 0x272A0940
AT91SAM7SE512 0x272A0A40
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IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan is enabled when JTAGSEL is high. The SAMPLE, EXTEST
and BYPASS functions are implemented. In ICE debug mode, the ARM processor responds
with a non-JTAG chip ID that identifies the processor to the ICE system. This is not IEEE 1149.1
JTAG-compliant.
It is not possible to switch directly between JTAG and ICE operations. A chip reset must be per-
formed after JTAGSEL is changed.
A Boundary-scan Descriptor Language (BSDL) file is provided to set up test.
12.5.4.1 JTAG Boundary-scan Register
The Boundary-scan Register (BSR) contains 353 bits that correspond to active pins and associ-
ated control signals.
Each AT91SAM7SExx input/output pin corresponds to a 3-bit register in the BSR. The OUTPUT
bit contains data that can be forced on the pad. The INPUT bit facilitates the observability of data
applied to the pad. The CONTROL bit selects the direction of the pad.
For more information, please refer to BDSL files which are available for the SAM7SE Series.
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12.5.5 ID Code Register
Access: Read-only
VERSION[31:28]: Product Version Number
Set to 0x0.
PART NUMBER[27:12]: Product Part Number
MANUFACTURER IDENTITY[11:1]
Set to 0x01F.
Bit[0] Required by IEEE Std. 1149.1.
Set to 0x1.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
VERSION PART NUMBER
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PART NUMBER
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER IDENTITY
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MANUFACTURER IDENTITY 1
Chip Name Chip ID
AT91SAM7SE32 0x5B1D
AT91SAM7SE256 0x5B15
AT91SAM7SE512 0x5B14
Chip Name JTAG ID Code
AT91SAM7SE32 05B1_D03F
AT91SAM7SE256 05B1_503F
AT91SAM7SE512 05B1_403F
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13. Reset Controller (RSTC)
The Reset Controller (RSTC), based on power-on reset cells, handles all the resets of the sys-
tem without any external components. It reports which reset occurred last.
The Reset Controller also drives independently or simultaneously the external reset and the
peripheral and processor resets.
A brownout detection is also available to prevent the processor from falling into an unpredictable
state.
13.1 Block Diagram
Figure 13-1. Reset Controller Block Diagram
NRST
Startup
Counter
proc_nreset
wd_fault
periph_nreset
SLCK
Reset
State
Manager
Reset Controller
brown_out
bod_rst_en
rstc_irq
NRST
Manager
exter_nreset
nrst_out
Main Supply
POR
WDRPROC
user_reset
Brownout
Manager
bod_reset
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13.2.1 Reset Controller Overview
The Reset Controller is made up of an NRST Manager, a Brownout Manager, a Startup Counter
and a Reset State Manager. It runs at Slow Clock and generates the following reset signals:
proc_nreset: Processor reset line. It also resets the Watchdog Timer.
periph_nreset: Affects the whole set of embedded peripherals.
nrst_out: Drives the NRST pin.
These reset signals are asserted by the Reset Controller, either on external events or on soft-
ware action. The Reset State Manager controls the generation of reset signals and provides a
signal to the NRST Manager when an assertion of the NRST pin is required.
The NRST Manager shapes the NRST assertion during a programmable time, thus controlling
external device resets.
The startup counter waits for the complete crystal oscillator startup. The wait delay is given by
the crystal oscillator startup time maximum value that can be found in the section Crystal Oscil-
lator Characteristics in the Electrical Characteristics section of the product documentation.
13.2.2 NRST Manager
The NRST Manager samples the NRST input pin and drives this pin low when required by the
Reset State Manager. Figure 13-2 shows the block diagram of the NRST Manager.
Figure 13-2. NRST Manager
13.2.2.1 NRST Signal or Interrupt
The NRST Manager samples the NRST pin at Slow Clock speed. When the line is detected low,
a User Reset is reported to the Reset State Manager.
However, the NRST Manager can be programmed to not trigger a reset when an assertion of
NRST occurs. Writing the bit URSTEN at 0 in RSTC_MR disables the User Reset trigger.
The level of the pin NRST can be read at any time in the bit NRSTL (NRST level) in RSTC_SR.
As soon as the pin NRST is asserted, the bit URSTS in RSTC_SR is set. This bit clears only
when RSTC_SR is read.
External Reset Timer
URSTS
URSTEN
ERSTL
exter_nreset
URSTIEN
RSTC_MR
RSTC_MR
RSTC_MR
RSTC_SR
NRSTL
nrst_out
NRST
rstc_irq
Other
interrupt
sources
user_reset
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The Reset Controller can also be programmed to generate an interrupt instead of generating a
reset. To do so, the bit URSTIEN in RSTC_MR must be written at 1.
13.2.2.2 NRST External Reset Control
The Reset State Manager asserts the signal ext_nreset to assert the NRST pin. When this
occurs, the nrst_out signal is driven low by the NRST Manager for a time programmed by the
field ERSTL in RSTC_MR. This assertion duration, named EXTERNAL_RESET_LENGTH, lasts
2
(ERSTL+1)
Slow Clock cycles. This gives the approximate duration of an assertion between 60 s
and 2 seconds. Note that ERSTL at 0 defines a two-cycle duration for the NRST pulse.
This feature allows the Reset Controller to shape the NRST pin level, and thus to guarantee that
the NRST line is driven low for a time compliant with potential external devices connected on the
system reset.
13.2.3 Brownout Manager
Brownout detection prevents the processor from falling into an unpredictable state if the power
supply drops below a certain level. When VDDCORE drops below the brownout threshold, the
brownout manager requests a brownout reset by asserting the bod_reset signal.
The programmer can disable the brownout reset by setting low the bod_rst_en input signal, i.e.;
by locking the corresponding general-purpose NVM bit in the Flash. When the brownout reset is
disabled, no reset is performed. Instead, the brownout detection is reported in the bit BODSTS
of RSTC_SR. BODSTS is set and clears only when RSTC_SR is read.
The bit BODSTS can trigger an interrupt if the bit BODIEN is set in the RSTC_MR.
At factory, the brownout reset is disabled.
Figure 13-3. Brownout Manager
13.2.4 Reset States
The Reset State Manager handles the different reset sources and generates the internal reset
signals. It reports the reset status in the field RSTTYP of the Status Register (RSTC_SR). The
update of the field RSTTYP is performed when the processor reset is released.
rstc_irq
brown_out
bod_reset
bod_rst_en
BODIEN
RSTC_MR
BODSTS
RSTC_SR
Other
interrupt
sources
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13.2.4.1 Power-up Reset
When VDDCORE is powered on, the Main Supply POR cell output is filtered with a start-up
counter that operates at Slow Clock. The purpose of this counter is to ensure that the Slow
Clock oscillator is stable before starting up the device.
The startup time, as shown in Figure 13-4, is hardcoded to comply with the Slow Clock Oscillator
startup time. After the startup time, the reset signals are released and the field RSTTYP in
RSTC_SR reports a Power-up Reset.
When VDDCORE is detected low by the Main Supply POR Cell, all reset signals are asserted
immediately.
Figure 13-4. Power-up Reset
13.2.4.2 User Reset
The User Reset is entered when a low level is detected on the NRST pin and the bit URSTEN in
RSTC_MR is at 1. The NRST input signal is resynchronized with SLCK to insure proper behav-
ior of the system.
The User Reset is entered as soon as a low level is detected on NRST. The Processor Reset
and the Peripheral Reset are asserted.
The User Reset is left when NRST rises, after a two-cycle resynchronization time and a three-
cycle processor startup. The processor clock is re-enabled as soon as NRST is confirmed high.
When the processor reset signal is released, the RSTTYP field of the Status Register
(RSTC_SR) is loaded with the value 0x4, indicating a User Reset.
The NRST Manager guar ant ees t hat t he NRST l i ne i s asser t ed f or
EXTERNAL_RESET_LENGTH Slow Clock cycles, as programmed in the field ERSTL. How-
ever, if NRST does not rise after EXTERNAL_RESET_LENGTH because it is driven low
externally, the internal reset lines remain asserted until NRST actually rises.
SLCK
periph_nreset
proc_nreset
Main Supply
POR output
NRST
(nrst_out)
EXTERNAL RESET LENGTH
= 2 cycles
Startup Time
MCK
Processor Startup
= 3 cycles
Any
Freq.
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Figure 13-5. User Reset State
13.2.4.3 Brownout Reset
When the brown_out/bod_reset signal is asserted, the Reset State Manager immediately enters
the Brownout Reset. In this state, the processor, the peripheral and the external reset lines are
asserted.
The Brownout Reset is left 3 Slow Clock cycles after the rising edge of brown_out/bod_reset
after a two-cycle resynchronization. An external reset is also triggered.
When the processor reset is released, the field RSTTYP in RSTC_SR is loaded with the value
0x5, thus indicating that the last reset is a Brownout Reset.
SLCK
periph_nreset
proc_nreset
NRST
NRST
(nrst_out)
>= EXTERNAL RESET LENGTH
MCK
Processor Startup
= 3 cycles
Any
Freq.
Resynch.
2 cycles
RSTTYP
Any XXX
Resynch.
2 cycles
0x4 = User Reset
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Figure 13-6. Brownout Reset State
13.2.4.4 Software Reset
The Reset Controller offers several commands used to assert the different reset signals. These
commands are performed by writing the Control Register (RSTC_CR) with the following bits at
1:
PROCRST: Writing PROCRST at 1 resets the processor and the watchdog timer.
PERRST: Writing PERRST at 1 resets all the embedded peripherals, including the memory
system and, in particular, the Remap Command. The Peripheral Reset is generally used for
debug purposes. Except for Debug purposes, the PERRST must always be used in
conjunction with a PROCRST (PERRST and PROCRST both set at 1 simultaneously).
EXTRST: Writing EXTRST at 1 asserts low the NRST pin during a time defined by the field
ERSTL in the Mode Register (RSTC_MR).
The software reset is entered if at least one of these bits is set by the software. All these com-
mands can be performed independently or simultaneously. The software reset lasts 3 Slow
Clock cycles.
The internal reset signals are asserted as soon as the register write is performed. This is
detected on the Master Clock (MCK). They are released when the software reset is left, i.e.; syn-
chronously to SLCK.
If EXTRST is set, the nrst_out signal is asserted depending on the programming of the field
ERSTL. However, the resulting falling edge on NRST does not lead to a User Reset.
If and only if the PROCRST bit is set, the Reset Controller reports the software status in the field
RSTTYP of the Status Register (RSTC_SR). Other Software Resets are not reported in
RSTTYP.
SLCK
periph_nreset
proc_nreset
brown_out
or bod_reset
NRST
(nrst_out)
8 cycles (ERSTL=2)
MCK
Processor Startup
= 3 cycles
Any
Freq.
RSTTYP Any XXX 0x5 = Brownout Reset
Resynch.
2 cycles
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As soon as a software operation is detected, the bit SRCMP (Software Reset Command in
Progress) is set in the Status Register (RSTC_SR). It is cleared as soon as the software reset is
left. No other software reset can be performed while the SRCMP bit is set, and writing any value
in RSTC_CR has no effect.
Figure 13-7. Software Reset
13.2.4.5 Watchdog Reset
The Watchdog Reset is entered when a watchdog fault occurs. This state lasts 3 Slow Clock
cycles.
When in Watchdog Reset, assertion of the reset signals depends on the WDRPROC bit in
WDT_MR:
If WDRPROC is 0, the Processor Reset and the Peripheral Reset are asserted. The NRST
line is also asserted, depending on the programming of the field ERSTL. However, the
resulting low level on NRST does not result in a User Reset state.
If WDRPROC = 1, only the processor reset is asserted.
The Watchdog Timer is reset by the proc_nreset signal. As the watchdog fault always causes a
processor reset if WDRSTEN is set, the Watchdog Timer is always reset after a Watchdog
Reset, and the Watchdog is enabled by default and with a period set to a maximum.
When the WDRSTEN in WDT_MR bit is reset, the watchdog fault has no impact on the reset
controller.
SLCK
periph_nreset
if PERRST=1
proc_nreset
if PROCRST=1
Write RSTC_CR
NRST
(nrst_out)
if EXTRST=1
8 cycles (ERSTL=2)
MCK
Processor Startup
= 3 cycles
Any
Freq.
RSTTYP Any XXX 0x3 = Software Reset
Resynch.
1 cycle
SRCMP in RSTC_SR
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Figure 13-8. Watchdog Reset
13.2.5 Reset State Priorities
The Reset State Manager manages the following priorities between the different reset sources,
given in descending order:
Power-up Reset
Brownout Reset
Watchdog Reset
Software Reset
User Reset
Particular cases are listed below:
When in User Reset:
A watchdog event is impossible because the Watchdog Timer is being reset by the
proc_nreset signal.
A software reset is impossible, since the processor reset is being activated.
When in Software Reset:
A watchdog event has priority over the current state.
The NRST has no effect.
When in Watchdog Reset:
The processor reset is active and so a Software Reset cannot be programmed.
A User Reset cannot be entered.
13.2.6 Reset Controller Status Register
The Reset Controller status register (RSTC_SR) provides several status fields:
Only if
WDRPROC = 0
SLCK
periph_nreset
proc_nreset
wd_fault
NRST
(nrst_out)
8 cycles (ERSTL=2)
MCK
Processor Startup
= 3 cycles
Any
Freq.
RSTTYP
Any XXX 0x2 = Watchdog Reset
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RSTTYP field: This field gives the type of the last reset, as explained in previous sections.
SRCMP bit: This field indicates that a Software Reset Command is in progress and that no
further software reset should be performed until the end of the current one. This bit is
automatically cleared at the end of the current software reset.
NRSTL bit: The NRSTL bit of the Status Register gives the level of the NRST pin sampled on
each MCK rising edge.
URSTS bit: A high-to-low transition of the NRST pin sets the URSTS bit of the RSTC_SR
register. This transition is also detected on the Master Clock (MCK) rising edge (see Figure
13-9). If the User Reset is disabled (URSTEN = 0) and if the interruption is enabled by the
URSTIEN bit in the RSTC_MR register, the URSTS bit triggers an interrupt. Reading the
RSTC_SR status register resets the URSTS bit and clears the interrupt.
BODSTS bit: This bit indicates a brownout detection when the brownout reset is disabled
(bod_rst_en = 0). It triggers an interrupt if the bit BODIEN in the RSTC_MR register enables
the interrupt. Reading the RSTC_SR register resets the BODSTS bit and clears the interrupt.
Figure 13-9. Reset Controller Status and Interrupt
13.3 Reset Controller (RSTC) User Interface
MCK
NRST
NRSTL
2 cycle
resynchronization
2 cycle
resynchronization
URSTS
read
RSTC_SR
Peripheral Access
rstc_irq
if (URSTEN = 0) and
(URSTIEN = 1)
Table 13-1. Reset Controller (RSTC) Register Mapping
Offset Register Name Access Reset Value

0x00 Control Register RSTC_CR Write-only -
0x04 Status Register RSTC_SR Read-only 0x0000_0000
0x08 Mode Register RSTC_MR Read/Write 0x0000_0000
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13.3.1 Reset Controller Control Register
Name: RSTC_CR
Access: Write-only
PROCRST: Processor Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, resets the processor.
PERRST: Peripheral Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, resets the peripherals.
EXTRST: External Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, asserts the NRST pin.
KEY: Password
Should be written at value 0xA5. Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation.
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KEY
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTRST PERRST PROCRST
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13.3.2 Reset Controller Status Register
Name: RSTC_SR
Access: Read-only
URSTS: User Reset Status
0 = No high-to-low edge on NRST happened since the last read of RSTC_SR.
1 = At least one high-to-low transition of NRST has been detected since the last read of RSTC_SR.
BODSTS: Brownout Detection Status
0 = No brownout high-to-low transition happened since the last read of RSTC_SR.
1 = A brownout high-to-low transition has been detected since the last read of RSTC_SR.
RSTTYP: Reset Type
Reports the cause of the last processor reset. Reading this RSTC_SR does not reset this field.
NRSTL: NRST Pin Level
Registers the NRST Pin Level at Master Clock (MCK).
SRCMP: Software Reset Command in Progress
0 = No software command is being performed by the reset controller. The reset controller is ready for a software command.
1 = A software reset command is being performed by the reset controller. The reset controller is busy.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SRCMP NRSTL
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RSTTYP
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BODSTS URSTS
RSTTYP Reset Type Comments
0 0 0 Power-up Reset VDDCORE rising
0 1 0 Watchdog Reset Watchdog fault occurred
0 1 1 Software Reset Processor reset required by the software
1 0 0 User Reset NRST pin detected low
1 0 1 Brownout Reset Brownout reset occurred
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13.3.3 Reset Controller Mode Register
Name: RSTC_MR
Access: Read/Write
URSTEN: User Reset Enable
0 = The detection of a low level on the pin NRST does not generate a User Reset.
1 = The detection of a low level on the pin NRST triggers a User Reset.
URSTIEN: User Reset Interrupt Enable
0 = USRTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 has no effect on rstc_irq.
1 = USRTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 asserts rstc_irq if URSTEN = 0.
BODIEN: Brownout Detection Interrupt Enable
0 = BODSTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 has no effect on rstc_irq.
1 = BODSTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 asserts rstc_irq.
ERSTL: External Reset Length
This field defines the external reset length. The external reset is asserted during a time of 2
(ERSTL+1)
Slow Clock cycles. This
allows assertion duration to be programmed between 60 s and 2 seconds.
KEY: Password
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KEY
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
BODIEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ERSTL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
URSTIEN URSTEN
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14. Real-time Timer (RTT)
14.1 Overview
The Real-time Timer is built around a 32-bit counter and used to count elapsed seconds. It gen-
erates a periodic interrupt or/and triggers an alarm on a programmed value.
14.2 Block Diagram
Figure 14-1. Real-time Timer
The Real-time Timer is used to count elapsed seconds. It is built around a 32-bit counter fed by
Slow Clock divided by a programmable 16-bit value. The value can be programmed in the field
RTPRES of the Real-time Mode Register (RTT_MR).
Programming RTPRES at 0x00008000 corresponds to feeding the real-time counter with a 1 Hz
signal (if the Slow Clock is 32.768 Hz). The 32-bit counter can count up to 2
32
seconds, corre-
sponding to more than 136 years, then roll over to 0.
The Real-time Timer can also be used as a free-running timer with a lower time-base. The best
accuracy is achieved by writing RTPRES to 3. Programming RTPRES to 1 or 2 is possible, but
may result in losing status events because the status register is cleared two Slow Clock cycles
after read. Thus if the RTT is configured to trigger an interrupt, the interrupt occurs during 2 Slow
Clock cycles after reading RTT_SR. To prevent several executions of the interrupt handler, the
interrupt must be disabled in the interrupt handler and re-enabled when the status register is
clear.
SLCK
RTPRES
RTTINC
ALMS
16-bit
Divider
32-bit
Counter
ALMV
=
CRTV
RTT_MR
RTT_VR
RTT_AR
RTT_SR
RTTINCIEN
RTT_MR
0
1 0
ALMIEN
rtt_int
RTT_MR
set
set
RTT_SR
read
RTT_SR
reset
reset
RTT_MR
reload
rtt_alarm
RTTRST
RTT_MR
RTTRST
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The Real-time Timer value (CRTV) can be read at any time in the register RTT_VR (Real-time
Value Register). As this value can be updated asynchronously from the Master Clock, it is advis-
able to read this register twice at the same value to improve accuracy of the returned value.
The current value of the counter is compared with the value written in the alarm register
RTT_AR (Real-time Alarm Register). If the counter value matches the alarm, the bit ALMS in
RTT_SR is set. The alarm register is set to its maximum value, corresponding to 0xFFFF_FFFF,
after a reset.
The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR is set each time the Real-time Timer counter is incremented. This bit
can be used to start a periodic interrupt, the period being one second when the RTPRES is pro-
grammed with 0x8000 and Slow Clock equal to 32.768 Hz.
Reading the RTT_SR status register resets the RTTINC and ALMS fields.
Writing the bit RTTRST in RTT_MR immediately reloads and restarts the clock divider with the
new programmed value. This also resets the 32-bit counter.
Note: Because of the asynchronism between the Slow Clock (SCLK) and the System Clock (MCK):
1) The restart of the counter and the reset of the RTT_VR current value register is effective only 2
slow clock cycles after the write of the RTTRST bit in the RTT_MR register.
2) The status register flags reset is taken into account only 2 slow clock cycles after the read of the
RTT_SR (Status Register).
Figure 14-2. RTT Counting
Prescaler
ALMV ALMV-1 0 ALMV+1
0
RTPRES - 1
RTT
APB cycle
read RTT_SR
ALMS (RTT_SR)
APB Interface
MCK
RTTINC (RTT_SR)
ALMV+2 ALMV+3 ...
APB cycle
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14.4 Real-time Timer (RTT) User Interface
Table 14-1. Real-time Timer (RTT) Register Mapping

0x00 Mode Register RTT_MR Read/Write 0x0000_8000
0x04 Alarm Register RTT_AR Read/Write 0xFFFF_FFFF
0x08 Value Register RTT_VR Read-only 0x0000_0000
0x0C Status Register RTT_SR Read-only 0x0000_0000
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14.4.1 Real-time Timer Mode Register
Name: RTT_MR
Access: Read/Write
RTPRES: Real-time Timer Prescaler Value
Defines the number of SLCK periods required to increment the real-time timer. RTPRES is defined as follows:
RTPRES = 0: The Prescaler Period is equal to 2
16

RTPRES 0: The Prescaler Period is equal to RTPRES.
ALMIEN: Alarm Interrupt Enable
0 = The bit ALMS in RTT_SR has no effect on interrupt.
1 = The bit ALMS in RTT_SR asserts interrupt.
RTTINCIEN: Real-time Timer Increment Interrupt Enable
0 = The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR has no effect on interrupt.
1 = The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR asserts interrupt.
RTTRST: Real-time Timer Restart
1 = Reloads and restarts the clock divider with the new programmed value. This also resets the 32-bit counter.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RTTRST RTTINCIEN ALMIEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RTPRES
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RTPRES
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14.4.2 Real-time Timer Alarm Register
Name: RTT_AR
Access: Read/Write
ALMV: Alarm Value
Defines the alarm value (ALMV+1) compared with the Real-time Timer.
14.4.3 Real-time Timer Value Register
Name: RTT_VR
Access: Read-only
CRTV: Current Real-time Value
Returns the current value of the Real-time Timer.
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ALMV
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ALMV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ALMV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ALMV
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CRTV
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CRTV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CRTV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CRTV
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14.4.4 Real-time Timer Status Register
Name: RTT_SR
Access: Read-only
ALMS: Real-time Alarm Status
0 = The Real-time Alarm has not occurred since the last read of RTT_SR.
1 = The Real-time Alarm occurred since the last read of RTT_SR.
RTTINC: Real-time Timer Increment
0 = The Real-time Timer has not been incremented since the last read of the RTT_SR.
1 = The Real-time Timer has been incremented since the last read of the RTT_SR.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RTTINC ALMS
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15. Watchdog Timer (WDT)
15.1 Overview
The Watchdog Timer can be used to prevent system lock-up if the software becomes trapped in
a deadlock. It features a 12-bit down counter that allows a watchdog period of up to 16 seconds
(slow clock at 32.768 kHz). It can generate a general reset or a processor reset only. In addition,
it can be stopped while the processor is in debug mode or idle mode.
15.2 Block Diagram
Figure 15-1. Watchdog Timer Block Diagram
= 0
1 0
set
reset read WDT_SR
or
reset
wdt_fault
(to Reset Controller)
set
reset
WDFIEN
wdt_int
WDT_MR
SLCK 1/128
12-bit Down
Counter
Current
Value
WDD
WDT_MR
<= WDD
WDV
WDRSTT
WDT_MR
WDT_CR
reload
WDUNF
WDERR
reload
write WDT_MR
WDT_MR
WDRSTEN
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The Watchdog Timer can be used to prevent system lock-up if the software becomes trapped in
a deadlock. It is supplied with VDDCORE. It restarts with initial values on processor reset.
The Watchdog is built around a 12-bit down counter, which is loaded with the value defined in
the field WDV of the Mode Register (WDT_MR). The Watchdog Timer uses the Slow Clock
divided by 128 to establish the maximum Watchdog period to be 16 seconds (with a typical Slow
Clock of 32.768 kHz).
After a Processor Reset, the value of WDV is 0xFFF, corresponding to the maximum value of
the counter with the external reset generation enabled (field WDRSTEN at 1 after a Backup
Reset). This means that a default Watchdog is running at reset, i.e., at power-up. The user must
either disable it (by setting the WDDIS bit in WDT_MR) if he does not expect to use it or must
reprogram it to meet the maximum Watchdog period the application requires.
The Watchdog Mode Register (WDT_MR) can be written only once. Only a processor reset
resets it. Writing the WDT_MR register reloads the timer with the newly programmed mode
parameters.
In normal operation, the user reloads the Watchdog at regular intervals before the timer under-
flow occurs, by writing the Control Register (WDT_CR) with the bit WDRSTT to 1. The
Watchdog counter is then immediately reloaded from WDT_MR and restarted, and the Slow
Clock 128 divider is reset and restarted. The WDT_CR register is write-protected. As a result,
writing WDT_CR without the correct hard-coded key has no effect. If an underflow does occur,
the wdt_fault signal to the Reset Controller is asserted if the bit WDRSTEN is set in the Mode
Register (WDT_MR). Moreover, the bit WDUNF is set in the Watchdog Status Register
(WDT_SR).
To prevent a software deadlock that continuously triggers the Watchdog, the reload of the
Watchdog must occur while the Watchdog counter is within a window between 0 and WDD,
WDD is defined in the WatchDog Mode Register WDT_MR.
Any attempt to restart the Watchdog while the Watchdog counter is between WDV and WDD
results in a Watchdog error, even if the Watchdog is disabled. The bit WDERR is updated in the
WDT_SR and the wdt_fault signal to the Reset Controller is asserted.
Note that this feature can be disabled by programming a WDD value greater than or equal to the
WDV value. In such a configuration, restarting the Watchdog Timer is permitted in the whole
range [0; WDV] and does not generate an error. This is the default configuration on reset (the
WDD and WDV values are equal).
The status bits WDUNF (Watchdog Underflow) and WDERR (Watchdog Error) trigger an inter-
rupt, provided the bit WDFIEN is set in the mode register. The signal wdt_fault to the reset
controller causes a Watchdog reset if the WDRSTEN bit is set as already explained in the reset
controller programmer Datasheet. In that case, the processor and the Watchdog Timer are
reset, and the WDERR and WDUNF flags are reset.
If a reset is generated or if WDT_SR is read, the status bits are reset, the interrupt is cleared,
and the wdt_fault signal to the reset controller is deasserted.
Writing the WDT_MR reloads and restarts the down counter.
While the processor is in debug state or in idle mode, the counter may be stopped depending on
the value programmed for the bits WDIDLEHLT and WDDBGHLT in the WDT_MR.
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Figure 15-2. Watchdog Behavior
0
WDV
WDD
WDT_CR = WDRSTT
Watchdog
Fault
Normal behavior
Watchdog Error
Watchdog Underflow
FFF
if WDRSTEN is 1
if WDRSTEN is 0
Forbidden
Window
Permitted
Window
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15.4 Watchdog Timer (WDT) User Interface
15.4.1 Watchdog Timer Control Register
Name: WDT_CR
Access: Write-only
WDRSTT: Watchdog Restart
0: No effect.
1: Restarts the Watchdog.
KEY: Password
Table 15-1. Watchdog Timer (WDT) Register Mapping
0x00 Control Register WDT_CR Write-only -
0x04 Mode Register WDT_MR Read/Write Once 0x3FFF_2FFF
0x08 Status Register WDT_SR Read-only 0x0000_0000
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
KEY
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WDRSTT
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15.4.2 Watchdog Timer Mode Register
Name: WDT_MR
Access: Read/Write Once
WDV: Watchdog Counter Value
Defines the value loaded in the 12-bit Watchdog Counter.
WDFIEN: Watchdog Fault Interrupt Enable
0: A Watchdog fault (underflow or error) has no effect on interrupt.
1: A Watchdog fault (underflow or error) asserts interrupt.
WDRSTEN: Watchdog Reset Enable
0: A Watchdog fault (underflow or error) has no effect on the resets.
1: A Watchdog fault (underflow or error) triggers a Watchdog reset.
WDRPROC: Watchdog Reset Processor
0: If WDRSTEN is 1, a Watchdog fault (underflow or error) activates all resets.
1: If WDRSTEN is 1, a Watchdog fault (underflow or error) activates the processor reset.
WDD: Watchdog Delta Value
Defines the permitted range for reloading the Watchdog Timer.
If the Watchdog Timer value is less than or equal to WDD, writing WDT_CR with WDRSTT = 1 restarts the timer.
If the Watchdog Timer value is greater than WDD, writing WDT_CR with WDRSTT = 1 causes a Watchdog error.
WDDBGHLT: Watchdog Debug Halt
0: The Watchdog runs when the processor is in debug state.
1: The Watchdog stops when the processor is in debug state.
WDIDLEHLT: Watchdog Idle Halt
0: The Watchdog runs when the system is in idle mode.
1: The Watchdog stops when the system is in idle state.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
WDIDLEHLT WDDBGHLT WDD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
WDD
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WDDIS
WDRPROC WDRSTEN WDFIEN WDV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WDV
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WDDIS: Watchdog Disable
0: Enables the Watchdog Timer.
1: Disables the Watchdog Timer.
15.4.3 Watchdog Timer Status Register
Name: WDT_SR
Access: Read-only
WDUNF: Watchdog Underflow
0: No Watchdog underflow occurred since the last read of WDT_SR.
1: At least one Watchdog underflow occurred since the last read of WDT_SR.
WDERR: Watchdog Error
0: No Watchdog error occurred since the last read of WDT_SR.
1: At least one Watchdog error occurred since the last read of WDT_SR.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WDERR WDUNF
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16. Periodic Interval Timer (PIT)
16.1 Overview
The Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) provides the operating systems scheduler interrupt. It is
designed to offer maximum accuracy and efficient management, even for systems with long
response time.
16.2 Block Diagram
Figure 16-1. Periodic Interval Timer
20-bit
Counter
MCK/16
PIV
PIT_MR
CPIV PIT_PIVR PICNT
12-bit
Adder
0
0
read PIT_PIVR
CPIV PICNT
PIT_PIIR
PITS
PIT_SR
set
reset
PITIEN
PIT_MR
pit_irq
1 0
1 0
MCK
Prescaler
= ?
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The Periodic Interval Timer aims at providing periodic interrupts for use by operating systems.
The PIT provides a programmable overflow counter and a reset-on-read feature. It is built
around two counters: a 20-bit CPIV counter and a 12-bit PICNT counter. Both counters work at
Master Clock /16.
The first 20-bit CPIV counter increments from 0 up to a programmable overflow value set in the
field PIV of the Mode Register (PIT_MR). When the counter CPIV reaches this value, it resets to
0 and increments the Periodic Interval Counter, PICNT. The status bit PITS in the Status Regis-
ter (PIT_SR) rises and triggers an interrupt, provided the interrupt is enabled (PITIEN in
PIT_MR).
Writing a new PIV value in PIT_MR does not reset/restart the counters.
When CPIV and PICNT values are obtained by reading the Periodic Interval Value Register
(PIT_PIVR), the overflow counter (PICNT) is reset and the PITS is cleared, thus acknowledging
the interrupt. The value of PICNT gives the number of periodic intervals elapsed since the last
read of PIT_PIVR.
When CPIV and PICNT values are obtained by reading the Periodic Interval Image Register
(PIT_PIIR), there is no effect on the counters CPIV and PICNT, nor on the bit PITS. For exam-
ple, a profiler can read PIT_PIIR without clearing any pending interrupt, whereas a timer
interrupt clears the interrupt by reading PIT_PIVR.
The PIT may be enabled/disabled using the PITEN bit in the PIT_MR register (disabled on
reset). The PITEN bit only becomes effective when the CPIV value is 0. Figure 16-2 illustrates
the PIT counting. After the PIT Enable bit is reset (PITEN= 0), the CPIV goes on counting until
the PIV value is reached, and is then reset. PIT restarts counting, only if the PITEN is set again.
The PIT is stopped when the core enters debug state.
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Figure 16-2. Enabling/Disabling PIT with PITEN
MCK Prescaler
PIV PIV - 1 0
PITEN
1 0
0
15
CPIV
1
restarts MCK Prescaler
0
1
APB cycle
read PIT_PIVR
0
PICNT
PITS (PIT_SR)
MCK
APB Interface
APB cycle
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16.4 Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) User Interface
Table 16-1. Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) Register Mapping

0x00 Mode Register PIT_MR Read/Write 0x000F_FFFF
0x04 Status Register PIT_SR Read-only 0x0000_0000
0x08 Periodic Interval Value Register PIT_PIVR Read-only 0x0000_0000
0x0C Periodic Interval Image Register PIT_PIIR Read-only 0x0000_0000
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16.4.1 Periodic Interval Timer Mode Register
Name: PIT_MR
Access: Read/Write
PIV: Periodic Interval Value
Defines the value compared with the primary 20-bit counter of the Periodic Interval Timer (CPIV). The period is equal to
(PIV + 1).
PITEN: Period Interval Timer Enabled
0 = The Periodic Interval Timer is disabled when the PIV value is reached.
1 = The Periodic Interval Timer is enabled.
PITIEN: Periodic Interval Timer Interrupt Enable
0 = The bit PITS in PIT_SR has no effect on interrupt.
1 = The bit PITS in PIT_SR asserts interrupt.
16.4.2 Periodic Interval Timer Status Register
Name: PIT_SR
Access: Read-only
PITS: Periodic Interval Timer Status
0 = The Periodic Interval timer has not reached PIV since the last read of PIT_PIVR.
1 = The Periodic Interval timer has reached PIV since the last read of PIT_PIVR.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PITIEN PITEN
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PIV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PIV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PIV
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PITS
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16.4.3 Periodic Interval Timer Value Register
Name: PIT_PIVR
Access: Read-only
Reading this register clears PITS in PIT_SR.
CPIV: Current Periodic Interval Value
Returns the current value of the periodic interval timer.
PICNT: Periodic Interval Counter
Returns the number of occurrences of periodic intervals since the last read of PIT_PIVR.
16.4.4 Periodic Interval Timer Image Register
Name: PIT_PIIR
Access: Read-only
CPIV: Current Periodic Interval Value
Returns the current value of the periodic interval timer.
PICNT: Periodic Interval Counter
Returns the number of occurrences of periodic intervals since the last read of PIT_PIVR.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PICNT
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PICNT CPIV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CPIV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPIV
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PICNT
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PICNT CPIV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CPIV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPIV
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17. Voltage Regulator Mode Controller (VREG)
17.1 Overview
The Voltage Regulator Mode Controller contains one Read/Write register, the Voltage Regulator
Mode Register. Its offset is 0x60 with respect to the System Controller offset.
This register controls the Voltage Regulator Mode. Setting PSTDBY (bit 0) puts the Voltage
Regulator in Standby Mode or Low-power Mode. On reset, the PSTDBY is reset, so as to wake
up the Voltage Regulator in Normal Mode.
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17.2 Voltage Regulator Power Controller (VREG) User Interface
17.2.1 Voltage Regulator Mode Register
Name: VREG_MR
Access: Read/Write
PSTDBY: Periodic Interval Value
0 = Voltage regulator in normal mode.
1 = Voltage regulator in standby mode (low-power mode).
Table 17-1. Voltage Regulator Power Controller Register Mapping
0x60 Voltage Regulator Mode Register VREG_MR Read/Write 0x0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PSTDBY
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18. Memory Controller (MC)
18.1 Overview
The Memory Controller (MC) manages the ASB bus and controls accesses requested by the
masters, typically the ARM7TDMI processor and the Peripheral DMA Controller. It features a
simple bus arbiter, an address decoder, an abort status, a misalignment detector and an
Embedded Flash Controller. In addition, the MC contains a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) con-
sisting of 16 areas that can be protected against write and/or user accesses. Access to
peripherals can be protected in the same way.
18.2 Block Diagram
Figure 18-1. Memory Controller Block Diagram
ARM7TDMI
Processor
Bus
Arbiter
Peripheral
DMA
Controller
Memory Controller
Abort
ASB
Abort
Status
Address
Decoder
User
Interface
Peripheral 0
Peripheral 1
Internal
RAM
APB
APB
Bridge
Misalignment
Detector
From Master
to Slave
Peripheral N
Embedded
Flash
Controller
Internal
Flash
Memory
Protection
Unit
External
Bus
Interface
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The Memory Controller handles the internal ASB bus and arbitrates the accesses of both
masters.
It is made up of:
A bus arbiter
An address decoder
An abort status
A misalignment detector
A memory protection unit
An Embedded Flash Controller
The MC handles only little-endian mode accesses. The masters work in little-endian mode only.
18.3.1 Bus Arbiter
The Memory Controller has a simple, hard-wired priority bus arbiter that gives the control of the
bus to one of the two masters. The Peripheral Data Controller has the highest priority; the ARM
processor has the lowest one.
18.3.2 Address Decoder
The Memory Controller features an Address Decoder that first decodes the four highest bits of
the 32-bit address bus and defines 11 separate areas:
One 256-Mbyte address space for the internal memories
Eight 256-Mbyte address spaces, each assigned to one of the eight chip select lines of the
One 256-Mbyte address space reserved for the embedded peripherals
An undefined address space of 1536M bytes that returns an Abort if accessed
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18.4 External Memory Areas
Figure 18-2 shows the assignment of the 256-Mbyte memory areas.
Figure 18-2. External Memory Areas
18.4.1 Internal Memory Mapping
Within the Internal Memory address space, the Address Decoder of the Memory Controller
decodes eight more address bits to allocate 1-Mbyte address spaces for the embedded
memories.
The allocated memories are accessed all along the 1-Mbyte address space and so are repeated
n times within this address space, n equaling 1M bytes divided by the size of the memory.
When the address of the access is undefined within the internal memory area, the Address
Decoder returns an Abort to the master.
0x0000 0000
0x0FFF FFFF
0x1000 0000
0x1FFF FFFF
0x2000 0000
0x2FFF FFFF
0x3000 0000
0x3FFF FFFF
0x4000 0000
0x4FFF FFFF
0x5000 0000
0x5FFF FFFF
0x6000 0000
0x6FFF FFFF
0x7000 0000
0x7FFF FFFF
0x8000 0000
0x8FFF FFFF
0x9000 0000
0xEFFF FFFF
0xF000 0000
0xFFFF FFFF
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
256M Bytes
6 x 256M Bytes
1,536 bytes
Internal Memories
Chip Select 0
Chip Select 1
Chip Select 2
Chip Select 3
Chip Select 4
Chip Select 5
Chip Select 6
Chip Select 7
Undefined
(Abort)
Peripherals
EBI
External
Bus
Interface
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Figure 18-3. Internal Memory Mapping
18.4.2 Internal Memory
Area 0
The first 32 bytes of Internal Memory Area 0 contain the ARM processor exception vectors, in
particular, the Reset Vector at address 0x0.
Before execution of the remap command, the internal ROM or the on-chip Flash is mapped into
Internal Memory Area 0, so that the ARM7TDMI reaches an executable instruction contained in
Flash. A general purpose bit (GPNVM Bit 2) is used to boot either on the ROM (default) or from
the Flash.
Setting the GPNVM Bit 2 selects the boot from the Flash, clearing it selects the boot from the
ROM. Asserting ERASE clears the GPNVM Bit 2 and thus selects the boot from the ROM by
default.
After the remap command, the internal SRAM at address 0x0020 0000 is mapped into Internal
Memory Area 0. The memory mapped into Internal Memory Area 0 is accessible in both its orig-
inal location and at address 0x0.
18.4.3 Remap Command
After execution, the Remap Command causes the Internal SRAM to be accessed through the
Internal Memory Area 0.
As the ARM vectors (Reset, Abort, Data Abort, Prefetch Abort, Undefined Instruction, Interrupt,
and Fast Interrupt) are mapped from address 0x0 to address 0x20, the Remap Command allows
the user to redefine dynamically these vectors under software control.
The Remap Command is accessible through the Memory Controller User Interface by writing the
MC_RCR (Remap Control Register) RCB field to one.
The Remap Command can be cancelled by writing the MC_RCR RCB field to one, which acts as
a toggling command. This allows easy debug of the user-defined boot sequence by offering a
simple way to put the chip in the same configuration as after a reset.
256M Bytes
Internal Memory Area 0
Undefined Areas
(Abort)
0x000F FFFF
0x001F FFFF
0x002F FFFF
0x0FFF FFFF
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
1 M Bytes
252 M Bytes
Internal Flash
Internal SRAM
0x0000 0000
0x0010 0000
0x0020 0000
0x0030 0000
Internal ROM
0x003F FFFF
0x0040 0000
1 M Bytes
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18.4.4 Abort Status
There are three reasons for an abort to occur:
access to an undefined address
access to a protected area without the permitted state
an access to a misaligned address.
When an abort occurs, a signal is sent back to all the masters, regardless of which one has gen-
erated the access. However, only the ARM7TDMI can take an abort signal into account, and
only under the condition that it was generating an access. The Peripheral Data Controller does
not handle the abort input signal. Note that the connection is not represented in Figure 18-1.
To facilitate debug or for fault analysis by an operating system, the Memory Controller integrates
an Abort Status register set.
The full 32-bit wide abort address is saved in MC_AASR. Parameters of the access are saved in
MC_ASR and include:
the size of the request (field ABTSZ)
the type of the access, whether it is a data read or write, or a code fetch (field ABTTYP)
whether the access is due to accessing an undefined address (bit UNDADD), a misaligned
address (bit MISADD) or a protection violation (bit MPU)
the source of the access leading to the last abort (bits MST0 and MST1)
whether or not an abort occurred for each master since the last read of the register (bit
SVMST0 and SVMST1) unless this information is loaded in MST bits
In the case of a Data Abort from the processor, the address of the data access is stored. This is
useful, as searching for which address generated the abort would require disassembling the
instructions and full knowledge of the processor context.
In the case of a Prefetch Abort, the address may have changed, as the prefetch abort is pipe-
lined in the ARM processor. The ARM processor takes the prefetch abort into account only if the
read instruction is executed and it is probable that several aborts have occurred during this time.
Thus, in this case, it is preferable to use the content of the Abort Link register of the ARM
processor.
18.4.5 Memory Protection Unit
The Memory Protection Unit allows definition of up to 16 memory spaces within the internal
memories. Note that the external memories can not be protected.
After reset, the Memory Protection Unit is disabled. Enabling it requires writing the Protection
Unit Enable Register (MC_PUER) with the PUEB at 1.
Programming of the 16 memory spaces is done in the registers MC_PUIA0 to MC_PUIA15.
The size of each of the memory spaces is programmable by a power of 2 between 1K bytes and
4M bytes. The base address is also programmable on a number of bits according to the size.
The Memory Protection Unit also allows the protection of the peripherals by programming the
Protection Unit Peripheral Register (MC_PUP) with the field PROT at the appropriate value.
The peripheral address space and each internal memory area can be protected against write
and non-privileged access of one of the masters. When one of the masters performs a forbidden
access, an Abort is generated and the Abort Status traces what has happened.
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There is no priority in the protection of the memory spaces. In case of overlap between several
memory spaces, the strongest protection is taken into account. If an access is performed to an
address which is not contained in any of the 16 memory spaces, the Memory Protection Unit
generates an abort.
The reset value of MC_PUIAx registers is 0, which blocks all access to the first 1K of memory
starting at address 0, which prevents the core from reading exception vectors. Therefore, all
regions must be programmed to allow read/write access on the first 4M Bytes of the
memory range during MPU initialization.
18.4.6 Embedded Flash Controller
The Embedded Flash Controller is added to the Memory Controller and ensures the interface of
the flash block with the 32-bit internal bus. It allows an increase of performance in Thumb Mode
for Code Fetch with its system of 32-bit buffers. It also manages with the programming, erasing,
locking and unlocking sequences thanks to a full set of commands.
18.4.7 Misalignment Detector
The Memory Controller features a Misalignment Detector that checks the consistency of the
accesses.
For each access, regardless of the master, the size of the access and the bits 0 and 1 of the
address bus are checked. If the type of access is a word (32-bit) and the bits 0 and 1 are not 0,
or if the type of the access is a half-word (16-bit) and the bit 0 is not 0, an abort is returned to the
master and the access is cancelled. Note that the accesses of the ARM processor when it is
fetching instructions are not checked.
The misalignments are generally due to software bugs leading to wrong pointer handling. These
bugs are particularly difficult to detect in the debug phase.
As the requested address is saved in the Abort Status Register and the address of the instruc-
tion generating the misalignment is saved in the Abort Link Register of the processor, detection
and fix of this kind of software bugs is simplified.
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18.5 Memory Controller (MC) User Interface
Base Address: 0xFFFFFF00
Table 18-1. Memory Controller (MC) Memory Mapping
Offset Register Name Access Reset State
0x00 MC Remap Control Register MC_RCR Write-only
0x04 MC Abort Status Register MC_ASR Read-only 0x0
0x08 MC Abort Address Status Register MC_AASR Read-only 0x0
0x0C Reserved
0x10 MC Protection Unit Area 0 MC_PUIA0 Read/Write 0x0
0x1C MC Protection Unit Area 3 MC_PUIA3 Read/Write 0x0
0x50 MC Protection Unit Peripherals MC_PUP Read/Write 0x0
0x54 MC Protection Unit Enable Register MC_PUER Read/Write 0x0
0x60 EFC0 Configuration Registers See EFC0 User Interface
0x70 EFC1 Configuration Registers See EFC1 User Interface
0x80 External bus Interface Registers See EBI User Interface
0x90 SMC Configuration Registers See SMC User Interface
0xB0 SDRAMC Configuration Registers See SDRAMC User Interface
0xDC ECC Configuration Registers See ECC User Interface
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18.5.1 MC Remap Control Register
Name: MC_RCR
Access: Write-only
Absolute Address: 0xFFFF FF00
RCB: Remap Command Bit
0: No effect.
1: This Command Bit acts on a toggle basis: writing a 1 alternatively cancels and restores the remapping of the page zero
memory devices.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RCB
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18.5.2 MC Abort Status Register
Name: MC_ASR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
UNDADD: Undefined Address Abort Status
0: The last abort was not due to the access of an undefined address in the address space.
1: The last abort was due to the access of an undefined address in the address space.
MISADD: Misaligned Address Abort Status
0: The last aborted access was not due to an address misalignment.
1: The last aborted access was due to an address misalignment.
MPU: Memory Protection Unit Abort Status
0: The last aborted access was not due to the Memory Protection Unit.
1: The last aborted access was due to the Memory Protection Unit.
ABTSZ: Abort Size Status
ABTTYP: Abort Type Status
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SVMST1 SVMST0
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MST1 MST0
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ABTTYP ABTSZ
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MPU MISADD UNDADD
ABTSZ Abort Size
0 0 Byte
0 1 Half-word
1 0 Word
1 1 Reserved
ABTTYP Abort Type
0 0 Data Read
0 1 Data Write
1 0 Code Fetch
1 1 Reserved
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MST0: PDC Abort Source
0: The last aborted access was not due to the PDC.
1: The last aborted access was due to the PDC.
MST1: ARM7TDMI Abort Source
0: The last aborted access was not due to the ARM7TDMI.
1: The last aborted access was due to the ARM7TDMI.
SVMST0: Saved PDC Abort Source
0: No abort due to the PDC occurred.
1: At least one abort due to the PDC occurred.
SVMST1: Saved ARM7TDMI Abort Source
0: No abort due to the ARM7TDMI occurred.
1: At least one abort due to the ARM7TDMI occurred.
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18.5.3 MC Abort Address Status Register
Name: MC_AASR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
ABTADD: Abort Address
This field contains the address of the last aborted access.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
ABTADD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ABTADD
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ABTADD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ABTADD
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18.5.4 MC Protection Unit Area 0 to 15 Registers
Name: MC_PUIA0 - MC_PUIA15
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
Absolute Address: 0xFFFFFF10 - 0xFFFFFF4C
PROT: Protection
SIZE: Internal Area Size
BA: Internal Area Base Address
These bits define the Base Address of the area. Note that only the most significant bits of BA are significant. The number of
significant bits are in respect with the size of the area.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
BA
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SIZE PROT
PROT
Processor Mode
Privilege User
0 0 No access No access
0 1 Read/Write No access
1 0 Read/Write Read-only
1 1 Read/Write Read/Write
SIZE Area Size LSB of BA
0 0 0 0 1 KB 10
0 0 0 1 2 KB 11
0 0 1 0 4 KB 12
0 0 1 1 8 KB 13
0 1 0 0 16 KB 14
0 1 0 1 32 KB 15
0 1 1 0 64 KB 16
0 1 1 1 128 KB 17
1 0 0 0 256 KB 18
1 0 0 1 512 KB 19
1 0 1 0 1 MB 20
1 0 1 1 2 MB 21
1 1 0 1 4 MB 22
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18.5.5 MC Protection Unit Peripheral
Name: MC_PUP
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x000000000
Absolute Address: 0xFFFFFF50
PROT: Protection
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PROT
PROT
Processor Mode
Privilege User
1 0 Read/Write Read-only
1 1 Read/Write Read/Write
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18.5.6 MC Protection Unit Enable Register
Name: MC_PUER
Access: Read/Write
Absolute Address: 0xFFFFFF54
PUEB: Protection Unit Enable Bit
0: The Memory Controller Protection Unit is disabled.
1: The Memory Controller Protection Unit is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PUEB
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19. Embedded Flash Controller (EFC)
19.1 Overview
The Embedded Flash Controller (EFC ) is a part of the Memory Controller and ensures the inter-
face of the Flash block with the 32-bit internal bus. It increases performance in Thumb Mode for
Code Fetch with its system of 32-bit buffers. It also manages the programming, erasing, locking
and unlocking sequences using a full set of commands.
The SAM7SE512 is equipped with two EFCs, EFC0 and EFC1. EFC1 does not feature the
Security bit and GPNVM bits. The Security bit and GPNVM bits embedded only on EFC0 apply
to the two blocks in the SAM7SE512.
The SAM7SE256/32 is equipped with one EFC (EFC0).
19.2.1 Embedded Flash Organization
The Embedded Flash interfaces directly to the 32-bit internal bus. It is composed of several
interfaces:
One memory plane organized in several pages of the same size
Two 32-bit read buffers used for code read optimization (see Read Operations on page
102).
One write buffer that manages page programming. The write buffer size is equal to the page
size. This buffer is write-only and accessible all along the 1 MByte address space, so that
each word can be written to its final address (see Write Operations on page 104).
Several lock bits used to protect write and erase operations on lock regions. A lock region is
composed of several consecutive pages, and each lock region has its associated lock bit.
Several general-purpose NVM bits. Each bit controls a specific feature in the device. Refer to
the product definition section to get the GPNVM assignment.
The Embedded Flash size, the page size and the lock region organization are described in the
product definition section.
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Figure 19-1. Embedded Flash Memory Mapping
19.2.2 Read Operations
An optimized controller manages embedded Flash reads. A system of 2 x 32-bit buffers is added
in order to start access at following address during the second read, thus increasing perfor-
mance when the processor is running in Thumb mode (16-bit instruction set). See Figure 19-2,
Figure 19-3 and Figure 19-4.
This optimization concerns only Code Fetch and not Data.
The read operations can be performed with or without wait state. Up to 3 wait states can be pro-
grammed in the field FWS (Flash Wait State) in the Flash Mode Register MC_FMR (see MC
Flash Mode Register on page 111). Defining FWS to be 0 enables the single-cycle access of
the embedded Flash.
The Flash memory is accessible through 8-, 16- and 32-bit reads.
As the Flash block size is smaller than the address space reserved for the internal memory area,
the embedded Flash wraps around the address space and appears to be repeated within it.
Lock Region 0
Lock Region (n-1)
Page 0
Page (m-1)
Start Address
32-bit wide
Flash Memory
Page ( (n-1)*m )
Page (n*m-1)
Lock Bit 0
Lock Region 1 Lock Bit 1
Lock Bit n-1
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Figure 19-2. Code Read Optimization in Thumb Mode for FWS = 0
Note: When FWS is equal to 0, all accesses are performed in a single-cycle access.
Note: When FWS is equal to 1, in case of sequential reads, all the accesses are performed in a single-cycle access (except for the
first one).
Flash Access
Buffer (32 bits)
Master Clock
ARM Request (16-bit)
Code Fetch
Data To ARM
Bytes 0-3 Bytes 4-7
Bytes 0-3
Bytes 0-1 Bytes 2-3 Bytes 4-5 Bytes 6-7 Bytes 8-9 Bytes 10-11 Bytes 12-13
@Byte 0 @Byte 2 @Byte 4 @Byte 6 @Byte 8 @Byte 10 @Byte 12 @Byte 14 @Byte 16
Bytes 14-15
Bytes 4-7
Bytes 8-11
Bytes 8-11
Bytes 12-15 Bytes 16-19
Bytes 12-15
Flash Access
Buffer (32 bits)
Master Clock
Code Fetch
Data To ARM
Bytes 0-3 Bytes 4-7
Bytes 0-3
Bytes 2-3 Bytes 4-5 Bytes 6-7 Bytes 8-9 Bytes 10-11
@Byte 0 @Byte 4 @Byte 6 @Byte 8 @Byte 10 @Byte 12 @Byte 14
Bytes 4-7
Bytes 8-11
Bytes 8-11
Bytes 12-15
1 Wait State Cycle
Bytes 0-1
1 Wait State Cycle 1 Wait State Cycle 1 Wait State Cycle
@Byte 2
Bytes 12-13
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Note: When FWS is equal to 2 or 3, in case of sequential reads, the first access takes FWS cycles, the second access one cycle, the
third access FWS cycles, the fourth access one cycle, etc.
19.2.3 Write Operations
The internal memory area reserved for the embedded Flash can also be written through a write-
only latch buffer. Write operations take into account only the 8 lowest address bits and thus wrap
around within the internal memory area address space and appear to be repeated 1024 times
within it.
Write operations can be prevented by programming the Memory Protection Unit of the product.
Writing 8-bit and 16-bit data is not allowed and may lead to unpredictable data corruption.
Write operations are performed in the number of wait states equal to the number of wait states
for read operations + 1, except for FWS = 3 (see MC Flash Mode Register on page 111).
19.2.4 Flash Commands
The EFC offers a command set to manage programming the memory flash, locking and unlock-
ing lock sectors, consecutive programming and locking, and full Flash erasing.
Flash Access
Master Clock
Data To ARM 0-1
@Byte 0 @2
Bytes 0-3 Bytes 4-7 Bytes 8-11 Bytes 12-15
Bytes 0-3
2-3 6-7
@4
8-9 10-11 4-5
@8 @12
Bytes 4-7
3 Wait State Cycles
Buffer (32 bits)
Code Fetch
Bytes 8-11
3 Wait State Cycles 3 Wait State Cycles 3 Wait State Cycles
@6 @10
12-13
Table 19-1. Set of Commands
Command Value Mnemonic
Write page 0x01 WP
Set Lock Bit 0x02 SLB
Write Page and Lock 0x03 WPL
Clear Lock Bit 0x04 CLB
Erase all 0x08 EA
Set General-purpose NVM Bit 0x0B SGPB
Clear General-purpose NVM Bit 0x0D CGPB
Set Security Bit 0x0F SSB
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To run one of these commands, the field FCMD of the MC_FCR register has to be written with
the command number. As soon as the MC_FCR register is written, the FRDY flag is automati-
cally cleared. Once the current command is achieved, then the FRDY flag is automatically set. If
an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the interrupt line of the Mem-
ory Controller is activated.
All the commands are protected by the same keyword, which has to be written in the eight high-
est bits of the MC_FCR register.
Writing MC_FCR with data that does not contain the correct key and/or with an invalid command
has no effect on the memory plane; however, the PROGE flag is set in the MC_FSR register.
This flag is automatically cleared by a read access to the MC_FSR register.
When the current command writes or erases a page in a locked region, the command has no
effect on the whole memory plane; however, the LOCKE flag is set in the MC_FSR register. This
flag is automatically cleared by a read access to the MC_FSR register.
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Figure 19-5. Command State Chart
In order to guarantee valid operations on the Flash memory, the field Flash Microsecond Cycle
Number (FMCN) in the Flash Mode Register MC_FMR must be correctly programmed (see MC
Flash Mode Register on page 111).
19.2.4.1 Flash Programming
Several commands can be used to program the Flash.
The Flash technology requires that an erase must be done before programming. The entire
memory plane can be erased at the same time, or a page can be automatically erased by clear-
ing the NEBP bit in the MC_FMR register before writing the command in the MC_FCR register.
By setting the NEBP bit in the MC_FMR register, a page can be programmed in several steps if
it has been erased before (see Figure 19-6).
Check if FRDY flag set
No
Yes
Read Status: MC_FSR
Write FCMD and PAGENB in MC_FCR
Check if LOCKE flag set
Check if FRDY flag set
No
Read Status: MC_FSR
Yes
Yes
Locking region violation
No
Check if PROGE flag set
Yes
No
Bad keyword violation and/or Invalid command
Command Successful
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Figure 19-6. Example of Partial Page Programming:
The Partial Programming mode works only with 32-bit (or higher) boundaries. It cannot be used
with boundaries lower than 32 bits (8 or 16-bit for example).
After programming, the page (the whole lock region) can be locked to prevent miscellaneous
write or erase sequences. The lock bit can be automatically set after page programming using
WPL.
Data to be written is stored in an internal latch buffer. The size of the latch buffer corresponds to
the page size. The latch buffer wraps around within the internal memory area address space
and appears to be repeated by the number of pages in it.
Note: Writing of 8-bit and 16-bit data is not allowed and may lead to unpredictable data corruption.
Data is written to the latch buffer before the programming command is written to the Flash Com-
mand Register MC_FCR. The sequence is as follows:
Write the full page, at any page address, within the internal memory area address space
using only 32-bit access.
Programming starts as soon as the page number and the programming command are written
to the Flash Command Register. The FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register
(MC_FSR) is automatically cleared.
When programming is completed, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register
(MC_FSR) rises. If an interrupt was enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the
interrupt line of the Memory Controller is activated.
Two errors can be detected in the MC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Programming Error: A bad keyword and/or an invalid command have been written in the
MC_FCR register.
Lock Error: The page to be programmed belongs to a locked region. A command must be
previously run to unlock the corresponding region.
19.2.4.2 Erase All Command
The entire memory can be erased if the Erase All Command (EA) in the Flash Command Regis-
ter MC_FCR is written.
Erase All Flash Programming of the second part of Page 7 Programming of the third part of Page 7
32 bits wide
32 bits wide 32 bits wide
16 words
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
...
CA FE CA FE
CA FE CA FE
CA FE CA FE
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
CA FE CA FE
CA FE CA FE
CA FE CA FE
DE CA DE CA
DE CA DE CA
DE CA DE CA
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
(NEBP = 1) (NEBP = 1)
16 words
16 words
16 words
Page 7 erased
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Erase All operation is allowed only if there are no lock bits set. Thus, if at least one lock region is
locked, the bit LOCKE in MC_FSR rises and the command is cancelled. If the bit LOCKE has
been written at 1 in MC_FMR, the interrupt line rises.
When programming is complete, the bit FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register
(MC_FSR) rises. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the inter-
rupt line of the Memory Controller is activated.
MC_FCR register.
Lock Error: At least one lock region to be erased is protected. The erase command has been
refused and no page has been erased. A Clear Lock Bit command must be executed
previously to unlock the corresponding lock regions.
19.2.4.3 Lock Bit Protection
Lock bits are associated with several pages in the embedded Flash memory plane. This defines
lock regions in the embedded Flash memory plane. They prevent writing/erasing protected
pages.
After production, the device may have some embedded Flash lock regions locked. These locked
regions are reserved for a default application. Refer to the product definition section for the
default embedded Flash mapping. Locked sectors can be unlocked to be erased and then pro-
grammed with another application or other data.
The lock sequence is:
The Flash Command register must be written with the following value:
(0x5A << 24) | (lockPageNumber << 8 & PAGEN) | SLB
lockPageNumber is a page of the corresponding lock region.
When locking completes, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register (MC_FSR)
rises. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the interrupt line
of the Memory Controller is activated.
A programming error, where a bad keyword and/or an invalid command have been written in the
MC_FCR register, may be detected in the MC_FSR register after a programming sequence.
It is possible to clear lock bits that were set previously. Then the locked region can be erased or
programmed. The unlock sequence is:
The Flash Command register must be written with the following value:
(0x5A << 24) | (lockPageNumber << 8 & PAGEN) | CLB
lockPageNumber is a page of the corresponding lock region.
When the unlock completes, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register
(MC_FSR) rises. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the
A programming error, where a bad keyword and/or an invalid command have been written in the
MC_FCR register, may be detected in the MC_FSR register after a programming sequence.
The Unlock command programs the lock bit to 1; the corresponding bit LOCKSx in MC_FSR
reads 0. The Lock command programs the lock bit to 0; the corresponding bit LOCKSx in
MC_FSR reads 1.
Note: Access to the Flash in Read Mode is permitted when a Lock or Unlock command is performed.
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19.2.4.4 General-purpose NVM Bits
General-purpose NVM bits do not interfere with the embedded Flash memory plane. (Does not
apply to EFC1 on the SAM7SE512.) These general-purpose bits are dedicated to protect other
parts of the product. They can be set (activated) or cleared individually. Refer to the product def-
inition section for the general-purpose NVM bit action.
The activation sequence is:
Start the Set General Purpose Bit command (SGPB) by writing the Flash Command Register
with the SEL command and the number of the general-purpose bit to be set in the PAGEN
field.
When the bit is set, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register (MC_FSR) rises.
If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in MC_FMR, the interrupt line of the
Memory Controller is activated.
MC_FCR register
If the general-purpose bit number is greater than the total number of general-purpose bits,
then the command has no effect.
It is possible to deactivate a general-purpose NVM bit set previously. The clear sequence is:
Start the Clear General-purpose Bit command (CGPB) by writing the Flash Command
Register with CGPB and the number of the general-purpose bit to be cleared in the PAGEN
field.
When the clear completes, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register
Programming Error: a bad keyword and/or an invalid command have been written in the
MC_FCR register
If the number of the general-purpose bit set in the PAGEN field is greater than the total
number of general-purpose bits, then the command has no effect.
The Clear General-purpose Bit command programs the general-purpose NVM bit to 0; the corre-
sponding bit GPNVM0 to GPNVMx in MC_FSR reads 0. The Set General-purpose Bit command
programs the general-purpose NVM bit to 1; the corresponding bit GPNVMx in MC_FSR
reads 1.
Note: Access to the Flash in read mode is permitted when a Set, Clear or Get General-purpose NVM Bit
command is performed.
19.2.4.5 Security Bit
The goal of the security bit is to prevent external access to the internal bus system. (Does not
apply to EFC1 on the SAM7SE512.) JTAG, Fast Flash Programming and Flash Serial Test Inter-
face features are disabled. Once set, this bit can be reset only by an external hardware ERASE
request to the chip. Refer to the product definition section for the pin name that controls the
ERASE. In this case, the full memory plane is erased and all lock and general-purpose NVM bits
are cleared. The security bit in the MC_FSR is cleared only after these operations. The activa-
tion sequence is:
Start the Set Security Bit command (SSB) by writing the Flash Command Register.
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When the locking completes, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register
When the security bit is active, the SECURITY bit in the MC_FSR is set.
19.3 Embedded Flash Controller (EFC ) User Interface
The User Interface of the EFC is integrated within the Memory Controller with Base Address:
0xFFFF FF00.
The SAM7SE512 is equipped with two EFCs, EFC0 and EFC1, as described in the Register
Mapping tables and Register descriptions that follow.
The SAM7SE256/32 is equipped with one EFC (EFC0).
Table 19-2. Embedded Flash Controller (EFC0) Register Mapping
0x60 MC Flash Mode Register MC_FMR Read/Write 0x0
0x64 MC Flash Command Register MC_FCR Write-only
0x68 MC Flash Status Register MC_FSR Read-only
0x6C Reserved
Table 19-3. Embedded Flash Controller (EFC1) Register Mapping
0x70 MC Flash Mode Register MC_FMR Read/Write 0x0
0x74 MC Flash Command Register MC_FCR Write-only
0x78 MC Flash Status Register MC_FSR Read-only
0x7C Reserved
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19.3.1 MC Flash Mode Register
Name: MC_FMR
Access: Read/Write
Offset: (EFC0) 0x60
Offset: (EFC1) 0x70
FRDY: Flash Ready Interrupt Enable
0: Flash Ready does not generate an interrupt.
1: Flash Ready generates an interrupt.
LOCKE: Lock Error Interrupt Enable
0: Lock Error does not generate an interrupt.
1: Lock Error generates an interrupt.
PROGE: Programming Error Interrupt Enable
0: Programming Error does not generate an interrupt.
1: Programming Error generates an interrupt.
NEBP: No Erase Before Programming
0: A page erase is performed before programming.
1: No erase is performed before programming.
FWS: Flash Wait State
This field defines the number of wait states for read and write operations:
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FMCN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FWS
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NEBP PROGE LOCKE FRDY
FWS Read Operations Write Operations
0 1 cycle 2 cycles
1 2 cycles 3 cycles
2 3 cycles 4 cycles
3 4 cycles 4 cycles
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FMCN: Flash Microsecond Cycle Number
Before writing Non Volatile Memory bits (Lock bits, General Purpose NVM bit and Security bits), this field must be set to the
number of Master Clock cycles in one microsecond.
When writing the rest of the Flash, this field defines the number of Master Clock cycles in 1.5 microseconds. This number
must be rounded up.
Warning: The value 0 is only allowed for a master clock period superior to 30 microseconds.
Warning: In order to guarantee valid operations on the flash memory, the field Flash Microsecond Cycle Number (FMCN)
must be correctly programmed.
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19.3.2 MC Flash Command Register
Name: MC_FCR
Access: Write-only
Offset: (EFC0) 0x64
Offset: (EFC1) 0x74
FCMD: Flash Command
This field defines the Flash commands:
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
KEY
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PAGEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PAGEN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FCMD
FCMD Operations
0000
No command.
Does not raise the Programming Error Status flag in the Flash Status Register MC_FSR.
0001
Write Page Command (WP):
Starts the programming of the page specified in the PAGEN field.
0010
Set Lock Bit Command (SLB):
Starts a set lock bit sequence of the lock region specified in the PAGEN field.
0011
Write Page and Lock Command (WPL):
The lock sequence of the lock region associated with the page specified in the field PAGEN
occurs automatically after completion of the programming sequence.
0100
Clear Lock Bit Command (CLB):
Starts a clear lock bit sequence of the lock region specified in the PAGEN field.
1000
Erase All Command (EA):
Starts the erase of the entire Flash.
If at least one page is locked, the command is cancelled.
1011
Set General-purpose NVM Bit (SGPB):
Activates the general-purpose NVM bit corresponding to the number specified in the PAGEN
field.
1101
Clear General Purpose NVM Bit (CGPB):
Deactivates the general-purpose NVM bit corresponding to the number specified in the
PAGEN field.
1111
Set Security Bit Command (SSB):
Sets security bit.
Others
Reserved.
Raises the Programming Error Status flag in the Flash Status Register MC_FSR.
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PAGEN: Page Number
Note: Depending on the command, all the possible unused bits of PAGEN are meaningless.
KEY: Write Protection Key
This field should be written with the value 0x5A to enable the command defined by the bits of the register. If the field is writ-
ten with a different value, the write is not performed and no action is started.
Command PAGEN Description
Write Page Command PAGEN defines the page number to be written.
Write Page and Lock Command
PAGEN defines the page number to be written and its associated
lock region.
Erase All Command This field is meaningless
Set/Clear Lock Bit Command
PAGEN defines one page number of the lock region to be locked or
unlocked.
Set/Clear General Purpose NVM Bit Command PAGEN defines the general-purpose bit number.
Set Security Bit Command This field is meaningless
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19.3.3 MC Flash Status Register
Name: MC_FSR
Access: Read-only
Offset: (EFC0) 0x68
Offset: (EFC1) 0x78
FRDY: Flash Ready Status
0: The EFC is busy and the application must wait before running a new command.
1: The EFC is ready to run a new command.
LOCKE: Lock Error Status
0: No programming of at least one locked lock region has happened since the last read of MC_FSR.
1: Programming of at least one locked lock region has happened since the last read of MC_FSR.
PROGE: Programming Error Status
0: No invalid commands and no bad keywords were written in the Flash Command Register MC_FCR.
1: An invalid command and/or a bad keyword was/were written in the Flash Command Register MC_FCR.
SECURITY: Security Bit Status (Does not apply to EFC1 on the SAM7SE512.)
0: The security bit is inactive.
1: The security bit is active.
GPNVMx: General-purpose NVM Bit Status (Does not apply to EFC1 on the SAM7SE512.)
0: The corresponding general-purpose NVM bit is inactive.
1: The corresponding general-purpose NVM bit is active.
EFC LOCKSx: Lock Region x Lock Status
0: The corresponding lock region is not locked.
1: The corresponding lock region is locked.
LOCKS 8-15 do not apply to SAM7SE32.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LOCKS15 LOCKS14 LOCKS13 LOCKS12 LOCKS11 LOCKS10 LOCKS9 LOCKS8
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LOCKS7 LOCKS6 LOCKS5 LOCKS4 LOCKS3 LOCKS2 LOCKS1 LOCKS0
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
GPNVM2 GPNVM1 GPNVM0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SECURITY PROGE LOCKE FRDY
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20. Fast Flash Programming Interface (FFPI)
20.1 Overview
The Fast Flash Programming Interface provides two solutions - parallel or serial - for high-vol-
ume programming using a standard gang programmer. The parallel interface is fully
handshaked and the device is considered to be a standard EEPROM. Additionally, the parallel
protocol offers an optimized access to all the embedded Flash functionalities. The serial inter-
face uses the standard IEEE 1149.1 JTAG protocol. It offers an optimized access to all the
embedded Flash functionalities.
Although the Fast Flash Programming Mode is a dedicated mode for high volume programming,
this mode not designed for in-situ programming.
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20.2 Parallel Fast Flash Programming
20.2.1 Device Configuration
In Fast Flash Programming Mode, the device is in a specific test mode. Only a certain set of pins
is significant. Other pins must be left unconnected.
Figure 20-1. Parallel Programming Interface
NCMD
PGMNCMD
RDY PGMRDY
NOE PGMNOE
NVALID PGMNVALID
MODE[3:0] PGMM[3:0]
DATA[15:0] PGMD[15:0]
XIN
TST
VDDIO
PGMEN0
PGMEN1
0 - 50MHz
VDDIO
VDDCORE
VDDIO
VDDPLL
VDDFLASH
GND
VDDIO
Active
Level Comments
Power
VDDFLASH Flash Power Supply Power
VDDIO I/O Lines Power Supply Power
VDDCORE Core Power Supply Power
VDDPLL PLL Power Supply Power
GND Ground Ground
Clocks
XIN
Main Clock Input.
This input can be tied to GND. In this
case, the device is clocked by the internal
RC oscillator.
Input 32KHz to 50MHz
Test
TST Test Mode Select Input High Must be connected to VDDIO
PGMEN0 Test Mode Select Input High Must be connected to VDDIO
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20.2.2 Signal Names
Depending on the MODE settings, DATA is latched in different internal registers.
PIO
PGMNCMD Valid command available Input Low Pulled-up input at reset
PGMRDY
0: Device is busy
1: Device is ready for a new command
Output High Pulled-up input at reset
PGMNOE Output Enable (active high) Input Low Pulled-up input at reset
PGMNVALID
0: DATA[15:0] is in input mode
1: DATA[15:0] is in output mode
Output Low Pulled-up input at reset
PGMM[3:0] Specifies DATA type (See Table 20-2) Input Pulled-up input at reset
PGMD[15:0] Bidirectional data bus Input/Output Pulled-up input at reset
Active
Level Comments
Table 20-2. Mode Coding
MODE[3:0] Symbol Data
0000 CMDE Command Register
0001 ADDR0 Address Register LSBs
0010 ADDR1
0101 DATA Data Register
Default IDLE No register
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When MODE is equal to CMDE, then a new command (strobed on DATA[15:0] signals) is stored
in the command register.
Note: 1. Applies to SAM7SE512.
20.2.3 Entering Programming Mode
The following algorithm puts the device in Parallel Programming Mode:
Apply GND, VDDIO, VDDCORE, VDDFLASH and VDDPLL.
Apply XIN clock within T
POR_RESET
if an external clock is available.
Wait for T
POR_RESET
Start a read or write handshaking.
Note: After reset, the device is clocked by the internal RC oscillator. Before clearing RDY signal, if an
external clock (> 32 kHz) is connected to XIN, then the device switches on the external clock.
Else, XIN input is not considered. A higher frequency on XIN speeds up the programmer
handshake.
20.2.4 Programmer Handshaking
An handshake is defined for read and write operations. When the device is ready to start a new
operation (RDY signal set), the programmer starts the handshake by clearing the NCMD signal.
The handshaking is achieved once NCMD signal is high and RDY is high.
Table 20-3. Command Bit Coding
DATA[15:0] Symbol Command Executed
0x0011 READ Read Flash
0x0012 WP Write Page Flash
0x0022 WPL Write Page and Lock Flash
0x0032 EWP Erase Page and Write Page
0x0042 EWPL Erase Page and Write Page then Lock
0x0013 EA Erase All
0x0014 SLB Set Lock Bit
0x0024 CLB Clear Lock Bit
0x0015 GLB Get Lock Bit
0x0034 SFB Set General Purpose NVM bit
0x0044 CFB Clear General Purpose NVM bit
0x0025 GFB Get General Purpose NVM bit
0x0054 SSE Set Security Bit
0x0035 GSE Get Security Bit
0x001F WRAM Write Memory
0x0016 SEFC Select EFC Controller
(1)
0x001E GVE Get Version
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20.2.4.1 Write Handshaking
For details on the write handshaking sequence, refer to Figure 20-2and Table 20-4.
Figure 20-2. Parallel Programming Timing, Write Sequence

NCMD
RDY
NOE
NVALID
DATA[15:0]
MODE[3:0]
1
2
3
4
5
Table 20-4. Write Handshake
Step Programmer Action Device Action Data I/O
1 Sets MODE and DATA signals Waits for NCMD low Input
2 Clears NCMD signal Latches MODE and DATA Input
3 Waits for RDY low Clears RDY signal Input
4 Releases MODE and DATA signals Executes command and polls NCMD high Input
5 Sets NCMD signal Executes command and polls NCMD high Input
6 Waits for RDY high Sets RDY Input
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20.2.4.2 Read Handshaking
For details on the read handshaking sequence, refer to Figure 20-3 and Table 20-5.
Figure 20-3. Parallel Programming Timing, Read Sequence

NCMD
RDY
NOE
NVALID
DATA[15:0]
MODE[3:0]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
ADDR
Adress IN Z Data OUT
10
11
X IN
12
13
Table 20-5. Read Handshake
Step Programmer Action Device Action DATA I/O
1 Sets MODE and DATA signals Waits for NCMD low Input
2 Clears NCMD signal Latch MODE and DATA Input
3 Waits for RDY low Clears RDY signal Input
4 Sets DATA signal in tristate Waits for NOE Low Input
5 Clears NOE signal Tristate
6 Waits for NVALID low
Sets DATA bus in output mode and outputs
the flash contents.
Output
7 Clears NVALID signal Output
8 Reads value on DATA Bus Waits for NOE high Output
9 Sets NOE signal Output
10 Waits for NVALID high Sets DATA bus in input mode X
11 Sets DATA in output mode Sets NVALID signal Input
12 Sets NCMD signal Waits for NCMD high Input
13 Waits for RDY high Sets RDY signal Input
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20.2.5 Device Operations
Several commands on the Flash memory are available. These commands are summarized in
Table 20-3 on page 120. Each command is driven by the programmer through the parallel inter-
face running several read/write handshaking sequences.
When a new command is executed, the previous one is automatically achieved. Thus, chaining
a read command after a write automatically flushes the load buffer in the Flash.
20.2.5.1 Flash Read Command
This command is used to read the contents of the Flash memory. The read command can start
at any valid address in the memory plane and is optimized for consecutive reads. Read hand-
shaking can be chained; an internal address buffer is automatically increased.
20.2.5.2 Flash Write Command
This command is used to write the Flash contents.
The Flash memory plane is organized into several pages. Data to be written are stored in a load
buffer that corresponds to a Flash memory page. The load buffer is automatically flushed to the
Flash:
before access to any page other than the current one
when a new command is validated (MODE = CMDE)
Table 20-6. Read Command
Step Handshake Sequence MODE[3:0] DATA[15:0]
1 Write handshaking CMDE READ
2 Write handshaking ADDR0 32-bit Memory Address First byte
3 Write handshaking ADDR1 32-bit Flash Address
6 Read handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
7 Read handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
... ... ... ...
n Write handshaking ADDR0 32-bit Memory Address First byte
n+1 Write handshaking ADDR1 32-bit Flash Address
n+3 Write handshaking ADDR3 32-bit Flash Address Last Byte
n+4 Read handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
n+5 Read handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
... ... ... ...
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The Write Page command (WP) is optimized for consecutive writes. Write handshaking can be
chained; an internal address buffer is automatically increased.
The Flash command Write Page and Lock (WPL) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command.
However, the lock bit is automatically set at the end of the Flash write operation. As a lock region
is composed of several pages, the programmer writes to the first pages of the lock region using
Flash write commands and writes to the last page of the lock region using a Flash write and lock
command.
The Flash command Erase Page and Write (EWP) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command.
However, before programming the load buffer, the page is erased.
The Flash command Erase Page and Write the Lock (EWPL) combines EWP and WPL
commands.
20.2.5.3 Flash Full Erase Command
This command is used to erase the Flash memory planes.
All lock regions must be unlocked before the Full Erase command by using the CLB command.
Otherwise, the erase command is aborted and no page is erased.
Table 20-7. Write Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE WP or WPL or EWP or EWPL
5 Write handshaking ADDR3 32-bit Flash Address Last Byte
6 Write handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
... ... ... ...
n+4 Write handshaking DATA *Memory Address++
... ... ... ...
Table 20-8. Full Erase Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE EA
2 Write handshaking DATA 0
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20.2.5.4 Flash Lock Commands
Lock bits can be set using WPL or EWPL commands. They can also be set by using the Set
Lock command (SLB). With this command, several lock bits can be activated. A Bit Mask is pro-
vided as argument to the command. When bit 0 of the bit mask is set, then the first lock bit is
activated.
In the same way, the Clear Lock command (CLB) is used to clear lock bits. All the lock bits are
also cleared by the EA command.
Lock bits can be read using Get Lock Bit command (GLB). The n
th
lock bit is active when the bit
n of the bit mask is set..
20.2.5.5 Flash General-purpose NVM Commands
General-purpose NVM bits (GP NVM bits) can be set using the Set Fuse command (SFB). This
command also activates GP NVM bits. A bit mask is provided as argument to the command.
When bit 0 of the bit mask is set, then the first GP NVM bit is activated.
In the same way, the Clear Fuse command (CFB) is used to clear general-purpose NVM bits.
All the general-purpose NVM bits are also cleared by the EA command. The general-purpose
NVM bit is deactivated when the corresponding bit in the pattern value is set to 1.
General-purpose NVM bits can be read using the Get Fuse Bit command (GFB). The n
th
GP
NVM bit is active when bit n of the bit mask is set..
Table 20-9. Set and Clear Lock Bit Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE SLB or CLB
2 Write handshaking DATA Bit Mask
Table 20-10. Get Lock Bit Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE GLB
2 Read handshaking DATA
Lock Bit Mask Status
0 = Lock bit is cleared
1 = Lock bit is set
Table 20-11. Set/Clear GP NVM Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE SFB or CFB
2 Write handshaking DATA GP NVM bit pattern value
Table 20-12. Get GP NVM Bit Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE GFB
2 Read handshaking DATA
GP NVM Bit Mask Status
0 = GP NVM bit is cleared
1 = GP NVM bit is set
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20.2.5.6 Flash Security Bit Command
A security bit can be set using the Set Security Bit command (SSE). Once the security bit is
active, the Fast Flash programming is disabled. No other command can be run. An event on the
Erase pin can erase the security bit once the contents of the Flash have been erased.
The SAM7SE512 security bit is controlled by the EFC0. To use the Set Security Bit command,
the EFC0 must be selected using the Select EFC command.
20.2.5.7 SAM7SE512 Select EFC Command
The commands WPx, EA, xLB, xFB are executed using the current EFC controller. The default
EFC controller is EFC0. The Select EFC command (SEFC) allows selection of the current EFC
controller.
20.2.5.8 Memory Write Command
This command is used to perform a write access to any memory location.
The Memory Write command (WRAM) is optimized for consecutive writes. Write handshaking
can be chained; an internal address buffer is automatically increased.
Table 20-13. Set Security Bit Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE SSE
2 Write handshaking DATA 0
Table 20-14. Select EFC Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE SEFC
2 Write handshaking DATA
0 = Select EFC0
1 = Select EFC1
1 Write handshaking CMDE WRAM
5 Write handshaking ADDR3 32-bit Flash Address Last Byte
... ... ... ...
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20.2.5.9 Get Version Command
The Get Version (GVE) command retrieves the version of the FFPI interface.
... ... ... ...
Table 20-15. Write Command (Continued)
Table 20-16. Get Version Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE GVE
2 Write handshaking DATA Version
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20.3 Serial Fast Flash Programming
The Serial Fast Flash programming interface is based on IEEE Std. 1149.1 Standard Test
Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture. Refer to this standard for an explanation of terms
used in this chapter and for a description of the TAP controller states.
In this mode, data read/written from/to the embedded Flash of the device are transmitted
through the JTAG interface of the device.
20.3.1 Device Configuration
In Serial Fast Flash Programming Mode, the device is in a specific test mode. Only a distinct set
of pins is significant. Other pins must be left unconnected.
Figure 20-4. Serial Programing
TDI
TDO
TMS
TCK
XIN
TST VDDIO
PGMEN0
PGMEN1
0-50MHz
VDDIO
VDDCORE
VDDIO
VDDPLL
VDDFLASH
GND
VDDIO
Active
Level Comments
Power
VDDFLASH Flash Power Supply Power
VDDIO I/O Lines Power Supply Power
VDDCORE Core Power Supply Power
VDDPLL PLL Power Supply Power
GND Ground Ground
Clocks
XIN
Main Clock Input.
This input can be tied to GND. In this
case, the device is clocked by the internal
RC oscillator.
Input 32 kHz to 50 MHz
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20.3.2 Entering Serial Programming Mode
The following algorithm puts the device in Serial Programming Mode:
Apply GND, VDDIO, VDDCORE, VDDFLASH and VDDPLL.
Apply XIN clock within T
POR_RESET
+ 32(T
SCLK
) if an external clock is available.
Wait for T
POR_RESET
.
Reset the TAP controller clocking 5 TCK pulses with TMS set.
Shift 0x2 into the IR register (IR is 4 bits long, LSB first) without going through the Run-Test-
Idle state.
Shift 0x2 into the DR register (DR is 4 bits long, LSB first) without going through the Run-
Test-Idle state.
Shift 0xC into the IR register (IR is 4 bits long, LSB first) without going through the Run-Test-
Idle state.
Note: After reset, the device is clocked by the internal RC oscillator. Before clearing RDY signal, if an
external clock (> 32 kHz) is connected to XIN, then the device will switch on the external clock.
Else, XIN input is not considered. An higher frequency on XIN speeds up the programmer
handshake.
Test
TST Test Mode Select Input High Must be connected to VDDIO.
JTAG
TCK JTAG TCK Input - Pulled-up input at reset
TDI JTAG Test Data In Input - Pulled-up input at reset
TDO JTAG Test Data Out Output -
TMS JTAG Test Mode Select Input - Pulled-up input at reset
Active
Level Comments
Table 20-18. Reset TAP Controller and Go to Select-DR-Scan
TDI TMS TAP Controller State
X 1
X 1
X 1
X 1
X 1 Test-Logic Reset
X 0 Run-Test/Idle
Xt 1 Select-DR-Scan
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20.3.3 Read/Write Handshake
The read/write handshake is done by carrying out read/write operations on two registers of the
device that are accessible through the JTAG:
Debug Comms Control Register: DCCR
Debug Comms Data Register: DCDR
Access to these registers is done through the TAP 38-bit DR register comprising a 32-bit data
field, a 5-bit address field and a read/write bit. The data to be written is scanned into the 32-bit
data field with the address of the register to the 5-bit address field and 1 to the read/write bit. A
register is read by scanning its address into the address field and 0 into the read/write bit, going
through the UPDATE-DR TAP state, then scanning out the data.
Refer to the ARM7TDMI reference manuel for more information on Comm channel operations.
Figure 20-5. TAP 8-bit DR Register
A read or write takes place when the TAP controller enters UPDATE-DR state. Refer to the IEEE
1149.1 for more details on JTAG operations.
The address of the Debug Comms Control Register is 0x04.
The address of the Debug Comms Data Register is 0x05.
The Debug Comms Control Register is read-only and allows synchronized handshaking
between the processor and the debugger.
Bit 1 (W): Denotes whether the programmer can read a data through the Debug
Comms Data Register. If the device is busy W = 0, then the programmer must poll
until W = 1.
Bit 0 (R): Denotes whether the programmer can send data from the Debug Comms
Data Register. If R = 1, data previously placed there through the scan chain has not
been collected by the device and so the programmer must wait.
The write handshake is done by polling the Debug Comms Control Register until the R bit is
cleared. Once cleared, data can be written to the Debug Comms Data Register.
The read handshake is done by polling the Debug Comms Control Register until the W bit is set.
Once set, data can be read in the Debug Comms Data Register.
20.3.4 Device Operations
Several commands on the Flash memory are available. These commands are summarized in
Table 20-3 on page 120. Commands are run by the programmer through the serial interface that
is reading and writing the Debug Comms Registers.
TDI TDO
4 0
r/w Address
31 Data 0
Address
Decoder
Debug Comms Control Register
Debug Comms Data Register
32
5
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20.3.4.1 Flash Read Command
This command is used to read the Flash contents. The memory map is accessible through this
command. Memory is seen as an array of words (32-bit wide). The read command can start at
any valid address in the memory plane. This address must be word-aligned. The address is
automatically incremented.
20.3.4.2 Flash Write Command
This command is used to write the Flash contents. The address transmitted must be a valid
Flash address in the memory plane.
The Flash memory plane is organized into several pages. Data to be written is stored in a load
buffer that corresponds to a Flash memory page. The load buffer is automatically flushed to the
Flash:
before access to any page than the current one
at the end of the number of words transmitted
The Write Page command (WP) is optimized for consecutive writes. Write handshaking can be
chained; an internal address buffer is automatically increased.
Flash Write Page and Lock command (WPL) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command. How-
ever, the lock bit is automatically set at the end of the Flash write operation. As a lock region is
composed of several pages, the programmer writes to the first pages of the lock region using
Flash write commands and writes to the last page of the lock region using a Flash write and lock
command.
Flash Erase Page and Write command (EWP) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command. How-
ever, before programming the load buffer, the page is erased.
Fl ash Erase Page and Write the Lock command (EWPL) combi nes EWP and WPL
commands.
Table 20-19. Read Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write (Number of Words to Read) << 16 | READ
Write Address
Read Memory [address]
Read Memory [address+4]
... ...
Read Memory [address+(Number of Words to Read - 1)* 4]
Read/Write DR Data
Write (Number of Words to Write) << 16 | (WP or WPL or EWP or EWPL)
Write Address
Write Memory [address]
Write Memory [address+4]
Write Memory [address+(Number of Words to Write - 1)* 4]
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20.3.4.3 Flash Full Erase Command
This command is used to erase the Flash memory planes.
All lock bits must be deactivated before using the Full Erase command. This can be done by
using the CLB command.
20.3.4.4 Flash Lock Commands
Lock bits can be set using WPL or EWPL commands. They can also be set by using the Set
Lock command (SLB). With this command, several lock bits can be activated at the same time.
Bit 0 of Bit Mask corresponds to the first lock bit and so on.
In the same way, the Clear Lock command (CLB) is used to clear lock bits. All the lock bits can
also be cleared by the EA command.
Lock bits can be read using Get Lock Bit command (GLB). When a bit set in the Bit Mask is
returned, then the corresponding lock bit is active.
20.3.4.5 Flash General-purpose NVM Commands
General-purpose NVM bits (GP NVM) can be set with the Set Fuse command (SFB). Using this
command, several GP NVM bits can be activated at the same time. Bit 0 of Bit Mask corre-
sponds to the first fuse bit and so on.
In the same way, the Clear Fuse command (CFB) is used to clear GP NVM bits. All the general-
purpose NVM bits are also cleared by the EA command.
Table 20-21. Full Erase Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write EA
Table 20-22. Set and Clear Lock Bit Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write SLB or CLB
Write Bit Mask
Table 20-23. Get Lock Bit Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write GLB
Read Bit Mask
Table 20-24. Set and Clear General-purpose NVM Bit Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write SFB or CFB
Write Bit Mask
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GP NVM bits can be read using Get Fuse Bit command (GFB). When a bit set in the Bit Mask is
returned, then the corresponding fuse bit is set.
20.3.4.6 Flash Security Bit Command
Security bits can be set using Set Security Bit command (SSE). Once the security bit is active,
the Fast Flash programming is disabled. No other command can be run. Only an event on the
Erase pin can erase the security bit once the contents of the Flash have been erased.
The SAM7SE512 security bit is controlled by the EFC0. To use the Set Security Bit command,
the EFC0 must be selected using the Select EFC command.
20.3.4.7 SAM7SE512 Select EFC Command
The commands WPx, EA, xLB, xFB are executed using the current EFC controller. The default
EFC controller is EFC0. The Select EFC command (SEFC) allows selection of the current EFC
controller.
20.3.4.8 Memory Write Command
This command is used to perform a write access to any memory location.
The Memory Write command (WRAM) is optimized for consecutive writes. An internal address
buffer is automatically increased.
Table 20-25. Get General-purpose NVM Bit Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write GFB
Read Bit Mask
Table 20-26. Set Security Bit Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write SSE
Table 20-27. Select EFC Command
1 Write handshaking CMDE SEFC
2 Write handshaking DATA
0 = Select EFC0
1 = Select EFC1
Read/Write DR Data
Write (Number of Words to Write) << 16 | (WRAM)
Write Address
Write Memory [address]
Write Memory [address+(Number of Words to Write - 1)* 4]
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20.3.4.9 Get Version Command
The Get Version (GVE) command retrieves the version of the FFPI interface.
Table 20-29. Get Version Command
Read/Write DR Data
Write GVE
Read Version
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21. External Bus Interface (EBI)
21.1 Overview
The External Bus Interface (EBI) is designed to ensure the successful data transfer between
several external devices and the embedded Memory Controller of an ARM-based device. The
Static Memory, SDRAM and ECC Controllers are all featured external Memory Controllers on
the EBI. These external Memory Controllers are capable of handling several types of external
memory and peripheral devices, such as SRAM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Flash, and
SDRAM.
The EBI also supports the CompactFlash
and the NAND Flash protocols via integrated circuitry

that greatly reduces the requirements for external components. Furthermore, the EBI handles
data transfers with up to eight external devices, each assigned to eight address spaces defined
by the embedded Memory Controller. Data transfers are performed through a 16-bit or 32-bit
data bus, an address bus of up to 23 bits, up to eight chip select lines (NCS[7:0]) and several
control pins that are generally multiplexed between the different external Memory Controllers.
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21.2 Block Diagram
Figure 21-1. Organization of the External Bus Interface
D[31:0]
A[15:2], A[20:18]
MUX
Logic
NAND Flash
Logic
CompactFlash
Logic
User Interface
Chip Select
Assignor
Static
Memory
Controller
SDRAM
Controller
Memory
Controller
APB
ASB
Address Decoder
A16/BA0
A0/NBS0
A1/NBS2
A17/BA1
NCS0/CFRNW
NCS3/NANDCS
NRD/CFOE
NCS1/SDCS
NCS2/CFCS1
NWR0/NWE/CFWE
NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR
NBS3/CFIOW
SDCKE
RAS
CAS
SDWE
NCS4/CFCS0
NCS5/CFCE1
NCS6/CFCE2
NCS7
NANDOE
NANDWE
NWAIT
SDA10
PIO
ECC
Controller
A22/REG/NANDCLE
A21/NANDALE
SDCK
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21.3 I/O Lines Description
Table 21-1. I/O Lines Description
Name Function Type Active Level
EBI
SMC
NCS[7:0] Chip Select Lines Output Low
NWR[1:0] Write Signals Output Low
NWE Write Enable Output Low
NUB NUB: Upper Byte Select Output Low
NLB NLB: Lower Byte Select Output Low
EBI for CompactFlash Support
CFCE[2:1] CompactFlash Chip Enable Output Low
CFOE CompactFlash Output Enable Output Low
CFWE CompactFlash Write Enable Output Low
CFIOR CompactFlash I/O Read Signal Output Low
CFIOW CompactFlash I/O Write Signal Output Low
CFRNW CompactFlash Read Not Write Signal Output
CFCS[1:0] CompactFlash Chip Select Lines Output Low
EBI for NAND Flash Support
NANDCS NAND Flash Chip Select Line Output Low
NANDOE NAND Flash Output Enable Output Low
NANDWE NAND Flash Write Enable Output Low
NANDCLE NAND Flash Command Line Enable Output Low
NANDALE NAND Flash Address Line Enable Output Low
SDRAM Controller
SDCK SDRAM Clock Output
SDCS SDRAM Controller Chip Select Line Output Low
BA[1:0] Bank Select Output
RAS - CAS Row and Column Signal Output Low
NBS[3:0] Byte Mask Signals Output Low
SDA10 SDRAM Address 10 Line Output
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The connection of some signals through the Mux logic is not direct and depends on the Memory
Controller in use at the moment.
Table 21-2 details the connections between the two Memory Controllers and the EBI pins.
21.4 Application Example
21.4.1 Hardware Interface
Table 21-3 details the connections to be applied between the EBI pins and the external devices
for each Memory Controller
Table 21-2. EBI Pins and Memory Controllers I/O Lines Connections
EBI Pins SDRAMC I/O Lines SMC I/O Lines
NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR NBS1 NWR1/NUB
A0/NBS0 Not Supported A0/NLB
A1/NBS2 Not Supported A1
A[11:2] A[9:0] A[11:2]
SDA10 A10 Not Supported
A12 Not Supported A12
A[14:13] A[12:11] A[14:13]
A[22:15] Not Supported A[22:15]
D[31:16] D[31:16] Not Supported
D[15:0] D[15:0] D[15:0]
Table 21-3. EBI Pins and External Static Device Connections
Pin
Pins of the Interfaced Device
8-bit Static
Device
2 x 8-bit
Static
Devices
16-bit
Static
Device
SDRAM
(1)
CompactFlash
CompactFlash
True IDE Mode
NAND
Flash
(2)
Controller SMC SDRAMC SMC
D0 - D7 D0 - D7 D0 - D7 D0 - D7 D0 - D7 D0 - D7 D0 - D7 I/O0 - I/O7
D8 - D15 D8 - D15 D8 - D15 D8 - D15 D8 - 15 D8 - 15 I/O8 - I/O15
(3)
D16 - D31 D16 - D31
A0/NBS0 A0 NLB DQM0 A0 A0
A1/NBS2 A1 A0 A0 DQM2 A1 A1
A2 - A9 A2 - A9 A1 - A8 A1 - A8 A0 - A7 A2 - A9 A2 - A9
A10 A10 A9 A9 A8 A10 A10
A11 A11 A10 A10 A9
SDA10 A10
A12 A12 A11 A11
A13 - A14 A13 - A14 A12 - A13 A12 - A13 A11 - A12
A15 A15 A14 A14
A16/BA0 A16 A15 A15 BA0
A17/BA1 A17 A16 A16 BA1
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Notes: 1. For SDRAM connection examples, refer to Using SDRAM on AT91SAM7SE Microcontrollers, application note.
2. For NAND Flash connection examples, refer to NAND Flash Support on AT91SAM7SE Microcontrollers, application note.
3. I/O8 - I/O15 bits used only for 16-bit NAND Flash.
4. Not directly connected to the CompactFlash slot. Permits the control of the bidirectional buffer between the EBI data bus and
the CompactFlash slot.
5. NWR1 enables upper byte writes. NWR0 enables lower byte writes.
6. Any free PIO line.
7. CE connection depends on the Nand Flash.
For standard Nand Flash devices, it must be connected to any free PIO line.
For CE dont care 8-bit Nand Flash devices, it can be either connected to NCS3/NANDCS or to any free PIO line.
For CE dont care 16-bit Nand Flash devices, it must be connected to any free PIO line.
A18 - A20 A18 - A20 A17 - A19 A17 - A19
A21/NANDALE A21 A20 A20 ALE
A22/REG/NANDCLE A22 A21 A21 REG CLE
NCS0 CS CS CS CFRNW
(4)
CFRNW
(4)
NCS1/SDCS CS CS CS CS
NCS2/CFCS1 CS CS CS CFCS1
(4)
CFCS1
(4)
NCS3/NANDCS CS CS CS CE
(7)
NCS4/CFCS0 CS CS CS CFCS0
(4)
CFCS0
(4)
NCS5/CFCE1 CS CS CS CE1 CS0

NCS6/CFCE2 CS CS CS CE2 CS1
NCS7 CS CS CS
NANDOE RE
NANDWE WE
NRD/CFOE OE OE OE OE
NWR0/NWE/CFWE WE WE
(5)
WE WE
(8)
NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR WE WE
(5)
NUB DQM1 IOR IOR
NBS3/CFIOW DQM3 IOW IOW
SDCK CLK
SDCKE CKE
RAS RAS
CAS CAS
SDWE WE
NWAIT WAIT WAIT
Pxx
(6)
CD1 or CD2 CD1 or CD2
Pxx
(6)
CE
(7)
Pxx
(6)
RDY
Table 21-3. EBI Pins and External Static Device Connections (Continued)
Pin
Pins of the Interfaced Device
8-bit Static
Device
2 x 8-bit
Static
Devices
16-bit
Static
Device
SDRAM
(1)
CompactFlash
CompactFlash
True IDE Mode
NAND
Flash
(2)
Controller SMC SDRAMC SMC
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8. When the NAND Flash Logic is used, NWR0/NWE/CFWE must be kept as PIO Input Mode with Pull-up enabled (default
state after reset) or as PIO Output set at logic level 1. The PIO cannot be used in PIO Mode.
21.4.2 Connection Examples
Figure 21-2 shows an example of connections between the EBI and external devices.
Figure 21-2. EBI Connections to Memory Devices
EBI
D0-D31
A2-A15
RAS
CAS
SDCK
SDCKE
SDWE
A0/NBS0
2M x 8
SDRAM
D0-D7
A0-A9, A11
RAS
CAS
CLK
CKE
WE
DQM
CS
BA0
BA1
NWR1/NBS1
A1/NBS2
NBS3
NCS1/SDCS
D0-D7 D8-D15
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
A18-A22
A10
SDA10
SDA10
A2-A11, A13
NCS0
NCS2
NCS3
NCS4
NCS5
NCS6
NCS7
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
2M x 8
SDRAM
D0-D7
A0-A9, A11
RAS
CAS
CLK
CKE
WE
DQM
CS
BA0
BA1
A10 SDA10
A2-A11, A13
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
2M x 8
SDRAM
D0-D7
A0-A9, A11
RAS
CAS
CLK
CKE
WE
DQM
CS
BA0
BA1
D16-D23 D24-D31
A10
SDA10
A2-A11, A13
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
2M x 8
SDRAM
D0-D7
A0-A9, A11
RAS
CAS
CLK
CKE
WE
DQM
CS
BA0
BA1
A10
SDA10
A2-A11, A13
A16/BA0
A17/BA1
NBS0 NBS1
NBS3
NBS2
NRD
NWR0/NWE
128K x 8
SRAM
128K x 8
SRAM
D0-D7 D0-D7 A0-A16 A0-A16
A1-A17 A1-A17
CS CS
OE
WE
D0-D7 D8-D15
OE
WE
NRD/NOE
A0/NWR0/NBS0
NRD/NOE
NWR1/NBS1
SDWE
SDWE SDWE
SDWE
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21.5 Product Dependencies
21.5.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the External Bus Interface may be multiplexed with the PIO lines.
The programmer must first program the PIO controller to assign the External Bus Interface pins
to their peripheral function. If I/O lines of the External Bus Interface are not used by the applica-
tion, they can be used for other purposes by the PIO Controller.
The EBI transfers data between the internal ASB Bus (handled by the Memory Controller) and
the external memories or peripheral devices. It controls the waveforms and the parameters of
the external address, data and control busses and is composed of the following elements:
The Static Memory Controller (SMC)
The SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC)
The ECC Controller (ECC)
A chip select assignment feature that assigns an ASB address space to the external devices
A multiplex controller circuit that shares the pins between the different Memory Controllers
Programmable CompactFlash support logic
Programmable NAND Flash support logic
21.6.1 Bus Multiplexing
The EBI offers a complete set of control signals that share the 32-bit data lines, the address
lines of up to 23 bits and the control signals through a multiplex logic operating in function of the
memory area requests.
Multiplexing is specifically organized in order to guarantee the maintenance of the address and
output control lines at a stable state while no external access is being performed. Multiplexing is
also designed to respect the data float times defined in the Memory Controllers. Furthermore,
refresh cycles of the SDRAM are executed independently by the SDRAM Controller without
delaying the other external Memory Controller accesses.
21.6.2 Static Memory Controller
For information on the Static Memory Controller, refer to the Static Memory Controller Section.
21.6.3 SDRAM Controller
For information on the SDRAM Controller, refer to the SDRAMC Section.
21.6.4 ECC Controller
For information on the ECC Controller, refer to the ECCC Section.
21.6.5 CompactFlash Support
The External Bus Interface integrates circuitry that interfaces to CompactFlash devices.
The CompactFlash logic is driven by the Static Memory Controller (SMC) on the NCS4 and/or
NCS2 address space. Programming the CS4A and/or CS2A bit of the Chip Select Assignment
Register (See EBI Chip Select Assignment Register on page 158.) to the appropriate value
enables this logic. Access to an external CompactFlash device is then made by accessing the
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address space reserved to NCS4 and/or NCS2 (i.e., between 0x5000 0000 and 0x5FFF FFFF
for NCS4 and between 0x3000 0000 and 0x3FFF FFFF for NCS2).
When multiplexed with CFCE1 and CFCE2 signals, the NCS5 and NCS6 signals become
unavailable. Performing an access within the address space reserved to NCS5 and NCS6 (i.e.,
between 0x6000 0000 and 0x7FFF FFFF) may lead to an unpredictable outcome.
All CompactFlash modes (Attribute Memory, Common Memory, I/O and True IDE) are sup-
ported but the signals _IOIS16 (I/O and True IDE modes) and _ATA SEL (True IDE mode) are
not handled.
21.6.5.1 I/O Mode, Common Memory Mode, Attribute Memory and True IDE Mode
Within the NCS4 and/or NCS2 address space, the current transfer address is used to distinguish
I/O mode, common memory mode, attribute memory mode and True IDE mode.
The different modes are accessed through a specific memory mapping as illustrated in Figure
21-3.
Figure 21-3. CompactFlash Memory Mapping
Note: The A22 pin of the EBI is used to drive the REG signal of the CompactFlash Device (except in
True IDE mode).
21.6.5.2 CFCE1 and CFCE2 signals
To cover all types of access, the SMC must be alternatively set to drive the 8-bit data bus or 16-
bit data bus. The odd byte access on the D[7:0] bus is only possible when the SMC is configured
to drive 8-bit memory devices on the corresponding NCS pin (NCS4 and/or NCS2). The DBW
field in the corresponding Chip Select Register of the NCS4 and/or NCS2 address space must
be set as shown in Table 21-4 to enable the required access type.
NUB and NLB are the byte selection signals from SMC and are available when the SMC is set in
Byte Select mode on the corresponding Chip Select.
The CFCE1 and CFCE2 waveforms are identical to the corresponding NCSx waveform. For
details on these waveforms and timings, refer to the Static Memory Controller Section.
CF Address Space
Attribute Memory Mode Space
Common Memory Mode Space
I/O Mode Space
True IDE Mode Space
True IDE Alternate Mode Space
Offset 0x00E0 0000
Offset 0x00C0 0000
Offset 0x0080 0000
Offset 0x0040 0000
Offset 0x0000 0000
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21.6.5.3 Read/Write Signals
In I/O mode and True IDE mode, the CompactFlash logic drives the read and write command
signals of the SMC on CFIOR and CFIOW signals, while the CFOE and CFWE signals are deac-
tivated. Likewise, in common memory mode and attribute memory mode, the SMC signals are
driven on the CFOE and CFWE signals, while the CFIOR and CFIOW are deactivated. Figure
21-4 on page 144 shows a schematic representation of this logic and Table 21-5 on page 144
presents the signal decoding.
Attribute memory mode, common memory mode and I/O mode are supported by setting the
address setup and hold time on the NCS4 (and/or NCS2) chip select to the appropriate values.
For details on these signal waveforms, please refer to the section: Setup and Hold Cycles of the
Static Memory Controller Section.
Table 21-4. CFCE1 and CFCE2 Truth Table
Mode CFCE2 CFCE1 DBW Comment SMC Access Mode
Attribute Memory NUB NLB 16 bits Access to Even Byte on D[7:0] Byte Select
Common Memory
NUB NLB 16bits
Access to Even Byte on D[7:0]
Access to Odd Byte on D[15:8]
Byte Select
1 0 8 bits Access to Odd Byte on D[7:0] Dont Care
I/O Mode
NUB NLB 16 bits
Byte Select
1 0 8 bits Access to Odd Byte on D[7:0] Dont Care
True IDE Mode
Task File 1 0 8 bits
Dont Care
Data Register 1 0 16 bits
Byte Select
Alternate True IDE Mode
Control Register
Alternate Status Read
0 1
Dont
Care
Access to Even Byte on D[7:0] Dont Care
Drive Address 0 1 8 bits Access to Odd Byte on D[7:0] Dont Care
Standby Mode or
Address Space is not
assigned to CF
1 1
Dont
Care
Dont Care Dont Care
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Figure 21-4. CompactFlash Read/Write Control Signals
21.6.5.4 Multiplexing of CompactFlash Signals on EBI Pins
Table 21-6 and Table 21-7 on page 145 describe the multiplexing of the CompactFlash logic sig-
nals with other EBI signals on the EBI pins. The EBI pins in Table 21-6 are strictly dedicated to
the CompactFlash interface as soon as the CS4A and/or CS2A field of the Chip Select Assign-
ment Register is set (See EBI Chip Select Assignment Register on page 158.). These pins
must not be used to drive any other memory devices.
The EBI pins in Table 21-7 remain shared between all memory areas when the corresponding
CompactFlash interface is enabled (CS4A = 1 and/or CS2A = 1).
SMC
NRD
NWR0_NWE
A22
CFIOR
CFIOW
CFOE
CFWE
1
1
CompactFlash Logic
1
1
1
0
A21
1
0
1
0
1
0
Table 21-5. CompactFlash Mode Selection
Mode Base Address CFOE CFWE CFIOR CFIOW
Attribute Memory
Common Memory
NRD NWR0_NWE 1 1
I/O Mode 1 1 NRD NWR0_NWE
True IDE Mode 0 1 NRD NWR0_NWE
Table 21-6. Dedicated CompactFlash Interface Multiplexing
Pins
CompactFlash Signals EBI Signals
CS4A = 1 CS2A = 1 CS4A = 0 CS2A = 0
NCS4/CFCS0 CFCS0 NCS4
NCS2/CFCS1 CFCS1 NCS2
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21.6.5.5 Application Example
Figure 21-5 on page 145 illustrates an example of a CompactFlash application. CFCS0 and
CFRNW signals are not directly connected to the CompactFlash slot 0, but do control the direc-
tion and the output enable of the buffers between the EBI and the CompactFlash Device. The
timing of the CFCS0 signal is identical to the NCS4 signal. Moreover, the CFRNW signal
remains valid throughout the transfer, as does the address bus. The CompactFlash _WAIT sig-
nal is connected to the NWAIT input of the Static Memory Controller. For details on these
waveforms and timings, refer to the Static Memory Controller Section.
Figure 21-5. CompactFlash Application Example
Table 21-7. Shared CompactFlash Interface Multiplexing
Pins
Access to CompactFlash Device Access to Other EBI Devices
CompactFlash Signals EBI Signals
NRD/CFOE CFOE NRD
NWR0/NWE/CFWE CFWE NWR0/NWE
NWR1/NBS1/CFIOR CFIOR NWR1/NBS1
NBS3/CFIOW CFIOW NBS3
NCS0/CFRNW CFRNW NCS0
D[15:0]
/OE DIR
_CD1
_CD2
/OE
D[15:0]
NCS0/CFRNW
NCS4/CFCS0
CD (PIO)
A[10:0]
A22/REG
NRD/CFOE
A[10:0]
_REG
_OE
_WE
_IORD
_IOWR
_CE1
_CE2
NWE/CFWE
NWR1/CFIOR
CFIOW
NCS5/CFCE1
NCS6/CFCE2
_WAIT NWAIT
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21.6.6 NAND Flash Support
The EBI integrates circuitry that interfaces to NAND Flash devices.
The NAND Flash logic is driven by the Static Memory Controller on the NCS3 address space.
Programming the CS3A field in the Chip Select Assignment Register to the appropriate value
enables the NAND Flash logic (See EBI Chip Select Assignment Register on page 158.).
Access to an external NAND Flash device is then made by accessing the address space
reserved to NCS3 (i.e., between 0x4000 0000 and 0x4FFF FFFF).
The NAND Flash Logic drives the read and write command signals of the SMC on the NANDOE
and NANDWE signals when the NCS3 signal is active. NANDOE and NANDWE are invalidated
as soon as the transfer address fails to lie in the NCS3 address space. For details on these
waveforms, refer to the Static Memory Controller Section.
Figure 21-6. NAND Flash Signal Multiplexing on EBI Pins
(1) When the NAND Flash Logic is used, NWR0/NWE/CFWE must be kept as PIO Input Mode with Pull-up
enabled (default state after reset) or as PIO Output set at logic level 1. The PIO cannot be used in PIO
Mode.
The address latch enable and command latch enable signals on the NAND Flash device are
driven respectively by address bits A21 and A22 of the EBI address bus. The command,
address or data words on the data bus of the NAND Flash device are distinguished by using
their address within the NCS3 address space. The chip enable (CE) signal of the device and the
ready/busy (R/B) signals are connected to PIO lines. The CE signal then remains asserted even
when NCS3 is not selected, preventing the device from returning to standby mode.
SMC
NRD
NWR0_NWE(1)
NANDOE
NANDWE
NAND Flash Logic
NCS3
MUX Logic
CS3A
NANDWE
NANDOE
CS3A
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Figure 21-7. NAND Flash Application Example
Note: The External Bus Interface is also able to support 16-bit devices.
D[7:0]
CLE
NANDWE
NANDOE
NOE
NWE
A22/REG/NANDCLE
ALE
AD[7:0]
PIO R/B
EBI
CE
NAND Flash
PIO
NCS3/NANDCS
Not Connected
A21/NANDALE
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21.7 Implementation Examples
21.7.1 16-bit SDRAM
21.7.1.1 Hardware Configuration
21.7.1.2 Software Configuration
The following configuration must be respected:
Address lines A[0..11], A[13-14], BA0, BA1, SDA10, SDCS_NCS1, SDWE, SDCKE, NBS1,
RAS, CAS, and data lines D[8..15] are multiplexed with PIO lines and thus dedicated PIOs
must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO controller.
Assign the EBI CS1 to the SDRAM controller by setting the bit EBI_CS1A in the EBI Chip
Select Assignment Register.
Initialize the SDRAM Controller depending on the SDRAM device and system bus frequency.
The data bus width is to be programmed to 16 bits.
The SDRAM initialization sequence is described in the SDRAM Device Initialization section of
the SDRAM Controller.
D13
D12
D8
D7
D3
D11
D2
D14
D4
D0
RAS
D1
D10
CAS
SDA10
SDCK
D9
SDWE
SDCKE
D5
D15
D6
A4
A9
A14
A5
A2
A6
A3
BA0
A10
A13
A8
BA1
A7
A11
A0
RAS
CAS
SDA10
SDWE
SDCKE
SDCK
CFIOR_NBS1_NWR1
SDCS_NCS1
BA0
BA1
D[0..15]
A[0..14]
3V3
1%6
256 Mbits
1%6
(Not used A12)
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A0
23
A1
24
A2
25
A3
26
A4
29
A5
30
A6
31
A7
32
A8
33
A9
34
A10
22
BA0
20
A12
36
DQ0
2
DQ1
4
DQ2
5
DQ3
7
DQ4
8
DQ5
10
DQ6
11
DQ7
13
DQ8
42
DQ9
44
DQ10
45
DQ11
47
DQ12
48
DQ13
50
DQ14
51
DQ15
53
VDD
1
VSS
28
VSS
41
VDDQ
3
VDD
27
N.C
40
CLK
38
CKE
37
DQML
15
DQMH
39
CAS
17
RAS
18
WE
16
CS
19
VDDQ
9
VDDQ
43
VDDQ
49
VSSQ
6
VSSQ
12
VSSQ
46
VSSQ
52
VDD
14
VSS
54
A11
35
BA1
21
C3 100NF C3 100NF
C4 100NF C4 100NF
C5 100NF C5 100NF
C6 100NF C6 100NF
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21.7.2 32-bit SDRAM
Address lines A[0..11], A[13-14], BA0, BA1, SDA10, SDCS_NCS1, SDWE, SDCKE, NBS1,
RAS, CAS, and data lines D[8..31] are multiplexed with PIO lines and thus dedicated PIOs
must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO controller.
Assign the EBI CS1 to the SDRAM controller by setting the bit EBI_CS1A in the EBI Chip
Select Assignment Register located in the bus matrix memory space.
Initialize the SDRAM Controller depending on the SDRAM device and system bus frequency.
The data bus width is to be programmed to 32 bits.
The SDRAM initialization sequence is described in the SDRAM Device Initialization section of
the SDRAM Controller.
CAS
SDCKE
SDCK
RAS
SDWE
SDA10
D13
D18
D12
D22
D8
D7
D3
D28
D11
D26
D21
D2
D14
D4
D24
D0
D23
RAS
D27
D1
D19
D10
D31
D17
CAS
SDA10
D25
D29
D16
SDCK
D9
D20
SDWE
SDCKE
D5
D30
D15
D6
A5
BA0
A2
A11
A7
A4
A9
A14
A8
A1
A5
A2
BA1
A13
A6
A3 A3
A10
BA0
A10
A13
A8
BA1
A6
A4
A14
A9
A7
A11
A0
RAS
CAS
SDA10
SDWE
SDCKE
SDCK
CFIOW_NBS3_NWR3 CFIOR_NBS1_NWR1
SDCS_NCS1
BA0
BA1
D[0..31]
A[0..14]
3V3 3V3
1%6 1%6
256 Mbits 256 Mbits
1%6 1%6
(Not used A12)
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A0
23
A1
24
A2
25
A3
26
A4
29
A5
30
A6
31
A7
32
A8
33
A9
34
A10
22
BA0
20
A12
36
DQ0
2
DQ1
4
DQ2
5
DQ3
7
DQ4
8
DQ5
10
DQ6
11
DQ7
13
DQ8
42
DQ9
44
DQ10
45
DQ11
47
DQ12
48
DQ13
50
DQ14
51
DQ15
53
VDD
1
VSS
28
VSS
41
VDDQ
3
VDD
27
N.C
40
CLK
38
CKE
37
DQML
15
DQMH
39
CAS
17
RAS
18
WE
16
CS
19
VDDQ
9
VDDQ
43
VDDQ
49
VSSQ
6
VSSQ
12
VSSQ
46
VSSQ
52
VDD
14
VSS
54
A11
35
BA1
21
C7 100NF C7 100NF
C13 100NF C13 100NF
C8 100NF C8 100NF
C14 100NF C14 100NF
MT48LC16M16A2
U1
MT48LC16M16A2
U1
A0
23
A1
24
A2
25
A3
26
A4
29
A5
30
A6
31
A7
32
A8
33
A9
34
A10
22
BA0
20
A12
36
DQ0
2
DQ1
4
DQ2
5
DQ3
7
DQ4
8
DQ5
10
DQ6
11
DQ7
13
DQ8
42
DQ9
44
DQ10
45
DQ11
47
DQ12
48
DQ13
50
DQ14
51
DQ15
53
VDD
1
VSS
28
VSS
41
VDDQ
3
VDD
27
N.C
40
CLK
38
CKE
37
DQML
15
DQMH
39
CAS
17
RAS
18
WE
16
CS
19
VDDQ
9
VDDQ
43
VDDQ
49
VSSQ
6
VSSQ
12
VSSQ
46
VSSQ
52
VDD
14
VSS
54
A11
35
BA1
21
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C3 100NF C3 100NF
C4 100NF C4 100NF
C5 100NF C5 100NF
C6 100NF C6 100NF
C10 100NF C10 100NF
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21.7.3 8-bit NAND Flash
CLE, ALE, NANDOE and NANDWE signals are multiplexed with PIO lines and thus the
dedicated PIOs must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO controller.
Assign the EBI CS3 to the NAND Flash by setting the bit EBI_CS3A in the EBI Chip Select
Assignment Register.
Reserve A21/A22 for ALE/CLE functions. Address and Command Latches are controlled
respectively by setting to 1 the address bit A21 and A22 during accesses.
Configure a PIO line as an input to manage the Ready/Busy signal.
Configure Static Memory Controller CS3 Setup, Pulse, Cycle and Mode according to NAND
Flash timings, the data bus width and the system bus frequency.
D6
D0
D3
D4
D2
D1
D5
D7
NANDOE
NANDWE
(ANY PIO)
(ANY PIO)
ALE
CLE
D[0..7]
3V3
3V3
2 Gb
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WE
18
N.C
6
VCC
37
CE
9
RE
8
N.C
20
WP
19
N.C
5
N.C
1
N.C
2
N.C
3
N.C
4
N.C
21
N.C
22
N.C
23
N.C
24
R/B
7
N.C
26
N.C
27
N.C
28
I/O0
29
N.C
34
N.C
35
VSS
36
PRE
38
N.C
39
VCC
12
VSS
13
ALE
17
N.C
11
N.C
10
N.C
14
N.C
15
CLE
16
N.C
25
N.C
33
I/O1
30
I/O3
32
I/O2
31
N.C
47
N.C
46
N.C
45
I/O7
44
I/O6
43
I/O5
42
I/O4
41
N.C
40
N.C
48 R2 10K R2 10K
C2
100NF
C2
100NF
R1 10K R1 10K
C1
100NF
C1
100NF
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21.7.4 16-bit NAND Flash
The software configuration is the same as for an 8-bit NAND Flash except the data bus width
programmed in the mode register of the Static Memory Controller and the selection of D[8..15] in
the PIO controller.
D6
D0
D3
D4
D2
D1
D5
D7
D14
D8
D11
D12
D10
D9
D13
D15
NANDOE
NANDWE
(ANY PIO)
ALE
CLE
D[0..15]
(ANY PIO)
3V3
3V3
2 Gb
TSOP48 PACKAGE
R1 10K R1 10K
R2 10K R2 10K
C2
100NF
C2
100NF
C1
100NF
C1
100NF
U1 MT29F2G16AABWP-ET U1 MT29F2G16AABWP-ET
WE
18
N.C
6
VCC
37
CE
9
RE
8
N.C
20
WP
19
N.C
5
N.C
1
N.C
2
N.C
3
N.C
4
N.C
21
N.C
22
N.C
23
N.C
24
R/B
7
I/O0
26
I/O8
27
I/O1
28
I/O9
29
N.C
34
N.C
35
N.C
36
PRE
38
N.C
39
VCC
12
VSS
13
ALE
17
N.C
11
N.C
10
N.C
14
N.C
15
CLE
16
VSS
25
I/O11
33
I/O2
30
I/O3
32
I/O10
31
I/O15
47
I/O7
46
I/O14
45
I/O6
44
I/O13
43
I/O5
42
I/O12
41
I/O4
40
VSS
48
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21.7.5 NOR Flash on NCS0
Address lines A[1..22], NCS0, NRD, NWE and data lines D[8..15] are multiplexed with PIO
lines and thus dedicated PIOs must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO controller.
The default configuration for the Static Memory Controller, byte select mode, 16-bit data bus,
Read/Write controlled by Chip Select, allows access on 16-bit non-volatile memory at slow
clock.
For another configuration, configure the Static Memory Controller CS0 Setup, Pulse, Cycle and
Mode depending on Flash timings and system bus frequency.
A21
A22
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A15
A9
A12
A13
A11
A10
A14
A16
D6
D0
D3
D4
D2
D1
D5
D7
D14
D8
D11
D12
D10
D9
D13
D15
A17
A20
A18
A19
D[0..15]
A[1..22]
NRST
NWE
NCS0
NRD
3V3
3V3
TSOP48 PACKAGE
C2
100NF
C2
100NF
C1
100NF
C1
100NF
AT49BV6416
U1
AT49BV6416
U1
A0
25
A1
24
A2
23
A3
22
A4
21
A5
20
A6
19
A7
18
A8
8
A9
7
A10
6
A11
5
A12
4
A13
3
A14
2
A15
1
A16
48
A17
17
A18
16
A21
9
A20
10
A19
15
WE
11
RESET
12
WP
14
OE
28
CE
26
VPP
13
DQ0
29
DQ1
31
DQ2
33
DQ3
35
DQ4
38
DQ5
40
DQ6
42
DQ7
44
DQ8
30
DQ9
32
DQ10
34
DQ11
36
DQ12
39
DQ13
41
DQ14
43
DQ15
45
VCCQ
47
VSS
27
VSS
46
VCC
37
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D15
D14
D13
D12
D10
D11
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D2
D1
D0
D3
A10
A9
A8
A7
A3
A4
A5
A6
A0
A2
A1
CD1
CD2
CD2
CD1
WE
OE
IOWR
IORD
CE2
CE1
REG
WAIT#
RESET
CF_D3
CF_D2
CF_D1
CF_D0
CF_D7
CF_D6
CF_D5
CF_D4
CF_D11
CF_D10
CF_D9
CF_D8
CF_D15
CF_D14
CF_D13
CF_D12
CF_A10
CF_A9
CF_A8
CF_A7
CF_A6
CF_A5
CF_A4
CF_A3
CF_A2
CF_A1
CF_A0
REG
WE
OE
IOWR
IORD
CF_A10
CF_A9
CF_A8
CF_A7
CF_A6
CF_A5
CF_A4
CF_A3
CF_A2
CF_A1
CF_A0
CF_D4
CF_D13
CF_D15
CF_D14
CF_D12
CF_D11
CF_D10
CF_D9
CF_D8
CF_D7
CF_D6
CF_D5
CF_D3
CF_D2
CF_D1
CF_D0
CE2
CE1
RESET
RDY/BSY
RDY/BSY
WAIT#
CFWE
(ANY PIO)
CFRNW
D[0..15]
A[0..10]
CFCSx
A22/REG
CFOE
CFIOW
CFIOR
NWAIT
(ANY PIO)
CFCE2
CFCE1
(ANY PIO)
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
CARD DETECT
CFIRQ
CFRST
MEMORY & I/O MODE
(CFCS0 or CFCS1)
MN2A
SN74ALVC32
MN2A
SN74ALVC32
3
1
2
C2
100NF
C2
100NF
MN1D
74ALVCH32245
MN1D
74ALVCH32245
4DIR
T3
4OE
T4
4A1
N5
4A2
N6
4A3
P5
4A4
P6
4A5
R5
4A6
R6
4A7
T6
4A8
T5
4B1
N2
4B2
N1
4B3
P2
4B4
P1
4B5
R2
4B6
R1
4B7
T1
4B8
T2
MN1C
74ALVCH32245
MN1C
74ALVCH32245
3DIR
J3
3OE
J4
3A1
J5
3A2
J6
3A3
K5
3A4
K6
3A5
L5
3A6
L6
3A7
M5
3A8
M6
3B1
J2
3B2
J1
3B3
K2
3B4
K1
3B5
L2
3B6
L1
3B7
M2
3B8
M1
R2
47K
R2
47K
MN3B
SN74ALVC125
MN3B
SN74ALVC125
6
4
5
R1
47K
R1
47K
MN1B
74ALVCH32245
MN1B
74ALVCH32245
2DIR
H3
2OE
H4
2A1
E5
2A2
E6
2A3
F5
2A4
F6
2A5
G5
2A6
G6
2A7
H5
2A8
H6
2B1
E2
2B2
E1
2B3
F2
2B4
F1
2B5
G2
2B6
G1
2B7
H2
2B8
H1
VCC
GND
MN4
SN74LVC1G125-Q1
VCC
GND
MN4
SN74LVC1G125-Q1
5 1
2
3
4
MN3A
SN74ALVC125
MN3A
SN74ALVC125
3
1
2
R3
10K
R3
10K
MN2B
SN74ALVC32
MN2B
SN74ALVC32
6
4
5
MN3C
SN74ALVC125
MN3C
SN74ALVC125
8 9
1
0
R4
10K
R4
10K
C1
100NF
C1
100NF
J1
N7E50-7516VY-20
J1
N7E50-7516VY-20
GND
1
D3
2
D4
3
D5
4
D6
5
D7
6
CE1#
7
A10
8
OE#
9
A9
10
A8
11
A7
12
VCC
13
A6
14
A5
15
A4
16
A3
17
A2
18
A1
19
A0
20
D0
21
D1
22
D2
23
WP
24
CD2#
25
CD1#
26
D11
27
D12
28
D13
29
D14
30
D15
31
CE2#
32
VS1#
33
IORD#
34
IOWR#
35
WE#
36
RDY/BSY
37
VCC
38
CSEL#
39
VS2#
40
RESET
41
WAIT#
42
INPACK#
43
REG#
44
BVD2
45
BVD1
46
D8
47
D9
48
D10
49
GND
50
MN1A
74ALVCH32245
MN1A
74ALVCH32245
1A1
A5
1A2
A6
1A3
B5
1A4
B6
1A5
C5
1A6
C6
1A7
D5
1A8
D6
1DIR
A3
1OE
A4
1B1
A2
1B2
A1
1B3
B2
1B4
B1
1B5
C2
1B6
C1
1B7
D2
1B8
D1
MN3D
SN74ALVC125
MN3D
SN74ALVC125
11 12
1
3
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Assign the EBI CS4 and/or EBI_CS5 to the CompactFlash Slot 0 and/or Slot 1 by setting the
bit EBI_CS4A and/or EBI_CS5A in the EBI Chip Select Assignment Register.
Select the mode by using the corresponding address (refer to Figure 21.3).
Address lines A[0..10], A22, CFWE, CFOE, CFIOW, CFIOR, NWAIT, CFRNW, CFS0,
CFCS1, CFCE1, CFCE2 and data lines D[8..15] are multiplexed with PIO lines and thus the
dedicated PIOs must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO Controller.
Configure a PIO line as an output for CFRST and two others as an input for CFIRQ and
CARD DETECT functions respectively.
Configure SMC CS4 and/or SMC_CS5 (for Slot 0 or 1) Setup, Pulse, Cycle and Mode
accordingly to CompactFlash timings and system bus frequency.
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D15
D14
D13
D12
D10
D11
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D2
D1
D0
D3
A10
A9
A8
A7
A3
A4
A5
A6
A0
A2
A1
CD1
CD2
CF_D3
CF_D2
CF_D1
CF_D0
CF_D7
CF_D6
CF_D5
CF_D4
CF_D11
CF_D10
CF_D9
CF_D8
CF_D15
CF_D14
CF_D13
CF_D12
RESET#
CF_A10
CF_A9
CF_A8
CF_A7
CF_A6
CF_A5
CF_A4
CF_A3
CF_A2
CF_A1
CF_A0
CD2
CD1
IOWR
IORD
CE2
CE1
REG
WE
OE
IOWR
IORD
IORDY
CF_A0
CF_A2
CF_A1
CF_D4
CF_D13
CF_D15
CF_D14
CF_D12
CF_D11
CF_D10
CF_D9
CF_D8
CF_D7
CF_D6
CF_D5
CF_D3
CF_D2
CF_D1
CF_D0
CE2
CE1
RESET#
INTRQ
IORDY
INTRQ
CFWE
(ANY PIO)
CFRNW
D[0..15]
A[0..10]
CFCSx
A22/REG
CFOE
CFIOW
CFIOR
NWAIT
(ANY PIO)
CFCE2
CFCE1
(ANY PIO)
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
3V3
CARD DETECT
CFIRQ
CFRST
TRUE IDE MODE
(CFCS0 or CFCS1)
C2
100NF
C2
100NF
MN1D
74ALVCH32245
MN1D
74ALVCH32245
4DIR
T3
4OE
T4
4A1
N5
4A2
N6
4A3
P5
4A4
P6
4A5
R5
4A6
R6
4A7
T6
4A8
T5
4B1
N2
4B2
N1
4B3
P2
4B4
P1
4B5
R2
4B6
R1
4B7
T1
4B8
T2
VCC
GND
MN4
SN74LVC1G125-Q1
VCC
GND
MN4
SN74LVC1G125-Q1
5 1
2
3
4
MN3C
SN74ALVC125
MN3C
SN74ALVC125
8 9
1
0
R4
10K
R4
10K
MN1C
74ALVCH32245
MN1C
74ALVCH32245
3DIR
J3
3OE
J4
3A1
J5
3A2
J6
3A3
K5
3A4
K6
3A5
L5
3A6
L6
3A7
M5
3A8
M6
3B1
J2
3B2
J1
3B3
K2
3B4
K1
3B5
L2
3B6
L1
3B7
M2
3B8
M1
R3
10K
R3
10K
J1
N7E50-7516VY-20
J1
N7E50-7516VY-20
GND
1
D3
2
D4
3
D5
4
D6
5
D7
6
CS0#
7
A10
8
ATA SEL #
9
A9
10
A8
11
A7
12
VCC
13
A6
14
A5
15
A4
16
A3
17
A2
18
A1
19
A0
20
D0
21
D1
22
D2
23
IOIS16#
24
CD2#
25
CD1#
26
D11
27
D12
28
D13
29
D14
30
D15
31
CS1#
32
VS1#
33
IORD#
34
IOWR#
35
WE#
36
INTRQ
37
VCC
38
CSEL#
39
VS2#
40
RESET#
41
IORDY
42
INPACK#
43
REG#
44
DASP#
45
PDIAG#
46
D8
47
D9
48
D10
49
GND
50
MN1A
74ALVCH32245
MN1A
74ALVCH32245
1A1
A5
1A2
A6
1A3
B5
1A4
B6
1A5
C5
1A6
C6
1A7
D5
1A8
D6
1DIR
A3
1OE
A4
1B1
A2
1B2
A1
1B3
B2
1B4
B1
1B5
C2
1B6
C1
1B7
D2
1B8
D1
MN1B
74ALVCH32245
MN1B
74ALVCH32245
2DIR
H3
2OE
H4
2A1
E5
2A2
E6
2A3
F5
2A4
F6
2A5
G5
2A6
G6
2A7
H5
2A8
H6
2B1
E2
2B2
E1
2B3
F2
2B4
F1
2B5
G2
2B6
G1
2B7
H2
2B8
H1
MN2A
SN74ALVC32
MN2A
SN74ALVC32
3
1
2
C1
100NF
C1
100NF
R2
47K
R2
47K
R1
47K
R1
47K
MN3B
SN74ALVC125
MN3B
SN74ALVC125
6
4
5
MN3D
SN74ALVC125
MN3D
SN74ALVC125
11 12
1
3
MN2B
SN74ALVC32
MN2B
SN74ALVC32
6
4
5
MN3A
SN74ALVC125
MN3A
SN74ALVC125
3
1
2
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Address lines A[0..10], A22, CFWE, CFOE, CFIOW, CFIOR, NWAIT, CFRNW, CFS0,
CFCS1, CFCE1, CFCE2 and data lines D[8..15] are multiplexed with PIO lines and thus the
dedicated PIOs must be programmed in peripheral mode in the PIO controller.
Assign the EBI CS4 and/or EBI CS5 to the CompactFlash Slot 0 or/and Slot 1 by setting the
bit EBI_CS4A and/or EBI_CS5A in the EBI Chip Select Assignment Register.
Select the mode by using the corresponding address (refer to Figure 21-3).
Configure a PIO line as an output for CFRST and two others as an input for CFIRQ and
CARD DETECT functions respectively.
Configure SMC CS4 and/or SMC_CS5 (for Slot 0 or 1) Setup, Pulse, Cycle and Mode
according to CompactFlash timings and system bus frequency.
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21.8 External Bus Interface (EBI) User Interface
EBI User Interface Base Address: 0xFFFF FF80
Table 21-8. External Bus Interface Memory Map
0x00 Chip Select Assignment Register EBI_CSA Read/Write 0x0
0x04 Reserved
0x08 Reserved
0x0C Reserved
0x10 - 0x2C SMC User Interface Refer to the Static Memory Controller User Interface
0x30 - 0x58 SDRAMC User Interface Refer to the SDRAM Controller User Interface
0x5C - 0x6C ECC User Interface Refer to the Error Code Corrected Controller User interface
0x70 - 0x7C Reserved
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21.8.1 EBI Chip Select Assignment Register
Name: EBI_CSA
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
Offset: 0x0
CS1A: Chip Select 1 Assignment
0 = Chip Select 1 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller.
1 = Chip Select 1 is assigned to the SDRAM Controller.
0 = Chip Select 2 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller and NCS2, NCS5 and NCS6 behave as defined by the SMC.
1 = Chip Select 2 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller and the CompactFlash Logic (second slot) is activated.
Accessing the address space reserved to NCS5 and NCS6 may lead to an unpredictable outcome.
0 = Chip Select 3 is only assigned to the Static Memory Controller and NCS3 behave as defined by the SMC.
1 = Chip Select 3 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller and the NAND Flash Logic is activated.
0 = Chip Select 4 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller and NCS4, NCS5 and NCS6 behave as defined by the SMC.
1 = Chip Select 4 is assigned to the Static Memory Controller and the CompactFlash Logic (first slot) is activated.
Accessing the address space reserved to NCS5 and NCS6 may lead to an unpredictable outcome.
NWPC: NWAIT Pin Configuration
0 = The NWAIT device pin is not connected to the External Wait Request input of the Static Memory Controller, this multi-
plexed pin can be used as a PIO.
1 = The NWAIT device pin is connected to the External Wait Request input of the Static Memory Controller.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
NWPC
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CS4A CS3A CS2A CS1A
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22. Static Memory Controller (SMC)
22.1 Overview
The Static Memory Controller (SMC) generates the signals that control the access to external
static memory or peripheral devices. The SMC is fully programmable. It has eight chip selects
and a 23-bit address bus. The 16-bit data bus can be configured to interface with 8- or 16-bit
external devices. Separate read and write control signals allow for direct memory and peripheral
interfacing. The SMC supports different access protocols allowing single clock cycle memory
accesses. It also provides an external wait request capability.
22.2 Block Diagram
Figure 22-1. Static Memory Controller Block Diagram
APB
NCS[7:0]
NWR0/NWE
SMC
PIO
Controller
NWR1/NUB
NRD
A0/NLB
A[22:1]
D[15:0]
NWAIT
User Interface
PMC
MCK
Memory
Controller
SMC
Chip Select
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22.4 Multiplexed Signals

Name Description Type Active Level
NCS[7:0] Static Memory Controller Chip Select Lines Output Low
NWR0/NWE Write 0/Write Enable Signal Output Low
NWR1/NUB Write 1/Upper Byte Select Signal Output Low
A0/NLB Address Bit 0/Lower Byte Select Signal Output Low
Table 22-2. Static Memory Controller Multiplexed Signals
Multiplexed Signals Related Function
A0 NLB 8-bit or 16-bit data bus, see 22.6.1.3 Data Bus Width on page 164.
NWR0 NWE Byte-write or byte-select access, see 22.6.2.1 Write Access Type on page 165.
NWR1 NUB Byte-write or byte-select access, see 22.6.2.1 Write Access Type on page 165.
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22.5.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the Static Memory Controller may be multiplexed with the PIO
lines. The programmer must first program the PIO controller to assign the Static Memory Con-
troller pins to their peripheral function. If I/O lines of the Static Memory Controller are not used by
the application, they can be used for other purposes by the PIO Controller.
22.6.1 External Memory Interface
22.6.1.1 External Memory Mapping
The memory map is defined by hardware and associates the internal 32-bit address space with
the external 23-bit address bus. Note that A[22:0] is only significant for 8-bit memory. A[22:1] is
used for 16-bit memory. If the physical memory device is smaller than the page size, it wraps
around and appears to be repeated within the page. The SMC correctly handles any valid
access to the memory device within the page. See Figure 22-2.
Figure 22-2. Case of an External Memory Smaller than Page Size
1M Byte Device
1M Byte Device
1M Byte Device
1M Byte Device
Memory
Map
Hi
Low
Hi
Low
Hi
Low
Hi
Low
Base
Base + 1M Byte
Base + 2M Bytes
Base + 3M Bytes
Base + 4M Bytes
Repeat 1
Repeat 2
Repeat 3
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22.6.1.2 Chip Select Lines
The Static Memory Controller provides up to eight chip select lines: NCS0 to NCS7.
Figure 22-3. Memory Connections for Eight External Devices
(1)
Note: 1. The maximum address space per device is 8 Mbytes.
22.6.1.3 Data Bus Width
A data bus width of 8 or 16 bits can be selected for each chip select. This option is controlled by
the DBW field in the SMC_CSR for the corresponding chip select. See SMC Chip Select Regis-
ters on page 196.
Figure 22-4 shows how to connect a 512K x 8-bit memory on NCS2 (DBW = 10).
Figure 22-4. Memory Connection for an 8-bit Data Path Device
Figure 22-5 shows how to connect a 512K x 16-bit memory on NCS2 (DBW = 01).
NRD
NWR[1:0]
A[22:0]
D[15:0]
8 or 16
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Memory Enable
Output Enable
Write Enable
A[22:0]
D[15:0] or D[7:0]
NCS3
NCS0
NCS1
NCS2
NCS7
NCS4
NCS5
NCS6
NCS[7:0]
SMC
SMC
A0
NWR0
NRD
NCS2
A0
Write Enable
Output Enable
Memory Enable
NWR1
D[7:0] D[7:0]
D[15:8]
A[22:1]
A[22:1]
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Figure 22-5. Memory Connection for a 16-bit Data Path Device
22.6.2 Write Access
22.6.2.1 Write Access Type
Each chip select with a 16-bit data bus can operate with one of two different types of write
access:
Byte Write Access supports two byte write and a single read signal.
Byte Select Access selects upper and/or lower byte with two byte select lines, and separate
read and write signals.
This option is controlled by the BAT field in the SMC_CSR for the corresponding chip select.
See SMC Chip Select Registers on page 196.
22.6.2.2 Byte Write Access
Byte Write Access is used to connect 2 x 8-bit devices as a 16-bit memory page.
The signal A0/NLB is not used.
The signal NWR1/NUB is used as NWR1 and enables upper byte writes.
The signal NWR0/NWE is used as NWR0 and enables lower byte writes.
The signal NRD enables half-word and byte reads.
Figure 22-6 shows how to connect two 512K x 8-bit devices in parallel on NCS2 (BAT = 0)
SMC
NLB
NWE
NRD
NCS2
Low Byte Enable
Write Enable
Output Enable
Memory Enable
NUB High Byte Enable
D[7:0] D[7:0]
D[15:8] D[15:8]
A[22:1] A[22:0]
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Figure 22-6. Memory Connection for 2 x 8-bit Data Path Devices
22.6.2.3 Byte Select Access
Byte Select Access is used to connect 16-bit devices in a memory page.
The signal A0/NLB is used as NLB and enables the lower byte for both read and write
operations.
The signal NWR1/NUB is used as NUB and enables the upper byte for both read and write
operations.
The signal NWR0/NWE is used as NWE and enables writing for byte or half-word.
The signal NRD enables reading for byte or half-word.
Figure 22-7 shows how to connect a 16-bit device with byte and half-word access (e.g., SRAM
device type) on NCS2 (BAT = 1).
Figure 22-7. Connection to a 16-bit Data Path Device with Byte and Half-word Access
SMC
A0
NWR0
NRD
NCS2
Write Enable
Read Enable
Memory Enable
NWR1
Write Enable
Read Enable
Memory Enable
D[7:0] D[7:0]
D[15:8]
D[15:8]
A[22:1]
A[18:0]
A[18:0]
SMC
NLB
NWE
NRD
NCS2
Low Byte Enable
Write Enable
Output Enable
Memory Enable
NUB High Byte Enable
D[7:0] D[7:0]
D[15:8] D[15:8]
A[19:1] A[18:0]
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Figure 22-8 shows how to connect a 16-bit device without byte access (e.g., Flash device type)
on NCS2 (BAT = 1).
Figure 22-8. Connection to a 16-bit Data Path Device without Byte Write Capability
22.6.2.4 Write Data Hold Time
During write cycles, data output becomes valid after the rising edge of MCK and remains valid
after the rising edge of NWE. During a write access, the data remain on the bus 1/2 period of
MCK after the rising edge of NWE. See Figure 22-9 and Figure 22-10.
Figure 22-9. Write Access with 0 Wait State
SMC
D[7:0] D[7:0]
D[15:8] D[15:8]
A[19:1]
NLB
NWE
NRD
NCS2
Write Enable
Output Enable
Memory Enable
NUB
A[18:0]
A[22:0]
NCS
MCK
NWE
D[15:0]
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Figure 22-10. Write Access with 1 Wait State
22.6.3 Read Access
22.6.3.1 Read Protocols
The SMC provides two alternative protocols for external memory read accesses: standard and
early read. The difference between the two protocols lies in the behavior of the NRD signal.
For write accesses, in both protocols, NWE has the same behavior. In the second half of the
master clock cycle, NWE always goes low (see Figure 22-18 on page 173).
The protocol is selected by the DRP field in SMC_CSR (See SMC Chip Select Registers on
page 196.). Standard read protocol is the default protocol after reset.
Note: In the following waveforms and descriptions NWE represents NWE, NWR0 and NWR1 unless
NWR0 and NWR1 are otherwise represented. In addition, NCS represents NCS[7:0] (see 22.5.1
I/O Lines on page 163, Table 22-1 and Table 22-2).
22.6.3.2 Standard Read Protocol
Standard read protocol implements a read cycle during which NRD and NWE are similar. Both
are active during the second half of the clock cycle. The first half of the clock cycle allows time to
ensure completion of the previous access as well as the output of address lines and NCS before
the read cycle begins.
During a standard read protocol, NCS is set low and address lines are valid at the beginning of
the external memory access, while NRD goes low only in the second half of the master clock
cycle to avoid bus conflict. See Figure 22-11.
A[22:0]
NCS
NWE
MCK
D[15:0]
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Figure 22-11. Standard Read Protocol
22.6.3.3 Early Read Protocol
Early read protocol provides more time for a read access from the memory by asserting NRD at
the beginning of the clock cycle. In the case of successive read cycles in the same memory,
NRD remains active continuously. Since a read cycle normally limits the speed of operation of
the external memory system, early read protocol can allow a faster clock frequency to be used.
However, an extra wait state is required in some cases to avoid contentions on the external bus.
Figure 22-12. Early Read Protocol
22.6.4 Wait State Management
The SMC can automatically insert wait states. The different types of wait states managed are
listed below:
Standard wait states
External wait states
Data float wait states
Chip select change wait states
Early Read wait states
A[22:0]
NCS
MCK
NRD
D[15:0]
A[22:0]
NCS
MCK
NRD
D[15:0]
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22.6.4.1 Standard Wait States
Each chip select can be programmed to insert one or more wait states during an access on the
corresponding memory area. This is done by setting the WSEN field in the corresponding
SMC_CSR (SMC Chip Select Registers on page 196). The number of cycles to insert is pro-
grammed in the NWS field in the same register.
Below is the correspondence between the number of standard wait states programmed and the
number of clock cycles during which the NWE pulse is held low:
0 wait states 1/2 clock cycle
1 wait state 1 clock cycle
For each additional wait state programmed, an additional cycle is added.
Figure 22-13. One Standard Wait State Access
Notes: 1. Early Read Protocol
2. Standard Read Protocol
22.6.4.2 External Wait States
The NWAIT input pin is used to insert wait states beyond the maximum standard wait states pro-
grammable or in addition to. If NWAIT is asserted low, then the SMC adds a wait state and no
changes are made to the output signals, the internal counters or the state. When NWAIT is de-
asserted, the SMC completes the access sequence.
WARNING: Asserting NWAIT low stops the cores clock and thus stops program execution.
The input of the NWAIT signal is an asynchronous input. To avoid any metastability problems,
NWAIT is synchronized before using it. This operation results in a two-cycle delay.
NWS must be programmed as a function of synchronization time and delay between NWAIT fall-
ing and control signals falling (NRD/NWE), otherwise SMC will not function correctly.
Note: Where external NWAIT synchronization is equal to 2 cycles.
The minimum value for NWS if NWAIT is used, is 3.
WARNING: If NWAIT is asserted during a setup or hold timing, the SMC does not function
correctly.
A[22:0]
NCS
NWE
MCK
1 Wait State Access
NRD (1) (2)
NWS Wait Delay from nrd/nwe external_nwait Synchronization Delay 1 + +
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Figure 22-14. NWAIT Behavior in Read Access [NWS = 3]
Figure 22-15. NWAIT Behavior in Write Access [NWS = 3]
22.6.4.3 Data Float Wait States
Some memory devices are slow to release the external bus. For such devices, it is necessary to
add wait states (data float wait states) after a read access before starting a write access or a
read access to a different external memory.
The Data Float Output Time (t
DF
) for each external memory device is programmed in the TDF
field of the SMC_CSR register for the corresponding chip select (SMC Chip Select Registers
on page 196). The value of TDF indicates the number of data float wait cycles (between 0 and
A[22:0]
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally synchronized
NRD
NCS
(1)
(2)
Wait Delay from NRD
NWAIT
Synchronization Delay
MCK
A[22:0]
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally synchronized
NWE
D[15:0]
Wait Delay
from NWE
NWAIT
Synchronization Delay
MCK
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15) to be inserted and represents the time allowed for the data output to go to high impedance
after the memory is disabled.
Data float wait states do not delay internal memory accesses. Hence, a single access to an
external memory with long t
DF
will not slow down the execution of a program from internal
memory.
To ensure that the external memory system is not accessed while it is still busy, the SMC keeps
track of the programmed external data float time during internal accesses.
Internal memory accesses and consecutive read accesses to the same external memory do not
add data float wait states.
Figure 22-16. Data Float Output Delay
22.6.4.4 Chip Select Change Wait State
A chip select wait state is automatically inserted when consecutive accesses are made to two
different external memories (if no other type of wait state has already been inserted). If a wait
state has already been inserted (e.g., data float wait state), then no more wait states are added.
A[22:0]
NRD
D[15:0]
MCK
tDF
(1) (2)
NCS
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Figure 22-17. Chip Select Wait State
22.6.4.5 Early Read Wait State
In early read protocol, an early read wait state is automatically inserted when an external write
cycle is followed by a read cycle to allow time for the write cycle to end before the subsequent
read cycle begins (see Figure 22-18). This wait state is generated in addition to any other pro-
grammed wait states (i.e., data float wait state).
No wait state is added when a read cycle is followed by a write cycle, between consecutive
accesses of the same type, or between external and internal memory accesses.
Figure 22-18. Early Read Wait States
NCS1
NCS2
MCK
Mem 1 Chip Select Wait Mem 2
NRD
NWE
(1) (2)
A[22:0] addr Mem 1 addr Mem 2
A[22:0]
NCS
NWE
MCK
Write Cycle Early Read Wait Read Cycle
NRD
D[15:0]
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22.6.5 Setup and Hold Cycles
The SMC allows some memory devices to be interfaced with different setup, hold and pulse
delays. These parameters are programmable and define the timing of each portion of the read
and write cycles. However, it is not possible to use this feature in early read protocol.
If an attempt is made to program the setup parameter as not equal to zero and the hold parame-
ter as equal to zero with WSEN = 0 (0 standard wait state), the SMC does not operate correctly.
If consecutive accesses are made to two different external memories and the second memory is
programmed with setup cycles, then no chip select change wait state is inserted (see Figure 22-
23 on page 176).
When a data float wait state (t
DF
) is programmed on the first memory bank and when the second
memory bank is programmed with setup cycles, the SMC behaves as follows:
If the number of t
DF
is higher or equal to the number of setup cycles, the number of setup
cycles inserted is equal to 0 (see Figure 22-24 on page 176).
If the number of the setup cycle is higher than the number of t
DF,
the number of t
DF
inserted is
0 (see Figure 22-25 on page 177).
22.6.5.1 Read Access
The read cycle can be divided into a setup, a pulse length and a hold. The setup parameter can
have a value between 1.5 and 7.5 clock cycles, the hold parameter between 0 and 7 clock
cycles and the pulse length between 1.5 and 128.5 clock cycles, by increments of one.
Figure 22-19. Read Access with Setup and Hold
Figure 22-20. Read Access with Setup
NRD Setup Pulse Length
NRD
A[22:0]
NRD Hold
MCK
NRD Setup Pulse Length
NRD
A[22:0]
MCK
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22.6.5.2 Write Access
The write cycle can be divided into a setup, a pulse length and a hold. The setup parameter can
have a value between 1.5 and 7.5 clock cycles, the hold parameter between 0.5 and 7 clock
cycles and the pulse length between 1 and 128 clock cycles by increments of one.
Figure 22-21. Write Access with Setup and Hold
Figure 22-22. Write Access with Setup
NWR Setup Pulse Length
NWE
A[22:0]
NWR Hold
D[15:0]
MCK
NWR Setup
Pulse Length
NWE
A[22:0]
NWR
Hold
D[15:0]
MCK
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22.6.5.3 Data Float Wait States with Setup Cycles
Figure 22-23. Consecutive Accesses with Setup Programmed on the Second Access
Figure 22-24. First Access with Data Float Wait States (TDF = 2) and Second Access with Setup (NRDSETUP = 1)
Setup
NCS1
A[22:0]
MCK
NCS2
NRD
NWE
Setup
NCS1
A[22:0]
MCK
NCS2
D[15:0]
NRD
Data Float Time

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Figure 22-25. First Access with Data Float Wait States (TDF = 2) and Second Access with Setup (NRDSETUP = 3)
Setup
NCS1
A[22:0]
MCK
NCS2
D[15:0]
NRD
Data Float Time
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22.6.6 LCD Interface Mode
The SMC can be configured to work with an external liquid crystal display (LCD) controller by
setting the ACSS (Address to Chip Select Setup) bit in the SMC_CSR registers (SMC Chip
Select Registers on page 196).
In LCD mode, NCS is shortened by one/two/three clock cycles at the leading and trailing edges,
providing positive address setup and hold. For read accesses, the data is latched in the SMC
when NCS is raised at the end of the access.
Additionally, WSEN must be set and NWS programmed with a value of two or more superior to
ACSS. In LCD mode, it is not recommended to use RWHOLD or RWSETUP. If the above condi-
tions are not satisfied, SMC does not operate correctly.
Figure 22-26. Read Access in LCD Interface Mode
Figure 22-27. Write Access in LCD Interface Mode
NRD
A[22:0]
NCS
Data from LCD Controller
ACSS
ACSS = 3, NWEN = 1, NWS = 10
ACSS
MCK
NWE
A[22:0]
ACCS = 2, NWEN = 1, NWS = 10
ACCS ACCS
NCS
D[15:0]
MCK
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22.6.7 Memory Access Waveforms
22.6.7.1 Read Accesses in Standard and Early Protocols
Figure 22-28 on page 179 through Figure 22-31 on page 182 show examples of the alternatives
for external memory read protocol.
Figure 22-28. Standard Read Protocol without t
DF
Read Mem 1 Write Mem 1 Read Mem 1 Read Mem 2 Write Mem 2 Read Mem 2
Chip Select
Change Wait
A[22:0]
NRD
NWE
NCS1
NCS2
D[15:0] (Mem 1)
D[15:0] (Mem 2)
D[15:0] (to write)
MCK
t
WHDX
t
WHDX
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Figure 22-29. Early Read Protocol without t
DF
Read
Mem 1
Write
Mem 1
Early Read
Wait Cycle
Read
Mem 1
Read
Mem 2
Write
Mem 2
Early Read
Wait Cycle
Read
Mem 2
Chip Select
Change Wait
Long t
WHDX
A[22:0]
NRD
NWE
NCS1
NCS2
D[15:0] (Mem 1)
D[15:0] (Mem 2)
D[15:0] (to write)
MCK
t
WHDX
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Figure 22-30. Standard Read Protocol with t
DF
Read Mem 1
Write
Mem 1
Data
Float Wait
Read Mem 1
Data
Float Wait
Read
Mem 2 Read Mem 2
Data
Float Wait
Write
Mem 2
Write
Mem 2
t
WHDX
t
DF
t
DF
t
DF
A[22:0]
NRD
NWE
NCS1
NCS2
D[15:0]
(Mem 1)
D[15:0]
(Mem 2)
D[15:0]
MCK
(t
DF
= 2)
(t
DF
= 1)
(t
DF
= 1)
(to write)
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Figure 22-31. Early Read Protocol with t
DF
Read
Mem 2
A[22:0]
NRD
NWE
NCS1
NCS2
D[15:0]
(Mem 1)
D[15:0]
(Mem 2)
D[15:0]

MCK
(t
DF
= 2)
(to write)
Read Mem 1
Write
Mem 1
Data
Float Wait
Early
Read Wait Read Mem 1
Data
Float Wait
Read Mem 2
Data
Float Wait
Write
Mem 2
Write
Mem 2
t
DF
t
DF
t
DF
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22.6.7.2 Accesses with Setup and Hold
Figure 22-32 and Figure 22-33 show an example of read and write accesses with Setup and
Hold Cycles.
Figure 22-32. Read Accesses in Standard Read Protocol with Setup and Hold
(1)
Note: 1. Read access, memory data bus width = 8, RWSETUP = 1, RWHOLD = 1,WSEN= 1, NWS = 0
Figure 22-33. Write Accesses with Setup and Hold
(1)
Note: 1. Write access, memory data bus width = 8, RWSETUP = 1, RWHOLD = 1, WSEN = 1, NWS = 0
MCK
A[22:1]
A0/NLB
NRD
NWR0/NWE
NWR1/NUB
NCS
D[15:0]
00d2b 00028 00d2c
e59f 0001 0002
Hold Setup Setup Hold
MCK
A[22:1]
A0/NLB
NRD
NWR0/NWE
NWR1/NUB
NCS
D[15:0]
008cb 00082 008cc
3000 e3a0 0605 0606
Setup Hold Setup Hold
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22.6.7.3 Accesses Using NWAIT Input Signal
Figure 22-34 on page 184 through Figure 22-37 on page 187 show examples of accesses using
NWAIT.
Figure 22-34. Write Access using NWAIT in Byte Select Type Access
(1)
Note: 1. Write access memory, data bus width = 16 bits, WSEN = 1, NWS = 6
A[22:1]
NRD
NWR0/NWE
A0/NLB
NWR1/NUB
NCS
D[15:0]
MCK
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally
synchronized
000008A
1312
Wait Delay Falling
from NWR0/NWE
Chip Select
Wait
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Figure 22-35. Write Access using NWAIT in Byte Write Type Access
(1)
A[22:1]
NRD
NWR0/NWE
A0/NLB
NWR1/NUB
NCS
D[15:0]
MCK
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally
synchronized
000008C
1716
Wait Delay Falling from NWR0/NWE/NWR1/NUB
Chip Select
Wait
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Figure 22-36. Write Access using NWAIT
(1)
NCS
A[22:1]
NRD
NWR0/NWE
A0/NLB
NWR1/NUB
D[15:0]
MCK
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally
synchronized
0000033
0403
Wait Delay Falling from NWR0/NWE
Chip Select
Wait
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Figure 22-37. Read Access in Standard Protocol using NWAIT
(1)
Note: 1. Read access, memory data bus width = 16, NWS = 5, WSEN = 1
22.6.7.4 Memory Access Example Waveforms
Figure 22-38 on page 188 through Figure 22-44 on page 194 show the waveforms for read and
write accesses to the various associated external memory devices. The configurations
described are shown in Table 22-3.
NCS
A[22:1]
NRD
NWR0/NWE
A0/NLB
NWR1/NUB
D[15:0]
MCK
NWAIT
NWAIT
internally
synchronized
0002C44
0003
Wait Delay Falling from NRD/NOE
Table 22-3. Memory Access Waveforms
Figure Number
Number of Wait
States Bus Width Size of Data Transfer
Figure 22-38 0 16 Word
Figure 22-40 1 16 Half-word
Figure 22-42 1 8 Half-word
Figure 22-43 1 8 Byte
Figure 22-44 0 16 Byte
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Figure 22-38. 0 Wait State, 16-bit Bus Width, Word Transfer
B2 B1 B4 B3
B2 B1 B4 B3
B2 B1 B
4
B3
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWE
D[15:0]
NLB
NUB
Standard Read Protocol
Early Read Protocol
Byte Write/
Byte Select Option
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:1] addr addr+1
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B2B1
B4 B3
1 Wait State 1 Wait State
B4B3
B2B1
B4B3
B2 B1
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWE
D[15:0]
NLB
NUB
Early Read Protocol
Byte Write/
Byte Select Option
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:1] addr addr+1
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Figure 22-40. 1 Wait State, 16-bit Bus Width, Half-Word Transfer
B2 B1
1 Wait State
B2 B1
B2 B1
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWE
D[15:0]
NLB
NUB
Early Read Protocol
Byte Write/
Byte Select Option
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:1]
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addr
X B1
addr+2 addr+3
X B2 X B3 X B4
X B1 X B2
X B3 X B4
X B1 X B2 X B3 X B4
addr+1
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWR1
D[15:0]
Early Read Protocol
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:0]
NWR0
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Figure 22-42. 1 Wait State, 8-bit Bus Width, Half-Word Transfer
Addr
X B1
1 Wait State
Addr+1
1 Wait State
X B2
X B1
X B2
X B1 X B2
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWR1
D[15:0]
Standard Read, Protocol
Early Read Protocol
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:0]
NWR0
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Figure 22-43. 1 Wait State, 8-bit Bus Width, Byte Transfer
XB1
1 Wait State
X B1
X B1
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWR1
D[15:0]
Early Read Protocol
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:0]
NWR0
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Figure 22-44. 0 Wait State, 16-bit Bus Width, Byte Transfer
X B1 B2X
addr X X X 0 addr X X X 0
addr X X X 0 addr X X X 1
XB1 B2X
B1B1 B2B2
MCK
NCS
NRD
Read Access
NRD
Write Access
NWR1
D[15:0]
Early Read Protocol
D[15:0]
D[15:0]
A[22:1]
NWR0
Byte Write Option
Byte Select Option
Internal Address Bus
NLB
NUB
NWE
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22.7 Static Memory Controller (SMC) User Interface
The Static Memory Controller is programmed using the registers listed in Table 22-4. Eight Chip Select Registers
(SMC_CSR0 to SMC_CSR7) are used to program the parameters for the individual external memories.
Table 22-4. Static Memory Controller Register Mapping
0x00 SMC Chip Select Register 0 SMC_CSR0 Read/Write 0x00002000
0x0C SMC Chip Select Register 3 SMC_CSR3 Read/Write 0x00002000
0x1C SMC Chip Select Register 7 SMC_CSR7 Read/Write 0x00002000
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22.7.1 SMC Chip Select Registers
Name: SMC_CSR0..SMC_CSR7
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: See Table 22-4 on page 195
NWS: Number of Wait States
This field defines the Read and Write signal pulse length from 1 cycle up to 128 cycles.
Note: When WSEN is 0, NWS will be read to 0 whichever the previous programmed value should be.
Note: 1. Assuming WSEN Field = 0.
WSEN: Wait State Enable
0: Wait states are disabled.
1: Wait states are enabled.
TDF: Data Float Time
The external bus is marked occupied and cannot be used by another chip select during TDF cycles. Up to 15 cycles can be
defined and represents the time allowed for the data output to go to high impedance after the memory is disabled.
BAT: Byte Access Type
This field is used only if DBW defines a 16-bit data bus.
0: Chip select line is connected to two 8-bit wide devices.
1: Chip select line is connected to a 16-bit wide device.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
RWHOLD RWSETUP
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ACSS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DRP DBW BAT TDF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WSEN NWS
Number of Wait States NWS Field
NRD Pulse Length
NRD Pulse Length
Early Read Protocol NWR Pulse Length
0
(1)
Dont Care cycle 1 cycle cycle
1 0 1 + cycles 2 cycles 1 cycle
2 1 2 + cycles 3 cycles 2 cycles
X + 1 Up to X = 127 X + 1+ cycles X + 2 cycles X + 1 cycle
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DBW: Data Bus Width
DRP: Data Read Protocol
0: Standard Read Protocol is used.
1: Early Read Protocol is used.
ACSS: Address to Chip Select Setup
RWSETUP: Read and Write Signal Setup Time
See definition and description below.
RWHOLD: Read and Write Signal Hold Time
See definition and description below.
Notes: 1. For a visual description, please refer to Setup and Hold Cycles on page 174 and the diagrams in Figure 22-45 and Figure
22-46 and Figure 22-47 on page 198.
2. In Standard Read Protocol.
3. In Early Read Protocol. (It is not possible to use the parameters RWSETUP or RWHOLD in this mode.)
4. When the ECC Controller is used, RWHOLD must be programmed to 1 at least.
DBW Data Bus Width
0 0 Reserved
0 1 16-bit
1 0 8-bit
1 1 Reserved
ACSS Chip Select Waveform
0 0 Standard, asserted at the beginning of the access and deasserted at the end.
0 1 One cycle less at the beginning and the end of the access.
1 0 Two cycles less at the beginning and the end of the access.
1 1 Three cycles less at the beginning and the end of the access.
RWSETUP
(1)
NRD Setup NWR Setup RWHOLD
(1)

(4)
NRD Hold NWR Hold
0 0 0
cycle
(2)
or
0 cycles
(3)
cycle 0 0 0 0 cycle
0 0 1 1 + cycles 1 + cycles 0 0 1 1 cycles 1 cycle
0 1 0 2 + cycles 2 + cycles 0 1 0 2 cycles 2 cycles
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Figure 22-45. Read/Write Setup
Figure 22-46. Read Hold
Figure 22-47. Write Hold
NRD
A[22:0]
MCK
RWSETUP
NWE
NRD
A[22:0]
MCK
RWHOLD
NWE
A[22:0]
MCK
RWHOLD
D[15:0]
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23. SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC)
23.1 Overview
The SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC) extends the memory capabilities of a chip by providing the
interface to an external 16-bit or 32-bit SDRAM device. The page size supports ranges from
2048 to 8192 and the number of columns from 256 to 2048. It supports byte (8-bit), half-word
(16-bit) and word (32-bit) accesses.
The SDRAM Controller supports a read or write burst length of one location. It does not support
byte Read/Write bursts or half-word write bursts. It keeps track of the active row in each bank,
thus maximizing SDRAM performance, e.g., the application may be placed in one bank and data
in the other banks. So as to optimize performance, it is advisable to avoid accessing different
rows in the same bank.
The SDRAM Controller also supports Mobile SDRAM if VDDIO is set at 1.8V with the frequency
limitation as given in the product Electrical Characteristics. However, the SDRAMC does not
support the low-power extended mode register and deep power-down mode.
23.2 Block Diagram
Figure 23-1. SDRAM Controller Block Diagram
Memory
Controller
APB
SDRAMC
Interrupt
SDCK
SDCS
A[12:0]
SDRAMC
PIO
Controller
BA[1:0]
SDCKE
RAS
CAS
SDWE
NBS[3:0]
User Interface
PMC
MCK
D[31:0]
SDRAMC
Chip Select
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Note: 1. SDCK is tied low after reset.
23.4 Application Example
23.4.1 Software Interface
The SDRAM Controllers function is to make the SDRAM device access protocol transparent to
the user. Table 23-2 to Table 23-7 illustrate the SDRAM device memory mapping therefore seen
by the user in correlation with the device structure. Various configurations are illustrated.
23.4.1.1 32-bit Memory Data Bus Width
Table 23-1. I/O Line Description
SDCK SDRAM Clock Output
(1)
SDCS SDRAM Controller Chip Select Output Low
BA[1:0] Bank Select Signals Output
RAS Row Signal Output Low
CAS Column Signal Output Low
NBS[3:0] Data Mask Enable Signals Output Low
Table 23-2. SDRAM Configuration Mapping: 2K Rows, 256/512/1024/2048 Columns
CPU Address Line
2
7
2
6
2
5
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
1
9
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[7:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[8:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[9:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[10:0] M[1:0]
CPU Address Line
2
7
2
6
2
5
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
1
9
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[7:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[8:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[9:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[10:0] M[1:0]
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Notes: 1. M[1:0] is the byte address inside a 32-bit word.
2. Bk[1] = BA1, Bk[0] = BA0.
23.4.1.2 16-bit Memory Data Bus Width
Notes: 1. M0 is the byte address inside a 16-bit half-word.
2. Bk[1] = BA1, Bk[0] = BA0.
CPU Address Line
2
7
2
6
2
5
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
1
9
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[7:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[8:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[9:0] M[1:0]
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[10:0] M[1:0]
CPU Address Line
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[7:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[8:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[9:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[10:0] Column[10:0] M0
CPU Address Line
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[7:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[8:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[9:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[11:0] Column[10:0] M0
CPU Address Line
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[7:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[8:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[9:0] M0
Bk[1:0] Row[12:0] Column[10:0] M0
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23.5.1 SDRAM Device Initialization
The initialization sequence is generated by software. The SDRAM devices are initialized by the
following sequence:
1. SDRAM Characteristics must be set in the Configuration Register: asynchronous tim-
ings (TRC, TRAS,...), number of columns, rows, and CAS latency. The data bus width
must be set in the Mode Register.
2. A minimum pause of 200 s is provided to precede any signal toggle.
3.
(1)
A NOP command is issued to the SDRAM devices. The application must set Mode to
1 in the Mode Register and perform a write access to any SDRAM address.
4. An All Banks Precharge command is issued to the SDRAM devices. The application
must set Mode to 2 in the Mode Register and perform a write access to any SDRAM
address.
5. Eight auto-refresh (CBR) cycles are provided. The application must set the Mode to 4 in
the Mode Register and performs a write access to any SDRAM location height times.
6. A Mode Register set (MRS) cycle is issued to program the parameters of the SDRAM
devices, in particular CAS latency and burst length. The application must set Mode to 3
in the Mode Register and perform a write access to the SDRAM.
7. The application must go into Normal Mode, setting Mode to 0 in the Mode Register and
performing a write access at any location in the SDRAM.
8. Write the refresh rate into the count field in the SDRAMC Refresh Timer Register.
(Refresh rate = delay between refresh cycles). The SDRAM device requires a refresh
every 15.625 s or 7.81 s. With a 100 MHz frequency, the Refresh Timer Counter
Register must be set with the value 1562(15.652 s x 100 MHz) or 781(7.81 s x 100
MHz).
After initialization, the SDRAM devices are fully functional.
Note: 1. It is strongly recommended to respect the instructions stated in step 3 of the initialization pro-
cess in order to be certain that the following commands issued by the SDRAMC will be well
taken into account.
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Figure 23-2. SDRAM Devices Initialization Sequence
23.5.2 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the SDRAM Controller may be multiplexed with the PIO lines. The
programmer must first program the PIO controller to assign the SDRAM Controller pins to their
peripheral function. If I/O lines of the SDRAM Controller are not used by the application, they can
be used for other purposes by the PIO Controller.
23.5.3 Interrupt
The SDRAM Controller interrupt (Refresh Error notification) is connected to the Memory Control-
ler. This interrupt may be ORed with other System Peripheral interrupt lines and is finally
provided as the System Interrupt Source (Source 1) to the AIC (Advanced Interrupt Controller).
Using the SDRAM Controller interrupt requires the AIC to be programmed first.
SDCK
SDRAMC_A[9:0]
A10
SDRAMC_A[12:11]
SDCS
RAS
CAS
SDWE
NBS
Inputs Stable for
200 sec
Precharge All Banks 1st Auto-refresh 8th Auto-refresh MRS Command Valid Command
SDCKE
t
RP
t
RC
t
MRD
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23.6.1 SDRAM Controller Write Cycle
The SDRAM Controller allows burst access or single access. To initiate a burst access, the
SDRAM Controller uses the transfer type signal provided by the master requesting the access. If
the next access is a sequential write access, writing to the SDRAM device is carried out. If the
next access is a write-sequential access, but the current access is to a boundary page, or if the
next access is in another row, then the SDRAM Controller generates a precharge command,
activates the new row and initiates a write command. To comply with SDRAM timing parameters,
additional clock cycles are inserted between precharge/active (t
RP
) commands and active/write
(t
RCD
) commands. For definition of these timing parameters, refer to the SDRAMC Configuration
Register on page 213. This is described in Figure 23-3 below.
Figure 23-3. Write Burst, 32-bit SDRAM Access
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
D[31:0]
t
RCD
= 3
Dna
SDWE
Dnb Dnc Dnd Dne Dnf Dng Dnh Dni Dnj Dnk Dnl
Row n col a col b col c col d col e col f col g col h col i col j col k col l
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23.6.2 SDRAM Controller Read Cycle
The SDRAM Controller allows burst access or single access. To initiate a burst access, the
SDRAM Controller uses the transfer type signal provided by the master requesting the access. If
the next access is a sequential read access, reading to the SDRAM device is carried out. If the
next access is a sequential read access, but the current access is to a boundary page, or if the
next access is in another row, then the SDRAM Controller generates a precharge command,
activates the new row and initiates a read command. To comply with SDRAM timing parameters,
an additional clock cycle is inserted between the precharge/active (t
RP
) command and the
active/read (t
RCD
) command, After a read command, additional wait states are generated to com-
ply with CAS latency. The SDRAM Controller supports a CAS latency of two. For definition of
these timing parameters, refer to SDRAMC Configuration Register on page 213. This is
described in Figure 23-4 below.
Figure 23-4. Read Burst, 32-bit SDRAM access
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
D[31:0]
(Input)
t
RCD
= 3
Dna
SDWE
Dnb Dnc Dnd Dne Dnf
Row n col a col b col c col d col e col f
CAS = 2
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23.6.3 Border Management
When the memory row boundary has been reached, an automatic page break is inserted. In this
case, the SDRAM controller generates a precharge command, activates the new row and ini-
tiates a read or write command. To comply with SDRAM timing parameters, an additional clock
cycle is inserted between the precharge/active (t
RP
) command and the active/read (t
RCD
) com-
mand. This is described in Figure 23-5 below.
Figure 23-5. Read Burst with Boundary Row Access
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
D[31:0]
T
RP
= 3
SDWE
Row m col a col a col b col c col d col e
Dna Dnb Dnc Dnd
T
RCD
= 3 CAS = 3
col b col c col d
Dma Dmb Dmc Dmd
Row n
Dme
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23.6.4 SDRAM Controller Refresh Cycles
An auto-refresh command is used to refresh the SDRAM device. Refresh addresses are gener-
ated internally by the SDRAM device and incremented after each auto-refresh automatically.
The SDRAM Controller generates these auto-refresh commands periodically. A timer is loaded
with the value in the register SDRAMC_TR that indicates the number of clock cycles between
refresh cycles.
A refresh error interrupt is generated when the previous auto-refresh command did not perform.
It will be acknowledged by reading the Interrupt Status Register (SDRAMC_ISR).
When the SDRAM Controller initiates a refresh of the SDRAM device, internal memory
accesses are not delayed. However, if the CPU tries to access the SDRAM, the slave will indi-
cate that the device is busy and the ARM BWAIT signal will be asserted. See Figure 23-6 below.
Figure 23-6. Refresh Cycle Followed by a Read Access
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
D[31:0]
(input)
t
RP
= 3
SDWE
Dnb Dnc Dnd
col c col d
CAS = 2
Row m col a
t
RC
= 8 t
RCD
= 3
Dma
Row n
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23.6.5 Power Management
23.6.5.1 Self-refresh Mode
Self-refresh mode is used in power-down mode, i.e., when no access to the SDRAM device is
possible. In this case, power consumption is very low. The mode is activated by programming
the self-refresh command bit (SRCB) in SDRAMC_SRR. In self-refresh mode, the SDRAM
device retains data without external clocking and provides its own internal clocking, thus per-
forming its own auto-refresh cycles. All the inputs to the SDRAM device become dont care
except SDCKE, which remains low. As soon as the SDRAM device is selected, the SDRAM
Controller provides a sequence of commands and exits self-refresh mode, so the self-refresh
command bit is disabled.
To re-activate this mode, the self-refresh command bit must be re-programmed.
The SDRAM device must remain in self-refresh mode for a minimum period of t
RAS
and may
remain in self-refresh mode for an indefinite period. This is described in Figure 23-7 below.
Figure 23-7. Self-refresh Mode Behavior
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
Self Refresh Mode
SDWE
Row
T
XSR
= 3
SDCKE
Write
SDRAMC_SRR
SRCB = 1
Access Request
to the SDRAM Controller
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23.6.5.2 Low-power Mode
Low-power mode is used in power-down mode, i.e., when no access to the SDRAM device is
possible. In this mode, power consumption is greater than in self-refresh mode. This state is sim-
ilar to normal mode (No low-power mode/No self-refresh mode), but the SDCKE pin is low and
the input and output buffers are deactivated as soon as the SDRAM device is no longer accessi-
ble. In contrast to self-refresh mode, the SDRAM device cannot remain in low-power mode
longer than the refresh period (64 ms for a whole device refresh operation). As no auto-refresh
operations are performed in this mode, the SDRAM Controller carries out the refresh operation.
In order to exit low-power mode, a NOP command is required. The exit procedure is faster than
in self-refresh mode.
When self-refresh mode is enabled, it is recommended to avoid enabling low-power mode.
When low-power mode is enabled, it is recommended to avoid enabling self-refresh mode.
This is described in Figure 23-8 below.
Figure 23-8. Low-power Mode Behavior
SDCK
SDCS
RAS
CAS
A[12:0]
D[31:0]
(input)
T
RCD
= 3
Dna Dnb Dnc Dnd Dne Dnf
Row n col a col b col c col d col e col f
CAS = 2
SDCKE
Low Power Mode
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23.7 SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC) User Interface
Table 23-8. SDRAM Controller Memory Mapping
0x00 SDRAMC Mode Register SDRAMC_MR Read/Write 0x00000010
0x04 SDRAMC Refresh Timer Register SDRAMC_TR Read/Write 0x00000800
0x08 SDRAMC Configuration Register SDRAMC_CR Read/Write 0x2A99C140
0x0C SDRAMC Self Refresh Register SDRAMC_SRR Write-only
0x10 SDRAMC Low Power Register SDRAMC_LPR Read/Write 0x0
0x14 SDRAMC Interrupt Enable Register SDRAMC_IER Write-only
0x18 SDRAMC Interrupt Disable Register SDRAMC_IDR Write-only
0x1C SDRAMC Interrupt Mask Register SDRAMC_IMR Read-only 0x0
0x20 SDRAMC Interrupt Status Register SDRAMC_ISR Read-only 0x0
0x24 - 0xFC Reserved
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23.7.1 SDRAMC Mode Register
Name: SDRAMC_MR
Access: Read/Write
MODE: SDRAMC Command Mode
This field defines the command issued by the SDRAM Controller when the SDRAM device is accessed.
DBW: Data Bus Width
0: Data bus width is 32 bits.
1: Data bus width is 16 bits.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DBW MODE
MODE Description
0 0 0 0 Normal mode. Any access to the SDRAM is decoded normally.
0 0 0 1
The SDRAM Controller issues a NOP command when the SDRAM device is accessed regardless of the
cycle.
0 0 1 0
The SDRAM Controller issues an All Banks Precharge command when the SDRAM device is accessed
regardless of the cycle.
0 0 1 1
The SDRAM Controller issues a Load Mode Register command when the SDRAM device is accessed
regardless of the cycle. The address offset with respect to the SDRAM device base address is used to
program the Mode Register. For instance, when this mode is activated, an access to the SDRAM_Base +
offset address generates a Load Mode Register command with the value offset written to the SDRAM
device Mode Register.
0 1 0 0
The SDRAM Controller issues a Refresh Command when the SDRAM device is accessed regardless of
the cycle. Previously, an All Banks Precharge command must be issued.
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23.7.2 SDRAMC Refresh Timer Register
Name: SDRAMC_TR
Access: Read/Write
COUNT: SDRAMC Refresh Timer Count
This 12-bit field is loaded into a timer that generates the refresh pulse. Each time the refresh pulse is generated, a refresh
burst is initiated. The value to be loaded depends on the SDRAMC clock frequency (MCK: Master Clock), the refresh rate
of the SDRAM device and the refresh burst length where 15.6 s per row is a typical value for a burst of length one.
To refresh the SDRAM device even if the reset value is not equal to 0, this 12-bit field must be written. If this condition is not
satisfied, no refresh command is issued and no refresh of the SDRAM device is carried out.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT
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23.7.3 SDRAMC Configuration Register
Name: SDRAMC_CR
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x2A99C140
NC: Number of Column Bits
Reset value is 8 column bits.
NR: Number of Row Bits
Reset value is 11 row bits.
NB: Number of Banks
Reset value is two banks.
CAS: CAS Latency
Reset value is two cycles.
In the SDRAMC, only a CAS latency of two cycles is managed. In any case, another value must be programmed.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
TXSR TRAS
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
TRAS TRCD TRP
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TRP TRC TWR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TWR CAS NB NR NC
NC Column Bits
0 0 8
0 1 9
1 0 10
1 1 11
NR Row Bits
0 0 11
0 1 12
1 0 13
1 1 Reserved
NB Number of Banks
0 2
1 4
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TWR: Write Recovery Delay
Reset value is two cycles.
This field defines the Write Recovery Time in number of cycles. Number of cycles is between 2 and 15.
If TWR is less than or equal to 2, two clock periods are inserted by default.
TRC: Row Cycle Delay
Reset value is eight cycles.
This field defines the delay between a Refresh and an Activate Command in number of cycles. Number of cycles is
between 2 and 15.
If TRC is less than or equal to 2, two clock periods are inserted by default.
TRP: Row Precharge Delay
Reset value is three cycles.
This field defines the delay between a Precharge Command and another Command in number of cycles. Number of cycles
is between 2 and 15.
If TRP is less than or equal to 2, two clock periods are inserted by default.
TRCD: Row to Column Delay
Reset value is three cycles.
This field defines the delay between an Activate Command and a Read/Write Command in number of cycles. Number of
cycles is between 2 and 15.
If TRCD is less than or equal to 2, two clock periods are inserted by default.
TRAS: Active to Precharge Delay
Reset value is five cycles.
This field defines the delay between an Activate Command and a Precharge Command in number of cycles. Number of
cycles is between 2 and 15.
If TRAS is less than or equal to 2, two clock periods are inserted by default.
TXSR: Exit Self Refresh to Active Delay
Reset value is five cycles.
This field defines the delay between SCKE set high and an Activate Command in number of cycles. Number of cycles is
between 1/2 and 15.5.
If TXSR is equal to 0, 1/2 clock period is inserted by default.
CAS CAS Latency (Cycles)
0 0 Reserved
0 1 Reserved
1 0 2
1 1 Reserved
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23.7.4 SDRAMC Self-refresh Register
Name: SDRAMC_SRR
Access: Write-only
SRCB: Self-refresh Command Bit
0: No effect.
1: The SDRAM Controller issues a self-refresh command to the SDRAM device, the SDCK clock is inactivated and the
SDCKE signal is set low. The SDRAM device leaves self-refresh mode when accessed again.
23.7.5 SDRAMC Low-power Register
Name: SDRAMC_LPR
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
LPCB: Low-power Command Bit
0: The SDRAM Controller low-power feature is inhibited: no low-power command is issued to the SDRAM device.
1: The SDRAM Controller issues a low-power command to the SDRAM device after each burst access, the SDCKE signal
is set low. The SDRAM device will leave low-power mode when accessed and enter it after the access.
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23.7.6 SDRAMC Interrupt Enable Register
Name: SDRAMC_IER
Access: Write-only
RES: Refresh Error Status
0: No effect.
1: Enables the refresh error interrupt.
23.7.7 SDRAMC Interrupt Disable Register
Name: SDRAMC_IDR
Access: Write-only
0: No effect.
1: Disables the refresh error interrupt.
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23.7.8 SDRAMC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: SDRAMC_IMR
Access: Read-only
0: The refresh error interrupt is disabled.
1: The refresh error interrupt is enabled.
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23.7.9 SDRAMC Interrupt Status Register
Name: SDRAMC_ISR
Access: Read-only
0: No refresh error has been detected since the register was last read.
1: A refresh error has been detected since the register was last read.
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24. Error Corrected Code Controller (ECC)
24.1 Overview
NAND Flash/SmartMedia devices contain by default invalid blocks which have one or more
invalid bits. Over the NAND Flash/SmartMedia lifetime, additional invalid blocks may occur
which can be detected/corrected by ECC code.
The ECC Controller is a mechanism that encodes data in a manner that makes possible the
identification and correction of certain errors in data. The ECC controller is capable of single bit
error correction and 2-bit random detection. When NAND Flash/SmartMedia have more than 2
bits of errors, the data cannot be corrected.
The ECC user interface is compliant with the ARM Advanced Peripheral Bus (APB rev2).
24.2 Block Diagram
Figure 24-1. Block Diagram
User Interface
Ctrl/ECC Algorithm
Static
Memory
Controller
APB
NAND Flash
SmartMedia
Logic
ECC
Controller
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A page in NAND Flash and SmartMedia memories contains an area for main data and an addi-
tional area used for redundancy (ECC). The page is organized in 8-bit or 16-bit words. The page
size corresponds to the number of words in the main area plus the number of words in the extra
area used for redundancy.
The only configuration required for ECC is the NAND Flash or the SmartMedia page size
(528/1056/2112/4224). Page size is configured setting the PAGESIZE field in the ECC Mode
Register (ECC_MR).
ECC is automatically computed as soon as a read (00h)/write (80h) command to the NAND
Flash or the SmartMedia is detected. Read and write access must start at a page boundary.
ECC results are available as soon as the counter reaches the end of the main area. Values in
the ECC Parity Register (ECC_PR) and ECC NParity Register (ECC_NPR) are then valid and
locked until a new start condition occurs (read/write command followed by address cycles).
24.3.1 Write Access
Once the flash memory page is written, the computed ECC code is available in the ECC Parity
Error (ECC_PR) and ECC_NParity Error (ECC_NPR) registers. The ECC code value must be
written by the software application in the extra area used for redundancy.
24.3.2 Read Access
After reading the whole data in the main area, the application must perform read accesses to the
extra area where ECC code has been previously stored. Error detection is automatically per-
formed by the ECC controller. Please note that it is mandatory to read consecutively the entire
main area and the locations where Parity and NParity values have been previously stored to let
the ECC controller perform error detection.
The application can check the ECC Status Register (ECC_SR) for any detected errors.
It is up to the application to correct any detected error. ECC computation can detect four differ-
ent circumstances:
No error: XOR between the ECC computation and the ECC code stored at the end of the
NAND Flash or SmartMedia page is equal to 0. No error flags in the ECC Status Register
(ECC_SR).
Recoverable error: Only the RECERR flag in the ECC Status register (ECC_SR) is set. The
corrupted word offset in the read page is defined by the WORDADDR field in the ECC Parity
Register (ECC_PR). The corrupted bit position in the concerned word is defined in the
BITADDR field in the ECC Parity Register (ECC_PR).
ECC error: The ECCERR flag in the ECC Status Register is set. An error has been detected
in the ECC code stored in the Flash memory. The position of the corrupted bit can be found
by the application performing an XOR between the Parity and the NParity contained in the
ECC code stored in the flash memory.
Non correctable error: The MULERR flag in the ECC Status Register is set. Several
unrecoverable errors have been detected in the flash memory page.
ECC Status Register, ECC Parity Register and ECC NParity Register are cleared when a
read/write command is detected or a software reset is performed.
For Single-bit Error Correction and Double-bit Error Detection (SEC-DED) hsiao code is used.
32-bit ECC is generated in order to perform one bit correction per 512/1024/2048/4096 8- or 16-
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bit words. Of the 32 ECC bits, 26 bits are for line parity and 6 bits are for column parity. They are
generated according to the schemes shown in Figure 24-2 and Figure 24-3.
Figure 24-2. Parity Generation for 512/1024/2048/4096 8-bit Words1
To calculate P8 to PX and P8 to PX, apply the algorithm that follows.
Page size = 2
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P1'=bit6(+)bit4(+)bit2(+)bit0(+)P1'
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24.4 ECC User Interface
Table 24-1. ECC Register Mapping
Offset Register Register Name Access Reset
0x00 ECC Control Register ECC_CR Write-only 0x0
0x04 ECC Mode Register ECC_MR Read/Write 0x0
0x8 ECC Status Register ECC_SR Read-only 0x0
0x0C ECC Parity Register ECC_PR Read-only 0x0
0x10 ECC NParity Register ECC_NPR Read-only 0x0
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24.4.1 ECC Control Register
Name: ECC_CR
Access: Write-only
RST: RESET Parity
Provides reset to current ECC by software.
1: Reset sECC Parity and ECC NParity register
0: No effect
24.4.2 ECC Mode Register
Name: ECC_MR
Access: Read/Write
PAGESIZE: Page Size
This field defines the page size of the NAND Flash device.
A word has a value of 8 bits or 16 bits, depending on the NAND Flash or Smartmedia memory organization.
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PAGESIZE
Page Size Description
00 528 words
01 1056 words
10 2112 words
11 4224 words
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24.4.3 ECC Status Register
Name: ECC_SR
Access: Read-only
RECERR: Recoverable Error
0 = No Errors Detected
1 = Errors Detected. If MUL_ERROR is 0, a single correctable error was detected. Otherwise multiple uncorrected errors
were detected
ECCERR: ECC Error
0 = No Errors Detected
1 = A single bit error occurred in the ECC bytes.
Read both ECC Parity and ECC NParity register, the error occurred at the location which contains a 1 in the least signifi-
cant 16 bits.
MULERR: Multiple Error
0 = No Multiple Errors Detected
1 = Multiple Errors Detected
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24.4.4 ECC Parity Register
Name: ECC_PR
Access: Read-only
Once the entire main area of a page is written with data, the register content must be stored at any free location of the
spare area.
BITADDR
During a page read, this value contains the corrupted bit offset where an error occurred, if a single error was detected. If
multiple errors were detected, this value is meaningless.
WORDADDR
During a page read, this value contains the word address (8-bit or 16-bit word depending on the memory plane organiza-
tion) where an error occurred, if a single error was detected. If multiple errors were detected, this value is meaningless.
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24.4.5 ECC NParity Register
Name: ECC_NPR
Access: Read-only
NPARITY:
Once the entire main area of a page is written with data, the register content must be stored at any free location of the
spare area.
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NPARITY
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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25. AT91SAM Boot Program
25.1 Overview
The Boot Program integrates different programs permitting download and/or upload into the dif-
ferent memories of the product.
First, it initializes the Debug Unit serial port (DBGU) and the USB Device Port.
SAM-BA
Boot is then executed. It waits for transactions either on the USB device, or on the
DBGU serial port.
25.2 Flow Diagram
The Boot Program implements the algorithm in Figure 25-1.
Figure 25-1. Boot Program Algorithm Flow Diagram
25.3 Device Initialization
Initialization follows the steps described below:
1. FIQ initialization
1. Stack setup for ARM supervisor mode
2. Setup the Embedded Flash Controller
3. External Clock detection
4. Main oscillator frequency detection if no external clock detected
5. Switch Master Clock on Main Oscillator
6. Copy code into SRAM
7. C variable initialization
8. PLL setup: PLL is initialized to generate a 48 MHz clock necessary to use the USB
Device
9. Disable of the Watchdog and enable of the user reset
10. Initialization of the USB Device Port
11. Jump to SAM-BA Boot sequence (see SAM-BA Boot on page 230)
Device
Setup
AutoBaudrate
Sequence Successful ?
Run SAM-BA Boot Run SAM-BA Boot
USB Enumeration
Successful ?
Yes Yes
No
No
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25.4 SAM-BA Boot
The SAM-BA boot principle is to:
Check if USB Device enumeration has occurred
Check if the AutoBaudrate sequence has succeeded (see Figure 25-2)
Figure 25-2. AutoBaudrate Flow Diagram
Once the communication interface is identified, the application runs in an infinite
loop waiting for different commands as in Table 25-1.
Device
Setup
Character '0x80'
received ?
No
Yes
Character '0x80'
received ?
No
Yes
Character '#'
received ?
Yes
Run SAM-BA Boot
Send Character '>'
No
1st measurement
2nd measurement
Test Communication
UART operational
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Write commands: Write a byte (O), a halfword (H) or a word (W) to the target.
Address: Address in hexadecimal.
Value: Byte, halfword or word to write in hexadecimal.
Output: >.
Read commands: Read a byte (o), a halfword (h) or a word (w) from the target.
Address: Address in hexadecimal
Output: The byte, halfword or word read in hexadecimal following by >
Send a file (S): Send a file to a specified address
Output: >.
Note: There is a time-out on this command which is reached when the prompt > appears before the
end of the command execution.
Receive a file (R): Receive data into a file from a specified address
NbOfBytes: Number of bytes in hexadecimal to receive
Output: >
Go (G): Jump to a specified address and execute the code
Address: Address to jump in hexadecimal
Output: >
Get Version (V): Return the SAM-BA boot version
Output: >
25.4.1 DBGU Serial Port
Communication is performed through the DBGU serial port initialized to 115200 Baud, 8, n, 1.
The Send and Receive File commands use the Xmodem protocol to communicate. Any terminal
performing this protocol can be used to send the application file to the target. The size of the
binary file to send depends on the SRAM size embedded in the product. In all cases, the size of
Table 25-1. Commands Available through the SAM-BA Boot
Command Action Argument(s) Example
O write a byte Address, Value# O200001,CA#
o read a byte Address,# o200001,#
H write a half word Address, Value# H200002,CAFE#
h read a half word Address,# h200002,#
W write a word Address, Value# W200000,CAFEDECA#
w read a word Address,# w200000,#
S send a file Address,# S200000,#
R receive a file Address, NbOfBytes# R200000,1234#
G go Address# G200200#
V display version No argument V#
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the binary file must be lower than the SRAM size because the Xmodem protocol requires some
SRAM memory to work.
25.4.2 Xmodem Protocol
The Xmodem protocol supported is the 128-byte length block. This protocol uses a two-charac-
ter CRC-16 to guarantee detection of a maximum bit error.
Xmodem protocol with CRC is accurate provided both sender and receiver report successful
transmission. Each block of the transfer looks like:
<SOH><blk #><255-blk #><--128 data bytes--><checksum> in which:
<SOH> = 01 hex
<blk #> = binary number, starts at 01, increments by 1, and wraps 0FFH to 00H (not
to 01)
<255-blk #> = 1s complement of the blk#.
<checksum> = 2 bytes CRC16
Figure 25-3 shows a transmission using this protocol.
Figure 25-3. Xmodem Transfer Example
25.4.3 USB Device Port
A 48 MHz USB clock is necessary to use the USB Device port. It has been programmed earlier
in the device initialization procedure with PLLB configuration.
The device uses the USB communication device class (CDC) drivers to take advantage of the
installed PC RS-232 software to talk over the USB. The CDC class is implemented in all
releases of Windows
, from Windows 98SE to Windows XP
. The CDC document, available at

www.usb.org, describes a way to implement devices such as ISDN modems and virtual COM
ports.
The Vendor ID is Atmels vendor ID 0x03EB. The product ID is 0x6124. These references are
used by the host operating system to mount the correct driver. On Windows systems, the INF
files contain the correspondence between vendor ID and product ID.
Host Device
SOH 01 FE Data[128] CRC CRC
C
ACK
SOH 02 FD Data[128] CRC CRC
ACK
SOH 03 FC Data[100] CRC CRC
ACK
EOT
ACK
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25.4.3.1 Enumeration Process
The USB protocol is a master/slave protocol. This is the host that starts the enumeration send-
ing requests to the device through the control endpoint. The device handles standard requests
as defined in the USB Specification.
The device also handles some class requests defined in the CDC class.
Unhandled requests are STALLed.
25.4.3.2 Communication Endpoints
There are two communication endpoints and endpoint 0 is used for the enumeration process.
Endpoint 1 is a 64-byte Bulk OUT endpoint and endpoint 2 is a 64-byte Bulk IN endpoint. SAM-
BA Boot commands are sent by the host through the endpoint 1. If required, the message is split
by the host into several data payloads by the host driver.
If the command requires a response, the host can send IN transactions to pick up the response.
25.5 Hardware and Software Constraints
SAM-BA boot copies itself in the SRAM and uses a block of internal SRAM for variables and
stacks. The remaining available size for the user code is 24576 bytes for SAM7SE512/256,
8192 bytes for SAM7SE32.
The SAM7SE512/256 user area extends from address 0x202000 to address
0x208000.
The SAM7SE32 user area extends from address 0x201400 to address 0x201C00.
USB requirements:
18.432 MHz Quartz
Table 25-2. Handled Standard Requests
Request Definition
GET_DESCRIPTOR Returns the current device configuration value.
SET_ADDRESS Sets the device address for all future device access.
SET_CONFIGURATION Sets the device configuration.
GET_CONFIGURATION Returns the current device configuration value.
GET_STATUS Returns status for the specified recipient.
SET_FEATURE Used to set or enable a specific feature.
CLEAR_FEATURE Used to clear or disable a specific feature.
Table 25-3. Handled Class Requests
Request Definition
SET_LINE_CODING
Configures DTE rate, stop bits, parity and number of
character bits.
GET_LINE_CODING
Requests current DTE rate, stop bits, parity and number of
character bits.
SET_CONTROL_LINE_STATE
RS-232 signal used to tell the DCE device the DTE device
is now present.
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Table 25-4. Pins Driven during Boot Program Execution
Peripheral Pin PIO Line
DBGU DRXD PA9
DBGU DTXD PA10
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26. Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC)
26.1 Overview
The Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) transfers data between on-chip serial peripherals such as
the UART, USART, SSC, SPI, MCI and the on- and off-chip memories. Using the Peripheral
DMA Controller avoids processor intervention and removes the processor interrupt-handling
overhead. This significantly reduces the number of clock cycles required for a data transfer and,
as a result, improves the performance of the microcontroller and makes it more power efficient.
The PDC channels are implemented in pairs, each pair being dedicated to a particular periph-
eral. One channel in the pair is dedicated to the receiving channel and one to the transmitting
channel of each UART, USART, SSC and SPI.
The user interface of a PDC channel is integrated in the memory space of each peripheral. It
contains:
two 32-bit memory pointer registers (send and receive)
two 16-bit transfer count register (send and receive)
two 32-bit register for next memory pointer (send and receive)
two 16-bit register for next transfer count (send and receive)
The peripheral triggers PDC transfers using transmit and receive signals. When the pro-
grammed data is transferred, an end of transfer interrupt is generated by the corresponding
peripheral.
26.2 Block Diagram
Control
PDC Channel 0
PDC Channel 1
THR
RHR
Control
Status & Control
Peripheral
Peripheral DMA Controller
Memory
Controller
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26.3.1 Configuration
The PDC channels user interface enables the user to configure and control the data transfers for
each channel. The user interface of a PDC channel is integrated into the user interface of the
peripheral (offset 0x100), which it is related to.
Per peripheral, it contains four 32-bit Pointer Registers (RPR, RNPR, TPR, and TNPR) and four
16-bit Counter Registers (RCR, RNCR, TCR, and TNCR).
The size of the buffer (number of transfers) is configured in an internal 16-bit transfer counter
register, and it is possible, at any moment, to read the number of transfers left for each channel.
The memory base address is configured in a 32-bit memory pointer by defining the location of
the first address to access in the memory. It is possible, at any moment, to read the location in
memory of the current transfer and the number of remaining transfers. The PDC has dedicated
status registers which indicate if the transfer is enabled or disabled for each channel. The status
for each channel is located in the peripheral status register. Transfers can be enabled and/or
disabled by setting TXTEN/TXTDIS and RXTEN/RXTDIS in PDC Transfer Control Register.
These control bits enable reading the pointer and counter registers safely without any risk of
their changing between both reads.
The PDC sends status flags to the peripheral visible in its status-register (ENDRX, ENDTX,
RXBUFF, and TXBUFE).
ENDRX flag is set when the PERIPH_RCR register reaches zero.
RXBUFF flag is set when both PERIPH_RCR and PERIPH_RNCR reach zero.
ENDTX flag is set when the PERIPH_TCR register reaches zero.
TXBUFE flag is set when both PERIPH_TCR and PERIPH_TNCR reach zero.
These status flags are described in the peripheral status register.
26.3.2 Memory Pointers
Each peripheral is connected to the PDC by a receiver data channel and a transmitter data
channel. Each channel has an internal 32-bit memory pointer. Each memory pointer points to a
location anywhere in the memory space (on-chip memory or external bus interface memory).
Depending on the type of transfer (byte, half-word or word), the memory pointer is incremented
by 1, 2 or 4, respectively for peripheral transfers.
If a memory pointer is reprogrammed while the PDC is in operation, the transfer address is
changed, and the PDC performs transfers using the new address.
26.3.3 Transfer Counters
There is one internal 16-bit transfer counter for each channel used to count the size of the block
already transferred by its associated peripheral. These counters are decremented after each
data transfer. When the counter reaches zero, the transfer is complete and the PDC stops trans-
ferring data.
If the Next Counter Register is equal to zero, the PDC disables the trigger while activating the
related peripheral end flag.
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If the counter is reprogrammed while the PDC is operating, the number of transfers is updated
and the PDC counts transfers from the new value.
Programming the Next Counter/Pointer registers chains the buffers. The counters are decre-
mented after each data transfer as stated above, but when the transfer counter reaches zero,
the values of the Next Counter/Pointer are loaded into the Counter/Pointer registers in order to
re-enable the triggers.
For each channel, two status bits indicate the end of the current buffer (ENDRX, ENDTX) and
the end of both current and next buffer (RXBUFF, TXBUFE). These bits are directly mapped to
the peripheral status register and can trigger an interrupt request to the AIC.
The peripheral end flag is automatically cleared when one of the counter-registers (Counter or
Next Counter Register) is written.
Note: When the Next Counter Register is loaded into the Counter Register, it is set to zero.
26.3.4 Data Transfers
The peripheral triggers PDC transfers using transmit (TXRDY) and receive (RXRDY) signals.
When the peripheral receives an external character, it sends a Receive Ready signal to the PDC
which then requests access to the system bus. When access is granted, the PDC starts a read
of the peripheral Receive Holding Register (RHR) and then triggers a write in the memory.
After each transfer, the relevant PDC memory pointer is incremented and the number of trans-
fers left is decremented. When the memory block size is reached, a signal is sent to the
peripheral and the transfer stops.
The same procedure is followed, in reverse, for transmit transfers.
26.3.5 Priority of PDC Transfer Requests
The Peripheral DMA Controller handles transfer requests from the channel according to priori-
ties fixed for each product.These priorities are defined in the product datasheet.
If simultaneous requests of the same type (receiver or transmitter) occur on identical peripher-
als, the priority is determined by the numbering of the peripherals.
If transfer requests are not simultaneous, they are treated in the order they occurred. Requests
from the receivers are handled first and then followed by transmitter requests.
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26.4 Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) User Interface
Note: 1. PERIPH: Ten registers are mapped in the peripheral memory space at the same offset. These can be defined by the user
according to the function and the peripheral desired (DBGU, USART, SSC, SPI, MCI, etc).
Table 26-1. Register Mapping
Offset Register Register Name Read/Write Reset
0x100 Receive Pointer Register PERIPH
(1)
_RPR Read/Write 0x0
0x104 Receive Counter Register PERIPH_RCR Read/Write 0x0
0x108 Transmit Pointer Register PERIPH_TPR Read/Write 0x0
0x10C Transmit Counter Register PERIPH_TCR Read/Write 0x0
0x110 Receive Next Pointer Register PERIPH_RNPR Read/Write 0x0
0x114 Receive Next Counter Register PERIPH_RNCR Read/Write 0x0
0x118 Transmit Next Pointer Register PERIPH_TNPR Read/Write 0x0
0x11C Transmit Next Counter Register PERIPH_TNCR Read/Write 0x0
0x120 PDC Transfer Control Register PERIPH_PTCR Write-only -
0x124 PDC Transfer Status Register PERIPH_PTSR Read-only 0x0
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26.4.1 PDC Receive Pointer Register
Name: PERIPH_RPR
Access: Read/Write
RXPTR: Receive Pointer Address
Address of the next receive transfer.
26.4.2 PDC Receive Counter Register
Name: PERIPH_RCR
Access: Read/Write
RXCTR: Receive Counter Value
Number of receive transfers to be performed.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
RXPTR
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXPTR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXPTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXPTR
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
--
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
--
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXCTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCTR
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26.4.3 PDC Transmit Pointer Register
Name: PERIPH_TPR
Access: Read/Write
TXPTR: Transmit Pointer Address
Address of the transmit buffer.
26.4.4 PDC Transmit Counter Register
Name: PERIPH_TCR
Access: Read/Write
TXCTR: Transmit Counter Value
TXCTR is the size of the transmit transfer to be performed. At zero, the peripheral data transfer is stopped.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
TXPTR
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
TXPTR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXPTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXPTR
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
--
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
--
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXCTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXCTR
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26.4.5 PDC Receive Next Pointer Register
Name: PERIPH_RNPR
Access: Read/Write
RXNPTR: Receive Next Pointer Address
RXNPTR is the address of the next buffer to fill with received data when the current buffer is full.
26.4.6 PDC Receive Next Counter Register
Name: PERIPH_RNCR
Access: Read/Write
RXNCR: Receive Next Counter Value
RXNCR is the size of the next buffer to receive.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
RXNPTR
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXNPTR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXNPTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXNPTR
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
--
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
--
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXNCR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXNCR
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26.4.7 PDC Transmit Next Pointer Register
Name: PERIPH_TNPR
Access: Read/Write
TXNPTR: Transmit Next Pointer Address
TXNPTR is the address of the next buffer to transmit when the current buffer is empty.
26.4.8 PDC Transmit Next Counter Register
Name: PERIPH_TNCR
Access: Read/Write
TXNCR: Transmit Next Counter Value
TXNCR is the size of the next buffer to transmit.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
TXNPTR
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
TXNPTR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXNPTR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXNPTR
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
--
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
--
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXNCR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXNCR
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26.4.9 PDC Transfer Control Register
Name: PERIPH_PTCR
Access: Write-only
RXTEN: Receiver Transfer Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the receiver PDC transfer requests if RXTDIS is not set.
RXTDIS: Receiver Transfer Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the receiver PDC transfer requests.
TXTEN: Transmitter Transfer Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the transmitter PDC transfer requests.
TXTDIS: Transmitter Transfer Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the transmitter PDC transfer requests.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXTDIS TXTEN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXTDIS RXTEN
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26.4.10 PDC Transfer Status Register
Name: PERIPH_PTSR
Access: Read-only
RXTEN: Receiver Transfer Enable
0 = Receiver PDC transfer requests are disabled.
1 = Receiver PDC transfer requests are enabled.
TXTEN: Transmitter Transfer Enable
0 = Transmitter PDC transfer requests are disabled.
1 = Transmitter PDC transfer requests are enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXTEN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXTEN
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27. Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC)
27.1 Overview
The Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC) is an 8-level priority, individually maskable, vectored
interrupt controller, providing handling of up to thirty-two interrupt sources. It is designed to sub-
stantially reduce the software and real-time overhead in handling internal and external
interrupts.
The AIC drives the nFIQ (fast interrupt request) and the nIRQ (standard interrupt request) inputs
of an ARM processor. Inputs of the AIC are either internal peripheral interrupts or external inter-
rupts coming from the product's pins.
The 8-level Priority Controller allows the user to define the priority for each interrupt source, thus
permitting higher priority interrupts to be serviced even if a lower priority interrupt is being
treated.
Internal interrupt sources can be programmed to be level sensitive or edge triggered. External
interrupt sources can be programmed to be positive-edge or negative-edge triggered or high-
level or low-level sensitive.
The fast forcing feature redirects any internal or external interrupt source to provide a fast inter-
rupt rather than a normal interrupt.
27.2 Block Diagram
AIC
APB
ARM
Processor
FIQ
IRQ0-IRQn
Embedded
PeripheralEE
Peripheral
Embedded
Peripheral
Embedded
Up to
Thirty-two
Sources
nFIQ
nIRQ
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27.3 Application Block Diagram
Figure 27-2. Description of the Application Block
27.4 AIC Detailed Block Diagram
Figure 27-3. AIC Detailed Block Diagram
27.5 I/O Line Description

Advanced Interrupt Controller
Embedded Peripherals
External Peripherals
(External Interrupts)
Standalone
Applications
RTOS Drivers
Hard Real Time Tasks
OS-based Applications
OS Drivers
General OS Interrupt Handler
FIQ
PIO
Controller
Advanced Interrupt Controller
IRQ0-IRQn
PIOIRQ
Embedded
Peripherals
External
Source
Input
Stage
Internal
Source
Input
Stage
Fast
Forcing
Interrupt
Priority
Controller
Fast
Interrupt
Controller
ARM
Processor
nFIQ
nIRQ
Power
Management
Controller
Wake Up User Interface
APB
Processor
Clock
Pin Name Pin Description Type
FIQ Fast Interrupt Input
IRQ0 - IRQn Interrupt 0 - Interrupt n Input
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27.6.1 I/O Lines
The interrupt signals FIQ and IRQ0 to IRQn are normally multiplexed through the PIO control-
lers. Depending on the features of the PIO controller used in the product, the pins must be
programmed in accordance with their assigned interrupt function. This is not applicable when
the PIO controller used in the product is transparent on the input path.
The Advanced Interrupt Controller is continuously clocked. The Power Management Controller
has no effect on the Advanced Interrupt Controller behavior.
The assertion of the Advanced Interrupt Controller outputs, either nIRQ or nFIQ, wakes up the
ARM processor while it is in Idle Mode. The General Interrupt Mask feature enables the AIC to
wake up the processor without asserting the interrupt line of the processor, thus providing syn-
chronization of the processor on an event.
27.6.3 Interrupt Sources
The Interrupt Source 0 is always located at FIQ. If the product does not feature an FIQ pin, the
Interrupt Source 0 cannot be used.
The Interrupt Source 1 is always located at System Interrupt. This is the result of the OR-wiring
of the system peripheral interrupt lines, such as the System Timer, the Real Time Clock, the
Power Management Controller and the Memory Controller. When a system interrupt occurs, the
service routine must first distinguish the cause of the interrupt. This is performed by reading suc-
cessively the status registers of the above mentioned system peripherals.
The interrupt sources 2 to 31 can either be connected to the interrupt outputs of an embedded
user peripheral or to external interrupt lines. The external interrupt lines can be connected
directly, or through the PIO Controller.
The PIO Controllers are considered as user peripherals in the scope of interrupt handling.
Accordingly, the PIO Controller interrupt lines are connected to the Interrupt Sources 2 to 31.
The peripheral identification defined at the product level corresponds to the interrupt source
number (as well as the bit number controlling the clock of the peripheral). Consequently, to sim-
plify the description of the functional operations and the user interface, the interrupt sources are
named FIQ, SYS, and PID2 to PID31.
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27.7.1 Interrupt Source Control
27.7.1.1 Interrupt Source Mode
The Advanced Interrupt Controller independently programs each interrupt source. The SRC-
TYPE field of the corresponding AIC_SMR (Source Mode Register) selects the interrupt
condition of each source.
The internal interrupt sources wired on the interrupt outputs of the embedded peripherals can be
programmed either in level-sensitive mode or in edge-triggered mode. The active level of the
internal interrupts is not important for the user.
The external interrupt sources can be programmed either in high level-sensitive or low level-sen-
sitive modes, or in positive edge-triggered or negative edge-triggered modes.
27.7.1.2 Interrupt Source Enabling
Each interrupt source, including the FIQ in source 0, can be enabled or disabled by using the
command registers; AIC_IECR (Interrupt Enable Command Register) and AIC_IDCR (Interrupt
Disable Command Register). This set of registers conducts enabling or disabling in one instruc-
tion. The interrupt mask can be read in the AIC_IMR register. A disabled interrupt does not affect
servicing of other interrupts.
27.7.1.3 Interrupt Clearing and Setting
All interrupt sources programmed to be edge-triggered (including the FIQ in source 0) can be
individually set or cleared by writing respectively the AIC_ISCR and AIC_ICCR registers. Clear-
ing or setting interrupt sources programmed in level-sensitive mode has no effect.
The clear operation is perfunctory, as the software must perform an action to reinitialize the
memorization circuitry activated when the source is programmed in edge-triggered mode.
However, the set operation is available for auto-test or software debug purposes. It can also be
used to execute an AIC-implementation of a software interrupt.
The AIC features an automatic clear of the current interrupt when the AIC_IVR (Interrupt Vector
Register) is read. Only the interrupt source being detected by the AIC as the current interrupt is
affected by this operation. (See Priority Controller on page 252.) The automatic clear reduces
the operations required by the interrupt service routine entry code to reading the AIC_IVR. Note
that the automatic interrupt clear is disabled if the interrupt source has the Fast Forcing feature
enabled as it is considered uniquely as a FIQ source. (For further details, See Fast Forcing on
page 256.)
The automatic clear of the interrupt source 0 is performed when AIC_FVR is read.
27.7.1.4 Interrupt Status
For each interrupt, the AIC operation originates in AIC_IPR (Interrupt Pending Register) and its
mask in AIC_IMR (Interrupt Mask Register). AIC_IPR enables the actual activity of the sources,
whether masked or not.
The AIC_ISR register reads the number of the current interrupt (see Priority Controller on page
252) and the register AIC_CISR gives an image of the signals nIRQ and nFIQ driven on the
processor.
Each status referred to above can be used to optimize the interrupt handling of the systems.
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27.7.1.5 Internal Interrupt Source Input Stage
Figure 27-4. Internal Interrupt Source Input Stage
27.7.1.6 External Interrupt Source Input Stage
Figure 27-5. External Interrupt Source Input Stage
Edge
Detector
Clear Set
Source i
AIC_IPR
AIC_IMR
AIC_IECR
AIC_IDCR
AIC_ISCR
AIC_ICCR
Fast Interrupt Controller
or
Priority Controller
FF
Level/
Edge
AIC_SMRI
(SRCTYPE)
Edge
Detector
Clear Set
Pos./Neg.
AIC_ISCR
AIC_ICCR
Source i
FF
Level/
Edge
High/Low
AIC_SMRi
SRCTYPE
AIC_IPR
AIC_IMR
AIC_IECR
AIC_IDCR
Fast Interrupt Controller
or
Priority Controller
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27.7.2 Interrupt Latencies
Global interrupt latencies depend on several parameters, including:
The time the software masks the interrupts.
Occurrence, either at the processor level or at the AIC level.
The execution time of the instruction in progress when the interrupt occurs.
The treatment of higher priority interrupts and the resynchronization of the hardware signals.
This section addresses only the hardware resynchronizations. It gives details of the latency
times between the event on an external interrupt leading in a valid interrupt (edge or level) or the
assertion of an internal interrupt source and the assertion of the nIRQ or nFIQ line on the pro-
cessor. The resynchronization time depends on the programming of the interrupt source and on
its type (internal or external). For the standard interrupt, resynchronization times are given
assuming there is no higher priority in progress.
The PIO Controller multiplexing has no effect on the interrupt latencies of the external interrupt
sources.
27.7.2.1 External Interrupt Edge Triggered Source
Figure 27-6. External Interrupt Edge Triggered Source
Maximum FIQ Latency = 4 Cycles
Maximum IRQ Latency = 4 Cycles
nFIQ
nIRQ
MCK
IRQ or FIQ
(Positive Edge)
IRQ or FIQ
(Negative Edge)
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27.7.2.2 External Interrupt Level Sensitive Source
Figure 27-7. External Interrupt Level Sensitive Source
27.7.2.3 Internal Interrupt Edge Triggered Source
Figure 27-8. Internal Interrupt Edge Triggered Source
27.7.2.4 Internal Interrupt Level Sensitive Source
Figure 27-9. Internal Interrupt Level Sensitive Source
Maximum IRQ
Latency = 3 Cycles
Maximum FIQ
Latency = 3 cycles
MCK
IRQ or FIQ
(High Level)
IRQ or FIQ
(Low Level)
nIRQ
nFIQ
MCK
nIRQ
Peripheral Interrupt
Becomes Active
Maximum IRQ Latency = 4.5 Cycles
MCK
nIRQ
Maximum IRQ Latency = 3.5 Cycles
Peripheral Interrupt
Becomes Active
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27.7.3 Normal Interrupt
27.7.3.1 Priority Controller
An 8-level priority controller drives the nIRQ line of the processor, depending on the interrupt
conditions occurring on the interrupt sources 1 to 31 (except for those programmed in Fast
Forcing).
Each interrupt source has a programmable priority level of 7 to 0, which is user-definable by writ-
ing the PRIOR field of the corresponding AIC_SMR (Source Mode Register). Level 7 is the
highest priority and level 0 the lowest.
As soon as an interrupt condition occurs, as defined by the SRCTYPE field of the AIC_SMR
(Source Mode Register), the nIRQ line is asserted. As a new interrupt condition might have hap-
pened on other interrupt sources since the nIRQ has been asserted, the priority controller
determines the current interrupt at the time the AIC_IVR (Interrupt Vector Register) is read. The
read of AIC_IVR is the entry point of the interrupt handling which allows the AIC to consider
that the interrupt has been taken into account by the software.
The current priority level is defined as the priority level of the current interrupt.
If several interrupt sources of equal priority are pending and enabled when the AIC_IVR is read,
the interrupt with the lowest interrupt source number is serviced first.
The nIRQ line can be asserted only if an interrupt condition occurs on an interrupt source with a
higher priority. If an interrupt condition happens (or is pending) during the interrupt treatment in
progress, it is delayed until the software indicates to the AIC the end of the current service by
writing the AIC_EOICR (End of Interrupt Command Register). The write of AIC_EOICR is the
exit point of the interrupt handling.
27.7.3.2 Interrupt Nesting
The priority controller utilizes interrupt nesting in order for the high priority interrupt to be handled
during the service of lower priority interrupts. This requires the interrupt service routines of the
lower interrupts to re-enable the interrupt at the processor level.
When an interrupt of a higher priority happens during an already occurring interrupt service rou-
tine, the nIRQ line is re-asserted. If the interrupt is enabled at the core level, the current
execution is interrupted and the new interrupt service routine should read the AIC_IVR. At this
time, the current interrupt number and its priority level are pushed into an embedded hardware
stack, so that they are saved and restored when the higher priority interrupt servicing is finished
and the AIC_EOICR is written.
The AIC is equipped with an 8-level wide hardware stack in order to support up to eight interrupt
nestings pursuant to having eight priority levels.
27.7.3.3 Interrupt Vectoring
The interrupt handler addresses corresponding to each interrupt source can be stored in the reg-
isters AIC_SVR1 to AIC_SVR31 (Source Vector Register 1 to 31). When the processor reads
AIC_IVR (Interrupt Vector Register), the value written into AIC_SVR corresponding to the cur-
rent interrupt is returned.
This feature offers a way to branch in one single instruction to the handler corresponding to the
current interrupt, as AIC_IVR is mapped at the absolute address 0xFFFF F100 and thus acces-
sible from the ARM interrupt vector at address 0x0000 0018 through the following instruction:
LDR PC,[PC,# -&F20]
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When the processor executes this instruction, it loads the read value in AIC_IVR in its program
counter, thus branching the execution on the correct interrupt handler.
This feature is often not used when the application is based on an operating system (either real
time or not). Operating systems often have a single entry point for all the interrupts and the first
task performed is to discern the source of the interrupt.
However, it is strongly recommended to port the operating system on AT91 products by support-
ing the interrupt vectoring. This can be performed by defining all the AIC_SVR of the interrupt
source to be handled by the operating system at the address of its interrupt handler. When doing
so, the interrupt vectoring permits a critical interrupt to transfer the execution on a specific very
fast handler and not onto the operating systems general interrupt handler. This facilitates the
support of hard real-time tasks (input/outputs of voice/audio buffers and software peripheral han-
dling) to be handled efficiently and independently of the application running under an operating
system.
27.7.3.4 Interrupt Handlers
This section gives an overview of the fast interrupt handling sequence when using the AIC. It is
assumed that the programmer understands the architecture of the ARM processor, and espe-
cially the processor interrupt modes and the associated status bits.
It is assumed that:
1. The Advanced Interrupt Controller has been programmed, AIC_SVR registers are
loaded with corresponding interrupt service routine addresses and interrupts are
enabled.
2. The instruction at the ARM interrupt exception vector address is required to work with
the vectoring
LDR PC, [PC, # -&F20]
When nIRQ is asserted, if the bit I of CPSR is 0, the sequence is as follows:
1. The CPSR is stored in SPSR_irq, the current value of the Program Counter is loaded in
the Interrupt link register (R14_irq) and the Program Counter (R15) is loaded with 0x18.
In the following cycle during fetch at address 0x1C, the ARM core adjusts R14_irq, dec-
rementing it by four.
2. The ARM core enters Interrupt mode, if it has not already done so.
3. When the instruction loaded at address 0x18 is executed, the program counter is
loaded with the value read in AIC_IVR. Reading the AIC_IVR has the following effects:
Sets the current interrupt to be the pending and enabled interrupt with the highest
priority. The current level is the priority level of the current interrupt.
De-asserts the nIRQ line on the processor. Even if vectoring is not used, AIC_IVR
must be read in order to de-assert nIRQ.
Automatically clears the interrupt, if it has been programmed to be edge-triggered.
Pushes the current level and the current interrupt number on to the stack.
Returns the value written in the AIC_SVR corresponding to the current interrupt.
4. The previous step has the effect of branching to the corresponding interrupt service
routine. This should start by saving the link register (R14_irq) and SPSR_IRQ. The link
register must be decremented by four when it is saved if it is to be restored directly into
the program counter at the end of the interrupt. For example, the instruction SUB PC,
LR, #4 may be used.
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5. Further interrupts can then be unmasked by clearing the I bit in CPSR, allowing re-
assertion of the nIRQ to be taken into account by the core. This can happen if an inter-
rupt with a higher priority than the current interrupt occurs.
6. The interrupt handler can then proceed as required, saving the registers that will be
used and restoring them at the end. During this phase, an interrupt of higher priority
than the current level will restart the sequence from step 1.
Note: If the interrupt is programmed to be level sensitive, the source of the interrupt must be cleared dur-
ing this phase.
7. The I bit in CPSR must be set in order to mask interrupts before exiting to ensure that
the interrupt is completed in an orderly manner.
8. The End of Interrupt Command Register (AIC_EOICR) must be written in order to indi-
cate to the AIC that the current interrupt is finished. This causes the current level to be
popped from the stack, restoring the previous current level if one exists on the stack. If
another interrupt is pending, with lower or equal priority than the old current level but
with higher priority than the new current level, the nIRQ line is re-asserted, but the inter-
rupt sequence does not immediately start because the I bit is set in the core.
SPSR_irq is restored. Finally, the saved value of the link register is restored directly into
the PC. This has the effect of returning from the interrupt to whatever was being exe-
cuted before, and of loading the CPSR with the stored SPSR, masking or unmasking
the interrupts depending on the state saved in SPSR_irq.
Note: The I bit in SPSR is significant. If it is set, it indicates that the ARM core was on the verge of
masking an interrupt when the mask instruction was interrupted. Hence, when SPSR is restored,
the mask instruction is completed (interrupt is masked).
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27.7.4 Fast Interrupt
27.7.4.1 Fast Interrupt Source
The interrupt source 0 is the only source which can raise a fast interrupt request to the processor
except if fast forcing is used. The interrupt source 0 is generally connected to a FIQ pin of the
product, either directly or through a PIO Controller.
27.7.4.2 Fast Interrupt Control
The fast interrupt logic of the AIC has no priority controller. The mode of interrupt source 0 is
programmed with the AIC_SMR0 and the field PRIOR of this register is not used even if it reads
what has been written. The field SRCTYPE of AIC_SMR0 enables programming the fast inter-
rupt source to be positive-edge triggered or negative-edge triggered or high-level sensitive or
low-level sensitive
Writing 0x1 in the AIC_IECR (Interrupt Enable Command Register) and AIC_IDCR (Interrupt
Disable Command Register) respectively enables and disables the fast interrupt. The bit 0 of
AIC_IMR (Interrupt Mask Register) indicates whether the fast interrupt is enabled or disabled.
27.7.4.3 Fast Interrupt Vectoring
The fast interrupt handler address can be stored in AIC_SVR0 (Source Vector Register 0). The
value written into this register is returned when the processor reads AIC_FVR (Fast Vector Reg-
ister). This offers a way to branch in one single instruction to the interrupt handler, as AIC_FVR
is mapped at the absolute address 0xFFFF F104 and thus accessible from the ARM fast inter-
rupt vector at address 0x0000 001C through the following instruction:
LDR PC,[PC,# -&F20]
When the processor executes this instruction it loads the value read in AIC_FVR in its program
counter, thus branching the execution on the fast interrupt handler. It also automatically per-
forms the clear of the fast interrupt source if it is programmed in edge-triggered mode.
27.7.4.4 Fast Interrupt Handlers
This section gives an overview of the fast interrupt handling sequence when using the AIC. It is
assumed that the programmer understands the architecture of the ARM processor, and espe-
cially the processor interrupt modes and associated status bits.
Assuming that:
1. The Advanced Interrupt Controller has been programmed, AIC_SVR0 is loaded with
the fast interrupt service routine address, and the interrupt source 0 is enabled.
2. The Instruction at address 0x1C (FIQ exception vector address) is required to vector
the fast interrupt:
LDR PC, [PC, # -&F20]
3. The user does not need nested fast interrupts.
When nFIQ is asserted, if the bit F of CPSR is 0, the sequence is:
1. The CPSR is stored in SPSR_fiq, the current value of the program counter is loaded in
the FIQ link register (R14_FIQ) and the program counter (R15) is loaded with 0x1C. In
the following cycle, during fetch at address 0x20, the ARM core adjusts R14_fiq, decre-
menting it by four.
2. The ARM core enters FIQ mode.
3. When the instruction loaded at address 0x1C is executed, the program counter is
loaded with the value read in AIC_FVR. Reading the AIC_FVR has effect of automati-
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cally clearing the fast interrupt, if it has been programmed to be edge triggered. In this
case only, it de-asserts the nFIQ line on the processor.
4. The previous step enables branching to the corresponding interrupt service routine. It is
not necessary to save the link register R14_fiq and SPSR_fiq if nested fast interrupts
are not needed.
5. The Interrupt Handler can then proceed as required. It is not necessary to save regis-
ters R8 to R13 because FIQ mode has its own dedicated registers and the user R8 to
R13 are banked. The other registers, R0 to R7, must be saved before being used, and
restored at the end (before the next step). Note that if the fast interrupt is programmed
to be level sensitive, the source of the interrupt must be cleared during this phase in
order to de-assert the interrupt source 0.
6. Finally, the Link Register R14_fiq is restored into the PC after decrementing it by four
(with instruction SUB PC, LR, #4 for example). This has the effect of returning from
the interrupt to whatever was being executed before, loading the CPSR with the SPSR
and masking or unmasking the fast interrupt depending on the state saved in the
SPSR.
Note: The F bit in SPSR is significant. If it is set, it indicates that the ARM core was just about to mask
FIQ interrupts when the mask instruction was interrupted. Hence when the SPSR is restored, the
interrupted instruction is completed (FIQ is masked).
Another way to handle the fast interrupt is to map the interrupt service routine at the address of
the ARM vector 0x1C. This method does not use the vectoring, so that reading AIC_FVR must
be performed at the very beginning of the handler operation. However, this method saves the
execution of a branch instruction.
27.7.4.5 Fast Forcing
The Fast Forcing feature of the advanced interrupt controller provides redirection of any normal
Interrupt source on the fast interrupt controller.
Fast Forcing is enabled or disabled by writing to the Fast Forcing Enable Register (AIC_FFER)
and the Fast Forcing Disable Register (AIC_FFDR). Writing to these registers results in an
update of the Fast Forcing Status Register (AIC_FFSR) that controls the feature for each inter-
nal or external interrupt source.
When Fast Forcing is disabled, the interrupt sources are handled as described in the previous
pages.
When Fast Forcing is enabled, the edge/level programming and, in certain cases, edge detec-
tion of the interrupt source is still active but the source cannot trigger a normal interrupt to the
processor and is not seen by the priority handler.
If the interrupt source is programmed in level-sensitive mode and an active level is sampled,
Fast Forcing results in the assertion of the nFIQ line to the core.
If the interrupt source is programmed in edge-triggered mode and an active edge is detected,
Fast Forcing results in the assertion of the nFIQ line to the core.
The Fast Forcing feature does not affect the Source 0 pending bit in the Interrupt Pending Reg-
ister (AIC_IPR).
The FIQ Vector Register (AIC_FVR) reads the contents of the Source Vector Register 0
(AIC_SVR0), whatever the source of the fast interrupt may be. The read of the FVR does not
clear the Source 0 when the fast forcing feature is used and the interrupt source should be
cleared by writing to the Interrupt Clear Command Register (AIC_ICCR).
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All enabled and pending interrupt sources that have the fast forcing feature enabled and that are
programmed in edge-triggered mode must be cleared by writing to the Interrupt Clear Command
Register. In doing so, they are cleared independently and thus lost interrupts are prevented.
The read of AIC_IVR does not clear the source that has the fast forcing feature enabled.
The source 0, reserved to the fast interrupt, continues operating normally and becomes one of
the Fast Interrupt sources.
Figure 27-10. Fast Forcing
Source 0
_
FIQ
Input Stage
Automatic Clear
Input Stage
Automatic Clear
Source n
AIC_IPR
AIC_IMR
AIC_FFSR
AIC_IPR
AIC_IMR
Priority
Manager
nFIQ
nIRQ
Read IVR if Source n is the current interrupt
and if Fast Forcing is disabled on Source n.
Read FVR if Fast Forcing is
disabled on Sources 1 to 31.
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27.7.5 Protect Mode
The Protect Mode permits reading the Interrupt Vector Register without performing the associ-
ated automatic operations. This is necessary when working with a debug system. When a
debugger, working either with a Debug Monitor or the ARM processor's ICE, stops the applica-
tions and updates the opened windows, it might read the AIC User Interface and thus the IVR.
This has undesirable consequences:
If an enabled interrupt with a higher priority than the current one is pending, it is stacked.
If there is no enabled pending interrupt, the spurious vector is returned.
In either case, an End of Interrupt command is necessary to acknowledge and to restore the
context of the AIC. This operation is generally not performed by the debug system as the debug
system would become strongly intrusive and cause the application to enter an undesired state.
This is avoided by using the Protect Mode. Writing DBGM in AIC_DCR (Debug Control Register)
at 0x1 enables the Protect Mode.
When the Protect Mode is enabled, the AIC performs interrupt stacking only when a write access
is performed on the AIC_IVR. Therefore, the Interrupt Service Routines must write (arbitrary
data) to the AIC_IVR just after reading it. The new context of the AIC, including the value of the
Interrupt Status Register (AIC_ISR), is updated with the current interrupt only when AIC_IVR is
written.
An AIC_IVR read on its own (e.g., by a debugger), modifies neither the AIC context nor the
AIC_ISR. Extra AIC_IVR reads perform the same operations. However, it is recommended to
not stop the processor between the read and the write of AIC_IVR of the interrupt service routine
to make sure the debugger does not modify the AIC context.
To summarize, in normal operating mode, the read of AIC_IVR performs the following opera-
tions within the AIC:
1. Calculates active interrupt (higher than current or spurious).
2. Determines and returns the vector of the active interrupt.
3. Memorizes the interrupt.
4. Pushes the current priority level onto the internal stack.
5. Acknowledges the interrupt.
However, while the Protect Mode is activated, only operations 1 to 3 are performed when
AIC_IVR is read. Operations 4 and 5 are only performed by the AIC when AIC_IVR is written.
Software that has been written and debugged using the Protect Mode runs correctly in Normal
Mode without modification. However, in Normal Mode the AIC_IVR write has no effect and can
be removed to optimize the code.
27.7.6 Spurious Interrupt
The Advanced Interrupt Controller features protection against spurious interrupts. A spurious
interrupt is defined as being the assertion of an interrupt source long enough for the AIC to
assert the nIRQ, but no longer present when AIC_IVR is read. This is most prone to occur when:
An external interrupt source is programmed in level-sensitive mode and an active level occurs
for only a short time.
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An internal interrupt source is programmed in level sensitive and the output signal of the
corresponding embedded peripheral is activated for a short time. (As in the case for the
Watchdog.)
An interrupt occurs just a few cycles before the software begins to mask it, thus resulting in a
pulse on the interrupt source.
The AIC detects a spurious interrupt at the time the AIC_IVR is read while no enabled interrupt
source is pending. When this happens, the AIC returns the value stored by the programmer in
AIC_SPU (Spurious Vector Register). The programmer must store the address of a spurious
interrupt handler in AIC_SPU as part of the application, to enable an as fast as possible return to
the normal execution flow. This handler writes in AIC_EOICR and performs a return from
interrupt.
27.7.7 General Interrupt Mask
The AIC features a General Interrupt Mask bit to prevent interrupts from reaching the processor.
Both the nIRQ and the nFIQ lines are driven to their inactive state if the bit GMSK in AIC_DCR
(Debug Control Register) is set. However, this mask does not prevent waking up the processor if
it has entered Idle Mode. This function facilitates synchronizing the processor on a next event
and, as soon as the event occurs, performs subsequent operations without having to handle an
interrupt. It is strongly recommended to use this mask with caution.
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27.8 Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC) User Interface
27.8.1 Base Address
The AIC is mapped at the address 0xFFFF F000. It has a total 4-Kbyte addressing space. This
permits the vectoring feature, as the PC-relative load/store instructions of the ARM processor
support only an 4-Kbyte offset.
27.8.2 Register Mapping
Notes: 1. The reset value of this register depends on the level of the external interrupt source. All other sources are cleared at reset,
thus not pending.
2. PID2...PID31 bit fields refer to the identifiers as defined in the Peripheral Identifiers Section of the product datasheet.
0000 Source Mode Register 0 AIC_SMR0 Read/Write 0x0
0x04 Source Mode Register 1 AIC_SMR1 Read/Write 0x0
--- --- --- --- ---
0x7C Source Mode Register 31 AIC_SMR31 Read/Write 0x0
0x80 Source Vector Register 0 AIC_SVR0 Read/Write 0x0
0x84 Source Vector Register 1 AIC_SVR1 Read/Write 0x0
--- --- --- --- ---
0xFC Source Vector Register 31 AIC_SVR31 Read/Write 0x0
0x100 Interrupt Vector Register AIC_IVR Read-only 0x0
0x104 FIQ Interrupt Vector Register AIC_FVR Read-only 0x0
0x108 Interrupt Status Register AIC_ISR Read-only 0x0
0x10C Interrupt Pending Register
(2)
AIC_IPR Read-only 0x0
(1)
0x110 Interrupt Mask Register
(2)
AIC_IMR Read-only 0x0
0x114 Core Interrupt Status Register AIC_CISR Read-only 0x0
0x118 Reserved --- --- ---
0x11C Reserved --- --- ---
0x120 Interrupt Enable Command Register
(2)
AIC_IECR Write-only ---
0x124 Interrupt Disable Command Register
(2)
AIC_IDCR Write-only ---
0x128 Interrupt Clear Command Register
(2)
AIC_ICCR Write-only ---
0x12C Interrupt Set Command Register
(2)
AIC_ISCR Write-only ---
0x130 End of Interrupt Command Register AIC_EOICR Write-only ---
0x134 Spurious Interrupt Vector Register AIC_SPU Read/Write 0x0
0x138 Debug Control Register AIC_DCR Read/Write 0x0
0x13C Reserved --- --- ---
0x140 Fast Forcing Enable Register
(2)
AIC_FFER Write-only ---
0x144 Fast Forcing Disable Register
(2)
AIC_FFDR Write-only ---
0x148 Fast Forcing Status Register
(2)
AIC_FFSR Read-only 0x0
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27.8.3 AIC Source Mode Register
Name: AIC_SMR0..AIC_SMR31
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
PRIOR: Priority Level
Programs the priority level for all sources except FIQ source (source 0).
The priority level can be between 0 (lowest) and 7 (highest).
The priority level is not used for the FIQ in the related SMR register AIC_SMRx.
SRCTYPE: Interrupt Source Type
The active level or edge is not programmable for the internal interrupt sources.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SRCTYPE PRIOR
SRCTYPE Internal Interrupt Sources External Interrupt Sources
0 0 High level Sensitive Low level Sensitive
0 1 Positive edge triggered Negative edge triggered
1 0 High level Sensitive High level Sensitive
1 1 Positive edge triggered Positive edge triggered
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27.8.4 AIC Source Vector Register
Name: AIC_SVR0..AIC_SVR31
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
VECTOR: Source Vector
The user may store in these registers the addresses of the corresponding handler for each interrupt source.
27.8.5 AIC Interrupt Vector Register
Name: AIC_IVR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
IRQV: Interrupt Vector Register
The Interrupt Vector Register contains the vector programmed by the user in the Source Vector Register corresponding to
the current interrupt.
The Source Vector Register is indexed using the current interrupt number when the Interrupt Vector Register is read.
When there is no current interrupt, the Interrupt Vector Register reads the value stored in AIC_SPU.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
VECTOR
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
VECTOR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
VECTOR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
VECTOR
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
IRQV
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
IRQV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IRQV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IRQV
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27.8.6 AIC FIQ Vector Register
Name: AIC_FVR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0 x0
FIQV: FIQ Vector Register
The FIQ Vector Register contains the vector programmed by the user in the Source Vector Register 0. When there is no
fast interrupt, the FIQ Vector Register reads the value stored in AIC_SPU.
27.8.7 AIC Interrupt Status Register
Name: AIC_ISR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
IRQID: Current Interrupt Identifier
The Interrupt Status Register returns the current interrupt source number.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FIQV
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FIQV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FIQV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FIQV
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IRQID
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27.8.8 AIC Interrupt Pending Register
Name: AIC_IPR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID31: Interrupt Pending
0 = Corresponding interrupt is not pending.
1 = Corresponding interrupt is pending.
27.8.9 AIC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: AIC_IMR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID31: Interrupt Mask
0 = Corresponding interrupt is disabled.
1 = Corresponding interrupt is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PID31 PID30 PID29 PID28 PID27 PID26 PID25 PID24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PID7 PID6 PID5 PID4 PID3 PID2 SYS FIQ
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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27.8.10 AIC Core Interrupt Status Register
Name: AIC_CISR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0
NFIQ: NFIQ Status
0 = nFIQ line is deactivated.
1 = nFIQ line is active.
NIRQ: NIRQ Status
0 = nIRQ line is deactivated.
1 = nIRQ line is active.
27.8.11 AIC Interrupt Enable Command Register
Name: AIC_IECR
Access: Write-only
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID3: Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables corresponding interrupt.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NIRQ NIFQ
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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27.8.12 AIC Interrupt Disable Command Register
Name: AIC_IDCR
Access: Write-only
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID31: Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables corresponding interrupt.
27.8.13 AIC Interrupt Clear Command Register
Name: AIC_ICCR
Access: Write-only
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID31: Interrupt Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding interrupt.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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27.8.14 AIC Interrupt Set Command Register
Name: AIC_ISCR
Access: Write-only
FIQ, SYS, PID2-PID31: Interrupt Set
0 = No effect.
1 = Sets corresponding interrupt.
27.8.15 AIC End of Interrupt Command Register
Name: AIC_EOICR
Access: Write-only
The End of Interrupt Command Register is used by the interrupt routine to indicate that the interrupt treatment is complete.
Any value can be written because it is only necessary to make a write to this register location to signal the end of interrupt
treatment.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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27.8.16 AIC Spurious Interrupt Vector Register
Name: AIC_SPU
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
SIQV: Spurious Interrupt Vector Register
The user may store the address of a spurious interrupt handler in this register. The written value is returned in AIC_IVR in
case of a spurious interrupt and in AIC_FVR in case of a spurious fast interrupt.
27.8.17 AIC Debug Control Register
Name: AIC_DEBUG
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value: 0x0
PROT: Protection Mode
0 = The Protection Mode is disabled.
1 = The Protection Mode is enabled.
GMSK: General Mask
0 = The nIRQ and nFIQ lines are normally controlled by the AIC.
1 = The nIRQ and nFIQ lines are tied to their inactive state.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SIQV
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SIQV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SIQV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SIQV
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GMSK PROT
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27.8.18 AIC Fast Forcing Enable Register
Name: AIC_FFER
Access: Write-only
SYS, PID2-PID31: Fast Forcing Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the fast forcing feature on the corresponding interrupt.
27.8.19 AIC Fast Forcing Disable Register
Name: AIC_FFDR
Access: Write-only
SYS, PID2-PID31: Fast Forcing Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the Fast Forcing feature on the corresponding interrupt.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PID7 PID6 PID5 PID4 PID3 PID2 SYS
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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27.8.20 AIC Fast Forcing Status Register
Name: AIC_FFSR
Access: Read-only
SYS, PID2-PID31: Fast Forcing Status
0 = The Fast Forcing feature is disabled on the corresponding interrupt.
1 = The Fast Forcing feature is enabled on the corresponding interrupt.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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28. Clock Generator
28.1 Overview
The Clock Generator is made up of 1 PLL, a Main Oscillator, as well as an RC Oscillator.
It provides the following clocks:
SLCK, the Slow Clock, which is the only permanent clock within the system
MAINCK is the output of the Main Oscillator
PLLCK is the output of the Divider and PLL block
The Clock Generator User Interface is embedded within the Power Management Controller and
is described in Section 29.9. However, the Clock Generator registers are named CKGR_.
28.2 Slow Clock RC Oscillator
The user has to take into account the possible drifts of the RC Oscillator. More details are given
in the section DC Characteristics of the product datasheet.
28.3 Main Oscillator
Figure 28-1 shows the Main Oscillator block diagram.
Figure 28-1. Main Oscillator Block Diagram
28.3.1 Main Oscillator Connections
The Clock Generator integrates a Main Oscillator that is designed for a 3 to 20 MHz fundamental
crystal. The typical crystal connection is illustrated in Figure 28-2. For further details on the elec-
trical characteristics of the Main Oscillator, see the section DC Characteristics of the product
datasheet.
XIN
XOUT
MOSCEN
Main
Oscillator
Counter
OSCOUNT
MOSCS
MAINCK
Main Clock
Main Clock
Frequency
Counter
MAINF
MAINRDY
SLCK
Slow Clock
Main
Oscillator
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Figure 28-2. Typical Crystal Connection
28.3.2 Main Oscillator Startup Time
The startup time of the Main Oscillator is given in the DC Characteristics section of the product
datasheet. The startup time depends on the crystal frequency and decreases when the fre-
quency rises.
28.3.3 Main Oscillator Control
To minimize the power required to start up the system, the main oscillator is disabled after reset
and slow clock is selected.
The software enables or disables the main oscillator so as to reduce power consumption by
clearing the MOSCEN bit in the Main Oscillator Register (CKGR_MOR).
When disabling the main oscillator by clearing the MOSCEN bit in CKGR_MOR, the MOSCS bit
in PMC_SR is automatically cleared, indicating the main clock is off.
When enabling the main oscillator, the user must initiate the main oscillator counter with a value
corresponding to the startup time of the oscillator. This startup time depends on the crystal fre-
quency connected to the main oscillator.
When the MOSCEN bit and the OSCOUNT are written in CKGR_MOR to enable the main oscil-
lator, the MOSCS bit in PMC_SR (Status Register) is cleared and the counter starts counting
down on the slow clock divided by 8 from the OSCOUNT value. Since the OSCOUNT value is
coded with 8 bits, the maximum startup time is about 62 ms.
When the counter reaches 0, the MOSCS bit is set, indicating that the main clock is valid. Set-
ting the MOSCS bit in PMC_IMR can trigger an interrupt to the processor.
28.3.4 Main Clock Frequency Counter
The Main Oscillator features a Main Clock frequency counter that provides the quartz frequency
connected to the Main Oscillator. Generally, this value is known by the system designer; how-
ever, it is useful for the boot program to configure the device with the correct clock speed,
independently of the application.
The Main Clock frequency counter starts incrementing at the Main Clock speed after the next ris-
ing edge of the Slow Clock as soon as the Main Oscillator is stable, i.e., as soon as the MOSCS
bit is set. Then, at the 16th falling edge of Slow Clock, the MAINRDY bit in CKGR_MCFR (Main
Clock Frequency Register) is set and the counter stops counting. Its value can be read in the
MAINF field of CKGR_MCFR and gives the number of Main Clock cycles during 16 periods of
1K
XIN XOUT GND
AT91SAM7SE Microcontroller
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Slow Clock, so that the frequency of the crystal connected on the Main Oscillator can be
determined.
28.3.5 Main Oscillator Bypass
The user can input a clock on the device instead of connecting a crystal. In this case, the user
has to provide the external clock signal on the XIN pin. The input characteristics of the XIN pin
under these conditions are given in the product electrical characteristics section. The program-
mer has to be sure to set the OSCBYPASS bit to 1 and the MOSCEN bit to 0 in the Main OSC
register (CKGR_MOR) for the external clock to operate properly.
28.4 Divider and PLL Block
The PLL embeds an input divider to increase the accuracy of the resulting clock signals. How-
ever, the user must respect the PLL minimum input frequency when programming the divider.
Figure 28-3 shows the block diagram of the divider and PLL block.
Figure 28-3. Divider and PLL Block Diagram
28.4.1 PLL Filter
The PLL requires connection to an external second-order filter through the PLLRC pin. Figure
28-4 shows a schematic of these filters.
Figure 28-4. PLL Capacitors and Resistors
Values of R, C1 and C2 to be connected to the PLLRC pin must be calculated as a function of
the PLL input frequency, the PLL output frequency and the phase margin. A trade-off has to be
found between output signal overshoot and startup time.
Divider
PLLRC
DIV
PLL
MUL
PLLCOUNT
LOCK
OUT
SLCK
MAINCK PLLCK
PLL
Counter
GND
C1
C2
PLL
PLLRC
R
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28.4.2 Divider and Phase Lock Loop Programming
The divider can be set between 1 and 255 in steps of 1. When a divider field (DIV) is set to 0, the
output of the corresponding divider and the PLL output is a continuous signal at level 0. On
reset, each DIV field is set to 0, thus the corresponding PLL input clock is set to 0.
The PLL allows multiplication of the dividers outputs. The PLL clock signal has a frequency that
depends on the respective source signal frequency and on the parameters DIV and MUL. The
factor applied to the source signal frequency is (MUL + 1)/DIV. When MUL is written to 0, the
corresponding PLL is disabled and its power consumption is saved. Re-enabling the PLL can be
performed by writing a value higher than 0 in the MUL field.
Whenever the PLL is re-enabled or one of its parameters is changed, the LOCK bit in PMC_SR
is automatically cleared. The values written in the PLLCOUNT field in CKGR_PLLR are loaded
in the PLL counter. The PLL counter then decrements at the speed of the Slow Clock until it
reaches 0. At this time, the LOCK bit is set in PMC_SR and can trigger an interrupt to the pro-
cessor. The user has to load the number of Slow Clock cycles required to cover the PLL
transient time into the PLLCOUNT field. The transient time depends on the PLL filter. The initial
state of the PLL and its target frequency can be calculated using a specific tool provided by
Atmel.
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29. Power Management Controller (PMC)
29.1 Overview
The Power Management Controller (PMC) optimizes power consumption by controlling all sys-
tem and user peripheral clocks. The PMC enables/disables the clock inputs to many of the
peripherals and the ARM Processor.
The Power Management Controller provides the following clocks:
MCK, the Master Clock, programmable from a few hundred Hz to the maximum operating
frequency of the device. It is available to the modules running permanently, such as the AIC
and the Memory Controller.
Processor Clock (PCK), switched off when entering processor in idle mode.
Peripheral Clocks, typically MCK, provided to the embedded peripherals (USART, SSC, SPI,
TWI, TC, MCI, etc.) and independently controllable. In order to reduce the number of clock
names in a product, the Peripheral Clocks are named MCK in the product datasheet.
UDP Clock (UDPCK), required by USB Device Port operations.
Programmable Clock Outputs can be selected from the clocks provided by the clock
generator and driven on the PCKx pins.
29.2 Master Clock Controller
The Master Clock Controller provides selection and division of the Master Clock (MCK). MCK is
the clock provided to all the peripherals and the memory controller.
The Master Clock is selected from one of the clocks provided by the Clock Generator. Selecting
the Slow Clock provides a Slow Clock signal to the whole device. Selecting the Main Clock
saves power consumption of the PLL.
The Master Clock Controller is made up of a clock selector and a prescaler.
The Master Clock selection is made by writing the CSS field (Clock Source Selection) in
PMC_MCKR (Master Clock Register). The prescaler supports the division by a power of 2 of the
selected clock between 1 and 64. The PRES field in PMC_MCKR programs the prescaler.
Each time PMC_MCKR is written to define a new Master Clock, the MCKRDY bit is cleared in
PMC_SR. It reads 0 until the Master Clock is established. Then, the MCKRDY bit is set and can
trigger an interrupt to the processor. This feature is useful when switching from a high-speed
clock to a lower one to inform the software when the change is actually done.
Figure 29-1. Master Clock Controller
SLCK
Master Clock
Prescaler
MCK
PRES CSS
MAINCK
PLLCK
To the Processor
Clock Controller (PCK)
PMC_MCKR PMC_MCKR
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29.3 Processor Clock Controller
The PMC features a Processor Clock Controller (PCK) that implements the Processor Idle
Mode. The Processor Clock can be disabled by writing the System Clock Disable Register
(PMC_SCDR). The status of this clock (at least for debug purpose) can be read in the System
Clock Status Register (PMC_SCSR).
The Processor Clock PCK is enabled after a reset and is automatically re-enabled by any
enabled interrupt. The Processor Idle Mode is achieved by disabling the Processor Clock, which
is automatically re-enabled by any enabled fast or normal interrupt, or by the reset of the
product.
When the Processor Clock is disabled, the current instruction is finished before the clock is
stopped, but this does not prevent data transfers from other masters of the system bus.
29.4 USB Clock Controller
The USB Source Clock is the PLL output. If using the USB, the user must program the PLL to
generate a 48 MHz, a 96 MHz or a 192 MHz signal with an accuracy of 0.25% depending on
the USBDIV bit in CKGR_PLLR.
When the PLL output is stable, i.e., the LOCK bit is set:
The USB device clock can be enabled by setting the UDP bit in PMC_SCER. To save power
on this peripheral when it is not used, the user can set the UDP bit in PMC_SCDR. The UDP
bit in PMC_SCSR gives the activity of this clock. The USB device port require both the 48
MHz signal and the Master Clock. The Master Clock may be controlled via the Master Clock
Controller.
Figure 29-2. USB Clock Controller
29.5 Peripheral Clock Controller
The Power Management Controller controls the clocks of each embedded peripheral by the way
of the Peripheral Clock Controller. The user can individually enable and disable the Master
Clock on the peripherals by writing into the Peripheral Clock Enable (PMC_PCER) and Periph-
eral Clock Disable (PMC_PCDR) registers. The status of the peripheral clock activity can be
read in the Peripheral Clock Status Register (PMC_PCSR).
When a peripheral clock is disabled, the clock is immediately stopped. The peripheral clocks are
automatically disabled after a reset.
In order to stop a peripheral, it is recommended that the system software wait until the peripheral
has executed its last programmed operation before disabling the clock. This is to avoid data cor-
ruption or erroneous behavior of the system.
USB
Source
Clock
UDP Clock (UDPCK)
UDP
USBDIV
Divider
/1,/2,/4
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The bit number within the Peripheral Clock Control registers (PMC_PCER, PMC_PCDR, and
PMC_PCSR) is the Peripheral Identifier defined at the product level. Generally, the bit number
corresponds to the interrupt source number assigned to the peripheral.
29.6 Programmable Clock Output Controller
The PMC controls 3 signals to be output on external pins PCKx. Each signal can be indepen-
dently programmed via the PMC_PCKx registers.
PCKx can be independently selected between the Slow clock, the PLL output and the main
clock by writing the CSS field in PMC_PCKx. Each output signal can also be divided by a power
of 2 between 1 and 64 by writing the PRES (Prescaler) field in PMC_PCKx.
Each output signal can be enabled and disabled by writing 1 in the corresponding bit, PCKx of
PMC_SCER and PMC_SCDR, respectively. Status of the active programmable output clocks
are given in the PCKx bits of PMC_SCSR (System Clock Status Register).
Moreover, like the PCK, a status bit in PMC_SR indicates that the Programmable Clock is actu-
ally what has been programmed in the Programmable Clock registers.
As the Programmable Clock Controller does not manage with glitch prevention when switching
clocks, it is strongly recommended to disable the Programmable Clock before any configuration
change and to re-enable it after the change is actually performed.
29.7 Programming Sequence
1. Enabling the Main Oscillator:
The main oscillator is enabled by setting the MOSCEN field in the CKGR_MOR register. In
some cases it may be advantageous to define a start-up time. This can be achieved by writ-
ing a value in the OSCOUNT field in the CKGR_MOR register.
Once this register has been correctly configured, the user must wait for MOSCS field in the
PMC_SR register to be set. This can be done either by polling the status register or by wait-
ing the interrupt line to be raised if the associated interrupt to MOSCS has been enabled in
the PMC_IER register.
Code Example:
write_register(CKGR_MOR,0x00000701)
Start Up Time = 8 * OSCOUNT / SLCK = 56 Slow Clock Cycles.
So, the main oscillator will be enabled (MOSCS bit set) after 56 Slow Clock Cycles.
2. Checking the Main Oscillator Frequency (Optional):
In some situations the user may need an accurate measure of the main oscillator frequency.
This measure can be accomplished via the CKGR_MCFR register.
Once the MAINRDY field is set in CKGR_MCFR register, the user may read the MAINF field
in CKGR_MCFR register. This provides the number of main clock cycles within sixteen slow
clock cycles.
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3. Setting PLL and divider:
All parameters needed to configure PLL and the divider are located in the CKGR_PLLR
register.
The DIV field is used to control divider itself. A value between 0 and 255 can be pro-
grammed. Divider output is divider input divided by DIV parameter. By default DIV
parameter is set to 0 which means that divider is turned off.
The OUT field is used to select the PLL B output frequency range.
The MUL field is the PLL multiplier factor. This parameter can be programmed between 0
and 2047. If MUL is set to 0, PLL will be turned off, otherwise the PLL output frequency is
PLL input frequency multiplied by (MUL + 1).
The PLLCOUNT field specifies the number of slow clock cycles before LOCK bit is set in the
PMC_SR register after CKGR_PLLR register has been written.
Once the PMC_PLL register has been written, the user must wait for the LOCK bit to be set
in the PMC_SR register. This can be done either by polling the status register or by waiting
the interrupt line to be raised if the associated interrupt to LOCK has been enabled in the
PMC_IER register. All parameters in CKGR_PLLR can be programmed in a single write
operation. If at some stage one of the following parameters, MUL, DIV is modified, LOCK bit
will go low to indicate that PLL is not ready yet. When PLL is locked, LOCK will be set again.
The user is constrained to wait for LOCK bit to be set before using the PLL output clock.
The USBDIV field is used to control the additional divider by 1, 2 or 4, which generates the
USB clock(s).
Code Example:
write_register(CKGR_PLLR,0x00040805)
If PLL and divider are enabled, the PLL input clock is the main clock. PLL output clock is PLL
input clock multiplied by 5. Once CKGR_PLLR has been written, LOCK bit will be set after
eight slow clock cycles.
4. Selection of Master Clock and Processor Clock
The Master Clock and the Processor Clock are configurable via the PMC_MCKR register.
The CSS field is used to select the Master Clock divider source. By default, the selected
clock source is slow clock.
The PRES field is used to control the Master Clock prescaler. The user can choose between
different values (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64). Master Clock output is prescaler input divided by
PRES parameter. By default, PRES parameter is set to 1 which means that master clock is
equal to slow clock.
Once the PMC_MCKR register has been written, the user must wait for the MCKRDY bit to
be set in the PMC_SR register. This can be done either by polling the status register or by
waiting for the interrupt line to be raised if the associated interrupt to MCKRDY has been
enabled in the PMC_IER register.
The PMC_MCKR register must not be programmed in a single write operation. The pre-
ferred programming sequence for the PMC_MCKR register is as follows:
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If a new value for CSS field corresponds to PLL Clock,
Program the PRES field in the PMC_MCKR register.
Wait for the MCKRDY bit to be set in the PMC_SR register.
Program the CSS field in the PMC_MCKR register.
If a new value for CSS field corresponds to Main Clock or Slow Clock,
Program the CSS field in the PMC_MCKR register.
Program the PRES field in the PMC_MCKR register.
If at some stage one of the following parameters, CSS or PRES, is modified, the MCKRDY
bit will go low to indicate that the Master Clock and the Processor Clock are not ready yet.
The user must wait for MCKRDY bit to be set again before using the Master and Processor
Clocks.
Note: IF PLLx clock was selected as the Master Clock and the user decides to modify it by writing in
CKGR_PLLR, the MCKRDY flag will go low while PLL is unlocked. Once PLL is locked again,
LOCK goes high and MCKRDY is set.
While PLL is unlocked, the Master Clock selection is automatically changed to Main Clock. For fur-
ther information, see Section 29.8.2. Clock Switching Waveforms on page 281.
Code Example:
write_register(PMC_MCKR,0x00000001)
wait (MCKRDY=1)
write_register(PMC_MCKR,0x00000011)
wait (MCKRDY=1)
The Master Clock is main clock divided by 16.
The Processor Clock is the Master Clock.
5. Selection of Programmable clocks
Programmable clocks are controlled vi a registers; PMC_SCER, PMC_SCDR and
PMC_SCSR.
Programmable clocks can be enabled and/or disabled via the PMC_SCER and PMC_SCDR
registers. Depending on the system used, 3 Programmable clocks can be enabled or dis-
abled. The PMC_SCSR provides a clear indication as to which Programmable clock is
enabled. By default all Programmable clocks are disabled.
PMC_PCKx registers are used to configure Programmable clocks.
The CSS field is used to select the Programmable clock divider source. Four clock options
are available: main clock, slow clock, PLLCK. By default, the clock source selected is slow
clock.
The PRES field is used to control the Programmable clock prescaler. It is possible to choose
between different values (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64). Programmable clock output is prescaler
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input divided by PRES parameter. By default, the PRES parameter is set to 1 which means
that master clock is equal to slow clock.
Once the PMC_PCKx register has been programmed, The corresponding Programmable
clock must be enabled and the user is constrained to wait for the PCKRDYx bit to be set in
the PMC_SR register. This can be done either by polling the status register or by waiting the
interrupt line to be raised if the associated interrupt to PCKRDYx has been enabled in the
PMC_IER register. All parameters in PMC_PCKx can be programmed in a single write
operation.
If the CSS and PRES parameters are to be modified, the corresponding Programmable
clock must be disabled first. The parameters can then be modified. Once this has been
done, the user must re-enable the Programmable clock and wait for the PCKRDYx bit to be
set.
Code Example:
write_register(PMC_PCK0,0x00000015)
Programmable clock 0 is main clock divided by 32.
6. Enabling Peripheral Clocks
Once all of the previous steps have been completed, the peripheral clocks can be enabled
and/or disabled via registers PMC_PCER and PMC_PCDR.
Dependi ng on the system used, AT91SAM7SE512,14 peri pheral cl ocks and for
AT91SAM7SE256/32,12 peripheral clocks can be enabled or disabled. The PMC_PCSR
provides a clear view as to which peripheral clock is enabled.
Note: Each enabled peripheral clock corresponds to Master Clock.
Code Examples:
write_register(PMC_PCER,0x00000110)
Peripheral clocks 4 and 8 are enabled.
write_register(PMC_PCDR,0x00000010)
Peripheral clock 4 is disabled.
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29.8 Clock Switching Details
29.8.1 Master Clock Switching Timings
Table 29-1 gives the worst case timings required for the Master Clock to switch from one
selected clock to another one. This is in the event that the prescaler is de-activated. When the
prescaler is activated, an additional time of 64 clock cycles of the new selected clock has to be
added.
29.8.2 Clock Switching Waveforms
Figure 29-3. Switch Master Clock from Slow Clock to PLL Clock
Table 29-1. Clock Switching Timings (Worst Case)
From Main Clock SLCK PLL Clock
To
Main Clock
4 x SLCK +
2.5 x Main Clock
3 x PLL Clock +
4 x SLCK +
1 x Main Clock
SLCK
0.5 x Main Clock +
4.5 x SLCK
3 x PLL Clock +
5 x SLCK
PLL Clock
0.5 x Main Clock +
4 x SLCK +
PLLCOUNT x SLCK +
2.5 x PLLx Clock
2.5 x PLL Clock +
5 x SLCK +
PLLCOUNT x SLCK
2.5 x PLL Clock +
4 x SLCK +
PLLCOUNT x SLCK
Slow Clock
LOCK
MCKRDY
Master Clock
Write PMC_MCKR
PLL Clock
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Figure 29-4. Switch Master Clock from Main Clock to Slow Clock
Figure 29-5. Change PLL Programming
Slow Clock
Main Clock
MCKRDY
Master Clock
Write PMC_MCKR
Main Clock
Main Clock
PLL Clock
LOCK
MCKRDY
Master Clock
Write CKGR_PLLR
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Figure 29-6. Programmable Clock Output Programming
PLL Clock
PCKRDY
PCKx Output
Write PMC_PCKx
Write PMC_SCER
Write PMC_SCDR PCKx is disabled
PCKx is enabled
PLL Clock is selected
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29.9 Power Management Controller (PMC) User Interface
0x0000 System Clock Enable Register PMC_SCER Write-only
0x0004 System Clock Disable Register PMC_SCDR Write-only
0x0008 System Clock Status Register PMC _SCSR Read-only 0x01
0x000C Reserved
0x0010 Peripheral Clock Enable Register PMC _PCER Write-only
0x0014 Peripheral Clock Disable Register PMC_PCDR Write-only
0x0018 Peripheral Clock Status Register PMC_PCSR Read-only 0x0
0x001C Reserved
0x0020 Main Oscillator Register CKGR_MOR Read-write 0x0
0x0024 Main Clock Frequency Register CKGR_MCFR Read-only 0x0
0x0028 Reserved
0x002C PLL Register CKGR_PLLR Read-write 0x3F00
0x0030 Master Clock Register PMC_MCKR Read-write 0x0
0x0038 Reserved
0x003C Reserved
0x0040 Programmable Clock 0 Register PMC_PCK0 Read-write 0x0
0x0044 Programmable Clock 1 Register PMC_PCK1 Read-write 0x0
... ... ... ... ...
0x0060 Interrupt Enable Register PMC_IER Write-only --
0x0064 Interrupt Disable Register PMC_IDR Write-only --
0x0068 Status Register PMC_SR Read-only 0x08
0x006C Interrupt Mask Register PMC_IMR Read-only 0x0
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29.9.1 PMC System Clock Enable Register
Name: PMC_SCER
Access: Write-only
UDP: USB Device Port Clock Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the 48 MHz clock of the USB Device Port.
PCKx: Programmable Clock x Output Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding Programmable Clock output.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PCK2 PCK1 PCK0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
UDP
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29.9.2 PMC System Clock Disable Register
Name: PMC_SCDR
Access: Write-only
PCK: Processor Clock Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the Processor clock. This is used to enter the processor in Idle Mode.
UDP: USB Device Port Clock Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the 48 MHz clock of the USB Device Port.
PCKx: Programmable Clock x Output Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding Programmable Clock output.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PCK2 PCK1 PCK0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
UDP PCK
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29.9.3 PMC System Clock Status Register
Name: PMC_SCSR
Access: Read-only
PCK: Processor Clock Status
0 = The Processor clock is disabled.
1 = The Processor clock is enabled.
UDP: USB Device Port Clock Status
0 = The 48 MHz clock (UDPCK) of the USB Device Port is disabled.
1 = The 48 MHz clock (UDPCK) of the USB Device Port is enabled.
PCKx: Programmable Clock x Output Status
0 = The corresponding Programmable Clock output is disabled.
1 = The corresponding Programmable Clock output is enabled.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PCK2 PCK1 PCK0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
UDP PCK
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29.9.4 PMC Peripheral Clock Enable Register
Name: PMC_PCER
Access: Write-only
PIDx: Peripheral Clock x Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding peripheral clock.
Note: PID2 to PID31 refer to identifiers as defined in the section Peripheral Identifiers in the product datasheet.
Note: Programming the control bits of the Peripheral ID that are not implemented has no effect on the behavior of the PMC.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PID7 PID6 PID5 PID4 PID3 PID2
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29.9.5 PMC Peripheral Clock Disable Register
Name: PMC_PCDR
Access: Write-only
PIDx: Peripheral Clock x Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding peripheral clock.
29.9.6 PMC Peripheral Clock Status Register
Name: PMC_PCSR
Access: Read-only
PIDx: Peripheral Clock x Status
0 = The corresponding peripheral clock is disabled.
1 = The corresponding peripheral clock is enabled.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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29.9.7 PMC Clock Generator Main Oscillator Register
Name: CKGR_MOR
Access: Read-write
MOSCEN: Main Oscillator Enable
A crystal must be connected between XIN and XOUT.
0 = The Main Oscillator is disabled.
1 = The Main Oscillator is enabled. OSCBYPASS must be set to 0.
When MOSCEN is set, the MOSCS flag is set once the Main Oscillator startup time is achieved.
OSCBYPASS: Oscillator Bypass
0 = No effect.
1 = The Main Oscillator is bypassed. MOSCEN must be set to 0. An external clock must be connected on XIN.
When OSCBYPASS is set, the MOSCS flag in PMC_SR is automatically set.
Clearing MOSCEN and OSCBYPASS bits allows resetting the MOSCS flag.
OSCOUNT: Main Oscillator Start-up Time
Specifies the number of Slow Clock cycles multiplied by 8 for the Main Oscillator start-up time.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OSCOUNT
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OSCBYPASS MOSCEN
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29.9.8 PMC Clock Generator Main Clock Frequency Register
Name: CKGR_MCFR
Access: Read-only
MAINF: Main Clock Frequency
Gives the number of Main Clock cycles within 16 Slow Clock periods.
MAINRDY: Main Clock Ready
0 = MAINF value is not valid or the Main Oscillator is disabled.
1 = The Main Oscillator has been enabled previously and MAINF value is available.
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MAINRDY
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MAINF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MAINF
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29.9.9 PMC Clock Generator PLL Register
Name: CKGR_PLLR
Access: Read-write
Possible limitations on PLL input frequencies and multiplier factors should be checked before using the PMC.
DIV: Divider
PLLCOUNT: PLL Counter
Specifies the number of slow clock cycles before the LOCK bit is set in PMC_SR after CKGR_PLLR is written.
OUT: PLL Clock Frequency Range
To optimize clock performance, this field must be programmed as specified in PLL Characteristics in the Electrical Char-
acteristics section of the product datasheet.
MUL: PLL Multiplier
0 = The PLL is deactivated.
1 up to 2047 = The PLL Clock frequency is the PLL input frequency multiplied by MUL+ 1.
USBDIV: Divider for USB Clock
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USBDIV MUL
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MUL
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUT PLLCOUNT
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIV
DIV Divider Selected
0 Divider output is 0
1 Divider is bypassed
2 - 255 Divider output is the selected clock divided by DIV.
USBDIV Divider for USB Clock(s)
0 0 Divider output is PLL clock output.
0 1 Divider output is PLL clock output divided by 2.
1 0 Divider output is PLL clock output divided by 4.
1 1 Reserved.
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29.9.10 PMC Master Clock Register
Name: PMC_MCKR
Access: Read-write
CSS: Master Clock Selection
PRES: Processor Clock Prescaler
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PRES CSS
CSS Clock Source Selection
0 0 Slow Clock is selected
0 1 Main Clock is selected
1 0 Reserved
1 1 PLL Clock is selected.
PRES Processor Clock
0 0 0 Selected clock
0 0 1 Selected clock divided by 2
1 1 1 Reserved
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29.9.11 PMC Programmable Clock Register
Name: PMC_PCKx
Access: Read-write
CSS: Master Clock Selection
PRES: Programmable Clock Prescaler
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PRES CSS
CSS Clock Source Selection
0 0 Slow Clock is selected
0 1 Main Clock is selected
1 0 Reserved
1 1 PLL Clock is selected
PRES Programmable Clock
0 0 0 Selected clock
1 1 1 Reserved
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29.9.12 PMC Interrupt Enable Register
Name: PMC_IER
Access: Write-only
MOSCS: Main Oscillator Status Interrupt Enable
LOCK: PLL Lock Interrupt Enable
MCKRDY: Master Clock Ready Interrupt Enable
PCKRDYx: Programmable Clock Ready x Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding interrupt.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PCKRDY2 PCKRDY1 PCKRDY0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MCKRDY LOCK MOSCS
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29.9.13 PMC Interrupt Disable Register
Name: PMC_IDR
Access: Write-only
MOSCS: Main Oscillator Status Interrupt Disable
LOCK: PLL Lock Interrupt Disable
MCKRDY: Master Clock Ready Interrupt Disable
PCKRDYx: Programmable Clock Ready x Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding interrupt.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MCKRDY
LOCK MOSCS
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29.9.14 PMC Status Register
Name: PMC_SR
Access: Read-only
MOSCS: MOSCS Flag Status
0 = Main oscillator is not stabilized.
1 = Main oscillator is stabilized.
LOCK: PLL Lock Status
0 = PLL is not locked
1 = PLL is locked.
MCKRDY: Master Clock Status
0 = Master Clock is not ready.
1 = Master Clock is ready.
PCKRDYx: Programmable Clock Ready Status
0 = Programmable Clock x is not ready.
1 = Programmable Clock x is ready.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MCKRDY
LOCK MOSCS
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29.9.15 PMC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: PMC_IMR
Access: Read-only
MOSCS: Main Oscillator Status Interrupt Mask
LOCK: PLL Lock Interrupt Mask
MCKRDY: Master Clock Ready Interrupt Mask
PCKRDYx: Programmable Clock Ready x Interrupt Mask
0 = The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
1 = The corresponding interrupt is disabled.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MCKRDY
LOCK MOSCS
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30. Debug Unit (DBGU)
30.1 Overview
The Debug Unit provides a single entry point from the processor for access to all the debug
capabilities of Atmels ARM-based systems.
The Debug Unit features a two-pin UART that can be used for several debug and trace purposes
and offers an ideal medium for in-situ programming solutions and debug monitor communica-
tions. The Debug Unit two-pin UART can be used stand-alone for general purpose serial
communication. Moreover, the association with two peripheral data controller channels permits
packet handling for these tasks with processor time reduced to a minimum.
The Debug Unit also makes the Debug Communication Channel (DCC) signals provided by the
In-circuit Emulator of the ARM processor visible to the software. These signals indicate the sta-
tus of the DCC read and write registers and generate an interrupt to the ARM processor, making
possible the handling of the DCC under interrupt control.
Chip Identifier registers permit recognition of the device and its revision. These registers inform
as to the sizes and types of the on-chip memories, as well as the set of embedded peripherals.
Finally, the Debug Unit features a Force NTRST capability that enables the software to decide
whether to prevent access to the system via the In-circuit Emulator. This permits protection of
the code, stored in ROM.
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30.2 Block Diagram
Figure 30-1. Debug Unit Functional Block Diagram
Debug Unit Application Example
Peripheral DMA Controller
Baud Rate
Generator
DCC
Handler
ICE
Access
Handler
Transmit
Receive
Chip ID
Interrupt
Control
Peripheral
Bridge
Parallel
Input/
Output
DTXD
DRXD
Power
Management
Controller
ARM
Processor
force_ntrst
COMMRX
COMMTX
MCK
nTRST
Power-on
Reset
dbgu_irq
APB
Debug Unit
R
Table 30-1. Debug Unit Pin Description
Pin Name Description Type
Debug Unit
RS232 Drivers
Programming Tool Trace Console Debug Console
Boot Program Debug Monitor Trace Manager
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30.3.1 I/O Lines
Depending on product integration, the Debug Unit pins may be multiplexed with PIO lines. In this
case, the programmer must first configure the corresponding PIO Controller to enable I/O lines
operations of the Debug Unit.
Depending on product integration, the Debug Unit clock may be controllable through the Power
Management Controller. In this case, the programmer must first configure the PMC to enable the
Debug Unit clock. Usually, the peripheral identifier used for this purpose is 1.
30.3.3 Interrupt Source
Depending on product integration, the Debug Unit interrupt line is connected to one of the inter-
rupt sources of the Advanced Interrupt Controller. Interrupt handling requires programming of
the AIC before configuring the Debug Unit. Usually, the Debug Unit interrupt line connects to the
interrupt source 1 of the AIC, which may be shared with the real-time clock, the system timer
interrupt lines and other system peripheral interrupts, as shown in Figure 30-1. This sharing
requires the programmer to determine the source of the interrupt when the source 1 is triggered.
30.4 UART Operations
The Debug Unit operates as a UART, (asynchronous mode only) and supports only 8-bit charac-
ter handling (with parity). It has no clock pin.
The Debug Unit's UART is made up of a receiver and a transmitter that operate independently,
and a common baud rate generator. Receiver timeout and transmitter time guard are not imple-
mented. However, all the implemented features are compatible with those of a standard USART.
30.4.1 Baud Rate Generator
The baud rate generator provides the bit period clock named baud rate clock to both the receiver
and the transmitter.
The baud rate clock is the master clock divided by 16 times the value (CD) written in
DBGU_BRGR (Baud Rate Generator Register). If DBGU_BRGR is set to 0, the baud rate clock
is disabled and the Debug Unit's UART remains inactive. The maximum allowable baud rate is
Master Clock divided by 16. The minimum allowable baud rate is Master Clock divided by (16 x
65536).
Baud Rate
MCK
16 CD
---------------------- =
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Figure 30-2. Baud Rate Generator
30.4.2 Receiver
30.4.2.1 Receiver Reset, Enable and Disable
After device reset, the Debug Unit receiver is disabled and must be enabled before being used.
The receiver can be enabled by writing the control register DBGU_CR with the bit RXEN at 1. At
this command, the receiver starts looking for a start bit.
The programmer can disable the receiver by writing DBGU_CR with the bit RXDIS at 1. If the
receiver is waiting for a start bit, it is immediately stopped. However, if the receiver has already
detected a start bit and is receiving the data, it waits for the stop bit before actually stopping its
operation.
The programmer can also put the receiver in its reset state by writing DBGU_CR with the bit
RSTRX at 1. In doing so, the receiver immediately stops its current operations and is disabled,
whatever its current state. If RSTRX is applied when data is being processed, this data is lost.
30.4.2.2 Start Detection and Data Sampling
The Debug Unit only supports asynchronous operations, and this affects only its receiver. The
Debug Unit receiver detects the start of a received character by sampling the DRXD signal until
it detects a valid start bit. A low level (space) on DRXD is interpreted as a valid start bit if it is
detected for more than 7 cycles of the sampling clock, which is 16 times the baud rate. Hence, a
space that is longer than 7/16 of the bit period is detected as a valid start bit. A space which is
7/16 of a bit period or shorter is ignored and the receiver continues to wait for a valid start bit.
When a valid start bit has been detected, the receiver samples the DRXD at the theoretical mid-
point of each bit. It is assumed that each bit lasts 16 cycles of the sampling clock (1-bit period)
so the bit sampling point is eight cycles (0.5-bit period) after the start of the bit. The first sampling
point is therefore 24 cycles (1.5-bit periods) after the falling edge of the start bit was detected.
Each subsequent bit is sampled 16 cycles (1-bit period) after the previous one.
MCK 16-bit Counter
0
Baud Rate
Clock
CD
CD
OUT
Divide
by 16
0
1
>1
Receiver
Sampling Clock
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Figure 30-3. Start Bit Detection
Figure 30-4. Character Reception
30.4.2.3 Receiver Ready
When a complete character is received, it is transferred to the DBGU_RHR and the RXRDY sta-
tus bit in DBGU_SR (Status Register) is set. The bit RXRDY is automatically cleared when the
receive holding register DBGU_RHR is read.
Figure 30-5. Receiver Ready
30.4.2.4 Receiver Overrun
If DBGU_RHR has not been read by the software (or the Peripheral Data Controller) since the
last transfer, the RXRDY bit is still set and a new character is received, the OVRE status bit in
DBGU_SR is set. OVRE is cleared when the software writes the control register DBGU_CR with
the bit RSTSTA (Reset Status) at 1.
Figure 30-6. Receiver Overrun
30.4.2.5 Parity Error
Each time a character is received, the receiver calculates the parity of the received data bits, in
accordance with the field PAR in DBGU_MR. It then compares the result with the received parity
Sampling Clock
DRXD
True Start
Detection
D0
Baud Rate
Clock
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
DRXD
True Start Detection
Sampling
Parity Bit
Stop Bit
Example: 8-bit, parity enabled 1 stop
1 bit
period
0.5 bit
period
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P S S D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P DRXD
Read DBGU_RHR
RXRDY
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P S S D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P DRXD
RSTSTA
RXRDY
OVRE
stop stop
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bit. If different, the parity error bit PARE in DBGU_SR is set at the same time the RXRDY is set.
The parity bit is cleared when the control register DBGU_CR is written with the bit RSTSTA
(Reset Status) at 1. If a new character is received before the reset status command is written,
the PARE bit remains at 1.
Figure 30-7. Parity Error
30.4.2.6 Receiver Framing Error
When a start bit is detected, it generates a character reception when all the data bits have been
sampled. The stop bit is also sampled and when it is detected at 0, the FRAME (Framing Error)
bit in DBGU_SR is set at the same time the RXRDY bit is set. The bit FRAME remains high until
the control register DBGU_CR is written with the bit RSTSTA at 1.
Figure 30-8. Receiver Framing Error
30.4.3 Transmitter
30.4.3.1 Transmitter Reset, Enable and Disable
After device reset, the Debug Unit transmitter is disabled and it must be enabled before being
used. The transmitter is enabled by writing the control register DBGU_CR with the bit TXEN at 1.
From this command, the transmitter waits for a character to be written in the Transmit Holding
Register DBGU_THR before actually starting the transmission.
The programmer can disable the transmitter by writing DBGU_CR with the bit TXDIS at 1. If the
transmitter is not operating, it is immediately stopped. However, if a character is being pro-
cessed into the Shift Register and/or a character has been written in the Transmit Holding
Register, the characters are completed before the transmitter is actually stopped.
The programmer can also put the transmitter in its reset state by writing the DBGU_CR with the
bit RSTTX at 1. This immediately stops the transmitter, whether or not it is processing
characters.
30.4.3.2 Transmit Format
The Debug Unit transmitter drives the pin DTXD at the baud rate clock speed. The line is driven
depending on the format defined in the Mode Register and the data stored in the Shift Register.
One start bit at level 0, then the 8 data bits, from the lowest to the highest bit, one optional parity
bit and one stop bit at 1 are consecutively shifted out as shown on the following figure. The field
stop D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P S DRXD
RSTSTA
RXRDY
PARE
Wrong Parity Bit
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 P S DRXD
RSTSTA
RXRDY
FRAME
Stop Bit
Detected at 0
stop
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PARE in the mode register DBGU_MR defines whether or not a parity bit is shifted out. When a
parity bit is enabled, it can be selected between an odd parity, an even parity, or a fixed space or
mark bit.
Figure 30-9. Character Transmission
30.4.3.3 Transmitter Control
When the transmitter is enabled, the bit TXRDY (Transmitter Ready) is set in the status register
DBGU_SR. The transmission starts when the programmer writes in the Transmit Holding Regis-
ter DBGU_THR, and after the written character is transferred from DBGU_THR to the Shift
Register. The bit TXRDY remains high until a second character is written in DBGU_THR. As
soon as the first character is completed, the last character written in DBGU_THR is transferred
into the shift register and TXRDY rises again, showing that the holding register is empty.
When both the Shift Register and the DBGU_THR are empty, i.e., all the characters written in
DBGU_THR have been processed, the bit TXEMPTY rises after the last stop bit has been
completed.
Figure 30-10. Transmitter Control
30.4.4 Peripheral Data Controller
Both the receiver and the transmitter of the Debug Unit's UART are generally connected to a
Peripheral Data Controller (PDC) channel.
The peripheral data controller channels are programmed via registers that are mapped within
the Debug Unit user interface from the offset 0x100. The status bits are reported in the Debug
Unit status register DBGU_SR and can generate an interrupt.
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
DTXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Example: Parity enabled
Baud Rate
Clock
DBGU_THR
Shift Register
DTXD
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
Data 0 Data 1
Data 0
Data 0
Data 1
Data 1 S S P P
Write Data 0
in DBGU_THR
Write Data 1
in DBGU_THR
stop
stop
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The RXRDY bit triggers the PDC channel data transfer of the receiver. This results in a read of
the data in DBGU_RHR. The TXRDY bit triggers the PDC channel data transfer of the transmit-
ter. This results in a write of a data in DBGU_THR.
30.4.5 Test Modes
The Debug Unit supports three tests modes. These modes of operation are programmed by
using the field CHMODE (Channel Mode) in the mode register DBGU_MR.
The Automatic Echo mode allows bit-by-bit retransmission. When a bit is received on the DRXD
line, it is sent to the DTXD line. The transmitter operates normally, but has no effect on the
DTXD line.
The Local Loopback mode allows the transmitted characters to be received. DTXD and DRXD
pins are not used and the output of the transmitter is internally connected to the input of the
receiver. The DRXD pin level has no effect and the DTXD line is held high, as in idle state.
The Remote Loopback mode directly connects the DRXD pin to the DTXD line. The transmitter
and the receiver are disabled and have no effect. This mode allows a bit-by-bit retransmission.
Figure 30-11. Test Modes
30.4.6 Debug Communication Channel Support
The Debug Unit handles the signals COMMRX and COMMTX that come from the Debug Com-
munication Channel of the ARM Processor and are driven by the In-circuit Emulator.
Receiver
Transmitter
Disabled
RXD
TXD
Receiver
Transmitter
Disabled
RXD
TXD
V
DD
Disabled
Receiver
Transmitter
Disabled
RXD
TXD
Disabled
Automatic Echo
Local Loopback
Remote Loopback
VDD
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The Debug Communication Channel contains two registers that are accessible through the ICE
Breaker on the JTAG side and through the coprocessor 0 on the ARM Processor side.
As a reminder, the following instructions are used to read and write the Debug Communication
Channel:
MRC p14, 0, Rd, c1, c0, 0
Returns the debug communication data read register into Rd
MCR p14, 0, Rd, c1, c0, 0
Writes the value in Rd to the debug communication data write register.
The bits COMMRX and COMMTX, which indicate, respectively, that the read register has been
written by the debugger but not yet read by the processor, and that the write register has been
written by the processor and not yet read by the debugger, are wired on the two highest bits of
the status register DBGU_SR. These bits can generate an interrupt. This feature permits han-
dling under interrupt a debug link between a debug monitor running on the target system and a
debugger.
30.4.7 Chip Identifier
The Debug Unit features two chip identifier registers, DBGU_CIDR (Chip ID Register) and
DBGU_EXID (Extension ID). Both registers contain a hard-wired value that is read-only. The first
register contains the following fields:
EXT - shows the use of the extension identifier register
NVPTYP and NVPSIZ - identifies the type of embedded non-volatile memory and its size
ARCH - identifies the set of embedded peripheral
SRAMSIZ - indicates the size of the embedded SRAM
EPROC - indicates the embedded ARM processor
VERSION - gives the revision of the silicon
The second register is device-dependent and reads 0 if the bit EXT is 0.
30.4.8 ICE Access Prevention
The Debug Unit allows blockage of access to the system through the ARM processor's ICE
interface. This feature is implemented via the register Force NTRST (DBGU_FNR), that allows
assertion of the NTRST signal of the ICE Interface. Writing the bit FNTRST (Force NTRST) to 1
in this register prevents any activity on the TAP controller.
On standard devices, the FNTRST bit resets to 0 and thus does not prevent ICE access.
This feature is especially useful on custom ROM devices for customers who do not want their
on-chip code to be visible.
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30.5 Debug Unit User Interface
Table 30-2. Debug Unit Memory Map
0x0000 Control Register DBGU_CR Write-only
0x0004 Mode Register DBGU_MR Read/Write 0x0
0x0008 Interrupt Enable Register DBGU_IER Write-only
0x000C Interrupt Disable Register DBGU_IDR Write-only
0x0010 Interrupt Mask Register DBGU_IMR Read-only 0x0
0x0014 Status Register DBGU_SR Read-only
0x0018 Receive Holding Register DBGU_RHR Read-only 0x0
0x001C Transmit Holding Register DBGU_THR Write-only
0x0020 Baud Rate Generator Register DBGU_BRGR Read/Write 0x0
0x0040 Chip ID Register DBGU_CIDR Read-only
0x0044 Chip ID Extension Register DBGU_EXID Read-only
0x0048 Force NTRST Register DBGU_FNR Read/Write 0x0
0x004C - 0x00FC Reserved
0x0100 - 0x0124 PDC Area
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30.5.1 Debug Unit Control Register
Name: DBGU_CR
Access: Write-only
RSTRX: Reset Receiver
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver logic is reset and disabled. If a character is being received, the reception is aborted.
RSTTX: Reset Transmitter
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter logic is reset and disabled. If a character is being transmitted, the transmission is aborted.
RXEN: Receiver Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver is enabled if RXDIS is 0.
RXDIS: Receiver Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver is disabled. If a character is being processed and RSTRX is not set, the character is completed before the
receiver is stopped.
TXEN: Transmitter Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter is enabled if TXDIS is 0.
TXDIS: Transmitter Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter is disabled. If a character is being processed and a character has been written the DBGU_THR and
RSTTX is not set, both characters are completed before the transmitter is stopped.
RSTSTA: Reset Status Bits
0 = No effect.
1 = Resets the status bits PARE, FRAME and OVRE in the DBGU_SR.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RSTSTA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXDIS TXEN RXDIS RXEN RSTTX RSTRX
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30.5.2 Debug Unit Mode Register
Name: DBGU_MR
Access: Read/Write
PAR: Parity Type
Parity Type
CHMODE: Channel Mode
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CHMODE PAR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

PAR
0 0 0 Even parity
0 0 1 Odd parity
0 1 0 Space: parity forced to 0
0 1 1 Mark: parity forced to 1
1 x x No parity
CHMODE Mode Description
0 0 Normal Mode
0 1 Automatic Echo
1 0 Local Loopback
1 1 Remote Loopback
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30.5.3 Debug Unit Interrupt Enable Register
Name: DBGU_IER
Access: Write-only
RXRDY: Enable RXRDY Interrupt
TXRDY: Enable TXRDY Interrupt
ENDRX: Enable End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
ENDTX: Enable End of Transmit Interrupt
OVRE: Enable Overrun Error Interrupt
FRAME: Enable Framing Error Interrupt
PARE: Enable Parity Error Interrupt
TXEMPTY: Enable TXEMPTY Interrupt
TXBUFE: Enable Buffer Empty Interrupt
RXBUFF: Enable Buffer Full Interrupt
COMMTX: Enable COMMTX (from ARM) Interrupt
COMMRX: Enable COMMRX (from ARM) Interrupt
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COMMRX COMMTX
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXBUFF TXBUFE TXEMPTY
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PARE FRAME OVRE ENDTX ENDRX TXRDY RXRDY
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30.5.4 Debug Unit Interrupt Disable Register
Name: DBGU_IDR
Access: Write-only
RXRDY: Disable RXRDY Interrupt
TXRDY: Disable TXRDY Interrupt
ENDRX: Disable End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
ENDTX: Disable End of Transmit Interrupt
OVRE: Disable Overrun Error Interrupt
FRAME: Disable Framing Error Interrupt
PARE: Disable Parity Error Interrupt
TXEMPTY: Disable TXEMPTY Interrupt
TXBUFE: Disable Buffer Empty Interrupt
RXBUFF: Disable Buffer Full Interrupt
COMMTX: Disable COMMTX (from ARM) Interrupt
COMMRX: Disable COMMRX (from ARM) Interrupt
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COMMRX COMMTX
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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30.5.5 Debug Unit Interrupt Mask Register
Name: DBGU_IMR
Access: Read-only
RXRDY: Mask RXRDY Interrupt
TXRDY: Disable TXRDY Interrupt
ENDRX: Mask End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
ENDTX: Mask End of Transmit Interrupt
OVRE: Mask Overrun Error Interrupt
FRAME: Mask Framing Error Interrupt
PARE: Mask Parity Error Interrupt
TXEMPTY: Mask TXEMPTY Interrupt
TXBUFE: Mask TXBUFE Interrupt
RXBUFF: Mask RXBUFF Interrupt
COMMTX: Mask COMMTX Interrupt
COMMRX: Mask COMMRX Interrupt
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COMMRX COMMTX
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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30.5.6 Debug Unit Status Register
Name: DBGU_SR
Access: Read-only
RXRDY: Receiver Ready
0 = No character has been received since the last read of the DBGU_RHR or the receiver is disabled.
1 = At least one complete character has been received, transferred to DBGU_RHR and not yet read.
TXRDY: Transmitter Ready
0 = A character has been written to DBGU_THR and not yet transferred to the Shift Register, or the transmitter is disabled.
1 = There is no character written to DBGU_THR not yet transferred to the Shift Register.
ENDRX: End of Receiver Transfer
0 = The End of Transfer signal from the receiver Peripheral Data Controller channel is inactive.
1 = The End of Transfer signal from the receiver Peripheral Data Controller channel is active.
ENDTX: End of Transmitter Transfer
0 = The End of Transfer signal from the transmitter Peripheral Data Controller channel is inactive.
1 = The End of Transfer signal from the transmitter Peripheral Data Controller channel is active.
OVRE: Overrun Error
0 = No overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
FRAME: Framing Error
0 = No framing error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one framing error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
PARE: Parity Error
0 = No parity error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one parity error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
TXEMPTY: Transmitter Empty
0 = There are characters in DBGU_THR, or characters being processed by the transmitter, or the transmitter is disabled.
1 = There are no characters in DBGU_THR and there are no characters being processed by the transmitter.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COMMRX COMMTX
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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TXBUFE: Transmission Buffer Empty
0 = The buffer empty signal from the transmitter PDC channel is inactive.
1 = The buffer empty signal from the transmitter PDC channel is active.
RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full
0 = The buffer full signal from the receiver PDC channel is inactive.
1 = The buffer full signal from the receiver PDC channel is active.
COMMTX: Debug Communication Channel Write Status
0 = COMMTX from the ARM processor is inactive.
1 = COMMTX from the ARM processor is active.
COMMRX: Debug Communication Channel Read Status
0 = COMMRX from the ARM processor is inactive.
1 = COMMRX from the ARM processor is active.
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30.5.7 Debug Unit Receiver Holding Register
Name: DBGU_RHR
Access: Read-only
RXCHR: Received Character
Last received character if RXRDY is set.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCHR
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30.5.8 Debug Unit Transmit Holding Register
Name: DBGU_THR
Access: Write-only
TXCHR: Character to be Transmitted
Next character to be transmitted after the current character if TXRDY is not set.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXCHR
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30.5.9 Debug Unit Baud Rate Generator Register
Name: DBGU_BRGR
Access: Read/Write
CD: Clock Divisor
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CD
CD Baud Rate Clock
0 Disabled
1 MCK
2 to 65535 MCK / (CD x 16)
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30.5.10 Debug Unit Chip ID Register
Name: DBGU_CIDR
Access: Read-only
VERSION: Version of the Device
EPROC: Embedded Processor
NVPSIZ: Nonvolatile Program Memory Size
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
EXT NVPTYP ARCH
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ARCH SRAMSIZ
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
NVPSIZ2 NVPSIZ
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EPROC VERSION
EPROC Processor
0 0 1 ARM946ES
0 1 0 ARM7TDMI
1 0 0 ARM920T
1 0 1 ARM926EJS
NVPSIZ Size
0 0 0 0 None
0 0 0 1 8K bytes
0 0 1 0 16K bytes
0 0 1 1 32K bytes
0 1 0 0 Reserved
0 1 0 1 64K bytes
0 1 1 0 Reserved
0 1 1 1 128K bytes
1 0 0 0 Reserved
1 0 0 1 256K bytes
1 0 1 0 512K bytes
1 0 1 1 Reserved
1 1 0 0 1024K bytes
1 1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 1 0 2048K bytes
1 1 1 1 Reserved
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NVPSIZ2 Second Nonvolatile Program Memory Size
SRAMSIZ: Internal SRAM Size
NVPSIZ2 Size
0 0 0 0 None
0 0 0 1 8K bytes
0 0 1 0 16K bytes
0 0 1 1 32K bytes
0 1 0 0 Reserved
0 1 0 1 64K bytes
0 1 1 0 Reserved
0 1 1 1 128K bytes
1 0 0 0 Reserved
1 0 0 1 256K bytes
1 0 1 0 512K bytes
1 0 1 1 Reserved
1 1 0 0 1024K bytes
1 1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 1 0 2048K bytes
1 1 1 1 Reserved
SRAMSIZ Size
0 0 0 0 Reserved
0 0 0 1 1K bytes
0 0 1 0 2K bytes
0 0 1 1 6K bytes
0 1 0 0 112K bytes
0 1 0 1 4K bytes
0 1 1 0 80K bytes
0 1 1 1 160K bytes
1 0 0 0 8K bytes
1 0 0 1 16K bytes
1 0 1 0 32K bytes
1 0 1 1 64K bytes
1 1 0 0 128K bytes
1 1 0 1 256K bytes
1 1 1 0 96K bytes
1 1 1 1 512K bytes
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ARCH: Architecture Identifier
NVPTYP: Nonvolatile Program Memory Type
EXT: Extension Flag
0 = Chip ID has a single register definition without extension
1 = An extended Chip ID exists.
ARCH
Architecture Hex Bin
0x19 0001 1001 AT91SAM9xx Series
0x29 0010 1001 AT91SAM9XExx Series
0x34 0011 0100 AT91x34 Series
0x37 0011 0111 CAP7 Series
0x39 0011 1001 CAP9 Series
0x3B 0011 1011 CAP11 Series
0x40 0100 0000 AT91x40 Series
0x42 0100 0010 AT91x42 Series
0x55 0101 0101 AT91x55 Series
0x60 0110 0000 AT91SAM7Axx Series
0x61 0110 0001 AT91SAM7AQxx Series
0x63 0110 0011 AT91x63 Series
0x70 0111 0000 AT91SAM7Sxx Series
0x71 0111 0001 AT91SAM7XCxx Series
0x72 0111 0010 AT91SAM7SExx Series
0x73 0111 0011 AT91SAM Lxx Series
0x75 0111 0101 AT91SAM7Xxx Series
0x92 1001 0010 AT91x92 Series
0xF0 1111 0000 AT75Cxx Series
NVPTYP Memory
0 0 0 ROM
0 0 1 ROMless or on-chip Flash
1 0 0 SRAM emulating ROM
0 1 0 Embedded Flash Memory
0 1 1
ROM and Embedded Flash Memory
NVPSIZ is ROM size
NVPSIZ2 is Flash size
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30.5.11 Debug Unit Chip ID Extension Register
Name: DBGU_EXID
Access: Read-only
EXID: Chip ID Extension
Reads 0 if the bit EXT in DBGU_CIDR is 0.
30.5.12 Debug Unit Force NTRST Register
Name: DBGU_FNR
Access: Read/Write
FNTRST: Force NTRST
0 = NTRST of the ARM processors TAP controller is driven by the power_on_reset signal.
1 = NTRST of the ARM processors TAP controller is held low.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
EXID
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
EXID
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXID
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXID
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FNTRST
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31. Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
31.1 Overview
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) circuit is a synchronous serial data link that provides com-
munication with external devices in Master or Slave Mode. It also enables communication
between processors if an external processor is connected to the system.
The Serial Peripheral Interface is essentially a shift register that serially transmits data bits to
other SPIs. During a data transfer, one SPI system acts as the master' which controls the data
flow, while the other devices act as slaves'' which have data shifted into and out by the master.
Different CPUs can take turn being masters (Multiple Master Protocol opposite to Single Master
Protocol where one CPU is always the master while all of the others are always slaves) and one
master may simultaneously shift data into multiple slaves. However, only one slave may drive its
output to write data back to the master at any given time.
A slave device is selected when the master asserts its NSS signal. If multiple slave devices
exist, the master generates a separate slave select signal for each slave (NPCS).
The SPI system consists of two data lines and two control lines:
Master Out Slave In (MOSI): This data line supplies the output data from the master shifted
into the input(s) of the slave(s).
Master In Slave Out (MISO): This data line supplies the output data from a slave to the input
of the master. There may be no more than one slave transmitting data during any particular
transfer.
Serial Clock (SPCK): This control line is driven by the master and regulates the flow of the
data bits. The master may transmit data at a variety of baud rates; the SPCK line cycles once
for each bit that is transmitted.
Slave Select (NSS): This control line allows slaves to be turned on and off by hardware.
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31.2 Block Diagram
Figure 31-2. Application Block Diagram: Single Master/Multiple Slave Implementation
SPI Interface
Interrupt Control
PIO
PDC
PMC
MCK
SPI Interrupt
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
NPCS0/NSS
NPCS1
NPCS2
NPCS3
APB
SPI Master
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
NPCS0
NPCS1
NPCS2
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
NSS
Slave 0
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
NSS
Slave 1
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
NSS
Slave 2
NC
NPCS3
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31.4 Signal Description
31.5.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the compliant external devices may be multiplexed with PIO lines.
The programmer must first program the PIO controllers to assign the SPI pins to their peripheral
functions.
The SPI may be clocked through the Power Management Controller (PMC), thus the program-
mer must first configure the PMC to enable the SPI clock.
31.5.3 Interrupt
The SPI interface has an interrupt line connected to the Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC).
Handling the SPI interrupt requires programming the AIC before configuring the SPI.
Table 31-1. Signal Description
Pin Name Pin Description
Type
Master Slave
MISO Master In Slave Out Input Output
MOSI Master Out Slave In Output Input
SPCK Serial Clock Output Input
NPCS1-NPCS3 Peripheral Chip Selects Output Unused
NPCS0/NSS Peripheral Chip Select/Slave Select Output Input
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31.6.1 Modes of Operation
The SPI operates in Master Mode or in Slave Mode.
Operation in Master Mode is programmed by writing at 1 the MSTR bit in the Mode Register.
The pins NPCS0 to NPCS3 are all configured as outputs, the SPCK pin is driven, the MISO line
is wired on the receiver input and the MOSI line driven as an output by the transmitter.
If the MSTR bit is written at 0, the SPI operates in Slave Mode. The MISO line is driven by the
transmitter output, the MOSI line is wired on the receiver input, the SPCK pin is driven by the
transmitter to synchronize the receiver. The NPCS0 pin becomes an input, and is used as a
Slave Select signal (NSS). The pins NPCS1 to NPCS3 are not driven and can be used for other
purposes.
The data transfers are identically programmable for both modes of operations. The baud rate
generator is activated only in Master Mode.
31.6.2 Data Transfer
Four combinations of polarity and phase are available for data transfers. The clock polarity is
programmed with the CPOL bit in the Chip Select Register. The clock phase is programmed with
the NCPHA bit. These two parameters determine the edges of the clock signal on which data is
driven and sampled. Each of the two parameters has two possible states, resulting in four possi-
ble combinations that are incompatible with one another. Thus, a master/slave pair must use the
same parameter pair values to communicate. If multiple slaves are used and fixed in different
configurations, the master must reconfigure itself each time it needs to communicate with a dif-
ferent slave.
Table 31-2 shows the four modes and corresponding parameter settings.
Figure 31-3 and Figure 31-4 show examples of data transfers.
Table 31-2. SPI Bus Protocol Mode
SPI Mode CPOL NCPHA
0 0 1
1 0 0
2 1 1
3 1 0
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Figure 31-3. SPI Transfer Format (NCPHA = 1, 8 bits per transfer)
Figure 31-4. SPI Transfer Format (NCPHA = 0, 8 bits per transfer)
6
*
SPCK
(CPOL = 0)
SPCK
(CPOL = 1)
MOSI
(from master)
MISO
(from slave)
NSS
(to slave)
SPCK cycle (for reference)
MSB
MSB
LSB
LSB
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
* Not defined, but normally MSB of previous character received.
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6
*
SPCK
(CPOL = 0)
SPCK
(CPOL = 1)
1 2 3 4 5 7
MOSI
(from master)
MISO
(from slave)
NSS
(to slave)
SPCK cycle (for reference)
8
MSB
MSB
LSB
LSB
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
1
1
* Not defined but normally LSB of previous character transmitted.
2
2
6
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31.6.3 Master Mode Operations
When configured in Master Mode, the SPI operates on the clock generated by the internal pro-
grammable baud rate generator. It fully controls the data transfers to and from the slave(s)
connected to the SPI bus. The SPI drives the chip select line to the slave and the serial clock
signal (SPCK).
The SPI features two holding registers, the Transmit Data Register and the Receive Data Regis-
ter, and a single Shift Register. The holding registers maintain the data flow at a constant rate.
After enabling the SPI, a data transfer begins when the processor writes to the SPI_TDR (Trans-
mit Data Register). The written data is immediately transferred in the Shift Register and transfer
on the SPI bus starts. While the data in the Shift Register is shifted on the MOSI line, the MISO
line is sampled and shifted in the Shift Register. Transmission cannot occur without reception.
Before writing the TDR, the PCS field must be set in order to select a slave.
If new data is written in SPI_TDR during the transfer, it stays in it until the current transfer is
completed. Then, the received data is transferred from the Shift Register to SPI_RDR, the data
in SPI_TDR is loaded in the Shift Register and a new transfer starts.
The transfer of a data written in SPI_TDR in the Shift Register is indicated by the TDRE bit
(Transmit Data Register Empty) in the Status Register (SPI_SR). When new data is written in
SPI_TDR, this bit is cleared. The TDRE bit is used to trigger the Transmit PDC channel.
The end of transfer is indicated by the TXEMPTY flag in the SPI_SR register. If a transfer delay
(DLYBCT) is greater than 0 for the last transfer, TXEMPTY is set after the completion of said
delay. The master clock (MCK) can be switched off at this time.
The transfer of received data from the Shift Register in SPI_RDR is indicated by the RDRF bit
(Receive Data Register Full) in the Status Register (SPI_SR). When the received data is read,
the RDRF bit is cleared.
If the SPI_RDR (Receive Data Register) has not been read before new data is received, the
Overrun Error bit (OVRES) in SPI_SR is set. As long as this flag is set, data is loaded in
SPI_RDR. The user has to read the status register to clear the OVRES bit.
Figure 31-5 on page 329 shows a block diagram of the SPI when operating in Master Mode. Fig-
ure 31-6 on page 330 shows a flow chart describing how transfers are handled.
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31.6.3.1 Master Mode Block Diagram
Figure 31-5. Master Mode Block Diagram
Shift Register
SPCK
MOSI
LSB MSB
MISO
SPI_RDR
RD
SPI
Clock
TDRE
SPI_TDR
TD
RDRF
OVRES
SPI_CSR0..3
CPOL
NCPHA
BITS
MCK
Baud Rate Generator
SPI_CSR0..3
SCBR
NPCS3
NPCS0
NPCS2
NPCS1
NPCS0
0
1
PS
SPI_MR
PCS
SPI_TDR
PCS
MODF
Current
Peripheral
SPI_RDR
PCS
SPI_CSR0..3
CSAAT
PCSDEC
MODFDIS
MSTR
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31.6.3.2 Master Mode Flow Diagram
Figure 31-6. Master Mode Flow Diagram S
SPI Enable
CSAAT ?
PS ?
1
0
0
1
1
NPCS = SPI_TDR(PCS) NPCS = SPI_MR(PCS)
Delay DLYBS
Serializer = SPI_TDR(TD)
TDRE = 1
Data Transfer
SPI_RDR(RD) = Serializer
RDRF = 1
TDRE ?
NPCS = 0xF
Delay DLYBCS
Fixed
peripheral
Variable
peripheral
Delay DLYBCT
0
1
CSAAT ?
0
TDRE ?
1
0
PS ?
0
1
SPI_TDR(PCS)
= NPCS ?
no
yes
SPI_MR(PCS)
= NPCS ?
no
NPCS = 0xF
Delay DLYBCS
NPCS = SPI_TDR(PCS)
NPCS = 0xF
Delay DLYBCS
NPCS = SPI_MR(PCS),
SPI_TDR(PCS)
Fixed
peripheral
Variable
peripheral
- NPCS defines the current Chip Select
- CSAAT, DLYBS, DLYBCT refer to the fields of the
Chip Select Register corresponding to the Current Chip Select
- When NPCS is 0xF, CSAAT is 0.
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31.6.3.3 Clock Generation
The SPI Baud rate clock is generated by dividing the Master Clock (MCK), by a value between 1
and 255.
This allows a maximum operating baud rate at up to Master Clock and a minimum operating
baud rate of MCK divided by 255.
Programming the SCBR field at 0 is forbidden. Triggering a transfer while SCBR is at 0 can lead
to unpredictable results.
At reset, SCBR is 0 and the user has to program it at a valid value before performing the first
transfer.
The divisor can be defined independently for each chip select, as it has to be programmed in the
SCBR field of the Chip Select Registers. This allows the SPI to automatically adapt the baud
rate for each interfaced peripheral without reprogramming.
31.6.3.4 Transfer Delays
Figure 31-7 shows a chip select transfer change and consecutive transfers on the same chip
select. Three delays can be programmed to modify the transfer waveforms:
The delay between chip selects, programmable only once for all the chip selects by writing
the DLYBCS field in the Mode Register. Allows insertion of a delay between release of one
chip select and before assertion of a new one.
The delay before SPCK, independently programmable for each chip select by writing the field
DLYBS. Allows the start of SPCK to be delayed after the chip select has been asserted.
The delay between consecutive transfers, independently programmable for each chip select
by writing the DLYBCT field. Allows insertion of a delay between two transfers occurring on
the same chip select
These delays allow the SPI to be adapted to the interfaced peripherals and their speed and bus
release time.
Figure 31-7. Programmable Delays
31.6.3.5 Peripheral Selection
The serial peripherals are selected through the assertion of the NPCS0 to NPCS3 signals. By
default, all the NPCS signals are high before and after each transfer.
The peripheral selection can be performed in two different ways:
Fixed Peripheral Select: SPI exchanges data with only one peripheral
DLYBCS DLYBS DLYBCT DLYBCT
Chip Select 1
Chip Select 2
SPCK
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Variable Peripheral Select: Data can be exchanged with more than one peripheral
Fixed Peripheral Select is activated by writing the PS bit to zero in SPI_MR (Mode Register). In
this case, the current peripheral is defined by the PCS field in SPI_MR and the PCS field in the
SPI_TDR has no effect.
Variable Peripheral Select is activated by setting PS bit to one. The PCS field in SPI_TDR is
used to select the current peripheral. This means that the peripheral selection can be defined for
each new data.
The Fixed Peripheral Selection allows buffer transfers with a single peripheral. Using the PDC is
an optimal means, as the size of the data transfer between the memory and the SPI is either 8
bits or 16 bits. However, changing the peripheral selection requires the Mode Register to be
reprogrammed.
The Variable Peripheral Selection allows buffer transfers with multiple peripherals without repro-
gramming the Mode Register. Data written in SPI_TDR is 32 bits wide and defines the real data
to be transmitted and the peripheral it is destined to. Using the PDC in this mode requires 32-bit
wide buffers, with the data in the LSBs and the PCS and LASTXFER fields in the MSBs, how-
ever the SPI still controls the number of bits (8 to16) to be transferred through MISO and MOSI
lines with the chip select configuration registers. This is not the optimal means in term of mem-
ory size for the buffers, but it provides a very effective means to exchange data with several
peripherals without any intervention of the processor.
31.6.3.6 Peripheral Chip Select Decoding
The user can program the SPI to operate with up to 15 peripherals by decoding the four Chip
Select lines, NPCS0 to NPCS3 with an external logic. This can be enabled by writing the PCS-
DEC bit at 1 in the Mode Register (SPI_MR).
When operating without decoding, the SPI makes sure that in any case only one chip select line
is activated, i.e. driven low at a time. If two bits are defined low in a PCS field, only the lowest
numbered chip select is driven low.
When operating with decoding, the SPI directly outputs the value defined by the PCS field of
either the Mode Register or the Transmit Data Register (depending on PS).
As the SPI sets a default value of 0xF on the chip select lines (i.e. all chip select lines at 1) when
not processing any transfer, only 15 peripherals can be decoded.
The SPI has only four Chip Select Registers, not 15. As a result, when decoding is activated,
each chip select defines the characteristics of up to four peripherals. As an example, SPI_CRS0
defines the characteristics of the externally decoded peripherals 0 to 3, corresponding to the
PCS values 0x0 to 0x3. Thus, the user has to make sure to connect compatible peripherals on
the decoded chip select lines 0 to 3, 4 to 7, 8 to 11 and 12 to 14.
31.6.3.7 Peripheral Deselection
When operating normally, as soon as the transfer of the last data written in SPI_TDR is com-
pleted, the NPCS lines all rise. This might lead to runtime error if the processor is too long in
responding to an interrupt, and thus might lead to difficulties for interfacing with some serial
peripherals requiring the chip select line to remain active during a full set of transfers.
To facilitate interfacing with such devices, the Chip Select Register can be programmed with the
CSAAT bit (Chip Select Active After Transfer) at 1. This allows the chip select lines to remain in
their current state (low = active) until transfer to another peripheral is required.
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Figure 31-8 shows different peripheral deselection cases and the effect of the CSAAT bit.
Figure 31-8. Peripheral Deselection
31.6.3.8 Mode Fault Detection
A mode fault is detected when the SPI is programmed in Master Mode and a low level is driven
by an external master on the NPCS0/NSS signal. NPCS0, MOSI, MISO and SPCK must be con-
figured in open drain through the PIO controller, so that external pull up resistors are needed to
guarantee high level.
When a mode fault is detected, the MODF bit in the SPI_SR is set until the SPI_SR is read and
the SPI is automatically disabled until re-enabled by writing the SPIEN bit in the SPI_CR (Con-
trol Register) at 1.
By default, the Mode Fault detection circuitry is enabled. The user can disable Mode Fault
detection by setting the MODFDIS bit in the SPI Mode Register (SPI_MR).
31.6.4 SPI Slave Mode
When operating in Slave Mode, the SPI processes data bits on the clock provided on the SPI
clock pin (SPCK).
The SPI waits for NSS to go active before receiving the serial clock from an external master.
When NSS falls, the clock is validated on the serializer, which processes the number of bits
A
NPCS[0..3]
Write SPI_TDR
TDRE
NPCS[0..3]
Write SPI_TDR
TDRE
NPCS[0..3]
Write SPI_TDR
TDRE
DLYBCS
PCS = A
DLYBCS
DLYBCT
A
PCS = B
B
DLYBCS
PCS = A
DLYBCS
DLYBCT
A
PCS = B
B
DLYBCS
DLYBCT
PCS=A
A
DLYBCS
DLYBCT
A
PCS = A
A A
DLYBCT
A A
CSAAT = 0
DLYBCT
A A
CSAAT = 1
A
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defined by the BITS field of the Chip Select Register 0 (SPI_CSR0). These bits are processed
following a phase and a polarity defined respectively by the NCPHA and CPOL bits of the
SPI_CSR0. Note that BITS, CPOL and NCPHA of the other Chip Select Registers have no
effect when the SPI is programmed in Slave Mode.
The bits are shifted out on the MISO line and sampled on the MOSI line.
When all the bits are processed, the received data is transferred in the Receive Data Register
and the RDRF bit rises. If RDRF is already high when the data is transferred, the Overrun bit
rises and the data transfer to SPI_RDR is aborted.
When a transfer starts, the data shifted out is the data present in the Shift Register. If no data
has been written in the Transmit Data Register (SPI_TDR), the last data received is transferred.
If no data has been received since the last reset, all bits are transmitted low, as the Shift Regis-
ter resets at 0.
When a first data is written in SPI_TDR, it is transferred immediately in the Shift Register and the
TDRE bit rises. If new data is written, it remains in SPI_TDR until a transfer occurs, i.e. NSS falls
and there is a valid clock on the SPCK pin. When the transfer occurs, the last data written in
SPI_TDR is transferred in the Shift Register and the TDRE bit rises. This enables frequent
updates of critical variables with single transfers.
Then, a new data is loaded in the Shift Register from the Transmit Data Register. In case no
character is ready to be transmitted, i.e. no character has been written in SPI_TDR since the last
load from SPI_TDR to the Shift Register, the Shift Register is not modified and the last received
character is retransmitted.
Figure 31-9 shows a block diagram of the SPI when operating in Slave Mode.
Figure 31-9. Slave Mode Functional Block Diagram
Shift Register
SPCK
SPIENS
LSB MSB
NSS
MOSI
SPI_RDR
RD
SPI
Clock
TDRE
SPI_TDR
TD
RDRF
OVRES
SPI_CSR0
CPOL
NCPHA
BITS
SPIEN
SPIDIS
MISO
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31.7 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) User Interface
Table 31-3. SPI Register Mapping
0x00 Control Register SPI_CR Write-only ---
0x04 Mode Register SPI_MR Read/Write 0x0
0x08 Receive Data Register SPI_RDR Read-only 0x0
0x0C Transmit Data Register SPI_TDR Write-only ---
0x10 Status Register SPI_SR Read-only 0x000000F0
0x14 Interrupt Enable Register SPI_IER Write-only ---
0x18 Interrupt Disable Register SPI_IDR Write-only ---
0x1C Interrupt Mask Register SPI_IMR Read-only 0x0
0x30 Chip Select Register 0 SPI_CSR0 Read/Write 0x0
0x3C Chip Select Register 3 SPI_CSR3 Read/Write 0x0
0x004C - 0x00F8 Reserved
0x004C - 0x00FC Reserved
0x100 - 0x124 Reserved for the PDC
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31.7.1 SPI Control Register
Name: SPI_CR
Access: Write-only
SPIEN: SPI Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the SPI to transfer and receive data.
SPIDIS: SPI Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the SPI.
As soon as SPIDIS is set, SPI finishes its transfer.
All pins are set in input mode and no data is received or transmitted.
If a transfer is in progress, the transfer is finished before the SPI is disabled.
If both SPIEN and SPIDIS are equal to one when the control register is written, the SPI is disabled.
SWRST: SPI Software Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = Reset the SPI. A software-triggered hardware reset of the SPI interface is performed.
The SPI is in slave mode after software reset.
PDC channels are not affected by software reset.
LASTXFER: Last Transfer
0 = No effect.
1 = The current NPCS will be deasserted after the character written in TD has been transferred. When CSAAT is set, this
allows to close the communication with the current serial peripheral by raising the corresponding NPCS line as soon as TD
transfer has completed.
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LASTXFER
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SWRST SPIDIS SPIEN
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31.7.2 SPI Mode Register
Name: SPI_MR
Access: Read/Write
MSTR: Master/Slave Mode
0 = SPI is in Slave mode.
1 = SPI is in Master mode.
PS: Peripheral Select
0 = Fixed Peripheral Select.
1 = Variable Peripheral Select.
PCSDEC: Chip Select Decode
0 = The chip selects are directly connected to a peripheral device.
1 = The four chip select lines are connected to a 4- to 16-bit decoder.
When PCSDEC equals one, up to 15 Chip Select signals can be generated with the four lines using an external 4- to 16-bit
decoder. The Chip Select Registers define the characteristics of the 15 chip selects according to the following rules:
SPI_CSR0 defines peripheral chip select signals 0 to 3.
MODFDIS: Mode Fault Detection
0 = Mode fault detection is enabled.
1 = Mode fault detection is disabled.
LLB: Local Loopback Enable
0 = Local loopback path disabled.
1 = Local loopback path enabled.
LLB controls the local loopback on the data serializer for testing in Master Mode only. (MISO is internally connected on
MOSI.)
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DLYBCS
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PCS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LLB MODFDIS PCSDEC PS MSTR
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PCS: Peripheral Chip Select
This field is only used if Fixed Peripheral Select is active (PS = 0).
If PCSDEC = 0:
PCS = xxx0 NPCS[3:0] = 1110
PCS = xx01 NPCS[3:0] = 1101
PCS = x011 NPCS[3:0] = 1011
PCS = 0111 NPCS[3:0] = 0111
PCS = 1111 forbidden (no peripheral is selected)
(x = dont care)
If PCSDEC = 1:
NPCS[3:0] output signals = PCS.
DLYBCS: Delay Between Chip Selects
This field defines the delay from NPCS inactive to the activation of another NPCS. The DLYBCS time guarantees non-over-
lapping chip selects and solves bus contentions in case of peripherals having long data float times.
If DLYBCS is less than or equal to six, six MCK periods will be inserted by default.
Otherwise, the following equation determines the delay:
Delay Between Chip Selects
DLYBCS
MCK
----------------------- =
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31.7.3 SPI Receive Data Register
Name: SPI_RDR
Access: Read-only
RD: Receive Data
Data received by the SPI Interface is stored in this register right-justified. Unused bits read zero.
In Master Mode only, these bits indicate the value on the NPCS pins at the end of a transfer. Otherwise, these bits read
zero.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PCS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RD
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31.7.4 SPI Transmit Data Register
Name: SPI_TDR
Access: Write-only
TD: Transmit Data
Data to be transmitted by the SPI Interface is stored in this register. Information to be transmitted must be written to the
transmit data register in a right-justified format.
This field is only used if Variable Peripheral Select is active (PS = 1).
If PCSDEC = 0:
PCS = xxx0 NPCS[3:0] = 1110
PCS = xx01 NPCS[3:0] = 1101
PCS = x011 NPCS[3:0] = 1011
PCS = 0111 NPCS[3:0] = 0111
PCS = 1111 forbidden (no peripheral is selected)
(x = dont care)
If PCSDEC = 1:
NPCS[3:0] output signals = PCS
LASTXFER: Last Transfer
0 = No effect.
1 = The current NPCS will be deasserted after the character written in TD has been transferred. When CSAAT is set, this
allows to close the communication with the current serial peripheral by raising the corresponding NPCS line as soon as TD
transfer has completed.
This field is only used if Variable Peripheral Select is active (PS = 1).
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LASTXFER
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
PCS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TD
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31.7.5 SPI Status Register
Name: SPI_SR
Access: Read-only
RDRF: Receive Data Register Full
0 = No data has been received since the last read of SPI_RDR
1 = Data has been received and the received data has been transferred from the serializer to SPI_RDR since the last read
of SPI_RDR.
TDRE: Transmit Data Register Empty
0 = Data has been written to SPI_TDR and not yet transferred to the serializer.
1 = The last data written in the Transmit Data Register has been transferred to the serializer.
TDRE equals zero when the SPI is disabled or at reset. The SPI enable command sets this bit to one.
MODF: Mode Fault Error
0 = No Mode Fault has been detected since the last read of SPI_SR.
1 = A Mode Fault occurred since the last read of the SPI_SR.
OVRES: Overrun Error Status
0 = No overrun has been detected since the last read of SPI_SR.
1 = An overrun has occurred since the last read of SPI_SR.
An overrun occurs when SPI_RDR is loaded at least twice from the serializer since the last read of the SPI_RDR.
ENDRX: End of RX buffer
0 = The Receive Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in SPI_RCR
(1)
or SPI_RNCR
(1)
.
1 = The Receive Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in SPI_RCR
(1)
or SPI_RNCR
(1)
.
ENDTX: End of TX buffer
0 = The Transmit Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in SPI_TCR
(1)
or SPI_TNCR
(1)
.
1 = The Transmit Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in SPI_TCR
(1)
or SPI_TNCR
(1)
.
RXBUFF: RX Buffer Full
0 = SPI_RCR
(1)
or SPI_RNCR
(1)
has a value other than 0.
1 = Both SPI_RCR
(1)
and SPI_RNCR
(1)
have a value of 0.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SPIENS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXEMPTY NSSR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXBUFE RXBUFF ENDTX ENDRX OVRES MODF TDRE RDRF
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TXBUFE: TX Buffer Empty
0 = SPI_TCR
(1)
or SPI_TNCR
(1)
has a value other than 0.
1 = Both SPI_TCR
(1)
and SPI_TNCR
(1)
have a value of 0.
NSSR: NSS Rising
0 = No rising edge detected on NSS pin since last read.
1 = A rising edge occurred on NSS pin since last read.
TXEMPTY: Transmission Registers Empty
0 = As soon as data is written in SPI_TDR.
1 = SPI_TDR and internal shifter are empty. If a transfer delay has been defined, TXEMPTY is set after the completion of
such delay.
SPIENS: SPI Enable Status
0 = SPI is disabled.
1 = SPI is enabled.
Note: 1. SPI_RCR, SPI_RNCR, SPI_TCR, SPI_TNCR are physically located in the PDC.
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31.7.6 SPI Interrupt Enable Register
Name: SPI_IER
Access: Write-only
RDRF: Receive Data Register Full Interrupt Enable
TDRE: SPI Transmit Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable
MODF: Mode Fault Error Interrupt Enable
OVRES: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Enable
ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Enable
RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
TXEMPTY: Transmission Registers Empty Enable
NSSR: NSS Rising Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXEMPTY NSSR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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31.7.7 SPI Interrupt Disable Register
Name: SPI_IDR
Access: Write-only
RDRF: Receive Data Register Full Interrupt Disable
TDRE: SPI Transmit Data Register Empty Interrupt Disable
MODF: Mode Fault Error Interrupt Disable
OVRES: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Disable
ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Disable
RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Disable
TXEMPTY: Transmission Registers Empty Disable
NSSR: NSS Rising Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXEMPTY NSSR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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31.7.8 SPI Interrupt Mask Register
Name: SPI_IMR
Access: Read-only
RDRF: Receive Data Register Full Interrupt Mask
TDRE: SPI Transmit Data Register Empty Interrupt Mask
MODF: Mode Fault Error Interrupt Mask
OVRES: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Mask
ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Mask
RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Mask
TXEMPTY: Transmission Registers Empty Mask
NSSR: NSS Rising Interrupt Mask
0 = The corresponding interrupt is not enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXEMPTY NSSR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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31.7.9 SPI Chip Select Register
Name: SPI_CSR0... SPI_CSR3
Access: Read/Write
CPOL: Clock Polarity
0 = The inactive state value of SPCK is logic level zero.
1 = The inactive state value of SPCK is logic level one.
CPOL is used to determine the inactive state value of the serial clock (SPCK). It is used with NCPHA to produce the
required clock/data relationship between master and slave devices.
NCPHA: Clock Phase
0 = Data is changed on the leading edge of SPCK and captured on the following edge of SPCK.
1 = Data is captured on the leading edge of SPCK and changed on the following edge of SPCK.
NCPHA determines which edge of SPCK causes data to change and which edge causes data to be captured. NCPHA is
used with CPOL to produce the required clock/data relationship between master and slave devices.
CSAAT: Chip Select Active After Transfer
0 = The Peripheral Chip Select Line rises as soon as the last transfer is achieved.
1 = The Peripheral Chip Select does not rise after the last transfer is achieved. It remains active until a new transfer is
requested on a different chip select.
BITS: Bits Per Transfer
The BITS field determines the number of data bits transferred. Reserved values should not be used.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DLYBCT
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DLYBS
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SCBR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BITS CSAAT NCPHA CPOL
BITS Bits Per Transfer
0000 8
0001 9
0010 10
0011 11
0100 12
0101 13
0110 14
0111 15
1000 16
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SCBR: Serial Clock Baud Rate
In Master Mode, the SPI Interface uses a modulus counter to derive the SPCK baud rate from the Master Clock MCK. The
Baud rate is selected by writing a value from 1 to 255 in the SCBR field. The following equations determine the SPCK baud
rate:
Programming the SCBR field at 0 is forbidden. Triggering a transfer while SCBR is at 0 can lead to unpredictable results.
At reset, SCBR is 0 and the user has to program it at a valid value before performing the first transfer.
DLYBS: Delay Before SPCK
This field defines the delay from NPCS valid to the first valid SPCK transition.
When DLYBS equals zero, the NPCS valid to SPCK transition is 1/2 the SPCK clock period.
Otherwise, the following equations determine the delay:
DLYBCT: Delay Between Consecutive Transfers
This field defines the delay between two consecutive transfers with the same peripheral without removing the chip select.
The delay is always inserted after each transfer and before removing the chip select if needed.
When DLYBCT equals zero, no delay between consecutive transfers is inserted and the clock keeps its duty cycle over the
character transfers.
Otherwise, the following equation determines the delay:
1001 Reserved
1010 Reserved
1011 Reserved
1100 Reserved
1101 Reserved
1110 Reserved
1111 Reserved
BITS Bits Per Transfer
SPCK Baudrate
MCK
SCBR
--------------- =
Delay Before SPCK
DLYBS
MCK
------------------- =
Delay Between Consecutive Transfers
32 DLYBCT
MCK
------------------------------------- =
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32. Two Wire Interface (TWI)
32.1 Overview
The Atmel Two-wire Interface (TWI) interconnects components on a unique two-wire bus, made
up of one clock line and one data line with speeds of up to 400 Kbits per second, based on a
byte-oriented transfer format. It can be used with any Atmel Two-wire Interface bus Serial
EEPROM and IC compatible device such as Real Time Clock (RTC), Dot Matrix/Graphic LCD
Controllers and Temperature Sensor, to name but a few. The TWI is programmable as a master
or a slave with sequential or single-byte access. Multiple master capability is supported. Arbitra-
tion of the bus is performed internally and puts the TWI in slave mode automatically if the bus
arbitration is lost.
A configurable baud rate generator permits the output data rate to be adapted to a wide range of
core clock frequencies.
Below, Table 32-1 lists the compatibility level of the Atmel Two-wire Interface in Master Mode and
a full I2C compatible device.
Note: 1. START + b000000001 + Ack + Sr
32.2 List of Abbreviations
Table 32-1. Atmel TWI compatibility with i2C Standard
I2C Standard Atmel TWI
Standard Mode Speed (100 KHz) Supported
Fast Mode Speed (400 KHz) Supported
7 or 10 bits Slave Addressing Supported
START BYTE
(1)
Not Supported
Repeated Start (Sr) Condition Supported
ACK and NACK Management Supported
Slope control and input filtering (Fast mode) Not Supported
Clock stretching Supported
Table 32-2. Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
TWI Two-wire Interface
A Acknowledge
NA Non Acknowledge
P Stop
S Start
Sr Repeated Start
SADR Slave Address
ADR Any address except SADR
R Read
W Write
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32.3 Block Diagram
Figure 32-2. Application Block Diagram
32.4.1 I/O Lines Description
APB Bridge
PMC
MCK
Two-wire
Interface
PIO
AIC
TWI
Interrupt
TWCK
TWD
Host with
TWI
Interface
TWD
TWCK
Atmel TWI
Serial EEPROM
IC RTC
IC LCD
Controller
Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3
VDD
IC Temp.
Sensor
Slave 4
Rp: Pull up value as given by the IC Standard
Rp Rp
TWD Two-wire Serial Data Input/Output
TWCK Two-wire Serial Clock Input/Output
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32.5.1 I/O Lines
Both TWD and TWCK are bidirectional lines, connected to a positive supply voltage via a current
source or pull-up resistor (see Figure 32-2 on page 350). When the bus is free, both lines are
high. The output stages of devices connected to the bus must have an open-drain or open-col-
lector to perform the wired-AND function.
TWD and TWCK pins may be multiplexed with PIO lines. To enable the TWI, the programmer
must perform the following steps:
Program the PIO controller to:
Dedicate TWD and TWCK as peripheral lines.
Define TWD and TWCK as open-drain.
Enable the peripheral clock.
The TWI interface may be clocked through the Power Management Controller (PMC), thus the
programmer must first configure the PMC to enable the TWI clock.
32.5.3 Interrupt
The TWI interface has an interrupt line connected to the Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC). In
order to handle interrupts, the AIC must be programmed before configuring the TWI.
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32.6.1 Transfer Format
The data put on the TWD line must be 8 bits long. Data is transferred MSB first; each byte must
be followed by an acknowledgement. The number of bytes per transfer is unlimited (see Figure
32-4).
Each transfer begins with a START condition and terminates with a STOP condition (see Figure
32-3).
A high-to-low transition on the TWD line while TWCK is high defines the START condition.
A low-to-high transition on the TWD line while TWCK is high defines a STOP condition.
Figure 32-3. START and STOP Conditions
Figure 32-4. Transfer Format
32.6.2 Modes of Operation
The TWI has six modes of operations:
Master transmitter mode
Master receiver mode
Multi-master transmitter mode
Multi-master receiver mode
Slave transmitter mode
Slave receiver mode
These modes are described in the following chapters.
TWD
TWCK
Start Stop
TWD
TWCK
Start Address R/W Ack Data Ack Data Ack Stop
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32.7 Master Mode
32.7.1 Definition
The Master is the device which starts a transfer, generates a clock and stops it.
32.7.2 Application Block Diagram
Figure 32-5. Master Mode Typical Application Block Diagram
32.7.3 Programming Master Mode
The following registers have to be programmed before entering Master mode:
1. DADR (+ IADRSZ + IADR if a 10 bit device is addressed): The device address is used
to access slave devices in read or write mode.
2. CKDIV + CHDIV + CLDIV: Clock Waveform.
3. SVDIS: Disable the slave mode.
4. MSEN: Enable the master mode.
32.7.4 Master Transmitter Mode
After the master initiates a Start condition when writing into the Transmit Holding Register,
TWI_THR, it sends a 7-bit slave address, configured in the Master Mode register (DADR in
TWI_MMR), to notify the slave device. The bit following the slave address indicates the transfer
direction, 0 in this case (MREAD = 0 in TWI_MMR).
The TWI transfers require the slave to acknowledge each received byte. During the acknowl-
edge clock pulse (9th pulse), the master releases the data line (HIGH), enabling the slave to pull
it down in order to generate the acknowledge. The master polls the data line during this clock
pulse and sets the Not Acknowledge bit (NACK) in the status register if the slave does not
acknowledge the byte. As with the other status bits, an interrupt can be generated if enabled in
the interrupt enable register (TWI_IER). If the slave acknowledges the byte, the data written in
the TWI_THR, is then shifted in the internal shifter and transferred. When an acknowledge is
detected, the TXRDY bit is set until a new write in the TWI_THR. When no more data is written
into the TWI_THR, the master generates a stop condition to end the transfer. The end of the
complete transfer is marked by the TWI_TXCOMP bit set to one. See Figure 32-6, Figure 32-7,
and Figure 32-8.
Host with
TWI
Interface
TWD
TWCK
Atmel TWI
Serial EEPROM
IC RTC
IC LCD
Controller
VDD
IC Temp.
Sensor
Slave 4
Rp: Pull up value as given by the IC Standard
Rp Rp
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Figure 32-6. Master Write with One Data Byte
Figure 32-7. Master Write with Multiple Data Byte
Figure 32-8. Master Write with One Byte Internal Address and Multiple Data Bytes
32.7.5 Master Receiver Mode
The read sequence begins by setting the START bit. After the start condition has been sent, the
master sends a 7-bit slave address to notify the slave device. The bit following the slave address
indicates the transfer direction, 1 in this case (MREAD = 1 in TWI_MMR). During the acknowl-
edge clock pulse (9th pulse), the master releases the data line (HIGH), enabling the slave to pull
it down in order to generate the acknowledge. The master polls the data line during this clock
pulse and sets the NACK bit in the status register if the slave does not acknowledge the byte.
If an acknowledge is received, the master is then ready to receive data from the slave. After data
has been received, the master sends an acknowledge condition to notify the slave that the data
has been received except for the last data, after the stop condition. See Figure 32-9. When the
RXRDY bit is set in the status register, a character has been received in the receive-holding reg-
ister (TWI_RHR). The RXRDY bit is reset when reading the TWI_RHR.
TXCOMP
TXRDY
Write THR (DATA) STOP sent automaticaly
(ACK received and TXRDY = 1)
TWD A DATA A S DADR W P
A DATA n A S DADR W DATA n+5 A P DATA n+x A
TXCOMP
TXRDY
Write THR (Data n) Write THR (Data n+1) Write THR (Data n+x)
Last data sent
STOP sent automaticaly
TWD
A IADR(7:0) A DATA n A S DADR W DATA n+5 A P DATA n+x A
TXCOMP
TXRDY
TWD
Write THR (Data n) Write THR (Data n+1) Write THR (Data n+x)
Last data sent
STOP sent automaticaly
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When a single data byte read is performed, with or without internal address (IADR), the START
and STOP bits must be set at the same time. See Figure 32-9. When a multiple data byte read is
performed, with or without internal address (IADR), the STOP bit must be set after the next-to-
last data received. See Figure 32-10. For Internal Address usage see Section 32.7.6.
Figure 32-9. Master Read with One Data Byte
Figure 32-10. Master Read with Multiple Data Bytes
32.7.6 Internal Address
The TWI interface can perform various transfer formats: Transfers with 7-bit slave address
devices and 10-bit slave address devices.
32.7.6.1 7-bit Slave Addressing
When Addressing 7-bit slave devices, the internal address bytes are used to perform random
address (read or write) accesses to reach one or more data bytes, within a memory page loca-
tion in a serial memory, for example. When performing read operations with an internal address,
the TWI performs a write operation to set the internal address into the slave device, and then
switch to Master Receiver mode. Note that the second start condition (after sending the IADR) is
sometimes called repeated start (Sr) in I2C fully-compatible devices. See Figure 32-12. See
Figure 32-11 and Figure 32-13 for Master Write operation with internal address.
The three internal address bytes are configurable through the Master Mode register
(TWI_MMR).
If the slave device supports only a 7-bit address, i.e. no internal address, IADRSZ must be set to
0.
A S DADR R DATA N P
TXCOMP
Write START &
STOP Bit
RXRDY
Read RHR
TWD
N A S DADR R DATA n A A DATA (n+1) A DATA (n+m) DATA (n+m)-1 P TWD
TXCOMP
Write START Bit
RXRDY
Write STOP Bit
after next-to-last data read
Read RHR
DATA n
Read RHR
DATA (n+1)
Read RHR
DATA (n+m)-1
Read RHR
DATA (n+m)
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In the figures below the following abbreviations are used:
Figure 32-11. Master Write with One, Two or Three Bytes Internal Address and One Data Byte
Figure 32-12. Master Read with One, Two or Three Bytes Internal Address and One Data Byte
32.7.6.2 10-bit Slave Addressing
For a slave address higher than 7 bits, the user must configure the address size (IADRSZ) and
set the other slave address bits in the internal address register (TWI_IADR). The two remaining
Internal address bytes, IADR[15:8] and IADR[23:16] can be used the same as in 7-bit Slave
Addressing.
Example: Address a 10-bit device (10-bit device address is b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 b10)
1. Program IADRSZ = 1,
2. Program DADR with 1 1 1 1 0 b1 b2 (b1 is the MSB of the 10-bit address, b2, etc.)
3. Program TWI_IADR with b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 b10 (b10 is the LSB of the 10-bit
address)
S
Start
Sr
Repeated Start
P
Stop
W
Write
R
Read
A
Acknowledge
N
Not Acknowledge
DADR
Device Address
IADR
Internal Address
S DADR W A IADR(23:16) A IADR(15:8) A IADR(7:0) A DATA A P
S DADR W A IADR(15:8) A IADR(7:0) A P DATA A
A IADR(7:0) A P DATA A S DADR W
TWD
Three bytes internal address
Two bytes internal address
One byte internal address
TWD
TWD
S DADR W A IADR(23:16) A IADR(15:8) A IADR(7:0) A
S DADR W A IADR(15:8) A IADR(7:0) A
A IADR(7:0) A S DADR W
DATA N P
Sr DADR R A
Sr DADR R A DATA N P
Sr DADR R A DATA N P
TWD
TWD
TWD
Three bytes internal address
Two bytes internal address
One byte internal address
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Figure 32-13 below shows a byte write to an Atmel AT24LC512 EEPROM. This demonstrates
the use of internal addresses to access the device.
Figure 32-13. Internal Address Usage
S
T
A
R
T
M
S
B
Device
Address
0
L
S
B
R
/
W
A
C
K
M
S
B
W
R
I
T
E
A
C
K
A
C
K
L
S
B
A
C
K
FIRST
WORD ADDRESS
SECOND
WORD ADDRESS DATA
S
T
O
P
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32.7.7 Read-write Flowcharts
The following flowcharts shown in Figure 32-14, Figure 32-15 on page 359, Figure 32-16 on
page 360, Figure 32-17 on page 361, Figure 32-18 on page 362 and Figure 32-19 on page 363
give examples for read and write operations. A polling or interrupt method can be used to check
the status bits. The interrupt method requires that the interrupt enable register (TWI_IER) be
configured first.
Figure 32-14. TWI Write Operation with Single Data Byte without Internal Address
Set TWI clock
(CLDIV, CHDIV, CKDIV) in TWI_CWGR
(Needed only once)
Set the Control register:
- Master enable
TWI_CR = MSEN + SVDIS
Set the Master Mode register:
- Device slave address (DADR)
- Transfer direction bit
Write ==> bit MREAD = 0
Load Transmit register
TWI_THR = Data to send
Read Status register
TXRDY = 1?
TXCOMP = 1?
Transfer finished
Yes
Yes
BEGIN
No
No
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Figure 32-15. TWI Write Operation with Single Data Byte and Internal Address
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(Needed only once)
- Master enable
- Device slave address (DADR)
- Internal address size (IADRSZ)
Load transmit register
TXRDY = 1?
TXCOMP = 1?
Transfer finished
Set the internal address
TWI_IADR = address
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Figure 32-16. TWI Write Operation with Multiple Data Bytes with or without Internal Address
- Master enable
- Device slave address
- Internal address size (if IADR used)
Internal address size = 0?
Load Transmit register
TXRDY = 1?
Data to send?
TXCOMP = 1?
END
BEGIN
TWI_IADR = address
Yes
TWI_THR = data to send
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Set TWI clock
(Needed only once)
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Figure 32-17. TWI Read Operation with Single Data Byte without Internal Address
- Master enable
Read ==> bit MREAD = 1
TXCOMP = 1?
END
BEGIN
Yes
Set TWI clock
(Needed only once)
Yes
TWI_IADR = address
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START | STOP
RXRDY = 1?
Read Receive Holding register
No
No
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Figure 32-18. TWI Read Operation with Single Data Byte and Internal Address
- Master enable
TXCOMP = 1?
END
BEGIN
Yes
Set TWI clock
(Needed only once)
Yes
TWI_IADR = address
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START | STOP
RXRDY = 1?
Read Receive Holding register
No
No
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Figure 32-19. TWI Read Operation with Multiple Data Bytes with or without Internal Address
Internal address size = 0?
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START
Stop the transfer
TWI_CR = STOP
RXRDY = 1?
Last data to read
but one?
Read status register
TXCOMP = 1?
END
TWI_IADR = address
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Read Receive Holding register (TWI_RHR)
No
- Master enable
- Internal address size (if IADR used)
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(Needed only once)
No
RXRDY = 1?
Yes
Read Receive Holding register (TWI_RHR)
No
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32.8 Multi-master Mode
32.8.1 Definition
More than one master may handle the bus at the same time without data corruption by using
arbitration.
Arbitration starts as soon as two or more masters place information on the bus at the same time,
and stops (arbitration is lost) for the master that intends to send a logical one while the other
master sends a logical zero.
As soon as arbitration is lost by a master, it stops sending data and listens to the bus in order to
detect a stop. When the stop is detected, the master who has lost arbitration may put its data on
the bus by respecting arbitration.
Arbitration is illustrated in Figure 32-21 on page 365.
32.8.2 Different Multi-master Modes
Two multi-master modes may be distinguished:
1. TWI is considered as a Master only and will never be addressed.
2. TWI may be either a Master or a Slave and may be addressed.
Note: In both Multi-master modes arbitration is supported.
32.8.2.1 TWI as Master Only
In this mode, TWI is considered as a Master only (MSEN is always at one) and must be driven
like a Master with the ARBLST (ARBitration Lost) flag in addition.
If arbitration is lost (ARBLST = 1), the programmer must reinitiate the data transfer.
If the user starts a transfer (ex.: DADR + START + W + Write in THR) and if the bus is busy, the
TWI automatically waits for a STOP condition on the bus to initiate the transfer (see Figure 32-
20 on page 365).
Note: The state of the bus (busy or free) is not indicated in the user interface.
32.8.2.2 TWI as Master or Slave
The automatic reversal from Master to Slave is not supported in case of a lost arbitration.
Then, in the case where TWI may be either a Master or a Slave, the programmer must manage
the pseudo Multi-master mode described in the steps below.
1. Program TWI in Slave mode (SADR + MSDIS + SVEN) and perform Slave Access (if
TWI is addressed).
2. If TWI has to be set in Master mode, wait until TXCOMP flag is at 1.
3. Program Master mode (DADR + SVDIS + MSEN) and start the transfer (ex: START +
Write in THR).
4. As soon as the Master mode is enabled, TWI scans the bus in order to detect if it is
busy or free. When the bus is considered as free, TWI initiates the transfer.
5. As soon as the transfer is initiated and until a STOP condition is sent, the arbitration
becomes relevant and the user must monitor the ARBLST flag.
6. If the arbitration is lost (ARBLST is set to 1), the user must program the TWI in Slave
mode in the case where the Master that won the arbitration wanted to access the TWI.
7. If TWI has to be set in Slave mode, wait until TXCOMP flag is at 1 and then program the
Slave mode.
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Note: In the case where the arbitration is lost and TWI is addressed, TWI will not acknowledge even if it
is programmed in Slave mode as soon as ARBLST is set to 1. Then, the Master must repeat
SADR.
Figure 32-20. Programmer Sends Data While the Bus is Busy
Figure 32-21. Arbitration Cases
The flowchart shown in Figure 32-22 on page 366 gives an example of read and write operations
in Multi-master mode.
TWCK
TWD DATA sent by a master
STOP sent by the master START sent by the TWI
DATA sent by the TWI
Bus is busy
Bus is free
A transfer is programmed
(DADR + W + START + Write THR)
Transfer is initiated
TWI DATA transfer
Transfer is kept
Bus is considered as free
TWCK
Bus is busy Bus is free
A transfer is programmed
Transfer is initiated
TWI DATA transfer
Transfer is kept
Bus is considered as free
Data from a Master
Data from TWI S 0
S 0 0
1
1
1
ARBLST
S 0
S 0 0
1
1
1
TWD S 0 0 1
1 1
1 1
Arbitration is lost
TWI stops sending data
P
S 0 1
P 0
1 1
1 1
Data from the master
Data from the TWI
Arbitration is lost
The master stops sending data
Transfer is stopped
Transfer is programmed again
TWCK
TWD
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Figure 32-22. Multi-master Flowchart
Programm the SLAVE mode:
SADR + MSDIS + SVEN
SVACC = 1 ?
TXCOMP = 1 ?
GACC = 1 ?
Decoding of the
programming sequence
Prog seq
OK ?
Change SADR
SVREAD = 0 ?
Read Status Register
RXRDY= 0 ?
Read TWI_RHR
TXRDY= 1 ? EOSACC = 1 ?
Write in TWI_THR
Need to perform
a master access ?
Program the Master mode
DADR + SVDIS + MSEN + CLK + R / W
ARBLST = 1 ?
MREAD = 1 ?
TXRDY= 0 ?
Write in TWI_THR Data to send ?
RXRDY= 0 ?
Read TWI_RHR Data to read?
Stop transfer
TXCOMP = 0 ?
GENERAL CALL TREATMENT
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
START
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32.9 Slave Mode
32.9.1 Definition
The Slave Mode is defined as a mode where the device receives the clock and the address from
another device called the master.
In this mode, the device never initiates and never completes the transmission (START,
REPEATED_START and STOP conditions are always provided by the master).
32.9.2 Application Block Diagram
Figure 32-23. Slave Mode Typical Application Block Diagram
32.9.3 Programming Slave Mode
The following fields must be programmed before entering Slave mode:
1. SADR (TWI_SMR): The slave device address is used in order to be accessed by mas-
ter devices in read or write mode.
2. MSDIS (TWI_CR): Disable the master mode.
3. SVEN (TWI_CR): Enable the slave mode.
As the device receives the clock, values written in TWI_CWGR are not taken into account.
32.9.4 Receiving Data
After a Start or Repeated Start condition is detected and if the address sent by the Master
matches with the Slave address programmed in the SADR (Slave ADdress) field, SVACC (Slave
ACCess) flag is set and SVREAD (Slave READ) indicates the direction of the transfer.
SVACC remains high until a STOP condition or a repeated START is detected. When such a
condition is detected, EOSACC (End Of Slave ACCess) flag is set.
32.9.4.1 Read Sequence
In the case of a Read sequence (SVREAD is high), TWI transfers data written in the TWI_THR
(TWI Transmit Holding Register) until a STOP condition or a REPEATED_START + an address
different from SADR is detected. Note that at the end of the read sequence TXCOMP (Transmis-
sion Complete) flag is set and SVACC reset.
As soon as data is written in the TWI_THR, TXRDY (Transmit Holding Register Ready) flag is
reset, and it is set when the shift register is empty and the sent data acknowledged or not. If the
data is not acknowledged, the NACK flag is set.
Host with
TWI
Interface
TWD
TWCK
LCD Controller
R R
VDD
Host with TWI
Interface
Host with TWI
Interface
Master
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Note that a STOP or a repeated START always follows a NACK.
See Figure 32-24 on page 369.
32.9.4.2 Write Sequence
In the case of a Write sequence (SVREAD is low), the RXRDY (Receive Holding Register
Ready) flag is set as soon as a character has been received in the TWI_RHR (TWI Receive
Holding Register). RXRDY is reset when reading the TWI_RHR.
TWI continues receiving data until a STOP condition or a REPEATED_START + an address dif-
ferent from SADR is detected. Note that at the end of the write sequence TXCOMP flag is set
and SVACC reset.
32.9.4.3 Clock Synchronization Sequence
In the case where TWI_THR or TWI_RHR is not written/read in time, TWI performs a clock
synchronization.
Clock stretching information is given by the SCLWS (Clock Wait state) bit.
See Figure 32-27 on page 371 and Figure 32-28 on page 372.
32.9.4.4 General Call
In the case where a GENERAL CALL is performed, GACC (General Call ACCess) flag is set.
After GACC is set, it is up to the programmer to interpret the meaning of the GENERAL CALL
and to decode the new address programming sequence.
32.9.5 Data Transfer
32.9.5.1 Read Operation
The read mode is defined as a data requirement from the master.
After a START or a REPEATED START condition is detected, the decoding of the address
starts. If the slave address (SADR) is decoded, SVACC is set and SVREAD indicates the direc-
tion of the transfer.
Until a STOP or REPEATED START condition is detected, TWI continues sending data loaded
in the TWI_THR register.
If a STOP condition or a REPEATED START + an address different from SADR is detected,
SVACC is reset.
Figure 32-24 on page 369 describes the write operation.
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Figure 32-24. Read Access Ordered by a MASTER
Notes: 1. When SVACC is low, the state of SVREAD becomes irrelevant.
2. TXRDY is reset when data has been transmitted from TWI_THR to the shift register and set when this data has been
acknowledged or non acknowledged.
32.9.5.2 Write Operation
The write mode is defined as a data transmission from the master.
After a START or a REPEATED START, the decoding of the address starts. If the slave address
is decoded, SVACC is set and SVREAD indicates the direction of the transfer (SVREAD is low in
this case).
Until a STOP or REPEATED START condition is detected, TWI stores the received data in the
TWI_RHR register.
If a STOP condition or a REPEATED START + an address different from SADR is detected,
SVACC is reset.
Figure 32-25 on page 369 describes the Write operation.
Figure 32-25. Write Access Ordered by a Master
Notes: 1. When SVACC is low, the state of SVREAD becomes irrelevant.
2. RXRDY is set when data has been transmitted from the shift register to the TWI_RHR and reset when this data is read.
Write THR
Read RHR
SVREAD has to be taken into account only while SVACC is active
TWD
TXRDY
NACK
SVACC
SVREAD
EOSVACC
SADR S ADR R NA R A DATA A A DATA NA S/Sr DATA NA P/S/Sr
SADR matches,
TWI answers with an ACK
SADR does not match,
TWI answers with a NACK
ACK/NACK from the Master
RXRDY
Read RHR
SVREAD has to be taken into account only while SVACC is active
TWD
SVACC
SVREAD
EOSVACC
SADR does not match,
TWI answers with a NACK
SADR S ADR W NA W A DATA A A DATA NA S/Sr DATA NA P/S/Sr
SADR matches,
TWI answers with an ACK
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32.9.5.3 General Call
The general call is performed in order to change the address of the slave.
If a GENERAL CALL is detected, GACC is set.
After the detection of General Call, it is up to the programmer to decode the commands which
come afterwards.
In case of a WRITE command, the programmer has to decode the programming sequence and
program a new SADR if the programming sequence matches.
Figure 32-26 on page 370 describes the General Call access.
Figure 32-26. Master Performs a General Call
Note: This method allows the user to create an own programming sequence by choosing the program-
ming bytes and the number of them. The programming sequence has to be provided to the
master.
0000000 +W
GENERAL CALL
P
S
A
GENERAL CALL Reset or write DADD
A New SADR
DATA1
A DATA2 A A
New SADR
Programming sequence
TXD
GCACC
SVACC
RESET command = 00000110X
WRITE command = 00000100X
Reset after read
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32.9.5.4 Clock Synchronization
In both read and write modes, it may happen that TWI_THR/TWI_RHR buffer is not filled /emp-
tied before the emission/reception of a new character. In this case, to avoid sending/receiving
undesired data, a clock stretching mechanism is implemented.
Clock Synchronization in Read Mode
The clock is tied low if the shift register is empty and if a STOP or REPEATED START condition
was not detected. It is tied low until the shift register is loaded.
Figure 32-27 on page 371 describes the clock synchronization in Read mode.
Figure 32-27. Clock Synchronization in Read Mode
Notes: 1. TXRDY is reset when data has been written in the TWI_TH to the shift register and set when this data has been acknowl-
edged or non acknowledged.
2. At the end of the read sequence, TXCOMP is set after a STOP or after a REPEATED_START + an address different from
SADR.
3. SCLWS is automatically set when the clock synchronization mechanism is started.
DATA1
The clock is stretched after the ACK, the state of TWD is undefined during clock stretching
SCLWS
SVACC
SVREAD
TXRDY
TWCK
TWI_THR
TXCOMP
The data is memorized in TWI_THR until a new value is written
TWI_THR is transmitted to the shift register Ack or Nack from the master
DATA0 DATA0 DATA2
1
2
1
CLOCK is tied low by the TWI
as long as THR is empty
S SADR S R DATA0 A A DATA1 A DATA2 NA S
XXXXXXX
2
Write THR
As soon as a START is detected
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Clock Synchronization in Write Mode
The cl ock i s t i ed l ow i f t he shi f t regi st er and t he TWI _RHR i s f ul l . I f a STOP or
REPEATED_START condition was not detected, it is tied low until TWI_RHR is read.
Figure 32-28 on page 372 describes the clock synchronization in Read mode.
Figure 32-28. Clock Synchronization in Write Mode
Notes: 1. At the end of the read sequence, TXCOMP is set after a STOP or after a REPEATED_START + an address different from
SADR.
2. SCLWS is automatically set when the clock synchronization mechanism is started and automatically reset when the mecha-
nism is finished.
Rd DATA0
Rd DATA1
Rd DATA2
SVACC
SVREAD
RXRDY
SCLWS
TXCOMP
DATA1 DATA2
SCL is stretched on the last bit of DATA1
TWCK
TWD
TWI_RHR
CLOCK is tied low by the TWI as long as RHR is full
DATA0 is not read in the RHR
ADR S SADR W A DATA0 A A DATA2 DATA1 S NA
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32.9.5.5 Reversal after a Repeated Start
Reversal of Read to Write
The master initiates the communication by a read command and finishes it by a write command.
Figure 32-29 on page 373 describes the repeated start + reversal from Read to Write mode.
Figure 32-29. Repeated Start + Reversal from Read to Write Mode
1. TXCOMP is only set at the end of the transmission because after the repeated start, SADR is detected again.
Reversal of Write to Read
The master initiates the communication by a write command and finishes it by a read com-
mand.Figure 32-30 on page 373 describes the repeated start + reversal from Write to Read
mode.
Figure 32-30. Repeated Start + Reversal from Write to Read Mode
Notes: 1. In this case, if TWI_THR has not been written at the end of the read command, the clock is automatically stretched before
the ACK.
2. TXCOMP is only set at the end of the transmission because after the repeated start, SADR is detected again.
S SADR R A DATA0 A DATA1 SADR Sr NA W A DATA2 A DATA3 A P
Cleared after read
DATA0 DATA1
DATA2 DATA3
SVACC
SVREAD
TWD
TWI_THR
TWI_RHR
EOSACC
TXRDY
RXRDY
TXCOMP
S SADR W A DATA0 A DATA1 SADR Sr A R A DATA2 A DATA3 NA P
Cleared after read
DATA0
DATA2 DATA3
DATA1
TXCOMP
TXRDY
RXRDY
Read TWI_RHR
SVACC
SVREAD
TWD
TWI_RHR
TWI_THR
EOSACC
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32.9.6 Read Write Flowcharts
The flowchart shown in Figure 32-31 on page 374 gives an example of read and write operations
in Slave mode. A polling or interrupt method can be used to check the status bits. The interrupt
method requires that the interrupt enable register (TWI_IER) be configured first.
Figure 32-31. Read Write Flowchart in Slave Mode
Set the SLAVE mode:
SADR +MSDIS +SVEN
SVACC =1 ?
TXCOMP =1 ?
GACC =1 ?
Decoding of the
programming sequence
Prog seq
OK ?
Change SADR
SVREAD =0 ?
RXRDY=0 ?
Read TWI_RHR
TXRDY=1 ?
EOSACC =1 ?
Write in TWI_THR
END
GENERAL CALL TREATMENT
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32.10 Two-wire Interface (TWI) User Interface
Offset Register Name Access Reset
0x00 Control Register TWI_CR Write-only N / A
0x04 Master Mode Register TWI_MMR Read-write 0x00000000
0x08 Slave Mode Register TWI_SMR Read-write 0x00000000
0x0C Internal Address Register TWI_IADR Read-write 0x00000000
0x10 Clock Waveform Generator Register TWI_CWGR Read-write 0x00000000
0x20 Status Register TWI_SR Read-only 0x0000F009
0x24 Interrupt Enable Register TWI_IER Write-only N / A
0x28 Interrupt Disable Register TWI_IDR Write-only N / A
0x2C Interrupt Mask Register TWI_IMR Read-only 0x00000000
0x30 Receive Holding Register TWI_RHR Read-only 0x00000000
0x34 Transmit Holding Register TWI_THR Write-only 0x00000000
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32.10.1 TWI Control Register
Name: TWI_CR
Access: Write-only
START: Send a START Condition
0 = No effect.
1 = A frame beginning with a START bit is transmitted according to the features defined in the mode register.
This action is necessary when the TWI peripheral wants to read data from a slave. When configured in Master Mode with a
write operation, a frame is sent as soon as the user writes a character in the Transmit Holding Register (TWI_THR).
STOP: Send a STOP Condition
0 = No effect.
1 = STOP Condition is sent just after completing the current byte transmission in master read mode.
In single data byte master read, the START and STOP must both be set.
In multiple data bytes master read, the STOP must be set after the last data received but one.
In master read mode, if a NACK bit is received, the STOP is automatically performed.
In multiple data write operation, when both THR and shift register are empty, a STOP condition is automatically
sent.
MSEN: TWI Master Mode Enabled
0 = No effect.
1 = If MSDIS = 0, the master mode is enabled.
Note: Switching from Slave to Master mode is only permitted when TXCOMP = 1.
MSDIS: TWI Master Mode Disabled
0 = No effect.
1 = The master mode is disabled, all pending data is transmitted. The shifter and holding characters (if it contains data) are
transmitted in case of write operation. In read operation, the character being transferred must be completely received
before disabling.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SWRST SVDIS SVEN MSDIS MSEN STOP START
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SVEN: TWI Slave Mode Enabled
0 = No effect.
1 = If SVDIS = 0, the slave mode is enabled.
Note: Switching from Master to Slave mode is only permitted when TXCOMP = 1.
SVDIS: TWI Slave Mode Disabled
0 = No effect.
1 = The slave mode is disabled. The shifter and holding characters (if it contains data) are transmitted in case of read oper-
ation. In write operation, the character being transferred must be completely received before disabling.
SWRST: Software Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = Equivalent to a system reset.
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32.10.2 TWI Master Mode Register
Name: TWI_MMR
Access: Read-write
IADRSZ: Internal Device Address Size
MREAD: Master Read Direction
0 = Master write direction.
1 = Master read direction.
DADR: Device Address
The device address is used to access slave devices in read or write mode. Those bits are only used in Master mode.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DADR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MREAD IADRSZ
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

IADRSZ[9:8]
0 0 No internal device address
0 1 One-byte internal device address
1 0 Two-byte internal device address
1 1 Three-byte internal device address
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32.10.3 TWI Slave Mode Register
Name: TWI_SMR
Access: Read-write
SADR: Slave Address
The slave device address is used in Slave mode in order to be accessed by master devices in read or write mode.
SADR must be programmed before enabling the Slave mode or after a general call. Writes at other times have no effect.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SADR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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32.10.4 TWI Internal Address Register
Name: TWI_IADR
Access: Read-write
IADR: Internal Address
0, 1, 2 or 3 bytes depending on IADRSZ.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
IADR
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IADR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IADR
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32.10.5 TWI Clock Waveform Generator Register
Name: TWI_CWGR
Access: Read-write
TWI_CWGR is only used in Master mode.
CLDIV: Clock Low Divider
The SCL low period is defined as follows:

CHDIV: Clock High Divider
The SCL high period is defined as follows:
CKDIV: Clock Divider
The CKDIV is used to increase both SCL high and low periods.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CKDIV
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CHDIV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CLDIV
T
low
CLDIV ( 2
CKDIV
( ) 4) + T
MCK
=
T
high
CHDIV ( 2
CKDIV
( ) 4) + T
MCK
=
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32.10.6 TWI Status Register
Name: TWI_SR
Access: Read-only
Reset Value: 0x0000F009
TXCOMP: Transmission Completed (automatically set / reset)
TXCOMP used in Master mode:
0 = During the length of the current frame.
1 = When both holding and shifter registers are empty and STOP condition has been sent.
TXCOMP behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-8 on page 354 and in Figure 32-10 on page 355.
TXCOMP used in Slave mode:
0 = As soon as a Start is detected.
1 = After a Stop or a Repeated Start + an address different from SADR is detected.
TXCOMP behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-27 on page 371, Figure 32-28 on page 372, Figure 32-29 on
page 373 and Figure 32-30 on page 373.
RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready (automatically set / reset)
0 = No character has been received since the last TWI_RHR read operation.
1 = A byte has been received in the TWI_RHR since the last read.
RXRDY behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-10 on page 355.
RXRDY behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-25 on page 369, Figure 32-28 on page 372, Figure 32-29 on
TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready (automatically set / reset)
TXRDY used in Master mode:
0 = The transmit holding register has not been transferred into shift register. Set to 0 when writing into TWI_THR register.
1 = As soon as a data byte is transferred from TWI_THR to internal shifter or if a NACK error is detected, TXRDY is set at
the same time as TXCOMP and NACK. TXRDY is also set when MSEN is set (enable TWI).
TXRDY behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-8 on page 354.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EOSACC SCLWS ARBLST NACK
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVRE GACC SVACC SVREAD TXRDY RXRDY TXCOMP
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TXRDY used in Slave mode:
0 = As soon as data is written in the TWI_THR, until this data has been transmitted and acknowledged (ACK or NACK).
1 = It indicates that the TWI_THR is empty and that data has been transmitted and acknowledged.
If TXRDY is high and if a NACK has been detected, the transmission will be stopped. Thus when TRDY = NACK = 1, the
programmer must not fill TWI_THR to avoid losing it.
TXRDY behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-24 on page 369, Figure 32-27 on page 371, Figure 32-29 on
SVREAD: Slave Read (automatically set / reset)
This bit is only used in Slave mode. When SVACC is low (no Slave access has been detected) SVREAD is irrelevant.
0 = Indicates that a write access is performed by a Master.
1 = Indicates that a read access is performed by a Master.
SVREAD behavior can be seen in Figure 32-24 on page 369, Figure 32-25 on page 369, Figure 32-29 on page 373 and
Figure 32-30 on page 373.
SVACC: Slave Access (automatically set / reset)
This bit is only used in Slave mode.
0 = TWI is not addressed. SVACC is automatically cleared after a NACK or a STOP condition is detected.
1 = Indicates that the address decoding sequence has matched (A Master has sent SADR). SVACC remains high until a
NACK or a STOP condition is detected.
SVACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-24 on page 369, Figure 32-25 on page 369, Figure 32-29 on page 373 and Fig-
ure 32-30 on page 373.
GACC: General Call Access (clear on read)
0 = No General Call has been detected.
1 = A General Call has been detected. After the detection of General Call, the programmer decoded the commands that fol-
low and the programming sequence.
GACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-26 on page 370.
OVRE: Overrun Error (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Master mode.
0 = TWI_RHR has not been loaded while RXRDY was set
1 = TWI_RHR has been loaded while RXRDY was set. Reset by read in TWI_SR when TXCOMP is set.
NACK: Not Acknowledged (clear on read)
NACK used in Master mode:
0 = Each data byte has been correctly received by the far-end side TWI slave component.
1 = A data byte has not been acknowledged by the slave component. Set at the same time as TXCOMP.
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NACK used in Slave Read mode:
0 = Each data byte has been correctly received by the Master.
1 = In read mode, a data byte has not been acknowledged by the Master. When NACK is set the programmer must not fill
TWI_THR even if TXRDY is set, because it means that the Master will stop the data transfer or re initiate it.
Note that in Slave Write mode all data is acknowledged by the TWI.
ARBLST: Arbitration Lost (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Master mode.
0: Arbitration won.
1: Arbitration lost. Another master of the TWI bus has won the multi-master arbitration. TXCOMP is set at the same time.
SCLWS: Clock Wait State (automatically set / reset)
0 = The clock is not stretched.
1 = The clock is stretched. TWI_THR / TWI_RHR buffer is not filled / emptied before the emission / reception of a new
character.
SCLWS behavior can be seen in Figure 32-27 on page 371 and Figure 32-28 on page 372.
EOSACC: End Of Slave Access (clear on read)
0 = A slave access is being performing.
1 = The Slave Access is finished. End Of Slave Access is automatically set as soon as SVACC is reset.
EOSACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-29 on page 373 and Figure 32-30 on page 373
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32.10.7 TWI Interrupt Enable Register
Name: TWI_IER
Access: Write-only
TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Enable
RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Enable
TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Enable
SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Enable
GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Enable
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Enable
ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Enable
SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Enable
EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EOSACC SCL_WS ARBLST NACK
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OVRE GACC SVACC TXRDY RXRDY TXCOMP
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32.10.8 TWI Interrupt Disable Register
Name: TWI_IDR
Access: Write-only
TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Disable
RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Disable
TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Disable
SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Disable
GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Disable
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Disable
ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Disable
SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Disable
EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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32.10.9 TWI Interrupt Mask Register
Name: TWI_IMR
Access: Read-only
TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Mask
RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Mask
TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Mask
SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Mask
GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Mask
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Mask
ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Mask
SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Mask
EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Mask
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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32.10.10 TWI Receive Holding Register
Name: TWI_RHR
Access: Read-only
RXDATA: Master or Slave Receive Holding Data
32.10.11 TWI Transmit Holding Register
Name: TWI_THR
Access: Read-write
TXDATA: Master or Slave Transmit Holding Data
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXDATA
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXDATA
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33. Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (USART)
33.1 Overview
The Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (USART) provides one full
duplex universal synchronous asynchronous serial link. Data frame format is widely programma-
ble (data length, parity, number of stop bits) to support a maximum of standards. The receiver
implements parity error, framing error and overrun error detection. The receiver time-out enables
handling variable-length frames and the transmitter timeguard facilitates communications with
slow remote devices. Multidrop communications are also supported through address bit han-
dling in reception and transmission.
The USART features three test modes: remote loopback, local loopback and automatic echo.
The USART supports specific operating modes providing interfaces on RS485 buses, with
ISO7816 T = 0 or T = 1 smart card slots, infrared transceivers and connection to modem ports.
The hardware handshaking feature enables an out-of-band flow control by automatic manage-
ment of the pins RTS and CTS.
The USART supports the connection to the Peripheral DMA Controller, which enables data
transfers to the transmitter and from the receiver. The PDC provides chained buffer manage-
ment without any intervention of the processor.
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33.2 Block Diagram
Figure 33-1. USART Block Diagram
Peripheral DMA
Controller
Channel Channel
AIC
Receiver
USART
Interrupt
RXD
TXD
SCK
USART
PIO
Controller
CTS
RTS
DTR
DSR
DCD
RI
Transmitter
Modem
Signals
Control
Baud Rate
Generator
User Interface
PMC
MCK
SLCK
DIV
MCK/DIV
APB
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SCK Serial Clock I/O
TXD Transmit Serial Data I/O
RXD Receive Serial Data Input
RI Ring Indicator Input Low
DSR Data Set Ready Input Low
DCD Data Carrier Detect Input Low
DTR Data Terminal Ready Output Low
CTS Clear to Send Input Low
RTS Request to Send Output Low
Smart
Card
Slot
USART
RS232
Drivers
Modem
RS485
Drivers
Differential
Bus
IrDA
Transceivers
Modem
Driver
Field Bus
Driver
EMV
Driver
IrDA
Driver
IrLAP
RS232
Drivers
Serial
Port
Serial
Driver
PPP
PSTN
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33.5.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the USART may be multiplexed with the PIO lines. The program-
mer must first program the PIO controller to assign the desired USART pins to their peripheral
function. If I/O lines of the USART are not used by the application, they can be used for other
purposes by the PIO Controller.
To prevent the TXD line from falling when the USART is disabled, the use of an internal pull up
is mandatory.
All the pins of the modems may or may not be implemented on the USART. Only USART1 is
fully equipped with all the modem signals. On USARTs not equipped with the corresponding pin,
the associated control bits and statuses have no effect on the behavior of the USART.
The USART is not continuously clocked. The programmer must first enable the USART Clock in
the Power Management Controller (PMC) before using the USART. However, if the application
does not require USART operations, the USART clock can be stopped when not needed and be
restarted later. In this case, the USART will resume its operations where it left off.
Configuring the USART does not require the USART clock to be enabled.
33.5.3 Interrupt
The USART interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the Advanced Interrupt
Controller. Using the USART interrupt requires the AIC to be programmed first. Note that it is not
recommended to use the USART interrupt line in edge sensitive mode.
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The USART is capable of managing several types of serial synchronous or asynchronous
communications.
It supports the following communication modes:
5- to 9-bit full-duplex asynchronous serial communication
MSB- or LSB-first
1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits
Parity even, odd, marked, space or none
By 8 or by 16 over-sampling receiver frequency
Optional hardware handshaking
Optional modem signals management
Optional break management
Optional multidrop serial communication
High-speed 5- to 9-bit full-duplex synchronous serial communication
MSB- or LSB-first
1 or 2 stop bits
Parity even, odd, marked, space or none
By 8 or by 16 over-sampling frequency
Optional hardware handshaking
Optional modem signals management
Optional break management
Optional multidrop serial communication
RS485 with driver control signal
ISO7816, T0 or T1 protocols for interfacing with smart cards
NACK handling, error counter with repetition and iteration limit
InfraRed IrDA Modulation and Demodulation
Test modes
Remote loopback, local loopback, automatic echo
33.6.1 Baud Rate Generator
The Baud Rate Generator provides the bit period clock named the Baud Rate Clock to both the
receiver and the transmitter.
The Baud Rate Generator clock source can be selected by setting the USCLKS field in the Mode
Register (US_MR) between:
the Master Clock MCK
a division of the Master Clock, the divider being product dependent, but generally set to 8
the external clock, available on the SCK pin
The Baud Rate Generator is based upon a 16-bit divider, which is programmed with the CD field
of the Baud Rate Generator Register (US_BRGR). If CD is programmed at 0, the Baud Rate
Generator does not generate any clock. If CD is programmed at 1, the divider is bypassed and
becomes inactive.
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If the external SCK clock is selected, the duration of the low and high levels of the signal pro-
vided on the SCK pin must be longer than a Master Clock (MCK) period. The frequency of the
signal provided on SCK must be at least 4.5 times lower than MCK.
Figure 33-3. Baud Rate Generator
33.6.1.1 Baud Rate in Asynchronous Mode
If the USART is programmed to operate in asynchronous mode, the selected clock is first
divided by CD, which is field programmed in the Baud Rate Generator Register (US_BRGR).
The resulting clock is provided to the receiver as a sampling clock and then divided by 16 or 8,
depending on the programming of the OVER bit in US_MR.
If OVER is set to 1, the receiver sampling is 8 times higher than the baud rate clock. If OVER is
cleared, the sampling is performed at 16 times the baud rate clock.
The following formula performs the calculation of the Baud Rate.

This gives a maximum baud rate of MCK divided by 8, assuming that MCK is the highest possi-
ble clock and that OVER is programmed at 1.
MCK/DIV
16-bit Counter
0
Baud Rate
Clock
CD
CD
Sampling
Divider
0
1
>1
Sampling
Clock
Reserved
MCK
SCK
USCLKS
OVER
SCK
SYNC
SYNC
USCLKS = 3
1
0
2
3
0
1
0
1
FIDI
Baudrate
SelectedClock
8 2 Over ( )CD ( )
-------------------------------------------- =
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33.6.1.2 Baud Rate Calculation Example
Table 33-2 shows calculations of CD to obtain a baud rate at 38400 bauds for different source
clock frequencies. This table also shows the actual resulting baud rate and the error.
The baud rate is calculated with the following formula:
The baud rate error is calculated with the following formula. It is not recommended to work with
an error higher than 5%.

33.6.1.3 Fractional Baud Rate in Asynchronous Mode
The Baud Rate generator previously defined is subject to the following limitation: the output fre-
quency changes by only integer multiples of the reference frequency. An approach to this
problem is to integrate a fractional N clock generator that has a high resolution. The generator
architecture is modified to obtain Baud Rate changes by a fraction of the reference source clock.
This fractional part is programmed with the FP field in the Baud Rate Generator Register
Table 33-2. Baud Rate Example (OVER = 0)
Source Clock
Expected Baud
Rate Calculation Result CD Actual Baud Rate Error
MHz Bit/s Bit/s
3 686 400 38 400 6.00 6 38 400.00 0.00%
4 915 200 38 400 8.00 8 38 400.00 0.00%
5 000 000 38 400 8.14 8 39 062.50 1.70%
7 372 800 38 400 12.00 12 38 400.00 0.00%
8 000 000 38 400 13.02 13 38 461.54 0.16%
12 000 000 38 400 19.53 20 37 500.00 2.40%
12 288 000 38 400 20.00 20 38 400.00 0.00%
14 318 180 38 400 23.30 23 38 908.10 1.31%
14 745 600 38 400 24.00 24 38 400.00 0.00%
18 432 000 38 400 30.00 30 38 400.00 0.00%
24 000 000 38 400 39.06 39 38 461.54 0.16%
24 576 000 38 400 40.00 40 38 400.00 0.00%
25 000 000 38 400 40.69 40 38 109.76 0.76%
32 000 000 38 400 52.08 52 38 461.54 0.16%
32 768 000 38 400 53.33 53 38 641.51 0.63%
33 000 000 38 400 53.71 54 38 194.44 0.54%
40 000 000 38 400 65.10 65 38 461.54 0.16%
50 000 000 38 400 81.38 81 38 580.25 0.47%
60 000 000 38 400 97.66 98 38 265.31 0.35%
70 000 000 38 400 113.93 114 38 377.19 0.06%
BaudRate MCK CD 16 =
Error 1
ExpectedBaudRate
ActualBaudRate
-------------------------------------------------- -

=
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(US_BRGR). If FP is not 0, the fractional part is activated. The resolution is one eighth of the
clock divider. This feature is only available when using USART normal mode. The fractional
Baud Rate is calculated using the following formula:
The modified architecture is presented below:
Figure 33-4. Fractional Baud Rate Generator
33.6.1.4 Baud Rate in Synchronous Mode
If the USART is programmed to operate in synchronous mode, the selected clock is simply
divided by the field CD in US_BRGR.

In synchronous mode, if the external clock is selected (USCLKS = 3), the clock is provided
directly by the signal on the USART SCK pin. No division is active. The value written in
US_BRGR has no effect. The external clock frequency must be at least 4.5 times lower than the
system clock.
When either the external clock SCK or the internal clock divided (MCK/DIV) is selected, the
value programmed in CD must be even if the user has to ensure a 50:50 mark/space ratio on the
SCK pin. If the internal clock MCK is selected, the Baud Rate Generator ensures a 50:50 duty
cycle on the SCK pin, even if the value programmed in CD is odd.
33.6.1.5 Baud Rate in ISO 7816 Mode
The ISO7816 specification defines the bit rate with the following formula:
Baudrate
SelectedClock
8 2 Over ( ) CD
FP
8
------- +

----------------------------------------------------------------- =
MCK/DIV
16-bit Counter
0
Baud Rate
Clock
CD
CD
Sampling
Divider
0
1
>1
Sampling
Clock
Reserved
MCK
SCK
USCLKS
OVER
SCK
SYNC
SYNC
USCLKS = 3
1
0
2
3
0
1
0
1
FIDI
glitch-free
logic
Modulus
Control
FP
FP
BaudRate
SelectedClock
CD
-------------------------------------- =
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where:
B is the bit rate
Di is the bit-rate adjustment factor
Fi is the clock frequency division factor
f is the ISO7816 clock frequency (Hz)
Di is a binary value encoded on a 4-bit field, named DI, as represented in Table 33-3.
Fi is a binary value encoded on a 4-bit field, named FI, as represented in Table 33-4.
Table 33-5 shows the resulting Fi/Di Ratio, which is the ratio between the ISO7816 clock and the
baud rate clock.
If the USART is configured in ISO7816 Mode, the clock selected by the USCLKS field in the
Mode Register (US_MR) is first divided by the value programmed in the field CD in the Baud
Rate Generator Register (US_BRGR). The resulting clock can be provided to the SCK pin to
feed the smart card clock inputs. This means that the CLKO bit can be set in US_MR.
This clock is then divided by the value programmed in the FI_DI_RATIO field in the FI_DI_Ratio
register (US_FIDI). This is performed by the Sampling Divider, which performs a division by up
to 2047 in ISO7816 Mode. The non-integer values of the Fi/Di Ratio are not supported and the
user must program the FI_DI_RATIO field to a value as close as possible to the expected value.
The FI_DI_RATIO field resets to the value 0x174 (372 in decimal) and is the most common
divider between the ISO7816 clock and the bit rate (Fi = 372, Di = 1).
Figure 33-5 shows the relation between the Elementary Time Unit, corresponding to a bit time,
and the ISO 7816 clock.
B
Di
Fi
------ f =
Table 33-3. Binary and Decimal Values for Di
DI field 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 1000 1001
Di (decimal) 1 2 4 8 16 32 12 20
Table 33-4. Binary and Decimal Values for Fi
FI field 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101
Fi (decimal 372 372 558 744 1116 1488 1860 512 768 1024 1536 2048
Table 33-5. Possible Values for the Fi/Di Ratio
Fi/Di 372 558 774 1116 1488 1806 512 768 1024 1536 2048
1 372 558 744 1116 1488 1860 512 768 1024 1536 2048
2 186 279 372 558 744 930 256 384 512 768 1024
4 93 139.5 186 279 372 465 128 192 256 384 512
8 46.5 69.75 93 139.5 186 232.5 64 96 128 192 256
16 23.25 34.87 46.5 69.75 93 116.2 32 48 64 96 128
32 11.62 17.43 23.25 34.87 46.5 58.13 16 24 32 48 64
12 31 46.5 62 93 124 155 42.66 64 85.33 128 170.6
20 18.6 27.9 37.2 55.8 74.4 93 25.6 38.4 51.2 76.8 102.4
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Figure 33-5. Elementary Time Unit (ETU)
33.6.2 Receiver and Transmitter Control
After reset, the receiver is disabled. The user must enable the receiver by setting the RXEN bit
in the Control Register (US_CR). However, the receiver registers can be programmed before the
receiver clock is enabled.
After reset, the transmitter is disabled. The user must enable it by setting the TXEN bit in the
Control Register (US_CR). However, the transmitter registers can be programmed before being
enabled.
The Receiver and the Transmitter can be enabled together or independently.
At any time, the software can perform a reset on the receiver or the transmitter of the USART by
setting the corresponding bit, RSTRX and RSTTX respectively, in the Control Register
(US_CR). The reset commands have the same effect as a hardware reset on the corresponding
logic. Regardless of what the receiver or the transmitter is performing, the communication is
immediately stopped.
The user can also independently disable the receiver or the transmitter by setting RXDIS and
TXDIS respectively in US_CR. If the receiver is disabled during a character reception, the
USART waits until the end of reception of the current character, then the reception is stopped. If
the transmitter is disabled while it is operating, the USART waits the end of transmission of both
the current character and character being stored in the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR). If
a timeguard is programmed, it is handled normally.
33.6.3 Synchronous and Asynchronous Modes
33.6.3.1 Transmitter Operations
The transmitter performs the same in both synchronous and asynchronous operating modes
(SYNC = 0 or SYNC = 1). One start bit, up to 9 data bits, one optional parity bit and up to two
stop bits are successively shifted out on the TXD pin at each falling edge of the programmed
serial clock.
The number of data bits is selected by the CHRL field and the MODE 9 bit in the Mode Register
(US_MR). Nine bits are selected by setting the MODE 9 bit regardless of the CHRL field. The
parity bit is set according to the PAR field in US_MR. The even, odd, space, marked or none
parity bit can be configured. The MSBF field in US_MR configures which data bit is sent first. If
written at 1, the most significant bit is sent first. At 0, the less significant bit is sent first. The num-
ber of stop bits is selected by the NBSTOP field in US_MR. The 1.5 stop bit is supported in
asynchronous mode only.
1 ETU
ISO7816 Clock
on SCK
ISO7816 I/O Line
on TXD
FI_DI_RATIO
ISO7816 Clock Cycles
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Figure 33-6. Character Transmit
The characters are sent by writing in the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR). The transmitter
reports two status bits in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR): TXRDY (Transmitter Ready),
which indicates that US_THR is empty and TXEMPTY, which indicates that all the characters
written in US_THR have been processed. When the current character processing is completed,
the last character written in US_THR is transferred into the Shift Register of the transmitter and
US_THR becomes empty, thus TXRDY raises.
Both TXRDY and TXEMPTY bits are low since the transmitter is disabled. Writing a character in
US_THR while TXRDY is active has no effect and the written character is lost.
Figure 33-7. Transmitter Status
33.6.3.2 Asynchronous Receiver
If the USART is programmed in asynchronous operating mode (SYNC = 0), the receiver over-
samples the RXD input line. The oversampling is either 16 or 8 times the Baud Rate clock,
depending on the OVER bit in the Mode Register (US_MR).
The receiver samples the RXD line. If the line is sampled during one half of a bit time at 0, a start
bit is detected and data, parity and stop bits are successively sampled on the bit rate clock.
If the oversampling is 16, (OVER at 0), a start is detected at the eighth sample at 0. Then, data
bits, parity bit and stop bit are sampled on each 16 sampling clock cycle. If the oversampling is 8
(OVER at 1), a start bit is detected at the fourth sample at 0. Then, data bits, parity bit and stop
bit are sampled on each 8 sampling clock cycle.
The number of data bits, first bit sent and parity mode are selected by the same fields and bits
as the transmitter, i.e. respectively CHRL, MODE9, MSBF and PAR. For the synchronization
mechanism only, the number of stop bits has no effect on the receiver as it considers only one
stop bit, regardless of the field NBSTOP, so that resynchronization between the receiver and the
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
TXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled One Stop
Baud Rate
Clock
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
TXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Start
Bit
Write
US_THR
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
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transmitter can occur. Moreover, as soon as the stop bit is sampled, the receiver starts looking
for a new start bit so that resynchronization can also be accomplished when the transmitter is
operating with one stop bit.
Figure 33-8 and Figure 33-9 illustrate start detection and character reception when USART
operates in asynchronous mode.
Figure 33-8. Asynchronous Start Detection
Figure 33-9. Asynchronous Character Reception
33.6.3.3 Synchronous Receiver
In synchronous mode (SYNC = 1), the receiver samples the RXD signal on each rising edge of
the Baud Rate Clock. If a low level is detected, it is considered as a start. All data bits, the parity
bit and the stop bits are sampled and the receiver waits for the next start bit. Synchronous mode
operations provide a high speed transfer capability.
Configuration fields and bits are the same as in asynchronous mode.
Figure 33-10 illustrates a character reception in synchronous mode.
Sampling
Clock (x16)
RXD
Start
Detection
Sampling
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
Rejection
Sampling
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
D0
Sampling
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled
Baud Rate
Clock
Start
Detection
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
16
samples
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Figure 33-10. Synchronous Mode Character Reception
33.6.3.4 Receiver Operations
When a character reception is completed, it is transferred to the Receive Holding Register
(US_RHR) and the RXRDY bit in the Status Register (US_CSR) rises. If a character is com-
pleted while the RXRDY is set, the OVRE (Overrun Error) bit is set. The last character is
transferred into US_RHR and overwrites the previous one. The OVRE bit is cleared by writing
the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA (Reset Status) bit at 1.
Figure 33-11. Receiver Status
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Start
Sampling
Parity Bit
Stop Bit
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled 1 Stop
Baud Rate
Clock
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Write
US_CR
RXRDY
OVRE
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
RSTSTA = 1
Read
US_RHR
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33.6.3.5 Parity
The USART supports five parity modes selected by programming the PAR field in the Mode
Register (US_MR). The PAR field also enables the Multidrop mode, see Multidrop Mode on
page 403. Even and odd parity bit generation and error detection are supported.
If even parity is selected, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit at 0 if a num-
ber of 1s in the character data bit is even, and at 1 if the number of 1s is odd. Accordingly, the
receiver parity checker counts the number of received 1s and reports a parity error if the sam-
pled parity bit does not correspond. If odd parity is selected, the parity generator of the
transmitter drives the parity bit at 1 if a number of 1s in the character data bit is even, and at 0 if
the number of 1s is odd. Accordingly, the receiver parity checker counts the number of received
1s and reports a parity error if the sampled parity bit does not correspond. If the mark parity is
used, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit at 1 for all characters. The
receiver parity checker reports an error if the parity bit is sampled at 0. If the space parity is
used, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit at 0 for all characters. The
receiver parity checker reports an error if the parity bit is sampled at 1. If parity is disabled, the
transmitter does not generate any parity bit and the receiver does not report any parity error.
Table 33-6 shows an example of the parity bit for the character 0x41 (character ASCII A)
depending on the configuration of the USART. Because there are two bits at 1, 1 bit is added
when a parity is odd, or 0 is added when a parity is even.
When the receiver detects a parity error, it sets the PARE (Parity Error) bit in the Channel Status
Register (US_CSR). The PARE bit can be cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with
the RSTSTA bit at 1. Figure 33-12 illustrates the parity bit status setting and clearing.
Table 33-6. Parity Bit Examples
Character Hexa Binary Parity Bit Parity Mode
A 0x41 0100 0001 1 Odd
A 0x41 0100 0001 0 Even
A 0x41 0100 0001 1 Mark
A 0x41 0100 0001 0 Space
A 0x41 0100 0001 None None
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Figure 33-12. Parity Error
33.6.3.6 Multidrop Mode
If the PAR field in the Mode Register (US_MR) is programmed to the value 0x6 or 0x07, the
USART runs in Multidrop Mode. This mode differentiates the data characters and the address
characters. Data is transmitted with the parity bit at 0 and addresses are transmitted with the
parity bit at 1.
If the USART is configured in multidrop mode, the receiver sets the PARE parity error bit when
the parity bit is high and the transmitter is able to send a character with the parity bit high when
the Control Register is written with the SENDA bit at 1.
To handle parity error, the PARE bit is cleared when the Control Register is written with the bit
RSTSTA at 1.
The transmitter sends an address byte (parity bit set) when SENDA is written to US_CR. In this
case, the next byte written to US_THR is transmitted as an address. Any character written in
US_THR without having written the command SENDA is transmitted normally with the parity at
0.
33.6.3.7 Transmitter Timeguard
The timeguard feature enables the USART interface with slow remote devices.
The timeguard function enables the transmitter to insert an idle state on the TXD line between
two characters. This idle state actually acts as a long stop bit.
The duration of the idle state is programmed in the TG field of the Transmitter Timeguard Regis-
ter (US_TTGR). When this field is programmed at zero no timeguard is generated. Otherwise,
the transmitter holds a high level on TXD after each transmitted byte during the number of bit
periods programmed in TG in addition to the number of stop bits.
As illustrated in Figure 33-13, the behavior of TXRDY and TXEMPTY status bits is modified by
the programming of a timeguard. TXRDY rises only when the start bit of the next character is
sent, and thus remains at 0 during the timeguard transmission if a character has been written in
US_THR. TXEMPTY remains low until the timeguard transmission is completed as the time-
guard is part of the current character being transmitted.
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Start
Bit
Bad
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Write
US_CR
PARE
RXRDY
RSTSTA = 1
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Figure 33-13. Timeguard Operations
Table 33-7 indicates the maximum length of a timeguard period that the transmitter can handle
in relation to the function of the Baud Rate.
33.6.3.8 Receiver Time-out
The Receiver Time-out provides support in handling variable-length frames. This feature detects
an idle condition on the RXD line. When a time-out is detected, the bit TIMEOUT in the Channel
Status Register (US_CSR) rises and can generate an interrupt, thus indicating to the driver an
end of frame.
The time-out delay period (during which the receiver waits for a new character) is programmed
in the TO field of the Receiver Time-out Register (US_RTOR). If the TO field is programmed at
0, the Receiver Time-out is disabled and no time-out is detected. The TIMEOUT bit in US_CSR
remains at 0. Otherwise, the receiver loads a 16-bit counter with the value programmed in TO.
This counter is decremented at each bit period and reloaded each time a new character is
received. If the counter reaches 0, the TIMEOUT bit in the Status Register rises. Then, the user
can either:
Stop the counter clock until a new character is received. This is performed by writing the
Control Register (US_CR) with the STTTO (Start Time-out) bit at 1. In this case, the idle state
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
TXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Start
Bit
TG = 4
Write
US_THR
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
TG = 4
Table 33-7. Maximum Timeguard Length Depending on Baud Rate
Baud Rate Bit time Timeguard
Bit/sec s ms
1 200 833 212.50
9 600 104 26.56
14400 69.4 17.71
19200 52.1 13.28
28800 34.7 8.85
33400 29.9 7.63
56000 17.9 4.55
57600 17.4 4.43
115200 8.7 2.21
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on RXD before a new character is received will not provide a time-out. This prevents having
to handle an interrupt before a character is received and allows waiting for the next idle state
on RXD after a frame is received.
Obtain an interrupt while no character is received. This is performed by writing US_CR with
the RETTO (Reload and Start Time-out) bit at 1. If RETTO is performed, the counter starts
counting down immediately from the value TO. This enables generation of a periodic interrupt
so that a user time-out can be handled, for example when no key is pressed on a keyboard.
If STTTO is performed, the counter clock is stopped until a first character is received. The idle
state on RXD before the start of the frame does not provide a time-out. This prevents having to
obtain a periodic interrupt and enables a wait of the end of frame when the idle state on RXD is
detected.
If RETTO is performed, the counter starts counting down immediately from the value TO. This
enables generation of a periodic interrupt so that a user time-out can be handled, for example
when no key is pressed on a keyboard.
Figure 33-14 shows the block diagram of the Receiver Time-out feature.
Figure 33-14. Receiver Time-out Block Diagram
Table 33-8 gives the maximum time-out period for some standard baud rates.
Table 33-8. Maximum Time-out Period
Baud Rate Bit Time Time-out
bit/sec s ms
600 1 667 109 225
1 200 833 54 613
2 400 417 27 306
4 800 208 13 653
9 600 104 6 827
14400 69 4 551
19200 52 3 413
28800 35 2 276
33400 30 1 962
16-bit Time-out
Counter
0
TO
TIMEOUT
Baud Rate
Clock
=
Character
Received
RETTO
Load
Clock
16-bit
Value
STTTO
D Q
1
Clear
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33.6.3.9 Framing Error
The receiver is capable of detecting framing errors. A framing error happens when the stop bit of
a received character is detected at level 0. This can occur if the receiver and the transmitter are
fully desynchronized.
A framing error is reported on the FRAME bit of the Channel Status Register (US_CSR). The
FRAME bit is asserted in the middle of the stop bit as soon as the framing error is detected. It is
cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA bit at 1.
Figure 33-15. Framing Error Status
33.6.3.10 Transmit Break
The user can request the transmitter to generate a break condition on the TXD line. A break con-
dition drives the TXD line low during at least one complete character. It appears the same as a
0x00 character sent with the parity and the stop bits at 0. However, the transmitter holds the
TXD line at least during one character until the user requests the break condition to be removed.
A break is transmitted by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the STTBRK bit at 1. This
can be performed at any time, either while the transmitter is empty (no character in either the
Shift Register or in US_THR) or when a character is being transmitted. If a break is requested
while a character is being shifted out, the character is first completed before the TXD line is held
low.
Once STTBRK command is requested further STTBRK commands are ignored until the end of
the break is completed.
The break condition is removed by writing US_CR with the STPBRK bit at 1. If the STPBRK is
requested before the end of the minimum break duration (one character, including start, data,
parity and stop bits), the transmitter ensures that the break condition completes.
56000 18 1 170
57600 17 1 138
200000 5 328
Table 33-8. Maximum Time-out Period (Continued)
Baud Rate Bit Time Time-out
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Write
US_CR
FRAME
RXRDY
RSTSTA = 1
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The transmitter considers the break as though it is a character, i.e. the STTBRK and STPBRK
commands are taken into account only if the TXRDY bit in US_CSR is at 1 and the start of the
break condition clears the TXRDY and TXEMPTY bits as if a character is processed.
Writing US_CR with the both STTBRK and STPBRK bits at 1 can lead to an unpredictable
result. All STPBRK commands requested without a previous STTBRK command are ignored. A
byte written into the Transmit Holding Register while a break is pending, but not started, is
ignored.
After the break condition, the transmitter returns the TXD line to 1 for a minimum of 12 bit times.
Thus, the transmitter ensures that the remote receiver detects correctly the end of break and the
start of the next character. If the timeguard is programmed with a value higher than 12, the TXD
line is held high for the timeguard period.
After holding the TXD line for this period, the transmitter resumes normal operations.
Figure 33-16 illustrates the effect of both the Start Break (STTBRK) and Stop Break (STPBRK)
commands on the TXD line.
Figure 33-16. Break Transmission
33.6.3.11 Receive Break
The receiver detects a break condition when all data, parity and stop bits are low. This corre-
sponds to detecting a framing error with data at 0x00, but FRAME remains low.
When the low stop bit is detected, the receiver asserts the RXBRK bit in US_CSR. This bit may
be cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the bit RSTSTA at 1.
An end of receive break is detected by a high level for at least 2/16 of a bit period in asynchro-
nous operating mode or one sample at high level in synchronous operating mode. The end of
break detection also asserts the RXBRK bit.
33.6.3.12 Hardware Handshaking
The USART features a hardware handshaking out-of-band flow control. The RTS and CTS pins
are used to connect with the remote device, as shown in Figure 33-17.
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
TXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Write
US_CR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
STPBRK = 1
STTBRK = 1
Break Transmission End of Break
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Figure 33-17. Connection with a Remote Device for Hardware Handshaking
Setting the USART to operate with hardware handshaking is performed by writing the
USART_MODE field in the Mode Register (US_MR) to the value 0x2.
The USART behavior when hardware handshaking is enabled is the same as the behavior in
standard synchronous or asynchronous mode, except that the receiver drives the RTS pin as
described below and the level on the CTS pin modifies the behavior of the transmitter as
described below. Using this mode requires using the PDC channel for reception. The transmitter
can handle hardware handshaking in any case.
Figure 33-18 shows how the receiver operates if hardware handshaking is enabled. The RTS
pin is driven high if the receiver is disabled and if the status RXBUFF (Receive Buffer Full) com-
ing from the PDC channel is high. Normally, the remote device does not start transmitting while
its CTS pin (driven by RTS) is high. As soon as the Receiver is enabled, the RTS falls, indicating
to the remote device that it can start transmitting. Defining a new buffer to the PDC clears the
status bit RXBUFF and, as a result, asserts the pin RTS low.
Figure 33-18. Receiver Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
Figure 33-19 shows how the transmitter operates if hardware handshaking is enabled. The CTS
pin disables the transmitter. If a character is being processing, the transmitter is disabled only
after the completion of the current character and transmission of the next character happens as
soon as the pin CTS falls.
Figure 33-19. Transmitter Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
USART
TXD
CTS
Remote
Device
RXD
TXD RXD
RTS
RTS
CTS
RTS
RXBUFF
Write
US_CR
RXEN = 1
RXD
RXDIS = 1
CTS
TXD
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33.6.4 ISO7816 Mode
The USART features an ISO7816-compatible operating mode. This mode permits interfacing
with smart cards and Security Access Modules (SAM) communicating through an ISO7816 link.
Both T = 0 and T = 1 protocols defined by the ISO7816 specification are supported.
Setting the USART in ISO7816 mode is performed by writing the USART_MODE field in the
Mode Register (US_MR) to the value 0x4 for protocol T = 0 and to the value 0x5 for protocol T =
1.
33.6.4.1 ISO7816 Mode Overview
The ISO7816 is a half duplex communication on only one bidirectional line. The baud rate is
determined by a division of the clock provided to the remote device (see Baud Rate Generator
on page 393).
The USART connects to a smart card as shown in Figure 33-20. The TXD line becomes bidirec-
tional and the Baud Rate Generator feeds the ISO7816 clock on the SCK pin. As the TXD pin
becomes bidirectional, its output remains driven by the output of the transmitter but only when
the transmitter is active while its input is directed to the input of the receiver. The USART is con-
sidered as the master of the communication as it generates the clock.
Figure 33-20. Connection of a Smart Card to the USART
When operating in ISO7816, either in T = 0 or T = 1 modes, the character format is fixed. The
configuration is 8 data bits, even parity and 1 or 2 stop bits, regardless of the values pro-
grammed in the CHRL, MODE9, PAR and CHMODE fields. MSBF can be used to transmit LSB
or MSB first. Parity Bit (PAR) can be used to transmit in normal or inverse mode. Refer to
USART Mode Register on page 421 and PAR: Parity Type on page 422.
The USART cannot operate concurrently in both receiver and transmitter modes as the commu-
nication is unidirectional at a time. It has to be configured according to the required mode by
enabling or disabling either the receiver or the transmitter as desired. Enabling both the receiver
and the transmitter at the same time in ISO7816 mode may lead to unpredictable results.
The ISO7816 specification defines an inverse transmission format. Data bits of the character
must be transmitted on the I/O line at their negative value. The USART does not support this for-
mat and the user has to perform an exclusive OR on the data before writing it in the Transmit
Holding Register (US_THR) or after reading it in the Receive Holding Register (US_RHR).
33.6.4.2 Protocol T = 0
In T = 0 protocol, a character is made up of one start bit, eight data bits, one parity bit and one
guard time, which lasts two bit times. The transmitter shifts out the bits and does not drive the
I/O line during the guard time.
If no parity error is detected, the I/O line remains at 1 during the guard time and the transmitter
can continue with the transmission of the next character, as shown in Figure 33-21.
Smart
Card
SCK
CLK
TXD
I/O
USART
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If a parity error is detected by the receiver, it drives the I/O line at 0 during the guard time, as
shown in Figure 33-22. This error bit is also named NACK, for Non Acknowledge. In this case,
the character lasts 1 bit time more, as the guard time length is the same and is added to the
error bit time which lasts 1 bit time.
When the USART is the receiver and it detects an error, it does not load the erroneous character
in the Receive Holding Register (US_RHR). It appropriately sets the PARE bit in the Status Reg-
ister (US_SR) so that the software can handle the error.
Figure 33-21. T = 0 Protocol without Parity Error
Figure 33-22. T = 0 Protocol with Parity Error
33.6.4.3 Receive Error Counter
The USART receiver also records the total number of errors. This can be read in the Number of
Error (US_NER) register. The NB_ERRORS field can record up to 255 errors. Reading US_NER
automatically clears the NB_ERRORS field.
33.6.4.4 Receive NACK Inhibit
The USART can also be configured to inhibit an error. This can be achieved by setting the
INACK bit in the Mode Register (US_MR). If INACK is at 1, no error signal is driven on the I/O
line even if a parity bit is detected, but the INACK bit is set in the Status Register (US_SR). The
INACK bit can be cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTNACK bit at 1.
Moreover, if INACK is set, the erroneous received character is stored in the Receive Holding
Register, as if no error occurred. However, the RXRDY bit does not raise.
33.6.4.5 Transmit Character Repetition
When the USART is transmitting a character and gets a NACK, it can automatically repeat the
charact er bef ore movi ng on t o t he next one. Repet i t i on i s enabl ed by wri t i ng t he
MAX_ITERATION field in the Mode Register (US_MR) at a value higher than 0. Each character
can be transmitted up to eight times; the first transmission plus seven repetitions.
If MAX_ITERATION does not equal zero, the USART repeats the character as many times as
the value loaded in MAX_ITERATION.
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
RXD
Parity
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Start
Bit
Guard
Time 1
Next
Start
Bit
Guard
Time 2
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
I/O
Parity
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
Start
Bit
Guard
Time 1
Start
Bit
Guard
Time 2
D0 D1
Error
Repetition
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When the USART repetition number reaches MAX_ITERATION, the ITERATION bit is set in the
Channel Status Register (US_CSR). If the repetition of the character is acknowledged by the
receiver, the repetitions are stopped and the iteration counter is cleared.
The ITERATION bit in US_CSR can be cleared by writing the Control Register with the RSIT bit
at 1.
33.6.4.6 Disable Successive Receive NACK
The receiver can limit the number of successive NACKs sent back to the remote transmitter.
This is programmed by setting the bit DSNACK in the Mode Register (US_MR). The maximum
number of NACK transmitted is programmed in the MAX_ITERATION field. As soon as
MAX_ITERATION is reached, the character is considered as correct, an acknowledge is sent on
the line and the ITERATION bit in the Channel Status Register is set.
33.6.4.7 Protocol T = 1
When operating in ISO7816 protocol T = 1, the transmission is similar to an asynchronous for-
mat with only one stop bit. The parity is generated when transmitting and checked when
receiving. Parity error detection sets the PARE bit in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR).
33.6.5 IrDA Mode
The USART features an IrDA mode supplying half-duplex point-to-point wireless communica-
tion. It embeds the modulator and demodulator which allows a glueless connection to the
infrared transceivers, as shown in Figure 33-23. The modulator and demodulator are compliant
with the IrDA specification version 1.1 and support data transfer speeds ranging from 2.4 Kb/s to
115.2 Kb/s.
The USART IrDA mode is enabled by setting the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) to the value 0x8. The IrDA Filter Register (US_IF) allows configuring the demodulator
filter. The USART transmitter and receiver operate in a normal asynchronous mode and all
parameters are accessible. Note that the modulator and the demodulator are activated.
Figure 33-23. Connection to IrDA Transceivers
The receiver and the transmitter must be enabled or disabled according to the direction of the
transmission to be managed.
IrDA
Transceivers
RXD RX
TXD
TX
USART
Demodulator
Modulator
Receiver
Transmitter
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33.6.5.1 IrDA Modulation
For baud rates up to and including 115.2 Kbits/sec, the RZI modulation scheme is used. 0 is
represented by a light pulse of 3/16th of a bit time. Some examples of signal pulse duration are
shown in Table 33-9.
Figure 33-24 shows an example of character transmission.
Figure 33-24. IrDA Modulation
33.6.5.2 IrDA Baud Rate
Table 33-10 gives some examples of CD values, baud rate error and pulse duration. Note that
the requirement on the maximum acceptable error of 1.87% must be met.
Table 33-9. IrDA Pulse Duration
Baud Rate Pulse Duration (3/16)
2.4 Kb/s 78.13 s
9.6 Kb/s 19.53 s
19.2 Kb/s 9.77 s
38.4 Kb/s 4.88 s
57.6 Kb/s 3.26 s
115.2 Kb/s 1.63 s
Bit Period Bit Period
3
16
Start
Bit
Data Bits Stop
Bit
0 0 0 0
0 1 1 1 1
1
Transmitter
Output
TXD
Table 33-10. IrDA Baud Rate Error
Peripheral Clock Baud Rate CD Baud Rate Error Pulse Time
3 686 400 115 200 2 0.00% 1.63
20 000 000 115 200 11 1.38% 1.63
32 768 000 115 200 18 1.25% 1.63
40 000 000 115 200 22 1.38% 1.63
3 686 400 57 600 4 0.00% 3.26
20 000 000 57 600 22 1.38% 3.26
32 768 000 57 600 36 1.25% 3.26
40 000 000 57 600 43 0.93% 3.26
3 686 400 38 400 6 0.00% 4.88
20 000 000 38 400 33 1.38% 4.88
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33.6.5.3 IrDA Demodulator
The demodulator is based on the IrDA Receive filter comprised of an 8-bit down counter which is
loaded with the value programmed in US_IF. When a falling edge is detected on the RXD pin,
the Filter Counter starts counting down at the Master Clock (MCK) speed. If a rising edge is
detected on the RXD pin, the counter stops and is reloaded with US_IF. If no rising edge is
detected when the counter reaches 0, the input of the receiver is driven low during one bit time.
Figure 33-25 illustrates the operations of the IrDA demodulator.
Figure 33-25. IrDA Demodulator Operations
As the IrDA mode uses the same logic as the ISO7816, note that the FI_DI_RATIO field in
US_FIDI must be set to a value higher than 0 in order to assure IrDA communications operate
correctly.
32 768 000 38 400 53 0.63% 4.88
40 000 000 38 400 65 0.16% 4.88
3 686 400 19 200 12 0.00% 9.77
20 000 000 19 200 65 0.16% 9.77
32 768 000 19 200 107 0.31% 9.77
40 000 000 19 200 130 0.16% 9.77
3 686 400 9 600 24 0.00% 19.53
20 000 000 9 600 130 0.16% 19.53
32 768 000 9 600 213 0.16% 19.53
40 000 000 9 600 260 0.16% 19.53
3 686 400 2 400 96 0.00% 78.13
20 000 000 2 400 521 0.03% 78.13
32 768 000 2 400 853 0.04% 78.13
Table 33-10. IrDA Baud Rate Error (Continued)
Peripheral Clock Baud Rate CD Baud Rate Error Pulse Time
MCK
RXD
Receiver
Input
Pulse
Rejected
6 5 4 3 2 6 1 6 5 4 3 2 0
Pulse
Accepted
Counter
Value
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33.6.6 RS485 Mode
The USART features the RS485 mode to enable line driver control. While operating in RS485
mode, the USART behaves as though in asynchronous or synchronous mode and configuration
of all the parameters is possible. The difference is that the RTS pin is driven high when the
transmitter is operating. The behavior of the RTS pin is controlled by the TXEMPTY bit. A typical
connection of the USART to a RS485 bus is shown in Figure 33-26.
Figure 33-26. Typical Connection to a RS485 Bus
The USART is set in RS485 mode by programming the USART_MODE field in the Mode Regis-
ter (US_MR) to the value 0x1.
The RTS pin is at a level inverse to the TXEMPTY bit. Significantly, the RTS pin remains high
when a timeguard is programmed so that the line can remain driven after the last character com-
pletion. Figure 33-27 gives an example of the RTS waveform during a character transmission
when the timeguard is enabled.
Figure 33-27. Example of RTS Drive with Timeguard
USART
RTS
TXD
RXD
Differential
Bus
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
TXD
Start
Bit
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
Baud Rate
Clock
TG = 4
Write
US_THR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
RTS
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33.6.7 Modem Mode
The USART features modem mode, which enables control of the signals: DTR (Data Terminal
Ready), DSR (Data Set Ready), RTS (Request to Send), CTS (Clear to Send), DCD (Data Car-
rier Detect) and RI (Ring Indicator). While operating in modem mode, the USART behaves as a
DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) as it drives DTR and RTS and can detect level change on DSR,
DCD, CTS and RI.
Setting the USART in modem mode is performed by writing the USART_MODE field in the Mode
Register (US_MR) to the value 0x3. While operating in modem mode the USART behaves as
though in asynchronous mode and all the parameter configurations are available.
Table 33-11 gives the correspondence of the USART signals with modem connection standards.
The control of the DTR output pin is performed by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the
DTRDIS and DTREN bits respectively at 1. The disable command forces the corresponding pin
to its inactive level, i.e. high. The enable command forces the corresponding pin to its active
level, i.e. low. RTS output pin is automatically controlled in this mode
The level changes are detected on the RI, DSR, DCD and CTS pins. If an input change is
detected, the RIIC, DSRIC, DCDIC and CTSIC bits in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR)
are set respectively and can trigger an interrupt. The status is automatically cleared when
US_CSR is read. Furthermore, the CTS automatically disables the transmitter when it is
detected at its inactive state. If a character is being transmitted when the CTS rises, the charac-
ter transmission is completed before the transmitter is actually disabled.
33.6.8 Test Modes
The USART can be programmed to operate in three different test modes. The internal loopback
capability allows on-board diagnostics. In the loopback mode the USART interface pins are dis-
connected or not and reconfigured for loopback internally or externally.
33.6.8.1 Normal Mode
Normal mode connects the RXD pin on the receiver input and the transmitter output on the TXD
pin.
Table 33-11. Circuit References
USART Pin V24 CCITT Direction
TXD 2 103 From terminal to modem
RTS 4 105 From terminal to modem
DTR 20 108.2 From terminal to modem
RXD 3 104 From modem to terminal
CTS 5 106 From terminal to modem
DSR 6 107 From terminal to modem
DCD 8 109 From terminal to modem
RI 22 125 From terminal to modem
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Figure 33-28. Normal Mode Configuration
33.6.8.2 Automatic Echo Mode
Automatic echo mode allows bit-by-bit retransmission. When a bit is received on the RXD pin, it
is sent to the TXD pin, as shown in Figure 33-29. Programming the transmitter has no effect on
the TXD pin. The RXD pin is still connected to the receiver input, thus the receiver remains
active.
Figure 33-29. Automatic Echo Mode Configuration
33.6.8.3 Local Loopback Mode
Local loopback mode connects the output of the transmitter directly to the input of the receiver,
as shown in Figure 33-30. The TXD and RXD pins are not used. The RXD pin has no effect on
the receiver and the TXD pin is continuously driven high, as in idle state.
Figure 33-30. Local Loopback Mode Configuration
33.6.8.4 Remote Loopback Mode
Remote loopback mode directly connects the RXD pin to the TXD pin, as shown in Figure 33-31.
The transmitter and the receiver are disabled and have no effect. This mode allows bit-by-bit
retransmission.
Receiver
Transmitter
RXD
TXD
Receiver
Transmitter
RXD
TXD
Receiver
Transmitter
RXD
TXD
1
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Figure 33-31. Remote Loopback Mode Configuration
Receiver
Transmitter
RXD
TXD
1
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33.7 USART User Interface
Table 33-12. USART Memory Map
0x0000 Control Register US_CR Write-only
0x0004 Mode Register US_MR Read/Write
0x0008 Interrupt Enable Register US_IER Write-only
0x000C Interrupt Disable Register US_IDR Write-only
0x0010 Interrupt Mask Register US_IMR Read-only 0x0
0x0014 Channel Status Register US_CSR Read-only
0x0018 Receiver Holding Register US_RHR Read-only 0x0
0x001C Transmitter Holding Register US_THR Write-only
0x0020 Baud Rate Generator Register US_BRGR Read/Write 0x0
0x0024 Receiver Time-out Register US_RTOR Read/Write 0x0
0x0028 Transmitter Timeguard Register US_TTGR Read/Write 0x0
0x2C - 0x3C Reserved
0x0040 FI DI Ratio Register US_FIDI Read/Write 0x174
0x0044 Number of Errors Register US_NER Read-only
0x0048 Reserved
0x004C IrDA Filter Register US_IF Read/Write 0x0
0x5C - 0xFC Reserved
0x100 - 0x128 Reserved for PDC Registers
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33.7.1 USART Control Register
Name: US_CR
Access: Write-only
RSTRX: Reset Receiver
0: No effect.
1: Resets the receiver.
RSTTX: Reset Transmitter
0: No effect.
1: Resets the transmitter.
RXEN: Receiver Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the receiver, if RXDIS is 0.
RXDIS: Receiver Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the receiver.
TXEN: Transmitter Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the transmitter if TXDIS is 0.
TXDIS: Transmitter Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the transmitter.
RSTSTA: Reset Status Bits
0: No effect.
1: Resets the status bits PARE, FRAME, OVRE, and RXBRK in US_CSR.
STTBRK: Start Break
0: No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RTSDIS RTSEN DTRDIS DTREN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RETTO RSTNACK RSTIT SENDA STTTO STPBRK STTBRK RSTSTA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXDIS TXEN RXDIS RXEN RSTTX RSTRX
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1: Starts transmission of a break after the characters present in US_THR and the Transmit Shift Register have been trans-
mitted. No effect if a break is already being transmitted.
STPBRK: Stop Break
0: No effect.
1: Stops transmission of the break after a minimum of one character length and transmits a high level during 12-bit periods.
No effect if no break is being transmitted.
STTTO: Start Time-out
0: No effect.
1: Starts waiting for a character before clocking the time-out counter. Resets the status bit TIMEOUT in US_CSR.
SENDA: Send Address
0: No effect.
1: In Multidrop Mode only, the next character written to the US_THR is sent with the address bit set.
RSTIT: Reset Iterations
0: No effect.
1: Resets ITERATION in US_CSR. No effect if the ISO7816 is not enabled.
RSTNACK: Reset Non Acknowledge
0: No effect
1: Resets NACK in US_CSR.
RETTO: Rearm Time-out
0: No effect
1: Restart Time-out
DTREN: Data Terminal Ready Enable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin DTR at 0.
DTRDIS: Data Terminal Ready Disable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin DTR to 1.
RTSEN: Request to Send Enable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin RTS to 0.
RTSDIS: Request to Send Disable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin RTS to 1.
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33.7.2 USART Mode Register
Name: US_MR
Access: Read/Write
USART_MODE
USCLKS: Clock Selection
CHRL: Character Length.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FILTER MAX_ITERATION
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DSNACK INACK OVER CLKO MODE9 MSBF
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CHMODE NBSTOP PAR SYNC
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CHRL USCLKS USART_MODE
USART_MODE Mode of the USART
0 0 0 0 Normal
0 0 0 1 RS485
0 0 1 0 Hardware Handshaking
0 0 1 1 Modem
0 1 0 0 IS07816 Protocol: T = 0
0 1 0 1 Reserved
0 1 1 0 IS07816 Protocol: T = 1
0 1 1 1 Reserved
1 0 0 0 IrDA
1 1 x x Reserved
USCLKS Selected Clock
0 0 MCK
0 1 MCK/DIV (DIV = 8)
1 0 Reserved
1 1 SCK
CHRL Character Length
0 0 5 bits
0 1 6 bits
1 0 7 bits
1 1 8 bits
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SYNC: Synchronous Mode Select
0: USART operates in Asynchronous Mode.
1: USART operates in Synchronous Mode.
PAR: Parity Type
NBSTOP: Number of Stop Bits
CHMODE: Channel Mode
MSBF: Bit Order
0: Least Significant Bit is sent/received first.
1: Most Significant Bit is sent/received first.
MODE9: 9-bit Character Length
0: CHRL defines character length.
1: 9-bit character length.
CLKO: Clock Output Select
0: The USART does not drive the SCK pin.
1: The USART drives the SCK pin if USCLKS does not select the external clock SCK.
OVER: Oversampling Mode
0: 16x Oversampling.
PAR Parity Type
0 0 0 Even parity
0 0 1 Odd parity
0 1 0 Parity forced to 0 (Space)
0 1 1 Parity forced to 1 (Mark)
1 0 x No parity
1 1 x Multidrop mode
NBSTOP Asynchronous (SYNC = 0) Synchronous (SYNC = 1)
0 0 1 stop bit 1 stop bit
0 1 1.5 stop bits Reserved
1 0 2 stop bits 2 stop bits
1 1 Reserved Reserved
CHMODE Mode Description
0 0 Normal Mode
0 1 Automatic Echo. Receiver input is connected to the TXD pin.
1 0 Local Loopback. Transmitter output is connected to the Receiver Input..
1 1 Remote Loopback. RXD pin is internally connected to the TXD pin.
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1: 8x Oversampling.
INACK: Inhibit Non Acknowledge
0: The NACK is generated.
1: The NACK is not generated.
DSNACK: Disable Successive NACK
0: NACK is sent on the ISO line as soon as a parity error occurs in the received character (unless INACK is set).
1: Successive parity errors are counted up to the value specified in the MAX_ITERATION field. These parity errors gener-
ate a NACK on the ISO line. As soon as this value is reached, no additional NACK is sent on the ISO line. The flag
ITERATION is asserted.
MAX_ITERATION
Defines the maximum number of iterations in mode ISO7816, protocol T= 0.
FILTER: Infrared Receive Line Filter
0: The USART does not filter the receive line.
1: The USART filters the receive line using a three-sample filter (1/16-bit clock) (2 over 3 majority).
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33.7.3 USART Interrupt Enable Register
Name: US_IER
Access: Write-only
RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Enable
TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Enable
RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Enable
ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Enable
ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Enable
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Enable
PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Enable
TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Enable
TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Enable
ITERATION: Iteration Interrupt Enable
TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
NACK: Non Acknowledge Interrupt Enable
RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Enable
DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Enable
DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Enable
CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Enable
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CTSIC DCDIC DSRIC RIIC
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
NACK RXBUFF TXBUFE ITERATION TXEMPTY TIMEOUT
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PARE FRAME OVRE ENDTX ENDRX RXBRK TXRDY RXRDY
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33.7.4 USART Interrupt Disable Register
Name: US_IDR
Access: Write-only
RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Disable
TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Disable
RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Disable
ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Disable
ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Disable
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Disable
PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Disable
TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Disable
TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Disable
ITERATION: Iteration Interrupt Disable
TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Disable
RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
NACK: Non Acknowledge Interrupt Disable
RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Disable
DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Disable
DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Disable
CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Disable
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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33.7.5 USART Interrupt Mask Register
Name: US_IMR
Access: Read-only
RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Mask
TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Mask
RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Mask
ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Mask
ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Mask
OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Mask
PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Mask
TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Mask
TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Mask
ITERATION: Iteration Interrupt Mask
TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Mask
RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
NACK: Non Acknowledge Interrupt Mask
RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Mask
DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Mask
DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Mask
CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Mask
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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33.7.6 USART Channel Status Register
Name: US_CSR
Access: Read-only
RXRDY: Receiver Ready
0: No complete character has been received since the last read of US_RHR or the receiver is disabled. If characters were
being received when the receiver was disabled, RXRDY changes to 1 when the receiver is enabled.
1: At least one complete character has been received and US_RHR has not yet been read.
TXRDY: Transmitter Ready
0: A character is in the US_THR waiting to be transferred to the Transmit Shift Register, or an STTBRK command has been
requested, or the transmitter is disabled. As soon as the transmitter is enabled, TXRDY becomes 1.
1: There is no character in the US_THR.
RXBRK: Break Received/End of Break
0: No Break received or End of Break detected since the last RSTSTA.
1: Break Received or End of Break detected since the last RSTSTA.
ENDRX: End of Receiver Transfer
0: The End of Transfer signal from the Receive PDC channel is inactive.
1: The End of Transfer signal from the Receive PDC channel is active.
ENDTX: End of Transmitter Transfer
0: The End of Transfer signal from the Transmit PDC channel is inactive.
1: The End of Transfer signal from the Transmit PDC channel is active.
OVRE: Overrun Error
0: No overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
FRAME: Framing Error
0: No stop bit has been detected low since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one stop bit has been detected low since the last RSTSTA.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CTS DCD DSR RI CTSIC DCDIC DSRIC RIIC
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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PARE: Parity Error
0: No parity error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one parity error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
TIMEOUT: Receiver Time-out
0: There has not been a time-out since the last Start Time-out command (STTTO in US_CR) or the Time-out Register is 0.
1: There has been a time-out since the last Start Time-out command (STTTO in US_CR).
TXEMPTY: Transmitter Empty
0: There are characters in either US_THR or the Transmit Shift Register, or the transmitter is disabled.
1: There are no characters in US_THR, nor in the Transmit Shift Register.
ITERATION: Max number of Repetitions Reached
0: Maximum number of repetitions has not been reached since the last RSIT.
1: Maximum number of repetitions has been reached since the last RSIT.
TXBUFE: Transmission Buffer Empty
0: The signal Buffer Empty from the Transmit PDC channel is inactive.
1: The signal Buffer Empty from the Transmit PDC channel is active.
RXBUFF: Reception Buffer Full
0: The signal Buffer Full from the Receive PDC channel is inactive.
1: The signal Buffer Full from the Receive PDC channel is active.
NACK: Non Acknowledge
0: No Non Acknowledge has not been detected since the last RSTNACK.
1: At least one Non Acknowledge has been detected since the last RSTNACK.
RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the RI pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the RI pin since the last read of US_CSR.
DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the DSR pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the DSR pin since the last read of US_CSR.
DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the DCD pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the DCD pin since the last read of US_CSR.
CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the CTS pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the CTS pin since the last read of US_CSR.
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RI: Image of RI Input
0: RI is at 0.
1: RI is at 1.
DSR: Image of DSR Input
0: DSR is at 0
1: DSR is at 1.
DCD: Image of DCD Input
0: DCD is at 0.
1: DCD is at 1.
CTS: Image of CTS Input
0: CTS is at 0.
1: CTS is at 1.
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33.7.7 USART Receive Holding Register
Name: US_RHR
Access: Read-only
RXCHR: Received Character
Last character received if RXRDY is set.
RXSYNH: Received Sync
0: Last Character received is a Data.
1: Last Character received is a Command.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXSYNH RXCHR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCHR
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33.7.8 USART Transmit Holding Register
Name: US_THR
Access: Write-only
TXCHR: Character to be Transmitted
Next character to be transmitted after the current character if TXRDY is not set.
TXSYNH: Sync Field to be transmitted
0: The next character sent is encoded as a data. Start Frame Delimiter is DATA SYNC.
1: The next character sent is encoded as a command. Start Frame Delimiter is COMMAND SYNC.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TXSYNH TXCHR
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TXCHR
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33.7.9 USART Baud Rate Generator Register
Name: US_BRGR
Access: Read/Write
CD: Clock Divider
FP: Fractional Part
0: Fractional divider is disabled.
1 - 7: Baudrate resolution, defined by FP x 1/8.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FP
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CD
CD
USART_MODE ISO7816
USART_MODE =
ISO7816
SYNC = 0 SYNC = 1
OVER = 0 OVER = 1
0 Baud Rate Clock Disabled
1 to 65535
Baud Rate =
Selected Clock/16/CD
Baud Rate =
Selected Clock/8/CD
Baud Rate =
Selected Clock /CD
Baud Rate = Selected
Clock/CD/FI_DI_RATIO
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33.7.10 USART Receiver Time-out Register
Name: US_RTOR
Access: Read/Write
TO: Time-out Value
0: The Receiver Time-out is disabled.
1 - 65535: The Receiver Time-out is enabled and the Time-out delay is TO x Bit Period.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
TO
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TO
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33.7.11 USART Transmitter Timeguard Register
Name: US_TTGR
Access: Read/Write
TG: Timeguard Value
0: The Transmitter Timeguard is disabled.
1 - 255: The Transmitter timeguard is enabled and the timeguard delay is TG x Bit Period.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TG
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33.7.12 USART FI DI RATIO Register
Name: US_FIDI
Access: Read/Write
Reset Value : 0x174
FI_DI_RATIO: FI Over DI Ratio Value
0: If ISO7816 mode is selected, the Baud Rate Generator generates no signal.
1 - 2047: If ISO7816 mode is selected, the Baud Rate is the clock provided on SCK divided by FI_DI_RATIO.
33.7.13 USART Number of Errors Register
Name: US_NER
Access: Read-only
NB_ERRORS: Number of Errors
Total number of errors that occurred during an ISO7816 transfer. This register automatically clears when read.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FI_DI_RATIO
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FI_DI_RATIO
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NB_ERRORS
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33.7.14 USART IrDA FILTER Register
Name: US_IF
Access: Read/Write
IRDA_FILTER: IrDA Filter
Sets the filter of the IrDA demodulator.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IRDA_FILTER
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34. Parallel Input Output Controller (PIO)
34.1 Overview
The Parallel Input/Output Controller (PIO) manages up to 32 fully programmable input/output
lines. Each I/O line may be dedicated as a general-purpose I/O or be assigned to a function of
an embedded peripheral. This assures effective optimization of the pins of a product.
Each I/O line is associated with a bit number in all of the 32-bit registers of the 32-bit wide User
Interface.
Each I/O line of the PIO Controller features:
An input change interrupt enabling level change detection on any I/O line.
A glitch filter providing rejection of pulses lower than one-half of clock cycle.
Multi-drive capability similar to an open drain I/O line.
Control of the pull-up of the I/O line.
Input visibility and output control.
The PIO Controller also features a synchronous output providing up to 32 bits of data output in a
single write operation.
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34.2 Block Diagram
Embedded
Peripheral
Embedded
Peripheral
PIO Interrupt
PIO Controller
Up to 32 pins
PMC
Up to 32
peripheral IOs
Up to 32
peripheral IOs
PIO Clock
APB
AIC
Data, Enable
PIN 31
PIN 1
PIN 0
Data, Enable
On-Chip Peripherals
PIO Controller
On-Chip Peripheral Drivers
Control & Command
Driver
Keyboard Driver
Keyboard Driver General Purpose I/Os External Devices
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34.3.1 Pin Multiplexing
Each pin is configurable, according to product definition as either a general-purpose I/O line
only, or as an I/O line multiplexed with one or two peripheral I/Os. As the multiplexing is hard-
ware-defined and thus product-dependent, the hardware designer and programmer must
carefully determine the configuration of the PIO controllers required by their application. When
an I/O line is general-purpose only, i.e. not multiplexed with any peripheral I/O, programming of
the PIO Controller regarding the assignment to a peripheral has no effect and only the PIO Con-
troller can control how the pin is driven by the product.
34.3.2 External Interrupt Lines
The interrupt signals FIQ and IRQ0 to IRQn are most generally multiplexed through the PIO
Controllers. However, it is not necessary to assign the I/O line to the interrupt function as the
PIO Controller has no effect on inputs and the interrupt lines (FIQ or IRQs) are used only as
inputs.
The Power Management Controller controls the PIO Controller clock in order to save power.
Writing any of the registers of the user interface does not require the PIO Controller clock to be
enabled. This means that the configuration of the I/O lines does not require the PIO Controller
clock to be enabled.
However, when the clock is disabled, not all of the features of the PIO Controller are available.
Note that the Input Change Interrupt and the read of the pin level require the clock to be
validated.
After a hardware reset, the PIO clock is disabled by default.
The user must configure the Power Management Controller before any access to the input line
information.
34.3.4 Interrupt Generation
For interrupt handling, the PIO Controllers are considered as user peripherals. This means that
the PIO Controller interrupt lines are connected among the interrupt sources 2 to 31. Refer to the
PIO Controller peripheral identifier in the product description to identify the interrupt sources
dedicated to the PIO Controllers.
The PIO Controller interrupt can be generated only if the PIO Controller clock is enabled.
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The PIO Controller features up to 32 fully-programmable I/O lines. Most of the control logic asso-
ciated to each I/O is represented in Figure 34-3. In this description each signal shown
represents but one of up to 32 possible indexes.
Figure 34-3. I/O Line Control Logic
1
0
1
0
1
0
Glitch
Filter
Peripheral B
Input
Peripheral A
Input
1
0
PIO_IFDR[0]
PIO_IFSR[0]
PIO_IFER[0]
Edge
Detector
PIO_PDSR[0] PIO_ISR[0]
PIO_IDR[0]
PIO_IMR[0]
PIO_IER[0]
PIO Interrupt
(Up to 32 possible inputs)
PIO_ISR[31]
PIO_IDR[31]
PIO_IMR[31]
PIO_IER[31]
Pad
1
0
PIO_PUDR[0]
PIO_PUSR[0]
PIO_PUER[0]
PIO_MDDR[0]
PIO_MDSR[0]
PIO_MDER[0]
PIO_CODR[0]
PIO_ODSR[0]
PIO_SODR[0]
PIO_PDR[0]
PIO_PSR[0]
PIO_PER[0]
1
0
1
0
PIO_BSR[0]
PIO_ABSR[0]
PIO_ASR[0]
Peripheral B
Output Enable
Peripheral A
Output Enable
Peripheral B
Output
Peripheral A
Output
PIO_ODR[0]
PIO_OSR[0]
PIO_OER[0]
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34.4.1 Pull-up Resistor Control
Each I/O line is designed with an embedded pull-up resistor. The pull-up resistor can be enabled
or disabled by writing respectively PIO_PUER (Pull-up Enable Register) and PIO_PUDR (Pull-
up Disable Resistor). Writing in these registers results in setting or clearing the corresponding bit
in PIO_PUSR (Pull-up Status Register). Reading a 1 in PIO_PUSR means the pull-up is dis-
abled and reading a 0 means the pull-up is enabled.
Control of the pull-up resistor is possible regardless of the configuration of the I/O line.
After reset, all of the pull-ups are enabled, i.e. PIO_PUSR resets at the value 0x0.
34.4.2 I/O Line or Peripheral Function Selection
When a pin is multiplexed with one or two peripheral functions, the selection is controlled with
the registers PIO_PER (PIO Enable Register) and PIO_PDR (PIO Disable Register). The regis-
ter PIO_PSR (PIO Status Register) is the result of the set and clear registers and indicates
whether the pin is controlled by the corresponding peripheral or by the PIO Controller. A value of
0 indicates that the pin is controlled by the corresponding on-chip peripheral selected in the
PIO_ABSR (AB Select Status Register). A value of 1 indicates the pin is controlled by the PIO
controller.
If a pin is used as a general purpose I/O line (not multiplexed with an on-chip peripheral),
PIO_PER and PIO_PDR have no effect and PIO_PSR returns 1 for the corresponding bit.
After reset, most generally, the I/O lines are controlled by the PIO controller, i.e. PIO_PSR
resets at 1. However, in some events, it is important that PIO lines are controlled by the periph-
eral (as in the case of memory chip select lines that must be driven inactive after reset or for
address lines that must be driven low for booting out of an external memory). Thus, the reset
value of PIO_PSR is defined at the product level, depending on the multiplexing of the device.
34.4.3 Peripheral A or B Selection
The PIO Controller provides multiplexing of up to two peripheral functions on a single pin. The
selection is performed by writing PIO_ASR (A Select Register) and PIO_BSR (Select B Regis-
ter). PIO_ABSR (AB Select Status Register) indicates which peripheral line is currently selected.
For each pin, the corresponding bit at level 0 means peripheral A is selected whereas the corre-
sponding bit at level 1 indicates that peripheral B is selected.
Note that multiplexing of peripheral lines A and B only affects the output line. The peripheral
input lines are always connected to the pin input.
After reset, PIO_ABSR is 0, thus indicating that all the PIO lines are configured on peripheral A.
However, peripheral A generally does not drive the pin as the PIO Controller resets in I/O line
mode.
Writing in PIO_ASR and PIO_BSR manages PIO_ABSR regardless of the configuration of the
pin. However, assignment of a pin to a peripheral function requires a write in the corresponding
peripheral selection register (PIO_ASR or PIO_BSR) in addition to a write in PIO_PDR.
34.4.4 Output Control
When the I/0 line is assigned to a peripheral function, i.e. the corresponding bit in PIO_PSR is at
0, the drive of the I/O line is controlled by the peripheral. Peripheral A or B, depending on the
value in PIO_ABSR, determines whether the pin is driven or not.
When the I/O line is controlled by the PIO controller, the pin can be configured to be driven. This
is done by writing PIO_OER (Output Enable Register) and PIO_ODR (Output Disable Register).
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The results of these write operations are detected in PIO_OSR (Output Status Register). When
a bit in this register is at 0, the corresponding I/O line is used as an input only. When the bit is at
1, the corresponding I/O line is driven by the PIO controller.
The level driven on an I/O line can be determined by writing in PIO_SODR (Set Output Data
Register) and PIO_CODR (Clear Output Data Register). These write operations respectively set
and clear PIO_ODSR (Output Data Status Register), which represents the data driven on the I/O
lines. Writing in PIO_OER and PIO_ODR manages PIO_OSR whether the pin is configured to
be controlled by the PIO controller or assigned to a peripheral function. This enables configura-
tion of the I/O line prior to setting it to be managed by the PIO Controller.
Similarly, writing in PIO_SODR and PIO_CODR effects PIO_ODSR. This is important as it
defines the first level driven on the I/O line.
34.4.5 Synchronous Data Output
Controlling all parallel busses using several PIOs requires two successive write operations in the
PIO_SODR and PIO_CODR registers. This may lead to unexpected transient values. The PIO
controller offers a direct control of PIO outputs by single write access to PIO_ODSR (Output
Data Status Register). Only bits unmasked by PIO_OWSR (Output Write Status Register) are
written. The mask bits in the PIO_OWSR are set by writing to PIO_OWER (Output Write Enable
Register) and cleared by writing to PIO_OWDR (Output Write Disable Register).
After reset, the synchronous data output is disabled on all the I/O lines as PIO_OWSR resets at
0x0.
34.4.6 Multi Drive Control (Open Drain)
Each I/O can be independently programmed in Open Drain by using the Multi Drive feature. This
feature permits several drivers to be connected on the I/O line which is driven low only by each
device. An external pull-up resistor (or enabling of the internal one) is generally required to guar-
antee a high level on the line.
The Multi Drive feature is controlled by PIO_MDER (Multi-driver Enable Register) and
PIO_MDDR (Multi-driver Disable Register). The Multi Drive can be selected whether the I/O line
is controlled by the PIO controller or assigned to a peripheral function. PIO_MDSR (Multi-driver
Status Register) indicates the pins that are configured to support external drivers.
After reset, the Multi Drive feature is disabled on all pins, i.e. PIO_MDSR resets at value 0x0.
34.4.7 Output Line Timings
Figure 34-4 shows how the outputs are driven either by writing PIO_SODR or PIO_CODR, or by
directly writing PIO_ODSR. This last case is valid only if the corresponding bit in PIO_OWSR is
set. Figure 34-4 also shows when the feedback in PIO_PDSR is available.
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Figure 34-4. Output Line Timings
34.4.8 Inputs
The level on each I/O line can be read through PIO_PDSR (Pin Data Status Register). This reg-
ister indicates the level of the I/O lines regardless of their configuration, whether uniquely as an
input or driven by the PIO controller or driven by a peripheral.
Reading the I/O line levels requires the clock of the PIO controller to be enabled, otherwise
PIO_PDSR reads the levels present on the I/O line at the time the clock was disabled.
34.4.9 Input Glitch Filtering
Optional input glitch filters are independently programmable on each I/O line. When the glitch fil-
ter is enabled, a glitch with a duration of less than 1/2 Master Clock (MCK) cycle is automatically
rejected, while a pulse with a duration of 1 Master Clock cycle or more is accepted. For pulse
durations between 1/2 Master Clock cycle and 1 Master Clock cycle the pulse may or may not
be taken into account, depending on the precise timing of its occurrence. Thus for a pulse to be
visible it must exceed 1 Master Clock cycle, whereas for a glitch to be reliably filtered out, its
duration must not exceed 1/2 Master Clock cycle. The filter introduces one Master Clock cycle
latency if the pin level change occurs before a rising edge. However, this latency does not
appear if the pin level change occurs before a falling edge. This is illustrated in Figure 34-5.
The glitch filters are controlled by the register set; PIO_IFER (Input Filter Enable Register),
PIO_IFDR (Input Filter Disable Register) and PIO_IFSR (Input Filter Status Register). Writing
PIO_IFER and PIO_IFDR respectively sets and clears bits in PIO_IFSR. This last register
enables the glitch filter on the I/O lines.
When the glitch filter is enabled, it does not modify the behavior of the inputs on the peripherals.
It acts only on the value read in PIO_PDSR and on the input change interrupt detection. The
glitch filters require that the PIO Controller clock is enabled.
2 cycles
APB Access
2 cycles
APB Access
MCK
Write PIO_SODR
Write PIO_ODSR at 1
PIO_ODSR
PIO_PDSR
Write PIO_CODR
Write PIO_ODSR at 0
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Figure 34-5. Input Glitch Filter Timing
34.4.10 Input Change Interrupt
The PIO Controller can be programmed to generate an interrupt when it detects an input change
on an I/O line. The Input Change Interrupt is controlled by writing PIO_IER (Interrupt Enable
Register) and PIO_IDR (Interrupt Disable Register), which respectively enable and disable the
input change interrupt by setting and clearing the corresponding bit in PIO_IMR (Interrupt Mask
Register). As Input change detection is possible only by comparing two successive samplings of
the input of the I/O line, the PIO Controller clock must be enabled. The Input Change Interrupt is
available, regardless of the configuration of the I/O line, i.e. configured as an input only, con-
trolled by the PIO Controller or assigned to a peripheral function.
When an input change is detected on an I/O line, the corresponding bit in PIO_ISR (Interrupt
Status Register) is set. If the corresponding bit in PIO_IMR is set, the PIO Controller interrupt
line is asserted. The interrupt signals of the thirty-two channels are ORed-wired together to gen-
erate a single interrupt signal to the Advanced Interrupt Controller.
When the software reads PIO_ISR, all the interrupts are automatically cleared. This signifies that
all the interrupts that are pending when PIO_ISR is read must be handled.
Figure 34-6. Input Change Interrupt Timings
34.5 I/O Lines Programming Example
The programing example as shown in Table 34-1 below is used to define the following
configuration.
4-bit output port on I/O lines 0 to 3, (should be written in a single write operation), open-drain,
with pull-up resistor
MCK
Pin Level
PIO_PDSR
if PIO_IFSR = 0
PIO_PDSR
if PIO_IFSR = 1
1 cycle 1 cycle 1 cycle
up to 1.5 cycles
2 cycles
up to 2.5 cycles up to 2 cycles
1 cycle
1 cycle
MCK
Pin Level
Read PIO_ISR APB Access
PIO_ISR
APB Access
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Four output signals on I/O lines 4 to 7 (to drive LEDs for example), driven high and low, no
pull-up resistor
Four input signals on I/O lines 8 to 11 (to read push-button states for example), with pull-up
resistors, glitch filters and input change interrupts
Four input signals on I/O line 12 to 15 to read an external device status (polled, thus no input
change interrupt), no pull-up resistor, no glitch filter
I/O lines 16 to 19 assigned to peripheral A functions with pull-up resistor
I/O lines 20 to 23 assigned to peripheral B functions, no pull-up resistor
I/O line 24 to 27 assigned to peripheral A with Input Change Interrupt and pull-up resistor
Table 34-1. Programming Example
Register Value to be Written
PIO_PER 0x0000 FFFF
PIO_PDR 0x0FFF 0000
PIO_OER 0x0000 00FF
PIO_ODR 0x0FFF FF00
PIO_IFER 0x0000 0F00
PIO_IFDR 0x0FFF F0FF
PIO_SODR 0x0000 0000
PIO_CODR 0x0FFF FFFF
PIO_IER 0x0F00 0F00
PIO_IDR 0x00FF F0FF
PIO_MDER 0x0000 000F
PIO_MDDR 0x0FFF FFF0
PIO_PUDR 0x00F0 00F0
PIO_PUER 0x0F0F FF0F
PIO_ASR 0x0F0F 0000
PIO_BSR 0x00F0 0000
PIO_OWER 0x0000 000F
PIO_OWDR 0x0FFF FFF0
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34.6 PIO User Interface
Each I/O line controlled by the PIO Controller is associated with a bit in each of the PIO Control-
ler User Interface registers. Each register is 32 bits wide. If a parallel I/O line is not defined,
writing to the corresponding bits has no effect. Undefined bits read zero. If the I/O line is not mul-
tiplexed with any peripheral, the I/O line is controlled by the PIO Controller and PIO_PSR returns
1 systematically.
Table 34-2. PIO Register Mapping
0x0000 PIO Enable Register PIO_PER Write-only
0x0004 PIO Disable Register PIO_PDR Write-only
0x0008 PIO Status Register PIO_PSR Read-only
(1)

0x000C Reserved
0x0010 Output Enable Register PIO_OER Write-only
0x0014 Output Disable Register PIO_ODR Write-only
0x0018 Output Status Register PIO_OSR Read-only 0x0000 0000
0x001C Reserved
0x0020 Glitch Input Filter Enable Register PIO_IFER Write-only
0x0024 Glitch Input Filter Disable Register PIO_IFDR Write-only
0x0028 Glitch Input Filter Status Register PIO_IFSR Read-only 0x0000 0000
0x002C Reserved
0x0030 Set Output Data Register PIO_SODR Write-only
0x0034 Clear Output Data Register PIO_CODR Write-only
0x0038 Output Data Status Register PIO_ODSR
Read-only
or
(2)
Read/Write
0x003C Pin Data Status Register PIO_PDSR Read-only

(3)
0x0040 Interrupt Enable Register PIO_IER Write-only
0x0044 Interrupt Disable Register PIO_IDR Write-only
0x0048 Interrupt Mask Register PIO_IMR Read-only 0x00000000
0x004C Interrupt Status Register
(4)
PIO_ISR Read-only 0x00000000
0x0050 Multi-driver Enable Register PIO_MDER Write-only
0x0054 Multi-driver Disable Register PIO_MDDR Write-only
0x0058 Multi-driver Status Register PIO_MDSR Read-only 0x00000000
0x005C Reserved
0x0060 Pull-up Disable Register PIO_PUDR Write-only
0x0064 Pull-up Enable Register PIO_PUER Write-only
0x0068 Pad Pull-up Status Register PIO_PUSR Read-only 0x00000000
0x006C Reserved
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Notes: 1. Reset value of PIO_PSR depends on the product implementation.
2. PIO_ODSR is Read-only or Read/Write depending on PIO_OWSR I/O lines.
3. Reset value of PIO_PDSR depends on the level of the I/O lines. Reading the I/O line levels requires the clock of the PIO
Controller to be enabled, otherwise PIO_PDSR reads the levels present on the I/O line at the time the clock was disabled.
4. PIO_ISR is reset at 0x0. However, the first read of the register may read a different value as input changes may have
occurred.
5. Only this set of registers clears the status by writing 1 in the first register and sets the status by writing 1 in the second
register.
0x0070 Peripheral A Select Register
(5)
PIO_ASR Write-only
0x0074 Peripheral B Select Register
(5)
PIO_BSR Write-only
0x0078 AB Status Register
(5)
PIO_ABSR Read-only 0x00000000
0x007C
to
0x009C
Reserved
0x00A0 Output Write Enable PIO_OWER Write-only
0x00A4 Output Write Disable PIO_OWDR Write-only
0x00A8 Output Write Status Register PIO_OWSR Read-only 0x00000000
0x00AC Reserved
Table 34-2. PIO Register Mapping (Continued)
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34.6.1 PIO Controller PIO Enable Register
Name: PIO_PER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: PIO Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the PIO to control the corresponding pin (disables peripheral control of the pin).
34.6.2 PIO Controller PIO Disable Register
Name: PIO_PDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: PIO Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the PIO from controlling the corresponding pin (enables peripheral control of the pin).
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.3 PIO Controller PIO Status Register
Name: PIO_PSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: PIO Status
0 = PIO is inactive on the corresponding I/O line (peripheral is active).
1 = PIO is active on the corresponding I/O line (peripheral is inactive).
34.6.4 PIO Controller Output Enable Register
Name: PIO_OER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Output Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the output on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.5 PIO Controller Output Disable Register
Name: PIO_ODR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Output Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the output on the I/O line.
34.6.6 PIO Controller Output Status Register
Name: PIO_OSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Output Status
0 = The I/O line is a pure input.
1 = The I/O line is enabled in output.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.7 PIO Controller Input Filter Enable Register
Name: PIO_IFER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Input Filter Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the input glitch filter on the I/O line.
34.6.8 PIO Controller Input Filter Disable Register
Name: PIO_IFDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Input Filter Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the input glitch filter on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.9 PIO Controller Input Filter Status Register
Name: PIO_IFSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Input Filer Status
0 = The input glitch filter is disabled on the I/O line.
1 = The input glitch filter is enabled on the I/O line.
34.6.10 PIO Controller Set Output Data Register
Name: PIO_SODR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Set Output Data
0 = No effect.
1 = Sets the data to be driven on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.11 PIO Controller Clear Output Data Register
Name: PIO_CODR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Set Output Data
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears the data to be driven on the I/O line.
34.6.12 PIO Controller Output Data Status Register
Name: PIO_ODSR
Access: Read-only or Read/Write
P0-P31: Output Data Status
0 = The data to be driven on the I/O line is 0.
1 = The data to be driven on the I/O line is 1.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.13 PIO Controller Pin Data Status Register
Name: PIO_PDSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Output Data Status
0 = The I/O line is at level 0.
1 = The I/O line is at level 1.
34.6.14 PIO Controller Interrupt Enable Register
Name: PIO_IER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Input Change Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the Input Change Interrupt on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.15 PIO Controller Interrupt Disable Register
Name: PIO_IDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Input Change Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the Input Change Interrupt on the I/O line.
34.6.16 PIO Controller Interrupt Mask Register
Name: PIO_IMR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Input Change Interrupt Mask
0 = Input Change Interrupt is disabled on the I/O line.
1 = Input Change Interrupt is enabled on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.17 PIO Controller Interrupt Status Register
Name: PIO_ISR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Input Change Interrupt Status
0 = No Input Change has been detected on the I/O line since PIO_ISR was last read or since reset.
1 = At least one Input Change has been detected on the I/O line since PIO_ISR was last read or since reset.
34.6.18 PIO Multi-driver Enable Register
Name: PIO_MDER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Multi Drive Enable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables Multi Drive on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.19 PIO Multi-driver Disable Register
Name: PIO_MDDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Multi Drive Disable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables Multi Drive on the I/O line.
34.6.20 PIO Multi-driver Status Register
Name: PIO_MDSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Multi Drive Status.
0 = The Multi Drive is disabled on the I/O line. The pin is driven at high and low level.
1 = The Multi Drive is enabled on the I/O line. The pin is driven at low level only.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.21 PIO Pull Up Disable Register
Name: PIO_PUDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Pull Up Disable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the pull up resistor on the I/O line.
34.6.22 PIO Pull Up Enable Register
Name: PIO_PUER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Pull Up Enable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the pull up resistor on the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.23 PIO Pull Up Status Register
Name: PIO_PUSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Pull Up Status.
0 = Pull Up resistor is enabled on the I/O line.
1 = Pull Up resistor is disabled on the I/O line.
34.6.24 PIO Peripheral A Select Register
Name: PIO_ASR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Peripheral A Select.
0 = No effect.
1 = Assigns the I/O line to the Peripheral A function.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.25 PIO Peripheral B Select Register
Name: PIO_BSR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Peripheral B Select.
0 = No effect.
1 = Assigns the I/O line to the peripheral B function.
34.6.26 PIO Peripheral A B Status Register
Name: PIO_ABSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Peripheral A B Status.
0 = The I/O line is assigned to the Peripheral A.
1 = The I/O line is assigned to the Peripheral B.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.27 PIO Output Write Enable Register
Name: PIO_OWER
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Output Write Enable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables writing PIO_ODSR for the I/O line.
34.6.28 PIO Output Write Disable Register
Name: PIO_OWDR
Access: Write-only
P0-P31: Output Write Disable.
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables writing PIO_ODSR for the I/O line.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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34.6.29 PIO Output Write Status Register
Name: PIO_OWSR
Access: Read-only
P0-P31: Output Write Status.
0 = Writing PIO_ODSR does not affect the I/O line.
1 = Writing PIO_ODSR affects the I/O line.

31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
P31 P30 P29 P28 P27 P26 P25 P24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
P23 P22 P21 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P9 P8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
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35. Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC)
35.1 Description
The Atmel Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC) provides a synchronous communication link
with external devices. It supports many serial synchronous communication protocols generally
used in audio and telecom applications such as I2S, Short Frame Sync, Long Frame Sync, etc.
The SSC contains an independent receiver and transmitter and a common clock divider. The
receiver and the transmitter each interface with three signals: the TD/RD signal for data, the
TK/RK signal for the clock and the TF/RF signal for the Frame Sync. The transfers can be pro-
grammed to start automatically or on different events detected on the Frame Sync signal.
The SSCs high-level of programmability and its two dedicated PDC channels of up to 32 bits
permit a continuous high bit rate data transfer without processor intervention.
Featuring connection to two PDC channels, the SSC permits interfacing with low processor
overhead to the following:
CODECs in master or slave mode
DAC through dedicated serial interface, particularly I2S
Magnetic card reader
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35.2 Block Diagram
SSC Interface
PIO
PDC
APB Bridge
MCK
System
Bus
Peripheral
Bus
TF
TK
TD
RF
RK
RD
Interrupt Control
SSC Interrupt
PMC
Interrupt
Management
Power
Management
Test
Management
SSC
Serial AUDIO
OS or RTOS Driver
Codec
Frame
Management
Line Interface
Time Slot
Management
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35.4 Pin Name List
35.5.1 I/O Lines
Before using the SSC receiver, the PIO controller must be configured to dedicate the SSC
receiver I/O lines to the SSC peripheral mode.
Before using the SSC transmitter, the PIO controller must be configured to dedicate the SSC
transmitter I/O lines to the SSC peripheral mode.
The SSC is not continuously clocked. The SSC interface may be clocked through the Power
Management Controller (PMC), therefore the programmer must first configure the PMC to
enable the SSC clock.
35.5.3 Interrupt
The SSC interface has an interrupt line connected to the Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC).
Handling interrupts requires programming the AIC before configuring the SSC.
All SSC interrupts can be enabled/disabled configuring the SSC Interrupt mask register. Each
pending and unmasked SSC interrupt will assert the SSC interrupt line. The SSC interrupt ser-
vice routine can get the interrupt origin by reading the SSC interrupt status register.
This chapter contains the functional description of the following: SSC Functional Block, Clock
Management, Data format, Start, Transmitter, Receiver and Frame Sync.
The receiver and transmitter operate separately. However, they can work synchronously by pro-
gramming the receiver to use the transmit clock and/or to start a data transfer when transmission
starts. Alternatively, this can be done by programming the transmitter to use the receive clock
and/or to start a data transfer when reception starts. The transmitter and the receiver can be pro-
grammed to operate with the clock signals provided on either the TK or RK pins. This allows the
SSC to support many slave-mode data transfers. The maximum clock speed allowed on the TK
and RK pins is the master clock divided by 2.
RF Receiver Frame Synchro Input/Output
RK Receiver Clock Input/Output
RD Receiver Data Input
TF Transmitter Frame Synchro Input/Output
TK Transmitter Clock Input/Output
TD Transmitter Data Output
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Figure 35-3. SSC Functional Block Diagram
35.6.1 Clock Management
The transmitter clock can be generated by:
an external clock received on the TK I/O pad
the receiver clock
the internal clock divider
The receiver clock can be generated by:
an external clock received on the RK I/O pad
the transmitter clock
the internal clock divider
Furthermore, the transmitter block can generate an external clock on the TK I/O pad, and the
receiver block can generate an external clock on the RK I/O pad.
This allows the SSC to support many Master and Slave Mode data transfers.
Interrupt Control
AIC
User
Interface
APB
MCK
Receive Clock
Controller
Start
Selector
TX Clock
RK Input
RF
TF
Clock Output
Controller
Frame Sync
Controller
Transmit Clock
Controller
Transmit Shift Register
Start
Selector
Transmit Sync
Holding Register
Transmit Holding
Register
Load Shift
RX clock
TX clock
TK Input
TF
TX PDC
RF
RD
RF
RK
Clock Output
Controller
Frame Sync
Controller
Receive Shift Register
Receive Sync
Holding Register
Receive Holding
Register
Load Shift
TD
TF
TK
RX Clock
RX PDC
Receiver
PDC
Transmitter
Clock
Divider
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35.6.1.1 Clock Divider
Figure 35-4. Divided Clock Block Diagram
The Master Clock divider is determined by the 12-bit field DIV counter and comparator (so its
maximal value is 4095) in the Clock Mode Register SSC_CMR, allowing a Master Clock division
by up to 8190. The Divided Clock is provided to both the Receiver and Transmitter. When this
field is programmed to 0, the Clock Divider is not used and remains inactive.
When DIV is set to a value equal to or greater than 1, the Divided Clock has a frequency of Mas-
ter Clock divided by 2 times DIV. Each level of the Divided Clock has a duration of the Master
Clock multiplied by DIV. This ensures a 50% duty cycle for the Divided Clock regardless of
whether the DIV value is even or odd.
Figure 35-5. Divided Clock Generation
35.6.1.2 Transmitter Clock Management
The transmitter clock is generated from the receiver clock or the divider clock or an external
clock scanned on the TK I/O pad. The transmitter clock is selected by the CKS field in
SSC_TCMR (Transmit Clock Mode Register). Transmit Clock can be inverted independently by
the CKI bits in SSC_TCMR.
Table 35-2.
Maximum Minimum
MCK / 2 MCK / 8190
MCK
Divided Clock
Clock Divider
/ 2
12-bit Counter
SSC_CMR
Master Clock
Divided Clock
DIV = 1
Master Clock
Divided Clock
DIV = 3
Divided Clock Frequency = MCK/2
Divided Clock Frequency = MCK/6
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The transmitter can also drive the TK I/O pad continuously or be limited to the actual data trans-
fer. The clock output is configured by the SSC_TCMR register. The Transmit Clock Inversion
(CKI) bits have no effect on the clock outputs. Programming the TCMR register to select TK pin
(CKS field) and at the same time Continuous Transmit Clock (CKO field) might lead to unpredict-
able results.
Figure 35-6. Transmitter Clock Management
35.6.1.3 Receiver Clock Management
The receiver clock is generated from the transmitter clock or the divider clock or an external
clock scanned on the RK I/O pad. The Receive Clock is selected by the CKS field in
SSC_RCMR (Receive Clock Mode Register). Receive Clocks can be inverted independently by
the CKI bits in SSC_RCMR.
The receiver can also drive the RK I/O pad continuously or be limited to the actual data transfer.
The clock output is configured by the SSC_RCMR register. The Receive Clock Inversion (CKI)
bits have no effect on the clock outputs. Programming the RCMR register to select RK pin (CKS
field) and at the same time Continuous Receive Clock (CKO field) can lead to unpredictable
results.
TK (pin)
Receiver
Clock
Divider
Clock
CKS
CKO Data Transfer
CKI CKG
Transmitter
Clock
Clock
Output
MUX Tri_state
Controller
Tri-state
Controller
INV
MUX
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Figure 35-7. Receiver Clock Management
35.6.1.4 Serial Clock Ratio Considerations
The Transmitter and the Receiver can be programmed to operate with the clock signals provided
on either the TK or RK pins. This allows the SSC to support many slave-mode data transfers. In
this case, the maximum clock speed allowed on the RK pin is:
Master Clock divided by 2 if Receiver Frame Synchro is input
Master Clock divided by 3 if Receiver Frame Synchro is output
In addition, the maximum clock speed allowed on the TK pin is:
Master Clock divided by 6 if Transmit Frame Synchro is input
Master Clock divided by 2 if Transmit Frame Synchro is output
35.6.2 Transmitter Operations
A transmitted frame is triggered by a start event and can be followed by synchronization data
before data transmission.
The start event is configured by setting the Transmit Clock Mode Register (SSC_TCMR). See
Start on page 471.
The frame synchroni zati on i s confi gured setti ng the Transmi t Frame Mode Regi ster
(SSC_TFMR). See Frame Sync on page 473.
To transmit data, the transmitter uses a shift register clocked by the transmitter clock signal and
the start mode selected in the SSC_TCMR. Data is written by the application to the SSC_THR
register then transferred to the shift register according to the data format selected.
When both the SSC_THR and the transmit shift register are empty, the status flag TXEMPTY is
set in SSC_SR. When the Transmit Holding register is transferred in the Transmit shift register,
the status flag TXRDY is set in SSC_SR and additional data can be loaded in the holding
register.
RK (pin)
Transmitter
Clock
Divider
Clock
CKS
CKO Data Transfer
CKI CKG
Receiver
Clock
Clock
Output
MUX
Tri-state
Controller
Tri-state
Controller
INV
MUX
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Figure 35-8. Transmitter Block Diagram
35.6.3 Receiver Operations
A received frame is triggered by a start event and can be followed by synchronization data
before data transmission.
The start event is configured setting the Receive Clock Mode Register (SSC_RCMR). See
Start on page 471.
The frame synchroni zati on i s confi gured setti ng the Recei ve Frame Mode Regi ster
(SSC_RFMR). See Frame Sync on page 473.
The receiver uses a shift register clocked by the receiver clock signal and the start mode
selected in the SSC_RCMR. The data is transferred from the shift register depending on the
data format selected.
When the receiver shift register is full, the SSC transfers this data in the holding register, the sta-
tus flag RXRDY is set in SSC_SR and the data can be read in the receiver holding register. If
another transfer occurs before read of the RHR register, the status flag OVERUN is set in
SSC_SR and the receiver shift register is transferred in the RHR register.
Transmit Shift Register
Start
Selector
SSC_TSHR SSC_THR
Transmitter Clock
TD
SSC_TFMR.FSLEN SSC_TFMR.DATLEN
SSC_CR.TXEN
SSC_CR.TXDIS
SSC_TCMR.STTDLY
SSC_TFMR.FSDEN
SSC_TFMR.DATNB
SSC_SR.TXEN
SSC_TFMR.DATDEF
SSC_TFMR.MSBF
SSC_TCMR.STTDLY
SSC_TFMR.FSDEN
0
1
1 0
RF TF
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Figure 35-9. Receiver Block Diagram
35.6.4 Start
The transmitter and receiver can both be programmed to start their operations when an event
occurs, respectively in the Transmit Start Selection (START) field of SSC_TCMR and in the
Receive Start Selection (START) field of SSC_RCMR.
Under the following conditions the start event is independently programmable:
Continuous. In this case, the transmission starts as soon as a word is written in SSC_THR
and the reception starts as soon as the Receiver is enabled.
Synchronously with the transmitter/receiver
On detection of a falling/rising edge on TF/RF
On detection of a low level/high level on TF/RF
On detection of a level change or an edge on TF/RF
A start can be programmed in the same manner on either side of the Transmit/Receive Clock
Register (RCMR/TCMR). Thus, the start could be on TF (Transmit) or RF (Receive).
Moreover, the Receiver can start when data is detected in the bit stream with the Compare
Functions.
Detection on TF/RF input/output is done by the field FSOS of the Transmit/Receive Frame Mode
Register (TFMR/RFMR).
Receive Shift Register
Start
Selector
SSC_RHR SSC_RSHR
Receiver Clock
RD
SSC_RFMR.FSLEN SSC_RFMR.DATLEN
RF
SSC_CR.RXEN
SSC_CR.RXDIS
SSC_SR.RXEN
SSC_RFMR.MSBF
SSC_RCMR.STTDLY
SSC_RFMR.DATNB
TF
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Figure 35-10. Transmit Start Mode
Figure 35-11. Receive Pulse/Edge Start Modes
X
TK
TF
(Input)
TD
(Output)
TD
(Output)
TD
(Output)
TD
(Output)
TD
(Output)
TD
(Output)
X BO B1
X BO B1
BO B1
BO B1
BO B1 BO B1
BO B1 B1 BO
X
X
X
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
Start = Falling Edge on TF
Start = Rising Edge on TF
Start = Low Level on TF
Start = High Level on TF
Start = Any Edge on TF
Start = Level Change on TF
X
RK
RF
(Input)
RD
(Input)
RD
(Input)
RD
(Input)
RD
(Input)
RD
(Input)
RD
(Input)
X BO B1
X BO B1
BO B1
BO B1
BO B1 BO B1
BO B1 B1 BO
X
X
X
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
STTDLY
Start = Falling Edge on RF
Start = Rising Edge on RF
Start = Low Level on RF
Start = High Level on RF
Start = Any Edge on RF
Start = Level Change on RF
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35.6.5 Frame Sync
The Transmitter and Receiver Frame Sync pins, TF and RF, can be programmed to generate
different kinds of frame synchronization signals. The Frame Sync Output Selection (FSOS) field
in the Receive Frame Mode Register (SSC_RFMR) and in the Transmit Frame Mode Register
(SSC_TFMR) are used to select the required waveform.
Programmable low or high levels during data transfer are supported.
Programmable high levels before the start of data transfers or toggling are also supported.
If a pulse waveform is selected, the Frame Sync Length (FSLEN) field in SSC_RFMR and
SSC_TFMR programs the length of the pulse, from 1 bit time up to 16 bit time.
The periodicity of the Receive and Transmit Frame Sync pulse output can be programmed
through the Period Divider Selection (PERIOD) field in SSC_RCMR and SSC_TCMR.
35.6.5.1 Frame Sync Data
Frame Sync Data transmits or receives a specific tag during the Frame Sync signal.
During the Frame Sync signal, the Receiver can sample the RD line and store the data in the
Receive Sync Holding Register and the transmitter can transfer Transmit Sync Holding Register
in the Shifter Register. The data length to be sampled/shifted out during the Frame Sync signal
is programmed by the FSLEN field in SSC_RFMR/SSC_TFMR and has a maximum value of 16.
Concerning the Receive Frame Sync Data operation, if the Frame Sync Length is equal to or
lower than the delay between the start event and the actual data reception, the data sampling
operation is performed in the Receive Sync Holding Register through the Receive Shift Register.
The Transmit Frame Sync Operation is performed by the transmitter only if the bit Frame Sync
Data Enable (FSDEN) in SSC_TFMR is set. If the Frame Sync length is equal to or lower than
the delay between the start event and the actual data transmission, the normal transmission has
priority and the data contained in the Transmit Sync Holding Register is transferred in the Trans-
mit Register, then shifted out.
35.6.5.2 Frame Sync Edge Detection
The Fr ame Sync Edge det ect i on i s pr ogr ammed by t he FSEDGE f i el d i n
SSC_RFMR/SSC_TFMR. This sets the corresponding flags RXSYN/TXSYN in the SSC Status
Register (SSC_SR) on frame synchro edge detection (signals RF/TF).
35.6.6 Receive Compare Modes
Figure 35-12. Receive Compare Modes
CMP0 CMP3 CMP2 CMP1 Ignored B0 B2 B1
Start
RK
RD
(Input)
FSLEN
Up to 16 Bits
(4 in This Example)
STDLY DATLEN
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35.6.6.1 Compare Functions
Length of the comparison patterns (Compare 0, Compare 1) and thus the number of bits they
are compared to is defined by FSLEN, but with a maximum value of 16 bits. Comparison is
always done by comparing the last bits received with the comparison pattern. Compare 0 can be
one start event of the Receiver. In this case, the receiver compares at each new sample the last
bits received at the Compare 0 pattern contained in the Compare 0 Register (SSC_RC0R).
When this start event is selected, the user can program the Receiver to start a new data transfer
either by writing a new Compare 0, or by receiving continuously until Compare 1 occurs. This
selection is done with the bit (STOP) in SSC_RCMR.
35.6.7 Data Format
The data framing format of both the transmitter and the receiver are programmable through the
Transmitter Frame Mode Register (SSC_TFMR) and the Receiver Frame Mode Register
(SSC_RFMR). In either case, the user can independently select:
the event that starts the data transfer (START)
the delay in number of bit periods between the start event and the first data bit (STTDLY)
the length of the data (DATLEN)
the number of data to be transferred for each start event (DATNB).
the length of synchronization transferred for each start event (FSLEN)
the bit sense: most or lowest significant bit first (MSBF)
Additionally, the transmitter can be used to transfer synchronization and select the level driven
on the TD pin while not in data transfer operation. This is done respectively by the Frame Sync
Data Enable (FSDEN) and by the Data Default Value (DATDEF) bits in SSC_TFMR.
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Figure 35-13. Transmit and Receive Frame Format in Edge/Pulse Start Modes
Note: 1. Example of input on falling edge of TF/RF.
Figure 35-14. Transmit Frame Format in Continuous Mode
Note: 1. STTDLY is set to 0. In this example, SSC_THR is loaded twice. FSDEN value has no effect on the transmission. SyncData
cannot be output in continuous mode.
Table 35-3. Data Frame Registers
Transmitter Receiver Field Length Comment
SSC_TFMR SSC_RFMR DATLEN Up to 32 Size of word
SSC_TFMR SSC_RFMR DATNB Up to 16 Number of words transmitted in frame
SSC_TFMR SSC_RFMR MSBF Most significant bit first
SSC_TFMR SSC_RFMR FSLEN Up to 16 Size of Synchro data register
SSC_TFMR DATDEF 0 or 1 Data default value ended
SSC_TFMR FSDEN Enable send SSC_TSHR
SSC_TCMR SSC_RCMR PERIOD Up to 512 Frame size
SSC_TCMR SSC_RCMR STTDLY Up to 255 Size of transmit start delay
Sync Data Default
STTDLY
Sync Data Ignored
RD
Default
Data
DATLEN
Data
Data
Data
DATLEN
Data
Data Default
Default
Ignored
Sync Data
Sync Data
FSLEN
TF/RF
(1)
Start Start
From SSC_TSHR From SSC_THR
From SSC_THR
From SSC_THR
From SSC_THR
To SSC_RHR To SSC_RHR To SSC_RSHR
TD
(If FSDEN = 0)
TD
(If FSDEN = 1)
PERIOD
FromDATDEF
FromDATDEF
From DATDEF
From DATDEF
DATNB
DATLEN
Data
DATLEN
Data Default
Start
From SSC_THR From SSC_THR
TD
Start: 1. TXEMPTY set to 1
2. Write into the SSC_THR
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Figure 35-15. Receive Frame Format in Continuous Mode
Note: 1. STTDLY is set to 0.
35.6.8 Loop Mode
The receiver can be programmed to receive transmissions from the transmitter. This is done by
setting the Loop Mode (LOOP) bit in SSC_RFMR. In this case, RD is connected to TD, RF is
connected to TF and RK is connected to TK.
35.6.9 Interrupt
Most bits in SSC_SR have a corresponding bit in interrupt management registers.
The SSC can be programmed to generate an interrupt when it detects an event. The interrupt is
controlled by writing SSC_IER (Interrupt Enable Register) and SSC_IDR (Interrupt Disable Reg-
ister) These registers enable and disable, respectively, the corresponding interrupt by setting
and clearing the corresponding bit in SSC_IMR (Interrupt Mask Register), which controls the
generation of interrupts by asserting the SSC interrupt line connected to the AIC.
Figure 35-16. Interrupt Block Diagram
Data
DATLEN
Data
DATLEN
Start = Enable Receiver
To SSC_RHR To SSC_RHR
RD
SSC_IMR
PDC
Interrupt
Control
SSC Interrupt
Set
RXRDY
OVRUN
RXSYNC
Receiver
Transmitter
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
TXSYNC
TXBUFE
ENDTX
RXBUFF
ENDRX
Clear
SSC_IER SSC_IDR
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35.7 SSC Application Examples
The SSC can support several serial communication modes used in audio or high speed serial
links. Some standard applications are shown in the following figures. All serial link applications
supported by the SSC are not listed here.
Figure 35-17. Audio Application Block Diagram
Figure 35-18. Codec Application Block Diagram
SSC
RK
RF
RD
TD
TF
TK
Clock SCK
Word Select WS
Data SD
I2S
RECEIVER
Clock SCK
Word Select WS
Data SD
Right Channel
Left Channel
MSB MSB LSB
SSC
RK
RF
RD
TD
TF
TK
Serial Data Clock (SCLK)
Frame sync (FSYNC)
Serial Data Out
Serial Data In
CODEC
Frame sync (FSYNC)
Serial Data Out
Serial Data In
First Time Slot
Dstart Dend
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Figure 35-19. Time Slot Application Block Diagram
SSC
RK
RF
RD
TD
TF
TK
SCLK
FSYNC
Data Out
Data in
CODEC
First
Time Slot
Frame sync (FSYNC)
Serial Data Out
Serial Data in
CODEC
Second
Time Slot
First Time Slot Second Time Slot
Dstart Dend
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35.8 Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC) User Interface
0x0 Control Register SSC_CR Write
0x4 Clock Mode Register SSC_CMR Read/Write 0x0
0x8 Reserved
0xC Reserved
0x10 Receive Clock Mode Register SSC_RCMR Read/Write 0x0
0x14 Receive Frame Mode Register SSC_RFMR Read/Write 0x0
0x18 Transmit Clock Mode Register SSC_TCMR Read/Write 0x0
0x1C Transmit Frame Mode Register SSC_TFMR Read/Write 0x0
0x20 Receive Holding Register SSC_RHR Read 0x0
0x24 Transmit Holding Register SSC_THR Write
0x28 Reserved
0x2C Reserved
0x30 Receive Sync. Holding Register SSC_RSHR Read 0x0
0x34 Transmit Sync. Holding Register SSC_TSHR Read/Write 0x0
0x38 Receive Compare 0 Register SSC_RC0R Read/Write 0x0
0x3C Receive Compare 1 Register SSC_RC1R Read/Write 0x0
0x40 Status Register SSC_SR Read 0x000000CC
0x44 Interrupt Enable Register SSC_IER Write
0x48 Interrupt Disable Register SSC_IDR Write
0x4C Interrupt Mask Register SSC_IMR Read 0x0
0x50-0xFC Reserved
0x100- 0x124 Reserved for Peripheral Data Controller (PDC)
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35.8.1 SSC Control Register
Name: SSC_CR
Access: Write-only
RXEN: Receive Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables Receive if RXDIS is not set.
RXDIS: Receive Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables Receive. If a character is currently being received, disables at end of current character reception.
TXEN: Transmit Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables Transmit if TXDIS is not set.
TXDIS: Transmit Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables Transmit. If a character is currently being transmitted, disables at end of current character transmission.
0: No effect.
1: Performs a software reset. Has priority on any other bit in SSC_CR.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SWRST TXDIS TXEN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXDIS RXEN
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35.8.2 SSC Clock Mode Register
Name: SSC_CMR
Access: Read/Write
DIV: Clock Divider
0: The Clock Divider is not active.
Any Other Value: The Divided Clock equals the Master Clock divided by 2 times DIV. The maximum bit rate is MCK/2. The
minimum bit rate is MCK/2 x 4095 = MCK/8190.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DIV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIV
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35.8.3 SSC Receive Clock Mode Register
Name: SSC_RCMR
Access: Read/Write
CKS: Receive Clock Selection
CKO: Receive Clock Output Mode Selection
CKI: Receive Clock Inversion
0: The data inputs (Data and Frame Sync signals) are sampled on Receive Clock falling edge. The Frame Sync signal out-
put is shifted out on Receive Clock rising edge.
1: The data inputs (Data and Frame Sync signals) are sampled on Receive Clock rising edge. The Frame Sync signal out-
put is shifted out on Receive Clock falling edge.
CKI affects only the Receive Clock and not the output clock signal.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PERIOD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
STDDLY
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
STOP START
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CKG CKI CKO CKS
CKS Selected Receive Clock
0x0 Divided Clock
0x1 TK Clock signal
0x2 RK pin
0x3 Reserved
CKO Receive Clock Output Mode RK pin
0x0 None Input-only
0x1 Continuous Receive Clock Output
0x2 Receive Clock only during data transfers Output
0x3-0x7 Reserved
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CKG: Receive Clock Gating Selection
START: Receive Start Selection
STOP: Receive Stop Selection
0: After completion of a data transfer when starting with a Compare 0, the receiver stops the data transfer and waits for a
new compare 0.
1: After starting a receive with a Compare 0, the receiver operates in a continuous mode until a Compare 1 is detected.
STTDLY: Receive Start Delay
If STTDLY is not 0, a delay of STTDLY clock cycles is inserted between the start event and the actual start of reception.
When the Receiver is programmed to start synchronously with the Transmitter, the delay is also applied.
Note: It is very important that STTDLY be set carefully. If STTDLY must be set, it should be done in relation to TAG
(Receive Sync Data) reception.
PERIOD: Receive Period Divider Selection
This field selects the divider to apply to the selected Receive Clock in order to generate a new Frame Sync Signal. If 0, no
PERIOD signal is generated. If not 0, a PERIOD signal is generated each 2 x (PERIOD+1) Receive Clock.
CKG Receive Clock Gating
0x0 None, continuous clock
0x1 Receive Clock enabled only if RF Low
0x2 Receive Clock enabled only if RF High
0x3 Reserved
START Receive Start
0x0 Continuous, as soon as the receiver is enabled, and immediately after the end of transfer of the previous data.
0x1 Transmit start
0x2 Detection of a low level on RF signal
0x3 Detection of a high level on RF signal
0x4 Detection of a falling edge on RF signal
0x5 Detection of a rising edge on RF signal
0x6 Detection of any level change on RF signal
0x7 Detection of any edge on RF signal
0x8 Compare 0
0x9-0xF Reserved
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35.8.4 SSC Receive Frame Mode Register
Name: SSC_RFMR
Access: Read/Write
DATLEN: Data Length
0: Forbidden value (1-bit data length not supported).
Any other value: The bit stream contains DATLEN + 1 data bits. Moreover, it defines the transfer size performed by the
PDC2 assigned to the Receiver. If DATLEN is lower or equal to 7, data transfers are in bytes. If DATLEN is between 8 and
15 (included), half-words are transferred, and for any other value, 32-bit words are transferred.
LOOP: Loop Mode
0: Normal operating mode.
1: RD is driven by TD, RF is driven by TF and TK drives RK.
MSBF: Most Significant Bit First
0: The lowest significant bit of the data register is sampled first in the bit stream.
1: The most significant bit of the data register is sampled first in the bit stream.
DATNB: Data Number per Frame
This field defines the number of data words to be received after each transfer start, which is equal to (DATNB + 1).
FSLEN: Receive Frame Sync Length
This field defines the number of bits sampled and stored in the Receive Sync Data Register. When this mode is selected by
the START field in the Receive Clock Mode Register, it also determines the length of the sampled data to be compared to
the Compare 0 or Compare 1 register.
This field is used with FSLEN_EXT to determine the pulse length of the Receive Frame Sync signal.
Pulse length is equal to FSLEN + 1 Receive Clock periods.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FSEDGE
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FSOS FSLEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATNB
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MSBF LOOP DATLEN
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FSOS: Receive Frame Sync Output Selection
FSEDGE: Frame Sync Edge Detection
Determines which edge on Frame Sync will generate the interrupt RXSYN in the SSC Status Register.
FSOS Selected Receive Frame Sync Signal RF Pin
0x0 None Input-only
0x1 Negative Pulse Output
0x2 Positive Pulse Output
0x3 Driven Low during data transfer Output
0x4 Driven High during data transfer Output
0x5 Toggling at each start of data transfer Output
0x6-0x7 Reserved Undefined
FSEDGE Frame Sync Edge Detection
0x0 Positive Edge Detection
0x1 Negative Edge Detection
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35.8.5 SSC Transmit Clock Mode Register
Name: SSC_TCMR
Access: Read/Write
CKS: Transmit Clock Selection
CKO: Transmit Clock Output Mode Selection
CKI: Transmit Clock Inversion
0: The data outputs (Data and Frame Sync signals) are shifted out on Transmit Clock falling edge. The Frame sync signal
input is sampled on Transmit clock rising edge.
1: The data outputs (Data and Frame Sync signals) are shifted out on Transmit Clock rising edge. The Frame sync signal
input is sampled on Transmit clock falling edge.
CKI affects only the Transmit Clock and not the output clock signal.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PERIOD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
STTDLY
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
START
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CKG CKI CKO CKS
CKS Selected Transmit Clock
0x0 Divided Clock
0x1 RK Clock signal
0x2 TK Pin
0x3 Reserved
CKO Transmit Clock Output Mode TK pin
0x0 None Input-only
0x1 Continuous Transmit Clock Output
0x2 Transmit Clock only during data transfers Output
0x3-0x7 Reserved
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CKG: Transmit Clock Gating Selection
START: Transmit Start Selection
STTDLY: Transmit Start Delay
If STTDLY is not 0, a delay of STTDLY clock cycles is inserted between the start event and the actual start of transmission
of data. When the Transmitter is programmed to start synchronously with the Receiver, the delay is also applied.
Note: STTDLY must be set carefully. If STTDLY is too short in respect to TAG (Transmit Sync Data) emission, data is emit-
ted instead of the end of TAG.
PERIOD: Transmit Period Divider Selection
This field selects the divider to apply to the selected Transmit Clock to generate a new Frame Sync Signal. If 0, no period
signal is generated. If not 0, a period signal is generated at each 2 x (PERIOD+1) Transmit Clock.
CKG Transmit Clock Gating
0x0 None, continuous clock
0x1 Transmit Clock enabled only if TF Low
0x2 Transmit Clock enabled only if TF High
0x3 Reserved
START Transmit Start
0x0
Continuous, as soon as a word is written in the SSC_THR Register (if Transmit is enabled), and
immediately after the end of transfer of the previous data.
0x1 Receive start
0x2 Detection of a low level on TF signal
0x3 Detection of a high level on TF signal
0x4 Detection of a falling edge on TF signal
0x5 Detection of a rising edge on TF signal
0x6 Detection of any level change on TF signal
0x7 Detection of any edge on TF signal
0x8 - 0xF Reserved
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35.8.6 SSC Transmit Frame Mode Register
Name: SSC_TFMR
Access: Read/Write
DATLEN: Data Length
0: Forbidden value (1-bit data length not supported).
Any other value: The bit stream contains DATLEN + 1 data bits. Moreover, it defines the transfer size performed by the
PDC2 assigned to the Transmit. If DATLEN is lower or equal to 7, data transfers are bytes, if DATLEN is between 8 and 15
(included), half-words are transferred, and for any other value, 32-bit words are transferred.
DATDEF: Data Default Value
This bit defines the level driven on the TD pin while out of transmission. Note that if the pin is defined as multi-drive by the
PIO Controller, the pin is enabled only if the SCC TD output is 1.
MSBF: Most Significant Bit First
0: The lowest significant bit of the data register is shifted out first in the bit stream.
1: The most significant bit of the data register is shifted out first in the bit stream.
DATNB: Data Number per frame
This field defines the number of data words to be transferred after each transfer start, which is equal to (DATNB +1).
FSLEN: Transmit Frame Sync Length
This field defines the length of the Transmit Frame Sync signal and the number of bits shifted out from the Transmit Sync
Data Register if FSDEN is 1.
This field is used with FSLEN_EXT to determine the pulse length of the Transmit Frame Sync signal.
Pulse length is equal to FSLEN + 1 Transmit Clock periods.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
FSEDGE
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FSDEN FSOS FSLEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATNB
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MSBF DATDEF DATLEN
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FSOS: Transmit Frame Sync Output Selection
FSDEN: Frame Sync Data Enable
0: The TD line is driven with the default value during the Transmit Frame Sync signal.
1: SSC_TSHR value is shifted out during the transmission of the Transmit Frame Sync signal.
FSEDGE: Frame Sync Edge Detection
Determines which edge on frame sync will generate the interrupt TXSYN (Status Register).
FSOS Selected Transmit Frame Sync Signal TF Pin
0x0 None Input-only
0x1 Negative Pulse Output
0x2 Positive Pulse Output
0x3 Driven Low during data transfer Output
0x4 Driven High during data transfer Output
0x5 Toggling at each start of data transfer Output
0x6-0x7 Reserved Undefined
FSEDGE Frame Sync Edge Detection
0x0 Positive Edge Detection
0x1 Negative Edge Detection
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35.8.7 SSC Receive Holding Register
Name: SSC_RHR
Access: Read-only
RDAT: Receive Data
Right aligned regardless of the number of data bits defined by DATLEN in SSC_RFMR.
35.8.8 SSC Transmit Holding Register
Name: SSC_THR
Access: Write-only
TDAT: Transmit Data
Right aligned regardless of the number of data bits defined by DATLEN in SSC_TFMR.
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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35.8.9 SSC Receive Synchronization Holding Register
Name: SSC_RSHR
Access: Read-only
RSDAT: Receive Synchronization Data
35.8.10 SSC Transmit Synchronization Holding Register
Name: SSC_TSHR
Access: Read/Write
TSDAT: Transmit Synchronization Data
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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35.8.11 SSC Receive Compare 0 Register
Name: SSC_RC0R
Access: Read/Write
CP0: Receive Compare Data 0
35.8.12 SSC Receive Compare 1 Register
Name: SSC_RC1R
Access: Read/Write
CP1: Receive Compare Data 1
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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35.8.13 SSC Status Register
Name: SSC_SR
Access: Read-only
TXRDY: Transmit Ready
0: Data has been loaded in SSC_THR and is waiting to be loaded in the Transmit Shift Register (TSR).
1: SSC_THR is empty.
TXEMPTY: Transmit Empty
0: Data remains in SSC_THR or is currently transmitted from TSR.
1: Last data written in SSC_THR has been loaded in TSR and last data loaded in TSR has been transmitted.
ENDTX: End of Transmission
0: The register SSC_TCR has not reached 0 since the last write in SSC_TCR or SSC_TNCR.
1: The register SSC_TCR has reached 0 since the last write in SSC_TCR or SSC_TNCR.
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty
0: SSC_TCR or SSC_TNCR have a value other than 0.
1: Both SSC_TCR and SSC_TNCR have a value of 0.
RXRDY: Receive Ready
0: SSC_RHR is empty.
1: Data has been received and loaded in SSC_RHR.
OVRUN: Receive Overrun
0: No data has been loaded in SSC_RHR while previous data has not been read since the last read of the Status Register.
1: Data has been loaded in SSC_RHR while previous data has not yet been read since the last read of the Status Register.
ENDRX: End of Reception
0: Data is written on the Receive Counter Register or Receive Next Counter Register.
1: End of PDC transfer when Receive Counter Register has arrived at zero.
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RXEN TXEN
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RXSYN TXSYN CP1 CP0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXBUFF ENDRX OVRUN RXRDY TXBUFE ENDTX TXEMPTY TXRDY
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RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full
0: SSC_RCR or SSC_RNCR have a value other than 0.
1: Both SSC_RCR and SSC_RNCR have a value of 0.
CP0: Compare 0
0: A compare 0 has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: A compare 0 has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
CP1: Compare 1
0: A compare 1 has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: A compare 1 has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
TXSYN: Transmit Sync
0: A Tx Sync has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: A Tx Sync has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
RXSYN: Receive Sync
0: An Rx Sync has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: An Rx Sync has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
TXEN: Transmit Enable
0: Transmit is disabled.
1: Transmit is enabled.
RXEN: Receive Enable
0: Receive is disabled.
1: Receive is enabled.
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35.8.14 SSC Interrupt Enable Register
Name: SSC_IER
Access: Write-only
TXRDY: Transmit Ready Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Transmit Ready Interrupt.
TXEMPTY: Transmit Empty Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Transmit Empty Interrupt.
ENDTX: End of Transmission Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the End of Transmission Interrupt.
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt
RXRDY: Receive Ready Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Receive Ready Interrupt.
OVRUN: Receive Overrun Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Receive Overrun Interrupt.
ENDRX: End of Reception Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the End of Reception Interrupt.
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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0: No effect.
1: Enables the Receive Buffer Full Interrupt.
CP0: Compare 0 Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Compare 0 Interrupt.
CP1: Compare 1 Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Compare 1 Interrupt.
TXSYN: Tx Sync Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Tx Sync Interrupt.
RXSYN: Rx Sync Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Rx Sync Interrupt.
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35.8.15 SSC Interrupt Disable Register
Name: SSC_IDR
Access: Write-only
TXRDY: Transmit Ready Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Transmit Ready Interrupt.
TXEMPTY: Transmit Empty Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Transmit Empty Interrupt.
ENDTX: End of Transmission Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the End of Transmission Interrupt.
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt.
RXRDY: Receive Ready Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Receive Ready Interrupt.
OVRUN: Receive Overrun Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Receive Overrun Interrupt.
ENDRX: End of Reception Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the End of Reception Interrupt.
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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0: No effect.
1: Disables the Receive Buffer Full Interrupt.
CP0: Compare 0 Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Compare 0 Interrupt.
CP1: Compare 1 Interrupt Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Compare 1 Interrupt.
TXSYN: Tx Sync Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Tx Sync Interrupt.
RXSYN: Rx Sync Interrupt Enable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Rx Sync Interrupt.
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35.8.16 SSC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: SSC_IMR
Access: Read-only
TXRDY: Transmit Ready Interrupt Mask
0: The Transmit Ready Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Transmit Ready Interrupt is enabled.
TXEMPTY: Transmit Empty Interrupt Mask
0: The Transmit Empty Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Transmit Empty Interrupt is enabled.
ENDTX: End of Transmission Interrupt Mask
0: The End of Transmission Interrupt is disabled.
1: The End of Transmission Interrupt is enabled.
TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Mask
0: The Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt is enabled.
RXRDY: Receive Ready Interrupt Mask
0: The Receive Ready Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Receive Ready Interrupt is enabled.
OVRUN: Receive Overrun Interrupt Mask
0: The Receive Overrun Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Receive Overrun Interrupt is enabled.
ENDRX: End of Reception Interrupt Mask
0: The End of Reception Interrupt is disabled.
1: The End of Reception Interrupt is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

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RXSYN TXSYN CP1 CP0
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RXBUF ENDRX OVRUN RXRDY TXBUFE ENDTX TXEMPTY TXRDY
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0: The Receive Buffer Full Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Receive Buffer Full Interrupt is enabled.
CP0: Compare 0 Interrupt Mask
0: The Compare 0 Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Compare 0 Interrupt is enabled.
CP1: Compare 1 Interrupt Mask
0: The Compare 1 Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Compare 1 Interrupt is enabled.
TXSYN: Tx Sync Interrupt Mask
0: The Tx Sync Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Tx Sync Interrupt is enabled.
RXSYN: Rx Sync Interrupt Mask
0: The Rx Sync Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Rx Sync Interrupt is enabled.
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36. Timer/Counter (TC)
36.1 Overview
The Timer Counter (TC) includes three identical 16-bit Timer Counter channels.
Each channel can be independently programmed to perform a wide range of functions including
frequency measurement, event counting, interval measurement, pulse generation, delay timing
and pulse width modulation.
Each channel has three external clock inputs, five internal clock inputs and two multi-purpose
input/output signals which can be configured by the user. Each channel drives an internal inter-
rupt signal which can be programmed to generate processor interrupts.
The Timer Counter block has two global registers which act upon all three TC channels.
The Block Control Register allows the three channels to be started simultaneously with the same
instruction.
The Block Mode Register defines the external clock inputs for each channel, allowing them to be
chained.
Table gives the assignment of the device Timer Counter clock inputs common to Timer Counter
0 to 2.

Timer Counter Clock Assignment
Name Definition
TIMER_CLOCK1 MCK/2
TIMER_CLOCK2 MCK/8
TIMER_CLOCK3 MCK/32
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36.2 Block Diagram
Figure 36-1. Timer/Counter Block Diagram
Table 36-1. Signal Name Description
Block/Channel Signal Name Description
Channel Signal
XC0, XC1, XC2 External Clock Inputs
TIOA
Capture Mode: Timer/Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer/Counter Output
TIOB
Capture Mode: Timer/Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer/Counter Input/output
INT Interrupt Signal Output
SYNC Synchronization Input Signal
Timer/Counter
Channel 0
Timer/Counter
Channel 1
Timer/Counter
Channel 2
SYNC
Parallel I/O
Controller
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TIOA1
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TIOB2
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TCLK0
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TIOB
TIOA
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SYNC
SYNC
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TIMER_CLOCK3
TIMER_CLOCK4
TIMER_CLOCK5
TIMER_CLOCK1
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36.3 Pin Name List

36.4.1 I/O Lines
The programmer must first program the PIO controllers to assign the TC pins to their peripheral
functions.
The TC is clocked through the Power Management Controller (PMC), thus the programmer must
first configure the PMC to enable the Timer/Counter clock.
36.4.3 Interrupt
The TC has an interrupt line connected to the Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC). Handling the
TC interrupt requires programming the AIC before configuring the TC.
Table 36-2. TC pin list
Pin Name Description Type
TCLK0-TCLK2 External Clock Input Input
TIOA0-TIOA2 I/O Line A I/O
TIOB0-TIOB2 I/O Line B I/O
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36.5.1 TC Description
The three channels of the Timer/Counter are independent and identical in operation. The regis-
ters for channel programming are listed in Table 36-4 on page 517.
36.5.1.1 16-bit Counter
Each channel is organized around a 16-bit counter. The value of the counter is incremented at
each positive edge of the selected clock. When the counter has reached the value 0xFFFF and
passes to 0x0000, an overflow occurs and the COVFS bit in TC_SR (Status Register) is set.
The current value of the counter is accessible in real time by reading the Counter Value Regis-
ter, TC_CV. The counter can be reset by a trigger. In this case, the counter value passes to
0x0000 on the next valid edge of the selected clock.
36.5.1.2 Clock Selection
At block level, input clock signals of each channel can either be connected to the external inputs
TCLK0, TCLK1 or TCLK2, or be connected to the configurable I/O signals TIOA0, TIOA1 or
TIOA2 for chaining by programming the TC_BMR (Block Mode). See Figure 36-2 on page 505.
Each channel can independently select an internal or external clock source for its counter:
Internal clock signals: TIMER_CLOCK1, TIMER_CLOCK2, TIMER_CLOCK3,
TIMER_CLOCK4, TIMER_CLOCK5
External clock signals: XC0, XC1 or XC2
This selection is made by the TCCLKS bits in the TC Channel Mode Register.
The selected clock can be inverted with the CLKI bit in TC_CMR. This allows counting on the
opposite edges of the clock.
The burst function allows the clock to be validated when an external signal is high. The BURST
parameter in the Mode Register defines this signal (none, XC0, XC1, XC2). See Figure 36-3 on
page 505.
Note: In all cases, if an external clock is used, the duration of each of its levels must be longer than the
master clock period. The external clock frequency must be at least 2.5 times lower than the mas-
ter clock.
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Figure 36-2. Clock Chaining Selection
Figure 36-3. Clock Selection
Timer/Counter
Channel 0
SYNC
TC0XC0S
TIOA0
TIOB0
XC0
XC1 = TCLK1
XC2 = TCLK2
TCLK0
TIOA1
TIOA2
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SYNC
TC1XC1S
TIOA1
TIOB1
XC0 = TCLK2
XC1
XC2 = TCLK2
TCLK1
TIOA0
TIOA2
Timer/Counter
Channel 2
SYNC
TC2XC2S
TIOA2
TIOB2
XC0 = TCLK0
XC1 = TCLK1
XC2
TCLK2
TIOA0
TIOA1
TIMER_CLOCK1
TIMER_CLOCK2
TIMER_CLOCK3
TIMER_CLOCK4
TIMER_CLOCK5
XC0
XC1
XC2
TCCLKS
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36.5.1.3 Clock Control
The clock of each counter can be controlled in two different ways: it can be enabled/disabled
and started/stopped. See Figure 36-4.
The clock can be enabled or disabled by the user with the CLKEN and the CLKDIS
commands in the Control Register. In Capture Mode it can be disabled by an RB load event if
LDBDIS is set to 1 in TC_CMR. In Waveform Mode, it can be disabled by an RC Compare
event if CPCDIS is set to 1 in TC_CMR. When disabled, the start or the stop actions have no
effect: only a CLKEN command in the Control Register can re-enable the clock. When the
clock is enabled, the CLKSTA bit is set in the Status Register.
The clock can also be started or stopped: a trigger (software, synchro, external or compare)
always starts the clock. The clock can be stopped by an RB load event in Capture Mode
(LDBSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) or a RC compare event in Waveform Mode (CPCSTOP = 1 in
TC_CMR). The start and the stop commands have effect only if the clock is enabled.
Figure 36-4. Clock Control
36.5.1.4 TC Operating Modes
Each channel can independently operate in two different modes:
Capture Mode provides measurement on signals.
Waveform Mode provides wave generation.
The TC Operating Mode is programmed with the WAVE bit in the TC Channel Mode Register.
In Capture Mode, TIOA and TIOB are configured as inputs.
In Waveform Mode, TIOA is always configured to be an output and TIOB is an output if it is not
selected to be the external trigger.
36.5.1.5 Trigger
A trigger resets the counter and starts the counter clock. Three types of triggers are common to
both modes, and a fourth external trigger is available to each mode.
The following triggers are common to both modes:
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Software Trigger: Each channel has a software trigger, available by setting SWTRG in
TC_CCR.
SYNC: Each channel has a synchronization signal SYNC. When asserted, this signal has the
same effect as a software trigger. The SYNC signals of all channels are asserted
simultaneously by writing TC_BCR (Block Control) with SYNC set.
Compare RC Trigger: RC is implemented in each channel and can provide a trigger when the
counter value matches the RC value if CPCTRG is set in TC_CMR.
The channel can also be configured to have an external trigger. In Capture Mode, the external
trigger signal can be selected between TIOA and TIOB. In Waveform Mode, an external event
can be programmed on one of the following signals: TIOB, XC0, XC1 or XC2. This external
event can then be programmed to perform a trigger by setting ENETRG in TC_CMR.
If an external trigger is used, the duration of the pulses must be longer than the master clock
period in order to be detected.
Regardless of the trigger used, it will be taken into account at the following active edge of the
selected clock. This means that the counter value can be read differently from zero just after a
trigger, especially when a low frequency signal is selected as the clock.
36.5.2 Capture Operating Mode
This mode is entered by clearing the WAVE parameter in TC_CMR (Channel Mode Register).
Capture Mode allows the TC channel to perform measurements such as pulse timing, fre-
quency, period, duty cycle and phase on TIOA and TIOB signals which are considered as
inputs.
Figure 36-5 shows the configuration of the TC channel when programmed in Capture Mode.
36.5.2.1 Capture Registers A and B
Registers A and B (RA and RB) are used as capture registers. This means that they can be
loaded with the counter value when a programmable event occurs on the signal TIOA.
The LDRA parameter in TC_CMR defines the TIOA edge for the loading of register A, and the
LDRB parameter defines the TIOA edge for the loading of Register B.
RA is loaded only if it has not been loaded since the last trigger or if RB has been loaded since
the last loading of RA.
RB is loaded only if RA has been loaded since the last trigger or the last loading of RB.
Loading RA or RB before the read of the last value loaded sets the Overrun Error Flag (LOVRS)
in TC_SR (Status Register). In this case, the old value is overwritten.
36.5.2.2 Trigger Conditions
In addition to the SYNC signal, the software trigger and the RC compare trigger, an external trig-
ger can be defined.
The ABETRG bit in TC_CMR selects TIOA or TIOB input signal as an external trigger. The
ETRGEDG parameter defines the edge (rising, falling or both) detected to generate an external
trigger. If ETRGEDG = 0 (none), the external trigger is disabled.
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36.5.3 Waveform Operating Mode
Waveform operating mode is entered by setting the WAVE parameter in TC_CMR (Channel
Mode Register).
In Waveform Operating Mode the TC channel generates 1 or 2 PWM signals with the same fre-
quency and independently programmable duty cycles, or generates different types of one-shot
or repetitive pulses.
In this mode, TIOA is configured as an output and TIOB is defined as an output if it is not used
as an external event (EEVT parameter in TC_CMR).
Figure 36-6 shows the configuration of the TC channel when programmed in Waveform Operat-
ing Mode.
36.5.3.1 Waveform Selection
Depending on the WAVSEL parameter in TC_CMR (Channel Mode Register), the behavior of
TC_CV varies.
With any selection, RA, RB and RC can all be used as compare registers.
RA Compare is used to control the TIOA output, RB Compare is used to control the TIOB output
(if correctly configured) and RC Compare is used to control TIOA and/or TIOB outputs.
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Figure 36-6. Waveform Mode
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36.5.3.2 WAVSEL = 00
When WAVSEL = 00, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to 0xFFFF. Once 0xFFFF has
been reached, the value of TC_CV is reset. Incrementation of TC_CV starts again and the cycle
continues. See Figure 36-7.
An external event trigger or a software trigger can reset the value of TC_CV. It is important to
note that the trigger may occur at any time. See Figure 36-8.
RC Compare cannot be programmed to generate a trigger in this configuration. At the same
time, RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) and/or disable the
counter clock (CPCDIS = 1 in TC_CMR).
Figure 36-7. WAVSEL= 00 without trigger
Time
Counter Value
R
C
R
B
R
A
TIOB
TIOA
Counter cleared by compare match with 0xFFFF
0xFFFF
Waveform Examples
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Figure 36-8. WAVSEL= 00 with trigger
36.5.3.3 WAVSEL = 10
When WAVSEL = 10, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to the value of RC, then auto-
matically reset on a RC Compare. Once the value of TC_CV has been reset, it is then
incremented and so on. See Figure 36-9.
It is important to note that TC_CV can be reset at any time by an external event or a software
trigger if both are programmed correctly. See Figure 36-10.
In addition, RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) and/or disable
the counter clock (CPCDIS = 1 in TC_CMR).
Time
Counter Value
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TIOA
Counter cleared by compare match with 0xFFFF
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Waveform Examples
Counter cleared by trigger
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Figure 36-9. WAVSEL = 10 Without Trigger
Figure 36-10. WAVSEL = 10 With Trigger
36.5.3.4 WAVSEL = 01
When WAVSEL = 01, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to 0xFFFF. Once 0xFFFF is
reached, the value of TC_CV is decremented to 0, then re-incremented to 0xFFFF and so on.
See Figure 36-11.
A trigger such as an external event or a software trigger can modify TC_CV at any time. If a trig-
ger occurs while TC_CV is incrementing, TC_CV then decrements. If a trigger is received while
TC_CV is decrementing, TC_CV then increments. See Figure 36-12.
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Waveform Examples
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Waveform Examples
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RC Compare cannot be programmed to generate a trigger in this configuration.
At the same time, RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1) and/or disable the
counter clock (CPCDIS = 1).
36.5.3.5 WAVSEL = 11
When WAVSEL = 11, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to RC. Once RC is reached, the
value of TC_CV is decremented to 0, then re-incremented to RC and so on. See Figure 36-13.
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Waveform Examples
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Waveform Examples
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A trigger such as an external event or a software trigger can modify TC_CV at any time. If a trig-
ger occurs while TC_CV is incrementing, TC_CV then decrements. If a trigger is received while
TC_CV is decrementing, TC_CV then increments. See Figure 36-14.
RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1) and/or disable the counter clock (CPC-
DIS = 1).
36.5.3.6 External Event/Trigger Conditions
An external event can be programmed to be detected on one of the clock sources (XC0, XC1,
XC2) or TIOB. The external event selected can then be used as a trigger.
Time
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TIOA
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Waveform Examples
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Counter decremented by compare match with RC
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Waveform Examples
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Counter incremented
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The EEVT parameter in TC_CMR selects the external trigger. The EEVTEDG parameter defines
the trigger edge for each of the possible external triggers (rising, falling or both). If EEVTEDG is
cleared (none), no external event is defined.
If TIOB is defined as an external event signal (EEVT = 0), TIOB is no longer used as an output
and the compare register B is not used to generate waveforms and subsequently no IRQs. In
this case the TC channel can only generate a waveform on TIOA.
When an external event is defined, it can be used as a trigger by setting bit ENETRG in
TC_CMR.
As in Capture Mode, the SYNC signal and the software trigger are also available as triggers. RC
Compare can also be used as a trigger depending on the parameter WAVSEL.
36.5.3.7 Output Controller
The output controller defines the output level changes on TIOA and TIOB following an event.
TIOB control is used only if TIOB is defined as output (not as an external event).
The following events control TIOA and TIOB: software trigger, external event and RC compare.
RA compare controls TIOA and RB compare controls TIOB. Each of these events can be pro-
grammed to set, clear or toggle the output as defined in the corresponding parameter in
TC_CMR.
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36.6 Timer/Counter (TC) User Interface
36.6.1 Global Register Mapping
TC_BCR (Block Control Register) and TC_BMR (Block Mode Register) control the whole TC
block. TC channels are controlled by the registers listed in Table 36-4. The offset of each of the
channel registers in Table 36-4 is in relation to the offset of the corresponding channel as men-
tioned in Table 36-4.
36.6.2 Channel Memory Mapping
Note: 1. Read-only if WAVE = 0
Table 36-3. Timer/Counter (TC) Global Register Map
Offset Channel/Register Name Access Reset Value
0x00 TC Channel 0 See Table 36-4
0xC0 TC Block Control Register TC_BCR Write-only
0xC4 TC Block Mode Register TC_BMR Read/Write 0
Table 36-4. TC Channel Memory Map
0x00 Channel Control Register TC_CCR Write-only
0x04 Channel Mode Register TC_CMR Read/Write 0
0x08 Reserved
0x0C Reserved
0x10 Counter Value TC_CV Read-only 0
0x14 Register A TC_RA Read/Write
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0x18 Register B TC_RB Read/Write
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0x1C Register C TC_RC Read/Write 0
0x20 Status Register TC_SR Read-only 0
0x24 Interrupt Enable Register TC_IER Write-only
0x28 Interrupt Disable Register TC_IDR Write-only
0x2C Interrupt Mask Register TC_IMR Read-only 0
0xFC Reserved
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36.6.3 TC Block Control Register
Name: TC_BCR
Access: Write-only
SYNC: Synchro Command
0 = No effect.
1 = Asserts the SYNC signal which generates a software trigger simultaneously for each of the channels.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SYNC
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36.6.4 TC Block Mode Register
Name: TC_BMR
Access: Read/Write
TC0XC0S: External Clock Signal 0 Selection
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

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TC2XC2S TCXC1S TC0XC0S
TC0XC0S Signal Connected to XC0
0 0 TCLK0
0 1 none
1 0 TIOA1
1 1 TIOA2
0 0 TCLK1
0 1 none
1 0 TIOA0
1 1 TIOA2
0 0 TCLK2
0 1 none
1 0 TIOA0
1 1 TIOA1
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36.6.5 TC Channel Control Register
Name: TC_CCR
Access: Write-only
CLKEN: Counter Clock Enable Command
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the clock if CLKDIS is not 1.
CLKDIS: Counter Clock Disable Command
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the clock.
SWTRG: Software Trigger Command
0 = No effect.
1 = A software trigger is performed: the counter is reset and the clock is started.
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SWTRG CLKDIS CLKEN
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36.6.6 TC Channel Mode Register: Capture Mode
Name: TC_CMR
Access: Read/Write
TCCLKS: Clock Selection
CLKI: Clock Invert
0 = Counter is incremented on rising edge of the clock.
1 = Counter is incremented on falling edge of the clock.
BURST: Burst Signal Selection
LDBSTOP: Counter Clock Stopped with RB Loading
0 = Counter clock is not stopped when RB loading occurs.
1 = Counter clock is stopped when RB loading occurs.
LDBDIS: Counter Clock Disable with RB Loading
0 = Counter clock is not disabled when RB loading occurs.
1 = Counter clock is disabled when RB loading occurs.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LDRB LDRA
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WAVE = 0 CPCTRG ABETRG ETRGEDG
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LDBDIS LDBSTOP BURST CLKI TCCLKS
TCCLKS Clock Selected
0 0 0 TIMER_CLOCK1
0 0 1 TIMER_CLOCK2
0 1 0 TIMER_CLOCK3
0 1 1 TIMER_CLOCK4
1 0 0 TIMER_CLOCK5
1 0 1 XC0
1 1 0 XC1
1 1 1 XC2
BURST
0 0 The clock is not gated by an external signal.
0 1 XC0 is ANDed with the selected clock.
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ETRGEDG: External Trigger Edge Selection
ABETRG: TIOA or TIOB External Trigger Selection
0 = TIOB is used as an external trigger.
1 = TIOA is used as an external trigger.
CPCTRG: RC Compare Trigger Enable
0 = RC Compare has no effect on the counter and its clock.
1 = RC Compare resets the counter and starts the counter clock.
WAVE
0 = Capture Mode is enabled.
1 = Capture Mode is disabled (Waveform Mode is enabled).
LDRA: RA Loading Selection
LDRB: RB Loading Selection
ETRGEDG Edge
0 0 none
0 1 rising edge
1 0 falling edge
1 1 each edge
LDRA Edge
0 0 none
0 1 rising edge of TIOA
1 0 falling edge of TIOA
1 1 each edge of TIOA
LDRB Edge
0 0 none
0 1 rising edge of TIOA
1 0 falling edge of TIOA
1 1 each edge of TIOA
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36.6.7 TC Channel Mode Register: Waveform Mode
Name: TC_CMR
Access: Read/Write
TCCLKS: Clock Selection
CLKI: Clock Invert
0 = Counter is incremented on rising edge of the clock.
1 = Counter is incremented on falling edge of the clock.
BURST: Burst Signal Selection
CPCSTOP: Counter Clock Stopped with RC Compare
0 = Counter clock is not stopped when counter reaches RC.
1 = Counter clock is stopped when counter reaches RC.
CPCDIS: Counter Clock Disable with RC Compare
0 = Counter clock is not disabled when counter reaches RC.
1 = Counter clock is disabled when counter reaches RC.
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BSWTRG BEEVT BCPC BCPB
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ASWTRG AEEVT ACPC ACPA
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
WAVE = 1 WAVSEL ENETRG EEVT EEVTEDG
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPCDIS CPCSTOP BURST CLKI TCCLKS
TCCLKS Clock Selected
0 0 0 TIMER_CLOCK1
0 0 1 TIMER_CLOCK2
0 1 0 TIMER_CLOCK3
0 1 1 TIMER_CLOCK4
1 0 0 TIMER_CLOCK5
1 0 1 XC0
1 1 0 XC1
1 1 1 XC2
BURST
0 0 The clock is not gated by an external signal.
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EEVTEDG: External Event Edge Selection
EEVT: External Event Selection
Note: 1. If TIOB is chosen as the external event signal, it is configured as an input and no longer generates waveforms and sub-
sequently no IRQs.
ENETRG: External Event Trigger Enable
0 = The external event has no effect on the counter and its clock. In this case, the selected external event only controls the
TIOA output.
1 = The external event resets the counter and starts the counter clock.
WAVSEL: Waveform Selection
WAVE = 1
0 = Waveform Mode is disabled (Capture Mode is enabled).
1 = Waveform Mode is enabled.
ACPA: RA Compare Effect on TIOA
EEVTEDG Edge
0 0 none
0 1 rising edge
1 0 falling edge
1 1 each edge
EEVT Signal selected as external event TIOB Direction
0 0 TIOB input
(1)
0 1 XC0 output
1 0 XC1 output
1 1 XC2 output
WAVSEL Effect
0 0 UP mode without automatic trigger on RC Compare
1 0 UP mode with automatic trigger on RC Compare
0 1 UPDOWN mode without automatic trigger on RC Compare
1 1 UPDOWN mode with automatic trigger on RC Compare
ACPA Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
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ACPC: RC Compare Effect on TIOA
AEEVT: External Event Effect on TIOA
ASWTRG: Software Trigger Effect on TIOA
BCPB: RB Compare Effect on TIOB
BCPC: RC Compare Effect on TIOB
ACPC Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
AEEVT Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
ASWTRG Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
BCPB Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
BCPC Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
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BEEVT: External Event Effect on TIOB
BSWTRG: Software Trigger Effect on TIOB
BEEVT Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
BSWTRG Effect
0 0 none
0 1 set
1 0 clear
1 1 toggle
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36.6.8 TC Counter Value Register
Name: TC_CV
Access: Read-only
CV: Counter Value
CV contains the counter value in real time.
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CV
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CV
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36.6.9 TC Register A
Name: TC_RA
Access: Read-only if WAVE = 0, Read/Write if WAVE = 1
RA: Register A
RA contains the Register A value in real time.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RA
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36.6.10 TC Register B
Name: TC_RB
Access: Read-only if WAVE = 0, Read/Write if WAVE = 1
RB: Register B
RB contains the Register B value in real time.
36.6.11 TC Register C
Name: TC_RC
Access: Read/Write
RC: Register C
RC contains the Register C value in real time.
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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RB
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RB
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RC
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RC
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36.6.12 TC Status Register
Name: TC_SR
Access: Read-only
COVFS: Counter Overflow Status
0 = No counter overflow has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1 = A counter overflow has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
LOVRS: Load Overrun Status
0 = Load overrun has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or WAVE = 1.
1 = RA or RB have been loaded at least twice without any read of the corresponding register since the last read of the Sta-
tus Register, if WAVE = 0.
CPAS: RA Compare Status
0 = RA Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or WAVE = 0.
1 = RA Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if WAVE = 1.
CPBS: RB Compare Status
0 = RB Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or WAVE = 0.
1 = RB Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if WAVE = 1.
CPCS: RC Compare Status
0 = RC Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1 = RC Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
LDRAS: RA Loading Status
0 = RA Load has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or WAVE = 1.
1 = RA Load has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if WAVE = 0.
LDRBS: RB Loading Status
0 = RB Load has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or WAVE = 1.
1 = RB Load has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if WAVE = 0.
ETRGS: External Trigger Status
0 = External trigger has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1 = External trigger has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
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MTIOB MTIOA CLKSTA
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ETRGS LDRBS LDRAS CPCS CPBS CPAS LOVRS COVFS
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CLKSTA: Clock Enabling Status
0 = Clock is disabled.
1 = Clock is enabled.
MTIOA: TIOA Mirror
0 = TIOA is low. If WAVE = 0, this means that TIOA pin is low. If WAVE = 1, this means that TIOA is driven low.
1 = TIOA is high. If WAVE = 0, this means that TIOA pin is high. If WAVE = 1, this means that TIOA is driven high.
MTIOB: TIOB Mirror
0 = TIOB is low. If WAVE = 0, this means that TIOB pin is low. If WAVE = 1, this means that TIOB is driven low.
1 = TIOB is high. If WAVE = 0, this means that TIOB pin is high. If WAVE = 1, this means that TIOB is driven high.
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36.6.13 TC Interrupt Enable Register
Name: TC_IER
Access: Write-only
COVFS: Counter Overflow
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the Counter Overflow Interrupt.
LOVRS: Load Overrun
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the Load Overrun Interrupt.
CPAS: RA Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the RA Compare Interrupt.
CPBS: RB Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the RB Compare Interrupt.
CPCS: RC Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the RC Compare Interrupt.
LDRAS: RA Loading
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the RA Load Interrupt.
LDRBS: RB Loading
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the RB Load Interrupt.
ETRGS: External Trigger
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the External Trigger Interrupt.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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36.6.14 TC Interrupt Disable Register
Name: TC_IDR
Access: Write-only
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the Counter Overflow Interrupt.
LOVRS: Load Overrun
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the Load Overrun Interrupt (if WAVE = 0).
CPAS: RA Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the RA Compare Interrupt (if WAVE = 1).
CPBS: RB Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the RB Compare Interrupt (if WAVE = 1).
CPCS: RC Compare
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the RC Compare Interrupt.
LDRAS: RA Loading
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the RA Load Interrupt (if WAVE = 0).
LDRBS: RB Loading
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the RB Load Interrupt (if WAVE = 0).
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the External Trigger Interrupt.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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36.6.15 TC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: TC_IMR
Access: Read-only
0 = The Counter Overflow Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The Counter Overflow Interrupt is enabled.
LOVRS: Load Overrun
0 = The Load Overrun Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The Load Overrun Interrupt is enabled.
CPAS: RA Compare
0 = The RA Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The RA Compare Interrupt is enabled.
CPBS: RB Compare
0 = The RB Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The RB Compare Interrupt is enabled.
CPCS: RC Compare
0 = The RC Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The RC Compare Interrupt is enabled.
LDRAS: RA Loading
0 = The Load RA Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The Load RA Interrupt is enabled.
LDRBS: RB Loading
0 = The Load RB Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The Load RB Interrupt is enabled.
0 = The External Trigger Interrupt is disabled.
1 = The External Trigger Interrupt is enabled.
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23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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37. Pulse WIdth Modulation Controller (PWM)
37.1 Overview
The PWM macrocell controls several channels independently. Each channel controls one
square output waveform. Characteristics of the output waveform such as period, duty-cycle and
polarity are configurable through the user interface. Each channel selects and uses one of the
clocks provided by the clock generator. The clock generator provides several clocks resulting
from the division of the PWM macrocell master clock.
All PWM macrocell accesses are made through APB mapped registers.
Channels can be synchronized, to generate non overlapped waveforms. All channels integrate a
double buffering system in order to prevent an unexpected output waveform while modifying the
period or the duty-cycle.
37.2 Block Diagram
Figure 37-1. Pulse Width Modulation Controller Block Diagram
PWM
Controller
APB
PWMx
PWMx
PWMx
Channel
Update
Duty Cycle
Counter
PWM0
Channel
PIO
AIC PMC
MCK
Clock Generator APB Interface Interrupt Generator
Clock
Selector
Period
Comparator
Update
Duty Cycle
Counter
Clock
Selector
Period
Comparator
PWM0
PWM0
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Each channel outputs one waveform on one external I/O line.
37.4.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the PWM may be multiplexed with PIO lines. The programmer must
first program the PIO controller to assign the desired PWM pins to their peripheral function. If I/O
lines of the PWM are not used by the application, they can be used for other purposes by the
PIO controller.
All of the PWM outputs may or may not be enabled. If an application requires only four channels,
then only four PIO lines will be assigned to PWM outputs.
The PWM is not continuously clocked. The programmer must first enable the PWM clock in the
Power Management Controller (PMC) before using the PWM. However, if the application does
not require PWM operations, the PWM clock can be stopped when not needed and be restarted
later. In this case, the PWM will resume its operations where it left off.
Configuring the PWM does not require the PWM clock to be enabled.
The PWM interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the Advanced Interrupt
Controller. Using the PWM interrupt requires the AIC to be programmed first. Note that it is not
recommended to use the PWM interrupt line in edge sensitive mode.
Name Description Type
PWMx PWM Waveform Output for channel x Output
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The PWM macrocell is primarily composed of a clock generator module and 4 channels.
Clocked by the system clock, MCK, the clock generator module provides 13 clocks.
Each channel can independently choose one of the clock generator outputs.
Each channel generates an output waveform with attributes that can be defined
independently for each channel through the user interface registers.
37.5.1 PWM Clock Generator
Figure 37-2. Functional View of the Clock Generator Block Diagram
Caution: Before using the PWM macrocell, the programmer must first enable the PWM clock in
the Power Management Controller (PMC).
The PWM macrocell master clock, MCK, is divided in the clock generator module to provide dif-
ferent clocks available for all channels. Each channel can independently select one of the
divided clocks.
The clock generator is divided in three blocks:
a modulo n counter which provides 11 clocks: F
MCK
, F
MCK
/2, F
MCK
/4, F
MCK
/8,
F
MCK
/16, F
MCK
/32, F
MCK
/64, F
MCK
/128, F
MCK
/256, F
MCK
/512, F
MCK
/1024
modulo n counter
MCK
MCK/2
MCK/4
MCK/16
MCK/32
MCK/64
MCK/8
Divider A clkA
DIVA
PWM_MR
MCK
MCK/128
MCK/256
MCK/512
MCK/1024
PREA
Divider B clkB
DIVB
PWM_MR
PREB
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two linear dividers (1, 1/2, 1/3, ... 1/255) that provide two separate clocks: clkA and
clkB
Each linear divider can independently divide one of the clocks of the modulo n counter. The
selection of the clock to be divided is made according to the PREA (PREB) field of the PWM
Mode register (PWM_MR). The resulting clock clkA (clkB) is the clock selected divided by DIVA
(DIVB) field value in the PWM Mode register (PWM_MR).
After a reset of the PWM controller, DIVA (DIVB) and PREA (PREB) in the PWM Mode register
are set to 0. This implies that after reset clkA (clkB) are turned off.
At reset, all clocks provided by the modulo n counter are turned off except clock clk. This situa-
tion is also true when the PWM master clock is turned off through the Power Management
Controller.
37.5.2 PWM Channel
37.5.2.1 Block Diagram
Figure 37-3. Functional View of the Channel Block Diagram
Each of the 4 channels is composed of three blocks:
A clock selector which selects one of the clocks provided by the clock generator described in
Section 37.5.1 PWM Clock Generator on page 537.
An internal counter clocked by the output of the clock selector. This internal counter is
incremented or decremented according to the channel configuration and comparators events.
The size of the internal counter is 16 bits.
A comparator used to generate events according to the internal counter value. It also
computes the PWMx output waveform according to the configuration.
37.5.2.2 Waveform Properties
The different properties of output waveforms are:
the internal clock selection. The internal channel counter is clocked by one of the clocks
provided by the clock generator described in the previous section. This channel parameter is
defined in the CPRE field of the PWM_CMRx register. This field is reset at 0.
the waveform period. This channel parameter is defined in the CPRD field of the
PWM_CPRDx register.
- If the waveform is left aligned, then the output waveform period depends on the counter
source clock and can be calculated:
By using the Master Clock (MCK) divided by an X given prescaler value
(with X being 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024), the resulting period formula
Comparator
PWMx
output waveform
Internal
Counter
Clock
Selector
inputs
from clock
generator
inputs from
APB bus
Channel
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will be:

By using a Master Clock divided by one of both DIVA or DIVB divider, the formula becomes,
respectively:

or

If the waveform is center aligned then the output waveform period depends on the counter
source clock and can be calculated:
By using the Master Clock (MCK) divided by an X given prescaler value
(with X being 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024). The resulting period formula will
be:

By using a Master Clock divided by one of both DIVA or DIVB divider, the formula becomes,
respectively:

or
the waveform duty cycle. This channel parameter is defined in the CDTY field of the
PWM_CDTYx register.
If the waveform is left aligned then:

If the waveform is center aligned, then:

the waveform polarity. At the beginning of the period, the signal can be at high or low level.
This property is defined in the CPOL field of the PWM_CMRx register. By default the signal
starts by a low level.
the waveform alignment. The output waveform can be left or center aligned. Center aligned
waveforms can be used to generate non overlapped waveforms. This property is defined in
the CALG field of the PWM_CMRx register. The default mode is left aligned.
X CPRD ( )
MCK
--------------------------------
CRPD DIVA ( )
MCK
-------------------------------------------
CRPD DIVAB ( )
MCK
-----------------------------------------------
2 X CPRD ( )
MCK
-------------------------------------------
2 CPRD DIVA ( )
MCK
------------------------------------------------------
2 CPRD DIVB ( )
MCK
------------------------------------------------------
duty cycle
period 1 fchannel_x_clock CDTY ( )
period
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =
duty cycle
period 2 ( ) 1 fchannel_x_clock CDTY ( ) )
period 2 ( )
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =
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Figure 37-4. Non Overlapped Center Aligned Waveforms
Note: 1. See Figure 37-5 on page 541 for a detailed description of center aligned waveforms.
When center aligned, the internal channel counter increases up to CPRD and.decreases down
to 0. This ends the period.
When left aligned, the internal channel counter increases up to CPRD and is reset. This ends
the period.
Thus, for the same CPRD value, the period for a center aligned channel is twice the period for a
left aligned channel.
Waveforms are fixed at 0 when:
CDTY = CPRD and CPOL = 0
CDTY = 0 and CPOL = 1
Waveforms are fixed at 1 (once the channel is enabled) when:
CDTY = 0 and CPOL = 0
CDTY = CPRD and CPOL = 1
The waveform polarity must be set before enabling the channel. This immediately affects the
channel output level. Changes on channel polarity are not taken into account while the channel
is enabled.
PWM0
PWM1
Period
No overlap
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Figure 37-5. Waveform Properties
PWM_MCKx
CHIDx(PWM_SR)
Center Aligned
CPRD(PWM_CPRDx)
CDTY(PWM_CDTYx)
PWM_CCNTx
Output Waveform PWMx
CPOL(PWM_CMRx) = 0
CPOL(PWM_CMRx) = 1
CHIDx(PWM_ISR)
Left Aligned
CPRD(PWM_CPRDx)
CDTY(PWM_CDTYx)
PWM_CCNTx
CPOL(PWM_CMRx) = 0
CPOL(PWM_CMRx) = 1
CHIDx(PWM_ISR)
CALG(PWM_CMRx) = 0
CALG(PWM_CMRx) = 1
Period
Period
CHIDx(PWM_ENA)
CHIDx(PWM_DIS)
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37.5.3 PWM Controller Operations
37.5.3.1 Initialization
Before enabling the output channel, this channel must have been configured by the software
application:
Configuration of the clock generator if DIVA and DIVB are required
Selection of the clock for each channel (CPRE field in the PWM_CMRx register)
Configuration of the waveform alignment for each channel (CALG field in the PWM_CMRx
register)
Configuration of the period for each channel (CPRD in the PWM_CPRDx register). Writing in
PWM_CPRDx Register is possible while the channel is disabled. After validation of the
channel, the user must use PWM_CUPDx Register to update PWM_CPRDx as explained
below.
Configuration of the duty cycle for each channel (CDTY in the PWM_CDTYx register).
Writing in PWM_CDTYx Register is possible while the channel is disabled. After validation of
the channel, the user must use PWM_CUPDx Register to update PWM_CDTYx as explained
below.
Configuration of the output waveform polarity for each channel (CPOL in the PWM_CMRx
register)
Enable Interrupts (Writing CHIDx in the PWM_IER register)
Enable the PWM channel (Writing CHIDx in the PWM_ENA register)
It is possible to synchronize different channels by enabling them at the same time by means of
writing simultaneously several CHIDx bits in the PWM_ENA register.
In such a situation, all channels may have the same clock selector configuration and the
same period specified.
37.5.3.2 Source Clock Selection Criteria
The large number of source clocks can make selection difficult. The relationship between the
value in the Period Register (PWM_CPRDx) and the Duty Cycle Register (PWM_CDTYx) can
help the user in choosing. The event number written in the Period Register gives the PWM accu-
racy. The Duty Cycle quantum cannot be lower than 1/PWM_CPRDx value. The higher the value
of PWM_CPRDx, the greater the PWM accuracy.
For example, if the user sets 15 (in decimal) in PWM_CPRDx, the user is able to set a value
between 1 up to 14 in PWM_CDTYx Register. The resulting duty cycle quantum cannot be lower
than 1/15 of the PWM period.
37.5.3.3 Changing the Duty Cycle or the Period
It is possible to modulate the output waveform duty cycle or period.
To prevent unexpected output waveform, the user must use the update register (PWM_CUPDx)
to change waveform parameters while the channel is still enabled. The user can write a new
period value or duty cycle value in the update register (PWM_CUPDx). This register holds the
new value until the end of the current cycle and updates the value for the next cycle. Depending
on the CPD field in the PWM_CMRx register, PWM_CUPDx either updates PWM_CPRDx or
PWM_CDTYx. Note that even if the update register is used, the period must not be smaller than
the duty cycle.
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Figure 37-6. Synchronized Period or Duty Cycle Update
To prevent overwriting the PWM_CUPDx by software, the user can use status events in order to
synchronize his software. Two methods are possible. In both, the user must enable the dedi-
cated interrupt in PWM_IER at PWM Controller level.
The first method (polling method) consists of reading the relevant status bit in PWM_ISR Regis-
ter according to the enabled channel(s). See Figure 37-7.
The second method uses an Interrupt Service Routine associated with the PWM channel.
Note: Reading the PWM_ISR register automatically clears CHIDx flags.
Figure 37-7. Polling Method
Note: Polarity and alignment can be modified only when the channel is disabled.
PWM_CUPDx Value
PWM_CPRDx PWM_CDTYx
End of Cycle
PWM_CMRx. CPD
User's Writing
1
0
Writing in PWM_CUPDx
The last write has been taken into account
CHIDx = 1
Writing in CPD field
Update of the Period or Duty Cycle
PWM_ISR Read
Acknowledgement and clear previous register state
YES
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37.5.3.4 Interrupts
Depending on the interrupt mask in the PWM_IMR register, an interrupt is generated at the end
of the corresponding channel period. The interrupt remains active until a read operation in the
PWM_ISR register occurs.
A channel interrupt is enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the PWM_IER register. A chan-
nel interrupt is disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the PWM_IDR register.
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37.6 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Controller User Interface
Table 37-2. PWM Controller Registers
Offset Register Name Access
Peripheral
Reset Value
0x00 PWM Mode Register PWM_MR Read/Write 0
0x04 PWM Enable Register PWM_ENA Write-only -
0x08 PWM Disable Register PWM_DIS Write-only -
0x0C PWM Status Register PWM_SR Read-only 0
0x10 PWM Interrupt Enable Register PWM_IER Write-only -
0x14 PWM Interrupt Disable Register PWM_IDR Write-only -
0x18 PWM Interrupt Mask Register PWM_IMR Read-only 0
0x1C PWM Interrupt Status Register PWM_ISR Read-only 0
0x4C - 0xFC Reserved
0x100 - 0x1FC Reserved
0x200 Channel 0 Mode Register PWM_CMR0 Read/Write 0x0
0x204 Channel 0 Duty Cycle Register PWM_CDTY0 Read/Write 0x0
0x208 Channel 0 Period Register PWM_CPRD0 Read/Write 0x0
0x20C Channel 0 Counter Register PWM_CCNT0 Read-only 0x0
0x210 Channel 0 Update Register PWM_CUPD0 Write-only -
... Reserved
0x220 Channel 1 Mode Register PWM_CMR1 Read/Write 0x0
0x224 Channel 1 Duty Cycle Register PWM_CDTY1 Read/Write 0x0
0x228 Channel 1 Period Register PWM_CPRD1 Read/Write 0x0
0x22C Channel 1 Counter Register PWM_CCNT1 Read-only 0x0
0x230 Channel 1 Update Register PWM_CUPD1 Write-only -
... ... ... ... ...
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37.6.1 PWM Mode Register
Name: PWM_MR
Access: Read/Write
DIVA, DIVB: CLKA, CLKB Divide Factor
PREA, PREB
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
PREB
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DIVB
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
PREA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIVA
DIVA, DIVB CLKA, CLKB
0 CLKA, CLKB clock is turned off
1 CLKA, CLKB clock is clock selected by PREA, PREB
2-255 CLKA, CLKB clock is clock selected by PREA, PREB divided by DIVA, DIVB factor.
PREA, PREB Divider Input Clock
0 0 0 0 MCK.
0 0 0 1 MCK/2
0 0 1 0 MCK/4
0 0 1 1 MCK/8
0 1 0 0 MCK/16
0 1 0 1 MCK/32
0 1 1 0 MCK/64
0 1 1 1 MCK/128
1 0 0 0 MCK/256
1 0 0 1 MCK/512
1 0 1 0 MCK/1024
Other Reserved
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37.6.2 PWM Enable Register
Name: PWM_ENA
Access: Write-only
CHIDx: Channel ID
0 = No effect.
1 = Enable PWM output for channel x.
37.6.3 PWM Disable Register
Name: PWM_DIS
Access: Write-only
CHIDx: Channel ID
0 = No effect.
1 = Disable PWM output for channel x.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CHID3 CHID2 CHID1 CHID0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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37.6.4 PWM Status Register
Name: PWM_SR
Access: Read-only
CHIDx: Channel ID
0 = PWM output for channel x is disabled.
1 = PWM output for channel x is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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37.6.5 PWM Interrupt Enable Register
Name: PWM_IER
Access: Write-only
CHIDx: Channel ID.
0 = No effect.
1 = Enable interrupt for PWM channel x.
37.6.6 PWM Interrupt Disable Register
Name: PWM_IDR
Access: Write-only
CHIDx: Channel ID.
0 = No effect.
1 = Disable interrupt for PWM channel x.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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37.6.7 PWM Interrupt Mask Register
Name: PWM_IMR
Access: Read-only
CHIDx: Channel ID.
0 = Interrupt for PWM channel x is disabled.
1 = Interrupt for PWM channel x is enabled.
37.6.8 PWM Interrupt Status Register
Name: PWM_ISR
Access: Read-only
CHIDx: Channel ID
0 = No new channel period has been achieved since the last read of the PWM_ISR register.
1 = At least one new channel period has been achieved since the last read of the PWM_ISR register.
Note: Reading PWM_ISR automatically clears CHIDx flags.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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37.6.9 PWM Channel Mode Register
Name: PWM_CMRx
Access: Read/Write
CPRE: Channel Pre-scaler
CALG: Channel Alignment
0 = The period is left aligned.
1 = The period is center aligned.
CPOL: Channel Polarity
0 = The output waveform starts at a low level.
1 = The output waveform starts at a high level.
CPD: Channel Update Period
0 = Writing to the PWM_CUPDx will modify the duty cycle at the next period start event.
1 = Writing to the PWM_CUPDx will modify the period at the next period start event.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CPD CPOL CALG
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPRE
CPRE Channel Pre-scaler
0 0 0 0 MCK
0 0 0 1 MCK/2
0 0 1 0 MCK/4
0 0 1 1 MCK/8
0 1 0 0 MCK/16
0 1 0 1 MCK/32
0 1 1 0 MCK/64
0 1 1 1 MCK/128
1 0 0 0 MCK/256
1 0 0 1 MCK/512
1 0 1 0 MCK/1024
1 0 1 1 CLKA
1 1 0 0 CLKB
Other Reserved
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37.6.10 PWM Channel Duty Cycle Register
Name: PWM_CDTYx
Access: Read/Write
Only the first 16 bits (internal channel counter size) are significant.
CDTY: Channel Duty Cycle
Defines the waveform duty cycle. This value must be defined between 0 and CPRD (PWM_CPRx).
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CDTY
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CDTY
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CDTY
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CDTY
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37.6.11 PWM Channel Period Register
Name: PWM_CPRDx
Access: Read/Write
CPRD: Channel Period
If the waveform is left-aligned, then the output waveform period depends on the counter source clock and can be
calculated:
By using the Master Clock (MCK) divided by an X given prescaler value (with X being 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128,
256, 512, or 1024). The resulting period formula will be:

By using a Master Clock divided by one of both DIVA or DIVB divider, the formula becomes, respectively:

or
If the waveform is center-aligned, then the output waveform period depends on the counter source clock and can be
calculated:
By using the Master Clock (MCK) divided by an X given prescaler value (with X being 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128,
256, 512, or 1024). The resulting period formula will be:

By using a Master Clock divided by one of both DIVA or DIVB divider, the formula becomes, respectively:

or
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CPRD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CPRD
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CPRD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CPRD
X CPRD ( )
MCK
--------------------------------
CRPD DIVA ( )
MCK
-------------------------------------------
CRPD DIVAB ( )
MCK
-----------------------------------------------
2 X CPRD ( )
MCK
-------------------------------------------
2 CPRD DIVA ( )
MCK
------------------------------------------------------
2 CPRD DIVB ( )
MCK
------------------------------------------------------
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37.6.12 PWM Channel Counter Register
Name: PWM_CCNTx
Access: Read-only
CNT: Channel Counter Register
Internal counter value. This register is reset when:
the channel is enabled (writing CHIDx in the PWM_ENA register).
the counter reaches CPRD value defined in the PWM_CPRDx register if the waveform is left aligned.
37.6.13 PWM Channel Update Register
Name: PWM_CUPDx
Access: Write-only
This register acts as a double buffer for the period or the duty cycle. This prevents an unexpected waveform when modify-
ing the waveform period or duty-cycle.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CNT
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CNT
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CNT
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CNT
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CUPD
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CUPD
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CUPD
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CUPD
CPD (PWM_CMRx Register)
0
The duty-cycle (CDTC in the PWM_CDRx register) is updated with the CUPD value at the
beginning of the next period.
1
The period (CPRD in the PWM_CPRx register) is updated with the CUPD value at the beginning
of the next period.
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38. USB Device Port (UDP)
38.1 Overview
The USB Device Port (UDP) is compliant with the Universal Serial Bus (USB) V2.0 full-speed
device specification.
Each endpoint can be configured in one of several USB transfer types. It can be associated with
one or two banks of a dual-port RAM used to store the current data payload. If two banks are
used, one DPR bank is read or written by the processor, while the other is read or written by the
USB device peripheral. This feature is mandatory for isochronous endpoints. Thus the device
maintains the maximum bandwidth (1M bytes/s) by working with endpoints with two banks of
DPR.
Note: 1. The Dual-Bank function provides two banks for an endpoint. This feature is used for ping-pong mode.
Suspend and resume are automatically detected by the USB device, which notifies the proces-
sor by raising an interrupt. Depending on the product, an external signal can be used to send a
wake up to the USB host controller.
Table 38-1. USB Endpoint Description
Endpoint Number Mnemonic Dual-Bank
(1)
Max. Endpoint Size Endpoint Type
0 EP0 No 8 Control/Bulk/Interrupt
1 EP1 Yes 64 Bulk/Iso/Interrupt
3 EP3 No 64 Control/Bulk/Interrupt
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38.2 Block Diagram
Access to the UDP is via the APB bus interface. Read and write to the data FIFO are done by
reading and writing 8-bit values to APB registers.
The UDP peripheral requires two clocks: one peripheral clock used by the Master Clock domain
(MCK) and a 48 MHz clock (UDPCK) used by the 12 MHz domain.
A USB 2.0 full-speed pad is embedded and controlled by the Serial Interface Engine (SIE).
The signal external_resume is optional. It allows the UDP peripheral to wake up once in system
mode. The host is then notified that the device asks for a resume. This optional feature must
also be negotiated with the host during the enumeration.
38.2.1 Signal Description
Atmel Bridge
12 MHz
Suspend/Resume Logic
W
r
a
p
p
e
r
W
r
a
p
p
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U
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e
Serial
Interface
Engine
SIE
MCK
Master Clock
Domain
Dual
Port
RAM
FIFO
UDPCK
Recovered 12 MHz
Domain
udp_int
USB Device
Embedded
USB
Transceiver
DDP
DDM
APB
to
MCU
Bus
txoen
eopn
txd
rxdm
rxd
rxdp
Table 38-2. Signal Names
Signal Name Description Type
UDPCK 48 MHz clock input
MCK Master clock input
udp_int
Interrupt line connected to the Advanced Interrupt
Controller (AIC)
input
DDP USB D+ line I/O
DDM USB D- line I/O
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For further details on the USB Device hardware implementation, see the specific Product Prop-
erties document.
The USB physical transceiver is integrated into the product. The bidirectional differential signals
DDP and DDM are available from the product boundary.
38.3.1 I/O Lines
DDP and DDM are not controlled by any PIO controllers. The embedded USB physical trans-
ceiver is controlled by the USB device peripheral.
To reserve an I/O line to check VBUS, the programmer must first program the PIO controller to
assign this I/O in input PIO mode.
The USB device peripheral requires a 48 MHz clock. This clock must be generated by a PLL
with an accuracy of 0.25%.
Thus, the USB device receives two clocks from the Power Management Controller (PMC): the
master clock, MCK, used to drive the peripheral user interface, and the UDPCK, used to inter-
face with the bus USB signals (recovered 12 MHz domain).
WARNING: The UDP peripheral clock in the Power Management Controller (PMC) must be
enabled before any read/write operations to the UDP registers including the UDP_TXVC
register.
38.3.3 Interrupt
The USB device interface has an interrupt line connected to the Interrupt Controller.
Handling the USB device interrupt requires programming the Interrupt Controller before config-
uring the UDP.
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38.4 Typical Connection
Figure 38-2. Board Schematic to Interface Device Peripheral
38.4.1 USB Device Transceiver
The USB device transceiver is embedded in the product. A few discrete components are
required as follows:
the application detects all device states as defined in chapter 9 of the USB specification;
VBUS monitoring
to reduce power consumption the host is disconnected
for line termination.
38.4.2 VBUS Monitoring
VBUS monitoring is required to detect host connection. VBUS monitoring is done using a stan-
dard PIO with internal pullup disabled. When the host is switched off, it should be considered as
a disconnect, the pullup must be disabled in order to prevent powering the host through the pull-
up resistor.
When the host is disconnected and the transceiver is enabled, then DDP and DDM are floating.
This may lead to over consumption. A solution is to connect 330 K pulldowns on DDP and
DDM. These pulldowns do not alter DDP and DDM signal integrity.
A termination serial resistor must be connected to DDP and DDM. The resistor value is defined
in the electrical specification of the product (R
EXT
).
R
EXT
R
EXT
DDM
DDP
PIO
27 K
47 K
330 K
Type B
Connector
1 2
3 4
5V Bus Monitoring
330 K
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38.5.1 USB V2.0 Full-speed Introduction
The USB V2.0 full-speed provides communication services between host and attached USB
devices. Each device is offered with a collection of communication flows (pipes) associated with
each endpoint. Software on the host communicates with a USB device through a set of commu-
nication flows.
Figure 38-3. Example of USB V2.0 Full-speed Communication Control
The Control Transfer endpoint EP0 is always used when a USB device is first configured (USB v. 2.0 specifications).
38.5.1.1 USB V2.0 Full-speed Transfer Types
A communication flow is carried over one of four transfer types defined by the USB device.
EP0
USB Host V2.0
Software Client 1 Software Client 2
Data Flow: Bulk Out Transfer
Data Flow: Bulk In Transfer
Data Flow: Control Transfer
Data Flow: Control Transfer
EP1
EP2
USB Device 2.0
Block 1
USB Device 2.0
Block 2
EP5
EP4
EP0
Data Flow: Isochronous In Transfer
Data Flow: Isochronous Out Transfer
USB Device endpoint configuration requires that
in the first instance Control Transfer must be EP0.
Table 38-3. USB Communication Flow
Transfer Direction Bandwidth Supported Endpoint Size Error Detection Retrying
Control Bidirectional Not guaranteed 8, 16, 32, 64 Yes Automatic
Isochronous Unidirectional Guaranteed 64 Yes No
Interrupt Unidirectional Not guaranteed 64 Yes Yes
Bulk Unidirectional Not guaranteed 8, 16, 32, 64 Yes Yes
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38.5.1.2 USB Bus Transactions
Each transfer results in one or more transactions over the USB bus. There are three kinds of
transactions flowing across the bus in packets:
1. Setup Transaction
2. Data IN Transaction
3. Data OUT Transaction
38.5.1.3 USB Transfer Event Definitions
As indicated below, transfers are sequential events carried out on the USB bus.
Notes: 1. Control transfer must use endpoints with no ping-pong attributes.
2. Isochronous transfers must use endpoints with ping-pong attributes.
3. Control transfers can be aborted using a stall handshake.
A status transaction is a special type of host-to-device transaction used only in a control transfer.
The control transfer must be performed using endpoints with no ping-pong attributes. According
to the control sequence (read or write), the USB device sends or receives a status transaction.
Table 38-4. USB Transfer Events
Control Transfers
(1) (3)
Setup transaction > Data IN transactions > Status
OUT transaction
Setup transaction > Data OUT transactions > Status
IN transaction
Setup transaction > Status IN transaction
Interrupt IN Transfer
(device toward host)
Data IN transaction > Data IN transaction
Interrupt OUT Transfer
(host toward device)
Data OUT transaction > Data OUT transaction
Isochronous

IN Transfer
(2)
Isochronous OUT Transfer
(2)
Bulk IN Transfer
Bulk OUT Transfer
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Figure 38-4. Control Read and Write Sequences
Notes: 1. During the Status IN stage, the host waits for a zero length packet (Data IN transaction with no data) from the device using
DATA1 PID. Refer to Chapter 8 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0, for more information on the protocol layer.
2. During the Status OUT stage, the host emits a zero length packet to the device (Data OUT transaction with no data).
38.5.2 Handling Transactions with USB V2.0 Device Peripheral
38.5.2.1 Setup Transaction
Setup is a special type of host-to-device transaction used during control transfers. Control trans-
fers must be performed using endpoints with no ping-pong attributes. A setup transaction needs
to be handled as soon as possible by the firmware. It is used to transmit requests from the host
to the device. These requests are then handled by the USB device and may require more argu-
ments. The arguments are sent to the device by a Data OUT transaction which follows the setup
transaction. These requests may also return data. The data is carried out to the host by the next
Data IN transaction which follows the setup transaction. A status transaction ends the control
transfer.
When a setup transfer is received by the USB endpoint:
The USB device automatically acknowledges the setup packet
RXSETUP is set in the UDP_CSRx register
An endpoint interrupt is generated while the RXSETUP is not cleared. This interrupt is
carried out to the microcontroller if interrupts are enabled for this endpoint.
Thus, firmware must detect the RXSETUP polling the UDP_CSRx or catching an interrupt, read
the setup packet in the FIFO, then clear the RXSETUP. RXSETUP cannot be cleared before the
setup packet has been read in the FIFO. Otherwise, the USB device would accept the next Data
OUT transfer and overwrite the setup packet in the FIFO.
Control Read
Setup TX Data OUT TX Data OUT TX
Data Stage
Control Write
Setup Stage
Setup Stage
Setup TX
Setup TX
No Data
Control
Data IN TX Data IN TX
Status Stage
Status Stage
Status IN TX
Status OUT TX
Status IN TX
Data Stage
Setup Stage Status Stage
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Figure 38-5. Setup Transaction Followed by a Data OUT Transaction
38.5.2.2 Data IN Transaction
Data IN transactions are used in control, isochronous, bulk and interrupt transfers and conduct
the transfer of data from the device to the host. Data IN transactions in isochronous transfer
must be done using endpoints with ping-pong attributes.
38.5.2.3 Using Endpoints Without Ping-pong Attributes
To perform a Data IN transaction using a non ping-pong endpoint:
1. The application checks if it is possible to write in the FIFO by polling TXPKTRDY in the
endpoints UDP_CSRx register (TXPKTRDY must be cleared).
2. The application writes the first packet of data to be sent in the endpoints FIFO, writing
zero or more byte values in the endpoints UDP_FDRx register,
3. The application notifies the USB peripheral it has finished by setting the TXPKTRDY in
the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
4. The application is notified that the endpoints FIFO has been released by the USB
device when TXCOMP in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register has been set. Then an
interrupt for the corresponding endpoint is pending while TXCOMP is set.
5. The microcontroller writes the second packet of data to be sent in the endpoints FIFO,
writing zero or more byte values in the endpoints UDP_FDRx register,
6. The microcontroller notifies the USB peripheral it has finished by setting the TXPK-
TRDY in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
7. The application clears the TXCOMP in the endpoints UDP_CSRx.
After the last packet has been sent, the application must clear TXCOMP once this has been set.
TXCOMP is set by the USB device when it has received an ACK PID signal for the Data IN
packet. An interrupt is pending while TXCOMP is set.
Warning: TX_COMP must be cleared after TX_PKTRDY has been set.
Note: Refer to Chapter 8 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0, for more information on the
Data IN protocol layer.
RX_Data_BKO
(UDP_CSRx)
ACK
PID
Data OUT
Data OUT
PID
NAK
PID
ACK
PID
Data Setup
Setup
PID
USB
Bus Packets
RXSETUP Flag
Set by USB Device Cleared by Firmware
Set by USB
Device Peripheral
FIFO (DPR)
Content
Data Setup Data XX XX OUT
Interrupt Pending
Setup Received Setup Handled by Firmware Data Out Received
Data OUT
Data OUT
PID
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Figure 38-6. Data IN Transfer for Non Ping-pong Endpoint
38.5.2.4 Using Endpoints With Ping-pong Attribute
The use of an endpoint with ping-pong attributes is necessary during isochronous transfer. This
also allows handling the maximum bandwidth defined in the USB specification during bulk trans-
fer. To be able to guarantee a constant or the maximum bandwidth, the microcontroller must
prepare the next data payload to be sent while the current one is being sent by the USB device.
Thus two banks of memory are used. While one is available for the microcontroller, the other
one is locked by the USB device.
Figure 38-7. Bank Swapping Data IN Transfer for Ping-pong Endpoints
When using a ping-pong endpoint, the following procedures are required to perform Data IN
transactions:
USB Bus Packets
Data IN 2
Data IN NAK ACK
Data IN 1
FIFO (DPR)
Content
Data IN 2 Load In Progress Data IN 1
Cleared by Firmware
DPR access by the firmware
Payload in FIFO
TXCOMP Flag
(UDP_CSRx)
TXPKTRDY Flag
(UDP_CSRx)
PID
Data IN Data IN
PID PID PID PID
ACK
PID
Prevous Data IN TX Microcontroller Load Data in FIFO Data is Sent on USB Bus
Interrupt
Pending
Interrupt Pending
Set by the firmware
Set by the firmware
Cleared by
Firmware
Cleared by Hw
Cleared by Hw
DPR access by the hardware
USB Device USB Bus
Read
Write
Read and Write at the Same Time
1
st
Data Payload
2
nd
Data Payload
3
rd
Data Payload
3
rd
Data Payload
2
nd
Data Payload
1
st
Data Payload
Data IN Packet
Data IN Packet
Data IN Packet
Microcontroller
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 1
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 1
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1. The microcontroller checks if it is possible to write in the FIFO by polling TXPKTRDY to
be cleared in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
2. The microcontroller writes the first data payload to be sent in the FIFO (Bank 0), writing
zero or more byte values in the endpoints UDP_FDRx register.
3. The microcontroller notifies the USB peripheral it has finished writing in Bank 0 of the
FIFO by setting the TXPKTRDY in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
4. Without waiting for TXPKTRDY to be cleared, the microcontroller writes the second
data payload to be sent in the FIFO (Bank 1), writing zero or more byte values in the
endpoints UDP_FDRx register.
5. The microcontroller is notified that the first Bank has been released by the USB device
when TXCOMP in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register is set. An interrupt is pending
while TXCOMP is being set.
6. Once the microcontroller has received TXCOMP for the first Bank, it notifies the USB
device that it has prepared the second Bank to be sent, raising TXPKTRDY in the end-
points UDP_CSRx register.
7. At this step, Bank 0 is available and the microcontroller can prepare a third data pay-
load to be sent.
Figure 38-8. Data IN Transfer for Ping-pong Endpoint
Warning: There is software critical path due to the fact that once the second bank is filled, the
driver has to wait for TX_COMP to set TX_PKTRDY. If the delay between receiving TX_COMP
is set and TX_PKTRDY is set too long, some Data IN packets may be NACKed, reducing the
bandwidth.
Warning: TX_COMP must be cleared after TX_PKTRDY has been set.

Data IN Data IN
Read by USB Device
Read by USB Device
Bank 1
Bank 0
FIFO (DPR)
TXCOMP Flag
(UDP_CSRx)
Interrupt Cleared by Firmware
Set by USB
Device
TXPKTRDY Flag
(UDP_MCSRx)
ACK
PID
Data IN
PID
ACK
PID
Set by Firmware,
Data Payload Written in FIFO Bank 1
Cleared by USB Device,
Data Payload Fully Transmitted
Data IN
PID
USB Bus
Packets
Set by USB Device
Set by Firmware,
Data Payload Written in FIFO Bank 0
Written by
FIFO (DPR)
Microcontroller
Written by
Microcontroller
Written by
Microcontroller
Microcontroller
Load Data IN Bank 0
Microcontroller Load Data IN Bank 1
USB Device Send Bank 0
Microcontroller Load Data IN Bank 0
USB Device Send Bank 1
Interrupt Pending
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38.5.2.5 Data OUT Transaction
Data OUT transactions are used in control, isochronous, bulk and interrupt transfers and con-
duct the transfer of data from the host to the device. Data OUT transactions in isochronous
transfers must be done using endpoints with ping-pong attributes.
38.5.2.6 Data OUT Transaction Without Ping-pong Attributes
To perform a Data OUT transaction, using a non ping-pong endpoint:
1. The host generates a Data OUT packet.
2. This packet is received by the USB device endpoint. While the FIFO associated to this
endpoint is being used by the microcontroller, a NAK PID is returned to the host. Once
the FIFO is available, data is written to the FIFO by the USB device and an ACK is auto-
matically carried out to the host.
3. The microcontroller is notified that the USB device has received a data payload polling
RX_DATA_BK0 in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register. An interrupt is pending for this
endpoint while RX_DATA_BK0 is set.
4. The number of bytes available in the FIFO is made available by reading RXBYTECNT
in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
5. The microcontroller carries out data received from the endpoints memory to its mem-
ory. Data received is available by reading the endpoints UDP_FDRx register.
6. The microcontroller notifies the USB device that it has finished the transfer by clearing
RX_DATA_BK0 in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
7. A new Data OUT packet can be accepted by the USB device.
Figure 38-9. Data OUT Transfer for Non Ping-pong Endpoints
An interrupt is pending while the flag RX_DATA_BK0 is set. Memory transfer between the USB
device, the FIFO and microcontroller memory can not be done after RX_DATA_BK0 has been
cleared. Otherwise, the USB device would accept the next Data OUT transfer and overwrite the
current Data OUT packet in the FIFO.
ACK
PID
Data OUT NAK
PID PID PID PID PID
Data OUT2 ACK Data OUT
Data OUT 1
USB Bus
Packets
RX_DATA_BK0
Set by USB Device
Cleared by Firmware,
Data Payload Written in FIFO
FIFO (DPR)
Content
Written by USB Device Microcontroller Read
Data OUT 1 Data OUT 1 Data OUT 2
Host Resends the Next Data Payload
Microcontroller Transfers Data
Host Sends Data Payload
Data OUT2 Data OUT2
Host Sends the Next Data Payload
Written by USB Device
(UDP_CSRx)
Interrupt Pending
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38.5.2.7 Using Endpoints With Ping-pong Attributes
During isochronous transfer, using an endpoint with ping-pong attributes is obligatory. To be
able to guarantee a constant bandwidth, the microcontroller must read the previous data pay-
load sent by the host, while the current data payload is received by the USB device. Thus two
banks of memory are used. While one is available for the microcontroller, the other one is locked
by the USB device.
Figure 38-10. Bank Swapping in Data OUT Transfers for Ping-pong Endpoints
When using a ping-pong endpoint, the following procedures are required to perform Data OUT
transactions:
1. The host generates a Data OUT packet.
2. This packet is received by the USB device endpoint. It is written in the endpoints FIFO
Bank 0.
3. The USB device sends an ACK PID packet to the host. The host can immediately send
a second Data OUT packet. It is accepted by the device and copied to FIFO Bank 1.
4. The microcontroller is notified that the USB device has received a data payload, polling
RX_DATA_BK0 in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register. An interrupt is pending for this
endpoint while RX_DATA_BK0 is set.
5. The number of bytes available in the FIFO is made available by reading RXBYTECNT
in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
6. The microcontroller transfers out data received from the endpoints memory to the
microcontrollers memory. Data received is made available by reading the endpoints
UDP_FDRx register.
7. The microcontroller notifies the USB peripheral device that it has finished the transfer
by clearing RX_DATA_BK0 in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
8. A third Data OUT packet can be accepted by the USB peripheral device and copied in
the FIFO Bank 0.
9. If a second Data OUT packet has been received, the microcontroller is notified by the
flag RX_DATA_BK1 set in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register. An interrupt is pending
for this endpoint while RX_DATA_BK1 is set.
USB Device USB Bus
Read Write
Write and Read at the Same Time
1
st
Data Payload
2
nd
Data Payload
3
rd
Data Payload
3
rd
Data Payload
2
nd
Data Payload
1
st
Data Payload
Data IN Packet
Data IN Packet
Data IN Packet
Microcontroller
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 1
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 0
Endpoint 1
Bank 1
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10. The microcontroller transfers out data received from the endpoints memory to the
microcontrollers memory. Data received is available by reading the endpoints
UDP_FDRx register.
11. The microcontroller notifies the USB device it has finished the transfer by clearing
RX_DATA_BK1 in the endpoints UDP_CSRx register.
12. A fourth Data OUT packet can be accepted by the USB device and copied in the FIFO
Bank 0.
Figure 38-11. Data OUT Transfer for Ping-pong Endpoint
Note: An interrupt is pending while the RX_DATA_BK0 or RX_DATA_BK1 flag is set.
Warning: When RX_DATA_BK0 and RX_DATA_BK1 are both set, there is no way to determine
which one to clear first. Thus the software must keep an internal counter to be sure to clear alter-
natively RX_DATA_BK0 then RX_DATA_BK1. This situation may occur when the software
application is busy elsewhere and the two banks are filled by the USB host. Once the application
comes back to the USB driver, the two flags are set.
38.5.2.8 Stall Handshake
A stall handshake can be used in one of two distinct occasions. (For more information on the
stall handshake, refer to Chapter 8 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0.)
A functional stall is used when the halt feature associated with the endpoint is set. (Refer to
Chapter 9 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0, for more information on the halt
feature.)
To abort the current request, a protocol stall is used, but uniquely with control transfer.
The following procedure generates a stall packet:
A
P
Data OUT
PID
ACK
Data OUT 3
Data OUT
Data OUT 2
Data OUT
Data OUT 1
PID
Data OUT 3 Data OUT 1 Data OUT1
Data OUT 2 Data OUT 2
PID PID PID
ACK
Cleared by Firmware
USB Bus
Packets
RX_DATA_BK0 Flag
RX_DATA_BK1 Flag
Set by USB Device,
Data Payload Written
in FIFO Endpoint Bank 1
FIFO (DPR)
Bank 0
Bank 1
Write by USB Device Write In Progress
Read By Microcontroller
Read By Microcontroller
Set by USB Device,
Data Payload Written
in FIFO Endpoint Bank 0
Host Sends First Data Payload
Microcontroller Reads Data 1 in Bank 0,
Host Sends Second Data Payload
Microcontroller Reads Data2 in Bank 1,
Host Sends Third Data Payload
Cleared by Firmware
Write by USB Device
FIFO (DPR)
(UDP_CSRx)
(UDP_CSRx)
Interrupt Pending
Interrupt Pending
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1. The microcontroller sets the FORCESTALL flag in the UDP_CSRx endpoints register.
2. The host receives the stall packet.
3. The microcontroller is notified that the device has sent the stall by polling the
STALLSENT to be set. An endpoint interrupt is pending while STALLSENT is set. The
microcontroller must clear STALLSENT to clear the interrupt.
When a setup transaction is received after a stall handshake, STALLSENT must be cleared in
order to prevent interrupts due to STALLSENT being set.
Figure 38-12. Stall Handshake (Data IN Transfer)
Figure 38-13. Stall Handshake (Data OUT Transfer)
Data IN Stall PID PID
USB Bus
Packets
Cleared by Firmware
Set by Firmware
FORCESTALL
STALLSENT
Set by
USB Device
Cleared by Firmware
Interrupt Pending
Data OUT PID Stall PID Data OUT
USB Bus
Packets
Cleared by Firmware
Set by Firmware
FORCESTALL
STALLSENT
Set by USB Device
Interrupt Pending
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38.5.2.9 Transmit Data Cancellation
Some endpoints have dual-banks whereas some endpoints have only one bank. The procedure
to cancel transmission data held in these banks is described below.
To see the organization of dual-bank availability refer to Table 38-1 USB Endpoint Description.
38.5.2.10 Endpoints Without Dual-Banks
There are two possibilities: In one case, TXPKTRDY field in UDP_CSR has already been set. In
the other instance, TXPKTRDY is not set.
TXPKTRDY is not set:
Reset the endpoint to clear the FIFO (pointers). (See Section 38.6.9 UDP Reset
Endpoint Register.)
TXPKTRDY has already been set:
Clear TXPKTRDY so that no packet is ready to be sent
Endpoint Register.)
38.5.2.11 Endpoints With Dual-Banks
There are two possibilities: In one case, TXPKTRDY field in UDP_CSR has already been set. In
the other instance, TXPKTRDY is not set.
TXPKTRDY is not set:
Endpoint Register.)
TXPKTRDY has already been set:
Clear TXPKTRDY and read it back until actually read at 0.
Set TXPKTRDY and read it back until actually read at 1.
Clear TXPKTRDY so that no packet is ready to be sent.
Endpoint Register.)
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38.5.3 Controlling Device States
A USB device has several possible states. Refer to Chapter 9 of the Universal Serial Bus Speci-
fication, Rev 2.0.
Figure 38-14. USB Device State Diagram
Movement from one state to another depends on the USB bus state or on standard requests
sent through control transactions via the default endpoint (endpoint 0).
After a period of bus inactivity, the USB device enters Suspend Mode. Accepting Sus-
pend/Resume requests from the USB host is mandatory. Constraints in Suspend Mode are very
strict for bus-powered applications; devices may not consume more than 500 A on the USB
bus.
While in Suspend Mode, the host may wake up a device by sending a resume signal (bus activ-
ity) or a USB device may send a wake up request to the host, e.g., waking up a PC by moving a
USB mouse.
The wake up feature is not mandatory for all devices and must be negotiated with the host.
Attached
Suspended
Suspended
Suspended
Suspended
Hub Reset
or
Deconfigured
Hub
Configured
Bus Inactive
Bus Activity
Bus Inactive
Bus Activity
Bus Inactive
Bus Activity
Bus Inactive
Bus Activity
Reset
Reset
Address
Assigned
Device
Deconfigured
Device
Configured
Powered
Default
Address
Configured
Power
Interruption
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38.5.3.1 Not Powered State
Self powered devices can detect 5V VBUS using a PIO as described in the typical connection
section. When the device is not connected to a host, device power consumption can be reduced
by disabling MCK for the UDP, disabling UDPCK and disabling the transceiver. DDP and DDM
lines are pulled down by 330 K resistors.
38.5.3.2 Entering Attached State
When no device is connected, the USB DDP and DDM signals are tied to GND by 15 K pull-
down resistors integrated in the hub downstream ports. When a device is attached to a hub
downstream port, the device connects a 1.5 K pull-up resistor on DDP. The USB bus line goes
into IDLE state, DDP is pulled up by the device 1.5 K resistor to 3.3V and DDM is pulled down
by the 15 K resistor of the host.
To enable integrated pull-up, the PUON bit in the UDP_TXVC register must be set.
Warning: To write to the UDP_TXVC register, MCK clock must be enabled on the UDP. This is
done in the Power Management Controller.
After pullup connection, the device enters the powered state. In this state, the UDPCK and MCK
must be enabled in the Power Management Controller. The transceiver can remain disabled.
38.5.3.3 From Powered State to Default State
After its connection to a USB host, the USB device waits for an end-of-bus reset. The unmask-
able flag ENDBUSRES is set in the register UDP_ISR and an interrupt is triggered.
Once the ENDBUSRES interrupt has been triggered, the device enters Default State. In this
state, the UDP software must:
Enable the default endpoint, setting the EPEDS flag in the UDP_CSR[0] register and,
optionally, enabling the interrupt for endpoint 0 by writing 1 to the UDP_IER register. The
enumeration then begins by a control transfer.
Configure the interrupt mask register which has been reset by the USB reset detection
Enable the transceiver clearing the TXVDIS flag in the UDP_TXVC register.
In this state UDPCK and MCK must be enabled.
Warning: Each time an ENDBUSRES interrupt is triggered, the Interrupt Mask Register and
UDP_CSR registers have been reset.
38.5.3.4 From Default State to Address State
After a set address standard device request, the USB host peripheral enters the address state.
Warning: Before the device enters in address state, it must achieve the Status IN transaction of
the control transfer, i.e., the UDP device sets its new address once the TXCOMP flag in the
UDP_CSR[0] register has been received and cleared.
To move to address state, the driver software sets the FADDEN flag in the UDP_GLB_STAT
register, sets its new address, and sets the FEN bit in the UDP_FADDR register.
38.5.3.5 From Address State to Configured State
Once a valid Set Configuration standard request has been received and acknowledged, the
device enables endpoints corresponding to the current configuration. This is done by setting the
EPEDS and EPTYPE fields in the UDP_CSRx registers and, optionally, enabling corresponding
interrupts in the UDP_IER register.
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38.5.3.6 Entering in Suspend State
When a Suspend (no bus activity on the USB bus) is detected, the RXSUSP signal in the
UDP_ISR register is set. This triggers an interrupt if the corresponding bit is set in the UDP_IMR
register.This flag is cleared by writing to the UDP_ICR register. Then the device enters Suspend
Mode.
In this state bus powered devices must drain less than 500uA from the 5V VBUS. As an exam-
ple, the microcontroller switches to slow clock, disables the PLL and main oscillator, and goes
into Idle Mode. It may also switch off other devices on the board.
The USB device peripheral clocks can be switched off. Resume event is asynchronously
detected. MCK and UDPCK can be switched off in the Power Management controller and the
USB transceiver can be disabled by setting the TXVDIS field in the UDP_TXVC register.
Warning: Read, write operations to the UDP registers are allowed only if MCK is enabled for the
UDP peripheral. Switching off MCK for the UDP peripheral must be one of the last operations
after writing to the UDP_TXVC and acknowledging the RXSUSP.
38.5.3.7 Receiving a Host Resume
In suspend mode, a resume event on the USB bus line is detected asynchronously, transceiver
and clocks are disabled (however the pullup shall not be removed).
Once the resume is detected on the bus, the WAKEUP signal in the UDP_ISR is set. It may gen-
erate an interrupt if the corresponding bit in the UDP_IMR register is set. This interrupt may be
used to wake up the core, enable PLL and main oscillators and configure clocks.
Warning: Read, write operations to the UDP registers are allowed only if MCK is enabled for the
UDP peripheral. MCK for the UDP must be enabled before clearing the WAKEUP bit in the
UDP_ICR register and clearing TXVDIS in the UDP_TXVC register.
38.5.3.8 Sending a Device Remote Wakeup
In Suspend state it is possible to wake up the host sending an external resume.
The device must wait at least 5 ms after being entered in suspend before sending an external
resume.
The device has 10 ms from the moment it starts to drain current and it forces a K state to
resume the host.
The device must force a K state from 1 to 15 ms to resume the host
Before sending a K state to the host, MCK, UDPCK and the transceiver must be enabled. Then
to enable the remote wakeup feature, the RMWUPE bit in the UDP_GLB_STAT register must be
enabled. To force the K state on the line, a transition of the ESR bit from 0 to 1 has to be done in
the UDP_GLB_STAT register. This transition must be accomplished by first writing a 0 in the
ESR bit and then writing a 1.
The K state is automatically generated and released according to the USB 2.0 specification.
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38.6 USB Device Port (UDP) User Interface
WARNING: The UDP peripheral clock in the Power Management Controller (PMC) must be enabled before any read/write
operations to the UDP registers, including the UDP_TXVC register.
Notes: 1. Reset values are not defined for UDP_ISR.
2. See Warning above the Register Mapping on this page.
Offset Register Name Access Reset
0x000 Frame Number Register UDP_FRM_NUM Read-only 0x0000_0000
0x004 Global State Register UDP_GLB_STAT Read-write 0x0000_0010
0x008 Function Address Register UDP_FADDR Read-write 0x0000_0100
0x00C Reserved
0x010 Interrupt Enable Register UDP_IER Write-only
0x014 Interrupt Disable Register UDP_IDR Write-only
0x018 Interrupt Mask Register UDP_IMR Read-only 0x0000_1200
0x01C Interrupt Status Register UDP_ISR Read-only
(1)
0x020 Interrupt Clear Register UDP_ICR Write-only
0x024 Reserved
0x028 Reset Endpoint Register UDP_RST_EP Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x02C Reserved
0x030 + 0x4 * (ept_num - 1) Endpoint Control and Status Register UDP_CSR Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x050 + 0x4 * (ept_num - 1) Endpoint FIFO Data Register UDP_FDR Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x070 Reserved
0x074 Transceiver Control Register UDP_TXVC
(2)
Read-write 0x0000_0100
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38.6.1 UDP Frame Number Register
Name: UDP_FRM_NUM
Access: Read-only
FRM_NUM[10:0]: Frame Number as Defined in the Packet Field Formats
This 11-bit value is incremented by the host on a per frame basis. This value is updated at each start of frame.
Value Updated at the SOF_EOP (Start of Frame End of Packet).
FRM_ERR: Frame Error
This bit is set at SOF_EOP when the SOF packet is received containing an error.
This bit is reset upon receipt of SOF_PID.
FRM_OK: Frame OK
This bit is set at SOF_EOP when the SOF packet is received without any error.
This bit is reset upon receipt of SOF_PID (Packet Identification).
In the Interrupt Status Register, the SOF interrupt is updated upon receiving SOF_PID. This bit is set without waiting for
EOP.
Note: In the 8-bit Register Interface, FRM_OK is bit 4 of FRM_NUM_H and FRM_ERR is bit 3 of FRM_NUM_L.
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FRM_OK FRM_ERR
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FRM_NUM
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FRM_NUM
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38.6.2 UDP Global State Register
Name: UDP_GLB_STAT
Access: Read-write
This register is used to get and set the device state as specified in Chapter 9 of the USB Serial Bus Specification, Rev.2.0.
FADDEN: Function Address Enable
Read:
0 = Device is not in address state.
1 = Device is in address state.
Write:
0 = No effect, only a reset can bring back a device to the default state.
1 = Sets device in address state. This occurs after a successful Set Address request. Beforehand, the UDP_FADDR regis-
ter must have been initialized with Set Address parameters. Set Address must complete the Status Stage before setting
FADDEN. Refer to chapter 9 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more details.
CONFG: Configured
Read:
0 = Device is not in configured state.
1 = Device is in configured state.
Write:
0 = Sets device in a non configured state
1 = Sets device in configured state.
The device is set in configured state when it is in address state and receives a successful Set Configuration request. Refer
to Chapter 9 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more details.
ESR: Enable Send Resume
0 = Mandatory value prior to starting any Remote Wake Up procedure.
1 = Starts the Remote Wake Up procedure if this bit value was 0 and if RMWUPE is enabled.
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RMWUPE RSMINPR ESR CONFG FADDEN
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RMWUPE: Remote Wake Up Enable
0 = The Remote Wake Up feature of the device is disabled.
1 = The Remote Wake Up feature of the device is enabled.
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38.6.3 UDP Function Address Register
Name: UDP_FADDR
Access: Read-write
FADD[6:0]: Function Address Value
The Function Address Value must be programmed by firmware once the device receives a set address request from the
host, and has achieved the status stage of the no-data control sequence. Refer to the Universal Serial Bus Specification,
Rev. 2.0 for more information. After power up or reset, the function address value is set to 0.
FEN: Function Enable
Read:
0 = Function endpoint disabled.
1 = Function endpoint enabled.
Write:
0 = Disables function endpoint.
1 = Default value.
The Function Enable bit (FEN) allows the microcontroller to enable or disable the function endpoints. The microcontroller
sets this bit after receipt of a reset from the host. Once this bit is set, the USB device is able to accept and transfer data
packets from and to the host.
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FEN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FADD
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38.6.4 UDP Interrupt Enable Register
Name: UDP_IER
Access: Write-only
EP0INT: Enable Endpoint 0 Interrupt
EP2INT: Enable Endpoint 2Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables corresponding Endpoint Interrupt.
RXSUSP: Enable UDP Suspend Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables UDP Suspend Interrupt.
RXRSM: Enable UDP Resume Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables UDP Resume Interrupt.
SOFINT: Enable Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables Start Of Frame Interrupt.
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WAKEUP SOFINT EXTRSM
RXRSM RXSUSP
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EP7INT EP6INT EP5INT EP4INT EP3INT EP2INT EP1INT EP0INT
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WAKEUP: Enable UDP bus Wakeup Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables USB bus Interrupt.
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38.6.5 UDP Interrupt Disable Register
Name: UDP_IDR
Access: Write-only
EP0INT: Disable Endpoint 0 Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables corresponding Endpoint Interrupt.
RXSUSP: Disable UDP Suspend Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables UDP Suspend Interrupt.
RXRSM: Disable UDP Resume Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables UDP Resume Interrupt.
SOFINT: Disable Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables Start Of Frame Interrupt
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WAKEUP SOFINT EXTRSM
RXRSM RXSUSP
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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WAKEUP: Disable USB Bus Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables USB Bus Wakeup Interrupt.
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38.6.6 UDP Interrupt Mask Register
Name: UDP_IMR
Access: Read-only
EP0INT: Mask Endpoint 0 Interrupt
0 = Corresponding Endpoint Interrupt is disabled.
1 = Corresponding Endpoint Interrupt is enabled.
RXSUSP: Mask UDP Suspend Interrupt
0 = UDP Suspend Interrupt is disabled.
1 = UDP Suspend Interrupt is enabled.
RXRSM: Mask UDP Resume Interrupt.
0 = UDP Resume Interrupt is disabled.
1 = UDP Resume Interrupt is enabled.
SOFINT: Mask Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = Start of Frame Interrupt is disabled.
1 = Start of Frame Interrupt is enabled.
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WAKEUP BIT12 SOFINT EXTRSM
RXRSM RXSUSP
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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BIT12: UDP_IMR Bit 12
Bit 12 of UDP_IMR cannot be masked and is always read at 1.
WAKEUP: USB Bus WAKEUP Interrupt
0 = USB Bus Wakeup Interrupt is disabled.
1 = USB Bus Wakeup Interrupt is enabled.
Note: When the USB block is in suspend mode, the application may power down the USB logic. In this case, any USB HOST resume
request that is made must be taken into account and, thus, the reset value of the RXRSM bit of the register UDP_IMR is
enabled.
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38.6.7 UDP Interrupt Status Register
Name: UDP_ISR
Access: Read-only
EP0INT: Endpoint 0 Interrupt Status
EP7INT: Endpoint 7Interrupt Status
0 = No Endpoint0 Interrupt pending.
1 = Endpoint0 Interrupt has been raised.
Several signals can generate this interrupt. The reason can be found by reading UDP_CSR0:
RXSETUP set to 1
RX_DATA_BK0 set to 1
RX_DATA_BK1 set to 1
TXCOMP set to 1
STALLSENT set to 1
EP0INT is a sticky bit. Interrupt remains valid until EP0INT is cleared by writing in the corresponding UDP_CSR0 bit.
RXSUSP: UDP Suspend Interrupt Status
0 = No UDP Suspend Interrupt pending.
1 = UDP Suspend Interrupt has been raised.
The USB device sets this bit when it detects no activity for 3ms. The USB device enters Suspend mode.
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WAKEUP ENDBUSRES SOFINT EXTRSM
RXRSM RXSUSP
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RXRSM: UDP Resume Interrupt Status
0 = No UDP Resume Interrupt pending.
1 =UDP Resume Interrupt has been raised.
The USB device sets this bit when a UDP resume signal is detected at its port.
After reset, the state of this bit is undefined, the application must clear this bit by setting the RXRSM flag in the UDP_ICR
register.
SOFINT: Start of Frame Interrupt Status
0 = No Start of Frame Interrupt pending.
1 = Start of Frame Interrupt has been raised.
This interrupt is raised each time a SOF token has been detected. It can be used as a synchronization signal by using
isochronous endpoints.
ENDBUSRES: End of BUS Reset Interrupt Status
0 = No End of Bus Reset Interrupt pending.
1 = End of Bus Reset Interrupt has been raised.
This interrupt is raised at the end of a UDP reset sequence. The USB device must prepare to receive requests on the end-
point 0. The host starts the enumeration, then performs the configuration.
WAKEUP: UDP Resume Interrupt Status
0 = No Wakeup Interrupt pending.
1 = A Wakeup Interrupt (USB Host Sent a RESUME or RESET) occurred since the last clear.
After reset the state of this bit is undefined, the application must clear this bit by setting the WAKEUP flag in the UDP_ICR
register.
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38.6.8 UDP Interrupt Clear Register
Name: UDP_ICR
Access: Write-only
RXSUSP: Clear UDP Suspend Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears UDP Suspend Interrupt.
RXRSM: Clear UDP Resume Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears UDP Resume Interrupt.
SOFINT: Clear Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears Start Of Frame Interrupt.
ENDBUSRES: Clear End of Bus Reset Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears End of Bus Reset Interrupt.
WAKEUP: Clear Wakeup Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears Wakeup Interrupt.
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38.6.9 UDP Reset Endpoint Register
Name: UDP_RST_EP
Access: Read-write
EP0: Reset Endpoint 0
This flag is used to reset the FIFO associated with the endpoint and the bit RXBYTECOUNT in the register UDP_CSRx.It
also resets the data toggle to DATA0. It is useful after removing a HALT condition on a BULK endpoint. Refer to Chapter
5.8.5 in the USB Serial Bus Specification, Rev.2.0.
Warning: This flag must be cleared at the end of the reset. It does not clear UDP_CSRx flags.
0 = No reset.
1 = Forces the corresponding endpoint FIF0 pointers to 0, therefore RXBYTECNT field is read at 0 in UDP_CSRx register.
Resetting the endpoint is a two-step operation:
1. Set the corresponding EPx field.
2. Clear the corresponding EPx field.
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EP7 EP6 EP5 EP4 EP3 EP2 EP1 EP0
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38.6.10 UDP Endpoint Control and Status Register
Name: UDP_CSRx [x = 0..Y]
Access: Read-write
WARNING: Due to synchronization between MCK and UDPCK, the software application must wait for the end of the write
operation before executing another write by polling the bits which must be set/cleared.
/// Bitmap for all status bits in CSR that are not effected by a value 1.
#define REG_NO_EFFECT_1_ALL AT91C_UDP_RX_DATA_BK0\
| AT91C_UDP_RX_DATA_BK1\
| AT91C_UDP_STALLSENT\
| AT91C_UDP_RXSETUP\
| AT91C_UDP_TXCOMP
/// Sets the specified bit(s) in the UDP_CSR register.
/// \param endpoint The endpoint number of the CSR to process.
/// \param flags The bitmap to set to 1.
#define SET_CSR(endpoint, flags) \
{ \
volatile unsigned int reg; \
reg = AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint] ; \
reg |= REG_NO_EFFECT_1_ALL; \
reg |= (flags); \
AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint] = reg; \
while ( (AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint] & (flags)) != (flags)); \
}
/// Clears the specified bit(s) in the UDP_CSR register.
/// \param endpoint The endpoint number of the CSR to process.
/// \param flags The bitmap to clear to 0.
#define CLEAR_CSR(endpoint, flags) \
{ \
volatile unsigned int reg; \
reg = AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint]; \
reg |= REG_NO_EFFECT_1_ALL; \
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RXBYTECNT
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RXBYTECNT
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EPEDS DTGLE EPTYPE
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DIR
RX_DATA_
BK1
FORCE
STALL
TXPKTRDY
STALLSENT
ISOERROR
RXSETUP
RX_DATA_
BK0
TXCOMP
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reg &= ~(flags); \
AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint] = reg; \
while ( (AT91C_BASE_UDP->UDP_CSR[endpoint] & (flags)) == (flags)); \
}
Note: In a preemptive environment, set or clear the flag and wait for a time of 1 UDPCK clock cycle and 1peripheral clock cycle. How-
ever, RX_DATA_BK0, TXPKTRDY, RX_DATA_BK1 require wait times of 3 UDPCK clock cycles and 5 peripheral clock cycles
before accessing DPR.
TXCOMP: Generates an IN Packet with Data Previously Written in the DPR
This flag generates an interrupt while it is set to one.
Write (Cleared by the firmware):
0 = Clear the flag, clear the interrupt.
1 = No effect.
Read (Set by the USB peripheral):
0 = Data IN transaction has not been acknowledged by the Host.
1 = Data IN transaction is achieved, acknowledged by the Host.
After having issued a Data IN transaction setting TXPKTRDY, the device firmware waits for TXCOMP to be sure that the
host has acknowledged the transaction.
RX_DATA_BK0: Receive Data Bank 0
0 = Notify USB peripheral device that data have been read in the FIFO's Bank 0.
1 = To leave the read value unchanged.
0 = No data packet has been received in the FIFO's Bank 0.
1 = A data packet has been received, it has been stored in the FIFO's Bank 0.
When the device firmware has polled this bit or has been interrupted by this signal, it must transfer data from the FIFO to
the microcontroller memory. The number of bytes received is available in RXBYTCENT field. Bank 0 FIFO values are read
through the UDP_FDRx register. Once a transfer is done, the device firmware must release Bank 0 to the USB peripheral
device by clearing RX_DATA_BK0.
After setting or clearing this bit, a wait time of 3 UDPCK clock cycles and 3 peripheral clock cycles is required before
accessing DPR.
RXSETUP: Received Setup
Read:
0 = No setup packet available.
1 = A setup data packet has been sent by the host and is available in the FIFO.
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Write:
0 = Device firmware notifies the USB peripheral device that it has read the setup data in the FIFO.
1 = No effect.
This flag is used to notify the USB device firmware that a valid Setup data packet has been sent by the host and success-
fully received by the USB device. The USB device firmware may transfer Setup data from the FIFO by reading the
UDP_FDRx register to the microcontroller memory. Once a transfer has been done, RXSETUP must be cleared by the
device firmware.
Ensuing Data OUT transaction is not accepted while RXSETUP is set.
STALLSENT: Stall Sent (Control, Bulk Interrupt Endpoints)/ISOERROR (Isochronous Endpoints)
STALLSENT: This ends a STALL handshake.
Read:
0 = The host has not acknowledged a STALL.
1 = Host has acknowledged the stall.
Write:
0 = Resets the STALLSENT flag, clears the interrupt.
1 = No effect.
This is mandatory for the device firmware to clear this flag. Otherwise the interrupt remains.
Refer to chapters 8.4.5 and 9.4.5 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more information on the STALL
handshake.
ISOERROR: A CRC error has been detected in an isochronous transfer.
Read:
0 = No error in the previous isochronous transfer.
1 = CRC error has been detected, data available in the FIFO are corrupted.
Write:
0 = Resets the ISOERROR flag, clears the interrupt.
1 = No effect.
TXPKTRDY: Transmit Packet Ready
This flag is cleared by the USB device.
This flag is set by the USB device firmware.
Read:
0 = There is no data to send.
1 = The data is waiting to be sent upon reception of token IN.
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Write:
0 = Can be used in the procedure to cancel transmission data. (See, Section 38.5.2.9 Transmit Data Cancellation on
page 569)
1 = A new data payload has been written in the FIFO by the firmware and is ready to be sent.
This flag is used to generate a Data IN transaction (device to host). Device firmware checks that it can write a data payload
in the FIFO, checking that TXPKTRDY is cleared. Transfer to the FIFO is done by writing in the UDP_FDRx register. Once
the data payload has been transferred to the FIFO, the firmware notifies the USB device setting TXPKTRDY to one. USB
bus transactions can start. TXCOMP is set once the data payload has been received by the host.
accessing DPR.
FORCESTALL: Force Stall (used by Control, Bulk and Isochronous Endpoints)
Read:
0 = Normal state.
1 = Stall state.
Write:
0 = Return to normal state.
1 = Send STALL to the host.
Refer to chapters 8.4.5 and 9.4.5 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more information on the STALL
handshake.
Control endpoints: During the data stage and status stage, this bit indicates that the microcontroller cannot complete the
request.
Bulk and interrupt endpoints: This bit notifies the host that the endpoint is halted.
The host acknowledges the STALL, device firmware is notified by the STALLSENT flag.
RX_DATA_BK1: Receive Data Bank 1 (only used by endpoints with ping-pong attributes)
0 = Notifies USB device that data have been read in the FIFOs Bank 1.
1 = To leave the read value unchanged.
0 = No data packet has been received in the FIFO's Bank 1.
1 = A data packet has been received, it has been stored in FIFO's Bank 1.
When the device firmware has polled this bit or has been interrupted by this signal, it must transfer data from the FIFO to
microcontroller memory. The number of bytes received is available in RXBYTECNT field. Bank 1 FIFO values are read
through UDP_FDRx register. Once a transfer is done, the device firmware must release Bank 1 to the USB device by clear-
ing RX_DATA_BK1.
accessing DPR.
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DIR: Transfer Direction (only available for control endpoints)
Read-write
0 = Allows Data OUT transactions in the control data stage.
1 = Enables Data IN transactions in the control data stage.
Refer to Chapter 8.5.3 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more information on the control data stage.
This bit must be set before UDP_CSRx/RXSETUP is cleared at the end of the setup stage. According to the request sent in
the setup data packet, the data stage is either a device to host (DIR = 1) or host to device (DIR = 0) data transfer. It is not
necessary to check this bit to reverse direction for the status stage.
EPTYPE[2:0]: Endpoint Type
Read-Write
DTGLE: Data Toggle
Read-only
0 = Identifies DATA0 packet.
1 = Identifies DATA1 packet.
Refer to Chapter 8 of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 for more information on DATA0, DATA1 packet
definitions.
EPEDS: Endpoint Enable Disable
Read:
0 = Endpoint disabled.
1 = Endpoint enabled.
Write:
0 = Disables endpoint.
1 = Enables endpoint.
Control endpoints are always enabled. Reading or writing this field has no effect on control endpoints.
Note: After reset, all endpoints are configured as control endpoints (zero).
Value Name Description
000 CTRL Control
001 ISO_OUT Isochronous OUT
101 ISO_IN Isochronous IN
010 BULK_OUT Bulk OUT
110 BULK_IN Bulk IN
011 INT_OUT Interrupt OUT
111 INT_IN Interrupt IN
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RXBYTECNT[10:0]: Number of Bytes Available in the FIFO
Read-only
When the host sends a data packet to the device, the USB device stores the data in the FIFO and notifies the microcon-
troller. The microcontroller can load the data from the FIFO by reading RXBYTECENT bytes in the UDP_FDRx register.
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38.6.11 UDP FIFO Data Register
Name: UDP_FDRx [x = 0..Y]
Access: Read-write
FIFO_DATA[7:0]: FIFO Data Value
The microcontroller can push or pop values in the FIFO through this register.
RXBYTECNT in the corresponding UDP_CSRx register is the number of bytes to be read from the FIFO (sent by the host).
The maximum number of bytes to write is fixed by the Max Packet Size in the Standard Endpoint Descriptor. It can not be
more than the physical memory size associated to the endpoint. Refer to the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0
for more information.
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FIFO_DATA
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38.6.12 UDP Transceiver Control Register
Name: UDP_TXVC
Access: Read-write
WARNING: The UDP peripheral clock in the Power Management Controller (PMC) must be enabled before any read/write
operations to the UDP registers including the UDP_TXVC register.
TXVDIS: Transceiver Disable
When UDP is disabled, power consumption can be reduced significantly by disabling the embedded transceiver. This can
be done by setting TXVDIS field.
To enable the transceiver, TXVDIS must be cleared.
PUON: Pullup On
0: The 1.5K integrated pullup on DDP is disconnected.
1: The 1.5 K integrated pullup on DDP is connected.
NOTE: If the USB pullup is not connected on DDP, the user should not write in any UDP register other than the UDP_TXVC
register. This is because if DDP and DDM are floating at 0, or pulled down, then SE0 is received by the device with the con-
sequence of a USB Reset.
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39. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
39.1 Overview
The ADC is based on a Successive Approximation Register (SAR) 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Con-
verter (ADC). It also integrates an 8-to-1 analog multiplexer, making possible the analog-to-
digital conversions of 8 analog lines. The conversions extend from 0V to ADVREF.
The ADC supports an 8-bit or 10-bit resolution mode, and conversion results are reported in a
common register for all channels, as well as in a channel-dedicated register. Software trigger,
external trigger on rising edge of the ADTRG pin or internal triggers from Timer Counter out-
put(s) are configurable.
The ADC also integrates a Sleep Mode and a conversion sequencer and connects with a PDC
channel. These features reduce both power consumption and processor intervention.
Finally, the user can configure ADC timings, such as Startup Time and Sample & Hold Time.
39.2 Block Diagram
Figure 39-1. Analog-to-Digital Converter Block Diagram
ADC Interrupt
ADC
ADTRG
VDDANA
ADVREF
GND
Trigger
Selection
Control
Logic
Successive
Approximation
Register
Analog-to-Digital
Converter
Timer
Counter
Channels
User
Interface
AIC
Peripheral Bridge
APB
PDC
ASB
Dedicated
Analog
Inputs
Analog Inputs
Multiplexed
with I/O lines
AD-
AD-
AD-
PIO
AD-
AD-
AD-
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39.3 Signal Description
The ADC is automatically clocked after the first conversion in Normal Mode. In Sleep Mode, the
ADC clock is automatically stopped after each conversion. As the logic is small and the ADC cell
can be put into Sleep Mode, the Power Management Controller has no effect on the ADC
behavior.
The ADC interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the Advanced Interrupt
Controller. Using the ADC interrupt requires the AIC to be programmed first.
39.4.3 Analog Inputs
The analog input pins can be multiplexed with PIO lines. In this case, the assignment of the ADC
input is automatically done as soon as the corresponding channel is enabled by writing the reg-
ister ADC_CHER. By default, after reset, the PIO line is configured as input with its pull-up
enabled and the ADC input is connected to the GND.
39.4.4 I/O Lines
The pin ADTRG may be shared with other peripheral functions through the PIO Controller. In
this case, the PIO Controller should be set accordingly to assign the pin ADTRG to the ADC
function.
39.4.5 Timer Triggers
Timer Counters may or may not be used as hardware triggers depending on user requirements.
Thus, some or all of the timer counters may be non-connected.
39.4.6 Conversion Performances
For performance and electrical characteristics of the ADC, see the DC Characteristics section.
Table 39-1. ADC Pin Description
Pin Name Description
VDDANA Analog power supply
ADVREF Reference voltage
AD0 - AD7 Analog input channels
ADTRG External trigger
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39.5.1 Analog-to-digital Conversion
The ADC uses the ADC Clock to perform conversions. Converting a single analog value to a 10-
bit digital data requires Sample and Hold Clock cycles as defined in the field SHTIM of the ADC
Mode Register on page 606 and 10 ADC Clock cycles. The ADC Clock frequency is selected in
the PRESCAL field of the Mode Register (ADC_MR).
The ADC clock range is between MCK/2, if PRESCAL is 0, and MCK/128, if PRESCAL is set to
63 (0x3F). PRESCAL must be programmed in order to provide an ADC clock frequency accord-
ing to the parameters given in the Product definition section.
39.5.2 Conversion Reference
The conversion is performed on a full range between 0V and the reference voltage pin ADVREF.
Analog inputs between these voltages convert to values based on a linear conversion.
39.5.3 Conversion Resolution
The ADC supports 8-bit or 10-bit resolutions. The 8-bit selection is performed by setting the bit
LOWRES in the ADC Mode Register (ADC_MR). By default, after a reset, the resolution is the
highest and the DATA field in the data registers is fully used. By setting the bit LOWRES, the
ADC switches in the lowest resolution and the conversion results can be read in the eight lowest
significant bits of the data registers. The two highest bits of the DATA field in the corresponding
ADC_CDR register and of the LDATA field in the ADC_LCDR register read 0.
Moreover, when a PDC channel is connected to the ADC, 10-bit resolution sets the transfer
request sizes to 16-bit. Setting the bit LOWRES automatically switches to 8-bit data transfers. In
this case, the destination buffers are optimized.
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39.5.4 Conversion Results
When a conversion is completed, the resulting 10-bit digital value is stored in the Channel Data
Register (ADC_CDR) of the current channel and in the ADC Last Converted Data Register
(ADC_LCDR).
The channel EOC bit in the Status Register (ADC_SR) is set and the DRDY is set. In the case of
a connected PDC channel, DRDY rising triggers a data transfer request. In any case, either
EOC and DRDY can trigger an interrupt.
Reading one of the ADC_CDR registers clears the corresponding EOC bit. Reading ADC_LCDR
clears the DRDY bit and the EOC bit corresponding to the last converted channel.
Figure 39-2. EOCx and DRDY Flag Behavior
If the ADC_CDR is not read before further incoming data is converted, the corresponding Over-
run Error (OVRE) flag is set in the Status Register (ADC_SR).
In the same way, new data converted when DRDY is high sets the bit GOVRE (General Overrun
Error) in ADC_SR.
The OVRE and GOVRE flags are automatically cleared when ADC_SR is read.
Conversion Time
Read the ADC_CDRx
EOCx
DRDY
Read the ADC_LCDR
CHx
(ADC_CHSR)
(ADC_SR)
(ADC_SR)
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
Conversion Time
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
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Figure 39-3. GOVRE and OVREx Flag Behavior
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled and
then reenabled during a conversion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE
flags in ADC_SR are unpredictable.
EOC0
GOVRE
CH0
(ADC_CHSR)
(ADC_SR)
(ADC_SR)
ADTRG
EOC1
CH1
(ADC_CHSR)
(ADC_SR)
OVRE0
(ADC_SR)
Undefined Data Data A
Data B
ADC_LCDR
Undefined Data Data A
ADC_CDR0
Undefined Data Data B
ADC_CDR1
Data C
Data C
Conversion
Conversion
Read ADC_SR
DRDY
(ADC_SR)
Read ADC_CDR1
Read ADC_CDR0
Conversion
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39.5.5 Conversion Triggers
Conversions of the active analog channels are started with a software or a hardware trigger. The
software trigger is provided by writing the Control Register (ADC_CR) with the bit START at 1.
The hardware trigger can be one of the TIOA outputs of the Timer Counter channels, or the
external trigger input of the ADC (ADTRG). The hardware trigger is selected with the field TRG-
SEL in the Mode Register (ADC_MR). The selected hardware trigger is enabled with the bit
TRGEN in the Mode Register (ADC_MR).
If a hardware trigger is selected, the start of a conversion is detected at each rising edge of the
selected signal. If one of the TIOA outputs is selected, the corresponding Timer Counter channel
must be programmed in Waveform Mode.
Only one start command is necessary to initiate a conversion sequence on all the channels. The
ADC hardware logic automatically performs the conversions on the active channels, then waits
for a new request. The Channel Enable (ADC_CHER) and Channel Disable (ADC_CHDR) Reg-
isters enable the analog channels to be enabled or disabled independently.
If the ADC is used with a PDC, only the transfers of converted data from enabled channels are
performed and the resulting data buffers should be interpreted accordingly.
Warning: Enabling hardware triggers does not disable the software trigger functionality. Thus, if
a hardware trigger is selected, the start of a conversion can be initiated either by the hardware or
the software trigger.
39.5.6 Sleep Mode and Conversion Sequencer
The ADC Sleep Mode maximizes power saving by automatically deactivating the ADC when it is
not being used for conversions. Sleep Mode is selected by setting the bit SLEEP in the Mode
Register ADC_MR.
The SLEEP mode is automatically managed by a conversion sequencer, which can automati-
cally process the conversions of all channels at lowest power consumption.
When a start conversion request occurs, the ADC is automatically activated. As the analog cell
requires a start-up time, the logic waits during this time and starts the conversion on the enabled
channels. When all conversions are complete, the ADC is deactivated until the next trigger. Trig-
gers occurring during the sequence are not taken into account.
The conversion sequencer allows automatic processing with minimum processor intervention
and optimized power consumption. Conversion sequences can be performed periodically using
a Timer/Counter output. The periodic acquisition of several samples can be processed automat-
ically without any intervention of the processor thanks to the PDC.
Note: The reference voltage pins always remain connected in normal mode as in sleep mode.
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39.5.7 ADC Timings
Each ADC has its own minimal Startup Time that is programmed through the field STARTUP in
the Mode Register ADC_MR.
In the same way, a minimal Sample and Hold Time is necessary for the ADC to guarantee the
best converted final value between two channels selection. This time has to be programmed
through the SHTIM bitfield in the Mode Register ADC_MR.
Warning: No input buffer amplifier to isolate the source is included in the ADC. This must be
taken into consideration to program a precise value in the SHTIM field. See the section ADC
Characteristics in the product datasheet.
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39.6 Analog-to-digital Converter (ADC) User Interface
Table 39-2. ADC Register Mapping
0x00 Control Register ADC_CR Write-only
0x04 Mode Register ADC_MR Read/Write 0x00000000
0x08 Reserved
0x0C Reserved
0x10 Channel Enable Register ADC_CHER Write-only
0x14 Channel Disable Register ADC_CHDR Write-only
0x18 Channel Status Register ADC_CHSR Read-only 0x00000000
0x1C Status Register ADC_SR Read-only 0x000C0000
0x20 Last Converted Data Register ADC_LCDR Read-only 0x00000000
0x24 Interrupt Enable Register ADC_IER Write-only
0x28 Interrupt Disable Register ADC_IDR Write-only
0x2C Interrupt Mask Register ADC_IMR Read-only 0x00000000
0x30 Channel Data Register 0 ADC_CDR0 Read-only 0x00000000
0x34 Channel Data Register 1 ADC_CDR1 Read-only 0x00000000
... ... ... ... ...
0x4C Channel Data Register 7 ADC_CDR7 Read-only 0x00000000
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39.6.1 ADC Control Register
Name: ADC_CR
Access: Write-only
0 = No effect.
1 = Resets the ADC simulating a hardware reset.
START: Start Conversion
0 = No effect.
1 = Begins analog-to-digital conversion.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

START SWRST
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39.6.2 ADC Mode Register
Name: ADC_MR
Access: Read/Write
TRGEN: Trigger Enable
TRGSEL: Trigger Selection
LOWRES: Resolution
SLEEP: Sleep Mode
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SHTIM
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
STARTUP
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PRESCAL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SLEEP LOWRES TRGSEL TRGEN
TRGEN Selected TRGEN
0 Hardware triggers are disabled. Starting a conversion is only possible by software.
1 Hardware trigger selected by TRGSEL field is enabled.
TRGSEL Selected TRGSEL
0 0 0 TIOA Ouput of the Timer Counter Channel 0
0 1 1 Reserved
1 0 0 Reserved
1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 0 External trigger
1 1 1 Reserved
LOWRES Selected Resolution
0 10-bit resolution
1 8-bit resolution
SLEEP Selected Mode
0 Normal Mode
1 Sleep Mode
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PRESCAL: Prescaler Rate Selection
ADCClock = MCK / ( (PRESCAL+1) * 2 )
STARTUP: Start Up Time
Startup Time = (STARTUP+1) * 8 / ADCClock
SHTIM: Sample & Hold Time
Sample & Hold Time = SHTIM / ADCClock
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39.6.3 ADC Channel Enable Register
Name: ADC_CHER
Access: Write-only
CHx: Channel x Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding channel.
39.6.4 ADC Channel Disable Register
Name: ADC_CHDR
Access: Write-only
CHx: Channel x Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding channel.
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled then reenabled during a conver-
sion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE flags in ADC_SR are unpredictable.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 CH0
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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39.6.5 ADC Channel Status Register
Name: ADC_CHSR
Access: Read-only
CHx: Channel x Status
0 = Corresponding channel is disabled.
1 = Corresponding channel is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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39.6.6 ADC Status Register
Name: ADC_SR
Access: Read-only
EOCx: End of Conversion x
0 = Corresponding analog channel is disabled, or the conversion is not finished.
1 = Corresponding analog channel is enabled and conversion is complete.
OVREx: Overrun Error x
0 = No overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC_SR.
1 = There has been an overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC_SR.
DRDY: Data Ready
0 = No data has been converted since the last read of ADC_LCDR.
1 = At least one data has been converted and is available in ADC_LCDR.
GOVRE: General Overrun Error
0 = No General Overrun Error occurred since the last read of ADC_SR.
1 = At least one General Overrun Error has occurred since the last read of ADC_SR.
ENDRX: End of RX Buffer
0 = The Receive Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR.
1 = The Receive Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR.
RXBUFF: RX Buffer Full
0 = ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR have a value other than 0.
1 = Both ADC_RCR and ADC_RNCR have a value of 0.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RXBUFF ENDRX GOVRE DRDY
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVRE7 OVRE6 OVRE5 OVRE4 OVRE3 OVRE2 OVRE1 OVRE0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EOC7 EOC6 EOC5 EOC4 EOC3 EOC2 EOC1 EOC0
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39.6.7 ADC Last Converted Data Register
Name: ADC_LCDR
Access: Read-only
LDATA: Last Data Converted
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conver-
sion is completed.
39.6.8 ADC Interrupt Enable Register
Name: ADC_IER
Access: Write-only
EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Enable x
OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable x
DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Enable
GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LDATA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LDATA
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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39.6.9 ADC Interrupt Disable Register
Name: ADC_IDR
Access: Write-only
EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Disable x
OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable x
DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Disable
GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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39.6.10 ADC Interrupt Mask Register
Name: ADC_IMR
Access: Read-only
EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Mask x
OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask x
DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Mask
GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Mask
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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39.6.11 ADC Channel Data Register
Name: ADC_CDRx
Access: Read-only
DATA: Converted Data
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conver-
sion is completed. The Convert Data Register (CDR) is only loaded if the corresponding analog channel is enabled.
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DATA
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA
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40. SAM7SE512/256/32 Electrical Characteristics
40.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 40-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Operating Temperature (Industrial).........-40 C to + 85 C
*NOTICE: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maxi-
mum Ratings may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is a stress rating only and func-
tional operation of the device at these or other con-
ditions beyond those indicated in the operational
sections of this specification is not implied. Expo-
sure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
Storage Temperature............................-60C to + 150C
Voltage on Input Pins
with Respect to Ground............................-0.3V to + 5.5V
Maximum Operating Voltage
(VDDCORE, and VDDPLL).......................................2.0V
Maximum Operating Voltage
(VDDIO, VDDIN and VDDFLASH).............................4.0V
Total DC Output Current on all I/O lines
128-lead LQFP/144-ball LFBGA...........................200 mA
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40.2 DC Characteristics
The following characteristics are applicable to the operating temperature range: T
A
= -40C to 85C, unless otherwise
specified.
Table 40-2. DC Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
V
VDDCORE
DC Supply Core 1.65 1.95 V
V
VDDPLL
DC Supply PLL 1.65 1.95 V
V
VDDIO
DC Supply I/Os 3.3V domain 3.0 3.6 V
V
VDDIO
DC Supply I/Os 1.8V domain 1.65 1.95
V
VDDFLASH
DC Supply Flash 3.0 3.6 V
V
IL
Input Low-level Voltage
V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V -0.3 0.8 V
V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V -0.3
0.3 x
V
VDDIO
V
V
IH
Input High-level Voltage
V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V 2.0
V
VDDIO

+0.3V
V
V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V
0.7 x
V
VDDIO
V
VDDIO

+0.3V
V
V
Hys
Hysteresis Voltage
V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V 0.4 0.7 V
V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V 0.3

0.6 V
V
OL
Output Low-level Voltage
I
O
max, V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V 0.4 V
I
O
max, V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V
0.25 x
V
VDDIO
V
OH
Output High-level Voltage
I
O
max, V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V V
VDDIO
-0.4 V
I
O
max, V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V
0.75 x
V
VDDIO
I
LEAK
Input Leakage Current
PA0-PA3, Pull-up resistors disabled
(Typ: T
A
= 25C, Max: T
A
= 85C)
40 400 nA
Other PIOs, Pull-up resistors disabled
(Typ: T
A
= 25C, Max: T
A
= 85C)
20 200 nA
R
PULLUP
Pull-up Resistor
PA0-PA31, PB0-PB31,PC0-PC23,
V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V
70 130 190 k
PA0-PA31, PB0-PB31,PC0-PC23,
V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V
95 147 320 k
R
PULLDOWN
Pull-down Resistor,
(TST, ERASE, JTAGSEL)
V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V,
Pins connected to V
VDDIO
8 15 28 k
C
IN
Input Capacitance 14 pF
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I
SC
Static Current
(SAM7SE512/256)

On V
VDDCORE
= 1.85V,
MCK = 500Hz
T
A
= 25C 12 60
A
All inputs driven at 1
(including TMS, TDI, TCK,
NRST)
Flash in standby mode
All peripherals off
T
A
= 85C 40 300
I
SC
Static Current
(SAM7SE32)

On V
VDDCORE
= 1.85V,
MCK = 500Hz
T
A
= 25C 10 40
A
All inputs driven at 1
(including TMS, TDI, TCK,
NRST)
Flash in standby mode
All peripherals off
T
A
= 85C 20 150
I
O
Output Current
PA0-PA3, V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V 16 mA
PA0-PA3, V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V 8 mA
PA4-PA31, PB0-PB31, PC0-PC23 and
NRST, V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V
8 mA
PA4-PA31, PB0-PB31, PC0-PC23 and
NRST, V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V
4 mA
Table 40-2. DC Characteristics (Continued)
Table 40-3. 1.8V Voltage Regulator Characteristics
V
VDDIN
Supply Voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
V
VDDOUT
Output Voltage I
O
= 20 mA 1.81 1.85 1.89 V
I
VDDIN
Current consumption
After startup, no load 90 A
After startup, Idle mode, no load 10 25 A
T
START
Startup Time C
load
= 2.2 F, after V
DDIN
> 2.7V 150 S
I
O
Maximum DC Output Current V
DDIN
= 3.3V 100 mA
I
O
Maximum DC Output Current V
DDIN
= 3.3V, in Idle Mode 1 mA
Table 40-4. Brownout Detector Characteristics
V
BOT18-
VDDCORE Threshold Level 1.65 1.68 1.71 V
V
HYST18
VDDCORE Hysteresis V
HYST18
= V
BOT18+
- V
BOT18-
50 65 mV
V
BOT33-
VDDFLASH Threshold Level 2.70 2.80 2.90 V
V
HYST33
VDDFLASH Hysteresis V
HYST33
= V
BOT33+
- V
BOT33-
70 120 mV
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I
DD
Current Consumption
BOD on (GPNVM0 bit active) 24 30 A
BOD off (GPNVM0 bit inactive) 1 A
T
START
Startup Time 100 200 s
Table 40-4. Brownout Detector Characteristics
Table 40-5. DC Flash Characteristics SAM7SE32
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units
I
SB
Standby current
@25C
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
onto VDDFLASH = 3.3V
3
25
A
A
@85C
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
5
125
A
A
I
CC
Active current
Random Read @ 30MHz
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
3.4
0.4
mA
mA
Write
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
400
2.2
A
mA
Table 40-6. DC Flash Characteristics SAM7SE512/256
I
SB
Standby current
@25C
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
10
40
A
A
@85C
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
20
120
A
A
I
CC
Active current
Random Read @ 30MHz (one
bank for SAM7SE512)
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
4.5
0.8
mA
mA
Write (one bank for
SAM7SE512)
onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
400
5.5
A
mA
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40.3 Power Consumption
Typical power consumption of PLLs, Slow Clock and Main Oscillator.
Power consumption of power supply in two different modes: Active and ultra Low-power.
Power consumption by peripheral: calculated as the difference in current measurement after
having enabled then disabled the corresponding clock.
40.3.1 Power Consumption Versus Modes
The values in Table 40-7and Table 40-8 on page 620 are measured values of the power con-
sumption with operating conditions as follows:
V
DDIO
= V
DDIN
= V
DDFLASH
= 3.3V
V
DDCORE
= V
DDPLL
= 1.85V
TA = 25 C
There is no consumption on the I/Os of the device
Figure 40-1. Measure Schematics:
1.8V
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
3.3V
VDDIO
VDDFLASH
AMP1
AMP2
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The figures shown below in Table 40-7 represent the power consumption typically measured on
the power supplies..
Notes: 1. Flash is in standby mode, means the Flash is not accessed at all.
2. Low power consumption figures stated above cannot be guaranteed when accessing the Flash
in Ultra Low Power mode. In order to meet given low power consumption figures, it is recom-
mended to either stop the processor or jump to SRAM.
40.3.2 Peripheral Power Consumption in Active Mode

Table 40-7. Power Consumption for Different Modes
Mode Conditions Consumption Unit
Active
(SAM7SE512/256/32)
Voltage regulator is on.
Brown Out Detector is activated.
Flash is read.
ARM Core clock is 48 MHz.
Analog-to-Digital Converter activated.
All peripheral clocks activated.
USB transceiver enabled.
onto AMP1
onto AMP2
31
29
mA
Ultra Low Power
(2)
(SAM7SE512/256/32)
Voltage regulator is in Low-power mode.
Brown Out Detector is de-activated.
Flash is in standby mode.
(1)
ARM Core in idle mode.
MCK @ 500 Hz.
Analog-to-Digital Converter de-activated.
All peripheral clocks de-activated.
USB transceiver disabled.
DDM and DDP pins must be left floating.
onto AMP1
onto AMP2
26
12
A
Table 40-8. Power Consumption on V
DDCORE
(1)
Peripheral Consumption (Typ) Unit
PIO Controller 12
A/MHz
USART 30
UDP 24
PWM 15
TWI 6
SPI 18
SSC 35
Timer Counter Channels 7
ARM7TDMI 170
System Peripherals (SAM7SE512/256/32) 265
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Note: 1. Note: V
DDCORE
= 1.85V, TA = 25 C
40.4 Crystal Oscillators Characteristics
40.4.1 RC Oscillator Characteristics
Table 40-9. RC Oscillator Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
1/(t
CPRC
) RC Oscillator Frequency V
DDPLL
= 1.65V 22 32 42 kHz
Duty Cycle 45 50 55 %
t
ST
Startup Time V
DDPLL
= 1.65V 75 s
I
OSC
Current Consumption After Startup Time 1.9 A
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40.4.2 Main Oscillator Characteristics
Notes: 1. C
S
is the shunt capacitance.
2. R
S
= 100-200 ; C
SHUNT
= 2.0 - 2.5 pF; C
M
= 2 1.5 fF (typ, worst case) using 1 K ohm serial resistor on xout.
3. R
S
= 50-100 ; C
SHUNT
= 2.0 - 2.5 pF; C
M
= 4 - 3 fF (typ, worst case).
4. R
S
= 25-50 ; C
SHUNT
= 2.5 - 3.0 pF; C
M
= 7 -5 fF (typ, worst case).
5. R
S
= 20-50 ; C
SHUNT
= 3.2 - 4.0 pF; C
M
= 10 - 8 fF (typ, worst case).
6. C
L
and C
LEXT

Table 40-10. Main Oscillator Characteristics
1/(t
CPMAIN
) Crystal Oscillator Frequency 3 16 20 MHz
C
L1
, C
L2
SAM7SE512/256
Internal Load Capacitance (C
L1
= C
L2
)
Integrated Load Capacitance
((XIN or XOUT))
34 40 46 pF
C
L1
, C
L2
SAM7SE32
Internal Load Capacitance (C
L1
= C
L2
)
(XIN or XOUT)
18 22 26 pF
C
L
(6)
SAM7SE512/256
Equivalent Load Capacitance
(XIN and XOUT in series)
17 20 23 pF
C
L
(6)
SAM7SE32
Equivalent Load Capacitance
(XIN and XOUT in series)
9 11 13 pF
Duty Cycle 30 50 70 %
t
ST
Startup Time
V
DDPLL
= 1.2 to 2V
C
S
= 3 pF
(1)
1/(t
CPMAIN
) = 3 MHz
C
S
= 7 pF
(1)
1/(t
CPMAIN
) = 16 MHz
C
S
= 7 pF
(1)
1/(t
CPMAIN
) = 20 MHz
14.5
1.4
1
ms
I
DDST
Standby Current Consumption Standby mode 1 A
P
ON
Drive level
@3 MHz
@8 MHz
@16 MHz
@20 MHz
15
30
50
50
W
I
DD ON
Current dissipation
@3 MHz
(2)
@8 MHz
(3)
@16 MHz
(4)
@20 MHz
(5)
150
150
300
400
250
250
450
550
A
C
LEXT
(6)
Maximum external capacitor
on XIN and XOUT
10 pF
XIN XOUT
C
LEXT
C
L
C
LEXT
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40.4.3 Crystal Characteristics

40.4.4 XIN Clock Characteristics
Note: 1. These characteristics apply only when the Main Oscillator is in bypass mode (i.e., when MOSCEN = 0 and OSCBYPASS = 1
in the CKGR_MOR register, see the Clock Generator Main Oscillator Register.
Figure 40-2. XIN Clock Timing
Table 40-11. Crystal Characteristics
ESR Equivalent Series Resistor Rs
Fundamental @3 MHz
Fundamental @8 MHz
Fundamental @16 MHz
Fundamental @20 MHz
200
100
80
50
C
M
Motional capacitance 8 fF
C
SHUNT
Shunt capacitance 7 pF
Table 40-12. XIN Clock Electrical Characteristics
1/(t
CPXIN
) XIN Clock Frequency
(1)
50.0 MHz
t
CPXIN
XIN Clock Period
(1)
20.0 ns
t
CHXIN
XIN Clock High Half-period
(1)
8.0 ns
t
CLXIN
XIN Clock Low Half-period
(1)
8.0 ns
t
CLCH
Rise Time
(1)
400 ns
t
CHCL
Fall Time
(1)
400 ns
C
IN
XIN Input Capacitance (SAM7SE512/256)
(1)
46 pF
C
IN
XIN Input Capacitance (SAM7SE32)
(1)
26 pF
R
IN
XIN Pull-down Resistor
(1)
500 k
V
XIN_IL
V
XIN
Input Low-level Voltage
(1)
-0.3 0.3 x V
DDPLL
V
V
XIN_IH
V
XIN
Input High-level Voltage
(1)
0.7 x V
DDPLL
1.95 V
I
DDBP
Bypass Current Consumption
(1)
15 W/MHz
t
CPXIN
t
CPXIN
t
CPXIN
t
CHXIN
t
CLCH
t
CHCL
V
XIN_IL
V
XIN_IH
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40.5 PLL Characteristics
Note: Startup time depends on PLL RC filter. A calculation tool is provided by Atmel.
Table 40-13. Phase Lock Loop Characteristics
F
OUT
Output Frequency Field OUT of CKGR_PLL is:
00 80 160 MHz
10 150 220 MHz
F
IN
Input Frequency 1 32 MHz
I
PLL
Current Consumption
Active mode 4 mA
Standby mode 1 A
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40.6 USB Transceiver Characteristics
40.6.1 Electrical Characteristics
40.6.2 Switching Characteristics

Table 40-14. Electrical Parameters
Input Levels
V
IL
Low Level 0.8 V
V
IH
High Level 2.0 V
V
DI
Differential Input Sensitivity |(D+) - (D-)| 0.2 V
V
CM
Differential Input Common Mode
Range
0.8 2.5 V
C
IN
Transceiver capacitance Capacitance to ground on each line 9.18 pF
I Hi-Z State Data Line Leakage 0V < V
IN
< 3.3V -10 +10 A
R
EXT
Recommended External USB
Series Resistor
In series with each USB pin with 5% 27
Output Levels
V
OL
Low Level Output
Measured with R
L
of 1.425 kOhm tied
to 3.6V
0.0 0.3 V
V
OH
High Level Output
Measured with R
L
of 14.25 kOhm tied
to GND
2.8 3.6 V
V
CRS
Output Signal Crossover Voltage
Measure conditions described in
Figure 40-3
1.3 2.0 V
Consumption
I
VDDIO
Current Consumption
Transceiver enabled in input mode
DDP=1 and DDM=0
105 200 A
I
VDDCORE
Current Consumption 80 150 A
Pull-up Resistor
R
PUI
Bus Pull-up Resistor on
Upstream Port (idle bus)
0.900 1.575 k
R
PUA
Bus Pull-up Resistor on
Upstream Port (upstream port
receiving)
1.425 3.090 k
Table 40-15. In Full Speed
t
FR
Transition Rise Time C
LOAD
= 50 pF 4 20 ns
t
FE
Transition Fall Time C
LOAD
= 50 pF 4 20 ns
t
FRFM
Rise/Fall time Matching 90 111.11 %
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Figure 40-3. USB Data Signal Rise and Fall Times
10% 10%
90%
V
CRS
t
R
t
F
Differential
Data Lines
Rise Time Fall Time
Fosc = 6MHz/750kHz
R
EXT
=27 ohms
C
load
Buffer
(b)
(a)
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40.7 ADC Characteristics
Notes: 1. Corresponds to 13 clock cycles at 5 MHz: 3 clock cycles for track and hold acquisition time and 10 clock cycles for
conversion.
2. Corresponds to 15 clock cycles at 8 MHz: 5 clock cycles for track and hold acquisition time and 10 clock cycles for
conversion.

The user can drive ADC input with impedance up to:
Z
OUT
(SHTIM -470) x 10 in 8-bit resolution mode
Z
OUT
(SHTIM -589) x 7.69 in 10-bit resolution mode
with SHTIM (Sample and Hold Time register) expressed in ns and Z
OUT
expressed in ohms.
Table 40-16. Channel Conversion Time and ADC Clock
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
ADC Clock Frequency
10-bit resolution mode 5
MHz
8-bit resolution mode 8
Startup Time Return from Idle Mode 20 s
Track and Hold Acquisition Time 600 ns
Conversion Time
ADC Clock = 5 MHz 2
s
ADC Clock = 8 MHz 1.25
Throughput Rate
ADC Clock = 5 MHz 384
(1)
kSPS
ADC Clock = 8 MHz 533
(2)
Table 40-17. External Voltage Reference Input
ADVREF Input Voltage Range
2.6
V
DDIN
V
8-bit resolution mode 2.5
ADVREF Average Current On 13 samples with ADC Clock = 5 MHz 200 250 A
Current Consumption on VDDIN 0.55 1 mA
Table 40-18. Analog Inputs
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Input Voltage Range 0 V
ADVREF
Input Leakage Current 1 A
Input Capacitance 12 14 pF
Table 40-19. Transfer Characteristics
Resolution 10 Bit
Integral Non-linearity 2 LSB
Differential Non-linearity No missing code 1 LSB
Offset Error 2 LSB
Gain Error 2 LSB
Absolute Accuracy 4 LSB
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For more information on data converter terminology, please refer to the application note: Data
Converter Terminology, Atmel lit6022.
40.8 AC Characteristics
40.8.1 Master Clock Characteristics
40.8.2 I/O Characteristics
Criteria used to define the maximum frequency of the I/Os:
output duty cycle (30%-70%)
minimum output swing: 100mV to VDDIO - 100mV
Addition of rising and falling time inferior to 75% of the period
Notes: 1. Pin Group 1 = SDCK
2. Pin Group 2 = PA4 to PA31, PB0 to PB31 and PC0-PC23
Table 40-20. Master Clock Waveform Parameters
1/(t
CPMCK
) Master Clock Frequency V
DDCORE
= 1.8V 55 MHz
1/(t
CPMCK
) Master Clock Frequency V
DDCORE
= 1.65V 48 MHz
Table 40-21. I/O Characteristics
FreqMax
I01
Pin Group 1
(1)
frequency
Load: 30 pF
(4)
48.2 MHz
Load: 30 pF
(5)
25 MHz
PulseminH
I01
Pin Group 1
(1)
High Level Pulse Width
Load: 30 pF
(4)
20 ns
Load: 30 pF
(5)
40
PulseminL
I01
Pin Group 1
(1)
Low Level Pulse Width
Load: 30 pF
(4)
20 ns
Load: 30 pF
(5)
40
FreqMax
I02
Pin Group 2
(2)
frequency
Load: 40 pF
(4)
25 MHz
Load: 40 pF
(5)
16 MHz
PulseminH
I02
Pin Group 2
(2)
Load: 40 pF
(4)
20 ns
Load: 40 pF
(5)
31 ns
PulseminL
I02
Pin Group 2
(2)
Load: 40 pF
(4)
20 ns
Load: 40 pF
(5)
31 ns
FreqMax
I03
Pin Group 3
(3)
frequency
Load: 40 pF
(4)
30 MHz
Load: 40 pF
(5)
20 MHz
PulseminH
I03
Pin Group 3
(3)
Load: 40 pF
(4)
16.6 ns
Load: 40 pF
(5)
31 ns
PulseminL
I03
Pin Group 3
(3)
Load: 40 pF
(4)
16.6 ns
Load: 40 pF
(5)
31 ns
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3. Pin Group 3 = PA0 to PA3
4. V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V, maximum external capacitor = 40 pF
5. V
VDDIO
from 1.65V to 1.95V, maximum external capacitor = 40 pF
40.8.3 SPI Characteristics
Figure 40-4. SPI Master Mode with (CPOL= NCPHA = 0) or (CPOL= NCPHA= 1)
Figure 40-5. SPI Master Mode with (CPOL = 0 and NCPHA=1) or (CPOL=1 and NCPHA= 0)
Figure 40-6. SPI Slave Mode with (CPOL=0 and NCPHA=1) or (CPOL=1 and NCPHA=0)
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
SPI
2
SPI
0
SPI
1
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
SPI
5
SPI
3
SPI
4
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
SPI
6
SPI
7
SPI
8
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Figure 40-7. SPI Slave Mode with (CPOL = NCPHA = 0) or (CPOL= NCPHA= 1)
Notes: 1. 3.3V domain: V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V, maximum external capacitor = 40 pF.
2. 1.8V domain: V
VDDIO
3. t
CPMCK
: Master Clock period in ns.
SPCK
MISO
MOSI
SPI
9
SPI
10
SPI
11
Table 40-22. SAM7SE512/256 SPI Timings
SPI
0
MISO Setup time before SPCK rises (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
26 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2)
34 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
SPI
1
MISO Hold time after SPCK rises (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
0 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
0 ns
SPI
2
SPCK rising to MOSI Delay (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
7 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
10 ns
SPI
3
MISO Setup time before SPCK falls (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
26 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2)
34 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
SPI
4
MISO Hold time after SPCK falls (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
0 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
0 ns
SPI
5
SPCK falling to MOSI Delay (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
7 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
10 ns
SPI
6
SPCK falling to MISO Delay (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
22.5 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
30.5 ns
SPI
7
MOSI Setup time before SPCK rises (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
1 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
2.5 ns
SPI
8
MOSI Hold time after SPCK rises (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
2 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
2 ns
SPI
9
SPCK rising to MISO Delay (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
23 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
28 ns
SPI
10
MOSI Setup time before SPCK falls (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
1 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
1
SPI
11
MOSI Hold time after SPCK falls (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
2 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
2 ns
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Notes: 1. 3.3V domain: V
VDDIO
2. 1.8V domain: V
VDDIO
3. t
CPMCK
: Master Clock period in ns.
Note that in SPI master mode the ATSAM7SE512/256/32 does not sample the data (MISO) on
the opposite edge where data clocks out (MOSI) but the same edge is used as shown in Figure
40-4 and Figure 40-5.
SAM7SE32 SPI Timings
SPI
0
MISO Setup time before SPCK rises (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
26 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2)
45 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
SPI
1
MISO Hold time after SPCK rises (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
0 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
0 ns
SPI
2
SPCK rising to MOSI Delay (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
4 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
12 ns
SPI
3
MISO Setup time before SPCK falls (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
26 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2)
34 + (t
CPMCK
)/2
(3)
ns
SPI
4
MISO Hold time after SPCK falls (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
0 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
0 ns
SPI
5
SPCK falling to MOSI Delay (master)
3.3V domain
(1)
4 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
6 ns
SPI
6
SPCK falling to MISO Delay (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
23.7 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
42 ns
SPI
7
MOSI Setup time before SPCK rises (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
1 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
1 ns
SPI
8
MOSI Hold time after SPCK rises (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
3 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
3 ns
SPI
9
SPCK rising to MISO Delay (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
24 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
40 ns
SPI
10
MOSI Setup time before SPCK falls (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
1 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
1
SPI
11
MOSI Hold time after SPCK falls (slave)
3.3V domain
(1)
3 ns
1.8V domain
(2)
3 ns
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40.8.4 SMC Signals
These timings are given for a maximum 10 pF load on SDCK and a maximum 50 pF load on the
databus.
Note: 1. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.
Note: 1. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.
.
Table 40-23. SAM7SE512/256 General-purpose SMC Signals
SMC
7
NCS Minimum Pulse Width
(Address to Chip Select Setup)
3.3V domain (n + 1) x t
CPMCK
- 2.5
(1)
ns
CPMCK
- 3.0
(1)
ns
SMC
8
NWAIT Minimum Pulse Width t
CPMCK
ns
Table 40-24. SAM7SE32 General-purpose SMC Signals
SMC
7
NCS Minimum Pulse Width
(Address to Chip Select Setup)
CPMCK
- 2.5
(1)
ns
CPMCK
- 5.0
(1)
ns
SMC
8
NWAIT Minimum Pulse Width t
CPMCK
ns
Table 40-25. SAM7SE512/256 SMC Write Signals
SMC
15
NWR High to NUB Change
(3)
3.3V domain 7.0 ns
1.8V domain 9.5 ns
SMC
16
NWR High to NLB/A0 Change
(3)
3.3V domain 7.5 ns
1.8V domain 10 ns
SMC
17
NWR High to A1 - A22 Change
(3)
3.3V domain 8 ns
1.8V domain 8.5 ns
SMC
18
NWR High to Chip Select Inactive
(3)
3.3V domain 7.0 ns
1.8V domain 9.0 ns
SMC
19
Data Out Valid before NWR High
(No Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 0.5 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 1 ns
SMC
20
(Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 0.5
(1)
ns
1.8V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 1
(1)
ns
SMC
21
Data Out Valid after NWR High
(No Wait States)
(3))
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 5.7 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 8 ns
SMC
22
(Wait States without Hold Cycles)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 5.2 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 8 ns
SMC
23
(Wait States with Hold Cycles)
(3)
3.3V domain h x t
CPMCK
- 5.7
(2)
ns
1.8V domain h x t
CPMCK
- 8.0
(2)
ns
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Notes: 1. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.
2. h = Number of Hold Cycles inserted.
3. Not applicable when Address to Chip Select Setup Cycles are inserted.
.
Notes: 1. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.

SMC
26
NWR Minimum Pulse Width
(No Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 1 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 1.5 ns
SMC
27
(Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 1.5
(1)
ns
1.8V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 1.5
(1)
ns
Table 40-25. SAM7SE512/256 SMC Write Signals (Continued)
Table 40-26. SAM7SE32 SMC Write Signals
SMC
15
NWR High to NUB Change
(3)
3.3V domain 6.0 ns
1.8V domain 9.0 ns
SMC
16
NWR High to NLB/A0 Change
(3)
3.3V domain 6.0 ns
1.8V domain 9.0 ns
SMC
17
NWR High to A1 - A22 Change
(3)
3.3V domain 6.0 ns
1.8V domain 9.0 ns
SMC
18
NWR High to Chip Select Inactive
(3)
3.3V domain 5.5 ns
1.8V domain 9.0 ns
SMC
19
(No Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 3.5 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 6.0 ns
SMC
20
(Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 3.5
(1)
ns
1.8V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 6.0
(1)
ns
SMC
21
(No Wait States)
(3))
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 5.5 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 12 ns
SMC
22
(Wait States without Hold Cycles)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 5.2 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 8 ns
SMC
23
(Wait States with Hold Cycles)
(3)
3.3V domain h x t
CPMCK
- 6.0
(2)
ns
1.8V domain h x t
CPMCK
- 12
(2)
ns
SMC
26
(No Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 2.0 ns
1.8V domain 0.5 * t
CPMCK
- 6.5 ns
SMC
27
(Wait States)
(3)
3.3V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 2.5
(1)
ns
1.8V domain n x t
CPMCK
- 7.0
(1)
ns
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Notes: 1. Early Read Protocol.
2. Standard Read Protocol.
3. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.

Table 40-27. SAM7SE512/256 SMC Read Signals
SMC
35
NRD High to NUB Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1
(4)
ns
SMC
36
NRD High to NLB/A0 Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 1.5
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1.5
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 1.5
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1
(4)
ns
SMC
37
NRD High to A1-A22 Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 2
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 3.5
(4)
ns
SMC
38
NRD High to Chip Select Inactive
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 3
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 3.5
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 2
(4)
ns
SMC
40
Data Setup before NRD High
3.3V domain 22.2 ns
1.8V domain 35 ns
SMC
41
Data Hold after NRD High
3.3V domain 0 ns
1.8V domain 0 ns
SMC
42
Data Setup before NCS High
3.3V domain 23.2 ns
1.8V domain 37 ns
SMC
43
Data Hold after NCS High
3.3V domain 0 ns
1.8V domain 0 ns
SMC
44
NRD Minimum Pulse Width
(1) (5)
3.3V domain (n +1) x t
CPMCK
- 1
(3)
ns
CPMCK
- 1.5
(3)
ns
SMC
45
(2) (5)
3.3V domain
(2 x n +1) x 0.5 x t
CPMCK
-
1
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2 x n +1) x 0.5 x t
CPMCK
-
1
(3)
ns
Table 40-28. SAM7SE32 SMC Read Signals
SMC
35
NRD High to NUB Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1.5
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 7
(4)
ns
SMC
36
NRD High to NLB/A0 Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 1.5
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 1.5
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 6.5
(4)
ns
SMC
37
NRD High to A1-A22 Change
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 3
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 3
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 3
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 8
(4)
ns
SMC
38
NRD High to Chip Select
Inactive
3.3V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 2.5
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 2
(4)
ns
1.8V domain (h x t
CPMCK
) - 3
(4)
(h x t
CPMCK
)+ 2
(4)
ns
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Notes: 1. Early Read Protocol.
2. Standard Read Protocol.
3. n = Number of standard Wait States inserted.
SMC
40
Data Setup before NRD High
3.3V domain 23.2 ns
1.8V domain 37 ns
SMC
41
Data Hold after NRD High
3.3V domain -0 ns
1.8V domain -0 ns
SMC
42
Data Setup before NCS High
3.3V domain 25.2 ns
1.8V domain 39 ns
SMC
43
Data Hold after NCS High
3.3V domain 0 ns
1.8V domain 0 ns
SMC
44
(1) (5)
CPMCK
- 2
(3)
ns
CPMCK
- 6
(3)
ns
SMC
45
(2) (5)
3.3V domain (2 x n +1) x 0.5 x t
CPMCK
- 2
(3)
ns
1.8V domain
(2 x n +1) x 0.5 x t
CPMCK
-
6.5
(3)
ns
Table 40-28. SAM7SE32 SMC Read Signals (Continued)
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Figure 40-8. SMC Signals in Memory Interface Mode
2. Standard Read Protocol with or without Setup and Hold Cycles.
N
R
D
(
1
)
N
R
D
(
2
)
N
C
S
N
W
A
I
T
A
1

-

A
2
2
D
0

-

D
1
5
R
e
a
d
N
W
R
D
0

-

D
1
5
t
o

W
r
i
t
e
N
U
B
/
N
L
B
/
A
0
S
M
C
4
0
S
M
C
4
1
S
M
C
4
4
S
M
C
4
5
S
M
C
1
9
S
M
C
2
1
S
M
C
1
8
S
M
C
1
7
S
M
C
1
5
S
M
C
1
6
S
M
C
2
6
S
M
C
3
8
S
M
C
3
7
S
M
C
3
5
S
M
C
3
6
S
M
C
8
S
M
C
3
5
S
M
C
3
6
S
M
C
3
7
S
M
C
3
8
S
M
C
4
0
S
M
C
4
1
S
M
C
4
1
S
M
C
4
4
S
M
C
4
5
S
M
C
2
7
S
M
C
2
2
S
M
C
2
0
S
M
C
3
5
S
M
C
3
6
S
M
C
3
7
S
M
C
3
8
S
M
C
4
0
S
M
C
4
5
S
M
C
2
0
S
M
C
2
3
S
M
C
2
7
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Figure 40-9. SM Signals in LCD Interface Mode
Notes: 1. Standard Read Protocol only.
2. With Standard Wait States inserted only.
N
R
D
(
1
)
N
C
S
N
W
A
I
T
A
1

-

A
2
2
D
0

-

D
1
5
R
e
a
d
N
W
R
(
2
)
D
0

-

D
1
5
t
o

W
r
i
t
e
N
U
B
/
N
L
B
/
A
0
S
M
C
8
S
M
C
7
S
M
C
7
S
M
C
3
5
S
M
C
3
6
S
M
C
3
7
S
M
C
3
9
S
M
C
4
2
S
M
C
4
3
S
M
C
4
6
S
M
C
2
4
S
M
C
2
5
S
M
C
2
8
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40.8.5 SDRAMC Signals
These timings are given for a maximum 30 pF load on SDCK and a maximum 50 pF load on the databus.

Table 40-29. SDRAMC Clock Signal
Symbol Parameter
Min Max
Units 1.8V Supply 3.3V Supply
1.8V
Supply 3.3V Supply
1/(t
CPSDCK
) SDRAM Controller Clock Frequency 24 48.2 MHz
t
CPSDCK
SDRAM Controller Clock Period 41.7 20.7 ns
Table 40-30. SAM7SE512/256 SDRAMC Signals
Symbol Parameter
Min Max
Units 1.8V Supply 3.3V Supply 1.8V Supply 3.3V Supply
SDRAMC
1
SDCKE High before SDCK Rising Edge 17.5 12 ns
SDRAMC
2
SDCKE Low after SDCK Rising Edge 22 9.5 ns
SDRAMC
3
SDCKE Low before SDCK Rising Edge 11 10 ns
SDRAMC
4
SDCKE High after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
5
SDCS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 11 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
6
SDCS High after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 7.5 ns
SDRAMC
7
RAS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 10.5 10 ns
SDRAMC
8
RAS High after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
9
SDA10 Change before SDCK Rising Edge 10.5 10 ns
SDRAMC
10
SDA10 Change after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
11
Address Change before SDCK Rising Edge 8.5 7.5 ns
SDRAMC
12
Address Change after SDCK Rising Edge 20 9 ns
SDRAMC
13
Bank Change before SDCK Rising Edge 9 8 ns
SDRAMC
14
Bank Change after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 9 ns
SDRAMC
15
CAS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 10.5 10 ns
SDRAMC
16
CAS High after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
17
DQM Change before SDCK Rising Edge 10 9.5 ns
SDRAMC
18
DQM Change after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 9 ns
SDRAMC
19
D0-D15 in Setup before SDCK Rising Edge 16 12.5 ns
SDRAMC
20
D0-D15 in Hold after SDCK Rising Edge 3 2 ns
SDRAMC
21
D16-D31 in Setup before SDCK Rising Edge 16 12.5 ns
SDRAMC
22
SDRAMC
23
SDWE Low before SDCK Rising Edge 10.5 10 ns
SDRAMC
24
SDWE High after SDCK Rising Edge 20.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
25
D0-D15 Out Valid before SDCK Rising Edge 6.5 5.5 ns
SDRAMC
26
D0-D15 Out Valid after SDCK Rising Edge 17 4.5 ns
SDRAMC
27
D16-D31 Out Valid before SDCK Rising Edge 6.5 5.5 ns
SDRAMC
28
D16-D31 Out Valid after SDCK Rising Edge 17 4.5 ns
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Table 40-31. SAM7SE32 SDRAMC Signals
Symbol Parameter
Min Max
Units 1.8V Supply 3.3V Supply 1.8V Supply 3.3V Supply
SDRAMC
1
SDCKE High before SDCK Rising Edge 11.5 6.5 ns
SDRAMC
2
SDCKE Low after SDCK Rising Edge 23.5 11.5 ns
SDRAMC
3
SDCKE Low before SDCK Rising Edge 10.5 5.5 ns
SDRAMC
4
SDCKE High after SDCK Rising Edge 22.5 11 ns
SDRAMC
5
SDCS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 11.5 7.5 ns
SDRAMC
6
SDCS High after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
7
RAS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 12.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
8
RAS High after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10 ns
SDRAMC
9
SDA10 Change before SDCK Rising Edge 12.5 8 ns
SDRAMC
10
SDA10 Change after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10 ns
SDRAMC
11
Address Change before SDCK Rising Edge 10 5 ns
SDRAMC
12
Address Change after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
13
Bank Change before SDCK Rising Edge 9.5 4.5 ns
SDRAMC
14
Bank Change after SDCK Rising Edge 22.5 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
15
CAS Low before SDCK Rising Edge 12 7 ns
SDRAMC
16
CAS High after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
17
DQM Change before SDCK Rising Edge 8.5 4.5 ns
SDRAMC
18
DQM Change after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
19
D0-D15 in Setup before SDCK Rising Edge 8.5 8.5 ns
SDRAMC
20
SDRAMC
21
D16-D31 in Setup before SDCK Rising
Edge
8.5 8.5 ns
SDRAMC
22
SDRAMC
23
SDWE Low before SDCK Rising Edge 12 7.5 ns
SDRAMC
24
SDWE High after SDCK Rising Edge 22 10.5 ns
SDRAMC
25
D0-D15 Out Valid before SDCK Rising Edge 6.5 2 ns
SDRAMC
26
D0-D15 Out Valid after SDCK Rising Edge 20 9 ns
SDRAMC
27
D16-D31 Out Valid before SDCK Rising
Edge
6.5 2 ns
SDRAMC
28
D16-D31 Out Valid after SDCK Rising Edge 20 9 ns
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Figure 40-10. SDRAMC Signals
RAS
A0 - A9,
A11 - A13
D0 - D15
Read
SDCK
SDA10
D0 - D15
to Write
SDRAMC
1
SDCKE
SDRAMC
2
SDRAMC
3
SDRAMC
4
SDCS
SDRAMC
5
SDRAMC
6
SDRAMC
5
SDRAMC
6
SDRAMC
5
SDRAMC
6
SDRAMC
7
SDRAMC
8
CAS
SDRAMC
15
SDRAMC
16
SDRAMC
15
SDRAMC
16
SDWE
SDRAMC
23
SDRAMC
24
SDRAMC
9
SDRAMC
10
SDRAMC
9
SDRAMC
10
SDRAMC
9
SDRAMC
10
SDRAMC
11
SDRAMC
12
SDRAMC
11
SDRAMC
12
SDRAMC
11
SDRAMC
12
BA0/BA1
SDRAMC
13
SDRAMC
14
SDRAMC
13
SDRAMC
14
SDRAMC
13
SDRAMC
14
SDRAMC
17
SDRAMC
18
SDRAMC
17
SDRAMC
18
DQM0 -
DQM3
SDRAMC
19
SDRAMC
20
D16 - D31
Read
SDRAMC
21
SDRAMC
22
SDRAMC
25
SDRAMC
26
D16 - D31
to Write
SDRAMC
27
SDRAMC
28
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40.8.6 Embedded Flash Characteristics
The maximum operating frequency is given in Table 40-32 and Table 40-33 but is limited by the Embedded Flash access
time when the processor is fetching code out of it. Table 40-32 and Table 40-33 give the device maximum operating fre-
quency depending on the FWS field of the MC_FMR register. This field defines the number of wait states required to
access the Embedded Flash Memory.

Notes: 1. FWS = Flash Wait States
2. It is not necessary to use 3 wait states because the Flash can operate at maximum frequency with only 2 wait states.

2. It is not necessary to use 2 or 3 wait states because the Flash can operate at maximum frequency with only 1 wait state.
Table 40-32. Embedded Flash Wait States (VDDCORE = 1.65V)
FWS
(1)
Read Operations Maximum Operating Frequency (MHz)
0 1 cycle 25
1 2 cycles 44
2 3 cycles 48.2
3
(2)
4 cycles 48.2
Table 40-33. Embedded Flash Wait States (VDDCORE = 1.8V)
FWS
(1)
0 1 cycle 30
1 2 cycles 55
2
(2)
3 cycles 55
3
(2)
4 cycles 55
Table 40-34. AC Flash Characteristics
Parameter Conditions Min Max Units
Program Cycle Time
per page including auto-erase 6 ms
per page without auto-erase 3 ms
Full Chip Erase 15 ms
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40.8.7 JTAG/ICE Timings
40.8.7.1 ICE Interface Signals
Note: 1. V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V, maximum external capacitor = 40pF.
Figure 40-11. ICE Interface Signals
Table 40-35. ICE Interface Timing Specification
ICE
0
TCK Low Half-period
(1)
51 ns
ICE
1
TCK High Half-period
(1)
51 ns
ICE
2
TCK Period
(1)
102 ns
ICE
3
TDI, TMS, Setup before TCK High
(1)
0 ns
ICE
4
TDI, TMS, Hold after TCK High
(1)
3 ns
ICE
5
TDO Hold Time
(1)
13 ns
ICE
6
TCK Low to TDO Valid
(1)
20 ns
TCK
ICE
3
ICE
4
ICE
6
TMS/TDI
TDO
ICE
5
ICE
1
ICE
2
ICE
0
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40.8.7.2 JTAG Interface Signals
Note: 1. V
VDDIO
from 3.0V to 3.6V, maximum external capacitor = 40pF.
Table 40-36. JTAG Interface Timing specification
JTAG
0
TCK Low Half-period
(1)
6.5 ns
JTAG
1
TCK High Half-period
(1)
5.5 ns
JTAG
2
TCK Period
(1)
12 ns
JTAG
3
TDI, TMS Setup before TCK High
(1)
2 ns
JTAG
4
TDI, TMS Hold after TCK High
(1)
3 ns
JTAG
5
TDO Hold Time
(1)
4 ns
JTAG
6
TCK Low to TDO Valid
(1)
16 ns
JTAG
7
Device Inputs Setup Time
(1)
0 ns
JTAG
8
Device Inputs Hold Time
(1)
3 ns
JTAG
9
Device Outputs Hold Time
(1)
6 ns
JTAG
10
TCK to Device Outputs Valid
(1)
18 ns
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Figure 40-12. JTAG Interface Signals
TCK
JTAG
9
TMS/TDI
TDO
Device
Outputs
JTAG
5
JTAG
4
JTAG
3
JTAG
0
JTAG
1
JTAG
2
JTAG
10
Device
Inputs
JTAG
8 JTAG
7
JTAG
6
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41. SAM7SE512/256/32 Mechanical Characteristics
41.1 Package Drawings
Figure 41-1. LQFP128 Package Drawing
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
Table 41-1. Device and LQFP Package Maximum Weight
SAM7SE512/256/32 800 mg
Table 41-2. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MS-026
JESD97 Classification e3
Table 41-3. LQFP Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
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Figure 41-2. 144-ball LFBGA Package Drawing
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
All dimensions are in mm
Table 41-4. Device and LFBGA Package Maximum Weight
SAM7SE512/256/32 mg
Table 41-5. Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference MS-026
JESD97 Classification e1
Table 41-6. LFBGA Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
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41.2 Soldering Profile
Table 41-7 gives the recommended soldering profile from J-STD-020C.
Note: The package is certified to be backward compatible with Pb/Sn soldering profile.
A maximum of three reflow passes is allowed per component.
41.3 Marking
All devices are marked with the Atmel logo and the ordering code.
Additional marking has the following format:
where
YY: manufactory year
WW: manufactory week
V: revision
XXXXXXXXX: lot number
Table 41-7. Soldering Profile
Profile Feature Green Package
Average Ramp-up Rate (217C to Peak) 3 C/sec. max.
Preheat Temperature 175C 25C 180 sec. max.
Temperature Maintained Above 217C 60 sec. to 150 sec.
Time within 5 C of Actual Peak Temperature 20 sec. to 40 sec.
Peak Temperature Range 260 C
Ramp-down Rate 6 C/sec. max.
Time 25 C to Peak Temperature 8 min. max.
YYWW V
XXXXXXXXX
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42. SAM7SE512/256/32 Ordering Information
Table 42-1. Ordering Information
Ordering Code MRL Package Package Type
Temperature
Operating Range
AT91SAM7SE512B-AU B LQFP128 Green
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
AT91SAM7SE512B-CU B LFBGA144 Green
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
AT91SAM7SE512-AU A LQFP128 Green
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
AT91SAM7SE512-CU A LFBGA144 Green
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
Industrial
(-40 C to 85 C)
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43. SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata
43.1 Errata Summary by Product and Revision or Manufacturing Number
Table 43-1. Errata Summary Table
Part
AT91SAM7SE
Product Revision
or Manufacturing Number
Errata
S
A
M
7
S
E
5
1
2
/
2
5
6
/
3
2

r
e
v

A
S
A
M
7
S
E
5
1
2
/
2
5
6

r
e
v

B
S
A
M
7
S
E
3
2

r
e
v

B
ADC DRDY Bit Cleared X X X
ADC DRDY not Cleared on Disable X
ADC DRDY Possibly Skipped due to CDR Read X
ADC Possible Skip on DRDY when Disabling a Channel X
ADC GOVRE Bit is not Updated X X X
ADC GOVRE Bit is Not Set when Reading CDR X
ADC GOVRE Bit is Not Set when Disabling a Channel X
ADC OVRE Flag Behavior X X X
ADC EOC Set although Channel Disabled X
ADC Spurious Clear of EOC Flag X
ADC Sleep Mode X X X
EFC Embedded Flash Access Time X
FLASH
Power consumption with data read access with multiple load of two
words
X X X
PWM Update when PWM_CCNTx = 0 or 1 X X X
PWM Update when PWM_CPRDx = 0 X X X
PWM Counter Start Value X X X
PWM Behavior of CHIDx Status Bits in the PWM_SR Register X
RTT Possible Event Loss when Reading RTT_SR X
SDRAMC PDC buffer in 16-bit SDRAM while the Core Accesses SDRAM X
SPI Software Reset Must be Written Twice X
SPI Baudrate Set to 1 X
SPI Bad Serial Clock Generation on 2nd Chip Select X X X
SSC Periodic Transmission Limitations in Master Mode X
SSC Transmitter Limitations in Slave Mode X X X
SSC Transmitter Limitations in Slave Mode X
SSC Last RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock during Data Transfer X X X
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SSC First RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock during Data Transfer X X X
TWI Switching from Slave to Master Mode X
USART CTS in Hardware Handshaking X
USART Two Characters Sent with Hardware Handshaking X
USART RXBRK Flag Error in Asynchronous Mode X
USART DCD is Active High instead of Low X
Table 43-1. Errata Summary Table (Continued)
Part
AT91SAM7SE
Product Revision
or Manufacturing Number
Errata
S
A
M
7
S
E
5
1
2
/
2
5
6
/
3
2

r
e
v

A
S
A
M
7
S
E
5
1
2
/
2
5
6

r
e
v

B
S
A
M
7
S
E
3
2

r
e
v

B
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43.2 SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts
Refer to Section 41.3 Marking .
Notes: 1. AT91SAM7SE512 Revision A chip ID is 0x272A 0A40.
2. AT91SAM7SE256 Revision A chip ID is 0x272A 0940.
3. AT91SAM7SE32 Revision A chip ID is 0x2728 0340.
43.2.1 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
43.2.1.1 ADC: DRDY Bit Cleared
The DRDY Flag should be cleared only after a read of ADC_LCDR (Last Converted Data Regis-
ter). A read of any ADC_CDRx register (Channel Data Register) automatically clears the DRDY
flag.
Problem Fix/Workaround
None.
43.2.1.2 ADC: DRDY not Cleared on Disable
When reading LCDR at the same instant as an end of conversion, with DRDY already active,
DRDY is kept active regardless of the enable status of the current channel. This sets DRDY,
whereas new data is not stored.
None.
43.2.1.3 ADC: DRDY Possibly Skipped due to CDR Read
Reading CDR for channel "y" at the same instant as an end of conversion on channel "x" with
EOC[x] already active, leads to skipping to set the DRDY flag if channel "x" is enabled.
Use of DRDY functionality with access to CDR registers should be avoided.
43.2.1.4 ADC: Possible Skip on DRDY when Disabling a Channel
DRDY does not rise when disabling channel "y" at the same time as an end of "x" channel con-
version, although data is stored into CDRx and LCDR.
None.
43.2.1.5 ADC: GOVRE Bit is Not Updated
Read of the Status Register at the same instant as an end of conversion leads to skipping the
update of the GOVRE (general overrun) flag. GOVRE is neither reset nor set.
For example, if reading the status while an end of conversion is occurring and:
1. GOVRE is active but DRDY is inactive, does not correspond to a new general overrun
condition but the GOVRE flag is not reset.
2. GOVRE is inactive but DRDY is active, does correspond to a new general overrun con-
dition but the GOVRE flag is not set.
None.
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43.2.1.6 ADC: GOVRE Bit is not Set when Reading CDR
When reading CDRy (Channel Data Register y) at the same instant as an end of conversion on
channel "x" with the following conditions:
EOC[x] already active,
DRDY already active,
GOVRE inactive,
previous data stored in LCDR being neither data from channel "y", nor data from channel "x".
GOVRE should be set but is not.
None.
43.2.1.7 ADC: GOVRE Bit is not Set when Disabling a Channel
When disabling channel "y" at the same instant as an end of conversion on channel "x", EOC[x]
and DRDY being already active, GOVRE does not rise.
Note: OVRE[x] rises as expected.
None.
43.2.1.8 ADC: OVRE Flag Behavior
When the OVRE flag (on channel i) has been set but the related EOC status (of channel i) has
been cleared (by a read of CDRi or LCDR), reading the Status register at the same instant as an
end of conversion (causing the set of EOC status on channel i), does not lead to a reset of the
OVRE flag (on channel i) as expected.
None.
43.2.1.9 ADC: EOC Set although Channel Disabled
If a channel is disabled while a conversion is running and if a read of CDR is performed at the
same time as an end of conversion of any channel, the EOC of the channel with the conversion
running may rise (whereas it has been disabled).
Do not take into account the EOC of a disabled channel
43.2.1.10 ADC: Spurious Clear of EOC Flag
If "x" and "y" are two successively converted channels and "z" is yet another enabled channel
("z" being neither "x" nor "y"), reading CDR on channel "z" at the same instant as an end of con-
version on channel "y" automatically clears EOC[x] instead of EOC[z].
None.
43.2.1.11 ADC: Sleep Mode
If Sleep mode is activated while there is no activity (no conversion is being performed), it will
take effect only after a conversion occurs.
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To activate sleep mode as soon as possible, it is recommended to write successively, ADC
Mode Register (SLEEP) then ADC Control Register (START bit field); to start an analog-to-digi-
tal conversion, put ADC into sleep mode at the end of this conversion.
43.2.2 Flash Memory
43.2.2.1 Flash: Power Consumption with data read access with multiple load of two words
When no Wait State (FWS = 0) is programmed and when data read access is performed with a
multiple load of two words, the internal Flash may stay in read mode.
It implies a potential increase of power consumption on VDDCORE (around 2 mA). Note that it
does not concern the program execution; thus, no issue is present when the program is fetching
out of Flash.
2 workarounds are possible:
Add one Wait State when performing these data read accesses (FWS =1)
After the multiple load, perform a single read data access to an address different from the
previous address accesses.
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43.2.3 Pulse Width Modulation Controller (PWM)
43.2.3.1 PWM: Update when PWM_CCNTx = 0 or 1
If the Channel Counter Register value is 0 or 1, the Channel Period Register or Channel Duty
Cycle Register is directly modified when writing the Channel Update Register.
Check the Channel Counter Register before writing the Channel Update Register.
43.2.3.2 PWM: Update when PWM_CPRDx = 0
When the Channel Period Register equals 0, the period update is not operational.
Do not write 0 in the Channel Period Register.
43.2.3.3 PWM: Counter Start Value
In left aligned mode, the first start value of the counter is 0. For the other periods, the counter
starts at 1.
None.
43.2.3.4 PWM: Behavior of CHIDx Status Bits in the PWM_SR Register
There is an erratic behavior of the CHIDx status bit in the PWM_SR Register. When a channel is
disabled by writing in the PWM_DIS Register just after enabling it (before completion of a Clock
Period of the clock selected for the channel), the PWM line is internally disabled but the CHIDx
status bit in the PWM_SR stays at 1.
Do not disable a channel before completion of one period of the selected clock.
43.2.4 Real-Time Timer (RTT)
43.2.4.1 RTT: Possible Event Loss when Reading RTT_SR
If an event (RTTINC or ALMS) occurs within the same slow clock cycle when RTT_SR is read,
the corresponding bit might be cleared. This might lead to the loss of this event.
The software must handle RTT event as interrupt and should not poll RTT_SR.
43.2.5 SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC)
43.2.5.1 SDRAMC: PDC Buffer in 16-bit SDRAM while the Core Accesses SDRAM
When the SAM7SE interfaces with 16-bit SDRAM memory and the processor accesses the
SDRAM, either for instruction fetch or data read/write, the data transferred by the PDC from
SDRAM buffers to the peripherals might be corrupted. Transfers from peripherals to SDRAM
buffers are not affected.
Map the transmit PDC buffers in internal SRAM or Flash.
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43.2.6 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
43.2.6.1 SPI: Baudrate Set to 1
When the Baudrate is set to 1 (so, the serial clock frequency equals the master clock), and when
the BITS field (number of bits to be transmitted) in SPI_CSRx equals an odd value (in this case
9, 11, 13 or 15), an additional pulse will be generated on SPCK.
It does not occur when the BITS field is equal to 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 and the Baudrate is equal
to 1.
None.
43.2.6.2 SPI: Bad Serial Clock Generation on 2nd Chip Select
There is a bad Serial clock generation on the 2nd chip select when SCBR = 1, CPOL = 1 and
NCPHA = 0.
This occurs using SPI with the following conditions:
Master Mode
CPOL = 1 and NCPHA = 0
Multiple chip selects are used with one transfer with Baud rate (SCBR) equal to 1 (i.e., when
serial clock frequency equals the system clock frequency); the other transfers set with SCBR
are not equal to 1.
Transmitting with the slowest chip select and then with the fastest one, then an additional
pulse is generated on output SPCK during the second transfer.
Do not use a multiple Chip Select configuration where at least one SCRx register is configured
with SCBR = 1 and the others differ from 1 if NCPHA = 0 and CPOL = 1.
If all chip selects are configured with Baudrate = 1, the issue does not appear.
43.2.6.3 SPI: Software Reset Must Be Written Twice
If a software reset (SWRST in the SPI control register) is performed, the SPI may not work prop-
erly (the clock is enabled before the chip select).
The SPI Control Register field SWRST (Software Reset) needs to be written twice to be correctly
set.
43.2.7 Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC)
43.2.7.1 SSC: Periodic Transmission Limitations in Master Mode
If the Least Significant Bit is sent first (MSBF = 0), the first TAG during the frame synchro is not
sent.
None.
43.2.7.2 SSC: Transmitter Limitations in Slave Mode
If TK is programmed as an output and TF is programmed as an input, it is impossible to emit
data when the starting edge (rising or falling) of synchro has a Start Delay equal to zero.
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None.
If TK is programmed as an input and TF is programmed as an output and requested to be set to
low/high during data emission, the Frame Synchro signal is generated one bit clock period after
the data start and one data bit is lost. This problem does not exist when generating a periodic
synchro.
The data need to be delayed for one bit clock period with an external assembly. In the following
schematic, TD, TK and NRST are SAM7SE signals, TXD is the delayed data to connect to the
device.

43.2.7.4 SSC: Last RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer
When the SSC receiver is used with the following conditions:
the internal clock divider is used (CKS = 0 and DIV different from 0)
RK pin set as output and provides the clock during data transfer (CKO = 2)
data sampled on RK falling edge (CKI = 0),
At the end of the data, the RK pin is set in high impedance which might be seen as an unex-
pected clock cycle.
Enable the pull-up on RK pin.
43.2.7.5 SSC: First RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer
RX clock is divided clock (CKS = 0 and DIV different from 0)
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The first clock cycle time generated by the RK pin is equal to MCK/(2 x (value +1)).
None.
43.2.8 Two Wire Interface (TWI)
43.2.8.1 TWI: Switching from Slave to Master Mode
When the TWI is set in slave mode and if a master write access is performed, the start event is
correctly generated but the SCL line is stuck at 1, so no transfer is possible.
Two software workarounds are possible:
1. Perform a software reset before going to master mode (TWI must be reconfigured).
2. Perform a slave read access before switching to master mode.
43.2.9 Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART)
43.2.9.1 USART: CTS in Hardware Handshaking
When Hardware Handshaking is used and if CTS goes high near the end of the starting bit, a
character can be lost.
CTS must not go high during a time slot occurring between 2 Master Clock periods before the
starting bit and 16 Master Clock periods after the rising edge of the starting bit.
None.
43.2.9.2 USART: Two Characters Sent with Hardware Handshaking
When Hardware Handshaking is used and if CTS goes high during the TX of a character and if
the holding register (US_THR) is not empty, the content of the US_THR will also be transmitted.
Do not use the PDC in transmit mode and do not fill US_THR before TXRDY is set to 1.
43.2.9.3 USART: DCD is Active High Instead of Low
DCD signal is active at High level in USART block (Modem Mode).
DCD should be active at Low level.
Add an inverter.
43.2.9.4 USART: RXBRK Flag Error in Asynchronous Mode
In Receiver mode, when 2 characters are consecutive (without a timeguard in between), the
RXBRK is not taken into account. As a result, the RXBRK flag is not enabled correctly, and the
frame error flag is set.
Constraints on the Transmitter device connected to the AT91 USART Receiver:
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The Transmitter may use the timeguard feature, or send 2 STOP conditions. Only 1 STOP con-
dition is taken into account by the Receiver state machine; after this STOP condition, as there is
no valid data, the Receiver state machine will go in idle mode and will enable the RXBRK
condition.
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43.3 SAM7SE512/256 Errata - Rev. B Parts
Notes: 1. AT91SAM7SE512 Revision B chip ID is 0x272A 0A41.
2. AT91SAM7SE256 Revision B chip ID is 0x272A 0941.
flag.
None.
None.
None.
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43.3.2 Flash Controller
43.3.2.1 EFC : Embedded Flash Access Time
The embedded Flash maximum access time is lower than expected. The tables below show the
frequencies:
2. It is not necessary to use 3 wait states because the Flash can operate at maximum with only 2
wait states.
2. It is not necessary to use 3 wait states because the Flash can operate at maximum with only 2
wait states.
Set the number of Wait states (FWS) according to the frequency requirements described in the
errata.
43.3.3 Flash Memory
out of Flash.
Table 43-2. Embedded Flash Wait State VDDCORE set at 1.65V
FWS
(1)
0 1 cycle 20
1 2 cycles 40
2 3 cycles 48.2
3
(2)
4 cycles 48.2
Table 43-3. Embedded Flash Wait State VDDCORE set at 1.80V
FWS
(1)
0 1 cycle 21.5
1 2 cycles 43
2 3 cycles 55
3
(2)
4 cycles 55
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starts at 1.
None.
NCPHA = 0.
Master Mode
are not equal to 1.
If TK is programmed as output and TF is programmed as input, it is impossible to emit data
when the starting edge (rising or falling) of synchro has a Start Delay equal to zero.
None.

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pected clock cycle.
43.3.6.3 SSC: First RK Clock Cycle when Rk Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer
data sampled on RK falling edge (CKI = 0)
None.
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43.4 SAM7SE32 Errata - Rev. B Parts
Notes: 1. AT91SAM7SE32 Revision B chip ID is 0x2728 0341.
flag.
None.
None.
None.
43.4.2 Flash Memory
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out of Flash.
starts at 1.
None.
NCPHA = 0.
Master Mode
are not equal to 1.
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If TK is programmed as output and TF is programmed as input, it is impossible to emit data
when the starting edge (rising or falling) of synchro has a Start Delay equal to zero.
None.

pected clock cycle.
43.4.5.3 SSC: First RK Clock Cycle when Rk Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer
data sampled on RK falling edge (CKI = 0)
None.
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44. Revision History
In the tables that follow, the most recent version of the document appears first.
Note: rfo indicates changes requested during document review and approval loop.
Version
6222H Comments
Change
Request
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Electrical Characteristics:
Section 40.2 DC Characteristics: Table 40.2, DC Characteristics, changed values for R pull-up Resistor 8124
Errata:
Section 43.3 SAM7SE512/256 Errata - Rev. B Parts: Flash Controller: EFC : Embedded Flash Access
Time, added
Section 43.1 Errata Summary by Product and Revision or Manufacturing Number, added column named
SAM7SE32 Rev B
Section 43.4 SAM7SE32 Errata - Rev. B Parts, added
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Version
6222G Comments
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Preliminary removed from 1st page, and from all headers and footers. rfo
ADC:
Section 39.6.2 ADC Mode Register, formula updated in SHTIM bitfield description.
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Errata:
Table 43-1, Errata Summary Table added.
Notes added on top of Section 43.2 SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts.
Section 43.5 SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. B Parts added
Typos fixed within Section 43.2 SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts.
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SAM7SE512/256/32 Ordering Information:
MRL B Ordering Codes added to Table 42-1, Ordering Information
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Version
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Boot ROM:
SAM7SE32 user area addresses updated in Section 25.5 Hardware and Software Constraints.
Variables - only used in this section - changed into text (Yy, Yy_prod, Yz, Yz_prod, DRXD_PIO, DTXD_PIO).
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SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts:
Section 43.2.2 Flash Memory added.
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AT91SAM product prefix changed to SAM (except for Chip ID and ordering codes). rfo
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Version
6222E Comments
Change
Request
Ref.
Features:
Mode for General Purpose Two-wire UART Serial Communication added to Debug Unit (DBGU).
Signal Description:
Table 3-1, Signal Description List, AD0-AD3 and AD4-AD7 comments reversed.
System Controller:
Figure 9-1 System Controller Block Diagram, periph_nreset changed into power_on_reset for RTT.
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AT91SAM7SE512/256/32 Electrical Characteristics:
Section 40.7 ADC Characteristics, Table 40-17 and Table 40-18 edited. 6774
AT91SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts:
Section 43.2.9.4 USART: RXBRK Flag Error in Asynchronous Mode description edited.
Section 43.2.6.3 SPI: Software Reset Must Be Written Twice added.
USART: XOFF Character Bad Behavior removed from Section 43.2.9
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Embedded Flash Controller (EFC):
Section 19.2.4.4 General-purpose NVM Bits, bit values edited in last paragraph.
Text added below Figure 19-6 Example of Partial Page Programming:
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External Bus Interface (EBI):
Note (8) added to row NWR0/NWE/CFWE in Table 21-3.
Note (1) added to Figure 21-6.
6774
Memory Controller (MC):
Section 18.5.2 MC Abort Status Register, MST0, MST1, SVMST0, SVMST1 edited.
5687
Reset Controller (RSTC):
Section 13.2.4.4 Software Reset, text added at the end of PERRST description. 5436
USB Transceiver Characteristics:
Latest Programmer Datasheet used (UDP_6083S instead of UDP_6083M). 6774
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Version
6222D Comments
Change
Request
Ref.
Two Wire Interface (TWI) Erroneous text references to PDC functionality removed from the TWI section of
the datasheet: page 353, page 355.
(32.7.7 Using The Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) removed from page 357), subsequent chapter
numbering effected.
(32.9.45 PDC removed from page 368), subsequent chapter numbering effected.
Table 32-4, Register Mapping, reserved offset for PDC removed
Section 32.10.6 TWI Status Register, TXBUFE, RXBUFF, ENDTX, ENDRX bit fields and descriptions
removed.
Section 32.10.7 TWI Interrupt Enable Register, TXBUFE, RXBUFF, ENDTX, ENDRX bit fields and
descriptions removed.
Section 32.10.8 TWI Interrupt Disable Register,TXBUFE, RXBUFF, ENDTX, ENDRX bit fields and
Section 32.10.9 TWI Interrupt Mask Register,TXBUFE, RXBUFF, ENDTX, ENDRX bit fields and
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6222C Comments
Change
Request
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Overview:
Figure 8-1 SAM7SE Memory Mapping, Compact Flash not shown w/EBI Chip Select 5. Compact Flash is
shown with EBI Chip Select 2
Section 8.1.2.1 Flash Overview, updated AT91SAM7SE32 ...reads as 8192 32-bit words.
Section 6. I/O Lines Considerations, JTAG Port Pins,Test Pin,Reset Pin,ERASE Pin; descriptions
updated.
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PMC
Section 29.9.10 PMC Master Clock Register, MDIV removed from bit fields 9 and 8. 4766
TWI
Important changes to this datasheet include a clarification of Atmel TWI compatibility with I2C Standard. (See
Section 32.1 Overview and Table 32-1)
Section 32.7 Master Mode, rewritten. New Master Read-write flowcharts, new Read-write transfer waveforms,
bit field description modification etc.
Figure 32-2 Application Block Diagram, updated
Figure 32-5 Master Mode Typical Application Block Diagram, updated
New sections; Section 32.7.4 Master Transmitter Mode and Section 32.7.5 Master Receiver Mode replace
Transmitting Data. See also: Figure 32-6, Figure 32-7, Figure 32-8, Figure 32-9 and Figure 32-10
Section 32.7.6 Internal Address added and includes, Section 32.7.6.1 7-bit Slave Addressing and Section
32.7.6.2 10-bit Slave Addressing See also: Figure 32-11, Figure 32-12 and Figure 32-13
Section 32.9.6 Read Write Flowcharts, updated and new flowcharts added.
4373
Fixed typo in ARBLST bit fields; TWI Interrupt Enable Register, TWI Interrupt Disable Register and TWI
Interrupt Mask Register
Inserted EOSACC bit field description in TWI Interrupt Enable Register
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Section 40. SAM7SE512/256/32 Electrical Characteristics
Table 40-12, XIN Clock Electrical Characteristics VXIN_IL, VXIN_IH updated
Table 40-2, DC Characteristics, junction temperature removed and
VDDIO DC supplies 3.3V and 1.8V defined
Table 40-7, Power Consumption for Different Modes: Footnote assigned to Flash In standby mode. Footnote
assigned to Ultra Low Power mode.
Table 40-5, DC Flash Characteristics SAM7SE32, Max standby current updated.
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Section 41. SAM7SE512/256/32 Mechanical Characteristics
LQFP-package, JESD97 Classification is e3.
Thermal Considerations removed.
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Section 43. SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata
Section 43.2.1 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), added to errata.
Section 43.2.5 SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC), added to errata.
Section 43.2.6.1 SPI: Baudrate Set to 1, Problem Fix/Workaround = None.
Section 43.2.6.2 SPI: Bad Serial Clock Generation on 2nd Chip Select, added to errata.
Section 43.2.7.4 SSC: Last RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer, added to errata.
Section 43.2.7.5 SSC: First RK Clock Cycle when RK Outputs a Clock During Data Transfer, added to errata.
Section 43.2.9.3 USART: DCD is Active High Instead of Low, added to errata.
Section 43.2.9.4 USART: RXBRK Flag Error in Asynchronous Mode, added to errata.
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Version
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Change
Request
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Overview, Section 6.1 JTAG Port Pins, Section 6.3 Reset Pin, Section 6.5 SDCK Pin, removed statement:
not 5V tolerant. Section 7.6 SDRAM Controller Mobile SDRAM controller added to SDRAMC description
INL and DNL updated in Section 10.14 Analog-to-Digital Converter on page 42
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Features on page 2, Fully Static Operation: added up to 55 MHz at 1.8V and 85C worst case conditions
Section 7.1 ARM7TDMI Processor, Runs at up to 55 MHz, providing 0.9 MIPS/MHz (core supplied with 1.8V)
Section 7.8 Peripheral DMA Controller PDC priority list added.
Section 7.5 Static Memory Controller Multiple device adaptability: compliant w/PSRAM in synchronous
operations
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Clock Generator, Removed information on capacitor load value in Section 28.3.1 Main Oscillator
Connections Figure 28-2 Typical Crystal Connection on page 272, updated, CL1 and CL2 labels removed.
3282
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DBGU, Debug Unit Chip ID Register, SRAMSIZ: Internal SRAM Size on page 320 updated w/AT91SAM7L
internal RAM size and ARCH: Architecture Identifier on page 321 updated bin values for 0x60 and 0xF0, and
added descriptions for CAP7, AT91SAM7AQxx series and CAP11
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EBI, Table 21-3, EBI Pins and External Static Device Connections, on page 138, I/O[8:15] bits added in
NAND Flash column, added notes to table for SDRAM, NAND FLash and references to app notes.
Figure 21-1 Organization of the External Bus Interface SDCK is not multiplexed with PIO
Section 21.7.6.1 Hardware Configuration A25 removed from CFRNW in CompactFlash
Section 21.7.7.1 Hardware Configuration A25 removed from CFRNW in CompactFlash True IDE
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Electrical Characteristics,
Section 40.4.3 Crystal Characteristics TCHXIN and TCHLXIN updated, TCLCH and TCHCL added to
Table 40-12, XIN Clock Electrical Characteristics and Figure 40-2 XIN Clock Timing has been added.

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Section 40.7 ADC Characteristics INL and DNL updated and Absolute accuracy added to Table 40-19,
Transfer Characteristics. Reference to Data Converter Terminology added below table.
INL and DNL updated in Section 10.14 Analog-to-Digital Converter on page 42
4005

Section 40.8.4 SMC Signals,A25 Address line changed to A22. Table 40-25 on page 632 thru Table 40-28 on
page 634 and in the following two figures.
Figure 40-8 SMC Signals in Memory Interface Mode and Figure 40-9 SM Signals in LCD Interface Mode
SMC timings updated to be concordant with signals listed in Table 40-25 thru Table 40-28.
4044/3836
Section 40.8.6 Embedded Flash Characteristics updated. Note added t oTable 40-32, Embedded Flash Wait
States (VDDCORE = 1.65V) and added Table 40-33, Embedded Flash Wait States (VDDCORE = 1.8V)
Table 40-20, Master Clock Waveform Parameters, updated w/V
DDCORE
= 1.8V, Max = 55 MHz
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Table 40-10, Main Oscillator Characteristics added schematic in footnote to C
L
and C
LEXT
symbols
Table 40-7, Power Consumption for Different Modes DDM and DDP pins must be left floating.
Table 40-32, Embedded Flash Wait States (VDDCORE = 1.65V) footnote
(2)
added.
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ECCC, Section 24.3 Functional Description and Section 24.3.1 Write Access and Section 24.3.2 Read
Access on page 220 updated. Section 24.4.4 ECC Parity Register and Section 24.4.5 ECC NParity
Register on page 228 instruction updated.
3970
ERRATA, Section 43.2.9.1 USART: CTS in Hardware Handshaking, updated.....if CTS goes high near the
end of the starting bit, a character can be lost...........
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MC, Section 18.4.5 Memory Protection Unit, initialization guidelines updated at end of section. 4045
PIO, Section 34.4.5 Synchronous Data Output, PIO_OWSR typo corrected.
User Interface, Table 34-2, PIO Register Mapping, on page 446, footnotes updated on PIO_PSR,
PIO_ODSR, PIO_PDSR table cells.
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SDRAMC, Section 23.1 Overview on page 199, Mobile SDRAM controller added to SDRAMC description
Figure 23-1 on page 199, SDCK signal in the Block Diagram updated.
3826
review
SMC, Figure 22-9, Figure 22-10, Figure 22-11, Figure 22-12, Figure 22-13 and Figure 22-25 replaced
32-bit bus removed from bit field description BAT: Byte Access Type on page 196
SMC Chip Select Registers on page 196, section restructured with table moved from the end of the section to
appear in the bit field description: NWS: Number of Wait States on page 196. Dont Care and Number of
Wait States column added to this table and NRD Pulse Length is defined in Standard Read and Early Read
Protocols.
Note 1 assigned to table describing bit fields RWSETUP: Read and Write Signal Setup Timeand RWHOLD:
Read and Write Signal Hold Time on page 197.
GLOBAL All references to A25 address line changed to be A22 (23-bit address bus)
Note specific to ECC Controller added to RWHOLD: Read and Write Signal Hold Timebit field description.
Overview on page 161, Address space is 64 Mbytes and the address bus is 23 bits.
External Memory Mapping on page 163, external address bus is 23 bits.
Figure 22-3 on page 164, maximum address space per device is 8 Mbytes.
Figure 22-32 on page 183,change in values on [D15:0] line.
Figure 22-45, Figure 22-46 and Figure 22-47 on page 198 replaced.
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SSC, Section 35.6.6.1 Compare Functions on page 474, updated review
UDP, Table 38-2, USB Communication Flow, Supported end point size updated for transfer interrupt
Control endpoints are not effected by the EPEDS: Endpoint Enable Disablebit field in the USB_CSR register.
write 1 updated in RX_DATA_BK0: Receive Data Bank 0bit field in USB_CSR register.
write 0 updated in TXPKTRDY: Transmit Packet Readybit field in USB_CSR register.
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USART, In the US_MR register, typo fixed in bit field description CLKO: Clock Output Select on page 422
and DIV value given in bit field description USCLKS: Clock Selection on page 421
Section 33.5.1 I/O Lines on page 392, 3rd paragraph updated.
In the US_CSR register the bit field description TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Enable on page 424 has
been updated
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Features .................................................................................................... 1
1 Description ............................................................................................... 3
1.1Configuration Summary of the SAM7SE512, SAM7SE256 and SAM7SE32 ............3
2 Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 4
3 Signal Description .................................................................................... 5
4 Package ..................................................................................................... 9
4.1128-lead LQFP Package Outline ...............................................................................9
4.2128-lead LQFP Pinout .............................................................................................10
4.3144-ball LFBGA Package Outline ............................................................................11
4.4144-ball LFBGA Pinout ............................................................................................12
5 Power Considerations ........................................................................... 13
5.1Power Supplies ........................................................................................................13
5.2Power Consumption ................................................................................................13
5.3Voltage Regulator ....................................................................................................13
5.4Typical Powering Schematics ..................................................................................14
6 I/O Lines Considerations ....................................................................... 15
6.1JTAG Port Pins ........................................................................................................15
6.2Test Pin ...................................................................................................................15
6.3Reset Pin .................................................................................................................15
6.4ERASE Pin ..............................................................................................................15
6.5SDCK Pin ................................................................................................................16
6.6PIO Controller lines .................................................................................................16
6.7I/O Lines Current Drawing .......................................................................................16
7 Processor and Architecture .................................................................. 17
7.1ARM7TDMI Processor .............................................................................................17
7.2Debug and Test Features ........................................................................................17
7.3Memory Controller ...................................................................................................17
7.4External Bus Interface .............................................................................................18
7.5Static Memory Controller .........................................................................................18
7.6SDRAM Controller ...................................................................................................19
7.7Error Corrected Code Controller ..............................................................................19
7.8Peripheral DMA Controller .......................................................................................20
8 Memories ................................................................................................ 21
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8.1Embedded Memories ..............................................................................................23
8.2External Memories ...................................................................................................27
9 System Controller .................................................................................. 28
9.1Reset Controller .......................................................................................................30
9.2Clock Generator ......................................................................................................30
9.3Power Management Controller ................................................................................31
9.4Advanced Interrupt Controller ..................................................................................32
9.5Debug Unit ...............................................................................................................33
9.6Periodic Interval Timer .............................................................................................33
9.7Watchdog Timer ......................................................................................................33
9.8Real-time Timer .......................................................................................................33
9.9PIO Controllers ........................................................................................................33
9.10Voltage Regulator Controller .................................................................................34
10 Peripherals .............................................................................................. 35
10.1User Interface ........................................................................................................35
10.2Peripheral Identifiers ..............................................................................................35
10.3Peripheral Multiplexing on PIO Lines ....................................................................36
10.4PIO Controller A Multiplexing ................................................................................37
10.5PIO Controller B Multiplexing ................................................................................38
10.6PIO Controller C Multiplexing ................................................................................39
10.7Serial Peripheral Interface .....................................................................................39
10.8Two Wire Interface ................................................................................................40
10.9USART ..................................................................................................................40
10.10Serial Synchronous Controller .............................................................................40
10.11Timer Counter ......................................................................................................41
10.12PWM Controller ...................................................................................................41
10.13USB Device Port ..................................................................................................42
10.14Analog-to-Digital Converter .................................................................................42
11 ARM7TDMI Processor Overview ........................................................... 43
11.1Overview ................................................................................................................43
11.2ARM7TDMI Processor ...........................................................................................44
12 Debug and Test Features ...................................................................... 49
12.1Overview ................................................................................................................49
12.2Block Diagram .......................................................................................................49
12.3Application Examples ............................................................................................50
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12.4Debug and Test Pin Description ............................................................................51
12.5Functional Description ...........................................................................................52
13 Reset Controller (RSTC) ........................................................................ 55
13.1Block Diagram .......................................................................................................55
13.3Reset Controller (RSTC) User Interface ................................................................63
14 Real-time Timer (RTT) ............................................................................ 67
14.1Overview ................................................................................................................67
14.2Block Diagram .......................................................................................................67
14.4Real-time Timer (RTT) User Interface ...................................................................69
15 Watchdog Timer (WDT) ......................................................................... 73
15.1Overview ................................................................................................................73
15.2Block Diagram .......................................................................................................73
15.4Watchdog Timer (WDT) User Interface .................................................................76
16 Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) ................................................................. 79
16.1Overview ................................................................................................................79
16.2Block Diagram .......................................................................................................79
16.4Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) User Interface ..........................................................82
17 Voltage Regulator Mode Controller (VREG) ........................................ 85
17.1Overview ................................................................................................................85
17.2Voltage Regulator Power Controller (VREG) User Interface .................................86
18 Memory Controller (MC) ........................................................................ 87
18.1Overview ................................................................................................................87
18.2Block Diagram .......................................................................................................87
18.4External Memory Areas .........................................................................................89
18.5Memory Controller (MC) User Interface ................................................................93
19 Embedded Flash Controller (EFC) ...................................................... 101
19.1Overview .............................................................................................................101
19.2Functional Description .........................................................................................101
19.3Embedded Flash Controller (EFC ) User Interface ..............................................110
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20 Fast Flash Programming Interface (FFPI) .......................................... 117
20.1Overview ..............................................................................................................117
20.2Parallel Fast Flash Programming ........................................................................118
20.3Serial Fast Flash Programming ...........................................................................128
21 External Bus Interface (EBI) ................................................................ 135
21.1Overview ..............................................................................................................135
21.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................136
21.3I/O Lines Description ...........................................................................................137
21.4Application Example ............................................................................................138
21.5Product Dependencies ........................................................................................141
21.7Implementation Examples ...................................................................................148
21.8External Bus Interface (EBI) User Interface ........................................................157
22 Static Memory Controller (SMC) ......................................................... 161
22.1Overview ..............................................................................................................161
22.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................161
22.4Multiplexed Signals ..............................................................................................162
22.7Static Memory Controller (SMC) User Interface ..................................................195
23 SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC) ............................................................. 199
23.1Overview ..............................................................................................................199
23.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................199
23.4Application Example ............................................................................................200
23.7SDRAM Controller (SDRAMC) User Interface ....................................................210
24 Error Corrected Code Controller (ECC) ............................................. 219
24.1Overview ..............................................................................................................219
24.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................219
24.4ECC User Interface .............................................................................................224
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25 AT91SAM Boot Program ..................................................................... 229
25.1Overview ..............................................................................................................229
25.2Flow Diagram ......................................................................................................229
25.3Device Initialization ..............................................................................................229
25.4SAM-BA Boot ......................................................................................................230
25.5Hardware and Software Constraints ....................................................................233
26 Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) ....................................................... 235
26.1Overview ..............................................................................................................235
26.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................235
26.4Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) User Interface ...............................................238
27 Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC) .................................................. 245
27.1Overview ..............................................................................................................245
27.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................245
27.3Application Block Diagram ...................................................................................246
27.4AIC Detailed Block Diagram ................................................................................246
27.5I/O Line Description .............................................................................................246
27.8Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC) User Interface .............................................260
28 Clock Generator ................................................................................... 271
28.1Overview ..............................................................................................................271
28.2Slow Clock RC Oscillator .....................................................................................271
28.3Main Oscillator .....................................................................................................271
28.4Divider and PLL Block .........................................................................................273
29 Power Management Controller (PMC) ................................................ 275
29.1Overview ..............................................................................................................275
29.2Master Clock Controller .......................................................................................275
29.3Processor Clock Controller ..................................................................................276
29.4USB Clock Controller ...........................................................................................276
29.5Peripheral Clock Controller ..................................................................................276
29.6Programmable Clock Output Controller ...............................................................277
29.7Programming Sequence ......................................................................................277
29.8Clock Switching Details .......................................................................................281
29.9Power Management Controller (PMC) User Interface ........................................284
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30 Debug Unit (DBGU) .............................................................................. 299
30.1Overview ..............................................................................................................299
30.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................300
30.4UART Operations ................................................................................................301
30.5Debug Unit User Interface ..................................................................................308
31 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) .......................................................... 323
31.1Overview ..............................................................................................................323
31.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................324
31.4Signal Description ...............................................................................................325
31.7Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) User Interface ..................................................335
32 Two Wire Interface (TWI) ..................................................................... 349
32.1Overview ..............................................................................................................349
32.2List of Abbreviations ............................................................................................349
32.3Block Diagram .....................................................................................................350
32.7Master Mode ........................................................................................................353
32.8Multi-master Mode ...............................................................................................364
32.9Slave Mode ..........................................................................................................367
32.10Two-wire Interface (TWI) User Interface ...........................................................375
33 Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (USART) 389
33.1Overview ..............................................................................................................389
33.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................390
33.4I/O Lines Description ..........................................................................................391
33.7USART User Interface ........................................................................................418
34 Parallel Input Output Controller (PIO) ................................................ 437
34.1Overview ..............................................................................................................437
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34.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................438
34.5I/O Lines Programming Example .........................................................................444
34.6PIO User Interface ...............................................................................................446
35 Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC) ................................................ 463
35.1Description ...........................................................................................................463
35.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................464
35.4Pin Name List ......................................................................................................465
35.7SSC Application Examples ..................................................................................477
35.8Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC) User Interface ..........................................479
36 Timer/Counter (TC) .............................................................................. 501
36.1Overview ..............................................................................................................501
36.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................502
36.3Pin Name List ......................................................................................................503
36.6Timer/Counter (TC) User Interface ......................................................................517
37 Pulse WIdth Modulation Controller (PWM) ........................................ 535
37.1Overview ..............................................................................................................535
37.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................535
37.6Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Controller User Interface .................................545
38 USB Device Port (UDP) ........................................................................ 555
38.1Overview ..............................................................................................................555
38.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................556
38.4Typical Connection ..............................................................................................558
38.6USB Device Port (UDP) User Interface ...............................................................573
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39 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) ..................................................... 597
39.1Overview ..............................................................................................................597
39.2Block Diagram .....................................................................................................597
39.3Signal Description ................................................................................................598
39.6Analog-to-digital Converter (ADC) User Interface ...............................................604
40 SAM7SE512/256/32 Electrical Characteristics .................................. 615
40.1Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................615
40.2DC Characteristics ...............................................................................................616
40.3Power Consumption ............................................................................................619
40.4Crystal Oscillators Characteristics .......................................................................621
40.5PLL Characteristics .............................................................................................624
40.6USB Transceiver Characteristics .........................................................................625
40.7ADC Characteristics ...........................................................................................627
40.8AC Characteristics ...............................................................................................628
41 SAM7SE512/256/32 Mechanical Characteristics ............................... 645
41.1Package Drawings ...............................................................................................645
41.2Soldering Profile ..................................................................................................647
41.3Marking ................................................................................................................647
42 SAM7SE512/256/32 Ordering Information ......................................... 648
43 SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata ................................................................... 649
43.1Errata Summary by Product and Revision or Manufacturing Number .................649
43.2SAM7SE512/256/32 Errata - Rev. A Parts ..........................................................651
43.3SAM7SE512/256 Errata - Rev. B Parts ...............................................................659
43.4SAM7SE32 Errata - Rev. B Parts ........................................................................663
44 Revision History ................................................................................... 667
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