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USER MANUAL ATSAML21E16B Microchip

Atmel ^® SMART SAM L21 is a series of ultra-low power microcontrollers using 32-bit Arm ^® Cortex ^® -M0+ processor at maximum 48 MHz (2.46 CoreMark ^® /MHz) and up to 256 KB Flash and 40 KB of SRAM in a 32-pin, 48-pin, and 64-pin packages. The sophisticated power management technologies, such as power domain gating, SleepWalking, ultra-low power peripherals allow very low-power consumptions. The highly configurable peripherals include a touch controller supporting capacitive interfaces with proximity sensing.

Features

- Processor

- Arm Cortex-M0+ CPU running at up to 48 MHz

  • Single-cycle hardware multiplier
  • Micro Trace Buffer

- Memories

  • 32/64/128/256-KB in-system self-programmable Flash
  • 1/2/4/8-KB Flash Read-While-Write section
  • 4/8/16/32-KB SRAM main memory
  • 2/4/8/8-KB SRAM low-power memory

- System

– Power-on Reset (POR) and Brown-out Detection (BOD)
- Internal and external clock options
- External Interrupt Controller (EIC)
- 16 external interrupts
- One non-maskable interrupt
- Two-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) programming, testing, and debugging interface

- Low Power

– Idle, Stand-by, Backup, and Off Sleep modes
- SleepWalking peripherals
- Static and Dynamic Power Gating Architecture
- Battery backup support
- Two performance levels
- Embedded Buck/LDO regulator supporting on-the-fly selection

- Peripherals

  • 16-channel Direct Memory Access Controller (DMAC)
  • 12-channel Event System
  • Up to five 16-bit Timer/Counters (TC) including one low-power TC, each configurable as:

• 16-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
- 8-bit TC with two compare/capture channels
- 32-bit TC with two compare/capture channels, by using two TCs

- Two 24-bit and one 16-bit Timer/Counters for Control (TCC), with extended functions:

  • Up to four compare channels with optional complementary output
  • Generation of synchronized pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern across port pins
  • Deterministic fault protection, fast decay and configurable dead-time between complementary output
  • Dithering that increase resolution with up to 5 bit and reduce quantization error

- PWM Outputs using TC and TCC peripherals:

  • Up to four PWM channels on each 24-bit TCC
  • Up to two PWM channels on each 16-bit TC

- 32-bit Real Time Counter (RTC) with clock/calendar function

  • Watchdog Timer (WDT)
  • CRC-32 generator
  • One full-speed (12 Mbps) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface

  • Embedded host and device function

  • Eight endpoints

- Up to six Serial Communication Interfaces (SERCOM) including one low-power SERCOM, each configurable to operate as either:

  • USART with full-duplex and single-wire half-duplex configuration
  • I^2C up to 3.4 MHz
    • SPI
    • LIN Client

  • One AES encryption engine

  • One True Random Generator (TRNG)
  • One Configurable Custom Logic (CCL)
  • One 12-bit, 1 Msps Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 20 channels

• Differential and single-ended input
• Automatic offset and gain error compensation
- Oversampling and decimation in hardware to support 13-bit, 14-bit, 15-bit, or 16-bit resolution

- Two 12-bit, 1 Msps dual output Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

  • Two Analog Comparators (AC) with window compare function
  • Three Operational Amplifiers (OPAMP)
  • Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC)

• 169-channel capacitive touch and proximity sensing
- Wake up on touch in Standby mode

- Oscillators

  • 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator (XOSC32K)
  • 0.4-32 MHz crystal oscillator (XOSC)
  • 32.768 kHz internal oscillator (OSC32K)
  • 32.768 kHz ultra-low power internal oscillator (OSCULP32K)

  • 16/12/8/4 MHz high-accuracy internal oscillator (OSC16M)

  • 48 MHz Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
  • 96 MHz Fractional Digital Phased Locked Loop (FDPLL96M)

• I/O

- Up to 51 programmable I/O pins

  • Easy migration from the SAM D family of devices
  • Packages

  • 64-pin TQFP, QFN, WLCSP

  • 48-pin TQFP, QFN
  • 32-pin TQFP, QFN

- Operating voltage

-1.62V - 3.63V

• Temperature range

  • -40°C to 85°C
  • -40°C to 105°C

Table of Contents

Introduction....1

Features....1

  1. Description....14
  2. Configuration Summary......15
  3. Ordering Information.... 17

3.1. SAM L21J.... 17
3.2. SAM L21G....18
3.3. SAM L21E.... 18
3.4. Device Identification....18

  1. Block Diagram....20
  2. Pinout....22

5.1. SAM L21J.... 22
5.2. SAM L21J WLCSP64....23
5.3. SAM L21G....24
5.4. SAM L21E....25

  1. Signal Descriptions List....26
  2. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations....28

7.1. Multiplexed Signals....28

7.1. Multiplexed Signals....28

7.2. Other Functions.... 30

  1. Analog Connections of Peripherals....33

8.1. Block Diagram....33
8.2. Analog Connections....33
8.3. Reference Voltages.... 34
8.4. Analog ONDEMAND Function.... 34

  1. Power Supply and Start-Up Considerations....36

9.1. Power Domain Overview.... 36
9.2. Power Supply Considerations.... 36
9.3. Power-Up....39
9.4. Power-On Reset and Brown-Out Detector....40
9.5. Performance Level Overview....41

  1. Product Mapping....43

  2. Memories....44

11.1. Embedded Memories....44
11.2. Physical Memory Map....44
11.3. NVM User Row Mapping....44
11.4. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping....45
11.5. NVM Temperature Log Row....46
11.6. Serial Number....46

12. Processor and Architecture......47

12.1. Cortex M0+ Processor....47
12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller....48
12.3. Micro Trace Buffer 49
12.4. High-Speed Bus System....50

13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller....55

13.1. Overview....55
13.2. Features.... 55
13.3. Block Diagram....55
13.4. Product Dependencies....55
13.5. Functional Description.... 56
13.6. Register Summary.... 60
13.7. Register Description....61

14. Peripherals Configuration Summary......81

15. DSU - Device Service Unit....84

15.1. Overview....84
15.2. Features....84
15.3. Block Diagram....84
15.4. Signal Description....85
15.5. Product Dependencies....85
15.6. Debug Operation....86
15.7. Chip Erase....87
15.8. Programming....88
15.9. Intellectual Property Protection....88
15.10. Device Identification....90
15.11. Functional Description....90
15.12. Register Summary....96
15.13. Register Description....97

16. Clock System....120

16.1. Clock Distribution.... 120
16.2. Synchronous and Asynchronous Clocks.... 121
16.3. Register Synchronization.... 122
16.4. Enabling a Peripheral.... 124
16.5. On Demand Clock Requests....124
16.6. Power Consumption vs. Speed.... 125
16.7. Clocks after Reset.... 125

17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller....126

17.1. Overview.... 126
17.2. Features.... 126
17.3. Block Diagram.... 126
17.4. Signal Description.... 127
17.5. Product Dependencies....127
17.6. Functional Description.... 128
17.7. Sleep Mode Operation....132
17.8. Additional Features.... 133

17.9. Register Summary.... 134
17.10. Register Description....135

  1. MCLK - Main Clock....144

18.1. Overview.... 144
18.2. Features.... 144
18.3. Block Diagram.... 144
18.4. Signal Description.... 144
18.5. Product Dependencies....144
18.6. Functional Description.... 146
18.7. Register Summary - MCLK.... 151
18.8. Register Description.... 151

  1. RSTC - Reset Controller.... 169

19.1. Overview.... 169
19.2. Features.... 169
19.3. Block Diagram....169
19.4. Signal Description....169
19.5. Product Dependencies....170
19.6. Functional Description.... 171
19.7. Register Summary.... 174
19.8. Register Description.... 174

  1. PM - Power Manager....181

20.1. Overview....181
20.2. Features.... 181
20.3. Block Diagram....181
20.4. Signal Description....181
20.5. Product Dependencies....182
20.6. Functional Description.... 183
20.7. Register Summary.... 205
20.8. Register Description.... 205

  1. OSCCTRL - Oscillators Controller 215

21.1. Overview....215
21.2. Features.... 215
21.3. Block Diagram....216
21.4. Signal Description....216
21.5. Product Dependencies....216
21.6. Functional Description....217
21.7. Register Summary.... 228
21.8. Register Description....229

  1. OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller.... 255

22.1. Overview....255
22.2. Features.... 255
22.3. Block Diagram....255
22.4. Signal Description....256
22.5. Product Dependencies....256
22.6. Functional Description.... 257

22.7. Register Summary.... 262
22.8. Register Description.... 262

  1. SUPC - Supply Controller 273

23.1. Overview.... 273
23.2. Features.... 273
23.3. Block Diagram.... 274
23.4. Signal Description....274
23.5. Product Dependencies....274
23.6. Functional Description.... 275
23.7. Register Summary.... 284
23.8. Register Description.... 284

  1. WDT - Watchdog Timer....303

24.1. Overview....303
24.2. Features....303
24.3. Block Diagram....303
24.4. Signal Description....304
24.5. Product Dependencies....304
24.6. Functional Description.... 305
24.7. Register Summary.... 310
24.8. Register Description....310

  1. RTC - Real-Time Counter 319

25.1. Overview....319
25.2. Features....319
25.3. Block Diagram....319
25.4. Signal Description....320
25.5. Product Dependencies....320
25.6. Functional Description.... 321
25.7. Register Summary - COUNT32....327
25.8. Register Description - COUNT32....327
25.9. Register Summary - COUNT16....342
25.10. Register Description - COUNT16.... 342
25.11. Register Summary - CLOCK....358
25.12. Register Description - CLOCK....358

  1. DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller 375

26.1. Overview....375
26.2. Features....375
26.3. Block Diagram.... 377
26.4. Signal Description....378
26.5. Product Dependencies....378
26.6. Functional Description.... 379
26.7. Register Summary.... 399
26.8. Register Description....400
26.9. Register Summary - LP SRAM 428
26.10. Register Description - LP SRAM....428

  1. EIC – External Interrupt Controller....435

27.1. Overview....435
27.2. Features....435
27.3. Block Diagram....435
27.4. Signal Description....435
27.5. Product Dependencies....436
27.6. Functional Description....437
27.7. Register Summary.... 442
27.8. Register Description....442

28. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller 453

28.1. Overview....453
28.2. Features....453
28.3. Block Diagram....453
28.4. Signal Description....453
28.5. Product Dependencies....454
28.6. Functional Description....455
28.7. Register Summary 462
28.8. Register Description....462

29. PORT - I/O Pin Controller....475

29.1. Overview....475
29.2. Features....475
29.3. Block Diagram....476
29.4. Signal Description....476
29.5. Product Dependencies....476
29.6. Functional Description....478
29.7. Register Summary...... 484
29.8. Register Description....485

30. EVSYS - Event System....502

30.1. Overview....502
30.2. Features....502
30.3. Block Diagram....502
30.4. Signal Description....502
30.5. Product Dependencies....503
30.6. Functional Description.... 504
30.7. Register Summary.... 509
30.8. Register Description....509

31. SERCOM - Serial Communication Interface....522

31.1. Overview....522
31.2. Features....522
31.3. Block Diagram....523
31.4. Signal Description....523
31.5. Product Dependencies....523
31.6. Functional Description....525

32. SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter......531

32.1. Overview....531
32.2. USART Features....531

32.3. Block Diagram....532
32.4. Signal Description....532
32.5. Product Dependencies....532
32.6. Functional Description....534
32.7. Register Summary.... 546
32.8. Register Description....546

33. SERCOM SPI - SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface....565

33.1. Overview....565
33.2. Features....565
33.3. Block Diagram....565
33.4. Signal Description....566
33.5. Product Dependencies....566
33.6. Functional Description....567
33.7. Register Summary.... 576
33.8. Register Description....576

34. SERCOM I²C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit....591

34.1. Overview....591
34.2. Features....591
34.3. Block Diagram....592
34.4. Signal Description....592
34.5. Product Dependencies....592
34.6. Functional Description....594
34.7. Register Summary - I2C Client....612
34.8. Register Description - I 2C Client....612
34.9. Register Summary - I2C Host 626
34.10. Register Description - I ^2 C Host 626

35. TC - Timer/Counter....644

35.1. Overview....644
35.2. Features....644
35.3. Block Diagram....645
35.4. Signal Description....645
35.5. Product Dependencies....645
35.6. Functional Description....647
35.7. Register Description....662

36. TCC - Timer/Counter for Control Applications....725

36.1. Overview....725
36.2. Features....725
36.3. Block Diagram....726
36.4. Signal Description....726
36.5. Product Dependencies....726
36.6. Functional Description....728
36.7. Register Summary.... 761
36.8. Register Description....763

37. TRNG - True Random Number Generator....802

37.1. Overview....802

37.2. Features....802
37.3. Block Diagram....802
37.4. Signal Description....802
37.5. Product Dependencies....802
37.6. Functional Description....803
37.7. Register Summary....805
37.8. Register Description....805

  1. AES - Advanced Encryption Standard....812

38.1. Overview....812
38.2. Features....812
38.3. Block Diagram....813
38.4. Signal Description....813
38.5. Product Dependencies....813
38.6. Functional Description....814
38.7. Register Summary 823
38.8. Register Description....825

  1. USB - Universal Serial Bus....841

39.1. Overview....841
39.2. Features....841
39.3. USB Block Diagram....842
39.4. Signal Description....842
39.5. Product Dependencies....842
39.6. Functional Description....844
39.7. Communication Device Host Register Summary....863
39.8. Communication Device Host Register Description....863
39.9. Device Registers - Common -Register Summary 870
39.10. Device Registers - Common 870
39.11. Device Endpoint Register Summary......883
39.12. Device Endpoint Register Description.... 883
39.13. Endpoint Descriptor Structure....892
39.14. Device Endpoint RAM Register Summary....893
39.15. Device Endpoint RAM Register Description....893
39.16. Host Registers - Common - Register Summary....899
39.17. Host Registers - Common - Register Description....899
39.18. Host Registers - Pipe - Register Summary....913
39.19. Host Registers - Pipe - Register Description....913
39.20. Pipe Descriptor Structure....924
39.21. Host Registers - Pipe RAM - Register Summary....925
39.22. Host Registers - Pipe RAM - Register Description....925

  1. CCL - Configurable Custom Logic 934

40.1. Overview....934
40.2. Features....934
40.3. Block Diagram....935
40.4. Signal Description....935
40.5. Product Dependencies....935
40.6. Functional Description....936

40.7. Register Summary.... 946
40.8. Register Description....946

41. Operational Amplifier Controller (OPAMP)....951

41.1. Overview....951
41.2. Features....951
41.3. Block Diagram....952
41.4. Signal Description....952
41.5. Product Dependencies....952
41.6. Functional Description....954
41.7. Register Summary....966
41.8. Register Description....966

42. ADC - Analog-to-Digital Converter....972

42.1. Overview....972
42.2. Features....972
42.3. Block Diagram....973
42.4. Signal Description....973
42.5. Product Dependencies....973
42.6. Functional Description....975
42.7. Register Summary.... 986
42.8. Register Description....986

43. AC - Analog Comparators.... 1013

43.1. Overview....1013
43.2. Features....1013
43.3. Block Diagram....1014
43.4. Signal Description....1014
43.5. Product Dependencies....1014
43.6. Functional Description....1016
43.7. Register Summary.... 1025
43.8. Register Description....1025

44. DAC - Digital-to-Analog Converter....1041

44.1. Overview....1041
44.2. Features....1041
44.3. Block Diagram....1041
44.4. Signal Description....1041
44.5. Product Dependencies....1042
44.6. Functional Description....1043
44.7. Register Summary.... 1051
44.8. Register Description....1051

45. PTC - Peripheral Touch Controller....1070

45.1. Overview....1070
45.2. Features....1070
45.3. Block Diagram....1071
45.4. Signal Description....1072
45.5. Product Dependencies....1072
45.6. Functional Description....1073

46. Electrical Characteristics.... 1075

46.1. Disclaimer....1075

46.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings.... 1075

46.3. General Operating Ratings.... 1075

46.4. Supply Characteristics....1076

46.5. Maximum Clock Frequencies....1076

46.6. Power Consumption....1077

46.7. Wake-Up Time....1080

46.8. I/O Pin Characteristics....1081

46.9. Injection Current....1082

46.10. Analog Characteristics.... 1083

46.11. NVM Characteristics....1096

46.12. Oscillators Characteristics....1097

46.13. Timing Characteristics.... 1103

46.14. USB Characteristics....1106

47. Electrical Characteristics - Extended Temperature Range 105°C....1108

47.1. Disclaimer....1108

47.2. General Operating Ratings - 105°C....1108

47.3. Power Consumption....1108

47.4. I/O Pin Characteristics....1112

47.5. Injection Current - 105°C....1113

47.6. Analog Characteristics....1114

47.7. NVM Characteristics....1122

47.8. Oscillators Characteristics.... 1123

47.9. Timing Characteristics....1129

48. Typical Characteristics....1132

48.1. Power Consumption over Temperature in Sleep Modes....1132

49. Appendix A....1134

49.1. SIL 2-Enabled Functional Safety Devices.... 1134

50. Packaging Information.... 1135

50.1. Thermal Considerations.... 1135

50.2. Package Drawings....1136

50.3. Soldering Profile.... 1143

51. Schematic Checklist.... 1144

51.1. Introduction....1144

51.2. Power Supply.... 1144

51.3. External Analog Reference Connections....1147

51.4. External Reset Circuit.... 1148

51.5. Unused or Unconnected Pins.... 1149

51.6. Clocks and Crystal Oscillators.... 1149

51.7. Programming and Debug Ports.... 1152

51.8. USB Interface.... 1155

52. Conventions....1157

52.1. Numerical Notation....1157

52.2. Memory Size and Type....1157
52.3. Frequency and Time....1157
52.4. Registers and Bits.... 1157

  1. Acronyms and Abbreviations....1159

  2. Datasheet Revision History....1161

54.1. Rev. E - 07/2023....1161
54.2. Rev. D - 06/2023....1161
54.3. Rev. C - 03/2020.... 1163
54.4. Rev B - 02/2020....1164
54.5. Rev. A - 02/2017.... 1164
54.6. Rev J - 06/2016....1166
54.7. Rev I - 02/2016....1167
54.8. Rev H - 12/2015....1169
54.9. Rev G - 11/2015....1169
54.10. Rev F - 09/2015....1171
54.11. Rev E - 07/2015.... 1173
54.12. Rev D - 06/2015.... 1174
54.13. Rev C - 03/2015....1175
54.14. Rev B - 02/2015....1177
54.15. Rev A - 01/2015....1178

Microchip Information....1179

The Microchip Website....1179
Product Change Notification Service....1179
Customer Support 1179
Product Identification System.... 1180
Microchip Devices Code Protection Feature....1180
Legal Notice....1180
Trademarks....1181
Quality Management System.... 1182
Worldwide Sales and Service....1183

1. Description

Atmel ^® SMART SAM L21 is a series of ultra low-power microcontrollers using the 32-bit Arm ^® Cortex ^® -M0+ processor, and ranging from 32-pin to 64-pin with up to 256 KB Flash and 40 KB of SRAM. The SAM L21 devices operate at a maximum frequency of 48 MHz and reach 2.46 CoreMark ^® /MHz. They are designed for simple and intuitive migration with identical peripheral modules, hex compatible code, identical linear address map and pin compatible migration paths between all devices in the product series. All devices include intelligent and flexible peripherals, Atmel Event System for interperipheral signaling, and support for capacitive touch button, slider and wheel user interfaces.

The Atmel SAM L21 devices provide the following features: In-system programmable Flash, 16-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller, 12-channel Event System, programmable interrupt controller, up to 51 programmable I/O pins, 32-bit real-time clock and calendar, up to five 16-bit Timer/Counters (TC) and three Timer/Counters for Control (TCC) where each TC/TCC can be configured to perform frequency and waveform generation, accurate program execution timing or input capture with time and frequency measurement of digital signals. The TCs can operate in 8-bit or 16-bit mode, selected TCs can be cascaded to form a 32-bit TC, and three timer/counters have extended functions optimized for motor, lighting, and other control applications. Two TCC can operate in 24-bit mode, the third TCC can operate in 16-bit mode. The series provide one full-speed USB 2.0 embedded host and device interface; up to six Serial Communication Modules (SERCOM) that each can be configured to act as an USART, UART, SPI, PC up to 3.4 MHz, SMBus, PMBus, and LIN slave; up to twenty channel 1 MSPS 12-bit ADC with programmable gain and optional oversampling and decimation supporting up to 16-bit resolution, two 12-bit 1 MSPS DACs, two analog comparators with window mode, three independent cascadable OPAMPs supporting internal connection with others analog features, Peripheral Touch Controller supporting up to 192 buttons, sliders, wheels and proximity sensing; programmable Watchdog Timer (WDT), Brown-out Detector (BOD) and Power-on Reset (POR) and two-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) program and debug interface.

All devices have accurate and low-power external and internal oscillators. All oscillators can be used as a source for the system clock. Different clock domains can be independently configured to run at different frequencies, enabling power saving by running each peripheral at its optimal clock frequency, and thus maintaining a high CPU frequency while reducing power consumption.

The SAM L21 devices have four software-selectable sleep modes: Idle, Stand-by, Backup and Off. In Idle mode the CPU is stopped while all other functions can be kept running. In Stand-by mode all clocks and functions are stopped except those selected to continue running. In this mode all RAMs and logic contents are retained. The device supports SleepWalking. This feature allows the peripheral to wake up from sleep based on predefined conditions, and thus allows some internal operation like DMA transfer and the CPU to wake up only when needed, for example, when a threshold is crossed or a result is ready. The Event System supports synchronous and asynchronous events, allowing peripherals to receive, react, and send events even in Stand-by mode.

The SAM L21 devices have two software-selectable performance levels (PL0 and PL2) allowing the user to scale the lowest core voltage level that will support the operating frequency. To further minimize consumption, specifically leakage dissipation, the SAM L21 devices utilizes power domain gating technique with retention to turn off some logic area while keeping its logic state. This technique is fully handled by hardware.

The Flash program memory can be reprogrammed in-system through the SWD interface. The same interface can be used for non-intrusive on-chip debugging of application code. A boot loader running in the device can use any communication interface to download and upgrade the application program in the Flash memory.

The Atmel SAM L21 devices are supported with a full suite of programs and system development tools, including C compilers, macro assemblers, program debugger/simulators, programmers and evaluation kits.

  1. Configuration Summary
SAM L21J SAM L21GSAM L21E
Pins 64 48 32
General Purpose I/O-pins (GPIOs)51 37 25
Flash 256/128/64-KB 256/128/64-KB 256/128/64/32-KB
Flash RWW section 8/4/2-KB 8/4/2-KB 8/4/2/1-KB
System SRAM 32/16/8-KB 32/16/8-KB32/16/8/4-KB
Low-power SRAM8/8/4-KB 8/8/4-KB 8/8/4/2-KB
Timer Counter (TC) instances(1)533
Waveform output channels per TC instance222
Timer Counter for Control (TCC) instances333
Waveform output channels per TCC8/4/28/4/26/4/2
DMA channels16 16 16
USB interface111
AES engine111
Configurable Custom Logic (CCL) (LUTs)444
True Random Generator (TRNG)111
Serial Communication Interface (SERCOM) instances666
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) channels20 14 10
Analog Comparators (AC)222
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) channels222
Operational Amplifier (OPAMP)333
Real-Time Counter (RTC)YesYesYes
RTC alarms111
RTC compare valuesOne 32-bit value or two 16-bit valuesOne 32-bit value or two 16-bit valuesOne 32-bit value or two 16-bit values
External Interrupt lines16 16 16
Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) channels (X- x Y-Lines) for mutual capacitance(2)169 (13x13) 81 (9x9)42 (7x6)
Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) channels for self capacitance (Y-Lines only)(3)16 107
Maximum CPU frequency48 MHz
PackagesQFNQFNQFN
TQFPTQFPTQFP
WLCSP(4)
Oscillators 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator (XOSC32K)
0.4-32 MHz crystal oscillator (XOSC)
32.768 kHz internal oscillator (OSC32K)
32 KHz ultra low-power internal oscillator (OSCULP32K)
16/12/8/4-MHz high-accuracy internal oscillator (OSC16M)
48 MHz Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)
96 MHz Fractional Digital Phased Locked Loop (FDPLL96M)
Event System channels 12 12 12
SW Debug Interface Yes Yes Yes
Watchdog Timer (WDT) Yes Yes Yes

Notes:

  1. For SAM L21E and SAM L21G devices, only TC0, TC1 and TC4 are available.
  2. The number of X-lines and Y-lines depends on the configuration of the device, as some I/O lines can be configured as either X-lines or Y-lines. Refer to Multiplexed Signals for additional information. The number in the configuration summary is the maximum number of channels that can be obtained.
  3. The number of Y-lines depends on the configuration of the device, as some I/O lines can be configured as either X-lines or Y-lines. The number given here is the maximum number of Y-lines that can be obtained.
  4. WLCSP parts are programmed with a specific SPI bootloader. Refer to the Application Note "AT09002" for additional information.

3. Ordering Information

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Ordering Information - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SAML 21 E 15 B - M U T"] --> B["Product Family"]
    B --> C["SAML = Low Power ULP Microcontroller"]
    B --> D["Product Series"]
    D --> E["21 = Cortex M0+ CPU, Advanced Feature Set + DMA + USB"]
    B --> F["Pin Count"]
    F --> G["E = 32 Pins"]
    F --> H["G = 48 Pins"]
    F --> I["J = 64 Pins"]
    B --> J["Flash Memory Density"]
    J --> K["18 = 256KB"]
    J --> L["17 = 128KB"]
    J --> M["16 = 64KB"]
    J --> N["15 = 32KB"]
    B --> O["Package Carrier"]
    O --> P["T = Tape and Reel"]
    O --> Q["Package Grade"]
    Q --> R["U = -40 to 85°C Matte Sn Plating"]
    Q --> S["N = -40 to 105°C Matte Sn Plating"]
    B --> T["Package Type"]
    T --> U["A = TQFP"]
    T --> V["M = QFN"]
    T --> W["U = WLCSP"]
    A --> X["Device Variant"]
    X --> Y["A = Engineering Samples Only"]
    X --> Z["B = Released to Production"]

Note: The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision (DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks evolution of the die.

3.1 SAM L21J

Table 3-1. SAM L21J Ordering Codes

Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAML21J16B-AUT 64K 8K -40°C to 85°C TQFP64 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21J16B-MUT QFN64
ATSAML21J16B-ANT-40°C to 105°CTQFP64
ATSAML21J16B-MNT QFN64
ATSAML21J17B-AUT 128K16K-40°C to 85°C TQFP64 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21J17B-MUT QFN64
ATSAML21J17B-UUTWLCSP64
ATSAML21J17B-ANT-40°C to 105°CTQFP64
ATSAML21J17B-MNT QFN64
ATSAML21J18B-AUT 256K32K-40°C to 85°C TQFP64 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21J18B-MUT QFN64
ATSAML21J18B-UUTWLCSP64
ATSAML21J18B-ANT-40°C to 105°CTQFP64
ATSAML21J18B-MNT QFN64

3.2 SAM L21G

Table 3-2. SAM L21G Ordering Codes

Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) Package Carrier Type
ATSAML21G16B-AUT 64K 8K -40°C to 85°C TQFP48 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21G16B-MUT QFN48
ATSAML21G16B-ANT -40°C to 105°C TQFP48
ATSAML21G16B-MNT QFN48
ATSAML21G17B-AUT 128K16K-40°C to 85°C TQFP48 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21G17B-MUT QFN48
ATSAML21G17B-ANT -40°C to 105°C TQFP48
ATSAML21G17B-MNT QFN48
ATSAML21G18B-AUT 256K32K-40°C to 85°C TQFP48 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21G18B-MUT QFN48
ATSAML21G18B-ANT -40°C to 105°C TQFP48
ATSAML21G18B-MNT QFN48

3.3 SAM L21E

Table 3-3. SAM L21E

Ordering Code FLASH (bytes) SRAM (bytes) TemperatureRangePackage Carrier Type
ATSAML21E15B-AUT 32K 4K -40°C to 85°C TQFP32 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21E15B-MUTQFN32
ATSAML21E15B-ANT-40°C to 105°C TQFP32
ATSAML21E15B-MNTQFN32
ATSAML21E16B-AUT 64K 8K -40°C to 85°C TQFP32 Tape & Reel
ATSAML21E16B-MUTQFN32
ATSAML21E16B-ANT-40°C to 105°C TQFP32
ATSAML21E16B-MNTQFN32
ATSAML21E17B-AUT128K16K-40°C to 85°CTQFP32Tape & Reel
ATSAML21E17B-MUTQFN32
ATSAML21E17B-ANT-40°C to 105°C TQFP32
ATSAML21E17B-MNTQFN32
ATSAML21E18B-AUT256K32K-40°C to 85°CTQFP32Tape & Reel
ATSAML21E18B-MUTQFN32
ATSAML21E18B-ANT-40°C to 105°C TQFP32
ATSAML21E18B-MNTQFN32

3.4 Device Identification

The Device Service Unit (DSU) peripheral provides the Device Selection bits in the Device Identification register (DID.DEVSEL) to identify the device by software. The SAM L21 variants have a reset value of DID = 0x1081drxx, with the LSB identifying the die number ('d'), the die revision ('r') and the device selection ('xx').

Table 3-4. SAM L21 Device Identification Values

DEVSEL (DID[7:0])Device
0x00SAML21J18A
0x01SAML21J17A
DEVSEL (DID[7:0]) Device
0x02 SAML21J16A
0x03-0x04 Reserved
0x05 SAML21G18A
0x06 SAML21G17A
0x07 SAML21G16A
0x08-0x09 Reserved
0x0A SAML21E18A
0x0B SAML21E17A
0x0C SAML21E16A
0x0D SAML21E15A
0x0E Reserved
0x0F SAML21J18B
0x10 SAML21J17B
0x11 SAML21J16B
0x12-0x13 Reserved
0x14 SAML21G18B
0x15 SAML21G17B
0x16 SAML21G16B
0x17-0x18 Reserved
0x19 SAML21E18B
0x1A SAML21E17B
0x1B SAML21E16B
0x1C SAML21E15B
0x1D-0xFF Reserved

Note: The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision (DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks evolution of the die.

References:

  1. DSU - Device Service Unit

15.13.9. DID

  1. Block Diagram
    Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Device Identification - 1
flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph Port
        A["10BUS"] --> B["Cortex-M0+ PROCESSOR Fmax 48 MHz"]
        C["SWCLK"] --> D["SERIAL WIRE"]
        E["SWDIO"] --> F["DEVICE SERVICE UNIT"]
        B --> G["256/128/64/32KB NVM"]
        B --> H["NVM CONTROLLER Cache"]
        I["32/16/8/4KB RAM"] --> J["SRAM CONTROLLER"]
        K["USB FS DEVICE MINI-HOST"] --> L["DP"]
        K --> M["DM"]
        K --> N["SOF 1KHZ"]
        O["PERIPHERAL ACCESS CONTROLLER"] --> P["AHB-APB BRIDGE B"]
        Q["LOW POWER BUS MATRIX"] --> R["AHB-APB BRIDGE D"]
        S["DMA"] --> T["8/8/4/2KB RAM"]
        S --> U["LP SRAM CONTROLLER"]
        V["AHB-APB BRIDGE E"] --> W["AHB-APB BRIDGE A"]
        X["AHB-APB BRIDGE C"] --> Y["AHB-APB BRIDGE D"]
        Z["MAIN CLOCKS CONTROLLER"] --> AA["OSCILLATORS CONTROLLER"]
        AB["XIN"] --> AC["XOSC"]
        AD["GCLK_IO[7..0"]] --> AE["GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"]
        AF["EXTINT[15..0"]] --> AG["EXTERNAL INTERRUPT CONTROLLER"]
        AH["NMI"] --> AI["POWER MANAGER"]
        AJ["XIN32"] --> AK["OSC32K CONTROLLER"]
        AL["XOUT32"] --> AM["OSCULP32K OSC32K"]
        AN["SUPPLY CONTROLLER"] --> AO["BOD33"]
        AP["RESET"] --> AQ["RESET CONTROLLER"]
        AR["EXTWAKEx"] --> AS["REAL TIME COUNTER"]
        AT["EVENT"] --> AU["EVENT SYSTEM"]
    end

    subgraph Port
        AV["5 x SERCOM"] --> AW["4 x TIMER / COUNTER EVENT"]
        AX["AES"] --> AY["TRNG"]
        AZ["DUAL CHANNELS 12-bit DAC 1MSPS"] --> BA["VOUT[1..0"] VREFA]
        BB["SERCOM"] --> BC["TIMER / COUNTER"]
        BD["20-CHANNEL 12-bit ADC 1MSPS"] --> BE["2 ANALOG COMPARATORS"]
        BF["PERIPHERAL TOUCH CONTROLLER"] --> BG["3 x OPAMP"]
        BH["4 x CCL"] --> BI["4 x CCL"]
    end

    B <--> C
    D <--> E
    F <--> G
    H <--> I
    J <--> K
    K <--> L
    L <--> M
    M <--> N
    N <--> O
    O <--> P
    P <--> Q
    Q <--> R
    R <--> S
    S <--> T
    T <--> U
    U <--> V
    V <--> W
    W <--> X
    X <--> Y
    Y <--> Z
    Z <--> AA
    AA <--> AB
    AB <--> AC
    AC <--> AD
    AD <--> AE
    AE <--> AF
    AF <--> AG
    AG <--> AH
    AH <--> AI
    AI <--> AJ
    AJ <--> AK
    AK <--> AL
    AL <--> AM
    AM <--> AN
    AN <--> AO
    AO <--> AP
    AP <--> AQ
    AQ <--> AR
    AR <--> AS
    AS <--> AT
    AT --> AU
    AU --> AV
    AV --> AW
    AW --> AX
    AX --> AY
    AY --> AZ
    AZ --> BA
    BA --> BB
    BB --> BC
    BC --> BD
    BD --> BE
    BE --> BF
    BF --> BG
    BG --> BH
    BH --> BH
    BH --> BJ
    BJ --> BK
    BK --> BL
    BL --> BM
    BM --> BN
    BN --> BO
    BO --> BP
    BP --> BP1
    BP1 --> BP2
    BP2 --> BP3
    BP3 --> BP4
    BP4 --> BP5
    BP5 --> BP6
    BP6 --> BP7
    BP7 --> BP8
    BP8 --> BP9
    BP9 --> BP10

    style Port fill:#f9f9f9,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style Port End fill:#e6f7ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Notes:

  1. Some products have different number of SERCOM instances, Timer/Counter instances, PTC signals and ADC signals.
  2. The three TCC instances have different configurations, including the number of Waveform Output (WO) lines.

5. Pinout

5.1 SAM L21J
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Pinout - 1

other | Pin | Value | | --- | --- | | PB03 | 64 | | PB02 | 63 | | PB01 | 62 | | PB00 | 61 | | PB31 | 60 | | PB30 | 59 | | PA31 | 58 | | PA30 | 57 | | VDDIN | 56 | | VSW | 55 | | GND | 54 | | VDDCORE | 53 | | RESET | 52 | | PA27 | 51 | | PB23 | 50 | | PB22 | 49 | | VDDIO | 4 | | GND | 47 | | PA25 | 46 | | PA24 | 45 | | PA23 | 44 | | PA22 | 43 | | PA21 | 42 | | PA20 | 41 | | PB17 | 40 | | PB16 | 39 | | PA19 | 38 | | PA18 | 37 | | PA17 | 36 | | PA16 | 35 | | VDDIO | 33 | | GND | 32 | | DIGITAL PIN | 17 | | ANALOG PIN | 18 | | OSCILLATOR | 19 | | GROUND | 20 | | INPUT SUPPLY | 21 | | REGULATED INPUT/OUTPUT SUPPLY | 22 | | RESET PIN | 23 | | VDDIO | 24 | | GND | 25 | | VDDIO | 26 | | GND | 27 | | VDDIO | 28 | | GND | 29 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 31 | | VDDIO | 32 | | VDDIO | 17 | | VDDIO | 18 | | VDDIO | 19 | | VDDIO | 20 | | VDDIO | 21 | | VDDIO | 22 | | VDDIO | 23 | | VDDIO | 24 | | VDDIO | 25 | | VDDIO | 26 | | VDDIO | 27 | | VDDIO | 28 | | VDDIO | 29 | | VDDIO | 30 | | VDDIO | 31 | | VDDIO | 32 | The diagram shows the pinout of the IC's internal components and their corresponding functions. The color-coded legend indicates the pin types: Digital PIN, Analog PIN, Oscillator, Ground, Input Supply, Regulated Input/Output Supply, and Reset PIN.

5.2 SAM L21J WLCSP64

87654321
RQPNMLKJHGFEDCBA
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - SAM L21J WLCSP64 - 1
DIGITAL PIN
ANALOG PIN
OSCILLATOR
GROUND
INPUT SUPPLY
REGULATED INPUT/OUTPUT SUPPLY
RESET PIN

5.3 SAM L21G
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - SAM L21J WLCSP64 - 2

other | Pin Label | Pin Number | | --------- | ---------- | | PB03 | 48 | | PB02 | 47 | | PA31 | 46 | | PA30 | 45 | | VDDIN | 44 | | VSW | 43 | | GND | 42 | | VDDCORE | 41 | | RESET | 40 | | PA27 | 39 | | PB23 | 38 | | PB22 | 37 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 35 | | PA25 | 34 | | PA24 | 33 | | PA23 | 32 | | PA22 | 31 | | PA21 | 30 | | PA20 | 29 | | PA19 | 28 | | PA18 | 27 | | PA17 | 26 | | PA16 | 25 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GND | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNC | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNC | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNC | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNC | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNC | 30 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNC | 31 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNC | 31 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNC | 31 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNC | 31 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNC | 31 | | VDDIO | 31 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDIO | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDI | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDI | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDI | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDI | 30 | | GNG | 30 | | VDDI | 30 | | GNG | 30 |

5.4 SAM L21E
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - SAM L21J WLCSP64 - 3

other | Pin Label | Pin Number | | --------- | ---------- | | PA00 | 1 | | PA01 | 2 | | PA02 | 3 | | PA03 | 4 | | PA04 | 5 | | PA05 | 6 | | PA06 | 7 | | PA07 | 8 | | VDDANA | 9 | | GND | 10 | | PA08 | 11 | | PA09 | 12 | | PA10 | 13 | | PA11 | 14 | | PA14 | 15 | | PA15 | 16 | | VDDCORE | 24 | | RESET | 25 | | VDDIN | 30 | | VSW | 29 | | GND | 28 | | VDDCORE | 27 | | RESET | 26 | | PA25 | 23 | | PA24 | 22 | | PA23 | 21 | | PA22 | 20 | | PA19 | 19 | | PA18 | 18 | | PA17 | 17 | | PA16 | 16 |

6. Signal Descriptions List

The following table provides details on signal names classified by peripheral.

Table 6-1. Signal Descriptions List

Signal Name Function TypeActive Level
Analog Comparators (AC)
AIN[3:0] AC Analog Inputs Analog
CMP[1:0] AC Comparator Outputs Digital
Analog-to- Digital Converter (ADC)
AIN[19:0] ADC Analog Inputs Analog
VREFA ADC Voltage External Reference A Analog
VREFB ADC Voltage External Reference B Analog
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
VOUT[1:0] DAC Voltage output Analog
VREFA DAC Voltage External Reference Analog
Operational Amplifier (OPAMP)
OANEG[2:0]OPAMP Analog Negative InputsAnalog
OAPOS[2:0]OPAMP Analog Positive InputsAnalog
OAOUT[2:0]OPAMP Analog outputsAnalog
External Interrupt Controller (EIC)
EXTINT[15:0]External Interrupts inputsDigital
NMIExternal Non-Maskable Interrupt inputDigital
Reset Controller (RSTC)
EXTWAKE[7:0]External wake-up inputsDigital
Generic Clock Generator (GCLK)
GCLK_IO[7:0]Generic Clock (source clock inputs or generic clock generator output)Digital
Custom Control Logic (CCL)
IN[11:0]Logic InputsDigital
OUT[3:0]Logic OutputsDigital
Supply Controller (SUPC)
VBATExternal battery supply InputsAnalog
PSOKMain Power Supply OK inputDigital
OUT[1:0]Logic OutputsDigital
Power Manager (PM)
RESETNReset inputDigital Low
Serial Communication Interface (SERCOMx)
PAD[3:0]SERCOM Inputs/Outputs PadsDigital
Oscillators Control (OSCCTRL)
XINCrystal or external clock InputAnalog/Digital
XOUT Crystal OutputAnalog
32 kHz Oscillators Control (OSC32KCTRL)
XIN3232 kHz Crystal or external clock InputAnalog/Digital
XOUT3232 kHz Crystal OutputAnalog
Timer Counter (TCx)
WO[1:0]Waveform OutputsDigital
......continued
Signal Name Function TypeActive Level
Timer Counter (TCCx)
WO[7:0] Waveform Outputs Digital
Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC)
X[15:0] PTC Input Analog
Y[15:0] PTC Input Analog
General Purpose I/O (PORT)
PA25 - PA00 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A Digital
PA27 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A Digital
PA31 - PA30 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port A Digital
PB17 - PB00 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B Digital
PB23 - PB22 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B Digital
PB31 - PB30 Parallel I/O Controller I/O Port B Digital
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
DP DP for USB Digital
DM DM for USBDigital
SOF 1 kHzUSB Start of Frame Digital

7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

7.1 Multiplexed Signals

Each pin is by default controlled by the PORT as a general purpose I/O and alternatively it can be assigned to one of the peripheral functions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H or I. To enable a peripheral function on a pin, the Peripheral Multiplexer Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register corresponding to that pin (PINCFGn.PMUXEN, n = 0..31) in the PORT must be written to '1'. The selection of peripheral function A to H is done by writing to the Peripheral Multiplexing Odd and Even bits in the Peripheral Multiplexing register (PMUXn.PMUXE/O) in the PORT.

This table describes the peripheral signals multiplexed to the PORT I/O pins.

Table 7-1. PORT Function Multiplexing

Pin I/O pin Supply A B ^a,b C D E F G H I
SAML21ESAML21GSAML21JEIC/RSTCREFADCACPTCDACOPAMPSERCOM ^a,c,d SERCOM-ALTTC/TCC ^a TCCCOMAC/GCLK/SUPCCCL
111PA00VSWOUTEXTINT[0]/EXTWAKE[0]SERCOM1/PAD[0]TCC2/WO[0]
222PA01VSWOUTEXTINT[1]/EXTWAKE[1]SERCOM1/PAD[1]TCC2/WO[1]
333PA02*VDDANAEXTINT[2]/EXTWAKE[2]AIN[0] Y[0] VOUT[0] OA_NEG[0]
444PA03VDDANAEXTINT[3]/EXTWAKE[3]VREFAAIN[1] Y[1]
5PB04VDDANAEXTINT[4]AIN[12]Y[10]
6PB05VDDANAEXTINT[5]AIN[13]Y[11]OA_NEG[1]
9PB06VDDANAEXTINT[6]AIN[14]Y[12]OA_NEG[2]CCL2IN[0]
10PB07VDDANAEXTINT[7]AIN[15]Y[13]CCL2IN[1]
711PB08*VDDANAEXTINT[8]AIN[2]OA_OUT[1]SERCOM4/PAD[0]TC0/WO[0]CCL2IN[2]
812PB09VDDANAEXTINT[9]AIN[3]Y[15]OA_POS[1]SERCOM4/PAD[1]TC0/WO[1]CCL2OUT
5913PA04*VDDANAEXTINT[4]/EXTWAKE[4]VREFBAIN[4]AIN[0]OA_OUT[2]SERCOM0/PAD[0]TCC0/WO[0]CCL0IN[0]
6 1014PA05*VDDANAEXTINT[5]/EXTWAKE[5]AIN[5]AIN[1]VOUT[1]OA_POS[2]SERCOM0/PAD[1]TCC0/WO[1]CCL0IN[1]
71115PA06VDDANAEXTINT[6]/EXTWAKE[6]AIN[6]AIN[2]Y[4] OA_POS[0]SERCOM0/PAD[2]TCC1/WO[0]CCL0IN[2]
8 1216PA07*VDDANAEXTINT[7]/EXTWAKE[7]AIN[7]AIN[3]OA_OUT[0]SERCOM0/PAD[3]TCC1/WO[1]CCL0OUT
111317PA08*VDDIO*NMIAIN[16]X[0]Y[6]SERCOM0/PAD[0]SERCOM2/PAD[0]TCC0/WO[0]TCC1/WO[2]CCL1IN[0]
121418PA09VDDIO*EXTINT[9]AIN[17]X[1]Y[7]SERCOM0/PAD[1]SERCOM2/PAD[1]TCC0/WO[1]TCC1/WO[3]CCL1IN[1]
131519PA10VDDIO*EXTINT[10]AIN[18] X[2]Y[8]SERCOM0/PAD[2]SERCOM2/PAD[2]TCC1/WO[0]TCC0/WO[2]GCLK_IO[4]CCL1IN[2]
141620PA11VDDIO*EXTINT[11]AIN[19] X[3]Y[9]SERCOM0/PAD[3]SERCOM2/PAD[3]TCC1/WO[1]TCC0/WO[3]GCLK_IO[5]CCL1OUT
Pin I/O pin Supply A B ^n+2 C D E F G H I
SAML21ESAML21GSAML21JEIC/RSTCREFADCACPTCDACOPAMPSERCOM ^a,b SERCOM-ALTTC/TCC ^b TCCCOM AO/GCLK/SUPCCCL
1923PB10VDDIOEXTINT[10]Y[2]SERCOM4/PAD[2]TC1/WO[0]TCC0/WO[4]GCLK_IO[4]CCL1IN[2]
2024PB11VDDIOEXTINT[11]Y[3]SERCOM4/PAD[3]TC1/WO[1]TCC0/WO[5]GCLK_IO[5]CCL1OUT
25 PB12VDDIOEXTINT[12]X[12]Y[5]SERCOM4/PAD[0]TC0/WO[0]TCC0/WO[6]GCLK_IO[6]
26 PB13VDDIOEXTINT[13]X[13]Y[14]SERCOM4/PAD[1]TC0/WO[1]TCC0/WO[7]GCLK_IO[7]
27PB14VDDIOEXTINT[14]X[14]SERCOM4/PAD[2]TC1/WO[0]GCLK_IO[0]CCL3IN[0]
28PB15VDDIOEXTINT[15]X[15]SERCOM4/PAD[3]TC1/WO[1]GCLK_IO[1]CCL3IN[1]
2129PA12VDDIOEXTINT[12]SERCOM2/PAD[0]SERCOM4/PAD[0]TCC2/WO[0]TCC0/WO[6]AC/CMP[0]
2230PA13VDDIOEXTINT[13]SERCOM2/PAD[1]SERCOM4/PAD[1]TCC2/WO[1]TCC0/WO[7]AC/CMP[1]
152331 PA14VDDIO*EXTINT[14]SERCOM2/PAD[2]SERCOM4/PAD[2]TC4/WO[0]TCC0/WO[4]GCLK_IO[0]
162432 PA15VDDIO*EXTINT[15]SERCOM2/PAD[3]SERCOM4/PAD[3]TC4/WO[1]TCC0/WO[5]GCLK_IO[1]
172535 PA16VDDIO*EXTINT[0]X[4]SERCOM1/PAD[0]SERCOM3/PAD[0]TCC2/WO[0]TCC0/WO[6]GCLK_IO[2]CCL0IN[0]
182636 PA17VDDIO*EXTINT[1]X[5]SERCOM1/PAD[1]SERCOM3/PAD[1]TCC2/WO[1]TCC0/WO[7]GCLK_IO[3]CCL0IN[1]
192737 PA18VDDIO*EXTINT[2]X[6]SERCOM1/PAD[2]SERCOM3/PAD[2]TC4/WO[0]TCC0/WO[2]AC/CMP[0] CCL0IN[2]
202838 PA19VDDIO*EXTINT[3]X[7]SERCOM1/PAD[3]SERCOM3/PAD[3]TC4/WO[1]TCC0/WO[3]AC/CMP[1] CCL0OUT
39 PB16VDDIOEXTINT[0]SERCOM5/PAD[0]TC2/WO[0]TCC0/WO[4]GCLK_IO[2]CCL3IN[2]
40 PB17VDDIOEXTINT[1]SERCOM5/PAD[1]TC2/WO[1]TCC0/WO[5]GCLK_IO[3]CCL3OUT
2941PA20VDDIOEXTINT[4]X[8]SERCOM5/PAD[2]SERCOM3/PAD[2]TC3/WO[0]TCC0/WO[6]GCLK_IO[4]
3042PA21VDDIOEXTINT[5]X[9]SERCOM5/PAD[3]SERCOM3/PAD[3]TC3/WO[1]TCC0/WO[7]GCLK_IO[5]
213143 PA22VDDIO*EXTINT[6]X[10]SERCOM3/PAD[0]SERCOM5/PAD[0]TCI/WO[0]TCC0/WO[4]GCLK_IO[6]CCL2IN[0]
223244 PA23VDDIO*EXTINT[7]X[11]SERCOM3/PAD[1]SERCOM5/PAD[1]TC0/WO[1]TCC0/WO[5]USB/SOF 1kHzGCLK_IO[7]CCL2IN[1]
233345 PA24VDDIO*EXTINT[12]SERCOM3/PAD[2]SERCOM5/PAD[2]TC1/WO[0]TCC1/WO[2]USB/DMCCL2IN[2]
243446 PA25VDDIO*EXTINT[13]SERCOM3/PAD[3]SERCOM5/PAD[3]TC1/WO[1]TCC1/WO[3]USB/DPCCL2OUT
3749PB22VDDINEXTINT[6]SERCOM5/PAD[2]TC3/WO[0]GCLK_IO[0]CCL0IN[0]
3850PB23VDDINEXTINT[7]SERCOM5/PAD[3]TC3/WO[1]GCLK_IO[1]CCL0OUT
253951PA27VDDINEXTINT[15]GCLK_IO[0]
Pin I/O pin Supply A B...C D E F G H I
SAML21ESAML21GSAML21JEIC/RSTCREFADCACPTCDACOPAMPSERCOM *2SERCOM-ALTTC/TCC*TCCCDM AO/GCLK/SUPCCCL
314557PA30VDDINEXTINT[10]SERCOM1/PAD[2]TCC1/WO[0]CORTEX_MOP/SWCLKGCLK_IO[0]CCL1IN[0]
324658PA31VDDINEXTINT[11]SERCOM1/PAD[3]TCC1/WO[1]SWDIO-CCL1OUT
59 PB30VDDINEXTINT[14]SERCOM5/PAD[0]TCC0/WO[0]TCC1/WO[2]
60 PB31VDDINEXTINT[15]SERCOM5/PAD[1]TCC0/WO[1]TCC1/WO[3]
61PB00VSWOUTEXTINT[0]AIN[8]SERCOM5/PAD[2]TC3/WO[0]CCL0IN[1]
62PB01VSWOUTEXTINT[1]AIN[9]SERCOM5/PAD[3]TC3/WO[1]CCL0IN[2]
4763PB02VSWOUTEXTINT[2]AIN[10]SERCOM5/PAD[0]TC2/WO[0]CCL0OUT
4864PB03VSWOUTEXTINT[3]AIN[11]SERCOM5/PAD[1]TC2/WO[1]

Notes:

  1. All analog pin functions are on peripheral function B. Peripheral function B must be selected to disable the digital control of the pin.
  2. Only some pins can be used in SERCOM I²C mode. See also 7.2.4. SERCOM I2C Pins.
  3. TC2 and TC3 are not supported on SAM L21G. Refer to 2. Configuration Summary for details.
  4. This function is only activated in the presence of a debugger.
  5. When an analog peripheral is enabled, the analog output of the peripheral will interfere with the alternative functions of this pin. This is also true even when the peripheral is used for internal purposes.
  6. On SAM L21E, VDDIO is electrically connected to the VDDANA domain and supplied through VDDANA.
  7. Clusters of multiple GPIO pins are sharing the same supply pin. See 7.2.5. GPIO Clusters.

References:

Electrical Characteristics

7.2 Other Functions

7.2.1 Oscillator Pinout

The oscillators are not mapped to the normal PORT functions and their multiplexing are controlled by registers in the Oscillators Controller (OSCCTRL) and in the 32 kHz Oscillator Controller (OSC32KCTRL).

Table 7-2. Oscillator Pinout

OscillatorSupplySignalI/O pin
XOSCVDDIOXINPA14
XOUTPA15
XOSC32KVSWOUTXIN32PA00
XOUT32PA01

Note: To improve the cycle-to-cycle jitter of XOSC32, it is recommended to keep the neighboring pins of XIN32 and XOUT32 pins as static as possible as shown in the table below:

Table 7-3. XOSC32 Jitter Minimization

Package Pin Count Static Signal Recommended
64 PB00, PB01, PB02, PB03, PA02, PA03
48 PB02, PB03, PA02, PA03
32 PA02, PA03

References:

51. Schematic Checklist

External Real time Oscillator

7.2.2 Serial Wire Debug Interface Pinout

Only the SWCLK pin is mapped to the normal PORT functions. A debugger cold-plugging or hot-plugging detection will automatically switch the SWDIO port to the SWDIO function.

Table 7-4. Serial Wire Debug Interface Pinout

Signal Supply I/O pin
SWCLK VDDIN PA30
SWDIO VDDIN PA31

7.2.3 Supply Controller Pinout

The outputs of the Supply Controller (SUPC) are not mapped to the normal PORT functions. They are controlled by registers in the SUPC.

Table 7-5. SUPC Output Function

Signal I/O Pin
PSOK PB00
OUT[0] PB01
OUT[1] PB02
VBAT PB03

7.2.4 SERCOM I ^2 C Pins

Table 7-6. SERCOM Pins Supporting I²C

Device Pins Supporting I ^2C mode
SAML21E PA08, PA09, PA16, PA17, PA22, PA23
SAML21G PA08, PA09, PA12, PA13, PA16, PA17, PA22, PA23
SAML21J PA08, PA09, PA12, PA13, PA16, PA17, PA22, PA23, PB12, PB13, PB16, PB17, PB30, PB31

Note: When the I²C is enabled, internal pull-up resistors are not available. External pull-up resistors are required for proper function.

7.2.5 GPIO Clusters

Table 7-7. GPIO Clusters

PACKAGECLUSTERGPIO SUPPLIES PINS CONNECTEDTO THE CLUSTER
64pins 1PB31PB30PA31PA30PA27 VDDIN pin56/GND pin54
2PB23PB22PA25PA24PA23PA22PA21PA20PB17PB16PA19PA18PA17PA16 VDDIO pin 48/GND pin47 and VDDIO pin34/GND pin33
4PA15PA14PA13PA12PB15PB14PB13PB12PB11PB10 VDDIO pin 34/GND pin33 and VDDIO pin21/GND pin22
5PA11PA10PA09PA08 VDDIO pin21/GND pin22
6PA07PA06PA05PA04PB09PB08PB07PB06PB05PB04PA03PA02 VDDANA pin 8/GNDANA pin7
7PA01PA00PB03PB02PB01PB00VSWOUT
48pins 1PA31PA30 VDDIN pin44/GND pin42
2PA28PA27PB23PB22 VDDIN pin44/GND pin42 and VDDIO pin36/GND pin35
3PA25PA24PA23PA22PA21PA20PA19PA18PA17PA16PA15PA14PA13PA12PB11PB10 VDDIO pin36/GND pin35 and VDDIO pin17/GND pin18
4PA11PA10PA09PA08VDDIO pin17/GND pin18
5PA07PA06PA05PA04PB09PB08 VDDANA pin6/GNDANA pin5
6PA03PA02PA01PA00PB03PB02 VDDANA pin6/GNDANA pin5
32pins 1PA31PA30PA27PA25PA24PA23PA22 VDDIN pin30/GND pin 28
2PA18PA17PA16PA15PA14PA11PA10PA09PA08VDDANA pin9/GND pin 10
3PA07PA06PA05PA04PA03PA02VDDANA pin9/GND pin10
4PA01PA00VSWOUT

7.2.6 TCC Configurations

The SAM L21 has three instances of the Timer/Counter for Control applications (TCC) peripheral, TCC[2:0]. The following table lists the features for each TCC instance.

Table 7-8. TCC Configuration Summary

TCC#Channels (CC_NUM)Waveform Output (WO_NUM)Counter sizeFaultDitheringOutput matrixDead Time Insertion (DTI)SWAPPattern generation
04824-bitYesYesYesYesYesYes
12424-bitYesYesYes
22216-bitYes

Note: The number of CC registers (CC_NUM) for each TCC corresponds to the number of compare/capture channels, so that a TCC can have more Waveform Outputs (WO_NUM) than CC registers.

8. Analog Connections of Peripherals

This chapter provides a global view of the analog system, the signal interconnections, and the ONDEMAND function of the peripherals that process analog signals, such as AC, ADC, DAC, OPAMP.

8.1 Block Diagram

Figure 8-1. Interconnections of Analog Signal Components
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    DAC0["DAO"] --> VOUT1["VOUT1"]
    DAC1["DAO"] --> VOUT1
    VOUT1 --> DAC0
    VOUT1 --> DAC1
    DAC0 --> DAC0out["ADC"]
    DAC1 --> DAC1out["ADC"]
    DAC0 --> DAC0outout["COMP0"]
    DAC1 --> DAC1outout["COMP1"]
    DAC0 --> DAC0out["COMPCTRL"]
    DAC1 --> DAC0out["COMPCTRL"]
    DAC0 --> DAC0outout["HYSTERES3"]
    DAC1 --> DAC0outout["HYSTERES3"]
    DAC0outout --> COMP0
    DAC0outout --> COMP1
    DAC0outout --> MUXPOS
    DAC0outout --> MUXNEG
    MUXPOS --> ADC
    ADC --> POST_PROCE3N3["POST_PROCE3N3"]
    ADC --> PRESCALER
    MUXNEG --> ADC
    ADC --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outout --> DAC0out
    DAC0outOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0OUTOUT --> DAC0OUT
    DAC0IN1 --> COMP0
    DAC0IN2 --> COMP1
    DAC0IN3 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN4 --> MUXNEG
    DAC0IN5 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN6 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN7 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN8 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN9 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN10 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN11 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN12 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN13 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN14 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN15 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN16 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN17 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN18 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN19 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN20 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN21 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN22 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN23 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN24 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN25 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN26 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN27 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN28 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN29 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN30 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN31 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN32 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN33 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN34 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN35 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN36 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN37 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN38 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN39 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN40 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN41 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN42 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN43 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN44 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN45 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN46 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN47 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN48 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN49 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN50 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN51 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN52 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN53 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN54 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN55 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN56 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN57 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN58 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN59 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN60 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN61 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN62 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN63 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN64 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN65 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN66 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN67 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN68 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN69 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN70 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN71 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN72 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN73 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN74 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN75 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN76 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN77 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN78 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN79 --> MUXPOS
    DAC0IN80 --> MUXPOS

8.2 Analog Connections

The analog peripherals can be connected to each other according to the block diagram above. To configure a particular peripheral refer to the corresponding description in this data sheet.

Peripherals can be connected through a pad. In this case, the digital functionality of the pad is lost and its configuration must not interfere with the analog connection.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Analog Connections - 1

Important:

When an analog peripheral is enabled, the analog output of the peripheral will interfere with the alternative functions of the output pads. This is also true even when the peripheral is used for internal purposes.

Analog inputs do not interfere with alternative pad functions.

References:

7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

8.3 Reference Voltages

Some analog peripherals require a reference voltage for proper operation. Aside from external voltages (i.e., V_DDANA ), the device provides has a DETREF module that provides two internal voltage references:

  • BANDGAP: a stable voltage reference, refer to the Electrical Characteristics
  • INTREF: a variable voltage reference, configured by the Voltage References System Control register in the Supply Controller (SUPC.VREF)

The respective reference voltage source may be selected within the peripheral's registers:

  • ADC: Reference Control register (ADC.REFCTRL)
    • AC: Fixed to BANDGAP
  • DAC: Reference Selection bits in the Control B register (DAC.CTRLB.REFSEL)

8.4 Analog ONDEMAND Function

General Function

The analog ONDEMAND feature allows other analog peripherals to request the OPAMP.

Note: The analog ONDEMAND is independent of the ONDEMAND bit located in each source clock controller, used for requesting source clocks.

The OPAMP can be enabled by requests from ADC or AC.

The request mechanism is activated by writing a '1' to the OPAMP.OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND bit. When a request is sent by one of the peripherals to OPAMPx, the OPAMPx will start up and acknowledge the request as soon as it is fully enabled.

If the OPAMP.OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND bit is '0' but OPAMPx is enabled already, a request will be immediately acknowledged. If OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=0 and the OPAMPx is disabled, requests will not be acknowledged: requests are handled only when the OPAMP output is active (OPAMPCTRLx.ANAOUT=1).

In Standby sleep mode, the ONDEMAND operation is still active if OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=1. If OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=0, the OPAMPx is disabled.

The OPAMP controller peripheral must be configured appropriately before being requested.

For the ADC peripheral, ONDEMAND requests to the OPAMP are enabled by writing the ADC.CTRLA.ONDEMAND bit to '1'.

For the AC peripheral, there is no explicit ONDEMAND bit in the registers. ONDEMAND requests to OPAMPx are issued either when the AC is used in single-shot mode, or when comparisons are triggered by events from the Event System. The OPAMP must be selected as input of the AC previously.

When the Negative Input MUX Selection bit field of the Comparator 1 Control register is set to DAC/OPAMP (AC.COMPCTRL1.MUXNEG=0x7), the AC will start issuing ONDEMAND requests to OPAMP.

Alternative Requests

When OPAMPx is set to accept ONDEMAND requests (OPAMP.OPAMCTRLx.ONDEMAND=1) but the ADC is not configured to issue requests to it (ADC.CTRLA.ONDEMAND=0), the ADC will send continuous requests to the receiver selected by ADC.INPUTCTRL.MUXPOS.

If ADC.INPUTCTRL.MUXPOS=0x1E, OPAMP0 and OPAMP1 will receive requests.

If ADC.INPUTCTRL.MUXPOS=0x1F, only OPAMP2 will receive requests.

When OPAMPx is set to accept ONDEMAND requests (OPAMP.OPAMCTRLx.ONDEMAND=1) but the AC is not configured to issue requests to it (AC.CTRLA.ONDEMAND=0), the AC will send continuous requests to the receiver selected by AC.COMPCTRLx.MUXNEG.

If AC.COMPCTRL1.MUXNEG=0x7, OPAMP2 will receive requests.

If AC.COMPCTRL0.MUXNEG=0x7, DAC0 will receive requests.

References:

41. Operational Amplifier Controller (OPAMP)

AC

ADC

9. Power Supply and Start-Up Considerations

9.1 Power Domain Overview

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Power Domain Overview - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph Power_Tech_Control
        A["VDDANA"] --> B["ADC"]
        C["GNDANA"] --> D["AC"]
        E["VDDCORE"] --> F["VGTP"]
        G["GND"] --> H["VGTP"]
        I["VSW"] --> J["VDDIN"]
        K["VDDIN"] --> L["OSC16M"]
        M["PB[31:22"]] --> N["VBAT"]
        O["PA[31:27"]] --> P["VBAT"]
        Q["VBAT (PB[3"])] --> R["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Layer
        S["VDDIO"] --> T["VDDIO"]
        U["PA[25:8"]] --> V["XOSC"]
        W["PB[17:10"]] --> X["PG"]
    end

    subgraph Digital_Logics
        Y["PDTOP Digital Logic EIC, WDT, PORT"]
        Z["PD0 Digital Logic MCLK OSCCTRL, GCLK, EVSYS, SERCOM5, TC4, ADC, AC, PTC, OPAMP, CC"]
        AA["PD1 Digital Logic SERCOM[4:0"], TCC["2:0"], TC["3:0"], DAC, AES, TRNG, PAC, DMAC]
        AB["PD2 Digital Logic USB, DSU NVMCTRL, CM0+"]
        AC["NVM"]
        AD["HIGH SPEED RAM"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Series
        AE["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        AF["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        AG["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        AH["VDDIANA"] --> AI["ADC"]
        AJ["AC"] --> AK["DAC"]
        AL["PTC"] --> AM["OPAMP"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Detectors
        AN["VDDIN"] --> AO["OSC16M"]
        AP["VSWOUT"] --> AQ["POR"]
        AR["VDDIO"] --> AS["POR"]
        AT["XOSC"] --> AU["XOSC"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        AV["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        AW["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        AX["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        AY["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        AZ["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BA["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BB["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BC["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BD["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BE["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BF["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BG["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BH["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BI["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BJ["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BK["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BL["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BM["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BN["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BO["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP1["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP2["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP3["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP4["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP5["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP6["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP7["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP8["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP9["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP10["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP11["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP12["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP13["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP14["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP15["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP16["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP17["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP18["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP19["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP20["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP21["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP22["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP23["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP24["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP25["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP26["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP27["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP28["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP29["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
        BP30["PDBACKUP RTC, PM, SUPC, RSTC VDDBU"]
    end

    subgraph Control_Packs
        BP31["PDBACKUP RTC, PM"] --> PB["POR"]
        PB22["PDBACKUP RTC"] --> PB23["XOSC"]

The Atmel SAM L21 power domains operate independently of each other:

• VDDCORE, VDDIO and VDDIN share GND, whereas VDDANA refers to GNDANA.
• VDDANA and VDDIN must share the main supply, VDD.
- VDDCORE serves as the internal voltage regulator output. It powers the core, memories, peripherals, DFLL48M and FDPLL96M.
• VSWOUT and VDDBU are internal power domains.
- On SAM L21E, VDDIO is electrically connected to the VDDANA domain and supplied through VDDANA.

9.2 Power Supply Considerations

9.2.1 Power Supplies

The Atmel SAM L21 has several different power supply pins:

• VDDIO powers I/O lines and XOSC. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V
- VDDIN powers I/O lines, OSC16M, the internal regulator for VDDCORE and the Automatic Power Switch. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V
• VDDANA powers I/O lines and the ADC, AC, DAC, PTC and OPAMP. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V
• VBAT powers the Automatic Power Switch. Voltage is 1.62V to 3.63V

  • VDDCORE serves as the internal voltage regulator output. It powers the core, memories, peripherals, DFLL48M and FDPLL96M. Voltage is 0.9V to 1.2V typical.
  • The Automatic Power Switch is a configurable switch that selects between VDDIN and VBAT as supply for the internal output VSWOUT, see the figure in Power Domain Overview.

The same voltage must be applied to both VDDIN and VDDANA. This common voltage is referred to as VDD in the datasheet.

When the Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) is used, VDDIO must be equal to VDD. When the PTC is not used by the user application, VDDIO may be lower than VDD.

The ground pins, GND, are common to VDDCORE, VDDIO and VDDIN. The ground pin for VDDANA is GNDANA.

For decoupling recommendations for the different power supplies, refer to the schematic checklist.

References:

51. Schematic Checklist

9.2.2 Voltage Regulator

The SAM L21 internal Voltage Regulator has four different modes:

  • Linear mode: This is the default mode when CPU and peripherals are running. It does not require an external inductor.
  • Switching mode. This is the most efficient mode when the CPU and peripherals are running. This mode can be selected by software on the fly.
  • Low Power (LP) mode. This is the default mode used when the chip is in standby mode.
  • Shutdown mode. When the chip is in backup mode, the internal regulator is off.

Note that the Voltage Regulator modes are controlled by the Power Manager.

9.2.3 Typical Powering Schematic

The SAM L21 uses a single supply from 1.62V to 3.63V.

The following figure shows the recommended power supply connection.

Figure 9-1. Power Supply Connection for Linear Mode Only
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Typical Powering Schematic - 1

text_image IOs Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) Main Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) VDDIO VDDANA VDDIN VSW VDDCORE GND GNDANA SAM L21 VBAT (PB03)

Figure 9-2. Power Supply Connection for Switching/Linear Mode
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Typical Powering Schematic - 2

text_image SAM L21 IOs Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) Main Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) VDDIO VDDANA VDDIN VSW VDDCORE GND GNDANA VBAT (PB03)

Figure 9-3. Power Supply Connection for Battery Backup
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Typical Powering Schematic - 3

text_image SAM L21 IOs Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) Main Supply (1.62V — 3.63V) VDDIO VDDANA VDDIN VSW VDDCORE GND GNDANA VBAT (PB03)

9.2.4 Power-Up Sequence

9.2.4.1 Supply Order

VDDIN and VDDANA must have the same supply sequence. Ideally, they must be connected together.

VDDIO can rise before or after VDDIN and VDDANA. Note that VDDIO supplies the XOSC, so VDDIO must be present before the application uses the XOSC feature. This is also applicable to all digital features present on pins supplied by VDDIO.

9.2.4.2 Minimum Rise Rate

The two integrated power-on reset (POR) circuits monitoring VDDIN and VDDIO require a minimum rise rate.

References:

Electrical Characteristics46. Electrical Characteristics

9.2.4.3 Maximum Rise Rate

The rise rate of the power supplies must not exceed the values described in Electrical Characteristics.

References:

  1. Electrical Characteristics

9.3 Power-Up

This section summarizes the power-up sequence of the SAM L21. The behavior after power-up is controlled by the Power Manager.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

9.3.1 Starting of Internal Regulator

After power-up, the device is set to its initial state and kept in Reset, until the power has stabilized throughout the device. The default performance level after power-up is PL0. See section on 20. PM – Power Manager for details. The internal regulator provides the internal VDDCORE corresponding to this performance level. Once the external voltage VDDIN and the internal VDDCORE reach a stable value, the internal Reset is released.

9.3.2 Starting of Clocks

Once the power has stabilized and the internal Reset is released, the device will use a 4MHz clock by default. The clock source for this clock signal is OSC16M, which is enabled and configured at 4MHz after a reset by default. This is also the default time base for Generic Clock Generator 0. In turn, Generator 0 provides the main clock GCLK_MAIN which is used by the Power Manager (PM).

Some synchronous system clocks are active after Start-Up, allowing software execution. Synchronous system clocks that are running receive the 4MHz clock from Generic Clock Generator 0. Other generic clocks are disabled.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

9.3.3 I/O Pins

After power-up, the I/O pins are tri-stated except PA30, which is pull-up enabled and configured as input.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

9.3.4 Fetching of Initial Instructions

After Reset has been released, the CPU starts fetching PC and SP values from the Reset address, 0x00000000. This points to the first executable address in the internal Flash memory. The code read from the internal Flash can be used to configure the clock system and clock sources. Refer to the ARM Architecture Reference Manual for more information on CPU startup (www.arm.com).

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

  2. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller

  3. OSCCTRL - Oscillators Controller

  4. OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller

9.4 Power-On Reset and Brown-Out Detector

The SAM L21 embeds three features to monitor, warn and/or reset the device:

- POR: Power-on Reset on VDDIN, VSWOUT and VDDIO

• BOD33: Brown-out detector on VSWOUT/VBAT

- Brown-out detector internal to the voltage regulator for VDDCORE. BOD12 is calibrated in production and its calibration parameters are stored in the NVM User Row. This data should not be changed if the User Row is written to in order to assure correct behavior.

9.4.1 Power-On Reset on VDDIN

VDDIN is monitored by POR. Monitoring is always activated, including startup and all sleep modes. If VDDIN goes below the threshold voltage, the entire chip is reset.

9.4.2 Power-On Reset on VSWOUT

VSWOUT is monitored by POR. Monitoring is always activated, including startup and all sleep modes. If VSWOUT goes below the threshold voltage, the entire chip is reset.

9.4.3 Power-On Reset on VDDIO

VDDIO is monitored by POR. Monitoring is always activated, including startup and all sleep modes. If VDDIO goes below the threshold voltage, all I/Os supplied by VSWOUT are reset.

9.4.4 Brown-Out Detector on VSWOUT/VBAT

BOD33 monitors VSWOUT or VBAT depending on configuration.

References:

  1. SUPC - Supply Controller

SUPC - Battery Backup Power Switch

9.4.5 Brown-Out Detector on VDDCORE

Once the device has started up, BOD12 monitors the internal VDDCORE.

References:

  1. SUPC - Supply Controller

SUPC - Battery Backup Power Switch

9.5 Performance Level Overview

By default, the device will start in Performance Level 0. This PLO is aiming for the lowest power consumption by limiting logic speeds and the CPU frequency. As a consequence, all GCLK will have limited capabilities, and some peripherals and clock sources will not work or with limited capabilities:

List of peripherals/clock sources not available in PLO:

• USB (limited by logic frequency)
- DFLL48M

List of peripherals/clock sources with limited capabilities in PLO:

  • All AHB/APB peripherals are limited by CPU frequency
  • DPLL96M: may be able to generate 48MHz internally, but the output cannot be used by logic
  • GCLK: the maximum frequency is by factor 4 compared to PL2
  • SW interface: the maximum frequency is by factor 4 compared to PL2
  • TC: the maximum frequency is by factor 4 compared to PL2
  • TCC: the maximum frequency is by factor 4 compared to PL2
  • SERCOM: the maximum frequency is by factor 4 compared to PL2

List of peripherals/clock sources with full capabilities in PLO:

• AC
• ADC
• DAC
• EIC

• OPAMP
• OSC16M
- PTC
- All 32KHz clock sources and peripherals

Full functionality and capability will be ensured in PL2. When transitioning between performance levels, the Supply Controller (SUPC) will provide a configurable smooth voltage scaling transition.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

  2. SUPC - Supply Controller

Block Diagram

10. Product Mapping

Figure 10-1. Atmel SAM L21 Product Mapping
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Product Mapping - 1

bar_stacked | Category | Block | Address | |----------------------|--------------|-------------| | Global Memory Space | Code | 0x00000000 | | Global Memory Space | SRAM | 0x00400000 | | Global Memory Space | Undefined | 0x1FFFFFF | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x40000000 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4000400 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4000800 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4000C00 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4001000 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4001400 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4001800 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4002000 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4002400 | | Code | Reserved | 0x40FFFFFFF | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x40FFFFFFF | | Code | Reserved | 0x4100000 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4110000 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4111111 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4200000 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4211111 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4221111 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4222111 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4222111 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4222111 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4222111 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4222111 | | Code | Internal Flash | 0x4222111 | | Code | Reserved | 0x4222111 |

11. Memories

11.1 Embedded Memories

  • Internal high-speed Flash with Read-While-Write (RWW) capability on a section of the array
  • Internal high-speed RAM, single-cycle access at full speed
  • Internal low-power RAM, single-cycle access at full speed

11.2 Physical Memory Map

The high-speed bus is implemented as a bus matrix. All high-speed bus addresses are fixed, and they are never remapped in any way, even during boot. The 32-bit physical address space is mapped as follows:

Table 11-1. SAM L21 Physical Memory Map ^(1)

Memory Start address Size [KB]
SAML21x18 SAML21x17 SAML21x16 SAML21E15
Embedded Flash 0x00000000 256 128 64 32
Embedded RWW section 0x00400000 8 4 2 1
Embedded SRAM 0x20000000 32 16 8 4
Embedded low-power SRAM 0x30000000 8 8 4 2
Peripheral Bridge A0x40000000 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge B0x41000000 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge C0x42000000 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge D0x43000000 64 64 64 64
Peripheral Bridge E0x44000000 64 64 64 64
IOBUS0x600000000.50.50.50.5

Note: 1. x = G, J , or E.

Table 11-2. Flash Memory Parameters ^(1)

DeviceFlash size [KB]Number of pagesPage size [Bytes]
SAML21x18256409664
SAML21x17128204864
SAML21x1664102464
SAML21E153251264

Note: 1. x = G, J , or E.

Table 11-3. RWW Section Parameters ^(1)

DeviceFlash size [KB]Number of pagesPage size [Bytes]
SAML21x18812864
SAML21x1746464
SAML21x1623264
SAML21E1511664

Note: 1. x = G, J , or E.

The Non Volatile Memory (NVM) User Row contains calibration data that are automatically read at device power-on.

The NVM User Row can be read at address 0x00804000.

To write the NVM User Row refer to the documentation of the NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller.

Note: When writing to the User Row, the new values do not get loaded by the other peripherals on the device until a device Reset occurs.

Table 11-4. NVM User Row Mapping

Bit Pos.Name Usage Factory Setting Related PeripheralRegister
2:0 BOOTPROT Used to select one of eight different bootloader sizes. 0x7(1)NVMCTRL
3 Reserved — 0x1 —
6:4 EEPROM Used to select one of eight different EEPROM sizes. 0x7 NVMCTRL
7 Reserved — 0x1 —
13:8BOD33 LevelBOD33 threshold level at power-on.0x06SUPC.BOD33
14BOD33 DisableBOD33 Disable at power-on.0x0SUPC.BOD33
16:15BOD33 ActionBOD33 Action at power-on.0x1SUPC.BOD33
25:17ReservedFactory settings - do not change.0x08F-
26WDT EnableWDT Enable at power-on.0x0WDT.CTRLA
27WDT Always-OnWDT Always-On at power-on.0x0WDT.CTRLA
31:28WDT PeriodWDT Period at power-on.0xBWDT.CONFIG
35:32WDT WindowWDT Window mode time-out at power-on.0xBWDT.CONFIG
39:36WDT EWOFFSETWDT Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset at power-on.0xBWDT.EWCTRL
40WDT WENWDT Timer Window Mode Enable at power-on.0x0WDT.CTRLA
41BOD33 HysteresisBOD33 Hysteresis configuration at power-on.0x0SUPC.BOD33
42Reserved — —
47:42ReservedFactory settings - do not change.0x3E
63:48LOCKNVM Region Lock Bits.0xFFFFNVMCTRL

Note:

  1. Default value is 0x7, except for WLCSP packages (default value 0x3).

References:

NVMCTRL

SUPC

WDT

11.4 NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping

The NVM Software Calibration Area contains calibration data that are determined and written during production test. These calibration values should be read by the application software and written back to the corresponding register.

The NVM Software Calibration Area can be read at address 0x00806020.

The NVM Software Calibration Area can not be written.

Table 11-5. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping

Bit PositionNameDescription
2:0BIASREFBUFADC linearity. To be written to ADC CALIB.BIASREFBUF
5:3BIASCOMPADC bias calibration. To be written to ADC CALIB.BIASCOMP
12:6 OSC32KCALOSC32K calibration. To be written to OSC32KCTRL OSC32K.CALIB
17:13USB_TRANSENUSB pad calibration. To be written to USB PADCAL.TRANSN

......continued

Bit Position Name Description

22:18 USB_TRANSP USB pad calibration. To be written to USB PADCAL.TRANSP

25:23 USB_TRIM USB pad calibration. To be written to USB PADCAL.TRIM

31:26 DFLL48M_COARSE_CAL DFLL48M coarse calibration. To be written to OSCCTRL DFLLVAL.COARSE

References:

ADC - Calibration Register

USB -Pad Calibration Register

OSCCTRL - DFLLVAL Register

11.5 NVM Temperature Log Row

The NVM Temperature Log Row contains calibration data that are determined and written during production test. These calibration values are required for calculating the temperature from measuring the temperature sensor in the Supply Controller (SUPC) by the ADC.

The NVM Temperature Log Row can be read at address 0x00806030.

The NVM Temperature Log Row can not be written.

Table 11-6. Temperature Log Row Content

Bit PositionName Description
7:0 ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT Integer part of room temperature in °C
11:8 ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC Decimal part of room temperature
19:12 HOT_TEMP_VAL_INTInteger part of hot temperature in °C
23:20 HOT_TEMP_VAL_DECDecimal part of hot temperature
31:24ROOM_INT1V_VAL2's complement of the internal 1V reference drift at room temperature (versus a 1.0 centered value)
39:32HOT_INT1V_VAL2's complement of the internal 1V reference drift at hot temperature (versus a 1.0 centered value)
51:40 ROOM_ADC_VALTemperature sensor 12bit ADC conversion at room temperature
63:52 HOT_ADC_VALTemperature sensor 12bit ADC conversion at hot temperature

References:

42.6.3.2. Device Temperature Measurement

46.10.9. Temperature Sensor Characteristics

11.6 Serial Number

Each device has a unique 128-bit serial number which is a concatenation of four 32-bit words contained at the following addresses:

Word 0: 0x0080A00C

Word 1: 0x0080A040

Word 2: 0x0080A044

Word 3: 0x0080A048

The uniqueness of the serial number is guaranteed only when using all 128 bits.

12. Processor and Architecture

12.1 Cortex M0+ Processor

The Atmel SAM L21 implements the ARM ^® Cortex ^™ -M0+ processor, based on the ARMv6 Architecture and Thumb ^® -2 ISA. The Cortex M0+ is 100% instruction set compatible with its predecessor, the Cortex-M0 core, and upward compatible to Cortex-M3 and M4 cores. The implemented ARM Cortex-M0+ is revision r0p1. For more information refer to www.arm.com

12.1.1 Cortex M0+ Configuration

Table 12-1. Cortex M0+ Configuration in Atmel SAM L21

Features Cortex M0+ options Atmel SAM L21 configuration
Interrupts External interrupts 0-32 29
Data endianness Little-endian or big-endian Little-endian
SysTick timer Present or absent Present
Number of watchpoint comparators 0, 1, 2 2
Number of breakpoint comparators 0, 1, 2, 3, 44
Halting debug supportPresent or absent Present
MultiplierFast or smallFast (single cycle)
Single-cycle I/O portPresent or absent Present
Wake-up interrupt controllerSupported or not supportedNot supported
Vector Table Offset RegisterPresent or absent Present
Unprivileged/Privileged supportPresent or absent Absent - All software run in privileged mode only
Memory Protection UnitNot present or 8-regionNot present
Reset all registersPresent or absent Absent
Instruction fetch width16-bit only or mostly 32-bit32-bit

The ARM Cortex-M0+ core has two bus interfaces:

  • Single 32-bit AMBA-3 AHB-Lite system interface that provides connections to peripherals and all system memory including Flash memory and RAM
  • Single 32-bit I/O port bus interfacing to the PORT with 1-cycle loads and stores

12.1.1.1 Cortex M0+ Peripherals

• System Control Space (SCS)

- The processor provides debug through registers in the SCS. Refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com)

- Nested Vector Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

- External interrupt signals connect to the NVIC, and the NVIC prioritizes the interrupts. Software can set the priority of each interrupt. The NVIC and the Cortex-M0+ processor core are closely coupled, providing low latency interrupt processing and efficient processing of late arriving interrupts. Refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com). Note: When the CPU frequency is much higher than the APB frequency it is recommended to insert a memory read barrier after each CPU write to registers mapped on the APB. Failing to do so in such conditions may lead to unexpected behavior such as re-entering a peripheral interrupt handler just after leaving it.

• System Timer (SysTick)

- The System Timer is a 24-bit timer clocked by CLK_CPU that extends the functionality of both the processor and the NVIC. Refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com).

• System Control Block (SCB)

- The System Control Block provides system implementation information, and system control. This includes configuration, control, and reporting of the system exceptions. Refer to the Cortex-M0+ Devices Generic User Guide for details (www.arm.com)

- Micro Trace Buffer (MTB)

- The CoreSight MTB-M0+ (MTB) provides a simple execution trace capability to the Cortex-M0+ processor. Refer to section MTB-Micro Trace Buffer and the CoreSight MTB-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for details (www.arm.com).

12.1.1.2 Cortex M0+ Address Map

Table 12-2. Cortex-M0+ Address Map

Address Peripheral
0xE000E000 System Control Space (SCS)
0xE000E010 System Timer (SysTick)
0xE000E100 Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)
0xE000ED00 System Control Block (SCB)
0xE000ED90 Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
0x41006000 Micro Trace Buffer (MTB)

12.1.1.3 I/O Interface

The device allows direct access to PORT registers. Accesses to the AMBA® AHB-Lite™ and the single cycle I/O interface can be made concurrently, so the Cortex M0+ processor can fetch the next instructions while accessing the I/Os. This enables single cycle I/O access to be sustained for as long as necessary.

References:

  1. PORT - I/O Pin Controller

12.2 Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

12.2.1 Overview

The Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) in the SAM L21 supports 32 interrupt lines with four different priority levels. For more details, refer to the Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual (www.arm.com).

12.2.2 Interrupt Line Mapping

Each of the 28 interrupt lines is connected to one peripheral instance, as shown in the table below. Each peripheral can have one or more interrupt flags, located in the peripheral's Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register.

An interrupt flag is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt in the peripheral can be individually enabled by writing a 1 to the corresponding bit in the peripheral's Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing 1 to the corresponding bit in the peripheral's Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

An interrupt request is generated from the peripheral when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled.

The interrupt requests for one peripheral are ORed together on system level, generating one interrupt request for each peripheral. An interrupt request will set the corresponding interrupt pending bit in the NVIC interrupt pending registers (SETPEND/CLRPEND bits in ISPR/ICPR).

For the NVIC to activate the interrupt, it must be enabled in the NVIC interrupt enable register (SETENA/CLRENA bits in ISER/ICER). The NVIC interrupt priority registers IPR0-IPR7 provide a priority field for each interrupt.

Table 12-3. Interrupt Line Mapping

Peripheral source NVIC line
EIC NMI - External Interrupt Controller NMI
PM - Power Manager0
MCLK - Main Clock
OSCCTRL - Oscillators Controller
OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller
SUPC - Supply Controller
PAC - Protecion Access Controller
WDT - Watchdog Timer 1
RTC - Real Time Counter 2
EIC - External Interrupt Controller 3
NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller 4
DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller 5
USB - Universal Serial Bus 6
EVSYS - Event System 7
SERCOM0 - Serial Communication Interface 0 8
SERCOM1 - Serial Communication Interface 1 9
SERCOM2 - Serial Communication Interface 2 10
SERCOM3 - Serial Communication Interface 3 11
SERCOM4 - Serial Communication Interface 4 12
SERCOM5 - Serial Communication Interface 5 13
TCC0 - Timer Counter for Control 0 14
TCC1 - Timer Counter for Control 1 15
TCC2 - Timer Counter for Control 2 16
TC0 - Timer Counter 0 17
TC1 - Timer Counter 1 18
TC2 - Timer Counter 2 19
TC3 - Timer Counter 3 20
TC4 - Timer Counter 4 21
ADC - Analog-to-Digital Converter 22
AC - Analog Comparator 23
DAC - Digital-to-Analog Converter24
PTC - Peripheral Touch Controller25
AES - Advanced Encrytpion Standard module26
TRNG - True Random Number Generator 27

12.3 Micro Trace Buffer

12.3.1 Features

• Program flow tracing for the Cortex-M0+ processor
• MTB SRAM can be used for both trace and general purpose storage by the processor
- The position and size of the trace buffer in SRAM is configurable by software
- CoreSight compliant

12.3.2 Overview

When enabled, the MTB records the changes in program flow that are reported by the Cortex-M0+ processor over the execution trace interface. This interface is shared between the Cortex-M0+ processor and the CoreSight MTB-M0+. The information is stored by the MTB in the SRAM as trace packets. An off-chip debugger can extract the trace information using the Debug Access Port to read the trace information from the SRAM. The debugger can then reconstruct the program flow from this information.

The MTB stores trace information into the SRAM and gives the processor access to the SRAM simultaneously. The MTB ensures that trace write accesses have priority over processor accesses.

An execution trace packet consists of a pair of 32-bit words that the MTB generates when it detects a non-sequential change of the program counter (PC) value. A non-sequential PC change can occur during branch instructions or during exception entry. See the CoreSight MTB-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for more details on the MTB execution trace packet format.

Tracing is enabled when the MASTER.EN bit in the Master Trace Control Register is 1. There are various ways to set the bit to 1 to start tracing, or to 0 to stop tracing. See the CoreSight Cortex-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for more details on the Trace start and stop and for a detailed description of the MTB's MASTER register. The MTB can be programmed to stop tracing automatically when the memory fills to a specified watermark level or to start or stop tracing by writing directly to the MASTER.EN bit. If the watermark mechanism is not being used and the trace buffer overflows, then the buffer wraps around overwriting previous trace packets.

The base address of the MTB registers is 0x41006000; this address is also written in the CoreSight ROM Table. The offset of each register from the base address is fixed and as defined by the CoreSight MTB-M0+ Technical Reference Manual. The MTB has four programmable registers to control the behavior of the trace features:

  • POSITION: Contains the trace write pointer and the wrap bit
  • MASTER: Contains the main trace enable bit and other trace control fields
  • FLOW: Contains the WATERMARK address and the AUTOSTOP and AUTOHALT control bits
  • BASE: Indicates where the SRAM is located in the processor memory map. This register is provided to enable auto discovery of the MTB SRAM location by a debug agent

See the CoreSight MTB-M0+ Technical Reference Manual for a detailed description of these registers.

12.4 High-Speed Bus System

12.4.1 Overview

The High-Speed Bus System combines two Bus Interconnection Matrices for standard Master/Slave communication, and two unified FlexRAM System Memory areas with multiple access capabilities. Some masters from a matrix can connect some slaves on the other matrix thanks to two low-latency AHB to AHB bridges: H2LBRIDGE and L2HBRIDGE.

12.4.2 Features

High-Speed Bus Matrix has the following features:

  • Symmetric crossbar bus switch implementation
  • Allows concurrent accesses from different masters to different slaves
  • 32-bit data bus
    • Operation at a one-to-one clock frequency with the bus masters

H2LBRIDGE has the following features:

- LP clock division support

- Write: Posted-write FIFO of 3 words, no bus stall until it is full

  • Write: 1 cycle bus stall when full when LP clock is not divided
  • 2 stall cycles on read when LP clock is not divided
  • Ultra low latency mode:

  • Suitable when the HS clock frequency is not above half the maximum device clock frequency

  • Removes all intrinsic bridge stall cycles (except those needed for LP clock ratio adaptation)
  • Enabled by writing a '1' in 0x41008120 using a 32-bit write access

L2HBRIDGE has the following features:

• LP clock division support
- Write: Posted-write FIFO of 1 word, no bus stall until it is full
- Write: 1 cycle bus stall when full when LP clock is not divided
- 2 stall cycles on read when LP clock is not divided
• ultra low latency mode:

  • Suitable when the HS clock frequency is not above half the maximum device clock frequency
  • Removes all intrinsic bridge stall cycles (except those needed for LP clock ratio adaptation)
  • Enabled by writing a '1' in 0x41008120 using a 32-bit write access

Figure 12-1. High-Speed Bus System Components
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Features - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    subgraph Block1
        A["M M"] --> B["H2LBRIDGES S"]
        C["S S S S S"] --> D["L2HBRIDGES M"]
    end
    subgraph Block2
        E["H2LBRIDGE"] --> F["M H2LBRIDGEM"]
        G["S L2HBRIDGE"] --> H["L2HBRIDGE"]
        I["M H2LBRIDGE"] --> J["H2LBRIDGE"]
        K["S L2HBRIDGE"] --> L["H2LBRIDGE"]
        M["M H2LBRIDGE"] --> N["H2LBRIDGE"]
        O["S S S S S S S S S"]
    end
    style Block1 fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style Block2 fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

12.4.3 Configuration

Figure 12-2. Master-Slave Relations High-Speed Bus Matrix
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Configuration - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["High-Speed Bus SLAVES"] --> B["Internal Flash"]
    A --> C["HS SRAM PORT 0"]
    A --> D["HS SRAM PORT 1"]
    A --> E["AHB-APB Bridge B"]
    A --> F["H2LBRIDGES"]
    G["High-Speed Bus MASTERS"] --> H["CM0+ 0"]
    G --> I["DSU 1"]
    G --> J["L2HBRIDGEM"]
    H <--> K["Green circular nodes"]
    I <--> L["Green circular nodes"]
    J <--> M["Green circular nodes"]
    K <--> N["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    L <--> O["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    M <--> P["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    N <--> Q["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    O <--> R["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    P <--> S["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    Q <--> T["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    R <--> U["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    S <--> V["Gray arrows pointing inward"]
    T <--> W["Gray arrows pointing inward"]

Figure 12-3. Master-Slave Relations Low-Power Bus Matrix
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Configuration - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Low-Power Bus SLAVES"] --> B["AHB-APB Bridge A"]
    A --> C["AHB-APB Bridge C"]
    A --> D["AHB-APB Bridge D"]
    A --> E["AHB-APB Bridge E"]
    A --> F["LP SRAM PORT 2"]
    A --> G["LP SRAM PORT 1"]
    A --> H["L2HBRIDGES"]
    A --> I["HS SRAM PORT 2"]
    J["Low-Power Bus MASTERS"] --> K["H2LBRIDGEM"]
    J --> L["DMAC"]
    K --> M["0"]
    L --> N["2"]
    M --> O["0"]
    N --> P["0"]
    O --> Q["1"]
    P --> R["2"]
    Q --> S["3"]
    R --> T["5"]
    S --> U["7"]
    T --> V["8"]
    U --> W["9"]
    V --> X["9"]

Table 12-4. High-Speed Bus Matrix Masters

High-Speed Bus Matrix Masters Master ID
CM0+ - Cortex M0+ Processor 0
DSU - Device Service Unit 1
L2HBRIDGEM - Low-Power to High-Speed bus matrix AHB to AHB bridge2

Table 12-5. High-Speed Bus Matrix Slaves

High-Speed Bus Matrix Slaves Slave ID
Internal Flash Memory 0
HS SRAM Port 0 - CM0+ Access 1
HS SRAM Port 1 - DSU Access 2
AHB-APB Bridge B 3
H2LBRIDGES - High-Speed to Low-Power bus matrix AHB to AHB bridge4

Table 12-6. Low-Power Bus Matrix Masters

Low-Power Bus Matrix Masters Master ID
H2LBRIDGEM - High-Speed to Low-Power bus matrix AHB to AHB bridge0
DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller - Data Access 2

Table 12-7. Low-Power Bus Matrix Slaves

Low-Power Bus Matrix Slaves Slave ID
AHB-APB Bridge A 0
AHB-APB Bridge C 1
AHB-APB Bridge D 2
AHB-APB Bridge E 3
LP SRAM Port 2- H2LBRIDGEM access 5
LP SRAM Port 1- DMAC access 7
L2HBRIDGES - Low-Power to High-Speed bus matrix AHB to AHB bridge8
HS SRAM Port 2- HMATRIXLP access 9

12.4.4 SRAM Quality of Service

To ensure that masters with latency requirements get sufficient priority when accessing RAM, priority levels can be assigned to the masters for different types of access.

The Quality of Service (QoS) level is independently selected for each master accessing the RAM. For any access to the RAM, the RAM also receives the QoS level. The QoS levels and their corresponding bit values for the QoS level configuration are shown in the following table.

Table 12-8. Quality of Service

ValueNameDescription
0x0DISABLEBackground (no sensitive operation)
0x1LOWSensitive Bandwidth
0x2MEDIUMSensitive Latency
0x3HIGHCritical Latency

If a master is configured with QoS level DISABLE (0x0) or LOW (0x1) there will be a minimum latency of one cycle for the RAM access.

The priority order for concurrent accesses are decided by two factors. First, the QoS level for the master and second, a static priority given by the port ID. The lowest port ID has the highest static priority. See the tables below for details.

The MTB has a fixed QoS level HIGH (0x3).

The CPU QoS level can be written/read, using 32-bit access only, at address 0x41008114 bits [1:0]. Its reset value is 0x3.

Refer to different master QOSCTRL registers for configuring QoS for the other masters (USB, DMAC).

Table 12-9. HS SRAM Port Connections QoS

HS SRAM Port Connection Port IDConnectionType QoS default QoS
MTB - Micro Trace Buffer 4 Direct STATIC-3 0x3
USB - Universal Serial Bus 3 Direct IP-QOSCTRL 0x3
HMATRIXLP - Low-Power Bus Matrix2 Bus Matrix 0x44000934(1), bits[1:0] 0x2
DSU - Device Service Unit 1 Bus Matrix 0x4100201C(1)0x2
CM0+ - Cortex M0+ Processor 0 Bus Matrix 0x41008114(1), bits[1:0] 0x3

Note:

  1. Using 32-bit access only.

Table 12-10. LP SRAM Port Connections QoS

LP SRAM Port ConnectionPort ID Connection Type QoS default QoS
DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller - Write-Back Access5, 6Direct IP-QOSCTRL.WRBQOS0x2
DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller - Fetch Access3, 4Direct IP-QOSCTRL.FQOS0x2
H2LBRIDGEM - HS to LP bus matrix AHB to AHB bridge2 Bus Matrix 0x44000924(1), bits[1:0] 0x2
DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller - Data Access1 Bus Matrix IP-QOSCTRL.DQOS0x2

Note:

  1. Using 32-bit access only.

13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

13.1 Overview

The Peripheral Access Controller provides an interface for the locking and unlocking of peripheral registers within the device. It reports all violations that could happen when accessing a peripheral: write protected access, illegal access, enable protected access, access when clock synchronization or software reset is on-going. These errors are reported in a unique interrupt flag for a peripheral. The PAC module also reports errors occurring at the slave bus level, when an access to a non-existing address is detected.

13.2 Features

- Manages write protection access and reports access errors for the peripheral modules or bridges

13.3 Block Diagram

Figure 13-1. PAC Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PAC"] --> B["INTFLAG"]
    B --> C["SLAVEs"]
    A --> D["PAC CONTROL"]
    D --> E["PERIPHERAL m"]
    D --> F["PERIPHERAL 0"]
    B --> G["Peripheral ERROR"]
    G --> H["BUSn"]
    H --> I["WRITE CONTROL"]
    D --> J["Peripheral ERROR"]
    J --> K["BUS0"]
    K --> L["WRITE CONTROL"]
    A --> M["APB"]
    M --> N["IRQ"]
    D --> O["Write CONTROL"]

13.4 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

13.4.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

13.4.2 Power Management

The PAC can continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The PAC interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. The events can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

13.4.3 Clocks

The PAC bus clock (CLK_PAC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module. The default state of CLK_PAC_APB can be found in the referenced links.

References:

  1. MCLK - Main Clock

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

13.4.4 DMA

Not applicable.

13.4.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the PAC interrupt requires the Interrupt Controller to be configured first. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for more details.

Table 13-1. Interrupt Lines

Instances NVIC Line
PAC PACERR

13.4.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System, which may need configuration.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

13.4.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, write protection of all peripherals is disabled and the PAC continues normal operation.

13.4.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

  • Write Control (WRCTRL) register
  • AHB Slave Bus Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAGAHB) register
  • Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear n (INTFLAG A/B/C...) registers

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

13.5 Functional Description

13.5.1 Principle of Operation

The Peripheral Access Control module allows the user to set a write protection on peripheral modules and generate an interrupt in case of a peripheral access violation. The peripheral's protection can be set, cleared or locked at the user discretion. A set of Interrupt Flag and Status registers informs the user on the status of the violation in the peripherals. In addition, slaves bus errors can be also reported in the cases where reserved area is accessed by the application.

13.5.2 Basic Operation

13.5.2.1 Initialization, Enabling and Resetting

The PAC is always enabled after reset.

Only a hardware reset will reset the PAC module.

13.5.2.2 Operations

The PAC module allows the user to set, clear or lock the write protection status of all peripherals on all Peripheral Bridges.

If a peripheral register violation occurs, the Peripheral Interrupt Flag n registers (INTFLAGn) are updated to inform the user on the status of the violation in the peripherals connected to the Peripheral Bridge n (n = A,B,C ...). The corresponding Peripheral Write Control Status n register (STATUSn) gives the state of the write protection for all peripherals connected to the corresponding Peripheral Bridge n. Refer to the 13.5.2.3. Peripheral Access Errors for details.

The PAC module also report the errors occurring at slave bus level when an access to reserved area is detected. AHB Slave Bus Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAGAHB) informs the user on the status of the violation in the corresponding slave. Refer to the 13.5.2.6. AHB Slave Bus Errors for details.

13.5.2.3 Peripheral Access Errors

The following events will generate a Peripheral Access Error:

  • Protected write: To avoid unexpected writes to a peripheral's registers, each peripheral can be write protected. Only the registers denoted as "PAC Write-Protection" in the module's data sheet can be protected. If a peripheral is not write protected, write data accesses are performed normally. If a peripheral is write protected and if a write access is attempted, data will not be written and peripheral returns an access error. The corresponding interrupt flag bit in the INTFLAGn register will be set.
  • Illegal access: Access to an unimplemented register within the module.
  • Synchronized write error: For write-synchronized registers an error will be reported if the register is written while a synchronization is ongoing.

When any of the INTFLAGn registers bit are set, an interrupt will be requested if the PAC interrupt enable bit is set.

References:

Register Synchronization

13.5.2.4 Write Access Protection Management

Peripheral access control can be enabled or disabled by writing to the WRCTRL register.

The data written to the WRCTRL register is composed of two fields; WRCTRL.PERID and WRCTRL.KEY. The WRCTRL.PERID is an unique identifier corresponding to a peripheral. The WRCTRL.KEY is a key value that defines the operation to be done on the control access bit. These operations can be "clear protection", "set protection" and "set and lock protection bit".

The “clear protection” operation will remove the write access protection for the peripheral selected by WRCTRL.PERID. Write accesses are allowed for the registers in this peripheral.

The “set protection” operation will set the write access protection for the peripheral selected by WRCTRL.PERID. Write accesses are not allowed for the registers with write protection property in this peripheral.

The “set and lock protection” operation will set the write access protection for the peripheral selected by WRCTRL.PERID and locks the access rights of the selected peripheral registers. The write access protection will only be cleared by a hardware reset.

The peripheral access control status can be read from the corresponding STATUSn register.

13.5.2.5 Write Access Protection Management Errors

Only word-wise writes to the WRCTRL register will effectively change the access protection. Other type of accesses will have no effect and will cause a PAC write access error. This error is reported in the INTFLAGn.PAC bit corresponding to the PAC module.

PAC also offers an additional safety feature for correct program execution with an interrupt generated on double write clear protection or double write set protection. If a peripheral is write protected and a subsequent set protection operation is detected then the PAC returns an error, and similarly for a double clear protection operation.

In addition, an error is generated when writing a “set and lock” protection to a write-protected peripheral or when a write access is done to a locked set protection. This can be used to ensure that the application follows the intended program flow by always following a write protect with an unprotect and conversely. However in applications where a write protected peripheral is used in several contexts, e.g. interrupt, care should be taken so that either the interrupt can not happen while the main application or other interrupt levels manipulates the write protection status or when the interrupt handler needs to unprotect the peripheral based on the current protection status by reading the STATUS register.

The errors generated while accessing the PAC module registers (eg. key error, double protect error...) will set the INTFLAGn.PAC flag.

13.5.2.6 AHB Slave Bus Errors

The PAC module reports errors occurring at the AHB Slave bus level. These errors are generated when an access is performed at an address where no slave (bridge or peripheral) is mapped. These errors are reported in the corresponding bits of the INTFLAGAHB register.

13.5.2.7 Generating Events

The PAC module can also generate an event when any of the Interrupt Flag registers bit are set. To enable the PAC event generation, the control bit EVCTRL.ERREO must be set a '1'.

13.5.3 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

13.5.4 Interrupts

The PAC has the following interrupt source:

- Error (ERR): Indicates that a peripheral access violation occurred in one of the peripherals controlled by the PAC module, or a bridge error occurred in one of the bridges reported by the PAC

- This interrupt is a synchronous wake-up source.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAGAHB and INTFLAGn) registers is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the PAC is reset. All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. The user must read the INTFLAGAHB and INTFLAGn registers to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

20.6.3.3. Sleep Mode Controller

Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

13.5.5 Events

The PAC can generate the following output event:

- Error (ERR): Generated when one of the interrupt flag registers bits is set

Writing a '1' to an Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.ERREO) enables the corresponding output event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding output event.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

13.5.6 Sleep Mode Operation

In Sleep mode, the PAC is kept enabled if an available bus master (CPU, DMA) is running. The PAC will continue to catch access errors from the module and generate interrupts or events.

13.5.7 Synchronization

Not applicable.

13.6 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 WRCTRL7:0 PERID[7:0]
15:8 PERID[15:8]
23:16 KEY[7:0]
31:24
0x04 EVCTRL 7:0 ERREO
0x05 ... 0x07Reserved
0x08INTENCLR 7:0ERR
0x09INTENSET7:0ERR
0x0A ... 0x0FReserved
0x10INTFLAGAHB7:0H2LBRIDGESHPB1HSRAMDSUHSRAMCMOPFLASH
15:8
23:16LPRAMDMACLPRAMPICOPLPRAMHSHPB4HPB3HPB2HPB0
31:24HSRAMLPL2HBRIDGES
0x14INTFLAGA7:0WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
15:8DSUSTANDBYPORTEICRTC
23:16
31:24
0x18INTFLAGB7:0HMATRIXHSMTBNVMCTRLDSUUSB
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1CINTFLAGC7:0TCC2TCC1TCC0SERCOM4SERCOM3SERCOM2SERCOM1SERCOM0
15:8TRNGAESDACTC3TC2TC1TC0
23:16
31:24
0x20INTFLAGD7:0CCLOPAMPPTCACADCTC4SERCOM5EVSYS
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x24INTFLAGE7:0HMATRIXLPDMAC PAC
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x28 ... 0x33Reserved
0x34STATUSA7:0WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
15:8DSUSTANDBYPORTEICRTC
23:16
31;24
0x38STATUSB7:0HMATRIXHSMTBNVMCTRLDSUUSB
15:8
23:16
31:24
7:0TCC2TCC1TCC0SERCOM4SERCOM3SERCOM2SERCOM1SERCOM0
0x3CSTATUSC15:8TRNGAESDACTC3TC2TC1TC0
23:16
31:24
0x40STATUSD7:0CCLOPAMPPTCACADCTC4SERCOM5EVSYS
15:8
23:16
31:24
......continued
OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x44 STATUS7:0HMATRIXLP DMAC PAC
15:8
23:16
31:24

13.7 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to the related links.

13.7.1 Write Control

Name: WRCTRL

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Write Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 KEY[7:0] Access RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 PERID[15:8] Access RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PERID[7:0] Access RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 23:16 - KEY[7:0] Peripheral Access Control Key

These bits define the peripheral access control key:

ValueName Description
0x0OFFNo action
0x1CLEARClear the peripheral write control
0x2SETSet the peripheral write control
0x3LOCKSet and lock the peripheral write control until the next hardware reset

Bits 15:0 - PERID[15:0] Peripheral Identifier

The PERID represents the peripheral whose control is changed using the WRCTRL.KEY. The Peripheral Identifier is calculated following formula:

PERID = 32* BridgeNumber + N

Where BridgeNumber represents the Peripheral Bridge Number (0 for Peripheral Bridge A, 1 for Peripheral Bridge B, etc). N represents the peripheral index from the respective Bridge Number:

Table 13-2. PERID Values

Periph. Bridge NameBridgeNumberPERID Values
A00+N
B132+N
C264+N
D396+N
E4128+N

13.7.2 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERREO
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - ERREO Peripheral Access Error Event Output

This bit indicates if the Peripheral Access Error Event Output is enabled or disabled. When enabled, an event will be generated when one of the interrupt flag registers bits (INTFLAGAHB, INTFLAGn) is set:

Value Description
0Peripheral Access Error Event Output is disabled.
1Peripheral Access Error Event Output is enabled.

13.7.3 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERR
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - ERR Peripheral Access Error Interrupt Disable

This bit indicates that the Peripheral Access Error Interrupt is disabled and an interrupt request will be generated when one of the interrupt flag registers bits (INTFLAGAHB, INTFLAGn) is set:

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Peripheral Access Error interrupt Enable bit and disables the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0Peripheral Access Error interrupt is disabled.
1Peripheral Access Error interrupt is enabled.

13.7.4 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERR
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - ERR Peripheral Access Error Interrupt Enable

This bit indicates that the Peripheral Access Error Interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when one of the interrupt flag registers bits (INTFLAGAHB, INTFLAGn) is set:

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Peripheral Access Error interrupt Enable bit and enables the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0Peripheral Access Error interrupt is disabled.
1Peripheral Access Error interrupt is enabled.

13.7.5 AHB Slave Bus Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAGAHB

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

HSRAMLP L2HBRIDGES
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LPRAMDMACLPRAMPICOPLPRAMHSHPB4HPB3HPB2HPB0
AccessR/WR/W R/WR/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 109 8
Access Reset
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
H2LBRIDGESHPB1HSRAMDSUHSRAMCMOPFLASH
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0

Bit 25 - HSRAMLP Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HSRAMLP

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 24 - L2HBRIDGES Interrupt Flag for SLAVE L2HBRIDGES

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 23 - LPRAMDMAC Interrupt Flag for SLAVE LPRAMDMAC

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 22 - LPRAMPICOP Interrupt Flag for SLAVE LPRAMPICOP

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 21 - LPRAMHS Interrupt Flag for SLAVE LPRAMHS

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 19 - HPB4 Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HPB4

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 18 - HPB3 Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HPB3

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 17 - HPB2 Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HPB2

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 16 - HPB0 Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HPB0

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 4 - H2LBRIDGES Interrupt Flag for SLAVE H2LBRIDGES

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 3 - HPB1 Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HPB1

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 2 - HSRAMDSU Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HSRAMDSU

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 1 - HSRAMCMOP Interrupt Flag for SLAVE HSRAMCMOP

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - FLASH Interrupt Flag for SLAVE FLASH

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag. This flag is set when an access error is detected by the SLAVE n, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGAHB interrupt flag.

13.7.6 Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear A

Name: INTFLAGA

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set when a Peripheral Access Error occurs while accessing the peripheral associated with the respective INTFLAGA bit, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGA interrupt flag.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DSUSTANDBYPORTEICRTC
Access ResetR/W 0R/W 0 0 0R/WR/W
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
Access ResetR/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W

Bit 12 - DSUSTANDBY Interrupt Flag for DSUSTANDBY

Bit 10 - PORT Interrupt Flag for PORT

Bit 9 - EIC Interrupt Flag for EIC

Bit 8 - RTC Interrupt Flag for RTC

Bit 7 - WDT Interrupt Flag for WDT

Bit 6 - GCLK Interrupt Flag for GCLK

Bit 5 - SUPC Interrupt Flag for SUPC

Bit 4 - OSC32KCTRL Interrupt Flag for OSC32KCTRL

Bit 3 - OSCCTRL Interrupt Flag for OSCCTRL

Bit 2 - RSTC Interrupt Flag for RSTC

Bit 1 - MCLK Interrupt Flag for MCLK

Bit 0 - PM Interrupt Flag for PM

13.7.7 Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear B

Name: INTFLAGB

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set when a Peripheral Access Error occurs while accessing the peripheral associated with the respective INTFLAGB bit, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGB interrupt flag.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset R/W 0 0 0 0 0 HMATRIXHS MTB NVMCTRL DSU USB R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bit 4 - HMATRIXHS Interrupt Flag for HMATRIXHS

Bit 3 - MTB Interrupt Flag for MTB

Bit 2 - NVMCTRL Interrupt Flag for NVMCTRL

Bit 1 - DSU Interrupt Flag for DSU

Bit 0 - USB Interrupt Flag for USB

13.7.8 Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear C

Name: INTFLAGC

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Peripheral Access Error occurs while accessing the peripheral associated with the respective INTFLAGC bit, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGC interrupt flag.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear C - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset TRNG AES DAC TC3 TC2 TC1 TC0 R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TCC2 TCC1 TCC0 SERCOM4 SERCOM3 SERCOM2 SERCOM1 SERCOM0 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 14 - TRNG Interrupt Flag for PTC

Bit 13 - AES Interrupt Flag for AC

Bit 12 - DAC Interrupt Flag for ADC

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - TC Interrupt Flag for TCn [n = 3..0]

Bits 5, 6, 7 - TCC Interrupt Flag for TCCn [n = 2..0]

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - SERCOM Interrupt Flag for SERCOMn [n = 5..0]

13.7.9 Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear D

Name: INTFLAGD

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set when a Peripheral Access Error occurs while accessing the peripheral associated with the respective INTFLAGD bit, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGD interrupt flag.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear D - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CCL OPAMP PTC AC ADC TC4 SERCOM5 EVSYS Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 7 - CCL Interrupt Flag for CCL

Bit 6 - OPAMP Interrupt Flag for OPAMP

Bit 5 - PTC Interrupt Flag for PTC

Bit 4 - AC Interrupt Flag for AC

Bit 3 - ADC Interrupt Flag for ADC

Bit 2 - TC4 Interrupt Flag for TC4

Bit 1 - SERCOM5 Interrupt Flag for SERCOM5

Bit 0 - EVSYS Interrupt Flag for EVSYS

13.7.10 Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear E

Name: INTFLAGE

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set when a Peripheral Access Error occurs while accessing the peripheral associated with the respective INTFLAGE bit, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.ERR is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding INTFLAGE interrupt flag.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Interrupt Flag Status and Clear E - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset HMATRIXLP DMA¢ PAC R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bit 2 - HMATRIXLP Interrupt Flag for HMATRIXLP

Bit 1 - DMAC Interrupt Flag for DMAC

Bit 0 - PAC Interrupt Flag for PAC

13.7.11 Peripheral Write Protection Status A

Name: STATUSA

Offset: 0x34

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

Writing to this register has no effect.

Reading STATUS register returns the peripheral write protection status:

Value Description
0 Peripheral is not write protected.
1 Peripheral is write protected.
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access ResetDSUSTANDBYPORTEICRTC
RRRR
00 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
Access ResetRRRRRRR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 12 - DSUSTANDBY Peripheral DSUSTANDBY Write Protection Status

Bit 10 - PORT Peripheral PORT Write Protection Status

Bit 9 - EIC Peripheral EIC Write Protection Status

Bit 8 - RTC Peripheral RTC Write Protection Status

Bit 7 - WDT Peripheral WDT Write Protection Status

Bit 6 - GCLK Peripheral GCLK Write Protection Status

Bit 5 - SUPC Peripheral SUPC Write Protection Status

Bit 4 - OSC32KCTRL Peripheral OSC32KCTRL Write Protection Status

Bit 3 - OSCCTRL Peripheral OSCCTRL Write Protection Status

Bit 2 - RSTC Peripheral RSTC Write Protection Status

Bit 1 - MCLK Peripheral MCLK Write Protection Status

Bit 0 - PM Peripheral ATW Write Protection Status

13.7.12 Peripheral Write Protection Status B

Name: STATUSB

Offset: 0x38

Reset: 0x000002

Property: -

Writing to this register has no effect.

Reading the STATUS register returns the peripheral write protection status:

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Write Protection Status B - 1

text_image Value Description 0 Peripheral is not write protected. 1 Peripheral is write protected. Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset H MATRIXHS MTB NVMCTRL DSU USB R R R R 0 0 0 1 0

Bit 4 - HMATRIXHS Peripheral HMATRIXHS Write Protection Status

Bit 3 - MTB Peripheral MTB Write Protection Status

Bit 2 - NVMCTRL Peripheral NVMCTRLWrite Protection Status

Bit 1 - DSU Peripheral DSU Write Protection Status

Bit 0 - USB Peripheral USB Write Protection Status

13.7.13 Peripheral Write Protection Status C

Name: STATUSC

Offset: 0x3C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Writing to this register has no effect.

Reading STATUS register returns the peripheral write protection status:

Value Description
0 Peripheral is not write protected.
1 Peripheral is write protected.
Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Access ResetTRNGAESDACTC3TC2TC1TC0
RRRRRRR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TCC2TCC1TCC0SERCOM4SERCOM3SERCOM2SERCOM1SERCOM0
Access ResetRRRRRRR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 14 - TRNG Peripheral TRNG Write Protection Status

Bit 13 - AES Peripheral AES Write Protection Status

Bit 12 - DAC Peripheral DAC Write Protection Status

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - TCn Peripheral TCn Write Protection Status [n = 3..0]

Bits 5, 6, 7 - TCCn Peripheral TCC Write Protection Status

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - SERCOMn Peripheral SERCOMn Write Protection Status [n = 4..0]

13.7.14 Peripheral Write Protection Status D

Name: STATUSD

Offset: 0x40

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

Writing to this register has no effect.

Reading STATUS register returns peripheral write protection status:

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Write Protection Status D - 1

text_image Value Description 0 Peripheral is not write protected. 1 Peripheral is write protected. Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CCL OPAMP PTC AC ADC TC4 SERCOM5 EVSYS Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 7 - CCL Peripheral CCL Write Protection Status

Bit 6 - OPAMP Peripheral OPAMP Write Protection Status

Bit 5 - PTC Peripheral PTC Write Protection Status

Bit 4 - AC Peripheral AC Write Protection Status

Bit 3 - ADC Peripheral ADC Write Protection Status

Bit 2 - TC4 Peripheral TC4 Write Protection Status

Bit 1 - SERCOM5 Peripheral SERCOM5 Write Protection Status

Bit 0 - EVSYS Peripheral EVSYS Write Protection Status

13.7.15 Peripheral Write Protection Status E

Name: STATUSE

Offset: 0x44

Reset: 0x000000

Property: -

Writing to this register has no effect.

Reading STATUS register returns peripheral write protection status:

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Write Protection Status E - 1

text_image Value Description 0 Peripheral is not write protected. 1 Peripheral is write protected. Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset HMATRI XLP DMA¢ PAC R R R 0 0 0

Bit 2 - HMATRIXLP Peripheral HMATRIXLP Write Protection Status

Bit 1 - DMAC Peripheral DMAC Write Protection Status

Bit 0 - PAC Peripheral PAC Write Protection Status

14. Peripherals Configuration Summary

Table 14-1. Peripherals Configuration Summary

Peripheral nameBase addressIRQ lineAHB clock APB clock ClockDomainGeneric ClockPAC Events DMA Powerdomain
IndexEnabled at ResetIndexEnabled at ResetName IndexIndex Protat ResetUser Generator Index SleepWalkingName
AHB-APB Bridge A0x400000000 YLowPowerN/APD1
PM0x4000000000YBackup0NN/APDBACKUP
MCLK0x4000040001YLow Power1NYPD0
RSTC0x400008002YBackup2NN/APDBACKUP
OSCCTRL0x40000C0003YLow Power0: DFLL48M reference 1: FDPLL96M clk source 2: FDPLL96M 32kHz3NYPD0
OSC32KCTRL0x4000100004YBackup4NPDBACKUP
SUPC0x4000140005YBackup5NN/APDBACKUP
GCLK0x40001800— — 6 Y LowPower6NN/APD0
WDT0x40001C0017YLow Power7NYPDTOP
RTC0x4000200028YBackup8N1: CMPO/ ALARM0 2: CMP1 3: OVF 4-11: PER0-7Y PDBACKUP
EIC0x40002400 3, NMI9Y LowPower39N12-27: EXTINT0-15Y PDTOP
PORT0x40002800— — 10 Y LowPower10N0-3 : EV0-3YPDTOP
AHB-APB Bridge B0x410000001YCPUN/APD2
USB0x41000000612Y0YCPU40NYPD2
DSU0x410020005Y1YCPU1YN/APD2
NVMCTRL0x4100400048Y2YCPU2NYPD2
MTB0x41006000CPU43,44: Start, StopN/APD2
AHB-APB Bridge C0x42000000— 2 Y — LowPowerN/APD1
SERCOM00x42000000 8— — 0 Y LowPower18: CORE 17: SLOW0N1: RX 2: TXY PD1
SERCOM10x42000400 9— — 1 Y LowPower19: CORE 17: SLOW1N3: RX 4: TXY PD1
Peripheral nameBase addressIRQ lineAHB clock APB clock ClockDomainGeneric ClockPAC Events DMA Powerdomain
IndexEnabled at ResetIndexEnabled at ResetName IndexIndex Protat ResetUser Generator Index SleepWalkingName
SERCOM2 0x42000800 10 — — 2 Y LowPower20: CORE17: SLOW2 N5: RX6: TXY PD1
SERCOM3 0x42000C00 11 — — 3 Y LowPower21: CORE17: SLOW3 N7: RX8: TXY PD1
SERCOM4 0x42001000 12 — — 4 Y LowPower22: CORE17: SLOW4 N9: RX10: TXY PD1
TCC00x42001400 14 — — 5 Y LowPower255 N12-13:EV0-114-17:MC0-336: OVF37: TRG38: CNT39-42: MC0-311: OVF12-15:MC0-3Y PD1
TCC10x42001800 15 — — 6 Y LowPower256 N18-19:EV0-120-21:MC0-143: OVF44: TRG45: CNT46-47: MC0-116: OVF17-18:MC0-1Y PD1
TCC20x42001C00 16 — — 7 Y LowPower267 N22-23:EV0-124-25:MC0-148: OVF49: TRG50: CNT51-52: MC0-119: OVF20-21:MC0-1Y PD1
TC00x42002000 17 — — 8 Y LowPower278 N26: EVU 53: OVF54-55: MC0-122: OVF23-24:MC0-1Y PD1
TC10x42002400 18 — — 9 Y LowPower279 N27: EVU 56: OVF57-58: MC0-125: OVF26-27:MC0-1Y PD1
TC20x42002800 19 — — 10YLowPower2810N28: EVU59: OVF60-61: MC0-128: OVF29-30:MC0-1Y PD1
TC30x42002C00 2011YLowPower2811N29: EVU62: OVF63-64: MC0-131: OVF32-33:MC0-1Y PD1
DAC0x42003000 24 — — 12YLowPower3212N35-36:START0-173-74:EMPTY0-138-39:EMPTY0-1Y PD1
AES0x42003400 26 — — 13YLowPower— 13 N44: WR45: RDY PD1
TRNG0x42003800 27 — — 14YLowPower— 14 N77: READY —Y PD1
AHB-APBBridge D0x43000000 — 3 Y — — LowPowerN/APD1
EVSYS0x43000000 70YLowPower5-16: one per CHANNEL0NYPD0
SERCOM5 0x43000400 13 —1 Y LowPower24: CORE23: SLOW1NYPD0
......continued
Peripheral nameBase addressIRQ lineAHB clock APB clock ClockIndexEnabled at ResetName Index ProtGeneric ClockPAC Events DMA Powerdomain
IndexEnabled at Resetat ResetUser Generator Index SleepWalkingName
TC4 0x4300080021 — — 2 YLowPower292 N65: OVF66-67: MC0-134: OVF35-36:MC0-1YPD0
ADC0x43000C0022 — — 3 YLowPower303 N31: START32: SYNC68: RESRDY69: WINMON37: RESRDYYPD0
AC0x4300100023 — — 4 YLowPower314 N33-34:SOC0-170-71:COMPO-172: WINOYPD0
PTC 0x4300140025 — — 5 YLowPower335 N37:STCONV75: EOC76: WCOMPPD0
OPAMP 0x43001800 — — — 6 YLowPower6NYPD0
CCL 0x43001C00— — — 7 YLowPower347 N38 :LUTINO39:LUTIN140: LUTIN241: LUTIN378 : LUTOUT079 : LUTOUT180: LUTOUT281: LUTOUT3YPD0
AHB-APBBridge E0x44000000 — 4 Y— —LowPowerN/APD1
PAC0x44000000014Y0YLowPower082 : ACCERRN/A
DMAC0x4400040011YLowPower— 1 —4-11:CH0-728-35: CH0-7Y

15. DSU - Device Service Unit

15.1 Overview

The Device Service Unit (DSU) provides a means of detecting debugger probes. It enables the ARM Debug Access Port (DAP) to have control over multiplexed debug pads and CPU reset. The DSU also provides system-level services to debug adapters in an ARM debug system. It implements a CoreSight Debug ROM that provides device identification as well as identification of other debug components within the system. Hence, it complies with the ARM Peripheral Identification specification. The DSU also provides system services to applications that need memory testing, as required for IEC60730 Class B compliance, for example. The DSU can be accessed simultaneously by a debugger and the CPU, as it is connected on the High-Speed Bus Matrix. For security reasons, some of the DSU features will be limited or unavailable when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit.

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

28.6.6. Security Bit

15.2 Features

- CPU reset extension

- Debugger probe detection (Cold- and Hot-Plugging)

• Chip-Erase command and status

• 32-bit cyclic redundancy check (CRC32) of any memory accessible through the bus matrix

- ARM ^ CoreSight ^TM compliant device identification

- Two debug communications channels

- Debug access port security filter

- Onboard memory built-in self-test (MBIST)

15.3 Block Diagram

Figure 15-1. DSU Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SWCLK"] --> B["RESET"]
    B --> C["DSU"]
    C --> D["DEBUGGER PROBE INTERFACE"]
    D --> E["CPU"]
    E --> F["NVMCTRL"]
    F --> G["S"]
    G --> H["HIGH-SPEED BUS MATRIX"]
    I["DAP"] --> J["AHB-AP"]
    J --> K["PORT"]
    K --> L["SWDIO"]
    M["CORESIGHT ROM"] --> N["CRC-32"]
    M --> O["MBIST"]
    M --> P["CHIP ERASE"]
    Q["CPU_reset_extension"] --> E
    R["debugger_present"] --> D
    S["CPU"] --> T["DBG"]
    U["CPU"] <--> V["M"]
    V <--> W["M"]
    X["CPU"] <--> Y["M"]
    Y <--> Z["M"]

15.4 Signal Description

The DSU uses three signals to function.

Signal Name Type Description
RESET Digital Input External reset
SWCLK Digital Input SW clock
SWDIO Digital I/O SW bidirectional data pin

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

15.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

15.5.1 IO Lines

The SWCLK pin is by default assigned to the DSU module to allow debugger probe detection and to stretch the CPU reset phase. For more information, refer to 15.6.3. Debugger Probe Detection. The Hot-Plugging feature depends on the PORT configuration. If the SWCLK pin function is changed in the PORT or if the PORT_MUX is disabled, the Hot-Plugging feature is disabled until a power-reset or an external reset.

15.5.2 Power Management

The DSU will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

15.5.3 Clocks

The DSU bus clocks (CLK_DSU_APB and CLK_DSU_AHB) can be enabled and disabled by the Main Clock Controller18. MCLK - Main Clock and 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking.

The DSU bus clocks (CLK_DSU_APB and CLK_DSU_AHB) can be enabled and disabled by the Power Manager. Refer to 20. PM - Power Manager for further information.

15.5.4 Interrupts

Not applicable.

15.5.5 Events

Not applicable.

15.5.6 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the 13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller, except for the following:

  • Debug Communication Channel 0 register (DCC0)
  • Debug Communication Channel 1 register (DCC1)

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

15.5.7 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

15.6 Debug Operation

15.6.1 Principle of Operation

The DSU provides basic services to allow on-chip debug using the ARM Debug Access Port and the ARM processor debug resources:

  • CPU reset extension
  • Debugger probe detection

For more details on the ARM debug components, refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification.

15.6.2 CPU Reset Extension

"CPU reset extension" refers to the extension of the reset phase of the CPU core after the external reset is released. This ensures that the CPU is not executing code at startup while a debugger is connects to the system. The debugger is detected on a RESET release event when SWCLK is low. At startup, SWCLK is internally pulled up to avoid false detection of a debugger if the SWCLK pin is left unconnected. When the CPU is held in the reset extension phase, the CPU Reset Extension bit of the Status A register (STATUS.ACRSTEXT) is set. To release the CPU, write a '1' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT. STATUSA.CRSTEXT will then be set to '0'. Writing a '0' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT has no effect. For security reasons, it is not possible to release the CPU reset extension when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. Trying to do so sets the Protection Error bit (PERR) of the Status A register (STATUS.PERR).

Figure 15-2. Typical CPU Reset Extension Set and Clear Timing Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CPU Reset Extension - 1

text_image SWCLK RESET DSU CRSTEXT Clear CPU reset extension CPU_STATE reset running

References:

28.6.6. Security Bit

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

15.6.3 Debugger Probe Detection

15.6.3.1 Cold Plugging

Cold-Plugging is the detection of a debugger when the system is in reset. Cold-Plugging is detected when the CPU reset extension is requested, as described above.

15.6.3.2 Hot Plugging

Hot-Plugging is the detection of a debugger probe when the system is not in reset. Hot-Plugging is not possible under reset because the detector is reset when POR or RESET are asserted. Hot-Plugging is active when a SWCLK falling edge is detected. The SWCLK pad is multiplexed with other functions and the user must ensure that its default function is assigned to the debug system. If the SWCLK function is changed, the Hot-Plugging feature is disabled until a power-reset or external reset occurs. Availability of the Hot-Plugging feature can be read from the Hot-Plugging Enable bit of the Status B register (STATUSB.HPE).

Figure 15-3. Hot-Plugging Detection Timing Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hot Plugging - 1

text_image SWCLK RESET CPU_STATE reset running Hot-Plugging

The presence of a debugger probe is detected when either Hot-Plugging or Cold-Plugging is detected. Once detected, the Debugger Present bit of the Status B register (STATUSB.DBGPRES) is set. For security reasons, Hot-Plugging is not available when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit.

This detection requires that pads are correctly powered. Thus, at cold startup, this detection cannot be done until POR is released. If the device is protected, Cold-Plugging is the only way to detect a debugger probe, and so the external reset timing must be longer than the POR timing. If external reset is deasserted before POR release, the user must retry the procedure above until it gets connected to the device.

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

28.6.6. Security Bit

15.7 Chip Erase

Chip-Erase consists of removing all sensitive information stored in the chip and clearing the NVMCTRL security bit. Therefore, all volatile memories and the Flash memory (including the EEPROM emulation area) will be erased. The Flash auxiliary rows, including the user row, will not be erased.

When the device is protected, the debugger must first reset the device in order to be detected. This ensures that internal registers are reset after the protected state is removed. The Chip-Erase operation is triggered by writing a '1' to the Chip-Erase bit in the Control register (CTRL.CE). This command will be discarded if the DSU is protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Once issued, the module clears volatile memories prior to erasing the Flash array. To ensure that the Chip-Erase operation is completed, check the Done bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.DONE).

The Chip-Erase operation depends on clocks and power management features that can be altered by the CPU. For that reason, it is recommended to issue a Chip-Erase after a Cold-Plugging procedure to ensure that the device is in a known and safe state.

The recommended sequence is as follows:

  1. Issue the Cold-Plugging procedure (refer to 15.6.3.1. Cold Plugging). The device then:

a. Detects the debugger probe.
b. Holds the CPU in reset.

  1. Issue the Chip-Erase command by writing a '1' to CTRL.CE. The device then:

a. Clears the system volatile memories.
b. Erases the whole Flash array (including the EEPROM emulation area, not including auxiliary rows).
c. Erases the lock row, removing the NVMCTRL security bit protection.

  1. Check for completion by polling STATUSA.DONE (read as '1' when completed).

  2. Reset the device to let the NVMCTRL update the fuses.

15.8 Programming

Programming the Flash or RAM memories is only possible when the device is not protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. The programming procedure is as follows:

  1. At power up, RESET is driven low by a debugger. The on-chip regulator holds the system in a POR state until the input supply is above the POR threshold (refer to Powe-On Reset (POR) characteristics). The system continues to be held in this static state until the internally regulated supplies have reached a safe operating state.
  2. The PM starts, clocks are switched to the slow clock (Core Clock, System Clock, Flash Clock and any Bus Clocks that do not have clock gate control). Internal resets are maintained due to the external reset.
  3. The debugger maintains a low level on SWCLK. RESET is released, resulting in a debugger Cold-Plugging procedure.
  4. The debugger generates a clock signal on the SWCLK pin, the Debug Access Port (DAP) receives a clock.
  5. The CPU remains in Reset due to the Cold-Plugging procedure; meanwhile, the rest of the system is released.
  6. A Chip-Erase is issued to ensure that the Flash is fully erased prior to programming.
  7. Programming is available through the AHB-AP.
  8. After the operation is completed, the chip can be restarted either by asserting RESET, toggling power, or writing a '1' to the Status A register CPU Reset Phase Extension bit (STATUS.CRSTEXT). Make sure that the SWCLK pin is high when releasing RESET to prevent extending the CPU reset.

References:

  1. Electrical Characteristics

NVMCTRL

Security Bit

15.9 Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property protection consists of restricting access to internal memories from external tools when the device is protected, and this is accomplished by setting the NVMCTRL security bit. This protected state can be removed by issuing a Chip-Erase (refer to 15.7. Chip Erase). When the device is protected, read/write accesses using the AHB-AP are limited to the DSU address range and DSU commands are restricted. When issuing a Chip-Erase, sensitive information is erased from volatile memory and Flash.

The DSU implements a security filter that monitors the AHB transactions inside the DAP. If the device is protected, then AHB-AP read/write accesses outside the DSU external address range are discarded, causing an error response that sets the ARM AHB-AP sticky error bits (refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification on www.arm.com).

The DSU is intended to be accessed either:

  • Internally from the CPU, without any limitation, even when the device is protected
  • Externally from a debug adapter, with some restrictions when the device is protected

For security reasons, DSU features have limitations when used from a debug adapter. To differentiate external accesses from internal ones, the first 0x100 bytes of the DSU register map has been mirrored at offset 0x100:

  • The first 0x100 bytes form the internal address range
  • The next 0x100 bytes form the external address range

When the device is protected, the DAP can only issue MEM-AP accesses in the DSU range 0x0100-0x2000.

The DSU operating registers are located in the 0x0000-0x00FF area and remapped in 0x0100-0x01FF to differentiate accesses coming from a debugger and the CPU. If the device is protected and an access is issued in the region 0x0100-0x01FF, it is subject to security restrictions. For more information, refer to the Table 15-1.

Figure 15-4. APB Memory Mapping

0x0000DSU operating registersInternal address range (cannot be accessed from debug tools when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit)
0x00FC
0x0100Mirrored DSU operating registersExternal address range (can be accessed from debug tools with some restrictions)
0x01FDEmpty
0x1000DSU CoreSight ROM
0x1FFC

Some features not activated by APB transactions are not available when the device is protected:

Table 15-1. Feature Availability Under Protection

Features Availability when the device is protected
CPU Reset Extension Yes
Clear CPU Reset Extension No
Debugger Cold-Plugging Yes
Debugger Hot-Plugging No

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

Security Bit

15.10 Device Identification

Device identification relies on the ARM CoreSight component identification scheme, which allows the chip to be identified as an Atmel device implementing a DSU. The DSU contains identification registers to differentiate the device.

15.10.1 CoreSight Identification

A system-level ARM CoreSight ROM table is present in the device to identify the vendor and the chip identification method. Its address is provided in the MEM-AP BASE register inside the ARM Debug Access Port. The CoreSight ROM implements a 64-bit conceptual ID composed as follows from the PID0 to PID7 CoreSight ROM Table registers:

Figure 15-5. Conceptual 64-bit Peripheral ID
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CoreSight Identification - 1

text_image Conceptual 64-bit Peripheral ID PID7 register 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PID6 register 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 63 56 55 48.47 40.39 36.35 32.31 28.27 24.23 20.19 18 12.11 0 Reserved, RAZ 4KB count RevAnd Revision JEP 106 ID code JEP 106 code is used Part number

Table 15-2. Conceptual 64-Bit Peripheral ID Bit Descriptions

Field Size Description Location
JEP-106 CC code 4 Atmel continuation code: 0x0 PID4
JEP-106 ID code 7 Atmel device ID: 0x1F PID1+PID2
4KB count 4 Indicates that the CoreSight component is a ROM: 0x0 PID4
RevAnd 4 Not used; read as 0 PID3
CUSMOD4 Not used; read as 0 PID3
PARTNUM12Contains 0xCD0 to indicate that DSU is presentPID0+PID1
REVISION4DSU revision (starts at 0x0 and increments by 1 at both major and minor revisions). Identifies DSU identification method variants. If 0x0, this indicates that device identification can be completed by reading the Device Identification register (DID)PID3

For more information, refer to the ARM Debug Interface Version 5 Architecture Specification.

15.10.2 Chip Identification Method

The DSU DID register identifies the device by implementing the following information:

• Processor identification
• Product family identification
• Product series identification
- Device select

15.11 Functional Description

15.11.1 Principle of Operation

The DSU provides memory services such as CRC32 or MBIST that require almost the same interface. Hence, the Address, Length and Data registers (ADDR, LENGTH, DATA) are shared. These shared registers must be configured first; then a command can be issued by writing the Control register. When a command is ongoing, other commands are discarded until the current operation is

completed. Hence, the user must wait for the STATUSA.DONE bit to be set prior to issuing another one.

15.11.2 Basic Operation

15.11.2.1 Initialization

The module is enabled by enabling its clocks. For more details, refer to 15.5.3. Clocks. The DSU registers can be PAC write-protected.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

15.11.2.2 Operation From a Debug Adapter

Debug adapters should access the DSU registers in the external address range 0x100 - 0x2000. If the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit, accessing the first 0x100 bytes causes the system to return an error. Refer to 15.9. Intellectual Property Protection.

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

Security Bit

15.11.2.3 Operation From the CPU

There are no restrictions when accessing DSU registers from the CPU. However, the user should access DSU registers in the internal address range (0x0 - 0x100) to avoid external security restrictions. Refer to 15.9. Intellectual Property Protection.

15.11.3 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check CRC32

The DSU unit provides support for calculating a cyclic redundancy check (CRC32) value for a memory area (including Flash and AHB RAM).

When the CRC32 command is issued from:

  • The internal range, the CRC32 can be operated at any memory location
  • The external range, the CRC32 operation is restricted; DATA, ADDR, and LENGTH values are forced (see below)

Table 15-3. AMOD Bit Descriptions when Operating CRC32

AMOD[1:0]Short nameExternal range restrictions
0 ARRAY CRC32 is restricted to the full Flash array area (EEPROM emulation area not included) DATA forced to 0xFFFFFFFF before calculation (no seed)
1 EEPROM CRC32 of the whole EEPROM emulation area DATA forced to 0xFFFFFFFF before calculation (no seed)
2-3 Reserved

The algorithm employed is the industry standard CRC32 algorithm using the generator polynomial 0xEDB88320 (reversed representation).

15.11.3.1 Starting CRC32 Calculation

CRC32 calculation for a memory range is started after writing the start address into the Address register (ADDR) and the size of the memory range into the Length register (LENGTH). Both must be word-aligned.

The initial value used for the CRC32 calculation must be written to the Data register (DATA). This value will usually be 0xFFFFFFF, but can be, for example, the result of a previous CRC32 calculation if generating a common CRC32 of separate memory blocks.

Once completed, the calculated CRC32 value can be read out of the Data register. The read value must be complemented to match standard CRC32 implementations or kept non-inverted if used as starting point for subsequent CRC32 calculations.

If the device is in protected state by the NVMCTRL security bit, it is only possible to calculate the CRC32 of the whole flash array when operated from the external address space. In most cases, this area will be the entire onboard non-volatile memory. The Address, Length and Data registers will be forced to predefined values once the CRC32 operation is started, and values written by the user are ignored. This allows the user to verify the contents of a protected device.

The actual test is started by writing a '1' in the 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check bit of the Control register (CTRL.CRC). A running CRC32 operation can be canceled by resetting the module (writing '1' to CTRL.SWRST).

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller

Security Bit

15.11.3.2 Interpreting the Results

The user should monitor the Status A register. When the operation is completed, STATUSA.DONE is set. Then the Bus Error bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.BERR) must be read to ensure that no bus error occurred.

15.11.4 Debug Communication Channels

The Debug Communication Channels (DCCO and DCC1) consist of a pair of registers with associated handshake logic, accessible by both CPU and debugger even if the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. The registers can be used to exchange data between the CPU and the debugger, during run time as well as in debug mode. This enables the user to build a custom debug protocol using only these registers.

The DCC0 and DCC1 registers are accessible when the protected state is active. When the device is protected, however, it is not possible to connect a debugger while the CPU is running (STATUS.CRSTEXT is not writable and the CPU is held under Reset).

Two Debug Communication Channel status bits in the Status B registers (STATUS.DCCDx) indicate whether a new value has been written in DCC0 or DCC1. These bits, DCC0D and DCC1D, are located in the STATUSB registers. They are automatically set on write and cleared on read.

Note: The DCC0 and DCC1 registers are shared with the on-board memory testing logic (MBIST). Accordingly, DCC0 and DCC1 must not be used while performing MBIST operations.

References:

NVMCTRL

28.6.6. Security Bit

15.11.5 Testing of On-Board Memories MBIST

The DSU implements a feature for automatic testing of memory also known as MBIST (memory built-in self test). This is primarily intended for production test of on-board memories. MBIST cannot be operated from the external address range when the device is protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. If an MBIST command is issued when the device is protected, a protection error is reported in the Protection Error bit in the Status A register (STATUS.PERR).

1. Algorithm

The algorithm used for testing is a type of March algorithm called "March LR". This algorithm is able to detect a wide range of memory defects, while still keeping a linear run time. The algorithm is:

a. Write entire memory to '0', in any order.
b. Bit for bit read '0', write '1', in descending order.
c. Bit for bit read '1', write '0', read '0', write '1', in ascending order.
d. Bit for bit read '1', write '0', in ascending order.
e. Bit for bit read '0', write '1', read '1', write '0', in ascending order.
f. Read '0' from entire memory, in ascending order.

The specific implementation used has a run time which depends on the CPU clock frequency and the number of bytes tested in the RAM. The detected faults are:

  • Address decoder faults
  • Stuck-at faults
  • Transition faults
  • Coupling faults
  • Linked Coupling faults

2. Starting MBIST

To test a memory, you need to write the start address of the memory to the ADDR.ADDR bit field, and the size of the memory into the Length register.

For best test coverage, an entire physical memory block should be tested at once. It is possible to test only a subset of a memory, but the test coverage will then be somewhat lower.

The actual test is started by writing a '1' to CTRL.MBIST. A running MBIST operation can be canceled by writing a '1' to CTRL.SWRST.

3. Interpreting the Results

The tester should monitor the STATUSA register. When the operation is completed, STATUSA.DONE is set. There are two different modes:

  • ADDR.AMOD=0: exit-on-error (default)
    In this mode, the algorithm terminates either when a fault is detected or on successful completion. In both cases, STATUSA.DONE is set. If an error was detected, STATUSA.FAIL will be set. User then can read the DATA and ADDR registers to locate the fault.
  • ADDR.AMOD=1: pause-on-error
    In this mode, the MBIST algorithm is paused when an error is detected. In such a situation, only STATUS.FAIL is asserted. The state machine waits for user to clear STATUS.FAIL by writing a '1' in STATUS.FAIL to resume. Prior to resuming, user can read the DATA and ADDR registers to locate the fault.

4. Locating Faults

If the test stops with STATUSA.FAIL set, one or more bits failed the test. The test stops at the first detected error. The position of the failing bit can be found by reading the following registers:

  • ADDR: Address of the word containing the failing bit
  • DATA: contains data to identify which bit failed, and during which phase of the test it failed.
    The DATA register will in this case contains the following bit groups:

Figure 15-6. DATA bits Description When MBIST Operation Returns an Error
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Locating Faults - 1

  • bit_index: contains the bit number of the failing bit
  • phase: indicates which phase of the test failed and the cause of the error, as listed in the following table.

Table 15-4. MBIST Operation Phases

Phase Test actions
0 Write all bits to zero. This phase cannot fail.
1 Read '0', write '1', increment address
2 Read '1', write '0'
3 Read '0', write '1', decrement address
4 Read '1', write '0', decrement address
5 Read '0', write '1'
6 Read '1', write '0', decrement address
7 Read all zeros. bit_index is not used

Table 15-5. AMOD Bit Descriptions for MBIST

AMOD[1:0] Description
0x0 Exit on Error
0x1 Pause on Error
0x2, 0x3Reserved

References:

NVMCTRL

Security Bit

15.11.6 System Services Availability when Accessed Externally

External access: Access performed in the DSU address offset 0x200-0x1FFF range.

Internal access: Access performed in the DSU address offset 0x0-0x100 range.

Table 15-6. Available Features when Operated From The External Address Range and Device is Protected

FeaturesAvailability From The External Address Range and Device is Protected
Chip-Erase command and statusYes
CRC32Yes, only full array or full EEPROM
......continued
Features Availability From The External Address Range andDevice is Protected
CoreSight Compliant Device identification Yes
Debug communication channels Yes
Testing of onboard memories (MBIST) No
STATUS.ACRSTEXT clearing No (STATUS.PERR is set when attempting to do so)

15.12 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRL7:0CEMBISTCRCSWRST0x01STATUS7:0
0x02STATUSB7:00x03Reserved0x04ADDR7:0ADDR[5:0]
HPEDCCD1DCCD0DBGPRESPROT
OffsetName Bit Pos. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1FE0 PID07:0 PARTNBL[7:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FE4 PID17:0 JEPIDCL[3:0] PARTNBH[3:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FE8 PID27:0 REVISION[3:0] JEPU JEPIDCH[2:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FEC PID37:0 REVAND[3:0] CUSMOD[3:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FF0 CID07:0 PREAMBLEB0[7:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FF4 CID17:0CCLASS[3:0]PREAMBLE[3:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FF8 CID27:0 PREAMBLEB2[7:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x1FFC CID37:0 PREAMBLEB3[7:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24

15.13 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 15.5.6. Register Access Protection.

15.13.1 Control

Name: CTRL

Offset: 0x0000

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

CE MBIST CRC SWRST
Access ResetWWWW
0 00 0

Bit 4 - CE Chip-Erase

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit starts the Chip-Erase operation.

Bit 3 - MBIST Memory Built-In Self-Test

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit starts the memory BIST algorithm.

Bit 1 - CRC 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit starts the cyclic redundancy check algorithm.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets the module.

15.13.2 Status A

Name: STATUSA

Offset: 0x0001

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

PERR FAIL BERR CRSTEXT DONE
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
0 0 0 0 0

Bit 4 - PERR Protection Error

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Protection Error bit.

This bit is set when a command that is not allowed in protected state is issued.

Bit 3 - FAIL Failure

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Failure bit.

This bit is set when a DSU operation failure is detected.

Bit 2 - BERR Bus Error

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Bus Error bit.

This bit is set when a bus error is detected.

Bit 1 - CRSTEXT CPU Reset Phase Extension

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the CPU Reset Phase Extension bit.

This bit is set when a debug adapter Cold-Plugging is detected, which extends the CPU reset phase.

Bit 0 - DONE Done

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Done bit.

This bit is set when a DSU operation is completed.

15.13.3 Status B

Name: STATUSB

Offset: 0x0002

Reset: 0x10000

Property: PAC Write Protection

Bit 76543210

HPEDCCD1DCCD0DBGPRESPROT
Access ResetRRR
1 0 0 0 0

Bit 4 - HPE Hot-Plugging Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is set when Hot-Plugging is enabled.

This bit is cleared when Hot-Plugging is disabled. This is the case when the SWCLK function is changed. Only a power Reset or a external Reset can set it again.

Bits 2, 3 - DCCDx Debug Communication Channel x Dirty [x=1..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is set when DCCx is written.

This bit is cleared when DCCx is read.

Bit 1 - DBGPRES Debugger Present

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is set when a debugger probe is detected.

This bit is never cleared.

Bit 0 - PROT Protected

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is set at power-up when the device is protected.

This bit is never cleared.

15.13.4 Address

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x0004

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

ADDR[29:22]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

ADDR[21:14]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

ADDR[13:6]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

ADDR[5:0] AMOD[1:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:2 - ADDR[29:0] Address

Initial word start address needed for memory operations.

Bits 1:0 - AMOD[1:0] Access Mode

The functionality of these bits is dependent on the operation mode.

Bit description when operating CRC32: refer to 15.11.3. 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check CRC32

Bit description when testing onboard memories (MBIST): refer to 15.11.5. Testing of On-Board Memories MBIST

15.13.5 Length

Name: LENGTH

Offset: 0x0008

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
LENGTH[29:22]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LENGTH[21:14]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
LENGTH[13:6]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LENGTH[5:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:2 - LENGTH[29:0] Length

Length in words needed for memory operations.

15.13.6 Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x000C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DATA[31:0] Data

Memory operation initial value or result value.

15.13.7 Debug Communication Channel 0

Name: DCCO

Offset: 0x0010

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DATA[31:0] Data

Data register.

15.13.8 Debug Communication Channel 1

Name: DCC1

Offset: 0x0014

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DATA[31:0] Data

Data register.

15.13.9 Device Identification

Name: DID

Offset: 0x0018

Reset: see related links

Property: PAC Write-Protection

The information in this register is related to the Ordering Information.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

PROCESSOR[3:0] FAMILY[4:1]
AccessRRRRRRRR
Resetpp p f f f f

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

FAMILY[0]SERIES[5:0]
AccessRRRRRRR
ResetfSSSSSS

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DIE[3:0]Revision[3:0]
Access ResetR R R R R R R R
ddddrrrr
Bit76543210
DEVSEL[7:0]
Access ResetR R R R R R R R
xxxxxxxx

Bits 31:28 - PROCESSOR[3:0] Processor

The value of this field defines the processor used on the device.

Bits 27:23 - FAMILY[4:0] Product Family

The value of this field corresponds to the Product Family part of the ordering code.

Bits 21:16 - SERIES[5:0] Product Series

The value of this field corresponds to the Product Series part of the ordering code.

Bits 15:12 - DIE[3:0] Die Number

Identifies the die family.

Bits 11:8 - REVISION[3:0] Revision Number

Identifies the die revision number. 0x0=rev.A, 0x1=rev.B etc.

Note: The device variant (last letter of the ordering number) is independent of the die revision (DSU.DID.REVISION): The device variant denotes functional differences, whereas the die revision marks evolution of the die.

Bits 7:0 - DEVSEL[7:0] Device Selection

This bit field identifies a device within a product family and product series. Refer to the Ordering Information for device configurations and corresponding values for Flash memory density, pin count and device variant. For further information, refer to Device Identification.

15.13.10 CoreSight ROM Table Entry 0

Name: ENTRY0

Offset: 0x1000

Reset: 0xXXXXX00X

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CoreSight ROM Table Entry 0 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 ADDOFF[19:12] Access R R R R R R R R Reset x x x x x x x x x Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 ADDOFF[11:4] Access R R R R R R R R R Reset x x x x x x x x x Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ADDOFF[3:0] Access R R R R Reset x x x x Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 FMT EPRES Access R Reset 1 x

Bits 31:12 - ADDOFF[19:0] Address Offset

The base address of the component, relative to the base address of this ROM table.

Bit 1 - FMT Format

Always reads as '1', indicating a 32-bit ROM table.

Bit 0 - EPRES Entry Present

This bit indicates whether an entry is present at this location in the ROM table.

This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is not present.

This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is present.

15.13.11 CoreSight ROM Table Entry 1

Name: ENTRY1

Offset: 0x1004

Reset: 0xXXXXX00X

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CoreSight ROM Table Entry 1 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 ADDOFF[19:12] Access R R R R R R R R Reset x x x x x x x x x Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 ADDOFF[11:4] Access R R R R R R R R R Reset x x x x x x x x x Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ADDOFF[3:0] Access R R R R Reset x x x x Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 FMT EPRES Access R Reset 1 x

Bits 31:12 - ADDOFF[19:0] Address Offset

The base address of the component, relative to the base address of this ROM table.

Bit 1 - FMT Format

Always read as '1', indicating a 32-bit ROM table.

Bit 0 - EPRES Entry Present

This bit indicates whether an entry is present at this location in the ROM table.

This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is not present.

This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is not protected indicating that the entry is present.

15.13.12 CoreSight ROM Table End

Name: END

Offset: 0x1008

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
END[31:24]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
END[23:16]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
END[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
END[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - END[31:0] End Marker

Indicates the end of the CoreSight ROM table entries.

15.13.13 CoreSight ROM Table Memory Type

Name: MEMTYPE

Offset: 0x1FCC

Reset: 0x0000000X

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CoreSight ROM Table Memory Type - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset SMEMP R X

Bit 0 - SMEMP System Memory Present

This bit indicates whether system memory is present on the bus that connects to the ROM table. This bit is set at power-up if the device is not protected, indicating that the system memory is accessible from a debug adapter.

This bit is cleared at power-up if the device is protected, indicating that the system memory is not accessible from a debug adapter.

15.13.14 Peripheral Identification 4

Name: PID4

Offset: 0x1FD0

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Identification 4 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 FKBC[3:0]JEPCC[3:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:4 - FKBC[3:0] 4KB Count

These bits will always return zero when read, indicating that this debug component occupies one 4KB block.

Bits 3:0 - JEPCC[3:0] JEP-106 Continuation Code

These bits will always return zero when read, indicating an Atmel device.

15.13.15 Peripheral Identification 0

Name: PID0

Offset: 0x1FE0

Reset: 0x000000D0

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Identification 0 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PARTNBL[7:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:0 - PARTNBL[7:0] Part Number Low

These bits will always return 0xD0 when read, indicating that this device implements a DSU module instance.

15.13.16 Peripheral Identification 1

Name: PID1

Offset: 0x1FE4

Reset: 0x000000FC

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Identification 1 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 JEPIDCL[3:0] PARTNBH[3:0] Access R R R R R R Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

Bits 7:4 - JEPIDCL[3:0] Low part of the JEP-106 Identity Code

These bits will always return 0xF when read, indicating a Atmel device (Atmel JEP-106 identity code is 0x1F).

Bits 3:0 - PARTNBH[3:0] Part Number High

These bits will always return 0xC when read, indicating that this device implements a DSU module instance.

15.13.17 Peripheral Identification 2

Name: PID2

Offset: 0x1FE8

Reset: 0x00000009

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Identification 2 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 REVISION[3:0] JEPU JEPIDCH[2:0] Access R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Bits 7:4 - REVISION[3:0] Revision Number

Revision of the peripheral. Starts at 0x0 and increments by one at both major and minor revisions.

Bit 3 - JEPU JEP-106 Identity Code is used

This bit will always return one when read, indicating that JEP-106 code is used.

Bits 2:0 - JEPIDCH[2:0] JEP-106 Identity Code High

These bits will always return 0x1 when read, indicating an Atmel device (Atmel JEP-106 identity code is 0x1F).

15.13.18 Peripheral Identification 3

Name: PID3

Offset: 0x1FEC

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Identification 3 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 REVAND[3:0] CUSMOD[3:0] Access R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:4 - REVAND[3:0] Revision Number

These bits will always return 0x0 when read.

Bits 3:0 - CUSMOD[3:0] ARM CUSMOD

These bits will always return 0x0 when read.

15.13.19 Component Identification 0

Name: CID0

Offset: 0x1FF0

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Component Identification 0 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PREAMBLEBO[7:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:0 - PREAMBLEB0[7:0] Preamble Byte 0
These bits will always return 0xD when read.

15.13.20 Component Identification 1

Name: CID1

Offset: 0x1FF4

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Component Identification 1 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CCLASS[3:0] PREAMBLE[3:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:4 - CCLASS[3:0] Component Class

These bits will always return 0x1 when read indicating that this ARM CoreSight component is ROM table (refer to the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification at www.arm.com).

Bits 3:0 - PREAMBLE[3:0] Preamble

These bits will always return 0x0 when read.

15.13.21 Component Identification 2

Name: CID2

Offset: 0x1FF8

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Component Identification 2 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PREAMBLEB2[7:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:0 - PREAMBLEB2[7:0] Preamble Byte 2

These bits will always return 0x05 when read.

15.13.22 Component Identification 3

Name: CID3

Offset: 0x1FFC

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Component Identification 3 - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PREAMBLEB3[7:0] Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:0 - PREAMBLEB3[7:0] Preamble Byte 3

These bits will always return 0xB1 when read.

16. Clock System

This chapter summarizes the clock distribution and terminology in the SAM L21 device. It will not explain every detail of its configuration. For in-depth documentation, see the respective peripherals descriptions and the 17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller and 18. MCLK - Main Clock documentation.

16.1 Clock Distribution

Figure 16-1. Clock Distribution
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Clock Distribution - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph OSC_CTRL
        XOSC["XOSC"] --> GCLK_GCLK["&GCLK"]
        OSC16M["OSC16M"] --> GCLK_GCLK
        DFLL48M["DFLL48M"] --> GCLK_GCLK
        FDPLL96M["FDPLL96M"] --> GCLK_GCLK
    end

    subgraph GCLK
        GCLK0["GCLK Generator 0"] --> PeripheralChannel0["Peripheral Channel 0 (DFLL48M Reference)"]
        GCLK1["GCLK Generator 1"] --> PeripheralChannel1["Peripheral Channel 1 (FDPLL96M Reference)"]
        GCLK2["GCLK Generator x"] --> PeripheralChannel2["Peripheral Channel 2 (FDPLL96M Reference)"]
        GCLK3["GCLK Generator x"] --> PeripheralChannel3["Peripheral Channel 3"]
        GCLK4["GCLK Generator x"] --> PeripheralChannely["Peripheral Channel y"]
    end

    subgraph MCLK
        MCLK["MCLK"] --> SyncronousClock["Syncronous Clock Controller"]
    end

    OSCCK32CTRL["OSCK32CTRL"] --> OSCC32K["XOSC32K"]
    OSCCK32CTRL --> OSCULP32K["OSCULP32K"]
    OSCCK32CTRL --> CLK_ULP32K["CLK_ULP32K"]

    OSCCTRL --> OSCC32CTRL
    OSCCK32CTRL --> OSCULP32K
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    style GCLK_GCLK fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style MCLK_GCLK fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style OSC_CNEL fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style OSC_CULP fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style OSC_CNTRAL fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
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The SAM L21 clock system consists of:

- Clock sources, i.e. oscillators controlled by OSCCTRL and OSC32KCTRL

- A clock source provides a time base that is used by other components, such as Generic Clock Generators. Example clock sources are the internal 16MHz oscillator (OSC16M), external crystal oscillator (XOSC) and the Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M).

- Generic Clock Controller (GCLK), which generates, controls and distributes the asynchronous clock consisting of:

- Generic Clock Generators: These are programmable prescalers that can use any of the system clock sources as a time base. The Generic Clock Generator 0 generates the clock signal GCLK_MAIN, which is used by the Power Manager and the Main Clock (MCLK) module, which in turn generates synchronous clocks.

- Generic Clocks: These are clock signals generated by Generic Clock Generators and output by the Peripheral Channels, and serve as clocks for the peripherals of the system. Multiple

instances of a peripheral will typically have a separate Generic Clock for each instance. Generic Clock 0 serves as the clock source for the DFLL48M clock input (when multiplying another clock source).

• Main Clock Controller (MCLK)

- The MCLK generates and controls the synchronous clocks on the system. This includes the CPU, bus clocks (APB, AHB) as well as the synchronous (to the CPU) user interfaces of the peripherals. It contains clock masks that can turn on/off the user interface of a peripheral as well as prescalers for the CPU and bus clocks.

The next figure shows an example where SERCOM0 is clocked by the DFLL48M in open loop mode. The DFLL48M is enabled, the Generic Clock Generator 1 uses the DFLL48M as its clock source and feeds into Peripheral Channel 13. The Generic Clock, also called GCLK_SERCOM0_CORE, is connected to SERCOM0. The SERCOM0 interface, clocked by CLK_SERCOM0_APB, has been unmasked in the APBC Mask register in the MCLK.

Figure 16-2. Example of SERCOM Clock
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Clock Distribution - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["OSCCTRL\nDFLL48M"] --> B["GCLK\nGeneric Clock\nGenerator 1"]
    B --> C["Peripheral\nChannel 13"]
    C --> D["GCLK_SERCOM0_CORE"]
    D --> E["SERCOM 0"]
    F["MCLK\nSynchronous Clock\nController"] --> E
    E --> G["CLK_SERCOM0_APB"]

To customize the clock distribution, refer to these registers and bit fields:

  • The source oscillator for a generic clock generator n is selected by writing to the Source bit field in the Generator Control n register (GCLK.GENCTRLn.SRC).
  • A Peripheral Channel m can be configured to use a specific Generic Clock Generator by writing to the Generic Clock Generator bit field in the respective Peripheral Channel m register (GCLK.PCHCTRLm.GEN)
  • The Peripheral Channel number, m, is fixed for a given peripheral. See the Mapping table in the description of GCLK.PCHCTRLm.
  • The AHB clocks are enabled and disabled by writing to the respective bit in the AHB Mask register (MCLK.AHBMASK).
  • The APB clocks are enabled and disabled by writing to the respective bit in the APB x Mask registers (MCLK.APBxMASK).

16.2 Synchronous and Asynchronous Clocks

As the CPU and the peripherals can be in different clock domains, i.e. they are clocked from different clock sources and/or with different clock speeds, some peripheral accesses by the CPU need to be synchronized. In this case the peripheral includes a Synchronization Busy (SYNCBUSY) register that can be used to check if a sync operation is in progress.

For a general description, see 16.3. Register Synchronization. Some peripherals have specific properties described in their individual sub-chapter "Synchronization".

In the data sheet, references to Synchronous Clocks are referring to the CPU and bus clocks (MCLK), while asynchronous clocks are generated by the 17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller.

References:

17.6.3. Synchronization

16.3 Register Synchronization

16.3.1 Overview

All peripherals are composed of one digital bus interface connected to the APB or AHB bus and running from a corresponding clock in the Main Clock domain, and one peripheral core running from the peripheral Generic Clock (GCLK).

Communication between these clock domains must be synchronized. This mechanism is implemented in hardware, so the synchronization process takes place even if the peripheral generic clock is running from the same clock source and on the same frequency as the bus interface.

All registers in the bus interface are accessible without synchronization.

All registers in the peripheral core are synchronized when written. Some registers in the peripheral core are synchronized when read.

Each individual register description will have the properties "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" if a register is synchronized.

As shown in the figure below, each register that requires synchronization has its individual synchronizer and its individual synchronization status bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY).

Note: For registers requiring both read- and write-synchronization, the corresponding bit in SYNCBUSY is shared.

Figure 16-3. Register Synchronization Overview
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Overview - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Non Sync'd reg"] --> B["Sync"]
    C["SYNCBUSY"] --> B
    B --> D["Write-Sync'd reg"]
    B --> E["Read-Sync'd reg"]
    B --> F["R/W register"]
    B --> G["Write-Sync'd reg"]
    B --> H["Non Sync'd reg"]
    I["INTFLAG"] --> J["Sync"]
    J --> K["Write-only register"]
    J --> L["Read-only register"]
    J --> M["R/W register"]
    J --> N["Write-Sync'd reg"]
    J --> O["Non Sync'd reg"]
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    style C fill:#90EE90
    style I fill:#90EE90
    style B fill:#FFA500
    style D fill:#FFA500
    style E fill:#FFA500
    style F fill:#FFA500
    style G fill:#FFA500
    style H fill:#FFA500
    style J fill:#FFA500
    style K fill:#FFA500
    style L fill:#FFA500
    style M fill:#FFA500
    style N fill:#FFA500
    style O fill:#FFA500

16.3.2 General Write Synchronization

Write-Synchronization is triggered by writing to a register in the peripheral clock domain. The respective bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY) will be set when the write-synchronization starts and cleared when the write-synchronization is complete. Refer to 16.3.7. Synchronization Delay for details on the synchronization delay.

When write-synchronization is ongoing for a register, any subsequent write attempts to this register will be discarded, and an error will be reported.

Example:

REGA, REGB are 8-bit core registers. REGC is a 16-bit core register.

Offset Register
0x00 REGA
0x01 REGB
0x02 REGC
0x03

Synchronization is per register, so multiple registers can be synchronized in parallel. Consequently, after REGA (8-bit access) was written, REGB (8-bit access) can be written immediately without error.

REGC (16-bit access) can be written without affecting REGA or REGB. If REGC is written to in two consecutive 8-bit accesses without waiting for synchronization, the second write attempt will be discarded and an error is generated.

A 32-bit access to offset 0x00 will write all three registers. Note that REGA, REGB and REGC can be updated at different times because of independent write synchronization.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

16.3.3 General Read Synchronization

Read-synchronized registers are synchronized each time the register value is updated but the corresponding SYNCBUSY bits are not set. Reading a read-synchronized register does not start a new synchronization, it returns the last synchronized value.

Note: The corresponding bits in SYNCBUSY will automatically be set when the device wakes up from sleep because read-synchronized registers need to be synchronized. Therefore reading a read-synchronized register before its corresponding SYNCBUSY bit is cleared will return the last synchronized value before sleep mode.

16.3.4 Completion of Synchronization

In order to check if synchronization is complete, the user can either poll the relevant bits in SYNCBUSY or use the Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available). The Synchronization Ready interrupt flag will be set when all ongoing synchronizations are complete, i.e. when all bits in SYNCBUSY are '0'.

16.3.5 Enable Write Synchronization

Setting the Enable bit in a module's Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE) will trigger write-synchronization and set SYNCBUSY.ENABLE.

CTRLA. ENABLE will read its new value immediately after being written.

SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared by hardware when the operation is complete.

The Synchronisation Ready interrupt (if available) cannot be used to enable write-synchronization.

16.3.6 Software Reset Write-Synchronization

Setting the Software Reset bit in CTRLA (CTRLA.SWRST=1) will trigger write-synchronization and set SYNCBUSY.SWRST. When writing a '1' to the CTRLA.SWRST bit it will immediately read as '1'.

CTRL.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will be cleared by hardware when the peripheral has been reset.

Writing a '0' to the CTRL.SWRST bit has no effect.

The Ready interrupt (if available) cannot be used for Software Reset write-synchronization.

16.3.7 Synchronization Delay

The synchronization will delay write and read accesses by a certain amount. This delay D is within the range of:

$$ 5 \times P _ {G C L K} + 2 \times P _ {A P B} < D < 6 \times P _ {G C L K} + 3 \times P _ {A P B} $$

Where P_GCLK is the period of the generic clock and P_APB is the period of the peripheral bus clock. A normal peripheral bus register access duration is 2 × P_APB .

16.4 Enabling a Peripheral

In order to enable a peripheral that is clocked by a Generic Clock, the following parts of the system needs to be configured:

• A running Clock Source
- A clock from the Generic Clock Generator must be configured to use one of the running Clock Sources, and the Generator must be enabled.
- The Peripheral Channel that provides the Generic Clock signal to the peripheral must be configured to use a running Generic Clock Generator, and the Generic Clock must be enabled.
- The user interface of the peripheral needs to be unmasked in the PM. If this is not done the peripheral registers will read all 0's and any writing attempts to the peripheral will be discarded.

16.5 On Demand Clock Requests

Figure 16-4. Clock Request Routing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - On Demand Clock Requests - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["DFLL48M"] -->|Clock request| B["Generic Clock Generator"]
    B -->|Clock request| C["Generic Clock Periph. Channel"]
    C -->|Clock request| D["Peripheral"]
    E["ENABLE"] --> F["ONDEMAND"]
    G["RUNSTDBY"] --> H["ONDEMAND"]
    I["GENEN"] --> J["RUNSTDBY"]
    K["CHEN"] --> L["Chen"]
    M["ENABLE"] --> N["RUNSTDBY"]

All clock sources in the system can be run in an on-demand mode: the clock source is in a stopped state unless a peripheral is requesting the clock source. Clock requests propagate from the peripheral, via the GCLK, to the clock source. If one or more peripheral is using a clock source, the clock source will be started/kept running. As soon as the clock source is no longer needed and no peripheral has an active request, the clock source will be stopped until requested again.

The clock request can reach the clock source only if the peripheral, the generic clock and the clock from the Generic Clock Generator in-between are enabled. The time taken from a clock request being asserted to the clock source being ready is dependent on the clock source startup time, clock source frequency as well as the divider used in the Generic Clock Generator. The total startup time T_start from a clock request until the clock is available for the peripheral is between:

T_start_max=Clock source startup time+2× clock source periods+2× divided clock source periods

T_start_min = Clock source startup time + 1 × clock source period + 1 × divided clock source period

The time between the last active clock request stopped and the clock is shut down, T_stop , is between:

T_stop_min = 1 × divided clock source period + 1 × clock source period

T_stop_max = 2 × divided clock source periods + 2 × clock source periods

The On-Demand function can be disabled individually for each clock source by clearing the ONDEMAND bit located in each clock source controller. Consequently, the clock will always run whatever the clock request status is. This has the effect of removing the clock source startup time at the cost of power consumption.

The clock request mechanism can be configured to work in Standby mode by setting the RUNSDTBY bits of the modules, see Figure 16-4.

16.6 Power Consumption vs. Speed

When targeting for either a low-power or a fast acting system, some considerations have to be taken into account due to the nature of the asynchronous clocking of the peripherals:

If clocking a peripheral with a very low clock, the active power consumption of the peripheral will be lower. At the same time the synchronization to the synchronous (CPU) clock domain is dependent on the peripheral clock speed, and will take longer with a slower peripheral clock. This will cause worse response times and longer synchronization delays.

16.7 Clocks after Reset

On any Reset the synchronous clocks start to their initial state:

  • OSC16M is enabled and configured to run at 4MHz
  • Generic Generator 0 uses OSC16M as source and generates GCLK_MAIN
    • CPU and BUS clocks are undivided

On a Power-on Reset, the 32KHz clock sources are reset and the GCLK module starts to its initial state:

  • All Generic Clock Generators are disabled except
  • Generator 0 is using OSC16M at 4MHz as source and generates GCLK_MAIN

- All Peripheral Channels in GCLK are disabled

On a User Reset the GCLK module starts to its initial state, except for:

- Generic Clocks that are write-locked, i.e., the according WRTLOCK is set to 1 prior to Reset

References:

  1. RSTC - Reset Controller

17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller

17.1 Overview

Depending on the application, peripherals may require specific clock frequencies to operate correctly. The Generic Clock controller (GCLK) provides Generic Clock Generators that can provide a wide range of clock frequencies.

Generators can be set to use different external and internal oscillators as source. The clock of each Generator can be divided. The outputs from the Generators are used as sources for the Peripheral Channels, which provide the Generic Clock (GCLK_PERIPH) to the peripheral modules, as shown in Figure 17-2. The number of Peripheral Clocks depends on how many peripherals the device has.

Note: The Generator 0 is always the direct source of the GCLK_MAIN signal.

17.2 Features

  • Provides a device-defined, configurable number of Peripheral Channel clocks
  • Wide frequency range

17.3 Block Diagram

The generation of Peripheral Clock signals (GCLK_PERIPH) and the Main Clock (GCLK_MAIN) can be seen in Device Clocking Diagram.

Figure 17-1. Device Clocking Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR["XOSC"] --> XOSC["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR_DPLL96M --> OSC_CTR_DPLL96M
        OSC_CTR_OSC16M --> OSC_CTR_OSC16M
        OSC_CTR_DFLL48M --> OSC_CTR_DFLL48M
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR2["XOSC32CTRL"] --> OSC_CTR2["XOSC32K"]
        OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR2_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR["OSCCTR"] --> XOSC
        OSC_CTR_DPLL96M --> OSC_CTR_DPLL96M
        OSC_CTR_OSC16M --> OSC_CTR_OSC16M
        OSC_CTR_DFLL48M --> OSC_CTR_DFLL48M
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR2 --> XOSC
        OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR2_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR["OSCCTR"] --> XOSC
        OSC_CTR_DPLL96M --> OSC_CTR_DPLL96M
        OSC_CTR_OSC16M & OSC_CTR_DFLL48M --> OSC_CTR_DFLL48M
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR2 --> XOSC
        OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR2_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTARRIER"
        OSC_CTR1["XOSC"] --> XOSC1["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR1_DPLL96M --> OSC_CTR1_DPLL96M
        OSC_CTR1_OSC16M --> OSC_CTR1_OSC16M
        OSC_CTR1_DFLL48M --> OSC_CTR1_DFLL48M
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR2["XOSC"] --> XOSC2["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR2_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR2_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR3["XOSC"] --> XOSC3["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR3_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR3_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR3_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR3_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR4["XOSC"] --> XOSC4["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR4_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR4_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR4_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR4_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR5["XOSC"] --> XOSC5["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR5_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR5_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR5_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR5_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR6["XOSC"] --> XOSC6["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR6_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR6_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR6_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR6_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR7["XOSC"] --> XOSC7["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR7_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR7_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR7_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR7_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR8["XOSC"] --> XOSC8["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR8_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR8_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR8_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR8_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR9["XOSC"] --> XOSC9["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR9_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR9_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR9_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR9_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR10["XOSC"] --> XOSC10["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR10_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR10_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR10_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR10_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR11["XOSC"] --> XOSC11["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR11_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR11_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR11_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR11_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR12["XOSC"] --> XOSC12["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR12_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR12_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR12_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR12_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR13["XOSC"] --> XOSC13["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR13_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR13_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR13_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR13_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR14["XOSC"] --> XOSC14["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR14_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR14_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR14_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR14_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR15["XOSC"] --> XOSC15["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR15_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR15_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR15_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR15_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR16["XOSC"] --> XOSC16["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR16_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR16_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR16_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR16_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR17["XOSC"] --> XOSC17["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR17_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR17_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR17_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR17_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR18["XOSC"] --> XOSC18["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR18_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR18_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR18_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR18_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR19["XOSC"] --> XOSC19["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR19_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR19_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR19_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR19_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR20["XOSC"] --> XOSC20["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR20_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR20_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR20_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR20_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR21["XOSC"] --> XOSC21["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR21_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR21_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR21_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR21_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR22["XOSC"] --> XOSC22["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR22_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR22_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR22_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR22_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR23["XOSC"] --> XOSC23["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR23_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR23_OSCULP32K
        OSC_CTR23_OSC32K --> OSC_CTR23_OSC32K
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        OSC_CTR24["XOSC"] --> XOSC44["XOSC"]
        OSC_CTR24_OSCULP32K --> OSC_CTR44_APERIPH |
        GCLK_IO["&GCLK_IO"] <--> GCLK_MAIN["GCLK_MAIN"]
    end

    subgraph "GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"
        GCLK_MAIN["GCLK_MAIN"] <--> GCLK_PERIPH["GCLK_PERIPH"]
    end

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The GCLK block diagram is shown below:

Figure 17-2. Generic Clock Controller Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Clock Sources"] --> B["GCLK_IO[0"] (I/O input)]
    B --> C["Generic Clock Generator 0"]
    C --> D["GCLKGEN[0"]]
    D --> E["Peripheral Channel 0"]
    E --> F["GCLK_MAIN"]
    A --> G["GCLK_IO[1"] (I/O input)]
    G --> H["Generic Clock Generator 1"]
    H --> I["GCLKGEN[1"]]
    I --> J["Peripheral Channel 1"]
    J --> K["GCLK_MAIN"]
    A --> L["GCLK_IO[n"] (I/O input)]
    L --> M["Generic Clock Generator n"]
    M --> N["GCLKGEN[n"]]
    N --> O["Peripheral Channel m"]
    O --> P["GCLK_MAIN"]
    E --> Q["GCLK_PERIPH[0"]]
    J --> R["GCLK_PERIPH[1"]]
    K --> S["GCLK_PERIPH[m"]]
    P --> T["GCLK_PERIPH[m"]]

17.4 Signal Description

Table 17-1. GCLK Signal Description

Signal Name Type Description
GCLK_IO[7:0] Digital I/O Clock source for Generators when inputGeneric Clock signal when output

Note: One signal can be mapped on several pins.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

17.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

17.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the GCLK I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured.

References:

  1. PORT - I/O Pin Controller

17.5.2 Power Management

The GCLK can operate in all sleep modes, if required.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

17.5.3 Clocks

The GCLK bus clock (CLK_GCLK_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock Controller.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

  1. OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller

17.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

17.5.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

17.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

17.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the GCLK continues normal operation. If the GCLK is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

17.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC).

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

17.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

17.6 Functional Description

17.6.1 Principle of Operation

The GCLK module is comprised of Generic Clock Generators (Generators) sourcing up to 64 Peripheral Channels and the Main Clock signal GCLK_MAIN.

A clock source selected as input to a Generator can either be used directly, or it can be prescaled in the Generator. A generator output is used by one or more Peripheral Channels to provide a peripheral generic clock signal (GCLK_PERIPH) to the peripherals.

17.6.1.1 Basic Operation

17.6.1.1.1 Initialization

Before a Generator is enabled, the corresponding clock source should be enabled. The Peripheral clock must be configured as outlined by the following steps:

  1. The Generator must be enabled (GENCTRLn.GENEN=1) and the division factor must be set (GENTRLn.DIVSEL and GENCTRLn.DIV) by performing a single 32-bit write to the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn).

  2. The Generic Clock for a peripheral must be configured by writing to the respective Peripheral Channel Control register (PCHCTRLm). The Generator used as the source for the Peripheral Clock must be written to the GEN bit field in the Peripheral Channel Control register (PCHCTRLm.GEN).

Note: Each Generator n is configured by one dedicated register GENCTRLn.

Note: Each Peripheral Channel m is configured by one dedicated register PCHCTRLm.

17.6.1.1.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The GCLK module has no enable/disable bit to enable or disable the whole module.

The GCLK is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) to 1. All registers in the GCLK will be reset to their initial state, except for Peripheral Channels and associated Generators that have their Write Lock bit set to 1 (PCHCTRLm.WRTLOCK). For further details, refer to 17.6.2.4. Configuration Lock.

17.6.1.1.3 Generic Clock Generator

Each Generator (GCLK_GEN) can be set to run from one of nine different clock sources except GCLK_GEN[1], which can be set to run from one of eight sources. GCLK_GEN[1] is the only Generator that can be selected as source to others Generators.

Each generator GCLK_GEN[x] can be connected to one specific pin (GCLK_IO[y]). The GCLK_IO[y] can be set to act as source to GCLK_GEN[x] or to output the clock signal generated by GCLK_GEN[x].

The selected source can be divided. Each Generator can be enabled or disabled independently.

Each GCLK_GEN clock signal can then be used as clock source for Peripheral Channels. Each Generator output is allocated to one or several Peripherals.

GCLK_GEN[0] is used as GCLK_MAIN for the synchronous clock controller inside the Main Clock Controller. Refer to the Main Clock Controller description for details on the synchronous clock generation.

Figure 17-3. Generic Clock Generator
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Generic Clock Generator - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Clock Sources"] --> B["DIVIDER"]
    C["GCLK_IO"] --> B
    B --> D["0"]
    D --> E["GCLKGENSRC"]
    E --> F["Clock Gate"]
    F --> G["GCLKGEN"]
    H["GENCTRL.SRC"] --> B
    I["GENCTRL.DIVSEL"] --> B
    J["GENCTRL.DIV"] --> B
    K["GENCTRL.GENEN"] --> F

17.6.1.1.4 Enabling a Generator

A Generator is enabled by writing a '1' to the Generator Enable bit in the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.GENEN=1).

17.6.1.1.5 Disabling a Generator

A Generator is disabled by writing a '0' to GENCTRLn.GENEN. When GENCTRLn.GENEN=0, the GCLK_GEN[n] clock is disabled and gated.

17.6.1.1.6 Selecting a Clock Source for the Generator

Each Generator can individually select a clock source by setting the Source Select bit group in the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.SRC).

Changing from one clock source, for example A, to another clock source, B, can be done on the fly: If clock source B is not ready, the Generator will continue using clock source A. As soon as source B is ready, the Generator will switch to it. During the switching operation, the Generator maintains clock requests to both clock sources A and B, and will release source A as soon as the switch is done. The according bit in SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY.GENCTRLn) will remain '1' until the switch operation is completed.

The available clock sources are device dependent (usually the oscillators, RC oscillators, DPLL, and DFLL). Only Generator 1 can be used as a common source for all other generators.

17.6.1.1.7 Changing the Clock Frequency

The selected source for a Generator can be divided by writing a division value in the Division Factor bit field of the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.DIV). How the actual division factor is calculated is depending on the Divide Selection bit (GENCTRLn.DIVSEL).

If GENCTRLn.DIVSEL=0 and GENCTRLn.DIV is either 0 or 1, the output clock will be undivided.

Note: The number of DIV bits for each Generator is device dependent.

17.6.1.1.8 Duty Cycle

When dividing a clock with an odd division factor, the duty-cycle will not be 50/50. Setting the Improve Duty Cycle bit of the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.IDC) will result in a 50/50 duty cycle.

17.6.1.1.9 External Clock

The output clock (GCLK_GEN) of each Generator can be sent to I/O pins (GCLK_IO).

If the Output Enable bit in the Generator Control register is set (GENCTRLn.OE = 1) and the generator is enabled (GENCTRLn.GENEN=1), the Generator requests its clock source and the GCLK_GEN clock is output to an I/O pin.

If GENCTRLn.OE is 0, the according I/O pin is set to an Output Off Value, which is selected by GENCTRLn.OOV: If GENCTRLn.OOV is '0', the output clock will be low when turned off. If this bit is '1', the output clock will be high when turned off.

In Standby mode, if the clock is output (GENCTRLn.OE=1), the clock on the I/O pin is frozen to the OOV value if the Run In Standby bit of the Generic Control register (GENCTRLn.RUNSTDBY) is zero. If GENCTRLn.RUNSTDBY is '1', the GCLKGEN clock is kept running and output to the I/O pin.

References:

20.6.3.6. Power Domain Controller

17.6.2 Peripheral Clock

Figure 17-4. Peripheral Clock
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Clock - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["GCLKGEN[0"]] --> B((Block))
    C["GCLKGEN[1"]] --> B
    D["GCLKGEN[2"]] --> B
    E["GCLKGEN[n"]] --> B
    B --> F["Clock Gate"]
    F --> G["GCLK_PERIPH"]
    H["PCHCTRL.CHEN"] --> F
    I["PCHCTRL.GEN"] --> B

17.6.2.1 Enabling a Peripheral Clock

Before a Peripheral Clock is enabled, one of the Generators must be enabled (GENCTRLn.GENEN) and selected as source for the Peripheral Channel by setting the Generator Selection bits in the Peripheral Channel Control register (PCHCTRL.GEN). Any available Generator can be selected as clock source for each Peripheral Channel.

When a Generator has been selected, the peripheral clock is enabled by setting the Channel Enable bit in the Peripheral Channel Control register, PCHCTRLm.CHEN = 1. The PCHCTRLm.CHEN bit must be synchronized to the generic clock domain. PCHCTRLm.CHEN will continue to read as its previous state until the synchronization is complete.

17.6.2.2 Disabling a Peripheral Clock

A Peripheral Clock is disabled by writing PCHCTRLm.CHEN=0. The PCHCTRLm.CHEN bit must be synchronized to the Generic Clock domain. PCHCTRLm.CHEN will stay in its previous state until the synchronization is complete. The Peripheral Clock is gated when disabled.

17.6.2.3 Selecting the Clock Source for a Peripheral

When changing a peripheral clock source by writing to PCHCTRLm.GEN, the peripheral clock must be disabled before re-enabling it with the new clock source setting. This prevents glitches during the transition:

  1. Disable the Peripheral Channel by writing PCHCTRLm.CHEN=0
  2. Assert that PCHCTRLm.CHEN reads '0'
  3. Change the source of the Peripheral Channel by writing PCHCTRLm.GEN
  4. Re-enable the Peripheral Channel by writing PCHCTRLm.CHEN=1

References:

17.10.4. PCHCTRLm

17.6.2.4 Configuration Lock

The peripheral clock configuration can be locked for further write accesses by setting the Write Lock bit in the Peripheral Channel Control register PCHCTRLm.WRTLOCK=1). All writing to the PCHCTRLm register will be ignored. It can only be unlocked by a Power Reset.

The Generator source of a locked Peripheral Channel will be locked, too: The corresponding GENCTRLn register is locked, and can be unlocked only by a Power Reset.

There is one exception concerning the Generator 0. As it is used as GCLK_MAIN, it cannot be locked. It is reset by any Reset and will start up in a known configuration. The software reset (CTRLA.SWRST) can not unlock the registers.

In case of an external Reset, the Generator source will be disabled. Even if the WRTLOCK bit is written to '1' the peripheral channels are disabled (PCHCTRLm.CHEN set to '0') until the Generator source is enabled again. Then, the PCHCTRLm.CHEN are set to '1' again.

References:

17.10.4. PCHCTRLm

17.10.1. CTRLA

17.6.3 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

An exception is the Channel Enable bit in the Peripheral Channel Control registers (PCHCTRLm.CHEN). When changing this bit, the bit value must be read-back to ensure the synchronization is complete and to assert glitch free internal operation. Note that changing the bit value under ongoing synchronization will not generate an error.

The following registers are synchronized when written:

  • Generic Clock Generator Control register (GENCTRLn)
    • Control A register (CTRLA)

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

References:

17.10.1. CTRLA

17.10.4. PCHCTRLm

17.7 Sleep Mode Operation

17.7.1 SleepWalking

The GCLK module supports the SleepWalking feature.

If the system is in a sleep mode where the Generic Clocks are stopped, a peripheral that needs its clock in order to execute a process must request it from the Generic Clock Controller.

The Generic Clock Controller receives this request, determines which Generic Clock Generator is involved and which clock source needs to be awakened. It then wakes up the respective clock source, enables the Generator and Peripheral Channel stages successively, and delivers the clock to the peripheral.

The RUNSTDBY bit in the Generator Control register controls clock output to pin during standby sleep mode. If the bit is cleared, the Generator output is not available on pin. When set, the GCLK can continuously output the generator output to GCLK_IO. Refer to 17.6.1.1.9. External Clock for details.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

17.7.2 Minimize Power Consumption in Standby

The following table identifies when a Clock Generator is off in Standby Mode, minimizing the power consumption:

Table 17-2. Clock Generator n Activity in Standby Mode

Request for Clock n present GENCTRLn.RUNSTDBY GENCTRLn.OE Clock Generator n
yes -- active
no 1 1 active
no 1 0 OFF
no 0 1 OFF
no 0 0 OFF

17.7.3 Entering Standby Mode

There may occur a delay when the device is put into Standby, until the power is turned off. This delay is caused by running Clock Generators: if the Run in Standby bit in the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.RUNSTDBY) is '0', GCLK must verify that the clock is turned of properly. The duration of this verification is frequency-dependent.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

17.8 Additional Features

17.8.1 Peripheral Clock Enable after Reset

The Generic Clock Controller must be able to provide a generic clock to some specific peripherals after a Reset. That means that the configuration of the Generators and Peripheral Channels after Reset is device-dependent.

Refer to GENCTRLn.SRC for details on GENCTRLn reset.

Refer to PCHCTRLm.SRC for details on PCHCTRLm reset.

17.9 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x00 CTRLA 7:0 SWRST
0x01 ... 0x03Reserved
0x04 SYNCBUSY7:0 GENCTRL5 GENCTRL4 GENCTRL3 GENCTRL2 GENCTRL1 GENCTRL0SWRST
15:8 GENCTRL8 GENCTRL7 GENCTRL6
23:16
31:24
0x08 ... 0x1FReserved
0x20 GENCTRL07:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x24 GENCTRL17:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x28 GENCTRL27:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x2C GENCTRL37:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x30 GENCTRL47:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x34 GENCTRL57:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x38 GENCTRL67:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x3C GENCTRL77:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x40 GENCTRL87:0SRC[4:0]
15:8RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
23:16
31:24
0x44 ... 0x7FReserved
0x80PCHCTRL07:0WRTLOCKCHENGEN[3:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
...
0x0108PCHCTRL347:0WRTLOCKCHENGEN[3:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24

17.10 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 17.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 17.6.3. Synchronization.

17.10.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

SWRST
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Setting this bit to 1 will reset all registers in the GCLK to their initial state after a Power Reset, except for generic clocks and associated Generators that have their WRTLOCK bit in PCHCTRLm set to 1.

Refer to GENCTRL Reset Value for details on GENCTRL register reset.

Refer to PCHCTRL Reset Value for details on PCHCTRL register reset.

Due to synchronization, there is a waiting period between setting CTRLA.SWRST and a completed Reset. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

Value Description

0There is no Reset operation ongoing.
1A Reset operation is ongoing.

17.10.2 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 GENCTRL8 GENCTRL7 GENCTRL6 Access Reset R R R 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 GENCTRL5 GENCTRL4 GENCTRL3 GENCTRL2 GENCTRL1 GENCTRL0 Access R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 - GENCTRLn Generator Control n Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of the Generator Control n register (GENCTRLn) between clock domains is complete, or when clock switching operation is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of the Generator Control n register (GENCTRLn) between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of the CTRLA.SWRST register bit between clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of the CTRLA.SWRST register bit between clock domains is started.

17.10.3 Generator Control

Name: GENCTRLn

Offset: 0x20 + n*0x04 [n=0..8]

Reset: 0x00000106 (GENCTRL0), 0x00000000 (others)

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

GENCTRLn controls the settings of Generic Generator n (n=0..8).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIV[15:8]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIV[7:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

RUNSTDBYDIVSELOEOOVIDCGENEN
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 x

Bit 76543210

SRC[4:0]
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
xxx

Bits 31:16 - DIV[15:0] Division Factor

These bits represent a division value for the corresponding Generator. The actual division factor is dependent on the state of DIVSEL. The number of relevant DIV bits for each Generator can be seen in this table. Written bits outside of the specified range will be ignored.

Table 17-3. Division Factor Bits

Generic Clock GeneratorDivision Factor Bits
Generator 08 division factor bits - DIV[7:0]
Generator 116 division factor bits - DIV[15:0]
Generator 2 - 88 division factor bits - DIV[7:0]

Bit 13 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to keep the Generator running in Standby as long as it is configured to output to a dedicated GCLK_IO pin. If GENCTRLn.OE is zero, this bit has no effect and the generator will only be running if a peripheral requires the clock.

ValueDescription
0The Generator is stopped in Standby and the GCLK_IO pin state (one or zero) will be dependent on the setting in GENCTRL.OOV.
1The Generator is kept running and output to its dedicated GCLK_IO pin during Standby mode.

Bit 12 - DIVSEL Divide Selection

This bit determines how the division factor of the clock source of the Generator will be calculated from DIV. If the clock source should not be divided, DIVSEL must be 0 and the GENCTRLn.DIV value must be either 0 or 1.

ValueDescription
0The Generator clock frequency equals the clock source frequency divided by GENCTRLn.DIV.

Value Description

1 The Generator clock frequency equals the clock source frequency divided by 2^(GENCTRLnDIV+1).

Bit 11 - OE Output Enable

This bit is used to output the Generator clock output to the corresponding pin (GCLK_IO), as long as GCLK_IO is not defined as the Generator source in the GENCTRLn.SRC bit field.

Value Description

0No Generator clock signal on pin GCLK_IO.
1The Generator clock signal is output on the corresponding GCLK_IO, unless GCLK_IO is selected as a generator source in the GENCTRLn.SRC bit field.

Bit 10 - OOV Output Off Value

This bit is used to control the clock output value on the GCLK_IO pin when the Generator is turned off or the OE bit is zero, as long as GCLK_IO is not defined as the Generator source in the GENCTRLn.SRC bit field.

Value Description

0The GCLK_IO will be LOW when generator is turned off or when the OE bit is zero.
1The GCLK_IO will be HIGH when generator is turned off or when the OE bit is zero.

Bit 9 - IDC Improve Duty Cycle

This bit is used to improve the duty cycle of the Generator output to 50/50 for odd division factors.

Value Description

0Generator output clock duty cycle is not balanced to 50/50 for odd division factors.
1Generator output clock duty cycle is 50/50.

Bit 8 - GENEN Generator Enable

This bit is used to enable and disable the Generator.

Value Description

0Generator is disabled.
1Generator is enabled.

Bits 4:0 - SRC[4:0] Generator Clock Source Selection

These bits select the Generator clock source, as shown in this table.

Table 17-4. Generator Clock Source Selection

Value Name Description
0x00 XOSC XOSC oscillator output
0x01 GCLK_IN Generator input pad (GCLK_IO)
0x02 GCLK_GEN1 Generic clock generator 1 output
0x03 OSCULP32K OSCULP32K oscillator output
0x04 OSC32K OSC32K oscillator output
0x05 XOSC32K XOSC32K oscillator output
0x06 OSC16M OSC16M oscillator output
0x07 DFLL48M DFLL48M output
0x08 DPLL96M DPLL96M output
0x09-0x1F Reserved Reserved for future use

A Power Reset will reset all the GENCTRLn registers. the Reset values of the GENCTRLn registers are shown in the table below.

Table 17-5. GENCTRLn Reset Value after a Power Reset

GCLK Generator Reset Value after a Power Reset
0 0x00000106
others 0x00000000

A user Reset will reset the associated GENCTRL register unless the Generator is the source of a locked Peripheral Channel (PCHCTRLm.WRTLOCK=1). The reset values of the GENCTRL register are as shown in the table below.

Table 17-6. GENCTRLn Reset Value after a User Reset

GCLK Generator Reset Value after a User Reset
0 0x00000106
others No change if the generator is used by a Peripheral Channel m with PCHCTRLm.WRTLOCK=1 else 0x00000000

17.10.4 Peripheral Channel Control

Name: PCHCTRLm

Offset: 0x80 + m*0x04 [m=0..34]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

PCHTRLm controls the settings of Peripheral Channel number m (m=0..34).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Peripheral Channel Control - 1

bar_stacked | Bit | Access Reset | WRTLOCK CHEN | GEN[3:0] | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 31 | 24 | 100 | 0 | | 30 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 29 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 28 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 27 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 26 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 25 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 24 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 23 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 22 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 21 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 20 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 19 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 18 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 17 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 16 | 16 | 100 | 0 | | 15 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 14 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 13 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 12 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 11 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 10 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 9 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 8 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 7 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 6 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 5 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 4 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 3 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 2 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | 1 | 8 | 100 | 0 | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | GEN[3:0] | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | GEN[3:0] | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRSLOCK CHEN | R/W | R/W | R/W | | WRTLOCK CHEN (Bit) - Reset: A=5 bits, B=5 bits, C=5 bits, D=5 bits, E=5 bits, F=5 bits, G=5 bits, H=5 bits, I=5 bits, J=5 bits, K=5 bits, L=5 bits, M=5 bits, N=5 bits, O=5 bits, P=5 bits, Q=5 bits, R=5 bits, S=5 bits, T=5 bits, U=5 bits, V=5 bits, W=5 bits, X=5 bits, Y=5 bits, Z=5 bits, AA=5 bits, AB=5 bits, AC=5 bits, AD=5 bits, AE=5 bits, AF=5 bits, AG=5 bits, AH=5 bits, AI=5 bits, AJ=5 bits, AK=5 bits, AL=5 bits, AM=5 bits, AN=5 bits, AO=5 bits, AP=5 bits, AQ=5 bits, AR=5 bits, AS=5 bits, AT=5 bits, AU=5 bits, AV=5 bits, AW=5 bits, AX=5 bits, AY=5 bits, AZ=5 bits, BA=5 bits, BB=5 bits, BC=5 bits, BD=5 bits, BE=5 bits, BF=5 bits, BG=5 bits, BH=5 bits, BI=5 bits, BJ=5 bits, BK=5 bits, BL=5 bits, BM=5 bits, BN=5 bits, BO=5 bits, BP=5 bits, BPB=5 bits, BPC=5 bits, BPD=5 bits, BPE=5 bits, BPF=5 bits, BPG=5 bits, BPH=5 bits, BPIb=5 bits, BPJb=5 bits, BPKb=5 bits, BPLb=5 bits, BPMb=5 bits, BPNb=5 bits, BPOb=5 bits, BPPb=5 bits, BPQb=5 bits, BPRb=5 bits, BPSb=5 bits, BPTb=5 bits, BPUb=5 bits, BPVb=5 bits, BPWb=5 bits, BPXb=5 bits, BPYb=5 bits, BPZb=5 bits, BPAa =5 bits; BPBb =8 bits; BPCb =8 bits; BPDc =8 bits; BPEa =8 bits; BPFb =8 bits; BPGb =8 bits; BPHb =8 bits; BPIa =8 bits; BPJb =8 bits; BPKb =8 bits; BPLb =8 bits; BPMb =8 bits; BPWb =8 bits; BPXb =8 bits; BPYb =8 bits; BPZb =8 bits; BPAa =8 bits; BPJb =8 bits; BPLb =8 bits; BPWb =8 bits; BPXb =8 bits; BPYb =8 bits; BPZb =8 bits; BPAa =8 bits; BPJb =8 bits; BPLb =8 bits; BPWb =8 bits; BPXb =8 bits; BPYb =8 bits; BPZb =8 bits; BPAa =8 bits; BPJb =8 bits; BPLb < RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) : RS(Bit) .

Bit 7 - WRTLOCK Write Lock

After this bit is set to '1', further writes to the PCHCTRLm register will be discarded. The control register of the corresponding Generator n (GENCTRLn), as assigned in PCHCTRLm.GEN, will also be locked. It can only be unlocked by a Power Reset.

Note that Generator 0 cannot be locked.

ValueDescription
0The Peripheral Channel register and the associated Generator register are not locked
1The Peripheral Channel register and the associated Generator register are locked

Bit 6 - CHEN Channel Enable

This bit is used to enable and disable a Peripheral Channel.

ValueDescription
0The Peripheral Channel is disabled
1The Peripheral Channel is enabled

Bits 3:0 - GEN[3:0] Generator Selection

This bit field selects the Generator to be used as the source of a peripheral clock, as shown in the table below:

Table 17-7. Generator Selection

ValueDescription
0x0Generic Clock Generator 0
0x1Generic Clock Generator 1
0x2Generic Clock Generator 2
0x3Generic Clock Generator 3
0x4Generic Clock Generator 4
Value Description
0x5 Generic Clock Generator 5
0x6 Generic Clock Generator 6
0x7 Generic Clock Generator 7
0x8 Generic Clock Generator 8
0x9 - 0xF Reserved

Table 17-8. Reset Value after a User Reset or a Power Reset

Reset PCHCTRLm.GEN PCHCTRLm.CHEN PCHCTRLm.WRTLOCK
Power Reset 0x0 0x0 0x0
User Reset If WRTLOCK = 0: 0x0If WRTLOCK = 1: no changeIf WRTLOCK = 0: 0x0If WRTLOCK = 1: no changeNo change

A Power Reset will reset all the PCHCTRLm registers.

A User Reset will reset a PCHCTRL if WRTLOCK=0, or else, the content of that PCHCTRL remains unchanged.

PCHCTRL register Reset values are shown in the table PCHCTRLm Mapping.

Table 17-9. PCHCTRLm Mapping

index(m)Name Description
0 GCLK_DFLL48M_REF DFLL48M Reference
1 GCLK_DPLL FDPLL96M input clock source for reference
2 GCLK_DPLL_32KFDPLL96M 32kHz clock for FDPLL96M internal lock timer
3 GCLK_EICEIC
4 GCLK_USBUSB
5 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_0EVSYS_CHANNEL_0
6 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_1EVSYS_CHANNEL_1
7 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_2EVSYS_CHANNEL_2
8 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_3EVSYS_CHANNEL_3
9 GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_4EVSYS_CHANNEL_4
10GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_5EVSYS_CHANNEL_5
11GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_6EVSYS_CHANNEL_6
12GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_7EVSYS_CHANNEL_7
13GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_8EVSYS_CHANNEL_8
14GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_9EVSYS_CHANNEL_9
15GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_10EVSYS_CHANNEL_10
16GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_11EVSYS_CHANNEL_11
17GCLK_SERCOM[0,1,2,3,4]_SLOWSERCOM[0,1,2,3,4]_SLOW
18GCLK_SERCOM0_CORESERCOM0_CORE
19GCLK_SERCOM1_CORESERCOM1_CORE
20GCLK_SERCOM2_CORESERCOM2_CORE
21GCLK_SERCOM3_CORESERCOM3_CORE
22GCLK_SERCOM4_CORESERCOM4_CORE
23GCLK_SERCOM5_SLOWSERCOM5_SLOW
24GCLK_SERCOM5_CORESERCOM5_CORE
25GCLK_TCC0, GCLK_TCC1TCC0,TCC1
26GCLK_TCC2 TCC2
27GCLK_TC0, GCLK_TC1TC0,TC1
28GCLK_TC2, GCLK_TC3TC2,TC3
29GCLK_TC4TC4
30GCLK_ADCADC
31GCLK_ACAC
32GCLK_DACDAC
......continued
index(m)Name Description
33GCLK_PTC PTC
34GCLK_CCL CCL

18. MCLK - Main Clock

18.1 Overview

The Main Clock (MCLK) controls the synchronous clock generation of the device.

Using a clock provided by the Generic Clock Module (GCLK_MAIN), the Main Clock Controller provides synchronous system clocks to the CPU and the modules connected to the AHBx and the APBx bus. The synchronous system clocks are divided into a number of clock domains. Each clock domain can run at different frequencies, enabling the user to save power by running peripherals at a relatively low clock frequency, while maintaining high CPU performance or vice versa. In addition, the clock can be masked for individual modules, enabling the user to minimize power consumption.

18.2 Features

  • Generates CPU, AHB, and APB system clocks
  • Clock source and division factor from GCLK
  • Clock prescaler with 1x to 128x division
  • Safe run-time clock switching from GCLK
  • Module-level clock gating through maskable peripheral clocks

18.3 Block Diagram

Figure 18-1. MCLK Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["GCLK"] -->|GCLK_MAIN| B["MAIN CLOCK CONTROLLER"]
    B -->|CLK_APBx| C["PERIPHERALS"]
    B -->|CLK_AHBx| C
    B -->|CLK_CPU| D["CPU"]

18.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

18.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

18.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

18.5.2 Power Management

The MCLK will operate in all sleep modes if a synchronous clock is required in these modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

18.5.3 Clocks

The MCLK bus clock (CLK_MCLK_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module, and the default state of CLK_MCLK_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section. If this clock is disabled, it can only be re-enabled by a reset.

The Generic Clock GCLK_MAIN is required to generate the Main Clocks. GCLK_MAIN is configured in the Generic Clock Controller, and can be re-configured by the user if needed.

References:

  1. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

18.5.3.1 Main Clock

The main clock GCLK_MAIN is the common source for the synchronous clocks. This is fed into the common 8-bit prescaler that is used to generate synchronous clocks to the CPU, AHBx, and APBx modules.

18.5.3.2 CPU Clock

The CPU clock (CLK_CPU) is routed to the CPU. Halting the CPU clock inhibits the CPU from executing instructions.

18.5.3.3 APBx and AHBx Clock

The APBx clocks (CLK_APBx) and the AHBx clocks (CLK_AHBx) are the root clock source used by modules requiring a clock on the APBx and the AHBx bus. These clocks are always synchronous to the CPU clock, but can be divided by a prescaler, and can run even when the CPU clock is turned off in sleep mode. A clock gater is inserted after the common APB clock to gate any APBx clock of a module on APBx bus, as well as the AHBx clock.

18.5.3.4 Clock Domains

The device has these synchronous clock domains:

  • CPU synchronous clock domain (CPU Clock Domain). Frequency is f CPU.
  • Low Power synchronous clock domain (LP Clock Domain). Frequency is f_LP .
  • Backup synchronous clock domain. (BUP Clock Domain). Frequency is f_BUP .

See the references for the clock domain partitioning. Refer to the Maximum Clock Frequencies in the Electrical Characterization section for maximum frequencies in each performance level.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

18.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

18.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the MCLK interrupt requires the Interrupt Controller to be configured first.

18.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

18.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the MCLK continues normal operation. In sleep mode, the clocks generated from the MCLK are kept running to allow the debugger accessing any module. As a consequence, power measurements are incorrect in debug mode.

18.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG)

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

18.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

18.6 Functional Description

18.6.1 Principle of Operation

The GCLK_MAIN clock signal from the GCLK module is the source for the main clock, which in turn is the common root for the synchronous clocks for the CPU, APBx, and AHBx modules. The GCLK_MAIN is divided by an 8-bit prescaler. Each of the derived clocks can run from any divided or undivided main clock, ensuring synchronous clock sources for each clock domain. Each clock domain (CPU, LP) can be changed on the fly to respond to variable load in the application as long as f_CPU ≥ f_LP ≥ f_BUP . The clocks for each module in a clock domain can be masked individually to avoid power consumption in inactive modules. Depending on the sleep mode, some clock domains can be turned off.

18.6.2 Basic Operation

18.6.2.1 Initialization

After a Reset, the default clock source of the GCLK_MAIN clock is started and calibrated before the CPU starts running. The GCLK_MAIN clock is selected as the main clock without any prescaler division.

By default, only the necessary clocks are enabled.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

18.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The MCLK module is always enabled and cannot be reset.

18.6.2.3 Selecting the Main Clock Source

Refer to the Generic Clock Controller description for details on how to configure the clock source of the GCLK_MAIN clock.

18.6.2.4 Selecting the Synchronous Clock Division Ratio

The main clock CLK_MAIN feeds an 8-bit prescaler, which can be used to generate the synchronous clocks. By default, the synchronous clocks run on the undivided main clock. The user can select a prescaler division for the CPU clock domain by writing the Division (DIV) bits in the CPU Clock Division register CPUDIV, resulting in a CPU clock domain frequency determined by this equation:

$$ f _ {C P U} = \frac {f _ {m a i n}}{C P U D I V} $$

If the application attempts to write forbidden values in CPUDIV, and LPDIV registers, the registers are written but these bad values are not used and a violation is reported to the PAC module.

Division bits (DIV) can be written without halting or disabling peripheral modules. Writing DIV bits allows a new clock setting to be written to all synchronous clocks belonging to the corresponding clock domain at the same time.

Figure 18-2. Synchronous Clock Selection and Prescaler
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Selecting the Synchronous Clock Division Ratio - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Sleep Controller"] --> B["BUPDIV"]
    A --> C["LPDIV"]
    A --> D["Prescaler"]
    A --> E["CPUDIV"]
    B --> F["Clock gate"]
    F --> G["CLK_APBx"]
    G --> H["Clock gate"]
    H --> I["9 clk_apb_ipn"]
    H --> J["clk_apb_ip1"]
    H --> K["clk_apb_ip0"]
    C --> L["Clock gate"]
    L --> M["CLK_APBx"]
    M --> N["Clock gate"]
    N --> O["9 clk_apb_ipn"]
    N --> P["clk_apb_ip1"]
    N --> Q["clk_apb_ip0"]
    D --> R["Clock gate"]
    R --> S["CLK_AHBx"]
    S --> T["Clock gate"]
    T --> U["9 clk_ahb_ipn"]
    T --> V["clk_ahb_ip1"]
    T --> W["clk_ahb_ip0"]
    E --> X["Clock gate"]
    X --> Y["CLK_APB_HS"]
    Y --> Z["Clock gate"]
    Z --> AA["9 clk_apb_ipn"]
    Z --> AB["clk_apb_ip1"]
    Z --> AC["clk_apb_ip0"]
    E --> AD["Clock gate"]
    AD --> AE["CLK_AHB_HS"]
    AE --> AF["Clock gate"]
    AF --> AG["9 clk_ahb_ipn"]
    AF --> AH["clk_ahb_ip1"]
    AF --> AI["clk_ahb_ip0"]
    E --> AJ["Clock gate"]
    AJ --> AK["CLK_CPU"]
    AK --> AL["CPU"]

    subgraph Backup Clock Domain: fBUP
        direction TB
        M1["PERIPHERALS"]
        M2["Low Power Clock Domain: fLP"]
        end

    subgraph CPU Clock Domain: fCPU
        direction TB
        M3["PERIPHERALS"]
        M4["CPU"]
        end

References:

  1. Electrical Characteristics

  2. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

18.6.2.5 Clock Ready Flag

There is a slight delay between writing to CPUDIV, LPDIV until the new clock settings become effective.

During this interval, the Clock Ready flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CKRDY) will return zero when read. If CKRDY in the INTENSET register is set to '1', the Clock Ready interrupt will be triggered when the new clock setting is effective. The clock settings (CPUDIV, BUPDIV, LPDIV) must not be re-written while INTFLAG. CKRDY reads '0'. The system may become unstable or hang, and a violation is reported to the PAC module.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

18.6.2.6 Peripheral Clock Masking

It is possible to disable/enable the AHB or APB clock for a peripheral by writing the corresponding bit in the Clock Mask registers (APBxMASK) to '0'/'1'. The default state of the peripheral clocks is shown here.

Table 18-1. Peripheral Clock Default State

CPU Clock Domain
Peripheral Clock Default State
CLK_BRIDGE_B_AHB Enabled
CLK_DSU_AHB Enabled
CLK_DSU_APB Enabled
CLK_USB_AHB Enabled
CLK_USB_APB Enabled
CLK_NVMCTRL_AHB Enabled
CLK_NVMCTRL_APB Enabled
Backup Clock Domain
Peripheral Clock Default State
CLK_OSC32KCTRL_APB Enabled
CLK_PM_APB Enabled
CLK_SUPC_APB Enabled
CLK_RSTC_APB Enabled
CLK_RTC_APB Enabled
Low Power Clock Domain
Peripheral Clock Default State
CLK_AC_APB Enabled
CLK_ADC_APB Enabled
CLK_AES_APBEnabled
CLK_BRIDGE_A_AHB Enabled
CLK_BRIDGE_C_AHB Enabled
CLK_BRIDGE_D_AHBEnabled
CLK_BRIDGE_E_AHB Enabled
CLK_CCL_APB Enabled
CLK_DAC_APB Enabled
CLK_DMAC_AHBEnabled
CLK_EIC_APBEnabled
CLK_EVSYS_APBEnabled
CLK_GCLK_APB Enabled
CLK_MCLK_APBEnabled
CLK_OPAMP_APBEnabled
CLK_OSCCTRL_APBEnabled
CLK_PAC_AHB Enabled
CLK_PAC_APB Enabled
CLK_PORT_APBEnabled
CLK_PTC_APB Enabled
CLK_SERCOM0_APBEnabled
CLK_SERCOM1_APBEnabled
CLK_SERCOM2_APBEnabled
Low Power Clock Domain
Peripheral Clock Default State
CLK_SERCOM3_APB Enabled
CLK_SERCOM4_APB Enabled
CLK_SERCOM5_APB Enabled
CLK_TCC0_APB Enabled
CLK_TCC1_APB Enabled
CLK_TCC2_APB Enabled
CLK_TC0_APB Enabled
CLK_TC1_APB Enabled
CLK_TC2_APB Enabled
CLK_TC3_APB Enabled
CLK_TC4_APB Enabled
CLK_TRNG_APB Enabled
CLK_WDT_APB Enabled

When the APB clock is not provided to a module, its registers cannot be read or written. The module can be re-enabled later by writing the corresponding mask bit to '1'.

A module may be connected to several clock domains (for instance, AHB and APB), in which case it will have several mask bits.

Note that clocks should only be switched off if it is certain that the module will not be used: Switching off the clock for the NVM Controller (NVMCTRL) will cause a problem if the CPU needs to read from the Flash Memory. Switching off the clock to the MCLK module (which contains the mask registers) or the corresponding APBx bridge, will make it impossible to write the mask registers again. In this case, they can only be re-enabled by a system reset.

18.6.3 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

18.6.4 Interrupts

The peripheral has the following interrupt sources:

- Clock Ready (CKRDY): indicates that CPU clocks are ready. This interrupt is a synchronous wake-up source.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be enabled individually by writing a '1' to the corresponding enabling bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding clearing bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the peripheral is reset. An interrupt flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the INTFLAG register. Each peripheral can have one interrupt request line per interrupt source or one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. If the peripheral has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources, the user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

20.6.3.3. Sleep Mode Controller

12.4.1. Overview

18.6.5 Events

Not applicable.

18.6.6 Sleep Mode Operation

In IDLE sleep mode, the MCLK is still running on the selected main clock.

In STANDBY sleep mode, the MCLK is frozen if no synchronous clock is required.

18.7 Register Summary - MCLK

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRLA 7:0
0x01 INTENCLR 7:0 CKRDY
0x02 INTENSET 7:0 CKRDY
0x03 INTFLAG 7:0 CKRDY
0x04CPUDIV7:0 CPUDIV[7:0]
0x05LPDIV7:0 LPDIV[7:0]
0x06BUPDIV7:0 BUPDIV[7:0]
0x07...Reserved
0x0F
0x10AHBMASK7:0ReservedReservedDSUAPBEAPBDAPBCAPBBAPBA
15:8PACReservedUSBDMACReservedReservedNVMCTRL
23:16
31:24
0x14 APBAMASK7:0WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
15:8Reserved[3:0]PORTEICRTC
23:16Reserved[11:4]
31:24Reserved[19:12]
0x18APBBMASK7:0Reserved[4:0]NVMCTRLDSU USB
15:8Reserved[12:5]
23:16Reserved[20:13]
31:24Reserved[28:21]
0x1CAPBCMASK7:0TCC2TCC1TCC0SERCOM4SERCOM3SERCOM2SERCOM1SERCOM0
15:8TRNGAESDACTC3TC2TC1TC0
23:16
31:24
0x20APBDMASK7:0CCLOPAMPPTCACADCTC4SERCOM5EVSYS
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x24 APBEMASK7:0Reserved[6:0]PAC
15:8Reserved[14:7]
23:16Reserved[22:15]
31:24Reserved[30:23]

18.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). This is denoted by the property "PAC Write-Protection" in each individual register description. Refer to the 18.5.8. Register Access Protection for details.

18.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

All bits in this register are reserved.

Bit 76543210

Access Reset

18.8.2 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x01

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

CKRDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - CKRDY Clock Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Clock Ready Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Clock Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Clock Ready interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when the Clock Ready Interrupt Flag is set.

18.8.3 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

CKRDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - CKRDY Clock Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Clock Ready Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Clock Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The Clock Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Clock Ready interrupt is enabled.

18.8.4 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x03

Reset: 0x01

Property: -

Bit 76543210

CKRDY
Access Reset 1R/W

Bit 0 - CKRDY Clock Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set when the synchronous CPU, APBx, and AHBx clocks are stable and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.CKRDY is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Clock Ready interrupt flag.

18.8.5 CPU Clock Division

Name: CPUDIV

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x01

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

CPUDIV[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000001

Bits 7:0 - CPUDIV[7:0] CPU Clock Division Factor

These bits define the division ratio of the main clock prescaler related to the CPU clock domain. To ensure correct operation, frequencies must be selected so that F_CPU ≥ F_LP (i.e. LPDIV ≥ CPUDIV). Frequencies must never exceed the specified maximum frequency for each clock domain.

Value NameDescription
0x01DIV1 Divide by 1
0x02DIV2 Divide by 2
0x04DIV4 Divide by 4
0x08DIV8 Divide by 8
0x10DIV16 Divide by 16
0x20DIV32 Divide by 32
0x40DIV64 Divide by 64
0x80DIV128 Divide by 128
others-Reserved

18.8.6 Low Power Clock Division

Name: LPDIV

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x01

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

LPDIV[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000001

Bits 7:0 - LPDIV[7:0] Low-Power Clock Division Factor

These bits define the division ratio of the main clock prescaler ( 2^n ) related to the Low Power clock domain. To ensure correct operation, frequencies must be selected so that F_CPU ≥ F_LP ≥ F_BUP (i.e. BUPDIV ≥ LPDIV ≥ CPUDIV). Also, frequencies must never exceed the specified maximum frequency for each clock domain.

Refer to the Maximum Clock Frequencies in the Electrical Characterization section for maximum frequencies in each performance level.

Value NameDescription
0x01DIV1 Divide by 1
0x02DIV2 Divide by 2
0x04DIV4 Divide by 4
0x08DIV8 Divide by 8
0x10DIV16 Divide by 16
0x20DIV32 Divide by 32
0x40DIV64 Divide by 64
0x80DIV128 Divide by 128
others-Reserved

18.8.7 Backup Clock Division

Name: BUPDIV

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x01

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BUPDIV[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - BUPDIV[7:0] Backup Clock Division Factor

These bits define the division ratio of the main clock prescaler ( 2^n ) related to the Backup clock domain. To ensure correct operation, frequencies must be selected so that F_CPU ≥ F_BUP (i.e. BUPDIV ≥ CPUDIV). Also, frequencies must never exceed the specified maximum frequency for each clock domain.

Refer to the Maximum Clock Frequencies in the Electrical Characterization section for maximum frequencies in each performance level.

Value NameDescription
0x01DIV1 Divide by 1
0x02DIV2 Divide by 2
0x04DIV4 Divide by 4
0x08DIV8 Divide by 8
0x10DIV16 Divide by 16
0x20DIV32 Divide by 32
0x40DIV64 Divide by 64
0x80DIV128 Divide by 128
others-Reserved

18.8.8 AHB Mask

Name: AHBMASK

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x000FFFFFF

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - AHB Mask - 1

other | Bit | Status | Value | |-----|--------------|-------| | 31 | Reset | R | | 31 | Reserved | R | | 31 | APBE | R/W | | 31 | APBD | R/W | | 31 | APBC | R/W | | 31 | APBB | R/W | | 31 | APBA | R/W | | 29 | Reset | R | | 29 | Reserved | R | | 29 | APBE | R/W | | 29 | APBD | R/W | | 29 | APBC | R/W | | 29 | APBB | R/W | | 29 | APBA | R/W | | 28 | Reset | R | | 28 | Reserved | R | | 28 | APBE | R/W | | 28 | APBD | R/W | | 28 | APBC | R/W | | 28 | APBB | R/W | | 28 | APBA | R/W | | 26 | Reset | R | | 26 | Reserved | R | | 26 | APBE | R/W | | 26 | APBD | R/W | | 26 | APBC | R/W | | 26 | APBB | R/W | | 26 | APBA | R/W | | 25 | Reset | R | | 25 | Reserved | R | | 25 | APBE | R/W | | 25 | APBD | R/W | | 25 | APBC | R/W | | 25 | APBB | R/W | | 25 | APBA | R/W | | 24 | Reset | R | | 24 | Reserved | R | | 24 | APBE | R/W | | 24 | APBD | R/W | | 24 | APBC | R/W | | 24 | APBB | R/W | | 24 | APBA | R/W | | 23 | Reset | R | | 23 | Reserved | R | | 23 | APBE | R/W | | 23 | APBD | R/W | | 23 | APBC | R/W | | 23 | APBB | R/W | | 23 | APBA | R/W | | 22 | Reset | R | | 22 | Reserved | R | | 22 | APBE | R/W | | 22 | APBD | R/W | | 22 | APBC | R/W | | 22 | APBB | R/W | | 22 | APBA | R/W | | 21 | Reset | R | | 21 | Reserved | R | | 21 | APBE | R/W | | 21 | APBD | R/W | | 21 | APBC | R/W | | 21 | APBB | R/W | | 21 | APBA | R/W | | 18 | Reset | R | | 18 | Reserved | R | | 18 | APBE | R/W | | 18 | APBD | R/W | | 18 | APBC | R/W | | 18 | APBB | R/W | | 18 | APBA | R/W | | 17 | Reset | R | | 17 | Reserved | R | | 17 | APBE | R/W | | 17 | APBD | R/W | | 17 | APBC | R/W | | 17 | APBB | R/W | | 17 | APBA | R/W | | ... (Bit) A: Reserved; B: Reserved; C: APBE; D: APBD; E: APBC; F: APBB; G: APBA; H: Reserved; I: Reserved; J: Reserved; K: Reserved; L: Reserved; M: Reserved; N: Reserved; O: Reserved; P: Reserved; Q: Reserved; R: Reserved; S: Reserved; T: Reserved; U: Reserved; V: Reserved; W: Reserved; X: Reserved; Y: Reserved; Z: Reserved; AA: Reserved; AB: Reserved; AC: Reserved; AD: Reserved; AE: Reserved; AF: Reserved; AG: Reserved; AH: Reserved; AI: Reserved; AJ: Reserved; AK: Reserved; AL: Reserved; AM: Reserved; AN: Reserved; AO: Reserved; AP: Reserved; AQ: Reserved; AR: Reserved; AS: Reserved; AT: Reserved; AU: Reserved; AV: Reserved; AW: Reserved; AX: Reserved; AY: Reserved; AZ: Reserved; BA: Reserved; BB: Reserved; BC: Reserved; BD: Reserved; BE: Reserved; BF: Reserved; BG: Reserved; BH: Reserved; BI: Reserved; BJ: Reserved; BK: Reserved; BL: Reserved; BM: Reserved; BN: Reserved; BO: Reserved; BP: Reserved; BQ: Reserved; BQ' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; BQ'' : Reserved; AY' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AY'' : Reserved; AB' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved; AB'' : Reserved, AB'', AB'', AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC, AC & AB', AB'', AB'', AC', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AB', AB'', AB'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AB', AB', AB'', AB'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AC'', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB', AB' ,

Bit 14 - PAC PAC AHB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The AHB clock for the PAC is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the PAC is enabled.

Bits 13,10,9,7,6 - Reserved Reserved bits

Reserved bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, always write reserved bits to their reset value. If no reset value is given, write 0.

Bit 12 - USB USB AHB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The AHB clock for the USB is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the USB is enabled.

Bit 11 - DMAC DMAC AHB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The AHB clock for the DMAC is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the DMAC is enabled.

Bit 8 - NVMCTRL NVMCTRL AHB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The AHB clock for the NVMCTRL is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the NVMCTRL is enabled.

Bit 5 - DSU DSU AHB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The AHB clock for the DSU is stopped.

1 The AHB clock for the DSU is enabled.

0The AHB clock for the APBE is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the APBE is enabled.

Bit 3 - APBD APBD AHB Clock Enable

0The AHB clock for the APBD is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the APBD is enabled

Bit 2 - APBC APBC AHB Clock Enable

0The AHB clock for the APBC is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the APBC is enabled

Bit 1 - APBB APBB AHB Clock Enable

0The AHB clock for the APBB is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the APBB is enabled.

Bit 0 - APBA APBA AHB Clock Enable

0The AHB clock for the APBA is stopped.
1The AHB clock for the APBA is enabled.

18.8.9 APBA Mask

Name: APBAMASK

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00001FFF

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

Reserved[19:12]

Access RRRRRRRR
Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Reserved[11:4]

Access RRRRRRRR
Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Reserved[3:0]PORTEICRTC
AccessR R R RR R R
Reset0 0 0 11 1 1

Bit 76543210

WDTGCLKSUPCOSC32KCTRLOSCCTRLRSTCMCLKPM
AccessRR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bits 31:12 - Reserved[19:0] For future use

Reserved bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, always write reserved bits to their reset value. If no reset value is given, write 0.

Bit 10 - PORT PORT APBA Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBA clock for the PORT is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the PORT is enabled.

Bit 9 - EIC EIC APBA Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBA clock for the EIC is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the EIC is enabled.

Bit 8 - RTC RTC APBA Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBA clock for the RTC is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the RTC is enabled.

Bit 7 - WDT WDT APBA Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBA clock for the WDT is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the WDT is enabled.

Bit 6 - GCLK GCLK APBA Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBA clock for the GCLK is stopped.

Value Description

1 The APBA clock for the GCLK is enabled.

Bit 5 - SUPC SUPC APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the SUPC is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the SUPC is enabled.

Bit 4 - OSC32KCTRL OSC32KCTRL APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the OSC32KCTRL is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the OSC32KCTRL is enabled.

Bit 3 - OSCCTRL OSCCTRL APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the OSCCTRL is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the OSCCTRL is enabled.

Bit 2 - RSTC RSTC APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the RSTC is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the RSTC is enabled.

Bit 1 - MCLK MCLK APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the MCLK is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the MCLK is enabled.

Bit 0 - PM PM APBA Clock Enable
Value Description

0The APBA clock for the PM is stopped.
1The APBA clock for the PM is enabled.

18.8.10 APBB Mask

Name: APBBMASK

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000017

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Reserved[28:21]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Reserved[20:13]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Reserved[12:5]
Access R R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Reserved[4:0] NVMCTRL DSUUSB
Access R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1R/WR/WR/W

Bits 31:3 - Reserved[28:0] Reserved bits

Reserved bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, always write reserved bits to their reset value. If no reset value is given, write 0.

Bit 2 - NVMCTRL NVMCTRL APBB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBB clock for the NVMCTRL is stopped
1The APBB clock for the NVMCTRL is enabled

Bit 1 - DSU DSU APBB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBB clock for the DSU is stopped
1The APBB clock for the DSU is enabled

Bit 0 - USB USB APBB Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBB clock for the USB is stopped
1The APBB clock for the USB is enabled

18.8.11 APBC Mask

Name: APBCMASK

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x0000 7FFF

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - APBC Mask - 1

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Bit 14 - TRNG TRNG APBC Mask Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBC clock for the TRNG is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TRNG is enabled.

Bit 13 - AES AES APBC Mask Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBC clock for the AES is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the AES is enabled.

Bit 12 - DAC DAC APBC Mask Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBC clock for the DAC is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the DAC is enabled.

Bit 11 - TC3 TC3 APBC Mask Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBC clock for the TC3 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TC3 is enabled.

Bit 10 - TC2 TC2 APBC Mask Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBC clock for the TC2 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TC2 is enabled.
Value Description
0The APBC clock for the TC1 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TC1 is enabled.

Bit 9 - TC1 TC1 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Bit 8 - TCO TC0 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the TC0 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TC0 is enabled.

Bit 7 - TCC2 TCC2 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the TCC2 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TCC2 is enabled.

Bit 6 - TCC1 TCC1 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the TCC1 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TCC1 is enabled.

Bit 5 - TCC0 TCC0 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the TCC0 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the TCC0 is enabled.

Bit 4 - SERCOM4 SERCOM4 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the SERCOM4 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the SERCOM4 is enabled.

Bit 3 - SERCOM3 SERCOM3 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the SERCOM3 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the SERCOM3 is enabled.

Bit 2 - SERCOM2 SERCOM2 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the SERCOM2 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the SERCOM2 is enabled.

Bit 1 - SERCOM1 SERCOM1 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the SERCOM1 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the SERCOM1 is enabled.

Bit 0 - SERCOM0 SERCOM0 APBC Mask Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBC clock for the SERCOM0 is stopped.
1The APBC clock for the SERCOM0 is enabled.

18.8.12 APBD Mask

Name: APBDMASK

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x000000FF

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - APBD Mask - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CCL OPAMP PTC AC ADC TC4 SERCOM5 EVSYS Access R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 7 - CCL CCL APBD Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBD clock for the CCL is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the CCL is enabled.

Bit 6 - OPAMP OPAMP APBD Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBD clock for the OPAMP is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the OPAMP is enabled.

Bit 5 - PTC PTC APBD Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBD clock for the PTC is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the PTC is enabled.

Bit 4 - AC AC APBD Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBD clock for the AC is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the AC is enabled.

Bit 3 - ADC ADC APBD Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBD clock for the ADC is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the ADC is enabled.
Value Description
0The APBD clock for the TC4 is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the TC4 is enabled.

Bit 2 - TC4 TC4 APBD Clock Enable

Bit 1 - SERCOM5 SERCOM5 APBD Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBD clock for the SERCOM5 is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the SERCOM5 is enabled.

Bit 0 - EVSYS EVSYS APBD Clock Enable

Value Description
0The APBD clock for the EVSYS is stopped.
1The APBD clock for the EVSYS is enabled.

18.8.13 APBE Mask

Name: APBEMASK

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x0000 000D

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Reserved[30:23]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Reserved[22:15]
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Reserved[14:7]
Access R R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Reserved[6:0] PAC
Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1R/W

Bits 31:1 - Reserved[30:0] For future use

Reserved bits are unused and reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, always write reserved bits to their reset value. If no reset value is given, write 0.

Bit 0 - PAC PAC APBE Clock Enable

ValueDescription
0The APBE clock for the PAC is stopped.
1The APBE clock for the PAC is enabled.

19. RSTC – Reset Controller

19.1 Overview

The Reset Controller (RSTC) manages the reset of the microcontroller. It issues a microcontroller reset, sets the device to its initial state and allows the reset source to be identified by software.

19.2 Features

  • Reset the microcontroller and set it to an initial state according to the reset source
  • Reset cause register for reading the reset source from the application code
  • Multiple reset sources

- Power supply reset sources: POR, BOD12, BOD33

- User reset sources: External reset (RESET), Watchdog reset, and System Reset Request

19.3 Block Diagram

Figure 19-1. Reset System
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["RESET SOURCES"] --> B["BOD12"]
    A --> C["BOD33"]
    A --> D["POR"]
    E["RESET"] --> F["WDT"]
    E --> G["CPU"]
    H["BACKUP EXIT"] --> I["RTC"]
    H --> J["BBPS"]
    H --> K["SUPC"]
    L["EXTWAKEx"] --> M["External Wakeup Detector"]
    N["RESET CONTROLLER"] --> O["RCAUSE"]
    N --> P["BKUPEXIT"]
    Q["OSC32KCTRL"] --> R["Other Modules"]
    S["Debug Logic"] --> T["RTC 32kHz clock sources WDT with ALWAYSON GCLK with WRTLOCK"]
    U["External Wakeup Detector"] --> V["External Wakeup Detector"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style Q fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style S fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style U fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style V fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

19.4 Signal Description

Signal Name Type Description
RESET Digital input External reset
EXTWAKE[7:0] Digital input External wakeup for backup mode

One signal can be mapped on several pins.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

19.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

19.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the External Wake-up Lines requires the I/O pins to be configured in input mode before entering backup mode. External Wake-up function is active only in backup mode.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I/O Lines - 1

The EXTWAKE pins can not wake up the device after it has entered Battery Backup Mode, as the I/O pin configuration is lost in this mode.

19.5.2 Power Management

The Reset Controller module is always on.

19.5.3 Clocks

The RSTC bus clock (CLK_RSTC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock Controller.

A 32KHz clock is required to clock the RSTC if the debounce counter of the external wake-up detector is used.

References:

MCLK - Main Clock

Peripheral Clock Masking

OSC32KCTRL

19.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

19.5.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

19.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

19.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the RSTC continues normal operation.

19.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC).

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

19.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

19.6 Functional Description

19.6.1 Principle of Operation

The Reset Controller collects the various Reset sources and generates Reset for the device.

19.6.2 Basic Operation

19.6.2.1 Initialization

After a power-on Reset, the RSTC is enabled and the Reset Cause (RCAUSE) register indicates the POR source.

19.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The RSTC module is always enabled.

19.6.2.3 External Wake-Up Detector

The External Wake-up detector is activated in Backup Sleep Mode only. In all other sleep modes, the debounce counter is stopped. Before entering Backup Mode, each external wake-up pin can be enabled by configuring the Wake-up Enable (WKEN) register. The corresponding I/O lines must also be configured in input mode using port configuration (PORT). The wake-up level can also be configured by using the Wake-up Polarity (WKPOL) register. If WKPOLx is written to 0 (default value), the input wake-up pin is active low. If WKPOLx=1 the pin is active high. All the resulting signals are wired-ORed to trigger a debounce counter which can be programmed with the Wake-up Debounce Configuration (WKDBCONF) register.

In Backup Mode, the debounce counter is running if at least one external wake-up pin is enabled and the WKDBCONF is configured to any other value than OFF. It is clocked by the OSCULP32K clock provided by the OSC32KCTRL module. If an enabled wake-up pin is asserted for a time longer than the debouncing period, the BKUPEXIT.EXTWAKE bit is set, and the value of each enable external wake-up pin is stored in the WKCAUSE register. This will allow the application to identify the external wake-up source when booting up from a backup exit reset. A backup reset is then applied. Refer to 19.6.2.4. Reset Causes and Effects for details.

Figure 19-2. External Wake-up Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - External Wake-Up Detector - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["EXTWAKEx"] --> B["Polarity"]
    C["EXTWAKEx"] --> D["Polarity"]
    B --> E["AND"]
    D --> F["AND"]
    E --> G["Debouncer"]
    F --> G
    G --> H["WKDBCONF"]
    I["BKUPEXIT"] --> G
    J["EXTWAKE"] --> G
    K["32KHz"] --> G
    L["WKPOLx"] --> B
    M["WKENx"] --> D
    N["WKCAUSEx"] --> E
    O["WKPOLx"] --> B
    P["WKENx"] --> D

19.6.2.4 Reset Causes and Effects

The latest Reset cause is available in RCAUSE register, and can be read during the application boot sequence in order to determine proper action.

These are the groups of Reset sources:

  • Power supply Reset: Resets caused by an electrical issue. It covers POR and BODs Resets
  • User Reset: Resets caused by the application. It covers external Resets, system Reset requests and watchdog Resets
  • Backup reset: Resets caused by a Backup Mode exit condition

The following table lists the parts of the device that are reset, depending on the Reset type.

Table 19-1. Effects of the Different Reset Causes

Power Supply ResetUser Reset Backup Reset
POR, BOD33BOD12External Reset WWDT Reset, System Reset Request,RTC, EXTWAKE, BBPS
RTC, OSC32KCTRL, RSTC, CTRLA.IORET bit of PMY N N N N
GCLK with WRTLOCK Y Y N N Y
Debug logic Y Y Y N Y
Others Y Y Y Y Y

The external Reset is generated when pulling the RESET pin low.

The POR, BOD12, and BOD33 Reset sources are generated by their corresponding module in the Supply Controller Interface (SUPC).

The WDT Reset is generated by the Watchdog Timer.

The System Reset Request is a Reset generated by the CPU when asserting the SYSRESETREQ bit located in the Reset Control register of the CPU (for details refer to the ARM® Cortex™ Technical Reference Manual on http://www.arm.com).

From Backup Mode, the chip can be waken-up upon these conditions:

  • Battery Backup Power Switch (BBPS): generated by the SUPC controller when the 3.3V VDDIO is restored.
  • External wake up (EXTWAKEn): internally generated by the RSTC.
    • Real-Time Counter interrupt. For details refer to the applicable INTFLAG in the RTC for details.

If one of these conditions is triggered in Backup Mode, the RCAUSE.BACKUP bit is set and the Backup Exit Register (BKUPEXIT) is updated.

References:

SUPC - Supply Controller

Battery Backup Power Switch

19.6.3 Additional Features

Not applicable.

19.6.4 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

19.6.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

19.6.6 Events

Not applicable.

19.6.7 Sleep Mode Operation

The RSTC module is active in all sleep modes.

19.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 RCAUSE 7:0 BACKUP SYST WDT EXT BOD33 BOD12 POR
0x01Reserved
0x02BKUPEXIT7:0BBPSRTC
0x03Reserved
0x04WKDBCONF7:0WKDBCNT[4:0]
0x05...0x07Reserved
0x08 WKPOL7:0WKPOL[7:0]
15:8
0x0A...0x0BReserved
0x0C WKEN7:0WKEN[7:0]
15:8
0x0E...0x0FReserved
0x10WKCAUSE7:0WKCAUSE[7:0]
15:8

19.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 19.5.8. Register Access Protection.

19.8.1 Reset Cause

Name: RCAUSE

Offset: 0x00

Reset: Latest Reset Source

Property: -

When a Reset occurs, the bit corresponding to the Reset source is set to '1' and all other bits are written to '0'.

Bit 76543210

BACKUP SYST WDT EXTBOD33 BOD12POR
AccessRRRRRRR
Resetxxxxxxx

Bit 7 - BACKUP Backup Reset

This bit is set if either a Backup or Reset has occurred. Refer to BKUPEXIT register to identify the source of the Backup Reset.

Bit 6 - SYST System Reset Request

This bit is set if a System Reset Request has occurred. Refer to the Cortex processor documentation for more details.

Bit 5 - WDT Watchdog Reset

This bit is set if a Watchdog Timer Reset has occurred.

Bit 4 - EXT External Reset

This bit is set if an external Reset has occurred.

Bit 2 - BOD33 Brown Out 33 Detector Reset

This bit is set if a BOD33 Reset has occurred.

Bit 1 - BOD12 Brown Out 12 Detector Reset

This bit is set if a BOD12 Reset has occurred.

Bit 0 - POR Power On Reset

This bit is set if a POR has occurred.

19.8.2 Backup Exit Source

Name: BKUPEXIT

Offset: 0x02

Reset: Latest Backup Exit Source

Property: -

When a Backup Reset occurs, the bit corresponding to the exit condition is set to '1', the other bits are written to '0'.

In some specific cases, the RTC and BBPS bits can be set together, e.g. when the device leaves the battery Backup Mode caused by a BBPS condition, and a RTC event was generated during the Battery Backup Mode period.

Bit 76543210

BBPS RTC EXTWAKE
AccessR R R
Reset xxx

Bit 2 - BBPS Battery Backup Power Switch

This bit is set if the Battery Backup Power Switch of the Supply Controller changes back from battery mode to main power mode.

Bit 1 - RTC Real Timer Counter Interrupt

This bit is set if an RTC interrupt flag is set in Backup Mode. For more information, refer to the 25. RTC - Real-Time Counter.

Bit 0 - EXTWAKE External Wake-up

This bit is set if the wake-up detector has detected an external wake-up condition in Backup Mode.

19.8.3 Wakeup Debounce Configuration

Name: WKDBCONF

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

WKΦBCNT[4:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bits 4:0 - WKDBCNT[4:0] Wakeup Debounce Counter Value

These bits define the Debounce Mode used when waking up by external wakeup pin from Backup Mode.

WKDBCNT NameDescription
0x00 OFFNo debouncing. Input pin is low or high level sensitive depending on its WKPOLx bit.
0x01 2CK32Input pin shall be active for at least two 32KHz clock periods.
0x02 3CK32Input pin shall be active for at least three 32KHz clock periods.
0x03 32CK32Input pin shall be active for at least 32 32KHz clock periods.
0x04 512CK32Input pin shall be active for at least 512 32KHz clock periods.
0x05 4096CK32Input pin shall be active for at least 4096 32KHz clock periods.
0x06 32768CK32Input pin shall be active for at least 32768 32KHz clock periods.
0x07 -Reserved

19.8.4 Wakeup Polarity

Name: WKPOL

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 76543210

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - WKPOL[7:0] Wakeup Polarity

These bits define the polarity of each wakeup input pin.

ValueDescription
0Input pin x is active low.
1Input pin x is active high.

19.8.5 Wakeup Enable

Name: WKEN

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

These bits enable wakeup for input pins from Backup Mode.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 76543210

WKEN[7:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:0 - WKEN[7:0] Wakeup Enable

ValueDescription
0The wakeup for input pin x from backup mode is disabled.
1The wakeup for input pin x from backup mode is enabled.

19.8.6 Wakeup Cause

Name: WKCAUSE

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 76543210

Access RRRRRRRR Reset 00000000

WKCAUSE[7:0]

Bits 7:0 - WKCAUSE[7:0] Wakeup Cause x

This bit is updated when exiting Backup Mode.

ValueDescription
0Input pin x is not active or WKENx is written to '0'.
1Input pin x is active and WKENx is written to '1'.

20. PM – Power Manager

20.1 Overview

The Power Manager (PM) controls the sleep modes and the power domain gating of the device.

Various sleep modes are provided in order to fit power consumption requirements. This enables the PM to stop unused modules in order to save power. In active mode, the CPU is executing application code. When the device enters a sleep mode, program execution is stopped and some modules and clock domains are automatically switched off by the PM according to the sleep mode. The application code decides which sleep mode to enter and when. Interrupts from enabled peripherals and all enabled reset sources can restore the device from a sleep mode to active mode.

Performance level technique consists of adjusting the regulator output voltage to reduce power consumption. The user can select on the fly the performance level configuration which best suits the application.

The power domain gating technique enables the PM to turn off unused power domain supplies individually, while keeping others powered up. Based on activity monitoring, power domain gating is managed automatically by hardware without software intervention. This technique is transparent for the application while minimizing the static consumption. The user can also manually control which power domains will be turned on and off in standby sleep mode.

In backup mode, the PM allows retaining the state of the I/O lines, preventing I/O lines from toggling during wake-up.

The internal state of the logic is retained (retention state) allowing the application context to be kept in non-active states.

20.2 Features

• Power management control

– Sleep modes: Idle, Standby, Backup, and Off
- Performance levels: PL0 and PL2
– SleepWalking available in Standby mode.
– Full retention state in Standby mode
- I/O lines retention in Backup mode

20.3 Block Diagram

Figure 20-1. PM Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["MAIN CLOCK CONTROLLER"] --> B["POWER MANAGER"]
    B --> C["POWER DOMAIN CONTROLLER"]
    B --> D["SLEEP MODE CONTROLLER"]
    B --> E["PERFORMANCE LEVEL CONTROLLER"]
    C --> F["STDBYCFG"]
    D --> G["SLEEPCFG"]
    E --> H["PLCF"]
    F --> I["POWER LEVEL SWITCHES FOR POWER DOMAINS"]
    G --> I
    H --> I
    I --> J["SUPPLY CONTROLLER"]

20.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

20.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

20.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

20.5.2 Clocks

The PM bus clock (CLK_PM_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module. If this clock is disabled, it can only be re-enabled by a system reset.

20.5.3 DMA

Not applicable.

20.5.4 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the PM interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

References:

NVIC Overview

20.5.5 Events

Not applicable.

20.5.6 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the PM continues normal operation. If standby sleep mode is requested by the system while in debug mode, the power domains are not turned off. As a consequence, power measurements while in debug mode are not relevant.

If Backup sleep mode is requested by the system while in debug mode, the core domains are kept on, and the debug modules are kept running to allow the debugger to access internal registers. When exiting the backup mode upon a reset condition, the core domains are reset except the debug logic, allowing users to keep using their current debug session.

Hot plugging in standby mode is supported except if the power domain PD2 is in retention state.

Cold or Hot plugging in OFF or Backup mode is not supported.

20.5.7 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC).

PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG). Refer to 20.8.6. INTFLAG for details

Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

Peripheral Access Controller

20.5.8 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

20.6 Functional Description

20.6.1 Terminology

The following is a list of terms used to describe the Power Management features of this microcontroller.

20.6.1.1 Performance Levels

To help balance between performance and power consumption, the device has two performance levels. Each of the performance levels has a maximum operating frequency and a corresponding maximum consumption in A/MHz.

It is the application's responsibility to configure the appropriate PL depending on the application activity level. When the application selects a new PL, the voltage applied on the full logic area moves from one value to another. This voltage scaling technique allows to reduce the active power consumption while decreasing the maximum frequency of the device.

PLO

Performance Level 0 (PL0) provides the maximum energy efficiency configuration.

Refer to 46. Electrical Characteristics for details on energy consumption and maximum operating frequency.

PL2

Performance Level 2 (PL2) provides the maximum operating frequency.

Refer to 46. Electrical Characteristics for details on energy consumption and maximum operating frequency.

20.6.1.2 Power Domains

In addition to the supply domains, such as VDDIO, VDDIN and VDDANA, the device provides these power domains:

  • PD0, PD1, PD2
  • PDTOP
  • PDBACKUP

The PD0, PD1 and PD2 are "switchable power domains". In standby or backup sleep mode, they can be turned off to save leakage consumption according to user configuration.

The three peripheral domains, PD0, PD1, and PD2, can be in retention state when none of the contained peripherals are required, but if a peripheral power domain PDn is powered, lower power domains will be powered, too. For example, if no peripherals are being used in PD2 and one or several peripherals in PD1 are active, then PD2 will be powered down, PD1 will be powered, and PD0 will automatically be powered, even if no peripheral is being used.

Figure 20-2. Power Domain Partitioning
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Power Domains - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph PD0
        A["MAIN CLOCKS CONTROLLER"] --> B["OSCILLATORS CONTROLLER"]
        B --> C["XOSC"]
        C --> D["GCLK_IO[7.0"]]
        D --> E["GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"]
        E --> F["EXTERNAL INTERRUPT CONTROLLER"]
        F --> G["PDTOP"]
        G --> H["PDBACKUP POWER MANAGER"]
        H --> I["XOSC32K CONTROLLER"]
        I --> J["XOSC32K"]
        J --> K["OSCULP32K"]
        K --> L["OSC32K"]
        L --> M["SUPPLY CONTROLLER"]
        M --> N["BOD33"]
        N --> O["VREF"]
        O --> P["VREG"]
        P --> Q["RESET CONTROLLER"]
        Q --> R["REAL TIME COUNTER"]
    end

    subgraph PD1
        S["LOW POWER BUS MATRIX"] --> T["AHB-APB BRIDGE A"]
        T --> U["AHB-APB BRIDGE B"]
        U --> V["AHB-APB BRIDGE C"]
        V --> W["AHB-APB BRIDGE E"]
        W --> X["AHB-APB BRIDGE B"]
        X --> Y["AHB-APB BRIDGE C"]
        Y --> Z["AHB-APB BRIDGE E"]
        Z --> AA["AHB-APB BRIDGE A"]
        AA --> AB["AHB-APB BRIDGED"]
        AB --> AC["AHB-APB BRIDGE C"]
        AC --> AD["DATA"]
        AD --> AE["5 x SERCOM"]
        AE --> AF["W00"]
        AF --> AG["W01"]
        AG --> AH["W02"]
        AH --> AI["W03"]
        AI --> AJ["W04"]
        AJ --> AK["W05"]
        AK --> AL["W06"]
        AL --> AM["W07"]
        AM --> AN["W08"]
        AN --> AO["W09"]
        AO --> AP["W10"]
        AP --> AQ["W11"]
        AQ --> AR["W12"]
        AR --> AS["W13"]
        AS --> AT["W14/2/2KB RAM"]
        AT --> AU["SRAM CONTROLLER"]
        AU --> AV["USB FS DEVICE MINI-HOST"]
    end

    subgraph PD2
        AW["IOBUS"] --> AX["SERIAL WIRE"]
        AX --> AY["DEVICE SERVICE UNIT"]
        AY --> AZ["COMPRESSOR Fmax 48 MHz"]
        AZ --> BA["MEMORY TRACE BUFFER"]
        BA --> BB["NVM CONTROLLER Cache"]
        BB --> BC["HIGH SPEED BUS MATRIX"]
        BC --> BD["Memory TRACER BUFFER"]
        BD --> BE["CPU RAM"]
        BE --> BF["SRAM CONTROLLER"]
        BF --> BG["USB FS DEVICE MINI-HOST"]
    end

    PD0 --> CA["MAIN CLOCK CONTROLLER"]
    CA --> CB["Oscillators CONTROLLER"]
    CB --> CC["OSC16M"]
    CC --> CD["DFLL48M"]
    CD --> CE["FDP LL96M"]
    CE --> CF["XOSC"]
    CF --> CG["GCLK_IO[7.0"]]
    CG --> CH["GENERIC CLOCK CONTROLLER"]

    PD1 --> CI["PERIPHERAL ACCESS CONTROLLER"]
    CI --> CJ["AHB-APB BRIDGE B"]
    CJ --> CK["HIGH SPEED BUS MATRIX"]
    CK --> CL["Memory TRACER BUFFER"]
    CL --> CM["NVM CONTROLLER Cache"]
    CM --> CN["HIGH SPEED BUS MATRIX"]
    CN --> CO["HIGH SPEED BUS MATRIX"]

    PD0 --> CP["EVENT SYSTEM"]
    CP --> CS["SERCOM"]
    CP --> DD["TIMER / COUNTER"]
    CP --> DDb["20-CHANNEL 12-bit ADC 1MSPS"]
    CP --> DDc["2 ANALOG COMPARATORS"]
    CP --> DDf["PERIPHERAL TOUCH CONTROLLER"]
    CP --> DDg["3 x OPAMP"]
    CP --> DDh["4 x CCL"]

    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD0
    PD0 -.-> PD0
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD0
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD0
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD0
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD0
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD1 -.-> PD1
    PD0 -.-> PDBACKUP POWER MANAGER
    PDBACKUP POWER MANAGER --> QX["XIN32 XOUT32"]
    QX --> RQ["XOSC32K"]
    RQ --> SQ["OSCULP32K"]
    SQ --> TQ["OSC32K"]
    TQ --> UQ["SUPPLY CONTROLLER"]
    UQ --> VQ["BOD33"]
    VQ --> WQ["VREF"]
    WQ --> XQ["VREG"]
    XQ --> YQ["RESET EXTWAKEx"]
    YQ --> ZQ["RESET CONTROLLER"]
    ZQ --> AAQ["REAL TIME COUNTER"]

Related Links:

Power Domain Overview

PDO

PD0 is the lowest Power Domain. It contains the Event System, the Generic Clock Controller, Oscillators Controller, the Main Clocks Controller. Additionally, PD0 contains a number of peripherals that allow the device to wake up from an interrupt: one SERCOM (SERCOM5), one Timer/Counter (TC4), ADC, AC, OPAMP, CCL, and the PTC. The PLL oscillator sources, DFLL48M and FDPLL96M, are in PD0 as well.

See also 20.6.1.2. Power Domains.

This power domain will automatically be activated if either PD1 or PD2 are activated.

PD1

PD1 is the intermediate Power Domain. PD1 contains the DMA controller, the Peripheral Access Controller, and the Low Power Bus Matrix. It also contains the Timer/Counter for Control instances, the AES peripheral, the TRNG, the DAC and the low-power SRAM. PD1 contains the SERCOMs (except for SERCOM5, present in PD0), and the Timer Counters (except TC4, present in PD0).

When active, PD1 automatically activates PD0.

PD2

PD2 is the highest power domain. When activated, it will automatically activate both PD1 and PD0.

It contains the CM0+ core, the Non-Volatile Memory Controller, the Device Service Unit, USB, and the SRAM. See also 20.6.1.2. Power Domains.

PDTOP

PDTOP contains all controllers located in the core domain. It is powered when in Active, Idle or Standby mode. It does not have a retention mode; it is either in an active state, or off. When in Backup or Off mode, this domain is completely powered down.

PDBACKUP

The Backup Power Domain (PDBACKUP) is always on, except in the off sleep mode. It contains the 32KHz oscillator sources, the Supply Controller, the Reset Controller, the Real Time Counter, and the Power Manager itself.

20.6.1.3 Sleep Modes

The device can be set in a sleep mode. In sleep mode, the CPU is stopped and the peripherals are either active or idle, according to the sleep mode depth:

  • Idle sleep mode: The CPU is stopped. Synchronous clocks are stopped except when requested. The logic is retained.
  • Standby sleep mode: The CPU is stopped as well as the peripherals. The logic is retained, and power domain gating can be used to reduce power consumption further.
  • Backup sleep mode: Only the backup domain is kept powered to allow few features to run (RTC, 32KHz clock sources, and wake-up from external pins).
  • Off sleep mode: The entire device is powered off.

20.6.1.4 Power Domain States and Gating

In Standby sleep mode, the Power Domain Gating technique allows for selecting the state of a PDn power domain automatically (e.g. for executing sleepwalking tasks) or manually:

Active State The power domain is powered according to the performance level

Retention State The main voltage supply for the power domain is switched off, while maintaining a secondary low-power supply for sequential cells. The logic context is restored when waking up.

Off State The power domain is entirely powered off. The logic context is lost.

20.6.2 Principle of Operation

In active mode, all clock domains and power domains are active, allowing software execution and peripheral operation. The PM Sleep Mode Controller allows to save power by choosing between different sleep modes depending on application requirements, see 20.6.3.3. Sleep Mode Controller.

The PM Performance Level Controller allows to optimize either for low power consumption or high performance.

The PM Power Domain Controller allows to reduce the power consumption in standby mode even further.

20.6.3 Basic Operation

20.6.3.1 Initialization

After a power-on reset, the PM is enabled, the device is in ACTIVE mode, the performance level is PL0 (the lowest power consumption) and all the power domains are in active state.

20.6.3.2 Enabling, Disabling and Resetting

The PM is always enabled and can not be reset.

20.6.3.3 Sleep Mode Controller

A Sleep mode is entered by executing the Wait For Interrupt instruction (WFI). The Sleep Mode bits in the Sleep Configuration register (SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE) select the level of the Sleep mode.

Note: A small latency happens between the store instruction and actual writing of the SLEEPCFG register due to bridges. Software must ensure that the SLEEPCFG register reads the desired value before issuing a WFI instruction.

Table 20-1. Sleep Mode Entry and Exit Table

Mode Mode Entry Wake-Up Sources
IDLE SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = IDLE_nSynchronous(2)(APB, AHB), asynchronous(1)
STANDBY SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = STANDBY Synchronous(3), Asynchronous
BACKUP SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = BACKUP Backup reset detected by the RSTC
OFF SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = OFF External Reset

Notes:

  1. Asynchronous: interrupt generated on generic clock, external clock, or external event.
  2. Synchronous: interrupt generated on the APB clock.
  3. Synchronous interrupt only for peripherals configured to run in standby.

Note: The type of wake-up sources (synchronous or asynchronous) is given in each module interrupt section.

The sleep modes (idle, standby, backup, and off) and their effect on the clocks activity, the regulator and the NVM state are described in the table and the sections below. Refer to Power Domain Controller for the power domain gating effect.

Table 20-2. Sleep Mode Overview

Mode MainclockCPU AHBx and APBx clockGCLK clocksOscillators Regulator NVM
ONDEMAND = 0ONDEMAND = 1
ActiveRunRunRun Run^(3) RunRun if requestedMAINVREGActive
IDLERunStop Stop^(1) Run^(3) RunRun if requestedMAINVREGActive
STANDBY Stop^(1) Stop Stop^(1) Stop^(1) Run if requested or RUNSTDBY = 1Run if requestedMAINVREG in low power modeUltra-Low power
......continued
Mode MainclockCPU AHBx and APBx clockGCLK clocksOscillators Regulator NVM
ONDEMAND = 0 ONNDEMAND = 1
BACKUP StopStop StopStop StopStop Backupregulator (ULPVREG)OFF
OFF StopStopOFF OFFOFFOFFOFF

Notes:

  1. Running if requested by peripheral during SleepWalking.
  2. Running during SleepWalking.
  3. Following On-Demand Clock Request principle.

Idle Mode

The Idle mode allows power optimization with the fastest wake-up time.

The CPU is stopped, and peripherals are still working. As in active mode, the AHBx and APBx clocks for peripheral are still provided if requested. As the main clock source is still running, wake-up time is very fast.

  • Entering Idle mode: The Idlemode is entered by executing the WFI instruction. Additionally, if the SLEEPONEXIT bit in the Arm Cortex System Control register (SCR) is set, the Idle mode will be entered when the CPU exits the lowest priority ISR (Interrupt Service Routine, refr to the "Arm Cortex" documentation for details). This mechanism can be useful for applications that only require the processor to run when an interrupt occurs. Before entering the Idle mode, the user must select the idle Sleep Mode in the Sleep Configuration register (SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = IDLE).
  • Exiting Idle mode: The processor wakes the system up when it detects any non-masked interrupt with sufficient priority to cause exception entry. The system goes back to the Active mode. The CPU and affected modules are restarted.

GCLK clocks, regulators, and RAM are not affected by the Idle sleep mode and operate in normal mode.

Standby Mode

The Standby mode is the lowest power configuration while keeping the state of the logic and the content of the RAM.

In this mode, all clocks are stopped except those configured to be running sleepwalking tasks. The clocks can also be active on request or at all times, depending on their on-demand and run-in-standby settings. Either synchronous (CLK_APBx or CLK_AHBx) or generic (GCLK_x) clocks or both can be involved in sleepwalking tasks. This is the case when for example the SERCOM RUNSTDBY bit is written to '1'.

  • Entering Standby mode: This mode is entered by executing the WFI instruction after writing the Sleep Mode bit in the Sleep Configuration register (SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE=STANDBY). The SLEEPONEXIT feature is also available as in Idle mode.
  • Exiting Standby mode: Any peripheral able to generate an asynchronous interrupt can wake up the system. For example, a peripheral running on a GCLK clock can trigger an interrupt. When the enabled asynchronous wake-up event occurs and the system is woken up, the device will either execute the interrupt service routine or continue the normal program execution according to the Priority Mask Register (PRIMASK) configuration of the CPU.

Refer to 20.6.3.7. Regulators, RAMs, and NVM State in Sleep Mode for the RAM state.

The regulator operates in low-power mode by default and switches automatically to the normal mode in case of a sleepwalking task requiring more power. It returns automatically to low power mode when the sleepwalking task is completed.

Backup Mode

The Backup mode allows achieving the lowest power consumption aside from OFF. The device is entirely powered off except for the backup domain. All peripherals in backup domain are allowed to run, for example, the RTC can be clocked by a 32.768 kHz oscillator. All PM registers are reset except the CTRLA.IORET bit.

  • Entering Backup mode: This mode is entered by executing the WFI instruction after selecting the Backup mode by writing the Sleep Mode bits in the Sleep Configuration register (SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE=BACKUP).
  • Exiting Backup mode: is triggered when a Backup Reset is detected by the Reset Controller (RSTC).

Off Mode

In Off mode, the device is entirely powered-off.

  • Entering Off mode: This mode is entered by selecting the Off mode in the Sleep Configuration register by writing the Sleep Mode bits (SLEEPCFG.SLEEPMODE = OFF), and subsequent execution of the WFI instruction.
  • Exiting Off mode: This mode is left by pulling the RESET pin low, or when a power Reset is done.

20.6.3.4 I/O Lines Retention in Backup Mode

When entering Backup mode, the PORT is powered off but the pin configuration is retained. When the device exits the Backup mode, the I/O line configuration can either be released or stretched, based on the I/O Retention bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.IORET).

  • If IORET = 0 when exiting Backup mode, the I/O lines configuration is released and driven by the reset value of the PORT.
  • If the IORET = 1 when exiting Backup mode, the configuration of the I/O lines is retained until the IORET bit is written to 0. It allows the I/O lines to be retained until the application has programmed the PORT.

20.6.3.5 Performance Level

The application can change the performance level on the fly writing to the by Performance Level Select bit in the Performance Level Configuration register (PLCFG.PLSEL).

When changing to a lower performance level, the bus frequency must be reduced before writing PLCFG.PLSEL in order to avoid exceeding the limit of the target performance level.

When changing to a higher performance level, the bus frequency can be increased only after the Performance Level Ready flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG.PLRDY) bit set to '1', indicating that the performance level transition is complete.

After a reset, the device starts in the lowest PL (lowest power consumption and lowest max frequency). The application can then switch to another PL at anytime without any stop in the code execution. As shown in Figure 20-3, performance level transition is possible only when the device is in active mode.

The Performance Level Disable bit in the Performance Level Configuration register (PLCFG.PLDIS) can be used to freeze the performance level to PL0. This disables the performance level hardware mechanism in order to reduce both the power consumption and the wake-up startup time from standby sleep mode.

Note: This bit PLCFG.PLDIS must be changed only when the current performance level is PLO.

Any attempt to modify this bit while the performance level is not PL0 is discarded and a violation is reported to the PAC module. Any attempt to change the performance level to PLn (with n>0) while PLCFG.PLDIS=1 is discarded and a violation is reported to the PAC module.

Figure 20-3. Sleep Modes and Performance Level Transitions
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Performance Level - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["RESET"] --> B["ACTIVE PL0"]
    B --> C["Active PLn"]
    C --> D["IDLE PLn"]
    D --> E["STANDBY"]
    E --> F["BACKUP"]
    F --> G["OFF"]
    G --> H["SLEEPCFG. OFF"]
    C --> I["SLEEPCFG. STANDBY"]
    D --> J["SLEEPCFG. IDLE"]
    C --> K["SLEEPCFG. IDLE"]
    B --> L["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    C --> M["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    D --> N["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    E --> O["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    F --> P["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    G --> Q["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    H --> R["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    I --> S["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    J --> T["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    K --> U["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    L --> V["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    M --> W["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    N --> X["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    O --> Y["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    P --> Z["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    Q --> AA["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    R --> AB["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    S --> AC["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    T --> AD["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    U --> AE["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    V --> AF["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    W --> AG["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    X --> AH["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    Y --> AI["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    Z --> AJ["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AA --> AK["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AB --> AL["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AC --> AM["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AD --> AN["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AE --> AO["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AF --> AP["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AG --> AQ["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AH --> AR["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AI --> AS["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AJ --> AT["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AK --> AU["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AL --> AV["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AM --> AW["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AN --> AX["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AO --> AY["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AP --> AZ["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AQ --> BA["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AR --> BB["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AS --> BC["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AT --> BD["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AU --> BE["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AV --> BF["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AW --> BG["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AX --> BH["PLCFG.PLSEL"]
    AY --> BI["PLCFG.PLSEL"]

20.6.3.6 Power Domain Controller

The Power Domain Controller provides several ways of how power domains are handled while the device is in standby mode or entering standby mode:

  • Default operation - all peripherals idle
    When entering standby mode, the power domains PD0, PD1, and PD2 are set in retention state. This allows for very low power consumption while retaining all the logic content of these power domains. When exiting standby mode, all power domains are set back to active state.

- Default operation - SleepWalking with static power gating (static SleepWalking)

When a peripheral needs to remain running while the device is entering standby mode (e.g. to perform a sleepwalking task, or because of its RUNSTDBY bit written to '1') the power domain

of the peripheral (PDn) remains in active state as well as the inferior power domains (PDm with m<n). This is an extension of the SleepWalking applied to the power domain. At the end of the sleepwalking task, the device can either be woken up or remain in standby mode.

- SleepWalking with dynamic power gating (dynamic SleepWalking)

A power domain PDn that is in active state due to static SleepWalking can wake up a superior power domain (PDm, with m<n) in order to perform a sleepwalking task. PDm is then automatically set to active state. At the end of the sleepwalking task, either the device can be woken up, or PDm can be set again to retention state.

The static and dynamic power gated SleepWalking features are fully transparent for the user. Which power domains are powered or not can also be configured manually, refer to 20.6.4.2. Linked Power Domains for details.

The table below illustrates these four cases to consider in standby mode:

  1. SleepWalking is invoked on PD0, PD1, and PD2
  2. SleepWalking is invoked on PD0 and PD1, while PD2 is in retention state
  3. SleepWalking is invoked on PD0, while PD1 and PD2 are in retention state
  4. This is the default mode where all PDs are in retention state

Table 20-3. Sleep Mode versus Power Domain State Overview

Sleep Mode Power DomainState
PD0 PD1 PD2 PDTOP PDBACKUP
Active active active active active active
Idle active active active active active
Standby - case 1 active active active active active
Standby - case 2 active active retention active active
Standby - case 3 active retention retention active active
Standby - case 4 retention retention retention active active
Backup off off off off active
Off off off off off off

20.6.3.7 Regulators, RAMs, and NVM State in Sleep Mode

By default, in standby sleep mode and backup sleep mode, the RAMs, NVM, and regulators are automatically set in low-power mode in order to reduce power consumption:

  • The RAM is in low-power mode if its power domain is in retention or off state the device is in standby mode. Refer to RAM Automatic Low Power Mode for details.
  • Non-Volatile Memory - the NVM is located in the power domain PD2. By default, the NVM is automatically set in low power mode in these conditions:

  • When the power domain PD2 is in retention or off state.

  • When the device is in standby sleep mode and the NVM is not accessed. This behavior can be changed by software by configuring the SLEEPPRM bit group of the CTRLB register in the NVMCTRL peripheral.
  • When the device is in idle sleep mode and the NVM is not accessed. This behavior can be changed by software by configuring the SLEEPPRM bit group of the CTRLB register in the NVMCTRL peripheral.

- Regulators: by default, in standby sleep mode, the PM analyzes the device activity to use either the main or the low-power voltage regulator to supply the VDDCORE. Refer to Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode section for details.

GCLK clocks, regulators and RAM are not affected in idle sleep mode and will operate as normal.

Table 20-4. Regulators, RAMs, and NVM state in Sleep Mode

Sleep ModeSwitchable Power Domains RAMs mode (1)NVM Regulators
PD0 PD1 PD2 LP SRAM SRAM VDDCORE VDDBU
Active active active active normal normal on on on
Idle active active active active normal auto(2)on on on on
Standby - case 1active activeactive normalnormal auto(2) auto^(3) on on
Standby - case 2activeactiveretentionnormallow powerlow power auto^(3) on on
Standby - case 3activeretentionretentionlow powerlow powerlow power auto^(3) on on
Standby - case 4retentionretentionretentionlow powerlow powerlow poweroffon
Backupoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
OFFoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff

Notes:

  1. RAMs mode by default: STDBYCFG.BBIAS bits are set to their default value.
  2. auto: by default, NVM is in low-power mode if not accessed.
  3. auto: by default, the main voltage regulator is on if GCLK, APBx, or AHBx clock is running during SleepWalking.
  4. For a description of the cases, see 20.6.3.6. Power Domain Controller.

20.6.4 Advanced Features

20.6.4.1 Power Domain Configuration

When entering standby sleep mode, a power domain is set automatically to retention state if no activity is required in it, refer to 20.6.3.6. Power Domain Controller for details. This behavior can be changed by writing the Power Domain Configuration bit group in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.PDCFG). For example, all power domains can be forced to remain in active state during standby sleep mode, this will accelerate wake-up time.

20.6.4.2 Linked Power Domains

Power domains can be linked to each other by using the Link Power Domain bit group in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.LINKPD). When PDn (n=0,1) is active, the linked power domain(s) of higher index PDm (m>n) will be in active state even if there is no activity in PDm.

When for example a static SleepWalking task is ongoing in PD0 while the device is in standby sleep mode and PD1 is linked to PD0 (LINKPD=PD01), then PD1 and PD0 are kept in active state. If dynamic SleepWalking is configured, the power state of PD1 will follow the state of PD0.

20.6.4.3 RAM Automatic Low Power Mode

The RAM is by default put in low power mode (back-biased) if its power domain is in retention state and the device is in standby sleep mode.

This behavior can be changed by configuring the Back Bias bit groups in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.BBIASxx), refer to the table below for details.

Note: in standby sleep mode, the DMAC can access the LP SRAM only when the power domain PD1 is not in retention and PM.STDBYCFG.BBIASLP=0x0. The DMAC can access the SRAM in standby sleep mode only when the power domain PD2 is not in retention and PM.STDBYCFG.BBIASHS=0x0.

Table 20-5. RAM Back-Biasing Mode

STBYCDFG.BBIASxx configRAM
0x0Retention Back Biasing modeRAM is back-biased if its power domain is in retention state
0x1Standby Back Biasing modeRAM is back-biased if the device is in standby sleep mode

......continued

STBYCDFG.BBIASxx config RAM
0x2 Standby OFF mode RAM is OFF if the device is in standby sleep mode
0x3 Always OFF mode RAM is OFF if its power domain is in retention state

20.6.4.4 Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode

In standby mode, the PM selects either the main or the low power voltage regulator to supply the VDDCORE. If all power domains are switchable power domain is in retention state, the low power voltage regulator is used.

If a sleepwalking task is working on either asynchronous clocks (generic clocks) or synchronous clock (APB/AHB clocks), the main voltage regulator is used. This behavior can be changed by writing the Voltage Regulator Standby Mode bits in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.VREGSMOD). Refer to the following table for details.

Table 20-6. Regulator State in Sleep Mode

Sleep ModesSTDBYCFG. VREGSMODSleepWalking(1)Regulator state for VDDCORE
Active - - main voltage regulator
Idle - - main voltage regulator
Standby (at least one PD is active) 0x0: AUTO NO low power regulator
YES main voltage regulator
0x1: PERFORMANCE - main voltage regulator
0x2: LP(2)(2) low power regulator
Standby (all PD in retention) - - low power regulator
Standby (suspend)- NO off

Notes:

  1. SleepWalking is running on GCLK clock or synchronous clock. This is not related to OSC32K, XOSC32K or OSCULP32K clocks.
  2. Must only be used when SleepWalking is running on GCLK with 32KHz source.

20.6.4.5 SleepWalking and Performance Level

SleepWalking is the capability for a device to temporarily wake up clocks for a peripheral to perform a task without waking up the CPU from STANDBY sleep mode. At the end of the sleepwalking task, the device can either be woken up by an interrupt (from a peripheral involved in SleepWalking) or enter again into STANDBY sleep mode. In this device, SleepWalking is supported only on GCLK clocks by using the on-demand clock principle of the clock sources.

In standby mode, when SleepWalking is ongoing, the performance level used to execute the sleepwalking task is the current configured performance level (used in active mode), and the main voltage regulator used to execute the sleepwalking task is the selected regulator used in active mode (LDO or Buck converter).

These are illustrated in the following figure.

Figure 20-4. Operating Conditions and SleepWalking
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - SleepWalking and Performance Level - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["RESET"] --> B["ACTIVE ACTIVE"]
    B --> C["IDLE"]
    C --> D["SleepWalking PL0"]
    D --> E["STANDBY"]
    E --> F["BACKUP"]
    F --> G["BACKUP"]
    H["PL0 PL2"] --> B
    I["IDLE"] --> J["SleepWalking PL2"]
    J --> E
    K["SPUC. VREG.SEL"] --> L["LDO"]
    L --> M["BUCK"]
    M --> N["LP VREG"]
    N --> O["MAIN VREG OFF"]
    P["Sleep Mode"] --> Q["ACTIVE"]
    Q --> R["IDLE"]
    R --> S["SleepWalking PL0"]
    S --> T["STANDBY"]
    T --> U["BACKUP"]

References:

23. SUPC - Supply Controller

20.6.4.6 Wake-Up Time

The total wake-up time depends on:

• Latency due to Power Domain Gating:

Usually, wake-up time is measured with the assumption that the power domains are already in active state. When using Power Domain Gating, changing a power domain from retention to active state will take a certain time, refer to Electrical Characteristics. If all power domains were already in active state in standby sleep mode, this latency is zero. If wake-up time is critical for the application, power domains can be forced to active state in standby sleep mode, refer to 20.6.4.1. Power Domain Configuration and 20.6.4.2. Linked Power Domains for details.

• Latency due to Performance Level and Regulator effect:

Performance Level has to be taken into account for the global wake-up time. As example, if PL2 is selected and the device is in standby sleep mode, the voltage level supplied by the ULP voltage regulator is lower than the one used in active mode. When the device wakes up, it takes a certain amount of time for the main regulator to transition to the voltage level corresponding to PL2, causing additional wake-up time.

  • Latency due to the CPU clock source wake-up time.
    • Latency due to the NVM memory access.
    • Latency due to Switchable Power Domain back-bias wake-up time:

If back-bias is enabled, and the device wakes up from retention, it takes a certain amount of time for the regulator to settle.

Figure 20-5. Total Wake-up Time from Standby Sleep Mode
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Wake-Up Time - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["1: latency due to power domain gating"] --> B["2: latency due to regulator wakeup time"]
    B --> C["3: latency due to clock source wakeup time"]
    C --> D["4: latency due to flash memory code access"]
    D --> E["IRQ from module"]

    subgraph PD0
        F["retentionactive"] --> G["active"]
    end

    subgraph PD1
        H["active"] --> I["retention"] --> J["active"]
    end

    subgraph PD2
        K["active"] --> L["retention"] --> M["active"]
    end

    N["VDDCORE"] --> O["Main regulator PL2"]
    O --> P["Low Power regulator"]
    P --> Q["Main regulator PL2"]
    Q --> R["CLK_CPU ON OFF ON"]
    R --> S["WFI instruction"]
    S --> T["interrupt handler"]
    T --> U["CPU state run standby sleep mode run"]

References:

  1. NVMCTRL - Non-Volatile Memory Controller
  2. OSCCTRL - Oscillators Controller

20.6.5 SleepWalking with Static Power Domain Gating in Details

In standby sleep mode, the switchable power domain (PD) of a peripheral can remain in active state in order to perform sleepwalking tasks, whereas the other power domains are in retention state to reduce power consumption. This SleepWalking with static Power Domain Gating is supported by all peripherals. For some peripherals it must be enabled by writing a Run in Standby bit in the respective Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) to '1'. Refer to each peripheral chapter for details.

The following examples illustrate SleepWalking with static Power Domain Gating:

AC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating

The AC peripheral is used in continuous measurement mode to monitor voltage level on input pins. An AC interrupt is generated to wake up the device. To make the AC continue to run in standby sleep mode, the RUNSTDBY bit must be written to '1'.

- Entering standby mode: As shown in the next figure, PD0 (where the AC is located) remains active, whereas PD2 and PD1 are successively set to retention state by the Power Manager.

Figure 20-6. AC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - AC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 1

flowchart System architecture diagram showing data flow between CPU, PD1, RUNSTDBY, PM, and main supply components with retention and active states.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - AC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CPU state"] --> B["run"]
    B --> C["standby sleep mode"]
    C --> D["run"]
    E["PD0"] --> F["active"]
    G["PD1"] --> H["active"]
    I["PD2"] --> J["active"]
    K["IRQ from AC"] --> L["retention"]
    M["WFI instruction"] --> N["active"]
    O["interrupt handler"] --> P["active"]

- Exiting standby mode: When conditions are met, the AC peripheral generates an interrupt to wake up the device. Successively, the PM peripheral sets PD1 and PD2 to active state. Once PD2 is in active state, the CPU is able to operate normally and execute the AC interrupt handler accordingly.

- Wake-up time:

  • The required time to set PD1 and PD2 to active state has to be considered for the global wake-up time, refer to 20.6.4.6. Wake-Up Time for details.
  • In this case, the VDDCORE voltage is still supplied by the main voltage regulator, refer to Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode for details. Thus, global wake-up time is not affected by the regulator.

TCO SleepWalking with Static PD Gating

TC0 peripheral is used in counter operation mode. An interrupt is generated to wake-up the device based on the TC0 peripheral configuration. To make the TC0 peripheral continue to run in standby sleep mode, the RUNSTDBY bit is written to '1'.

  • Entering standby mode: As shown in Figure 20-7, PD1 (where the TC0 is located) and PD0 (where the peripheral clock generator is located) remain active, whereas PD2 is set to retention state by the Power Manager peripheral. Refer to 20.6.3.6. Power Domain Controller for details.
  • Exiting standby mode: When conditions are met, the TC0 peripheral generates an interrupt to wake-up the device. The PM peripheral sets PD2 to active state. Once PD2 is in active state, and the CPU is able to operate normally and execute the TC0 interrupt handler accordingly.
  • Wake-up time:

- The required time to set PD2 to active state has to be considered for the global wake-up time, refer to 20.6.4.6. Wake-Up Time for details.

- In this case, the VDDCORE voltage is still supplied by the main voltage regulator, refer to Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode for details. Thus, global wake-up time is not affected by the regulator.

Figure 20-7. TCO SleepWalking with Static PD Gating
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - TCO SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Main Supply"] --> B["BACKUP regulator"]
    B --> C["PBMP"]
    C --> D["PBDPTOP"]
    D --> E["PBND"]
    E --> F["PBND"]
    F --> G["PBND"]
    G --> H["PBND"]
    H --> I["PBND"]
    I --> J["PBND"]
    J --> K["PBND"]
    K --> L["PBND"]
    L --> M["PBND"]
    M --> N["PBND"]
    N --> O["PBND"]
    O --> P["PBND"]
    P --> Q["PBND"]
    Q --> R["PBND"]
    R --> S["PBND"]
    S --> T["PBND"]
    T --> U["PBND"]
    U --> V["PBND"]
    V --> W["PBND"]
    W --> X["PBND"]
    X --> Y["PBND"]
    Y --> Z["PBND"]
    Z --> AA["PBND"]
    AA --> AB["PBND"]
    AB --> AC["PBND"]
    AC --> AD["PBND"]
    AD --> AE["PBND"]
    AE --> AF["PBND"]
    AF --> AG["PBND"]
    AG --> AH["PBND"]
    AH --> AI["PBND"]
    AI --> AJ["PBND"]
    AJ --> AK["PBND"]
    AK --> AL["PBND"]
    AL --> AM["PBND"]
    AM --> AN["PBND"]
    AN --> AO["PBND"]
    AO --> AP["PBND"]
    AP --> AQ["PBND"]
    AQ --> AR["PBND"]
    AR --> AS["PBND"]
    AS --> AT["PBND"]
    AT --> AU["PBND"]
    AU --> AV["PBND"]
    AV --> AW["PBND"]
    AW --> AX["PBND"]
    AX --> AY["PBND"]
    AY --> AZ["PBND"]
    AZ --> BA["PBND"]
    BA --> BB["PBND"]
    BB --> BC["PBND"]
    BC --> BD["PBND"]
    BD --> BE["PBND"]
    BE --> BF["PBND"]
    BF --> BG["PBND"]
    BG --> BH["PBND"]
    BH --> BI["PBND"]
    BI --> BJ["PBND"]
    BJ --> BK["PBND"]
    BK --> BL["PBND"]
    BL --> BM["PBND"]
    BM --> BN["PBND"]
    BN --> BO["PBND"]
    BO --> BP["PBND"]
    BP --> BQ["PBND"]
    BQ --> BR["PBND"]
    BR --> BS["PBND"]
    BS --> BT["PBND"]
    BT --> BU["PBND"]
    BU --> BV["PBND"]
    BV --> BW["PBND"]
    BW --> BX["PBND"]
    BX --> BY["PBND"]
    BY --> BZ["PBND"]
    BZ --> CA["PBND"]
    CA --> CB["PBND"]
    CB --> CC["PBND"]
    CC --> CD["PBND"]
    CD --> CE["PBND"]
    CE --> CF["PBND"]
    CF --> CG["PBND"]
    CG --> CH["PBND"]
    CH --> CI["PBND"]
    CI --> CJ["PBND"]
    CJ --> CK["PBND"]

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - TCO SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PD0"] --> B["active"]
    C["PD1"] --> D["active"]
    E["PD2"] --> F["active"]
    G["CPU state"] --> H["run"]
    I["CPU state"] --> J["standby sleep mode"]
    K["CPU state"] --> L["run"]
    M["WFI instruction"] --> N["retention"]
    O["interrupt handler"] --> P["interrupt handler"]
    Q["IRQ from TC0"] --> R["active"]

EIC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating

In this example, EIC peripheral is used to detect an edge condition to generate interrupt to the CPU. An External interrupt pin is filtered by the CLK_ULP32K clock, GCLK peripheral is not used. Refer to Chapter 27. EIC - External Interrupt Controller for details. The EIC peripheral is located in the power domain PDTOP (which is not switchable), and there is no RUNSTDBY bit in the EIC peripheral.

- Entering standby mode: As shown in Figure 20-8, all the switchable power domains are set in retention state by the Power Manager peripheral. The low power regulator supplies the VDDCORE voltage level.

- Exiting standby mode: When conditions are met, the EIC peripheral generates an interrupt to wake the device up. Successively, the PM peripheral sets PD0, PD1, and PD2 to active state, and the main voltage regulator restarts. Once PD2 is in active state and the main voltage regulator is ready, the CPU is able to operate normally and execute the EIC interrupt handler accordingly.

- Wake-up time:

- The required time to set the switchable power domains to active state has to be considered for the global wake-up time, refer to 20.6.4.6. Wake-Up Time for details.

- When in standby sleep mode, the GCLK peripheral is not used, allowing the VDDCORE to be supplied by the low power regulator to reduce consumption, see Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode. Consequently, main voltage regulator wake-up time has to be considered for the global wake-up time as shown in Figure 20-8.

Figure 20-8. EIC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - EIC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CPU"] --> B["PD1"]
    B --> C["PD0"]
    D["Main Supply"] --> E["PD2"]
    E --> F["retention state"]
    G["BACKUP regulator"] --> H["OSCULP32K"]
    H --> I["active state"]
    J["EIC"] --> K["PDTOP"]
    K --> L["active state"]
    M["PM"] --> K
    N["IRQ"] --> B
    O["PG"] --> K
    P["PG"] --> K
    Q["PG"] --> K
    R["PG"] --> K
    S["PG"] --> K
    T["PG"] --> K
    U["PG"] --> K
    V["PG"] --> K
    W["PG"] --> K

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - EIC SleepWalking with Static PD Gating - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PDTOP"] --> B["active"]
    B --> C["IRQ from EIC"]
    D["VDDCORE"] --> E["Main regulator PL2"]
    E --> F["Low Power regulator"]
    F --> G["Main regulator PL2"]
    H["PD0"] --> I["active"]
    H --> J["retention"]
    J --> K["active"]
    L["PD1"] --> M["active"]
    L --> N["retention"]
    N --> O["active"]
    P["PD2"] --> Q["active"]
    P --> R["retention"]
    R --> S["active"]
    T["CLK_CPU"] --> U["ON"]
    U --> V["OFF"]
    V --> W["ON"]
    X["WFI instruction"] --> Y["open"]
    Z["CPU state"] --> AA["run"]
    AB["standby sleep mode"] --> AC["run"]
    AD["interrupt handler"] --> AE["open"]
    AF["clock startup"] --> AG["open"]

References:

  1. AC - Analog Comparators

  2. TC - Timer/Counter

  3. EIC - External Interrupt Controller
  4. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller

20.6.6 Sleepwalking with Dynamic Power Domain Gating in Details

To reduce power consumption even further, Sleepwalking with dynamic Power Domain Gating (also referred to as "Dynamic Sleepwalking") is used to turn power domain state from retention to active and vice-versa, based on event or AHB bus transaction DMA trigger.

20.6.6.1 Dynamic SleepWalking on Bus Transaction

When in retention state, a power domain can be automatically set to active state by the PM if AHB bus transaction in direction to this power domain is detected. In this device, it concerns the AHB bus transaction from the DMAC to the modules located in power domain PD2.

Dynamic SleepWalking based on bus transaction is illustrated in the example below. By using the Run in Standby bit, the DMAC is configured to operate in standby sleep mode. A DMAC channel is configured to make peripheral-to-memory transfer from a module located in PD1 to the SRAM. Transfer request is triggered by the peripheral at periodic time. Refer to 26. DMAC – Direct Memory Access Controller for details. PD2 is set to active state only when AHB transaction is required before being set to retention state again to save power. Note that during this dynamic Sleepwalking period, the CPU is still sleeping. The device can be woken up by an interrupt, for example at the end of a complete DMA block transfer.

Figure 20-9. Dynamic SleepWalking Based on Bus Transaction
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking on Bus Transaction - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    MainSupply["Main Supply"] --> PD1["PD1"]
    MainSupply --> PD0["PD0"]
    MainSupply --> PDTOP["PDTOP"]
    MainSupply --> BACKUP["BACKUP regulator"]
    PD1 -->|GCLK_PERIPH| GCLK["GCLK"]
    PD1 -->|CLK_DMAC_AHB| MCLK["MCLK"]
    PD1 -->|PERIPH| DMAC["DMAC"]
    PD0 -->|GCLK_PERIPH| GCLK
    PD0 -->|PM| PM["PMT"]
    PD2["PD2"] --> CPU["CPU"]
    RAMHS["RAMHS"] -->|AHB transaction| DMAC
    PD2 -->|IRQ| DMAC
    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| DMAC
    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| PD1
    PD1 -->|AHB transaction| PD2
    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| PD1
    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| PD0
    PD2 -->|AHB transaction| PD1
    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| PD0

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking on Bus Transaction - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph CPU_state
        direction TB
        A["run"] --> B["standby sleep mode"]
        B --> C["run"]
    end

    PD0["PD0"] -->|active| PD1["PD1"]
    PD1 -->|active| PD2["PD2"]

    PD0 -.->|dynamic power sleepwalking| PD1
    PD1 -.->|dynamic power sleepwalking| PD2

    PD2 -->|active| PD0
    PD2 -->|retention| PD1
    PD2 -->|active| PD2

    PD0 -->|AHB transaction| A
    PD1 -->|AHB transaction| A
    PD2 -->|AHB transaction| A

    PD2 -->|IRQ from DMAC| InterruptHandler["interrupt handler"]
    style CPU_state fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style A fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

20.6.6.2 Dynamic SleepWalking based on Event

To enable SleepWalking with dynamic power domain gating, the Dynamic Power Gating for Power Domain 0 and 1 bits in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.DPGPD0 and STDBYCFG.DPGPD1) have to be written to '1'.

When in retention state, a power domain can be automatically set to active state by the PM if an event is directed to this power domain. In this device, this concerns the event users located in power domains PD1 and PD0.

- When PD0, PD1 and PD2 are in retention state, dynamic SleepWalking can be triggered by:

  • AC output event
  • RTC output event
  • EIC output event (if using the CLK_ULP32K clock)

- When PD0 is active whereas PD1 and PD2 are in retention state, dynamic SleepWalking can be triggered by:

  • RTC output event
  • EIC output event (if using CLK_ULP32K)
  • all peripheral within PD0 that are capable of generating events

All modules located in PDO are able to generate events. The EVSYS event generator must be configured to either synchronous or resynchronized path.

- When PD0 and PD1 are in retention, dynamic SleepWalking based on event is not useful.

Refer also to 20.6.1.2. Power Domains.

Dynamic SleepWalking based on event is illustrated in the following example:

Figure 20-10. Dynamic SleepWalking based on Event: AC Periodic Comparison
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking based on Event - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CPU"] -->|retention state| B["PD2"]
    C["PD1"] -->|IRQ| D["RUNSTDBY AC"]
    D -->|AC_COMPX| E["EVSYS"]
    E --> F["PD0"]
    G["MAIN Supply"] --> H["PMT"]
    I["BACKUP regulator"] --> J["OSCULP32K"]
    J --> K["RTC"]
    K --> L["BACKUP"]
    M["PM DPGPDO"] --> N["PDTOP"]
    N --> O["active state"]
    P["RTC_PERX"] --> N
    style A fill:#99CCFF
    style C fill:#99CCFF
    style G fill:#FFB6C1
    style I fill:#FFB6C1
    style M fill:#99CCFF
    style N fill:#FFB6C1
    style P fill:#FFB6C1
    style_Q["REDACTIVE"] --> R["PC"]
    R --> S["PD2"]
    T["REDACTIVE"] --> U["PD1"]
    U --> V["PD0"]
    W["REDACTIVE"] --> X["PD0"]
    Y["REDACTIVE"] --> Z["PD0"]
    AA["REDACTIVE"] --> AB["PD0"]
    AC["REDACTIVE"] --> AD["PD0"]

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking based on Event - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph CPU_state
        A["run"] --> B["standby sleep mode"]
        B --> C["run"]
    end

    PD0["PD0"] -->|active| D["retention"]
    PD0 -->|active| E["active"]
    PD1["PD1"] -->|active| F["retention"]
    PD1 -->|active| G["retention"]
    PD2["PD2"] -->|active| H["retention"]
    PD2 -->|active| I["retention"]

    D --> J["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    F --> K["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    H --> L["dynamic power sleepwalking"]

    style PD0 fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style PD1 fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style PD2 fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

    note right of D: RTC_perx
    note left of F: retention
    note right of G: retention
    note right of H: retention
    note left of I: active
    note right of J: IRQ from AC
    note right of K: interrupt handler

    AC["AC conversion"] --> NO["NO"]
    AC --> YES["YES"]
    AC --> NO2["NO"]
    AC --> YES2["YES"]
    AC --> WFI["instruction"]
    AC --> interrupt["interrupt handler"]

The Analog Comparator (AC) peripheral is used in single shot mode to monitor voltage levels on input pins. A comparator interrupt, based on the AC peripheral configuration, is generated to wake up the device. In the GCLK module, the AC generic clock (GCLK_AC) source is routed a 32.768kHz oscillator (for low power applications, OSC32KULP is recommended). RTC and EVSYS modules are configured to generate periodic events to the AC. To make the comparator continue to run in standby sleep mode, the RUNSTDBY bit is written to '1'. To enable the dynamic SleepWalking for PD0 power domain, STDBYCFG.DPGPD0 must be written to '1'.

Entering standby mode: The Power Manager sets the PD0 power domain (where the AC module is located) in retention state, as well as PD1 and PD2. The AC comparators, COMPx, are OFF. The GCLK_AC clock is stopped. The VDDCORE is supplied by the low power regulator.

Dynamic SleepWalking: The RTC event (RTC_PERX) is routed by the Event System to the Analog Comparator to trigger a single-shot measurement. This event is detected by the Power Manager, which sets the PD0 power domain to active state and starts the main voltage regulator.

After enabling the AC comparator and starting the GCLK_AC, the single-shot measurement can be performed during sleep mode (sleepwalking task), refer to 43.6.14.2. Single-Shot Measurement during Sleep for details. At the end of the conversion, if conditions to generate an interrupt are not met, the GCLK_AC clock is stopped again, as well as the AC comparator.

The low power regulator starts again and the PD0 power domain is set back to retention state by the PM. Note that during this dynamic SleepWalking period, the CPU is still sleeping.

Exiting standby mode: during the dynamic SleepWalking sequence, if conditions are met, the AC module generates an interrupt to wake up the device. Successively, the PD1 and PD2 power domain are set to active state by the PM.

References:

  1. RTC - Real-Time Counter
  2. EVSYS – Event System
  3. AC - Analog Comparators

20.6.6.3 Dynamic SleepWalking Based on Peripheral DMA Trigger

To enable this advanced feature, the Dynamic Power Gating for Power Domain 0 and 1 bits in the Standby Configuration register (STDBYCFG.DPGPD0 and STDBYCFG.DPGPD1) have to be written to '1'.

When in retention state, the power domain PD1 (containing the DMAC) can be automatically set to active state if the PM detects a valid DMA trigger that is coming from a peripheral located in PD0. A peripheral DMA trigger is valid if the corresponding DMA channel is enabled and its Run in Standby bit (RUNSTDBY) is written to '1'.

This is illustrated in the following example:

Figure 20-11. Dynamic Sleepwalking based on Peripheral DMA Trigger
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking Based on Peripheral DMA Trigger - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Main Supply"] --> B["CPU"]
    B --> C["PD2 retention state"]
    B --> D["LPSRAM"]
    D --> E["PD1"]
    E --> F["DMA"]
    F --> G["PD0"]
    G --> H["EVSYS"]
    H --> I["PM"]
    I --> J["PDTOP active state"]
    J --> K["OSCULP32K"]
    K --> L["RTC BACKUP"]
    L --> M["BACKUP regulator"]
    M --> N["ADC_START ADC_RESRDY"]
    N --> O["RUNSTDBY ADC"]
    O --> P["PD0"]
    P --> Q["ADC_SAMPLE ADC_SAMPLE"]
    Q --> R["PD1"]
    R --> S["PD2 retention state"]
    style A fill:#99CCFF,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#FFB6C1,stroke:#333

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dynamic SleepWalking Based on Peripheral DMA Trigger - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph PD0
        A["active"] --> B["retention"]
        B --> C["active"]
        D["active"] --> E["retention"]
        E --> F["active"]
        G["active"] --> H["retention"]
        H --> I["active"]
    end

    subgraph PD1
        J["active"] --> K["retention"]
        K --> L["active"]
        M["active"] --> N["retention"]
        N --> O["active"]
        P["active"] --> Q["retention"]
        Q --> R["active"]
    end

    subgraph PD2
        S["active"] --> T["retention"]
        T --> U["retention"]
        V["active"] --> W["retention"]
        X["active"] --> Y["retention"]
    end

    Z["ADC conversion"] --> AA["NO"]
        AB["DMA transfer"] --> AC["NO"]
        AD["WFI instruction"] --> AE["run"]
        AF["interrupt handler"] --> AG["run"]

    AH["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AI["ADC_RESRDY"]
    AJ["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AK["ADC_RESRDY"]
    AL["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AM["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AN["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AO["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AP["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AQ["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AR["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AS["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AT["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AU["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AV["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AW["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AX["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> AY["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    AZ["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BA["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BB["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BC["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BD["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BE["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BF["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BG["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BH["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BI["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BJ["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BK["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BL["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BM["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BN["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BO["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BP["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BQ["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BR["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BS["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BT["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BU["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BV["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BW["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BX["dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BY["dynamic power sleepwalking"]
    BZ["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> CA["ABC_RESRDY"]
    AD["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> CB["ABC_RESRDY"]
    DA["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> DB["DABC_RESRDY"]
    DC["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> DD["DABC_RESRDY"]
    DJ["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> DK["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BE["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BED["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BF["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BFQ["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BG["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BHQ["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BHQ["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BIQ["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BJQ["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BJQD["DABC_RESRDY"]
    BKQ["Dynamic power sleepwalking"] --> BKQD["DABC_RESRDY"]

The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) peripheral is used in one shot measurement mode to periodically convert a voltage level on input pins, and move the conversion result to RAM by DMA. After N conversions, an interrupt is generated by the DMA to wake up the device. In the GCLK module, the ADC generic clock (GCLK_ADC) source is routed to OSCULP32K. RTC and EVSYS modules are configured to generate periodic events to the ADC.

To make the ADC continue to run in standby sleep mode, its Run in Standby (RUNSTDBY) bit is written to '1'. The DMAC is configured to operate in standby sleep mode as well by using its respective RUNSTDBY bit. A DMAC channel is configured to enable peripheral-to-memory transfer from the ADC to the LPSRAM and to generate an interrupt when the block transfer is completed (after N beat transfers). The Run in Standby bit of this DMAC channel is written to '1' to allow it running in standby sleep mode.

The DMAC is configured to operate in standby sleep mode by using its respective RUNSTDBY bit. A DMAC channel is configured to set the DMA destination. The Run in Standby bit of this DMAC channel is written to '1' to allow it running in standby sleep mode.

Entering Standby mode: The Power Manager peripheral sets PD0 (where the ADC peripheral is located), PD1 (the DMAC is located here) and PD2 (CPU) to retention state. The ADC channels are OFF. The GCLK_ADC clock is stopped. The VDDCORE is supplied by the low power regulator.

Dynamic SleepWalking: based on RTC conditions, a RTC event (RTC_PERX) is routed by the Event System to the ADC controller to trigger a single-shot measurement.

This event is detected by the Power Manager which sets the PDO power domain to active state and starts the main voltage regulator.

After enabling the ADC and starting the GCLK_ADC clock, the single-shot measurement during sleep mode can be performed as a sleepwalking task, refer to the ADC documentation for details. At the end of the comparison, a DMA transfer request (ADC_RESRDY) is triggered by the ADC.

This DMA transfer request is detected by the PM, which sets PD1 (containing the DMAC) to active state. The DMAC requests the CLK_DMAC_AHB clock and transfers the sample to the memory. When the DMA beat transfer is completed, the GCLK_ADC clock and the CLK_DMAC_AHB clock are stopped again, as well as the ADC peripheral.

The low power regulator starts again and the PDO power domain is set back to retention state by the PM. Note that during this dynamic SleepWalking period, the CPU is still sleeping.

Exiting Standby mode: during SleepWalking with Dynamic Power Gating sequence, if conditions are met, the ADC peripheral generates an interrupt to wake up the device. Successively, the PD1 and PD2 power domain are set to active state by the PM.

Note: If the event trigger coming from PD0 is waking a peripheral in PD1 that does support SleepWalking, the PD1 will stay active until the follow-up task is finished. If the peripheral in PD1 does not support SleepWalking, the peripheral and PD1 will stay active after the task is finished.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

  2. RTC - Real-Time Counter

20.6.7 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

20.6.8 Interrupts

The peripheral has the following interrupt sources:

• Performance Level Ready (PLRDY)

This interrupt is a synchronous wake-up source. See Table 20-1 for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the peripheral is reset.

An interrupt flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the INTFLAG register. Each peripheral can have one interrupt request line per interrupt source or one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. Refer to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller (NVIC) for details. If the peripheral has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources, the user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

20.6.9 Events

Not applicable.

20.6.10 Sleep Mode Operation

The Power Manager is always active.

20.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA 7:0IORET
0x01SLEEPCFG 7:0SLEEPMODE[2:0]
0x02PLCFG 7:0 PLDISPLSEL[1:0]
0x03Reserved
0x04INTENCLR 7:0PLRDY
0x05INTENSET7:0PLRDY
0x06INTFLAG7:0PLRDY
0x07Reserved
0x08STDBYCFG7:0VREGSMOD[1:0]DPGPD1DPGPD0PDCFG[1:0]
15:8BBIASLP[1:0]BBIASHS[1:0]LINKPD[1:0]
0x0AReserved
...
0x0B
0x0CPWSAKDLY 7:0IGNACKDLYVAL[6:0]

20.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 20.5.7. Register Access Protection.

20.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

IORET
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 2 - IORET I/O Retention

Note: This bit is not reset by a backup reset.

Value Description
0After waking up from Backup mode, I/O lines are not held.
1After waking up from Backup mode, I/O lines are held until IORET is written to 0.

20.8.2 Sleep Configuration

Name: SLEEPCFG

Offset: 0x01

Reset: 0x2

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

SLEEPMODE[2:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bits 2:0 - SLEEPMODE[2:0] Sleep Mode

Note: A small latency happens between the store instruction and actual writing of the SLEEPCFG register due to bridges. Software has to make sure the SLEEPCFG register reads the wanted value before issuing WFI instruction.

Value Name Definition
0x0Reserved Reserved
0x1Reserved Reserved
0x2IDLECPU, AHBx, and APBx clocks are OFF
0x3Reserved Reserved
0x4STANDBYALL clocks are OFF, unless requested by sleepwalking peripheral
0x5BACKUPOnly Backup domain is powered ON
0x6OFFAll power domains are powered OFF
0x7Reserved Reserved

20.8.3 Performance Level Configuration

Name: PLCFG

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

PLDISPLSEL[1:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset000

Bit 7 - PLDIS Performance Level Disable

Disabling the automatic PL selection forces the device to run in PL0, reducing the power consumption and the wake-up time from standby sleep mode.

Changing this bit when the current performance level is not PL0 is discarded and a violation is reported to the PAC module.

ValueDescription
0The Performance Level mechanism is enabled.
1The Performance Level mechanism is disabled.

Bits 1:0 - PLSEL[1:0] Performance Level Select

ValueNameDefinition
0x0PL0Performance Level 0
0x1ReservedReserved
0x2PL2Performance Level 2
0x3ReservedReserved

20.8.4 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

PLRDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - PLRDY Performance Level Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Performance Ready Interrupt Enable bit and the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Performance Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Performance Ready interrupt is enabled and will generate an interrupt request when the Performance Ready Interrupt Flag is set.

20.8.5 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

PLRDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - PLRDY Performance Level Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Performance Ready Interrupt Enable bit and enable the Performance Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The Performance Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Performance Ready interrupt is enabled.

20.8.6 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

PLRDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - PLRDY Performance Level Ready

This flag is set when the performance level is ready and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.PLRDY is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Performance Ready interrupt flag.

20.8.7 Standby Configuration

Name: STDBYCFG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0400

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

BBIA$LP[1:0] BBIASHS[1:0] LINKPD[1:0]
AccessR/WR/WRRR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

VREGSMOD[1:0]DPGPD1DPGPD0PDCFG[1:0]
AccessRRR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 00 0

Bits 13:12 - BBIASLP[1:0] Back Bias for HMCRAMCLP

Refer to Table 20-5 for details.

ValueDescription
0Retention Back Biasing mode (Memory is back-biased when the power domain is in RET mode)
1Standby Back Biasing mode (Memory is back-biased when the chip is in standby mode)
2Standby OFF mode (Memory is in ultra-back-biasing mode when the chip is in Standby mode)
3Always OFF mode (Memory is in ultra-back-biasing mode without condition)

Bits 11:10 - BBIASHS[1:0] Back Bias for HMCRAMCHS

Refer to Table 20-5 for details.

ValueDescription
0No Back Biasing in Standby mode
1Back Biasing in Standby mode (Memory is back-biased when the chip is in standby mode)
2Standby OFF mode (Memory is in ultra-back-biasing mode when the chip is in Standby mode)
3Always OFF mode (Memory is in ultra-back-biasing mode without condition)

Bits 9:8 - LINKPD[1:0] Linked Power Domain

Refer to 20.6.4.2. Linked Power Domains for details.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DEFAULTPower domains PD0/PD1/PD2 are not linked.
0x1PD01Power domains PD0 and PD1 are linked.If PD0 is active, then PD1 is active even if there is no activity in PD1.
0x2PD12Power domains PD1 and PD2 are linked.If PD1 is active, then PD2 is active even if there is no activity in PD2.
0x3PD012All Power domains are linked.If PD0 is active, then PD1 and PD2 are active even if there is no activity in PD1 or PD2.

Bits 7:6 - VREGSMOD[1:0] VREG Switching Mode

Refer to Regulator Automatic Low Power Mode for details.

ValueNameDescription
0x0AUTOAutomatic Mode
0x1PERFORMANCEPerformance oriented
0x2LPLow Power consumption oriented

Bit 5 - DPGPD1 Dynamic Power Gating for Power Domain 1

Value Description
0Dynamic SleepWalking for power domain 1 is disabled.
1Dynamic SleepWalking for power domain 1 is enabled.

Bit 4 - DPGPDO Dynamic Power Gating for Power Domain 0

Value Description
0Dynamic SleepWalking for power domain 0 is disabled.
1Dynamic SleepWalking for power domain 0 is enabled.

Bits 1:0 - PDCFG[1:0] Power Domain Configuration

Value NameDescription
0x0DEFAULT In standby mode, all power domain switching are handled by hardware.(based on event, DMA trigger, clock request, or AHB transaction request)
0x1PD0 In standby mode, power domain 0 (PD0) is forced ACTIVE. Other power domain switching is handled by hardware.
0x2PD01 In standby mode, power domains PD0 and PD1 are forced ACTIVE. Power domain 2 switching is handled by hardware.
0x3PD012 In standby mode, all power domains are forced ACTIVE.

20.8.8 Power Switch Acknowledge Delay

Name: PWSAKDLY

Offset: 0xC

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

IGNACK DLYVAL[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - IGNACK Ignore Acknowledge signal

Value Description
0Power Switch acknowledge signal is taken into account when exiting retention mode. According to the DLYVAL field, a supplementary delay is also added (from 0 to 127 digital ring oscillator period).
1Power Switch acknowledge signal is ignored when exiting retention mode, and is replaced by a overflow counter signal clocked on internal digital ring oscillator. The overflow counter is programmable by using the DLYVAL field.

Bits 6:0 - DLYVAL[6:0] Delay value

Value of the counter overflow. See the IGNACK bit description to get more details.

21. OSCCTRL – Oscillators Controller

21.1 Overview

The Oscillators Controller (OSCCTRL) provides a user interface to the XOSC, OSC16M, DFLL48M and FDPLL96M.

Through the interface registers, it is possible to enable, disable, calibrate, and monitor the OSCCTRL sub-peripherals.

All sub-peripheral statuses are collected in the Status register (STATUS). They can additionally trigger interrupts upon status changes via the INTENSET, INTENCLR, and INTFLAG registers.

21.2 Features

• 0.4-32MHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC)

  • Tunable gain control
  • Programmable start-up time
  • Crystal or external input clock on XIN I/O

• 16MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC16M)

  • Fast startup
  • 4/8/12/16MHz output frequencies available

• Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M)

  • Internal oscillator with no external components
  • 48MHz output frequency
  • Operates stand-alone as a high-frequency programmable oscillator in open loop mode
  • Operates as an accurate frequency multiplier against a known frequency in closed loop mode

• Fractional Digital Phase Locked Loop (FDPLL96M)

  • 48MHz to 96MHz output frequency
  • 32kHz to 2MHz reference clock
  • A selection of sources for the reference clock
  • Adjustable proportional integral controller
  • Fractional part used to achieve 1/16th of reference clock step

21.3 Block Diagram

Figure 21-1. OSCCTRL Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OSCILLATORS CONTROL"] --> B["XOSC"]
    A --> C["OSC16M"]
    A --> D["DFLL48M"]
    A --> E["DPLL96M"]
    F["STATUS"] --> G["INTERRUPTS GENERATOR"]
    H["CLK_XOSC"] --> A
    I["CLK_OSC16M"] --> A
    J["CLK_DFLL48M"] --> A
    K["CLK_DPLL"] --> A
    L["OSCCTRL"] --> M["XOUT"]
    L --> N["XIN"]
    O["Interrupts"] --> P["Feedback to OSCILLATORS CONTROL"]

21.4 Signal Description

Signal Description Type
XIN Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator or external clock generator input Analog input
XOUT Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator output Analog output

The I/O lines are automatically selected when XOSC is enabled.

21.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

21.5.1 I/O Lines

I/O lines are configured by OSCCTRL when XOSC is enabled, and need no user configuration.

21.5.2 Power Management

The OSCCTRL can continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The OSCCTRL interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. The events can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

References:

Power Manager

21.5.3 Clocks

The OSCCTRL gathers controls for all device oscillators and provides clock sources to the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK). The available clock sources are: XOSC, OSC16M, DFLL48M, and FDPLL96M.

The OSCCTRL bus clock (CLK_OSCCTRL_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module (MCLK).

The DFLL48M control logic uses the DFLL oscillator output, which is also asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_OSCCTRL_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 21.6.9. Synchronization for further details.

References:

MCLK - Peripheral Clock Masking

21.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

21.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the OSCCTRL interrupts requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

21.5.6 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the OSCCTRL continues normal operation. If the OSCCTRL is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

21.5.7 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

References:

Peripheral Access Controller

21.5.8 Analog Connections

The 0.4-32MHz crystal must be connected between the XIN and XOUT pins, along with any required load capacitors.

21.6 Functional Description

21.6.1 Principle of Operation

XOSC, OSC16M, DFLL48M, and FDPLL96M are configured via OSCCTRL control registers. Through this interface, the sub-peripherals are enabled, disabled, or have their calibration values updated.

The Status register gathers different status signals coming from the sub-peripherals controlled by the OSCCTRL. The status signals can be used to generate system interrupts, and in some cases wake up the system from standby mode, provided the corresponding interrupt is enabled.

21.6.2 External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Operation

The XOSC can operate in two different modes:

  • External clock, with an external clock signal connected to the XIN pin
    • Crystal oscillator, with an external 0.4-32MHz crystal

The XOSC can be used as a clock source for generic clock generators. This is configured by the Generic Clock Controller.

At reset, the XOSC is disabled, and the XIN/XOUT pins can be used as General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins or by other peripherals in the system. When XOSC is enabled, the operating mode determines the GPIO usage. When in crystal oscillator mode, the XIN and XOUT pins are controlled by the OSCCTRL, and GPIO functions are overridden on both pins. When in external clock mode, only the XIN pin will be overridden and controlled by the OSCCTRL, while the XOUT pin can still be used as a GPIO pin.

The XOSC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSCCTRL.ENABLE).

To enable XOSC as an external crystal oscillator, the XTAL Enable bit (XOSCCTRL.XTALEN) must written to '1'. If XOSCCTRL.XTALEN is zero, the external clock input on XIN will be enabled.

When in crystal oscillator mode (XOSCCTRL.XTALEN=1), the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Gain (XOSCCTRL.GAIN) must be set to match the external crystal oscillator frequency. If the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Automatic Amplitude Gain Control (XOSCCTRL.AMPGC) is '1', the oscillator amplitude will be automatically adjusted, and in most cases result in a lower power consumption.

The XOSC will behave differently in different sleep modes, based on the settings of XOSCCTRL.RUNSTDBY, XOSCCTRL.ONDEMAND, and XOSCCTRL. ENABLE. If XOSCCTRL. ENABLE=0, the XOSC will be always stopped. For XOSCCTRL. ENABLE=1, this table is valid:

Table 21-1. XOSC Sleep Behavior

CPU Mode XOSCCTRL.RUNSTDBY XOSCCTRL.ONDEMAND Sleep Behavior
Active or Idle - 0 Always run
Active or Idle - 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 1 0 Always run
Standby 1 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 0 - Run if requested by peripheral

After a hard reset, or when waking up from a sleep mode where the XOSC was disabled, the XOSC will need a certain amount of time to stabilize on the correct frequency. This start-up time can be configured by changing the Oscillator Start-Up Time bit group (XOSCCTRL.STARTUP) in the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Control register. During the start-up time, the oscillator output is masked to ensure that no unstable clock propagates to the digital logic.

The External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.XOSCRDY) is set once the external clock or crystal oscillator is stable and ready to be used as a clock source. An interrupt is generated on a zero-to-one transition on STATUS.XOSCRDY if the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.XOSCRDY) is set.

References:

GCLK

21.6.3 16MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC16M) Operation

The OSC16M is an internal oscillator operating in open-loop mode and generating 4, 8, 12, or 16MHz frequency. The OSC16M frequency is selected by writing to the Frequency Select field in the OSC16M register (OSC16MCTRL.FSEL). OSC16M is enabled by writing '1' to the Oscillator Enable bit in the OSC16M Control register (OSC16MCTRL.ENABLE), and disabled by writing a '0' to this bit. Frequency selection must be done when OSC16M is disabled.

After enabling OSC16M, the OSC16M clock is output as soon as the oscillator is ready (STATUS.OSC16MRDY=1). User must ensure that the OSC16M is fully disabled before enabling it by reading STATUS.OSC16MRDY=0.

After reset, OSC16M is enabled and serves as the default clock source at 4MHz.

OSC16M will behave differently in different sleep modes based on the settings of OSC16MCTRL.RUNSTDBY, OSC16MCTRL.ONDEMAND, and OSC16MCTRL.ENABLE. If OSC16MCTRL.ENABLE=0, the OSC16M will be always stopped. For OSC16MCTRL.ENABLE=1, this table is valid:

Table 21-2. OSC16M Sleep Behavior

CPU Mode OSC16MCTRL.RUNSTDBY OSC16MCTRL.ONDEMAN DSleep Behavior
Active or Idle - 0 Always run
Active or Idle - 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 1 0 Always run
Standby 1 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 0 - Run if requested by peripheral

OSC16M is used as a clock source for the generic clock generators. This is configured by the Generic Clock Generator Controller.

References:

GCLK

21.6.4 Digital Frequency Locked Loop (DFLL48M) Operation

The DFLL48M can operate in both open-loop mode and closed-loop mode. In closed-loop mode, a low-frequency clock with high accuracy should be used as the reference clock to get high accuracy on the output clock (CLK_DFLL48M).

The DFLL48M can be used as a source for the generic clock generators.

References:

GCLK

21.6.4.1 Basic Operation

Open-Loop Operation

After any reset, the open-loop mode is selected. When operating in open-loop mode, the output frequency of the DFLL48M clock, CLK_DFLL48M, will be determined by the values written to the DFLL Coarse Value bit group and the DFLL Fine Value bit group (DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE) in the DFLL Value register. Using "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" value from the Non Volatile Memory Software Calibration Area in DFLL.COARSE helps to output a frequency close to 48MHz.

It is possible to change the values of DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE while the DFLL48M is enabled and in use, and thereby to adjust the output frequency of CLK_DFLL48M.

Closed-Loop Operation

In closed-loop operation, the DFLL48M output frequency is continuously regulated against a precise reference clock of relatively low frequency. This will improve the accuracy and stability of the CLK_DFLL48M clock in comparison to the open-loop (free-running) configuration.

Before closed-loop operation can be enabled, the DFLL48M must be enabled and configured in the following way:

  1. Enable and select a reference clock (CLK_DFLL48M_REF). CLK_DFLL48M_REF is Generic Clock Channel 0 (DFLL48M_Reference).

  2. Select the maximum step size allowed for finding the Coarse and Fine values by writing the appropriate values to the DFLL Coarse Maximum Step and DFLL Fine Maximum Step bit groups (DFLLMUL.CSTEP and DFLLMUL.FSTEP) in the DFLL Multiplier register.

A small step size will ensure low overshoot on the output frequency, but it will typically take longer until locking is achieved. A high value might give a large overshoot, but will typically provide faster locking.

DFLLMUL.CSTEP and DFLLMUL.FSTEP should not be higher than 50% of the maximum value of DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE, respectively.

  1. Select the multiplication factor in the DFLL Multiply Factor bit group (DFLLMUL.MUL) in the DFLL Multiplier register.

Note: When choosing DFLLMUL.MUL, the output frequency must not exceed the maximum frequency of the device.

If the target frequency is below the minimum frequency of the DFLL48M, the output frequency will be equal to the DFLL minimum frequency.

  1. Start the closed loop mode by writing '1' to the DFLL Mode Selection bit in the DFLL Control register (DFLLCTRL.MODE). See Frequency Locking for details.

The frequency of CLK_DFLL48M ( F_clkdfll48m ) is given by:

$$ F _ {\mathrm{clkdfll48m}} = \text { DFLLMUL } \cdot \text { MUL } \times F \quad \text { clkdfll48m_ref } $$

where F_clkdfll48m_ref is the frequency of the reference clock (CLK_DFLL48M_REF).

Frequency Locking

After enabling closed-loop operation by writing DFLLCTRL.MODE=1, the Coarse Value and the Fine Value bit fields in the DFLL48M Value register (DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE) are used as starting parameters for the locking procedure.

Note: DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE are read-only in closed-loop mode, and are controlled by the frequency tuner to meet user specified frequency.

The frequency locking is divided into two stages: coarse and fine lock.

Coarse Lock. Starting from the original DFLLVAL.COARSE and DFLLVAL.FINE, the control logic quickly finds the correct value for DFLLVAL.COARSE and sets the output frequency to a value close to the correct frequency. On coarse lock, the DFLL Locked on Coarse Value bit (STATUS.DFLLLCKC) in the Status register will be set.

Fine Lock. In this stage, the control logic tunes the value in DFLLVAL.FINE so that the output frequency is very close to the desired frequency. On fine lock, the DFLL Locked on Fine Value bit (STATUS.DFLLLCKF) in the Status register will be set.

Interrupts are generated by STATUS.DFLLLCKC and STATUS.DFLLLCKF, if INTENSET.DFLLLCKC or INTENSET.DFLLLCKF, respectively, are written to '1'.

The accuracy of the output frequency depends on which locks are set.

Note: Writing DFLLVAL.COARSE to a value close to the final value before entering closed-loop mode will reduce the time needed to get a lock on Coarse.

For a DFLL48M output frequency of 48MHz, the bit field "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" in the NVM Software Calibration Area provides a matching value for DFLL.COARSE, and will start DFLL with a frequency close to 48MHz.

This procedure will reduce the locking time to only the DFLL Fine Lock time:

  1. Load the "DFLL48M COARSE CAL" value from the NVM Software Calibration Area into the DFLL.COARSE bit field.
  2. Enable the Bypass Coarse Lock (DFLLCTRL.BPLCKC=1).
  3. Start DFLL close loop (DFLLCTRL.MODE=1).

Frequency Error Measurement

The ratio between CLK_DFLL48M_REF and CLK48M_DFLL is measured automatically when the DFLL48M is in closed-loop mode. The difference between this ratio and the value in DFLLMUL.MUL is stored in the DFLL Multiplication Ratio Difference bit group (DFLLVAL.DIFF) in the DFLL Value register.

The relative error of CLK_DFLL48M with respect to the target frequency is calculated as follows:

$$ E R R O R = \frac {\text {DFLLVAL.DIFF}}{\text {DFLLMUL.MUL}} $$

Drift Compensation

If the Stable DFLL Frequency bit (DFLLCTRL.STABLE) in the DFLL Control register is '0', the frequency tuner will automatically compensate for drift in the CLK_DFLL48M without losing either of the locks.

Note: This means that DFLLVAL.FINE can change after every measurement of CLK_DFLL48M.

The DFLLVAL.FINE value may overflow or underflow in closed-loop mode due to large drift/instability of the clock source reference, and the DFLL Out Of Bounds bit (STATUS.DFLLOOB) in the Status register will be set. After an Out of Bounds error condition, the user must rewrite DFLLMUL.MUL to ensure correct CLK_DFLL48M frequency.

A zero-to-one transition of STATUS.DFLLOOB will generate an interrupt, if the DFLL Out Of Bounds bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.DFLLOOB) is '1'. This interrupt will also be set if the tuner is not able to lock on the correct Coarse value.

To avoid this out-of-bounds error, the reference clock must be stable; an external oscillator XOSC32K is recommended.

Reference Clock Stop Detection

If CLK_DFLL48M_REF stops or is running at a very low frequency (slower than CLK_DFLL48M/(2 * MUL _MAX )), the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLRCS) will be set.

Detecting a stopped reference clock can take a long time, in the order of 217 CLK_DFLL48M cycles.

When the reference clock is stopped, the DFLL48M will operate as if in open-loop mode. Closed-loop mode operation will automatically resume when the CLK_DFLL48M_REF is restarted.

A zero-to-one transition of the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLRCS) will generate an interrupt, if the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.DFLLRCS) is '1'.

References:

Electrical Characteristics

Memories/NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping

GCLK

21.6.4.2 Additional Features

Dealing with Settling Time in Closed-Loop Mode

The time from selecting a new CLK_DFLL48M output frequency until this frequency is output by the DFLL48M can be up to several microseconds. A small value in DFLLMUL.MUL can lead to instability in the DFLL48M locking mechanism, which can prevent the DFLL48M from achieving locks.

To avoid this, a chill cycle can be enabled, during which the CLK_DFLL48M frequency is not measured. The chill cycle is enabled by default, but can be disabled by writing '1' to the DFLL Chill Cycle Disable bit in the DFLL Control register (DFLLCTRL.CCDIS). Enabling chill cycles might double the lock time.

Another solution to this problem is using less strict lock requirements. This is called Quick Lock (QL). QL is enabled by default as well, but it can be disabled by writing '1' to the Quick Lock Disable bit

in the DFLL Control register (DFLLCTRL.QLDIS). The Quick Lock might lead to a larger spread in the output frequency than chill cycles, but the average output frequency is the same.

USB Clock Recovery Module

USB Clock Recovery mode can be used to create the 48MHz USB clock from the USB Start Of Frame (SOF). This mode is enabled by writing a '1' to both the USB Clock Recovery Mode bit and the Mode bit in DFLL Control register (DFLLCTRL.USBCRM and DFLLCTRL.MODE).

The SOF signal from USB device will be used as reference clock (CLK_DFLL_REF), ignoring the selected generic clock reference. When the USB device is connected, a SOF will be sent every 1ms, thus DFLLVAL.MUX bits should be written to 0xBB80 to obtain a 48MHz clock.

In USB clock recovery mode, the DFLLCTRL.BPLCKC bit state is ignored, and the value stored in the DFLLVAL.COARSE will be used as final Coarse Value. The COARSE calibration value can be loaded from NVM OTP row by software. The locking procedure will also go instantaneously to the fine lock search.

The DFLLCTRL.QLDIS bit must be cleared and DFLLCTRL.CCDIS should be set to speed up the lock phase. The DFLLCTRL.STABLE bit state is ignored, an auto jitter reduction mechanism is used instead.

Wake from Sleep Modes

DFLL48M can optionally reset its lock bits when it is disabled. This is configured by the Lose Lock After Wake bit in the DFLL Control register (DFLLCTRL.LLAW).

If DFLLCTRL.LLAW is zero, the DFLL48M will be re-enabled and start running with the same configuration as before being disabled, even if the reference clock is not available. The locks will not be lost. After the reference clock has restarted, the fine lock tracking will quickly compensate for any frequency drift during sleep if DFLLCTRL.STABLE is zero.

If DFLLCTRL.LLAW is '1' when disabling the DFLL48M, the DFLL48M will lose all its locks, and needs to regain these through the full lock sequence.

Accuracy

There are three main factors that determine the accuracy of F_clkdfll48m . These can be tuned to obtain maximum accuracy when fine lock is achieved.

  • Fine resolution. The frequency step between two Fine values. This is relatively smaller for higher output frequencies.
  • Resolution of the measurement: If the resolution of the measured F_clkdfll48m is low, i.e., the ratio between the CLK_DFLL48M frequency and the CLK_DFLL48M_REF frequency is small, the DFLL48M might lock at a frequency that is lower than the targeted frequency. It is recommended to use a reference clock frequency of 32KHz or lower to avoid this issue for low target frequencies.
    • The accuracy of the reference clock.

21.6.5 Digital Phase Locked Loop (DPLL) Operation

The task of the DPLL is to maintain coherence between the input (reference) signal and the respective output frequency, CLK_DPLL, via phase comparison. The DPLL controller supports three independent sources of reference clocks:

  • XOSC32K: this clock is provided by the 32K External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K).
  • XOSC: this clock is provided by the External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC).
  • GCLK: this clock is provided by the Generic Clock Controller.

When the controller is enabled, the relationship between the reference clock frequency and the output clock frequency is:

$$ f _ {\mathrm{CK}} = f _ {\mathrm{CKR}} \times \left(\mathrm{LDR} + 1 + \frac {\mathrm{LDRFRAC}}{1 6}\right) \times \frac {1}{2 ^ {\mathrm{PRESC}}} $$

Where f_CK is the frequency of the DPLL output clock, LDR is the loop divider ratio integer part, LDRFRAC is the loop divider ratio fractional part, f_CKR is the frequency of the selected reference clock, and PRESC is the output prescaler value.

Figure 21-2. DPLL Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Digital Phase Locked Loop (DPLL) Operation - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["XIN32"] --> B["XOSC32K"]
    C["XOUT32"] --> B
    D["XIN"] --> E["XOSC"]
    F["XOUT"] --> E
    G["GCLK"] --> H["DIVIDER"]
    H --> I["CKR"]
    I --> J["TDC"]
    J --> K["DIGITAL FILTER"]
    K --> L["DCO"]
    L --> M["CKDIV4"]
    L --> N["CKDIV2"]
    L --> O["CKDIV1"]
    P["DPLLCTRLB.REFCLK"] --> H
    Q["DPLLCTRLB.FILTER"] --> K
    R["RATIO"] --> S["DPLL RATIO"]
    T["CK"] --> U["CG"]
    U --> V["CLK_DPLL"]

When the controller is disabled, the output clock is low. If the Loop Divider Ratio Fractional part bit field in the DPLL Ratio register (DPLLRATIO.LDRFRAC) is zero, the DPLL works in integer mode. Otherwise, the fractional mode is activated. Note that the fractional part has a negative impact on the jitter of the DPLL.

Example (integer mode only): assuming F_CKR = 32kHz and F_CK = 48MHz , the multiplication ratio is 1500. It means that LDR shall be set to 1499.

Example (fractional mode): assuming F_CKR = 32kHz and F_CK = 48.006MHz , the multiplication ratio is 1500.1875 (1500 + 3/16). Thus LDR is set to 1499 and LDRFRAC to 3.

References:

GCLK

OSC32KCTRL

21.6.5.1 Basic Operation

Initialization, Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The DPLLC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the DPLL Control A register (DPLLCTRLA.ENABLE). The DPLLC is disabled by writing a zero to this bit.

The DPLLSYNCBUSY. ENABLE is set when the DPLLCTRLA. ENABLE bit is modified. It is cleared when the DPLL output clock CK has sampled the bit at the high level after enabling the DPLL. When disabling the DPLL, DPLLSYNCBUSY. ENABLE is cleared when the output clock is no longer running.

Figure 21-3. Enable Synchronization Busy Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Initialization, Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting - 1

text_image CLK APB OSCCTRL ENABLE CK SYNCBUSY.ENABLE

The frequency of the DPLL output clock CK is stable when the module is enabled and when the Lock bit in the DPLL Status register is set (DPLLSTATUS.LOCK).

When the Lock Time bit field in the DPLL Control B register (DPLLCTRLB.LTIME) is non-zero, a user defined lock time is used to validate the lock operation. In this case the lock time is constant. If

DPLLCTRLB.LTIME=0, the lock signal is linked with the status bit of the DPLL, and the lock time varies depending on the filter selection and the final target frequency.

When the Wake Up Fast bit (DPLLCTRLB.WUF) is set, the wake up fast mode is activated. In this mode the clock gating cell is enabled at the end of the startup time. At this time the final frequency is not stable, as it is still during the acquisition period, but it allows to save several milliseconds. After first acquisition, the Lock Bypass bit (DPLLCTRLB.LBYPASS) indicates if the lock signal is discarded from the control of the clock gater (CG) generating the output clock CLK_DPLL.

Table 21-3. CLK_DPLL Behavior from Startup to First Edge Detection

WUF LTIME CLK_DPLL Behavior
0 0 Normal Mode: First Edge when lock is asserted
0 Not Equal To Zero Lock Timer Timeout mode: First Edge when the timer down-counts to 0.
1 X Wake Up Fast Mode: First Edge when CK is active (startup time)

Table 21-4. CLK_DPLL Behavior after First Edge Detection

LBYPASS CLK_DPLL Behavior
0 Normal Mode: the CLK_DPLL is turned off when lock signal is low.
1 Lock Bypass Mode: the CLK_DPLL is always running, lock is irrelevant.

Figure 21-4. CK and CLK_DPLL Output from DPLL Off Mode to Running Mode
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Initialization, Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting - 2

text_image CKR ENABLE CK CLK_DPLL LOCK CK STABLEtstartup

Reference Clock Switching

When a software operation requires reference clock switching, the recommended procedure is to turn the DPLL into the standby mode, modify the DPLLCTRLB.REFCLK to select the desired reference source, and activate the DPLL again.

Output Clock Prescaler

The DPLL controller includes an output prescaler. This prescaler provides three selectable output clocks CK, CKDIV2 and CKDIV4. The Prescaler bit field in the DPLL Prescaler register (DPLLPRES.C.PRESC) is used to select a new output clock prescaler. When the prescaler field is modified, the DPLLSYNCBUSY.DPLLPRES.C bit is set. It will be cleared by hardware when the synchronization is over.

Figure 21-5. Output Clock Switching Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Output Clock Prescaler - 1

text_image CKR PRESC 0 1 CK CKDIV2 CLK_DPLL SYNCBUSY. PRESC DPLL_LOCK CK STABLECK ST

Loop Divider Ratio Updates

The DPLL Controller supports on-the-fly update of the DPLL Ratio Control (DPLLRATIO) register, allowing to modify the loop divider ratio and the loop divider ratio fractional part when the DPLL is enabled.

STATUS.DPLLLDRTO is set when the DPLLATIO register has been modified and the DPLL analog cell has successfully sampled the updated value. At that time the DPLLSTATUS.LOCK bit is cleared and set again by hardware when the output frequency reached a stable state.

Figure 21-6. RATIOCTRL register update operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Loop Divider Ratio Updates - 1

text_image CKR LDR LDRFRAC mult0 mult1 CK CLK_DPLL LOCK LOCKL

Digital Filter Selection

The PLL digital filter (PI controller) is automatically adjusted in order to provide a good compromise between stability and jitter. Nevertheless a software operation can override the filter setting using the Filter bit field in the DPLL Control B register (DPLLCTRLB.FILTER). The Low Power Enable bit (DPLLCTRLB.LPEN) can be used to bypass the Time to Digital Converter (TDC) module.

21.6.6 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

21.6.7 Interrupts

The OSCCTRL has the following interrupt sources:

  • XOSCRDY - Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator Ready: A 0-to-1 transition on the STATUS.XOSCRDY bit is detected
  • OSC16MRDY - 16MHz Internal Oscillator Ready: A 0-to-1 transition on the STATUS.OSC16MRDY bit is detected
  • DFLL-related:

  • DFLLRDY - DFLL48M Ready: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DFLLRDY bit is detected

  • DFLLOOB - DFLL48M Out Of Boundaries: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DFLLOOB bit is detected
  • DFLLLOCKF - DFLL48M Fine Lock: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DFLLLOCKF bit is detected
  • DFLLLOCKC - DFLL48M Coarse Lock: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DFLLLOCKC bit is detected
  • DFLLRCS - DFLL48M Reference Clock has Stopped: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DFLLRCS bit is detected

- DPLL-related:

  • DPLLLOCKR - DPLL Lock Rise: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DPLLLOCKR bit is detected
  • DPLLLOCKF - DPLL Lock Fall: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DPLLLOCKF bit is detected
  • DPLLLTTO - DPLL Lock Timer Time-out: A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DPLLLTTO bit is detected
  • DPLL LDRTO - DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete. A 0-to-1 transition of the STATUS.DPLL LDRTO bit is detected

All these interrupts are synchronous wake-up source.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition occurs.

Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the OSCCTRL is reset. See the INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

The OSCCTRL has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present. Refer to the INTFLAG register for details.

Note: The interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

21.6.8 Events

Not applicable.

21.6.9 Synchronization

DFLL48M

Due to the multiple clock domains, values in the DFLL48M control registers need to be synchronized to other clock domains.

Once the DFLL is enabled, any read and write operation requires the DFLL Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLRDY) to read '1'.

Note: Once the DFLL48M is enabled in on-demand mode (DFLLCTRL.ONDEMAND=1), the STATUS.DFLLRDY bit will keep to '0' until the DFLL48M is requested by a peripheral.

Before writing to any of the DFLL48M control registers, the user must check that the DFLL Ready bit (STATUS.DFLLRDY) is set to '1'. When this bit is set, the DFLL48M can be configured and CLK_DFLL48M is ready to be used. Any write to any of the DFLL48M control registers while DFLLRDY is '0' will be ignored.

In order to read from the DFLLVAL register in closed loop mode, the user must request a read synchronization by writing a '1' to the Read Request bit in the DFLL Synchronization register (DFLLSYNC.READREQ). This is required because the DFLL controller may change the content of the DFLLVAL register any time. If a read operation is issued while the DFLL controller is updating the DFLLVAL content, a zero will be returned.

Note: Issuing a read on any register while a write-synchronization is still on-going will return a zero.

Read-Synchronized registers using DFLLSYNC.READREQ:

- DFLL48M Value register (DFLLVAL)

Write-Synchronized registers:

• DFLL48M Control register (DFLLCTRL)

- DFLL48M Value register (DFLLVAL)

• DFLL48M Multiplier register (DFLLMUL)

DPLL96M

Due to the multiple clock domains, some registers in the DPLL96M must be synchronized when accessed.

When executing an operation that requires synchronization, the relevant synchronization bit in the Synchronization Busy register (DPLLSYNCBUSY) will be set immediately, and cleared when synchronization is complete.

The following bits need synchronization when written:

- Enable bit in control register A (DPLLCTRLA.ENABLE)

• DPLL Ratio register (DPLLRATIO)

• DPLL Prescaler register (DPLLPRESC)

21.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 INTENCLR7:0OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
15:8DFLLRCS DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY
23:16DPLLLDRTODPLLTODPLLLCKFDPLLLCKR
31:24
0x04INTENSET7:0OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
15:8DFLLRCS DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY
23:16DPLLLDRTODPLLTODPLLLCKFDPLLLCKR
23:24
0x08INTFLAG7:0OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
15:8DFLLRCS DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY
23:16DPLLLDRTODPLLTODPLLLCKFDPLLLCKR
15:24
0x0C STATUS7:0OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
15:8DFLLRCS DFLLLCKC DFLLLCKF DFLLOOB DFLLRDY
23:16DPLLLDRTODPLLTODPLLLCKFDPLLLCKR
0x10XOSCCTRL7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYXTALENENABLE
15:8STARTUP[3:0]AMPGCGAIN[2:0]
0x12...0x13Reserved
0x14OSC16MCTRL7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYFSEL[1:0]ENABLE
0x15...0x17Reserved
0x18DFLLCTRL7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYUSBCRMLLAWSTABLEMODEENABLE
15:8WAITLOCKBPLCKCQLDISCCDIS
0x1A...0x1BReserved
0x1CDFLLVAL7:0FINE[7:0]
15:8COARSE[5:0]FINE[9:8]
23:16DIFF[7:0]
31:24DIFF[15:8]
0x20 DFLLMUL7:0MUL[7:0]
15:8MUL[15:8]
23:16FSTEP[7:0]
31:24CSTEP[5:0]FSTEP[9:8]
0x24DFLLSYNC7:0READREQ
0x25...0x27Reserved
0x28DPLLCTRLA7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYENABLE
0x29...0x2BReserved
0x2C DPLLRATIO7:0LDR[7:0]
15:8LDR[11:8]
23:16LDRFRAC[3:0]
31:24
0x30DPLLCTRLB7:0REFCLK[1:0]WUFLPENFILTER[1:0]
15:8LBYPASSLTIME[2:0]
23:16DIV[7:0]
31:24DIV[10:8]
0x34DPLLPRESC 7:0PRESC[1:0]
0x35...0x37Reserved
0x38DPLLSYNCBUSY7:0DPLLPRESCDPLLRATIOENABLE
......continued
OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x39
...Reserved
0x3B
0x3C DPLLSTATUS 7:0CLKRDY LOCK

21.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. Refer to the 21.5.7. Register Access Protection section and the 13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller chapter for details.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" or "Write.Synchronized" property in each individual register description. Refer to the Synchronization section for details.

References:

OSCCTRL - Synchronization

21.8.1 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Enable Set - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 DP LLLDRTO DPL LLTO DPLLLCKF DPLLLCKR Access Reset R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OSC16MRDY XOSCRDY Access Reset R/W 0 R/W 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit 19 - DPLLLDRTO DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DPLL Loop Ratio Update Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DPLL Loop Ratio Update Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Loop Ratio Update Complete interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Loop Ratio Update Complete Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 18 - DPLLTO DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 17 - DPLLLCKF DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DPLL Lock Fall interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Lock Fall interrupt is disabled.
Value Description
1The DPLL Lock Fall interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 16 - DPLLLCKR DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DPLL Lock Rise interrupt.

Value Description
0The DPLL Lock Rise interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Lock Rise interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 12 - DFLLRCS DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 11 - DFLLLCKC DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 10 - DFLLLCKF DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, disable the DFLL Lock Fine interrupt and set the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 9 - DFLLOOB DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 8 - DFLLRDY DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the DFLL Ready interrupt and set the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The DFLL Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 4 - OSC16MRDY OSC16M Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the OSC16M Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the OSC16M Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The OSC16M Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The OSC16M Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the OSC16M Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 0 - XOSCRDY XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The XOSC Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The XOSC Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the XOSC Ready Interrupt flag is set.

21.8.2 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DPLLLDRTO DPLLLTO DPLLCKFDPLLCKR
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
DFLLRCSDFLLLCKCDFLLLCKFDFLLOOBDFLLRDY
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
00000
Bit7654321
OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
Access ResetR/WR/W
00

Bit 19 - DPLLLDRTO DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 18 - DPLLTO DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Timeout Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 17 - DPLLLCKF DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DPLL Lock Fall interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL Lock Fall interrupt is disabled.
Value Description
1The DPLL Lock Fall interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Fall Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 16 - DPLLLCKR DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DPLL Lock Rise interrupt.

Value Description
0The DPLL Lock Rise interrupt is disabled.
1The DPLL Lock Rise interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DPLL Lock Rise Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 12 - DFLLRCS DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 11 - DFLLLCKC DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Lock Coarse Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 10 - DFLLLCKF DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Lock Fine interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Lock Fine interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Lock Fine Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 9 - DFLLOOB DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Out Of Bounds Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 8 - DFLLRDY DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the DFLL Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the DFLL Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The DFLL Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The DFLL Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the DFLL Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 4 - OSC16MRDY OSC16M Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the OSC16M Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the OSC16M Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The OSC16M Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The OSC16M Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the OSC16M Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 0 - XOSCRDY XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the XOSC Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the XOSC Ready interrupt.

Value Description
0The XOSC Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The XOSC Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the XOSC Ready Interrupt flag is set.

21.8.3 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DP LLLDRTO DPL LTO DPLLCKF DPLLCKR
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
DFLLRCSDFLLLCKCDFLLLCKFDFLLOOBDFLLRDY
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
00000
Bit 76543210
OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
Access ResetR/WR/W
00

Bit 19 - DPLLLDRTO DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete bit in the Status register (STATUS.DPLLLDRTO) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DPLLLDRTO is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete interrupt flag.

Bit 18 - DPLLTO DPLL Lock Timeout

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DPLL Lock Timeout bit in the Status register

(STATUS.DPLLLTO) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DPLLLTO is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DPLL Lock Timeout interrupt flag.

Bit 17 - DPLLLCKF DPLL Lock Fall

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DPLL Lock Fall bit in the Status register (STATUS.DPLLLCKF)

and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DPLLLCKF is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DPLL Lock Fall interrupt flag.

Bit 16 - DPLLLCKR DPLL Lock Rise

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DPLL Lock Rise bit in the Status register (STATUS.DPLLLCKR) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DPLLLCKR is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DPLL Lock Rise interrupt flag.

Bit 12 - DFLLRCS DFLL Reference Clock Stopped

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLRCS) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLRCS is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DFLL Reference Clock Stopped interrupt flag.

Bit 11 - DFLLLCKC DFLL Lock Coarse

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DFLL Lock Coarse bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLLCKC) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLLCKC is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DFLL Lock Coarse interrupt flag.

Bit 10 - DFLLLCKF DFLL Lock Fine

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DFLL Lock Fine bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLLCKF) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLLCKF is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DFLL Lock Fine interrupt flag.

Bit 9 - DFLLOOB DFLL Out Of Bounds

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DFLL Out Of Bounds bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLOOB) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLOOB is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DFLL Out Of Bounds interrupt flag.

Bit 8 - DFLLRDY DFLL Ready

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the DFLL Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.DFLLRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.DFLLRDY is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the DFLL Ready interrupt flag.

Bit 4 - OSC16MRDY OSC16M Ready

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on 0-to-1 transition of the OSC16M Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.OSC16MRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.OSC16MRDY is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the OSC16M Ready interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - XOSCRDY XOSC Ready

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set on a 0-to-1 transition of the XOSC Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.XOSCRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.XOSCRDY is '1'.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit clears the XOSC Ready interrupt flag.

21.8.4 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00000100

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DPLL LDRTO DPLL LTO DPLLCKF DPLLCKR
Access ResetRRRR
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
DFLLRCSDFLLLCKCDFLLLCKFDFLLOOBDFLLRDY
Access ResetRRRRR
00001
Bit 76543210
OSC16MRDYXOSCRDY
Access ResetRR
00

Bit 19 - DPLLLDRTO DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete

ValueDescription
0DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete not detected.
1DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Update Complete detected.

Bit 18 - DPLLTO DPLL Lock Timeout

ValueDescription
0DPLL Lock time-out not detected.
1DPLL Lock time-out detected.

Bit 17 - DPLLLCKF DPLL Lock Fall

ValueDescription
0DPLL Lock fall edge not detected.
1DPLL Lock fall edge detected.

Bit 16 - DPLLLCKR DPLL Lock Rise

ValueDescription
0DPLL Lock rise edge not detected.
1DPLL Lock fall edge detected.

Bit 12 - DFLLRCS DFLL Reference Clock Stopped

ValueDescription
0DFLL reference clock is running.
1DFLL reference clock has stopped.
Value Description
0No DFLL coarse lock detected.
1DFLL coarse lock detected.

Bit 11 - DFLLLCKC DFLL Lock Coarse

Bit 10 - DFLLLCKF DFLL Lock Fine

Value Description
0No DFLL fine lock detected.
1DFLL fine lock detected.

Bit 9 - DFLLOOB DFLL Out Of Bounds

Value Description
0No DFLL Out Of Bounds detected.
1DFLL Out Of Bounds detected.

Bit 8 - DFLLRDY DFLL Ready

Value Description
0DFLL registers update is ongoing. Registers update is requested through DFLLSYNC.READREQ, or after a write access in DFLLCTRL, DFLLVAL or DFLLMUL register.
1DFLL registers are stable and ready for read/write access.

Bit 4 - OSC16MRDY OSC16M Ready

Value Description
0OSC16M is not ready.
1OSC16M is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.

Bit 0 - XOSCRDY XOSC Ready

Value Description
0XOSC is not ready.
1XOSC is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.

21.8.5 External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator (XOSC) Control

Name: XOSCCTRL

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x0080

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

STARTUP[3:0] AMPGC GAIN[2:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYXTALENENABLE

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 10 00

Bits 15:12 - STARTUP[3:0] Start-Up Time

These bits select start-up time for the oscillator.

The OSCULP32K oscillator is used to clock the start-up counter.

Table 21-5. Start-Up Time for External Multipurpose Crystal Oscillator

STARTUP[3:0]Number of OSCULP32K Clock CyclesNumber of XOSC Clock CyclesApproximate Equivalent Time [μs]
0x01331
0x12361
0x243122
0x383244
0x4163488
0x5323977
0x66431953
0x712833906
0x825637813
0x9512315625
0xA1024331250
0xB2048362500μs
0xC40963125000
0xD81923250000
0xE163843500000
0xF3276831000000

Notes:

  1. Actual startup time is 1 OSCULP32K cycle + 3 XOSC cycles.
  2. The given time neglects the three XOSC cycles before OSCULP32K cycle.

Bit 11 - AMPGC Automatic Amplitude Gain Control

Note: The configuration of the oscillator gain is mandatory even if AMPGC feature is enabled at startup.

ValueDescription
0The automatic amplitude gain control is disabled.
1The automatic amplitude gain control is enabled. Amplitude gain will be automatically adjusted during Crystal Oscillator operation.

Bits 10:8 - GAIN[2:0] Oscillator Gain

These bits select the gain for the oscillator. The listed maximum frequencies are recommendations, and might vary based on capacitive load and crystal characteristics.

Value RecommendedMax Frequency [MHz]
0x0 2
0x1 4
0x2 8
0x3 16
0x4 30
0x5-0x7 Reserved

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows the oscillator to be enabled or disabled, depending on peripheral clock requests.

If the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to '1', the oscillator will be running only when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the oscillator's clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.

If On Demand is disabled, the oscillator will always be running when enabled.

In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active.

Value Description
0The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the XOSC behaves during Standby Sleep mode, together with the ONDEMAND bit:

Value Description
0The XOSC is not running in Standby Sleep mode if no peripheral requests the clock.
1The XOSC is running in Standby Sleep mode. If ONDEMAND = 1, the XOSC will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If ONDEMAND = 0, the clock source will always be running in Standby Sleep mode.

Bit 2 - XTALEN Crystal Oscillator Enable

This bit controls the connections between the I/O pads and the external clock or crystal oscillator:

Value Description
0External clock connected on XIN. XOUT can be used as general-purpose I/O.
1Crystal connected to XIN/XOUT.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Oscillator Enable

Value Description
0The oscillator is disabled.
1The oscillator is enabled.

21.8.6 16MHz Internal Oscillator (OSC16M) Control

Name: OSC16MCTRL

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x82

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

ONDEMAND RUNSTDBYFSEL[1:0] ENABLE
AccessR/W R/WR/W R/W R/W
Reset 10001

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows the oscillator to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral clock requests.

If the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to '1', the oscillator will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the oscillator's clock source, the oscillator will be in a disabled state.

If On Demand is disabled the oscillator will always be running when enabled.

In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active.

ValueDescription
0The oscillator is always on, if enabled.
1The oscillator is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the oscillator to be used as a clock source. The oscillator is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the OSC16M behaves during standby sleep mode.

ValueDescription
0The OSC16M is disabled in standby sleep mode if no peripheral requests the clock.
1The OSC16M is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If ONDEMAND=1, the OSC16M will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If ONDEMAND=0, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bits 3:2 - FSEL[1:0] Oscillator Frequency Selection

These bits control the oscillator frequency range.

ValueDescription
0x004MHz
0x018MHz
0x1012MHz
0x1116MHz

Bit 1 - ENABLE Oscillator Enable

ValueDescription
0The oscillator is disabled.
1The oscillator is enabled.

21.8.7 DFLL48M Control

Name: DFLLCTRL

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x0080

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized using STATUS.DFLLRDY=1

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

WAITLOCK BPLCKC QLDISCCDIS
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYUSBCRMLLAWSTABLEMODEENABLE
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 11 - WAITLOCK Wait Lock

This bit controls the DFLL output clock, depending on lock status.

ValueDescription
0Output clock before the DFLL is locked.
1Output clock when DFLL is locked.

Bit 10 - BPLCKC Bypass Coarse Lock

This bit controls the coarse lock procedure.

ValueDescription
0Bypass coarse lock is disabled.
1Bypass coarse lock is enabled.

Bit 9 - QLDIS Quick Lock Disable

ValueDescription
0Quick Lock is enabled.
1Quick Lock is disabled.

Bit 8 - CCDIS Chill Cycle Disable

ValueDescription
0Chill Cycle is enabled.
1Chill Cycle is disabled.

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows the DFLL to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral clock requests.

If the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to '1', the DFLL will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the DFLL clock source, the DFLL will be in a disabled state.

If On Demand is disabled, the DFLL will always be running when enabled.

In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active.

ValueDescription
0The DFLL is always on, if enabled.
1The DFLL is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the DFLL to be used as a clock source. The DFLL is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the DFLL behaves during standby sleep mode:

Value Description
0The DFLL is disabled in standby sleep mode if no peripheral requests the clock.
1The DFLL is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If ONDEMAND is one, the DFLL will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If ONDEMAND is zero, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bit 5 - USBCRM USB Clock Recovery Mode

Value Description
0USB Clock Recovery Mode is disabled.
1USB Clock Recovery Mode is enabled.

Bit 4 - LLAW Lose Lock After Wake

Value Description
0Locks will not be lost after waking up from sleep modes if the DFLL clock has been stopped.
1Locks will be lost after waking up from sleep modes if the DFLL clock has been stopped.

Bit 3 - STABLE Stable DFLL Frequency

Value Description
0FINE calibration tracks changes in output frequency.
1FINE calibration register value will be fixed after a fine lock.

Bit 2 - MODE Operating Mode Selection

Value Description
0The DFLL operates in open-loop operation.
1The DFLL operates in closed-loop operation.

Bit 1 - ENABLE DFLL Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from updating the register until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to DFLLCTRL. ENABLE will read back immediately after written.

Value Description
0The DFLL oscillator is disabled.
1The DFLL oscillator is enabled.

21.8.8 DFLL48M Value

Name: DFLLVAL

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-Synchronized using DFLLSYNC.READREQ, Write-Synchronized using STATUS.DFLLRDY=1

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIFF[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIFF[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COARSE[5:0] FINE[9:8]

Access R R R R R R R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

FINE[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:16 - DIFF[15:0] Multiplication Ratio Difference

In closed-loop mode (DFLLCTRL.MODE=1), this bit group indicates the difference between the ideal number of DFLL cycles and the counted number of cycles. In open-loop mode, this value is not updated and hence, invalid.

Bits 15:10 - COARSE[5:0] Coarse Value

Set the value of the Coarse Calibration register. In closed-loop mode, this field is read-only.

Bits 9:0 - FINE[9:0] Fine Value

Set the value of the Fine Calibration register. In closed-loop mode, this field is read-only.

21.8.9 DFLL48M Multiplier

Name: DFLLMUL

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized using STATUS.DFLLRDY=1

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CSTEP[5:0] FSTEP[9:8]
Access R R R R R R R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
FSTEP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
MUL[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MUL[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:26 - CSTEP[5:0] Coarse Maximum Step

This bit group indicates the maximum step size allowed during coarse adjustment in closed-loop mode. When adjusting to a new frequency, the expected output frequency overshoot depends on this step size.

Bits 25:16 - FSTEP[9:0] Fine Maximum Step

This bit group indicates the maximum step size allowed during fine adjustment in closed-loop mode. When adjusting to a new frequency, the expected output frequency overshoot depends on this step size.

Bits 15:0 - MUL[15:0] DFLL Multiply Factor

This field determines the ratio of the CLK_DFLL output frequency to the CLK_DFLL_REF input frequency. Writing to the MUL bits will cause locks to be lost and the fine calibration value to be reset to its midpoint.

21.8.10 DFLL48M Synchronization

Name: DFLLSYNC

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

READREQ
AccessW
Reset0

Bit 7 - READREQ Read Request

To be able to read the current value of the DFLLVAL register in closed-loop mode, this bit must be written to '1'.

21.8.11 DPLL Control A

Name: DPLLCTRLA

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x80

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized (ENABLE)

Bit 76543210

ONDEMAND RUNSTDBYENABLE
AccessR/W R/W R/W
Reset 100

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Clock Activation

The On Demand operation mode allows the DPLL to be enabled or disabled depending on peripheral clock requests.

If the ONDEMAND bit has been previously written to '1', the DPLL will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the DPLL's clock source, the DPLL will be in a disabled state.

If On Demand is disabled the DPLL will always be running when enabled.

In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL is always on, if enabled.
1The DPLL is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the DPLL to be used as a clock source. The DPLL is disabled if no peripheral is requesting the clock source.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the DPLL behaves during standby sleep mode:

ValueDescription
0The DPLL is disabled in standby sleep mode if no peripheral requests the clock.
1The DPLL is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If ONDEMAND=1, the DPLL will be running when a peripheral is requesting the clock. If ONDEMAND=0, the clock source will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bit 1 - ENABLE DPLL Enable

The software operation of enabling or disabling the DPLL takes a few clock cycles, so the DPLLSYNCBUSY. ENABLE status bit indicates when the DPLL is successfully enabled or disabled.

ValueDescription
0The DPLL is disabled.
1The DPLL is enabled.

21.8.12 DPLL Ratio Control

Name: DPLLRATIO

Offset: 0x2C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - DPLL Ratio Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 LDRFRAC[3:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 LDR[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 19:16 - LDRFRAC[3:0] Loop Divider Ratio Fractional Part

Writing these bits selects the fractional part of the frequency multiplier. Due to synchronization there is a delay between writing these bits and the effect on the DPLL output clock. The value written will read back immediately and the DPLLRATIO bit in the DPLL Synchronization Busy register (DPLLSYNCBUSY.DPLLRATIO) will be set. DPLLSYNCBUSY.DPLLRATIO will be cleared when the operation is completed.

Bits 11:0 - LDR[11:0] Loop Divider Ratio

Writing these bits selects the integer part of the frequency multiplier. The value written to these bits will read back immediately, and the DPLL RATIO bit in the DPLL Synchronization busy register (DPLLSYNCBUSY.DPLLRATIO), will be set. DPLLSYNCBUSY.DPLLRATIO will be cleared when the operation is completed.

21.8.13 DPLL Control B

Name: DPLLCTRLB

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - DPLL Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 D\V[10:8] Access R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 DIV[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 LBYPASS Access R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 REFCLK[1:0] WUF LPEN FILTER[1:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 26:16 - DIV[10:0] Clock Divider

These bits set the XOSC clock division factor and can be calculated with following formula:

$$ \mathrm{f} _ {D I V} = \frac {f _ {X O S C}}{2 x (D I V + 1)} $$

Bit 12 - LBYPASS Lock Bypass

ValueDescription
0DPLL Lock signal drives the DPLL controller internal logic.
1DPLL Lock signal is always asserted.

Bits 10:8 - LTIME[2:0] Lock Time

These bits select the lock time-out value:

ValueNameDescription
0x0DefaultNo time-out. Automatic lock.
0x1Reserved
0x2Reserved
0x3Reserved
0x48MSTime-out if no lock within 8ms
0x59MSTime-out if no lock within 9ms
0x610MSTime-out if no lock within 10ms
0x711MSTime-out if no lock within 11ms

Bits 5:4 - REFCLK[1:0] Reference Clock Selection

Write these bits to select the DPLL clock reference:

ValueNameDescription
0x0XOSC32KXOSC32K clock reference
0x1XOSCXOSC clock reference
Value NameDescription
0x2GCLK GCLK clock reference
0x3Reserved Reserved

Bit 3 - WUF Wake Up Fast

Value Description
0DPLL clock is output after startup and lock time.
1DPLL clock is output after startup time.

Bit 2 - LPEN Low-Power Enable

Value Description
0The low-power mode is disabled. Time to Digital Converter is enabled.
1The low-power mode is enabled. Time to Digital Converter is disabled. This will improve power consumption but increase the output jitter.

Bits 1:0 - FILTER[1:0] Proportional Integral Filter Selection
These bits select the DPLL filter type:

Value NameDescription
0x0DEFAULT Default filter mode
0x1LBFILT Low bandwidth filter
0x2HBFILT High bandwidth filter
0x3HDFILT High damping filter

21.8.14 DPLL Prescaler

Name: DPLLPRESC

Offset: 0x34

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

PRESC[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 1:0 - PRESC[1:0] Output Clock Prescaler

These bits define the output clock prescaler setting.

Value NameDescription
0x0DIV1DPLL output is divided by 1
0x1DIV2DPLL output is divided by 2
0x2DIV4DPLL output is divided by 4
0x3Reserved

21.8.15 DPLL Synchronization Busy

Name: DPLLSYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x38

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

DPLLPRESC DPLL RATIO ENABLE
Access ResetR R R
0 0 0

Bit 3 - DPLLPRESC DPLL Prescaler Synchronization Status

ValueDescription
0The DPLLRESC register has been synchronized.
1The DPLLRESC register value has changed and its synchronization is in progress.

Bit 2 - DPLLRATIO DPLL Loop Divider Ratio Synchronization Status

ValueDescription
0The DPLLATIO register has been synchronized.
1The DPLLATIO register value has changed and its synchronization is in progress.

Bit 1 - ENABLE DPLL Enable Synchronization Status

ValueDescription
0The DPLLCTRLA.ENABLE bit has been synchronized.
1The DPLLCTRLA.ENABLE bit value has changed and its synchronization is in progress.

21.8.16 DPLL Status

Name: DPLLSTATUS

Offset: 0x3C

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

CLKRDY LOCK
Access Reset 0 0RR

Bit 1 - CLKRDY DPLL Clock Ready

Value Description
0The DPLL output clock is off.
1The DPLL output clock in on.

Bit 0 - LOCK DPLL Lock

Value Description
0The DPLL Lock signal is cleared, when the DPLL is disabled or when the DPLL is trying to reach the target frequency.
1The DPLL Lock signal is asserted when the desired frequency is reached.

22. OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller

22.1 Overview

The 32KHz Oscillators Controller (OSC32KCTRL) provides a user interface to the 32.768kHz oscillators: XOSC32K, OSC32K and OSCULP32K.

The OSC32KCTRL sub-peripherals can be enabled, disabled, calibrated, and monitored through interface registers.

All sub-peripheral statuses are collected in the Status register (STATUS). They can additionally trigger interrupts upon status changes via the INTENSET, INTENCLR, and INTFLAG registers.

22.2 Features

• 32.768kHz Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K)
- Programmable start-up time
- Crystal or external input clock on XIN32 I/O
• 32.768kHz High Accuracy Internal Oscillator (OSC32K)
- Frequency fine tuning
- Programmable start-up time

• 32.768kHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K)

  • Ultra low power, always-on oscillator
  • Frequency fine tuning

- Calibration value loaded from Flash factory calibration at reset

• 1.024kHz clock outputs available

22.3 Block Diagram

Figure 22-1. OSC32KCTRL Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OSC32KCTRL"] --> B["32K OSCILLATORS CONTROL"]
    B --> C["XOSC32K"]
    B --> D["OSC32K"]
    B --> E["CULP32K"]
    C --> F["CLK_XOSC32K"]
    D --> G["CLK_OSC32K"]
    E --> H["CLK_OSCULP32K"]
    I["STATUS register"] --> J["Interrupts GENERATOR"]
    K["Interrupts"] --> L["Interrupts"]
    M["XOUT32 XIN32"] --> N["XOSC32K"]
    M --> O["OSC32K"]
    M --> P["CULP32K"]

22.4 Signal Description

Signal Description Type

XIN32 Analog Input 32.768kHz Crystal Oscillator or external clock generator input

XOUT32 Analog Output 32.768kHz Crystal Oscillator output

The I/O lines are automatically selected when XOSC32K is enabled.

Note: The signal of the external crystal oscillator may affect the jitter of neighboring pads.

22.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

22.5.1 I/O Lines

I/O lines are configured by OSC32KCTRL, OSC32K when XOSC32K is enabled, and need no user configuration.

22.5.2 Power Management

The OSC32KCTRL will continue to operate in any sleep mode where a 32KHz oscillator is running as source clock. The OSC32KCTRL interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.

References:

PM

22.5.3 Clocks

The OSC32KCTRL gathers controls for all 32KHz oscillators and provides clock sources to the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK), Real-Time Counter (RTC), and Watchdog Timer (WDT).

The available clock sources are: XOSC32K and OSCULP32K.

The OSC32KCTRL bus clock (CLK_OSC32KCTRL_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module (MCLK).

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

22.5.4 Interrupts

The interrupt request lines are connected to the interrupt controller. Using the OSC32KCTRL interrupts requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

22.5.5 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, OSC32KCTRL will continue normal operation. If OSC32KCTRL is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

22.5.6 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

PAC

22.5.7 Analog Connections

The external 32.768kHz crystal must be connected between the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins, along with any required load capacitors. For details on recommended oscillator characteristics and capacitor load, refer to the related links.

References:

Electrical Characteristics

22.5.8 Calibration

The OSC32K calibration value from the production test must be loaded from the NVM Software Calibration Area into the OSC32K register (OSC32K.CALIB) by software to achieve specified accuracy.

References:

11.4. NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping

22.6 Functional Description

22.6.1 Principle of Operation

XOSC32K, OSC32K and OSCULP32K are configured via OSC32KCTRL control registers. Through this interface, the sub-peripherals are enabled, disabled, or have their calibration values updated.

The STATUS register gathers different status signals coming from the sub-peripherals of OSC32KCTRL. The status signals can be used to generate system interrupts, and in some cases wake up the system from standby mode, provided the corresponding interrupt is enabled.

22.6.2 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Operation

The XOSC32K can operate in two different modes:

  • External clock with an external clock signal connected to XIN32.
  • Crystal oscillator with an external 32.768 kHz crystal connected between XIN32 and XOUT32.

At reset, the XOSC32K is disabled, and the XIN32/XOUT32 pins can either be used as General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins or by other peripherals in the system.

When XOSC32K is enabled, the operating mode determines the GPIO usage. When in crystal oscillator mode, the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins are controlled by the OSC32KCTRL, and GPIO functions are overridden on both pins. When in external clock mode, the only XIN32 pin will be overridden and controlled by the OSC32KCTRL, while the XOUT32 pin can still be used as a GPIO pin.

The XOSC32K is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSC32K.ENABLE = 1). The XOSC32K is disabled by writing a '0' to the Enable bit in the 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSC32K.ENABLE = 0).

To enable the XOSC32K as a crystal oscillator, the XTALEN bit in the 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register must be set (XOSC32K.XTALEN = 1). If XOSC32K.XTALEN is '0', the external clock input will be enabled.

The XOSC32K 32.768 kHz output is enabled by setting the 32 kHz Output Enable bit in the 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSC32K.EN32K = 1). The XOSC32K also has a 1.024 kHz clock output, which can only be used by the RTC. This is enabled by setting the 1KHz Output Enable bit in the 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSC32K.EN1K = 1).

It is also possible to lock the XOSC32K configuration by setting the Write Lock bit in the 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register (XOSC32K.WRTLOCK = 1). If set, the XOSC32K configuration is locked until a Power-on Reset (POR) is detected.

The XOSC32K will behave differently in different sleep modes based on the settings of XOSC32K.RUNSTDBY, XOSC32K.ONDEMAND, and XOSC32K. ENABLE. If XOSC32KCTRL. ENABLE = 0, the XOSC32K will be always stopped. For XOSC32KCTRL. ENABLE = 1, this table is valid:

Table 22-1. XOSC32K Sleep Behavior

CPU Mode XOSC32K.RUNSTDBYXOSC32K.ONDEMANDSleep Behavior
Active or Idle - 0 Always run
Active or Idle - 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 1 0 Always run
Standby 1 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 0 - Run if requested by peripheral

As a crystal oscillator usually requires a very long start-up time, the 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator will keep running across resets when XOSC32K.ONDEMAND = 0, except for power-on reset (POR). After a reset or when waking up from a sleep mode where the XOSC32K was disabled, the XOSC32K will need a certain amount of time to stabilize on the correct frequency. This start-up time can be configured by changing the Oscillator Start-Up Time bit group (XOSC32K.STARTUP) in the 32 kHz External Crystal Oscillator Control register. During the start-up time, the oscillator output is masked to ensure that no unstable clock propagates to the digital logic.

Once the external clock or crystal oscillator is stable and ready to be used as a clock source, the XOSC32K Ready bit in the Status register is set (STATUS.XOSC32KRDY = 1). The transition of STATUS.XOSC32KRDY from '0' to '1' generates an interrupt if the XOSC32K Ready bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register is set (INTENSET.XOSC32KRDY = 1).

The XOSC32K can be used as a source for Generic Clock Generators (GCLK) or for the Real-Time Counter (RTC). Before enabling the GCLK or the RTC module, the corresponding oscillator output must be enabled (XOSC32K.EN32K or XOSC32K.EN1K) in order to ensure proper operation. In the same way, the GCLK or RTC modules must be disabled before the clock selection is changed. For details on RTC clock configuration, refer to 22.6.6. Real-Time Counter Clock Selection.

References:

GCLK

RTC

22.6.3 32 kHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Operation

The OSC32K provides a tunable, low-speed, and low-power clock source.

At reset, the OSC32K is disabled. It can be enabled by setting the Enable bit in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register (OSC32K.ENABLE = 1). The OSC32K is disabled by clearing the Enable bit in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register (OSC32K.ENABLE = 0).

The frequency of the OSC32K oscillator is controlled by OSC32K.CALIB, which is a calibration value in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Calibration bits in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register. The CALIB value must be must be loaded with production calibration values from the NVM Software Calibration Area. When writing the Calibration bits, the user must wait for the STATUS.OSC32KRDY bit to go high before the new value is committed to the oscillator.

The OSC32K has a 32.768 kHz output which is enabled by setting the 32 kHz Output Enable bit in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register (OSC32K.EN32K = 1). The XOSC32K also has a 1.024 kHz

clock output, which can only be used by the RTC. This is enabled by setting the 1 kHz Output Enable bit in the 32 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register (OSC32K.EN1K).

Before using the USB, the Pad Calibration register (PADCAL) must be loaded with production calibration values from the NVM Software Calibration Area.

It is also possible to lock the OSC32K configuration by setting the Write Lock bit in the 32.768 kHz Internal Oscillator Control register (OSC32K.WRTLOCK = 1). If set, the OSC32K configuration is locked until a Power-on Reset (POR) is detected.

The OSC32K will behave differently in different sleep modes based on the settings of OSC32K.RUNSTDBY, OSC32K.ONDEMAND, and OSC32K. ENABLE. If OSC32KCTRL. ENABLE = 0, the OSC32K will be always stopped. For OS32KCTRL. ENABLE = 1, the table below is valid:

Table 22-2. OSC32K Sleep Behavior

CPU Mode OSC32KCTRL.RUNSTDBY OSC32KCTRL.ONDEMAND Sleep Behavior
Active or Idle - 0 Always run
Active or Idle - 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 1 0 Always run
Standby 1 1 Run if requested by peripheral
Standby 0 - Run if requested by peripheral

The OSC32K requires a start-up time. For this reason, OSC32K will keep running across resets when OSC32K.ONDEMAND = 0, except for Power-on Reset (POR).

After such a reset, or when waking up from a Sleep mode where the OSC32K was disabled, the OSC32K will need a certain amount of time to stabilize on the correct frequency.

This startup time can be configured by changing the Oscillator Start-Up Time bit group (OSC32K.STARTUP) in the OSC32K Control register. During the start-up time, the oscillator output is masked to ensure that no unstable clock propagates to the digital logic.

Once the external clock or crystal oscillator is stable and ready to be used as a clock source, the OSC32K Ready bit in the Status register is set (STATUS.OSC32KRDY = 1). The transition of STATUS.OSC32KRDY from '0' to '1' generates an interrupt if the OSC32K Ready bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register is set (INTENSET.OSC32KRDY = 1).

The OSC32K can be used as a source for Generic Clock Generators (GCLK) or for the Real-Time Counter (RTC). Before enabling the GCLK or the RTC module, the corresponding oscillator output must be enabled (OSC32K.EN32K or OSC32K.EN1K) in order to ensure proper operation. In the same way, the GCLK or RTC modules must be disabled before the clock selection is changed.

References:

Memories/NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping

GCLK

RTC

RTC Clock Selection

22.6.4 32KHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Operation

The OSCULP32K provides a tunable, low-speed, and ultra-low-power clock source. The OSCULP32K is factory-calibrated under typical voltage and temperature conditions. The OSCULP32K should be preferred to the OSC32K whenever the power requirements are prevalent over frequency stability and accuracy.

The OSCULP32K is enabled by default after a power-on reset (POR) and will always run except during POR. The frequency of the OSCULP32K oscillator is controlled by the value in the 32KHz Ultra Low

Power Internal Oscillator Calibration bits in the 32KHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator Control register (OSCULP32K.CALIB). This data is used to compensate for process variations.

OSCULP32K.CALIB is automatically loaded from Flash Factory Calibration during start-up. The calibration value can be overridden by the user by writing to OSCULP32K.CALIB.

It is also possible to lock the OSCULP32K configuration by setting the Write Lock bit in the 32KHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator Control register (OSCULP32K.WRTLOCK=1). If set, the OSCULP32K configuration is locked until a power-on reset (POR) is detected.

The OSCULP32K can be used as a source for Generic Clock Generators (GCLK) or for the Real-Time Counter (RTC). To ensure proper operation, the GCLK or RTC modules must be disabled before the clock selection is changed.

22.6.5 Watchdog Timer Clock Selection

The Watchdog Timer (WDT) uses the internal 1.024kHz OSCULP32K output clock. This clock is running all the time and internally enabled when requested by the WDT module.

References:

WDT

22.6.6 Real-Time Counter Clock Selection

Before enabling the RTC module, the RTC clock must be selected first. All oscillator outputs are valid as RTC clock. The selection is done in the RTC Control register (RTCCTRL). To ensure a proper operation, it is highly recommended to disable the RTC module first, before the RTC clock source selection is changed.

References:

RTC

22.6.7 Interrupts

The OSC32KCTRL has the following interrupt sources:

  • XOSC32KRDY - 32KHz Crystal Oscillator Ready: A 0-to-1 transition on the STATUS.XOSC32KRDY bit is detected
  • OSC32KRDY - 32KHz Internal Oscillator Ready: A 0-to-1 transition on the STATUS.OSC32KRDY bit is detected

All these interrupts are synchronous wake-up source.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be enabled individually by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR). An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the OSC32KCTRL is reset. See the INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

The OSC32KCTRL has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present. Refer to the INTFLAG register for details.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

SAM L21

OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller

NVIC

22.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 INTENCLR7:0OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x04 INTENSET7:0OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x08 INTFLAG7:0OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x0C STATUS7:0OSC32KRDY XOSC32KRDY
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x10RTCCTRL7:0RTCSEL[2:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x14XOSC32K7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYEN1KEN32KXTALENENABLE
15:8WRTLOCKSTARTUP[2:0]
23:16
31:24
0x18OSC32K7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYEN1KEN32KENABLE
15:8WRTLOCKSTARTUP[2:0]
23:16CALIB[6:0]
31:24
0x1COSCULP32K7:0
15:8WRTLOCKCALIB[4:0]
23:16
31:24

22.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC). Optional Write-Protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description. Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

22.8.1 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Enable Clear - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset OSC32 KRDY XOSC32 KRDY R/W 0 0 R/W

Bit 1 - OSC32KRDY OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the OSC32K Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The OSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The OSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - XOSC32KRDY XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the XOSC32K Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled.

22.8.2 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Enable Set - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset OSC32 KRDY XOSC32 KRDY R/W 0 0 R/W

Bit 1 - OSC32KRDY OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the OSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the OSC32K Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The OSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The OSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - XOSC32KRDY XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the XOSC32K Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the XOSC32K Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The XOSC32K Ready interrupt is enabled.

22.8.3 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset OSC32 KRDY XOSC32 KRDY R/W 0 0 R/W

Bit 1 - OSC32KRDY OSC32K Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set by a zero-to-one transition of the OSC32K Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.OSC32KRDY), and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.OSC32KRDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the OSC32K Ready interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - XOSC32KRDY XOSC32K Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set by a zero-to-one transition of the XOSC32K Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.XOSC32KRDY), and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.XOSC32KRDY=1. Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the XOSC32K Ready interrupt flag.

22.8.4 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Status - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset OSC32 KRDY XOSC32 KRDY R 0 0 R

Bit 1 - OSC32KRDY OSC32K Ready

ValueDescription
0OSC32K is not ready.
1OSC32K is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.

Bit 0 - XOSC32KRDY XOSC32K Ready

ValueDescription
0XOSC32K is not ready.
1XOSC32K is stable and ready to be used as a clock source.

22.8.5 RTC Clock Selection Control

Name: RTCCTRL

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - RTC Clock Selection Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset RTCSEL[2:0] R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bits 2:0 - RTCSEL[2:0] RTC Clock Source Selection These bits select the source for the RTC.

ValueNameDescription
0x0ULP1K1.024kHz from 32KHz internal ULP oscillator
0x1ULP32K32.768kHz from 32KHz internal ULP oscillator
0x2OSC1K1.024kHz from 32KHz internal oscillator
0x3OSC32K32.768kHz from 32KHz internal oscillator
0x4XOSC1K1.024kHz from 32KHz external oscillator
0x5XOSC32K32.768kHz from 32KHz external crystal oscillator
0x6Reserved
0x7Reserved

22.8.6 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Control

Name: XOSC32K

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000080

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Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator (XOSC32K) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY EN1K EN32K XTALEN ENABLE Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 1 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 12 - WRTLOCK Write Lock

This bit locks the XOSC32K register for future writes, effectively freezing the XOSC32K configuration.

ValueDescription
0The XOSC32K configuration is not locked.
1The XOSC32K configuration is locked.

Bits 10:8 - STARTUP[2:0] Oscillator Start-Up Time

These bits select the start-up time for the oscillator.

The OSCULP32K oscillator is used to clock the start-up counter.

Table 22-3. Start-Up Time for 32KHz External Crystal Oscillator

STARTUP[2:0]Number of OSCULP32K Clock CyclesNumber of XOSC32K Clock CyclesApproximate Equivalent Time [s]
0x0204830.06
0x1409630.13
0x21638430.5
0x33276831
0x46553632
0x513107234
0x626214438
0x7--Reserved

Notes:

  1. Actual Start-Up time is 1 OSCULP32K cycle + 3 XOSC32K cycles.
  2. The given time assumes an XTAL frequency of 32.768kHz.

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

This bit controls how the XOSC32K behaves when a peripheral clock request is detected. For details, refer to XOSC32K Sleep Behavior.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the XOSC32K behaves during standby sleep mode. For details, refer to XOSC32K Sleep Behavior.

Bit 4 - EN1K 1KHz Output Enable

Value Description
0The 1KHz output is disabled.
1The 1KHz output is enabled.

Bit 3 - EN32K 32KHz Output Enable

Value Description
0The 32KHz output is disabled.
1The 32KHz output is enabled.

Bit 2 - XTALEN Crystal Oscillator Enable

This bit controls the connections between the I/O pads and the external clock or crystal oscillator.

Value Description
0External clock connected on XIN32. XOUT32 can be used as general-purpose I/O.
1Crystal connected to XIN32/XOUT32.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Oscillator Enable

Value Description
0The oscillator is disabled.
1The oscillator is enabled.

22.8.7 32KHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Control

Name: OSC32K

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000080

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Reset value requires a writing action by the user.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 32KHz Internal Oscillator (OSC32K) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 CALIB[6:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 WRTLOCK STARTUP[2:0] Access R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY EN1K EN32K ENABLE Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 1 0 0 0 0

Bits 22:16 - CALIB[6:0] Oscillator Calibration

These bits control the oscillator calibration. The calibration values must be loaded by the user from the NVM Software Calibration Area.

Bit 12 - WRTLOCK Write Lock

This bit locks the OSC32K register for future writes, effectively freezing the OSC32K configuration.

ValueDescription
0The OSC32K configuration is not locked.
1The OSC32K configuration is locked.

Bits 10:8 - STARTUP[2:0] Oscillator Start-Up Time

These bits select start-up time for the oscillator.

The OSCULP32K oscillator is used as input clock to the start-up counter.

Table 22-4. Start-Up Time for 32KHz Internal Oscillator

STARTUP[2:0]Number of OSC32K clock cyclesApproximate Equivalent Time [ms]
0x030.092
0x140.122
0x260.183
0x3100.305
0x4180.549
0x5341.038
0x6662.014
0x71303.967

Notes:

  1. Start-up time is given by STARTUP + three OSC32K cycles.
  2. The given time assumes an XTAL frequency of 32.768kHz.

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

This bit controls how the OSC32K behaves when a peripheral clock request is detected. For details, refer to OSC32K Sleep Behavior.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the OSC32K behaves during standby sleep mode. For details, refer to OSC32K Sleep Behavior.

Bit 3 - EN1K 1KHz Output Enable

Value Description
0The 1KHz output is disabled.
1The 1KHz output is enabled.

Bit 2 - EN32K 32KHz Output Enable

Value Description
0The 32KHz output is disabled.
1The 32KHz output is enabled.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Oscillator Enable

Value Description
0The oscillator is disabled.
1The oscillator is enabled.

22.8.8 32KHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Control

Name: OSCULP32K

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x0000XX06

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Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 32KHz Ultra Low Power Internal Oscillator (OSCULP32K) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 WRTLOCK CALIB[4:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 x x x x Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset

Bit 15 - WRTLOCK Write Lock

This bit locks the OSCULP32K register for future writes to fix the OSCULP32K configuration.

ValueDescription
0The OSCULP32K configuration is not locked.
1The OSCULP32K configuration is locked.

Bits 12:8 - CALIB[4:0] Oscillator Calibration

These bits control the oscillator calibration.

These bits are loaded from Flash Calibration at startup.

23. SUPC – Supply Controller

23.1 Overview

The Supply Controller (SUPC) manages the voltage reference, power supply, and supply monitoring of the device. It is also able to control two output pins.

The SUPC controls the voltage regulators for the core (VDDCORE) and backup (VDDBU) domains. It sets the voltage regulators according to the sleep modes, or the user configuration. In active mode, the voltage regulators can be selected on the fly between LDO (low-dropout) type regulator or Buck converter.

The SUPC supports connection of a battery backup to the VBAT power pin. It includes functionality that enables automatic power switching between main power and battery backup power. This ensures power to the backup domain when the main battery or power source is unavailable.

The SUPC embeds two Brown-Out Detectors. BOD33 monitors the voltage applied to the device (VDD or VBAT) and BOD12 monitors the internal voltage to the core (VDDCORE). The BOD can monitor the supply voltage continuously (continuous mode) or periodically (sampling mode).

The SUPC generates also a selectable reference voltage and a voltage dependent on the temperature which can be used by analog modules like the ADC or DAC.

23.2 Features

• Voltage Regulator System

  • Main voltage regulator: LDO or Buck Converter in active mode (MAINVREG)
    – Low Power voltage regulator in standby mode (LPVREG)
  • Backup voltage regulator for backup domains
  • Controlled VDDCORE voltage slope when changing VDDCORE

- Battery Backup Power Switch

  • Automatic switching from main power to battery backup power
    • Automatic entry to backup mode when switched to battery backup power
  • Automatic switching from battery backup power to main power
  • Automatic exit from backup mode when switched back to main power
  • Stay in backup mode when switched back to main power
  • Main power request upon wake-up sources from backup mode

• Voltage Reference System

– Reference voltage for ADC and DAC
- Temperature sensor

• 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33)

  • Programmable threshold
  • Threshold value loaded from NVM User Row at startup
  • Triggers resets, interrupts, or Battery Backup Power Switch. Action loaded from NVM User Row
  • Operating modes:

  • Continuous mode

  • Sampled mode for low power applications with programmable sample frequency

- Hysteresis value from Flash User Calibration

- Monitor VDD or VBAT

  • 1.2V Brown-Out Detector (BOD12)
  • Internal non-configurable Brown-Out Detector
  • Output pins
  • Pin toggling on RTC event

23.3 Block Diagram

Figure 23-1. SUPC Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["VDD"] --> B["Battery Backup Power Switch"]
    C["VBAT"] --> B
    B --> D["Automatic Power Switch"]
    D --> E["BOD33"]
    E --> F["Backup VREG"]
    F --> G["VDDBU"]
    G --> H["Backup domain"]
    I["Wakeup from RTC"] --> J["BKOUT"]
    J --> K["OUT[1:0"]]
    L["BBPS"] --> M["PSOK"]
    N["VREG"] --> O["Main VREG"]
    P["PM"] --> Q["Buck Converter"]
    Q --> R["LDO"]
    R --> S["BOD12"]
    T["LP VREG"] --> U["detREF"]
    U --> V["temperature sensor"]
    U --> W["nference voltages"]
    X["core domain"] --> Y["VDDCORE"]
    Z["performance level"] --> AA["LP VREG"]
    AB["VREF"] --> AC["detREF"]

23.4 Signal Description

Signal Name Type Description
OUT[1:0] Digital Output SUPC Outputs
PSOK Digital Input Main Power Supply OK

One signal can be mapped on several pins.

23.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

23.5.1 I/O Lines

I/O lines are configured by SUPC either when the SUPC output (signal OUT) is enabled or when the PSOK input is enabled. The I/O lines need no user configuration.

23.5.2 Power Management

The SUPC can operate in all sleep modes except backup sleep mode. BOD33 and Battery backup Power Switch can operate in backup mode.

23.5.3 Clocks

The SUPC bus clock (CLK_SUPC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module.

A 32KHz clock, asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_SUPC_APB), is required to run BOD33 and BOD12 in sampled mode. Due to this asynchronicity, writing to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 23.6.7. Synchronization for further details.

23.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

23.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request lines are connected to the interrupt controller. Using the SUPC interrupts requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

23.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

23.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the SUPC continues normal operation. If the SUPC is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

If debugger cold-plugging is detected by the system, BOD33 and BOD12 resets will be masked. The BOD resets keep running under hot-plugging. This allows to correct a BOD33 user level too high for the available supply.

23.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the peripheral access controller (PAC).

Note: Not all registers with write-access can be write-protected.

PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)

Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

23.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

23.6 Functional Description

23.6.1 Voltage Regulator System Operation

23.6.1.1 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The LDO main voltage regulator is enabled after any Reset. The main voltage regulator (MAINVREG) can be disabled by writing the Enable bit in the VREG register (VREG. ENABLE) to zero. The main voltage regulator output supply level is automatically defined by the sleep mode selected in the Power Manager module.

References:

PM

23.6.1.2 Initialization

After a Reset, the LDO voltage regulator supplying VDDCORE is enabled.

23.6.1.3 Selecting a Voltage Regulator

In active mode, the type of the main voltage regulator supplying VDDCORE can be switched on the fly. The two alternatives are a LDO regulator and a Buck converter.

The main voltage regulator switching sequence:

  • The user changes the value of the Voltage Regulator Selection bit in the Voltage Regulator System Control register (VREG.SEL)
  • The start of the switching sequence is indicated by clearing the Voltage Regulator Ready bit in the STATUS register (STATUS.VREGRDY=0)
  • Once the switching sequence is completed, STATUS.VREGRDY will read '1'

The Voltage Regulator Ready (VREGRDY) interrupt can also be used to detect a zero-to-one transition of the STATUS.VREGRDY bit.

23.6.1.4 Voltage Scaling Control

The VDDCORE supply will change under certain circumstances:

  • When a new performance level (PL) is set
  • When the standby sleep mode is entered or left
  • When a sleepwalking task is requested in standby sleep mode

To prevent high peak current on the main power supply and to have a smooth transition of VDDCORE, both the voltage scaling step size and the voltage scaling frequency can be controlled: VDDCORE is changed by the selected step size of the selected period until the target voltage is reached.

The Voltage Scaling Voltage Step field is in the VREG register, VREG.VSVSTEP. The Voltage Scaling Period field is VREG.VSPER.

The following waveform shows an example of changing performance level from PL0 to PL2.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Voltage Scaling Control - 1

line | time | V(PL0) | V(PL2) | |------|--------|--------| | 0 | V(PL0) | | | VSPER| | | | VSVSTEP | | VSVSTEP |

Setting VREG.VSVSTEP to the maximum value allows to transition in one voltage step.

The STATUS.VCORERDY bit is set to '1' as soon as the VDDCORE voltage has reached the target voltage. During voltage transition, STATUS.VCORERDY will read '0'. The Voltage Ready interrupt (VCORERDY) can be used to detect a 0-to-1 transition of STATUS.VCORERDY, see also 23.6.6. Interrupts.

When entering the standby sleep mode and when no sleepwalking task is requested, the VDDCORE Voltage scaling control is not used.

23.6.1.5 Sleep Mode Operation

In standby mode, the low power voltage regulator (LPVREG) is used to supply VDDCORE.

When the Run in Standby bit in the VREG register (VREG.RUNSTDBY) is written to '1', VDDCORE is supplied by the main voltage regulator. Depending on the Standby in PL0 bit in the Voltage

Regulator register (VREG.STDBYPL0), the VDDCORE level is either set to the PL0 voltage level, or remains in the current performance level.

Table 23-1. VDDCORE Level in Standby Mode

VREG.RUNSTDBY VREG.STDBYPL0 VDDCORE Supply in Standby Mode
0 - LPVREG
1 0 MAINVREG in current performance level(1)
1 1 MAINVREG in PL0

Note:

  1. When the device is in PL0 but VREG.STDBYPL0=0, the MAINVREG is operating in normal power mode. To minimize power consumption, operate MAINVREG in PL0 mode by selecting VREG.STDBYPL0=1.

23.6.2 Voltage Reference System Operation

The reference voltages are generated by a functional block DETREF inside of the SUPC. DETREF is providing a fixed-voltage source, BANDGAP = 1.1V, and a variable voltage, INTREF.

23.6.2.1 Initialization

The voltage reference output and the temperature sensor are disabled after any Reset.

23.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The voltage reference output is enabled/disabled by setting/clearing the Voltage Reference Output Enable bit in the Voltage Reference register (VREF.VREFOE).

The temperature sensor is enabled/disabled by setting/clearing the Temperature Sensor Enable bit in the Voltage Reference register (VREF.TSEN).

Note: When VREF.ONDEMAND=0, it is not recommended to enable both voltage reference output and temperature sensor at the same time - only the voltage reference output will be present at both ADC inputs.

23.6.2.3 Selecting a Voltage Reference

The Voltage Reference Selection bit field in the VREF register (VREF.SEL) selects the voltage of INTREF to be applied to analog modules, for example, the ADC.

23.6.2.4 Sleep Mode Operation

The Voltage Reference output and the Temperature Sensor output behavior during sleep mode can be configured using the Run in Standby bit and the On Demand bit in the Voltage Reference register (VREF.RUNSTDBY, VREF.ONDEMAND), see the following table:

Table 23-2. VREF Sleep Mode Operation

VREF.ONDEMANDVREF.RUNSTDBYVoltage Reference Sleep behavior
-- Disable
0 0 Always run in all sleep modes except Standby Sleep mode
0 1 Always run in all sleep modes including Standby Sleep mode
10Only run if requested by the ADC, in all sleep modes except Standby Sleep mode
1 1 Only run if requested by the ADC, in all sleep modes including Standby Sleep mode

23.6.3 Battery Backup Power Switch

23.6.3.1 Initialization

The Battery Backup Power Switch (BBPS) is disabled at power-up, and the backup domain is supplied by main power.

23.6.3.2 Forced Battery Backup Power Switch

The Backup domain is always supplied by the VBAT supply pin when the Configuration bit field in the Battery Backup Power Switch Control register (BBPS.CONF) is written to 0x2 (FORCED).

23.6.3.3 Automatic Battery Backup Power Switch

The supply of the backup domain can be switched automatically to VBAT supply pin by the Automatic Power Switch or by using the BOD33.

The supply of the backup domain can be switched automatically to VDD supply pin either by the Automatic Power Switch or the Main Power Pin when VDD and VDDCORE are restored.

Automatic Power Switch (APWS)

When the Configuration bit field in the Battery Backup Power Switch register (BBPS.CONF) is selecting the APWS, the Automatic Power Switch will function as Battery Backup Power Switch.

The Automatic Power switch allows to switch the supply of the backup domain from VDD to VBAT power and vice-versa.

When the Automatic Power Switch configuration is selected, the Automatic Power Switch Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.APWSRDY) is set when the Automatic Power Switch is ready to operate. The Automatic Power Switch Ready bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG.APSWRDY) will be set at the same time.

BOD33 Power Switch

When the Configuration bit field in the Battery Backup Power Switch register (BBPS.CONF) are selecting the BOD33, BOD33 will function as Battery Backup Power Switch. In this case, when the VDD voltage is below the BOD33 threshold, the backup domain supply is switched to VBAT.

Main Power Supply OK (PSOK) Pin Enable

The state of the Main Power VDD can be used to switch between supply sources as long as the Battery Backup Power Switch is not configured as Automatic Power Switch (i.e., BBPS.CONF not set to APWS): when the Main Power Supply OK Pin Enable bit in the BBPS register is written to '1' (BBPS.PSOKEN), restoring VDD will form a low-to-high transition on the PSOK pin. This low-to-high transition will switch the Backup Power Supply back to VDD.

Note: With BBPS.PSOKEN=0 and BBPS.CONF not configured to APWS, the device can not be restarted.

Backup Battery Power Switch Status

The Battery Backup Power Switch bit in the Status register (STATUS.BBPS) indicates whether the backup domain is currently powered by VDD or VBAT.

23.6.3.4 Sleep Mode Operation

The Battery Backup Power Switch is not stopped in any sleep mode.

Entering Battery Backup Mode

Entering backup mode can be triggered by either:

  • Wait-for-interrupt (WFI) instruction.
  • Automatic Power Switch (BBPS.CONF=APWS). When the Automatic Power Switch detects loss of Main Power, the Backup Domain will be powered by battery and the device will enter the backup mode.
  • BOD33 detection: When the BOD33 detects loss of Main Power, the Backup Domain will be powered by battery and the device will enter the backup mode. For this trigger, the following register configuration is required: BOD33.ACTION=BKUP, BOD33.VMON=VDD, and BBPS.CONF=BOD33.

Leaving Battery Backup Mode

Leaving backup mode can be triggered by either:

- RTC requests and externally triggered RSTC requests, under one of these conditions:

- The Backup Domain is supplied by Main Power, and the Battery Backup Power Switch is not forced (BBPS.CONF not set to FORCED)

- The Battery Backup Power Switch is forced (BBPS.CONF is FORCED)

The device is kept in battery-powered backup mode until Main Power is restored to supply the device. Then, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power.

- Automatic Power Switch. Leaving backup mode will happen when Main Power is restored and the Battery Backup Power Switch configuration (BBPS.CONF) is set to APWS: When BBPS.WAKEEN=1, the device will leave backup mode and wake up.

When BBPS.WAKEEN=0, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power, but the device will stay in backup mode.

- PSOK pin. A low-to-high transition on PSOK will wake up the device if BBPS.PSOKEN=1,

BBPS.WAKEEN=1, and the Battery Backup Power Switch is different from APWS (BBPS.CONF is not APWS).

When BBPS.WAKEEN=0, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power, but the device will stay in backup mode.

23.6.3.4.1 Entering Battery Backup Mode

Entering backup mode can be triggered by either:

- Wait-for-interrupt (WFI) instruction.

- Automatic Power Switch (BBPS.CONF=APWS). When the Automatic Power Switch detects loss of Main Power, the Backup Domain will be powered by battery and the device will enter the backup mode.

- BOD33 detection: When the BOD33 detects loss of Main Power, the Backup Domain will be powered by battery and the device will enter the backup mode. For this trigger, the following register configuration is required: BOD33.ACTION=BKUP, BOD33.VMON=VDD, and BBPS.CONF=BOD33.

23.6.3.4.2 Leaving Battery Backup Mode

Leaving backup mode can be triggered by either:

- RTC requests and externally triggered RSTC requests, under one of these conditions:

- The Backup Domain is supplied by Main Power, and the Battery Backup Power Switch is not forced (BBPS.CONF not set to FORCED)

- The Battery Backup Power Switch is forced (BBPS.CONF is FORCED)

The device is kept in battery-powered backup mode until Main Power is restored to supply the device. Then, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power.

- Automatic Power Switch. Leaving backup mode will happen when Main Power is restored and the Battery Backup Power Switch configuration (BBPS.CONF) is set to APWS: When BBPS.WAKEEN=1, the device will leave backup mode and wake up.

When BBPS.WAKEEN=0, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power, but the device will stay in backup mode.

- PSOK pin. A low-to-high transition on PSOK will wake up the device if BBPS.PSOKEN=1,

BBPS.WAKEEN=1, and the Battery Backup Power Switch is different from APWS (BBPS.CONF is not APWS).

When BBPS.WAKEEN=0, the backup domain will be powered by Main Power, but the device will stay in backup mode.

23.6.4 Output Pins

The SUPC can drive two outputs. By writing a '1' to the corresponding Output Enable bit in the Backup Output Control register (BKOUT.EN), the OUTx pin is driven by the SUPC.

The OUT pin can be set by writing a '1' to the corresponding Set Output bit in the Backup Output Control register (BKOUT.SETx).

The OUT pin can be cleared by writing a '1' to the corresponding CLR bit (BKOUT.CLRx).

If a RTC Toggle Enable bit is written to '1' (BKOUT.RTCTGLx), the corresponding OUTx pin will toggle when an RTC event occurs.

23.6.5 Brown-Out Detectors

23.6.5.1 Initialization

Before a Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) is enabled, it must be configured, as outlined by the following:

  • Set the BOD threshold level (BOD33.LEVEL)
  • Set the configuration in active, standby, backup modes (BOD33.ACTCDG, BOD33.STDBYCFG, BODVDD.BKUP)
  • Set the prescaling value if the BOD will run in sampling mode (BOD33.PSEL)
  • Set the action and hysteresis (BOD33.ACTION and BOD33.HYST)(BODnn.ACTION and BODnn.HYST)

The BOD33 register is Enable-Protected, meaning that they can only be written when the BOD is disabled (BOD33.ENABLE=0 and SYNCBUSY.BOD33EN=0). As long as the Enable bit is '1', any writes to Enable-Protected registers will be discarded, and an APB error will be generated. The Enable bits are not Enable-Protected.

23.6.5.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

After power or user reset, the BOD33 and BOD12 register values are loaded from the NVM User Row.

The BODVDD is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the BOD control register (BOD33.ENABLE). The BOD is disabled by writing a '0' to the BODVDD. ENABLE.

References:

The 3.3V Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) is able to monitor either the VDD or the VBAT supply.

The Voltage Monitored bit in the BOD33 Control register (BOD33.VMON) selects which supply is monitored in active and standby mode. In backup mode, BOD33 will always monitor the supply of the backup domain, i.e. either VDD or VBAT.

If VDD is monitored, the BOD33 compares the voltage with the brown-out threshold level. This level is set in the BOD33 Level field in the BOD33 register (BOD33.LEVEL). This level is used in all modes except the backup sleep modes. In backup sleep modes, a different voltage reference is used, which is configured by the BOD33.BKUPLEVEL bits.

When VDD crosses below the brown-out threshold level, the BOD33 can generate either an interrupt, a Reset, or an Automatic Battery Backup Power Switch, depending on the BOD33 Action bit field (BOD33.ACTION).

If VBAT is monitored, the BOD33 compares the voltage with the brown-out threshold level set in the BOD33 Backup Level field in the BOD33 register (BOD33.BKUPLEVEL).

When VBAT crosses below the backup brown-out threshold level, the BOD33 can generate either an interrupt or a Reset.

The BOD33 detection status can be read from the BOD33 Detection bit in the Status register (STATUS.BOD33DET).

At start-up or at Power-On Reset (POR), the BOD33 register values are loaded from the NVM User Row.

References:

The BOD12 is calibrated in production and its calibration configuration is stored in the NVM User Row. This configuration must not be changed to assure the correct behavior of the BOD12. The BOD12 generates a reset when VDDCORE crosses below the preset brown-out level. The BODCORE is always disabled in standby sleep mode.

References:

23.6.5.5 Continuous Mode

Continuous mode is the default mode for BOD33.

The BOD33 is continuously monitoring the supply voltage (VDD or VBAT, depending on BOD33.VMON) if it is enabled (BOD33.ENABLE=1) and if the BOD33 Configuration bit in the BOD33 register is cleared (BOD33.ACTCFG=0 for active mode, BOD33.STDBYCFG=0 for standby mode).

23.6.5.6 Sampling Mode

The Sampling Mode is a low-power mode where the BOD33 is being repeatedly enabled on a sampling clock's ticks. The BOD33 will monitor the supply voltage for a short period of time and then go to a low-power disabled state until the next sampling clock tick.

Sampling mode is enabled in Active mode for BOD33 by writing the ACTCFG bit (BOD33.ACTCFG=1). Sampling mode is enabled in Standby mode by writing to the STDBYCFG bit (BOD33.STBYCFG=1). The frequency of the clock ticks ( F_clksampling ) is controlled by the Prescaler Select bit groups in the BOD33 register (BOD33.PSEL).

$$ F _ {c l k s a m p l i n g} = \frac {F _ {c l k p r e s c a l e r}}{2 ^ {\left(\mathrm{PSEL} + 1\right)}} $$

The prescaler signal ( F_clkprescaler ) is a 1KHz clock, output by the 32KHz Ultra Low Power Oscillator OSCULP32K.

As the sampling clock is different from the APB clock domain, synchronization among the clocks is necessary. See also 23.6.7. Synchronization.

23.6.5.7 Hysteresis

A hysteresis on the trigger threshold of a BOD will reduce the sensitivity to ripples on the monitored voltage: instead of switching RESET at each crossing of V_BOD , the thresholds for switching RESET on and off are separated ( V_BOD- and V_BOD+ , respectively).

Figure 23-2. BOD Hysteresis Principle

Hysteresis OFF:

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hysteresis - 1

text_image Vcc VBOD RESET

Hysteresis ON:

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hysteresis - 2

text_image VCC VBOD- VBOB+ RESET

Enabling the BOD33 hysteresis by writing the Hysteresis bit in the BOD33 register (BOD33.HYST) to '1' will add hysteresis to the BOD33 threshold level.

The hysteresis functionality can be used in both Continuous and Sampling Mode.

23.6.5.8 Sleep Mode Operation

Standby Mode

The BOD33 can be used in standby mode if the BOD is enabled and the corresponding Run in Standby bit is written to '1' (BOD33.RUNSTDBY).

The BOD33 can be configured to work in either Continuous or Sampling Mode by writing a '1' to the Configuration in Standby Sleep Mode bit (BOD33.STDBYCFG).

Backup Mode

In Backup mode, the BOD12 is automatically disabled.

If the BOD33 is enabled and the Run in Backup sleep mode bit in the BOD33 register (BOD33.RUNBKUP) is written to '1', the BOD33 will operate in Sampling mode. In this state, the voltage monitored by BOD33 is always the supply of the backup domain, i.e. VDD or VBAT.

23.6.6 Interrupts

The SUPC has the following interrupt sources, which are either synchronous or asynchronous wake-up sources:

• VDDCORE Voltage Ready (VCORERDY), asynchronous
• Automatic Power Switch Ready Ready (APSWRDY), asynchronous
• Voltage Regulator Ready (VREGRDY) asynchronous
• BOD33 Ready (BOD33RDY), synchronous
• BOD33 Detection (BOD33DET), asynchronous
• BOD33 Synchronization Ready (B33SRDY), synchronous

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition occurs.

Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the SUPC is reset. See the INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags. The SUPC has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

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Sleep Mode Controller

23.6.7 Synchronization

The prescaler counters that are used to trigger brown-out detections operate asynchronously from the peripheral bus. As a consequence, the BOD33 Enable bit (BOD33.ENABLE) need synchronization when written.

The Write-Synchronization of the Enable bit is triggered by writing a '1' to the Enable bit of the BOD33 Control register. The Synchronization Ready bit (STATUS.B33SRDY) in the STATUS register will be cleared when the Write-Synchronization starts, and set again when the Write-Synchronization is complete. Writing to the same register while the Write-Synchronization is ongoing (STATUS.B33SRDY is '0') will generate an error without stalling the APB bus.

23.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00INTENCLR7:0B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY
15:8VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY
23:16
31:24
0x04INTENSET7:0B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY
15:8VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY
23:16
31:24
0x08INTFLAG7:0B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY
15:8VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY
23:16
31:24
0x0CSTATUS7:0B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY
15:8BBPSVCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY
23:16
31:24
0x10BOD7:0RUNBKUPRUNSTDBYSTDBYCFGACTION[1:0]HYSTENABLE
15:8PSEL[3:0]VMONACTCFG
23:16LEVEL[5:0]
31:24BKUPLEVEL[5:0]
0x14 ... 0x17Reserved
0x18VREG7:0RUNSTDBYSTDBYPL0SELENABLE
15:8LPEFF
23:16VSVSTEP[3:0]
31:24VSPER[7:0]
0x1CVREF7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYVREFOETSEN
15:8
23:16SEL[3:0]
31:24
0x20BBPS7:0PSOKENWAKEENCONF[1:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x24BKOUT7:0EN[1:0]
15:8CLR[1:0]
23:16SET[1:0]
31:24RTCTGL[1:0]
0x28BKIN7:0BKIN[2:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24

23.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). PAC Write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. Refer to 23.5.8. Register Access Protection for details.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. Refer to 23.6.7. Synchronization for details.

23.8.1 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Enable Clear - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bit 10 - VCORERDY VDDCORE Voltage Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the VDDCORE Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the VDDCORE Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The VDDCORE Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The VDDCORE Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the VCORERDY Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 9 - APWSRDY Automatic Power Switch Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Automatic Power Switch Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the APWSRDY Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 8 - VREGRDY Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt is disabled.

Value Description

1The Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 2 - B33SRDY BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 1 - BOD33DET BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the BOD33 Detection interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Detection interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Detection interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Detection Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 0 - BOD33RDY BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the BOD33 Ready interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Ready Interrupt flag is set.

23.8.2 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Enable Set - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bit 10 - VCORERDY VDDCORE Voltage Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the VDDCORE Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the VDDCORE Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The VDDCORE Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The VDDCORE Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the VCORERDY Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 9 - APWSRDY Automatic Power Switch Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Automatic Power Switch Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Automatic Power Switch Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Automatic Power Switch Ready Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 8 - VREGRDY Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt is disabled.

Value Description

1The Voltage Regulator Ready interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Voltage Regulator Ready Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 2 - B33SRDY BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Synchronization Ready Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 1 - BOD33DET BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the BOD33 Detection Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the BOD33 Detection interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Detection interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Detection interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Detection Interrupt flag is set.

Bit 0 - BOD33RDY BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the BOD33 Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the BOD33 Ready interrupt.

Value Description

0The BOD33 Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The BOD33 Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the BOD33 Ready Interrupt flag is set.

23.8.3 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000010X - X= determined from NVM User Row (0xX=0bx00y)

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 VCORERDY APWSRDY VREGRDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 1 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY Access Reset R/W R/W R/W 0 0 y

Bit 10 - VCORERDY VDDCORE Voltage Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1 to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the VDDCORE Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.VCORERDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.VCORERDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the VCORERDY interrupt flag.

Bit 9 - APWSRDY Automatic Power Switch Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the Automatic Power Switch Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.APWSRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.APWSRDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the APWSRDY interrupt flag.

Bit 8 - VREGRDY Voltage Regulator Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the Voltage Regulator Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.VREGRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.VREGRDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the VREGRDY interrupt flag.

Bit 2 - B33SRDY BOD33 Synchronization Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Synchronization Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.B33SRDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.B33SRDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the BOD33 Synchronization Ready interrupt flag.

Bit 1 - BOD33DET BOD33 Detection

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Detection bit in the Status register (STATUS.BOD33DET) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.BOD33DET=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the BOD33 Detection interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - BOD33RDY BOD33 Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set on a zero-to-one transition of the BOD33 Ready bit in the Status register (STATUS.BOD33RDY) and will generate an interrupt request if INTENSET.BOD33RDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the BOD33 Ready interrupt flag.

The BOD33 can be enabled.

References:

Reset: Determined from NVM User Row

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - References: - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset BBPS VCORERDY APW$RDY VREGRDY R R R R 0 1 0 1 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset B33SRDY BOD33DET BOD33RDY R R R 0 0 y

Bit 11 - BBPS Battery Backup Power Switch

ValueDescription
0the backup domain is supplied by VDD.
1the backup domain is supplied by VBAT.

Bit 10 - VCORERDY VDDCORE Voltage Ready

ValueDescription
0the VDDCORE voltage is not as expected.
1the VDDCORE voltage is the target voltage.

Bit 9 - APWSRDY Automatic Power Switch Ready

ValueDescription
0The Automatic Power Switch is not ready.
1The Automatic Power Switch is ready.

Bit 8 - VREGRDY Voltage Regulator Ready

ValueDescription
0The selected voltage regulator in VREG.SEL is not ready.
1The voltage regulator selected in VREG.SEL is ready and the core domain is supplied by this voltage regulator.

Bit 2 - B33SRDY BOD33 Synchronization Ready

ValueDescription
0BOD33 synchronization is ongoing.
1BOD33 synchronization is complete.
Value Description
0No BOD33 detection.
1BOD33 has detected that the I/O power supply is going below the BOD33 reference value.

Bit 1 - BOD33DET BOD33 Detection

Bit 0 - BOD33RDY BOD33 Ready

The BOD33 can be enabled at start-up from the NVM User Row. The state of this bit is only applicable in BODVDD continuous mode. In sampling mode, this bit is never set.

References:

Value Description
0BOD33 is not ready.
1BOD33 is ready.

23.8.5 Brown-Out Detector (BOD33) Control

Name: BOD33

Offset: 0x10

Reset: Determined from NVM User Row

Property: Write-Synchronized, Enable-Protected, PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
BKUPLEVEL[5:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
LEVEL[5:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
xxxxxx
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 109 8
PSEL[3:0]VMONACTCFG
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/WR/WR/W
0 0 0 000
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RUNBKUPRUNSTDBYSTDBYCFGACTION[1:0]HYSTENABLE
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
00yy0z

Bits 29:24 - BKUPLEVEL[5:0] BOD33 Threshold Level on VBAT or in Backup Sleep Mode

These bits set the triggering voltage threshold for the BOD33 when the BOD33 monitors VBAT or in backup sleep mode.

This bit field is not synchronized.

Bits 21:16 - LEVEL[5:0] BOD33 Threshold Level on VDD

These bits set the triggering voltage threshold for the BOD33 when the BOD33 monitors the VDD. These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up.

This bit field is not synchronized.

Bits 15:12 - PSEL[3:0] Prescaler Select

Selects the prescaler divide-by output for the BOD33 sampling mode. The input clock comes from the OSCULP32K 1KHz output.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DIV2Divide clock by 2
0x1DIV4Divide clock by 4
0x2DIV8Divide clock by 8
0x3DIV16Divide clock by 16
0x4DIV32Divide clock by 32
0x5DIV64Divide clock by 64
0x6DIV128Divide clock by 128
0x7DIV256Divide clock by 256
0x8DIV512Divide clock by 512
0x9DIV1024Divide clock by 1024
0xADIV2048Divide clock by 2048
0xBDIV4096Divide clock by 4096
0xCDIV8192Divide clock by 8192
Value NameDescription
0xDDIV16384 Divide clock by 16384
0xEDIV32768 Divide clock by 32768
0xFDIV65536 Divide clock by 65536

Bit 10 - VMON Voltage Monitored in Active and Standby Mode

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The BOD33 monitors the VDD power pin in active and standby mode.
1The BOD33 monitors the VBAT power pin in active and standby mode.

Bit 8 - ACTCFG BOD33 Configuration in Active Sleep Mode

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0In active mode, the BOD33 operates in continuous mode.
1In active mode, the BOD33 operates in sampling mode.

Bit 7 - RUNBKUP BOD33 Configuration in Backup Sleep Mode

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0In backup sleep mode, the BOD33 is disabled.
1In backup sleep mode, the BOD33 is enabled and configured in sampling mode.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0In standby sleep mode, the BOD33 is disabled.
1In standby sleep mode, the BOD33 is enabled.

Bit 5 - STDBYCFG BOD33 Configuration in Standby Sleep Mode

If the RUNSTDBY bit is set to '1', the STDBYCFG bit sets the BOD33 configuration in standby sleep mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0In standby sleep mode, the BOD33 is enabled and configured in continuous mode.
1In standby sleep mode, the BOD33 is enabled and configured in sampling mode.

Bits 4:3 - ACTION[1:0] BOD33 Action

These bits are used to select the BOD33 action when the supply voltage crosses below the BOD33 threshold.

These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up.

This bit field is not synchronized.

Value Name Description
0x0 NONE No action
0x1 RESET The BOD33 generates a reset
0x2 INT The BOD33 generates an interrupt
0x3 BKUP The BOD33 puts the device in backup sleep mode if VMON=0.
No action if VMON=1.

Bit 2 - HYST Hysteresis

This bit indicates whether hysteresis is enabled for the BOD33 threshold voltage.

This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0No hysteresis.

Value Description

1Hysteresis enabled.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0BOD33 is disabled.
1BOD33 is enabled.

23.8.6 Voltage Regulator System (VREG) Control

Name: VREG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000002

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Voltage Regulator System (VREG) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 VSPER[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 VS/STEP[3:0] R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 LPEFF R/W Reset 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RUNSTDBY STDBYPL0 SEL ENABLE Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 1 0 1

Bits 31:24 - VSPER[7:0] Voltage Scaling Period

This bitfield sets the period between the voltage steps when the VDDCORE voltage is changing in s. If VSPER=0, the period between two voltage steps is 1 s.

Bits 19:16 - VSVSTEP[3:0] Voltage Scaling Voltage Step

This field sets the voltage step height when the VDDCORE voltage is changing to reach the target VDDCORE voltage.

The voltage step is equal to 2^VSVSTEP * min_step.

See the Electrical Characteristics chapter for the min_step voltage level.

Bit 8 - LPEFF Low power Mode Efficiency

ValueDescription
0The voltage regulator in Low power mode has the default efficiency and supports the whole VDD range (1.62V to 3.6V).
1The voltage regulator in Low power mode has the highest efficiency and supports a limited VDD range (2.5V to 3.6V).

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

ValueDescription
0The voltage regulator is in low power mode in Standby sleep mode.
1The voltage regulator is in normal mode in Standby sleep mode.

Bit 5 - STDBYPL0 Standby in PLO

This bit selects the performance level (PL) of the main voltage regulator for the Standby sleep mode. This bit is only considered when RUNSTDBY=1.

ValueDescription
0In Standby sleep mode, the voltage regulator remains in the current performance level.

Value Description

1In Standby sleep mode, the voltage regulator is used in PLO.

Bit 2 - SEL Voltage Regulator Selection
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up.

Value Description
0The voltage regulator in active mode is a LDO voltage regulator.
1The voltage regulator in active mode is a buck converter.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Value Description
0The voltage regulator is disabled.
1The voltage regulator is enabled.

23.8.7 Voltage References System (VREF) Control

Name: VREF

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Voltage References System (VREF) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 SEL[3:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 VREFOE TSEN

Bits 19:16 - SEL[3:0] Voltage Reference Selection

These bits select the Voltage Reference for the ADC / SDADC/ DAC.

ValueDescription
0x01.0V voltage reference typical value
0x11.1V voltage reference typical value
0x21.2V voltage reference typical value
0x31.25V voltage reference typical value
0x42.0V voltage reference typical value
0x52.2V voltage reference typical value
0x62.4V voltage reference typical value
0x72.5V voltage reference typical value
OthersReserved

Note:

  1. 2.0V to 2.5V can be used when the supply voltage(VDDANA) is higher than 2.7V

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows to enable or disable the voltage reference depending on peripheral requests.

ValueDescription
0The voltage reference is always on, if enabled.
1The voltage reference is enabled when a peripheral is requesting it. The voltage reference is disabled if no peripheral is requesting it.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run In Standby

The bit controls how the voltage reference behaves during standby sleep mode.

Value Description
0The voltage reference is halted during standby sleep mode.
1The voltage reference is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If VREF.ONDEMAND=1, the voltage reference will be running when a peripheral is requesting it. If VREF.ONDEMAND=0, the voltage reference will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bit 2 - VREFOE Voltage Reference Output Enable

Value Description
0The Voltage Reference output is not available as an ADC input channel.
1The Voltage Reference output is routed to an ADC input channel.

Bit 1 - TSEN Temperature Sensor Enable

Value Description
0Temperature Sensor is disabled.
1Temperature Sensor is enabled and routed to an ADC input channel.

23.8.8 Battery Backup Power Switch (BBPS) Control

Name: BBPS

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Battery Backup Power Switch (BBPS) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset PSOKEN WAKEEN CONF[1:0] R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0

Bit 3 - PSOKEN Power Supply OK Enable

ValueDescription
0The PSOK pin is not used.
1The PSOK pin is used to determine the status of the Main Power Supply.

Bit 2 - WAKEEN Wake Enable

ValueDescription
0The device is not woken up when switched from battery backup power to Main Power.
1The device is woken up when switched from battery backup power to Main Power.

Bits 1:0 - CONF[1:0] Battery Backup Power Switch Configuration

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONEThe backup domain is always supplied by Main Power.
0x1APWSThe power switch is handled by the Automatic Power Switch.
0x2FORCEDThe backup domain is always supplied by Battery Backup Power.
0x3BOD33The power switch is handled by the BOD33.

23.8.9 Backup Output (BKOUT) Control

Name: BKOUT

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Backup Output (BKOUT) Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 RTCTGL[1:0] Access R/W R/W Reset 0 0 Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access W W Reset 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access W W Reset 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access R/W R/W Reset 0 0

Bits 25:24 - RTCTGL[1:0] RTC Toggle Output

ValueDescription
0The output will not toggle on RTC event.
1The output will toggle on RTC event.

Bits 17:16 - SET[1:0] Set Output

Writing a '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to a bit will set the corresponding output.

Reading this bit returns '0'.

Bits 9:8 - CLR[1:0] Clear Output

Writing a '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to a bit will clear the corresponding output.

Reading this bit returns '0'.

Bits 1:0 - EN[1:0] Enable Output

ValueDescription
0The output is not enabled.
1The output is enabled and driven by the SUPC.

23.8.10 Backup Input (BKIN) Value

Name: BKIN

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Backup Input (BKIN) Value - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bkin[2:0] Access Reset R R R 0 0 0

Bits 2:0 - BKIN[2:0] Backup I/O Data Input Value

These bits are cleared when the corresponding backup I/O pin detects a logical low level on the input pin or when the backup I/O is not enabled.

These bits are set when the corresponding backup I/O pin detects a logical high level on the input pin when the backup I/O is enabled.

BKIN[2:0]PADDescription
BKIN[0]PSOKIf BBPS.PSOKEN=1, BKIN[0] will give the input value of the PSOK pin
BKIN[1]OUT[0]If BKOUT.EN[0]=1, BKIN[1] will give the input value of the OUT[0] pin
BKIN[2]OUT[1]If BKOUT.EN[1]=1, BKIN[2] will give the input value of the OUT[1] pin

24. WDT – Watchdog Timer

24.1 Overview

The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is a system function for monitoring correct program operation. It makes it possible to recover from error situations such as runaway or deadlocked code. The WDT is configured to a predefined time-out period, and is constantly running when enabled. If the WDT is not cleared within the time-out period, it will issue a system reset. An early-warning interrupt is available to indicate an upcoming watchdog time-out condition.

The window mode makes it possible to define a time slot (or window) inside the total time-out period during which the WDT must be cleared. If the WDT is cleared outside this window, either too early or too late, a system reset will be issued. Compared to the normal mode, this can also catch situations where a code error causes the WDT to be cleared frequently.

When enabled, the WDT will run in active mode and all sleep modes. It is asynchronous and runs from a CPU-independent clock source. The WDT will continue operation and issue a system reset or interrupt even if the main clocks fail.

24.2 Features

  • Issues a system reset if the Watchdog Timer is not cleared before its time-out period
  • Early Warning interrupt generation
  • Asynchronous operation from dedicated oscillator
  • Two types of operation

  • Normal

  • Window mode

- Selectable time-out periods

  • From 8 cycles to 16,384 cycles in Normal mode
  • From 16 cycles to 32,768 cycles in Window mode

• Always-On capability

24.3 Block Diagram

Figure 24-1. WDT Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["0xA5"] --> B["CLEAR"]
    B --> C["0"]
    D["OSC32KCTRL"] --> E["CLK_WDT_OSC"]
    E --> F["COUNT"]
    F --> G["PER/WINDOWS/EWOFFSET"]
    G --> H["Early Warning Interrupt"]
    G --> I["Reset"]

24.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

24.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

24.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

24.5.2 Power Management

The WDT can continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The WDT interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. The events can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

24.5.3 Clocks

The WDT bus clock (CLK_WDT_APB) can be enabled and disabled (masked) in the Main Clock module (MCLK).

A 1KHz oscillator clock (CLK_WDT_OSC) is required to clock the WDT internal counter. This clock must be configured and enabled in the 32KHz Oscillator Controller (OSC32KCTRL) before using the WDT.

CLK_WDT_OSC is normally sourced from the clock of the internal ultra-low-power oscillator, OSCULP32K. Due to the ultra-low-power design, the oscillator is not very accurate, and so the exact time-out period may vary from device to device. This variation must be kept in mind when designing software that uses the WDT to ensure that the time-out periods used are valid for all devices.

The counter clock CLK_WDT_OSC is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_WDT_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writing to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 24.6.7. Synchronization for further details.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

OSC32KCTRL

Electrical Characteristics

24.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

24.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the WDT interrupt(s) requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

24.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

24.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the WDT will halt normal operation.

24.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

24.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

24.6 Functional Description

24.6.1 Principle of Operation

The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is a system for monitoring correct program operation, making it possible to recover from error situations such as runaway code, by issuing a Reset. When enabled, the WDT is a constantly running timer that is configured to a predefined time-out period. Before the end of the time-out period, the WDT should be set back, or else, a system Reset is issued.

The WDT has two modes of operation, Normal mode and Window mode. Both modes offer the option of Early Warning interrupt generation. The description for each of the basic modes is given below. The settings in the Control A register (CTRLA) and the Interrupt Enable register (handled by INTENCLR/INTENSET) determine the mode of operation:

Table 24-1. WDT Operating Modes

CTRLA.ENABLE CTRLA.WEN Interrupt Enable Mode
0 x x Stopped
1 0 0 Normal mode
1 0 1 Normal mode with Early Warning interrupt
1 1 0 Window mode
1 1 1 Window mode with Early Warning interrupt

24.6.2 Basic Operation

24.6.2.1 Initialization

The following bits are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the WDT is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=0):

  • Control A register (CTRLA), except the Enable bit (CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Configuration register (CONFIG)
  • Early Warning Interrupt Control register (EWCTRL)

Enable-protected bits in the CTRLA register can be written at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '0'.

The WDT can be configured only while the WDT is disabled. The WDT is configured by defining the required Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER). If Window mode operation is desired, the Window Enable bit in the Control A register must be set (CTRLA.WEN=1) and the Window Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.WINDOW) must be defined.

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

24.6.2.2 Configurable Reset Values

After a Power-on Reset, some registers will be loaded with initial values from the NVM User Row.

This includes the following bits and bit groups:

  • Enable bit in the Control A register, CTRLA.ENABLE
  • Always-On bit in the Control A register, CTRLA.ALWAYSON
  • Watchdog Timer Windows Mode Enable bit in the Control A register, CTRLA.WEN
  • Watchdog Timer Windows Mode Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register, CONFIG.WINDOW
  • Time-Out Period bits in the Configuration register, CONFIG.PER
  • Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control register, EWCTRL.EWOFFSET

References:

24.6.2.3 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The WDT is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The WDT is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRLA.ENABLE.

The WDT can be disabled only if the Always-On bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ALWAYSON) is '0'.

24.6.2.4 Normal Mode

In Normal mode operation, the length of a time-out period is configured in CONFIG.PER. The WDT is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). Once enabled, the WDT will issue a system reset if a time-out occurs. This can be prevented by clearing the WDT at any time during the time-out period.

The WDT is cleared and a new WDT time-out period is started by writing 0xA5 to the Clear register (CLEAR). Writing any other value than 0xA5 to CLEAR will issue an immediate system reset.

There are 12 possible WDT time-out ( TO_WDT ) periods, selectable from 8ms to 16s.

By default, the early warning interrupt is disabled. If it is desired, the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable register (INTENSET.EW) must be written to '1'. The Early Warning Interrupt is disabled again by writing a '1' to the Early Warning Interrupt bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR.EW).

If the Early Warning Interrupt is enabled, an interrupt is generated prior to a WDT time-out condition. In Normal mode, the Early Warning Offset bits in the Early Warning Interrupt Control register, EWCTRL.EWOFFSET, define the time when the early warning interrupt occurs. The Normal mode operation is illustrated in the figure Normal-Mode Operation.

Figure 24-2. Normal-Mode Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Normal Mode - 1

line | Time [ms] | WDT Count | | --------- | --------- | | 10 | 0 | | 15 | 1 | | 20 | 0 | | 30 | 0 | | 35 | 0 | | 40 | 1 |

24.6.2.5 Window Mode

In Window mode operation, the WDT uses two different time specifications: the WDT can only be cleared by writing 0xA5 to the CLEAR register after the closed window time-out period (TO _WDTW ),

during the subsequent Normal time-out period ( TO_WDT ). If the WDT is cleared before the time window opens (before TO_WDTW is over), the WDT will issue a system reset.

Both parameters TO_WDTW and TO_WDT are periods in a range from 8ms to 16s, so the total duration of the WDT time-out period is the sum of the two parameters.

The closed window period is defined by the Window Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.WINDOW), and the open window period is defined by the Period bits in the Configuration register (CONFIG.PER).

By default, the Early Warning interrupt is disabled. If it is desired, the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable register (INTENSET.EW) must be written to '1'. The Early Warning Interrupt is disabled again by writing a '1' to the Early Warning Interrupt bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR.EW) register.

If the Early Warning interrupt is enabled in Window mode, the interrupt is generated at the start of the open window period, i.e. after TO_WDTW . The Window mode operation is illustrated in figure Window-Mode Operation.

Figure 24-3. Window-Mode Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Window Mode - 1

line | Time (ms) | Closed Open | | --------- | ----------- | | 0 | 0 | | 10 | 0 | | 15 | 0 | | 20 | 0 | | 25 | 0 | | 30 | 0 | | 35 | 0 | | 40 | 0 | | 45 | 0 | | 50 | 0 |

24.6.3 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

24.6.4 Interrupts

The WDT has the following interrupt source:

- Early Warning (EW): Indicates that the counter is approaching the time-out condition.

- This interrupt is an asynchronous wake-up source.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs.

Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the WDT is reset. See the 24.8.6. INTFLAG register description for details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

20.6.3.3. Sleep Mode Controller

24.6.5 Events

Not applicable.

24.6.6 Sleep Mode Operation

The WDT will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the source clock is active except backup mode. The WDT interrupts can be used to wake up the device from a sleep mode. An interrupt request will be generated after the wake-up if the Interrupt Controller is configured accordingly. Otherwise the CPU will wake up directly, without triggering an interrupt. In this case, the CPU will continue executing from the instruction following the entry into sleep.

References:

CTRLA

24.6.7 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following registers are synchronized when written:

  • Enable bit in Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Window Enable bit in Control A register (CTRLA.WEN)
    • Always-On bit in control Control A (CTRLA.ALWAYSON)
  • Watchdog Clear register (CLEAR)

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register description.

24.6.8 Additional Features

24.6.8.1 Always-On Mode

The Always-On mode is enabled by setting the Always-On bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ALWAYSON=1). When the Always-On mode is enabled, the WDT runs continuously, regardless of the state of CTRLA.ENABLE. Once written, the Always-On bit can only be cleared by a power-on reset. The Configuration (CONFIG) and Early Warning Control (EWCTRL) registers are read-only registers while the CTRLA.ALWAYSON bit is set. Thus, the time period configuration bits (CONFIG.PER, CONFIG.WINDOW, EWCTRL.EWOFFSET) of the WDT cannot be changed.

Enabling or disabling Window mode operation by writing the Window Enable bit (CTRLA.WEN) is allowed while in Always-On mode, but note that CONFIG.PER cannot be changed.

The Interrupt Clear and Interrupt Set registers are accessible in the Always-On mode. The Early Warning interrupt can still be enabled or disabled while in the Always-On mode, but note that EWCTRL.EWOFFSET cannot be changed.

Table WDT Operating Modes With Always-On shows the operation of the WDT for CTRLA.ALWAYSON=1.

Table 24-2. WDT Operating Modes With Always-On

WEN Interrupt Enable Mode
0 0 Always-on and normal mode
0 1 Always-on and normal mode with Early Warning interrupt
1 0 Always-on and window mode
1 1 Always-on and window mode with Early Warning interrupt

24.6.8.2 Early Warning

The Early Warning interrupt notifies that the WDT is approaching its time-out condition. The Early Warning interrupt behaves differently in Normal mode and in Window mode.

In Normal mode, the Early Warning interrupt generation is defined by the Early Warning Offset in the Early Warning Control register (EWCTRL.EWOFFSET). The Early Warning Offset bits define the number of CLK_WDT_OSC clocks before the interrupt is generated, relative to the start of the watchdog time-out period.

The user must take caution when programming the Early Warning Offset bits. If these bits define an Early Warning interrupt generation time greater than the watchdog time-out period, the watchdog time-out system reset is generated prior to the Early Warning interrupt. Consequently, the Early Warning interrupt will never be generated.

In window mode, the Early Warning interrupt is generated at the start of the open window period. In a typical application where the system is in sleep mode, the Early Warning interrupt can be used to wake up and clear the Watchdog Timer, after which the system can perform other tasks or return to sleep mode.

If the WDT is operating in Normal mode with CONFIG.PER = 0x2 and EWCTRL.EWOFFSET = 0x1, the Early Warning interrupt is generated 16 CLK_WDT_OSC clock cycles after the start of the time-out period. The time-out system reset is generated 32 CLK_WDT_OSC clock cycles after the start of the watchdog time-out period.

24.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0ALWAYSONWEN ENABLE0x01CONFIG7:0WINDOW[3:0]
0x02EWCTRL7:0EWOFFSET[3:0]0x03Reserved
0x04INTENCLR7:0
0x05INTENSET7:0EW
0x06INTFLAG7:0EW
0x07Reserved
0x08SYNCBUSY7:0CLEAR ALWAYSON WEN ENABLE
15:823:16
23:1631:24

24.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 24.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details refer to 24.6.7. Synchronization.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

24.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: Loaded from NVM User Row at start-up

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

ALWAYSONWEN ENABLE
AccessR/W R/WR/W
Reset 00 0

Bit 7 - ALWAYSON Always-On

This bit allows the WDT to run continuously. After being set, this bit cannot be written to '0', and the WDT will remain enabled until a power-on Reset is received. When this bit is '1', the Control A register (CTRLA), the Configuration register (CONFIG) and the Early Warning Control register (EWCTRL) will be read-only, and any writes to these registers are not allowed.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
This bit is not Enable-Protected.
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to NVM User Row Mapping.

ValueDescription
0The WDT is enabled and disabled through the ENABLE bit.
1The WDT is enabled and can only be disabled by a power-on reset (POR).

Bit 2 - WEN Watchdog Timer Window Mode Enable

This bit enables Window mode. It can only be written if the peripheral is disabled unless CTRLA.ALWAYSON=1. The initial value of this bit is loaded from Flash Calibration.
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at startup. Refer to 11.3. NVM User Row Mapping.

ValueDescription
0Window mode is disabled (normal operation).
1Window mode is enabled.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

This bit enables or disables the WDT. It can only be written if CTRLA.ALWAYSON=0.
Due to synchronization, there is delay between writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately, and the Enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not Enable-Protected.
This bit is loaded from NVM User Row at startup. Refer to 11.3. NVM User Row Mapping.

ValueDescription
0The WDT is disabled.
1The WDT is enabled.

24.8.2 Configuration

Name: CONFIG

Offset: 0x01

Reset: Loaded from NVM User Row at start-up

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

WINDOW[3:0] PER[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:4 - WINDOW[3:0] Window Mode Time-Out Period

In Window mode, these bits determine the watchdog closed window period as a number of cycles of the 1.024kHz CLK_WDT_OSC clock.

These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to 11.3. NVM User Row Mapping.

Value NameDescription
0x0CYC8 8 clock cycles
0x1CYC16 16 clock cycles
0x2CYC32 32 clock cycles
0x3CYC64 64 clock cycles
0x4CYC128128 clock cycles
0x5CYC256256 clock cycles
0x6CYC512512 clock cycles
0x7CYC10241024 clock cycles
0x8CYC20482048 clock cycles
0x9CYC40964096 clock cycles
0xACYC81928192 clock cycles
0xBCYC1638416384 clock cycles
0xC - 0xF-Reserved

Bits 3:0 - PER[3:0] Time-Out Period

These bits determine the watchdog time-out period as a number of 1.024kHz CLK_WDTOSC clock cycles. In Window mode operation, these bits define the open window period.

These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at startup. Refer to 11.3. NVM User Row Mapping.

Value NameDescription
0x0CYC8 8 clock cycles
0x1CYC16 16 clock cycles
0x2CYC32 32 clock cycles
0x3CYC64 64 clock cycles
0x4CYC128128 clock cycles
0x5CYC256256 clock cycles
0x6CYC512512 clock cycles
0x7CYC10241024 clock cycles
0x8CYC20482048 clock cycles
0x9CYC40964096 clock cycles
0xACYC81928192 clock cycles
0xBCYC1638416384 clock cycles
0xC - 0xF-Reserved

24.8.3 Early Warning Control

Name: EWCTRL

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0

Property: PAC Write-Protection

The Register reset value is loaded from the NVM User Row at start-up.

Bit 76543210

EWOFFSET[3:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bits 3:0 - EWOFFSET[3:0] Early Warning Interrupt Time Offset

These bits determine the number of GCLK_WDT clock cycles between the start of the watchdog time-out period and the generation of the Early Warning interrupt. These bits are loaded from NVM User Row at start-up. Refer to 11.3. NVM User Row Mapping.

Value NameDescription
0x0CYC88 clock cycles
0x1CYC1616 clock cycles
0x2CYC3232 clock cycles
0x3CYC6464 clock cycles
0x4CYC128128 clock cycles
0x5CYC256256 clock cycles
0x6CYC512512 clock cycles
0x7CYC10241024 clock cycles
0x8CYC20482048 clock cycles
0x9CYC40964096 clock cycles
0xACYC81928192 clock cycles
0xBCYC1638416384 clock cycles
0xC - 0xF-Reserved

24.8.4 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Early Warning interrupt.

Value Description
0The Early Warning interrupt is disabled.
1The Early Warning interrupt is enabled.

24.8.5 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit sets the Early Warning Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Early Warning interrupt.

Value Description
0The Early Warning interrupt is disabled.
1The Early Warning interrupt is enabled.

24.8.6 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x00

Property: N/A

Bit 76543210

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when an Early Warning interrupt occurs, as defined by the EWOFFSET bit group in EWCTRL.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Early Warning interrupt flag.

24.8.7 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset CLEAR ALWAYSON WEN ENABLE R R R R 0 0 0 0

Bit 4 - CLEAR Clear Synchronization Busy

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization of the CLEAR register is complete.
1Write synchronization of the CLEAR register is ongoing.

Bit 3 - ALWAYSON Always-On Synchronization Busy

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization of the CTRLA.ALWAYSON bit is complete.
1Write synchronization of the CTRLA.ALWAYSON bit is ongoing.

Bit 2 - WEN Window Enable Synchronization Busy

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization of the CTRLA.WEN bit is complete.
1Write synchronization of the CTRLA.WEN bit is ongoing.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable Synchronization Busy

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization of the CTRLA.ENABLE bit is complete.
1Write synchronization of the CTRLA.ENABLE bit is ongoing.

24.8.8 Clear

Name: CLEAR

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

CLEAR[7:0]

Access W W W W W W W W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - CLEAR[7:0] Watchdog Clear

In Normal mode, writing 0xA5 to this register during the watchdog time-out period will clear the Watchdog Timer and the watchdog time-out period is restarted.

In Window mode, any writing attempt to this register before the time-out period started (i.e., during TO_WDTW ) will issue an immediate system Reset. Writing 0xA5 during the time-out period TO_WDT will clear the Watchdog Timer and the complete time-out sequence (first TO_WDTW then TO_WDT ) is restarted.

In both modes, writing any other value than 0xA5 will issue an immediate system Reset.

25. RTC – Real-Time Counter

25.1 Overview

The Real-Time Counter (RTC) is a 32-bit counter with a 10-bit programmable prescaler that typically runs continuously to keep track of time. The RTC can wake up the device from sleep modes using the alarm/compare wake up, periodic wake up, or overflow wake up mechanisms.

The RTC can generate periodic peripheral events from outputs of the prescaler, as well as alarm/compare interrupts and peripheral events, which can trigger at any counter value. Additionally, the timer can trigger an overflow interrupt and peripheral event, and can be reset on the occurrence of an alarm/compare match. This allows periodic interrupts and peripheral events at very long and accurate intervals.

The 10-bit programmable prescaler can scale down the clock source. By this, a wide range of resolutions and time-out periods can be configured. With a 32.768kHz clock source, the minimum counter tick interval is 30.5μs, and time-out periods can range up to 36 hours. For a counter tick interval of 1s, the maximum time-out period is more than 136 years.

25.2 Features

• 32-bit counter with 10-bit prescaler
- Multiple clock sources
• 32-bit or 16-bit counter mode
• One 32-bit or two 16-bit compare values
- Clock/Calendar mode

– Time in seconds, minutes, and hours (12/24)
- Date in day of month, month, and year
- Leap year correction

• Digital prescaler correction/tuning for increased accuracy
• Overflow, alarm/compare match and prescaler interrupts and events

- Optional clear on alarm/compare match

• Two general purpose registers

25.3 Block Diagram

Figure 25-1. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 0 — 32-Bit Counter)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["OSC32KCTRL"] --> B["CLK_RTC_OSC"]
    B --> C["PREScaler"]
    C --> D["CLK_RTC_CNT"]
    D --> E["COUNT"]
    E --> F["0x00000000"]
    F --> G["MATCHCLR"]
    G --> H["OVF"]
    G --> I["CMPn"]
    E --> J["="]
    J --> K["COMPn"]
    C --> L["Periodic Events"]

Figure 25-2. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 1 — 16-Bit Counter)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OSC32KCTRL"] -->|CLK_RTC_OSC| B["PREScaler"]
    B -->|CLK_RTC_CNT| C["COUNT"]
    C --> D["="]
    C --> E["="]
    C --> F["COMPn"]
    D --> G["OVF"]
    E --> H["CMPn"]
    F --> I["0x0000"]
    J["Periodic Events"] --> B

Figure 25-3. RTC Block Diagram (Mode 2 — Clock/Calendar)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 3

flowchart
graph LR
    A["OSC32KCTRL"] --> B["CLK_RTC_OSC"]
    B --> C["PREScaler"]
    C --> D["CLK_RTC_CNT"]
    D --> E["CLOCK"]
    E --> F["0x00000000"]
    F --> G["MATCHCLR"]
    G --> H["OVF"]
    E --> I["="]
    I --> J["ALARMn"]
    E --> K["MASKn"]
    K --> L["ALARMn"]
    L --> M["Periodic Events"]

25.4 Signal Description

Not Applicable.

25.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

25.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

25.5.2 Power Management

The RTC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The RTC interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes. Refer to the Power Manager for details on the different sleep modes.

The RTC will be reset only at power-on (POR) or by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST=1).

25.5.3 Clocks

The RTC bus clock (CLK_RTC_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module MCLK, and the default state of CLK_RTC_APB can be found in Peripheral Clock Masking section.

A 32KHz or 1KHz oscillator clock (CLK_RTC_OSC) is required to clock the RTC. This clock must be configured and enabled in the 32KHz oscillator controller (OSC32KCTRL) before using the RTC.

This oscillator clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_RTC_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writing to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 25.6.7. Synchronization for further details.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

OSC32KCTRL

25.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

25.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the RTC interrupt requires the Interrupt Controller to be configured first.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

25.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

25.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the RTC will halt normal operation. The RTC can be forced to continue operation during debugging. Refer to 25.8.6. DBGCTRL for details.

25.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the peripheral access controller (PAC), except the following registers:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register

- General Purpose (GPx) registers

Write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger. Refer to the PAC Peripheral Access Controller for details.

25.5.9 Analog Connections

A 32.768kHz crystal can be connected to the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins, along with any required load capacitors. See Electrical Characteristics for details on recommended crystal characteristics and load capacitors.

References:

Electrical Characteristics

25.6 Functional Description

25.6.1 Principle of Operation

The RTC keeps track of time in the system and enables periodic events, as well as interrupts and events at a specified time. The RTC consists of a 10-bit prescaler that feeds a 32-bit counter. The actual format of the 32-bit counter depends on the RTC operating mode.

The RTC can function in one of these modes:

  • Mode 0 - COUNT32: RTC serves as 32-bit counter
  • Mode 1 - COUNT16: RTC serves as 16-bit counter
  • Mode 2 - CLOCK: RTC serves as clock/calendar with alarm functionality

25.6.2 Basic Operation

25.6.2.1 Initialization

The following bits are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the RTC is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=0):

  • Operating Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE)
  • Prescaler bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER)
  • Clear on Match bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.MATCHCLR)
  • Clock Representation bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CLKREP)

The following register is enable-protected

• Event Control register (EVCTRL)

Enable-protected bits and registers can be changed only when the RTC is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=0). If the RTC is enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), these operations are necessary: first write CTRLA.ENABLE=0 and check whether the write synchronization has finished, then change the desired bit field value. Enable-protected bits in can be written at the same time as CTRLA.ENABLE is written to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA.ENABLE is written to '0'.

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

The RTC prescaler divides the source clock for the RTC counter.

Note: In Clock/Calendar mode, the prescaler must be configured to provide a 1Hz clock to the counter for correct operation.

The frequency of the RTC clock (CLK_RTC_CNT) is given by the following formula:

$$ f _ {\mathrm {CLK_RTC_CNT}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm {CLK_RTC_OSC}}}{2 ^ {\mathrm{PRESCALER}}} $$

The frequency of the oscillator clock, CLK_RTC_OSC, is given by f_CLK_RTC_OSC , and f_CLK_RTC_CNT is the frequency of the internal prescaled RTC clock, CLK_RTC_CNT.

25.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The RTC is enabled by setting the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE=1). The RTC is disabled by writing CTRLA.ENABLE=0.

The RTC is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST=1). All registers in the RTC, except DEBUG, will be reset to their initial state, and the RTC will be disabled. The RTC must be disabled before resetting it.

25.6.2.3 32-Bit Counter (Mode 0)

When the RTC Operating Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE) are written to 0x0, the counter operates in 32-bit Counter mode. The block diagram of this mode is shown in Figure 25-1. When the RTC is enabled, the counter will increment on every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. The counter will increment until it reaches the top value of 0xFFFFFFF, and then wrap to 0x00000000. This sets the Overflow Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF).

The RTC counter value can be read from or written to the Counter Value register (COUNT) in 32-bit format.

The counter value is continuously compared with the 32-bit Compare register (COMP). When a compare match occurs, the Compare0 Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMP0) is set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT.

If the Clear on Match bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.MATCHCLR) is '1', the counter is cleared on the next counter cycle when a compare match with COMP occurs. This allows the RTC to generate periodic interrupts or events with longer periods than the prescaler events. Note that when CTRLA.MATCHCLR is '1', INTFLAG.CMP0 and INTFLAG.OVF will both be set simultaneously on a compare match with COMP.

25.6.2.4 16-Bit Counter (Mode 1)

When the RTC Operating Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE) are written to 0x1, the counter operates in 16-bit Counter mode as shown in Figure 25-2. When the RTC is enabled, the counter will increment on every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. In 16-bit Counter mode, the 16-bit Period register (PER) holds the maximum value of the counter. The counter will increment until it reaches the PER value, and then wrap to 0x0000. This sets the Overflow Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF).

The RTC counter value can be read from or written to the Counter Value register (COUNT) in 16-bit format.

The counter value is continuously compared with the 16-bit Compare registers (COMPn, n=0..1). When a compare match occurs, the Compare n Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMPn, n=0..1) is set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT.

25.6.2.5 Clock/Calendar (Mode 2)

When the RTC Operating Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE) are written to 0x2, the counter operates in Clock/Calendar mode, as shown in Figure 25-3. When the RTC is enabled, the counter will increment on every 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. The selected clock source and RTC prescaler must be configured to provide a 1Hz clock to the counter for correct operation in this mode.

The time and date can be read from or written to the Clock Value register (CLOCK) in a 32-bit time/date format. Time is represented as:

  • Seconds
  • Minutes
  • Hours

Hours can be represented in either 12- or 24-hour format, selected by the Clock Representation bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CLKREP). This bit can be changed only while the RTC is disabled.

The date is represented in this form:

• Day as the numeric day of the month (starting at 1)
- Month as the numeric month of the year (1 = January, 2 = February, etc.)
- Year as a value from 0x00 to 0x3F. This value must be added to a user-defined reference year. The reference year must be a leap year (2016, 2020 etc). Example: the year value 0x2D, added to a reference year 2016, represents the year 2061.

The RTC will increment until it reaches the top value of 23:59:59 December 31 of year value 0x3F, and then wrap to 00:00:00 January 1 of year value 0x00. This will set the Overflow Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear registers (INTFLAG.OVF).

The clock value is continuously compared with the 32-bit Alarm register (ALARM0). When an alarm match occurs, the Alarm0 Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear registers (INTFLAG.ALARM0) is set on the next 0-to-1 transition of CLK_RTC_CNT. E.g. For a 1Hz clock counter, it means the Alarm 0 Interrupt flag is set with a delay of 1s after the occurrence of alarm match.

A valid alarm match depends on the setting of the Alarm Mask Selection bits in the Alarm Mask register (MASK.SEL). These bits determine which time/date fields of the clock and alarm values are valid for comparison and which are ignored.

If the Clear on Match bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.MATCHCLR) is set, the counter is cleared on the next counter cycle when an alarm match with ALARM0 occurs. This allows the RTC to generate periodic interrupts or events with longer periods than it would be possible with the prescaler events only (see 25.6.8.1. Periodic Intervals).

Note: When CTRLA.MATCHCLR is 1, INTFLAG.ALARM0 and INTFLAG.OVF will both be set simultaneously on an alarm match with ALARM0.

25.6.3 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

25.6.4 Interrupts

The RTC has the following interrupt sources:

  • Overflow (OVF): Indicates that the counter has reached its top value and wrapped to zero.
  • Compare (CMPn): Indicates a match between the counter value and the compare register.
  • Alarm (ALARM): Indicates a match between the clock value and the alarm register.
  • Period n (PERn): The corresponding bit in the prescaler has toggled. Refer to 25.6.8.1. Periodic Intervals for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET=1), and disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR=1).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is raised and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the RTC is reset. See the description of the INTFLAG registers for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

25.6.5 Events

The RTC can generate the following output events:

  • Overflow (OVF): Generated when the counter has reached its top value and wrapped to zero.
  • Compare (CMPn): Indicates a match between the counter value and the compare register.
  • Alarm (ALARM): Indicates a match between the clock value and the alarm register.
  • Period n (PERn): The corresponding bit in the prescaler has toggled. Refer to 25.6.8.1. Periodic Intervals for details.

Setting the Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxxEO=1) enables the corresponding output event. Writing a zero to this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to the EVSYS - Event System for details on configuring the event system.

References:

  1. EVSYS – Event System

25.6.6 Sleep Mode Operation

The RTC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the source clock is active. The RTC interrupts can be used to wake up the device from a sleep mode. RTC events can trigger other operations in the system without exiting the sleep mode.

An interrupt request will be generated after the wake-up if the Interrupt Controller is configured accordingly. Otherwise the CPU will wake up directly, without triggering any interrupt. In this case, the CPU will continue executing right from the first instruction that followed the entry into sleep.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

25.6.7 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in Control A register, CTRLA.SWRST
  • Enable bit in Control A register, CTRLA.ENABLE

The following registers are synchronized when written:

• Counter Value register, COUNT
- Clock Value register, CLOCK
• Counter Period register, PER
• Compare n Value registers, COMPn
• Alarm n Value registers, ALARMn
• Frequency Correction register, FREQCORR
• Alarm n Mask register, MASKn

The following registers are synchronized when read:

  • The Counter Value register, COUNT, if the Counter Read Sync Enable bit in CTRLA (CTRLA.COUNTSYNC) is '1'
  • The Clock Value register, CLOCK, if the Clock Read Sync Enable bit in CTRLA (CTRLA.CLOCKSYNC) is '1'

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register description.

References:

Register Synchronization

25.6.8 Additional Features

25.6.8.1 Periodic Intervals

The RTC prescaler can generate interrupts and events at periodic intervals, allowing flexible system tick creation. Any of the upper eight bits of the prescaler (bits 2 to 9) can be the source of an interrupt/event. When one of the eight Periodic Event Output bits in the Event Control register

(EVCTRL.PEREO[n=0..7]) is '1', an event is generated on the 0-to-1 transition of the related bit in the prescaler, resulting in a periodic event frequency of:

$$ f _ {\text { PERIODIC(n) }} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm{CLK} _ \mathrm{RTC} _ \mathrm{OSC}}}{2 ^ {\mathrm{n} + 3}} $$

f_CLK_RTC_OSC is the frequency of the internal prescaler clock CLK_RTC_OSC, and n is the position of the EVCTRL.PEREOn bit. For example, PER0 will generate an event every eight CLK_RTC_OSC cycles, PER1 every 16 cycles, etc. This is shown in the figure below.

Periodic events are independent of the prescaler setting used by the RTC counter, except if CTRLA.PRESCALER is zero. Then, no periodic events will be generated.

Figure 25-4. Example Periodic Events
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Periodic Intervals - 1

text_image CLK_RTC_OSC PER0 PER1 PER2 PER3

25.6.8.2 Frequency Correction

The RTC Frequency Correction module employs periodic counter corrections to compensate for a too-slow or too-fast oscillator. Frequency correction requires that CTRLA.PRESCALER is greater than 1.

The digital correction circuit adds or subtracts cycles from the RTC prescaler to adjust the frequency in approximately 1ppm steps. Digital correction is achieved by adding or skipping a single count in the prescaler once every 4096 CLK_RTC_OSC cycles. The Value bit group in the Frequency Correction register (FREQCORR.VALUE) determines the number of times the adjustment is applied over 240 of these periods. The resulting correction is as follows:

$$ \text { Correction in ppm } = \frac {\text { FREQCORR.VALUE }}{4 0 9 6 \cdot 2 4 0} \cdot 1 0 ^ {6} \mathrm{ppm} $$

This results in a resolution of 1.017 ppm.

The Sign bit in the Frequency Correction register (FREQCORR.SIGN) determines the direction of the correction. A positive value will add counts and increase the period (reducing the frequency), and a negative value will reduce counts per period (speeding up the frequency).

Digital correction also affects the generation of the periodic events from the prescaler. When the correction is applied at the end of the correction cycle period, the interval between the previous periodic event and the next occurrence may also be shortened or lengthened depending on the correction value.

25.6.8.3 General Purpose Registers

The RTC includes two General Purpose registers (GPn). These registers are reset only when the RTC is reset, and remain powered while the RTC is powered. They can be used to store user-defined values while other parts of the system are powered off.

25.7 Register Summary - COUNT32

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRL7:0 MATCHCLR MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 COUNTSYNC PRESCALER[3:0]
0x02 ... 0x03Reserved
0x04EVCTRL7:0PEREO7PEREO6PEREO5PEREO4PEREO3PEREO2PEREO1PEREO0
15:8OVFEOCMPEO0
23:16
31:24
0x08INTENCLR7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP0
0x0AINTENSET7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP0
0x0CINTFLAG7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP0
0x0EDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x0FReserved
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0COMPOCOUNTFREQCORRENABLESWRST
15:8 COUNTSYNC
23:16GP1 GP0
31:24
0x14FREQCORR7:0SIGNVALUE[6:0]
0x15 ... 0x17Reserved
0x18COUNT7:0COUNT[7:0]
15:8COUNT[15:8]
23:16COUNT[23:16]
31:24COUNT[31:24]
0x1C ... 0x1FReserved
0x20 COMP7:0COMP[7:0]
15:8COMP[15:8]
23:16COMP[23:16]
31:24COMP[31:24]
0x24 ... 0x3FReserved
0x40GP07:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]
0x44GP17:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]

25.8 Register Description - COUNT32

This Register Description section is valid if the RTC is in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0).

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

25.8.1 Control A in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNTSYNCPRESCALER[3:0]
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

MATCHCLRMODE[1:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0 0 0

Bit 15 - COUNTSYNC COUNT Read Synchronization Enable

The COUNT register requires synchronization when reading. Disabling the synchronization will prevent reading valid values from the COUNT register.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0COUNT read synchronization is disabled
1COUNT read synchronization is enabled

Bits 11:8 - PRESCALER[3:0] Prescaler

These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter clock (CLK_RTC_CNT). Periodic events and interrupts are not available when the prescaler is off. These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFCLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1DIV1CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x2DIV2CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x3DIV4CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x4DIV8CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x5DIV16CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x6DIV32CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x7DIV64CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x8DIV128CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x9DIV256CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0xADIV512CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xBDIV1024CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xC-0xF-Reserved

Bit 7 - MATCHCLR Clear on Match

This bit defines if the counter is cleared or not on a match.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The counter is not cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match
1The counter is cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Operating Mode

This bit group defines the operating mode of the RTC.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0COUNT32 Mode 0: 32-bit counter
0x1COUNT16 Mode 1: 16-bit counter
0x2CLOCK Mode 2: Clock/calendar
0x3- Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is a delay between writing CTRLA. ENABLE and until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled
1The peripheral is enabled

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the RTC (except DBGCTRL) to their initial state, and the RTC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay between writing CTRLA.SWRST and until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST will be cleared when the reset is complete.

Value Description
0There is not reset operation ongoing
1The reset operation is ongoing

25.8.2 Event Control in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Control in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 OVFEO CMPEO0 Access R/W R/W Reset 0 R/W 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVFEO Overflow Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.

Bit 8 - CMPEO0 Compare 0 Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0Compare 0 event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Compare 0 event is enabled and will be generated for every compare match.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PEREOn Periodic Interval n Event Output Enable [n = 7..0]

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Periodic Interval n event is enabled and will be generated.

25.8.3 Interrupt Enable Clear in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFCMP0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bit 8 - CMP0 Compare 0 Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Compare 0 Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Compare 0 interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Compare 0 interrupt is disabled.
1The Compare 0 interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.8.4 Interrupt Enable Set in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFCMP0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bit 8 - CMP0 Compare 0 Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Compare 0 Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Compare 0 interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Compare 0 interrupt is disabled.
1The Compare 0 interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.8.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFCMP0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

Bit 8 - CMP0 Compare 0

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after a match with the compare condition, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.COMPO is one.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Compare 0 interrupt flag.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n [n = 7..0]

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the 0-to-1 transition of prescaler bit [n+2] , and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.PERn is one.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Periodic Interval n interrupt flag.

25.8.6 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Run

This bit is not reset by a software reset.

This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The RTC is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The RTC continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

25.8.7 Synchronization Busy in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 GP1 GP0 Access Reset 0 0 R R Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 COUNTSYNC Access R Reset 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 COMPO COUNT FREQCORR ENABLE SWRST Access R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0

Bits 16, 17 - GPn General Purpose n Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for GPn register is complete.
1Write synchronization for GPn register is ongoing.

Bit 15 - COUNTSYNC Count Read Sync Enable Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.COUNTSYNC bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.COUNTSYNC bit is ongoing.

Bit 5 - COMPO Compare 0 Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for COMP0 register is complete.
1Write synchronization for COMP0 register is ongoing.

Bit 3 - COUNT Count Value Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Read/write synchronization for COUNT register is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for COUNT register is ongoing.

Bit 2 - FREQCORR Frequency Correction Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Read/write synchronization for FREQCORR register is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for FREQCORR register is ongoing.
Value Description
0Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is ongoing.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable Synchronization Busy Status

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy Status

Value Description
0Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is ongoing.

25.8.8 Frequency Correlation

Name: FREQCORR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

SIGN VALUE[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - SIGN Correction Sign

Value Description
0The correction value is positive, i.e., frequency will be decreased.
1The correction value is negative, i.e., frequency will be increased.

Bits 6:0 - VALUE[6:0] Correction Value
These bits define the amount of correction applied to the RTC prescaler.

Value Description
0Correction is disabled and the RTC frequency is unchanged.
1 - 127The RTC frequency is adjusted according to the value.

25.8.9 Counter Value in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Notes:

  1. This register is write-synchronized: SYNCBUSY.COUNT must be checked to ensure the COUNT register synchronization is complete.

  2. Prior to read access, this register must be synchronized by the user by writing CTRLA.COUNTSYNC = 1.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

COUNT[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

COUNT[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNT[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COUNT[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - COUNT[31:0] Counter Value

These bits define the value of the 32-bit RTC counter in mode 0.

25.8.10 Compare 0 Value in COUNT32 mode (CTRLA.MODE=0)

Name: COMP

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

COMP[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

COMP[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COMP[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COMP[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - COMP[31:0] Compare Value

The 32-bit value of COMPn is continuously compared with the 32-bit COUNT value. When a match occurs, the Compare n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMP0) is set on the next counter cycle, and the counter value is cleared if CTRLA.MATCHCLR is one.

25.8.11 General Purpose n

Name: GP

Offset: 0x40 + n*0x04 [n=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
GP[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
GP[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
GP[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - GP[31:0] General Purpose

These bits are for user-defined general purpose use, see 25.6.8.3. General Purpose Registers.

25.9 Register Summary - COUNT16

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 COUNTSYNC PRESCALER[3:0]
0x02...0x03Reserved
0x04EVCTRL7:0PEREO7PEREO6PEREO5PEREO4PEREO3PEREO2PEREO1PEREO0
15:8OVFEOCMPEO1CMPEO0
23:16
31:24
0x08INTENCLR7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP1 CMP0
0x0AINTENSET7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP1 CMP0
0x0CINTFLAG7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFCMP1 CMP0
0x0EDBGCTRL 7:0DBGRUN
0x0FReserved
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0COMP1COMP0PERCOUNTFREQCORRENABLESWRST
15:8 COUNTSYNC
23:16
31:24
0x14FREQCORR7:0SIGNVALUE[6:0]
0x15...0x17Reserved
0x18COUNT7:0COUNT[7:0]
15:8COUNT[15:8]
0x1A...0x1BReserved
0x1CPER7:0PER[7:0]
15:8PER[15:8]
0x1E...0x1FReserved
0x20COMP7:0COMP[7:0]
15:8COMP[15:8]
0x22...0x3FReserved
0x40GP07:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]
0x44GP17:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]

25.10 Register Description - COUNT16

This Register Description section is valid if the RTC is in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1).

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

25.10.1 Control A in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNTSYNCPRESCALER[3:0]
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

MODE[1:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - COUNTSYNC COUNT Read Synchronization Enable

The COUNT register requires synchronization when reading. Disabling the synchronization will prevent reading valid values from the COUNT register.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0COUNT read synchronization is disabled
1COUNT read synchronization is enabled

Bits 11:8 - PRESCALER[3:0] Prescaler

These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter clock (CLK_RTC_CNT). Periodic events and interrupts are not available when the prescaler is off. These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFCLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1DIV1CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x2DIV2CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x3DIV4CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x4DIV8CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x5DIV16CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x6DIV32CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x7DIV64CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x8DIV128CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x9DIV256CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0xADIV512CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xBDIV1024CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xC-0xF-Reserved

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Operating Mode

This field defines the operating mode of the RTC. This bit is not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0COUNT32Mode 0: 32-bit counter
0x1COUNT16Mode 1: 16-bit counter
0x2CLOCKMode 2: Clock/calendar
0x3-Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/ disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled
1The peripheral is enabled

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the RTC (except DBGCTRL) to their initial state, and the RTC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST will be cleared when the reset is complete.

Value Description
0There is not reset operation ongoing
1The reset operation is ongoing

25.10.2 Event Control in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Control in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 OVFOO CMPEO1 CMPEO0 R/W R/W Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVFEO Overflow Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.

Bits 8, 9 - CMPEOn Compare n Event Output Enable [n = 1..0]

ValueDescription
0Compare n event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Compare n event is enabled and will be generated for every compare match.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PEREOn Periodic Interval n Event Output Enable [n = 7..0]

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n event is disabled and will not be generated. [n = 7..0]
1Periodic Interval n event is enabled and will be generated. [n = 7..0]

25.10.3 Interrupt Enable Clear in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVFCMP1 CMP0
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0

Bit 76543210

PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bits 8, 9 - CMPn Compare n Interrupt Enable [n = 1..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Compare n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Compare n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Compare n interrupt is disabled.
1The Compare n interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.10.4 Interrupt Enable Set in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVFCMP1 CMP0
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0

Bit 76543210

PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bits 8, 9 - CMPn Compare n Interrupt Enable [n = 1..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Compare n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Compare n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Compare n interrupt is disabled.
1The Compare n interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.10.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVFCMP1 CMP0
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0

Bit 76543210

PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

Bits 8, 9 - CMPn Compare n Interrupt Enable [n = 1..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Compare n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Compare n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Compare n interrupt is disabled.
1The Compare n interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n [n = 7..0]

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the 0-to-1 transition of prescaler bit [n+2] , and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.PERx is one.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Periodic Interval n interrupt flag.

25.10.6 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Run

This bit is not reset by a software reset.

This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The RTC is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The RTC continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

25.10.7 Synchronization Busy in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 COUNTSYNC Access R Reset 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 COMP1 COMPO PER COUNT FREQCORR ENABLE SWRST Access R/W R/W R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - COUNTSYNC Count Read Sync Enable Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.COUNTSYNC bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.COUNTSYNC bit is ongoing.

Bits 5, 6 - COMPn Compare n Synchronization Busy Status [n = 1..0]

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for COMPn register is complete.
1Write synchronization for COMPn register is ongoing.

Bit 4 - PER Period Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for PER register is complete.
1Write synchronization for PER register is ongoing.

Bit 3 - COUNT Count Value Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Read/write synchronization for COUNT register is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for COUNT register is ongoing.

Bit 2 - FREQCORR Frequency Correction Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for FREQCORR register is complete.
1Write synchronization for FREQCORR register is ongoing.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable Synchronization Busy Status

Value Description
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is ongoing.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy Status

Value Description
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is ongoing.

25.10.8 Frequency Correlation

Name: FREQCORR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

SIGN VALUE[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - SIGN Correction Sign

Value Description
0The correction value is positive, i.e., frequency will be decreased.
1The correction value is negative, i.e., frequency will be increased.

Bits 6:0 - VALUE[6:0] Correction Value
These bits define the amount of correction applied to the RTC prescaler.

Value Description
0Correction is disabled and the RTC frequency is unchanged.
1 - 127The RTC frequency is adjusted according to the value.

25.10.9 Counter Value in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Notes:

  1. This register is write-synchronized: SYNCBUSY.COUNT must be checked to ensure the COUNT register synchronization is complete.

  2. Prior to read access, this register must be synchronized by the user by writing CTRLA.COUNTSYNC = 1.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNT[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COUNT[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - COUNT[15:0] Counter Value

These bits define the value of the 16-bit RTC counter in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1).

25.10.10 Counter Period in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: PER

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PER[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

PER[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - PER[15:0] Counter Period

These bits define the value of the 16-bit RTC period in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1).

25.10.11 Compare n Value in COUNT16 mode (CTRLA.MODE=1)

Name: COMP

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COMP[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COMP[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - COMP[15:0] Compare Value

The 16-bit value of COMPn is continuously compared with the 16-bit COUNT value. When a match occurs, the Compare n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.CMPn) is set on the next counter cycle.

25.10.12 General Purpose n

Name: GP

Offset: 0x40 + n*0x04 [n=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
GP[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
GP[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
GP[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - GP[31:0] General Purpose

These bits are for user-defined general purpose use, see 25.6.8.3. General Purpose Registers.

25.11 Register Summary - CLOCK

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 MATCHCLR CLKREP MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 CLOCKSYNCPRESCALER[3:0]
0x02...0x03Reserved
0x04EVCTRL7:0PEREO7PEREO6PEREO5PEREO4PEREO3PEREO2PEREO1PEREO0
15:8OVFEOALARMO0
23:16
31:24
0x08INTENCLR7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFALARM0
0x0AINTENSET7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFALARM0
0x0CINTFLAG7:0PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
15:8OVFALARM0
0x0EDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x0FReserved
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0ALARM0CLOCKFREQCORRENABLESWRST
15:8 CLOCKSYNCMASK0
23:16
31:24
0x14FREQCORR7:0SIGNVALUE[6:0]
0x15...0x17Reserved
0x18CLOCK7:0MINUTE[1:0]SECOND[5:0]
15:8HOUR[3:0]MINUTE[5:2]
23:16MONTH[1:0]DAY[4:0]HOUR[4]
31:24YEAR[5:0]MONTH[3:2]
0x1C...0x1FReserved
0x20ALARM7:0MINUTE[1:0]SECOND[5:0]
15:8HOUR[3:0]MINUTE[5:2]
23:16MONTH[1:0]DAY[4;0]HOUR[4]
31:24YEAR[5:0]MONTH[3:2]
0x24MASK7:0SEL[2:0]
0x25...0x3FReserved
0x40GPO7:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]
0x44GP17:0GP[7:0]
15:8GP[15:8]
23:16GP[23:16]
31:24GP[31:24]

25.12 Register Description - CLOCK

This Register Description section is valid if the RTC is in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2).

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

25.12.1 Control A in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CLOCKSYNCPRESCALER[3:0]
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

MATCHCLRCLKREPMODE[1:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 00 0 0 0

Bit 15 - CLOCKSYNC CLOCK Read Synchronization Enable

The CLOCK register requires synchronization when reading. Disabling the synchronization will prevent reading valid values from the CLOCK register.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0CLOCK read synchronization is disabled
1CLOCK read synchronization is enabled

Bits 11:8 - PRESCALER[3:0] Prescaler

These bits define the prescaling factor for the RTC clock source (GCLK_RTC) to generate the counter clock (CLK_RTC_CNT). Periodic events and interrupts are not available when the prescaler is off. These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFCLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x1DIV1CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1
0x2DIV2CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/2
0x3DIV4CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/4
0x4DIV8CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/8
0x5DIV16CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/16
0x6DIV32CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/32
0x7DIV64CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/64
0x8DIV128CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/128
0x9DIV256CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/256
0xADIV512CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/512
0xBDIV1024CLK_RTC_CNT = GCLK_RTC/1024
0xC-0xF-Reserved

Bit 7 - MATCHCLR Clear on Match

This bit is valid only in Mode 0 (COUNT32) and Mode 2 (CLOCK). This bit can be written only when the peripheral is disabled. This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The counter is not cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match
1The counter is cleared on a Compare/Alarm 0 match

Bit 6 - CLKREP Clock Representation

This bit is valid only in Mode 2 and determines how the hours are represented in the Clock Value (CLOCK) register. This bit can be written only when the peripheral is disabled. This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
024 Hour
112 Hour (AM/PM)

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Operating Mode

This field defines the operating mode of the RTC. This bit is not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0COUNT32 Mode 0: 32-bit counter
0x1COUNT16 Mode 1: 16-bit counter
0x2CLOCK Mode 2: Clock/calendar
0x3- Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/ disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled
1The peripheral is enabled

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the RTC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the RTC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST will be cleared when the reset is complete.

Value Description
0There is not reset operation ongoing
1The reset operation is ongoing

25.12.2 Event Control in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Control in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 OVFEO ALARMO0 Access R/W R/W Reset 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PEREO7 PEREO6 PEREO5 PEREO4 PEREO3 PEREO2 PEREO1 PEREO0 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVFEO Overflow Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0Overflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow event is enabled and will be generated for every overflow.

Bit 8 - ALARMO0 Alarm 0 Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0Alarm 0 event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Alarm 0 event is enabled and will be generated for every compare match.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PEREOn Periodic Interval n Event Output Enable [n = 7..0]

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Periodic Interval n event is enabled and will be generated.

25.12.3 Interrupt Enable Clear in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVFALARM0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00

Bit 76543210

PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bit 8 - ALARM0 Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Alarm interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Alarm 0 interrupt is disabled.
1The Alarm 0 interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.12.4 Interrupt Enable Set in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVFALARM0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00

Bit 76543210

PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

Bit 8 - ALARM0 Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Alarm 0 Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Alarm 0 interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Alarm 0 interrupt is disabled.
1The Alarm 0 interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable [n = 7..0]

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Periodic Interval n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Periodic Interval n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Periodic Interval n interrupt is disabled.
1Periodic Interval n interrupt is enabled.

25.12.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OVFALARM0
AccessR/W R/W
Reset00
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PER7PER6PER5PER4PER3PER2PER1PER0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - OVF Overflow

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

Bit 8 - ALARM0 Alarm 0

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the next CLK_RTC_CNT cycle after a match with the compare condition, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.ALARM0 is one.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Alarm 0 interrupt flag.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PERn Periodic Interval n [n = 7..0]

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set on the 0-to-1 transition of prescaler bit [n+2], and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.PERx is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Periodic Interval n interrupt flag.

25.12.6 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Run

This bit is not reset by a software reset.

This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The RTC is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The RTC continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

25.12.7 Synchronization Busy in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2) - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 CLOCKSYNC MASK0 Access R R Reset 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 CLOCK FREQCORR ENABLE SWRST

Bit 15 - CLOCKSYNC Clock Read Sync Enable Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.CLOCKSYNC bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.CLOCKSYNC bit is ongoing.

Bit 11 - MASK0 Mask 0 Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for MASK0 register is complete.
1Write synchronization for MASK0 register is ongoing.

Bit 5 - ALARM0 Alarm 0 Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for ALARM0 register is complete.
1Write synchronization for ALARM0 register is ongoing.

Bit 3 - CLOCK Clock Register Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Read/write synchronization for CLOCK register is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for CLOCK register is ongoing.

Bit 2 - FREQCORR Frequency Correction Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Read/write synchronization for FREQCORR register is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for FREQCORR register is ongoing.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable Synchronization Busy Status

Value Description
0Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is ongoing.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy Status

Value Description
0Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is complete.
1Read/write synchronization for CTRLA.SWRST bit is ongoing.

25.12.8 Frequency Correlation

Name: FREQCORR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

SIGN VALUE[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - SIGN Correction Sign

Value Description
0The correction value is positive, i.e., frequency will be decreased.
1The correction value is negative, i.e., frequency will be increased.

Bits 6:0 - VALUE[6:0] Correction Value
These bits define the amount of correction applied to the RTC prescaler.

Value Description
0Correction is disabled and the RTC frequency is unchanged.
1 - 127The RTC frequency is adjusted according to the value.

25.12.9 Clock Value in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE = 2)

Name: CLOCK

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Notes:

  1. Prior to any read access, this register must be synchronized by the user by writing CTRLA.CLOCKSYNC = 1.

  2. This register is write-synchronized: SYNCBUSY.CLOCK must be checked to ensure the CLOCK register synchronization is complete.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MONTH[1:0]DAY[4:0]HOUR[4]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

HOUR[3:0]MINUTE[5:2]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

MINUTE[1:0]SECOND[5:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:26 - YEAR[5:0] Year

The year offset with respect to the reference year (defined in software). The year is considered a leap year if YEAR[1:0] is zero.

Bits 25:22 - MONTH[3:0] Month

1 - January
2 - February
12 - December

Bits 21:17 - DAY[4:0] Day

Day starts at 1 and ends at 28, 29, 30, or 31, depending on the month and year.

Bits 16:12 - HOUR[4:0] Hour

When CTRLA.CLKREP = 0, the Hour bit group is in 24-hour format, with values 0-23. When CTRLA.CLKREP = 1, HOUR[3:0] has values 1-12, and HOUR[4] represents AM (0) or PM (1).

Bits 11:6 - MINUTE[5:0] Minute

0 - 59

SAM L21

RTC – Real-Time Counter

Bits 5:0 - SECOND[5:0] Second 0 - 59

25.12.10 Alarm Value in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: ALARM

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

The 32-bit value of ALARM is continuously compared with the 32-bit CLOCK value, based on the masking set by MASK.SEL. When a match occurs, the Alarm n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.ALARM) is set on the next counter cycle, and the counter is cleared if CTRLA.MATCHCLR is '1'.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

YEAR[5:0] MONTH[3:2]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MONTH[1:0] DAY[4:0] HOUR[4]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

HOUR[3:0]MINUTE[5:2]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

MINUTE[1:0]SECOND[5:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:26 - YEAR[5:0] Year

The alarm year. Years are only matched if MASK.SEL is 6

Bits 25:22 - MONTH[3:0] Month

The alarm month. Months are matched only if MASK.SEL is greater than 4.

Bits 21:17 - DAY[4:0] Day

The alarm day. Days are matched only if MASK.SEL is greater than 3.

Bits 16:12 - HOUR[4:0] Hour

The alarm hour. Hours are matched only if MASK.SEL is greater than 2.

Bits 11:6 - MINUTE[5:0] Minute

The alarm minute. Minutes are matched only if MASK.SEL is greater than 1.

Bits 5:0 - SECOND[5:0] Second

The alarm second. Seconds are matched only if MASK.SEL is greater than 0.

25.12.11 Alarm Mask in Clock/Calendar mode (CTRLA.MODE=2)

Name: MASK

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

SEL[2:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bits 2:0 - SEL[2:0] Alarm Mask Selection

These bits define which bit groups of ALARM are valid.

Value Name Description
0x0OFF Alarm Disabled
0x1SSMatch seconds only
0x2MMSS Match seconds and minutes only
0x3HHMMSSMatch seconds, minutes, and hours only
0x4DDHHMMSSMatch seconds, minutes, hours, and days only
0x5MMDDHHMMSSMatch seconds, minutes, hours, days, and months only
0x6YYMMDDHHMMSSMatch seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years
0x7-Reserved

25.12.12 General Purpose n

Name: GP

Offset: 0x40 + n*0x04 [n=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
GP[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
GP[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
GP[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
GP[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - GP[31:0] General Purpose

These bits are for user-defined general purpose use, see 25.6.8.3. General Purpose Registers.

26. DMAC – Direct Memory Access Controller

26.1 Overview

The Direct Memory Access Controller (DMAC) contains both a Direct Memory Access engine and a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) engine. The DMAC can transfer data between memories and peripherals, and thus off-load these tasks from the CPU. It enables high data transfer rates with minimum CPU intervention, and frees up CPU time. With access to all peripherals, the DMAC can handle automatic transfer of data between communication modules.

The DMA part of the DMAC has several DMA channels which all can receive different types of transfer triggers to generate transfer requests from the DMA channels to the arbiter, see also the Block Diagram. The arbiter will grant one DMA channel at a time to act as the active channel. When an active channel has been granted, the fetch engine of the DMAC will fetch a transfer descriptor from the Low Power (LP) SRAM and store it in the internal memory of the active channel, which will execute the data transmission.

An ongoing data transfer of an active channel can be interrupted by a higher prioritized DMA channel. The DMAC will write back the updated transfer descriptor from the internal memory of the active channel to LP SRAM, and grant the higher prioritized channel to start transfer as the new active channel. Once a DMA channel is done with its transfer, interrupts and events can be generated optionally.

The DMAC has four bus interfaces:

  • The data transfer bus is used for performing the actual DMA transfer
    • The AHB/APB Bridge bus is used when writing and reading the I/O registers of the DMAC
  • The descriptor fetch bus is used by the fetch engine to fetch transfer descriptors before data transfer can be started or continued
  • The write-back bus is used to write the transfer descriptor back to LP SRAM

All buses are AHB master interfaces but the AHB/APB Bridge bus, which is an APB slave interface.

The CRC engine can be used by software to detect an accidental error in the transferred data and to take corrective action, such as requesting the data to be sent again or simply not using the incorrect data.

26.2 Features

- Data transfer from:

  • Peripheral to peripheral
  • Peripheral to memory
  • Memory to peripheral
  • Memory to memory

- Transfer trigger sources

  • Software
  • Events from Event System
    – Dedicated requests from peripherals

• SRAM based transfer descriptors

– Single transfer using one descriptor
- Multi-buffer or circular buffer modes by linking multiple descriptors

- Up to 16 channels

- Enable 16 independent transfers

  • Automatic descriptor fetch for each channel
  • Suspend/resume operation support for each channel

• Flexible arbitration scheme

  • 4 configurable priority levels for each channel
  • Fixed or round-robin priority scheme within each priority level

- From 1 to 256KB data transfer in a single block transfer

- Multiple addressing modes

  • Static
  • Configurable increment scheme

- Optional interrupt generation

  • On block transfer complete
  • On error detection
  • On channel suspend

- 4 event inputs

  • One event input for each of the 4 least significant DMA channels
  • Can be selected to trigger normal transfers, periodic transfers or conditional transfers
  • Can be selected to suspend or resume channel operation

- 4 event outputs

  • One output event for each of the 4 least significant DMA channels
  • Selectable generation on AHB, block, or transaction transfer complete

- Error management supported by write-back function

– Dedicated Write-Back memory section for each channel to store ongoing descriptor transfer

• CRC polynomial software selectable to

  • CRC-16 (CRC-CCITT)
  • CRC-32 (IEEE ^® 802.3)

26.3 Block Diagram

Figure 26-1. DMAC Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    CPU["CPU"] <--> M["M"]
    M --> LOW["BUS MATRIX"]
    LOW --> S["S"]
    S --> AHB/APB["Bridge"]
    AHB/APB --> DMAC["DMAC"]
    DMAC --> n["n"]
    n --> DMA1["DMA Channels"]
    DMA1 --> Channel0["Channel 0"]
    Channel0 --> Arbiter["Arbiter"]
    Arbiter --> ActiveChannel["Active Channel"]
    ActiveChannel --> FetchEngine["Fetch Engine"]
    Exchange["Interrupt / Events"] --> CRCEngine["CRC Engine"]
    CRCEngine --> Interrupts["Interrupts"]
    CRCEngine --> Events["Events"]
    DataTransfer["Data Transfer"] --> LS["LP SRAM"]
    LS <--> LS2["Descriptor Fetch"]
    LS <--> LS3["Write-Back"]
    LS2 <--> LS4["Master"]
    LS3 <--> LS4
    LS4 <--> LS5["Channel n"]
    LS4 <--> LS6["Channel 1"]
    LS4 <--> LS7["AHB/APB Bridge"]
    LS6 <--> DMAC

26.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

26.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

26.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

26.5.2 Power Management

The DMAC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The DMAC's interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes. On hardware or software reset, all registers are set to their reset value.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

26.5.3 Clocks

The DMAC bus clock (CLK_DMAC_APB) must be configured and enabled in the before using the DMAC.

This bus clock (CLK_DMAC_APB) is always synchronous to the module clock (CLK_DMAC_AHB), but can be divided by a prescaler and may run even when the module clock is turned off.

References:

MCLK

18.5.3. Clocks

PM

Peripheral Clock Masking

26.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

26.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the DMAC interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

26.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the event system.

References:

  1. EVSYS – Event System

26.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the DMAC will halt normal operation. The DMAC can be forced to continue operation during debugging. Refer to 26.8.6. DBGCTRL for details.

26.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Pending register (INTPEND)
    • Channel ID register (CHID)
  • Channel Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (CHINTFLAG)

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

  1. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller

26.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

26.6 Functional Description

26.6.1 Principle of Operation

The DMAC consists of a DMA module and a CRC module.

26.6.1.1 DMA

The DMAC can transfer data between memories and peripherals without interaction from the CPU. The data transferred by the DMAC are called transactions, and these transactions can be split into smaller data transfers. Figure 'DMA Transfer Sizes' shows the relationship between the different transfer sizes:

Figure 26-2. DMA Transfer Sizes
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - DMA - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Beat transfer"] --> B["Burst transfer"]
    B --> C["Block transfer"]
    C --> D["Linked Enabled"]
    D --> E["Linked EnabledLink Enabled"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
  • Beat transfer: The size of one data transfer bus access, and the size is selected by writing the Beat Size bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.BEATSIZE)
  • Block transfer: The amount of data one transfer descriptor can transfer, and the amount can range from 1 to 64k beats. A block transfer can be interrupted.
  • Transaction: The DMAC can link several transfer descriptors by having the first descriptor pointing to the second and so forth, as shown in the figure above. A DMA transaction is the complete transfer of all blocks within a linked list.

A transfer descriptor describes how a block transfer should be carried out by the DMAC, and it must remain in Low-Power (LP) SRAM. For further details on the transfer descriptor refer to 26.6.2.3. Transfer Descriptors.

The figure above shows several block transfers linked together, which are called linked descriptors. For further information about linked descriptors, refer to 26.6.3.1. Linked Descriptors.

A DMA transfer is initiated by an incoming transfer trigger on one of the DMA channels. This trigger can be configured to be either a software trigger, an event trigger, or one of the dedicated peripheral triggers. The transfer trigger will result in a DMA transfer request from the specific channel to the arbiter. If there are several DMA channels with pending transfer requests, the arbiter chooses which channel is granted access to become the active channel. The DMA channel granted access as the active channel will carry out the transaction as configured in the transfer descriptor. A current transaction can be interrupted by a higher prioritized channel, but will resume the block transfer when the according DMA channel is granted access as the active channel again.

For each beat transfer, an optional output event can be generated. For each block transfer, optional interrupts and an optional output event can be generated. When a transaction is completed, dependent of the configuration, the DMA channel will either be suspended or disabled.

26.6.1.2 CRC

The internal CRC engine supports two commonly used CRC polynomials: CRC-16 (CRC-CCITT) and CRC-32 (IEEE 802.3). It can be used on a selectable DMA channel, or on the I/O interface. Refer to 26.6.3.7. CRC Operation for details.

26.6.2 Basic Operation

26.6.2.1 Initialization

The following DMAC registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the DMAC is disabled (CTRL.DMAENABLE=0):

  • Descriptor Base Memory Address register (BASEADDR)
  • Write-Back Memory Base Address register (WRBADDR)

The following DMAC bit is enable-protected, meaning that it can only be written when both the DMAC and CRC are disabled (CTRL.DMAENABLE=0 and CTRL.CRCENABLE=0):

- Software Reset bit in Control register (CTRL.SWRST)

The following DMA channel register is enable-protected, meaning that it can only be written when the corresponding DMA channel is disabled (CHCTRLA.ENABLE=0):

- Channel Control B (CHCTRLB) register, except the Command bit (CHCTRLB.CMD) and the Channel Arbitration Level bit (CHCTRLB.LVL)

The following DMA channel bit is enable-protected, meaning that it can only be written when the corresponding DMA channel is disabled:

- Channel Software Reset bit in Channel Control A register (CHCTRLA.SWRST)

The following CRC registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the CRC is disabled (CTRL.CRCENABLE=0):

• CRC Control register (CRCCTRL)
• CRC Checksum register (CRCCHKSUM)

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

Before the DMAC is enabled it must be configured, as outlined by the following steps:

- The LP SRAM address of where the descriptor memory section is located must be written to the Description Base Address (BASEADDR) register

- The LP SRAM address of where the write-back section should be located must be written to the Write-Back Memory Base Address (WRBADDR) register

- Priority level x of the arbiter can be enabled by setting the Priority Level x Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.LVLENx=1)

Before a DMA channel is enabled, the DMA channel and the corresponding first transfer descriptor must be configured, as outlined by the following steps:

• DMA channel configurations

  • The channel number of the DMA channel to configure must be written to the Channel ID (CHID) register
  • Trigger action must be selected by writing the Trigger Action bit group in the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.TRIGACT)
  • Trigger source must be selected by writing the Trigger Source bit group in the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.TRIGSRC)

- Transfer Descriptor

  • The size of each access of the data transfer bus must be selected by writing the Beat Size bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.BEATSIZE)
  • The transfer descriptor must be made valid by writing a one to the Valid bit in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRLVALID)
  • Number of beats in the block transfer must be selected by writing the Block Transfer Count (BTCNT) register
  • Source address for the block transfer must be selected by writing the Block Transfer Source Address (SRCADDR) register
  • Destination address for the block transfer must be selected by writing the Block Transfer Destination Address (DSTADDR) register

If CRC calculation is needed, the CRC engine must be configured before it is enabled, as outlined by the following steps:

  • The CRC input source must be selected by writing the CRC Input Source bit group in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCSRC)
  • The type of CRC calculation must be selected by writing the CRC Polynomial Type bit group in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCPOLY)
  • If I/O is selected as input source, the beat size must be selected by writing the CRC Beat Size bit group in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCBEATSIZE)

26.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The DMAC is enabled by writing the DMA Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.DMAENABLE) to '1'. The DMAC is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRL.DMAENABLE.

A DMA channel is enabled by writing the Enable bit in the Channel Control A register (CHCTRLA.ENABLE) to '1', after writing the corresponding channel id to the Channel ID bit group in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID). A DMA channel is disabled by writing a '0' to CHCTRLA.ENABLE.

The CRC is enabled by writing a '1' to the CRC Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.CRCENABLE). The CRC is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRL.CRCENABLE.

The DMAC is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST) while the DMAC and CRC are disabled. All registers in the DMAC except DBGCTRL will be reset to their initial state.

A DMA channel is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Channel Control A register (CHCTRLA.SWRST), after writing the corresponding channel id to the Channel ID bit group in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID). The channel registers will be reset to their initial state. The corresponding DMA channel must be disabled in order for the reset to take effect.

26.6.2.3 Transfer Descriptors

The transfer descriptors, together with the channel configurations, decide how a block transfer should be executed. Before a DMA channel is enabled (CHCTRLA. ENABLE is written to one) and

receives a transfer trigger, its first transfer descriptor must be initialized and valid (BTCTRLVALID). The first transfer descriptor describes the first block transfer of a transaction.

All transfer descriptors must reside in LP SRAM. The addresses stored in the Descriptor Memory Section Base Address (BASEADDR) and Write-Back Memory Section Base Address (WRBADDR) registers tell the DMAC where to find the descriptor memory section and the write-back memory section.

The descriptor memory section is where the DMAC expects to find the first transfer descriptors for all DMA channels. As BASEADDR points only to the first transfer descriptor of channel '0' (see figure below). All first transfer descriptors must be stored in a contiguous memory section, where the transfer descriptors must be ordered according to their channel number. For further details on linked descriptors, refer to 26.6.3.1. Linked Descriptors.

The write-back memory section is where the DMAC stores the transfer descriptors for the ongoing block transfers. WRBADDR points to the ongoing transfer descriptor of channel '0'. All ongoing transfer descriptors are stored in a contiguous memory section where the transfer descriptors are ordered according to their channel number. The figure below shows an example of linked descriptors on DMA channel '0'. For additional information on linked descriptors, refer to the 26.6.3.1. Linked Descriptors.

Figure 26-3. Memory Sections
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Transfer Descriptors - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["DESCADDR"] --> B["Channel 0 – Last Descriptor"]
    B --> C["0x00000000"]
    B --> D["DSTADDR"]
    B --> E["SRCADDR"]
    B --> F["BTCNT"]
    B --> G["BTCTRL"]
    H["DESCADDR"] --> I["Channel 0 – Descriptor n-1"]
    I --> J["DESCADDR"]
    I --> K["DSTADDR"]
    I --> L["SRCADDR"]
    I --> M["BTCNT"]
    I --> N["BTCTRL"]
    O["BASEADDR"] --> P["Descriptor Section"]
    P --> Q["DESCADDR"]
    P --> R["DSTADDR"]
    P --> S["SRCADDR"]
    P --> T["BTCNT"]
    P --> U["BTCTRL"]
    V["WRBADDR Channel 0 Ongoing Descriptor"] --> W["Write-Back Section"]
    W --> X["Undefined"]
    W --> Y["Undefined"]
    W --> Z["Undefined"]
    W --> AA["Undefined"]
    W --> AB["Undefined"]
    W --> AC["Undefined"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style V fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style W fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

The size of the descriptor and write-back memory sections are dependent on the number of the most significant enabled DMA channel m, as shown below:

$$ \text { Size } = 1 2 8 \text { bits } \cdot m + (1) $$

For memory optimization, it is recommended to use the less significant DMA channels, if not all channels are required.

The descriptor and write-back memory sections can either be two separate memory sections, or they can share a memory section (BASEADDR=WRBADDR). The benefit of having them in two separate sections, is that the same transaction for a channel can be repeated without having to modify the first transfer descriptor.

26.6.2.4 Arbitration

If a DMA channel is enabled and not suspended when it receives a transfer trigger, it will send a transfer request to the arbiter. When the arbiter receives the transfer request it will include the DMA channel in the queue of channels having pending transfers, and the corresponding Pending Channel x bit in the Pending Channels registers (PENDCH.PENDCHx) will be set. Depending on the arbitration scheme, the arbiter will choose which DMA channel will be the next active channel. The active channel is the DMA channel being granted access to perform its next transfer. When the arbiter has granted a DMA channel access to the DMAC, the corresponding bit PENDCH.PENDCHx will be cleared. See also the following figure.

If the upcoming transfer is the first for the transfer request, the corresponding Busy Channel x bit in the Busy Channels register will be set (BUSYCH.BUSYCHx=1), and it will remain '1' for the subsequent granted transfers.

When the channel has performed its granted transfer(s) it will be either fed into the queue of channels with pending transfers, set to be waiting for a new transfer trigger, suspended, or disabled. This depends on the channel and block transfer configuration. If the DMA channel is fed into the queue of channels with pending transfers, the corresponding BUSYCH.BUSYCHx will remain '1'. If the DMA channel is set to wait for a new transfer trigger, suspended, or disabled, the corresponding BUSYCH.BUSYCHx will be cleared.

If a DMA channel is suspended while it has a pending transfer, it will be removed from the queue of pending channels, but the corresponding PENDCH.PENDCHx will remain set. When the same DMA channel is resumed, it will be added to the queue of pending channels again.

If a DMA channel gets disabled (CHCTRLA.ENABLE=0) while it has a pending transfer, it will be removed from the queue of pending channels, and the corresponding PENDCH.PENDCHx will be cleared.

Figure 26-4. Arbiter Overview
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Arbitration - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    subgraph "Arbiter"
        A["Channel 0"] --> B["Channel Pending"]
        A --> C["Channel Suspend"]
        A --> D["Channel Priority Level"]
        A --> E["Channel Burst Done"]
    end

    subgraph "Channel N"
        F["Channel 0"] --> G["Channel Pending"]
        F --> H["Channel Suspend"]
        F --> I["Channel Priority Level"]
        F --> J["Channel Burst Done"]
    end

    B --> K["AND"]
    C --> K
    D --> K
    E --> K
    G --> K
    H --> K
    I --> K
    J --> K

    K --> L["Priority decoder"]
    L --> M["Active LVLEXx PRICTRLx LVLPRI"]
    M --> N["Active Channel"]
    N --> O["Burst Done"]
    N --> P["Transfer Request"]
    N --> Q["Channel Number"]
    L --> R["Level Enable CTRL.LVLENx"]

Priority Levels

When a channel level is pending or the channel is transferring data, the corresponding Level Executing bit is set in the Active Channel and Levels register (ACTIVE.LVLEXx).

Each DMA channel supports a 4-level priority scheme. The priority level for a channel is configured by writing to the Channel Arbitration Level bit group in the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.LVL). As long as all priority levels are enabled, a channel with a higher priority level number will have priority over a channel with a lower priority level number. Each priority level x is enabled by setting the corresponding Priority Level x Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.LVLENx=1).

Within each priority level the DMAC's arbiter can be configured to prioritize statically or dynamically:

Static Arbitration within a priority level is selected by writing a '0' to the Level x Round-Robin Scheduling Enable bit in the Priority Control 0 register (PRICTRL0.RRLVLENx).

When static arbitration is selected, the arbiter will prioritize a low channel number over a high channel number as shown in the figure below. When using the static arbitration there is a risk of high channel numbers never being granted access as the active channel. This can be avoided using a dynamic arbitration scheme.

Figure 26-5. Static Priority Scheduling
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Priority Levels - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Lowest Channel"] --> B["Channel 0"]
    B --> C["..."]
    C --> D["..."]
    D --> E["..."]
    E --> F["Channel x"]
    F --> G["Channel x+1"]
    G --> H["..."]
    H --> I["..."]
    I --> J["..."]
    J --> K["Channel N"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    note right of F "Channel x"
    note right of G "Channel x+1"
    note right of H "..."
    note right of I "..."
    note right of J "..."
    note right of K "Channel N"
    note_right_of_L["Highest Priority"]
    note_right_of_M["Highest Priority"]
    note_right_of_N["Lowest Priority"]

Dynamic Arbitration within a priority level is selected by writing a '1' to PRICTRL0.RRLVLENx.

The dynamic arbitration scheme in the DMAC is round-robin. With the round-robin scheme, the channel number of the last channel being granted access will have the lowest priority the next time the arbiter has to grant access to a channel within the same priority level, as shown in Figure 26-6. The channel number of the last channel being granted access as the active channel is stored in the Level x Channel Priority Number bit group in the Priority Control 0 register (PRICTRL0.LVLPRIx) for the corresponding priority level.

Figure 26-6. Dynamic (Round-Robin) Priority Scheduling
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Priority Levels - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph "Channel x last acknowledge request"
        A["Channel 0"] --> B["Channel x"]
        B --> C["Channel x+1"]
        C --> D["Channel N"]
        E["Lowest Priority Highest Priority"] --> F["Channel x"]
        F --> G["Channel x+1"]
        G --> H["Channel x+2"]
        H --> I["..."]
        I --> J["Channel N"]
    end
    subgraph "Channel (x+1) last acknowledge request"
        K["Channel 0"] --> L["..."]
        L --> M["..."]
        M --> N["..."]
        N --> O["..."]
        O --> P["..."]
        P --> Q["..."]
        Q --> R["..."]
        R --> S["Lowest Priority Highest Priority"]
    end

26.6.2.5 Data Transmission

Before the DMAC can perform a data transmission, a DMA channel has to be configured and enabled, its corresponding transfer descriptor has to be initialized, and the arbiter has to grant the DMA channel access as the active channel.

Once the arbiter has granted a DMA channel access as the active channel (refer to DMA Block Diagram section) the transfer descriptor for the DMA channel will be fetched from LP SRAM using the fetch bus, and stored in the internal memory for the active channel. For a new block transfer, the transfer descriptor will be fetched from the descriptor memory section (BASEADDR); For an ongoing block transfer, the descriptor will be fetched from the write-back memory section (WRBADDR). By using the data transfer bus, the DMAC will read the data from the current source address and write it to the current destination address. For further details on how the current source and destination addresses are calculated, refer to the section on Addressing.

The arbitration procedure is performed after each transfer. If the current DMA channel is granted access again, the block transfer counter (BTCNT) of the internal transfer descriptor will be decremented by the number of beats in a transfer, the optional output event Beat will be generated if configured and enabled, and the active channel will perform a new transfer. If a different DMA channel than the current active channel is granted access, the block transfer counter value will be written to the write-back section before the transfer descriptor of the newly granted DMA channel is fetched into the internal memory of the active channel.

When a block transfer has come to its end (BTCNT is zero), the Valid bit in the Block Transfer Control register will be cleared (BTCTRLVALID=0) before the entire transfer descriptor is written to the write-back memory. The optional interrupts, Channel Transfer Complete and Channel Suspend, and the optional output event Block, will be generated if configured and enabled. After the last block transfer in a transaction, the Next Descriptor Address register (DESCADDR) will hold the value 0x00000000, and the DMA channel will either be suspended or disabled, depending on the configuration in the Block Action bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.BLOCKACT). If the transaction has further block transfers pending, DESCADDR will hold the SRAM address to the next transfer descriptor to be fetched. The DMAC will fetch the next descriptor into the internal memory of the active channel and write its content to the write-back section for the channel, before the arbiter gets to choose the next active channel.

References:

DMA Block Diagram

26.6.2.6 Transfer Triggers and Actions

A DMA transfer through a DMA channel can be started only when a DMA transfer request is detected, and the DMA channel has been granted access to the DMA. A transfer request can be triggered from software, from a peripheral, or from an event. There are dedicated Trigger Source selections for each DMA Channel Control B (CHCTRLB.TRIGSRC).

The trigger actions are available in the Trigger Action bit group in the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.TRIGACT). By default, a trigger generates a request for a block transfer operation. If a single descriptor is defined for a channel, the channel is automatically disabled when a block transfer has been completed. If a list of linked descriptors is defined for a channel, the channel is automatically disabled when the last descriptor in the list is executed. If the list still has descriptors to execute, the channel will be waiting for the next block transfer trigger. When enabled again, the channel will wait for the next block transfer trigger. The trigger actions can also be configured to generate a request for a beat transfer (CHCTRLB.TRIGACT=0x2) or transaction transfer (CHCTRLB.TRIGACT=0x3) instead of a block transfer (CHCTRLB.TRIGACT=0x0).

The following figure shows an example where triggers are used with two linked block descriptors.

Figure 26-7. Trigger Action and Transfers
Beat Trigger Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Transfer Triggers and Actions - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHENn"] --> B["Trigger"]
    B --> C["PENDCHn"]
    C --> D["BUSYCHn"]
    D --> E["Data Transfer"]
    E --> F["Trigger Lost"]
    F --> G["Block Transfer"]
    G --> H["BEAT"]
    G --> I["BEAT"]
    G --> J["BEAT"]
    G --> K["BEAT"]
    G --> L["BEAT"]
    G --> M["BEAT"]
    G --> N["BEAT"]
    G --> O["BEAT"]
    G --> P["BEAT"]

Block Trigger Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Transfer Triggers and Actions - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHENn"] --> B["Trigger"]
    C["PENDCHn"] --> D["Trigger Lost"]
    E["BUSYCHn"] --> F["Data Transfer"]
    G["Block Transfer"] --> H["BEAT"]
    G --> I["BEAT"]
    G --> J["BEAT"]
    K["Block Transfer"] --> L["BEAT"]
    K --> M["BEATBEAT"]

Transaction Trigger Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Transfer Triggers and Actions - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHENn"] --> B["Trigger"]
    C["PENDCHn"] --> D["Trigger Lost"]
    E["BUSYCHn"] --> F["Trigger Lost"]
    G["Data Transfer"] --> H["Block Transfer"]
    H --> I["BEAT"]
    H --> J["BEAT"]
    H --> K["BEAT"]
    L["Block Transfer"] --> M["BEAT"]
    L --> N["BEAT"]
    L --> O["BEAT"]
    P["Trigger"] --> Q["Trigger Lost"]
    R["Data Transfer"] --> S["Block Transfer"]
    S --> T["BEAT"]
    S --> U["BEAT"]
    S --> V["BEAT"]

If the trigger source generates a transfer request for a channel during an ongoing transfer, the new transfer request will be kept pending (CHSTATUS.PEND=1), and the new transfer can start after the ongoing one is done. Only one pending transfer can be kept per channel. If the trigger source generates more transfer requests while one is already pending, the additional ones will be lost. All channels pending status flags are also available in the Pending Channels register (PENDCH).

When the transfer starts, the corresponding Channel Busy status flag is set in Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.BUSY). When the trigger action is complete, the Channel Busy status flag is cleared. All channel busy status flags are also available in the Busy Channels register (BUSYCH) in DMAC.

26.6.2.7 Addressing

Each block transfer needs to have both a source address and a destination address defined. The source address is set by writing the Transfer Source Address (SRCADDR) register, the destination address is set by writing the Transfer Destination Address (DSTADDR) register.

The addressing of this DMAC module can be static or incremental, for either source or destination of a block transfer, or both.

Incrementation for the source address of a block transfer is enabled by writing the Source Address Incrementation Enable bit in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.SRCINC=1). The step size of the incrementation is configurable and can be chosen by writing the Step Selection bit in

the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.STEPSEL=1) and writing the desired step size in the Address Increment Step Size bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.STEPSIZE). If BTCTRL.STEPSEL=0, the step size for the source incrementation will be the size of one beat.

When source address incrementation is configured (BTCTRL.SRCINC=1), SRCADDR is calculated as follows:

If BTCTRL.STEPSEL=1:

$$ \text { SRCADDR } = \text { SRCADDR } _ {\text { START }} + B T C N T \cdot B (\text { EATSIZE } + 1 \cdot 2) \quad \text { STEPSIZE } $$

If BTCTRL.STEPSEL=0:

$$ \text { SRCADDR } = \text { SRCADDR } _ {\text { START }} + B T C N T \cdot B (E A T S I Z E + 1) $$

  • SRCADDR START is the source address of the first beat transfer in the block transfer
  • BTCNT is the initial number of beats remaining in the block transfer
  • BEATSIZE is the configured number of bytes in a beat
  • STEPSIZE is the configured number of beats for each incrementation

The following figure shows an example where DMA channel 0 is configured to increment the source address by one beat after each beat transfer (BTCTRL.SRCINC=1), and DMA channel 1 is configured to increment the source address by two beats (BTCTRL.SRCINC=1, BTCTRL.STEPSEL=1, and BTCTRL.STEPSIZE=0x1). As the destination address for both channels are peripherals, destination incrementation is disabled (BTCTRL.DSTINC=0).

Figure 26-8. Source Address Increment
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Addressing - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["SRC Data Buffer"] --> B["DMA Channel 0"]
    A --> C["DMA Channel 1"]
    B --> D["PERIPHERAL 0"]
    C --> E["PERIPHERAL 1"]

Incrementation for the destination address of a block transfer is enabled by setting the Destination Address Incrementation Enable bit in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.DSTINC=1). The step size of the incrementation is configurable by clearing BTCTRL.STEPSEL=0 and writing BTCTRL.STEPSIZE to the desired step size. If BTCTRL.STEPSEL=1, the step size for the destination incrementation will be the size of one beat.

When the destination address incrementation is configured (BTCTRL.DSTINC=1), SRCADDR must be set and calculated as follows:

DSTADDR=DSTADDR START+BTCNT•B(EATSIZE+1•2) STEPSIZEwhere BTCTRL.STEPSEL is zero
DSTADDR=DSTADDR START+BTCNT•BEATSIZE+1 )where BTCTRL.STEPSEL is one
  • DSTADDR START is the destination address of the first beat transfer in the block transfer
  • BTCNT is the initial number of beats remaining in the block transfer

  • BEATSIZE is the configured number of bytes in a beat

  • STEPSIZE is the configured number of beats for each incrementation

Figure 26-9 shows an example where DMA channel 0 is configured to increment destination address by one beat (BTCTRL.DSTINC=1) and DMA channel 1 is configured to increment destination address by two beats (BTCTRL.DSTINC=1, BTCTRL.STEPSEL=0, and BTCTRL.STEPSIZE=0x1). As the source address for both channels are peripherals, source incrementation is disabled (BTCTRL.SRCINC=0).
Figure 26-9. Destination Address Increment
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Addressing - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["PERIPHERAL 0"] -->|{a,b}| B["DMA Channel 0"]
    C["PERIPHERAL 1"] -->|{c,d}| D["DMA Channel 1"]
    B --> E["DST Data Buffer"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["a"]
    E --> G["b"]
    E --> H["c"]
    E --> I["d"]

26.6.2.8 Error Handling

If a bus error is received from an AHB slave during a DMA data transfer, the corresponding active channel is disabled and the corresponding Channel Transfer Error Interrupt flag in the Channel Interrupt Status and Clear register (CHINTFLAG.TERR) is set. If enabled, the optional transfer error interrupt is generated. The transfer counter will not be decremented and its current value is written-back in the write-back memory section before the channel is disabled.

When the DMAC fetches an invalid descriptor (BTCTRLVALID=0) or when the channel is resumed and the DMA fetches the next descriptor with null address (DESCADDR=0x00000000), the corresponding channel operation is suspended, the Channel Suspend Interrupt Flag in the Channel Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (CHINTFLAG.SUSP) is set, and the Channel Fetch Error bit in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.FERR) is set. If enabled, the optional suspend interrupt is generated.

26.6.3 Additional Features

26.6.3.1 Linked Descriptors

A transaction can consist of either a single block transfer or of several block transfers. When a transaction consist of several block transfers it is called linked descriptors.

Figure Figure 26-3 illustrates how linked descriptors work. When the first block transfer is completed on DMA channel 0, the DMAC fetches the next transfer descriptor which is pointed to by the value stored in the Next Descriptor Address (DESCADDR) register of the first transfer descriptor. Fetching the next transfer descriptor (DESCADDR) is continued until the last transfer descriptor. When the block transfer for the last transfer descriptor is executed and DESCADDR=0x00000000, the transaction is terminated. For further details on how the next descriptor is fetched from LP SRAM, refer to section 26.6.2.5. Data Transmission.

26.6.3.1.1 Adding Descriptor to the End of a List

To add a new descriptor at the end of the descriptor list, create the descriptor in LP SRAM, with DESCADDR=0x0000000 indicating that it is the new last descriptor in the list, and modify the DESCADDR value of the current last descriptor to the address of the newly created descriptor.

26.6.3.1.2 Modifying a Descriptor in a List

In order to add descriptors to a linked list, the following actions must be performed:

  1. Enable the Suspend interrupt for the DMA channel.
  2. Enable the DMA channel.
  3. Reserve memory space in LP SRAM to configure a new descriptor.
  4. Configure the new descriptor:

  5. Set the next descriptor address (DESCADDR)

  6. Set the destination address (DSTADDR)
  7. Set the source address (SRCADDR)
  8. Configure the block transfer control (BTCTRL) including

- Optionally enable the Suspend block action

- Set the descriptor VALID bit

  1. Clear the VALID bit for the existing list and for the descriptor which has to be updated.
  2. Read DESCADDR from the Write-Back memory.

- If the DMA has not already fetched the descriptor which requires changes (i.e., DESCADDR is wrong):

  • Update the DESCADDR location of the descriptor from the List
  • Optionally clear the Suspend block action
  • Set the descriptor VALID bit to '1'
  • Optionally enable the Resume software command

- If the DMA is executing the same descriptor as the one which requires changes:

  • Set the Channel Suspend software command and wait for the Suspend interrupt
  • Update the next descriptor address (DESCRADDR) in the write-back memory
  • Clear the interrupt sources and set the Resume software command
  • Update the DESCADDR location of the descriptor from the List
  • Optionally clear the Suspend block action
  • Set the descriptor VALID bit to '1'

  • Go to step 4 if needed.

26.6.3.1.3 Adding a Descriptor Between Existing Descriptors

To insert a new descriptor 'C' between two existing descriptors ('A' and 'B'), the descriptor currently executed by the DMA must be identified.

  1. If DMA is executing descriptor B, descriptor C cannot be inserted.
  2. If DMA has not started to execute descriptor A, follow the steps:

a. Set the descriptor A VALID bit to '0'.
b. Set the DESCADDR value of descriptor A to point to descriptor C instead of descriptor B.
c. Set the DESCADDR value of descriptor C to point to descriptor B.
d. Set the descriptor A VALID bit to '1'.

  1. If DMA is executing descriptor A:

a. Apply the software suspend command to the channel and
b. Perform steps 2.1 through 2.4.
c. Apply the software resume command to the channel.

26.6.3.2 Channel Suspend

The channel operation can be suspended at any time by software by writing a '1' to the Suspend command in the Command bit field of Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.CMD). After the ongoing

burst transfer is completed, the channel operation is suspended and the suspend command is automatically cleared.

When suspended, the Channel Suspend Interrupt flag in the Channel Interrupt Status and Clear register is set (CHINTFLAG.SUSP=1) and the optional suspend interrupt is generated.

By configuring the block action to suspend by writing Block Action bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.BLOCKACT is 0x2 or 0x3), the DMA channel will be suspended after it has completed a block transfer. The DMA channel will be kept enabled and will be able to receive transfer triggers, but it will be removed from the arbitration scheme.

If an invalid transfer descriptor (BTCTRL. VALID=0) is fetched from LP SRAM, the DMA channel will be suspended, and the Channel Fetch Error bit in the Channel Status register(CHASTATUS.FERR) will be set.

Note: Only enabled DMA channels can be suspended. If a channel is disabled when it is attempted to be suspended, the internal suspend command will be ignored.

For more details on transfer descriptors, refer to section 26.6.2.3. Transfer Descriptors.

26.6.3.3 Channel Resume and Next Suspend Skip

A channel operation can be resumed by software by setting the Resume command in the Command bit field of the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.CMD). If the channel is already suspended, the channel operation resumes from where it previously stopped when the Resume command is detected. When the Resume command is issued before the channel is suspended, the next suspend action is skipped and the channel continues the normal operation.

Figure 26-10. Channel Suspend/Resume Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Channel Resume and Next Suspend Skip - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHENn"] --> B["Transfer"]
    B --> C["Fetch"]
    C --> D["Block Transfer 0"]
    D --> E["Descriptor 0 (suspend disabled)"]
    E --> F["Descriptor 1 (suspend enabled)"]
    F --> G["Block Transfer 1"]
    G --> H["Descriptor 2 (suspend enabled)"]
    H --> I["Block Transfer 2"]
    I --> J["Channel suspended"]
    J --> K["Descriptor 3 (list)"]
    K --> L["Block Transfer 3"]
    L --> M["Suspend skipped"]
    M --> N["Block Transfer 0"]
    N --> O["Descriptor 0 (suspend disabled)"]
    O --> P["Descriptor 1 (suspend enabled)"]
    P --> Q["Block Transfer 1"]
    Q --> R["Descriptor 2 (suspend enabled)"]
    R --> S["Block Transfer 2"]
    S --> T["Descriptor 3 (list)"]
    T --> U["Block Transfer 3"]
    U --> V["Suspend skipped"]
    V --> W["Block Transfer 0"]
    W --> X["Descriptor 0 (suspend disabled)"]
    X --> Y["Descriptor 1 (suspend enabled)"]
    Y --> Z["Block Transfer 1"]
    Z --> AA["Descriptor 2 (suspend enabled)"]
    AA --> AB["Block Transfer 2"]
    AB --> AC["Descriptor 3 (list)"]

26.6.3.4 Event Input Actions

The event input actions are available only on the least significant DMA channels. For details on channels with event input support, refer to the in the Event system documentation.

Before using event input actions, the event controller must be configured first according to the following table, and the Channel Event Input Enable bit in the Channel Control B register (CHCTRLB.EVIE) must be written to '1'. Refer also to 26.6.6. Events.

Table 26-1. Event Input Action

Action CHCTRLB.EVACT CHCTRLB.TRGSRC
None NOACT -
Normal Transfer TRIG DISABLE
Conditional Transfer on Strobe TRIG any peripheral
Conditional Transfer CTRIG
Conditional Block Transfer CBLOCK
Channel Suspend SUSPEND
Channel Resume RESUME
Skip Next Block Suspend SSKIP

Normal Transfer

The event input is used to trigger a beat or burst transfer on peripherals.

The event is acknowledged as soon as the event is received. When received, both the Channel Pending status bit in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.PEND) and the corresponding Channel n bit in the Pending Channels register (26.8.13. PENDCH.PENDCHn) are set. If the event is received while the channel is pending, the event trigger is lost.

The figure below shows an example where beat transfers are enabled by internal events.

Figure 26-11. Beat Event Trigger Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Normal Transfer - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CHENn"] --> B["Peripheral Trigger"]
    B --> C["Event"]
    C --> D["PENDCHn"]
    D --> E["BUSYCHn"]
    E --> F["Data Transfer"]
    F --> G["Trigger Lost"]
    G --> H["Block Transfer"]
    H --> I["BEAT"]
    H --> J["BEAT"]
    H --> K["BEAT"]
    H --> L["BEAT"]
    H --> M["BEAT"]
    H --> N["BEAT"]

Conditional Transfer on Strobe

The event input is used to trigger a transfer on peripherals with pending transfer requests. This event action is intended to be used with peripheral triggers, e.g. for timed communication protocols or periodic transfers between peripherals: only when the peripheral trigger coincides with the occurrence of a (possibly cyclic) event the transfer is issued.

The event is acknowledged as soon as the event is received. The peripheral trigger request is stored internally when the previous trigger action is completed (i.e. the channel is not pending) and when an active event is received. If the peripheral trigger is active, the DMA will wait for an event before the peripheral trigger is internally registered. When both event and peripheral transfer trigger are active, both CHSTATUS.PEND and 26.8.13. PENDCH.PENDCHn are set. A software trigger will now trigger a transfer.

The figure below shows an example where the peripheral beat transfer is started by a conditional strobe event action.

Figure 26-12. Periodic Event with Beat Peripheral Triggers
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conditional Transfer on Strobe - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Event"] --> B["Trigger Lost"]
    C["Peripheral Trigger"] --> D["Trigger Lost"]
    E["PENDCHn"] --> F["Trigger Lost"]
    G["Data Transfer"] --> H["Block Transfer"]
    I["BEAT"] --> J["Feedback Loop"]
    style A fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#666,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ccc,stroke:#333

Conditional Transfer

The event input is used to trigger a conditional transfer on peripherals with pending transfer requests. As example, this type of event can be used for peripheral-to-peripheral transfers, where one peripheral is the source of event and the second peripheral is the source of the trigger.

Each peripheral trigger is stored internally when the event is received. When the peripheral trigger is stored internally, the Channel Pending status bit is set (CHSTATUS.PEND), the respective Pending Channel n Bit in the Pending Channels register is set (26.8.13. PENDCH.PENDCHn), and the event is acknowledged. A software trigger will now trigger a transfer.

The figure below shows an example where conditional event is enabled with peripheral beat trigger requests.

Figure 26-13. Conditional Event with Beat Peripheral Triggers
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conditional Transfer - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Event"] --> B["Peripheral Trigger"]
    B --> C["PENDCHn"]
    C --> D["Data Transfer"]
    D --> E["Block Transfer"]
    E --> F["BEAT"]
    E --> G["BEAT"]

Conditional Block Transfer

The event input is used to trigger a conditional block transfer on peripherals.

Before starting transfers within a block, an event must be received. When received, the event is acknowledged when the block transfer is completed. A software trigger will trigger a transfer.

The figure below shows an example where conditional event block transfer is started with peripheral beat trigger requests.

Figure 26-14. Conditional Block Transfer with Beat Peripheral Triggers
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conditional Block Transfer - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Event"] --> B["Peripheral Trigger"]
    B --> C["PENDCHn"]
    C --> D["Data Transfer"]
    D --> E["Block Transfer"]
    E --> F["BEAT BEAT"]
    E --> G["Block Transfer"]
    G --> H["BEAT BEAT"]

Channel Suspend

The event input is used to suspend an ongoing channel operation. The event is acknowledged when the current AHB access is completed. For further details on Channel Suspend, refer to 26.6.3.2. Channel Suspend.

Channel Resume

The event input is used to resume a suspended channel operation. The event is acknowledged as soon as the event is received and the Channel Suspend Interrupt Flag (CHINTFLAG.SUSP) is cleared. For further details refer to 26.6.3.2. Channel Suspend.

Skip Next Block Suspend

This event can be used to skip the next block suspend action. If the channel is suspended before the event rises, the channel operation is resumed and the event is acknowledged. If the event rises before a suspend block action is detected, the event is kept until the next block suspend detection. When the block transfer is completed, the channel continues the operation (not suspended) and the event is acknowledged.

26.6.3.5 Event Output Selection

Event output selection is available only for the least significant DMA channels. The pulse width of an event output from a channel is one AHB clock cycle.

The output of channel events is enabled by writing a '1' to the Channel Event Output Enable bit in the Control B register (CHCTRLB.EVOE). The event output cause is selected by writing to the Event Output Selection bits in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.EVOSEL). It is possible to generate events after each block transfer (BTCTRL.EVOSEL=0x1) or beat transfer (BTCTRL.EVOSEL=0x3). To enable an event being generated when a transaction is complete, the block event selection must be set in the last transfer descriptor only.

The figure Figure 26-15 shows an example where the event output generation is enabled in the first block transfer, and disabled in the second block.

Figure 26-15. Event Output Generation
Beat Event Output
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Output Selection - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Data Transfer"] --> B["Block Transfer"]
    B --> C["Event Output"]
    D["Block Transfer"] --> E["Event Output"]
    F["Event Output"] --> G["Event Output"]

Block Event Output
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Output Selection - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Data Transfer"] --> B["Block Transfer"]
    B --> C["BEAT"]
    B --> D["BEAT"]
    E["Event Output"] --> F["Block Transfer"]
    F --> G["BEAT"]
    F --> H["BEAT"]

26.6.3.6 Aborting Transfers

Transfers on any channel can be aborted gracefully by software by disabling the corresponding DMA channel. It is also possible to abort all ongoing or pending transfers by disabling the DMAC.

When a DMA channel disable request or DMAC disable request is detected:

  • Ongoing transfers of the active channel will be disabled when the ongoing beat transfer is completed and the write-back memory section is updated. This prevents transfer corruption before the channel is disabled.
  • All other enabled channels will be disabled in the next clock cycle.

The corresponding Channel Enable bit in the Channel Control A register is cleared (CHCTRLA.ENABLE=0) when the channel is disabled.

The corresponding DMAC Enable bit in the Control register is cleared (CTRL.DMAENABLE=0) when the entire DMAC module is disabled.

26.6.3.7 CRC Operation

A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) is an error detection technique used to find errors in data. It is commonly used to determine whether the data during a transmission, or data present in data and program memories has been corrupted or not. A CRC takes a data stream or a block of data as input and generates a 16- or 32-bit output that can be appended to the data and used as a checksum.

When the data is received, the device or application repeats the calculation: If the new CRC result does not match the one calculated earlier, the block contains a data error. The application will then detect this and may take a corrective action, such as requesting the data to be sent again or simply not using the incorrect data.

The CRC engine in DMAC supports two commonly used CRC polynomials: CRC-16 (CRC-CCITT) and CRC-32 (IEEE 802.3). Typically, applying CRC-n (CRC-16 or CRC-32) to a data block of arbitrary length will detect any single alteration that is ≤n bits in length, and will detect the fraction 1-2-n of all longer error bursts.

• CRC-16:

  • Polynomial: x^16 + x^12 + x^5 + 1
  • Hex value: 0x1021

• CRC-32:

  • Polynomial: x^32 + x^26 + x^23 + x^22 + x^16 + x^12 + x^11 + x^10 + x^8 + x^7 + x^5 + x^4 + x^2 + x + 1
  • Hex value: 0x04C11DB7

The data source for the CRC engine can either be one of the DMA channels or the APB bus interface, and must be selected by writing to the CRC Input Source bits in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCSRC). The CRC engine then takes data input from the selected source and generates a checksum based on these data. The checksum is available in the CRC Checksum register (CRCCHKSUM). When CRC-32 polynomial is used, the final checksum read is bit reversed and complemented, as shown in Figure 26-16.

The CRC polynomial is selected by writing to the CRC Polynomial Type bit in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCPOLY), the default is CRC-16. The CRC engine operates on byte only. When the DMA is used as data source for the CRC engine, the DMA channel beat size setting will be used. When used with APB bus interface, the application must select the CRC Beat Size bit field of CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCBEATSIZE). 8-, 16-, or 32-bit bus transfer access type is supported. The corresponding number of bytes will be written in the CRCDATAIN register and the CRC engine will operate on the input data in a byte by byte manner.

Figure 26-16. CRC Generator Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - CRC Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["DMAC Channels"] --> B["CRCDATAIN"]
    A --> C["CRCCTRL"]
    B --> D["CRC-16 CRC-32"]
    C --> D
    D --> E["CRC-16 CRC-32"]
    E --> F["csrc32"]
    F --> G["CHECKSUM"]
    G --> H["bit-reverse + complement"]
    H --> I["Checksum read"]
    D --> J["168 8 32"]
    J --> D

CRC on DMA data CRC-16 or CRC-32 calculations can be performed on data passing through any DMA channel. Once a DMA channel is selected as the source, the CRC engine will continuously generate the CRC on the data passing through the DMA channel. The checksum is available for readout once the DMA transaction is completed or aborted. A CRC can also be generated on SRAM, Flash, or I/O memory by passing these data through a DMA channel. If the latter is done, the destination register for the DMA data can be the data input (CRCDATAIN) register in the CRC engine.

CRC using the I/O interface Before using the CRC engine with the I/O interface, the application must set the CRC Beat Size bits in the CRC Control register (CRCCTRL.CRCBEATSIZE). 8/16/32-bit bus transfer type can be selected.

CRC can be performed on any data by loading them into the CRC engine using the CPU and writing the data to the CRCDATAIN register. Using this method, an arbitrary number of bytes can be written to the register by the CPU, and CRC is done continuously for each byte. This means if a 32-bit data is written to the CRCDATAIN register the CRC engine takes four cycles to calculate the CRC. The CRC complete is signaled by a set CRCBUSY bit in the CRCSTATUS register. New data can be written only when CRCBUSY flag is not set.

26.6.4 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

26.6.5 Interrupts

The DMAC channels have the following interrupt sources:

- Transfer Complete (TCMPL): Indicates that a block transfer is completed on the corresponding channel. Refer to 26.6.2.5. Data Transmission for details.

  • Transfer Error (TERR): Indicates that a bus error has occurred during a burst transfer, or that an invalid descriptor has been fetched. Refer to 26.6.2.8. Error Handling for details.
  • Channel Suspend (SUSP): Indicates that the corresponding channel has been suspended. Refer to 26.6.3.2. Channel Suspend and 26.6.2.5. Data Transmission for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Channel Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (CHINTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Channel Interrupt Enable Set register (CHINTENSET=1), and disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Channel Interrupt Enable Clear register (CHINTENCLR=1).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, the DMAC is reset or the corresponding DMA channel is reset. See CHINTFLAG for details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt requests are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC.

The user must read the Channel Interrupt Status (INTSTATUS) register to identify the channels with pending interrupts and must read the Channel Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (CHINTFLAG) register to determine which interrupt condition is present for the corresponding channel. It is also possible to read the Interrupt Pending register (INTPEND), which provides the lowest channel number with pending interrupt and the respective interrupt flags.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

26.6.6 Events

The DMAC can generate the following output events:

- Channel (CH): Generated when a block transfer for a given channel has been completed, or when a beat transfer within a block transfer for a given channel has been completed. Refer to Event Output Selection section for details.

Setting the Channel Control B Event Output Enable bit (CHCTRLB.EVOE=1) enables the corresponding output event configured in the Event Output Selection bit group in the Block Transfer Control register (BTCTRL.EVOSEL). Clearing CHCTRLB.EVOE=0 disables the corresponding output event.

The DMAC can take the following actions on an input event:

  • Transfer and Periodic Transfer Trigger (TRIG): normal transfer or periodic transfers on peripherals are enabled
  • Conditional Transfer Trigger (CTRIG): conditional transfers on peripherals are enabled
  • Conditional Block Transfer Trigger (CBLOCK): conditional block transfers on peripherals are enabled
  • Channel Suspend Operation (SUSPEND): suspend a channel operation
  • Channel Resume Operation (RESUME): resume a suspended channel operation
  • Skip Next Block Suspend Action (SSKIP): skip the next block suspend transfer condition
  • Increase Priority (INCPRI): increase channel priority

Setting the Channel Control B Event Input Enable bit (CHCTRLB.EVIE=1) enables the corresponding action on input event. clearing this bit disables the corresponding action on input event. Note that several actions can be enabled for incoming events. If several events are connected to the peripheral, any enabled action will be taken for any of the incoming events. For further details on event input actions, refer to Event Input Action section.

References:

EVSYS - Event Output Selection

DMAC - Event Input Action

26.6.7 Sleep Mode Operation

Each DMA channel can be configured to operate in any sleep mode. To be able to run in standby, the RUNSTDBY bit in Channel Control A register (CHCTRLA.RUNSTDBY) must be written to '1'. The DMAC can wake up the device using interrupts from any sleep mode or perform actions through the Event System.

For channels with CHCTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, it is up to software to stop DMA transfers on these channels and wait for completion before going to standby mode using the following sequence:

  1. Suspend the DMAC channels for which CHCTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0.
  2. Check the SYNCBUSY bits of registers accessed by the DMAC channels being suspended.
  3. Go to sleep
  4. When the device wakes up, resume the suspended channels.

Note: In standby sleep mode, the DMAC can access the LP SRAM only when the power domain PD1 is not in retention and PM.STDBYCFG.BBIASLP=0x0. The DMAC can access the SRAM in standby sleep mode only when the power domain PD2 is not in retention and PM.STDBYCFG.BBIASHS=0x0.

26.6.8 Synchronization

Not applicable.

26.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 7 65 4 3 2 10
0x00 CTRL7:0CRCENABLE DMAENABLE SWRST
15:8LVLEN3 LVLEN2 LVLEN1 LVLEN0
0x02 CRCCTRL7:0CRCPOLY[1:0]CRCBEATSIZE[1:0]
15:8CRCSRC[5:0]
0x04CRCDATAIN7:0CRCDATAIN[7:0]
15:8CRCDATAIN[15:8]
23:16CRCDATAIN[23:16]
31:24CRCDATAIN[31:24]
0x08CRCCHKSUM7:0CRCCHKSUM[7:0]
15:8CRCCHKSUM[15:8]
23:16CRCCHKSUM[23:16]
31:24CRCCHKSUM[31:24]
0x0CCRCSTATUS7:0CRCZEROCRCBUSY
0x0DDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x0EQOSCTRL7:0DQOS[1:0]FQOS[1:0]WRBQOS[1:0]
0x0F Reserved
0x10SWTRIGCTRL7:0SWTRIG7SWTRIG6SWTRIG5SWTRIG4SWTRIG3SWTRIG2SWTRIG1SWTRIG0
15:8SWTRIG15SWTRIG14SWTRIG13SWTRIG12SWTRIG11SWTRIG10SWTRIG9SWTRIG8
23:16
31:24
0x14 PRICTRL07:0RRLVLEN0LVLPRIO[3:0]
15:8RRLVLEN1LVLPRI1[3:0]
23:16RRLVLEN2LVLPRI2[3:0]
31:24RRLVLEN3LVLPRI3[3:0]
0x18 ... 0x1FReserved
0x20 INTPEND7:0ID[3:0]
15:8PENDBUSYFERRSUSPTCMPLTERR
0x22 ... 0x23Reserved
0x24INTSTATUS7:0CHINT7CHINT6CHINT5CHINT4CHINT3CHINT2CHINT1CHINT0
15:8CHINT15CHINT14CHINT13CHINT12CHINT11CHINT10CHINT9CHINT8
23:16
31:24
0x28BUSYCH7:0BUSYCH7BUSYCH6BUSYCH5BUSYCH4BUSYCH3BUSYCH2BUSYCH1BUSYCH0
15:8BUSYCH15BUSYCH14BUSYCH13BUSYCH12BUSYCH11BUSYCH10BUSYCH9BUSYCH8
23:16
31:24
0x2CPENDCH7:0PENDCH7PENDCH6PENDCH5PENDCH4PENDCH3PENDCH2PENDCH1PENDCH0
15:8PENDCH15PENDCH14PENDCH13PENDCH12PENDCH11PENDCH10PENDCH9PENDCH8
23:16
31:24
0x30ACTIVE7:0LVLEX3LVLEX2LVLEX1LVLEX0
15:8ABUSYID[4:0]
23:16BTCNT[7:0]
31:24BTCNT[15:8]
0x34BASEADDR7:0BASEADDR[7:0]
15:8BASEADDR[15:8]
23:16BASEADDR[23:16]
31:24BASEADDR[31:24]
0x38 WRBADDR7:0WRBADDR[7:0]
15:8WRBADDR[15:8]
23:16WRBADDR[23:16]
31:24WRBADDR[31:24]
0x3C ... 0x3EReserved
......continued
OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x3F CHID 7:0 ID[3:0]
0x40 CHCTRLA 7:0 RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
0x41 ... 0x43Reserved
0x44 CHCTRLB7:0LVL[1:0]EVOEEVIEEVACT[2:0]
15:8TRIGSRC[5:0]
23:16 TRIGACT[1:0]
31:24CMD[1:0]
0x48 ... 0x4BReserved
0x4CCHINTENCLR7:0SUSPTCMPLTERR
0x4DCHINTENSET7:0SUSPTCMPLTERR
0x4ECHINTFLAG7:0SUSPTCMPLTERR
0x4FCHSTATUS7:0FERRBUSYPEND

26.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 26.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

26.8.1 Control

Name: CTRL

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00X0

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LVLEN3 LVLEN2 LVLEN1 LVLENO
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

CRCENABLE DMAENABLE SWRST
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W0 0 0

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - LVLENx Priority Level x Enable

When this bit is set, all requests with the corresponding level will be fed into the arbiter block. When cleared, all requests with the corresponding level will be ignored.
For details on arbitration schemes, refer to the Arbitration section.
These bits are not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0Transfer requests for Priority level x will not be handled
1Transfer requests for Priority level x will be handled

Bit 2 - CRCENABLE CRC Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit will disable the CRC calculation when the CRC Status Busy flag is cleared (CRCSTATUS. CRCBUSY). The bit is zero when the CRC is disabled.
Writing a '1' to this bit will enable the CRC calculation.

ValueDescription
0The CRC calculation is disabled
1The CRC calculation is enabled

Bit 1 - DMAENABLE DMA Enable

Setting this bit will enable the DMA module.
Writing a '0' to this bit will disable the DMA module. When writing a '0' during an ongoing transfer, the bit will not be cleared until the internal data transfer buffer is empty and the DMA transfer is aborted. The internal data transfer buffer will be empty once the ongoing burst transfer is completed.
This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0The peripheral is disabled
1The peripheral is enabled

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit when both the DMAC and the CRC module are disabled (DMAENABLE and CRCENABLE are '0') resets all registers in the DMAC (except DBGCTRL) to their initial state. If either the DMAC or CRC module is enabled, the Reset request will be ignored and the DMAC will return an access error.

ValueDescription
0There is no Reset operation ongoing
1A Reset operation is ongoing

26.8.2 CRC Control

Name: CRCCTRL

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CRCSRC[5:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CRCPOLY[1:0]CRCBEATSIZE[1:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0

Bits 13:8 - CRCSRC[5:0] CRC Input Source

These bits select the input source for generating the CRC, as shown in the table below. The selected source is locked until either the CRC generation is completed or the CRC module is disabled. This means the CRCSRC cannot be modified when the CRC operation is ongoing. The lock is signaled by the CRCBUSY status bit. CRC generation complete is generated and signaled from the selected source when used with the DMA channel.

ValueNameDescription
0x00NOACTNo action
0x01IOI/O interface
0x02-0x1F-Reserved
0x20CHNDMA channel 0
0x21CHNDMA channel 1
0x22CHNDMA channel 2
0x23CHNDMA channel 3
0x24CHNDMA channel 4
0x25CHNDMA channel 5
0x26CHNDMA channel 6
0x27CHNDMA channel 7
0x28CHNDMA channel 8
0x29CHNDMA channel 9
0x2ACHNDMA channel 10
0x2BCHNDMA channel 11
0x2CCHNDMA channel 12
0x2DCHNDMA channel 13
0x2ECHNDMA channel 14
0x2FCHNDMA channel 15

Bits 3:2 - CRCPOLY[1:0] CRC Polynomial Type

These bits define the size of the data transfer for each bus access when the CRC is used with I/O interface, as shown in the table below.

ValueNameDescription
0x0CRC16CRC-16 (CRC-CCITT)
0x1CRC32CRC32 (IEEE 802.3)
0x2-0x3Reserved

Bits 1:0 - CRCBEATSIZE[1:0] CRC Beat Size

These bits define the size of the data transfer for each bus access when the CRC is used with I/O interface.

Value NameDescription
0x0BYTE 8-bit bus transfer
0x1HWORD 16-bit bus transfer
0x2WORD 32-bit bus transfer
0x3Reserved

26.8.3 CRC Data Input

Name: CRCDATAIN

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CRCDATAIN[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

CRCDATAIN[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CRCDATAIN[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CRCDATAIN[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - CRCDATAIN[31:0] CRC Data Input

These bits store the data for which the CRC checksum is computed. A new CRC Checksum is ready (CRCBEAT+ 1) clock cycles after the CRCDATAIN register is written.

26.8.4 CRC Checksum

Name: CRCCHKSUM

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

The CRCCHKSUM represents the 16- or 32-bit checksum value and the generated CRC. The register is reset to zero by default, but it is possible to reset all bits to one by writing the CRCCHKSUM register directly. It is possible to write this register only when the CRC module is disabled. If CRC-32 is selected and the CRC Status Busy flag is cleared (i.e., CRC generation is completed or aborted), the bit reversed (bit 31 is swapped with bit 0, bit 30 with bit 1, etc.) and complemented result will be read from CRCCHKSUM. If CRC-16 is selected or the CRC Status Busy flag is set (i.e., CRC generation is ongoing), CRCCHKSUM will contain the actual content.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CRCCHKSUM[31:24]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CRCCHKSUM[23:16]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CRCCHKSUM[15:8]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CRCCHKSUM[7:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - CRCCHKSUM[31:0] CRC Checksum

These bits store the generated CRC result. The 16 MSB bits are always read zero when CRC-16 is enabled.

26.8.5 CRC Status

Name: CRCSTATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

CRCZERO CRCBUSY
Access Reset 0 0R R/W

Bit 1 - CRCZERO CRC Zero

This bit is cleared when a new CRC source is selected.

This bit is set when the CRC generation is complete and the CRC Checksum is zero.

When running CRC-32 and appending the checksum at the end of the packet (as little endian), the final checksum should be 0x2144df1c, and not zero. However, if the checksum is complemented before it is appended (as little endian) to the data, the final result in the checksum register will be zero. See the description of CRCCHKSUM to read out different versions of the checksum.

Bit 0 - CRCBUSY CRC Module Busy

This flag is cleared by writing a one to it when used with I/O interface. When used with a DMA channel, the bit is set when the corresponding DMA channel is enabled, and cleared when the corresponding DMA channel is disabled. This register bit cannot be cleared by the application when the CRC is used with a DMA channel.

This bit is set when a source configuration is selected and as long as the source is using the CRC module.

26.8.6 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0D

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Run

This bit is not reset by a software reset.

This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The DMAC is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The DMAC continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

26.8.7 Quality of Service Control

Name: QOSCTRL

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0x2A

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DQOS[1:0] FQOS[1:0] WRBQOS[1:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 1 0 1 0 1 0

These bits define the memory priority access during the data transfer operation. Refer to SRAM Quality of Service

DQOS[1:0]NameDescription
0x0DISABLEBackground (no sensitive operation)
0x1LOWSensitive Bandwidth
0x2MEDIUMSensitive Latency
0x3HIGHCritical Latency

Bits 3:2 - FQOS[1:0] Fetch Quality of Service

These bits define the memory priority access during the fetch operation.

Refer to SRAM Quality of Service

FQOS[1:0]NameDescription
0x0DISABLEBackground (no sensitive operation)
0x1LOWSensitive Bandwidth
0x2MEDIUMSensitive Latency
0x3HIGHCritical Latency

Bits 1:0 - WRBQOS[1:0] Write-Back Quality of Service

These bits define the memory priority access during the write-back operation. Refer to SRAM Quality of Service

WRBQOS[1:0]NameDescription
0x0DISABLEBackground (no sensitive operation)
0x1LOWSensitive Bandwidth
0x2MEDIUMSensitive Latency
0x3HIGHCritical Latency

26.8.8 Software Trigger Control

Name: SWTRIGCTRL

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Software Trigger Control - 1

bar_stacked | Bit | SWTRIG15 | SWTRIG14 | SWTRIG13 | SWTRIG12 | SWTRIG11 | SWTRIG10 | SWTRIG9 | SWTRIG8 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Access Reset | R/W | R/W | R/W | R/W | R/W | R/W | R/W | R/W | | Bit | 76543210 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - SWTRIGn Channel n Software Trigger [n = 15..0]

This bit is cleared when the Channel Pending bit in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.PEND) for the corresponding channel is either set, or by writing a '1' to it.

This bit is set if CHSTATUS.PEND is already '1' when writing a '1' to that bit.

Writing a '0' to this bit will clear the bit.

Writing a '1' to this bit will generate a DMA software trigger on channel x, if CHSTATUS.PEND=0 for channel x. CHSTATUS.PEND will be set and SWTRIGn will remain cleared.

26.8.9 Priority Control 0

Name: PRICTRL0

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
RRLVLEN3LVLPR13[3:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 00000
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RRLVLEN2LVLPR12[3:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 00000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RRLVLEN1LVLPR11[3:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 00000
Bit76543210
RRLVLEN0LVLPR10[3:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 00000

Bit 31 - RRLVLEN3 Level 3 Round-Robin Arbitration Enable

This bit controls which arbitration scheme is selected for DMA channels with priority level 3. For details on arbitration schemes, refer to 26.6.2.4. Arbitration.

ValueDescription
0Static arbitration scheme for channels with level 3 priority.
1Round-robin arbitration scheme for channels with level 3 priority.

Bits 27:24 - LVLPRI3[3:0] Level 3 Channel Priority Number

When round-robin arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN3=1) for priority level 3, this register holds the channel number of the last DMA channel being granted access as the active channel with priority level 3.

When static arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN3=0) for priority level 3, and the value of this bit group is non-zero, it will not affect the static priority scheme.

This bit group is not reset when round-robin arbitration gets disabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN3 written to '0').

Bit 23 - RRLVLEN2 Level 2 Round-Robin Arbitration Enable

This bit controls which arbitration scheme is selected for DMA channels with priority level 2. For details on arbitration schemes, refer to 26.6.2.4. Arbitration.

ValueDescription
0Static arbitration scheme for channels with level 2 priority.
1Round-robin arbitration scheme for channels with level 2 priority.

Bits 19:16 - LVLPRI2[3:0] Level 2 Channel Priority Number

When round-robin arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN2=1) for priority level 2, this register holds the channel number of the last DMA channel being granted access as the active channel with priority level 2.

When static arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN2=0) for priority level 2, and the value of this bit group is non-zero, it will not affect the static priority scheme.

This bit group is not reset when round-robin arbitration gets disabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN2 written to '0').

Bit 15 - RRLVLEN1 Level 1 Round-Robin Scheduling Enable

For details on arbitration schemes, refer to 26.6.2.4. Arbitration.

Value Description

0Static arbitration scheme for channels with level 1 priority.
1Round-robin arbitration scheme for channels with level 1 priority.

Bits 11:8 - LVLPRI1[3:0] Level 1 Channel Priority Number

When round-robin arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN1=1) for priority level 1, this register holds the channel number of the last DMA channel being granted access as the active channel with priority level 1.

When static arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN1=0) for priority level 1, and the value of this bit group is non-zero, it will not affect the static priority scheme.

This bit group is not reset when round-robin arbitration gets disabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN1 written to '0').

Bit 7 - RRLVLENO Level 0 Round-Robin Scheduling Enable

For details on arbitration schemes, refer to 26.6.2.4. Arbitration.

Value Description

0Static arbitration scheme for channels with level 0 priority.
1Round-robin arbitration scheme for channels with level 0 priority.

Bits 3:0 - LVLPR10[3:0] Level 0 Channel Priority Number

When round-robin arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN0=1) for priority level 0, this register holds the channel number of the last DMA channel being granted access as the active channel with priority level 0.

When static arbitration is enabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN0=0) for priority level 0, and the value of this bit group is non-zero, it will not affect the static priority scheme.

This bit group is not reset when round-robin arbitration gets disabled (PRICTRL0.RRLVLEN0 written to '0').

26.8.10 Interrupt Pending

Name: INTPEND

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

This register allows the user to identify the lowest DMA channel with pending interrupt.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PEND BU$Y FERRSUSPTCMPLTERR
AccessRRRR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bit 76543210

ID[3:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - PEND Pending

This bit will read '1' when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) is pending.

Bit 14 - BUSY Busy

This bit will read '1' when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) is busy.

Bit 13 - FERR Fetch Error

This bit will read '1' when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) fetched an invalid descriptor.

Bit 10 - SUSP Channel Suspend

This bit will read '1' when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) has pending Suspend interrupt.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel ID (ID) Suspend interrupt flag.

Bit 9 - TCMPL Transfer Complete

This bit will read '1' when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) has pending Transfer Complete interrupt.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel ID (ID) Transfer Complete interrupt flag.

Bit 8 - TERR Transfer Error

This bit is read one when the channel selected by Channel ID field (ID) has pending Transfer Error interrupt.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel ID (ID) Transfer Error interrupt flag.

Bits 3:0 - ID[3:0] Channel ID

These bits store the lowest channel number with pending interrupts. The number is valid if Suspend (SUSP), Transfer Complete (TCMPL) or Transfer Error (TERR) bits are set. The Channel ID field is refreshed when a new channel (with channel number less than the current one) with pending interrupts is detected, or when the application clears the corresponding channel interrupt sources.

When no pending channels interrupts are available, these bits will always return zero value when read.

When the bits are written, indirect access to the corresponding Channel Interrupt Flag register is enabled.

26.8.11 Interrupt Status

Name: INTSTATUS

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Status - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 CHINT15 C HINT14 CHINT13 CHINT12 C HINT11 CHINT10 CHINT9 CHINT8 Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHINT7 CHINT6 CHINT5 CHINT4 CHINT3 CHINT2 CHINT1 CHINT0 Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - CHINTn Channel n Pending Interrupt [n=15..0]

This bit is set when Channel n has a pending interrupt/the interrupt request is received.

This bit is cleared when the corresponding Channel n interrupts are disabled or the interrupts sources are cleared.

26.8.12 Busy Channels

Name: BUSYCH

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BUSYCH15BUSYCH14BUSYCH13BUSYCH12BUSYCH11BUSYCH10BUSYCH9BUSYCH8
Access ResetR RRRRRRR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BUSYCH7BUSYCH6BUSYCH5BUSYCH4BUSYCH3BUSYCH2BUSYCH1BUSYCHO
Access ResetR RRRRRRR
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - BUSYCHn Busy Channel n [x=15..0]

This bit is cleared when the channel trigger action for DMA channel n is complete, when a bus error for DMA channel n is detected, or when DMA channel n is disabled.

This bit is set when DMA channel n starts a DMA transfer.

26.8.13 Pending Channels

Name: PENDCH

Offset: 0x2C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Pending Channels - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 PENDCH15 PENDCH14 PENDCH13 PENDCH12 PENDCH11 PENDCH10 PENDCH9 PENDCH8 Access R R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PENDCH7 PENDCH6 PENDCH5 PENDCH4 PENDCH3 PENDCH2 PENDCH1 PENDCH0 Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – PENDCH Pending Channel n [n=15..0]

This bit is cleared when trigger execution defined by channel trigger action settings for DMA channel n is started, when a bus error for DMA channel n is detected or when DMA channel n is disabled. For details on trigger action settings, refer to CHCTRLB.TRIGACT.

This bit is set when a transfer is pending on DMA channel n.

26.8.14 Active Channel and Levels

Name: ACTIVE

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
BTCNT[15:8]
AccessRR R R R R R R
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
BTCNT[7:0]
AccessRR R R R R R R
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ABUSYID[4:0]
AccessRRR R R R
Reset00 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LVLEX3LVLEX2LVLEX1LVLEX0
AccessRR R R
Reset0 0 0 0

Bits 31:16 - BTCNT[15:0] Active Channel Block Transfer Count

These bits hold the 16-bit block transfer count of the ongoing transfer. This value is stored in the active channel and written back in the corresponding Write-Back channel memory location when the arbiter grants a new channel access. The value is valid only when the active channel Active Busy flag (ABUSY) is set.

Bit 15 - ABUSY Active Channel Busy

This bit is cleared when the active transfer count is written back in the write-back memory section.

This bit is set when the next descriptor transfer count is read from the write-back memory section.

Bits 12:8 - ID[4:0] Active Channel ID

These bits hold the channel index currently stored in the active channel registers. The value is updated each time the arbiter grants a new channel transfer access request.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3 - LVLEXx Level x Channel Trigger Request Executing [x=3..0]

This bit is set when a level-x channel trigger request is executing or pending.

This bit is cleared when no request is pending or being executed.

26.8.15 Descriptor Memory Section Base Address

Name: BASEADDR

Offset: 0x34

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
BASEADDR[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
BASEADDR[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
BASEADDR[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BASEADDR[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - BASEADDR[31:0] Descriptor Memory Base Address

These bits store the Descriptor memory section base address. The value must be 64-bit aligned.

26.8.16 Write-Back Memory Section Base Address

Name: WRBADDR

Offset: 0x38

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

WRBADDR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

WRBADDR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

WRBADDR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

WRBADDR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - WRBADDR[31:0] Write-Back Memory Base Address

These bits store the Write-Back memory base address. The value must be 64-bit aligned.

26.8.17 Channel ID

Name: CHID

Offset: 0x3F

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ID[3:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bits 3:0 - ID[3:0] Channel ID

These bits define the channel number that will be affected by the channel registers (CH*). Before reading or writing a channel register, the channel ID bit group must be written first.

26.8.18 Channel Control A

Name: CHCTRLA

Offset: 0x40

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Bit 76543210

RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
AccessRR/W R R R R/R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Channel run in standby

This bit is used to keep the DMAC channel running in standby mode.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0The DMAC channel is halted in standby.
1The DMAC channel continues to run in standby.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Channel Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit during an ongoing transfer, the bit will not be cleared until the internal data transfer buffer is empty and the DMA transfer is aborted. The internal data transfer buffer will be empty once the ongoing burst transfer is completed.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable the DMA channel.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0DMA channel is disabled.
1DMA channel is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Channel Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets the channel registers to their initial state. The bit can be set when the channel is disabled (ENABLE=0). Writing a '1' to this bit will be ignored as long as ENABLE=1. This bit is automatically cleared when the reset is completed.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

26.8.19 Channel Control B

Name: CHCTRLB

Offset: 0x44

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Channel Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 CMD[1:0] Access Reset 0 0 R/W R/W Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 TRIGACT[1:0] Access R/W R/W Reset 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 TRIGSRC[5:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 LVL[1:0] EVOE EVIE EVACT[2:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 25:24 - CMD[1:0] Software Command

These bits define the software commands. Refer to 26.6.3.2. Channel Suspend and 26.6.3.3. Channel Resume and Next Suspend Skip.

These bits are not enable-protected.

CMD[1:0]NameDescription
0x0NOACTNo action
0x1SUSPENDChannel suspend operation
0x2RESUMEChannel resume operation
0x3-Reserved

Bits 23:22 - TRIGACT[1:0] Trigger Action

These bits define the trigger action used for a transfer.

TRIGACT[1:0]NameDescription
0x0BLOCKOne trigger required for each block transfer
0x1-Reserved
0x2BEATOne trigger required for each beat transfer
0x3TRANSACTIONOne trigger required for each transaction

Bits 13:8 - TRIGSRC[5:0] Trigger Source

These bits define the peripheral trigger which is source of the transfer. For details on trigger selection and trigger modes, refer to Transfer Triggers and Actions and CHCTRLB.TRIGACT.

ValueNameDescription
0x00DISABLEOnly software/event triggers
0x01SERCOM0 RXSERCOM0 RX Trigger
Value Name Description
0x02SERCOM0 TX SERCOM0 TX Trigger
0x03SERCOM1 RX SERCOM1 RX Trigger
0x04SERCOM1 TX SERCOM1 TX Trigger
0x05SERCOM2 RX SERCOM2 RX Trigger
0x06SERCOM2 TX SERCOM2 TX Trigger
0x07SERCOM3 RX SERCOM3 RX Trigger
0x08SERCOM3 TX SERCOM3 TX Trigger
0x09SERCOM4 RX SERCOM4 RX Trigger
0x0ASERCOM4 TX SERCOM4 TX Trigger
0x0BTCC0 OVF TCC0 Overflow Trigger
0x0CTCC0 MC0 TCC0 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x0DTCC0 MC1 TCC0 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x0ETCC0 MC2 TCC0 Match/Compare 2 Trigger
0x0FTCC0 MC3 TCC0 Match/Compare 3 Trigger
0x10TCC1 OVF TCC1 Overflow Trigger
0x11TCC1 MC0 TCC1 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x12TCC1 MC1 TCC1 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x13TCC2 OVF TCC2 Overflow Trigger
0x14TCC2 MC0 TCC2 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x15TCC2 MC1 TCC2 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x16TC0 OVF TC0 Overflow Trigger
0x17TC0 MC0 TC0 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x18TC0 MC1 TC0 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x19TC1 OVF TC1 Overflow Trigger
0x1ATC1 MC0 TC1 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x1BTC1 MC1 TC1 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x1CTC2 OVF TC2 Overflow Trigger
0x1DTC2 MC0 TC2 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x1ETC2 MC1 TC2 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x1FTC3 OVF TC3 Overflow Trigger
0x20TC3 MC0 TC3 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x21TC3 MC1 TC3 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x22TC4 OVF TC4 Overflow Trigger
0x23TC4 MC0 TC4 Match/Compare 0 Trigger
0x24TC4 MC1 TC4 Match/Compare 1 Trigger
0x25ADC RESRDY ADC Result Ready Trigger
0x26DAC0 EMPTY DAC0 Empty Trigger
0x27DAC1 EMPTY DAC1 Empty Trigger
0x28 - 0x2B- Reserved
0x2CAES WR AES Write Trigger
0x2DAES RD AES Read Trigger

Bits 6:5 - LVL[1:0] Channel Arbitration Level

These bits define the arbitration level used for the DMA channel, where a high level has priority over a low level. For further details on arbitration schemes, refer to 26.6.2.4. Arbitration.

These bits are not enable-protected.

TRIGACT[1:0] Name Description
0x0LVL0Channel Priority Level 0
0x1LVL1Channel Priority Level 1
0x2LVL2Channel Priority Level 2
0x3LVL3Channel Priority Level 3

Bit 4 - EVOE Channel Event Output Enable

This bit indicates if the Channel event generation is enabled. The event will be generated for every condition defined in the descriptor Event Output Selection (BTCTRL.EVOSEL).

This bit is available only for the least significant DMA channels. Refer to: 30.8.8. USERm and 30.8.7. CHANNELn of the Event System for details.

Value Description
0Channel event generation is disabled.
1Channel event generation is enabled.

Bit 3 - EVIE Channel Event Input Enable

This bit is available only for the least significant DMA channels. Refer to: 30.8.8. USERm and 30.8.7. CHANNELn of the Event System for details.

Value Description
0Channel event action will not be executed on any incoming event.
1Channel event action will be executed on any incoming event.

Bits 2:0 - EVACT[2:0] Event Input Action

These bits define the event input action, as shown below. The action is executed only if the corresponding EVIE bit in CHCTRLB register of the channel is set.

This bit is available only for the least significant DMA channels. Refer to: 30.8.8. USERm and 30.8.7. CHANNELn of the Event System for details.

EVACT[2:0] Name Description
0x0 NOACT No action
0x1 TRIG Normal Transfer and Conditional Transfer on Strobe trigger
0x2 CTRIG Conditional transfer trigger
0x3 CBLOCK Conditional block transfer
0x4 SUSPEND Channel suspend operation
0x5 RESUME Channel resume operation
0x6 SSKIP Skip next block suspend action
0x7 - Reserved

26.8.20 Channel Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: CHINTENCLR

Offset: 0x4C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Channel Interrupt Enable Set (CHINTENSET) register.

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Bit 76543210

SUSP TCMPL TERR
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - SUSP Channel Suspend Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel Suspend Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Channel Suspend interrupt.

Value Description
0The Channel Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Channel Suspend interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TCMPL Channel Transfer Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel Transfer Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Channel Transfer Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0The Channel Transfer Complete interrupt is disabled. When block action is set to none, the TCMPL flag will not be set when a block transfer is completed.
1The Channel Transfer Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - TERR Channel Transfer Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel Transfer Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Channel Transfer Error interrupt.

Value Description
0The Channel Transfer Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Channel Transfer Error interrupt is enabled.

26.8.21 Channel Interrupt Enable Set

Name: CHINTENSET

Offset: 0x4D

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Channel Interrupt Enable Clear (CHINTENCLR) register.

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Bit 76543210

SUSP TCMPL TERR
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - SUSP Channel Suspend Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Channel Suspend Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Channel Suspend interrupt.

Value Description

0The Channel Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Channel Suspend interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TCMPL Channel Transfer Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Channel Transfer Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Channel Transfer Complete interrupt.

Value Description

0The Channel Transfer Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The Channel Transfer Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - TERR Channel Transfer Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Channel Transfer Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Channel Transfer Error interrupt.

Value Description

0The Channel Transfer Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Channel Transfer Error interrupt is enabled.

26.8.22 Channel Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: CHINTFLAG

Offset: 0x4E

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Bit 76543210

SUSP TCMPL TERR
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - SUSP Channel Suspend

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when a block transfer with suspend block action is completed, when a software suspend command is executed, when a suspend event is received or when an invalid descriptor is fetched by the DMA.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Channel Suspend interrupt flag for the corresponding channel.

For details on available software commands, refer to CHCTRLB.CMD.

For details on available event input actions, refer to CHCTRLB.EVACT.

For details on available block actions, refer to BTCTRL.BLOCKACT.

Bit 1 - TCMPL Channel Transfer Complete

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when a block transfer is completed and the corresponding interrupt block action is enabled.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Transfer Complete interrupt flag for the corresponding channel.

Bit 0 - TERR Channel Transfer Error

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when a bus error is detected during a beat transfer or when the DMAC fetches an invalid descriptor.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Transfer Error interrupt flag for the corresponding channel.

26.8.23 Channel Status

Name: CHSTATUS

Offset: 0x4F

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

This register affects the DMA channel that is selected in the Channel ID register (CHID.ID).

Bit 76543210

FERR BUSY PEND
Access Reset 000RRR

Bit 2 - FERR Channel Fetch Error

This bit is cleared when a software resume command is executed.

This bit is set when an invalid descriptor is fetched.

Bit 1 - BUSY Channel Busy

This bit is cleared when the channel trigger action is completed, when a bus error is detected or when the channel is disabled.

This bit is set when the DMA channel starts a DMA transfer.

Bit 0 - PEND Channel Pending

This bit is cleared when the channel trigger action is started, when a bus error is detected or when the channel is disabled. For details on trigger action settings, refer to CHCTRLB.TRIGACT.

This bit is set when a transfer is pending on the DMA channel, as soon as the transfer request is received.

26.9 Register Summary - LP SRAM

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 BTCTRL7:0BLOCKACT[1:0] EVOSEL[1:0] VALID
15:8STEPSIZE[2:0] STEPSEL DSTINC SRCINCBEATSIZE[1:0]
0x02BTCNT7:0BTCNT[7:0]
15:8BTCNT[15:8]
0x04 SRCADDR7:0SRCADDR[7:0]
15:8SRCADDR[15:8]
23:16SRCADDR[23:16]
31:24SRCADDR[31:24]
0x08 DSTADDR7:0DSTADDR[7:0]
15:8DSTADDR[15:8]
23:16DSTADDR[23:16]
31:24DSTADDR[31:24]
0x0CDESCADDR7:0DESCADDR[7:0]
15:8DESCADDR[15:8]
23:16DESCADDR[23:16]
31:24DESCADDR[31:24]

26.10 Register Description - LP SRAM

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 26.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

26.10.1 Block Transfer Control

Name: BTCTRL

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0

Property: -

The BTCTRL register offset is relative to (BASEADDR or WRBADDR) + Channel Number * 0x10

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

STEPSIZE[2:0]STEPSELDSTINCSRCINCBEATSIZE[1:0]
Access--------
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BLOCKACT[1:0]EVOSEL[1:0]VALID
Access-----
Reset0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:13 - STEPSIZE[2:0] Address Increment Step Size

These bits select the address increment step size. The setting apply to source or destination address, depending on STEPSEL setting.

ValueNameDescription
0x0X1Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 1
0x1X2Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 2
0x2X4Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 4
0x3X8Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 8
0x4X16Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 16
0x5X32Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 32
0x6X64Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 64
0x7X128Next ADDR = ADDR + (Beat size in byte) * 128

Bit 12 - STEPSEL Step Selection

This bit selects if source or destination addresses are using the step size settings.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DSTStep size settings apply to the destination address
0x1SRCStep size settings apply to the source address

Bit 11 - DSTINC Destination Address Increment Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit will disable the destination address incrementation. The address will be kept fixed during the data transfer.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable the destination address incrementation. By default, the destination address is incremented by 1. If the STEPSEL bit is cleared, flexible step-size settings are available in the STEPSIZE register.

ValueDescription
0The Destination Address Increment is disabled.
1The Destination Address Increment is enabled.

Bit 10 - SRCINC Source Address Increment Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit will disable the source address incrementation. The address will be kept fixed during the data transfer.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable the source address incrementation. By default, the source address is incremented by 1. If the STEPSEL bit is set, flexible step-size settings are available in the STEPSIZE register.

Value Description
0The Source Address Increment is disabled.
1The Source Address Increment is enabled.

Bits 9:8 - BEATSIZE[1:0] Beat Size

These bits define the size of one beat. A beat is the size of one data transfer bus access, and the setting apply to both read and write accesses.

Value NameDescription
0x0BYTE 8-bit bus transfer
0x1HWORD 16-bit bus transfer
0x2WORD 32-bit bus transfer
otherReserved

Bits 4:3 - BLOCKACT[1:0] Block Action

These bits define what actions the DMAC should take after a block transfer has completed.

BLOCKACT[1:0]NameDescription
0x0 NOACT Channel will be disabled if it is the last block transfer in the transaction
0x1 INT Channel will be disabled if it is the last block transfer in the transaction and block interrupt
0x2 SUSPEND Channel suspend operation is completed
0x3 BOTH Both channel suspend operation and block interrupt

Bits 2:1 - EVOSEL[1:0] Event Output Selection

These bits define the event output selection.

EVOSEL[1:0] Name Description
0x0DISABLEEvent generation disabled
0x1BLOCKEvent strobe when block transfer complete
0x2Reserved
0x3BEATEvent strobe when beat transfer complete

Bit 0 - VALID Descriptor Valid

Writing a '0' to this bit in the Descriptor or Write-Back memory will suspend the DMA channel operation when fetching the corresponding descriptor. The bit is automatically cleared in the Write-Back memory section when channel is aborted, when an error is detected during the block transfer, or when the block transfer is completed.

Value Description
0The descriptor is not valid.
1The descriptor is valid.

26.10.2 Block Transfer Count

Name: BTCNT

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0

Property: -

The BTCNT register offset is relative to (BASEADDR or WRBADDR) + Channel Number * 0x10

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

BTCNT[15:8]

Access

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

BTCNT[7:0]

Access

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - BTCNT[15:0] Block Transfer Count

This bit group holds the 16-bit block transfer count.

During a transfer, the internal counter value is decremented by one after each beat transfer. The internal counter is written to the corresponding write-back memory section for the DMA channel when the DMA channel loses priority, is suspended or gets disabled. The DMA channel can be disabled by a complete transfer, a transfer error or by software.

26.10.3 Block Transfer Source Address

Name: SRCADDR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0

Property: -

The SRCADDR register offset is relative to (BASEADDR or WRBADDR) + Channel Number * 0x10

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SRCADDR[31:24]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SRCADDR[23:16]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SRCADDR[15:8]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SRCADDR[7:0]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - SRCADDR[31:0] Transfer Source Address

This bit field holds the block transfer source address.

When source address incrementation is disabled (BTCTRL.SRCINC = 0), SRCADDR corresponds to the last beat transfer address in the block transfer.

When source address incrementation is enabled (BTCTRL.SRCINC = 1), SRCADDR is calculated as follows:

  • If BTCTRL.STEPSEL = 1:
    SRCADDR = SRCADDRSTART + BTCNT · (BEATSIZE + 1) · 2^STEPSIZE

- If BTCTRL.STEPSEL = 0: SRCADDR = SRCADDRSTART + BTCNT · (BEATSIZE + 1)

- SRCADDRSTART is the source address of the first beat transfer in the block transfer

- BTCNT is the initial number of beats remaining in the block transfer

- BEATSIZE is the configured number of bytes in a beat

- STEPSIZE is the configured number of beats for each incrementation

26.10.4 Block Transfer Destination Address

Name: DSTADDR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0

Property: -

The DSTADDR register offset is relative to (BASEADDR or WRBADDR) + Channel Number * 0x10

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DSTADDR[31:24]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DSTADDR[23:16]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DSTADDR[15:8]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DSTADDR[7:0]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DSTADDR[31:0] Transfer Destination Address

This bit field holds the block transfer destination address.

When destination address incrementation is disabled (BTCTRL.DSTINC = 0), DSTADDR corresponds to the last beat transfer address in the block transfer.

When destination address incrementation is enabled (BTCTRL.DSTINC = 1), DSTADDR is calculated as follows:

  • If BTCTRL.STEPSEL = 1:
  • If BTCTRL.STEPSEL = 0:
  • DSTADDRSTART is the destination address of the first beat transfer in the block transfer
  • BTCNT is the initial number of beats remaining in the block transfer
  • BEATSIZE is the configured number of bytes in a beat
  • STEPSIZE is the configured number of beats for each incrementation

$$ D S T A D D R = D S T A D D R S T A R T + B T C N T \cdot (B E A T S I Z E + 1) $$

$$ D S T A D D R = D S T A D D R S T A R T + B T C N T \cdot (B E A T S I Z E + 1) \cdot 2 ^ {\wedge} S T E P S I Z E $$

26.10.5 Next Descriptor Address

Name: DESCADDR

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0

Property: -

The DESCADDR register offset is relative to (BASEADDR or WRBADDR) + Channel Number * 0x10

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DESCADDR[31:24]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DESCADDR[23:16]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DESCADDR[15:8]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DESCADDR[7:0]
Access----
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DESCADDR[31:0] Next Descriptor Address

This bit group holds the LP SRAM address of the next descriptor. The value must be 128-bit aligned. If the value of this LP SRAM register is 0x00000000, the transaction will be terminated when the DMAC tries to load the next transfer descriptor.

27. EIC – External Interrupt Controller

27.1 Overview

The External Interrupt Controller (EIC) allows external pins to be configured as interrupt lines. Each interrupt line can be individually masked and can generate an interrupt on rising, falling, or both edges, or on high or low levels. Each external pin has a configurable filter to remove spikes. Each external pin can also be configured to be asynchronous in order to wake up the device from sleep modes where all clocks have been disabled. External pins can also generate an event.

A separate non-maskable interrupt (NMI) is also supported. It has properties similar to the other external interrupts, but is connected to the NMI request of the CPU, enabling it to interrupt any other interrupt mode.

27.2 Features

  • Up to 16 external pins, plus one non-maskable pin
    • Dedicated, individually maskable interrupt for each pin
  • Interrupt on rising, falling, or both edges
  • Synchronous or asynchronous edge detection mode
  • Interrupt on high or low levels
  • Asynchronous interrupts for sleep modes without clock
    • Filtering of external pins
  • Event generation

27.3 Block Diagram

Figure 27-1. EIC Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["EXTINTx"] --> B["Filter"]
    B --> C["Edge/Level Detection"]
    C --> D["Interrupt intreq_extint"]
    C --> E["Wake inwake_extint"]
    C --> F["Event evt_extint"]
    G["NMI"] --> H["Filter"]
    H --> I["Edge/Level Detection"]
    I --> J["Interrupt intreq_nmi"]
    I --> K["Wake inwake_nmi"]

27.4 Signal Description

Signal Name Type Description
EXTINT[15..0] Digital Input External interrupt pin
NMI Digital Input Non-maskable interrupt pin

One signal can be mapped on several pins.

References:

7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

27.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

27.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the EIC's I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured.

References:

  1. PORT - I/O Pin Controller

27.5.2 Power Management

All interrupts are available in all sleep modes, but the EIC can be configured to automatically mask some interrupts in order to prevent device wake-up.

The EIC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The EIC's interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the Event System can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

27.5.3 Clocks

The EIC bus clock (CLK_EIC_APB) can be enabled and disabled by the Main Clock Controller, the default state of CLK_EIC_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking section.

Some optional functions need a peripheral clock, which can either be a generic clock (GCLK_EIC, for wider frequency selection) or a Ultra Low Power 32KHz clock (CLK_ULP32K, for highest power efficiency). One of the clock sources must be configured and enabled before using the peripheral:

GCLK_EIC is configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller.

CLK_ULP32K is provided by the internal ultra-low-power (OSCULP32K) oscillator in the OSC32KCTRL module.

Both GCLK_EIC and CLK_ULP32K are asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_EIC_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for further details.

References:

  1. MCLK - Main Clock

Peripheral Clock Masking

GCLK

OSC32KCTRL

27.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

27.5.5 Interrupts

There are two interrupt request lines, one for the external interrupts (EXTINT) and one for non-maskable interrupt (NMI).

The EXTINT interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the EIC interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

The NMI interrupt request line is also connected to the interrupt controller, but does not require the interrupt to be configured.

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

27.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System. Using the events requires the Event System to be configured first.

References:

  1. EVSYS - Event System

27.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the EIC continues normal operation. If the EIC is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

27.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
    • Non-Maskable Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (NMIFLAG)

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

PAC

27.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

27.6 Functional Description

27.6.1 Principle of Operation

The EIC detects edge or level condition to generate interrupts to the CPU interrupt controller or events to the Event System. Each external interrupt pin (EXTINT) can be filtered using majority vote filtering, clocked by GCLK_EIC or by CLK_ULP32K.

27.6.2 Basic Operation

27.6.2.1 Initialization

The EIC must be initialized in the following order:

  1. Enable CLK_EIC_APB
  2. If required, configure the NMI by writing the Non-Maskable Interrupt Control register (NMICTRL)
  3. When the NMI is used or synchronous edge detection or filtering are required, enable GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K.
    GCLK_EIC is used when a frequency higher than 32KHz is required for filtering, CLK_ULP32K is recommended when power consumption is the priority. For CLK_ULP32K write a '1' to the Clock Selection bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CKSEL). Optionally, enable the asynchronous mode.
  4. Configure the EIC input sense and filtering by writing the Configuration n register (27.8.10. CONFIGn).

5. Enable the EIC.

The following bits are enable-protected, meaning that it can only be written when the EIC is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=0):

- Clock Selection bit in Control A register (CTRLA.CKSEL)

The following registers are enable-protected:

• Event Control register (EVCTRL)
- Configuration n register (27.8.10. CONFIGn)
- External Interrupt Asynchronous Mode register (ASYNCH)

Enable-protected bits in the CTRLA register can be written at the same time when setting CTRLA. ENABLE to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is being cleared.

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

27.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The EIC is enabled by writing a '1' the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The EIC is disabled by writing CTRLA.ENABLE to '0'.

The EIC is reset by setting the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the EIC will be reset to their initial state, and the EIC will be disabled.

Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.

27.6.3 External Pin Processing

Each external pin can be configured to generate an interrupt/event on edge detection (rising, falling or both edges) or level detection (high or low). The sense of external interrupt pins is configured by writing the Input Sense x bits in the Config n register (CONFIGn.SENSEx). The corresponding interrupt flag (INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]) in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition is met.

When the interrupt flag has been cleared in edge-sensitive mode, INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] will only be set if a new interrupt condition is met. In level-sensitive mode, when interrupt has been cleared, INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] will be set immediately if the EXTINTx pin still matches the interrupt condition.

Each external pin can be filtered by a majority vote filtering, clocked by GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K. Filtering is enabled if bit Filter Enable x in the Configuration n register (CONFIGn.FILTENx) is written to '1'. The majority vote filter samples the external pin three times with GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K and outputs the value when two or more samples are equal.

Table 27-1. Majority Vote Filter

Samples [0, 1, 2] Filter Output
[0,0,0] 0
[0,0,1] 0
[0,1,0] 0
[0,1,1] 1
[1,0,0] 0
[1,0,1] 1
[1,1,0] 1
[1,1,1] 1

When an external interrupt is configured for level detection and when filtering is disabled, detection is done asynchronously. Asynchronous detection does not require GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K, but interrupt and events can still be generated.

If filtering or edge detection is enabled, the EIC automatically requests GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K to operate. The selection between these two clocks is done by writing the Clock Selection bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.CKSEL). GCLK_EIC must be enabled in the GCLK module.

Figure 27-2. Interrupt Detections
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - External Pin Processing - 1

text_image GCLK_EIC CLK_EIC_APB EXTINTx intreq_extint[x] (level detection / no filter) intreq_extint[x] (level detection / filter) intreq_extint[x] (edge detection / no filter) intreq_extint[x] (edge detection / filter) No interrupt No interrupt clear INTFLAG EXTINT[x]

The detection delay depends on the detection mode.

Table 27-2. Interrupt Latency

Detection mode Latency (worst case)
Level without filter Five CLK_EIC_APB periods
Level with filterFour GCLK_EIC/CLK_ULP32K periods + five CLK_EIC_APB periods
Edge without filterFour GCLK_EIC/CLK_ULP32K periods + five CLK_EIC_APB periods
Edge with filterSix GCLK_EIC/CLK_ULP32K periods + five CLK_EIC_APB periods

References:

GCLK

27.6.4 Additional Features

27.6.4.1 Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

The non-maskable interrupt pin can also generate an interrupt on edge or level detection, but it is configured with the dedicated NMI Control register (NMICTRL). To select the sense for NMI, write to the NMISENSE bit group in the NMI Control register (NMICTRL.NMISENSE). NMI filtering is enabled by writing a '1' to the NMI Filter Enable bit (NMICTRL.NMIFILTEN).

If edge detection or filtering is required, enable GCLK_EIC or CLK_ULP32K.

NMI detection is enabled only by the NMICTRL.NMISENSE value, and the EIC is not required to be enabled.

After reset, NMI is configured to no detection mode.

When an NMI is detected, the non-maskable interrupt flag in the NMI Flag Status and Clear register is set (NMIFLAG.NMI). NMI interrupt generation is always enabled, and NMIFLAG.NMI generates an interrupt request when set.

27.6.4.2 Asynchronous Edge Detection Mode (No Debouncing)

The EXTINT edge detection can be operated synchronously or asynchronously, selected by the Asynchronous Control Mode bit for external pin x in the External Interrupt Asynchronous Mode register (ASYNCH.ASYNCH[x]). The EIC edge detection is operated synchronously when the Asynchronous Control Mode bit (ASYNCH.ASYNCH[x]) is '0' (default value). It is operated asynchronously when ASYNCH.ASYNCH[x] is written to '1'.

In Synchronous Edge Detection Mode, the external interrupt (EXTINT) or the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) pins are sampled using the EIC clock as defined by the Clock Selection bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CKSEL). The External Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]) or Non-Maskable Interrupt flag (NMIFLAG.NMI) is set when the last sampled state of the pin differs from the previously sampled state. In this mode, the EIC clock is required.

In Asynchronous Edge Detection Mode, the external interrupt (EXTINT) pins or the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) pins set the External Interrupt flag or Non-Maskable Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.EXTINT[x] or NMIFLAG) directly. In this mode, the EIC clock is not requested.

The asynchronous edge detection mode can be used in all sleep modes.

27.6.5 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

27.6.6 Interrupts

The EIC has the following interrupt sources:

  • External interrupt pins (EXTINTx). See 27.6.2. Basic Operation.
  • Non-maskable interrupt pin (NMI). See 27.6.4. Additional Features.

Each interrupt source has an associated interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when an interrupt condition occurs (NMIFLAG for NMI). Each interrupt, except NMI, can be individually enabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET=1), and disabled by setting the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR=1).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the EIC is reset. See the INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags. The EIC has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources, and one interrupt request line for the NMI. The user must read the INTFLAG (or NMIFLAG) register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated.

Note: If an external interrupts (EXTINT) is common on two or more I/O pins, only one will be active (the first one programmed).

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

27.6.7 Events

The EIC can generate the following output events:

- External event from pin (EXTINTx).

Setting an Event Output Control register (EVCTRL.EXTINTEO) enables the corresponding output event. Clearing this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to Event System for details on configuring the Event System.

When the condition on pin EXTINTx matches the configuration in the CONFIGn register, the corresponding event is generated, if enabled.

References:

  1. EVSYS – Event System

27.6.8 Sleep Mode Operation

In sleep modes, an EXTINTx pin can wake up the device if the corresponding condition matches the configuration in CONFIGn register, and the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET) is written to '1'.

Figure 27-3. Wake-up Operation Example (High-Level Detection, No Filter, Interrupt Enable Set)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Sleep Mode Operation - 1

text_image CLK_EIC_APB EXTINTx intwake_extint[x] intreq_extint[x] wake from sleep mode clear INTFLAG.EXTINT[x]

27.6.9 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in control register (CTRLA.SWRST)
  • Enable bit in control register (CTRLA.ENABLE)

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

27.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA 7:0 CKSEL ENABLE SWRST
0x01NMICTRL 7:0 NMIASYNCH NMIFILTEN NMISENSE[2:0]
0x02NMIFLAG7:0 NMI
15:8
0x04SYNCBUSY7:0 ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x08EVCTRL7:0 EXTINTEO[7:0]
15:8 EXTINTEO[15:8]
23:16
31:24
0x0CINTENCLR7:0 EXTINT[7:0]
15:8 EXTINT[15:8]
23:16
31:24
0x10INTENSET7:0 EXTINT[7:0]
15:8 EXTINT[15:8]
23:16
31:24
0x14INTFLAG7:0 EXTINT[7:0]
15:8 EXTINT[15:8]
23:16
31:24
0x18ASYNCH7:0 ASYNCH[7:0]
15:8 ASYNCH[15:8]
23:16
31:24
0x1CCONFIG07:0 FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
15:8 FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
23:16 FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]
31:24 FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]
0x20CONFIG17:0 FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTEN0 SENSE0[2:0]
15:8 FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]
23:16 FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTENT4 SENSE4[2:0]
31:24 FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]

27.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

27.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

CKSEL ENABLE $WRST
Access ResetR/W R/W W0

Bit 4 - CKSEL Clock Selection

The EIC can be clocked either by GCLK_EIC (when a frequency higher than 32KHz is required for filtering) or by CLK_ULP32K (when power consumption is the priority).
This bit is not Write-Synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The EIC is clocked by GCLK_EIC.
1The EIC is clocked by CLK_ULP32K.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is a delay between writing to CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register will be set (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE=1). SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is not Enable-Protected.

ValueDescription
0The EIC is disabled.
1The EIC is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the EIC to their initial state, and the EIC will be disabled. Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the Reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the Reset is complete.

This bit is not Enable-Protected.

ValueDescription
0There is no ongoing reset operation.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

27.8.2 Non-Maskable Interrupt Control

Name: NMICTRL

Offset: 0x01

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

NM|ASYNCH NMIFILTEN NMISENSE[2:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 00000

Bit 4 - NMIASYNCH Asynchronous Edge Detection Mode

The NMI edge detection can be operated synchronously or asynchronously to the EIC clock.

ValueDescription
0The NMI edge detection is synchronously operated.
1The NMI edge detection is asynchronously operated.

Bit 3 - NMIFILTEN Non-Maskable Interrupt Filter Enable

ValueDescription
0NMI filter is disabled.
1NMI filter is enabled.

Bits 2:0 - NMISENSE[2:0] Non-Maskable Interrupt Sense Configuration

These bits define on which edge or level the NMI triggers.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONENo detection
0x1RISERising-edge detection
0x2FALLFalling-edge detection
0x3BOTHBoth-edge detection
0x4HIGHHigh-level detection
0x5LOWLow-level detection
0x6 - 0x7-Reserved

27.8.3 Non-Maskable Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: NMIFLAG

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Non-Maskable Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - 1

text_image Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset NMI R/W 0

Bit 0 - NMI Non-Maskable Interrupt

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when the NMI pin matches the NMI sense configuration, and will generate an interrupt request.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the non-maskable interrupt flag.

27.8.4 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset ENABLE SWR$T R R 0 0

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is complete.
1Write synchronization for CTRLA.ENABLE bit is ongoing.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy Status

ValueDescription
0Write synchronization forCTRLA.SWRST bit is complete.
1Write synchronization forCTRLA.SWRST bit is ongoing.

27.8.5 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINTEO[15:8]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINTEO[7:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:0 - EXTINTEO[15:0] External Interrupt Event Output Enable
The bit x of EXTINTEO enables the event associated with the EXTINTx pin.

ValueDescription
0Event from pin EXTINTx is disabled.
1Event from pin EXTINTx is enabled and will be generated when EXTINTx pin matches the external interrupt sensing configuration.

27.8.6 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINT[15:8]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINT[7:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:0 - EXTINT[15:0] External Interrupt Enable

The bit x of EXTINT enables the interrupt associated with the EXTINTx pin.

Writing a '0' to bit x has no effect.

Writing a '1' to bit x will clear the External Interrupt Enable bit x, which disables the external interrupt EXTINTx.

ValueDescription
0The external interrupt x is disabled.
1The external interrupt x is enabled.

27.8.7 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
EXTINT[15:8]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
EXTINT[7:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:0 - EXTINT[15:0] External Interrupt Enable

The bit x of EXTINT enables the interrupt associated with the EXTINTx pin.

Writing a '0' to bit x has no effect.

Writing a '1' to bit x will set the External Interrupt Enable bit x, which enables the external interrupt EXTINTx.

ValueDescription
0The external interrupt x is disabled.
1The external interrupt x is enabled.

27.8.8 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Flag Status and Clear - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 EXTINT[15:8] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 EXTINT[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:0 - EXTINT[15:0] External Interrupt

The flag bit x is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when EXTINTx pin matches the external interrupt sense configuration and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR/SET.EXTINT[x] is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the External Interrupt x flag.

27.8.9 External Interrupt Asynchronous Mode

Name: ASYNCH

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Access Reset
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
ASYNCH[15:8]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ASYNCH[7:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 15:0 - ASYNCH[15:0] Asynchronous Edge Detection Mode

The bit x of ASYNCH set the Asynchronous Edge Detection Mode for the interrupt associated with the EXTINTx pin.

ValueDescription
0The EXTINT x edge detection is synchronously operated.
1The EXTINT x edge detection is asynchronously operated.

27.8.10 External Interrupt Sense Configuration n

Name: CONFIGn

Offset: 0x1C + n*0x04 [n=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

FILTEN7 SENSE7[2:0] FILTEN6 SENSE6[2:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

FILTEN5 SENSE5[2:0] FILTEN4 SENSE4[2:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

FILTEN3 SENSE3[2:0] FILTEN2 SENSE2[2:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

FILTEN1 SENSE1[2:0] FILTENO SENSE0[2:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 - FILTENx Filter Enable x [x=7..0]

ValueDescription
0Filter is disabled for EXTINT[n*8+x] input.
1Filter is enabled for EXTINT[n*8+x] input.

Bits 0:2, 4:6, 8:10, 12:14, 16:18, 20:22, 24:26, 28:30 - SENSEx Input Sense Configuration x [x=7..0]

These bits define on which edge or level the interrupt or event for EXTINT[n*8+x] will be generated.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONENo detection
0x1RISERising-edge detection
0x2FALLFalling-edge detection
0x3BOTHBoth-edge detection
0x4HIGHHigh-level detection
0x5LOWLow-level detection
0x6 - 0x7-Reserved

28. NVMCTRL – Non-Volatile Memory Controller

28.1 Overview

Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) is a reprogrammable Flash memory that retains program and data storage even with power off. It embeds a main array and a separate smaller array intended for EEPROM emulation (RWWEE, standing for Read (the main array) While Write (the EEPROM)) that can be programmed while reading the main array. The NVM Controller (NVMCTRL) connects to the AHB and APB bus interfaces for system access to the NVM block. The AHB interface is used for reads and writes to the NVM block, while the APB interface is used for commands and configuration.

28.2 Features

• 32-bit AHB interface for reads and writes
- Read While Write EEPROM emulation area
- All NVM sections are memory mapped to the AHB, including calibration and system configuration
- 32-bit APB interface for commands and control
- Programmable wait states for read optimization
- 16 regions can be individually protected or unprotected
• Additional protection for boot loader
• Supports device protection through a security bit
- Interface to Power Manager for power-down of Flash blocks in sleep modes
- Can optionally wake up on exit from sleep or on first access
- Direct-mapped cache

Note: A register with property "Enable-Protected" may contain bits that are not enable-protected.

28.3 Block Diagram

Figure 28-1. Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["NVMCTRL"] -->|AHB| B["Cache"]
    B <--> C["Command and Control"]
    C <--> D["NVM Interface"]
    D <--> E["NVM Block"]
    F["APB"] --> C
    G["RWWEE array"] --> D
    H["main array"] --> D

28.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

28.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this module, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

28.5.1 Power Management

The NVMCTRL will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The NVMCTRL interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.

The Power Manager will automatically put the NVM block into a low-power state when entering sleep mode. This is based on the Control B register (CTRLB) SLEEPPRM bit setting. Refer to the CTRLB.SLEEPPRM register description for more details.

References:

PM

28.5.2 Clocks

Two synchronous clocks are used by the NVMCTRL. One is provided by the AHB bus (CLK_NVMCTRL_AHB) and the other is provided by the APB bus (CLK_NVMCTRL_APB). For higher system frequencies, a programmable number of wait states can be used to optimize performance. When changing the AHB bus frequency, the user must ensure that the NVM Controller is configured with the proper number of wait states. Refer to the Electrical Characteristics for the exact number of wait states to be used for a particular frequency range.

References:

  1. Electrical Characteristics

28.5.3 Interrupts

The NVM Controller interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the NVMCTRL interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be programmed first.

28.5.4 Debug Operation

When an external debugger forces the CPU into debug mode, the peripheral continues normal operation.

Access to the NVM block can be protected by the security bit. In this case, the NVM block will not be accessible. See the section on the NVMCTRL 28.6.6. Security Bit for details.

28.5.5 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC Write-Protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger. Refer to the PAC Peripheral Access Controller

References:

PAC

28.5.6 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

28.6 Functional Description

28.6.1 Principle of Operation

The NVM Controller is a slave on the AHB and APB buses. It responds to commands, read requests and write requests, based on user configuration.

28.6.1.1 Initialization

After power up, the NVM Controller goes through a power-up sequence. During this time, access to the NVM Controller from the AHB bus is halted. Upon power-up completion, the NVM Controller is operational without any need for user configuration.

28.6.2 Memory Organization

Refer to the Physical Memory Map for memory sizes and addresses for each device.

The NVM is organized into rows, where each row contains four pages, as shown in the NVM Row Organization figure. The NVM has a row-erase granularity, while the write granularity is by page. In other words, a single row erase will erase all four pages in the row, while four write operations are used to write the complete row.

Figure 28-2. NVM Row Organization

Page (n*4) + 3Page (n*4) + 2Page (n*4) + 1Page (n*4) + 0Row n

The NVM block contains a calibration and auxiliary space plus a dedicated EEPROM emulation space that are memory mapped. Refer to the NVM Organization figure below for details.

The calibration and auxiliary space contains factory calibration and system configuration information. These spaces can be read from the AHB bus in the same way as the main NVM main address space.

In addition, a boot loader section can be allocated at the beginning of the main array, and an EEPROM section can be allocated at the end of the NVM main address space.

Figure 28-3. NVM Memory Organization

Calibration and Auxiliary SpaceNVM Base Address + 0x00800000
RWWEE Address SpaceNVM Base Address + 0x00400000
NVM Main Address SpaceNVM Base Address + NVM Size
NVM Base Address

The lower rows in the NVM main address space can be allocated as a boot loader section by using the BOOTPROT fuses, and the upper rows can be allocated to EEPROM, as shown in the figure below.

The boot loader section is protected by the lock bit(s) corresponding to this address space and by the BOOTPROT[2:0] fuse. The EEPROM rows can be written regardless of the region lock status.

The number of rows protected by BOOTPROT is given in Boot Loader Size, the number of rows allocated to the EEPROM are given in EEPROM Size.

Figure 28-4. EEPROM and Boot Loader Allocation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Memory Organization - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["EEPROM Emulation allocation"] --> B["Program allocation"]
    B --> C["BOOT allocation"]
    D["NVM Base Address + NVM size"] --> E["NVM Base Address + NVM size - EEPROM size"]
    F["NVM Base Address + BOOTPROT size"] --> G["NVM Base Address"]

References:

Physical Memory Map

28.6.3 Region Lock Bits

The NVM block is grouped into 16 equally sized regions. The region size is dependent on the Flash memory size, and is given in the table below. Each region has a dedicated lock bit preventing writing and erasing pages in the region. After production, all regions will be unlocked.

Table 28-1. Region Size

Memory Size [KB] Region Size [KB]
256 16
128 8
644
322

To lock or unlock a region, the Lock Region and Unlock Region commands are provided. Writing one of these commands will temporarily lock/unlock the region containing the address loaded in the ADDR register. ADDR can be written by software, or the automatically loaded value from a write operation can be used. The new setting will stay in effect until the next Reset, or until the setting is changed again using the Lock and Unlock commands. The current status of the lock can be determined by reading the LOCK register.

To change the default lock/unlock setting for a region, the user configuration section of the auxiliary space must be written using the Write Auxiliary Page command. Writing to the auxiliary space will take effect after the next Reset. Therefore, a boot of the device is needed for changes in the lock/unlock setting to take effect. Refer to the 11.2. Physical Memory Map for calibration and auxiliary space address mapping.

References:

11.2. Physical Memory Map

28.6.4 Command and Data Interface

The NVM Controller is addressable from the APB bus, while the NVM main address space is addressable from the AHB bus. Read and automatic page write operations are performed by addressing the NVM main address space or the RWWEE address space directly, while other operations such as manual page writes and row erases must be performed by issuing commands through the NVM Controller.

To issue a command, the CTRLA.CMD bits must be written along with the CTRLA.CMDEX value. When a command is issued, INTFLAG.READY will be cleared until the command has completed. Any commands written while INTFLAG.READY is low will be ignored.

Read the CTRLA register description for more details.

The CTRLB register must be used to control the power reduction mode, read wait states, and the write mode.

28.6.4.1 NVM Read

Reading from the NVM main address space is performed via the AHB bus by addressing the NVM main address space or auxiliary address space directly. Read data is available after the configured number of read wait states (CTRLB.RWS) set in the NVM Controller.

The number of cycles data are delayed to the AHB bus is determined by the read wait states. Examples of using zero and one wait states are shown in Figure Read Wait State Examples below.

Reading the NVM main address space while a programming or erase operation is ongoing on the NVM main array results in an AHB bus stall until the end of the operation. Reading the NVM main array does not stall the bus when the RWWEE array is being programmed or erased.

Figure 28-5. Read Wait State Examples
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - NVM Read - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph "0 Wait States"
        A["AHB Command"] --> B["Rd 0 Rd 1"] --> C["Idle"]
        D["AHB Slave Ready"] --> E["Data 0"] --> F["Data 1"]
        G["AHB Slave Data"] --> H["Data 0"] --> I["Data 1"]
    end
    subgraph "1 Wait States"
        J["AHB Command"] --> K["Rd 0 Rd 1"] --> L["Idle"]
        M["AHB Slave Ready"] --> N["Data 0"] --> O["Data 1"]
        P["AHB Slave Data"] --> Q["Data 0"] --> R["Data 1"]
    end

28.6.4.2 RWWEE Read

Reading from the RWW EEPROM address space is performed via the AHB bus by addressing the RWWEE address space directly. Refer to the figures in 28.6.2. Memory Organization for details.

Read timings are similar to regular NVM read timings when access size is Byte or half-Word. The AHB data phase is twice as long in case of full-Word-size access.

It is not possible to read the RWWEE area while the NVM main array is being written or erased, whereas the RWWEE area can be written or erased while the main array is being read.

The RWWEE address space is not cached, therefore it is recommended to limit access to this area for performance and power consumption considerations.

28.6.4.3 NVM Write

The NVM Controller requires that an erase must be done before programming. The entire NVM main address space and the RWWEE address space can be erased by a debugger Chip Erase command. Alternatively, rows can be individually erased by the Erase Row command or the RWWEE Erase Row command to erase the NVM main address space or the RWWEE address space, respectively.

After programming the NVM main array, the region that the page resides in can be locked to prevent spurious write or erase sequences. Locking is performed on a per-region basis, and so, locking a region will lock all pages inside the region.

Data to be written to the NVM block are first written to and stored in an internal buffer called the page buffer. The page buffer contains the same number of bytes as an NVM page. Writes to the page buffer must be 16 or 32 bits. 8-bit writes to the page buffer are not allowed and will cause a system exception.

Both the NVM main array and the RWWEE array share the same page buffer. Writing to the NVM block via the AHB bus is performed by a load operation to the page buffer. For each AHB bus write, the address is stored in the ADDR register. After the page buffer has been loaded with the required number of bytes, the page can be written to the NVM main array or the RWWEE array by setting CTRLA.CMD to 'Write Page' or 'RWWEE Write Page', respectively, and setting the key value to CMDEX. The LOAD bit in the STATUS register indicates whether the page buffer has been loaded or not. Before writing the page to memory, the accessed row must be erased.

Automatic page writes are enabled by writing the manual write bit to zero (CTRLB.MANW=0). This will trigger a write operation to the page addressed by ADDR when the last location of the page is written.

Because the address is automatically stored in ADDR during the I/O bus write operation, the last given address will be present in the ADDR register. There is no need to load the ADDR register manually, unless a different page in memory is to be written.

28.6.4.3.1 Procedure for Manual Page Writes (CTRLB.MANW=1)

The row to be written to must be erased before the write command is given.

  • Write to the page buffer by addressing the NVM main address space directly
  • Write the page buffer to memory: CTRL.CMD='Write Page' and CMDEX
  • The READY bit in the INTFLAG register will be low while programming is in progress, and access through the AHB will be stalled

28.6.4.3.2 Procedure for Automatic Page Writes (CTRLB.MANW=0)

The row to be written to must be erased before the last write to the page buffer is performed.

Note that partially written pages must be written with a manual write.

  • Write to the page buffer by addressing the NVM main address space directly.
    When the last location in the page buffer is written, the page is automatically written to NVM main address space.
  • INTFLAG.READY will be zero while programming is in progress and access through the AHB will be stalled.

28.6.4.4 Page Buffer Clear

The page buffer is automatically set to all '1' after a page write is performed. If a partial page has been written and it is desired to clear the contents of the page buffer, the Page Buffer Clear command can be used.

28.6.4.5 Erase Row

Before a page can be written, the row containing that page must be erased. The Erase Row command can be used to erase the desired row in the NVM main address space. The RWWEE Erase Row can be used to erase the desired row in the RWWEE array. Erasing the row sets all bits to '1'. If the row resides in a region that is locked, the erase will not be performed and the Lock Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.LOCKE) will be set.

Procedure for Erase Row

  • Write the address of the row to erase to ADDR. Any address within the row can be used.
  • Issue an Erase Row command.

Note: The NVM Address bit field in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) uses 16-bit addressing.

28.6.4.6 Lock and Unlock Region

These commands are used to lock and unlock regions as detailed in section 28.6.3. Region Lock Bits.

28.6.4.7 Set and Clear Power Reduction Mode

The NVM Controller and block can be taken in and out of power reduction mode through the Set and Clear Power Reduction Mode commands. When the NVM Controller and block are in power reduction mode, the Power Reduction Mode bit in the Status register (STATUS.PRM) is set.

28.6.5 NVM User Configuration

The NVM user configuration resides in the auxiliary space. Refer to the Physical Memory Map of the device for calibration and auxiliary space address mapping.

The bootloader resides in the main array starting at offset zero. The allocated boot loader section is write-protected.

Table 28-2. Boot Loader Size

BOOTPROT [2:0] Rows Protected by BOOTPROT Boot Loader Size in Bytes
0x7^(1) None 0
0x6 2 512
0x5 4 1024
0x4 8 2048
0x3 16 4096
0x2 32 8192
0x1 64 16384
0x0 128 32768

Note:

  1. Default value is 0x7, except for WLCSP packages (default value 0x3).

The EEPROM[2:0] bits indicate the EEPROM size, see the table below. The EEPROM resides in the upper rows of the NVM main address space and is writable, regardless of the region lock status.

Table 28-3. EEPROM Size

EEPROM[2:0] Rows Allocated to EEPROM EEPROM Size in Bytes
7 None 0
6 1256
5 2512
4 41024
3 82048
2 164096
1 328192

......continued

EEPROM[2:0] Rows Allocated to EEPROM EEPROM Size in Bytes

0 64 16384

References:

Physical Memory Map

28.6.6 Security Bit

The security bit allows the entire chip to be locked from external access for code security. The security bit can be written by a dedicated command, Set Security Bit (SSB). Once set, the only way to clear the security bit is through a debugger Chip Erase command. After issuing the SSB command, the PROGE error bit can be checked.

In order to increase the security level it is recommended to enable the internal BOD33 when the security bit is set.

References:

DSU

28.6.7 Cache

The NVM Controller cache reduces the device power consumption and improves system performance when wait states are required. Only the NVM main array address space is cached. It is a direct-mapped cache that implements 64 lines of 64 bits (i.e., 512 Bytes). NVM Controller cache can be enabled by writing a '0' to the Cache Disable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.CACHEDIS).

The cache can be configured to three different modes using the Read Mode bit group in the Control B register (CTRLB.READMODE).

The INVALL command can be issued using the Command bits in the Control A register to invalidate all cache lines (CTRLA.CMD=INVALL). Commands affecting NVM content automatically invalidate cache lines.

28.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0CMD[6:0]
15:8CMDEX[7:0]
0x02...0x03Reserved
0x04CTRLB7:0MANWRWS[3:0]
15:8SLEEPPRM[1:0]
23:16CACHEDISREADMODE[1:0]
31:24
0x08PARAM7:0NVMP[7:0]
15:8NVMP[15:8]
23:16RWWEEP[3:0]PSZ[2:0]
31:24RWWEEP[11:4]
0x0CINTENCLR7:0ERRORREADY
0x0D...0x0FReserved
0x10INTENSET7:0ERRORREADY
0x11...0x13Reserved
0x14INTFLAG7:0ERRORREADY
0x15...0x17Reserved
0x18STATUS7:0NVME LOCKEPROGE LOADPRM
15:8SB
0x1A...0x1BReserved
0x1CADDR7:0ADDR[7:0]
15:8ADDR[15:8]
23:16ADDR[21:16]
31:24
0x20LOCK7:0LOCK[7:0]
15:8LOCK[15:8]

28.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

28.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CMDEX[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CMD[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0000000

Bits 15:8 - CMDEX[7:0] Command Execution

When this bit group is written to the key value 0xA5, the command written to CMD will be executed. If a value different from the key value is tried, the write will not be performed and the Programming Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.PROGE) will be set. PROGE is also set if a previously written command is not completed yet.

The key value must be written at the same time as CMD. If a command is issued through the APB bus on the same cycle as an AHB bus access, the AHB bus access will be given priority. The command will then be executed when the NVM block and the AHB bus are idle.

INTFLAG.READY must be '1' when the command is issued.

Bit 0 of the CMDEX bit group will read back as '1' until the command is issued.

Note: The NVM Address bit field in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) uses 16-bit addressing.

Bits 6:0 - CMD[6:0] Command

These bits define the command to be executed when the CMDEX key is written.

CMD[6:0]Group ConfigurationDescription
0x00-0x01-Reserved
0x02ERErase Row - Erases the row addressed by the ADDR register in the NVM main array.
0x03-Reserved
0x04WPWrite Page - Writes the contents of the page buffer to the page addressed by the ADDR register.
0x05EARErase Auxiliary Row - Erases the auxiliary row addressed by the ADDR register. This command can be given only when the security bit is not set and only to the User Configuration Row.
0x06WAPWrite Auxiliary Page - Writes the contents of the page buffer to the page addressed by the ADDR register. This command can be given only when the security bit is not set and only to the User Configuration Row.
0x07-0x19-Reserved
0x1ARWWEEERRWWEE Erase Row - Erases the row addressed by the ADDR register in the RWWEE array.
0x1B-Reserved
0x1CRWWEEWPRWWEE Write Page - Writes the contents of the page buffer to the page addressed by the ADDR register in the RWWEE array.
0x1D-0x3F-Reserved
0x40LRLock Region - Locks the region containing the address location in the ADDR register.
0x41URUnlock Region - Unlocks the region containing the address location in the ADDR register.
0x42SPRMSets the Power Reduction Mode.
0x43CPRMClears the Power Reduction Mode.
0x44PBCPage Buffer Clear - Clears the page buffer.
......continued
CMD[6:0]Group ConfigurationDescription
0x45SSBSet Security Bit - Sets the security bit by writing 0x00 to the first byte in the lockbit row.
0x46 INVALL Invalidates all cache lines.

28.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000080

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 CACHEDIS READ MODE[1:0] R/W R/W R/W Access Reset 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 SLEEPPRM[1:0] R/W R/W Reset R/W R/W 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MANW RWS[3:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 1 0 0 0 0

Bit 18 - CACHEDIS Cache Disable

These bits are used to enable/disable caching of the NVM and RWW EEPROM sections. The same cache is used for both sections.

ValueDescription
0The cache is enabled
1The cache is disabled

Bits 17:16 - READMODE[1:0] NVMCTRL Read Mode

ValueNameDescription
0x0NO_MISS_PENALTYThe NVM Controller (cache system) does not insert wait states on a cache miss. Gives the best system performance.
0x1LOW_POWERReduces power consumption of the cache system, but inserts a wait state each time there is a cache miss. This mode may not be relevant if CPU performance is required, as the application will be stalled and may lead to increased run time.
0x2DETERMINISTICThe cache system ensures that a cache hit or miss takes the same amount of time, determined by the number of programmed Flash wait states. This mode can be used for real-time applications that require deterministic execution timings.
0x3Reserved

Bits 9:8 – SLEEPPRM[1:0] Power Reduction Mode during Sleep Indicates the Power Reduction Mode during sleep.

ValueNameDescription
0x0WAKEUPACCESS NVM blockenters low-power mode when entering sleep.
NVM block exits low-power mode upon first access.
0x1WAKEUPINSTANTNVM block enters low-power mode when entering sleep.
NVM block exits low-power mode when exiting sleep.
0x2Reserved
0x3DISABLEDAuto power reduction disabled.

Bit 7 - MANW Manual Write

Note that reset value of this bit is '1'.

Value Description
0Writing to the last word in the page buffer will initiate a write operation to the page addressed by the last write operation. This includes writes to memory and auxiliary rows.
1Write commands must be issued through the CTRLA.CMD register.

Bits 4:1 - RWS[3:0] NVM Read Wait States

These bits control the number of wait states for a read operation. '0' indicates zero wait states, '1' indicates one wait state, etc., up to 15 wait states.

This register is initialized to 0 wait states. Software can change this value based on the NVM access time and system frequency.

28.8.3 NVM Parameter

Name: PARAM

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x000XXXXX

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

RWWEEP[11:4]

Access RRRRRRRR
Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

RWWEEP[3:0]PSZ[2:0]
AccessRRRRRRR
Reset0 0 0 0xxx

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

NVMP[15:8]
AccessRRRRRRRR
Resetxxxxxx

Bit 76543210

NVMP[7:0]
AccessR R R R R R R R
Resetxxxxxxx

Bits 31:20 - RWWEEP[11:0] Read While Write EEPROM emulation area Pages

Indicates the number of pages in the RWW EEPROM emulation address space.

Bits 18:16 - PSZ[2:0] Page Size

Indicates the page size. Not all devices of the device families will provide all the page sizes indicated in the table.

ValueNameDescription
0x088 bytes
0x11616 bytes
0x23232 bytes
0x36464 bytes
0x4128128 bytes
0x5256256 bytes
0x6512512 bytes
0x710241024 bytes

Bits 15:0 - NVMP[15:0] NVM Pages

Indicates the number of pages in the NVM main address space.

28.8.4 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERROR READY
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 1 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the ERROR interrupt enable.

This bit will read as the current value of the ERROR interrupt enable.

Bit 0 - READY NVM Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the READY interrupt enable.

This bit will read as the current value of the READY interrupt enable.

28.8.5 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERROR READY
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 1 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit sets the ERROR interrupt enable.

This bit will read as the current value of the ERROR interrupt enable.

Bit 0 - READY NVM Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit sets the READY interrupt enable.

This bit will read as the current value of the READY interrupt enable.

28.8.6 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERROR READY
Access Reset 0 0R/W R

Bit 1 - ERROR Error

This flag is set on the occurrence of an NVME, LOCKE or PROGE error.

This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.

Value Description
0No errors have been received since the last clear.
1At least one error has occurred since the last clear.

Bit 0 - READY NVM Ready

Value Description
0The NVM controller is busy programming or erasing.
1The NVM controller is ready to accept a new command.

28.8.7 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x0X00

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Status - 1

text_image SB Access Reset x R

Bit 76543210

NVMELOCKEPROGELOADPRM
Access ResetR/W 00000R/WR/WR/WR

Bit 8 - SB Security Bit Status

ValueDescription
0The Security bit is inactive.
1The Security bit is active.

Bit 4 - NVME NVM Error

This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.

ValueDescription
0No programming or erase errors have been received from the NVM controller since this bit was last cleared.
1At least one error has been registered from the NVM Controller since this bit was last cleared.

Bit 3 - LOCKE Lock Error Status

This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.

ValueDescription
0No programming of any locked lock region has happened since this bit was last cleared.
1Programming of at least one locked lock region has happened since this bit was last cleared.

Bit 2 - PROGE Programming Error Status

This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.

ValueDescription
0No invalid commands or bad keywords were written in the NVM Command register since this bit was last cleared.
1An invalid command and/or a bad keyword was/were written in the NVM Command register since this bit was last cleared.

Bit 1 - LOAD NVM Page Buffer Active Loading

This bit indicates that the NVM page buffer has been loaded with one or more words. Immediately after an NVM load has been performed, this flag is set. It remains set until a page write or a page buffer clear (PBCLR) command is given.

This bit can be cleared by writing a '1' to its bit location.

Bit 0 - PRM Power Reduction Mode

This bit indicates the current NVM power reduction state. The NVM block can be set in power reduction mode in two ways: through the command interface or automatically when entering sleep with SLEEPPRM set accordingly.

PRM can be cleared in three ways: through AHB access to the NVM block, through the command interface (SPRM and CPRM) or when exiting sleep with SLEEPPRM set accordingly.

Value Description

0NVM is not in power reduction mode.
1NVM is in power reduction mode.

28.8.8 Address

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
ADDR[21:16]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 109 8
ADDR[15:8]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ADDR[7:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 21:0 - ADDR[21:0] NVM Address

ADDR drives the hardware half-word offset from the start address of the corresponding NVM section when a command is executed using CMDEX. The effective address for the operation is start address of the SECTION_ADDRESS + 2*ADDR. This register is also automatically updated when writing to the page buffer.

Example:

For erasing the 3rd row in the Flash memory - spanning from 0x00000200 to 0x000002FF - ADDR must be written with the half-word offset address of any half-word within this range, that is any value between 0x100 and 0x17F

Refer to the 11.2. Physical Memory Map for more information.

28.8.9 Lock Section

Name: LOCK

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0xXXXX - X determined at start-up from NVM User Row

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LOCK[15:8]

Access RRRRRRRR

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bit 76543210

LOCK[7:0]

Access RRRRRRRR

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bits 15:0 - LOCK[15:0] Region Lock Bits

In order to set or clear these bits, the CMD register must be used.

Default state after erase will be unlocked (0xFFFF).

Value Description
0The corresponding lock region is locked.
1The corresponding lock region is not locked.

29. PORT - I/O Pin Controller

29.1 Overview

The IO Pin Controller (PORT) controls the I/O pins of the device. The I/O pins are organized in a series of groups, collectively referred to as a PORT group. Each PORT group can have up to 32 pins that can be configured and controlled individually or as a group. The number of PORT groups on a device may depend on the package/number of pins. Each pin may either be used for general-purpose I/O under direct application control or be assigned to an embedded device peripheral. When used for general-purpose I/O, each pin can be configured as input or output, with highly configurable driver and pull settings.

All I/O pins have true read-modify-write functionality when used for general-purpose I/O; the direction or the output value of one or more pins may be changed (set, reset or toggled) explicitly without unintentionally changing the state of any other pins in the same port group by a single, atomic 8-, 16- or 32-bit write.

The PORT is connected to the high-speed bus matrix through an AHB/APB bridge. The Pin Direction, Data Output Value and Data Input Value registers may also be accessed using the low-latency CPU local bus (IOBUS; ARM ^® single-cycle I/O port.

29.2 Features

  • Selectable input and output configuration for each individual pin
  • Software-controlled multiplexing of peripheral functions on I/O pins
  • Flexible pin configuration through a dedicated Pin Configuration register
  • Configurable output driver and pull settings:

  • Totem-pole (push-pull)

  • Pull configuration
  • Driver strength

- Configurable input buffer and pull settings:

  • Internal pull-up or pull-down
  • Input sampling criteria
  • Input buffer can be disabled if not needed for lower power consumption

- Input event:

  • Up to four input event pins for each PORT group
  • SET/CLEAR/TOGGLE event actions for each event input on output value of a pin
  • Can be output to pin

• Power saving using STANDBY mode

  • No access to configuration registers
  • Possible access to data registers (DIR, OUT or IN)

29.3 Block Diagram

Figure 29-1. PORT Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PORT"] -->|Peripheral Mux Select| B["Control and Status"]
    B -->|Port Line Bundles| C["IP Line Bundles"]
    C --> D["PORTMUX"]
    D -->|Pad Line Bundles| E["I/O PADS"]
    E --> F["Analog Blocks"]
    F --> G["Analog Pad Connections"]
    G --> H["Digital Controls of Analog Blocks"]
    H --> I["PERIPHERALS"]
    I --> A

29.4 Signal Description

Table 29-1. Signal description for PORT

Signal name Type Description
Pxy Digital I/O General-purpose I/O pin y in group x

Refer to the I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal can be mapped on several pins.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

29.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly as following.

29.5.1 I/O Lines

The I/O lines of the PORT are mapped to pins of the physical device. The following naming scheme is used:

Each line bundle with up to 32 lines is assigned an identifier 'xy', with letter x=A, B, C... and two-digit number y=00, 01, ...31. Examples: A24, C03.

PORT pins are labeled 'Pxy' accordingly, for example PA24, PC03. This identifies each pin in the device uniquely.

Each pin may be controlled by one or more peripheral multiplexer settings, which allow the pad to be routed internally to a dedicated peripheral function. When the setting is enabled, the selected peripheral has control over the output state of the pad, as well as the ability to read the current physical pad state. Refer to 7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details.

Each pin may be secured or non-secured, with secured pins only accessible by secure accesses.

Device-specific configurations may cause some lines (and the corresponding Pxy pin) not to be implemented.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

29.5.2 Power Management

During Reset, all PORT lines are configured as inputs with input buffers, output buffers and pull disabled.

When the device is set to the BACKUP sleep mode, even if the PORT configuration registers and input synchronizers will lose their contents (these will not be restored when PORT is powered up again), the latches in the pads will keep their current configuration, such as the output value and pull settings. Refer to the Power Manager documentation for more features related to the I/O lines configuration in and out of BACKUP mode.

The PORT peripheral will continue operating in any sleep mode where its source clock is running.

References:

20.6.3.4. I/O Lines Retention in Backup Mode

29.5.3 Clocks

The PORT bus clock (CLK_PORT_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module, and the default state of CLK_PORT_APB can be found in the 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking section in 18. MCLK - Main Clock.

The PORT is fed by two different clocks: a CPU main clock, which allows the CPU to access the PORT through the low latency CPU local bus (IOBUS); an APB clock, which is a divided clock of the CPU main clock and allows the CPU to access the registers of PORT through the high-speed matrix and the AHB/APB bridge.

The priority of IOBUS accesses is higher than event accesses and APB accesses. The EVSYS and APB will insert wait states in the event of concurrent PORT accesses.

The PORT input synchronizers use the CPU main clock so that the resynchronization delay is minimized with respect to the APB clock.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

29.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

29.5.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

29.5.6 Events

The events of this peripheral are connected to the Event System.

References:

  1. EVSYS – Event System

29.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

29.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC).

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

29.5.9 Analog Connections

Analog functions are connected directly between the analog blocks and the I/O pads using analog buses. However, selecting an analog peripheral function for a given pin will disable the corresponding digital features of the pad.

29.5.10 CPU Local Bus

The CPU local bus (IOBUS) is an interface that connects the CPU directly to the PORT. It is a single-cycle bus interface, which does not support wait states. It supports 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit sizes.

This bus is generally used for low latency operation. The Data Direction (DIR) and Data Output Value (OUT) registers can be read, written, set, cleared or be toggled using this bus, and the Data Input Value (IN) registers can be read.

Since the IOBUS cannot wait for IN register resynchronization, the Control register (CTRL) must be configured to continuous sampling of all pins that need to be read via the IOBUS in order to prevent stale data from being read.

29.6 Functional Description

Figure 29-2. Overview of the PORT
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Functional Description - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["APB Bus"] --> B["PORT"]
    B --> C["PULLENx"]
    B --> D["DRIVEx"]
    B --> E["OUTx"]
    B --> F["DIRx"]
    B --> G["INENx"]
    B --> H["INx"]
    H --> I["Synchronizer"]
    I --> J["VDD"]
    J --> K["PULLEN"]
    J --> L["DRIVE"]
    J --> M["OUT"]
    J --> N["OE"]
    J --> O["INEN"]
    J --> P["IN"]
    P --> Q["VDDIO"]
    Q --> R["PAD"]
    R --> S["Pull Resistor"]
    S --> T["PG"]
    S --> U["NG"]
    T --> V["Ground"]
    U --> V
    V --> W["Resistor"]
    W --> X["VDDIO"]
    X --> Y["PAD"]
    Y --> Z["Pull Resistor"]
    Z --> AA["VDDIO"]
    AA --> AB["PAD"]
    AB --> AC["Pull Resistor"]
    AC --> AD["VDDIO"]
    AD --> AE["PAD"]
    AE --> AF["Pull Resistor"]
    AF --> AG["VDDIO"]
    AG --> AH["PAD"]
    AH --> AI["Pull Resistor"]
    AI --> AJ["VDDIO"]
    AJ --> AK["PAD"]
    AK --> AL["Pull Resistor"]
    AL --> AM["VDDIO"]
    AM --> AN["PAD"]
    AN --> AO["Pull Resistor"]
    AO --> AP["VDDIO"]
    AP --> AQ["PAD"]
    AQ --> AR["Pull Resistor"]
    AR --> AS["VDDIO"]
    AS --> AT["PAD"]
    AT --> AU["Pull Resistor"]
    AU --> AV["VDDIO"]
    AV --> AW["PAD"]
    AW --> AX["Pull Resistor"]
    AX --> AY["VDDIO"]
    AY --> AZ["PAD"]

Note: The ESD diode connected to VDDIO is not plugged for the Back-up I/Os. For these specific pins, only the ESD diode connected to ground is implemented.

29.6.1 Principle of Operation

Each PORT group of up to 32 pins is controlled by the registers in PORT, as described in the figure. These registers in PORT are duplicated for each PORT group, with increasing base addresses. The number of PORT groups may depend on the package/number of pins.

Figure 29-3. Overview of the peripheral functions multiplexing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Principle of Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Port bit y"] --> B["Port y PINCFG PMUXEN"]
    A --> C["Port y Data+Config"]
    A --> D["Port y PMUX[3:0"]]
    B --> E["Port y Peripheral Mux Enable"]
    C --> F["Port y Line Bundle"]
    D --> G["Port y PMUX Select"]
    H["Periph Signal 0"] --> I["0"]
    J["Periph Signal 1"] --> K["1"]
    L["Peripheral Signals to be muxed to Pad y"] --> M["15"]
    N["Periph Signal 15"] --> M
    I <--> K
    M <--> K
    O["0"] --> P["PORTMUX"]
    Q["1"] --> P
    P --> R["Pad y"]
    P --> S["Line Bundle"]
    T["Pad y"] --> U["PAD y"]

The I/O pins of the device are controlled by PORT peripheral registers. Each port pin has a corresponding bit in the Data Direction (DIR) and Data Output Value (OUT) registers to enable that pin as an output and to define the output state.

The direction of each pin in a PORT group is configured by the DIR register. If a bit in DIR is set to '1', the corresponding pin is configured as an output pin. If a bit in DIR is set to '0', the corresponding pin is configured as an input pin.

When the direction is set as output, the corresponding bit in the OUT register will set the level of the pin. If bit y in OUT is written to '1', pin y is driven HIGH. If bit y in OUT is written to '0', pin y is driven LOW. Pin configuration can be set by Pin Configuration (PINCFGy) registers, with y=00, 01, ..31 representing the bit position.

The Data Input Value (IN) is set as the input value of a port pin with resynchronization to the PORT clock. To reduce power consumption, these input synchronizers are clocked only when system requires reading the input value. The value of the pin can always be read, whether the pin is configured as input or output. If the Input Enable bit in the Pin Configuration registers (PINCFGy.INEN) is '0', the input value will not be sampled.

In PORT, the Peripheral Multiplexer Enable bit in the PINCFGy register (PINCFGy.PMUXEN) can be written to '1' to enable the connection between peripheral functions and individual I/O pins. The Peripheral Multiplexing n (PMUXn) registers select the peripheral function for the corresponding pin. This will override the connection between the PORT and that I/O pin, and connect the selected peripheral signal to the particular I/O pin instead of the PORT line bundle.

29.6.2 Basic Operation

29.6.2.1 Initialization

After reset, all standard function device I/O pads are connected to the PORT with outputs tri-stated and input buffers disabled, even if there is no clock running.

However, specific pins, such as those used for connection to a debugger, may be configured differently, as required by their special function.

29.6.2.2 Operation

Each I/O pin y can be controlled by the registers in PORT. Each PORT group has its own set of PORT registers, the base address of the register set for pin y is at byte address PORT + ([y] * 0x4). The index within that register set is [y].

To use pin number y as an output, write bit y of the DIR register to '1'. This can also be done by writing bit y in the DIRSET register to '1' - this will avoid disturbing the configuration of other pins in that group. The y bit in the OUT register must be written to the desired output value.

Similarly, writing an OUTSET bit to '1' will set the corresponding bit in the OUT register to '1'. Writing a bit in OUTCLR to '1' will set that bit in OUT to zero. Writing a bit in OUTTGL to '1' will toggle that bit in OUT.

To use pin y as an input, bit y in the DIR register must be written to '0'. This can also be done by writing bit y in the DIRCLR register to '1' - this will avoid disturbing the configuration of other pins in that group. The input value can be read from bit y in register IN as soon as the INEN bit in the Pin Configuration register (PINCFGy.INEN) is written to '1'.

Refer to 7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on pin configuration and PORT groups.

By default, the input synchronizer is clocked only when an input read is requested. This will delay the read operation by two CLK_PORT cycles. To remove the delay, the input synchronizers for each PORT group of eight pins can be configured to be always active, but this will increase power consumption. This is enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding SAMPLINGn bit field of the CTRL register, see CTRL.SAMPLING for details.

To use pin y as one of the available peripheral functions, the corresponding PMUXEN bit of the PINCFGy register must be '1'. The PINCFGy register for pin y is at byte offset (PINCFG0 + [y]).

The peripheral function can be selected by setting the PMUXO or PMUXE in the PMUXn register. The PMUXO/PMUXE is at byte offset PMUX0 + (y/2). The chosen peripheral must also be configured and enabled.

References:

7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

29.6.3 I/O Pin Configuration

The Pin Configuration register (PINCFGy) is used for additional I/O pin configuration. A pin can be set in a totem-pole, or pull configuration.

As pull configuration is done through the Pin Configuration register, all intermediate PORT states during switching of pin direction and pin values are avoided.

The I/O pin configurations are described further in this chapter, and summarized in Table 29-2.

29.6.3.1 Pin Configurations Summary

Table 29-2. Pin Configurations Summary

DIR INEN PULLENOUT Configuration
0 0 0 X Reset or analog I/O: all digital disabled
0 0 1 0 Pull-down; input disabled
0 0 1 1 Pull-up; input disabled
0 1 0 X Input
0 1 1 0 Input with pull-down
0 1 1 1 Input with pull-up
1 0 X X Output; input disabled
1 1 X X Output; input enabled

29.6.3.2 Input Configuration

Figure 29-4. I/O configuration - Standard Input
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Input Configuration - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["Comparator"]
    C["DIR"] --> B
    D["OUT"] --> B
    E["IN"] --> F["Comparator"]
    G["INEN"] --> F
    B --> H["Summing Junction"]
    F --> H
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Figure 29-5. I/O Configuration - Input with Pull
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Input Configuration - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["NOT"]
    C["DIR"] --> B
    D["OUT"] --> B
    E["IN"] --> F["NOT"]
    G["INEN"] --> F
    B --> H["Resistor"]
    F --> H
    H --> I["Gray Box"]
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Note: When pull is enabled, the pull value is defined by the OUT value.

29.6.3.3 Totem-Pole Output

When configured for totem-pole (push-pull) output, the pin is driven low or high according to the corresponding bit setting in the OUT register. In this configuration there is no current limitation for sink or source other than what the pin is capable of. If the pin is configured for input, the pin will float if no external pull is connected.

Note: Enabling the output driver will automatically disable pull.

Figure 29-6. I/O Configuration - Totem-Pole Output with Disabled Input
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Totem-Pole Output - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["AND"]
    C["DIR"] --> B
    D["OUT"] --> B
    E["IN"] --> B
    F["INEN"] --> B
    B --> G["OR"]
    G --> H["Summing Junction"]
    H --> I["PULLEN 0 INEN 0 DIR 1"]

Figure 29-7. I/O Configuration - Totem-Pole Output with Enabled Input
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Totem-Pole Output - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["OUT"]
    B --> C["NOT"]
    D["IN"] --> E["NOT"]
    F["INEN"] --> E
    E --> G["OR"]
    G --> H["Summing Junction"]
    I["PULLEN 0"] --> J["INEN 1"]
    J --> K["DIR 1"]

Figure 29-8. I/O Configuration - Output with Pull
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Totem-Pole Output - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["Comparator"]
    C["DIR"] --> B
    D["OUT"] --> B
    E["IN"] --> F["Feedback Loop"]
    G["INEN"] --> F
    B --> H["Square Marker"]
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

29.6.3.4 Digital Functionality Disabled

Neither Input nor Output functionality are enabled.

Figure 29-9. I/O Configuration - Reset or Analog I/O: Digital Output, Input and Pull Disabled
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Digital Functionality Disabled - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PULLEN"] --> B["AND"]
    C["DIR"] --> B
    D["OUT"] --> E["NOT"]
    F["IN"] --> G["NOT"]
    H["INEN"] --> G
    B --> I["AND"]
    E --> I
    G --> I
    I --> J["PULLEN 0"]
    I --> K["INEN 0"]
    I --> L["DIR 0"]

29.6.4 Events

The PORT allows input events to control individual I/O pins. These input events are generated by the EVSYS module and can originate from a different clock domain than the PORT module.

The PORT can perform the following actions:

  • Output (OUT): I/O pin will be set when the incoming event has a high level ('1') and cleared when the incoming event has a low-level ('0').
  • Set (SET): I/O pin will be set when an incoming event is detected.
  • Clear (CLR): I/O pin will be cleared when an incoming event is detected.
  • Toggle (TGL): I/O pin will toggle when an incoming event is detected.

The event is output to pin without any internal latency. For SET, CLEAR and TOGGLE event actions, the action will be executed up to three clock cycles after a rising edge.

Note: In Standby mode, only the OUT operation is possible and SET, CLEAR and TOGGLE operations are not possible.

The event actions can be configured with the Event Action m bit group in the Event Input Control register( EVCTRL.EVACTm). Writing a '1' to a PORT Event Enable Input m of the Event Control register (EVCTRL.PORTEIm) enables the corresponding action on input event. Writing '0' to this bit disables the corresponding action on input event. Note that several actions can be enabled for incoming events. If several events are connected to the peripheral, any enabled action will be taken for any of the incoming events. Refer to EVSYS. for details on configuring the Event System.

Each event input can address one and only one I/O pin at a time. The selection of the pin is indicated by the PORT Event Pin Identifier of the Event Input Control register (EVCTR.PIDn). On the other hand, one I/O pin can be addressed by up to four different input events. To avoid action conflict on the output value of the register (OUT) of this particular I/O pin, only one action is performed according to the table below.

Note that this truth table can be applied to any SET/CLR/TGL configuration from two to four active input events.

Table 29-3. Priority on Simultaneous SET/CLR/TGL Event Actions

EVACT0 EVACT1EVACT2 EVACT3 Executed Event Action
SET SET SET SET SET
CLR CLR CLR CLR CLR
All Other Combinations TGL

Be careful when the event is output to pin. Due to the fact the events are received asynchronously, the I/O pin may have unpredictable levels, depending on the timing of when the events are received. When several events are output to the same pin, the lowest event line will get the access. All other events will be ignored.

References:

EVSYS

29.6.5 PORT Access Priority

The PORT is accessed by different systems:

  • The ARM ^ CPU through the ARM ^ single-cycle I/O port (IOBUS)
  • The ARM ^ CPU through the high-speed matrix and the AHB/APB bridge (APB)
  • EVSYS through four asynchronous input events

The following priority is adopted:

  1. ARM ^® CPU IOBUS (No wait tolerated)
  2. APB
  3. EVSYS input events

For input events that require different actions on the same I/O pin, refer to 29.6.4. Events.

29.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 DIR7:0 DIR[7:0]
15:8 DIR[15:8]
23:16 DIR[23:16]
31:24 DIR[31:24]
0x04 DIRCLR7:0 DIRCLR[7:0]
15:8 DIRCLR[15:8]
23:16 DIRCLR[23:16]
31:24 DIRCLR[31:24]
0x08 DIRSET7:0 DIRSET[7:0]
15:8DIRSET[15:8]
23:16DIRSET[23:16]
31:24DIRSET[31:24]
0x0C DIRTGL7:0 DIRTGL[7:0]
15:8 DIRTGL[15:8]
23:16 DIRTGL[23:16]
31:24 DIRTGL[31:24]
0x10OUT7:0OUT[7:0]
15:8OUT[15:8]
23:16OUT[23:16]
31:24OUT[31:24]
0x14OUTCLR7:0OUTCLR[7:0]
15:8OUTCLR[15:8]
23:16OUTCLR[23:16]
31:24OUTCLR[31:24]
0x18OUTSET7:0OUTSET[7:0]
15:8OUTSET[15:8]
23:16OUTSET[23:16]
31:24OUTSET[31:24]
0x1COUTTGL7:0 OUTTGL[7:0]
15:8OUTTGL[15:8]
23:16OUTTGL[23:16]
31:24OUTTGL[31:24]
0x20IN7:0IN[7:0]
15:8IN[15:8]
23:16 IN[23:16]
31:24 IN[31:24]
0x24CTRL7:0SAMPLING[7:0]
15:8SAMPLING[15:8]
23:16SAMPLING[23:16]
31:24SAMPLING[31:24]
0x28 WRCONFIG7:0PINMASK[7:0]
15:8PINMASK[15:8]
23:16DRVSTRPULLENINENPMUXEN
31:24HWSELWRPINCFGWRPMUXPMUX[3:0]
0x2CEVCTRL7:0PORTEI0EVACT0[1:0]PID0[4:0]
15:8PORTEI1EVACT1[1:0]PID1[4:0]
23:16PORTEI2EVACT2[1:0]PID2[4:0]
31:24PORTEI3EVACT3[1:0]PID3[4:0]
0x30PMUXO7:0PMUXO[3:0]PMUXE[3:0]
...
0x3FPMUX157:0PMUXO[3:0]PMUXE[3:0]
0x40PINCFG07:0DRVSTRPULLENINENPMUXEN
...
0x5FPINCFG317:0DRVSTRPULLENINENPMUXEN

29.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 29.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Register Description - 1

Tip: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

29.8.1 Data Direction

Name: DIR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to configure one or more I/O pins as an input or output. This register can be manipulated without doing a read-modify-write operation by using the Data Direction Toggle (DIRTGL), Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) and Data Direction Set (DIRSET) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DIR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

DIR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - DIR[31:0] Port Data Direction

These bits set the data direction for the individual I/O pins in the PORT group.

Value Description
0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an input.
1The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an output.

29.8.2 Data Direction Clear

Name: DIRCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to set one or more I/O pins as an input, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction Toggle (DIRTGL) and Data Direction Set (DIRSET) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIRCLR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIRCLR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DIRCLR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

DIRCLR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - DIRCLR[31:0] Port Data Direction Clear

Writing a '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to a bit will clear the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which configures the I/O pin as an input.

Value Description
0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as input.

29.8.3 Data Direction Set

Name: DIRSET

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to set one or more I/O pins as an output, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction Toggle (DIRTGL) and Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) registers.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIRSET[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIRSET[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DIRSET[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

DIRSET[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - DIRSET[31:0] Port Data Direction Set

Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to a bit will set the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which configures the I/O pin as an output.

Value Description
0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group is configured as an output.

29.8.4 Data Direction Toggle

Name:DIRTGL

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to toggle the direction of one or more I/O pins, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Direction (DIR), Data Direction Set (DIRSET) and Data Direction Clear (DIRCLR) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DIRTGL[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIRTGL[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DIRTGL[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

DIRTGL[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - DIRTGL[31:0] Port Data Direction Toggle

Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to a bit will toggle the corresponding bit in the DIR register, which reverses the direction of the I/O pin.

ValueDescription
0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1The direction of the corresponding I/O pin is toggled.

29.8.5 Data Output Value

Name: OUT

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register sets the data output drive value for the individual I/O pins in the PORT.

This register can be manipulated without doing a read-modify-write operation by using the Data Output Value Clear (OUTCLR), Data Output Value Set (OUTSET), and Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
OUT[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
OUT[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
OUT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OUT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - OUT[31:0] PORT Data Output Value

For pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR), these bits set the logical output drive level.

For pins configured as inputs via the Data Direction register (DIR) and with pull enabled via the Pull Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register (PINCFG.PULLEN), these bits will set the input pull direction.

Value Description
0The I/O pin output is driven low, or the input is connected to an internal pull-down.
1The I/O pin output is driven high, or the input is connected to an internal pull-up.

29.8.6 Data Output Value Clear

Name: OUTCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to set one or more output I/O pin drive levels low, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT), Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL) and Data Output Value Set (OUTSET) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

OUTCLR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

OUTCLR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OUTCLR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

OUTCLR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - OUTCLR[31:0] PORT Data Output Value Clear

Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to a bit will clear the corresponding bit in the OUT register. Pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR) will be set to low output drive level. Pins configured as inputs via DIR and with pull enabled via the Pull Enable bit in the Pin Configuration register (PINCFG.PULLEN) will set the input pull direction to an internal pull-down.

Value Description

0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1The corresponding I/O pin output is driven low, or the input is connected to an internal pull-down.

29.8.7 Data Output Value Set

Name: OUTSET

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to set one or more output I/O pin drive levels high, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT), Data Output Value Toggle (OUTTGL) and Data Output Value Clear (OUTCLR) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

OUTSET[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

OUTSET[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OUTSET[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

OUTSET[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - OUTSET[31:0] PORT Data Output Value Set

Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to a bit will set the corresponding bit in the OUT register, which sets the output drive level high for I/O pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR). For pins configured as inputs via Data Direction register (DIR) with pull enabled via the Pull Enable register (PULLEN), these bits will set the input pull direction to an internal pull-up.

Value Description

0The corresponding I/O pin in the group will keep its configuration.
1The corresponding I/O pin output is driven high, or the input is connected to an internal pull-up.

29.8.8 Data Output Value Toggle

Name: OUTTGL

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to toggle the drive level of one or more output I/O pins, without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Data Output Value (OUT), Data Output Value Set (OUTSET) and Data Output Value Clear (OUTCLR) registers.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

OUTTGL[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

OUTTGL[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OUTTGL[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

OUTTGL[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - OUTTGL[31:0] PORT Data Output Value Toggle

Writing '0' to a bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to a bit will toggle the corresponding bit in the OUT register, which inverts the output drive level for I/O pins configured as outputs via the Data Direction register (DIR). For pins configured as inputs via Data Direction register (DIR) with pull enabled via the Pull Enable register (PULLEN), these bits will toggle the input pull direction.

ValueDescription
0The corresponding I/O pin in the PORT group will keep its configuration.
1The corresponding OUT bit value is toggled.

29.8.9 Data Input Value

Name: IN

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
IN[31:24]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
IN[23:16]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
IN[15:8]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
IN[7:0]
Access R R R R R R R R
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - IN[31:0] PORT Data Input Value

These bits are cleared when the corresponding I/O pin input sampler detects a logical low level on the input pin.

These bits are set when the corresponding I/O pin input sampler detects a logical high level on the input pin.

29.8.10 Control

Name: CTRL

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SAMPLING[31:24]
AccessWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SAMPLING[23:16]
AccessWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SAMPLING[15:8]
AccessWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SAMPLING[7:0]
AccessWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - SAMPLING[31:0] Input Sampling Mode

Configures the input sampling functionality of the I/O pin input samplers, for pins configured as inputs via the Data Direction register (DIR).

The input samplers are enabled and disabled in sub-groups of eight. Thus if any pins within a byte request continuous sampling, all pins in that eight pin sub-group will be continuously sampled.

Value Description
0The I/O pin input synchronizer is disabled.
1The I/O pin input synchronizer is enabled.

29.8.11 Write Configuration

Name: WRCONFIG

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This write-only register is used to configure several pins simultaneously with the same configuration and/or peripheral multiplexing.

In order to avoid side effect of non-atomic access, 8-bit or 16-bit writes to this register will have no effect. Reading this register always returns zero.

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

HWSEL WRPINCFGWRPMUXPMUX[3]0]
AccessWWWWWWWW
Reset0000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DRVSTRPULLENINENPMUXEN
AccessWWWW
Reset0000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PINMASK[15:8]
Access ResetWWWWWWWW
00000000
Bit76543210
PINMASK[7:0]
Access ResetWWWWWWWW
00000000

Bit 31 - HWSEL Half-Word Select

This bit selects the half-word field of a 32-PORT group to be reconfigured in the atomic write operation.

This bit will always read as zero.

ValueDescription
0The lower 16 pins of the PORT group will be configured.
1The upper 16 pins of the PORT group will be configured.

Bit 30 - WRPINCFG Write PINCFG

This bit determines whether the atomic write operation will update the Pin Configuration register (PINCFGy) or not for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit updates the configuration of the selected pins with the

written WRCONFIG.DRVSTR, WRCONFIG.PULLEN, WRCONFIG.INEN, WRCONFIG.PMUXEN and WRCONFIG.PINMASK values.

This bit will always read as zero.

Value Description

0The PINCFGy registers of the selected pins will not be updated.
1The PINCFGy registers of the selected pins will be updated.

Bit 28 - WRPMUX Write PMUX

This bit determines whether the atomic write operation will update the Peripheral Multiplexing register (PMUXn) or not for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits. Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit updates the pin multiplexer configuration of the selected pins with the written WRCONFIG. PMUX value.

This bit will always read as zero.

Value Description

0The PMUXn registers of the selected pins will not be updated.
1The PMUXn registers of the selected pins will be updated.

Bits 27:24 - PMUX[3:0] Peripheral Multiplexing

These bits determine the new value written to the Peripheral Multiplexing register (PMUXn) for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPMUX bit is set.

These bits will always read as zero.

Bit 22 - DRVSTR Output Driver Strength Selection

This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.DRVSTR for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set. This bit will always read as zero.

Bit 18 - PULLEN Pull Enable

This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.PULLEN for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set. This bit will always read as zero.

Bit 17 - INEN Input Enable

This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.INEN for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set. This bit will always read as zero.

Bit 16 - PMUXEN Peripheral Multiplexer Enable

This bit determines the new value written to PINCFGy.PMUXEN for all pins selected by the WRCONFIG.PINMASK and WRCONFIG.HWSEL bits, when the WRCONFIG.WRPINCFG bit is set. This bit will always read as zero.

Bits 15:0 - PINMASK[15:0] Pin Mask for Multiple Pin Configuration

These bits select the pins to be configured within the half-word group selected by the WRCONFIG.HWSEL bit.

These bits will always read as zero.

Value Description

0The configuration of the corresponding I/O pin in the half-word group will be left unchanged.
1The configuration of the corresponding I/O pin in the half-word PORT group will be updated.

29.8.12 Event Input Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x2C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Secure

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Input Control - 1

Tip: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, and so on. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

There are up to four input event pins for each PORT group. Each byte of this register addresses one Event input pin.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

PORTEI3 EVACT3[1:0] PID3[4:0]

Access RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

PORTEI2 EVACT2[1:0] PID2[4:0]

Access RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

PORTEI1 EVACT1[1:0] PID1[4:0]

Access RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

PORTEIO EVACT0[1:0] PID0[4:0]

Access RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW RW/-/RW

Reset 00000000

Bits 7, 15, 23, 31 - PORTEIx PORT Event Input Enable x [x = 3..0]

ValueDescription
0The event action x (EVACTx) will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1The event action x (EVACTx) will be triggered on any incoming event.

Bits 5:6, 13:14, 21:22, 29:30 - EVACTx PORT Event Action x [x = 3..0]

These bits define the event action the PORT will perform on event input x. Refer to the PORT Event x Action (x = [3..0]) table in the PIDx bit field.

Bits 0:4, 8:12, 16:20, 24:28 - PIDx PORT Event Pin Identifier x [x = 3..0]

These bits define the I/O pin on which the event action will be performed, according to the following table.

Table 29-4. PORT Event x Action (x = [3..0])

ValueNameDescription
0x0OUTOutput register of pin will be set to level of event.
Value Name Description
0x1 SET Set output register of pin on event.
0x2 CLR Clear output register of pin on event.
0x3 TGL Toggle output register of pin on event.

Table 29-5. PORT Event x Pin Identifier (x = [3..0])

Value Name Description
0x0 PIN0 Event action to be executed on PIN 0.
0x1 PIN1 Event action to be executed on PIN 1.
... ... ...
0x1F PIN31 Event action to be executed on PIN 31.

29.8.13 Peripheral Multiplexing n

Name: PMUX

Offset: 0x30 + n*0x01 [n=0..15]

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Note: The I/O pins are assembled in pin groups ("PORT groups") with up to 32 pins. Group 0 consists of the PA pins, group 1 is for the PB pins, etc. Each pin group has its own PORT registers, with a 0x80 address spacing. For example, the register address offset for the Data Direction (DIR) register for group 0 (PA00 to PA31) is 0x00, and the register address offset for the DIR register for group 1 (PB00 to PB31) is 0x80.

There are up to 16 Peripheral Multiplexing registers in each group, one for every set of two subsequent I/O lines. The n denotes the number of the set of I/O lines.

Bit 76543210

PMUXO[3:0] PMUXE[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:4 - PMUXO[3:0] Peripheral Multiplexing for Odd-Numbered Pin

These bits select the peripheral function for odd-numbered pins (2*n + 1) of a PORT group, if the corresponding PINCFGy.PMUXEN bit is '1'.

Not all possible values for this selection may be valid. For more details, refer to the I/O Multiplexing and Considerations..

PMUXO[3:0] Name Description
0x0 A Peripheral function A selected
0x1 B Peripheral function B selected
0x2 C Peripheral function C selected
0x3DPeripheral function D selected
0x4EPeripheral function E selected
0x5FPeripheral function F selected
0x6GPeripheral function G selected
0x7HPeripheral function H selected
0x8IPeripheral function I selected
0x9-0xF-Reserved

Bits 3:0 - PMUXE[3:0] Peripheral Multiplexing for Even-Numbered Pin

These bits select the peripheral function for even-numbered pins (2*n) of a PORT group, if the corresponding PINCFGy.PMUXEN bit is '1'.

Not all possible values for this selection may be valid. For more details, refer to the I/O Multiplexing and Considerations.

PMUXE[3:0] Name Description
0x0APeripheral function A selected
0x1B Peripheral function B selected
0x2CPeripheral function C selected
0x3D Peripheral function D selected
0x4EPeripheral function E selected
0x5FPeripheral function F selected
0x6G Peripheral function G selected
0x7HPeripheral function H selected
0x8 IPeripheral function I selected
0x9-0xF-Reserved

29.8.14 Pin Configuration

Name: PINCFG

Offset: 0x40 + n*0x01 [n=0..31]

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DRVSTRPULLENINEN PMUXEN
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
000

Bit 6 - DRVSTR Output Driver Strength Selection

This bit controls the output driver strength of an I/O pin configured as an output.

ValueDescription
0Pin drive strength is set to normal drive strength.
1Pin drive strength is set to stronger drive strength.

Bit 2 - PULLEN Pull Enable

This bit enables the internal pull-up or pull-down resistor of an I/O pin configured as an input.

ValueDescription
0Internal pull resistor is disabled, and the input is in a high-impedance configuration.
1Internal pull resistor is enabled, and the input is driven to a defined logic level in the absence of external input.

Bit 1 - INEN Input Enable

This bit controls the input buffer of an I/O pin configured as either an input or output.
Writing a zero to this bit disables the input buffer completely, preventing read-back of the physical pin state when the pin is configured as either an input or output.

ValueDescription
0Input buffer for the I/O pin is disabled, and the input value will not be sampled.
1Input buffer for the I/O pin is enabled, and the input value will be sampled when required.

Bit 0 - PMUXEN Peripheral Multiplexer Enable

This bit enables or disables the peripheral multiplexer selection set in the Peripheral Multiplexing register (PMUXn) to enable or disable alternative peripheral control over an I/O pin direction and output drive value.
Writing a zero to this bit allows the PORT to control the pad direction via the Data Direction register (DIR) and output drive value via the Data Output Value register (OUT). The peripheral multiplexer value in PMUXn is ignored. Writing '1' to this bit enables the peripheral selection in PMUXn to control the pad. In this configuration, the physical pin state may still be read from the Data Input Value register (IN) if PINCFGn.INEN is set.

ValueDescription
0The peripheral multiplexer selection is disabled, and the PORT registers control the direction and output drive value.
1The peripheral multiplexer selection is enabled, and the selected peripheral function controls the direction and output drive value.

30. EVSYS – Event System

30.1 Overview

The Event System (EVSYS) allows autonomous, low-latency and configurable communication between peripherals.

Several peripherals can be configured to generate and/or respond to signals known as events. The exact condition to generate an event, or the action taken upon receiving an event, is specific to each peripheral. Peripherals that respond to events are called event users. Peripherals that generate events are called event generators. A peripheral can have one or more event generators and can have one or more event users.

Communication is made without CPU intervention and without consuming system resources such as bus or RAM bandwidth. This reduces the load on the CPU and other system resources, compared to a traditional interrupt-based system.

30.2 Features

The following are key feature of the Event System:

- 12 configurable event channels, where each channel can:

  • Be connected to any event generator
  • Provide a pure asynchronous, resynchronized, or synchronous path

• 82 event generators
- 42 event users
- Configurable edge detector
- Peripherals can be event generators, event users, or both
- SleepWalking and interrupt for operation in sleep modes
- Software event generation
• Each event user can choose which channel to respond to and several event users can share the same channel and thus answer to the same event

30.3 Block Diagram

Figure 30-1. Event System Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph_Event_Channel_0["Event Channel 0"]
        A["PERIPHERAL"] --> B["..."]
        C["PERIPHERAL n"] --> D["..."]
        B --> E["CHANK_HEDGE1"]
        D --> F["CHANK_HEDGE2"]
        E --> G["Edge Detector"]
        F --> G
        G --> H["CHANK_HEDGE3"]
        H --> I["Sleep/Walking Detector"]
        I --> J["Asynchronous Path"]
        J --> K["EVT"]
        K --> L["Rasynchronized Path"]
        L --> M["GCLK EVSYS 0"]
    end

    subgraph_Peripheral_x["Peripheral x Event Acknowledge"]
        N["USER x"] --> O["Channel_EVT_m"]
        O --> P["Channel_EVT_0"]
        P --> Q["To Peripheral x"]
        Q --> R["User-PT"]
        R --> S["USER x"]
        S --> T["User-PT"]
        T --> U["User-PT"]
    end

    V["Clock Request [mΩ"]] --> W["Clock Request [mΩ"]]
    X["User-PT"] --> Y["User-PT"]
    Z["User-PT"] --> AA["User-PT"]
    AB["User-PT"] --> AC["User-PT"]
    AD["User-PT"] --> AE["User-PT"]

30.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

30.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

30.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

30.5.2 Power Management

The EVSYS can be used to wake up the CPU from all sleep modes, even if the clock used by the EVSYS channel and the EVSYS bus clock are disabled. Refer to the 20. PM – Power Manager for details on the different sleep modes.

In all sleep modes, although the clock for the EVSYS is stopped, the device still can wake up the EVSYS clock. Some event generators can generate an event when their clocks are stopped. The generic clock for the channel (GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n) will be restarted if that channel uses a synchronized path or a resynchronized path. It does not need to wake the system from sleep.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

30.5.3 Clocks

The EVSYS bus clock (CLK_EVSYS_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock module, and the default state of CLK_EVSYS_APB can be found in 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking.

Each EVSYS channel has a dedicated generic clock (GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n). These are used for event detection and propagation for each channel. These clocks must be configured and enabled in the generic clock controller before using the EVSYS. Refer to GCLKfor details.

References:

18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking

GCLK

30.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

30.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. Using the EVSYS interrupts requires the interrupt controller to be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

30.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

30.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

30.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following:

• Channel Status (CHSTATUS)
- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

30.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

30.6 Functional Description

30.6.1 Principle of Operation

The Event System consists of several channels which route the internal events from peripherals (generators) to other internal peripherals or IO pins (users). Each event generator can be selected as source for multiple channels, but a channel cannot be set to use multiple event generators at the same time.

A channel path can be configured in asynchronous, synchronous or re-synchronized mode of operation. The mode of operation must be selected based on the requirements of the application.

When using synchronous or resynchronized path, the Event System includes options to transfer events to users when rising, falling or both edges are detected on on event generators.

For further details, refer to Channel Path section of this chapter.

30.6.2 Basic Operation

30.6.2.1 Initialization

Before enabling event routing within the system, the Event Users Multiplexer and Event Channels must be selected in the Event System (EVSYS), and the two peripherals that generate and use the event have to be configured. The recommended sequence is:

  1. In the event generator peripheral, enable output of event by writing a '1' to the respective Event Output Enable bit ("EO") in the peripheral's Event Control register (e.g., TCC.EVCTRL.MCEO1, AC.EVCTRL.WINEO0, RTC.EVCTRL.OVFEO).
  2. Configure the EVSYS:

a. Configure the Event User multiplexer by writing the respective EVSYS.USERm register, see also 30.6.2.3. User Multiplexer Setup.
b. Configure the Event Channel by writing the respective EVSYS.CHANNELn register, see also 30.6.2.4. Event System Channel.

  1. Configure the action to be executed by the event user peripheral by writing to the Event Action bits (EVACT) in the respective Event control register (e.g., TC.EVCTRL.EVACT, PDEC.EVCTRL.EVACT). Note: not all peripherals require this step.

  2. In the event user peripheral, enable event input by writing a '1' to the respective Event Input Enable bit ("EI") in the peripheral's Event Control register (e.g., AC.EVCTRL.IVEI0, ADC.EVCTRL.STARTEI).

30.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The EVSYS is always enabled.

The EVSYS is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the EVSYS will be reset to their initial state and all ongoing events will be canceled.

Refer to CTRLA.SWRST register for details.

30.6.2.3 User Multiplexer Setup

The user multiplexer defines the channel to be connected to which event user. Each user multiplexer is dedicated to one event user. A user multiplexer receives all event channels output and must be configured to select one of these channels, as shown in Block Diagram section. The channel is selected with the Channel bit group in the User register (USERm.CHANNEL).

The user multiplexer must always be configured before the channel. A list of all user multiplexers is found in the User (USERm) register description.

References:

USERm

30.6.2.4 Event System Channel

An event channel can select one event from a list of event generators. Depending on configuration, the selected event could be synchronized, resynchronized or asynchronously sent to the users. When synchronization or resynchronization is required, the channel includes an internal edge detector, allowing the Event System to generate internal events when rising, falling or both edges are detected on the selected event generator.

An event channel is able to generate internal events for the specific software commands. A channel block diagram is shown in Block Diagram section.

30.6.2.5 Event Generators

Each event channel can receive the events form all event generators. All event generators are listed in the Event Generator bit field in the Channel n register (CHANNELn.EVGEN). For details on event generation, refer to the corresponding module chapter. The channel event generator is selected by the Event Generator bit group in the Channel register (CHANNELn.EVGEN). By default, the channels are not connected to any event generators (ie, CHANNELn.EVGEN = 0)

30.6.2.6 Channel Path

There are three different ways to propagate the event from an event generator:

  • Asynchronous path
  • Synchronous path
  • Resynchronized path

The path is decided by writing to the Path Selection bit group of the Channel register (CHANNELn.PATH).

Asynchronous Path

When using the asynchronous path, the events are propagated from the event generator to the event user without intervention from the Event System. The GCLK for this channel (GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n) is not mandatory, meaning that an event will be propagated to the user without any clock latency.

When the asynchronous path is selected, the channel cannot generate any interrupts, and the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS) is always zero. The edge detection is not required and must be disabled by software. Each peripheral event user has to select which event edge must trigger internal actions. For further details, refer to each peripheral chapter description.

Synchronous Path

The synchronous path should be used when the event generator and the event channel share the same generator for the generic clock. If they do not share the same clock, a logic change from the event generator to the event channel might not be detected in the channel, which means that the event will not be propagated to the event user. For details on generic clock generators, refer to GCLK - Generic Clock Controller.

When using the synchronous path, the channel is able to generate interrupts. The channel busy n bit in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.CHBUSYn) are also updated and available for use.

Resynchronized Path

The resynchronized path are used when the event generator and the event channel do not share the same generator for the generic clock. When the resynchronized path is used, resynchronization of the event from the event generator is done in the channel. For details on generic clock generators, refer to GCLK - Generic Clock Controller.

When the resynchronized path is used, the channel is able to generate interrupts. The channel busy n bits in the Channel Status register (CHSTATUS.CHBUSYn) are also updated and available for use.

30.6.2.7 Edge Detection

When synchronous or resynchronized paths are used, edge detection must be enabled. The event system can execute edge detection in three different ways:

  • Generate an event only on the rising edge
  • Generate an event only on the falling edge
  • Generate an event on rising and falling edges.

Edge detection is selected by writing to the Edge Selection bit group of the Channel register (CHANNELn.EDGSEL).

30.6.2.8 Event Latency

An event from an event generator is propagated to an event user with different latency, depending on event channel configuration.

  • Asynchronous Path: The maximum routing latency of an external event is related to the internal signal routing and it is device dependent.
  • Synchronous Path: The maximum routing latency of an external event is one GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n clock cycle.
  • Resynchronized Path: The maximum routing latency of an external event is three GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n clock cycles.

The maximum propagation latency of a user event to the peripheral clock core domain is three peripheral clock cycles.

The event generators, event channel and event user clocks ratio must be selected in relation with the internal event latency constraints. Events propagation or event actions in peripherals may be lost if the clock setup violates the internal latencies.

30.6.2.9 The Overrun Channel n Interrupt

The Overrun Channel n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVRn) will be set, and the optional interrupt will be generated in the following cases:

  • One or more event users on channel n is not ready when there is a new event.
  • An event occurs when the previous event on channel m has not been handled by all event users connected to that channel.

The flag will only be set when using synchronous or resynchronized paths. In the case of asynchronous path, the INTFLAG.OVRn is always read as zero.

30.6.2.10 The Event Detected Channel n Interrupt

The Event Detected Channel n interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.EVDn) is set when an event coming from the event generator configured on channel n is detected.

The flag will only be set when using a synchronous or resynchronized path. In the case of asynchronous path, the INTFLAG.EVDn is always zero.

30.6.2.11 Channel Status

The Channel Status register (CHSTATUS) shows the status of the channels when using a synchronous or resynchronized path. There are two different status bits in CHSTATUS for each of the available channels:

  • The CHSTATUS.CHBUSYn bit will be set when an event on the corresponding channel n has not been handled by all event users connected to that channel.
  • The CHSTATUS.USRRDYn bit will be set when all event users connected to the corresponding channel are ready to handle incoming events on that channel.

30.6.2.12 Software Event

A software event can be initiated on a channel by setting the Channel n bit in the Software Event register (SWEVT.CHANNELn) to '1'. Then the software event can be serviced as any event generator; i.e., when the bit is set to '1', an event will be generated on the respective channel.

30.6.3 Interrupts

The EVSYS has the following interrupt sources:

- Overrun Channel n interrupt (OVRn): for details, refer to 30.6.2.9. The Overrun Channel n Interrupt.

- Event Detected Channel n interrupt (EVDn): for details, refer to 30.6.2.10. The Event Detected Channel n Interrupt.

These interrupts events are asynchronous wake-up sources. See Sleep Mode Controller. Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag which is in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register. The flag is set when the interrupt is issued. Each interrupt event can be individually enabled by setting a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by setting a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt event is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt event works until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the Event System is reset. See 30.8.5. INTFLAG for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

All interrupt events from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The event user must read the INTFLAG register to determine what the interrupt condition is.

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

30.6.4 Sleep Mode Operation

The EVSYS can generate interrupts to wake up the device from any sleep mode.

To be able to run in standby, the Run in Standby bit in the Channel register (CHANNELn.RUNSTDBY) must be set to '1'. When the Generic Clock On Demand bit in Channel register (CHANNELn.ONDEMAND) is set to '1' and the event generator is detected, the event channel will request its clock (GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n). The event latency for a resynchronized channel path will increase by two GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n clock (i.e., up to five GCLK_EVSYS_CHANNEL_n clock cycles).

A channel will behave differently in different sleep modes regarding to CHANNELn.RUNSTDBY and CHANNELn.ONDEMAND, as shown in the table below:

Table 30-1. Event Channel Sleep Behavior

CHANNELn.PATH CHANNELn.ONDEMAN DCHANNELn.RUNSTDBYSleep Behavior
ASYNC 0 0 Only run in Idle Sleep modes if an event must bepropagated. Disabled in Standby Sleep mode.
......continued
CHANNELn.PATH CHANNELn.ONDEMAN DCHANNELn.RUNSTDBYSleep Behavior
SYNC/RESYNC 0 0 N/A. Works only in Active mode.
SYNC/RESYNC 0 1 Always run in Idle and Standby Sleep modes.
SYNC/RESYNC 1 0 Only run in Idle Sleep mode if an event mustbe propagated. Disabled in Standby Sleep mode. Two GCLK_EVSYS_n latency added in RESYNC path before the event is propagated internally.
SYNC/RESYNC 1 1 Always run in Idle and Standby Sleep modes.Two GCLK_EVSYS_n latency added in RESYNC path before the event is propagated internally.

Note: The ONDEMAND and RUNSTDBY bits have no effect for channels when the asynchronous path is selected.

30.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA 7:0 SWRST
0x01 ... 0x0BReserved
0x0CCHSTATUS7:0 USRRDY7 USRRDY6 USRRDY5 USRRDY4 USRRDY3 USRRDY2 USRRDY1 USRRDY0
15:8USRRDY11USRRDY10USRRDY9USRRDY8
23:16CHBUSY7CHBUSY6CHBUSY5CHBUSY4CHBUSY3CHBUSY2CHBUSY1CHBUSY0
31:24CHBUSY11CHBUSY10CHBUSY9CHBUSY8
0x10INTENCLR7:0OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
15:8OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
23:16EVD7EVD6EVD5EVD4EVD3EVD2EVD1EVD0
31:24EVD11EVD10EVD9EVD8
0x14INTENSET7:0OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
15:8OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
23:16EVD7EVD6EVD5EVD4EVD3EVID2EVID1EVID0
31:24EVD11EVD10EVD9EVD8
0x18INTFLAG7:0OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
15:8OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
23:16EVD7EVD6EVD5EVD4EVD3EID2EVID1EVID0
31:24EVD11EVD10EVD9EVD8
0x1CSWEVT7:0CHANNEL7CHANNEL6CHANNEL5CHANNEL4CHANNEL3CHANNEL2CHANNEL1CHANNEL0
15:8CHANNEL11CHANNEL10CHANNEL9CHANNEL8
23:16
31:24
0x20CHANNEL07:0EVGEN[6:0]
15:8ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYEDGSEL[1:0]PATH[1:0]
23:16
31:24
...
0x4CCHANNEL117:0EVGEN[6:0]
15:8ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYEDGSEL[1:0]PATH[1:0]
23:16
31:24
0x50 ... 0x7FReserved
0x80 USER07:0CHANNEL[5:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24
...
0x0124USER417:0CHANNEL[5:0]
15:8
23:16
31:24

30.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 24.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

30.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

SWRST
Access Reset 0W

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the EVSYS to their initial state. It will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Note: Before applying a Software Reset it is recommended to disable the event generators.

30.8.2 Channel Status

Name: CHSTATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x000000FF

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CHBUSY11CHBUSY10CHBUSY9CHBUSY8
Access ResetRRRR
0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

CHBUSY7CHBUSY6CHBUSY5CHBUSY4CHBUSY3CHBUSY2CHBUSY1CHBUSY0
AccessRRRRRRRR
Reset000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

USRRDY11USRRDY10USRRDY9USRRDY8
Access ResetR R R R
0000

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

USRRDY7USRRDY6USRRDY5USRRDY4USRRDY3USRRDY2USRRDY1USRRDY0
AccessR R R R R R R
Reset00000001

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - CHBUSYn Channel Busy n [n = 11..0]

This bit is cleared when channel n is idle.

This bit is set if an event on channel n has not been handled by all event users connected to channel n.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - USRRDYn User Ready for Channel n [n = 11..0]

This bit is cleared when at least one of the event users connected to the channel is not ready.

This bit is set when all event users connected to channel n are ready to handle incoming events on channel n.

30.8.3 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

EVD11 EVD10 EVD9 EVD8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - EVDn Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable [n = 11..0] Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Event Detected Channel n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - OVRn Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable[n = 11..0]

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overrun Channel n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overrun Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1The Overrun Channel n interrupt is enabled.

30.8.4 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

EVD11 EVD10 EVD9 EVD8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - EVDn Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable [n = 11..0] Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Event Detected Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Event Detected Channel n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1The Event Detected Channel n interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - OVRn Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable [n = 11..0]

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Overrun Channel n Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overrun Channel n interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overrun Channel n interrupt is disabled.
1The Overrun Channel n interrupt is enabled.

30.8.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

EVD11 EVD10 EVD9 EVD8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

EVD7 EVD6 EVD5 EVD4 EVD3 EVD2 EVD1 EVD0
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

OVR11OVR10OVR9OVR8
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

OVR7OVR6OVR5OVR4OVR3OVR2OVR1OVR0
AccessR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - EVDn Event Detected Channel n [n=11..0]

This flag is set on the next CLK_EVSYS_APB cycle when an event is being propagated through the channel, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.EVDn is '1'.

When the event channel path is asynchronous, the EVDn interrupt flag will not be set.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Event Detected Channel n interrupt flag.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - OVRn Overrun Channel n [n=11..0]

This flag is set on the next CLK_EVSYS_APB cycle when an event is being propagated through the channel, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVRn is '1'.

When the event channel path is asynchronous, the OVRn interrupt flag will not be set.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Overrun Detected Channel n interrupt flag.

30.8.6 Software Event

Name: SWEVT

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Software Event - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset R/W 0 0 0 0 CHANNEL11 CHANNEL10 CHANNEL9 CHANNEL8 R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 CHANNEL5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL3 CHANNEL2 CHANNEL1 CHANNEL0 R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL3 CHANNEL2 CHANNEL1 CHANNEL0 R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - CHANNELn Channel n Software [n=11..0] Selection

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will trigger a software event for the channel n.

These bits will always return zero when read.

30.8.7 Channel

Name: CHANNELn

Offset: 0x20 + n*0x04 [n=0..11]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to configure channel n. To write to this register, do a single, 32-bit write of all the configuration data.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Channel - 1

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Bit 15 - ONDEMAND Generic Clock On Demand

This bit is used to determine whether the generic clock is requested.

ValueDescription
0Generic clock for a channel is always on, if the channel is configured and generic clock source is enabled.
1Generic clock is requested on demand while an event is handled

Bit 14 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to define the behavior during standby sleep mode.

ValueDescription
0The channel is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1The channel is not stopped in standby sleep mode and depends on the CHANNEL.ONDEMAND

Bits 11:10 - EDGSEL[1:0] Edge Detection Selection

These bits set the type of edge detection to be used on the channel.

These bits must be written to zero when using the asynchronous path.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NO_EVT_OUTPUTNo event output when using the resynchronized or synchronous path
0x1RISING_EDGEEvent detection only on the rising edge of the signal from the event generator
0x2FALLING_EDGEEvent detection only on the falling edge of the signal from the event generator
0x3BOTH_EDGESEvent detection on rising and falling edges of the signal from the event generator

Bits 9:8 - PATH[1:0] Path Selection

These bits are used to choose which path will be used by the selected channel.

The path choice can be limited by the channel source, see the table in 30.8.8. USERm.

Value NameDescription
0x0SYNCHRONOUS Synchronous path
0x1RESYNCHRONIZED Resynchronized path
0x2ASYNCHRONOUS Asynchronous path
0x3- Reserved

Bits 6:0 - EVGEN[6:0] Event Generator

These bits are used to choose the event generator to connect to the selected channel.

Value Event Generator Description
0x00 NONE No event generator selected
0x01 RTC CMP0 Compare 0 (mode 0 and 1) or Alarm 0(mode 2)
0x02 RTC CMP1 Compare 1
0x03 RTC OVF Overflow
0x04 RTC PER0 Period 0
0x05 RTC PER1 Period 1
0x06 RTC PER2 Period 2
0x07 RTC PER3 Period 3
0x08 RTC PER4 Period 4
0x09 RTC PER5 Period 5
0x0A RTC PER6 Period 6
0x0B RTC PER7 Period 7
0x0C EIC EXTINT0 External Interrupt 0
0x0DEIC EXTINT1 External Interrupt 1
0x0E EIC EXTINT2 External Interrupt 2
0x0FEIC EXTINT3 External Interrupt 3
0x10 EIC EXTINT4 External Interrupt 4
0x11 EIC EXTINT5 External Interrupt 5
0x12 EIC EXTINT6 External Interrupt 6
0x13 EIC EXTINT7 External Interrupt 7
0x14 EIC EXTINT8 External Interrupt 8
0x15 EIC EXTINT9 External Interrupt 9
0x16 EIC EXTINT10External Interrupt 10
0x17 EIC EXTINT11External Interrupt 11
0x18 EIC EXTINT12External Interrupt 12
0x19 EIC EXTINT13External Interrupt 13
0x1A EIC EXTINT14External Interrupt 14
0x1B EIC EXTINT15External Interrupt 15
0x1C DMAC CH0Channel 0
0x1DDMAC CH1Channel 1
0x1E DMAC CH2Channel 2
0x1FDMAC CH3Channel 3
0x20 DMAC CH4Channel 4
0x21 DMAC CH5Channel 5
0x22 DMAC CH6Channel 6
0x23 DMAC CH7Channel 7
0x24 TCC0 OVFOverflow
0x25 TCC0 TRGTrig
0x26 TCC0 CNTCounter
0x27 TCC0_MCX0Match/Capture 0
0x28 TCC0_MCX1Match/Capture 1
0x29 TCC0_MCX2Match/Capture 2
0x2A TCC0_MCX3Match/Capture 3
0x2B TCC1 OVFOverflow
0x2C TCC1 TRGTrig
0x2D TCC1 CNT Counter
0x2E TCC1_MCX0 Match/Capture 0
0x2F TCC1_MCX1 Match/Capture 1
0x30 TCC2 OVF Overflow
0x31 TCC2 TRG Trig
0x32 TCC2 CNT Counter
0x33 TCC2_MCX0 Match/Capture 0
0x34 TCC2_MCX1 Match/Capture 1
0x35 TC0 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x36 TC0 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x37 TC0 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x38 TC1 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x39 TC1 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x3A TC1 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x3B TC2 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x3C TC2 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x3D TC2 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x3E TC3 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x3F TC3 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x40 TC3 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x41 TC4 OVF Overflow/Underflow
0x42 TC4 MC0 Match/Capture 0
0x43 TC4 MC1 Match/Capture 1
0x44 ADC RESRDY Result Ready
0x45 ADC WINMONWindow Monitor
0x46 AC COMP0Comparator 0
0x47 AC COMP1Comparator 1
0x48 AC WIN0Window 0
0x49 DAC EMPTY0Data Buffer Empty
0x4A EMPTY DAC 1Data Buffer Empty
0x4B PTC EOCEnd of Conversion
0x4C PTC WCOMPWindow Comparator
0x4D TRNG READYData Ready
0x4E CCL LUTOUT0CCL output
0x4F CCL LUTOUT1CCL output
0x50 CCL LUTOUT2CCL output
0x51 CCL LUTOUT3CCL output
0x52 PAC ACCERRAccess Error
0x53-0x7FReserved

30.8.8 Event User m

Name: USERm

Offset: 0x80 + m*0x04 [m=0..41]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event User m - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHANNEL[5:0] Access Reset R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 5:0 - CHANNEL[5:0] Channel Event Selection

These bits are used to select the channel to connect to the event user.

Note that to select channel m, the value (m+1) must be written to the USER.CHANNEL bit group.

ValueChannel Number
0x00No channel output selected
0x010
0x021
0x032
0x043
0x054
0x065
0x076
0x087
0x098
0x0A9
0x0B10
0x0C11
0x0D-0xFFReserved

Table 30-2. User Multiplexer Number

USERmUser MultiplexerDescriptionPath Type
m = 0PORT EV0Event 0Asynchronous, synchronous, and resynchronized paths
m = 1PORT EV1Event 1Asynchronous, synchronous, and resynchronized paths

......continued

USERm User Multiplexer Description Path Type
m = 2 PORT EV2 Event 2 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 3 PORT EV3 Event 3 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 4 DMAC CH0 Channel 0 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 5 DMAC CH1 Channel 1 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 6 DMAC CH2 Channel 2 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 7 DMAC CH3 Channel 3 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 8 DMAC CH4 Channel 4 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 9 DMAC CH5 Channel 5 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 10 DMAC CH6 Channel 6 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 11 DMAC CH7 Channel 7 Synchronous, andresynchronized paths
m = 12 TCC0 EV0 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 13 TCC0 EV1 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 14 TCC0 MC0 Match/Capture 0 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 15 TCC0 MC1 Match/Capture 1 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 16 TCC0 MC2 Match/Capture 2 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 17 TCC0 MC3 Match/Capture 3 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 18 TCC1 EV0 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 19 TCC1 EV1 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 20 TCC1 MC0 Match/Capture 0 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 21 TCC1 MC1 Match/Capture 1 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 22 TCC2 EV0 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 23 TCC2 EV1 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 24 TCC2 MC0 Match/Capture 0 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 25 TCC2 MC1 Match/Capture 1 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 26 TC0 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 27 TC1 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 28 TC2 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 29 TC3 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 30 TC4 - Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths

......continued

USERm User Multiplexer Description Path Type
m = 31 ADC START ADC start conversion Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 32 ADC SYNC Flush ADC Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 33 AC COMPO Start comparator 0 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 34 AC COMP1 Start comparator 1 Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 35 DAC START0 DAC0 start conversion Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 36 DAC START1 DAC1S start conversion Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 37 PTC STCONV PTC start conversion Asynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 38 CCL LUTIN 0CCL inputAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 39 CCL LUTIN 1CCL inputAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 40 CCL LUTIN 2CCL inputAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 41 CCL LUTIN 3CCL inputAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 42 Reserved--
m = 43 MTB STARTTracing startAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
m = 44 MTB STOPTracing stopAsynchronous, synchronous,and resynchronized paths
othersReserved--

31. SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface

31.1 Overview

There are up to six instances of the serial communication interface (SERCOM) peripheral. Up to five (SERCOM[4:0]) are located in PD1, whereas SERCOM5, present in all device configurations, is always located in power domain PD0.

A SERCOM can be configured to support a number of modes: I²C, SPI, and USART. When SERCOM is configured and enabled, all SERCOM resources will be dedicated to the selected mode.

The SERCOM serial engine consists of a transmitter and receiver, baud-rate generator and address matching functionality. It can use the internal generic clock or an external clock to operate in all sleep modes.

References:

SERCOM USART

SERCOM SPI

SERCOM I²C

31.2 Features

The following are key features of the SERCOM module:

- Interface for configuring into one of the following:

  • I^2C - Two-wire serial interface
    SMBus™ compatible
  • Serial peripheral interface (SPI)
    – Universal synchronous and asynchronous serial receiver and transmitter (USART)

- Single transmit buffer and double receive buffer

• Baud Rate Generator (BRG)

- Address match/mask logic

- Operational in all sleep modes

- Can be used with DMA

Notes: SERCOM5, due to its location in PD0, has a reduced feature set and does not support these features:

- General: DMA support

- USART:

  • Fractional Baud Rate Generation
  • 3x or 8x oversampling
  • Flow control (RTS/CTS)
  • IrDA
    – Single wire UART according to EN54
  • SOF/EOF function

• I^2C:

  • Fm+ and Hs modes
  • SMBus SCL low timeout
  • 10-bit addressing

- PMBus Group command support

• SPI:

  • Hardware chip select
  • Wake on SS assertion

See the References for full feature lists of the interface configurations.

References:

SERCOM USART

SERCOM SPI

SERCOM I ^2 C

31.3 Block Diagram

Figure 31-1. SERCOM Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Register Interface"] --> B["CONTROL/STATUS"]
    C["TX/RX DATA"] --> D["BAUD/ADDR"]
    E["Mode Specific"] --> F["Serial Engine"]
    F --> G["Transmitter"]
    F --> H["Receiver"]
    F --> I["Baud Rate Generator"]
    F --> J["Address Match"]
    G <--> K["Pad[3:0"]]
    H <--> K
    I <--> K
    J <--> K

31.4 Signal Description

See the respective SERCOM mode chapters for details.

References:

SERCOM USART

SERCOM SPI

SERCOM I ^2 C

31.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

31.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the SERCOM I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using port configuration (PORT).

From USART Block Diagram one can see that the SERCOM has four internal pads, PAD[3:0]. The signals from I2C, SPI and USART are routed through these SERCOM pads via a multiplexer. The configuration of the multiplexer is available from the different SERCOM modes. Refer to the mode specific chapters for details.

References:

SERCOM USART

SERCOM SPI

SERCOM I ^2 C

PORT

Block Diagram

31.5.2 Power Management

The SERCOM can operate in any sleep mode where the selected clock source is running. SERCOM interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

31.5.3 Clocks

The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock.

The SERCOM uses two generic clocks: GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE and GCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW. The core clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SERCOM while working as a master. The slow clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_SLOW) is only required for certain functions. See specific mode chapters for details.

These clocks must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the SERCOM.

The generic clocks are asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writing to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 31.6.8. Synchronization for details.

References:

  1. MCLK - Main Clock

GCLK

31.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). The DMAC must be configured before the SERCOM DMA requests are used.

References:

  1. DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller

31.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller (NVIC). The NVIC must be configured before the SERCOM interrupts are used.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

31.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

31.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

31.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
    • Data register (DATA)
  • Address register (ADDR)

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

PAC

31.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

31.6 Functional Description

31.6.1 Principle of Operation

The basic structure of the SERCOM serial engine is shown in Figure 31-2. Labels in capital letters are synchronous to the system clock and accessible by the CPU; labels in lowercase letters can be configured to run on the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE clock or an external clock.

Figure 31-2. SERCOM Serial Engine
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Principle of Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Selectable Internal Clk (GCLK)"] --> B["baud rate generator"]
    C["Ext Clk"] --> B
    B --> D["1/- /2- /16"]
    D --> E["Baud Rate Generator"]
    E --> F["Receiver"]
    F --> G["rx shift register"]
    G --> H["tx shift register"]
    H --> I[" transmitter "]
    I --> J["BAUD TX DATA ADDR/ADDRMASK"]
    J --> K["Address Match"]
    K --> L["=="]
    L --> M["rx bufferstatus"]
    M --> N["RX DATASTATUS"]

The transmitter consists of a single write buffer and a shift register.

The receiver consists of a two-level receive buffer and a shift register.

The baud-rate generator is capable of running on the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE clock or an external clock.

Address matching logic is included for SPI and I ^2 C operation.

References:

GCLK

31.6.2 Basic Operation

31.6.2.1 Initialization

The SERCOM must be configured to the desired mode by writing the Operating Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE). Refer to table SERCOM Modes for details.

Table 31-1. SERCOM Modes

CTRLA.MODE Description
0x0 USART with external clock
0x1 USART with internal clock
0x2 SPI in slave operation
0x3 SPI in master operation
0x4 I ^2C slave operation
0x5 I ^2C master operation
0x6-0x7 Reserved

For further initialization information, see the respective SERCOM mode chapters:

References:

SERCOM USART

SERCOM SPI

SERCOM I ^2 C

31.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and disabled by writing '0' to it.

Writing '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.

Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.

31.6.2.3 Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator

The baud-rate generator, as shown in Figure 31-3, generates internal clocks for asynchronous and synchronous communication. The output frequency ( f_BAUD ) is determined by the Baud register (BAUD) setting and the baud reference frequency ( f_ref ). The baud reference clock is the serial engine clock, and it can be internal or external.

For asynchronous communication, the /16 (divide-by-16) output is used when transmitting, whereas the /1 (divide-by-1) output is used while receiving.

For synchronous communication, the /2 (divide-by-2) output is used.

This functionality is automatically configured, depending on the selected operating mode.

Figure 31-3. Baud Rate Generator
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Selectable Internal Cik (GCLK)"] --> B["1"]
    C["Ext Cik"] --> D["0"]
    E["CTRLA.MODE[0"]] --> D
    D --> F["f_ref"]
    F --> G["Base Period"]
    G --> H["/2 /8"]
    H --> I["/1 /2 /16"]
    I --> J["Square Block"]
    J --> K["Tx Cik"]
    L["Clock Recovery"] --> M["1"]
    M --> N["0"]
    N --> O["Tx Cik"]
    P["CTRLA.MODE"] --> Q["1"]
    Q --> R["Tx Cik"]
    S["Rx Cik"] --> T["1"]
    T --> U["Tx Cik"]
    V["Baud Rate Generator"] --> W["Base Period"]
    W --> X["/2 /8"]
    X --> Y["/1 /2 /16"]
    Y --> Z["Square Block"]
    Z --> AA["Tx Cik"]
    AB["Clock Recovery"] --> AC["1"]
    AC --> AD["Tx Cik"]

Table 31-2 contains equations for the baud rate (in bits per second) and the BAUD register value for each operating mode.

For asynchronous operation, there are two different modes: In arithmetic mode, the BAUD register value is 16 bits (0 to 65,535). In fractional mode, the BAUD register is 13 bits, while the fractional adjustment is 3 bits. In this mode the BAUD setting must be greater than or equal to 1.

For synchronous operation, the BAUD register value is 8 bits (0 to 255).

Table 31-2. Baud Rate Equations

Operating Mode Condition Baud Rate (Bits Per Second) BAUD Register Value Calculation
Asynchronous Arithmetic f_BAUD ≤ _refS f_BAUD = _refS (1 - 65536) BAUD=65536· 1-(S · _BAUDf_ref)
Asynchronous Fractional f_BAUD ≤ _refS f_BAUD = _refS · (BAUD + 8) BAUD = _refS · f_BAUD - 8
Synchronous f_BAUD ≤ _ref2 f_BAUD = _ref2 · B(AUD+1) BAUD = _ref2 · f_BAUD - 1

S - Number of samples per bit. Can be 16, 8, or 3.

The Asynchronous Fractional option is used for auto-baud detection.

The baud rate error is represented by the following formula:

$$ \text { Error } = 1 - \left(\frac {\text { ExpectedBaudRate }}{\text { ActualBaudRate }}\right) $$

Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection

The formula given for f_BAUD calculates the average frequency over 65536 f_ref cycles. Although the BAUD register can be set to any value between 0 and 65536, the actual average frequency of f_BAUD over a single frame is more granular. The BAUD register values that will affect the average frequency over a single frame lead to an integer increase in the cycles per frame (CPF)

$$ C P F = \frac {f _ {r e f}}{f _ {B A U D}} (D + S) $$

where:

• D represent the data bits per frame
- S represent the sum of start and first stop bits, if present.

The table below provides the BAUD register value versus baud frequency f_BAUD at a serial engine frequency of 48 MHz. This assumes a D value of 8 bits and an S value of 2 bits (10 bits, including start and stop bits).

Table 31-3. BAUD Register Value vs. Baud Frequency

BAUD Register Value Serial Engine CPF fBAUD at 48 MHz Serial Engine Frequency ( f_REF )
0 – 406 160 3 MHz
407 – 808 161 2.981 MHz
809 – 1205 162 2.963 MHz
... ... -
65206 31775 15.11 kHz
65207 31871 15.06 kHz
65208 31969 15.01 kHz

31.6.3 Additional Features

31.6.3.1 Address Match and Mask

The SERCOM address match and mask feature is capable of matching either one address, two unique addresses, or a range of addresses with a mask, based on the mode selected. The match uses seven or eight bits, depending on the mode.

Address With Mask

An address written to the Address bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR), and a mask written to the Address Mask bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDRMASK) will yield an address match. All bits that are masked are not included in the match. Note that writing the ADDR.ADDRMASK to 'all zeros' will match a single unique address, while writing ADDR.ADDRMASK to 'all ones' will result in all addresses being accepted.

Figure 31-4. Address With Mask
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Address With Mask - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["ADDR"] --> C["AND"]
    B["ADDRMASK"] --> C["AND"]
    D["rx shift register"] --> C["AND"]
    C --> E["=="]
    E --> F["Match"]

Two Unique Addresses

The two addresses written to ADDR and ADDRMASK will cause a match.

Figure 31-5. Two Unique Addresses
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Two Unique Addresses - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["ADDR"] --> B["=="]
    C["rx shift register"] --> D["=="]
    E["ADDRMASK"] --> F["=="]
    B --> G["OR"]
    D --> G
    F --> G
    G --> H["Match"]

Address Range

The range of addresses between and including ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK will cause a match. ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK can be set to any two addresses, with ADDR.ADDR acting as the upper limit and ADDR.ADDRMASK acting as the lower limit.

Figure 31-6. Address Range
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Address Range - 1

text_image ADDRMASK rx shift register ADDR ≤ == Match

31.6.4 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

31.6.5 Interrupts

Interrupt sources are mode-specific. See the respective SERCOM mode chapters for details.

Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag.

The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is met.

Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the SERCOM is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register description.

The SERCOM has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG indicates which interrupt condition occurred. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note:

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests.

References:

12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller

31.6.6 Events

Not applicable.

31.6.7 Sleep Mode Operation

The peripheral can operate in any sleep mode where the selected serial clock is running. This clock can be external or generated by the internal baud-rate generator.

The SERCOM interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Refer to the different SERCOM mode chapters for details.

31.6.8 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register description.

SAM L21

SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface

References:

Register Synchronization

32. SERCOM USART – SERCOM Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter

32.1 Overview

The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (USART) is one of the available modes in the Serial Communication Interface (SERCOM).

The USART uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver, see 32.3. Block Diagram. Labels in uppercase letters are synchronous to CLK_SERCOMx_APB and accessible for CPU. Labels in lowercase letters can be programmed to run on the internal generic clock or an external clock.

The transmitter consists of a single write buffer, a shift register, and control logic for different frame formats. The write buffer support data transmission without any delay between frames. The receiver consists of a two-level receive buffer and a shift register. Status information of the received data is available for error checking. Data and clock recovery units ensure robust synchronization and noise filtering during asynchronous data reception.

References:

  1. SERCOM - Serial Communication Interface

32.2 USART Features

• Full-duplex operation
- Asynchronous (with clock reconstruction) or synchronous operation
- Internal or external clock source for asynchronous and synchronous operation
- Baud-rate generator
• Supports serial frames with 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 data bits and 1 or 2 stop bits
- Odd or even parity generation and parity check
- Selectable LSB- or MSB-first data transfer
- Buffer overflow and frame error detection
- Noise filtering, including false start-bit detection and digital low-pass filter
- Collision detection
- Can operate in all sleep modes
- Operation at speeds up to half the system clock for internally generated clocks
- Operation at speeds up to the system clock for externally generated clocks
• RTS and CTS flow control
- IrDA modulation and demodulation up to 115.2kbps
- Start-of-frame detection
- Can work with DMA

References:

31.2. Features

32.3 Block Diagram

Figure 32-1. USART Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["GCLK (internal)"] --> B["baud rate generator"]
    B --> C["/1 - /2 - /16"]
    D["XCK"] --> E["->"]
    E --> F["tx shift register"]
    F --> G["TxD"]
    E --> H["->"]
    H --> I["rx shift register"]
    I --> J["RxD"]
    F --> K["status"]
    F --> L["rx buffer"]
    K --> M["STATUS"]
    L --> N["RX DATA"]
    O["BAUD"] --> P["->"]
    Q["TX DATA"] --> R["->"]
    S["TX D"] --> T["->"]
    U["->"] --> V["->"]
    W["->"] --> X["->"]

32.4 Signal Description

Table 32-1. SERCOM USART Signals

Signal Name Type Description
PAD[3:0] Digital I/O General SERCOM pins

One signal can be mapped to one of several pins.

References:

7.1. Multiplexed Signals

32.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

32.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the USART's I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using the I/O Pin Controller (PORT).

When the SERCOM is used in USART mode, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the I/O pins according to the table below. The PORT Control bit PINCFGn.DRVSTR is still effective for the SERCOM output pins. The PORT Control bit PINCFGn.PULLEN is still effective on the SERCOM input pins, but is limited to the enabling or disabling of a pull down only (it is not possible to enable or disable a pull up). If the receiver or transmitter is disabled, these pins can be used for other purposes.

Table 32-2. USART Pin Configuration

Pin Pin Configuration
TxD Output
RxD Input
XCK Output or input

The combined configuration of PORT and the Transmit Data Pinout and Receive Data Pinout bit fields in the Control A register (CTRLA.TXPO and CTRLA.RXPO, respectively) will define the physical position of the USART signals in the previous table USART Pin Configuration.

References:

  1. PORT - I/O Pin Controller

32.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

32.5.3 Clocks

The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be disabled and enabled in the Main Clock Controller. Refer to 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking for details.

A generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SERCOMx_CORE. This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the SERCOMx_CORE. Refer to 17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller for details.

This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Therefore, writing to certain registers will require synchronization to the clock domains. Refer to 33.6.6. Synchronization for further details.

32.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). In order to use DMA requests with this peripheral the DMAC must be configured first. Refer to 26. DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller for details.

32.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

32.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

32.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

32.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC).

PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
    • Data register (DATA)

Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

References:

PAC

32.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

32.6 Functional Description

32.6.1 Principle of Operation

The USART uses the following lines for data transfer:

  • RxD for receiving
  • TxD for transmitting
  • XCK for the transmission clock in synchronous operation

USART data transfer is frame based. A serial frame consists of:

  • 1 start bit
    • From 5 to 9 data bits (MSB or LSB first)
    • No, even or odd parity bit
  • 1 or 2 stop bits

A frame starts with the start bit followed by one character of data bits. If enabled, the parity bit is inserted after the data bits and before the first stop bit. After the stop bit(s) of a frame, either the next frame can follow immediately, or the communication line can return to the idle (high) state. The figure below illustrates the possible frame formats. Brackets denote optional bits.

Figure 32-2. Frame Formats
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Principle of Operation - 1

text_image (IDLE) St 0 1 2 3 4 [5] [6] [7] [8] [P] Sp1 [Sp2] [St/IDL]

St Start bit. Signal is always low.

n, [n] Data bits. 0 to [5..9]

[P] Parity bit. Either odd or even.

Sp, [Sp] Stop bit. Signal is always high.

IDLE No frame is transferred on the communication line. Signal is always high in this state.

32.6.2 Basic Operation

32.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the USART is disabled (CTRL.ENABLE=0):

  • Control A register (CTRLA), except the Enable (ENABLE) and Software Reset (SWRST) bits.
  • Control B register (CTRLB), except the Receiver Enable (RXEN) and Transmitter Enable (TXEN) bits.
    • Baud register (BAUD)

When the USART is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), any writing attempt to these registers will be discarded. If the peripheral is being disabled, writing to these registers will be

executed after disabling is completed. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protection" property in the register description.

Before the USART is enabled, it must be configured by these steps:

  1. Select either external (0x0) or internal clock (0x1) by writing the Operating Mode value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.MODE).
  2. Select either asynchronous (0) or or synchronous (1) communication mode by writing the Communication Mode bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CMODE).
  3. Select pin for receive data by writing the Receive Data Pinout value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.RXPO).
  4. Select pads for the transmitter and external clock by writing the Transmit Data Pinout bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.TXPO).
  5. Configure the Character Size field in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.CHSIZE) for character size.
  6. Set the Data Order bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.DORD) to determine MSB- or LSB-first data transmission.
  7. To use parity mode:
    a. Enable parity mode by writing 0x1 to the Frame Format field in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.FORM).
    b. Configure the Parity Mode bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.PMODE) for even or odd parity.
  8. Configure the number of stop bits in the Stop Bit Mode bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.SBMODE).
  9. When using an internal clock, write the Baud register (BAUD) to generate the desired baud rate.
  10. Enable the transmitter and receiver by writing '1' to the Receiver Enable and Transmitter Enable bits in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN and CTRLB.TXEN).

32.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and disabled by writing '0' to it.

Writing '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.

Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.

32.6.2.3 Clock Generation and Selection

For both synchronous and asynchronous modes, the clock used for shifting and sampling data can be generated internally by the SERCOM baud-rate generator or supplied externally through the XCK line.

The synchronous mode is selected by writing a '1' to the Communication Mode bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CMODE), the asynchronous mode is selected by writing a zero to CTRLA.CMODE.

The internal clock source is selected by writing 0x1 to the Operation Mode bit field in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE), the external clock source is selected by writing 0x0 to CTRLA.MODE.

The SERCOM baud-rate generator is configured as shown in the following figure.

In asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=0), the 16-bit Baud register value is used.

In synchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=1), the eight LSBs of the Baud register are used. Refer to 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator for details on configuring the baud rate.

Figure 32-3. Clock Generation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Clock Generation and Selection - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["XCK"] --> B["CTRLA.MODE[0"]]
    B --> C["1/0"]
    C --> D["Baud Rate Generator"]
    D --> E["Base Period"]
    E --> F["/2"]
    F --> G["/8"]
    G --> H["/2 /8/1"]
    H --> I["Tx Clk"]
    I --> J["0"]
    I --> K["1"]
    J --> L["CTRLA.CMODE"]
    K --> M["Rx Clk"]
    L --> N["1"]
    M --> O["0"]
    N --> P["XCKInternal Clk (GCLK)"]
    O --> Q["XCK"]

References:

31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator

31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator

Synchronous Clock Operation

In synchronous mode, the CTRLA.MODE bit field determines whether the transmission clock line (XCK) serves either as input or output. The dependency between clock edges, data sampling, and data change is the same for internal and external clocks. Data input on the RxD pin is sampled at the opposite XCK clock edge when data is driven on the TxD pin.

The Clock Polarity bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CPOL) selects which XCK clock edge is used for RxD sampling, and which is used for TxD change:

When CTRLA.CPOL is '0', the data will be changed on the rising edge of XCK, and sampled on the falling edge of XCK.

When CTRLA.CPOL is '1', the data will be changed on the falling edge of XCK, and sampled on the rising edge of XCK.

Figure 32-4. Synchronous Mode XCK Timing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronous Clock Operation - 1

text_image CTRLA.CPOL=1 XCK RxD / TxD Change Sample CTRLA.CPOL=0 XCK RxD / TxD Change Sample

When the clock is provided through XCK (CTRLA.MODE=0x0), the shift registers operate directly on the XCK clock. This means that XCK is not synchronized with the system clock and, therefore, can operate at frequencies up to the system frequency.

32.6.2.4 Data Register

The USART Transmit Data register (TxDATA) and USART Receive Data register (RxDATA) share the same I/O address, referred to as the Data register (DATA). Writing the DATA register will update the TxDATA register. Reading the DATA register will return the contents of the RxDATA register.

32.6.2.5 Data Transmission

Data transmission is initiated by writing the data to be sent into the DATA register. Then, the data in TxDATA will be moved to the shift register when the shift register is empty and ready to send a new frame. After the shift register is loaded with data, the data frame will be transmitted.

When the entire data frame including stop bit(s) has been transmitted and no new data was written to DATA, the Transmit Complete interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC) will be set, and the optional interrupt will be generated.

The Data Register Empty flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) indicates that the register is empty and ready for new data. The DATA register should only be written to when INTFLAG.DRE is set.

Disabling the Transmitter

The transmitter is disabled by writing '0' to the Transmitter Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.TXEN).

Disabling the transmitter will complete only after any ongoing and pending transmissions are completed, i.e., there is no data in the transmit shift register and TxDATA to transmit.

32.6.2.6 Data Reception

The receiver accepts data when a valid start bit is detected. Each bit following the start bit will be sampled according to the baud rate or XCK clock, and shifted into the receive shift register until the first stop bit of a frame is received. The second stop bit will be ignored by the receiver.

When the first stop bit is received and a complete serial frame is present in the receive shift register, the contents of the shift register will be moved into the two-level receive buffer. Then, the Receive Complete interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) will be set, and the optional interrupt will be generated.

The received data can be read from the DATA register when the Receive Complete interrupt flag is set.

Disabling the Receiver

Writing '0' to the Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN) will disable the receiver, flush the two-level receive buffer, and data from ongoing receptions will be lost.

Error Bits

The USART receiver has three error bits in the Status (STATUS) register: Frame Error (FERR), Buffer Overflow (BUFOVF), and Parity Error (PERR). Once an error happens, the corresponding error bit will be set until it is cleared by writing '1' to it. These bits are also cleared automatically when the receiver is disabled.

There are two methods for buffer overflow notification, selected by the Immediate Buffer Overflow Notification bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.IBON):

When CTRLA.IBON=1, STATUS.BUFOVF is raised immediately upon buffer overflow. Software can then empty the receive FIFO by reading RxDATA, until the receiver complete interrupt flag (INTFLAG.RXC) is cleared.

When CTRLA.IBON=0, the buffer overflow condition is attending data through the receive FIFO. After the received data is read, STATUS.BUFOVF will be set along with INTFLAG.RXC.

Asynchronous Data Reception

The USART includes a clock recovery and data recovery unit for handling asynchronous data reception.

The clock recovery logic can synchronize the incoming asynchronous serial frames at the RxD pin to the internally generated baud-rate clock.

The data recovery logic samples and applies a low-pass filter to each incoming bit, thereby improving the noise immunity of the receiver.

Asynchronous Operational Range

The operational range of the asynchronous reception depends on the accuracy of the internal baud-rate clock, the rate of the incoming frames, and the frame size (in number of bits). In addition, the operational range of the receiver is depending on the difference between the received bit rate and the internally generated baud rate. If the baud rate of an external transmitter is too high or too low compared to the internally generated baud rate, the receiver will not be able to synchronize the frames to the start bit.

There are two possible sources for a mismatch in baud rate: First, the reference clock will always have some minor instability. Second, the baud-rate generator cannot always do an exact division of the reference clock frequency to get the baud rate desired. In this case, the BAUD register value should be set to give the lowest possible error. Refer to 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator for details.

Recommended maximum receiver baud-rate errors for various character sizes are shown in the table below.

Table 32-3. Asynchronous Receiver Error for 16-fold Oversampling

D(Data bits+Parity)RSLOW [%] RFAST [%] Max. total error [%] Recommended max. Rx error [%]
5 94.12 107.69 +5.88/-7.69 ±2.5
6 94.92 106.67 +5.08/-6.67 ±2.0
7 95.52 105.88 +4.48/-5.88 ±2.0
8 96.00 105.26 +4.00/-5.26 ±2.0
9 96.39 104.76 +3.61/-4.76 ±1.5
10 96.70 104.35 +3.30/-4.35 ±1.5

The following equations calculate the ratio of the incoming data rate and internal receiver baud rate:

$$ R _ {\mathrm{SLOW}} = \frac {(D + 1 S)}{S - 1 + D \cdot S + S} _ {F}, R _ {\mathrm{FAST}} = \frac {(D + 2 S)}{(D + 1 S) + S} _ {M} $$

  • R_SLOW is the ratio of the slowest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver baud rate
  • R_FAST is the ratio of the fastest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the receiver baud rate
  • D is the sum of character size and parity size ( D = 5 to 10 bits)
  • S is the number of samples per bit ( S = 16, 8 or 3)
  • S_F is the first sample number used for majority voting ( S_F = 7, 3, or 2 ) when CTRLA.SAMPA=0.
  • S_M is the middle sample number used for majority voting ( S_M = 8, 4 , or 2) when CTRLA.SAMPA=0.

The recommended maximum Rx Error assumes that the receiver and transmitter equally divide the maximum total error. Its connection to the SERCOM Receiver error acceptance is depicted in this figure:

Figure 32-5. USART Rx Error Calculation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Asynchronous Operational Range - 1

other | Metric | Description | |--------|-------------| | Error Max (%) | Baud Generator offset error depends on BAUD register value | | Baud Rate | Clock source error | | Error Min (%) | Recommended max. Rx Error (%) |

The recommendation values in the table above accommodate errors of the clock source and the baud generator. The following figure gives an example for a baud rate of 3Mbps:

Figure 32-6. USART Rx Error Calculation Example
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Asynchronous Operational Range - 2
*Transmitter Error depends on the external transmitter used in the application. It is advised that it is within the Recommended max. Rx Error (+/-1.5% in this example). Larger Transmitter Errors are acceptable but must lie within the Accepted Receiver Error.

References:

31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator

32.6.2.3. Clock Generation and Selection

32.6.3 Additional Features

32.6.3.1 Parity

Even or odd parity can be selected for error checking by writing 0x1 to the Frame Format bit field in the Control A register (CTRLA.FORM).

If even parity is selected (CTRLB.PMODE=0), the parity bit of an outgoing frame is '1' if the data contains an odd number of bits that are '1', making the total number of '1' even.

If odd parity is selected (CTRLB.PMODE=1), the parity bit of an outgoing frame is '1' if the data contains an even number of bits that are '0', making the total number of '1' odd.

When parity checking is enabled, the parity checker calculates the parity of the data bits in incoming frames and compares the result with the parity bit of the corresponding frame. If a parity error is detected, the Parity Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.PERR) is set.

32.6.3.2 Hardware Handshaking

The USART features an out-of-band hardware handshaking flow control mechanism, implemented by connecting the RTS and CTS pins with the remote device, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 32-7. Connection with a Remote Device for Hardware Handshaking
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hardware Handshaking - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["USART"] -->|TXD| B["Remote Device"]
    A -->|RXD| B
    A -->|CTS| B
    A -->|RTS| B
    B -->|RXD| A
    B -->|TXD| A
    B -->|RTS| A
    B -->|CTS| A

Hardware handshaking is only available in the following configuration:

  • USART with internal clock (CTRLA.MODE=1),
  • Asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=0),
    • and Flow control pinout (CTRLA.TXPO=2).

When the receiver is disabled or the receive FIFO is full, the receiver will drive the RTS pin high. This notifies the remote device to stop transfer after the ongoing transmission. Enabling and disabling the receiver by writing to CTRLB.RXEN will set/clear the RTS pin after a synchronization delay. When the receive FIFO goes full, RTS will be set immediately and the frame being received will be stored in the shift register until the receive FIFO is no longer full.

Figure 32-8. Receiver Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hardware Handshaking - 2

text_image RXD RXEN RTS Rx FIFO Full

The current CTS Status is in the STATUS register (STATUS.CTS). Character transmission will start only if STATUS.CTS=0. When CTS is set, the transmitter will complete the ongoing transmission and stop transmitting.

Figure 32-9. Transmitter Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hardware Handshaking - 3

text_image CTS TXD

32.6.3.3 IrDA Modulation and Demodulation

Transmission and reception can be encoded IrDA compliant up to 115.2 kb/s. IrDA modulation and demodulation work in the following configuration:

  • IrDA encoding enabled (CTRLB.ENC=1),
  • Asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=0),
    • and 16x sample rate (CTRLA.SAMPR[0]=0).

During transmission, each low bit is transmitted as a high pulse. The pulse width is 3/16 of the baud rate period, as illustrated in the figure below.

Figure 32-10. IrDA Transmit Encoding
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - IrDA Modulation and Demodulation - 1

text_image 1 baud clock TXD IrDA encoded TXD 3/16 baud clock

The reception decoder has two main functions.

The first is to synchronize the incoming data to the IrDA baud rate counter. Synchronization is performed at the start of each zero pulse.

The second main function is to decode incoming Rx data. If a pulse width meets the minimum length set by configuration (RXPL.RXPL), it is accepted. When the baud rate counter reaches its middle value (1/2 bit length), it is transferred to the receiver.

Note: Note that the polarity of the transmitter and receiver are opposite: During transmission, a '0' bit is transmitted as a '1' pulse. During reception, an accepted '0' pulse is received as a '0' bit.

Example: The figure below illustrates reception where RXPL.RXPL is set to 19. This indicates that the pulse width should be at least 20 SE clock cycles. When using BAUD=0xE666 or 160 SE cycles per bit, this corresponds to 2/16 baud clock as minimum pulse width required. In this case the first bit is accepted as a '0', the second bit is a '1', and the third bit is also a '1'. A low pulse is rejected since it does not meet the minimum requirement of 2/16 baud clock.

Figure 32-11. IrDA Receive Decoding
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - IrDA Modulation and Demodulation - 2

text_image Baud clock 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 IrDA encoded RXD RXD → 20 SE clock cycles

32.6.3.4 Break Character Detection and Auto-Baud

Break character detection and auto-baud are available in this configuration:

  • Auto-baud frame format (CTRLA.FORM = 0x04 or 0x05),
  • Asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE = 0),
  • and 16x sample rate using fractional baud rate generation (CTRLA.SAMPR = 1).

The auto-baud follows the LIN format. All LIN Frames start with a Break Field followed by a Sync Field. The USART uses a break detection threshold of greater than 11 nominal bit times at the configured baud rate. At any time, if more than 11 consecutive dominant bits are detected on the bus, the USART detects a Break Field. When a Break Field has been detected, the Receive Break interrupt flag (INTFLAG.RXBRK) is set and the USART expects the Sync Field character to be 0x55. This field is used to update the actual baud rate in order to stay synchronized. If the received Sync character is not 0x55, then the Inconsistent Sync Field error flag (STATUS.ISF) is set along with the Error interrupt flag (INTFLAG.ERROR), and the baud rate is unchanged.

Figure 32-12. LIN Break and Sync Fields
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Break Character Detection and Auto-Baud - 1

text_image Break Field Sync Field 8 bit times

After a break field is detected and the start bit of the Sync Field is detected, a counter is started. The counter is then incremented for the next 8 bit times of the Sync Field. At the end of these 8 bit times, the counter is stopped. At this moment, the 13 most significant bits of the counter (value divided by 8) give the new clock divider (BAUD.BAUD), and the 3 least significant bits of this value (the remainder) give the new Fractional Part (BAUD.FP).

When the Sync Field has been received, the clock divider (BAUD.BAUD) and the Fractional Part (BAUD.FP) are updated after a synchronization delay. After the Break and Sync Fields are received, multiple characters of data can be received.

32.6.3.5 Collision Detection

When the receiver and transmitter are connected either through pin configuration or externally, transmit collision can be detected after selecting the Collision Detection Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.COLDEN=1). To detect collision, the receiver and transmitter must be enabled (CTRLB.RXEN=1 and CTRLB.TXEN=1).

Collision detection is performed for each bit transmitted by comparing the received value with the transmit value, as shown in the figure below. While the transmitter is idle (no transmission in progress), characters can be received on RxD without triggering a collision.

Figure 32-13. Collision Checking
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Collision Detection - 1

text_image 8-bit character, single stop bit TXD RXD Collision checked

The next figure shows the conditions for a collision detection. In this case, the start bit and the first data bit are received with the same value as transmitted. The second received data bit is found to be different than the transmitted bit at the detection point, which indicates a collision.

Figure 32-14. Collision Detected
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Collision Detection - 2

text_image Collision checked and ok TXD RXD TXEN Tri-state Collision detected

When a collision is detected, the USART follows this sequence:

  1. Abort the current transfer.
  2. Flush the transmit buffer.
  3. Disable transmitter (CTRLB.TXEN=0)

  4. This is done after a synchronization delay. The CTRLB Synchronization Busy bit (SYNCBUSY.CTRLB) will be set until this is complete.

  5. After disabling, the TxD pin will be tri-stated.

  6. Set the Collision Detected bit (STATUS.COLL) along with the Error interrupt flag (INTFLAG.ERROR).

  7. Set the Transmit Complete interrupt flag (INTFLAG.TXC), since the transmit buffer no longer contains data.

After a collision, software must manually enable the transmitter again before continuing, after assuring that the CTRLB Synchronization Busy bit (SYNCBUSY.CTRLB) is not set.

32.6.3.6 Loop-Back Mode

For loop-back mode, configure the Receive Data Pinout (CTRLA.RXPO) and Transmit Data Pinout (CTRLA.TXPO) to use the same data pins for transmit and receive. The loop-back is through the pad, so the signal is also available externally.

32.6.3.7 Start-of-Frame Detection

The USART start-of-frame detector can wake up the CPU when it detects a start bit. In standby sleep mode, the internal fast startup oscillator must be selected as the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE source.

When a 1-to-0 transition is detected on RxD, the 8MHz Internal Oscillator is powered up and the USART clock is enabled. After startup, the rest of the data frame can be received, provided that the baud rate is slow enough in relation to the fast startup internal oscillator start-up time. Refer to 46. Electrical Characteristics for details. The start-up time of this oscillator varies with supply voltage and temperature.

The USART start-of-frame detection works both in asynchronous and synchronous modes. It is enabled by writing '1' to the Start of Frame Detection Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.SFDE).

If the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.RXS) is set, the Receive Start interrupt is generated immediately when a start is detected.

When using start-of-frame detection without the Receive Start interrupt, start detection will force the 8MHz Internal Oscillator and USART clock active while the frame is being received. In this case, the CPU will not wake up until the Receive Complete interrupt is generated.

32.6.3.8 Sample Adjustment

In asynchronous mode (CTRLA.CMODE=0), three samples in the middle are used to determine the value based on majority voting. The three samples used for voting can be selected using the Sample Adjustment bit field in Control A register (CTRLA.SAMPA). When CTRLA.SAMPA=0, samples 7-8-9 are used for 16x oversampling, and samples 3-4-5 are used for 8x oversampling.

32.6.4 DMA, Interrupts and Events

Table 32-4. Module Request for SERCOM USART

Condition Request
DMA Interrupt Event
Data Register Empty (DRE) Yes(request cleared when data is written)Yes NA
Receive Complete (RXC) Yes(request cleared when data is read)Yes
Transmit Complete (TXC) NA Yes
Receive Start (RXS) NA Yes
Clear to Send Input Change (CTSIC) NA Yes
Receive Break (RXBRK) NA Yes
Error (ERROR) NA Yes

32.6.4.1 DMA Operation

The USART generates the following DMA requests:

  • Data received (RX): The request is set when data is available in the receive FIFO. The request is cleared when DATA is read.
  • Data transmit (TX): The request is set when the transmit buffer (TX DATA) is empty. The request is cleared when DATA is written.

32.6.4.2 Interrupts

The USART has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts, and can wake up the device from any sleep mode:

• Data Register Empty (DRE)
- Receive Complete (RXC)
• Transmit Complete (TXC)
- Receive Start (RXS)
- Clear to Send Input Change (CTSIC)
• Received Break (RXBRK)
- Error (ERROR)

Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is met. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and if the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the USART is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register description.

The USART has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

32.6.4.3 Events

Not applicable.

32.6.5 Sleep Mode Operation

The behavior in sleep mode is depending on the clock source and the Run In Standby bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY):

  • Internal clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE can be enabled in all sleep modes. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
  • External clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The Receive Start and the Receive Complete interrupt(s) can wake up the device.
  • Internal clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: Internal clock will be disabled, after any ongoing transfer was completed. The Receive Start and the Receive Complete interrupt(s) can wake up the device.
  • External clocking, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: External clock will be disconnected, after any ongoing transfer was completed. All reception will be dropped.

32.6.6 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SWRST)
  • Enable bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN)
  • Transmitter Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.TXEN)

Note: CTRLB.RXEN is write-synchronized somewhat differently. See also 32.8.2. CTRLB for details.

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

32.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 SAMPR[2:0] IBON
23:16 SAMPA[1:0] RXPO[1:0]TXPO[1:0]
31:24 DORD CPOL CMODE FORM[3:0]
0x04CTRLB7:0 SBMODE CHSIZE[2:0]
15:8 RXEN TXEN PMODE ENCO SFDE COLDEN
23:16 RXEN TXEN TXEN
31:24
0x08 ... 0x0BReserved
0x0CBAUD7:0 BAUD[7:0]
15:8 BAUD[15:8]
0x0ERXPL7:0 RXPL[7:0]
0x0F ... 0x13Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0 ERROR RXBRK CTSIC RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x15Reserved
0x16INTENSET7:0 ERROR RXBRK CTSIC RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x17Reserved
0x18INTFLAG7:0 ERROR RXBRK CTSIC RXS RXC TXC DRE
0x19Reserved
0x1ASTATUS7:0 COLL ISF CTS BUFOVF FERR PERR
15:8
0x1CSYNCBUSY7:0 CTRLB ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x20 ... 0x27Reserved
0x28DATA7:0 DATA[7:0]
15:8 DATA[8]
0x2A ... 0x2FReserved
0x30DBGCTRL7:0DBGSTOP

32.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

32.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DORDCPOLCMODEFORM[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

SAMPA[1:0]RXPO[1:0]TXPO[1:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

SAMPR[2:0]IBON
AccessR/WR/WR/WR
Reset0000

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

RUNSTDBYMODE[2:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset00000

Bit 30 - DORD Data Order

This bit selects the data order when a character is shifted out from the Data register.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0MSB is transmitted first.
1LSB is transmitted first.

Bit 29 - CPOL Clock Polarity

This bit selects the relationship between data output change and data input sampling in synchronous mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

CPOLTxD ChangeRxD Sample
0x0Rising XCK edgeFalling XCK edge
0x1Falling XCK edgeRising XCK edge

Bit 28 - CMODE Communication Mode

This bit selects asynchronous or synchronous communication.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0Asynchronous communication.
1Synchronous communication.

Bits 27:24 - FORM[3:0] Frame Format

These bits define the frame format.

These bits are not synchronized.

FORM[3:0] Description
0x0 USART frame
0x1 USART frame with parity
0x4 Auto-baud - break detection and auto-baud
0x5 Auto-baud - break detection and auto-baud with parity
0x6-0xF Reserved

Bits 23:22 - SAMPA[1:0] Sample Adjustment

These bits define the sample adjustment.

These bits are not synchronized.

SAMPA[1:0] 16x Over-sampling (CTRLA.SAMPR=0 or 1) 8x Over-sampling (CTRLA.SAMPR=2 or 3)
0x0 7-8-9 3-4-5
0x1 9-10-11 4-5-6
0x2 11-12-13 5-6-7
0x3 13-14-15 6-7-8

Bits 21:20 - RXPO[1:0] Receive Data Pinout

These bits define the receive data (RxD) pin configuration.

These bits are not synchronized.

RXPO[1:0] Name Description
0x0 PAD[0] SERCOM PAD[0] is used for data reception
0x1 PAD[1] SERCOM PAD[1] is used for data reception
0x2 PAD[2] SERCOM PAD[2] is used for data reception
0x3 PAD[3] SERCOM PAD[3] is used for data reception

Bits 17:16 - TXPO[1:0] Transmit Data Pinout

These bits define the transmit data (TxD) and XCK pin configurations.

This bit is not synchronized.

TXPO TxD Pin Location XCK PinLocation (When Applicable) RTSCTS
0x0SERCOM PAD[0]SERCOM PAD[1]N/AN/A
0x1SERCOM PAD[2]SERCOM PAD[3]N/AN/A
0x2SERCOM PAD[0]N/ASERCOM PAD[2]SERCOM PAD[3]
0x3SERCOM_PAD[0]SERCOM_PAD[1]SERCOM_PAD[2]N/A

Bits 15:13 - SAMPR[2:0] Sample Rate

These bits select the sample rate.

These bits are not synchronized.

SAMPR[2:0]Description
0x016x over-sampling using arithmetic baud rate generation.
0x116x over-sampling using fractional baud rate generation.
0x28x over-sampling using arithmetic baud rate generation.
0x38x over-sampling using fractional baud rate generation.
0x43x over-sampling using arithmetic baud rate generation.
0x5-0x7Reserved

Bit 8 - IBON Immediate Buffer Overflow Notification

This bit controls when the buffer overflow status bit (STATUS.BUFOVF) is asserted when a buffer overflow occurs.

ValueDescription
0STATUS.BUFOVF is asserted when it occurs in the data stream.
1STATUS.BUFOVF is asserted immediately upon buffer overflow.

Bit 7 - RUNSTDBY Run In Standby

This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

RUNSTDBYExternal Clock Internal Clock
0x0 External clock is disconnected when ongoing transfer is finished. All reception is dropped.Generic clock is disabled when ongoing transfer is finished. The device can wake up on Transfer Complete interrupt.
0x1 Wake on Receive Complete interrupt. Generic clock is enabled in all sleep modes. Any interrupt can wake up the device.

Bits 4:2 - MODE[2:0] Operating Mode

These bits select the USART serial communication interface of the SERCOM.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value Description
0x0USART with external clock
0x1USART with internal clock

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable Synchronization Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE is cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the SERCOM will be disabled.

Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error. Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.

Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

32.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 RXEN TXEN Access Reset 0 0 R/W R/W Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 PMODE ENC SFDE GOLDEN Access Reset R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 SBMODE CHSIZE[2:0] Access Reset R/W R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0 0

Bit 17 - RXEN Receiver Enable

Writing '0' to this bit will disable the USART receiver. Disabling the receiver will flush the receive buffer and clear the FERR, PERR and BUFOVF bits in the STATUS register.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the USART is disabled will set CTRLB.RXEN immediately. When the USART is enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will be cleared, and SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set until the receiver is enabled. When the receiver is enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the USART is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain set until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0The receiver is disabled or being enabled.
1The receiver is enabled or will be enabled when the USART is enabled.

Bit 16 - TXEN Transmitter Enable

Writing '0' to this bit will disable the USART transmitter. Disabling the transmitter will not become effective until ongoing and pending transmissions are completed.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.TXEN when the USART is disabled will set CTRLB.TXEN immediately. When the USART is enabled, CTRLB.TXEN will be cleared, and SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set until the transmitter is enabled. When the transmitter is enabled, CTRLB.TXEN will read back as '1'.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.TXEN when the USART is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain set until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.TXEN will read back as '1'.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0The transmitter is disabled or being enabled.
1The transmitter is enabled or will be enabled when the USART is enabled.

Bit 13 - PMODE Parity Mode

This bit selects the type of parity used when parity is enabled (CTRLA.FORM is '1'). The transmitter will automatically generate and send the parity of the transmitted data bits within each frame. The receiver will generate a parity value for the incoming data and parity bit, compare it to the parity mode and, if a mismatch is detected, STATUS.PERR will be set.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Even parity.
1Odd parity.

Bit 10 - ENC Encoding Format

This bit selects the data encoding format.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Data is not encoded.
1Data is IrDA encoded.

Bit 9 - SFDE Start of Frame Detection Enable

This bit controls whether the start-of-frame detector will wake up the device when a start bit is detected on the RxD line.

This bit is not synchronized.

SFDEINTENSET.RXSINTENSET.RXCDescription
0 X XStart-of-frame detection disabled.
1 0 0Reserved
1 0 1Start-of-frame detection enabled. RXC wakes up the device from all sleep modes.
1 1 0Start-of-frame detection enabled. RXS wakes up the device from all sleep modes.
1 1 1Start-of-frame detection enabled. Both RXC and RXS wake up the device from all sleep modes.

Bit 8 - GOLDEN Collision Detection Enable

This bit enables collision detection.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Collision detection is not enabled.
1Collision detection is enabled.

Bit 6 - SBMODE Stop Bit Mode

This bit selects the number of stop bits transmitted.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0One stop bit.
1Two stop bits.

Bits 2:0 - CHSIZE[2:0] Character Size

These bits select the number of bits in a character.

These bits are not synchronized.

CHSIZE[2:0] Description
0x0 8 bits
0x1 9 bits
0x2-0x4 Reserved
0x5 5 bits
0x6 6 bits
0x7 7 bits

32.8.3 Baud

Name: BAUD

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Enable-Protected, PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

BAUD[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

BAUD[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - BAUD[15:0] Baud Value

Arithmetic Baud Rate Generation (CTRLA.SAMPR[0]=0):

These bits control the clock generation, as described in the SERCOM Baud Rate section.

If Fractional Baud Rate Generation (CTRLA.SAMPR[0]=1) bit positions 15 to 13 are replaced by FP[2:0] Fractional Part:

For more information on an Arithmetic Baud Rate Generation, refer to 32.6.2.3. Clock Generation and Selection.

- Bits 15:13 - FP[2:0]: Fractional Part

These bits control the clock generation, as described in the 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator section.

- Bits 12:0 - BAUD[21:0]: Baud Value

These bits control the clock generation, as described in the 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator section.

32.8.4 Receive Pulse Length Register

Name: RXPL

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

RXPL[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - RXPL[7:0] Receive Pulse Length

When the encoding format is set to IrDA (CTRLB.ENC=1), these bits control the minimum pulse length that is required for a pulse to be accepted by the IrDA receiver with regards to the serial engine clock period SE_per .

$$ P U L S E \geq R X (P L + 2 \cdot S E) \quad p e r $$

32.8.5 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERRORRXBRKCTSICRXSRXCTXCDRE
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0000000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 5 - RXBRK Receive Break Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Break Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Break interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Break interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Break interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - CTSIC Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Clear To Send Input Change Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Clear To Send Input Change interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Clear To Send Input Change interrupt is disabled.
1Clear To Send Input Change interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - RXS Receive Start Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Start interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Start interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Start interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data Register Empty interrupt.

Value Description
0Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.

32.8.6 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x16

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERRORRXBRKCTSICRXSRXCTXCDRE
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset 0000000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 5 - RXBRK Receive Break Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Break Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive Break interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Break interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Break interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - CTSIC Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Clear To Send Input Change Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Clear To Send Input Change interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Clear To Send Input Change interrupt is disabled.
1Clear To Send Input Change interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - RXS Receive Start Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Start Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive Start interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Start interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Start interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Transmit Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Register Empty interrupt.

Value Description
0Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.

32.8.7 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERRORRXBRKCTSICRXSRXCTXCDRE
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR
Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This bit is set when any error is detected. Errors that will set this flag have corresponding status flags in the STATUS register. Errors that will set this flag are COLL, ISF, BUFOVF, FERR, and PERR. Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 5 - RXBRK Receive Break

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set when auto-baud is enabled (CTRLA.FORM) and a break character is received.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 4 - CTSIC Clear to Send Input Change

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when a change is detected on the CTS pin.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 3 - RXS Receive Start

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This flag is set when a start condition is detected on the RxD line and start-of-frame detection is enabled (CTRLB.SFDE is '1').

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Start interrupt flag.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete

This flag is cleared by reading the Data register (DATA) or by disabling the receiver.

This flag is set when there are unread data in DATA.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it or by writing new data to DATA.

This flag is set when the entire frame in the transmit shift register has been shifted out and there are no new data in DATA.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty

This flag is cleared by writing new data to DATA.

This flag is set when DATA is empty and ready to be written.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

32.8.8 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x1A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 76543210

COLLISFCTSBUFOVFFERRPERR
Access ResetR/WR/WRR/WR/WR/W
0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 5 - COLL Collision Detected

This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set when collision detection is enabled (CTRLB.COLDEN) and a collision is detected.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

Bit 4 - ISF Inconsistent Sync Field

This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set when the frame format is set to auto-baud (CTRLA.FORM) and a sync field not equal to 0x55 is received.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

Bit 3 - CTS Clear to Send

This bit indicates the current level of the CTS pin when flow control is enabled (CTRLA.TXPO).

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

Bit 2 - BUFOVF Buffer Overflow

Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be read.

This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set when a buffer overflow condition is detected. A buffer overflow occurs when the receive buffer is full, there is a new character waiting in the receive shift register and a new start bit is detected.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

Bit 1 - FERR Frame Error

Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be read.

This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set if the received character had a frame error, i.e., when the first stop bit is zero.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

Bit 0 - PERR Parity Error

Reading this bit before reading the Data register will indicate the error status of the next character to be read.

This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set if parity checking is enabled (CTRLA.FORM is 0x1, 0x5) and a parity error is detected.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

32.8.9 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset CTRLB ENABLE SWRST R R R 0 0 0

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

Writing to the CTRLB register when the SERCOM is enabled requires synchronization. When writing to CTRLB the SYNCBUSY.CTRLB bit will be set until synchronization is complete. If CTRLB is written while SYNCBUSY.CTRLB is asserted, an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0CTRLB synchronization is not busy.
1CTRLB synchronization is busy.

Bit 1 - ENABLE SERCOM Enable Synchronization Busy

Enabling and disabling the SERCOM (CTRLA. ENABLE) requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY. ENABLE bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register (except for CTRLA.SWRST) while enable synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0Enable synchronization is not busy.
1Enable synchronization is busy.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy

Resetting the SERCOM (CTRLA.SWRST) requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY.SWRST bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register while synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0SWRST synchronization is not busy.
1SWRST synchronization is busy.

32.8.10 Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DATA[8]
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 76543210

DATA[7:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 8:0 - DATA[8:0] Data

Reading these bits will return the contents of the Receive Data register. The register should be read only when the Receive Complete Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) is set. The status bits in STATUS should be read before reading the DATA value in order to get any corresponding error.

Writing these bits will write the Transmit Data register. This register should be written only when the Data Register Empty Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.

32.8.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGSTOP
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGSTOP Debug Stop Mode

This bit controls the baud-rate generator functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

33. SERCOM SPI – SERCOM Serial Peripheral Interface

33.1 Overview

The serial peripheral interface (SPI) is one of the available modes in the 31. SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface.

The SPI uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver configured as shown in 33.3. Block Diagram. Each side, Host and Client, depicts a separate SPI containing a shift register, a transmit buffer and two receive buffers. In addition, the SPI Host uses the SERCOM baud-rate generator, while the SPI Client can use the SERCOM address match logic. Labels in capital letters are synchronous to CLK_SERCOMx_APB and accessible by the CPU, while labels in lowercase letters are synchronous to the SCK clock.

33.2 Features

SERCOM SPI includes the following features:

• Full-duplex, four-wire interface (MISO, MOSI, SCK, SS)
- Single-buffered transmitter, double-buffered receiver
• Supports all four SPI modes of operation
- Single data direction operation allows alternate function on MISO or MOSI pin
- Selectable LSB or MSB-first data transfer
- Can be used with DMA
- Host operation:
- Serial clock speed, f_SCK = 1 / t_SCK^(1)
- 8-bit clock generator
- Hardware controlled SS

- Client operation:

  • Serial clock speed, f_SCK = 1 / t_SSCK^(1)
  • Optional 8-bit address match operation
  • Operation in all sleep modes
  • Wake on SS transition

  • For t_SCK and t_SSCK values, refer to SPI Timing Characteristics.

References:

SERCOM

33.3 Block Diagram

Figure 33-1. Full-Duplex SPI Host Client Interconnection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["BAUD"] --> B["baud rate generator"]
    B --> C["shift register"]
    C --> D["rx buffer"]
    C --> E["Rx DATA"]
    F["Tx DATA"] --> G["Host Client"]
    G --> H["SCK"]
    G --> I["SS"]
    H --> J["MISO"]
    I --> J
    J --> K["OR"]
    K --> L["shift register"]
    L --> M["Tx DATA"]
    N["ADDR/ADDRMASK"] --> O["Address Match"]
    O --> P["=="]
    P --> Q["rx buffer"]
    P --> R["Rx DATA"]
    Q --> S["MOSI"]
    R --> S

33.4 Signal Description

Table 33-1. SERCOM SPI Signals

Signal Name Type Description
PAD[3:0] Digital I/O General SERCOM pins

One signal can be mapped to one of several pins.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

33.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

33.5.1 I/O Lines

In order to use the SERCOM's I/O lines, the I/O pins must be configured using the 29. PORT - I/O Pin Controller.

When the SERCOM is configured for SPI operation, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the I/O pins according to the table below. Both PORT control bits PINCFGn.PULLEN and PINCFGn.DRVSTR are still effective. PORT Control bit PINCFGn.DRVSTR is still effective for the SERCOM output pins. PORT Control bit PINCFGn.PULLEN is still effective on the SERCOM input pins, but is limited to the enabling/disabling of a pull down only (it is not possible to enable/disable a pull up). If the receiver is disabled, the data input pin can be used for other purposes. In Host mode, the SPI select line (SS) is hardware controlled when the Host SPI Select Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.MSSEN) is '1'.

Table 33-2. SPI Pin Configuration

Pin Host SPI Client SPI
MOSI Output Input
MISO Input Output
SCK Output Input
SS Output (CTRLB.MSSEN=1) Input

The combined configuration of PORT, the Data In Pinout and the Data Out Pinout bit groups in the Control A register (CTRLA.DIPO and CTRLA.DOPO) define the physical position of the SPI signals in the table above.

33.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

33.5.3 Clocks

The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock.

A generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) is required to clock the SPI. This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the SPI.

This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Therefore, writes to certain registers will require synchronization to the clock domains.

References:

  1. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller

Peripheral Clock Masking

SERCOM - Synchronization

33.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). In order to use DMA requests with this peripheral the DMAC must be configured first. Refer to 26. DMAC – Direct Memory Access Controller for details.

33.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

33.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

33.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

33.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the 13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller.

PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
    • Data register (DATA)

Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

33.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

33.6 Functional Description

33.6.1 Principle of Operation

The SPI is a high-speed synchronous data transfer interface It allows high-speed communication between the device and peripheral devices.

The SPI can operate as Host or Client. As Host, the SPI initiates and controls all data transactions. The SPI is single buffered for transmitting and double buffered for receiving.

When transmitting data, the Data register can be loaded with the next character to be transmitted during the current transmission.

When receiving, the data is transferred to the two-level receive buffer, and the receiver is ready for a new character.

The SPI transaction format is shown in SPI Transaction Format. Each transaction can contain one or more characters. The character size is configurable, and can be either 8 or 9 bits.

Figure 33-2. SPI Transaction Format
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Principle of Operation - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["MOSI/MISO"] --> B["Character 0"]
    B --> C["Character 1"]
    C --> D["Character 2"]
    D --> E["Transaction"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

The SPI Host must pull the SPI Select line (SS) of the desired Client low to initiate a transaction. The Host and Client prepare data to send via their respective shift registers, and the Host generates the serial clock on the SCK line.

Data are always shifted from Host to Client on the Host Output Client Input line (MOSI); data is shifted from Client to Host on the Host Input Client Output line (MISO).

Each time character is shifted out from the Host, a character will be shifted out from the Client simultaneously. To signal the end of a transaction, the Host will pull the SS line high

33.6.2 Basic Operation

33.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the SPI is disabled (CTRL.ENABLE=0):

• Control A register (CTRLA), except Enable (CTRLA.ENABLE) and Software Reset (CTRLA.SWRST)
• Control B register (CTRLB), except Receiver Enable (CTRLB.RXEN)
• Baud register (BAUD)
- Address register (ADDR)

When the SPI is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), any writing to these registers will be discarded.

when the SPI is being disabled, writing to these registers will be completed after the disabling.

Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protection property in the register description.

Initialize the SPI by following these steps:

  1. Select SPI mode in Host / Client operation in the Operating Mode bit group in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.MODE= 0x2 or 0x3 ).
  2. Select transfer mode for the Clock Polarity bit and the Clock Phase bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CPOL and CTRLA.CPHA) if desired.
  3. Select the Frame Format value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.FORM).
  4. Configure the Data In Pinout field in the Control A register (CTRLA.DIPO) for SERCOM pads of the receiver.
  5. Configure the Data Out Pinout bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.DOPO) for SERCOM pads of the transmitter.
  6. Select the Character Size value in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.CHSIZE).
  7. Write the Data Order bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.DORD) for data direction.
  8. If the SPI is used in Host mode:
    a. Select the desired baud rate by writing to the Baud register (BAUD).

b. If Hardware SS control is required, write '1' to the Host SPI Select Enable bit in CTRLB register (CTRLB.MSSEN).

  1. Enable the receiver by writing the Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN=1).

33.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and disabled by writing '0' to it.

Writing '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST) will reset all registers of this peripheral to their initial states, except the DBGCTRL register, and the peripheral is disabled.

Refer to the CTRLA register description for details.

33.6.2.3 Clock Generation

In SPI Host operation (CTRLA.MODE=0x3), the serial clock (SCK) is generated internally by the SERCOM baud-rate generator.

In SPI mode, the baud-rate generator is set to synchronous mode. The 8-bit Baud register (BAUD) value is used for generating SCK and clocking the shift register. Refer to the 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation – Baud-Rate Generator for more details.

In SPI Client operation (CTRLA.MODE is 0x2), the clock is provided by an external Host on the SCK pin. This clock is used to directly clock the SPI shift register.

References:

31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator

31.6.2.3. Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection

33.6.2.4 Data Register

The SPI Transmit Data register (TxDATA) and SPI Receive Data register (RxDATA) share the same I/O address, referred to as the SPI Data register (DATA). Writing DATA register will update the Transmit Data register. Reading the DATA register will return the contents of the Receive Data register.

33.6.2.5 SPI Transfer Modes

There are four combinations of SCK phase and polarity to transfer serial data. The SPI data transfer modes are shown in SPI Transfer Modes (Table) and SPI Transfer Modes (Figure).

SCK phase is configured by the Clock Phase bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CPHA). SCK polarity is programmed by the Clock Polarity bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.CPOL). Data bits are shifted out and latched in on opposite edges of the SCK signal. This ensures sufficient time for the data signals to stabilize.

Table 33-3. SPI Transfer Modes

Mode CPOL CPHA Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0 0 0 Rising, sample Falling, setup
1 0 1 Rising, setup Falling, sample
2 1 0 Falling, sample Rising, setup
3 1 1 Falling, setup Rising, sample

Note:

Leading edge is the first clock edge in a clock cycle.

Trailing edge is the second clock edge in a clock cycle.

Figure 33-3. SPI Transfer Modes
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Note: - 1

text_image Mode 0 Mode 2 SAMPLE I MOSI/MISO CHANGE 0 MOSI PIN CHANGE 0 MISO PIN SS MSB first (DORD = 0) MSB Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 LSB LSB first (DORD = 1) LSB Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 MSB Mode 1 Mode 3 SAMPLE I MOSI/MISO CHANGE 0 MOSI PIN CHANGE 0 MISO PIN SS MSB first (DORD = 0) MSB Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 LSB LSB first (DORD = 1) LSB Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 MSB

33.6.2.6 Transferring Data

Host

In Host mode (CTRLA.MODE=0x3), when Host Client Enable Select (CTRLB.MSSEN) is '1', hardware will control the line.

When Host SPI Select Enable (CTRLB.MSSEN) is '0', the line must be configured as an output. can be assigned to any general purpose I/O pin. When the SPI is ready for a data transaction, software must pull the line low.

When writing a character to the Data register (DATA), the character will be transferred to the shift register. Once the content of TxDATA has been transferred to the shift register, the Data Register Empty flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) will be set. And a new character can be written to DATA.

Each time one character is shifted out from the Host, another character will be shifted in from the Client simultaneously. If the receiver is enabled (CTRLA.RXEN=1), the contents of the shift register will be transferred to the two-level receive buffer. The transfer takes place in the same clock cycle as

the last data bit is shifted in. And the Receive Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) will be set. The received data can be retrieved by reading DATA.

When the last character has been transmitted and there is no valid data in DATA, the Transmit Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC) will be set. When the transaction is finished, the Host must pull the line high to notify the Client. If Host SPI Select Enable (CTRLB.MSSEN) is set to '0', the software must pull the line high.

Client

In Client mode (CTRLA.MODE=0x2), the SPI interface will remain inactive with the MISO line tri-stated as long as the SS pin is pulled high. Software may update the contents of DATA at any time as long as the Data Register Empty flag in the Interrupt Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.

When is pulled low and SCK is running, the Client will sample and shift out data according to the transaction mode set. When the content of TxDATA has been loaded into the shift register, INTFLAG.DRE will be set, and new data can be written to DATA.

Similar to the Host, the Client will receive one character for each character transmitted. A character will be transferred into the two-level receive buffer within the same clock cycle its last data bit is received. The received character can be retrieved from DATA when the Receive Complete interrupt flag (INTFLAG.RXC) is set.

When the Host pulls the line high, the transaction is done and the Transmit Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.TXC) will be set.

After DATA is written it takes up to three SCK clock cycles until the content of DATA is ready to be loaded into the shift register on the next character boundary. As a consequence, the first character transferred in a SPI transaction will not be the content of DATA. This can be avoided by using the preloading feature. Refer to 33.6.3.2. Preloading of the Client Shift Register.

When transmitting several characters in one SPI transaction, the data has to be written into DATA register with at least three SCK clock cycles left in the current character transmission. If this criteria is not met, the previously received character will be transmitted.

Once the DATA register is empty, it takes three CLK_SERCOM_APB cycles for INTFLAG.DRE to be set.

33.6.2.7 Receiver Error Bit

The SPI receiver has one error bit: the Buffer Overflow bit (BUFOVF), which can be read from the Status register (STATUS). Once an error happens, the bit will stay set until it is cleared by writing '1' to it. The bit is also automatically cleared when the receiver is disabled.

There are two methods for buffer overflow notification, selected by the immediate buffer overflow notification bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.IBON):

If CTRLA.IBON=1, STATUS.BUFOVF is raised immediately upon buffer overflow. Software can then empty the receive FIFO by reading RxDATA until the receiver complete interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) goes low.

If CTRLA.IBON=0, the buffer overflow condition travels with data through the receive FIFO. After the received data is read, STATUS.BUFOVF and INTFLAG.ERROR will be set along with INTFLAG.RXC, and RxDATA will be zero.

33.6.3 Additional Features

33.6.3.1 Address Recognition

When the SPI is configured for Client operation (CTRLA.MODE=0x2) with address recognition (CTRLA.FORM is 0x2), the SERCOM address recognition logic is enabled: the first character in a transaction is checked for an address match.

If there is a match, the Receive Complete Interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) is set, the MISO output is enabled, and the transaction is processed. If the device is in sleep mode, an address match can wake up the device in order to process the transaction.

If there is no match, the complete transaction is ignored.

If a 9-bit frame format is selected, only the lower 8 bits of the shift register are checked against the Address register (ADDR).

Preload must be disabled (CTRLB.PLOADEN=0) in order to use this mode.

References:

31.6.3.1. Address Match and Mask

33.6.3.2 Preloading of the Client Shift Register

When starting a transaction, the Client will first transmit the contents of the shift register before loading new data from DATA. The first character sent can be either the reset value of the shift register (if this is the first transmission since the last reset) or the last character in the previous transmission.

Preloading can be used to preload data into the shift register while is high: this eliminates sending a dummy character when starting a transaction. If the shift register is not preloaded, the current contents of the shift register will be shifted out.

Only one data character will be preloaded into the shift register while the synchronized signal is high. If the next character is written to DATA before is pulled low, the second character will be stored in DATA until transfer begins.

For proper preloading, sufficient time must elapse between going low and the first SCK sampling edge, as in Timing Using Preloading. See also 46. Electrical Characteristics for timing details.

Preloading is enabled by writing '1' to the Client Data Preload Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.PLOADEN).

Figure 33-4. Timing Using Preloading
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Preloading of the Client Shift Register - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["SS"] --> B["Required SS-to-SCK time using PRELOADEN"]
    C["SS synchronized to system domain"] --> B
    D["SCK"] --> E["Synchronization to system domain"]
    E --> F["MISO to SCK setup time"]

33.6.3.3 Host with Several Clients

Host with multiple Clients in parallel is only available when Host SPI Select Enable (CTRLB.MSSEN) is set to zero and hardware control is disabled. If the bus consists of several SPI Clients, an SPI Host can use general purpose I/O pins to control the line to each of the Clients on the bus, as shown in Multiple Clients in Parallel. In this configuration, the single selected SPI Client will drive the tri-state MISO line.

Figure 33-5. Multiple Clients in Parallel
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Host with Several Clients - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SPI Host"] -->|MOSI| B["SPI Client 0"]
    A -->|MISO| B
    A -->|SCK| B
    A -->|SS["n-1"]| B
    A -->|...| B
    B --> C["SPI Client n-1"]
    C -->|MOSI| D["SPI Client 0"]
    C -->|MISO| E["SPI Client n-1"]
    C -->|SCK| E
    C -->|SS| E
    A -->|SS["n-1"]| B

Another configuration is multiple Clients in series, as in Multiple Clients in Series. In this configuration, all n attached Clients are connected in series. A common SS line is provided to all Clients, enabling them simultaneously. The Host must shift n characters for a complete transaction. Depending on the Host SPI Select Enable bit (CTRLB.MSSEN), the SS line can be controlled either by hardware or user software and normal GPIO.

Figure 33-6. Multiple Clients in Series
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Host with Several Clients - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SPI Host"] --> B["shift register"]
    B --> C["MOSI"]
    B --> D["MISO"]
    B --> E["SCK"]
    B --> F["SS"]
    C --> G["MOSI"]
    D --> H["MISO"]
    E --> I["SCK"]
    F --> J["SS"]
    G --> K["SPI Client 0"]
    H --> K
    I --> K
    J --> K
    K --> L["..."]
    L --> M["MOSI"]
    L --> N["MISO"]
    L --> O["SCK"]
    L --> P["SS"]
    M --> Q["shift register"]
    N --> Q
    O --> Q
    P --> Q
    Q --> R["SPI Client n-1"]

33.6.3.4 Loop-Back Mode

For loop-back mode, configure the Data In Pinout (CTRLA.DIPO) and Data Out Pinout (CTRLA.DOPO) to use the same data pins for transmit and receive. The loop-back is through the pad, so the signal is also available externally.

33.6.3.5 Hardware Controlled SS

In Host mode, a single SS chip select can be controlled by hardware by writing the Host SPI Select Enable (CTRLB.MSSEN) bit to '1'. In this mode, the SS pin is driven low for a minimum of one baud cycle before transmission begins, and stays low for a minimum of one baud cycle after transmission completes. If back-to-back frames are transmitted, the SS pin will always be driven high for a minimum of one baud cycle between frames.

In Hardware Controlled SS, the time T is between one and two baud cycles depending on the SPI transfer mode.

Figure 33-7. Hardware Controlled SS
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Hardware Controlled SS - 1

text_image SS SCK

T = 1 to 2 baud cycles

When CTRLB.MSSEN=0, the SS pin(s) is/are controlled by user software and normal GPIO.

33.6.3.6 SPI Select Low Detection

In Client mode, the SPI can wake the CPU when the SPI Select (SS) goes low. When the SPI Select Low Detect is enabled (CTRLB.SSDE=1), a high-to-low transition will set the SPI Select Low interrupt flag (INTFLAG.SSL) and the device will wake up if applicable.

33.6.4 DMA, Interrupts, and Events

Table 33-4. Module Request for SERCOM SPI

Condition Request
DMA Interrupt Event
Data Register Empty (DRE) Yes(request cleared when data is written)Yes NA
Receive Complete (RXC) Yes(request cleared when data is read)Yes
Transmit Complete (TXC) NA Yes
SPI Select low (SSL) NA Yes
Error (ERROR) NA Yes

33.6.4.1 DMA Operation

The SPI generates the following DMA requests:

  • Data received (RX): The request is set when data is available in the receive FIFO. The request is cleared when DATA is read.
  • Data transmit (TX): The request is set when the transmit buffer (TX DATA) is empty. The request is cleared when DATA is written.

33.6.4.2 Interrupts

The SPI has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts, and can wake up the device from any sleep mode:

• Data Register Empty (DRE)
- Receive Complete (RXC)
• Transmit Complete (TXC)
- SPI Select Low (SSL)
- Error (ERROR)

Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is met. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and if the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the SPI is reset. For details on clearing interrupt flags, refer to the INTFLAG register description.

The SPI has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

33.6.4.3 Events

Not applicable.

33.6.5 Sleep Mode Operation

The behavior in sleep mode is depending on the Host/Client configuration and the Run In Standby bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY):

  • Host operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The peripheral clock GCLK_SERCOM_CORE will continue to run in idle sleep mode and in standby sleep mode. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
  • Host operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will be disabled after the ongoing transaction is finished. Any interrupt can wake up the device.
  • Client operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1: The Receive Complete interrupt can wake up the device.
  • Client operation, CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0: All reception will be dropped, including the ongoing transaction.

33.6.6 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SWRST)
  • Enable bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Receiver Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.RXEN)

Note: CTRLB.RXEN is write-synchronized somewhat differently. See also 33.8.2. CTRLB register for details.

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

33.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 IBON
23:16 DIPO[1:0]
31:24 DORD CPOLCPHA
0x04CTRLB7:0PLOADEN
15:8AMODE[1:0]MSSEN
23:16 RXEN
31:24
0x08 ... 0x0BReserved
0x0CBAUD7:0
0x0D ... 0x13Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0ERROR
0x15Reserved
0x16INTENSET7:0ERROR
0x17Reserved
0x18INTFLAG7:0ERROR
0x19Reserved
0x1ASTATUS7:0BUFOVF
15:8
0x1CSYNCBUSY7:0CTRLB ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x20 ... 0x23Reserved
0x24ADDR7:0
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x28DATA7:0
15:8DATA[8]
0x2A ... 0x2FReserved
0x30DBGCTRL7:0

33.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. Refer to 33.6.6. Synchronization.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. Refer to 33.5.8. Register Access Protection.

33.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

DORDCPOL CPHA FORM[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DIPO[1:0]DOPO[1:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W 00R/W R/W 00

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

IBON
AccessR/W
Reset0

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

RUNSTDBYMODE[2:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/W R/W R/W
Reset00000

Bit 30 - DORD Data Order

This bit selects the data order when a character is shifted out from the shift register.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0MSB is transferred first.
1LSB is transferred first.

Bit 29 - CPOL Clock Polarity

In combination with the Clock Phase bit (CPHA), this bit determines the SPI transfer mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0SCK is low when idle. The leading edge of a clock cycle is a rising edge, while the trailing edge is a falling edge.
1SCK is high when idle. The leading edge of a clock cycle is a falling edge, while the trailing edge is a rising edge.

Bit 28 - CPHA Clock Phase

In combination with the Clock Polarity bit (CPOL), this bit determines the SPI transfer mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

ModeCPOLCPHALeading EdgeTrailing Edge
0x000Rising, sampleFalling, change
0x101Rising, changeFalling, sample
0x210Falling, sampleRising, change
0x311Falling, changeRising, sample
ValueDescription
0The data is sampled on a leading SCK edge and changed on a trailing SCK edge.
1The data is sampled on a trailing SCK edge and changed on a leading SCK edge.

Bits 27:24 - FORM[3:0] Frame Format

This bit field selects the various frame formats supported by the SPI in Client mode. When the 'SPI frame with address' format is selected, the first byte received is checked against the ADDR register.

FORM[3:0] Name Description
0x0 SPI SPI frame
0x1 - Reserved
0x2 SPI_ADDR SPI frame with address
0x3-0xF - Reserved

Bits 21:20 - DIPO[1:0] Data In Pinout

These bits define the data in (DI) pad configurations.

In Host operation, DI is MISO.

In Client operation, DI is MOSI.

These bits are not synchronized.

DIPO[1:0] Name Description
0x0 PAD[0] SERCOM PAD[0] is used as data input
0x1 PAD[1] SERCOM PAD[1] is used as data input
0x2 PAD[2] SERCOM PAD[2] is used as data input
0x3 PAD[3] SERCOM PAD[3] is used as data input

Bits 17:16 - DOPO[1:0] Data Out Pinout

This bit defines the available pad configurations for data out (DO) and the serial clock (SCK). In Client operation, the Client select line ( ) is controlled by DOPO, while in Host operation the line is controlled by the port configuration.

In Host operation, DO is MOSI.

In Client operation, DO is MISO.

These bits are not synchronized.

DOPO DO SCK Client SSHost SS
0x0PAD[0]PAD[1]PAD[2]System configuration
0x1PAD[2]PAD[3]PAD[1]System configuration
0x2PAD[3]PAD[1]PAD[2]System configuration
0x3PAD[0]PAD[3]PAD[1]System configuration

Bit 8 - IBON Immediate Buffer Overflow Notification

This bit controls when the buffer overflow status bit (STATUS.BUFOVF) is set when a buffer overflow occurs.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0STATUS.BUFOVF is set when it occurs in the data stream.
1STATUS.BUFOVF is set immediately upon buffer overflow.

Bit 7 - RUNSTDBY Run In Standby

This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.

These bits are not synchronized.

RUNSTDBYClientHost
0x0Disabled. All reception is dropped, including the ongoing transaction.Generic clock is disabled when ongoing transaction is finished. All interrupts can wake up the device.
0x1Ongoing transaction continues, wake on Receive Complete interrupt.Generic clock is enabled while in sleep modes. All interrupts can wake up the device.

Bits 4:2 - MODE[2:0] Operating Mode

These bits must be written to 0x2 or 0x3 to select the SPI serial communication interface of the SERCOM.

0x2: SPI Client operation

0x3: SPI Host operation

These bits are not synchronized.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRL. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization Enable Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE is cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the SERCOM will be disabled.

Writing "1" to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error. Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.

Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY. SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

33.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Control B - 1

Bit 17 - RXEN Receiver Enable

Writing '0' to this bit will disable the SPI receiver immediately. The receive buffer will be flushed, data from ongoing receptions will be lost and STATUS.BUFOVF will be cleared.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the SPI is disabled will set CTRLB.RXEN immediately. When the SPI is enabled, CTRLB.RXEN will be cleared, SYNCBUSY.CTRLB will be set and remain set until the receiver is enabled. When the receiver is enabled CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.

Writing '1' to CTRLB.RXEN when the SPI is enabled will set SYNCBUSY.CTRLB, which will remain set until the receiver is enabled, and CTRLB.RXEN will read back as '1'.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0The receiver is disabled or being enabled.
1The receiver is enabled or it will be enabled when SPI is enabled.

Bits 15:14 - AMODE[1:0] Address Mode

These bits set the Client addressing mode when the frame format (CTRLA.FORM) with address is used. They are unused in Host mode.

AMODE[1:0]NameDescription
0x0MASK ADDRMASK is used as a mask to the ADDR register
0x12_ADDRSThe Client responds to the two unique addresses in ADDR and ADDRMASK
0x2RANGEThe Client responds to the range of addresses between and including ADDR and ADDRMASK. ADDR is the upper limit
0x3-Reserved

Bit 13 - MSSEN Host Client Select Enable

This bit enables hardware Client select (SS) control.

Value Description
0Hardware SS control is disabled.
1Hardware SS control is enabled.

Bit 9 - SSDE Client Select Low Detect Enable

This bit enables wake up when the Client select (SS) pin transitions from high to low.

Value Description
0SS low detector is disabled.
1SS low detector is enabled.

Bit 6 - PLOADEN Client Data Preload Enable

Setting this bit will enable preloading of the Client shift register when there is no transfer in progress. If the SS line is high when DATA is written, it will be transferred immediately to the shift register.

Bits 2:0 - CHSIZE[2:0] Character Size

CHSIZE[2:0] Name Description
0x0 8BIT 8 bits
0x1 9BIT 9 bits
0x2-0x7 - Reserved

33.8.3 Baud Rate

Name: BAUD

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

BAUD[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - BAUD[7:0] Baud Register

These bits control the clock generation, as described in the SERCOM 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator.

For further information, refer to the 31.6.2.3. Asynchronous Arithmetic Mode BAUD Value Selection.

33.8.4 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERRORSSL RXC TXC DRE
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset 00 0 0 0

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - SSL Client Select Low Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Client Select Low Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Client Select Low interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Client Select Low interrupt is disabled.
1Client Select Low interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Receive Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disable the Transmit Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Data Register Empty interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.

33.8.5 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x16

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERRORSSL RXC TXC DRE
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset 00 0 0 0

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - SSL Client Select Low Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Client Select Low Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Client Select Low interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Client Select Low interrupt is disabled.
1Client Select Low interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Receive Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Receive Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Receive Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Transmit Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Transmit Complete interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Transmit Complete interrupt is disabled.
1Transmit Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Data Register Empty interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Data Register Empty interrupt is disabled.
1Data Register Empty interrupt is enabled.

33.8.6 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERRORSSL RXC TXC DRE
AccessR/W R/WRR/WR
Reset 00 0 0 0

Bit 7 - ERROR Error

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This bit is set when any error is detected. Errors that will set this flag have corresponding status flags in the STATUS register. The BUFOVF error will set this interrupt flag.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 3 - SSL Client Select Low

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This bit is set when a high to low transition is detected on the pin in Client mode and Client Select Low Detect (CTRLB.SSDE) is enabled.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 2 - RXC Receive Complete

This flag is cleared by reading the Data (DATA) register or by disabling the receiver.

This flag is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer. If address matching is enabled, the first data received in a transaction will be an address.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

Bit 1 - TXC Transmit Complete

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it or by writing new data to DATA.

In Host mode, this flag is set when the data have been shifted out and there are no new data in DATA.

In Client mode, this flag is set when the pin is pulled high. If address matching is enabled, this flag is only set if the transaction was initiated with an address match.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 0 - DRE Data Register Empty

This flag is cleared by writing new data to DATA.

This flag is set when DATA is empty and ready for new data to transmit.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

33.8.7 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x1A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Status - 1

text_image Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 BUFOVF Access R/W Reset 0

Bit 2 - BUFOVF Buffer Overflow

Reading this bit before reading DATA will indicate the error status of the next character to be read. This bit is cleared by writing '1' to the bit or by disabling the receiver.

This bit is set when a buffer overflow condition is detected. See also CTRLA.IBON for overflow handling.

When set, the corresponding RxDATA will be zero.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

ValueDescription
0No Buffer Overflow has occurred.
1A Buffer Overflow has occurred.

33.8.8 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset CTRLB ENABLE SWRST R R R 0 0 0

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

Writing to the CTRLB when the SERCOM is enabled requires synchronization. Ongoing synchronization is indicated by SYNCBUSY.CTRLB=1 until synchronization is complete. If CTRLB is written while SYNCBUSY.CTRLB=1, an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0CTRLB synchronization is not busy.
1CTRLB synchronization is busy.

Bit 1 - ENABLE SERCOM Enable Synchronization Busy

Enabling and disabling the SERCOM (CTRLA.ENABLE) requires synchronization. Ongoing synchronization is indicated by SYNCBUSY.ENABLE=1 until synchronization is complete. Writes to any register (except for CTRLA.SWRST) while enable synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0Enable synchronization is not busy.
1Enable synchronization is busy.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy

Resetting the SERCOM (CTRLA.SWRST) requires synchronization. Ongoing synchronization is indicated by SYNCBUSY.SWRST=1 until synchronization is complete. Writes to any register while synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0SWRST synchronization is not busy.
1SWRST synchronization is busy.

33.8.9 Address

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Address - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 ADDRMASK[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ADDR[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 23:16 - ADDRMASK[7:0] Address Mask

These bits hold the address mask when the transaction format with address is used (CTRLA.FORM, CTRLB.AMODE).

Bits 7:0 - ADDR[7:0] Address

These bits hold the address when the transaction format with address is used (CTRLA.FORM, CTRLB.AMODE).

33.8.10 Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Data - 1

text_image Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 DATA[8] Access Reset 0 R/W Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 DATA[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 8:0 - DATA[8:0] Data

Reading these bits will return the contents of the receive data buffer. The register should be read only when the Receive Complete Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.RXC) is set.

Writing these bits will write the transmit data buffer. This register should be written only when the Data Register Empty Interrupt Flag bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.DRE) is set.

33.8.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGSTOP
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGSTOP Debug Stop Mode

This bit controls the functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

34. SERCOM I ^2 C – SERCOM Inter-Integrated Circuit

34.1 Overview

The inter-integrated circuit ( I^2C ) interface is one of the available modes in the 31. SERCOM – Serial Communication Interface.

The I ^2 C interface uses the SERCOM transmitter and receiver configured as shown in Figure 34-1. Labels in capital letters are registers accessible by the CPU, while lowercase labels are internal to the SERCOM. Each Host and Client have a separate I ^2 C interface containing a shift register, a transmit buffer and a receive buffer. In addition, the I ^2 C Host uses the SERCOM baud-rate generator, while the I ^2 C Client uses the SERCOM address match logic.

34.2 Features

SERCOM I ^2 C includes the following features:

  • Host or Client operation
  • Can be used with DMA
    • Philips I ^2 C compatible
  • SMBus™ compatible
  • PMBus compatible
  • Support of 100kHz and 400kHz, 1MHz and 3.4MHz I ^2 C mode low system clock frequencies
    • Physical interface includes:

- Slew-rate limited outputs

- Filtered inputs

- Client operation:

  • Operation in all sleep modes
  • Wake-up on address match
  • 7-bit and 10-bit Address match in hardware for:

  • Unique address and/or 7-bit general call address

  • Address range
  • Two unique addresses can be used with DMA

References:

Features

34.3 Block Diagram

Figure 34-1. I^2 C Single-Host Single-Client Interconnection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["BAUD TxDATA"] --> B["baud rate generator"]
    B --> C["shift register"]
    C --> D["RxDATA"]
    E["Host Client"] --> F["SCL hold low"]
    F --> G["0"]
    G --> H["×"]
    H --> I["SCL"]
    I --> J["×"]
    J --> K["0"]
    K --> L["SCL hold low"]
    M["TxDATA"] --> N["shift register"]
    N --> O["0"]
    O --> P["×"]
    P --> Q["0"]
    Q --> R["×"]
    R --> S["RxDATA"]
    T["ADDR/ADDRMASK"] --> U["=="]
    U --> V["×"]
    V --> W["RxDATA"]
    C --> X["SDA"]
    X --> Y["×"]
    Y --> Z["0"]
    Z --> AA["×"]
    AA --> AB["0"]
    AB --> AC["×"]
    AC --> AD["RxDATA"]

34.4 Signal Description

Signal Name Type Description
PAD[0] Digital I/O SDA
PAD[1] Digital I/O SCL
PAD[2] Digital I/O SDA_OUT (4-wire)
PAD[3] Digital I/O SDC_OUT (4-wire)

One signal can be mapped on several pins.

Not all the pins are I²C pins. Refer to SERCOM I²C Pins for additional information.

References:

  1. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations

34.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

34.5.1 I/O Lines

In order to use the I/O lines of this peripheral, the I/O pins must be configured using the I/O Pin Controller (PORT).

When the SERCOM is used in I²C mode, the SERCOM controls the direction and value of the I/O pins. Both PORT control bits PINCFGn.PULLEN and PINCFGn.DRVSTR are still effective. If the receiver or transmitter is disabled, these pins can be used for other purposes.

34.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

34.5.3 Clocks

The SERCOM bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock Controller and the Power Manager.

Two generic clocks are used by SERCOM, GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE and GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW. The core clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) can clock the I²C when working as a master. The slow clock (GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW) is required only for certain functions, e.g. SMBus timing. These clocks must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the I²C.

These generic clocks are asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_SERCOMx_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 34.6.6. Synchronization for further details.

References:

  1. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller
    Peripheral Clock Masking
  2. PM - Power Manager

34.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). In order to use DMA requests with this peripheral the DMAC must be configured first. Refer to 26. DMAC – Direct Memory Access Controller for details.

34.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

34.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

34.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will continue normal operation. If the peripheral is configured to require periodical service by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. This peripheral can be forced to halt operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

34.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the 13. PAC - Peripheral Access Controller.

PAC Write-Protection is not available for the following registers:

  • Interrupt Flag Clear and Status register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
    • Data register (DATA)
  • Address register (ADDR)

Optional PAC Write-Protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

34.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

34.6 Functional Description

34.6.1 Principle of Operation

The I²C interface uses two physical lines for communication:

  • Serial Data Line (SDA) for packet transfer
  • Serial Clock Line (SCL) for the bus clock

A transaction starts with the I²C Host sending the start condition, followed by a 7-bit address and a direction bit (read or write to/from the Client).

The addressed I ^2 C Client will then acknowledge (ACK) the address, and data packet transactions can begin. Every 9-bit data packet consists of 8 data bits followed by a one-bit reply indicating whether the data was acknowledged or not.

If a data packet is not acknowledged (NACK), whether by the I²C Client or Host, the I²C Host takes action by either terminating the transaction by sending the stop condition, or by sending a repeated start to transfer more data.

The following figure illustrates the possible transaction formats and Transaction Diagram Symbols explains the transaction symbols. These symbols will be used in the following descriptions.

Figure 34-2. Basic I²C Transaction Diagram
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text_image SDA SCL 6..0 7..0 7..0 ADDRESS R/W ACK DATA ACK DATA ACK/NACK S P S ADDRESS R/W A DATA A DATA A/A P Direction Address Packet Data Packet #0 Data Packet #1 Transaction

Transaction Diagram Symbols Bus Driver Special Bus Conditions

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Master driving bus

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START condition

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Slave driving bus

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repeated START condition

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Either Master or Slave driving bus

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STOP condition

Data Package Direction Acknowledge

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Master Read

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Acknowledge (ACK)

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Master Write

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Not Acknowledge (NACK)

34.6.2 Basic Operation

34.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning they can be written only when the I^2C interface is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE is '0'):

  • Control A register (CTRLA), except Enable (CTRLA.ENABLE) and Software Reset (CTRLA.SWRST) bits
  • Control B register (CTRLB), except Acknowledge Action (CTRLB.ACKACT) and Command (CTRLB.CMD) bits
    • Baud register (BAUD)
  • Address register (ADDR) in Client operation.

When the I ^2 C is enabled or is being enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=1), writing to these registers will be discarded. If the I ^2 C is being disabled, writing to these registers will be completed after the disabling.

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protection" property in the register description.

Before the I ^2 C is enabled it must be configured as outlined by the following steps:

  1. Select I ^2 C Host or Client mode by writing 0x4 or 0x5 to the Operating Mode bits in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.MODE).
  2. If desired, select the SDA Hold Time value in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SDAHOLD).
  3. If desired, enable smart operation by setting the Smart Mode Enable bit in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.SMEN).
  4. If desired, enable SCL low time-out by setting the SCL Low Time-Out bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.LOWTOUT).

  5. In Host mode:

a. Select the inactive bus time-out in the Inactive Time-Out bit group in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.INACTOUT).
b. Write the Baud Rate register (BAUD) to generate the desired baud rate.

In Client mode:

a. Configure the address match configuration by writing the Address Mode value in the CTRLB register (CTRLB.AMODE).

b. Set the Address and Address Mask value in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR and ADDR.ADDRMASK) according to the address configuration.

34.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

This peripheral is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE), and disabled by writing '0' to it.

Refer to 34.10.1. CTRLA for details.

34.6.2.3 I²C Bus State Logic

The bus state logic includes several logic blocks that continuously monitor the activity on the I²C bus lines in all sleep modes. The start and stop detectors and the bit counter are all essential in the process of determining the current bus state. The bus state is determined according to Bus State Diagram. Software can get the current bus state by reading the Host Bus State bits in the Status register (STATUS.BUSSTATE). The value of STATUS.BUSSTATE in the figure is shown in binary.

Figure 34-3. Bus State Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I²C Bus State Logic - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["IDLE (0b01)"] -->|Timeout or Stop Condition| B["UNKNOWN (0b00)"]
    A -->|Start Condition| C["BUSY (0b11)"]
    A -->|Stop Condition| D["OWNER (0b10)"]
    D -->|Write ADDR to generate Start Condition| A
    D -->|Write ADDR to generate Repeated Start Condition| A
    B -->|Repeated Start Condition| C
    C -->|Lost Arbitration| D
    D -->|Write ADDR to generate Stop Condition| A
    A -->|RESET| B

The bus state machine is active when the I²C Host is enabled.

After the I ^2 C Host has been enabled, the bus state is UNKNOWN (0b00). From the UNKNOWN state, the bus will transition to IDLE (0b01) by either:

  • Forcing by by writing 0b01 to STATUS.BUSSTATE
    • A stop condition is detected on the bus
  • If the inactive bus time-out is configured for SMBus compatibility (CTRLA.INACTOUT) and a time-out occurs.

Note: Once a known bus state is established, the bus state logic will not re-enter the UNKNOWN state.

When the bus is IDLE it is ready for a new transaction. If a start condition is issued on the bus by another I ^2 C Host in a multi-Host setup, the bus becomes BUSY (0b11). The bus will re-enter IDLE either when a stop condition is detected, or when a time-out occurs (inactive bus time-out needs to be configured).

If a start condition is generated internally by writing the Address bit group in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) while IDLE, the OWNER state (0b10) is entered. If the complete transaction was performed without interference, i.e., arbitration was not lost, the I²C Host can issue a stop condition, which will change the bus state back to IDLE.

However, if a packet collision is detected while in OWNER state, the arbitration is assumed lost and the bus state becomes BUSY until a stop condition is detected. A repeated start condition will change the bus state only if arbitration is lost while issuing a repeated start.

Regardless of winning or losing arbitration, the entire address will be sent. If arbitration is lost, only 'ones' are transmitted from the point of losing arbitration and the rest of the address length.

Note: Violating the protocol may cause the I ^2 C to hang. If this happens it is possible to recover from this state by a software reset (CTRLA.SWRST='1').

References:

Host CTRLA Register

34.6.2.4 I²C Host Operation

The I ^2 C Host is byte-oriented and interrupt based. The number of interrupts generated is kept at a minimum by automatic handling of most events. The software driver complexity and code size are reduced by auto-triggering of operations, and a special smart mode, which can be enabled by the Smart Mode Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SMEN).

The I ^2 C Host has two interrupt strategies.

When SCL Stretch Mode (CTRLA.SCLSM) is '0', SCL is stretched before or after the acknowledge bit. In this mode the I²C Host operates according to the following figure. The circles labeled "Mn" (M1, M2..) indicate the nodes the bus logic can jump to, based on software or hardware interaction.

This diagram is used as reference for the description of the I ^2 C Host operation throughout the document.

Figure 34-4. I²C Host Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I²C Host Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["APPLICATION"] --> B["M1"]
    B --> C["Wait for IDLE"]
    C --> D["IDLE $BUS"]
    D --> E["MSY P ADDRESS"]
    E --> F["—BUSY RAW"]
    F --> G["SW"]
    G --> H["MB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    H --> I["M1"]
    I --> J["R/W̅ A̅"]
    J --> K["SW"]
    K --> L["P IDLE"]
    L --> M["M2"]
    K --> N["Sr"]
    N --> O["M3"]
    K --> P["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    P --> Q["SW"]
    Q --> R["A̅ BUSY"]
    R --> S["M4"]
    Q --> T["A/A̅ P IDLE"]
    T --> U["M2"]
    Q --> V["A/A̅ Sr"]
    V --> W["M3"]
    Q --> X["A/A̅"]
    X --> Y["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    Y --> Z["R DATA"]
    Z --> AA["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    AA --> AB["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

In the second strategy (CTRLA.SCLSM=1), interrupts only occur after the ACK bit, as shown in the following figure. This strategy can be used when it is not necessary to check DATA before acknowledging.

Note: I²C High-speed (Hs) mode requires CTRLA.SCLSM=1.

Figure 34-5. I²C Host Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I²C Host Operation - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Application"] --> B["Wait for IDLE"]
    B --> C["IDLE S BUS"]
    C --> D["SY P ADDRESS"]
    D --> E["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    E --> F["M1"]
    F --> G["M2"]
    G --> H["M3"]
    H --> I["M4"]
    I --> J["R/W Ā"]
    J --> K["R/W Ā"]
    K --> L["W A"]
    L --> M["A"]
    M --> N["SW"]
    N --> O["P IDLE"]
    O --> P["M2"]
    P --> Q["Sr"]
    Q --> R["M3"]
    R --> S["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    S --> T["M4"]
    T --> U["BUSY"]
    U --> V["M4"]
    V --> W["P IDLE"]
    W --> X["M2"]
    X --> Y["Sr"]
    Y --> Z["M3"]
    Z --> AA["A/ĀDATA"]
    AA --> AB["R DATA"]
    AB --> AC["A/Ā"]
    AC --> AD["SB INTERRUPT + SCL HOLD"]
    AD --> AE["M4"]
    AE --> AF["P IDLE"]
    AF --> AG["M2"]
    AG --> AH["Sr"]
    AH --> AI["M3"]
    AI --> AJ["A/ĀDATA"]
    AJ --> AK["R DATA"]
    AK --> AL["A/Ā"]

Host Clock Generation

The SERCOM peripheral supports several I²C bi-directional modes:

• Standard mode (Sm) up to 100kHz
- Fast mode (Fm) up to 400kHz
- Fast mode Plus (Fm+) up to 1MHz
• High-speed mode (Hs) up to 3.4MHz

The Host clock configuration for Sm, Fm, and Fm+ are described in Clock Generation (Standard-Mode, Fast-Mode, and Fast-Mode Plus). For Hs, refer to Host Clock Generation (High-Speed Mode).

Clock Generation (Standard-Mode, Fast-Mode, and Fast-Mode Plus)

In I²C Sm, Fm, and Fm+ mode, the Host clock (SCL) frequency is determined as described in this section:

The low ( T_LOW ) and high ( T_HIGH ) times are determined by the Baud Rate register (BAUD), while the rise ( T_RISE ) and fall ( T_FALL ) times are determined by the bus topology. Because of the wired-AND logic of the bus, T_FALL will be considered as part of T_LOW . Likewise, T_RISE will be in a state between T_LOW and T_HIGH until a high state has been detected.

Figure 34-6. SCL Timing
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text_image SCL P S TLOW TLOW TTHIGH TBUF TFAEL SDA TSU:STO THD:STA Sr TSU:STA

The following parameters are timed using the SCL low time period T_LOW . This comes from the Host Baud Rate Low bit group in the Baud Rate register (BAUD.BAUDLOW). When BAUD.BAUDLOW=0, or the Host Baud Rate bit group in the Baud Rate register (BAUD.BAUD) determines it.

  • T_LOW - Low period of SCL clock
  • T_SU;STO - Set-up time for stop condition
  • T_BUF - Bus free time between stop and start conditions
  • T_HD;STA - Hold time (repeated) start condition
  • T_SU;STA - Set-up time for repeated start condition
  • T_HIGH is timed using the SCL high time count from BAUD.BAUD
  • T_RISE is determined by the bus impedance; for internal pull-ups. Refer to the Electric Characteristics
  • T_FALL is determined by the open-drain current limit and bus impedance; can typically be regarded as zero. Refer to the Electric Characteristics for details.

The SCL frequency is given by:

$$ f _ {\mathrm{SCL}} = \frac {1}{T _ {\mathrm{LOW}} + T _ {\mathrm{HIGH}} + T _ {\mathrm{RISE}}} $$

When BAUD.BAUDLOW is zero, the BAUD.BAUD value is used to time both SCL high and SCL low. In this case the following formula will give the SCL frequency:

$$ f _ {\mathrm{SCL}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}}{1 0 + 2 B A U D + f} _ {\mathrm{GCLK} \cdot T _ {\mathrm{RISE}}} \text {GUID - BBC2C9B1 - 8E97 - 4094 - 8770 - 1CF1E10F9F36} $$

When BAUD.BAUDLOW is non-zero, the following formula determines the SCL frequency:

$$ f _ {\mathrm{SCL}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}}{1 0 + B A U D + B A U D L O W + f} \quad_ {\mathrm{GCLK}} \cdot T _ {\text {RISE}} $$

The following formulas can determine the SCL T_LOW and T_HIGH times:

$$ T _ {\mathrm{LOW}} = \frac {B A U D L O W + 5}{f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}} $$

$$ T _ {\mathrm{HIGH}} = \frac {B A U D + 5}{f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}} $$

Note: The I²C standard Fm+ (Fast-mode plus) requires a nominal high to low SCL ratio of 1:2, and BAUD should be set accordingly. At a minimum, BAUD.BAUD and/or BAUD.BAUDLOW must be non-zero.

Startup Timing The minimum time between SDA transition and SCL rising edge is 6 APB cycles when the DATA register is written in smart mode. If a greater startup time is required due to long rise times, the time between DATA write and IF clear must be controlled by software.

Note: When timing is controlled by user, the Smart Mode cannot be enabled.

References:

Electric Characteristics

Host Clock Generation (High-Speed Mode)

For I^2C Hs transfers, there is no SCL synchronization. Instead, the SCL frequency is determined by the GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE frequency ( f_GCLK ) and the High-Speed Baud setting in the Baud register (BAUD.HSBAUD). When BAUD.HSBAUDLOW=0, the HSBAUD value will determine both SCL high and SCL low. In this case the following formula determines the SCL frequency.

$$ f _ {\mathrm{SCL}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}}{2 + 2 \cdot H S B A U D} $$

When HSBAUDLOW is non-zero, the following formula determines the SCL frequency.

$$ f _ {\mathrm{SCL}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm{GCLK}}}{2 + H S B A U D + H S B A U D L O W} $$

Note: The I²C standard Hs (High-speed) requires a nominal high to low SCL ratio of 1:2, and HSBAUD should be set accordingly. At a minimum, BAUD.HSBAUD and/or BAUD.HSBAUDLOW must be non-zero.

Transmitting Address Packets

The I ^2 C Host starts a bus transaction by writing the I ^2 C Client address to ADDR.ADDR and the direction bit, as described in 34.6.1. Principle of Operation. If the bus is busy, the I ^2 C Host will wait until the bus becomes idle before continuing the operation. When the bus is idle, the I ^2 C Host will issue a start condition on the bus. The I ^2 C Host will then transmit an address packet using the address written to ADDR.ADDR. After the address packet has been transmitted by the I ^2 C Host, one of four cases will arise according to arbitration and transfer direction.

Case 1: Arbitration lost or bus error during address packet transmission

If arbitration was lost during transmission of the address packet, the Host on Bus bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.MB) and the Arbitration Lost bit in the Status register (STATUS.ARBLOST) are both set. Serial data output to SDA is disabled, and the SCL is released, which disables clock stretching. In effect the I2C Host is no longer allowed to execute any operation on the bus until the bus is idle again. A bus error will behave similarly to the arbitration lost condition. In this case, the MB interrupt flag and Host Bus Error bit in the Status register (STATUS.BUSERR) are both set in addition to STATUS.ARBLOST.

The Host Received Not Acknowledge bit in the Status register (STATUS.RXNACK) will always contain the last successfully received acknowledge or not acknowledge indication.

In this case, software will typically inform the application code of the condition and then clear the interrupt flag before exiting the interrupt routine. No other flags have to be cleared at this moment, because all flags will be cleared automatically the next time the ADDR.ADDR register is written.

Case 2: Address packet transmit complete – No ACK received

If there is no I²C Client device responding to the address packet, then the INTFLAG.MB interrupt flag and STATUS.RXNACK will be set. The clock hold is active at this point, preventing further activity on the bus.

The missing ACK response can indicate that the I²C Client is busy with other tasks or sleeping. Therefore, it is not able to respond. In this event, the next step can be either issuing a stop condition (recommended) or resending the address packet by a repeated start condition. When using SMBus logic, the Client must ACK the address. If there is no response, it means that the Client is not available on the bus.

Case 3: Address packet transmit complete – Write packet, Host on Bus set

If the I ^2 C Host receives an acknowledge response from the I ^2 C Client, INTFLAG.MB will be set and STATUS.RXNACK will be cleared. The clock hold is active at this point, preventing further activity on the bus.

In this case, the software implementation becomes highly protocol dependent. Three possible actions can enable the I^2C operation to continue:

  • Initiate a data transmit operation by writing the data byte to be transmitted into DATA.DATA.
  • Transmit a new address packet by writing ADDR.ADDR. A repeated start condition will automatically be inserted before the address packet.
  • Issue a stop condition, consequently terminating the transaction.

Case 4: Address packet transmit complete – Read packet, Client on Bus set

If the I ^2 C Host receives an ACK from the I ^2 C Client, the I ^2 C Host proceeds to receive the next byte of data from the I ^2 C Client. When the first data byte is received, the Client on Bus bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.SB) will be set and STATUS.RXNACK will be cleared. The clock hold is active at this point, preventing further activity on the bus.

In this case, the software implementation becomes highly protocol dependent. Three possible actions can enable the I ^2 C operation to continue:

  • Let the I ^2 C Host continue to read data by acknowledging the data received. ACK can be sent by software, or automatically in smart mode.
  • Transmit a new address packet.
  • Terminate the transaction by issuing a stop condition.

Note: An ACK or NACK will be automatically transmitted if smart mode is enabled. The Acknowledge Action bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.ACKACT) determines whether ACK or NACK should be sent.

Transmitting Data Packets

When an address packet with direction Host Write (see Figure 34-2) was transmitted successfully, INTFLAG.MB will be set. The I²C Host will start transmitting data via the I²C bus by writing to DATA.DATA, and monitor continuously for packet collisions. I

If a collision is detected, the I ^2 C Host will lose arbitration and STATUS.ARBLOST will be set. If the transmit was successful, the I ^2 C Host will receive an ACK bit from the P ^2 C Client, and STATUS.RXNACK will be cleared. INTFLAG.MB will be set in both cases, regardless of arbitration outcome.

It is recommended to read STATUS.ARBLOST and handle the arbitration lost condition in the beginning of the I2C Host on Bus interrupt. This can be done as there is no difference between handling address and data packet arbitration.

STATUS.RXNACK must be checked for each data packet transmitted before the next data packet transmission can commence. The I²C Host is not allowed to continue transmitting data packets if a NACK is received from the I²C Client.

Receiving Data Packets (SCLSM=0)

When INTFLAG.SB is set, the I ^2 C Host will already have received one data packet. The I ^2 C Host must respond by sending either an ACK or NACK. Sending a NACK may be unsuccessful when arbitration is lost during the transmission. In this case, a lost arbitration will prevent setting INTFLAG.SB.

Instead, INTFLAG.MB will indicate a change in arbitration. Handling of lost arbitration is the same as for data bit transmission.

Receiving Data Packets (SCLSM=1)

When INTFLAG.SB is set, the I²C Host will already have received one data packet and transmitted an ACK or NACK, depending on CTRLB.ACKACT. At this point, CTRLB.ACKACT must be set to the correct value for the next ACK bit, and the transaction can continue by reading DATA and issuing a command if not in the smart mode.

High-Speed Mode

High-speed transfers are a multi-step process, see the following figure.

First, a Host code (0b00001nnn, where 'nnn' is a unique Host code) is transmitted in Full-speed mode, followed by a NACK since no Client should acknowledge. Arbitration is performed only during the Full-speed Host Code phase. The Host code is transmitted by writing the Host code to the address register (ADDR.ADDR) and writing the high-speed bit (ADDR.HS) to '0'.

After the Host code and NACK have been transmitted, the Host write interrupt will be asserted. In the meanwhile, the Client address can be written to the ADDR.ADDR register together with ADDR.HS=1. Now in High-speed mode, the Host will generate a repeated start, followed by the Client address with RW-direction. The bus will remain in High-speed mode until a stop is generated. If a repeated start is desired, the ADDR.HS bit must again be written to '1', along with the new address ADDR.ADDR to be transmitted.

Figure 34-7. High Speed Transfer
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text_image F/S-mode Hs-mode F/S-mode S Master Code \overline{A} Sr ADDRESS R/\overline{W} N Data Packets Hs-mode continues Sr ADDRESS

Transmitting in High-speed mode requires the I²C Host to be configured in High-speed mode (CTRLA.SPEED=0x2) and the SCL clock stretch mode (CTRLA.SCLSM) bit set to '1'.

10-Bit Addressing

When 10-bit addressing is enabled by the Ten Bit Addressing Enable bit in the Address register (ADDR.TENBITEN=1) and the Address bit field ADDR.ADDR is written, the two address bytes will be transmitted, see the following figure. The addressed Client acknowledges the two address bytes, and the transaction continues. Regardless of whether the transaction is a read or write, the Host must start by sending the 10-bit address with the direction bit (ADDR.ADDR[0]) being zero.

If the Host receives a NACK after the first byte, the write interrupt flag will be raised and the STATUS.RXNACK bit will be set. If the first byte is acknowledged by one or more Clients, then the Host will proceed to transmit the second address byte and the Host will first see the write interrupt flag after the second byte is transmitted. If the transaction direction is read-from-Client, the 10-bit address transmission must be followed by a repeated start and the first 7 bits of the address with the read/write bit equal to '1'.

Figure 34-8. 10-bit Address Transmission for a Read Transaction
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 10-Bit Addressing - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["S 11110 addr[9:8"]] --> B["̅W"]
    B --> C["A"]
    C --> D["addr[7:0"]]
    D --> E["A"]
    E --> F["S W"]
    F --> G["Sr AIR110 addr[9:8"]]
    G --> H["1"]
    style F stroke:#000,stroke-width:2px
    note right of F MB INTERRUPT

This implies the following procedure for a 10-bit read operation:

  1. Write the 10-bit address to ADDR.ADDR[10:1].ADDR.TENBITEN must be '1', the direction bit (ADDR.ADDR[0]) must be '0' (can be written simultaneously with ADDR).

  2. Once the Host on Bus interrupt is asserted, Write ADDR[7:0] register to '11110 address [9:8] 1'. ADDR.TENBITEN must be cleared (can be written simultaneously with ADDR).

  3. Proceed to transmit data.

34.6.2.5 I²C Client Operation

The I ^2 C Client is byte-oriented and interrupt-based. The number of interrupts generated is kept at a minimum by automatic handling of most events. The software driver complexity and code size are reduced by auto-triggering of operations, and a special smart mode, which can be enabled by the Smart Mode Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SMEN).

The I ^2 C Client has two interrupt strategies.

When SCL Stretch Mode bit (CTRLA.SCLSM) is '0', SCL is stretched before or after the acknowledge bit. In this mode, the I²C Client operates according to the following figure. The circles labelled "Sn" (S1, S2..) indicate the nodes the bus logic can jump to, based on software or hardware interaction.

This diagram is used as reference for the description of the I ^2 C Client operation throughout the document.

Figure 34-9. I²C Client Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I²C Client Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    S1["S1"] --> S2["S2"]
    S3["S3"] --> S4["S"]
    S4 --> ADDRESS["ADDRESS"]
    R["R"] --> SW1["SW"]
    A["A"] --> SW1
    SW1 --> S5["DATA"]
    S5 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    S5 --> Sr["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> S6["DATA"]
    S6 --> A/A["A/A"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["A"] --> S1["S1"]
    SW1 --> SR["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    SW1 --> P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    SW1 --> A["B"][DATA A/A]
    SW1 --> A["A/B"]
    SW1 --> A["B/W"]
    SW1 --> B["W"]
    SW1 --> C["AMATCH INTERRUPT DRDY INTERRUPT"]
    SW1 --> D["PREC INTERRUPT"]
    D --> E["Interrupt on STOP Condition Enabled"]
    E --> F["SW"]

In the second strategy (CTRLA.SCLSM=1), interrupts only occur after the ACK bit is sent as shown in the following figure. This strategy can be used when it is not necessary to check DATA before acknowledging. For Host reads, an address and data interrupt will be issued simultaneously after the address acknowledge. However, for Host writes, the first data interrupt will be seen after the first data byte has been received by the Client and the acknowledge bit has been sent to the Host.

Note: For I²C High-speed mode (Hs), SCLSM=1 is required.

Figure 34-10. I²C Client Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I²C Client Operation - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    S1["S1"] --> S2["S2"]
    S3["S3"] --> S4["S4"]
    S4 --> ADDRESS["ADDRESS"]
    R["R"] --> S5["S5"]
    A["A/A"] --> S5
    S5 --> S6["S6"]
    S6 --> DATA["DATA A/A"]
    P["P"] --> S2["S2"]
    Sr["Sr"] --> S3["S3"]
    S2 --> DATA
    S3 --> DATA
    S4 --> DATA
    S5 --> DATA
    S6 --> DATA
    DATA --> S7["S7"]
    S7 --> S8["S8"]
    S8 --> DATA
    S9["S9"] --> DATA
    S10["S1"] --> S2
    S11["S2"] --> S3
    S12["S3"] --> S4
    S13["S4"] --> S5
    S14["S5"] --> S6
    S15["S6"] --> S7
    S16["S7"] --> S8
    S17["S8"] --> DATA
    S18["S8"] --> DATA
    S19["S9"] --> DATA
    S20["S2"] --> P["P"]
    S21["S2"] --> Sr["Sr"]
    S22["S3"] --> P["P"]
    S23["S3"] --> Sr["Sr"]
    S24["S3"] --> P["P"]
    style S1 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S2 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S3 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S4 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S5 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S6 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S7 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S8 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style S9 fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style P fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style Sr fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style P_P fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style Sr_P fill:#fff,stroke:#000

Receiving Address Packets (SCLSM=0)

When CTRLA.SCLSM=0, the I2C Client stretches the SCL line according to I^2C Client Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=0). When the I^2C Client is properly configured, it will wait for a start condition.

When a start condition is detected, the successive address packet will be received and checked by the address match logic. If the received address is not a match, the packet will be rejected, and the I²C Client will wait for a new start condition. If the received address is a match, the Address Match bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.AMATCH) will be set.

SCL will be stretched until the I2C Client clears INTFLAG.AMATCH. As the I2C Client holds the clock by forcing SCL low, the software has unlimited time to respond.

The direction of a transaction is determined by reading the Read / Write Direction bit in the Status register (STATUS.DIR). This bit will be updated only when a valid address packet is received.

If the Transmit Collision bit in the Status register (STATUS.COLL) is set, this indicates that the last packet addressed to the I²C Client had a packet collision. A collision causes the SDA and SCL lines to be released without any notification to software. Therefore, the next AMATCH interrupt is the first indication of the previous packet's collision. Collisions are intended to follow the SMBus Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).

After the address packet has been received from the I²C Host, one of two cases will arise based on transfer direction.

Case 1: Address packet accepted - Read flag set

The STATUS.DIR bit is '1', indicating an I2C Host read operation. The SCL line is forced low, stretching the bus clock. If an ACK is sent, I2C Client hardware will set the Data Ready bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.DRDY), indicating data are needed for transmit. If a NACK is sent, the I2C Client will wait for a new start condition and address match.

Typically, software will immediately acknowledge the address packet by sending an ACK/NACK bit. The I²C Client Command bit field in the Control B register (CTRLB.CMD) can be written to '0x3' for both read and write operations as the command execution is dependent on the STATUS.DIR

bit. Writing '1' to INTFLAG.AMATCH will also cause an ACK/NACK to be sent corresponding to the CTRLB.ACKACT bit.

Case 2: Address packet accepted - Write flag set

The STATUS.DIR bit is cleared, indicating an I²C Host write operation. The SCL line is forced low, stretching the bus clock. If an ACK is sent, the I²C Client will wait for data to be received. Data, repeated start or stop can be received.

If a NACK is sent, the I²C Client will wait for a new start condition and address match. Typically, software will immediately acknowledge the address packet by sending an ACK/NACK. The I²C Client command CTRLB.CMD = 3 can be used for both read and write operation as the command execution is dependent on STATUS.DIR.

Writing '1' to INTFLAG.AMATCH will also cause an ACK/NACK to be sent corresponding to the CTRLB.ACKACT bit.

Receiving Address Packets (SCLSM=1)

When SCLSM=1, the I ^2 C Client will stretch the SCL line only after an ACK, see Client Behavioral Diagram (SCLSM=1). When the I ^2 C Client is properly configured, it will wait for a start condition to be detected.

When a start condition is detected, the successive address packet will be received and checked by the address match logic.

If the received address is not a match, the packet will be rejected and the I ^2 C Client will wait for a new start condition.

If the address matches, the acknowledge action as configured by the Acknowledge Action bit Control B register (CTRLB.ACKACT) will be sent and the Address Match bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.AMATCH) is set. SCL will be stretched until the I²C Client clears INTFLAG.AMATCH. As the I²C Client holds the clock by forcing SCL low, the software is given unlimited time to respond to the address.

The direction of a transaction is determined by reading the Read/Write Direction bit in the Status register (STATUS.DIR). This bit will be updated only when a valid address packet is received.

If the Transmit Collision bit in the Status register (STATUS.COLL) is set, the last packet addressed to the I²C Client had a packet collision. A collision causes the SDA and SCL lines to be released without any notification to software. The next AMATCH interrupt is, therefore, the first indication of the previous packet's collision. Collisions are intended to follow the SMBus Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).

After the address packet has been received from the I²C Host, INTFLAG.AMATCH be set to '1' to clear it.

Receiving and Transmitting Data Packets

After the I ^2 C Client has received an address packet, it will respond according to the direction either by waiting for the data packet to be received or by starting to send a data packet by writing to DATA.DATA. When a data packet is received or sent, INTFLAG.DRDY will be set. After receiving data, the I ^2 C Client will send an acknowledge according to CTRLB.ACKACT.

Case 1: Data received

INTFLAG.DRDY is set, and SCL is held low, pending for SW interaction.

Case 2: Data sent

When a byte transmission is successfully completed, the INTFLAG.DRDY interrupt flag is set. If NACK is received, indicated by STATUS.RXNACK=1, the I²C Client must expect a stop or a repeated start to be received. The I²C Client must release the data line to allow the I²C Host to generate a stop or repeated start. Upon detecting a stop condition, the Stop Received bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.PREC) will be set and the I²C Client will return to IDLE state.

High-Speed Mode

When the I ^2 C Client is configured in High-speed mode (Hs, CTRLA.SPEED=0x2) and CTRLA.SCLSM=1, switching between Full-speed and High-speed modes is automatic. When the Client recognizes a START followed by a Host code transmission and a NACK, it automatically switches to High-speed mode and sets the High-speed status bit (STATUS.HS). The Client will then remain in High-speed mode until a STOP is received.

10-Bit Addressing

When 10-bit addressing is enabled (ADDR.TENBITEN=1), the two address bytes following a START will be checked against the 10-bit Client address recognition. The first byte of the address will always be acknowledged, and the second byte will raise the address interrupt flag, see the following figure.

If the transaction is a write, then the 10-bit address will be followed by N data bytes.

If the operation is a read, the 10-bit address will be followed by a repeated START and reception of '11110 ADDR[9:8] 1', and the second address interrupt will be received with the DIR bit set. The Client matches on the second address as it it was addressed by the previous 10-bit address.

Figure 34-11. 10-bit Addressing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 10-Bit Addressing - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    S["11110 addr[9:8"]] --> W["W̄"]
    W --> A["A"]
    A --> addr["7:0"]
    addr --> SW["S_W"]
    SW --> A
    A --> Sr["Sr"]
    Sr --> 11110_addr["9:8"]
    R["R"] --> SW
    SW --> SW
    style SW fill:#000,stroke:#000,color:#fff
    note right of SW "AMATCH INTERRUPT AMATCH INTERRUPT"

PMBus Group Command

When the PMBus Group Command bit in the CTRLB register is set (CTRLB.GCMD=1) and 7-bit addressing is used, INTFLAG.PREC will be set when a STOP condition is detected on the bus. When CTRLB.GCMD=0, a STOP condition without address match will not be set INTFLAG.PREC.

The group command protocol is used to send commands to more than one device. The commands are sent in one continuous transmission with a single STOP condition at the end. When the STOP condition is detected by the Clients addressed during the group command, they all begin executing the command they received.

The following figure shows an example where this Client, bearing ADDRESS 1, is addressed after a repeated START condition. There can be multiple Clients addressed before and after this Client. Eventually, at the end of the group command, a single STOP is generated by the Host. At this point a STOP interrupt is asserted.

Figure 34-12. PMBus Group Command Example
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - PMBus Group Command - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["S ADDRESS 0"] --> B["Command/Data"]
    C["Sr ADDRESS 1 (this slave)"] --> D["Command/Data"]
    E["AMATCH INTERRUPT DRDY INTERRUPT"] --> F["Command/Data"]
    G["Sr ADDRESS 2"] --> H["Command/Data"]
    I["n Bytes"] --> J["P"]
    K["n Bytes"] --> L["Command/Data"]
    M["n Bytes"] --> N["Command/Data"]
    O["n Bytes"] --> P["P"]
    Q["n Bytes"] --> R["Command/Data"]
    S["n Bytes"] --> T["P"]
    U["n Bytes"] --> V["P"]
    W["n Bytes"] --> X["P"]
    Y["n Bytes"] --> Z["P"]
    AA["n Bytes"] --> AB["P"]
    AC["n Bytes"] --> AD["P"]
    AE["n Bytes"] --> AF["P"]
    AG["n Bytes"] --> AH["P"]
    AI["n Bytes"] --> AJ["P"]
    AK["n Bytes"] --> AL["P"]
    AM["n Bytes"] --> AN["P"]
    AO["n Bytes"] --> AP["P"]
    AQ["n Bytes"] --> AR["P"]
    AS["n Bytes"] --> AT["P"]
    AU["n Bytes"] --> AV["P"]
    AW["n Bytes"] --> AX["P"]
    AY["n Bytes"] --> AZ["P"]
    BA["n Bytes"] --> BB["P"]
    BC["n Bytes"] --> BD["P"]
    BE["n Bytes"] --> BF["P"]
    BG["n Bytes"] --> BH["P"]
    BI["n Bytes"] --> BJ["P"]
    BK["n Bytes"] --> BL["P"]
    BM["n Bytes"] --> BN["P"]
    BO["n Bytes"] --> BP["P"]
    BQ["n Bytes"] --> BR["P"]
    BS["n Bytes"] --> BT["P"]
    BU["n Bytes"] --> BV["P"]
    BW["n Bytes"] --> BX["P"]
    BY["n Bytes"] --> BZ["P"]
    CA["n Bytes"] --> CB["P"]
    CT["n Bytes"] --> DU["P"]
    DV["n Bytes"] --> DW["P"]

34.6.3 Additional Features

34.6.3.1 SMBus

The I ^2 C includes three hardware SCL low time-outs which allow a time-out to occur for SMBus SCL low time-out, Host extend time-out, and Client extend time-out. This allows for SMBus functionality These time-outs are driven by the GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW clock. The GCLK_SERCOM_SLOW clock is used to accurately time the time-out and must be configured to use a 32.768 kHz oscillator. The I ^2 C interface also allows for a SMBus compatible SDA hold time.

  • T _TIMEOUT: SCL low time of 25..35ms - Measured for a single SCL low period. It is enabled by CTRLA.LOWTOUTEN.
  • T LOW:SEXT: Cumulative clock low extend time of 25 ms – Measured as the cumulative SCL low extend time by a Client device in a single message from the initial START to the STOP. It is enabled by CTRLA.SEXTTOEN.
  • T LOW:MEXT: Cumulative clock low extend time of 10 ms - Measured as the cumulative SCL low extend time by the Host device within a single byte from START-to-ACK, ACK-to-ACK, or ACK-to-STOP. It is enabled by CTRLA.MEXTTOEN.

34.6.3.2 Smart Mode

The I ^2 C interface has a smart mode that simplifies application code and minimizes the user interaction needed to adhere to the I ^2 C protocol. The smart mode accomplishes this by automatically issuing an ACK or NACK (based on the content of CTRLB.ACKACT) as soon as DATA.DATA is read.

34.6.3.3 4-Wire Mode

Writing a '1' to the Pin Usage bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.PINOUT) will enable 4-wire mode operation. In this mode, the internal I^2C tri-state drivers are bypassed, and an external I^2C compliant tri-state driver is needed when connecting to an I^2C bus.

Figure 34-13. I²C Pad Interface
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - 4-Wire Mode - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SCL_OUT/SDA_OUT"] --> B["Pinout"]
    B --> C["I2C Driver"]
    C --> D["SCL_OUT/SDA_OUT pad"]
    C --> E["SCL/SDA pad"]
    F["SCL_IN/SDA_IN"] --> G["Pinout"]
    G --> H["I2C Driver"]
    H --> I["SCL_OUT/SDA_OUT pad"]
    H --> J["SCL/SDA pad"]

34.6.3.4 Quick Command

Setting the Quick Command Enable bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.QCEN) enables quick command. When quick command is enabled, the corresponding interrupt flag (INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB) is set immediately after the client acknowledges the address. At this point, the software can either issue a stop command or a repeated start by writing CTRLB.CMD or ADDR.ADDR.

34.6.4 DMA, Interrupts and Events

Table 34-1. Module Request for SERCOM I²C Client

Condition Request
DMA Interrupt Event
Data needed for transmit (TX) (Client transmit mode)Yes(request cleared when data is written)NA
Data received (RX) (Client receive mode)Yes(request cleared when data is read)
Data Ready (DRDY) Yes
Address Match (AMATCH) Yes
Stop received (PREC) Yes
Error (ERROR) Yes

Table 34-2. Module Request for SERCOM I²C Host

Condition Request
DMA Interrupt Event
Data needed for transmit (TX) (Host transmit mode)Yes (request cleared when data is written)NA
Data needed for transmit (RX) (Host transmit mode)Yes (request cleared when data is read)
Host on Bus (MB) Yes
Stop received (SB) Yes
Error (ERROR) Yes

34.6.4.1 DMA Operation

Smart mode must be enabled for DMA operation in the Control B register by writing CTRLB.SMEN=1.

Client DMA

When using the I ^2 C Client with DMA, an address match will cause the address interrupt flag (INTFLAG.ADDRMATCH) to be raised. After the interrupt has been serviced, data transfer will be performed through DMA.

The I ^2 C Client generates the following requests:

  • Write data received (RX): The request is set when Host write data is received. The request is cleared when DATA is read.
  • Read data needed for transmit (TX): The request is set when data is needed for a Host read operation. The request is cleared when DATA is written.

Host DMA

When using the I²C Host with DMA, the ADDR register must be written with the desired address (ADDR.ADDR), transaction length (ADDR.LEN), and transaction length enable (ADDR.LENEN). When ADDR.LENEN is written to 1 along with ADDR.ADDR, ADDR.LEN determines the number of data bytes in the transaction from 0 to 255. DMA is then used to transfer ADDR.LEN bytes followed by an automatically generated NACK (for Host reads) and a STOP.

If a NACK is received by the Client for a Host write transaction before ADDR.LEN bytes, a STOP will be automatically generated and the length error (STATUS.LENERR) will be raised along with the INTFLAG.ERROR interrupt.

The I ^2 C Host generates the following requests:

  • Read data received (RX): The request is set when Host read data is received. The request is cleared when DATA is read.
  • Write data needed for transmit (TX): The request is set when data is needed for a Host write operation. The request is cleared when DATA is written.

34.6.4.2 Interrupts

The I ^2 C Client has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts. They can wake-up the device from any sleep mode:

  • Error (ERROR)
  • Data Ready (DRDY)
  • Address Match (AMATCH)
  • Stop Received (PREC)

The I ^2 C Host has the following interrupt sources. These are asynchronous interrupts. They can wake-up the device from any sleep mode:

  • Error (ERROR)
  • Client on Bus (SB)
  • Host on Bus (MB)

Each interrupt source has its own interrupt flag. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) will be set when the interrupt condition is meet. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR). An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled or the I²C is reset. See 34.10.6. INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

The I ^2 C has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The value of INTFLAG indicates which interrupt is executed. Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

34.6.4.3 Events

Not applicable.

34.6.5 Sleep Mode Operation

I²C Host Operation

The generic clock (GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE) will continue to run in idle sleep mode. If the Run In Standby bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is '1', the GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will also run in standby sleep mode. Any interrupt can wake up the device.

If CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, the GLK_SERCOMx_CORE will be disabled after any ongoing transaction is finished. Any interrupt can wake up the device.

I²C Client Operation

Writing CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=1 will allow the Address Match interrupt to wake up the device.

When CTRLA.RUNSTDBY=0, all receptions will be dropped.

34.6.6 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.SWRST)
  • Enable bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Write to Bus State bits in the Status register (STATUS.BUSSTATE)
  • Address bits in the Address register (ADDR.ADDR) when in Host operation.

The following registers are synchronized when written:

• Data (DATA) when in Host operation

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

34.7 Register Summary - I2C Client

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRLA7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16 SEXTTOENSDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
31:24LOWTOUTSCLSMSPEED[1:0]
0x04 CTRLB7:0
15:8QCEN SMEN
23:16 ACKACT CMD[1:0]
31:24
0x08 ... 0x13Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0ERRORDRDYAMATCHPREC
0x15Reserved
0x16INTENSET7:0ERRORDRDYAMATCHPREC
0x17Reserved
0x18INTFLAG7:0ERRORDRDYAMATCHPREC
0x19Reserved
0x1ASTATUS7:0CLKHOLDLOWTOUTSRDIRRXNACKCOLLBUSERR
15:8LENERRHSSEXTTOUT
0x1CSYNCBUSY7:0ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x20 ... 0x23Reserved
0x24 ADDR7:0ADDR[6:0]GENCEN
15:8TENBITENADDR[9:7]
23:16ADDRMASK[6:0]
31:24ADDRMASK[9:7]
0x28DATA7:0DATA[7:0]
15:8

34.8 Register Description - I ^2 C Client

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 34.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 34.6.6. Synchronization.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

34.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

LOWTOUT SCLSMSPEED[1:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/WR/W
Reset0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

SEXTTOENSDAHOLD[1:0]PINOUT
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/W
Reset0000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

RUNSTDBYMODE[2:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset000000

Bit 30 - LOWTOUT SCL Low Time-Out

This bit enables the SCL low time-out. If SCL is held low for 25ms-35ms, the Client will release its clock hold, if enabled, and reset the internal state machine. Any interrupt flags set at the time of time-out will remain set.

ValueDescription
0Time-out disabled.
1Time-out enabled.

Bit 27 - SCLSM SCL Clock Stretch Mode

This bit controls when SCL will be stretched for software interaction.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0SCL stretch according to Figure 34-9
1SCL stretch only after ACK bit according to Figure 34-10

Bits 25:24 - SPEED[1:0] Transfer Speed

These bits define bus speed.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0x0Standard-mode (Sm) up to 100 kHz and Fast-mode (Fm) up to 400 kHz
0x1Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) up to 1 MHz
0x2High-speed mode (Hs-mode) up to 3.4 MHz
0x3Reserved

Bit 23 - SEXTTOEN Client SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit enables the Client SCL low extend time-out. If SCL is cumulatively held low for greater than 25ms from the initial START to a STOP, the Client will release its clock hold if enabled and reset the

internal state machine. Any interrupt flags set at the time of time-out will remain set. If the address was recognized, PREC will be set when a STOP is received.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Time-out disabled
1Time-out enabled

Bits 21:20 - SDAHOLD[1:0] SDA Hold Time

These bits define the SDA hold time with respect to the negative edge of SCL.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0DIS Disabled
0x175 50-100ns hold time
0x2450 300-600ns hold time
0x3600 400-800ns hold time

Bit 16 - PINOUT Pin Usage

This bit sets the pin usage to either two- or four-wire operation:

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
04-wire operation disabled
14-wire operation enabled

Bit 7 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Disabled - All reception is dropped.
1Wake on address match, if enabled.

Bits 4:2 - MODE[2:0] Operating Mode

These bits must be written to 0x04 to select the I²C Client serial communication interface of the SERCOM.

These bits are not synchronized.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRL. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Enable Synchronization Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set.

SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the SERCOM will be disabled.

Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error. Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.

Due to synchronization, there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description

0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

34.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 ACKACT CMD[1:0] Access Reset R/W W W 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 QCEN SMEN Access Reset R/W R/W 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset

Bit 18 - ACKACT Acknowledge Action

This bit defines the Client's acknowledge behavior after an address or data byte is received from the Host. The acknowledge action is executed when a command is written to the CMD bits. If smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN=1), the acknowledge action is performed when the DATA register is read.

This bit is not enable-protected.

ValueDescription
0Send ACK
1Send NACK

Bits 17:16 - CMD[1:0] Command

This bit field triggers the Client operation as the below. The CMD bits are strobe bits, and always read as zero. The operation is dependent on the Client interrupt flags, INTFLAG.DRDY and INTFLAG.AMATCH, in addition to STATUS.DIR.

All interrupt flags (INTFLAG.DRDY, INTFLAG.AMATCH and INTFLAG.PREC) are automatically cleared when a command is given.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Table 34-3. Command Description

CMD[1:0]DIR Action
0x0X(No action)
0x1X(Reserved)
0x2Used to complete a transaction in response to a data interrupt (DRDY)
0 (Host write)Execute acknowledge action succeeded by waiting for any start (S/Sr) condition
1 (Host read)Wait for any start (S/Sr) condition
......continued
CMD[1:0] DIR Action
0x3 Used in response to an address interrupt (AMATCH)
0 (Host write) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by reception of next byte
1 (Host read) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by Client data interrupt
Used in response to a data interrupt (DRDY)
0 (Host write) Execute acknowledge action succeeded by reception of next byte
1 (Host read) Execute a byte read operation followed by ACK/NACK reception

Bit 9 - QCEN Quick Command Enable

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description
0Quick Command is disabled.
1Quick Command is enabled.

Bit 8 - SMEN Smart Mode Enable

When smart mode is enabled, data is acknowledged automatically when DATA.DATA is read. This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description
0Smart mode is disabled.
1Smart mode is enabled.

34.8.3 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERRORDRDY AMATCH PREC
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/W
Reset 00 0 0

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - DRDY Data Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Ready bit, which disables the Data Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Data Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Data Ready interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - AMATCH Address Match Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Address Match Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Address

Match interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Address Match interrupt is disabled.
1The Address Match interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - PREC Stop Received Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Stop Received Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Stop Received interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Stop Received interrupt is disabled.
1The Stop Received interrupt is enabled.

34.8.4 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x16

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERRORDRDY AMATCH PREC
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset 0000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - DRDY Data Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Data Ready bit, which enables the Data Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Data Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Data Ready interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - AMATCH Address Match Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Address Match Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Address

Match interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Address Match interrupt is disabled.
1The Address Match interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - PREC Stop Received Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Stop Received Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Stop Received interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Stop Received interrupt is disabled.
1The Stop Received interrupt is enabled.

34.8.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERRORDRDY AMATCH PREC
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/W
Reset 00 0 0

Bit 7 - ERROR Error

This bit is set when any error is detected. Errors that will set this flag have corresponding status flags in the STATUS register. The corresponding bits in STATUS are LENERR, SEXTTOUT, LOWTOUT, COLL, and BUSERR.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 2 - DRDY Data Ready

This flag is set when a I²C Client byte transmission or reception is successfully completed.

The flag is cleared by hardware when either:

• Writing to the DATA register.
- Reading the DATA register with smart mode enabled.
• Writing a valid command to the CMD register.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Data Ready interrupt flag.

Bit 1 - AMATCH Address Match

This flag is set when the I ^2 C Client address match logic detects that a valid address has been received.

The flag is cleared by hardware when CTRL.CMD is written.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Address Match interrupt flag. When cleared, an ACK/NACK will be sent according to CTRLB.ACKACT.

Bit 0 - PREC Stop Received

This flag is set when a stop condition is detected for a transaction being processed. A stop condition detected between a bus Host and another Client will not set this flag, unless the PMBus Group Command is enabled in the Control B register (CTRLB.GCMD=1).

This flag is cleared by hardware after a command is issued on the next address match.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Stop Received interrupt flag.

34.8.6 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x1A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LENERR HS SEXTTOUT
Access ResetR/W0 0 0R/WR/W

Bit 76543210

CLKHOLDLOWTOUTSRDIRRXNACKCOLLBUSERR
AccessRR/WRRRR/WR/W
Reset0 00 0 0 0 0

Bit 11 - LENERR Transaction Length Error

This bit is set when the length counter is enabled (LENGTH.LENEN) and a STOP or repeated START is received before or after the length in LENGTH.LEN is reached.

This bit is cleared automatically when responding to a new start condition with ACK or NACK (CTRLB.CMD=0x3) or when INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.

Bit 10 - HS High-speed

This bit is set if the Client detects a START followed by a Host Code transmission.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status. However, this flag is automatically cleared when a STOP is received.

Bit 9 - SEXTTOUT Client SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit is set if a Client SCL low extend time-out occurs.

This bit is cleared automatically if responding to a new start condition with ACK or NACK (write 3 to CTRLB.CMD) or when INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.

ValueDescription
0No SCL low extend time-out has occurred.
1SCL low extend time-out has occurred.

Bit 7 - CLKHOLD Clock Hold

The Client Clock Hold bit (STATUS.CLKHOLD) is set when the Client is holding the SCL line low, stretching the I2C clock. Software should consider this bit a read-only status flag that is set when INTFLAG.DRDY or INTFLAG.AMATCH is set.

This bit is automatically cleared when the corresponding interrupt is also cleared.

Bit 6 - LOWTOUT SCL Low Time-out

This bit is set if an SCL low time-out occurs.

This bit is cleared automatically if responding to a new start condition with ACK or NACK (write 3 to CTRLB.CMD) or when INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.

Value Description
0No SCL low time-out has occurred.
1SCL low time-out has occurred.

Bit 4 - SR Repeated Start

When INTFLAG.AMATCH is raised due to an address match, SR indicates a repeated start or start condition.

This flag is only valid while the INTFLAG.AMATCH flag is one.

Value Description
0Start condition on last address match
1Repeated start condition on last address match

Bit 3 - DIR Read / Write Direction

The Read/Write Direction (STATUS.DIR) bit stores the direction of the last address packet received from a Host.

Value Description
0Host write operation is in progress.
1Host read operation is in progress.

Bit 2 - RXNACK Received Not Acknowledge

This bit indicates whether the last data packet sent was acknowledged or not.

Value Description
0Host responded with ACK.
1Host responded with NACK.

Bit 1 - COLL Transmit Collision

If set, the I2C Client was not able to transmit a high data or NACK bit, the I2C Client will immediately release the SDA and SCL lines and wait for the next packet addressed to it.

This flag is intended for the SMBus address resolution protocol (ARP). A detected collision in non-ARP situations indicates that there has been a protocol violation, and should be treated as a bus error.

Note that this status will not trigger any interrupt, and should be checked by software to verify that the data were sent correctly. This bit is cleared automatically if responding to an address match with an ACK or a NACK (writing 0x3 to CTRLB.CMD), or INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.

Value Description
0No collision detected on last data byte sent.
1Collision detected on last data byte sent.

Bit 0 - BUSERR Bus Error

The Bus Error bit (STATUS.BUSERR) indicates that an illegal bus condition has occurred on the bus, regardless of bus ownership. An illegal bus condition is detected if a protocol violating start, repeated start or stop is detected on the I2C bus lines. A start condition directly followed by a stop condition is one example of a protocol violation. If a time-out occurs during a frame, this is also considered a protocol violation, and will set STATUS.BUSERR.

This bit is cleared automatically if responding to an address match with an ACK or a NACK (writing 0x3 to CTRLB.CMD) or INTFLAG.AMATCH is cleared.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the status.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Value Description
0No bus error detected.
1Bus error detected.

34.8.7 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset ENABLE SWR$T R R 0 0

Bit 1 - ENABLE SERCOM Enable Synchronization Busy

Enabling and disabling the SERCOM (CTRLA. ENABLE) requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY. ENABLE bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register (except for CTRLA.SWRST) while enable synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0Enable synchronization is not busy.
1Enable synchronization is busy.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy

Resetting the SERCOM (CTRLA.SWRST) requires synchronization. When written, the

SYNCBUSY.SWRST bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register while synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0SWRST synchronization is not busy.
1SWRST synchronization is busy.

34.8.8 Address

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

ADDRMASK[9:7]
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

ADDRMASK[6:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

TENBITENADDR[9:7]
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W
Reset00 0 0

Bit 76543210

ADDR[6:0]GENCEN
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 26:17 - ADDRMASK[9:0] Address Mask

These bits act as a second address match register, an address mask register or the lower limit of an address range, depending on the CTRLB.AMODE setting.

Bit 15 - TENBITEN Ten Bit Addressing Enable

ValueDescription
010-bit address recognition disabled.
110-bit address recognition enabled.

Bits 10:1 - ADDR[9:0] Address

These bits contain the I ^2 C Client address used by the Client address match logic to determine if a Host has addressed the Client.

When using 7-bit addressing, the Client address is represented by ADDR[6:0].

When using 10-bit addressing (ADDR.TENBITEN=1), the Client address is represented by ADDR[9:0]

When the address match logic detects a match, INTFLAG.AMATCH is set and STATUS.DIR is updated to indicate whether it is a read or a write transaction.

Bit 0 - GENCEN General Call Address Enable

A general call address is an address consisting of all-zeroes, including the direction bit (Host write).

ValueDescription
0General call address recognition disabled.
1General call address recognition enabled.

34.8.9 Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

The Client data register I/O location (DATA.DATA) provides access to the Host transmit and receive data buffers. Reading valid data or writing data to be transmitted can be successfully done only when SCL is held low by the Client (STATUS.CLK HOLD is set). An exception occurs when reading the last data byte after the stop condition has been received.

Accessing DATA.DATA auto-triggers PC bus operations. The operation performed depends on the state of CTRLB.ACKACT, CTRLB.SMEN and the type of access (read/write).

Writing or reading DATA.DATA when not in smart mode does not require synchronization.

34.9 Register Summary - I2C Host

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRLA7:0 RUNSTDBY MODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16 SEXTTOEN MEXTTOEN SDAHOLD[1:0] PINOUT
31:24LOWTOUTINACTOUT[1:0]SCLSMSPEED[1:0]
0x04 CTRLB7:0
15:8QCEN SMEN
23:16ACKACT CMD[1:0]
31:24
0x08 ... 0x0BReserved
0x0CBAUD7:0BAUD[7:0]
15:8BAUDLOW[7:0]
23:16HSBAUD[7:0]
31:24HSBAUDLOW[7:0]
0x10 ... 0x13Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0ERRORSBMB
0x15Reserved
0x16INTENSET7:0ERRORSBMB
0x17Reserved
0x18INTFLAG7:0ERRORSBMB
0x19Reserved
0x1ASTATUS7:0CLKHOLDLOWTOUTBUSSTATE[1:0]RXNACKARBLOSTBUSERR
15:8LENERRSEXTTOUT MEXTTOUT
0x1CSYNCBUSY7:0SYSOP ENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x20 ... 0x23Reserved
0x24ADDR7:0ADDR[7:0]
15:8TENBITENHSLENENADDR[10:8]
23:16LEN[7:0]
31:24
0x28DATA7:0DATA[7:0]
15:8
0x2A ... 0x2FReserved
0x30DBGCTRL7:0DBGSTOP

34.10 Register Description - I²C Host

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 34.5.8. Register Access Protection.

Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to 34.6.6. Synchronization.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

34.10.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

LOWTOUT INACTOUT[1:0] SCLSM SPEED[1:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/WR/W R/W
Reset000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

SEXTTOENMEXTTOENSDAHOLD[1:0]PINOUT
AccessR/WR/W R/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

RUNSTDBYMODE[2:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/W R/W R/W
Reset00000

Bit 30 - LOWTOUT SCL Low Time-Out

This bit enables the SCL low time-out. If SCL is held low for 25ms-35ms, the Host will release its clock hold, if enabled, and complete the current transaction. A stop condition will automatically be transmitted.

INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB will be set as normal, but the clock hold will be released. The STATUS.LOWTOUT and STATUS.BUSERR status bits will be set.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0Time-out disabled.
1Time-out enabled.

Bits 29:28 - INACTOUT[1:0] Inactive Time-Out

If the inactive bus time-out is enabled and the bus is inactive for longer than the time-out setting, the bus state logic will be set to idle. An inactive bus arise when either an I²C Host or Client is holding the SCL low.

Enabling this option is necessary for SMBus compatibility, but can also be used in a non-SMBus set-up.

Calculated time-out periods are based on a 100kHz baud rate.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DISDisabled
0x155US5-6 SCL cycle time-out (50-60μs)
0x2105US10-11 SCL cycle time-out (100-110μs)
0x3205US20-21 SCL cycle time-out (200-210μs)

Bit 27 - SCLSM SCL Clock Stretch Mode

This bit controls when SCL will be stretched for software interaction.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0SCL stretch according to Figure 34-4.
1SCL stretch only after ACK bit, Figure 34-5.

Bits 25:24 - SPEED[1:0] Transfer Speed

These bits define bus speed.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value Description
0x0Standard-mode (Sm) up to 100 kHz and Fast-mode (Fm) up to 400 kHz
0x1Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) up to 1 MHz
0x2High-speed mode (Hs-mode) up to 3.4 MHz
0x3Reserved

Bit 23 - SEXTTOEN Client SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit enables the Client SCL low extend time-out. If SCL is cumulatively held low for greater than 25ms from the initial START to a STOP, the Host will release its clock hold if enabled, and complete the current transaction. A STOP will automatically be transmitted.

SB or MB will be set as normal, but CLKHOLD will be release. The MEXTTOUT and BUSERR status bits will be set.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Time-out disabled
1Time-out enabled

Bit 22 - MEXTTOEN Host SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit enables the Host SCL low extend time-out. If SCL is cumulatively held low for greater than 10ms from START-to-ACK, ACK-to-ACK, or ACK-to-STOP the Host will release its clock hold if enabled, and complete the current transaction. A STOP will automatically be transmitted.

SB or MB will be set as normal, but CLKHOLD will be released. The MEXTTOUT and BUSERR status bits will be set.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0Time-out disabled
1Time-out enabled

Bits 21:20 - SDAHOLD[1:0] SDA Hold Time

These bits define the SDA hold time with respect to the negative edge of SCL.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0DIS Disabled
0x175NS 50-100ns hold time
0x2450NS 300-600ns hold time
0x3600NS 400-800ns hold time

Bit 16 - PINOUT Pin Usage

This bit set the pin usage to either two- or four-wire operation:

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
04-wire operation disabled.
14-wire operation enabled.

Bit 7 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit defines the functionality in standby sleep mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description

0GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE is disabled and the I^2C Host will not operate in standby sleep mode.
1GCLK_SERCOMx_CORE is enabled in all sleep modes.

Bits 4:2 - MODE[2:0] Operating Mode

These bits must be written to 0x5 to select the I ^2 C Host serial communication interface of the SERCOM.

These bits are not synchronized.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRL. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization Enable Busy bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description

0The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit resets all registers in the SERCOM, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the SERCOM will be disabled.

Writing '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded. Any register write access during the ongoing reset will result in an APB error. Reading any register will return the reset value of the register.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable-protected.

Value Description

0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

34.10.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Control B - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 ACKACT CMD[1:0] Access R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 QCEN SMEN Access Reset R/W R/W 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Access Reset

Bit 18 - ACKACT Acknowledge Action

This bit defines the I²C Host's acknowledge behavior after a data byte is received from the I²C Client. The acknowledge action is executed when a command is written to CTRLB.CMD, or if smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN is written to one), when DATA.DATA is read.

This bit is not enable-protected.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

ValueDescription
0Send ACK.
1Send NACK.

Bits 17:16 - CMD[1:0] Command

Writing these bits triggers a Host operation as described below. The CMD bits are strobe bits, and always read as zero. The acknowledge action is only valid in Host read mode. In Host write mode, a command will only result in a repeated start or stop condition. The CTRLB.ACKACT bit and the CMD bits can be written at the same time, and then the acknowledge action will be updated before the command is triggered.

Commands can only be issued when either the Client on Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.SB) or Host on Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MB) is '1'.

If CMD 0x1 is issued, a repeated start will be issued followed by the transmission of the current address in ADDR.ADDR. If another address is desired, ADDR.ADDR must be written instead of the CMD bits. This will trigger a repeated start followed by transmission of the new address.

Issuing a command will set the System Operation bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY.SYSOP).

Table 34-4. Command Description

CMD[1:0]Direction Action
0x0X (No action)
......continued
CMD[1:0]Direction Action
0x1 X Executeacknowledge action succeeded by repeated Start
0x2 0 (Write)No operation
1 (Read) Executeacknowledge action succeeded by a byte read operation
0x3 X Executeacknowledge action succeeded by issuing a stop condition

These bits are not enable-protected.

Bit 9 - QCEN Quick Command Enable

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description
0Quick Command is disabled.
1Quick Command is enabled.

Bit 8 - SMEN Smart Mode Enable

When smart mode is enabled, acknowledge action is sent when DATA.DATA is read. This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description
0Smart mode is disabled.
1Smart mode is enabled.

34.10.3 Baud Rate

Name: BAUD

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

HSBAUDLOW[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

HSBAUD[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

BAUDLOW[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

BAUD[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:24 - HSBAUDLOW[7:0] High Speed Host Baud Rate Low

HSBAUDLOW non-zero: HSBAUDLOW indicates the SCL low time in High-speed mode according to HSBAUDLOW=f GCLK ·T LOW -1

HSBAUDLOW equal to zero: The HSBAUD register is used to time T_LOW , T_HIGH , T_SU;STO , T_HD;STA and T_SU;STA . T_BUF is timed by the BAUD register.

Bits 23:16 - HSBAUD[7:0] High Speed Host Baud Rate

This bit field indicates the SCL high time in High-speed mode according to the following formula.

When HSBAUDLOW is zero, T_LOW , T_HIGH , T_SU;STO , T_HD;STA and T_SU;STA are derived using this formula. T_BUF is timed by the BAUD register.

HSBAUD=f GCLK·THIGH-1

Bits 15:8 - BAUDLOW[7:0] Host Baud Rate Low

If this bit field is non-zero, the SCL low time will be described by the value written.

For more information on how to calculate the frequency, see SERCOM 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator.

Bits 7:0 - BAUD[7:0] Host Baud Rate

This bit field is used to derive the SCL high time if BAUD.BAUDLOW is non-zero. If BAUD.BAUDLOW is zero, BAUD will be used to generate both high and low periods of the SCL.

For more information on how to calculate the frequency, see SERCOM 31.6.2.3. Clock Generation - Baud-Rate Generator.

34.10.4 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

ERRORSB MB
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - SB Client on Bus Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Client on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Client on Bus interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Client on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1The Client on Bus interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - MB Host on Bus Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the Host on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Host on Bus interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Host on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1The Host on Bus interrupt is enabled.

34.10.5 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x16

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

ERRORSB MB
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0Error interrupt is disabled.
1Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - SB Client on Bus Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Client on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Client on Bus interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Client on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1The Client on Bus interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - MB Host on Bus Interrupt Enable

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will set the Host on Bus Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Host on Bus interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Host on Bus interrupt is disabled.
1The Host on Bus interrupt is enabled.

34.10.6 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ERRORSB MB
AccessR/WR/WR/W
Reset000

Bit 7 - ERROR Error

This flag is cleared by writing '1' to it.

This bit is set when any error is detected. Errors that will set this flag have corresponding status bits in the STATUS register. These status bits are LENERR, SEXTTOUT, MEXTTOUT, LOWTOUT, ARBLOST, and BUSERR.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear the flag.

Bit 1 - SB Client on Bus

The Client on Bus flag (SB) is set when a byte is successfully received in Host read mode, i.e., no arbitration lost or bus error occurred during the operation. When this flag is set, the Host forces the SCL line low, stretching the I²C clock period. The SCL line will be released and SB will be cleared on one of the following actions:

  • Writing to ADDR.ADDR
    • Writing to DATA.DATA
  • Reading DATA.DATA when smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN)
    • Writing a valid command to CTRLB.CMD

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear the SB flag. The transaction will not continue or be terminated until one of the above actions is performed.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Bit 0 - MB Host on Bus

This flag is set when a byte is transmitted in Host write mode. The flag is set regardless of the occurrence of a bus error or an arbitration lost condition. MB is also set when arbitration is lost during sending of NACK in Host read mode, or when issuing a start condition if the bus state is unknown. When this flag is set and arbitration is not lost, the Host forces the SCL line low, stretching the I ^2 C clock period. The SCL line will be released and MB will be cleared on one of the following actions:

• Writing to ADDR.ADDR
• Writing to DATA.DATA
- Reading DATA.DATA when smart mode is enabled (CTRLB.SMEN)
• Writing a valid command to CTRLB.CMD

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear the MB flag. The transaction will not continue or be terminated until one of the above actions is performed.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

34.10.7 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x1A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LENERR SEXTTOUT MEXTTOUT
Access ResetR/WR/WR/W
000

Bit 76543210

CLKHOLDLOWTOUTBUSSTATE[1:0]RXNACKARBLOSTBUSERR
AccessRR/WRRRR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 00 0 0

Bit 10 - LENERR Transaction Length Error

This bit is set when automatic length is used for a DMA transaction and the Client sends a NACK before ADDR.LEN bytes have been written by the Host.

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear STATUS.LENERR. This flag is automatically cleared when writing to the ADDR register.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 9 - SEXTTOUT Client SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit is set if a Client SCL low extend time-out occurs.

This bit is automatically cleared when writing to the ADDR register.

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear SEXTTOUT. Normal use of the I²C interface does not require the SEXTTOUT flag to be cleared by this method.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 8 - MEXTTOUT Host SCL Low Extend Time-Out

This bit is set if a Host SCL low time-out occurs.

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear STATUS.MEXTTOUT. This flag is automatically cleared when writing to the ADDR register.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 7 - CLKHOLD Clock Hold

This bit is set when the Host is holding the SCL line low, stretching the I²C clock. Software should consider this bit when INTFLAG.SB or INTFLAG.MB is set.

This bit is cleared when the corresponding interrupt flag is cleared and the next operation is given.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 6 - LOWTOUT SCL Low Time-Out

This bit is set if an SCL low time-out occurs.

Writing '1' to this bit location will clear this bit. This flag is automatically cleared when writing to the ADDR register.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bits 5:4 - BUSSTATE[1:0] Bus State

These bits indicate the current I^2C bus state.

When in UNKNOWN state, writing 0x1 to BUSSTATE forces the bus state into the IDLE state. The bus state cannot be forced into any other state.

Writing BUSSTATE to idle will set SYNCBUSY.SYSOP.

Value Name Description

0x0UNKNOWN The bus state is unknown to the I^2C Host and will wait for a stop condition to be detected or wait to be forced into an idle state by software
0x1IDLE The bus state is waiting for a transaction to be initialized
0x2OWNER The I^2C Host is the current owner of the bus
0x3BUSY Some other I^2C Host owns the bus

Bit 2 - RXNACK Received Not Acknowledge

This bit indicates whether the last address or data packet sent was acknowledged or not.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit has no effect.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description

0Client responded with ACK.
1Client responded with NACK.

Bit 1 - ARBLOST Arbitration Lost

This bit is set if arbitration is lost while transmitting a high data bit or a NACK bit, or while issuing a start or repeated start condition on the bus. The Host on Bus interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MB) will be set when STATUS.ARBLOST is set.

Writing the ADDR.ADDR register will automatically clear STATUS.ARBLOST.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 0 - BUSERR Bus Error

This bit indicates that an illegal bus condition has occurred on the bus, regardless of bus ownership. An illegal bus condition is detected if a protocol violating start, repeated start or stop is detected on the I^2C bus lines. A start condition directly followed by a stop condition is one example of a protocol violation. If a time-out occurs during a frame, this is also considered a protocol violation, and will set BUSERR.

If the I ^2 C Host is the bus owner at the time a bus error occurs, STATUS.ARBLOST and INTFLAG.MB will be set in addition to BUSERR.

Writing the ADDR.ADDR register will automatically clear the BUSERR flag.

Writing '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing '1' to this bit will clear it.

This bit is not write-synchronized.

34.10.8 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x00000000

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 SYSOP ENABLE SWRST R R R Access Reset 0 0 0

Bit 2 - SYSOP System Operation Synchronization Busy

Writing CTRLB.CMD, STATUS.BUSSTATE, ADDR, or DATA when the SERCOM is enabled requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY.SYSOP bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

ValueDescription
0System operation synchronization is not busy.
1System operation synchronization is busy.

Bit 1 - ENABLE SERCOM Enable Synchronization Busy

Enabling and disabling the SERCOM (CTRLA. ENABLE) requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY. ENABLE bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register (except for CTRLA.SWRST) while enable synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0Enable synchronization is not busy.
1Enable synchronization is busy.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset Synchronization Busy

Resetting the SERCOM (CTRLA.SWRST) requires synchronization. When written, the SYNCBUSY.SWRST bit will be set until synchronization is complete.

Writes to any register while synchronization is on-going will be discarded and an APB error will be generated.

ValueDescription
0SWRST synchronization is not busy.
1SWRST synchronization is busy.

34.10.9 Address

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Address - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 LEN[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 TENBITEN HS LENEN ADDR[10:8] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ADDR[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 23:16 - LEN[7:0] Transaction Length

These bits define the transaction length of a DMA transaction from 0 to 255 bytes. The Transfer Length Enable (LENEN) bit must be written to '1' in order to use DMA.

Bit 15 - TENBITEN Ten Bit Addressing Enable

This bit enables 10-bit addressing. This bit can be written simultaneously with ADDR to indicate a 10-bit or 7-bit address transmission.

ValueDescription
010-bit addressing disabled.
110-bit addressing enabled.

Bit 14 - HS High Speed

This bit enables high-speed mode for the current transfer from repeated START to STOP. This bit can be written simultaneously with ADDR for a high-speed transfer.

ValueDescription
0High-speed transfer disabled.
1High-speed transfer enabled.

Bit 13 - LENEN Transfer Length Enable

ValueDescription
0Automatic transfer length disabled.
1Automatic transfer length enabled.

Bits 10:0 - ADDR[10:0] Address

When ADDR is written, the consecutive operation will depend on the bus state:

UNKNOWN: INTFLAG.MB and STATUS.BUSERR are set, and the operation is terminated.

BUSY: The I ^2 C Host will await further operation until the bus becomes IDLE.

IDLE: The I²C Host will issue a start condition followed by the address written in ADDR. If the address is acknowledged, SCL is forced and held low, and STATUS.CLKHOLD and INTFLAG.MB are set.

OWNER: A repeated start sequence will be performed. If the previous transaction was a read, the acknowledge action is sent before the repeated start bus condition is issued on the bus. Writing ADDR to issue a repeated start is performed while INTFLAG.MB or INTFLAG.SB is set.

STATUS.BUSERR, STATUS.ARBLOST, INTFLAG.MB and INTFLAG.SB will be cleared when ADDR is written.

The ADDR register can be read at any time without interfering with ongoing bus activity, as a read access does not trigger the Host logic to perform any bus protocol related operations.

The I ^2 C Host control logic uses bit 0 of ADDR as the bus protocol's read/write flag (R/W); 0 for write and 1 for read.

34.10.10 Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

The Host data register I/O location (DATA) provides access to the Host transmit and receive data buffers. Reading valid data or writing data to be transmitted can be successfully done only when SCL is held low by the Host (STATUS.CLKHOLD is set). An exception is reading the last data byte after the stop condition has been sent.

Accessing DATA.DATA auto-triggers PC bus operations. The operation performed depends on the state of CTRLB.ACKACT, CTRLB.SMEN and the type of access (read/write).

34.10.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGSTOP
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGSTOP Debug Stop Mode

This bit controls functionality when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

Value Description
0The baud-rate generator continues normal operation when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.
1The baud-rate generator is halted when the CPU is halted by an external debugger.

35. TC - Timer/Counter

35.1 Overview

There are up to five TC peripheral instances. Up to four TCs (TC[3:0]) are in PD1, whereas TC4, present in all device configurations, is always located in power domain PD0.

Each TC consists of a counter, a prescaler, compare/capture channels and control logic. The counter can be set to count events, or clock pulses. The counter, together with the compare/capture channels, can be configured to timestamp input events or IO pin edges, allowing for capturing of frequency and/or pulse width.

A TC can also perform waveform generation, such as frequency generation and pulse-width modulation.

35.2 Features

  • Selectable configuration
  • 8-, 16- or 32-bit TC operation, with compare/capture channels
  • 2 compare/capture channels (CC) with:
  • Double buffered timer period setting (in 8-bit mode only)
  • Double buffered compare channel

- Waveform generation

  • Frequency generation
    – Single-slope pulse-width modulation

- Input capture

  • Event / IO pin edge capture
  • Frequency capture
  • Pulse-width capture
  • Time-stamp capture

- One input event

- Interrupts/output events on:

  • Counter overflow/underflow
  • Compare match or capture

- Internal prescaler

- DMA support

35.3 Block Diagram

Figure 35-1. Timer/Counter Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Base Counter"] --> B["BUFV"]
    B --> C["PERBUF"]
    C --> D["PER"]
    D --> E["COUNT"]
    E --> F["=0"]
    F --> G["="]
    G --> H["Counter"]
    H --> I["Count"]
    I --> J["Prescaler"]
    J --> K["Control Logic"]
    K --> L["OVF (INT/Event/DMA Req.)"]
    K --> M["ERR (INT Req.)"]
    K --> N["TCE"]
    N --> O["Event System"]
    K --> P["TOP"]
    K --> Q["BOTTOM"]
    P --> R["UPDATE"]
    Q --> R
    R --> S["Control Logic"]
    S --> T["Waveform Generation"]
    T --> U["match"]
    U --> V["MCx (INT/Event/DMA Req.)"]
    S --> W["capture"]
    W --> X["CCBUFx"]
    X --> Y["CCx"]
    Y --> Z["=0"]
    Z --> E
    style A fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style Q fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style S fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style T fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style U fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style V fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style W fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style X fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style Y fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333
    style Z fill:#4A90E2,stroke:#333

35.4 Signal Description

Table 35-1. Signal Description for TC.

Signal Name Type Description
WO[1:0] Digital output Waveform output
Digital input Capture input

Refer to 7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal can be mapped on several pins.

35.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

35.5.1 I/O Lines

In order to use the I/O lines of this peripheral, the I/O pins must be configured using the I/O Pin Controller (PORT).

35.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

References:

  1. PM - Power Manager

35.5.3 Clocks

The TC bus clocks (CLK_TCx_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock Module. The default state of CLK_TCx_APB can be found in the 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking.

The generic clocks (GCLK_TCx) are asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_TCx_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, accessing certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to Synchronization for further details.

Note that TC0 and TC1 share a peripheral clock channel, as do TC2 and TC3. For this reason they cannot be set to different clock frequencies.

35.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). In order to use DMA requests with this peripheral the DMAC must be configured first. Refer to 26. DMAC - Direct Memory Access Controller for details.

35.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

35.5.6 Events

The events of this peripheral are connected to the Event System. Refer to 30. EVSYS – Event System for more information.

35.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will halt normal operation. This peripheral can be forced to continue operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

35.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following:

  • Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
  • Count register (COUNT)
    • Period and Period Buffer registers (PER, PERBUF)

- Compare/Capture Value registers and Compare/Capture Value Buffer registers (CCx, CCBUFx)

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

35.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

35.6 Functional Description

35.6.1 Principle of Operation

The following definitions are used throughout the documentation:

Table 35-2. Timer/Counter Definitions

Name Description
TOP The counter reaches TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count sequence. The TOP value can be the same as Period (PER) or the Compare Channel 0 (CC0) register value depending on the waveform generator mode in 35.6.2.6. Compare Operations.
ZERO The counter is ZERO when it contains all zeroes
MAX The counter reaches MAX when it contains all ones
UPDATE The timer/counter signals an update when it reaches ZERO or TOP, depending on the direction settings.
Timer The timer/counter clock control is handled by an internal source
Counter The clock control is handled externally (e.g. counting external events)
CC For compare operations, the CC are referred to as “compare channels”

Each TC instance has up to two compare/capture channels (CC0 and CC1).

The counter in the TC can either count events from the Event System, or clock ticks of the GCLK_TCx clock, which may be divided by the prescaler.

The counter value is passed to the CCx where it can be either compared to user-defined values or captured.

The Counter register (COUNT), compare and capture registers with buffers (CCx and CCBUFx) can be configured as 8-, 16- or 32-bit registers, with according MAX values. Mode settings determine the maximum range of the counter. Each buffer register has a buffer valid (BUFV) flag that indicates when the buffer contains a new value.

In 8-bit mode, Period Value (PER) and Period Buffer Value (PERBUF) registers are also available. The counter range and the operating frequency determine the maximum time resolution achievable with the TC peripheral.

The TC can be set to count up or down. Under normal operation, the counter value is continuously compared to the TOP or ZERO value to determine whether the counter has reached that value. On a comparison match the TC can request DMA transactions, or generate interrupts or events for the Event System.

In compare operation, the counter value is continuously compared to the values in the CCx registers. In case of a match the TC can request DMA transactions, or generate interrupts or events for the Event System. In waveform generator mode, these comparisons are used to set the waveform period or pulse width.

Capture operation can be enabled to perform input signal period and pulse width measurements, or to capture selectable edges from an IO pin or internal event from Event System.

35.6.2 Basic Operation

35.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the TC is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE =0):

  • Control A register (CTRLA), except the Enable (ENABLE) and Software Reset (SWRST) bits
  • Drive Control register (DRVCTRL)
  • Wave register (WAVE)
    • Event Control register (EVCTRL)

Enable-protected bits in the CTRLA register can be written at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '0'. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

Before enabling the TC, the peripheral must be configured by the following steps:

  1. Enable the TC bus clock (CLK_TCx_APB).
  2. Select 8-, 16- or 32-bit counter mode via the TC Mode bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE). The default mode is 16-bit.
  3. Select one wave generation operation in the Waveform Generation Operation bit group in the WAVE register (WAVE.WAVEGEN).
  4. If desired, the GCLK_TCx clock can be prescaled via the Prescaler bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).
  5. If the prescaler is used, select a prescaler synchronization operation via the Prescaler and Counter Synchronization bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESYNC).

  6. If desired, select one-shot operation by writing a '1' to the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT).

  7. If desired, configure the counting direction 'down' (starting from the TOP value) by writing a '1' to the Counter Direction bit in the Control B register (CTRLBSET.DIR).

  8. For capture operation, enable the individual channels to capture in the Capture Channel x Enable bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.CAPTEN).

  9. If desired, enable inversion of the waveform output or IO pin input signal for individual channels via the Invert Enable bit group in the Drive Control register (DRVCTRL.INVENx).

35.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The TC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The TC is disabled by writing a zero to CTRLA.ENABLE.

The TC is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, will be reset to their initial state. Refer to the CTRLA register for details.

The TC should be disabled before the TC is reset in order to avoid undefined behavior.

35.6.2.3 Prescaler Selection

The GCLK_TCx is fed into the internal prescaler.

The prescaler consists of a counter that counts up to the selected prescaler value, whereupon the output of the prescaler toggles.

If the prescaler value is higher than one, the counter update condition can be optionally executed on the next GCLK_TCx clock pulse or the next prescaled clock pulse. For further details, refer to Prescaler (CTRLA.PRESCALER) and Counter Synchronization (CTRLA.PRESYNC) description.

Prescaler outputs from 1 to 1/1024 are available. For a complete list of available prescaler outputs, see the register description for the Prescaler bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).

Note: When counting events, the prescaler is bypassed.

The joint stream of prescaler ticks and event action ticks is called CLK_TC_CNT.

Figure 35-2. Prescaler
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Prescaler Selection - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["GCLK_TC"] --> B["Prescaler"]
    B --> C["GCLK_TC / {1,2,4,8,64,256,1024}"]
    C --> D["PREScaler"]
    D --> E["EVACT"]
    D --> F["EVENT"]
    F --> G["CLK_TC_CNT"]
    G --> H["COUNT"]

35.6.2.4 Counter Mode

The counter mode is selected by the Mode bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE). By default, the counter is enabled in the 16-bit counter resolution. Three counter resolutions are available:

  • COUNT8: The 8-bit TC has its own Period Value and Period Buffer Value registers (PER and PERBUF).
  • COUNT16: 16-bit is the default counter mode. There is no dedicated period register in this mode.
  • COUNT32: This mode is achieved by pairing two 16-bit TC peripherals. TC0 is paired with TC1, and TC2 is paired with TC3. TC4 does not support 32-bit resolution.

When paired, the TC peripherals are configured using the registers of the even-numbered TC (TC0 or TC2 respectively). The odd-numbered partner (TC1 or TC3 respectively) will act as slave, and the Slave bit in the Status register (STATUS.SLAVE) will be set. The register values of a slave will not reflect the registers of the 32-bit counter. Writing to any of the slave registers will not affect the 32-bit counter. Normal access to the slave COUNT and CCx registers is not allowed.

35.6.2.5 Counter Operations

Depending on the mode of operation, the counter is cleared, reloaded, incremented, or decremented at each TC clock input (CLK_TC_CNT). A counter clear or reload marks the end of the current counter cycle and the start of a new one.

The counting direction is set by the Direction bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.DIR). If this bit is zero the counter is counting up, and counting down if CTRLB.DIR=1. The counter will count up or down for each tick (clock or event) until it reaches TOP or ZERO. When it is counting up and TOP is reached, the counter will be set to zero at the next tick (overflow) and the Overflow Interrupt Flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF) will be set. When it is counting down, the counter is reloaded with the TOP value when ZERO is reached (underflow), and INTFLAG.OVF is set.

INTFLAG.OVF can be used to trigger an interrupt, a DMA request, or an event. An overflow/underflow occurrence (i.e. a compare match with TOP/ZERO) will stop counting if the One-Shot bit in the Control B register is set (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT).

It is possible to change the counter value (by writing directly in the COUNT register) even when the counter is running. When starting the TC, the COUNT value will be either ZERO or TOP (depending on the counting direction set by CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR), unless a different value has been written to it, or the TC has been stopped at a value other than ZERO. The write access has higher priority than count, clear, or reload. The direction of the counter can also be changed during normal operation. See also the figure below.

Figure 35-3. Counter Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Counter Operations - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT"] --> B["TOP"]
    B --> C["ZERO"]
    C --> D["DIR"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    note1["&quot;RELOAD&quot; update"] --> B
    note2["&quot;CLEAR&quot; update"] --> B
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2
    note1 --> note1
    note2 --> note2

Due to asynchronous clock domains, the internal counter settings are written when the synchronization is complete. Normal operation must be used when using the counter as timer base for the capture channels.

Stop Command and Event Action

A Stop command can be issued from software by using Command bits in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD = 0x2, STOP). When a Stop is detected while the counter is running, the counter will be loaded with the starting value (ZERO or TOP, depending on direction set by CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). All waveforms are cleared and the Stop bit in the Status register is set (STATUS.STOP).

Re-Trigger Command and Event Action

A re-trigger command can be issued from software by writing the Command bits in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD = 0x1, RETRIGGER), or from event when a re-trigger event action is configured in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT = 0x1, RETRIGGER).

When the command is detected during counting operation, the counter will be reloaded or cleared, depending on the counting direction (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). When the re-trigger command is detected while the counter is stopped, the counter will resume counting from the current value in the COUNT register.

Note: When a re-trigger event action is configured in the Event Action bits in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT=0x1, RETRIGGER), enabling the counter will not start the counter. The counter will start on the next incoming event and restart on corresponding following event.

Count Event Action

The TC can count events. When an event is received, the counter increases or decreases the value, depending on direction settings (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). The count event action can be selected by the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT=0x2, COUNT).

Start Event Action

The TC can start counting operation on an event when previously stopped. In this configuration, the event has no effect if the counter is already counting. When the peripheral is enabled, the counter operation starts when the event is received or when a re-trigger software command is applied.

The Start TC on Event action can be selected by the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT=0x3, START).

35.6.2.6 Compare Operations

By default, the Compare/Capture channel is configured for compare operations.

When using the TC and the Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx) for compare operations, the counter value is continuously compared to the values in the CCx registers. This can be used for timer or for waveform operation.

The Channel x Compare Buffer (CCBUFx) registers provide double buffer capability. The double buffering synchronizes the update of the CCx register with the buffer value at the UPDATE condition or a forced update command (CTRLBSET.CMD=UPDATE). For further details, refer to 35.6.2.7. Double Buffering. The synchronization prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical pulses and ensures glitch-free output.

Waveform Output Operations

The compare channels can be used for waveform generation on output port pins. To make the waveform available on the connected pin, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

  1. Choose a waveform generation mode in the Waveform Generation Operation bit in Waveform register (WAVE.WAVEGEN).
  2. Optionally invert the waveform output WO[x] by writing the corresponding Output Waveform x Invert Enable bit in the Driver Control register (DRVCTRL.INVENx).
  3. Configure the pins with the I/O Pin Controller. Refer to 29. PORT - I/O Pin Controller for details.

The counter value is continuously compared with each CCx value. On a comparison match, the Match or Capture Channel x bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.MCx) will be set on the next zero-to-one transition of CLK_TC_CNT (see Normal Frequency Operation). An interrupt/and or event can be generated on comparison match if enabled. The same condition generates a DMA request.

There are four waveform configurations for the Waveform Generation Operation bit group in the Waveform register (WAVE.WAVEGEN). This will influence how the waveform is generated and impose restrictions on the top value. The configurations are:

• Normal frequency (NFRQ)
- Match frequency (MFRQ)
• Normal pulse-width modulation (NPWM)
- Match pulse-width modulation (MPWM)

When using NPWM or NFRQ configuration, the TOP will be determined by the counter resolution. In 8-bit counter mode, the Period register (PER) is used as TOP, and the TOP can be changed by writing to the PER register. In 16- and 32-bit counter mode, TOP is fixed to the maximum (MAX) value of the counter.

Normal Frequency Generation (NFRQ)

For Normal Frequency Generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the period register (PER) for 8-bit counter mode and MAX for 16- and 32-bit mode. The waveform generation output (WO[x]) is toggled on each compare match between COUNT and CCx, and the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG.MCx) will be set.

Figure 35-4. Normal Frequency Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Normal Frequency Generation (NFRQ) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Direction Change Period (T)"] --> B["COUNT Written"]
    B --> C["&quot;RELOAD&quot; update"]
    B --> D["&quot;CLEAR&quot; update"]
    B --> E["MATCH"]
    C --> F["RESET"]
    D --> G["RESET"]
    E --> H["RESET"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Match Frequency Generation (MFRQ)

For Match Frequency Generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the CC0 register instead of PER or MAX. WO[0] toggles on each update condition.

Figure 35-5. Match Frequency Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Match Frequency Generation (MFRQ) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Period (T)"] --> B["COUNT"]
    B --> C["&quot;RELOAD&quot; update"]
    B --> D["&quot;CLEAR&quot; update"]
    C --> E["Count WrittenDirection Change"]
    D --> E
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Normal Pulse-Width Modulation Operation (NPWM)

NPWM uses single-slope PWM generation.

For single-slope PWM generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the TOP value, and CCx controls the duty cycle of the generated waveform output. When up-counting, the WO[x] is set at start or compare match between the COUNT and TOP values, and cleared on compare match between COUNT and CCx register values. When down-counting, the WO[x] is cleared at start or compare match between the COUNT and ZERO values, and set on compare match between COUNT and CCx register values.

The following equation calculates the exact resolution for a single-slope PWM ( R_PWM_SS ) waveform:

$$ R _ {\mathrm {PWM_ {S} S}} = \frac {\log (\mathrm{TOP} + 1)}{\log (2)} $$

The PWM frequency ( f_PWM_SS ) depends on TOP value and the peripheral clock frequency ( f_GCLK_TCC ), and can be calculated by the following equation:

$$ f _ {\mathrm {PWM_SS}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TC}}}{\mathrm{N(TOP+1)}} $$

Where N represents the prescaler divider used (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 64, 256, 1024).

Match Pulse-Width Modulation Operation (MPWM)

In MPWM, the output of WO[1] is depending on CC1 as shown in the figure below. On every overflow/underflow, a one-TC-clock-cycle negative pulse is put out on WO[0] (not shown in the figure).

Figure 35-6. Match PWM Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Match Pulse-Width Modulation Operation (MPWM) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CC0"] --> B["CC1"]
    B --> C["CCx=Zero"]
    C --> D["CCx=TOP"]
    D --> E["zero"]
    E --> F["WO[1"]]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    subgraph COUNT
        G["Period (T)"]
        H["CC0"]
        I["CC1"]
        J["CCx=Zero"]
        K["CCx=TOP"]
    end
    style G fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style_L["clear&quot; update&quot;<br>    M[&quot;match"]
    style_N["&quot; clear"]

The table below shows the update counter and overflow event/interrupt generation conditions in different operation modes.

Table 35-3. Counter Update and Overflow Event/interrupt Conditions in TC

Name Operation TOP Update Output Waveform OVFIF/Event
On Match On Update Up Down
NFRQNormal FrequencyPERTOP/ ZEROToggleStableTOPZERO
MFRQMatch FrequencyCC0TOP/ ZEROToggleStableTOPZERO
NPWMSingle-slope PWMPERTOP/ ZEROSee description above.TOPZERO
MPWMSingle-slope PWMCC0TOP/ ZEROToggleToggleTOPZERO

35.6.2.7 Double Buffering

The Compare Channels (CCx) registers, and the Period (PER) register in 8-bit mode are double buffered. Each buffer register has a buffer valid bit (CCBUFVx or PERBUFV) in the STATUS register, which indicates that the buffer register contains a new valid value that can be copied into the corresponding register. As long as the respective buffer valid status flag (PERBUFV or CCBUFVx) are set to '1', related syncbusy bits are set (SYNCBUSY.PER or SYNCBUSY.CCx), a write to the respective PER/PERBUF or CCx/CCBUFx registers will generate a PAC error, and access to the respective PER or CCx register is invalid.

When the buffer valid flag bit in the STATUS register is '1' and the Lock Update bit in the CTRLB register is set to '0', (writing CTRLBCLR.LUPD to '1'), double buffering is enabled: the data from buffer registers will be copied into the corresponding register under hardware UPDATE conditions, then the buffer valid flags bit in the STATUS register are automatically cleared by hardware.

Note: The software update command (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3) is acting independently of the LUPD value.

A compare register is double buffered as in the following figure.

Figure 35-7. Compare Channel Double Buffering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Double Buffering - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CCBUFx"] -->|WRITE enable| B["CCBUFx"]
    C["CCx"] -->|COUNT| D["="]
    B -->|"match"| D
    E["UPDATE"] --> A
    F["write enable"] --> A
    G["data write"] --> B
    H["COUNT"] --> D

Both the registers (PER/CCx) and corresponding buffer registers (PERBUF/CCBUFx) are available in the I/O register map, and the double buffering feature is not mandatory. The double buffering is disabled by writing a '1' to CTRLBSET.LUPD.

Note: In NFRQ, MFRQ or PWM down-counting counter mode (CTRLBSET.DIR=1), when double buffering is enabled (CTRLBCLR.LUPD=1), PERBUF register is continuously copied into the PER independently of update conditions.

Changing the Period

The counter period can be changed by writing a new TOP value to the Period register (PER or CC0, depending on the waveform generation mode), any period update on registers (PER or CCx) is effective after the synchronization delay, whatever double buffering enabling is.

Figure 35-8. Unbuffered Single-Slope Up-Counting Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 1

line | COUNT | COUNT | Label | |-------|-------|---------------------------| | 0 | MAX | | | 1 | ZERO | | | 2 | MAX | "clear" update | | 3 | MAX | "write" | | 4 | MAX | | | 5 | MAX | | | 6 | MAX | | | 7 | MAX | | | 8 | MAX | | | 9 | MAX | | | 10 | MAX | | | 11 | MAX | | | 12 | MAX | | | 13 | MAX | | | 14 | MAX | | | 15 | MAX | | | 16 | MAX | | | 17 | MAX | | | 18 | MAX | | | 19 | MAX | | | 20 | MAX | | | 21 | MAX | | | 22 | MAX | | | 23 | MAX | | | 24 | MAX | | | 25 | MAX | | | 26 | MAX | | | 27 | MAX | | | 28 | MAX | | | 29 | MAX | | | 30 | MAX | | | 31 | MAX | | | 32 | MAX | | | 33 | MAX | | | 34 | MAX | | | 35 | MAX | | | 36 | MAX | | | 37 | MAX | | | 38 | MAX | | | 39 | MAX | | | 40 | MAX | | | 41 | MAX | | | 42 | MAX | | | 43 | MAX | | | 44 | MAX | | | 45 | MAX | | | 46 | MAX | | | 47 | MAX | | | 48 | MAX | | | 49 | MAX | | | 50 | MAX | | | 51 | MAX | | | 52 | MAX | | | 53 | MAX | | | 54 | MAX | | | 55 | MAX | | | 56 | MAX | | | 57 | MAX | | | 58 | MAX | | | 59 | MAX | | | 60 | MAX | | | 61 | MAX | | | 62 | MAX | | | 63 | MAX | | | 64 | MAX | | | 65 | MAX | | | 66 | MAX | | | 67 | MAX | | | 68 | MAX | | | 69 | MAX | | | 70 | MAX | | | 71 | MAX | | | 72 | MAX | | | 73 | MAX | | | 74 | MAX | | | 75 | MAX | | | 76 | MAX | | | 77 | MAX | | | 78 | MAX | | | 79 | MAX | | | 80 | MAX | | | 81 | MAX | | | 82 | MAX | | | 83 | MAX | | | 84 | MAX | | | 85 | MAX | | | 86 | MAX | | | 87 | MAX | | | 88 | MAX | | | 89 | MAX | | | 90 | MAX | | | 91 | MAX | | | 92 | MAX | | | 93 | MAX | | | 94 | MAX | | | 95 | MAX | | | 96 | MAX | | | 97 | MAX | | | 98 | MAX | | | 99 | MAX | | | 100 | MAX | | | 101 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 102 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 103 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 104 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 105 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 106 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 107 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 108 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 109 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 110 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 111 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 112 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 113 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 114 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 115 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 116 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 117 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 118 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 119 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 120 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 121 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 122 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 123 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 124 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 125 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 126 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 127 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 128 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 129 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 130 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 131 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 132 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 133 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 134 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 135 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 136 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 137 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 138 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 139 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 140 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 141 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 142 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 143 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 144 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 145 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 146 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 147 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 148 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 149 | MIN | New TOP written to PER that is higher than current COUNT | | 150+ (MAX)| nan.| | Note: The chart plots 'PER' values against 'Count' on the x-axis and 'Count' on the y-axis. The data series includes 'New TOP' and 'Per' values for each period. The 'Counter Wraparound' label indicates the counter wraparound point.

A counter wraparound can occur in any operation mode when up-counting without buffering, see Figure 35-8.

COUNT and TOP are continuously compared, so when a new TOP value that is lower than current COUNT is written to TOP, COUNT will wrap before a compare match.

Figure 35-9. Unbuffered Single-Slope Down-Counting Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 2

line | Time Point | Event Type | Count | | ---------- | ---------------- | ----- | | 1 | "reload" update | 0 | | 2 | "write" | 0 | | 3 | "reload" update | 1 | | 4 | "write" | 0 | | 5 | "reload" update | 0 | | 6 | "write" | 0 | | 7 | "reload" update | 1 | | 8 | "write" | 0 | | 9 | "reload" update | 0 | | 10 | "write" | 0 | | 11 | "reload" update | 1 | | 12 | "write" | 0 | | 13 | "reload" update | 0 | | 14 | "write" | 0 | | 15 | "reload" update | 1 | | 16 | "write" | 0 | | 17 | "reload" update | 0 | | 18 | "write" | 0 | | 19 | "reload" update | 1 | | 20 | "write" | 0 | | 21 | "reload" update | 0 | | 22 | "write" | 0 | | 23 | "reload" update | 1 | | 24 | "write" | 0 | | 25 | "reload" update | 0 | | 26 | "write" | 0 | | 27 | "reload" update | 1 | | 28 | "write" | 0 | | 29 | "reload" update | 0 | | 30 | "write" | 0 | | 31 | "reload" update | 1 | | 32 | "write" | 0 | | 33 | "reload" update | 0 | | 34 | "write" | 0 | | 35 | "reload" update | 1 | | 36 | "write" | 0 | | 37 | "reload" update | 0 | | 38 | "write" | 0 | | 39 | "reload" update | 1 | | 40 | "write" | 0 | | 41 | "reload" update | 0 | | 42 | "write" | 0 | | 43 | "reload" update | 1 | | 44 | "write" | 0 | | 45 | "reload" update | 0 | | 46 | "write" | 0 | | 47 | "reload" update | 1 | | 48 | "write" | 0 | | 49 | "reload" update | 0 | | 50 | "write" | 0 | | 51 | "reload" update | 1 | | 52 | "write" | 0 | | 53 | "reload" update | 0 | | 54 | "write" | 0 | | 55 | "reload" update | 1 | | 56 | "write" | 0 | | 57 | "reload" update | 0 | | 58 | "write" | 0 | | 59 | "reload" update | 1 | | 60 | "write" | 0 | | 61 | "reload" update | 0 | | 62 | "write" | 0 | | 63 | "reload" update | 1 | | 64 | "write" | 0 | | 65 | "reload" update | 0 | | 66 | "write" | 0 | | 67 | "reload" update | 1 | | 68 | "write" | 0 | | 69 | "reload" update | 0 | | 70 | "write" | 0 | | 71 | "reload" update | 1 | | 72 | "write" | 0 | | 73 | "reload" update | 0 | | 74 | "write" | 0 | | 75 | "reload" update | 1 | | 76 | "write" | 0 | | 77 | "reload" update | 0 | | 78 | "write" | 0 | | 79 | "reload" update | 1 | | 80 | "write" | 0 | | Note: The COUNT value is calculated based on the total COUNT of the COUNT values. The COUNT value is calculated as the sum of the COUNT values for each period. There is no label for the COUNT value.

When double buffering is used, the buffer can be written at any time and the counter will still maintain correct operation. The period register is always updated on the update condition, as shown in Figure 35-10. This prevents wraparound and the generation of odd waveforms.

Figure 35-10. Changing the Period Using Buffering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 3

line | Time Interval | Event Type | Count | | ------------- | ---------------- | ----- | | 0 | "clear" update | 1 | | 1 | "write" | 2 | | 2 | "clear" update | 3 | | 3 | "write" | 4 | | 4 | "clear" update | 5 | | 5 | "write" | 6 | | 6 | "clear" update | 7 | | 7 | "write" | 8 | | 8 | "clear" update | 9 | | 9 | "write" | 10 | | 10 | "clear" update | 11 | | 11 | "write" | 12 | | 12 | "clear" update | 13 | | 13 | "write" | 14 | | 14 | "clear" update | 15 | | 15 | "write" | 16 | | 16 | "clear" update | 17 | | 17 | "write" | 18 | | 18 | "clear" update | 19 | | 19 | "write" | 20 | | 20 | "clear" update | 21 | | 21 | "write" | 22 | | 22 | "clear" update | 23 | | 23 | "write" | 24 | | 24 | "clear" update | 25 | | 25 | "write" | 26 | | 26 | "clear" update | 27 | | 27 | "write" | 28 | | 28 | "clear" update | 29 | | 29 | "write" | 30 | | 30 | "clear" update | 31 | | 31 | "write" | 32 | | 32 | "clear" update | 33 | | 33 | "write" | 34 | | 34 | "clear" update | 35 | | 35 | "write" | 36 | | 36 | "clear" update | 37 | | 37 | "write" | 38 | | 38 | "clear" update | 39 | | 39 | "write" | 40 | | 40 | "clear" update | 41 | | 41 | "write" | 42 | | 42 | "clear" update | 43 | | 43 | "write" | 44 | | 44 | "clear" update | 45 | | 45 | "write" | 46 | | 46 | "clear" update | 47 | | 47 | "write" | 48 | | 48 | "clear" update | 49 | | 49 | "write" | 50 | | 50 | "clear" update | 51 | | 51 | "write" | 52 | | 52 | "clear" update | 53 | | 53 | "write" | 54 | | 54 | "clear" update | 55 | | 55 | "write" | 56 | | 56 | "clear" update | 57 | | 57 | "write" | 58 | | 58 | "clear" update | 59 | | 59 | "write" | 60 | | 60 | "clear" update | 61 | | 61 | "write" | 62 | | 62 | "clear" update | 63 | | 63 | "write" | 64 | | 64 | "clear" update | 65 | | 65 | "write" | 66 | | 66 | "clear" update | 67 | | 67 | "write" | 68 | | 68 | "clear" update | 69 | | 69 | "write" | 70 | | 70 | "clear" update | 71 | | 71 | "write" | 72 | | 72 | "clear" update | 73 | | 73 | "write" | 74 | | 74 | "clear" update | 75 | | 75 | "write" | 76 | | 76 | "clear" update | 77 | | 77 | "write" | 78 | | 78 | "clear" update | 79 | | 79 | "write" | 80 | | 80 | "clear" update | 81 | | 81 | "write" | 82 | | 82 | "clear" update | 83 | | 83 | "write" | 84 | | 84 | "clear" update | 85 | | 85 | "write" | 86 | | 86 | "clear" update | 87 | | 87 | "write" | 88 | | 88 | "clear" update | 89 | | 89 | "write" | 90 | | 90 | "clear" update | | | (Note: The red circles are not explicitly labeled as 'PER' in the chart but are not explicitly labeled as 'PER' in the chart). The numbers inside the chart are estimated based on the count of counts from the 'COUNT' column. There is no label for the 'ZERO' column in the chart.

35.6.2.8 Capture Operations

To enable and use capture operations, the corresponding Capture Channel x Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CAPTENx) must be written to '1'.

A capture trigger can be provided by input event line TC_EV or by asynchronous IO pin WO[x] for each capture channel or by a TC event. To enable the capture from input event line, Event Input Enable bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCEI) must be written to '1'. To enable the capture from the IO pin, the Capture On Pin x Enable bit in CTRLA register (CTRLA.COPENx) must be written to '1'.

Notes:

  1. Capture on I/Os is only possible in "Event" and "Time-Stamp" capture action modes. Other modes can only use internal events (If I/Os toggling is needed in other modes, then the I/Os edge should be configured for generating internal events).
  2. Capture on an event from the Event System is possible in "Event", "PPW/PWP/PW" and "TimeStamp" capture modes. In this case, the event system channels must be configured to operate in asynchronous mode of operation.
  3. Depending on CTRLA.COPENx, channels can be configured for I/Os or internal event capture (both are mutually exclusive). One channel can be configured for I/Os capture while the other uses internal event capture.

By default, a capture operation is done when a rising edge is detected on the input signal. Capture on falling edge is available, its activation is depending on the input source:

  • When the channel is used with a I/O pin, write a '1' to the corresponding Invert Enable bit in the Drive Control register (DRVCTRL.INVENx).
  • When the channel is counting events from the Event System, write a '1' to the TC Event Input Invert Enable bit in Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCINV).

For input capture, the buffer register and the corresponding CCx act like a FIFO. When CCx is empty or read, any content in CCBUFx is transferred to CCx. The buffer valid flag is passed to set the CCx interrupt flag (IF) and generate the optional interrupt, event or DMA request. The CCBUFx register value can't be read, all captured data must be read from the CCx register.

Figure 35-11. Capture Double Buffering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Notes: - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["capture"] --> B["BV"]
    B --> C["EN"]
    C --> D["CCBx"]
    D --> E["COUNT"]
    B --> F["IF"]
    F --> G["EN"]
    G --> H["CCx"]
    H --> I["data read"]
    F --> J["INT/DMA request"]

For input capture, the buffer register and the corresponding CCx act like a FIFO. When CCx is empty or read, any content in CCBUFx is transferred to CCx. The buffer valid flag is passed to set the CCx interrupt flag (IF) and generate the optional interrupt, event or DMA request. CCBUFx register value can't be read, all captured data must be read from CCx register.

35.6.2.8.1 Event Capture Action on Events or I/Os

The compare/capture channels can be used as input capture channels to capture events from the Event System or from the corresponding IO pin, and give them a timestamp. This mode is selected when EVCTRL.EVACT is configured either as OFF, RETRIGGER, COUNT or START. The following figure shows four capture events for one capture channel.

Figure 35-12. Input Capture Timing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Capture Action on Events or I/Os - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["events"] --> B["TOP"]
    B --> C["COUNT"]
    C --> D["ZERO"]
    D --> E["Capture 0"]
    E --> F["Capture 1"]
    F --> G["Capture 2"]
    G --> H["Capture 3"]

The TC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

35.6.2.8.2 Period and Pulse-Width (PPW/PWP) Capture Action on Events

The TC can perform two input captures and restart the counter on one of the edges. This enables the TC to measure the pulse width and period and to characterize the frequency f and duty cycle of an input signal:

$$ f = \frac {1}{T} $$

$$ \mathrm{dutyCycle} = \frac {t _ {p}}{T} $$

Figure 35-13. PWP Capture
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Period and Pulse-Width (PPW/PWP) Capture Action on Events - 1

Selecting PWP in the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT) enables the TC to perform one capture action on the rising edge and the other one on the falling edge. The period T will be captured into CC1 and the pulse width t_p in CC0. EVCTRL.EVACT=PPW (period and pulse-width) offers identical functionality, but will capture T into CC0 and t_p into CC1.

The TC Event Input Invert Enable bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCINV) is used to select whether the wraparound should occur on the rising edge or the falling edge. If EVCTRL.TCINV=1, the wraparound will happen on the falling edge.

The TC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

Note: The corresponding capture is working only if the channel is enabled in capture mode (CTRLA.CAPTENx=1). Consequently, both channels must be enabled in order to fully characterize the input.

35.6.2.8.3 Pulse-Width (PW) Capture Action on Events

The TC performs the input capture on the falling edge of the input signal. When the edge is detected, the counter value is cleared and the TC stops counting. When a rising edge is detected on the input signal, the counter restarts the counting operation. To enable the operation on opposite edges, the input signal to capture must be inverted (refer to DRVCTRL.INVENx or EVCTRL.TCINV).

Figure 35-14. Pulse-Width Capture on Channel 0
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Pulse-Width (PW) Capture Action on Events - 1

other | Event Type | Event Description | Value | | ---------------- | ------------------------- | ----- | | external signal | Pulsewidth (tₚ) | Peak | | events | MAX | Zero | | COUNT | CC0 to CC0 | Zero | | COUNT | "capture" | Circle | | COUNT | "restart" | Star |

The TC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

35.6.3 Additional Features

35.6.3.1 One-Shot Operation

When one-shot is enabled, the counter automatically stops on the next counter overflow or underflow condition. When the counter is stopped, the Stop bit in the Status register (STATUS.STOP) is automatically set and the waveform outputs are set to zero.

One-shot operation is enabled by writing a '1' to the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT), and disabled by writing a '1' to CTRLBCLR.ONESHOT. When enabled, the TC will count until an overflow or underflow occurs and stops counting operation. The one-shot

operation can be restarted by a re-trigger software command, a re-trigger event, or a start event. When the counter restarts its operation, STATUS.STOP is automatically cleared.

35.6.3.2 Time-Stamp Capture

This feature is enabled when the Capture Time Stamp (STAMP) Event Action in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT) is selected. The counter TOP value must be smaller than MAX.

When a capture event is detected, the COUNT value is copied into the corresponding Channel x Compare/Capture Value (CCx) register. In case of an overflow, the MAX value is copied into the corresponding CCx register.

When a valid captured value is present in the capture channel register, the corresponding Capture Channel x Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is set.

The timer/counter can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Channel interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

Figure 35-15. Time-Stamp
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Time-Stamp Capture - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CCx Value"] --> B["CAPTURE Events"]
    B --> C["MAX"]
    C --> D["TOP"]
    D --> E["COUNT"]
    E --> F["ZERO"]
    F --> G["COUNT-COUNTTOP MAXCOUNT"]
    G --> H["capture"]
    G --> I["overflow"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcf,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

35.6.3.3 Minimum Capture

The minimum capture is enabled by writing the CAPTMIN mode in the Channel n Capture Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.CAPTMODEn = CAPTMIN).

CCx Content:

In CAPTMIN operations, CCx keeps the Minimum captured values. Before enabling this mode of capture, the user must initialize the corresponding CCx register value to a value different from zero. If the CCx register initial value is zero, no captures will be performed using the corresponding channel.

MCx Behaviour:

In CAPTMIN operation, capture is performed only when on capture event time, the counter value is lower than the last captured value. The MCx interrupt flag is set only when on capture event time, the counter value is upper or equal to the value captured on the previous event. So interrupt flag is set when a new absolute local Minimum value has been detected.

35.6.3.4 Maximum Capture

The maximum capture is enabled by writing the CAPTMAX mode in the Channel n Capture Mode bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.CAPTMODEn = CAPTMAX).

CCx Content:

In CAPTMAX operations, CCx keeps the Maximum captured values. Before enabling this mode of capture, the user must initialize the corresponding CCx register value to a value different from TOP. If the CCx register initial value is TOP, no captures will be performed using the corresponding channel.

MCx Behaviour:

In CAPTMAX operation, capture is performed only when on capture event time, the counter value is upper than the last captured value. The MCx interrupt flag is set only when on capture event time, the counter value is lower or equal to the value captured on the previous event. So interrupt flag is set when a new absolute local Maximum value has been detected.

Figure 35-16. Maximum Capture Operation with CCO Initialized with ZERO Value
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - MCx Behaviour: - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Input event"] --> B["CC0 Event/Interrupt"]
    B --> C["TOP"]
    C --> D["CC0"]
    D --> E["ZERO"]
    E --> F["clear&quot; update\n&quot;match"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

35.6.4 DMA Operation

The TC can generate the following DMA requests:

• Overflow (OVF): the request is set when an update condition (overflow, underflow or re-trigger) is detected, the request is cleared by hardware on DMA acknowledge.

- Match or Capture Channel x (MCx): for a compare channel, the request is set on each compare match detection, the request is cleared by hardware on DMA acknowledge. For a capture channel, the request is set when valid data is present in the CCx register, and cleared when CCx register is read.

35.6.5 Interrupts

The TC has the following interrupt sources:

• Overflow/Underflow (OVF)
- Match or Capture Channel x (MCx)
• Capture Overflow Error (ERR)

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG) is set when the interrupt condition occurs.

Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET), and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until either the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the TC is reset. See INTFLAG for details on how to clear interrupt flags.

The TC has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

35.6.6 Events

The TC can generate the following output events:

• Overflow/Underflow (OVF)

- Match or Capture Channel x (MCx)

Writing a '1' to an Event Output bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.MCEOx) enables the corresponding output event. The output event is disabled by writing EVCTRL.MCEOx=0.

One of the following event actions can be selected by the Event Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT):

  • Disable event action (OFF)
  • Start TC (START)
    • Re-trigger TC (RETRIGGER)
    • Count on event (COUNT)
    • Capture time stamp (STAMP)
    • Capture Period (PPW and PWP)
    • Capture Pulse Width (PW)

Writing a '1' to the TC Event Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCEI) enables input events to the TC. Writing a '0' to this bit disables input events to the TC. The TC requires only asynchronous event inputs. For further details on how configuring the asynchronous events, refer to 30. EVSYS - Event System.

35.6.7 Sleep Mode Operation

The TC can be configured to operate in any sleep mode. To be able to run in standby, the RUNSTDBY bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) must be '1'. This peripheral can wake up the device from any sleep mode using interrupts or perform actions through the Event System.

If the On Demand bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ONDEMAND) is written to '1', the module stops requesting its peripheral clock when the STOP bit in STATUS register (STATUS.STOP) is set to '1'. When a re-trigger or start condition is detected, the TC requests the clock before the operation starts.

35.6.8 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset and Enable bits in Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST and CTRLA.ENABLE)
  • Capture Channel Buffer Valid bit in STATUS register (STATUS.CCBUFVx)

The following registers are synchronized when written:

• Control B Clear and Control B Set registers (CTRLBCLR and CTRLBSET)
• Count Value register (COUNT)
- Period Value and Period Buffer Value registers (PER and PERBUF)

- Channel x Compare/Capture Value and Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value registers (CCx and CCBUFx)

The following registers are synchronized when read:

- Count Value register (COUNT): synchronization is done on demand through READSYNC command (CTRLBSET.CMD).

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register description.

35.7 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16- and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC). Optional PAC write-protection is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to Register Access Protection.

Some registers are synchronized when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" or the "Read-Synchronized" property in each individual register description. For details, refer to Synchronization.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the peripheral is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description.

35.7.1 Register Summary - 8-bit Mode

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY PRESCSYNC[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8ALOCK PRESCALER[2:0]
23:16COPEN1COPEN0CAPTEN1CAPTENO
31:24
0x04CTRLBCLR7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x05CTRLBSET7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x06EVCTRL7:0TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
15:8MCEO1 MCEO0OVFEO
0x08INTENCLR7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x09INTENSET7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0AINTFLAG7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0BSTATUS7:0CCBUFV1CCBUFV0PERBUFVSLAVESTOP
0x0CWAVE7:0WAVEGEN[1:0]
0x0DDRVCTRL7:0INVEN1INVEN0
0x0EReserved
0x0FDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0CC1CC0PERCOUNTSTATUSCTRLBENABLE SWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x14COUNT 7:0COUNT[7:0]
0x15 ... 0x1AReserved
0x1BPER7:0PER[7:0]
0x1CCC07:0CC[7:0]
0x1DCC17:0CC[7:0]
0x1E ... 0x2EReserved
0x2FPERBUF7:0PERBUF[7:0]
0x30CCBUF0 7:0CCBUF[7:0]
0x31CCBUF1 7:0CCBUF[7:0]

35.7.1.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COPEN1 COPEN0CAPTEN1 CAPTENO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
ALOCKPRESCALER[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
000
Bit7654321
ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYPRESCSYNC[1:0]MODE[1:0]ENABLE
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/WW
0000000

Bits 20, 21 - COPENx Capture On Pin x Enable

Bit x of COPEN[13:0] selects the trigger source for capture operation, either events or I/O pin input.

ValueDescription
0Event from Event System is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.
1I/O pin is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.

Bits 16, 17 - CAPTENx Capture Channel x Enable

Bit x of CAPTEN[31:0] selects whether channel x is a capture or a compare channel.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0CAPTEN disables capture on channel x.
1CAPTEN enables capture on channel x.

Bit 11 - ALOCK Auto Lock

When this bit is set, Lock bit update (LUPD) is set to '1' on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The LUPD bit is not affected on overflow/underflow, and re-trigger event.
1The LUPD bit is set on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

Bits 10:8 - PRESCALER[2:0] Prescaler

These bits select the counter prescaler factor.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DIV1Prescaler: GCLK_TC
0x1DIV2Prescaler: GCLK_TC/2
Value NameDescription
0x2DIV4 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/4
0x3DIV8 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/8
0x4DIV16 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/16
0x5DIV64 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/64
0x6DIV256 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/256
0x7DIV1024 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/1024

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND Clock On Demand

This bit selects the clock requirements when the TC is stopped.

In standby mode, if the Run in Standby bit (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is '0', ONDEMAND is forced to '0'. This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The On Demand is disabled. If On Demand is disabled, the TC will continue to request the clock when its operation is stopped (STATUS.STOP=1).
1The On Demand is enabled. When On Demand is enabled, the stopped TC will not request the clock. The clock is requested when a software re-trigger command is applied or when an event with start/re-trigger action is detected.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to keep the TC running in standby mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The TC is halted in standby.
1The TC continues to run in standby.

Bits 5:4 - PRESCSYNC[1:0] Prescaler and Counter Synchronization

These bits select whether the counter should wrap around on the next GCLK_TCx clock or the next prescaled GCLK_TCx clock. It also makes it possible to reset the prescaler.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0GCLK Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock
0x1PRESC Reload or reset the counter on next prescaler clock
0x2RESYNC Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock. Reset the prescaler counter
0x3- Reserved

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Timer Counter Mode

These bits select the counter mode. These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0COUNT16 Counter in 16-bit mode
0x1COUNT8 Counter in 8-bit mode
0x2COUNT32 Counter in 32-bit mode
0x3-Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately, and the ENABLE Synchronization Busy bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the TC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence; all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

35.7.1.2 Control B Clear

Name: CTRLBCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-Synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to clear bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect
Writing a '1' to this bit will disable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.
When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.
This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the LUPD bit.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

ValueDescription
0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.1.3 Control B Set

Name: CTRLBSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to set bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a value different from 0x0 to these bits will issue a command for execution.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONENo action
0x1RETRIGGERForce a start, restart or retrigger
0x2STOPForce a stop
0x3UPDATEForce update of double buffered registers
0x4READSYNCForce a read synchronization of COUNT

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.

When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the LUPD bit.

This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

Value Description

0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.1.4 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

MCEO1 MCEO0OVFEO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W
0 00

Bit 76543210

TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W 0 0R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bits 12, 13 - MCEOx Match or Capture Channel x Event Output Enable [x = 1..0]

These bits enable the generation of an event for every match or capture on channel x.

ValueDescription
0Match/Capture event on channel x is disabled and will not be generated.
1Match/Capture event on channel x is enabled and will be generated for every compare/capture.

Bit 8 - OVFEO Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable

This bit enables the Overflow/Underflow event. When enabled, an event will be generated when the counter overflows/underflows.

ValueDescription
0Overflow/Underflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow/Underflow event is enabled and will be generated for every counter overflow/underflow.

Bit 5 - TCEI TC Event Enable

This bit is used to enable asynchronous input events to the TC.

ValueDescription
0Incoming events are disabled.
1Incoming events are enabled.

Bit 4 - TCINV TC Inverted Event Input Polarity

This bit inverts the asynchronous input event source.

ValueDescription
0Input event source is not inverted.
1Input event source is inverted.

Bits 2:0 - EVACT[2:0] Event Action

These bits define the event action the TC will perform on an event.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFEvent action disabled
0x1RETRIGGER Start, restart or retrigger TC on event
0x2COUNTCount on event
0x3STARTStart TC on event
0x4STAMPTime stamp capture
0x5PPWPeriod captured in CC0, pulse width in CC1
0x6PWPPeriod captured in CC1, pulse width in CC0
0x7PWPulse width capture

35.7.1.5 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.1.6 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will set the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.1.7 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x

This flag is set on a comparison match, or when the corresponding CCx register contains a valid capture value. This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle, and will generate an interrupt request if the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.MCx) is '1'.

Writing a '0' to one of these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to one of these bits will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag

In capture operation, this flag is automatically cleared when CCx register is read.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when a new capture occurs on a channel while the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag is set, in which case there is nowhere to store the new capture.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Error interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR.OVF or INTENSET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

35.7.1.8 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0B

Reset: 0x01

For a compare channel x, the bit x is set when a new value is written to the corresponding CCBUFx register.

The bit x is cleared by writing a '1' to it when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or it is cleared automatically by hardware on UPDATE condition.

For a capture channel x, the bit x is set when a valid capture value is stored in the CCBUFx register. The bit x is cleared automatically when the CCx register is read.

Bit 3 - PERBUFV Period Buffer Valid

This bit is set when a new value is written to the PERBUF register. The bit is cleared by writing '1' to the corresponding location when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or automatically cleared by hardware on UPDATE condition. This bit is available only in 8-bit mode and will always read zero in 16- and 32-bit modes.

Bit 1 - SLAVE Slave Status Flag

This bit is only available in 32-bit mode on the slave TC (i.e., TC1 and/or TC3). The bit is set when the associated master TC (TC0 and TC2, respectively) is set to run in 32-bit mode.

Bit 0 - STOP Stop Status Flag

This bit is set when the TC is disabled, on a Stop command, or on an overflow/underflow condition when the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT) is '1'.

ValueDescription
0Counter is running.
1Counter is stopped.

35.7.1.9 Waveform Generation Control

Name: WAVE

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

WAVEGEN[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 1:0 - WAVEGEN[1:0] Waveform Generation Mode

These bits select the waveform generation operation. They affect the top value, as shown in .

They also control whether frequency or PWM waveform generation should be used. The waveform generation operations are explained in .

These bits are not synchronized.

Value Name Operation Top Value Output Waveformon MatchOutput Waveform on Wraparound
0x0NFRQ Normal frequencyPER ^1 / MaxToggleNo action
0x1MFRQMatch frequencyCCOToggleNo action
0x2NPWMNormal PWMPER ^1 / MaxSetClear
0x3MPWMMatch PWMCCOSetClear

Note:

  1. This depends on the TC mode: In 8-bit mode, the top value is the Period Value register (PER). In 16- and 32-bit mode it is the respective MAX value.

35.7.1.10 Driver Control

Name: DRVCTRL

Offset: 0x0D

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

INVEN1 INVEND
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 0, 1 - INVENx Output Waveform x Invert Enable

INVENx bit selects inversion of the output or capture trigger input of channel x.

Value Description
0Disable inversion of the WO[x] output and IO Input pin.
1Enable Inversion of the WO[x] output and IO input pin.

35.7.1.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0F

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Run in Debug Mode

This bit is not affected by a software Reset, and should not be changed by software while the TC is enabled.

Value Description
0The TC is halted when the device is halted in debug mode.
1The TC continues normal operation when the device is halted in debug mode.

35.7.1.12 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CC1 CC0 PER COUNT STATUS CTRLB ENABLE SWRST Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 6, 7 - CCx Compare/Capture Channel x Synchronization Busy

For details on CC channels number, refer to each TC feature list.

This bit is set when the synchronization of CCx between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the CCBUFx is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.CCBUFx bit is cleared.

Bit 5 - PER PER Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of PER between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of PER between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the PER is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.PERBUF bit is cleared.

Bit 4 - COUNT COUNT Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of COUNT between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of COUNT between clock domains is started.

Bit 3 - STATUS STATUS Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of STATUS between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when a '1' is written to the Capture Channel Buffer Valid status flags (STATUS.CCBUFVx) and the synchronization of STATUS between clock domains is started.

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of CTRLB between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when the synchronization of CTRLB between clock domains is started.

Bit 1 - ENABLE ENABLE Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST SWRST Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of SWRST bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of SWRST bit between clock domains is started.

35.7.1.13 Counter Value, 8-bit Mode

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Note: Prior to any read access, this register must be synchronized by writing the according TC Command value to the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD = READSYNC).

Bit 76543210

COUNT[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - COUNT[7:0] Counter Value

These bits contain the current counter value.

35.7.1.14 Period Value, 8-bit Mode

Name: PER

Offset: 0x1B

Reset: 0xFF

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

PER[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000001

Bits 7:0 - PER[7:0] Period Value

These bits hold the value of the Period Buffer register PERBUF. The value is copied to PER register on UPDATE condition.

35.7.1.15 Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 8-bit Mode

Name: CCx

Offset: 0x1C + x*0x01 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x00

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

CC[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - CC[7:0] Channel x Compare/Capture Value

These bits contain the compare/capture value in 8-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (WAVE.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.

35.7.1.16 Period Buffer Value, 8-bit Mode

Name: PERBUF

Offset: 0x2F

Reset: 0xFF

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

PERBUF[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000001

Bits 7:0 - PERBUF[7:0] Period Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the period buffer register. The value is copied to PER register on UPDATE condition.

35.7.1.17 Channel x Compare Buffer Value, 8-bit Mode

Name: CCBUFx

Offset: 0x30 + x*0x01 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x00

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

CCBUF[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - CCBUF[7:0] Channel x Compare Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the Channel x Compare Buffer Value. When the buffer valid flag is '1' and double buffering is enabled (CTRLBCLR.LUPD=1), the data from buffer registers will be copied into the corresponding CCx register under UPDATE condition (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3), including the software update command.

35.7.2 Register Summary - 16-bit Mode

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY PRESCSYNC[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8ALOCK PRESCALER[2:0]
23:16COPEN1COPEN0CAPTEN1CAPTENO
31:24
0x04CTRLBCLR7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x05CTRLBSET7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x06EVCTRL7:0TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
15:8MCEO1 MCEO0OVFEO
0x08INTENCLR7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x09INTENSET7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0AINTFLAG7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0BSTATUS7:0CCBUFV1CCBUFV0PERBUFVSLAVESTOP
0x0CWAVE7:0WAVEGEN[1:0]
0x0DDRVCTRL7:0INVEN1INVEN0
0x0EReserved
0x0FDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0CC1CC0PERCOUNTSTATUSCTRLBENABLESWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x14COUNT7:0COUNT[7:0]
15:8COUNT[15:8]
0x16...0x1BReserved
0x1CCC07:0CC[7:0]
15:8CC[15:8]
0x1ECC17:0CC[7:0]
15:8CC[15:8]
0x20...0x2FReserved
0x30CCBUF07:0CCBUF[7:0]
15:8CCBUF[15:8]
0x32CCBUF17:0CCBUF[7:0]
15:8CCBUF[15:8]

35.7.2.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COPEN1 COPEN0CAPTEN1 CAPTENO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
ALOCKPRESCALER[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
000
Bit7654321
ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYPRESCSYNC[1:0]MODE[1:0]ENABLE
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/WW
0000000

Bits 20, 21 - COPENx Capture On Pin x Enable

Bit x of COPEN[13:0] selects the trigger source for capture operation, either events or I/O pin input.

ValueDescription
0Event from Event System is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.
1I/O pin is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.

Bits 16, 17 - CAPTENx Capture Channel x Enable

Bit x of CAPTEN[31:0] selects whether channel x is a capture or a compare channel.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0CAPTEN disables capture on channel x.
1CAPTEN enables capture on channel x.

Bit 11 - ALOCK Auto Lock

When this bit is set, Lock bit update (LUPD) is set to '1' on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The LUPD bit is not affected on overflow/underflow, and re-trigger event.
1The LUPD bit is set on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

Bits 10:8 - PRESCALER[2:0] Prescaler

These bits select the counter prescaler factor.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DIV1Prescaler: GCLK_TC
0x1DIV2Prescaler: GCLK_TC/2
Value NameDescription
0x2DIV4 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/4
0x3DIV8 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/8
0x4DIV16 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/16
0x5DIV64 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/64
0x6DIV256 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/256
0x7DIV1024 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/1024

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND Clock On Demand

This bit selects the clock requirements when the TC is stopped.

In standby mode, if the Run in Standby bit (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is '0', ONDEMAND is forced to '0'. This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The On Demand is disabled. If On Demand is disabled, the TC will continue to request the clock when its operation is stopped (STATUS.STOP=1).
1The On Demand is enabled. When On Demand is enabled, the stopped TC will not request the clock. The clock is requested when a software re-trigger command is applied or when an event with start/re-trigger action is detected.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to keep the TC running in standby mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The TC is halted in standby.
1The TC continues to run in standby.

Bits 5:4 - PRESCSYNC[1:0] Prescaler and Counter Synchronization

These bits select whether the counter should wrap around on the next GCLK_TCx clock or the next prescaled GCLK_TCx clock. It also makes it possible to reset the prescaler.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0GCLK Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock
0x1PRESC Reload or reset the counter on next prescaler clock
0x2RESYNC Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock. Reset the prescaler counter
0x3- Reserved

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Timer Counter Mode

These bits select the counter mode. These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0COUNT16 Counter in 16-bit mode
0x1COUNT8 Counter in 8-bit mode
0x2COUNT32 Counter in 32-bit mode
0x3-Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately, and the ENABLE Synchronization Busy bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the TC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence; all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

35.7.2.2 Control B Clear

Name: CTRLBCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-Synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to clear bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect
Writing a '1' to this bit will disable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.
When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.
This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the LUPD bit.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

ValueDescription
0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.2.3 Control B Set

Name: CTRLBSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to set bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a value different from 0x0 to these bits will issue a command for execution.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONENo action
0x1RETRIGGERForce a start, restart or retrigger
0x2STOPForce a stop
0x3UPDATEForce update of double buffered registers
0x4READSYNCForce a read synchronization of COUNT

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.

When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the LUPD bit.

This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

Value Description

0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.2.4 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

MCEΦ1 MCEO0OVFEO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W
0 00

Bit 76543210

TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W 0 0R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bits 12, 13 - MCEOx Match or Capture Channel x Event Output Enable [x = 1..0]

These bits enable the generation of an event for every match or capture on channel x.

ValueDescription
0Match/Capture event on channel x is disabled and will not be generated.
1Match/Capture event on channel x is enabled and will be generated for every compare/capture.

Bit 8 - OVFEO Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable

This bit enables the Overflow/Underflow event. When enabled, an event will be generated when the counter overflows/underflows.

ValueDescription
0Overflow/Underflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow/Underflow event is enabled and will be generated for every counter overflow/underflow.

Bit 5 - TCEI TC Event Enable

This bit is used to enable asynchronous input events to the TC.

ValueDescription
0Incoming events are disabled.
1Incoming events are enabled.

Bit 4 - TCINV TC Inverted Event Input Polarity

This bit inverts the asynchronous input event source.

ValueDescription
0Input event source is not inverted.
1Input event source is inverted.

Bits 2:0 - EVACT[2:0] Event Action

These bits define the event action the TC will perform on an event.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFEvent action disabled
0x1RETRIGGER Start, restart or retrigger TC on event
0x2COUNTCount on event
0x3STARTStart TC on event
0x4STAMPTime stamp capture
0x5PPWPeriod captured in CC0, pulse width in CC1
0x6PWPPeriod captured in CC1, pulse width in CC0
0x7PWPulse width capture

35.7.2.5 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.2.6 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will set the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.2.7 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x

This flag is set on a comparison match, or when the corresponding CCx register contains a valid capture value. This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle, and will generate an interrupt request if the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.MCx) is '1'.

Writing a '0' to one of these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to one of these bits will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag

In capture operation, this flag is automatically cleared when CCx register is read.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when a new capture occurs on a channel while the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag is set, in which case there is nowhere to store the new capture.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Error interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR.OVF or INTENSET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

35.7.2.8 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0B

Reset: 0x01

For a compare channel x, the bit x is set when a new value is written to the corresponding CCBUFx register.

The bit x is cleared by writing a '1' to it when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or it is cleared automatically by hardware on UPDATE condition.

For a capture channel x, the bit x is set when a valid capture value is stored in the CCBUFx register. The bit x is cleared automatically when the CCx register is read.

Bit 3 - PERBUFV Period Buffer Valid

This bit is set when a new value is written to the PERBUF register. The bit is cleared by writing '1' to the corresponding location when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or automatically cleared by hardware on UPDATE condition. This bit is available only in 8-bit mode and will always read zero in 16- and 32-bit modes.

Bit 1 - SLAVE Slave Status Flag

This bit is only available in 32-bit mode on the slave TC (i.e., TC1 and/or TC3). The bit is set when the associated master TC (TC0 and TC2, respectively) is set to run in 32-bit mode.

Bit 0 - STOP Stop Status Flag

This bit is set when the TC is disabled, on a Stop command, or on an overflow/underflow condition when the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT) is '1'.

ValueDescription
0Counter is running.
1Counter is stopped.

35.7.2.9 Waveform Generation Control

Name: WAVE

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

WAVEGEN[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 1:0 - WAVEGEN[1:0] Waveform Generation Mode

These bits select the waveform generation operation. They affect the top value, as shown in .

They also control whether frequency or PWM waveform generation should be used. The waveform generation operations are explained in .

These bits are not synchronized.

Value Name Operation Top Value Output Waveformon MatchOutput Waveform on Wraparound
0x0NFRQ Normal frequencyPER ^1 / MaxToggleNo action
0x1MFRQMatch frequencyCCOToggleNo action
0x2NPWMNormal PWMPER ^1 / MaxSetClear
0x3MPWMMatch PWMCCOSetClear

Note:

  1. This depends on the TC mode: In 8-bit mode, the top value is the Period Value register (PER). In 16- and 32-bit mode it is the respective MAX value.

35.7.2.10 Driver Control

Name: DRVCTRL

Offset: 0x0D

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

INVEN1 INVEND
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 0, 1 - INVENx Output Waveform x Invert Enable

INVENx bit selects inversion of the output or capture trigger input of channel x.

Value Description
0Disable inversion of the WO[x] output and IO Input pin.
1Enable Inversion of the WO[x] output and IO input pin.

35.7.2.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0F

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Run in Debug Mode

This bit is not affected by a software Reset, and should not be changed by software while the TC is enabled.

Value Description
0The TC is halted when the device is halted in debug mode.
1The TC continues normal operation when the device is halted in debug mode.

35.7.2.12 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CC1 CC0 PER COUNT STATUS CTRLB ENABLE SWRST Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 6, 7 - CCx Compare/Capture Channel x Synchronization Busy

For details on CC channels number, refer to each TC feature list.

This bit is set when the synchronization of CCx between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the CCBUFx is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.CCBUFx bit is cleared.

Bit 5 - PER PER Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of PER between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of PER between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the PER is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.PERBUF bit is cleared.

Bit 4 - COUNT COUNT Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of COUNT between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of COUNT between clock domains is started.

Bit 3 - STATUS STATUS Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of STATUS between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when a '1' is written to the Capture Channel Buffer Valid status flags (STATUS.CCBUFVx) and the synchronization of STATUS between clock domains is started.

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of CTRLB between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when the synchronization of CTRLB between clock domains is started.

Bit 1 - ENABLE ENABLE Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST SWRST Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of SWRST bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of SWRST bit between clock domains is started.

35.7.2.13 Counter Value, 16-bit Mode

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Note: Prior to any read access, this register must be synchronized by writing the according TC Command value to the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD = READSYNC).

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNT[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COUNT[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - COUNT[15:0] Counter Value

These bits contain the current counter value.

35.7.2.14 Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 16-bit Mode

Name: CCx

Offset: 0x1C + x*0x02 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CC[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CC[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - CC[15:0] Channel x Compare/Capture Value

These bits contain the compare/capture value in 16-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (WAVE.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.

35.7.2.15 Channel x Compare Buffer Value, 16-bit Mode

Name: CCBUFx

Offset: 0x30 + x*0x02 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CCBUF[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CCBUF[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 15:0 - CCBUF[15:0] Channel x Compare Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the Channel x Compare Buffer Value. When the buffer valid flag is '1' and double buffering is enabled (CTRLBCLR.LUPD=1), the data from buffer registers will be copied into the corresponding CCx register under UPDATE condition (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3), including the software update command.

35.7.3 Register Summary - 32-bit Mode

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRL7:0 ONDEMAND RUNSTDBY PRESCSYNC[1:0] MODE[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8ALOCK PRESCALER[2:0]
23:16COPEN1COPEN0CAPTEN1CAPTEN0
31:24
0x04CTRLBCLR7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x05CTRLBSET7:0CMD[2:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x06EVCTRL7:0TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
15:8MCEO1 MCEO0OVFEO
0x08INTENCLR7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x09INTENSET7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0AINTFLAG7:0MC1MC0ERROVF
0x0BSTATUS7:0CCBUFV1CCBUFV0PERBUFVSLAVESTOP
0x0CWAVE7:0WAVEGEN[1:0]
0x0DDRVCTRL7:0INVEN1INVEN0
0x0EReserved
0x0FDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x10SYNCBUSY7:0CC1CC0PERCOUNTSTATUSCTRLBENABLESWRST
15:8
23:16
31:24
0x14COUNT7:0COUNT[7:0]
15:8COUNT[15:8]
23:16COUNT[23:16]
31:24COUNT[31:24]
0x18 ... 0x1BReserved
0x1CCC07:0CC[7:0]
15:8CC[15:8]
23:16CC[23:16]
31:24CC[31:24]
0x20CC17:0CC[7:0]
15:8CC[15:8]
23:16CC[23:16]
31:24CC[31:24]
0x30CCBUF07:0CCBUF[7:0]
15:8CCBUF[15:8]
23:16CCBUF[23:16]
31:24CCBUF[31:24]
0x34CCBUF17:0CCBUF[7:0]
15:8CCBUF[15:8]
23:16CCBUF[23:16]
31:24CCBUF[31:24]

35.7.3.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized Bits, Enable-Protected Bits

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COPEN1 COPEN0CAPTEN1 CAPTENO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
ALOCKPRESCALER[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
000
Bit7654321
ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYPRESCSYNC[1:0]MODE[1:0]ENABLE
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/WW
0000000

Bits 20, 21 - COPENx Capture On Pin x Enable

Bit x of COPEN[13:0] selects the trigger source for capture operation, either events or I/O pin input.

ValueDescription
0Event from Event System is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.
1I/O pin is selected as trigger source for capture operation on channel x.

Bits 16, 17 - CAPTENx Capture Channel x Enable

Bit x of CAPTEN[31:0] selects whether channel x is a capture or a compare channel.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0CAPTEN disables capture on channel x.
1CAPTEN enables capture on channel x.

Bit 11 - ALOCK Auto Lock

When this bit is set, Lock bit update (LUPD) is set to '1' on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The LUPD bit is not affected on overflow/underflow, and re-trigger event.
1The LUPD bit is set on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

Bits 10:8 - PRESCALER[2:0] Prescaler

These bits select the counter prescaler factor.

These bits are not synchronized.

ValueNameDescription
0x0DIV1Prescaler: GCLK_TC
0x1DIV2Prescaler: GCLK_TC/2
Value NameDescription
0x2DIV4 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/4
0x3DIV8 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/8
0x4DIV16 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/16
0x5DIV64 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/64
0x6DIV256 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/256
0x7DIV1024 Prescaler: GCLK_TC/1024

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND Clock On Demand

This bit selects the clock requirements when the TC is stopped.

In standby mode, if the Run in Standby bit (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) is '0', ONDEMAND is forced to '0'. This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The On Demand is disabled. If On Demand is disabled, the TC will continue to request the clock when its operation is stopped (STATUS.STOP=1).
1The On Demand is enabled. When On Demand is enabled, the stopped TC will not request the clock. The clock is requested when a software re-trigger command is applied or when an event with start/re-trigger action is detected.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to keep the TC running in standby mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

Value Description
0The TC is halted in standby.
1The TC continues to run in standby.

Bits 5:4 - PRESCSYNC[1:0] Prescaler and Counter Synchronization

These bits select whether the counter should wrap around on the next GCLK_TCx clock or the next prescaled GCLK_TCx clock. It also makes it possible to reset the prescaler.

These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0GCLK Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock
0x1PRESC Reload or reset the counter on next prescaler clock
0x2RESYNC Reload or reset the counter on next generic clock. Reset the prescaler counter
0x3- Reserved

Bits 3:2 - MODE[1:0] Timer Counter Mode

These bits select the counter mode. These bits are not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0COUNT16 Counter in 16-bit mode
0x1COUNT8 Counter in 8-bit mode
0x2COUNT32 Counter in 32-bit mode
0x3-Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization, there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately, and the ENABLE Synchronization Busy bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the TC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the TC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence; all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is not enable protected.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

35.7.3.2 Control B Clear

Name: CTRLBCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-Synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to clear bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect
Writing a '1' to this bit will disable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.
When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.
This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.
Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.
Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the LUPD bit.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

ValueDescription
0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.3.3 Control B Set

Name: CTRLBSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Read-synchronized, Write-Synchronized

This register allows the user to set bits in the CTRLB register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Clear register (CTRLBCLR).

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0]ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] Command

These bits are used for software control of the TC. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TC clock cycle. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit group will be read back as zero.

Writing 0x0 to these bits has no effect.

Writing a value different from 0x0 to these bits will issue a command for execution.

ValueNameDescription
0x0NONENo action
0x1RETRIGGERForce a start, restart or retrigger
0x2STOPForce a stop
0x3UPDATEForce update of double buffered registers
0x4READSYNCForce a read synchronization of COUNT

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot on Counter

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TC.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable one-shot operation.

ValueDescription
0The TC will wrap around and continue counting on an overflow/underflow condition.
1The TC will wrap around and stop on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TC buffered registers.

When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the LUPD bit.

This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.

ValueDescription
0The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBUFx and PERBUF buffer registers value are not copied into CCx and PER registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

Value Description

0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

35.7.3.4 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

MCEO1 MCEO0OVFEO
Access ResetR/W R/WR/W
0 00

Bit 76543210

TCEITCINVEVACT[2:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W 0 0R/W R/W R/W 0 0 0

Bits 12, 13 - MCEOx Match or Capture Channel x Event Output Enable [x = 1..0]

These bits enable the generation of an event for every match or capture on channel x.

ValueDescription
0Match/Capture event on channel x is disabled and will not be generated.
1Match/Capture event on channel x is enabled and will be generated for every compare/capture.

Bit 8 - OVFEO Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable

This bit enables the Overflow/Underflow event. When enabled, an event will be generated when the counter overflows/underflows.

ValueDescription
0Overflow/Underflow event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow/Underflow event is enabled and will be generated for every counter overflow/underflow.

Bit 5 - TCEI TC Event Enable

This bit is used to enable asynchronous input events to the TC.

ValueDescription
0Incoming events are disabled.
1Incoming events are enabled.

Bit 4 - TCINV TC Inverted Event Input Polarity

This bit inverts the asynchronous input event source.

ValueDescription
0Input event source is not inverted.
1Input event source is inverted.

Bits 2:0 - EVACT[2:0] Event Action

These bits define the event action the TC will perform on an event.

ValueNameDescription
0x0OFFEvent action disabled
0x1RETRIGGER Start, restart or retrigger TC on event
0x2COUNTCount on event
0x3STARTStart TC on event
0x4STAMPTime stamp capture
0x5PPWPeriod captured in CC0, pulse width in CC1
0x6PWPPeriod captured in CC1, pulse width in CC0
0x7PWPulse width capture

35.7.3.5 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Disable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.3.6 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear register (INTENCLR).

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to MCx will set the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

35.7.3.7 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

MC1MC0ERR OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 00 0

Bits 4, 5 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x

This flag is set on a comparison match, or when the corresponding CCx register contains a valid capture value. This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle, and will generate an interrupt request if the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET.MCx) is '1'.

Writing a '0' to one of these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to one of these bits will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag

In capture operation, this flag is automatically cleared when CCx register is read.

Bit 1 - ERR Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when a new capture occurs on a channel while the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag is set, in which case there is nowhere to store the new capture.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Error interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TC_CNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs, and will generate an interrupt request if INTENCLR.OVF or INTENSET.OVF is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

35.7.3.8 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0B

Reset: 0x01

For a compare channel x, the bit x is set when a new value is written to the corresponding CCBUFx register.

The bit x is cleared by writing a '1' to it when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or it is cleared automatically by hardware on UPDATE condition.

For a capture channel x, the bit x is set when a valid capture value is stored in the CCBUFx register. The bit x is cleared automatically when the CCx register is read.

Bit 3 - PERBUFV Period Buffer Valid

This bit is set when a new value is written to the PERBUF register. The bit is cleared by writing '1' to the corresponding location when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or automatically cleared by hardware on UPDATE condition. This bit is available only in 8-bit mode and will always read zero in 16- and 32-bit modes.

Bit 1 - SLAVE Slave Status Flag

This bit is only available in 32-bit mode on the slave TC (i.e., TC1 and/or TC3). The bit is set when the associated master TC (TC0 and TC2, respectively) is set to run in 32-bit mode.

Bit 0 - STOP Stop Status Flag

This bit is set when the TC is disabled, on a Stop command, or on an overflow/underflow condition when the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT) is '1'.

ValueDescription
0Counter is running.
1Counter is stopped.

35.7.3.9 Waveform Generation Control

Name: WAVE

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

WAVEGEN[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 1:0 - WAVEGEN[1:0] Waveform Generation Mode

These bits select the waveform generation operation. They affect the top value, as shown in .

They also control whether frequency or PWM waveform generation should be used. The waveform generation operations are explained in .

These bits are not synchronized.

Value Name Operation Top Value Output Waveformon MatchOutput Waveform on Wraparound
0x0NFRQ Normal frequencyPER ^1 / MaxToggleNo action
0x1MFRQMatch frequencyCCOToggleNo action
0x2NPWMNormal PWMPER ^1 / MaxSetClear
0x3MPWMMatch PWMCCOSetClear

Note:

  1. This depends on the TC mode: In 8-bit mode, the top value is the Period Value register (PER). In 16- and 32-bit mode it is the respective MAX value.

35.7.3.10 Driver Control

Name: DRVCTRL

Offset: 0x0D

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

INVEN1 INVEND
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 0, 1 - INVENx Output Waveform x Invert Enable

INVENx bit selects inversion of the output or capture trigger input of channel x.

Value Description
0Disable inversion of the WO[x] output and IO Input pin.
1Enable Inversion of the WO[x] output and IO input pin.

35.7.3.11 Debug Control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x0F

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Run in Debug Mode

This bit is not affected by a software Reset, and should not be changed by software while the TC is enabled.

Value Description
0The TC is halted when the device is halted in debug mode.
1The TC continues normal operation when the device is halted in debug mode.

35.7.3.12 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CC1 CC0 PER COUNT STATUS CTRLB ENABLE SWRST Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 6, 7 - CCx Compare/Capture Channel x Synchronization Busy

For details on CC channels number, refer to each TC feature list.

This bit is set when the synchronization of CCx between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the CCBUFx is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.CCBUFx bit is cleared.

Bit 5 - PER PER Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of PER between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of PER between clock domains is started.

This bit is also set when the PER is written, and cleared on update condition. The bit is automatically cleared when the STATUS.PERBUF bit is cleared.

Bit 4 - COUNT COUNT Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of COUNT between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of COUNT between clock domains is started.

Bit 3 - STATUS STATUS Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of STATUS between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when a '1' is written to the Capture Channel Buffer Valid status flags (STATUS.CCBUFVx) and the synchronization of STATUS between clock domains is started.

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of CTRLB between the clock domains is complete. This bit is set when the synchronization of CTRLB between clock domains is started.

Bit 1 - ENABLE ENABLE Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST SWRST Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of SWRST bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of SWRST bit between clock domains is started.

35.7.3.13 Counter Value, 32-bit Mode

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Note: Prior to any read access, this register must be synchronized by writing the according TC Command value to the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD = READSYNC).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
COUNT[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
COUNT[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
COUNT[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
COUNT[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - COUNT[31:0] Counter Value

These bits contain the current counter value.

35.7.3.14 Channel x Compare/Capture Value, 32-bit Mode

Name: CCx

Offset: 0x1C + x*0x04 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CC[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CC[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CC[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CC[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - CC[31:0] Channel x Compare/Capture Value

These bits contain the compare/capture value in 32-bit TC mode. In Match frequency (MFRQ) or Match PWM (MPWM) waveform operation (WAVE.WAVEGEN), the CC0 register is used as a period register.

35.7.3.15 Channel x Compare Buffer Value, 32-bit Mode

Name: CCBUFx

Offset: 0x30 + x*0x04 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
CCBUF[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CCBUF[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
CCBUF[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CCBUF[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - CCBUF[31:0] Channel x Compare Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the Channel x Compare Buffer Value. When the buffer valid flag is '1' and double buffering is enabled (CTRLBCLR.LUPD=1), the data from buffer registers will be copied into the corresponding CCx register under UPDATE condition (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3), including the software update command.

36. TCC - Timer/Counter for Control Applications

36.1 Overview

The device provides three instances of the Timer/Counter for Control applications (TCC) peripheral, TCC[2:0].

Each TCC instance consists of a counter, a prescaler, compare/capture channels and control logic. The counter can be set to count events or clock pulses. The counter together with the compare/capture channels can be configured to time stamp input events, allowing capture of frequency and pulse-width. It can also perform waveform generation such as frequency generation and pulse-width modulation.

Waveform extensions are intended for motor control, ballast, LED, H-bridge, power converters, and other types of power control applications. They allow for low- and high-side output with optional dead-time insertion. Waveform extensions can also generate a synchronized bit pattern across the waveform output pins. The fault options enable fault protection for safe and deterministic handling, disabling and/or shut down of external drivers.

Figure 36-1 shows all features in TCC.

36.2 Features

- Up to four compare/capture channels (CC) with:

  • Double buffered period setting
  • Double buffered compare or capture channel
  • Circular buffer on period and compare channel registers

- Waveform generation:

  • Frequency generation
  • Single-slope pulse-width modulation (PWM)
    – Dual-slope pulse-width modulation with half-cycle reload capability

- Input capture:

  • Event capture
  • Frequency capture
  • Pulse-width capture

- Waveform extensions:

  • Configurable distribution of compare channels outputs across port pins
  • Low- and high-side output with programmable dead-time insertion
  • Waveform swap option with double buffer support
  • Pattern generation with double buffer support
  • Dithering support

- Fault protection for safe disabling of drivers:

  • Two recoverable fault sources
  • Two non-recoverable fault sources
  • Debugger can be source of non-recoverable fault

- Input events:

  • Two input events for counter
  • One input event for each channel

- Output events:

  • Three output events (Count, Re-Trigger and Overflow) available for counter
  • One Compare Match/Input Capture event output for each channel

- Interrupts:

  • Overflow and Re-Trigger interrupt
  • Compare Match/Input Capture interrupt
  • Interrupt on fault detection

- Can be used with DMA and can trigger DMA transactions

36.3 Block Diagram

Figure 36-1. Timer/Counter for Control Applications - Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Base Counter"] --> B["BV"]
    B --> C["PERBUFx"]
    C --> D["PER"]
    D --> E["Counter"]
    E --> F["COUNT"]
    F --> G["="]
    G --> H["=0"]
    H --> I["STOP"]
    I --> J["TOP"]
    J --> K["CONTROL Logic"]
    K --> L["OVF (INT/Event/DMA Req.)"]
    K --> M["ERR (INT Req.)"]
    K --> N["&quot;TCCx_EV0&quot; (TCE0)"]
    K --> O["&quot;TCCx_EV1&quot; (TCE1)"]
    K --> P["TCCx_MCx"]
    P --> Q["Event System"]
    Q --> R["MCx (INT/Event/DMA Req.)"]

    S["Compare/Capture (Unit x = {0,1,...,3})"] --> T["BV"]
    T --> U["CCBUFx"]
    U --> V["CCx"]
    V --> W["="]
    W --> X["match"]

    T --> Y["capture"]
    Y --> Z["Control Logic"]
    Z --> AA["Waveform Generation"]
    AA --> AB["Recoverable Faults"]

    AC["Counter"] --> AD["count"]
    AD --> AE["clear"]
    AE --> AF["load"]
    AF --> AG["direction"]

    AH["TOP"] --> AI["EVENT"]
    AI --> AJ["UPDATE"]

    AK["OVF (INT/Event/DMA Req.)"] --> AL["ERR (INT Req.)"]

    AM["&quot;TCCx_EV0&quot; (TCE0)"] --> AN["&quot;TCCx_EV1&quot; (TCE1)"]

    AO["TCCx_MCx"] --> AP["TCCx_MCx"]

    AQ["Output Matrix"] --> AR["Dead-Time Infection"]
    AR --> AS["SWAP"]
    AS --> AT["Pattern Generation"]
    AT --> AU["Non-recoverable Faults"]

    AV["WO[7"]] --> AW["WO[6"]]
    AW --> AX["WO[5"]]
    AX --> AY["WO[4"]]
    AY --> AZ["WO[3"]]
    AZ --> BA["WO[2"]]
    BA --> BB["WO[1"]]
    BB --> BC["WO[0"]]

    AD --> AD
    AD --> AD
    AD --> AD
    AD --> AD

36.4 Signal Description

Pin Name Type Description
TCC/WO[0] Digital output Compare channel 0 waveform output
TCC/WO[1] Digital output Compare channel 1 waveform output
... ... ...
TCC/WO[WO_NUM-1] Digital output Compare channel n waveform output

Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal can be mapped on several pins.

36.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

36.5.1 I/O Lines

In order to use the I/O lines of this peripheral, the I/O pins must be configured using the I/O Pin Controller (PORT).

36.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

36.5.3 Clocks

The TCC bus clock (CLK_TCCx_APB, with x instance number of the TCCx) is enabled by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the Main Clock.

A generic clock (GCLK_TCCx) is required to clock the TCC. This clock must be configured and enabled in the generic clock controller before using the TCC. Note that TCC0 and TCC1 share a peripheral clock generator.

The generic clocks (GCLK_TCCx) are asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_TCCx_APB). Due to this asynchronicity, writing certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 36.6.7. Synchronization for further details.

36.5.4 DMA

The DMA request lines are connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). In order to use DMA requests with this peripheral the DMAC must be configured first. Refer to DMAC – Direct Memory Access Controller for details.

36.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

36.5.6 Events

The events of this peripheral are connected to the Event System.

36.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, this peripheral will halt normal operation. This peripheral can be forced to continue operation during debugging - refer to the Debug Control (DBGCTRL) register for details.

Refer to 36.8.8. DBGCTRL register for details.

36.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following:

  • Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG)
  • Status register (STATUS)
  • Period and Period Buffer registers (PER, PERBUF)
  • Compare/Capture and Compare/Capture Buffer registers (CCx, CCBUFx)
    • Control Waveform register (WAVE)
  • Pattern Generation Value and Pattern Generation Value Buffer registers (PATT, PATTBUF)

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

36.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

36.6 Functional Description

36.6.1 Principle of Operation

The following definitions are used throughout the documentation:

Table 36-1. Timer/Counter for Control Applications - Definitions

Name Description
TOP The counter reaches TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count sequence. The TOP value can be the same as Period (PER) or the Compare Channel 0 (CC0) register value depending on the waveform generator mode in 36.6.2.5. Compare Operations.
ZERO The counter reaches ZERO when it contains all zeroes.
MAX The counter reaches maximum when it contains all ones.
UPDATE The timer/counter signals an update when it reaches ZERO or TOP, depending on the direction settings.
Timer The timer/counter clock control is handled by an internal source.
Counter The clock control is handled externally (e.g. counting external events).
CC For compare operations, the CC are referred to as "compare channels."

Each TCC instance has up to four compare/capture channels (CCx).

The counter register (COUNT), period registers with buffer (PER and PERBUF), and compare and capture registers with buffers (CCx and CCBUFx) are 16- or 24-bit registers, depending on each TCC instance. Each buffer register has a buffer valid (BUFV) flag that indicates when the buffer contains a new value.

Under normal operation, the counter value is continuously compared to the TOP or ZERO value to determine whether the counter has reached TOP or ZERO. In either case, the TCC can generate interrupt requests, request DMA transactions, or generate events for the Event System. In waveform generator mode, these comparisons are used to set the waveform period or pulse width.

A prescaled generic clock (GCLK_TCCx) and events from the event system can be used to control the counter. The event system is also used as a source to the input capture.

The Recoverable Fault Unit enables event controlled waveforms by acting directly on the generated waveforms of the TCC compare channels output. These events can restart, halt the timer/counter period, shorten the output pulse active time, or disable waveform output as long as the fault condition is present. This can typically be used for current sensing regulation, and zero-crossing and demagnetization re-triggering.

The MCE0 and MCE1 event sources are shared with the Recoverable Fault Unit. Only asynchronous events are used internally when fault unit extension is enabled. For further details on how to configure asynchronous events routing, refer to EVSYS - Event System.

Recoverable fault sources can be filtered and/or windowed to avoid false triggering, for example from I/O pin glitches, by using digital filtering, input blanking, and qualification options. See also 36.6.3.5. Recoverable Faults.

In addition, six optional independent and successive units primarily intended for use with different types of motor control, ballast, LED, H-bridge, power converter, and other types of power switching applications, are implemented in some of TCC instances. See also Figure 36-1.

The output matrix (OTMX) can distribute and route out the TCC waveform outputs across the port pins in different configurations, each optimized for different application types. The Dead-Time Insertion (DTI) unit splits the four lower OTMX outputs into two non-overlapping signals: the non-inverted low side (LS) and inverted high side (HS) of the waveform output with optional dead-time insertion between LS and HS switching. The SWAP unit can swap the LS and HS pin outputs, and can be used for fast decay motor control.

The pattern generation unit can be used to generate synchronized waveforms with constant logic level on TCC UPDATE conditions. This is useful for easy stepper motor and full bridge control.

The non-recoverable fault module enables event controlled fault protection by acting directly on the generated waveforms of the timer/counter compare channel outputs. When a non-recoverable fault condition is detected, the output waveforms are forced to a safe and pre-configured value that is safe for the application. This is typically used for instant and predictable shut down and disabling high current or voltage drives.

The count event sources (TCE0 and TCE1) are shared with the non-recoverable fault extension. The events can be optionally filtered. If the filter options are not used, the non-recoverable faults provide an immediate asynchronous action on waveform output, even for cases where the clock is not present. For further details on how to configure asynchronous events routing, refer to the EVSYS - Event System.

36.6.2 Basic Operation

36.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the TCC is disabled(CTRLA.ENABLE=0):

  • Control A (CTRLA) register, except Run Standby (RUNSTDBY), Enable (ENABLE) and Software Reset (SWRST) bits
  • Recoverable Fault n Control registers (FCTRLA and FCTRLB)
  • Waveform Extension Control register (WEXCTRL)
  • Drive Control register (DRVCTRL)
    • Event Control register (EVCTRL)

Enable-protected bits in the CTRLA register can be written at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '1', but not at the same time as CTRLA. ENABLE is written to '0'. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

Before the TCC is enabled, it must be configured as outlined by the following steps:

  1. Enable the TCC bus clock (CLK_TCCx_APB).
  2. If Capture mode is required, enable the channel in capture mode by writing a '1' to the Capture Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CPTEN).

Optionally, the following configurations can be set before enabling TCC:

  1. Select PRESCALER setting in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).
  2. Select Prescaler Synchronization setting in Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCSYNC).
  3. If down-counting operation is desired, write the Counter Direction bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.DIR) to '1'.

  4. Select the Waveform Generation operation in the WAVE register (WAVE.WAVEGEN).

  5. Select the Waveform Output Polarity in the WAVE register (WAVE.POL).

  6. The waveform output can be inverted for the individual channels using the Waveform Output Invert Enable bit group in the Driver register (DRVCTRL.INVEN).

36.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The TCC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The TCC is disabled by writing a zero to CTRLA.ENABLE.

The TCC is reset by writing '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the TCC, except DBGCTRL, will be reset to their initial state, and the TCC will be disabled. Refer to Control A (36.8.1. CTRLA) register for details.

The TCC should be disabled before the TCC is reset to avoid undefined behavior.

36.6.2.3 Prescaler Selection

The GCLK_TCCx clock is fed into the internal prescaler.

The prescaler consists of a counter that counts up to the selected prescaler value, whereupon the output of the prescaler toggles.

If the prescaler value is higher than one, the counter update condition can be optionally executed on the next GCLK_TCC clock pulse or the next prescaled clock pulse. For further details, refer to the Prescaler (CTRLA.PRESCALER) and Counter Synchronization (CTRLA.PRESYNC) descriptions.

Prescaler outputs from 1 to 1/1024 are available. For a complete list of available prescaler outputs, see the register description for the Prescaler bit group in the Control A register (CTRLA.PRESCALER).

Note: When counting events, the prescaler is bypassed.

The joint stream of prescaler ticks and event action ticks is called CLK_TCC_COUNT.

Figure 36-2. Prescaler
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Prescaler Selection - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["GCLK_TCC"] --> B["PREScaler"]
    B --> C["GCLK_TCC / {1,2,4,8,64,256,1024}"]
    C --> D["TCCx EV0/1"]
    D --> E["CLK_TCC_COUNT"]
    F["PREScaler"] --> G["EVACT 0/1"]
    H["COUNT"] --> E

36.6.2.4 Counter Operation

Depending on the mode of operation, the counter is cleared, reloaded, incremented, or decremented at each TCC clock input (CLK_TCC_COUNT). A counter clear or reload mark the end of current counter cycle and the start of a new one.

The counting direction is set by the Direction bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.DIR). If the bit is zero, it's counting up and one if counting down.

The counter will count up or down for each tick (clock or event) until it reaches TOP or ZERO. When it's counting up and TOP is reached, the counter will be set to zero at the next tick (overflow) and the Overflow Interrupt Flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVF) will be set. When down-counting, the counter is reloaded with the TOP value when ZERO is reached (underflow), and INTFLAG.OVF is set.

INTFLAG.OVF can be used to trigger an interrupt, a DMA request, or an event. An overflow/underflow occurrence (i.e. a compare match with TOP/ZERO) will stop counting if the One-Shot bit in the Control B register is set (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT).

Figure 36-3. Counter Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Counter Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Period (T)"] --> B["COUNT writtenDirection C"]
    B --> C["&quot;reload&quot; update"]
    B --> D["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    C --> E["TOP"]
    D --> F["TOP"]
    E --> G["TIME 1"]
    F --> H["TIME 2"]
    G --> I["TIME 3"]
    H --> J["TIME 4"]
    I --> K["TIME 5"]
    J --> L["TIME 6"]
    K --> M["TIME 7"]
    L --> N["TIME 8"]
    M --> O["TIME 9"]
    N --> P["TIME 10"]
    O --> Q["TIME 11"]
    P --> R["TIME 12"]
    Q --> S["TIME 13"]
    R --> T["TIME 14"]
    S --> U["TIME 15"]
    T --> V["TIME 16"]
    U --> W["TIME 17"]
    V --> X["TIME 18"]
    W --> Y["TIME 19"]
    X --> Z["TIME 20"]
    Y --> AA["TIME 21"]
    Z --> AB["TIME 22"]
    AA --> AC["TIME 23"]
    AB --> AD["TIME 24"]
    AC --> AE["TIME 25"]
    AD --> AF["TIME 26"]
    AE --> AG["TIME 27"]
    AF --> AH["TIME 28"]
    AG --> AI["TIME 29"]
    AH --> AJ["TIME 30"]
    AI --> AK["TIME 31"]
    AJ --> AL["TIME 32"]
    AK --> AM["TIME 33"]
    AL --> AN["TIME 34"]
    AM --> AO["TIME 35"]
    AN --> AP["TIME 36"]
    AO --> AQ["TIME 37"]
    AP --> AR["TIME 38"]
    AQ --> AS["TIME 39"]
    AR --> AT["TIME 40"]
    AS --> AU["TIME 41"]
    AT --> AV["TIME 42"]
    AU --> AW["TIME 43"]
    AV --> AX["TIME 44"]
    AW --> AY["TIME 45"]
    AX --> AZ["TIME 46"]
    AY --> BA["TIME 47"]
    AZ --> BB["TIME 48"]
    BA --> BC["TIME 49"]
    BB --> BD["TIME 50"]
    BC --> BE["TIME 51"]
    BD --> BF["TIME 52"]
    BE --> BG["TIME 53"]
    BF --> BH["TIME 54"]
    BG --> BI["TIME 55"]
    BH --> BJ["TIME 56"]
    BI --> BK["TIME 57"]
    BJ --> BL["TIME 58"]
    BK --> BM["TIME 59"]
    BL --> BN["TIME 60"]
    BM --> BO["TIME 61"]
    BN --> BP["TIME 62"]
    BO --> BQ["TIME 63"]
    BP --> BR["TIME 64"]
    BQ --> BS["TIME 65"]

It is possible to change the counter value (by writing directly in the COUNT register) even when the counter is running. The COUNT value will always be ZERO or TOP, depending on direction set by CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR, when starting the TCC, unless a different value has been written to it, or the TCC has been stopped at a value other than ZERO. The write access has higher priority than count, clear, or reload. The direction of the counter can also be changed during normal operation. See also Figure 36-3.

Stop Command

A stop command can be issued from software by using TCC Command bits in Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x2, STOP).

When a stop is detected while the counter is running, the counter will maintain its current value. If the waveform generation (WG) is used, all waveforms are set to a state defined in Non-Recoverable State x Output Enable bit and Non- Recoverable State x Output Value bit in the Driver Control register (DRVCTRL.NREx and DRVCTRL.NRVx), and the Stop bit in the Status register is set (STATUS.STOP).

Pause Event Action

A pause command can be issued when the stop event action is configured in the Input Event Action 1 bits in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT1=0x3, STOP).

When a pause is detected, the counter will maintain its current value and all waveforms keep their current state, as long as a start event action is detected: Input Event Action 0 bits in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0=0x3, START).

Re-Trigger Command and Event Action

A re-trigger command can be issued from software by using TCC Command bits in Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x1, RETRIGGER), or from event when the re-trigger event action is configured in the Input Event 0/1 Action bits in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACTn=0x1, RETRIGGER).

When the command is detected during counting operation, the counter will be reloaded or cleared, depending on the counting direction (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR). The Re-Trigger bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register will be set (INTFLAG.TRG). It is also possible to generate an event by writing a '1' to the Re-Trigger Event Output Enable bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.TRGEO). If the re-trigger command is detected when the counter is stopped, the counter will resume counting operation from the value in COUNT.

Note:

When a re-trigger event action is configured in the Event Action bits in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACTn=0x1, RETRIGGER), enabling the counter will not start the counter. The counter will start on the next incoming event and restart on corresponding following event.

Start Event Action

The start action can be selected in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0=0x3, START) and can start the counting operation when previously stopped. The event has no effect if the counter is already counting. When the module is enabled, the counter operation starts when the event is received or when a re-trigger software command is applied.

Note:

When a start event action is configured in the Event Action bits in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0=0x3, START), enabling the counter will not start the counter. The counter will start on the next incoming event, but it will not restart on subsequent events.

Count Event Action

The TCC can count events. When an event is received, the counter increases or decreases the value, depending on direction settings (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR).

The count event action is selected by the Event Action 0 bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0=0x5, COUNT).

Direction Event Action

The direction event action can be selected in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT1=0x2, DIR). When this event is used, the asynchronous event path specified in the event system must be configured or selected. The direction event action can be used to control the direction of the counter operation, depending on external events level. When received, the event level overrides the Direction settings (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR) and the direction bit value is updated accordingly.

Increment Event Action

The increment event action can be selected in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0=0x4, INC) and can change the counter state when an event is received. When the TCE0 event (TCCx_EV0) is received, the counter increments, whatever the direction setting (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR) is.

Decrement Event Action

The decrement event action can be selected in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT1=0x4, DEC) and can change the counter state when an event is received. When the TCE1 (TCCx_EV1) event is received, the counter decrements, whatever the direction setting (CTRLBSET.DIR or CTRLBCLR.DIR) is.

Non-recoverable Fault Event Action

Non-recoverable fault actions can be selected in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACTn=0x7, FAULT). When received, the counter will be stopped and the output of the compare channels is overridden according to the Driver Control register settings (DRVCTRL.NREx and DRVCTRL.NRVx). TCE0 and TCE1 must be configured as asynchronous events.

Event Action Off

If the event action is disabled (EVCTRL.EVACTn=0x0, OFF), enabling the counter will also start the counter.

36.6.2.5 Compare Operations

By default, the Compare/Capture channel is configured for compare operations. To perform capture operations, it must be re-configured.

When using the TCC with the Compare/Capture Value registers (CCx) for compare operations, the counter value is continuously compared to the values in the CCx registers. This can be used for timer or for waveform operation.

The Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value (CCBUFx) registers provide double buffer capability. The double buffering synchronizes the update of the CCx register with the buffer value at the

UPDATE condition or a force update command (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3, UPDATE). For further details, refer to 36.6.2.6. Double Buffering. The synchronization prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical pulses and ensures glitch-free output.

Waveform Output Generation Operations

The compare channels can be used for waveform generation on output port pins. To make the waveform available on the connected pin, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

  1. Choose a waveform generation mode in the Waveform Generation Operation bit in Waveform register (WAVE.WAVEGEN).
  2. Optionally invert the waveform output WO[x] by writing the corresponding Waveform Output x Inversion bit in the Driver Control register (DRVCTRL.INVENx).
  3. Configure the pins with the I/O Pin Controller. Refer to PORT - I/O Pin Controller for details.

The counter value is continuously compared with each CCx value. On a comparison match, the Match or Capture Channel x bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.MCx) will be set on the next zero-to-one transition of CLK_TCC_COUNT (see Normal Frequency Operation). An interrupt and/or event can be generated on the same condition if Match/Capture occurs, i.e. INTENSET.MCx and/or EVCTRL.MCEOx is '1'. Both interrupt and event can be generated simultaneously. The same condition generates a DMA request.

There are seven waveform configurations for the Waveform Generation Operation bit group in the Waveform register (WAVE.WAVEGEN). This will influence how the waveform is generated and impose restrictions on the top value. The configurations are:

• Normal Frequency (NFRQ)
- Match Frequency (MFRQ)
• Normal Pulse-Width Modulation (NPWM)
- Dual-slope, interrupt/event at TOP (DSTOP)
- Dual-slope, interrupt/event at ZERO (DSBOTTOM)
- Dual-slope, interrupt/event at Top and ZERO (DSBOTH)
- Dual-slope, critical interrupt/event at ZERO (DSCRITICAL)

When using MFRQ configuration, the TOP value is defined by the CC0 register value. For the other waveform operations, the TOP value is defined by the Period (PER) register value.

For dual-slope waveform operations, the update time occurs when the counter reaches ZERO. For the other waveforms generation modes, the update time occurs on counter wraparound, on overflow, underflow, or re-trigger.

The table below shows the update counter and overflow event/interrupt generation conditions in different operation modes.

Table 36-2. Counter Update and Overflow Event/interrupt Conditions

Name OperationTOP Update OutputWaveformOVFIF/Event
On Match On Update Up Down
NFRQ NormalFrequencyPER TOP/ ZERO ToggleStable TOPZERO
MFRQMatch FrequencyCC0TOP/ ZERO ToggleStable TOPZERO
Name Operation TOP Update Output Waveform OVFIF/Event
On Match On Update Up Down
NPWM Single-slopePWMPER TOP/ ZERO See section 'Output Polarity' belowTOP ZERO
DSCRITICAL Dual-slopePWMPER ZERO-ZERO
DSBOTTOMDual-slopePWMPER ZERO-ZERO
DSBOTHDual-slopePWMPER TOP ^(1) & ZEROTOP ZERO
DSTOP Dual-slopePWMPER ZEROTOP -
  1. The UPDATE condition on TOP only will occur when circular buffer is enabled for the channel.

Normal Frequency (NFRQ)

For Normal Frequency generation, the period time (T) is controlled by the period register (PER). The waveform generation output (WO[x]) is toggled on each compare match between COUNT and CCx, and the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Flag (EVCTRL.MCEOx) will be set.

Figure 36-4. Normal Frequency Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Normal Frequency (NFRQ) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT"] --> B["period (T)"]
    B --> C["Direction Change"]
    C --> D["COUNT Written"]
    D --> E["&quot;reload&quot; update"]
    D --> F["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    D --> G["match"]
    H["TOPO"] --> I["TIME Diagram"]
    J["CCx"] --> K["TIME Diagram"]
    L["ZERO"] --> M["TIME Diagram"]
    N["WO[x"]] --> O["Waveform Diagram"]

Match Frequency (MFRQ)

For Match Frequency generation, the period time (T) is controlled by CCO register instead of PER. WO[0] toggles on each update condition.

Figure 36-5. Match Frequency Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Match Frequency (MFRQ) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Period (T)"] --> B["Direction Change"]
    B --> C["COUNT Written"]
    D["COUNT"] --> E["CC0"]
    E --> F["zero"]
    G["WO[0"]] --> H["zero"]
    I["MAX"] --> J["zero"]
    K["Max"] --> L["zero"]
    M["Direction Change"] --> N["&quot;reload&quot; update"]
    M --> O["&quot;clear&quot; update"]

Normal Pulse-Width Modulation (NPWM)

NPWM uses single-slope PWM generation.

Single-Slope PWM Operation

For single-slope PWM generation, the period time (T) is controlled by Top value, and CCx controls the duty cycle of the generated waveform output. When up-counting, the WO[x] is set at start or compare match between the COUNT and TOP values, and cleared on compare match between COUNT and CCx register values. When down-counting, the WO[x] is cleared at start or compare match between the COUNT and ZERO values, and set on compare match between COUNT and CCx register values.

Figure 36-6. Single-Slope PWM Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Single-Slope PWM Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Period (T)"] --> B["CCx=ZERO"]
    A --> C["CCx=TOP"]
    D["COUNT"] --> E["CCx"]
    D --> F["ZERO"]
    G["WO[x"]] --> H["..."]
    I["&quot;clear&quot; update"] --> J["match"]
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    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fff,stroke:#333

The following equation calculates the exact resolution for a single-slope PWM ( R_PWM_SS ) waveform:

$$ R _ {\mathrm {PWM_SS}} = \frac {\log (\mathrm{TOP} + 1)}{\log (2)} $$

The PWM frequency depends on the Period register value (PER) and the peripheral clock frequency ( f_GCLK_TCC ), and can be calculated by the following equation:

$$ f _ {\mathrm {PWM_SS}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}{\mathrm{N(TOP+1)}} $$

Where N represents the prescaler divider used (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 64, 256, 1024).

Dual-Slope PWM Generation

For dual-slope PWM generation, the period setting (TOP) is controlled by PER, while CCx control the duty cycle of the generated waveform output. The figure below shows how the counter repeatedly counts from ZERO to PER and then from PER to ZERO. The waveform generator output is set on compare match when up-counting, and cleared on compare match when down-counting. An interrupt/event is generated on TOP and/or ZERO, depend on Dual slope.

In DSBOTH operation, a second update time occurs on TOP when circular buffer is enabled.

Figure 36-7. Dual-Slope Pulse Width Modulation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dual-Slope PWM Generation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CCx"] --> B["Period (T)"]
    B --> C["CCx=ZERO"]
    B --> D["CCx=TOP"]
    E["zero"] --> F["Count"]
    G["WO[x"]] --> H["TO"]
    I["update"] --> J["match"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
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Using dual-slope PWM results in a lower maximum operation frequency compared to single-slope PWM generation. The period (TOP) defines the PWM resolution. The minimum resolution is 1 bit (TOP=0x00000001).

The following equation calculates the exact resolution for dual-slope PWM ( R_PWM_DS ):

$$ R _ {\mathrm {PWM_DS}} = \frac {\log (\mathrm{PER} + 1)}{\log (2)}. $$

The PWM frequency f_PWM_DS depends on the period setting (TOP) and the peripheral clock frequency f_GCLK_TCC , and can be calculated by the following equation:

$$ f _ {\mathrm {PWM_DS}} = \frac {f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}{2 N \cdot \mathrm{PER}} $$

N represents the prescaler divider used. The waveform generated will have a maximum frequency of half of the TCC clock frequency ( f_GCLK_TCC ) when TOP is set to 0x00000001 and no prescaling is used.

The pulse width ( P_PWM_DS ) depends on the compare channel (CCx) register value and the peripheral clock frequency ( f_GCLK_TCC ), and can be calculated by the following equation:

$$ P _ {\mathrm {PWM_DS}} = \frac {2 N \cdot \mathrm{TOP-CCx}}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}} $$

N represents the prescaler divider used.

Note: In DSTOP, DSBOTTOM and DSBOTH operation, when TOP is lower than MAX/2, the CCx MSB bit defines the ramp on which the CCx Match interrupt or event is generated. (Rising if CCx[MSB]=0, falling if CCx[MSB]=1.)

Dual-Slope Critical PWM Generation

Critical mode generation allows generation of non-aligned centered pulses. In this mode, the period time is controlled by PER while CCx control the generated waveform output edge during up-counting and CC(x+CC_NUM/2) control the generated waveform output edge during down-counting.

Figure 36-8. Dual-Slope Critical Pulse Width Modulation (N=CC_NUM)
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Dual-Slope Critical PWM Generation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Period (T)"] --> B["&quot;reload&quot; update"]
    A --> C["match"]
    D["COUNT"] --> E["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    E --> F["Zero"]
    G["WO[x"]] --> H["Zero"]
    I["Max"] --> J["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    J --> K["Zero"]
    L["TOP"] --> M["Zero"]
    N["Period (T)"] --> O["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    O --> P["Zero"]
    Q["WO[x"]] --> R["Zero"]
    S["Period (T)"] --> T["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    T --> U["Zero"]
    V["Period (T)"] --> W["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    W --> X["Zero"]
    Y["WO[x"]] --> Z["Zero"]
    AA["Period (T)"] --> AB["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AB --> AC["Zero"]
    AD["Period (T)"] --> AE["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AE --> AF["Zero"]
    AG["WO[x"]] --> AH["Zero"]
    AI["Period (T)"] --> AJ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AJ --> AK["Zero"]
    AL["Period (T)"] --> AM["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AM --> AN["Zero"]
    AO["WO[x"]] --> AP["Zero"]
    AQ["Period (T)"] --> AR["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AR --> AS["Zero"]
    AT["Period (T)"] --> AU["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AU --> AV["Zero"]
    AW["WO[x"]] --> AX["Zero"]
    AY["Period (T)"] --> AZ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    AZ --> BA["Zero"]
    BB["Period (T)"] --> BC["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BC --> BD["Zero"]
    BE["Period (T)"] --> BF["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BF --> BG["Zero"]
    BH["Period (T)"] --> BI["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BI --> BJ["Zero"]
    BK["WO[x"]] --> BL["Zero"]
    BM["Period (T)"] --> BN["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BN --> BO["Zero"]
    BP["Period (T)"] --> BQ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BQ --> BR["Zero"]
    BS["Period (T)"] --> BT["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BT --> BU["Zero"]
    BV["Period (T)"] --> BW["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BW --> BX["Zero"]
    BY["Period (T)"] --> BZ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BZ --> CA["Zero"]
    CB["Period (T)"] --> BDZ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BDZ --> BE["Zero"]
    BFZ["Period (T)"] --> BGZ["CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2) CCx CC(x+N/2)"]
    BGZ --> BH
    BIY["BY"] --> BYZ["BY"]
    BZB["BY"] --> BYZ["BY"]

Output Polarity

The polarity (WAVE.POLx) is available in all waveform output generation. In single-slope and dual-slope PWM operation, it is possible to invert the pulse edge alignment individually on start or end of a PWM cycle for each compare channels. The table below shows the waveform output set/clear conditions, depending on the settings of timer/counter, direction, and polarity.

Table 36-3. Waveform Generation Set/Clear Conditions

Waveform Generation operationDIRPOLxWaveform Generation Output Update
Set Clear
Single-Slope PWM 0 0 Timer/counter1 0 Timer/counter matches CC Timer/counter matches ZERO
Dual-Slope PWM x 0 Timer/counter1 Timer/counter matches CC when counting downTimer/counter matches CC when counting down
Timer/counter matches CC when counting up

In Normal and Match Frequency, the WAVE.POLx value represents the initial state of the waveform output.

36.6.2.6 Double Buffering

The Pattern (PATT), Waveform (WAVE), Period (PER) and Compare Channels (CCx) registers are all double buffered. Each buffer register has a buffer valid (PATTBUFV, WAVEBUFV, PERBUFV or CCBUFVx) bit in the STATUS register, which indicates that the buffer register contains a valid value that can be copied into the corresponding register. As long as the respective buffer valid status flag (PATTBUFV, WAVEBUFV, PERBUFV or CCBUFVx) are set to '1', the related SYNCBUSY bits are set (SYNCBUSY.PATT, SYNCBUSY.WAVE,SYNCBUSY.PER or SYNCBUSY.CCx), a write to the respective PATT/PATTBUF, WAVE/WAVEBUF, PER/PERBUF or CCx/CCBUFx registers will generate a PAC error, and read access to the respective PATT, WAVE, PER or CCx register is invalid.

When the buffer valid flag bit in the STATUS register is '1' and the Lock Update bit in the CTRLB register is set to '0', (writing CTRLBCLR.LUPD to '1'), double buffering is enabled: the data from buffer registers will be copied into the corresponding register under hardware UPDATE conditions, then the buffer valid flags bit in the STATUS register are automatically cleared by hardware.

Note: Software update command (CTRLBSET.CMD=0x3) act independently of LUPD value.

A compare register is double buffered as in the following figure.

Figure 36-9. Compare Channel Double Buffering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Double Buffering - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["UPDATES"] --> B["AND Gate"]
    B --> C["OR Gate"]
    C --> D["CCBx"]
    D --> E["CCx"]
    E --> F["="]
    F --> G["match"]

    H["UPDATES"] --> I["AND Gate"]
    I --> J["OR Gate"]
    J --> K["CCBUFx"]
    K --> L["CCx"]
    L --> M["="]
    M --> N["match"]

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Both the registers (PATT/WAVE/PER/CCx) and corresponding buffer registers (PATTBUF/WAVEBUFV/PERBUF/CCBUFx) are available in the I/O register map, and the double buffering feature is not mandatory. The double buffering is disabled by writing a '1' to CTRLSET.LUPD.

Note: In NFRQ, MFRQ or PWM down-counting counter mode (CTRLBSET.DIR=1), when double buffering is enabled (CTRLBCLR.LUPD=1), PERBUF register is continuously copied into the PER independently of update conditions.

Changing the Period

The counter period can be changed by writing a new Top value to the Period register (PER or CC0, depending on the waveform generation mode), any period update on registers (PER or CCx) is effective after the synchronization delay, whatever double buffering enabling is.

Figure 36-10. Unbuffered Single-Slope Up-Counting Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["New value written to PER that is higher than current COUNT"] --> B["Counter Wraparound"]
    C["New value written to PER that is lower than current COUNT"] --> B
    B --> D["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    B --> E["write"]
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Figure 36-11. Unbuffered Single-Slope Down-Counting Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 2

line | COUNT | COUNT | Event Type | |-------|-------|------------------| | 0 | 0 | "reload" update | | 1 | 1 | "write" | | 2 | 2 | "reload" update | | 3 | 3 | "write" | | 4 | 4 | "reload" update | | 5 | 5 | "write" | | 6 | 6 | "reload" update | | 7 | 7 | "write" | | 8 | 8 | "reload" update | | 9 | 9 | "write" | | 10 | 10 | "reload" update | | 11 | 11 | "write" | | 12 | 12 | "reload" update | | 13 | 13 | "write" | | 14 | 14 | "reload" update | | 15 | 15 | "write" | | 16 | 16 | "reload" update | | 17 | 17 | "write" | | 18 | 18 | "reload" update | | 19 | 19 | "write" | | 20 | 20 | "reload" update | | 21 | 21 | "write" | | 22 | 22 | "reload" update | | 23 | 23 | "write" | | 24 | 24 | "reload" update | | 25 | 25 | "write" | | 26 | 26 | "reload" update | | 27 | 27 | "write" | | 28 | 28 | "reload" update | | 29 | 29 | "write" | | 30 | 30 | "reload" update | | 31 | 31 | "write" | | 32 | 32 | "reload" update | | 33 | 33 | "write" | | 34 | 34 | "reload" update | | 35 | 35 | "write" | | 36 | 36 | "reload" update | | 37 | 37 | "write" | | 38 | 38 | "reload" update | | 39 | 39 | "write" | | 40 | 40 | "reload" update | | 41 | 41 | "write" | | 42 | 42 | "reload" update | | 43 | 43 | "write" | | 44 | 44 | "reload" update | | 45 | 45 | "write" | | 46 | 46 | "reload" update | | 47 | 47 | "write" | | 48 | 48 | "reload" update | | 49 | 49 | "write" | | 50 | 50 | "reload" update | | 51 | 51 | "write" | | 52 | 52 | "reload" update | | 53 | 53 | "write" | | 54 | 54 | "reload" update | | 55 | 55 | "write" | | 56 | 56 | "reload" update | | 57 | 57 | "write" | | 58 | 58 | "reload" update | | 59 | 59 | "write" | | 60 | 60 | "reload" update | | 61 | 61 | "write" | | 62 | 62 | "reload" update | | 63 | 63 | "write" | | 64 | 64 | "reload" update | | 65 | 65 | "write" | | 66 | 66 | "reload" update | | 67 | 67 | "write" | | 68 | 68 | "reload" update | | 69 | 69 | "write" | | 70 | 70 | "reload" update | | 71 | 71 | "write" | | 72 | 72 | "reload" update | | 73 | 73 | "write" | | 74 | 74 | "reload" update | | 75 | 75 | "write" | | 76 | 76 | "reload" update | | 77 | 77 | "write" | | 78 | 78 | "reload" update | | 79 | 79 | "write" | | 80 | 80 | "reload" update | | 81 | 81 | "write" | | 82 | 82 | "reload" update | | 83 | 83 | "write" | | 84 | 84 | "reload" update | | 85 | 85 | "write" | | 86 | 86 | "reload" update | | 87 | 87 | "write" | | 88 | 88 | "reload" update | | 89 | 89 | "write" | | 90 | 90 | "reload" update | | 91 | 91 | "write" | | 92 | 92 | "reload" update | | 93 | 93 | "write" | | 94 | 94 | "reload" update | | 95 | 95 | "write" | | 96 | 96 | "reload" update | | 97 | 97 | "write" | | 98 | 98 | "reload" update | | 99 | 99 | "write" | | <100 | MAX | MAX | | <100 | ZERO | ZERO | The chart includes a legend for two types of data: 'reload' and 'write'. The values are estimated based on the input field labels. The numbers inside the bars represent the count of data points in each category. The text above it indicates the label is 'PER' or 'PER' that is higher than the count.

A counter wraparound can occur in any operation mode when up-counting without buffering, see Figure 36-10. COUNT and TOP are continuously compared, so when a new value that is lower than the current COUNT is written to TOP, COUNT will wrap before a compare match.

Figure 36-12. Unbuffered Dual-Slope Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 3

line | Metric | Value | |--------|-------| | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PER | PER | | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PER | PER | | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PER | PER | | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PER | PER |

When double buffering is used, the buffer can be written at any time and the counter will still maintain correct operation. The period register is always updated on the update condition, as shown in Figure 36-13. This prevents wraparound and the generation of odd waveforms.

Figure 36-13. Changing the Period Using Bultering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Changing the Period - 4

line | Metric | Value Type | Count | |--------|------------|-------| | COUNT | "reload" update | 0 | | COUNT | "write" | 0 | | COUNT | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PERBUF | 1 | | COUNT | NEW VALUE WRITTEN TO PERBUF | 0 | | COUNT | PER IS UPDATED WITH PERBUF value | 0 | | COUNT | ZERO | 0 |

36.6.2.7 Capture Operations

To enable and use capture operations, the Match or Capture Channel x Event Input Enable bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.MCEIx) must be written to '1'. The capture channels to be used must also be enabled in the Capture Channel x Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.CPTENx) before capturing can be performed.

Event Capture Action

The compare/capture channels can be used as input capture channels to capture events from the Event System, and give them a timestamp. The following figure shows four capture events for one capture channel.

Figure 36-14. Input Capture Timing
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Capture Action - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["events"] --> B["MAX"]
    B --> C["COUNT"]
    C --> D["ZERO"]
    D --> E["Capture 0"]
    D --> F["Capture 1"]
    D --> G["Capture 2"]
    D --> H["Capture 3"]

For input capture, the buffer register and the corresponding CCx act like a FIFO. When CCx is empty or read, any content in CCBUFx is transferred to CCx. The buffer valid flag is passed to set the CCx interrupt flag (IF) and generate the optional interrupt, event or DMA request. CCBUFx register value can't be read, all captured data must be read from CCx register.

Figure 36-15. Capture Double Buffering
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Event Capture Action - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["capture"] --> B["BV"]
    B --> C["IF"]
    C --> D["INT/DMA request"]
    D --> E["capture"]
    E --> F["BUFV"]
    F --> G["IF"]
    G --> H["INT/DMA request"]

    I["COUNT"] --> J["CCBx"]
    J --> K["CCx"]
    K --> L["data read COUNT"]
    L --> M["CCBUFx"]
    M --> N["CCx"]

    B --> O["EN"]
    C --> P["EN"]
    F --> Q["EN"]
    G --> R["EN"]

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The TCC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Buffer Valid flag (STATUS.CCBUFV) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

Period and Pulse-Width (PPW) Capture Action

The TCC can perform two input captures and restart the counter on one of the edges. This enables the TCC to measure the pulse-width and period and to characterize the frequency f and dutyCycle of an input signal:

$$ f = \frac {1}{T} \quad , \quad d u t y C y c l e = \frac {t _ {p}}{T} $$

Figure 36-16. PWP Capture
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Period and Pulse-Width (PPW) Capture Action - 1

line | Phase | Value | | ------------------ | ----- | | external signal / event | 10 | | Pulsewidth (tp) | 10 | | capture times | 10 | | MAX | 10 | | COUNT | Zero | | CC0 CC0 CC1CC1 | Zero |

Selecting PWP or PPW in the Timer/Counter Event Input 1 Action bit group in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT1) enables the TCC to perform one capture action on the rising edge and the other one on the falling edge. When using PPW (period and pulse-width) event action, period T will be captured into CC0 and the pulse-width t_p into CC1. The PWP (Pulse-width and Period) event action offers the same functionality, but T will be captured into CC1 and t_p into CC0.

The Timer/Counter Event x Invert Enable bit in Event Control register (EVCTRL.TCEINVx) is used for event source x to select whether the wraparound should occur on the rising edge or the falling edge. If EVCTRL.TCEINVx=1, the wraparound will happen on the falling edge.

The corresponding capture is done only if the channel is enabled in capture mode (CTRLA.CPTENx=1). If not, the capture action will be ignored and the channel will be enabled in compare mode of operation. When only one of these channels is required, the other channel can be used for other purposes.

The TCC can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the INTFLAG.MCx is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

Note: When up-counting (CTRLBSET.DIR=0), counter values lower than 1 cannot be captured in Capture Minimum mode (FCTRLn.CAPTURE=CAPTMIN). To capture the full range including value 0, the TCC must be configured in down-counting mode (CTRLBSET.DIR=0).

Note: In dual-slope PWM operation, and when TOP is lower than MAX/2, the CCx MSB captures the CTRLB.DIR state to identify the ramp on which the capture has been done. For rising ramps CCx[MSB] is zero, for falling ramps CCx[MSB]=1.

36.6.3 Additional Features

36.6.3.1 One-Shot Operation

When one-shot is enabled, the counter automatically stops on the next counter overflow or underflow condition. When the counter is stopped, the Stop bit in the Status register (STATUS.STOP) is set and the waveform outputs are set to the value defined by DRVCTRL.NREx and DRVCTRL.NRVx.

One-shot operation can be enabled by writing a '1' to the One-Shot bit in the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT) and disabled by writing a '1' to CTRLBCLR.ONESHOT. When enabled, the TCC will count until an overflow or underflow occurs and stop counting. The one-shot operation can be restarted by a re-trigger software command, a re-trigger event or a start event. When the counter restarts its operation, STATUS.STOP is automatically cleared.

36.6.3.2 Circular Buffer

The Period register (PER) and the compare channels register (CC0 to CC3) support circular buffer operation. When circular buffer operation is enabled, the PER or CCx values are copied into the corresponding buffer registers at each update condition. Circular buffering is dedicated to RAMP2, RAMP2A, and DSBOTH operations.

Figure 36-17. Circular Buffer on Channel 0
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Circular Buffer - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["BUFV"] --> B["CCBUF0"]
    C["UPDATE"] --> B
    B --> D["CC0"]
    D --> E["="]
    E --> F["m atch"]
    G["write enable"] --> B
    H["data write"] --> D
    I["COUNT"] --> E
    J["UPDATE CIRCC0EN"] --> K["AND Gate"]

36.6.3.3 Dithering Operation

The TCC supports dithering on Pulse-width or Period on a 16, 32 or 64 PWM cycles frame.

Dithering consists in adding some extra clocks cycles in a frame of several PWM cycles, and can improve the accuracy of the average output pulse width and period. The extra clock cycles are added on some of the compare match signals, one at a time, through a "blue noise" process that minimizes the flickering on the resulting dither patterns.

Dithering is enabled by writing the corresponding configuration in the Enhanced Resolution bits in CTRLA register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

• DITH4 enable dithering every 16 PWM frames
• DITH5 enable dithering every 32 PWM frames
• DITH6 enable dithering every 64 PWM frames

The DITHERCY bits of COUNT, PER and CCx define the number of extra cycles to add into the frame (DITHERCY bits from the respective COUNT, PER or CCx registers). The remaining bits of COUNT, PER, CCx define the compare value itself.

The pseudo code, giving the extra cycles insertion regarding the cycle is:

int extra_cycle(resolution, dithercy, cycle){
    int MASK;
    int value
    switch (resolution){
    DITH4: MASK = 0x0f;
    DITH5: MASK = 0x1f;
    DITH6: MASK = 0x3f;
    }
    value = cycle * dithercy;
    if (((MASK & value) + dithercy) > MASK)
    return 1;
    return 0;
} 

Dithering on Period

Writing DITHERCY in PER will lead to an average PWM period configured by the following formulas.

DITH4 mode:

$$ P w m P e r i o d = \left(\frac {\text { DITHERCY }}{1 6} + \text { PER }\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

Note: If DITH4 mode is enabled, the last 4 significant bits from PER/CCx or COUNT register correspond to the DITHERCY value, rest of the bits corresponds to PER/CCx or COUNT value.

DITH5 mode:

$$ P w m P e r i o d = \left(\frac {\text { DITHERCY }}{3 2} + \text { PER }\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

DITH6 mode:

$$ P w m P e r i o d = \left(\frac {\text {DITHERCY}}{6 4} + \text {PER}\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

Dithering on Pulse Width

Writing DITHERCY in CCx will lead to an average PWM pulse width configured by the following formula.

DITH4 mode:

$$ P w m P u l s e W i d t h = \left(\frac {\text {DITHERCY}}{1 6} + \mathrm{CCx}\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

DITH5 mode:

$$ P w m P u l s e W i d t h = \left(\frac {\text { DITHERCY }}{3 2} + \mathrm{CCx}\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

DITH6 mode:

$$ P w m P u l s e W i d t h = \left(\frac {\text { DITHERCY }}{6 4} + \mathrm{CCx}\right) \left(\frac {1}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCC}}}\right) $$

Note: The PWM period will remain static in this case.

36.6.3.4 Ramp Operations

Three ramp operation modes are supported. All of them require the timer/counter running in single-slope PWM generation. The ramp mode is selected by writing to the Ramp Mode bits in the Waveform Control register (WAVE.RAMP).

RAMP1 Operation

This is the default PWM operation, described in Single-Slope PWM Generation.

RAMP2 Operation

These operation modes are dedicated for power factor correction (PFC), Half-Bridge and Push-Pull SMPS topologies, where two consecutive timer/counter cycles are interleaved, see Figure 36-18. In cycle A, odd channel output is disabled, and in cycle B, even channel output is disabled. The ramp index changes after each update, but can be software modified using the Ramp index command bits in Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.IDXCMD).

Standard RAMP2 (RAMP2) Operation

Ramp A and B periods are controlled by the PER register value. The PER value can be different on each ramp by the Circular Period buffer option in the Wave register (WAVE.CIPEREN=1). This mode uses a two-channel TCC to generate two output signals, or one output signal with another CC channel enabled in capture mode.

Figure 36-18. RAMP2 Standard Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Standard RAMP2 (RAMP2) Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT"] --> B["ZERO"]
    B --> C["WO[0"]]
    C --> D["WO[1"]]
    D --> E["FaultA input"]
    E --> F["FaultB input"]
    G["&quot;clear&quot; update"] --> H["match"]
    H --> I["TOP(A)"]
    H --> J["TOP(B)"]
    H --> K["TOP(B)"]
    I --> L["CC0"]
    J --> M["CC1"]
    K --> N["CC0"]
    L --> O["CC1"]
    M --> P["CC1"]
    N --> Q["CC0"]
    O --> R["CC1"]
    P --> S["CC1"]
    Q --> T["CC0"]
    R --> U["CC1"]
    S --> V["CC0"]
    T --> W["CC1"]
    U --> X["CC0"]
    V --> Y["CC1"]
    W --> Z["CC0"]
    X --> AA["CC1"]
    Y --> AB["CC0"]
    Z --> AC["CC1"]
    AA --> AD["CC0"]
    AB --> AE["CC1"]
    AC --> AF["CC0"]
    AD --> AG["CC1"]
    AE --> AH["CC0"]
    AF --> AI["CC1"]
    AG --> AJ["CC0"]
    AH --> AK["CC1"]
    AI --> AL["CC0"]
    AJ --> AM["CC1"]
    AK --> AN["CC0"]
    AL --> AO["CC1"]
    AM --> AP["CC0"]
    AN --> AQ["CC1"]
    AO --> AR["CC0"]
    AP --> AS["CC1"]
    AQ --> AT["CC0"]
    AR --> AU["CC1"]
    AS --> AV["CC0"]
    AT --> AW["CC1"]
    AU --> AX["CC0"]
    AV --> AY["CC1"]
    AW --> AZ["CC0"]
    AX --> BA["CC1"]

Alternate RAMP2 (RAMP2A) Operation

Alternate RAMP2 operation is similar to RAMP2, but CC0 controls both WO[0] and WO[1] waveforms when the corresponding circular buffer option is enabled (CIPEREN=1). The waveform polarity is the same on both outputs. Channel 1 can be used in capture mode.

Figure 36-19. RAMP2 Alternate Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Alternate RAMP2 (RAMP2A) Operation - 1

Critical RAMP2 (RAMP2C) Operation

Critical RAMP2 operation provides a way to cover RAMP2 operation requirements without the update constraint associated to the use of circular buffers. In this mode, CC0 is controlling the period of ramp A and PER is controlling the period of ramp B. When using more than two channels, WO[0] output is controlled by CC2 (HIGH) and CC0 (LOW). On TCC with 2 channels, a pulse on WO[0] will last the entire period of ramp A, if WAVE.POL0=0.

Figure 36-20. RAMP2 Critical Operation With More Than 2 Channels
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Critical RAMP2 (RAMP2C) Operation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Ramp"] --> B["A"]
    B --> C["A B A B"]
    C --> D["CC0"]
    D --> E["CC1"]
    E --> F["TOP"]
    F --> G["CC2"]
    G --> H["Retrigger on FaultA"]
    H --> I["CC1"]
    I --> J["TOP"]
    J --> K["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    J --> L["match"]
    M["COUNT"] --> N["ZERO"]
    N --> O["WO[0"]]
    O --> P["WO[1"]]
    P --> Q["FaultA input"]
    Q --> R["FaultB input"]
    S["POL2 = 1"] --> T["Keep on FaultB"]
    U["POL1 = 1"] --> V["Keep on FaultB"]
    W["COUNT"] --> X["Zero"]

Figure 36-21. RAMP2 Critical Operation With 2 Channels
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Critical RAMP2 (RAMP2C) Operation - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Ramp"] --> B["A B A B"]
    B --> C["CC0"]
    C --> D["CC1"]
    D --> E["TOP"]
    E --> F["Retrigger on FaultA"]
    F --> G["CC1"]
    G --> H["TOP"]
    H --> I["CC0"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcf,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    subgraph COUNT
        J["ZERO"] --> K["WO[0"]]
        L["WO[1"]] --> M["FaultA input"]
        N["FaultB input"] --> O["End"]
    end
    subgraph Legend
        P["clear&quot; update &quot;match"]
        Q["POL0 = 0"]
        R["POL1 = 1"]
    end

36.6.3.5 Recoverable Faults

Recoverable faults can restart or halt the timer/counter. Two faults, called Fault A and Fault B, can trigger recoverable fault actions on the compare channels CC0 and CC1 of the TCC. The compare channels' outputs can be clamped to inactive state either as long as the fault condition is present, or from the first valid fault condition detection on until the end of the timer/counter cycle.

Fault Inputs

The first two channel input events (TCCxMC0 and TCCxMC1) can be used as Fault A and Fault B inputs, respectively. Event system channels connected to these fault inputs must be configured as asynchronous. The TCC must work in a PWM mode.

Fault Filtering

There are three filters available for each input Fault A and Fault B. They are configured by the corresponding Recoverable Fault n Configuration registers (FCTRLA and FCTRLB). The three filters can either be used independently or in any combination.

Input By default, the event detection is asynchronous. When the event occurs, the fault system will immediately and asynchronously perform the selected fault action on the compare channel output, also in device power modes where the clock is not available. To avoid false fault detection on external events (e.g. due to a glitch on an I/O port) a digital filter can be enabled and configured by the Fault B Filter Value bits in the Fault n Configuration registers (FCTRLn.FILTERVAL). If the event width is less than FILTERVAL (in clock cycles), the event will be discarded. A valid event will be delayed by FILTERVAL clock cycles.

Fault Blanking This ignores any fault input for a certain time just after a selected waveform output edge. This can be used to prevent false fault triggering due to signal bouncing, as shown in the figure below. Blanking can be enabled by writing an edge triggering configuration to the Fault n Blanking Mode bits in the Recoverable Fault n Configuration register (FCTRLn.BLANK). The desired duration of the blanking must be written to the Fault n Blanking Time bits (FCTRLn.BLANKVAL). The blanking time t_b is calculated by

$$ t _ {b} = \frac {1 + \text { BLANKVAL }}{f _ {\mathrm {GCLK_TCCx_PRESC}}} $$

Here, f_GCLK_TCCx_PRESC is the frequency of the prescaled peripheral clock frequency f_GCLK_TCCx .

The prescaler is enabled by writing '1' to the Fault n Blanking Prescaler bit (FCTRLn.BLANKPRESC). When disabled, f_GCLK_TCCx_PRESC=f_GCLK_TCCx . When enabled, f_GCLK_TCCx_PRESC=f_GCLK_TCCx/64 .

The maximum blanking time (FCTRLn.BLANKVAL=

255) at f_GCLK_TCCx=96MHz is 2.67μs (no prescaler) or 170μs (prescaling). For f_GCLK_TCCx=1MHz , the maximum blanking time is either 170μs (no prescaling) or 10.9ms (prescaling enabled).

Figure 36-22. Fault Blanking in RAMP1 Operation with Inverted Polarity
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Filtering - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["TOP"] --> B["CC0"]
    B --> C["ZERO"]
    C --> D["CMP0"]
    D --> E["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    E --> F["match"]
    F --> G["Fault input enabled"]
    F --> H["Fault input disabled"]
    F --> I["Fault discarded"]
    J["FCTRLA BLANKVAL = 0"] --> K[" FaultA Input "]
    L["FCTRLA BLANKVAL > 0"] --> M[" FaultA Blanking "]
    N["WO[0"]] --> O[" Output Signal Waveform"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Fault Qualification This is enabled by writing a '1' to the Fault n Qualification bit in the Recoverable Fault n Configuration register (FCTRLn.QUAL). When the recoverable fault qualification is enabled (FCTRLn.QUAL=1), the fault input is disabled all the time the corresponding channel output has an inactive level, as shown in the figures below.

Figure 36-23. Fault Qualification in RAMP1 Operation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Filtering - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Fault Input A"] --> B["Fault B Input Qual"]
    B --> C["CC0"]
    B --> D["CC1"]
    C --> E["“Fault input enabled”"]
    D --> F["“Fault input disabled”"]
    E --> G["match"]
    F --> H["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    G --> I["Fault discarded"]
    H --> J["Fault discarded"]
    K["Fault Input B"] --> L["Fault A Input Qual"]
    L --> M["CC0"]
    L --> N["CC1"]
    M --> O["match"]
    N --> P["Fault input disabled"]
    O --> Q["Fault discarded"]
    R["Fault Input A"] --> S["..."]
    S --> T["..."]
    T --> U["..."]
    U --> V["..."]
    V --> W["..."]
    W --> X["..."]
    X --> Y["..."]
    Y --> Z["..."]
    Z --> AA["..."]
    AA --> AB["..."]
    AB --> AC["..."]
    AC --> AD["..."]
    AD --> AE["..."]
    AE --> AF["..."]
    AF --> AG["..."]
    AG --> AH["..."]
    AH --> AI["..."]
    AI --> AJ["..."]
    AJ --> AK["..."]
    AK --> AL["..."]
    AL --> AM["..."]
    AM --> AN["..."]
    AN --> AO["..."]
    AO --> AP["..."]
    AP --> AQ["..."]
    AQ --> AR["..."]
    AR --> AS["..."]
    AS --> AT["..."]
    AT --> AU["..."]
    AU --> AV["..."]
    AV --> AW["..."]
    AW --> AX["..."]
    AX --> AY["..."]

Figure 36-24. Fault Qualification in RAMP2 Operation with Inverted Polarity
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Filtering - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph Cycle
        A1["Start"] --> A2["A"]
        A3["B"] --> A4["A"]
        A5["B"] --> A6["B"]
    end
    subgraph MAX
        A7["Start"] --> A8["Max"]
        A9["Stop"] --> A10["TOP"]
    end
    subgraph COUNT
        B1["Start"] --> B2["CC0"]
        B3["Stop"] --> B4["CC1"]
        B5["End"] --> B6["ZERO"]
    end
    subgraph Fault Input A
        A7 --> A8
        A9 --> A10
        B1 --> B2
        B3 --> B4
        B5 --> B6
    end
    subgraph Fault Input B
        A7 --> A8
        A9 --> A10
        B1 --> B2
        B3 --> B4
        B5 --> B6
    end
    A1 --> C1["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A2 --> C2["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A3 --> C3["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A4 --> C4["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A5 --> C5["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A6 --> C6["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A7 --> D1["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A8 --> D2["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A9 --> D3["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A10 --> D4["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A11 --> D5["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A12 --> D6["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A13 --> D7["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A14 --> D8["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A15 --> D9["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A16 --> D10["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A17 --> D11["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A18 --> D12["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A19 --> D13["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    A20 --> D14["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D1 --> E1["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D2 --> E2["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D3 --> E3["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D4 --> E4["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D5 --> E5["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D6 --> E6["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D7 --> E7["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D8 --> E8["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D9 --> E9["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D10 --> E10["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D11 --> E11["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]
    D12 --> E12["✓ ✓ ✓ - Fault A Input Qual"]

Fault Actions

Different fault actions can be configured individually for Fault A and Fault B. Most fault actions are not mutually exclusive; hence two or more actions can be enabled at the same time to achieve a result that is a combination of fault actions.

Keep Action This is enabled by writing the Fault n Keeper bit in the Recoverable Fault n Configuration register (FCTRLn.KEEP) to '1'. When enabled, the corresponding channel output will be clamped to zero as long as the fault condition is present. The clamp will be released on the start of the first cycle after the fault condition is no longer present, see next Figure.

Figure 36-25. Waveform Generation with Fault Qualification and Keep Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Actions - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT"] --> B["CC0"]
    B --> C["MAX"]
    C --> D["TOP"]
    D --> E["ZERO"]
    E --> F["Fault A Input Qual"]
    F --> G["WO[0"]]
    G --> H["KEEP"]
    H --> I["KEEP"]
    I --> J["match"]
    J --> K["&quot;clear&quot; update"]
    K --> L["Fault input enabled"]
    L --> M["Fault input disabled"]
    M --> N["Fault discarded"]
    N --> O["FAIL input enabled"]
    O --> P["FAIL input disabled"]
    P --> Q["FAIL discarded"]
    Q --> R["FAIL input enabled"]
    R --> S["FAIL input disabled"]
    S --> T["FAIL discarded"]
    T --> U["FAIL input enabled"]
    U --> V["FAIL input disabled"]
    V --> W["FAIL discarded"]
    W --> X["FAIL input enabled"]
    X --> Y["FAIL input disabled"]
    Y --> Z["FAIL discarded"]
    Z --> AA["FAIL input enabled"]
    AA --> AB["FAIL input disabled"]
    AB --> AC["FAIL discarded"]
    AC --> AD["FAIL input enabled"]
    AD --> AE["FAIL input disabled"]
    AE --> AF["FAIL discarded"]
    AF --> AG["FAIL input enabled"]
    AG --> AH["FAIL input disabled"]
    AH --> AI["FAIL discarded"]
    AI --> AJ["FAIL input enabled"]
    AJ --> AK["FAIL input disabled"]
    AK --> AL["FAIL discarded"]
    AL --> AM["FAIL input enabled"]
    AM --> AN["FAIL input disabled"]
    AN --> AO["FAIL discarded"]
    AO --> AP["FAIL input enabled"]
    AP --> AQ["FAIL input disabled"]
    AQ --> AR["FAIL discarded"]
    AR --> AS["FAIL input enabled"]
    AS --> AT["FAIL input disabled"]
    AT --> AU["FAIL discarded"]
    AU --> AV["FAIL input enabled"]
    AV --> AW["FAIL input disabled"]
    AW --> AX["FAIL discarded"]
    AX --> AY["FAIL input enabled"]
    AY --> AZ["FAIL input disabled"]
    AZ --> BA["FAIL discarded"]
    BA --> BB["FAIL input enabled"]
    BB --> BC["FAIL input disabled"]
    BC --> BD["FAIL discarded"]
    BD --> BE["FAIL input enabled"]
    BE --> BF["FAIL input disabled"]
    BF --> BG["FAIL discarded"]
    BG --> BH["FAIL input enabled"]
    BH --> BI["FAIL input disabled"]
    BI --> BJ["FAIL discarded"]
    BJ --> BK["FAIL input enabled"]
    BK --> BL["FAIL input disabled"]
    BL --> BM["FAIL discarded"]
    BM --> BN["FAIL input enabled"]
    BN --> BO["FAIL input disabled"]
    BO --> BP["FAIL discarded"]
    BP --> BQ["FAIL input enabled"]
    BQ --> BR["FAIL input disabled"]
    BR --> BS["FAIL discarded"]
    BS --> BT["FAIL input enabled"]
    BT --> BU["FAIL input disabled"]
    BU --> BV["FAIL discarded"]
    BV --> BW["FAIL input enabled"]
    BW --> BX["FAIL input disabled"]
    BX --> BY["FAIL discarded"]
    BY --> BZ["FAIL input enabled"]
    BZ --> CA["FAIL input disabled"]
    CA --> CB["FAIL discarded"]
    CB --> CC["FAIL input enabled"]
    CC --> CD["FAIL input disabled"]
    CD --> CE["FAIL discarded"]
    CE --> CF["FAIL input enabled"]
    CF --> CG["VOID"]

Restart This is enabled by writing the Fault n Restart bit in Recoverable Fault n Configuration register (FCTRLn.RESTART) to '1'. When enabled, the timer/counter will be restarted as soon as the corresponding fault condition is present. The ongoing cycle is stopped and the timer/counter starts a new cycle, see Figure 36-26. In Ramp 1 mode, when the new cycle starts, the compare outputs will be clamped to inactive level as long as the fault condition is present.

Note: For RAMP2 operation, when a new timer/counter cycle starts the cycle index will change automatically, see Figure 36-27. Fault A and Fault B are qualified only during the cycle A and cycle B respectively: Fault A is disabled during cycle B, and Fault B is disabled during cycle A.

Figure 36-26. Waveform Generation in RAMP1 mode with Restart Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Actions - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["CC0"] --> B["CC1"]
    B --> C["CC0"]
    D["CC0"] --> E["CC1"]
    E --> F["CC0"]
    G["CC0"] --> H["CC1"]
    H --> I["CC0"]
    J["CC0"] --> K["CC1"]
    K --> L["CC0"]
    M["CC0"] --> N["CC1"]
    N --> O["CC0"]
    P["CC0"] --> Q["CC1"]
    Q --> R["CC0"]
    S["CC0"] --> T["CC1"]
    T --> U["CC0"]
    V["CC0"] --> W["CC1"]
    W --> X["CC0"]
    Y["CC0"] --> Z["CC1"]
    Z --> AA["CC0"]
    AB["CC0"] --> AC["CC1"]
    AC --> AD["CC0"]
    AE["CC0"] --> AF["CC1"]
    AF --> AG["CC0"]
    AH["CC0"] --> AI["CC1"]
    AI --> AJ["CC0"]
    AK["CC0"] --> AL["CC1"]
    AL --> AM["CC0"]
    AN["CC0"] --> AO["CC1"]
    AO --> AP["CC0"]
    AQ["CC0"] --> AR["CC1"]
    AR --> AS["CC0"]
    AT["CC0"] --> AU["CC1"]
    AU --> AV["CC0"]
    AW["CC0"] --> AX["CC1"]
    AX --> AY["CC0"]
    AZ["CC0"] --> BA["CC1"]
    BA --> BB["CC0"]
    BC["CC0"] --> BD["CC1"]
    BD --> BE["CC0"]
    BF["CC0"] --> BG["CC1"]
    BG --> BH["CC0"]
    BI["CC0"] --> BJ["CC1"]
    BJ --> BK["CC0"]
    BL["CC0"] --> BM["CC1"]
    BM --> BN["CC0"]
    BO["CC0"] --> BP["CC1"]
    BP --> BQ["CC0"]
    BR["CC0"] --> BS["CC1"]
    BS --> BT["CC0"]
    BU["CC0"] --> BV["CC1"]
    BV --> BW["CC0"]
    BX["CC0"] --> BY["CC1"]
    BY --> BZ["CC0"]
    CA["CC0"] --> CB["CC1"]
    CB --> CC["CC0"]
    CD["CC0"] --> CE["CC1"]
    CE --> CF["CC0"]
    DG["CC0"] --> DH["CC1"]
    DH --> DI["CC0"]
    DJ["CC0"] --> DK["CC1"]
    DK --> DL["CC0"]
    DV["CC0"] --> DW["CC1"]
    DW --> DX["CC0"]

Figure 36-27. Waveform Generation in RAMP2 mode with Restart Action
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Fault Actions - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Cycle"] --> B["Period (T)"]
    B --> C["CCx=ZERO"]
    C --> D["CCx=TOP"]
    D --> E["CC0/CC1"]
    E --> F["No fault A action in cycle B"]
    F --> G["Restart"]
    G --> H["Fault Input A"]
    H --> I["WO[0"]]
    H --> J["WO[1"]]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Capture Action Several capture actions can be selected by writing the Fault n Capture Action bits in the Fault n Control register (FCTRLn.CAPTURE). When one of the capture operations is selected, the counter value is captured when the fault occurs. These capture operations are available:

  • CAPT - the equivalent to a standard capture operation, for further details refer to 36.6.2.7. Capture Operations
  • CAPTMIN - gets the minimum time stamped value: on each new local minimum captured value, an event or interrupt is issued.
  • CAPTMAX - gets the maximum time stamped value: on each new local maximum captured value, an event or interrupt (IT) is issued, see Figure 36-28.
  • LOCMIN - notifies by event or interrupt when a local minimum captured value is detected.

  • LOCMAX - notifies by event or interrupt when a local maximum captured value is detected.
    • DERIVO - notifies by event or interrupt when a local extreme captured value is detected, see Figure 36-29.

CCx Content:

In CAPTMIN and CAPTMAX operations, CCx keeps the respective extremum captured values, see Figure 36-28. In LOCMIN, LOCMAX or DERIV0 operation, CCx follows the counter value at fault time, see Figure 36-29.

Before enabling CAPTMIN or CAPTMAX mode of capture, the user must initialize the corresponding CCx register value to a value different from zero (for CAPTMIN) top (for CAPTMAX). If the CCx register initial value is zero (for CAPTMIN) top (for CAPTMAX), no captures will be performed using the corresponding channel.

MCx Behaviour:

In LOCMIN and LOCMAX operation, capture is performed on each capture event. The MCx interrupt flag is set only when the captured value is upper or equal (for LOCMIN) or lower or equal (for LOCMAX) to the previous captured value. So interrupt flag is set when a new relative local Minimum (for CAPTMIN) or Maximum (for CAPTMAX) value has been detected. DERIV0 is equivalent to an OR function of (LOCMIN, LOCMAX).

In CAPT operation, capture is performed on each capture event. The MCx interrupt flag is set on each new capture.

In CAPTMIN and CAPTMAX operation, capture is performed only when on capture event time, the counter value is lower (for CAPTMIN) or upper (for CAPMAX) than the last captured value. The MCx interrupt flag is set only when on capture event time, the counter value is upper or equal (for CAPTMIN) or lower or equal (for CAPTMAX) to the value captured on the previous event. So interrupt flag is set when a new absolute local Minimum (for CAPTMIN) or Maximum (for CAPTMAX) value has been detected.

Interrupt Generation

In CAPT mode, an interrupt is generated on each filtered Fault n and each dedicated CCx channel capture counter value. In other modes, an interrupt is only generated on an extreme captured value.

Figure 36-28. Capture Action "CAPTMAX"
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Generation - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["TOP"] --> B["CC0"]
    B --> C["ZERO"]
    D["&quot;clear&quot; update"] --> E["match"]
    F["FaultA Input"] --> G["CC0 Event/Interrupt"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Figure 36-29. Capture Action "DERIVO"
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Generation - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["TOP"] --> B["CC0"]
    B --> C["ZERO"]
    D["update"] --> E["match"]
    F["match"] --> G["update"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Hardware This is configured by writing 0x1 to the Fault n Halt mode bits in the Recoverable Fault n Configuration Halt Action register (FCTRLn.HALT). When enabled, the timer/counter is halted and the cycle is extended as long as the corresponding fault is present.

The next figure ('Waveform Generation with Halt and Restart Actions') shows an example where both restart action and hardware halt action are enabled for Fault A. The compare channel 0 output is clamped to inactive level as long as the timer/counter is halted. The timer/counter resumes the counting operation as soon as the fault condition is no longer present. As the restart action is enabled in this example, the timer/counter is restarted after the fault condition is no longer present.

The figure after that ('Waveform Generation with Fault Qualification, Halt, and Restart Actions') shows a similar example, but with additionally enabled fault qualification. Here, counting is resumed after the fault condition is no longer present.

Note that in RAMP2 and RAMP2A operations, when a new timer/counter cycle starts, the cycle index will automatically change.

Figure 36-30. Waveform Generation with Halt and Restart Actions
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Generation - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["MAX"] --> B["TOP"]
    B --> C["CC0"]
    C --> D["ZERO"]
    D --> E["HALT"]
    E --> F["Restart"]
    F --> G["Restart"]
    G --> H["Fault Input A"]
    H --> I["WO[0"]]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fff,stroke:#333
    note right of A "clear" update
    note right of H "match"
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Figure 36-31. Waveform Generation with Fault Qualification, Halt, and Restart Actions

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Generation - 4

flowchart
graph TD
    A["MAX"] --> B["TOP"]
    B --> C["COUNT"]
    C --> D["CC0"]
    D --> E["ZERO"]
    E --> F["HALT"]
    F --> G["Resume"]
    G --> H["Fault Input A"]
    H --> I["WO[0"]]
    I --> J["KEEP"]
    J --> K["-/-"]
    K --> L["Fault A Input Qual -"]
    L --> M["update&quot; / &quot;match"]
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Software Halt This is configured by writing 0x2 to the Fault n Halt mode bits in the Recoverable Fault n configuration Action register (FCTRLn.HALT). Software halt action is similar to hardware halt action, but in order to restart the timer/counter, the corresponding fault condition must not be present anymore, and the corresponding FAULT n bit in the STATUS register must be cleared by software.

Figure 36-32. Waveform Generation with Software Halt, Fault Qualification, Keep and Restart Actions
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Interrupt Generation - 5

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT"] --> B["CCO"]
    B --> C["ZERO"]
    D["MAX"] --> E["TOP"]
    E --> F["COUNT"]
    G["update"] --> H["match"]
    I["start Restart"] --> J["HALT"]
    K["Fault A Input Qual -"] --> L["Fault Input A"]
    M["Software Clear"] --> N["WO[0"]]
    O["KEEP"] --> P["NO KEEP"]
    Q["RESTART"] --> R["+/-"]

36.6.3.6 Non-Recoverable Faults

The non-recoverable fault action will force all the compare outputs to a pre-defined level programmed into the Driver Control register (DRVCTRL.NRE and DRVCTRL.NRV). The non-recoverable fault input (EV0 and EV1) actions are enabled in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT0 and EVCTRL.EVACT1).

To avoid false fault detection on external events (e.g. a glitch on an I/O port) a digital filter can be enabled using Non-Recoverable Fault Input x Filter Value bits in the Driver Control register (DRVCTRL.FILTERVALn). Therefore, the event detection is synchronous, and event action is delayed by the selected digital filter value clock cycles.

When the Fault Detection on Debug Break Detection bit in Debug Control register (DGBCTRL.FDDBD) is written to '1', a non-recoverable Debug Faults State and an interrupt (DFS) is generated when the system goes in debug operation.

In RAMP2, RAMP2A, or DSBOTH operation, when the Lock Update bit in the Control B register is set by writing CTRLBSET.LUPD=1 and the ramp index or counter direction changes, a non-recoverable Update Fault State and the respective interrupt (UFS) are generated.

36.6.3.7 Time-Stamp Capture

This feature is enabled when the Capture Time Stamp (STAMP) Event Action in Event Control register (EVCTRL.EVACT) is selected. The counter TOP value must be smaller than MAX.

When a capture event is detected, the COUNT value is copied into the corresponding Channel x Compare/Capture Value (CCx) register. In case of an overflow, the MAX value is copied into the corresponding CCx register.

When a valid captured value is present in the capture channel register, the corresponding Capture Channel x Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is set.

The timer/counter can detect capture overflow of the input capture channels: When a new capture event is detected while the Capture Channel interrupt flag (INTFLAG.MCx) is still set, the new timestamp will not be stored and INTFLAG.ERR will be set.

Figure 36-33. Time-Stamp
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Time-Stamp Capture - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Capture Events"] --> B["MAX"]
    B --> C["TOP"]
    C --> D["COUNT"]
    D --> E["ZERO"]
    E --> F["CCx Value"]
    F --> G["“capture”"]
    G --> H["“overflow”"]
    H --> I["COUNT-COUNTTOP MAXCOUNT"]
    I --> J["TIME"]

36.6.3.8 Waveform Extension

Figure 36-34 shows a schematic diagram of actions of the four optional units that follow the recoverable fault stage on a port pin pair: Output Matrix (OTMX), Dead-Time Insertion (DTI), SWAP and Pattern Generation. The DTI and SWAP units can be seen as a four port pair slices:

  • Slice 0 DTI0 / SWAP0 acting on port pins (WO[0], WO[WO_NUM/2 +0])
  • Slice 1 DTI1 / SWAP1 acting on port pins (WO[1], WO[WO_NUM/2 +1])

And more generally:

- Slice n DTIx / SWAPx acting on port pins (WO[x], WO[WO_NUM/2 +x])

Figure 36-34. Waveform Extension Stage Details
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Waveform Extension - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    OTMX["OTMX"] -->|OTMX["x+WO_NUM/2"]| A["LS"]
    OTMX -->|OTMX["x"]| B["HS"]
    A --> C["DT1x"]
    B --> D["DT1xEN SWAPx"]
    C --> E["PGV[x+WO_NUM/2"]]
    D --> F["PGO[x+WO_NUM/2"]]
    E --> G["INV[x+WO_NUM/2"]]
    F --> H["PGO[x"]]
    G --> I["INV[x"]]
    H --> J["P[x+WO_NUM/2"]]
    I --> K["P[x"]]
    J --> L["PGV[x"]]
    K --> M["P[x"]]
    L --> N["NOT"]
    M --> O["NOT"]
    N --> P["NOT"]
    O --> Q["NOT"]
    P --> R["NOT"]
    Q --> S["NOT"]
    R --> T["NOT"]
    S --> U["NOT"]
    T --> V["Portswex"]
    U --> W["Portswex"]

The output matrix (OTMX) unit distributes compare channels, according to the selectable configurations in Table 36-4.

Table 36-4. Output Matrix Channel Pin Roung Configuration

Value OTMX[x]
0x0 CC3 CC2 CC1CC0 CC3 CC2CC1 CC0
0x1 CC1 CC0 CC1CC0 CC1 CC0CC1 CC0
0x2 CC0 CC0 CC0CC0 CC0 CC0CC0 CC0
0x3 CC1 CC1 CC1CC1 CC1 CC1CC1 CC0

Notes on Table 36-4:

- Configuration 0x0 is the default configuration. The channel location is the default one, and channels are distributed on outputs modulo the number of channels. Channel 0 is routed to the Output matrix output OTMX[0], and Channel 1 to OTMX[1]. If there are more outputs than

channels, then channel 0 is duplicated to the Output matrix output OTMX[CC_NUM], channel 1 to OTMX[CC_NUM+1] and so on.

  • Configuration 0x1 distributes the channels on output modulo half the number of channels.
    This assigns twice the number of output locations to the lower channels than the default configuration. This can be used, for example, to control the four transistors of a full bridge using only two compare channels.
    Using pattern generation, some of these four outputs can be overwritten by a constant level, enabling flexible drive of a full bridge in all quadrant configurations.

- Configuration 0x2 distributes compare channel 0 (CC0) to all port pins. With pattern generation, this configuration can control a stepper motor.

- Configuration 0x3 distributes the compare channel CC0 to the first output, and the channel CC1 to all other outputs. Together with pattern generation and the fault extension, this configuration can control up to seven LED strings, with a boost stage.

•Table 36-5. Example: four compare channels on four outputs

Value OTMX[3]OTMX[2] OTMX[1] OTMX[0]
0x0 CC3 CC2 CC1CC0
0x1 CC1 CC0 CC1CC0
0x2 CC0 CC0 CC0CC0
0x3 CC1 CC1 CC1CC0

The dead-time insertion (DTI) unit generates OFF time with the non-inverted low side (LS) and inverted high side (HS) of the wave generator output forced at low level. This OFF time is called dead time. Dead-time insertion ensures that the LS and HS will never switch simultaneously.

The DTI stage consists of four equal dead-time insertion generators; one for each of the first four compare channels. Figure 36-35 shows the block diagram of one DTI generator. The four channels have a common register which controls the dead time, which is independent of high side and low side setting.

Figure 36-35. Dead-Time Generator Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Notes on Table 36-4: - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OTMX output"] --> B["D Q"]
    B --> C["Edge Detect"]
    C --> D{AND Gate}
    D --> E["LOAD EN Counter"]
    E --> F["= 0"]
    F --> G["&quot;DTLS&quot; (To PORT)"]
    F --> H["&quot;DTHS&quot; (To PORT)"]
    I["Dead Time Generator"] --> J["DTLS"]
    I --> K["DTHS"]
    J --> L["AND Gate"]
    K --> M["AND Gate"]
    L --> N["Output"]
    M --> O["Output"]

As shown in Figure 36-36, the 8-bit dead-time counter is decremented by one for each peripheral clock cycle until it reaches zero. A non-zero counter value will force both the low side and high side

outputs into their OFF state. When the output matrix (OTMX) output changes, the dead-time counter is reloaded according to the edge of the input. When the output changes from low to high (positive edge) it initiates a counter reload of the DTLS register. When the output changes from high to low (negative edge) it reloads the DTHS register.

Figure 36-36. Dead-Time Generator Timing Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Notes on Table 36-4: - 2

text_image "dti_cnt" "OTMX output" "DTLS" "DTHS"

The pattern generator unit produces a synchronized bit pattern across the port pins it is connected to. The pattern generation features are primarily intended for handling the commutation sequence in brushless DC motors (BLDC), stepper motors, and full bridge control. See also Figure 36-37.

Figure 36-37. Pattern Generator Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Notes on Table 36-4: - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["COUNT UPDATE"] --> B["BV BVPGEB[7:0"]]
    B --> C["EN PGE[7:0"]]
    D["PGVB[7:0"]] --> E["EN PGV[7:0"]]
    E --> F["WOx[7:0"]]
    F --> G["SWAP output"]
    G --> H["Output"]
    I["Count Update"] --> B
    I --> D

As with other double-buffered timer/counter registers, the register update is synchronized to the UPDATE condition set by the timer/counter waveform generation operation. If synchronization is not required by the application, the software can simply access directly the PATT.PGE, PATT.PGV bits registers.

36.6.4 Master/Slave Operation

Two TCC instances sharing the same GCLK_TCC clock, can be linked to provide more synchronized CC channels. The operation is enabled by setting the Master Synchronization bit in Control A register

(CTRLA.MSYNC) in the Slave instance. When the bit is set, the slave TCC instance will synchronize the CC channels to the Master counter.

36.6.5 DMA, Interrupts, and Events

Table 36-6. Module Requests for TCC

Condition Interrupt request EventoutputEvent inputDMA requestDMA request is cleared
Overflow / Underflow Yes Yes Yes(1)On DMA acknowledge
Channel Compare Match or CaptureYes Yes Yes(2) Yes^(3) For circular buffering: on DMA acknowledgeFor capture channel: when CCx register is read
Retrigger Yes Yes
Count Yes Yes
Capture Overflow Error Yes
Debug Fault State Yes
Recoverable Faults Yes
Non-Recoverable Faults Yes
TCCx Event 0 input Yes(4)
TCCx Event 1 input Yes(5)

Notes:

  1. DMA request set on overflow, underflow or re-trigger conditions.
  2. Can perform capture or generate recoverable fault on an event input.
  3. In capture or circular modes.
  4. On event input, either action can be executed:
  5. re-trigger counter
  6. control counter direction
  7. stop the counter
  8. decrement the counter
  9. perform period and pulse width capture
  10. generate non-recoverable fault

  11. On event input, either action can be executed:

  12. re-trigger counter

  13. increment or decrement counter depending on direction
  14. start the counter
  15. increment or decrement counter based on direction
  16. increment counter regardless of direction
  17. generate non-recoverable fault

36.6.5.1 DMA Operation

The TCC can generate the following DMA requests:

Counter overflow (OVF) If the Ones-shot Trigger mode in the control A register (CTRLA.DMAOS) is written to '0', the TCC generates a DMA request on each cycle when an update condition (overflow, underflow or re-trigger) is detected. When an update condition (overflow, underflow or re-trigger) is detected while CTRLA.DMAOS=1, the TCC generates a DMA trigger on the cycle following the DMA One-Shot Command written to the Control B register (CTRLBSET.CMD=DMAOS).

In both cases, the request is cleared by hardware on DMA acknowledge.

Channel A DMA request is set only on a compare match if CTRLA.DMAOS=0. The request is cleared by hardware on Match (MCx) DMA acknowledge.

When CTRLA.DMAOS=1, the DMA requests are not generated.

Channel Capture For a capture channel, the request is set when valid data is present in the CCx register, and cleared once the CCx register is read.

(MCx) In this operation mode, the CTRLA.DMAOS bit value is ignored.

DMA Operation with Circular Buffer

When circular buffer operation is enabled, the buffer registers must be written in a correct order and synchronized to the update times of the timer. The DMA triggers of the TCC provide a way to ensure a safe and correct update of circular buffers.

Note: Circular buffer are intended to be used with RAMP2, RAMP2A and DSBOTH operation only.

DMA Operation with Circular Buffer in RAMP and RAMP2A Mode

When a CCx channel is selected as a circular buffer, the related DMA request is not set on a compare match detection, but on start of ramp B.

If at least one circular buffer is enabled, the DMA overflow request is conditioned to the start of ramp A with an effective DMA transfer on previous ramp B (DMA acknowledge).

The update of all circular buffer values for ramp A can be done through a DMA channel triggered on a MC trigger. The update of all circular buffer values for ramp B, can be done through a second DMA channel triggered by the overflow DMA request.

Figure 36-38. DMA Triggers in RAMP and RAMP2 Operation Mode and Circular Buffer Enabled
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - DMA Operation with Circular Buffer - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Ramp"] --> B["A"]
    B --> C["B"]
    C --> D["A"]
    D --> E["B"]
    E --> F["A"]
    F --> G["B"]
    G --> H["New Parameter Set"]
    I["Cycle"] --> J["N-2"]
    J --> K["N-1 N"]
    K --> L["Old Parameter Set"]
    M["COUNT"] --> N["ZERO"]
    N --> O["STATUS.IDX"]
    O --> P["DMA_CCx_req"]
    P --> Q["DMA_CChannel i"]
    Q --> R["Update ramp A"]
    S["DATA"] --> T["DMA_OVF_req"]
    T --> U["DMA Channel j"]
    U --> V["Update ramp B"]
    W["update"] --> X["Update"]
    style W fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

DMA Operation with Circular Buffer in DSBOTH Mode

When a CC channel is selected as a circular buffer, the related DMA request is not set on a compare match detection, but on start of down-counting phase.

If at least one circular buffer is enabled, the DMA overflow request is conditioned to the start of up-counting phase with an effective DMA transfer on previous down-counting phase (DMA acknowledge).

When up-counting, all circular buffer values can be updated through a DMA channel triggered by MC trigger. When down-counting, all circular buffer values can be updated through a second DMA channel, triggered by the OVF DMA request.

Figure 36-39. DMA Triggers in DSBOTH Operation Mode and Circular Buffer Enabled
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - DMA Operation with Circular Buffer - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Cycle"] --> B["N-2"]
    B --> C["N-1"]
    C --> D["N"]
    D --> E["Old Parameter Set"]
    E --> F["New Parameter Set"]
    F --> G["Update"]
    H["COUNT"] --> I["ZERO"]
    I --> J["CTRLB.DIR"]
    J --> K["DMA_CCx_req"]
    K --> L["DMA_OVF_req"]
    L --> M["DMA Channel i"]
    M --> N["Update Rising"]
    N --> O["DMA Channel j"]
    O --> P["Update Rising"]

36.6.5.2 Interrupts

The TCC has the following interrupt sources:

• Overflow/Underflow (OVF)
- Retrigger (TRG)
- Count (CNT) - refer also to description of EVCTRL.CNTSEL.
• Capture Overflow Error (ERR)
• Non-Recoverable Update Fault (UFS)
- Debug Fault State (DFS)
• Recoverable Faults (FAULTn)
• Non-recoverable Faults (FAULTx)
• Compare Match or Capture Channels (MCx)

These interrupts are asynchronous wake-up sources. See Sleep Mode Entry and Exit Table in PM/Sleep Mode Controller section for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the TCC is reset. See 36.8.12. INTFLAG for details on how to clear interrupt flags. The TCC has one common interrupt request line for all the interrupt sources. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note: Interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

36.6.5.3 Events

The TCC can generate the following output events:

• Overflow/Underflow (OVF)
- Trigger (TRG)
- Counter (CNT) For further details, refer to EVCTRL.CNTSEL description.

- Compare Match or Capture on compare/capture channels: MCx

Writing a '1' ('0') to an Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxEO) enables (disables) the corresponding output event. Refer also to EVSYS – Event System.

The TCC can take the following actions on a channel input event (MCx):

  • Capture event
  • Generate a recoverable or non-recoverable fault

The TCC can take the following actions on counter Event 1 (TCCx EV1):

  • Counter re-trigger
  • Counter direction control
  • Stop the counter
  • Decrement the counter on event
    • Period and pulse width capture
    • Non-recoverable fault

The TCC can take the following actions on counter Event 0 (TCCx EV0):

  • Counter re-trigger
  • Count on event (increment or decrement, depending on counter direction)
  • Counter start - start counting on the event rising edge. Further events will not restart the counter; the counter will keep on counting using prescaled GCLK_TCCx, until it reaches TOP or ZERO, depending on the direction.
  • Counter increment on event. This will increment the counter, irrespective of the counter direction.
  • Count during active state of an asynchronous event (increment or decrement, depending on counter direction). In this case, the counter will be incremented or decremented on each cycle of the prescaled clock, as long as the event is active.
    • Non-recoverable fault

The counter Event Actions are available in the Event Control registers (EVCTRL.EVACT0 and EVCTRL.EVACT1). For further details, refer to EVCTRL.

Writing a '1' ('0') to an Event Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.MCEIx or EVCTRL.TCEIx) enables (disables) the corresponding action on input event.

Note: When several events are connected to the TCC, the enabled action will apply for each of the incoming events. Refer to EVSYS – Event System for details on how to configure the event system.

36.6.6 Sleep Mode Operation

The TCC can be configured to operate in any sleep mode. To be able to run in standby the RUNSTDBY bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) must be '1'. The MODULE can in any sleep mode wake up the device using interrupts or perform actions through the Event System.

36.6.7 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

- Software Reset and Enable bits in Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST and CTRLA.ENABLE)

The following registers are synchronized when written:

• Control B Clear and Control B Set registers (CTRLBCLR and CTRLBSET)

  • Status register (STATUS)
  • Pattern and Pattern Buffer registers (PATT and PATTBUF)
    • Waveform register (WAVE)
  • Count Value register (COUNT)
  • Period Value and Period Buffer Value registers (PER and PERBUF)
  • Compare/Capture Channel x and Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value registers (CCx and CCBUFx)

The following registers are synchronized when read:

• Control B Clear and Control B Set registers (CTRLBCLR and CTRLBSET)
- Count Value register (COUNT): synchronization is done on demand through READSYNC command (CTRLBSET.CMD)
- Pattern and Pattern Buffer registers (PATT and PATTBUF)
- Waveform register (WAVE)
- Period Value and Period Buffer Value registers (PER and PERBUF)
- Compare/Capture Channel x and Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value registers (CCx and CCBUFx)

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

Required read-synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" property in the register description.

For more information, refer to Register Synchronization.

36.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 RESOLUTION[1:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 MSYNC ALOCK PRESCYNC[1:0] RUNSTDBY PRESCALER[2:0]
23:16 DMAOS
31:24CPTEN3CPTEN2CPTEN1CPTENO
0x04CTRLBCLR7:0 CMD[2:0]IDXCMD[1:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x05CTRLBSET7:0 CMD[2:0]IDXCMD[1:0]ONESHOTLUPDDIR
0x06 ... 0x07Reserved
0x08SYNCBUSY7:0PERWAVEPATTCOUNTSTATUSCTRLBENABLESWRST
15:8CC3CC2CC1CC0
23:16
31:24
0x0CFCTRLA7:0RESTARTBLANK[1:0]QUALKEEPSRC[1:0]
15:8BLANKPRESCCAPTURE[2:0]CHSEL[1:0]HALT[1:0]
23:16BLANKVAL[7:0]
31:24FILTERVAL[3:0]
0x10FCTRLB7:0RESTARTBLANK[1:0]QUALKEEPSRC[1:0]
15:8BLANKPRESCCAPTURE[2:0]CHSEL[1:0]HALT[1:0]
23:16BLANKVAL[7;0]
31:24FILTERVAL[3:0]
0x14WEXCTRL7:0OTMX[1:0]
15:8DTIEN3 DTIEN2 DTIEN1 DTIEN0
23:16DTLS[7:0]
31:24DTHS[7:0]
0x18DRVCTRL7:0NRE7NRE6NRE5NRE4NRE3NRE2NRE1NRE0
15:8NRV7NRV6NRV5NRV4NRV3NRV2NRV1NRV0
23:16INVEN7INVEN6INVEN5INVEN4INVEN3INVEN2INVEN1INVEN0
31:24FILTERVAL1[3:0]FILTERVAL0[3:0]
0x1C ... 0x1DReserved
0x1EDBGCTRL7:0FDDBDDBGRUN
0x1FReserved
0x20EVCTRL7:0 CNTSEL[1:0]EVACT1[2:0]EVACT0[2:0]
15:8TCEI1TCEI0TCINV1TCINV0CNTEOTRGEOOVFEO
23:16MCEI3MCEI2MCEI1MCEI0
31:24MCEO3 MCEO2 MCEO1 MCEO0
0x24INTENCLR7:0ERR CNT TRGOVF
15:8FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
23:16MC3MC2MC1MC0
31:24
0x28 INTENSET7:0ERR CNT TRGOVF
15:8FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
23:16MC3MC2MC1MC0
31:24
0x2CINTFLAG7:0ERR CNT TRGOVF
15:8FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
23:16MC3MC2MC1MC0
31: 24
0x30STATUS7:0PERBUFVPATTBUFVDFSUFSIDXSTOP
15:8FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTAFAULT1INFAULT0INFAULTBINFAULTAIN
23:16CCBUFV3CCBUFV2CCBUFV1CCBUFV0
31:24CMP3 CMP2 CMP1 CMP0
0x34COUNT7:0COUNT[7:0]
15:8COUNT[15:8]
23:16COUNT[23:16]
31:24COUNT[31:24]

......continued

OffsetName Bit Pos. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x38 PATT7:0 PGE7 PGE6 PGE5 PGE4 PGE3 PGE2 PGE1 PGE0
15:8 PGV7 PGV6 PGV5 PGV4 PGV3 PGV2 PGV1 PGV0
0x3A ... 0x3BReserved
0x3C WAVE7:0CIPERENRAMP[1:0]WAVEGEN[2:0]
15:8CICCEN3CICCEN2CICCEN1CICCEN0
23:16POL3 POL2 POL1 POL0
31:24SWAP3SWAP2SWAP1SWAP0
0x40PER7:0PER[1:0]DITHER[5:0]
15:8PER[9:2]
23:16PER[17:10]
31:24PER[25:18]
0x44CCO7:0CC[1:0]DITHER[5:0]
15:8CC[9:2]
23:16CC[17:10]
31:24
0x48CC17:0CC[1:0]DITHER[5:0]
15:8CC[9:2]
23:16CC[17:10]
31:24
0x4CCC27:0CC[1:0]DITHER[5:0]
15:8CC[9:2]
23:16CC[17:10]
31:24
0x50CC37:0CC[1:0]DITHER[5:0]
15:8CC[9:2]
23:16CC[17:10]
31:24
0x54 ... 0x63Reserved
0x64 PATTBUF7:0PGEB7PGEB6PGEB5PGEB4PGEB3PGEB2PGEB1
15:8PGVB7PGVB6PGVB5PGVB4PGVB3PGVB2PGVB1
0x66 ... 0x67Reserved
0x68 WAVEBUF7:0CIPERENBRAMPB[1:0]WAVEGENB[2:0]
15:8CICCENB3CICCENB2CICCENB1CICCENB0
23:16
31:24SWAPB 3SWAPB 2SWAPB 1SWAPB 0
0x6CPERBUF7:0 PERBUF[1:0]DITHERBUF[5:0]
15:8PERBUF[9:2]
23:16PERBUF[17:10]
31:24PERBUF[25:18]
0x70CCBUF07:0 CCBUF[1:0]DITHERBUF[5:0]
15:8CCBUF[9:2]
23:16CCBUF[17:10]
31:24CCBUF[25:18]
0x74CCBUF17:0 CCBUF[1:0]DITHERBUF[5:0]
15:8CCBUF[9:2]
23:16CCBUF[17:10]
31:24CCBUF[25:18]
0x78CCBUF27:0 CCBUF[1:0]DITHERBUF[5:0]
15:8CCBUF[9:2]
23:16CCBUF[17:10]
31:24CCBUF[25:18]
0x7CCCBUF37:0 CCBUF[1:0]DITHERBUF[5:0]
15:8CCBUF[9:2]
23:16CCBUF[17:10]
31:24CCBUF[25:18]SWAPB 2SWAPB 1SWAPB 0

36.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

36.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected bits, Write-Synchronized bits

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CPTEN3 CPTEN2CPTEN1 CPTEN0
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

DMAOS
AccessR/W
Reset0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

MSYNCALOCKPRESCYNC[1:0]RUNSTDBYPRESCALER[2:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 76543210

RESOLUTION[1:0]ENABLESWRST
AccessR/W R/WR/W R/W
Reset0 00 0

Bits 24, 25, 26, 27 - CPTENx Capture Channel x Enable

These bits are used to select the capture or compare operation on channel x.

Writing a '1' to CPTENx enables capture on channel x.

Writing a '0' to CPTENx disables capture on channel x.

Note: This bit field is enable-protected. This bit field is not write-synchronized.

Bit 23 - DMAOS DMA One-Shot Trigger Mode

This bit enables the DMA One-shot Trigger Mode.

Writing a '1' to this bit will generate a DMA trigger on TCC cycle following a

TCC_CTRLBSET_CMD_DMAOS command.

Writing a '0' to this bit will generate DMA triggers on each TCC cycle.

Note: This bit is enable-protected. This bit is not write-synchronized.

Bit 15 -MSYNC Host Synchronization (only for TCC Client instance)

This bit must be set if the TCC counting operation must be synchronized on its Host TCC.

Note: This bit is enable-protected. This bit is not write-synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The TCC controls its own counter.
1The counter is controlled by its Host TCC.

Bit 14 - ALOCK Auto Lock

Note: This bit is enable-protected. This bit is not write-synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The Lock Update bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.LUPD) is not affected by overflow/underflow, and re-trigger events
1CTRLB.LUPD is set to '1' on each overflow/underflow or re-trigger event.

Bits 13:12 - PRESCYNC[1:0] Prescaler and Counter Synchronization

These bits select if on re-trigger event, the Counter is cleared or reloaded on either the next GCLK_TCC0 clock, or on the next prescaled GCLK_TCC0 clock. It is also possible to reset the prescaler on re-trigger event.

Note: This bit field is enable-protected. This bit field is not write-synchronized.

Value Name Description
Counter Reloaded Prescaler
0x0 GCLK Reload or resetCounter on next GCLK -
0x1 PRESC Reload or resetCounter on next prescaler clock-
0x2 RESYNC Reload or resetCounter on next GCLK Reset prescaler counter
0x3 Reserved

Bit 11 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit is used to keep the TCC running in Standby mode.

Note: This bit is enable-protected. This bit is not write-synchronized.

Value Description
0The TCC is halted in standby.
1The TCC continues to run in standby.

Bits 10:8 - PRESCALER[2:0] Prescaler

These bits select the Counter prescaler factor.

Note: This bit field is enable-protected. This bit field is not write-synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0DIV1 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC
0x1DIV2 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/2
0x2DIV4 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/4
0x3DIV8 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/8
0x4DIV16 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/16
0x5DIV64 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/64
0x6DIV256 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/256
0x7DIV1024 Prescaler: GCLK_TCC/1024

Bits 6:5 - RESOLUTION[1:0] Dithering Resolution

These bits increase the TCC resolution by enabling the dithering options.

Note: This bit field is enable-protected. This bit field is not write-synchronized.

Table 36-7. Dithering

ValueName Description
0x0NONEThe dithering is disabled.
0x1DITH4 Dithering is done every 16 PWM frames. PER[3:0] and CCx[3:0] contain dithering pattern selection.
0x2DITH5 Dithering is done every 32 PWM frames. PER[4:0] and CCx[4:0] contain dithering pattern selection.
0x3DITH6 Dithering is done every 64 PWM frames. PER[5:0] and CCx[5:0] contain dithering pattern selection.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the ENABLE bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

Notes:

  1. This bit is not enable protected.
  2. This bit is write-synchronized: SYNCBUSY. ENABLE must be checked to ensure the CTRLA. ENABLE synchronization is complete.

Value Description

0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the TCC (except DBGCTRL) to their initial state, and the TCC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence; all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Notes:

  1. This bit is not enable protected.
  2. This bit is write-synchronized: SYNCBUSY. ENABLE must be checked to ensure the CTRLA. ENABLE synchronization is complete.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

Value Description

0There is no Reset operation ongoing.
1The Reset operation is ongoing.

This register allows the user to change this register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set (CTRLBSET) register.

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0] IDXCMD[1:0] ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] TCC Command

These bits can be used for software control of re-triggering and stop commands of the TCC. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit field will read back zero. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TCC clock cycle.

Writing zero to this bit group has no effect.

Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.

Value NameDescription
0x0NONENo action
0x1RETRIGGERClear start, restart or retrigger
0x2STOPForce stop
0x3UPDATEForce update of double buffered registers
0x4READSYNCForce COUNT read synchronization

Bits 4:3 - IDXCMD[1:0] Ramp Index Command

These bits can be used to force cycle A and cycle B changes in RAMP2 and RAMP2A operation. On timer/counter update condition, the command is executed, the IDX flag in STATUS register is updated and the IDXCMD command is cleared.

Writing zero to these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to any of these bits will clear the pending command.

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLEDISABLE Command disabled: IDX toggles between cycles A and B
0x1SET Set IDX: cycle B will be forced in the next cycle
0x2CLEARClear IDX: cycle A will be forced in next cycle
0x3HOLDHold IDX: the next cycle will be the same as the current cycle.

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TCC. When one-shot operation is enabled, the TCC will stop counting on the next overflow/underflow condition or on a stop command.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will disable the one-shot operation.

Value Description
0The TCC will update the counter value on overflow/underflow condition and continue operation.
1The TCC will stop counting on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TCC buffered registers.

When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.

This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable updating.

Value Description
0The CCBx, PERB, PGVB, PGOB, and SWAPBx buffer registers values are copied into the corresponding CCx, PER, PGV, PGO and SWAPx registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBx, PERB, PGVB, PGOB, and SWAPBx buffer registers values are not copied into the corresponding CCx, PER, PGV, PGO and SWAPx registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

Value Description
0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

36.8.3 Control B Set

Name: CTRLBSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized

This register allows the user to change this register without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Control B Set (CTRLBCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

CMD[2:0] IDXCMD[1:0] ONESHOT LUPD DIR
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 7:5 - CMD[2:0] TCC Command

These bits can be used for software control of re-triggering and stop commands of the TCC. When a command has been executed, the CMD bit field will be read back as zero. The commands are executed on the next prescaled GCLK_TCC clock cycle.

Writing zero to this bit group has no effect

Writing a valid value to this bit group will set the associated command.

Value NameDescription
0x0NONENo action
0x1RETRIGGERForce start, restart or retrigger
0x2STOPForce stop
0x3UPDATEForce update of double buffered registers
0x4READSYNCForce a read synchronization of COUNT

Bits 4:3 - IDXCMD[1:0] Ramp Index Command

These bits can be used to force cycle A and cycle B changes in RAMP2 and RAMP2A operation. On timer/counter update condition, the command is executed, the IDX flag in STATUS register is updated and the IDXCMD command is cleared.

Writing a zero to these bits has no effect.

Writing a valid value to these bits will set a command.

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLECommand disabled: IDX toggles between cycles A and B
0x1SETSet IDX: cycle B will be forced in the next cycle
0x2CLEARClear IDX: cycle A will be forced in next cycle
0x3HOLDHold IDX: the next cycle will be the same as the current cycle.

Bit 2 - ONESHOT One-Shot

This bit controls one-shot operation of the TCC. When in one-shot operation, the TCC will stop counting on the next overflow/underflow condition or a stop command.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will enable the one-shot operation.

Value Description
0The TCC will count continuously.
1The TCC will stop counting on the next underflow/overflow condition.

Bit 1 - LUPD Lock Update

This bit controls the update operation of the TCC buffered registers.

When CTRLB.LUPD is set, no any update of the registers with value of its buffered register is performed on hardware UPDATE condition. Locking the update ensures that all buffer registers are valid before an hardware update is performed. After all the buffer registers are loaded correctly, the buffered registers can be unlocked.

This bit has no effect when input capture operation is enabled.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will lock updating.

Value Description
0The CCBx, PERB, PGVB, PGOB, and SWAPBx buffer registers values are copied into the corresponding CCx, PER, PGV, PGO and SWAPx registers on hardware update condition.
1The CCBx, PERB, PGVB, PGOB, and SWAPBx buffer registers values are not copied into CCx, PER, PGV, PGO and SWAPx registers on hardware update condition.

Bit 0 - DIR Counter Direction

This bit is used to change the direction of the counter.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the bit and make the counter count up.

Value Description
0The timer/counter is counting up (incrementing).
1The timer/counter is counting down (decrementing).

36.8.4 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Synchronization Busy - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 CC3 CC2 CC1 CCD Access Reset R R R 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PER WAVE PATT COUNT STATUS CTRLB ENABLE SWRST Access R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - CC Compare/Capture Channel x Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of Compare/Capture Channel x register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of Compare/Capture Channel x register between clock domains is started.

CCx bit is available only for existing Compare/Capture Channels. For details on CC channels number, refer to each TCC feature list.

This bit is set when the synchronization of CCx register between clock domains is started.

Bit 7 - PER PER Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of PER register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of PER register between clock domains is started.

Bit 6 - WAVE WAVE Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of WAVE register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of WAVE register between clock domains is started.

Bit 5 - PATT PATT Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of PATTERN register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of PATTERN register between clock domains is started.

Bit 4 - COUNT COUNT Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of COUNT register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of COUNT register between clock domains is started.

Bit 3 - STATUS STATUS Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of STATUS register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of STATUS register between clock domains is started.

Bit 2 - CTRLB CTRLB Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of CTRLB register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of CTRLB register between clock domains is started.

Bit 1 - ENABLE ENABLE Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of ENABLE bit between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST SWRST Synchronization Busy

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of SWRST bit between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of SWRST bit between clock domains is started.

36.8.5 Fault Control A and B

Name: FCTRLx

Offset: 0x0C + x*0x04 [x=0..1]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

FILTERVAL[3:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

BLANKVAL[7:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

BLANKPRESCCAPTURE[2:0]CHSEL[1:0]HALT[1:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

RESTARTBLANK[1:0]QUALKEEPSRC[1:0]
AccessR/W R/WR/W R/WR/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 00 0

Bits 27:24 - FILTERVAL[3:0] Recoverable Fault n Filter Value

These bits define the filter value applied on MCEx (x=0,1) event input line. The value must be set to zero when MCEx event is used as synchronous event.

Bits 23:16 - BLANKVAL[7:0] Recoverable Fault n Blanking Value

These bits determine the duration of the blanking of the fault input source. Activation and edge selection of the blank filtering are done by the BLANK bits (FCTRLn.BLANK).

When enabled, the fault input source is internally disabled for BLANKVAL* prescaled GCLK_TCC periods after the detection of the waveform edge.

Bit 15 - BLANKPRESC Recoverable Fault n Blanking Value Prescaler

This bit enables a factor 64 prescaler factor on used as base frequency of the BLANKVAL value.

ValueDescription
0Blank time is BLANKVAL* prescaled GCLK_TCC.
1Blank time is BLANKVAL* 64 * prescaled GCLK_TCC.

Bits 14:12 - CAPTURE[2:0] Recoverable Fault n Capture Action

These bits select the capture and Fault n interrupt/event conditions.

Table 36-8. Fault n Capture Action

ValueNameDescription
0x0DISABLECapture on valid recoverable Fault n is disabled
0x1CAPTOn rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0]. INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each new captured value.
0x2CAPTMINOn rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0], if COUNT value is lower than the last stored capture value (CC). INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each local minimum detection.
0x3CAPTMAXOn rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0], if COUNT value is higher than the last stored capture value (CC). INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each local maximum detection.
0x4LOCMINOn rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0]. INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each local minimum value detection.
0x5LOCMAXOn rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0]. INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each local maximum detection.
0x6DERIV0On rising edge of a valid recoverable Fault n, capture counter value on channel selected by CHSEL[1:0]. INTFLAG.FAULTn flag rises on each local maximum or minimum detection.

Bits 11:10 - CHSEL[1:0] Recoverable Fault n Capture Channel

These bits select the channel for capture operation triggered by recoverable Fault n.

Value Name Description

0x0CC0 Capture value stored into CC0
0x1CC1 Capture value stored into CC1
0x2CC2 Capture value stored into CC2
0x3CC3 Capture value stored into CC3

Bits 9:8 - HALT[1:0] Recoverable Fault n Halt Operation

These bits select the halt action for recoverable Fault n.

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLE Halt action disabled
0x1HWHardware halt action
0x2SWSoftware halt action
0x3NRNon-recoverable fault

Bit 7 - RESTART Recoverable Fault n Restart

Setting this bit enables restart action for Fault n.

Value Description

0Fault n restart action is disabled.
1Fault n restart action is enabled.

Bits 6:5 - BLANK[1:0] Recoverable Fault n Blanking Operation

These bits, select the blanking start point for recoverable Fault n.

Value NameDescription
0x0STARTBlanking applied from start of the Ramp period
0x1RISEBlanking applied from rising edge of the waveform output
0x2FALL Blanking applied from falling edge of the waveform output
0x3BOTHBlanking applied from each toggle of the waveform output

Bit 4 - QUAL Recoverable Fault n Qualification

Setting this bit enables the recoverable Fault n input qualification.

Value Description
0The recoverable Fault n input is not disabled on CMPx value condition.
1The recoverable Fault n input is disabled when output signal is at inactive level (CMPx == 0).

Bit 3 - KEEP Recoverable Fault n Keep

Setting this bit enables the Fault n keep action.

Value Description

0The Fault n state is released as soon as the recoverable Fault n is released.
1The Fault n state is released at the end of TCC cycle.

Bits 1:0 - SRC[1:0] Recoverable Fault n Source

These bits select the TCC event input for recoverable Fault n.

Event system channel connected to MCEx event input, must be configured to route the event asynchronously, when used as a recoverable Fault n input.

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLE Fault input disabled
0x1ENABLE MCEx (x=0,1) event input
0x2INVERT Inverted MCEx (x=0,1) event input
0x3ALTFAULT Alternate fault (A or B) state at the end of the previous period.

36.8.6 Waveform Extension Control

Name: WEXCTRL

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Waveform Extension Control - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 DTHS[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 DTLS[7:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 DTIEN3 DTIEN2 DTIEN1 DTIENO Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OTMX[1:0] Access R/W R/W Reset 0 0

Bits 31:24 - DTHS[7:0] Dead-Time High Side Outputs Value

This register holds the number of GCLK_TCC clock cycles for the dead-time high side.

Bits 23:16 - DTLS[7:0] Dead-time Low Side Outputs Value

This register holds the number of GCLK_TCC clock cycles for the dead-time low side.

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - DTIENx Dead-time Insertion Generator x Enable

Setting any of these bits enables the dead-time insertion generator for the corresponding output matrix. This will override the output matrix [x] and [x+WO_NUM/2], with the low side and high side waveform respectively.

ValueDescription
0No dead-time insertion override.
1Dead time insertion override on signal outputs[x] and [x+WO_NUM/2], from matrix outputs[x] signal.

Bits 1:0 - OTMX[1:0] Output Matrix

These bits define the matrix routing of the TCC waveform generation outputs to the port pins, according to 36.6.3.8. Waveform Extension.

36.8.7 Driver Control

Name: DRVCTRL

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

FILTERVAL1[3:0] FILTERVAL0[3:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

INVEN7 INVEN6 INVEN5NVEN4 INVEN3 INVEN2 INVEN1 INVENO

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

NRV7NRV6NRV5NRV4NRV3NRV2NRV1NRV0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

NRE7NRE6NRE5NRE4NRE3NRE2NRE1NRE0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:28 - FILTERVAL1[3:0] Non-Recoverable Fault Input 1 Filter Value

These bits define the filter value applied on TCE1 event input line. When the TCE1 event input line is configured as a synchronous event, this value must be 0x0.

Bits 27:24 - FILTERVAL0[3:0] Non-Recoverable Fault Input 0 Filter Value

These bits define the filter value applied on TCE0 event input line. When the TCE0 event input line is configured as a synchronous event, this value must be 0x0.

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 - INVENx Waveform Output x Inversion

These bits are used to select inversion on the output of channel x.

Writing a '1' to INVENx inverts output from WO[x].

Writing a '0' to INVENx disables inversion of output from WO[x].

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - NRVx NRVx Non-Recoverable State x Output Value

These bits define the value of the enabled override outputs, under non-recoverable fault condition.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - NREx Non-Recoverable State x Output Enable

These bits enable the override of individual outputs by NRVx value, under non-recoverable fault condition.

ValueDescription
0Non-recoverable fault tri-state the output.
1Non-recoverable faults set the output to NRVx level.

36.8.8 Debug control

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x1E

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

FDBD DBGRUN
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 2 - FDDBD Fault Detection on Debug Break Detection

This bit is not affected by software reset and should not be changed by software while the TCC is enabled.

By default this bit is zero, and the on-chip debug (OCD) fault protection is enabled. OCD break request from the OCD system will trigger non-recoverable fault. When this bit is set, OCD fault protection is disabled and OCD break request will not trigger a fault.

ValueDescription
0No faults are generated when TCC is halted in debug mode.
1A non recoverable fault is generated and FAULTD flag is set when TCC is halted in debug mode.

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Running State

This bit is not affected by software reset and should not be changed by software while the TCC is enabled.

ValueDescription
0The TCC is halted when the device is halted in debug mode.
1The TCC continues normal operation when the device is halted in debug mode.

36.8.9 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

MCEO3 MCEO2 MCEO1 MCEO0
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MCEI3MCEI2MCEI1MCEI0
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

TCEI1TCEI0TCINV1TCINV0CNTEOTRGEOOVFEO
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset000000

Bit 76543210

CNTSEL[1:0]EVACT1[2:0]EVACT0[2:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 24, 25, 26, 27 - MCEOx Match or Capture Channel x Event Output Enable

These bits control if the match/capture event on channel x is enabled and will be generated for every match or capture.

ValueDescription
0Match/capture x event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Match/capture x event is enabled and will be generated for every compare/capture on channel x.

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - MCEIx Match or Capture Channel x Event Input Enable

These bits indicate if the match/capture x incoming event is enabled

These bits are used to enable match or capture input events to the CCx channel of TCC.

ValueDescription
0Incoming events are disabled.
1Incoming events are enabled.

Bits 14, 15 - TCEIx Timer/Counter Event Input x Enable

This bit is used to enable input event x to the TCC.

ValueDescription
0Incoming event x is disabled.
1Incoming event x is enabled.

Bits 12, 13 - TCINVx Timer/Counter Event x Invert Enable

This bit inverts the event x input.

ValueDescription
0Input event source x is not inverted.
1Input event source x is inverted.

Bit 10 - CNTEO Timer/Counter Event Output Enable

This bit is used to enable the counter cycle event. When enabled, an event will be generated on begin or end of counter cycle depending of CNTSEL[1:0] settings.

Value Description
0Counter cycle output event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Counter cycle output event is enabled and will be generated depend of CNTSEL[1:0] value.

Bit 9 - TRGEO Retrigger Event Output Enable

This bit is used to enable the counter retrigger event. When enabled, an event will be generated when the counter retriggers operation.

Value Description
0Counter retrigger event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Counter retrigger event is enabled and will be generated for every counter retrigger.

Bit 8 - OVFEO Overflow/Underflow Event Output Enable

This bit is used to enable the overflow/underflow event. When enabled an event will be generated when the counter reaches the TOP or the ZERO value.

Value Description
0Overflow/underflow counter event is disabled and will not be generated.
1Overflow/underflow counter event is enabled and will be generated for every counter overflow/underflow.

Bits 7:6 - CNTSEL[1:0] Timer/Counter Interrupt and Event Output Selection

These bits define on which part of the counter cycle the counter event output is generated.

Value NameDescription
0x0BEGIN An interrupt/event is generated at begin of each counter cycle
0x1END An interrupt/event is generated at end of each counter cycle
0x2BETWEEN An interrupt/event is generated between each counter cycle.
0x3BOUNDARY An interrupt/event is generated at begin of first counter cycle, and end of last counter cycle.

Bits 5:3 - EVACT1[2:0] Timer/Counter Event Input 1 Action

These bits define the action the TCC will perform on TCE1 event input.

Value NameDescription
0x0OFF Event action disabled.
0x1RETRIGGER Start, restart or re-trigger TC on event
0x2DIR (asynch) Direction control
0x3STOP Stop TC on event
0x4DEC Decrement TC on event
0x5PPW Period captured into CC0 Pulse Width on CC1
0x6PWP Period captured into CC1 Pulse Width on CC0
0x7FAULT Non-recoverable Fault

Bits 2:0 - EVACT0[2:0] Timer/Counter Event Input 0 Action

These bits define the action the TCC will perform on TCE0 event input 0.

Value NameDescription
0x0OFFEvent action disabled.
0x1RETRIGGERStart, restart or re-trigger TC on event
0x2COUNTEVCount on event.
0x3STARTStart TC on event
0x4INCIncrement TC on EVENT
0x5COUNT (async)Count on active state of asynchronous event
0x6STAMPCapture overflow times (Max value)
0x7FAULT Non-recoverable Fault

36.8.10 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MC3 MC2 MC1 MC0
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
000000
Bit7654321
ERRCNT TRG OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 15 - FAULT1 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 14 - FAULT0 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 13 - FAULTB Recoverable Fault B Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Recoverable Fault B Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Recoverable Fault B interrupt.

Value Description
0The Recoverable Fault B interrupt is disabled.
1The Recoverable Fault B interrupt is enabled.

Bit 12 - FAULTA Recoverable Fault A Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Recoverable Fault A Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Recoverable Fault A interrupt.

Value Description
0The Recoverable Fault A interrupt is disabled.
1The Recoverable Fault A interrupt is enabled.

Bit 11 - DFS Non-Recoverable Debug Fault Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Debug Fault State Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Debug Fault State interrupt.

Value Description
0The Debug Fault State interrupt is disabled.
1The Debug Fault State interrupt is enabled.

Bit 10 - UFS Non-Recoverable Update Fault Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Non-Recoverable Update Fault Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt.

Value Description
0The Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - ERR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Error Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Compare interrupt.

Value Description
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - CNT Counter Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Counter Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Counter interrupt.

Value Description
0The Counter interrupt is disabled.
1The Counter interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TRG Retrigger Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Retrigger Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Retrigger interrupt.

Value Description
0The Retrigger interrupt is disabled.
1The Retrigger interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overflow Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Overflow interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

36.8.11 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MC3 MC2 MC1 MC0
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
FAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
000000
Bit7654321
ERRCNT TRG OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Match or Capture Channel x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is disabled.
1The Match or Capture Channel x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 15 - FAULT1 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 14 - FAULT0 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which disables the Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 13 - FAULTB Recoverable Fault B Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Recoverable Fault B Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Recoverable Fault B interrupt.

Value Description
0The Recoverable Fault B interrupt is disabled.
1The Recoverable Fault B interrupt is enabled.

Bit 12 - FAULTA Recoverable Fault A Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Recoverable Fault A Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Recoverable Fault A interrupt.

Value Description
0The Recoverable Fault A interrupt is disabled.
1The Recoverable Fault A interrupt is enabled.

Bit 11 - DFS Non-Recoverable Debug Fault Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Debug Fault State Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Debug Fault State interrupt.

Value Description
0The Debug Fault State interrupt is disabled.
1The Debug Fault State interrupt is enabled.

Bit 10 - UFS Non-Recoverable Update Fault Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Non-Recoverable Update Fault Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt.

Value Description
0The Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt is disabled.
1The Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - ERR Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Error Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Compare interrupt.

Value Description
0The Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - CNT Counter Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Retrigger Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Counter interrupt.

Value Description
0The Counter interrupt is disabled.
1The Counter interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - TRG Retrigger Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Retrigger Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Retrigger interrupt.

Value Description
0The Retrigger interrupt is disabled.
1The Retrigger interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overflow Interrupt Disable/Enable bit, which enables the Overflow interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Overflow interrupt is disabled.
1The Overflow interrupt is enabled.

36.8.12 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x2C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
MC3 MC2 MC1 MC0
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 1098
Access ResetFAULT1FAULT0FAULTBFAULTADFSUFS
R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
000000
Bit76543210
ERRCNT TRG OVF
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W
0000

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - MCx Match or Capture Channel x Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a match with the compare condition or once CCx register contain a valid capture value.

Writing a '0' to one of these bits has no effect.

Writing a '1' to one of these bits will clear the corresponding Match or Capture Channel x interrupt flag

In Capture operation, this flag is automatically cleared when CCx register is read.

Bit 15 - FAULT1 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a Non-Recoverable Fault x occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Non-Recoverable Fault x interrupt flag.

Bit 14 - FAULT0 Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Non-Recoverable Fault x Interrupt flag.

Bit 13 - FAULTB Recoverable Fault B Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a Recoverable Fault B occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Recoverable Fault B interrupt flag.

Bit 12 - FAULTA Recoverable Fault A Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a Recoverable Fault B occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Recoverable Fault B interrupt flag.

Bit 11 - DFS Non-Recoverable Debug Fault State Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after an Debug Fault State occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Debug Fault State interrupt flag.

Bit 10 - UFS Non-Recoverable Update Fault

This flag is set when the RAMP index changes and the Lock Update bit is set (CTRLBSET.LUPD).

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the Non-Recoverable Update Fault interrupt flag.

Bit 3 - ERR Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set if a new capture occurs on a channel when the corresponding Match or Capture

Channel x interrupt flag is one. In which case there is nowhere to store the new capture.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the error interrupt flag.

Bit 2 - CNT Counter Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a counter event occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the CNT interrupt flag.

Bit 1 - TRG Retrigger Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after a counter retrigger occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the re-trigger interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - OVF Overflow Interrupt Flag

This flag is set on the next CLK_TCC_COUNT cycle after an overflow condition occurs.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overflow interrupt flag.

36.8.13 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x30

Reset: 0x00000001

Bits 24, 25, 26, 27 - CMPx Channel x Compare Value

This bit reflects the channel x output compare value.

ValueDescription
0Channel compare output value is 0.
1Channel compare output value is 1.

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - CCBUFVx Channel x Compare or Capture Buffer Valid

For a compare channel, this bit is set when a new value is written to the corresponding CCBUFx register. The bit is cleared either by writing a '1' to the corresponding location when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or automatically on an UPDATE condition.

For a capture channel, the bit is set when a valid capture value is stored in the CCBUFx register. The bit is automatically cleared when the CCx register is read.

Bits 14, 15 - FAULTx Non-recoverable Fault x State

This bit is set by hardware as soon as non-recoverable Fault x condition occurs.

This bit is cleared by writing a one to this bit and when the corresponding FAULTxIN status bit is low. Once this bit is clear, the timer/counter will restart from the last COUNT value. To restart the timer/counter from BOTTOM, the timer/counter restart command must be executed before clearing the corresponding STATEx bit. For further details on timer/counter commands, refer to available commands description (36.8.3. CTRLBSET.CMD).

Bit 13 - FAULTB Recoverable Fault B State

This bit is set by hardware as soon as recoverable Fault B condition occurs.

This bit can be clear by hardware when Fault B action is resumed, or by writing a '1' to this bit when the corresponding FAULTBIN bit is low. If software halt command is enabled (FAULTB.HALT=SW), clearing this bit will release the timer/counter.

Bit 12 - FAULTA Recoverable Fault A State

This bit is set by hardware as soon as recoverable Fault A condition occurs.

This bit can be clear by hardware when Fault A action is resumed, or by writing a '1' to this bit when the corresponding FAULTAIN bit is low. If software halt command is enabled (FAULTA.HALT=SW), clearing this bit will release the timer/counter.

Bit 11 - FAULT1IN Non-Recoverable Fault 1 Input

This bit is set while an active Non-Recoverable Fault 1 input is present.

Bit 10 - FAULT0IN Non-Recoverable Fault 0 Input

This bit is set while an active Non-Recoverable Fault 0 input is present.

Bit 9 - FAULTBIN Recoverable Fault B Input

This bit is set while an active Recoverable Fault B input is present.

Bit 8 - FAULTAIN Recoverable Fault A Input

This bit is set while an active Recoverable Fault A input is present.

Bit 7 - PERBUFV Period Buffer Valid

This bit is set when a new value is written to the PERBUF register. This bit is automatically cleared by hardware on UPDATE condition when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or by writing a '1' to this bit.

Bit 5 - PATTBUFV Pattern Generator Value Buffer Valid

This bit is set when a new value is written to the PATTBUF register. This bit is automatically cleared by hardware on UPDATE condition when CTRLB.LUPD is set, or by writing a '1' to this bit.

Bit 3 - DFS Debug Fault State

This bit is set by hardware in Debug mode when DDBGCTRL.FDDBD bit is set. The bit is cleared by writing a '1' to this bit and when the TCC is not in Debug mode.

When the bit is set, the counter is halted and the Waveforms state depend on DRVCTRL.NRE and DRVCTRL.NRV registers.

Bit 2 - UFS Non-recoverable Update Fault State

This bit is set by hardware when the RAMP index changes and the Lock Update bit is set (CTRLBSET.LUPD). The bit is cleared by writing a one to this bit.

When the bit is set, the waveforms state depend on DRVCTRL.NRE and DRVCTRL.NRV registers.

Bit 1 - IDX Ramp Index

In RAMP2 and RAMP2A operation, the bit is cleared during the cycle A and set during the cycle B. In RAMP1 operation, the bit always reads zero. For details on ramp operations, refer to 36.6.3.4. Ramp Operations.

Bit 0 - STOP Stop

This bit is set when the TCC is disabled either on a STOP command or on an UPDATE condition when One-Shot operation mode is enabled (CTRLBSET.ONESHOT=1).

This bit is clear on the next incoming counter increment or decrement.

Value Description
0Counter is running.
1Counter is stopped.

36.8.14 Counter Value

Name: COUNT

Offset: 0x34

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Note: Prior to any read access, this register must be synchronized by user by writing the according TCC Command value to the Control B Set register (CTRLBSET.CMD=READSYNC).

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

COUNT[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

COUNT[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

COUNT[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

COUNT[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - COUNT[31:0] Counter Value

These bits hold the value of the counter register.

Note: When the TCC is configured as 24- or 16-bit timer/counter, the excess bits are read zero.

Note: This bit field occupies the MSB of the register, [31:m]. m is dependent on the Resolution bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTION Bits [31:m]
0x0 - NONE31:0 (depicted)
0x1 - DITH431:4
0x2 - DITH531:5
0x3 - DITH631:6

36.8.15 Pattern

Name: PATT

Offset: 0x38

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PGV7 PGV6 PGV5 PGV4 PGV3 PGV2 PGV1 PGV0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

PGE7PGE6PGE5PGE4PGE3PGE2PGE1PGE0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – PGV Pattern Generation Output Value

This register holds the values of pattern for each waveform output.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – PGE Pattern Generation Output Enable

This register holds the enable status of pattern generation for each waveform output. A bit written to '1' will override the corresponding SWAP output with the corresponding PGVn value.

36.8.16 Waveform

Name: WAVE

Offset: 0x3C

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SWAP3 SWAP2 SWAP1 SWAP0
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
POL3POL2POL1POL0
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 109 8
CICCEN3CICCEN2CICCEN1CICCENO
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CIPERENRAMP[1:0]WAVEGEN[2:0]
Access ResetR/W 0R/W R/W 0R/W R/W R/W 0000

Bits 24, 25, 26, 27 - SWAP Swap DTI Output Pair x

Setting these bits enables output swap of DTI outputs [x] and [x+WO_NUM/2]. Note the DTIxEN settings will not affect the swap operation.

Bits 16, 17, 18, 19 - POL Channel Polarity x

Setting these bits enables the output polarity in single-slope and dual-slope PWM operations.

ValueNameDescription
0(single-slope PWM waveform generation)Compare output is initialized to ~DIR and set to DIR when TCC counter matches CCx value
1(single-slope PWM waveform generation)Compare output is initialized to DIR and set to ~DIR when TCC counter matches CCx value.
0(dual-slope PWM waveform generation)Compare output is set to ~DIR when TCC counter matches CCx value
1(dual-slope PWM waveform generation)Compare output is set to DIR when TCC counter matches CCx value.

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - CICCEN Circular CC Enable x

Setting this bits enables the compare circular buffer option on channel. When the bit is set, CCx register value is copied-back into the CCx register on UPDATE condition.

Bit 7 - CIPEREN Circular Period Enable

Setting this bits enable the period circular buffer option. When the bit is set, the PER register value is copied-back into the PERB register on UPDATE condition.

Bits 5:4 - RAMP[1:0] Ramp Operation

These bits select Ramp operation (RAMP).

Value NameDescription
0x0RAMP1 RAMP1 operation
0x1RAMP2A Alternative RAMP2 operation
0x2RAMP2 RAMP2 operation
0x3RAMP2C Critical RAMP2 operation

Bits 2:0 - WAVEGEN[2:0] Waveform Generation Operation

These bits select the waveform generation operation. The settings impact the top value and control if frequency or PWM waveform generation should be used.

ValueName Description
Operation Top Update Waveform OutputWaveform Output On UpdateOVFIF/Event Up Down
On Match
0x0NFRQ Normal Frequency PER TOP/Zero Toggle StableTOP Zero
0x1MFRQMatch FrequencyCCOTOP/ZeroToggleStableTOPZero
0x2NPWMNormal PWMPERTOP/ZeroSetClearTOPZero
0x3Reserved-------
0x4DSCRITICALDual-slope PWMPERZero~DIRStable-Zero
0x5DSBOTTOMDual-slope PWMPERZero~DIRStable-Zero
0x6DSBOTHDual-slope PWMPERTOP & Zero~DIRStableTOPZero
0x7DSTOPDual-slope PWMPERZero~DIRStableTOP-

36.8.17 Period Value

Name: PER

Offset: 0x40

Reset: 0xFFFFFFF

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

PER[25:18]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

PER[17:10]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PER[9:2]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 76543210

PER[1:0] DITHER[5:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bits 31:6 - PER[25:0] Period Value

These bits hold the value of the period register.

Note: When the TCC is configured as 16- or 24-bit timer/counter, the excess bits are read zero.

Note: This bit field occupies the MSB of the register. m is dependent on the Resolution bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [31:m]
0x0 - NONE31:0
0x1 - DITH431:4
0x2 - DITH531:5
0x3 - DITH631:6 (depicted)

Bits 5:0 - DITHER[5:0] Dithering Cycle Number

These bits hold the number of extra cycles that are added on the PWM pulse period every 64 PWM frames.

Note: This bit field consists of the n LSB of the register. n is dependent on the value of the Resolution bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [n:0]
0x0 - NONE-
0x1 - DITH43:0
0x2 - DITH54:0
0x3 - DITH65:0 (depicted)

36.8.18 Compare/Capture Channel x

Name: CCx

Offset: 0x44 + x*0x04 [x=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

The CCx register represents the 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit values, CCx. The register has two functions, depending of the mode of operation.

For capture operation, this register represents the second buffer level and access point for the CPU and DMA.

For compare operation, this register is continuously compared to the counter value. Normally, the output form the comparator is then used for generating waveforms.

The CCx register is updated with the buffer value from their corresponding CCBUFx register when an UPDATE condition occurs.

In addition, in match frequency operation, the CC0 register controls the counter period.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Compare/Capture Channel x - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Access Reset Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 CC[17:10] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 CC[9:2] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CC[1:0] DITHER[5:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 23:6 - CC[17:0] Channel x Compare/Capture Value

These bits hold the value of the Channel x compare/capture register.

Note: When the TCC is configured as 16-bit timer/counter, the excess bits are read zero.

Note: This bit field occupies the m MSB of the register, [23:m]. m is dependent on the Resolution bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [23:m]
0x0 - NONE23:0
0x1 - DITH423:4
0x2 - DITH523:5
0x3 - DITH623:6 (depicted)

Bits 5:0 - DITHER[5:0] Dithering Cycle Number

These bits hold the number of extra cycles that are added on the PWM pulse width every 64 PWM frames.

Note: This bit field consists of the n LSB of the register. n is dependent on the value of the Resolution bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTION Bits [n:0]
0x0 - NONE -
0x1 - DITH4 3:0
0x2 - DITH5 4:0
0x3 - DITH6 5:0 (depicted)

36.8.19 Pattern Buffer

Name: PATTBUF

Offset: 0x64

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PGVB7 PGVB6 PGVB5 PGVB4 PGVB3 PGGVB2 PGVB1 PGGVB0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

PGEB7PGEB6PGEB5PGEB4PGEB3PGEB2PGEB1PGEB0

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – PGVB Pattern Generation Output Value Buffer

This register is the buffer for the PGV register. If double buffering is used, valid content in this register is copied to the PGV register on an UPDATE condition.

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – PGEB Pattern Generation Output Enable Buffer

This register is the buffer of the PGE register. If double buffering is used, valid content in this register is copied into the PGE register at an UPDATE condition.

36.8.20 Waveform Buffer

Name: WAVEBUF

Offset: 0x68

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Waveform Buffer - 1

text_image Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 SWAPB 3 SWAPB 2 SWAPB 1 SWAPB 0 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Access Reset Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CIPERENB RAMPB[1:0] WAVEGENB[2:0] Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 24, 25, 26, 27 - SWAPB Swap DTI output pair x Buffer

These register bits are the buffer bits for the SWAP register bits. If double buffering is used, valid content in these bits is copied to the corresponding SWAPx bits on an UPDATE condition.

Bits 8, 9, 10, 11 - CICCENB Circular CCx Buffer Enable

These register bits are the buffer bits for CICCENx register bits. If double buffering is used, valid content in these bits is copied to the corresponding CICCENx bits on a UPDATE condition.

Bit 7 - CIPERENB Circular Period Enable Buffer

This register bit is the buffer bit for CIPEREN register bit. If double buffering is used, valid content in this bit is copied to the corresponding CIPEREN bit on a UPDATE condition.

Bits 5:4 - RAMPB[1:0] Ramp Operation Buffer

These register bits are the buffer bits for RAMP register bits. If double buffering is used, valid content in these bits is copied to the corresponding RAMP bits on a UPDATE condition.

Bits 2:0 - WAVEGENB[2:0] Waveform Generation Operation Buffer

These register bits are the buffer bits for WAVEGEN register bits. If double buffering is used, valid content in these bits is copied to the corresponding WAVEGEN bits on a UPDATE condition.

36.8.21 Period Buffer Value

Name: PERBUF

Offset: 0x6C

Reset: 0xFFFFFFF

Property: Write-Synchronized

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

PERBUF[25:18]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

PERBUF[17:10]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PERBUF[9:2]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bit 76543210

PERBUF[1:0] DITHERBUF[5:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bits 31:6 - PERBUF[25:0] Period Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the period buffer register. The value is copied to PER register on UPDATE condition.

Note: When the TCC is configured as 16- or 24-bit timer/counter, the excess bits are read zero.

Note: This bit field occupies the MSB of the register, [31:m]. m is dependent on the Resolution bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [31:m]
0x0 - NONE31:0
0x1 - DITH431:4
0x2 - DITH531:5
0x3 - DITH631:6 (depicted)

Bits 5:0 - DITHERBUF[5:0] Dithering Buffer Cycle Number

These bits represent the PER.DITHER bits buffer. When the double buffering is enabled, the value of this bit field is copied to the PER.DITHER bits on an UPDATE condition.

Note: This bit field consists of the n LSB of the register. n is dependent on the value of the

Resolution bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [n:0]
0x0 - NONE-
0x1 - DITH43:0
0x2 - DITH54:0
0x3 - DITH65:0 (depicted)

36.8.22 Channel n Compare/Capture Buffer Value

Name: CCBUFn

Offset: 0x70 + n*0x04 [n=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: Write-Synchronized

CCBUFx is copied into CCx at TCC update time

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CCBUF[25:18]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

CCBUF[17:10]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CCBUF[9:2]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CCBUF[1:0] DITHERBUF[5:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:6 - CCBUF[25:0] Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value

These bits hold the value of the Channel x Compare/Capture Buffer Value register. The register serves as the buffer for the associated compare or capture registers (CCx). Accessing this register using the CPU or DMA will affect the corresponding CCBUFVx status bit.

Note: When the TCC is configured as 16-bit or 24-bit timer/counter, the excess bits are read zero.

Note: This bit field occupies the MSB of the register, [31:m]. m is dependent on the Resolution bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [31:m]
0x0 - NONE31:0
0x1 - DITH431:4
0x2 - DITH531:5
0x3 - DITH631:6 (depicted)

Bits 5:0 - DITHERBUF[5:0] Dithering Buffer Cycle Number

These bits represent the CCx.DITHER bits buffer. When the double buffering is enable, the DITHERBUF bits value is copied to the CCx.DITHER bits on an UPDATE condition.

Note: This bit field consists of the 'n' LSB of the register. 'n' is dependent on the value of the Resolution bits in the Control A register (CTRLA.RESOLUTION):

CTRLA.RESOLUTIONBits [n:0]
0x0 - NONE-
0x1 - DITH43:0
0x2 - DITH54:0
0x3 - DITH65:0 (depicted)

37. TRNG – True Random Number Generator

37.1 Overview

The True Random Number Generator (TRNG) generates unpredictable random numbers that are not generated by an algorithm. It passes the American NIST Special Publication 800-22 and Diehard Random Tests Suites.

The TRNG may be used as an entropy source for seeding an NIST approved DRNG (Deterministic RNG) as required by FIPS PUB 140-2 and 140-3.

37.2 Features

• Passed NIST Special Publication 800-22 Tests Suite
• Passed Diehard Random Tests Suite
- May be used as Entropy Source for seeding an NIST approved DRNG (Deterministic RNG) as required by FIPS PUB 140-2 and 140-3
- Provides a 32-bit random number every 84 clock cycles

37.3 Block Diagram

Figure 37-1. TRNG Block Diagram.
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["MCLK"] --> B["User Interface"]
    B <--> C["TRNG"]
    C --> D["Control Logic"]
    D --> E["Interrupt Controller"]
    D --> F["Event Controller"]
    B <--> G["Entropy Source"]
    G <--> D
    B <--> H["APB"]

37.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

37.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

37.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

37.5.2 Power Management

The TRNG will continue to operate in any sleep mode, as long as its source clock is running. The TRNG interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

37.5.3 Clocks

The TRNG bus clock (CLK_TRNG_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the 18. MCLK - Main Clock, and the default state of CLK_TRNG_APB can be found in Peripheral Clock Masking.

37.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

37.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the TRNG interrupt(s) requires the interrupt controller to be configured first. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

37.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System. Refer to EVSYS – Event System for details on how to configure the Event System.

37.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the TRNG continues normal operation. If the TRNG is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

37.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except the following register:

Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

37.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

37.6 Functional Description

37.6.1 Principle of Operation

As soon as the TRNG is enabled, the module automatically provides a new 32-bit random number every 84 CLK_TRNG_APB clock cycles. When new data is available, an optional interrupt or event can be generated.

Figure 37-2. TRNG Data Generation Sequence
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Principle of Operation - 1

text_image Clock trng_cr enable 84 clock cycles 84 clock cycles 84 clock cycles trng_int Read TRNG_ISR Read TRNG_ODATA Read TRNG_ISR Read TRNG_ODATA

37.6.2 Basic Operation

37.6.2.1 Initialization

The following register is enable-protected, meaning that it can only be written when the TRNG is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE is zero):

Event Control register (EVCTRL)

Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in the register description.

37.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling and Resetting

The TRNG is enabled by writing '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The TRNG is disabled by writing a zero to CTRLA.ENABLE.

37.6.3 Interrupts

The TRNG has the following interrupt source:

  • Data Ready(DATARDY): Indicates that a new random data is available in DATA register and ready to be read.
    This interrupt is a synchronous wake-up source. See Sleep Mode Controller for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a '1' to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, or the interrupt is disabled. See 37.8.5. INTFLAG or details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to the 12.2. Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

37.6.4 Events

The TRNG can generate the following output event:

- Data Ready (DATARDY): Generated when a new random number is available in the DATA register.

Writing '1' to an Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxEO) enables the corresponding output event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to EVSYS – Event System for details on configuring the Event System.

37.6.5 Sleep Mode Operation

The Run in Standby bit in Control A register (CTRLA.RUNSTDBY) controls the behavior of the TRNG during standby sleep mode:

When this bit is '0', the TRNG is disabled during sleep, but maintains its current configuration.

When this bit is '1', the TRNG continues to operate during sleep and any enabled TRNG interrupt source can wake up the CPU.

37.6.6 Synchronization

Not applicable.

37.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA 7:0RUNSTDBYENABLE
0x01
...Reserved
0x03
0x04EVCTRL 7:0DATARDYEO
0x05
...Reserved
0x07
0x08INTENCLR7:0DATARDY
0x09INTENSET7:0DATARDY
0x0AINTFLAG7:0DATARDY
0x0B
...Reserved
0x1F
7:0DATA[7:0]
0x20DATA15:8DATA[15:8]
23:16DATA[23:16]
31:24DATA[31:24]

37.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

37.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

RUNSTDBY ENABLE
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the ADC behaves during standby sleep mode:

ValueDescription
0The TRNG is halted during standby sleep mode.
1The TRNG is not stopped in standby sleep mode.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

ValueDescription
0The TRNG is disabled.
1The TRNG is enabled.

37.8.2 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DATARDYEO
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DATARDYEO Data Ready Event Output

This bit indicates whether the Data Ready event output is enabled or not and an output event will be generated when a new random value is completed.

Value Description
0Data Ready event output is disabled and an event will not be generated.
1Data Ready event output is enabled and an event will be generated.

37.8.3 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

DATARDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DATARDY Data Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Data Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The DATARDY interrupt is disabled.
1The DATARDY Interrupt is enabled.

37.8.4 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

DATARDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DATARDY Data Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Data Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The DATARDY interrupt is disabled.
1The DATARDY Interrupt is enabled.

37.8.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

DATARDY
Access Reset 0R/W

Bit 0 - DATARDY Data Ready

This flag is set when a new random value is generated, and an interrupt will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.DATARDY=1.

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag or by reading the DATA register.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

37.8.6 Output Data

Name: DATA

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: -

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DATA[31:0] Output Data

These bits hold the 32-bit randomly generated output data.

38. AES – Advanced Encryption Standard

38.1 Overview

The Advanced Encryption Standard peripheral (AES) provides a means for symmetric-key encryption of 128-bit blocks, in compliance to NIST specifications.

A symmetric-key algorithm requires the same key for both encryption and decryption.

Different key sizes are supported. The key size determines the number of repetitions of transformation rounds that convert the input (called the "plaintext") into the final output ("ciphertext"). The number of rounds of repetition is as follows:

• 10 rounds of repetition for 128-bit keys
• 12 rounds of repetition for 192-bit keys
• 14 rounds of repetition for 256-bit keys

38.2 Features

  • Compliant with FIPS Publication 197, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
    • 128/192/256 bit cryptographic key supported
  • Encryption time of 57/67/77 cycles with 128-bit/192-bit/256-bit cryptographic key
  • Five confidentiality modes of operation as recommended in NIST Special Publication 800-38A
    • Electronic Code Book (ECB)
    • Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)
    • Cipher Feedback (CFB)
    • Output Feedback (OFB)
  • Counter (CTR)
  • Supports Counter with CBC-MAC (CCM/CCM*) mode for authenticated encryption
    • 8, 16, 32, 64, 128-bit data sizes possible in CFB mode
  • Optional (parameter) Galois Counter mode (GCM) encryption and authentication

38.3 Block Diagram

Figure 38-1. AES Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["PLAINTEXT"] --> B["ADD ROUND KEY"]
    B --> C["SUBBYTES"]
    C --> D["SHIFT ROWS"]
    D --> E["MIX COLUMNS"]
    E --> F["ADD ROUND KEY"]
    F --> G["SUBBYTES"]
    G --> H["SHIFT ROWS"]
    H --> I["ADD ROUND KEY"]
    I --> J["CIPHERTEXT"]

    K["CIPHERTEXT"] --> L["ADD ROUND KEY"]
    L --> M["INV SHIFT ROWS"]
    M --> N["INV SUBBYTES"]
    N --> O["ADD ROUND KEY"]
    O --> P["INV MIX COLUMNS"]
    P --> Q["INV SHIFT ROWS"]
    Q --> R["INV SUBBYTES"]
    R --> S["ADD ROUND KEY"]

    style A fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style Q fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333
    style S fill:#d4edda,stroke:#333

38.4 Signal Description

Not applicable.

38.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this AES module, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

38.5.1 I/O Lines

Not applicable.

38.5.2 Power Management

The AES will continue to operate in any sleep mode, if it's source clock is running. The AES interrupts can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes. Refer to the Power Manager chapter for details on the different sleep modes.

AES is clocked only on the following conditions:

  • Whenever there is an APB access for any read and write operation to the AES registers.
  • When the AES is enabled & encryption/decryption is on.

38.5.3 Clocks

The AES bus clock (CLK_AES_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the 18. MCLK - Main Clock, and the default state of CLK_AES_APB can be found in Peripheral Clock Masking. The module is fully clocked by CLK_AES_APB.

38.5.4 DMA

The AES has two DMA request lines; one for input data, and one for output data. They are both connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). These DMA request triggers will be acknowledged by the DMAC ACK signals. Using the AES DMA requests requires the DMA Controller to be configured first. Refer to the device DMA documentation.

38.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the AES interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be configured first. Refer to the Processor and Architecture chapter for details.

All the AES interrupts are synchronous wake-up sources. See Sleep Mode Controller for details.

38.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

38.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, the AES module continues normal operation. If the AES module is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging. The AES module can be forced to halt operation during debugging.

38.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller, except the

following register:

- Interrupt Flag Register (INTFLAG)

Write-protection is denoted by the Write-Protected property in the register description.

Write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger. Refer to the PAC Peripheral Access Controller chapter for details.

38.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

38.6 Functional Description

38.6.1 Principle of Operation

The following is a high level description of the algorithm. These are the steps:

• KeyExpansion: Round keys are derived from the cipher key using Rijndael's key schedule.
- InitialRound:

- AddRoundKey: Each byte of the state is combined with the round key using bitwise XOR.

- Rounds:

  • SubBytes: A non-linear substitution step where each byte is replaced with another according to a lookup table.
  • ShiftRows: A transposition step where each row of the state is shifted cyclically a certain number of steps.
  • MixColumns: A mixing operation which operates on the columns of the state, combining the four bytes in each column.
  • AddRoundKey

• Final Round (no MixColumns):

  • SubBytes
  • ShiftRows
  • AddRoundKey

The relationship between the module's clock frequency and throughput (in bytes per second) is given by:

Clock Frequency = (Throughput/2) x (Nr+1) for 2 byte parallel processing

Clock Frequency = (Throughput/4) x (Nr+1) for 4 byte parallel processing

where Nr is the number of rounds, depending on the key length.

38.6.2 Basic Operation

38.6.2.1 Initialization

The following register is enable-protected:

- Control A (CTRLA)

Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in the register description.

38.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The AES module is enabled by writing a one to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The module is disabled by writing a zero to CTRLA.ENABLE. The module is reset by writing a one to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST).

38.6.2.3 Basic Programming

The CIPHER bit in the Control A Register (CTRLA.CIPHER) allows selection between the encryption and the decryption processes. The AES is capable of using cryptographic keys of 128/192/256 bits to encrypt and decrypt data in blocks of 128 bits. The Key Size (128/192/256) can be programmed in the KEYSIZE field in the Control A Register (CTRLA.KEYSIZE). This 128-bit/192-bit/256-bit key is defined in the Key Word Registers (KEYWORD). By setting the XORKEY bit of CTRLA register, keyword can be updated with the resulting XOR value of user keyword and previous keyword content.

The input data for processing is written to a data buffer consisting of four 32-bit registers through the Data register address. The data buffer register (note that input and output data shares the same data buffer register) that is written to when the next write is performed is indicated by the Data Pointer in the Data Buffer Pointer (DATABUFPTR) register. This field is incremented by one or wrapped by hardware when a write to the DATA register address is performed. This field can also be programmed, allowing the user direct control over which input buffer register to write to. Note that when AES module is in the CFB operation mode with the data segment size less than 128 bits, the input data must be written to the first (DATABUFPTR = 0) and/or second (DATABUFPTR = 1) input buffer registers (see Table 38-1).

The input to the encryption processes of the CBC, CFB and OFB modes includes, in addition to the plaintext, a 128-bit data block called the Initialization Vector (IV), which must be set in the Initialization Vector Registers (INTVECT). Additionally, the GCM mode 128-bit authentication data needs to be programmed. The Initialization Vector is used in the initial step in the encryption of a message and in the corresponding decryption of the message. The Initialization Vector Registers are also used by the Counter mode to set the counter value.

It is necessary to notify AES module whenever the next data block it is going to process is the beginning of a new message. This is done by writing a one to the New Message bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.NEWMSG).

The AES modes of operation are selected by setting the AESMODE field in the Control A Register (CTRLA.AESMODE). In Cipher Feedback Mode (CFB), five data sizes are possible (8, 16, 32, 64 or 128 bits), configurable by means of the CFBS field in the Control A Register (CTRLA.CFBS). In Counter mode, the size of the block counter embedded in the module is 16 bits. Therefore, there is a rollover after processing 1 megabyte of data. The data pre-processing, post-processing and data chaining for the concerned modes are automatically performed by the module.

When data processing has completed, the Encryption Complete bit in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.ENCCMP) is set by hardware (which triggers an interrupt request if the corresponding interrupt is enabled). The processed output data is read out through the Output Data register (DATA) address from the data buffer consisting of four 32-bit registers. The data buffer register that is read from when the next read is performed is indicated by the Data Pointer field in the Data Buffer Pointer register (DATABUFPTR). This field is incremented by one or wrapped by hardware when a read from the DATA register address is performed. This field can also be programmed, giving the user direct control over which output buffer register to read from. Note that when AES module is in the CFB operation mode with the data segment size less than 128 bits, the output data must be read from the first (DATABUFPTR = 0) and/or second (DATABUFPTR = 1) output buffer registers (see Table 38-1). The Encryption Complete bit (INTFLAG.ENCCMP) is cleared by hardware after the processed data has been read from the relevant output buffer registers.

Table 38-1. Relevant Input/Output Data Registers for Different Confidentiality Modes

Confidentiality Mode Relevant Input / Output Data Registers
ECB All
CBC All
OFB All
128-bit CFB All
64-bit CFB First and Second
32-bit CFB First
16-bit CFB First
8-bit CFB First
CTR All

38.6.2.4 Start Modes

The Start mode field in the Control A Register (CTRLA.STARTMODE) allows the selection of encryption start mode.

1. Manual Start Mode

In the Manual Start Mode the sequence is as follows:

a. Write the 128/192/256 bit key in the Key Register (KEYWORD)
b. Write the initialization vector or counter in the Initialization Vector Register (INTVECT). The initialization vector concerns all modes except ECB
c. Enable interrupts in Interrupt Enable Set Register (INTENSET), depending on whether an interrupt is required or not at the end of processing.

d. Write the data to be encrypted or decrypted in the Data Registers (DATA).
e. Set the START bit in Control B Register (CTRLB.START) to begin the encryption or the decryption process.
f. When the processing completes, the Encryption Complete bit in the Interrupt Flag Register (INTFLAG.ENCCMP) raises. If Encryption Complete interrupt has been enabled, the interrupt line of the AES is activated.
g. When the software reads one of the Output Data Registers (DATA), INTFLAG.ENCCMP bit is automatically cleared.

2. Auto start Mode

The Auto Start Mode is similar to the manual one, except in this mode, as soon as the correct number of input data registers is written, processing is automatically started without setting the START bit in the Control B Register. DMA operation uses this mode.

3. Last Output Data Mode (LOD)

This mode is used to generate message authentication code (MAC) on data in CCM mode of operation. The CCM mode combines counter mode for encryption and CBC-MAC generation for authentication.

When LOD is disabled in CCM mode then counter mode of encryption is performed on the input data block.

When LOD is enabled in CCM mode then CBC-MAC generation is performed. Zero block is used as the initialization vector by the hardware. Also software read from the Output Data Register (DATA) is not required to clear the ENCCMP flag. The ENCCMP flag is automatically cleared by writing into the Input Data Register (DATA). This allows retrieval of only the last data in several encryption/decryption processes. No output data register reads are necessary between each block of encryption/decryption process.

Note that assembling message depending on the security level identifier in CCM* has to be done in software.

38.6.2.5 Computation of last Nk words of expanded key

The AES algorithm takes the cryptographic key provided by the user and performs a Key Expansion routine to generate an expanded key. The expanded key contains a total of 4(Nr + 1) 32-bit words, where the first Nk (4/6/8 for a 128-/192-/256-bit key) words are the user-provided key. For data encryption, the expanded key is used in the forward direction, i.e., the first four words are used in the initial round of data processing, the second four words in the first round, the third four words in the second round, and so on. On the other hand, for data decryption, the expanded key is used in the reverse direction, i.e., the last four words are used in the initial round of data processing, the last second four words in the first round, the last third four words in the second round, and so on.

To reduce gate count, the AES module does not generate and store the entire expanded key prior to data processing. Instead, it computes on-the-fly the round key (four 32-bit words) required for the current round of data processing. In general, the round key for the current round of data processing can be computed from the Nk words of the expanded key generated in the previous rounds. When AES module is operating in the encryption mode, the round key for the initial round of data processing is simply the user-provided key written to the KEY registers. On the other hand, when AES module is operating in the decryption mode, the round key for the initial round of data processing is the last four words of the expanded key, which is not available unless AES module has performed at least one encryption process prior to operating in the decryption mode.

In general, the last Nk words of the expanded key must be available before decryption can start. If desired, AES module can be instructed to compute the last Nk words of the expanded key in advance by writing a one to the Key Generate (KEYGEN) bit in the CTRLA register (CTRLA.KEYGEN). The computation takes Nr clock cycles. Alternatively, the last Nk words of the expanded key can be automatically computed by AES module when a decryption process is initiated if they have not been

computed in advance or have become invalid. Note that this will introduce a latency of Nr clock cycles to the first decryption process.

38.6.2.6 Hardware Countermeasures against Differential Power Analysis Attacks

The AES module features four types of hardware countermeasures that are useful for protecting data against differential power analysis attacks:

  • Type 1: Randomly add one cycle to data processing
  • Type 2: Randomly add one cycle to data processing (other version)
  • Type 3: Add a random number of clock cycles to data processing, subject to a maximum of 11/13/15 clock cycles for key sizes of 128/192/256 bits
  • Type 4: Add random spurious power consumption during data processing

By default, all countermeasures are enabled, but require a write in the DRNGSEED register to be effective. One or more of the countermeasures can be disabled by programming the Countermeasure Type field in the Control A (CTRLA.CTYPE) register. The countermeasures use random numbers generated by a deterministic random number generator embedded in AES module. The seed for the random number generator is written to the RANDSEED register. Note also that a new seed must be written after a change in the keysize. Note that enabling countermeasures reduces AES module's throughput. In short, the throughput is highest with all the countermeasures disabled. On the other hand, with all of the countermeasures enabled, the best protection is achieved but the throughput is worst.

38.6.3 Galois Counter Mode (GCM)

GCM is comprised of the AES engine in CTR mode along with a universal hash function (GHASH engine) that is defined over a binary Galois field to produce a message authentication tag. The GHASH engine processes data packets after the AES operation. GCM provides assurance of the confidentiality of data through the AES Counter mode of operation for encryption. Authenticity of the confidential data is assured through the GHASH engine. Refer to the NIST Special Publication 800-38D Recommendation for more complete information.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Galois Counter Mode (GCM) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Counter 0 Counter 1 Counter 2 Incr32 Incr32"] --> B["CIPH(K) CIPH(K) CIPH(K)"]
    B --> C["Plaintext 1 Plaintext 2+"]
    C --> D["Ciphertext 1 Ciphertext 2"]
    D --> E["Auth Data 1"]
    F["Auth Tag"] --> G["GF128Mult(H)GF128Mult(H)"]
    G --> H["+Len (A) || Len (C)"]
    H --> I["GF128Mult(H)"]
    I --> J["+"]
    J --> K["Auth Text 1"]
    L["Blank"] --> M["Blank"]
    M --> N["Blank"]
    N --> O["Blank"]
    O --> P["Blank"]
    P --> Q["Blank"]
    Q --> R["Blank"]
    R --> S["Blank"]
    S --> T["Blank"]
    T --> U["Blank"]
    U --> V["Blank"]
    V --> W["Blank"]
    W --> X["Blank"]
    X --> Y["Blank"]
    Y --> Z["Blank"]

38.6.3.1 GCM Operation

Hashkey Generation

- Configure CTRLA register as follows:

a. CTRLA.STARTMODE as Manual (Auto for DMAC)

b. CTRLA.CIPHER as Encryption
c. CTRLA.KEYSIZE as per the key used
d. CTRLA.AESMODE as ECB
e. CTRLA.CTYPE as per the countermeasures required.

  • Set CTRLA.ENABLE
  • Write zero to CIPLEN reg.
    • Write the key in KEYWORD register
    • Write the zeros to DATA reg
  • Set CTRLB.Start.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set
  • AES Hardware generates Hash Subkey in HASHKEY register.

Authentication Header Processing

  • Configure CTRLA register as follows:
    a. CTRLA.STARTMODE as Manual
    b. CTRLA.CIPHER as Encryption
    c. CTRLA.KEYSIZE as per the key used
    d. CTRLA.AESMODE as GCM
    e. CTRLA.CTYPE as per the countermeasures required.

  • Set CTRLA.ENABLE
    • Write the key in KEYWORD register

  • Set CTRLB.GFMUL
    • Write the Authdata to DATA reg
  • Set CTRLB.START as1
  • Wait for INTFLAG.GFMCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates output in GHASH register
  • Continue steps 4 to 7 for remaining Authentication Header.

Note: If the Auth data is less than 128 bit, it has to be padded with zero to make it 128 bit aligned.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Authentication Header Processing - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["AUTHDAT +"] --> C(( ))
    C --> D["GF128Mult(H)"]
    D --> E["GHASH"]
    F["GHASH"] --> C

Plain Text Processing

  • Set CTRLB.NEWMSG for the new set of plain text processing.
  • Load CIPLEN reg.
  • Load (J0+1) in INTVECT register.
  • As described in NIST documentation J 0 = IV || 0 31 || 1 when len(IV)=96 and J0 = GHASH_H (IV || 0 s+64 || [len(IV)] 64) (s is the minimum number of zeroes that should be padded with the Initialization Vector to make it a multiple of 128) if len(IV) != 96.
  • Load plain text in DATA register.
  • Set CTRLB.START as 1.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates output in DATA register.
  • Intermediate GHASH is stored in GHASH register and Cipher Text available in DATA register.
  • Continue 3 to 6 till the input of plain text to get the cipher text and the Hash keys.
  • At the last input, set CTRLB.EOM.
  • Write last in-data to DATA reg.
  • Set CTRLB.START as 1.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates output in DATA register and final Hash key in GHASH register.
  • Load [LEN(A)]64 | | [LEN(C)]64 in DATA register and set CTRLB.GFMUL and CTRLB.START as 1.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.GFMCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates final GHASH value in GHASH register.

Plain text processing with DMAC

  • Set CTRLB.NEWMSG for the new set of plain text processing.
  • Load CIPLEN reg.
  • Load (J0+1) in INTVECT register.
  • Load plain text in DATA register.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates output in DATA register.
  • Intermediate GHASH is stored in GHASH register and Cipher Text available in DATA register.
  • Continue 3 to 5 till the input of plain text to get the cipher text and the Hash keys.
  • At the last input, set CTRLB.EOM.
  • Write last in-data to DATA reg.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates output in DATA register and final Hash key in GHASH register.
  • Load [LEN(A)]64 | | [LEN(C)]64 in DATA register and set CTRLB.GFMUL and CTRLB.START as 1.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.GFMCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates final GHASH value in GHASH register.

Tag Generation

- Configure CTRLA

a. Set CTRLA.ENABLE to 0
b. Set CTRLA.AESMODE as CTR

c. Set CTRLA.ENABLE to 1

  • Load J0 value to INITVECTV reg.
  • Load GHASH value to DATA reg.
  • Set CTRLB.NEWMSG and CTRLB.START to start the Counter mode operation.
  • Wait for INTFLAG.ENCCMP to be set.
  • AES Hardware generates the GCM Tag output in DATA register.

38.6.4 Synchronization

Not applicable.

38.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0 CFBS[2:0] AESMODE[2:0] ENABLE SWRST
15:8 XORKEY KEYGEN LOD STARTMODE CIPHERKEYSIZE[1:0]
23:16CTYPE[3:0]
31:24
0x04CTRLB7:0GFMULEOMNEWMSGSTART
0x05INTENCLR7:0GFMCMPENCCMP
0x06INTENSET7:0GFMCMPENCCMP
0x07INTFLAG7:0GFMCMPENCCMP
0x08DATABUFPTR7:0INDATAPTR[1:0]
0x09DBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x0A ... 0x0BReserved
0CKEYWORD07:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
31:24KEYWORD[31:24]
10KEYWORD17:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
23:16KEYWORD[31:24]
14KEYWORD27:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
15:8KEYWORD[31:24]
18KEYWORD37:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
7:0KEYWORD[31:24]
1CKEYWORD47:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
6:16KEYWORD[31:24]
20KEYWORD57:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
8:16KEYWORD[31:24]
24KEYWORD67:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
9:16KEYWORD[31:24]
28KEYWORD77:0KEYWORD[7:0]
15:8KEYWORD[15:8]
23:16KEYWORD[23:16]
4:16KEYWORD[31:24]
0x2C ... 0x37Reserved
0x38INDATA7:0INDATA[7:0]
15:8INDATA[15:8]
23:16INDATA[23:16]
31:24INDATA[31:24]
3CINTVECT07:0INTVECT[7:0]
15:8INTVECT[15:8]
23:16INTVECT[23:16]
31:24INTVECT[31:24]

......continued

OffsetName Bit Pos. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
40 INTVECT17:0 INTVECT[7:0]
15:8 INTVECT[15:8]
23:16 INTVECT[23:16]
31:24 INTVECT[31:24]
44 INTVECT27:0 INTVECT[7:0]
15:8 INTVECT[15:8]
23:16 INTVECT[23:16]
31:24 INTVECT[31:24]
48 INTVECT37:0 INTVECT[7:0]
15:8 INTVECT[15:8]
23:16 INTVECT[23:16]
31:24 INTVECT[31:24]
0x4C ... 0x5BReserved
0x5C HASHKEY07:0 HASHKEY[7:0]
15:8 HASHKEY[15:8]
23:16 HASHKEY[23:16]
31:24 HASHKEY[31:24]
0x60 HASHKEY17:0 HASHKEY[7:0]
15:8 HASHKEY[15:8]
23:16 HASHKEY[23:16]
31:24 HASHKEY[31:24]
0X64 HASHKEY27:0 HASHKEY[7:0]
15:8 HASHKEY[15:8]
23:16 HASHKEY[23:16]
31:24 HASHKEY[31:24]
0×68 HASHKEY37:0 HASHKEY[7:0]
15:8 HASHKEY[15:8]
23:16 HASHKEY[23:16]
31:24 HASHKEY[31:24]
0 x6CGHASH07:0GHASH[7:0]
15:8GHASH[15:8]
23:16GHASH[23:16]
31:24GHASH[31:24]
0x70GHASH17:0GHASH[7:0]
15:8GHASH[15:8]
23:16GHASH[23:16]
31:24GHASH[31:24]
0x 74GHASH27:0GHASH[7:0]
15:8GHASH[15:8]
23:16GHASH[23:16]
31:24GHASH[31:24]
0x 78 GHASH37:0GHASH[7:0]
15:8GHASH[15:8]
23:16GHASH[23:16]
31:24GHASH[31:24]
0x 7C ... 0x7FReserved
80CIPLLEN7:0CIPLLEN[7:0]
15:8CIPLLEN[15:8]
23:16CIPLLEN[23:16]
31:24CIPLLEN[31:24]
0x84 RANDSEED7:0 RANDSEED[7:0]
15:8 RANDSEED[15:8]
23:16RANDSEED[23:16]
31:24RANDSEED[31:24]

38.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

38.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-protected

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Access Reset
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
CTYPE[3:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
XORKEYKEYGENLODSTARTMODECIPHERKEYSIZE[1:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CFBS[2:0]AESMODE[2:0]ENABLESWRST
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 19:16 - CTYPE[3:0] Countermeasure type

ValueNameDescription
XXX0CTYPE1 disabledCountermeasure1 disabled
XXX1CTYPE1 enabledCountermeasure1 enabled
XX0XCTYPE2 disabledCountermeasure2 disabled
XX1XCTYPE2 enabledCountermeasure2 enabled
X0XXCTYPE3 disabledCountermeasure3 disabled
X1XXCTYPE3 enabledCountermeasure3 enabled
0XXXCTYPE4 disabledCountermeasure4 disabled
1XXXCTYPE4 enabledCountermeasure4 enabled

Bit 14 - XORKEY XOR Key

ValueDescription
0No effect
1The user keyword gets XORed with the previous keyword register content.

Bit 13 - KEYGEN Key Generation

ValueDescription
0No effect
1Start Computation of the last NK words of the expanded key

Bit 12 - LOD Last Output Data Mode

ValueDescription
0No effect
1Start encryption in Last Output Data mode

Bit 11 - STARTMODE Start Mode Select

Value NameDescription
0Manual Mode Start Encryption / Decryption in Manual mode
1Auto Mode Start Encryption / Decryption in Auto mode

Bit 10 - CIPHER Encryption/ Decryption

Value Description
0Decryption
1Encryption

Bits 9:8 - KEYSIZE[1:0] Encryption Key Size

Value NameDescription
0128-bit Key 128-bit Key for Encryption / Decryption
1192-bit Key 192-bit Key for Encryption / Decryption
2256-bit Key 256-bit Key for Encryption / Decryption
3Reserved Reserved

Bits 7:5 - CFBS[2:0] Cipher Feedback Block Size

Value NameDescription
0128-bit data block 128-bit Input data block for Encryption/Decryption in Cipher Feedback mode
164-bit data block 64-bit Input data block for Encryption/Decryption in Cipher Feedback mode
232-bit data block 32-bit Input data block for Encryption/Decryption in Cipher Feedback mode
316-bit data block 16-bit Input data block for Encryption/Decryption in Cipher Feedback mode
48-bit data block 8-bit Input data block for Encryption/Decryption in Cipher Feedback mode
5-7Reserved Reserved

Bits 4:2 - AESMODE[2:0] AES Modes of Operation

Value NameDescription
0ECB Electronic code book mode
1CBCCipher block chaining mode
2OFBOutput feedback mode
3CFBCipher feedback mode
4CounterCounter mode
5CCMCCM mode
6GCMGalois counter mode
7ReservedReserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Value Description
0The peripheral is disabled
1The peripheral is enabled

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the AES module to their initial state, and the module will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write operation will be discarded.

Value Description
0There is no reset operation ongoing
1The reset operation is ongoing

38.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

GFMUL EOM NEWMSG START
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
0000

Bit 3 - GFMUL GF Multiplication

This bit is applicable only to GCM mode.

ValueDescription
0No action
1Setting this bit calculates GF multiplication with data buffer content and hashkey register content.

Bit 2 - EOM End of Message

This bit is applicable only to GCM mode.

ValueDescription
0No action
1Setting this bit generates final GHASH value for the message.

Bit 1 - NEWMSG New Message

This bit is used in cipher block chaining (CBC), cipher feedback (CFB) and output feedback (OFB), counter (CTR) modes to indicate the hardware to use Initialization vector for encrypting the first block of message.

ValueDescription
0No action
1Setting this bit indicates start of new message to the module.

Bit 0 - START Start Encryption/Decryption

ValueDescription
0No action
1Start encryption / decryption in manual mode.

38.8.3 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

GFMCMP ENCCMP
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 1 - GFMCMP GF Multiplication Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the GF Multiplication Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the GF Multiplication Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0The GF Multiplication Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The GF Multiplication Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - ENCCMP Encryption Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Encryption Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the Encryption Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0The Encryption Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The Encryption Complete interrupt is enabled.

38.8.4 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

GFMCMP ENCCMP
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 1 - GFMCMP GF Multiplication Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the GF Multiplication Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the GF Multiplication Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0The GF Multiplication Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The GF Multiplication Complete interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - ENCCMP Encryption Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect. Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Encryption Complete Interrupt Enable bit, which enables the Encryption Complete interrupt.

Value Description
0The Encryption Complete interrupt is disabled.
1The Encryption Complete interrupt is enabled.

38.8.5 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x07

Reset: 0x00

Bit 76543210

GFMCMP ENCCMP
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 1 - GFMCMP GF Multiplication Complete

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when GHASH value is available on the Galois Hash Registers (GHASHx) in GCM mode.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

This flag is also automatically cleared in the following cases.

  1. Manual encryption/decryption occurs (START in CTRLB register).

  2. Reading from the GHASHx register.

Bit 0 - ENCCMP Encryption Complete

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to it.

This flag is set when encryption/decryption is complete and valid data is available on the Data Register.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

This flag is also automatically cleared in the following cases:

  1. Manual encryption/decryption occurs (START in CTRLA register). (This feature is needed only if we do not support double buffering of DATA registers).

  2. Reading from the data register (DATAx) when LOD = 0.

  3. Writing into the data register (DATAx) when LOD = 1.

  4. Reading from the Hash Key register (HASHKEYx).

38.8.6 Data Buffer Pointer

Name: DATABASEFPTR

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

INDATAPTR[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bits 1:0 - INDATAPTR[1:0] Input Data Pointer

Writing to this field changes the value of the input data pointer, which determines which of the four data registers is written to/read from when the next write/read to the DATA register address is performed.

38.8.7 Debug

Name: DBGCTRL

Offset: 0x09

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DBGRUN
Access Reset 0W

Bit 0 - DBGRUN Debug Run

Writing a '0' to this bit causes the AES to halt during debug mode.

Writing a '1' to this bit allows the AES to continue normal operation during debug mode. This bit can only be changed while the AES is disabled.

38.8.8 Keyword

Name: KEYWORD

Offset: 0x0C + n*0x04 [n=0..7]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
KEYWORD[31:24]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
KEYWORD[23:16]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
KEYWORD[15:8]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
KEYWORD[7:0]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - KEYWORD[31:0] Key Word Value

The four/six/eight 32-bit Key Word registers set the 128-bit/192-bit/256-bit cryptographic key used for encryption/decryption. KEYWORD0. KEYWORD corresponds to the first word of the key and KEYWORD3/KEYWORD5/KEYWORD7. KEYWORD to the last one.

Note: By setting the XORKEY bit of CTRLA register, keyword will update with the resulting XOR value of user keyword and previous keyword content.

38.8.9 Data

Name: INDATA

Offset: 0x38

Reset: 0x00000000

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
INDATA[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
INDATA[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
INDATA[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
INDATA[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - INDATA[31:0] Data Value

A write to or read from this register corresponds to a write to or read from one of the four data registers. The four 32-bit Data registers set the 128-bit data block used for encryption/decryption. The data register that is written to or read from is given by the DATABUFPTR.DATPTR field.

Note: Both input and output shares the same data buffer. Reading DATA register will return 0's when AES is performing encryption or decryption operation.

38.8.10 Initialization Vector Register

Name: INTVECT

Offset: 0x3C + n*0x04 [n=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
INTVECT[31:24]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
INTVECT[23:16]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
INTVECT[15:8]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
INTVECT[7:0]
AccessWWWWWWWWW
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - INTVECT[31:0] Initialization Vector Value

The four 32-bit Initialization Vector registers INTVECT set the 128-bit Initialization Vector data block that is used by some modes of operation as an additional initial input. INTVECT0. INTVECT corresponds to the first word of the Initialization Vector, INTVECT3. INTVECT to the last one. These registers are write-only to prevent the Initialization Vector from being read by another application. For CBC, OFB, and CFB modes, the Initialization Vector corresponds to the initialization vector. For CTR mode, it corresponds to the counter value.

38.8.11 Hash Key (GCM mode only)

Name: HASHKEY

Offset: 0x5C + n*0x04 [n=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
HASHKEY[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
HASHKEY[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
HASHKEY[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
HASHKEY[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - HASHKEY[31:0] Hash Key Value

The four 32-bit HASHKEY registers contain the 128-bit Hash Key value computed from the AES KEY. The Hash Key value can also be programmed offering single GF128 multiplication possibilities.

38.8.12 Galois Hash (GCM mode only)

Name: GHASH

Offset: 0x6C + n*0x04 [n=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

GHASH[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

GHASH[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

GHASH[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

GHASH[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - GHASH[31:0] Galois Hash Value

The four 32-bit Hash Word registers GHASH contain the GHASH value after GF128 multiplication in GCM mode. Writing a new key to KEYWORD registers causes GHASH to be initialized with zeroes. These registers can also be programmed.

38.8.13 Galois Hash x (GCM mode only)

Name: CIPLEN

Offset: 0X80

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

CIPLEN[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

CIPLEN[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

CIPLEN[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

CIPLEN[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 31:0 - CIPLEN[31:0] Cipher Length

This register contains the length in bytes of the Cipher text that is to be processed. This is programmed by the user in GCM mode for Tag generation.

38.8.14 Random Seed

Name: RANDSEED

Offset: 0x84

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
RANDSEED[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
RANDSEED[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
RANDSEED[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RANDSEED[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - RANDSEED[31:0] Random Seed

A write to this register corresponds to loading a new seed into the Random number generator.

39. USB – Universal Serial Bus

39.1 Overview

The Universal Serial Bus interface (USB) module complies with the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.1 specification supporting both device and embedded host modes.

The USB device mode supports 8 endpoint addresses. All endpoint addresses have one input and one output endpoint, for a total of 16 endpoints. Each endpoint is fully configurable in any of the four transfer types: control, interrupt, bulk or isochronous. The USB host mode supports up to 8 pipes. The maximum data payload size is selectable up to 1023 bytes.

Internal SRAM is used to keep the configuration and data buffer for each endpoint. The memory locations used for the endpoint configurations and data buffers is fully configurable. The amount of memory allocated is dynamic according to the number of endpoints in use, and the configuration of these. The USB module has a built-in Direct Memory Access (DMA) and will read/write data from/to the system RAM when a USB transaction takes place. No CPU or DMA Controller resources are required.

To maximize throughput, an endpoint can be configured for ping-pong operation. When this is done the input and output endpoint with the same address are used in the same direction. The CPU or DMA Controller can then read/write one data buffer while the USB module writes/reads from the other buffer. This gives double buffered communication.

Multi-packet transfer enables a data payload exceeding the maximum packet size of an endpoint to be transferred as multiple packets without any software intervention. This reduces the number of interrupts and software intervention needed for USB transfers.

For low power operation the USB module can put the microcontroller in any sleep mode when the USB bus is idle and a suspend condition is given. Upon bus resume, the USB module can wake the microcontroller from any sleep mode.

39.2 Features

  • Compatible with the USB 2.1 specification
  • USB Embedded Host and Device mode
  • Supports full (12Mbit/s) and low (1.5Mbit/s) speed communication
    • Supports Link Power Management (LPM-L1) protocol
  • On-chip transceivers with built-in pull-ups and pull-downs
  • On-Chip USB serial resistors
  • 1kHz SOF clock available on external pin
  • Device mode

  • Supports 8 IN endpoints and 8 OUT endpoints

  • No endpoint size limitations
  • Built-in DMA with multi-packet and dual bank for all endpoints
  • Supports feedback endpoint
  • Supports crystal less clock

- Host mode

  • Supports 8 physical pipes
  • No pipe size limitations
  • Supports multiplexed virtual pipe on one physical pipe to allow an unlimited USB tree
  • Built-in DMA with multi-packet support and dual bank for all pipes

  • Supports feedback endpoint
    – Supports the USB 2.0 Phase-locked SOFs feature

39.3 USB Block Diagram

The USB 2.0 Transceiver Macrocell Interface (UTMI) requires an external 12 MHz clock as a reference to its internal 480 MHz phase locked loop (PLL). The PLL is used to clock an internal digital locked loop (DLL) module to retrieve USB differential data at 480 Mbit/s.

Figure 39-1. LS/FS Implementation: USB Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - USB Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["SRAM Controller"] --> B["AHB Slave"]
    B --> C["APB"]
    C --> D["NVIC"]
    D --> E["GCLK"]
    E --> F["User Interface"]
    F --> G["USB 2.0 Core"]
    G --> H["DM"]
    G --> I["DP"]
    G --> J["SOF 1kHz"]
    B --> K["APB"]
    K --> L["device-wide bus"]
    L --> M["user Interface"]
    M --> N["USB interrupts"]
    N --> O["GCLK_USB"]
    O --> P["USB 2.0 Core"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#9cf,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

System clock domain USB clock domain

39.4 Signal Description

Pin Name Pin Description Type
DM Data -: Differential Data Line - Port Input/Output
DP Data +: Differential Data Line + Port Input/Output
SOF 1kHz SOF Output Output

Refer to I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal can be mapped on several pins.

39.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral module, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

39.5.1 I/O Lines

The USB pins may be multiplexed with the I/O lines Controller. The user must first configure the I/O Controller to assign the USB pins to their peripheral functions.

A 1kHz SOF clock is available on an external pin. The user must first configure the I/O Controller to assign the 1kHz SOF clock to the peripheral function. The SOF clock is available for device and host mode.

39.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. The interrupts can wake up the device from sleep modes. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

39.5.3 Clocks

The USB bus clock (CLK_USB_AHB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default state of CLK_USB_AHB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking.

A generic clock (GCLK_USB) is required to clock the USB. This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller before using the USB. Refer to GCLK - Generic Clock Controller for further details.

This generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock (CLK_USB_AHB). Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to GCLK Synchronization for further details.

The USB module requires a GCLK_USB of 48 MHz ± 0.25% clock for low speed and full speed operation. To follow the USB data rate at 12Mbit/s in full-speed mode, the CLK_USB_AHB clock should be at minimum 8MHz.

Clock recovery is achieved by a digital phase-locked loop in the USB module, which complies with the USB jitter specifications. If crystal-less operation is used in USB device mode, refer to USB Clock Recovery Module.

39.5.4 DMA

The USB has a built-in Direct Memory Access (DMA) and will read/write data to/from the system RAM when a USB transaction takes place. No CPU or DMA Controller resources are required.

39.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the Interrupt Controller. In order to use interrupt requests of this peripheral, the Interrupt Controller (NVIC) must be configured first. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

39.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

39.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the USB peripheral continues normal operation. If the USB peripheral is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

39.5.8 Register Access Protection

Registers with write-access can be optionally write-protected by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC), except for the following:

• Device Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG) register
- Endpoint Interrupt Flag (EPINTFLAG) register
- Host Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG) register
- Pipe Interrupt Flag (PINTFLAG) register

Note: Optional write-protection is indicated by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in the register description.

When the CPU is halted in debug mode, all write-protection is automatically disabled. Write-protection does not apply for accesses through an external debugger.

39.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

39.5.10 Calibration

The output drivers for the DP/DM USB line interface can be fine tuned with calibration values from production tests. The calibration values must be loaded from the NVM Software Calibration Area into the USB Pad Calibration register (PADCAL) by software, before enabling the USB, to achieve the specified accuracy. Refer to NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping for further details.

For details on Pad Calibration, refer to Pad Calibration (39.8.6. PADCAL) register.

39.6 Functional Description

39.6.1 USB General Operation

39.6.1.1 Initialization

After a hardware reset, the USB is disabled. The user should first enable the USB (CTRLA.ENABLE) in either device mode or host mode (CTRLA.MODE).

Figure 39-2. General States
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Initialization - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Device"] -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 1\nCTRLA.MODE = 0| B["Idle"]
    B -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 0| A
    B -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 1\nCTRLA.MODE = 1| C["Host"]
    C -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 0| B
    B -->|HW RESET | D["Any state"]

After a hardware reset, the USB is in the idle state. In this state:

  • The module is disabled. The USB Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE) is reset.
  • The module clock is stopped in order to minimize power consumption
  • The internal states and registers of the device and host are reset

Before using the USB, the Pad Calibration register (PADCAL) must be loaded with production calibration values from the NVM Software Calibration Area.

The USB is enabled by writing a '1' to CTRLA. ENABLE. The USB is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRLA. ENABLE.

The USB is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in CTRLA (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the USB will be reset to their initial state, and the USB will be disabled. Refer to the CTRLA register for details.

The user can configure pads and speed before enabling the USB by writing to the Operating Mode bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.MODE) and the Speed Configuration field in the Control B register (CTRLB.SPDCONF). These values are taken into account once the USB has been enabled by writing a '1' to CTRLA.ENABLE.

After writing a '1' to CTRLA. ENABLE, the USB enters device mode or host mode (according to CTRLA.MODE).

The USB can be disabled at any time by writing a '0' to CTRLA. ENABLE.

Refer to 39.6.2. USB Device Operations for the basic operation of the device mode.

Refer to 39.6.3. Host Operations for the basic operation of the host mode.

39.6.2 USB Device Operations

This section gives an overview of the USB module device operation during normal transactions. For more details on general USB and USB protocol, refer to the Universal Serial Bus specification revision 2.1.

39.6.2.1 Initialization

To attach the USB device to start the USB communications from the USB host, a zero should be written to the Detach bit in the Device Control B register (CTRLB.DETACH). To detach the device from the USB host, a one must be written to the CTRLB.DETACH.

After the device is attached, the host will request the USB device descriptor using the default device address zero. On successful transmission, it will send a USB reset. After that, it sends an address to be configured for the device. All further transactions will be directed to this device address. This address should be configured in the Device Address field in the Device Address register (DADD.DADD) and the Address Enable bit in DADD (DADD.ADDEN) should be written to one to accept communications directed to this address. DADD.ADDEN is automatically cleared on receiving a USB reset.

39.6.2.2 Endpoint Configuration

Endpoint data can be placed anywhere in the device RAM. The USB controller accesses these endpoints directly through the AHB master (built-in DMA) with the help of the endpoint descriptors. The base address of the endpoint descriptors needs to be written in the Descriptor Address register (DESCADD) by the user. Refer also to the Endpoint Descriptor structure in 39.13. Endpoint Descriptor Structure.

Before using an endpoint, the user should configure the direction and type of the endpoint in Type of Endpoint field in the Device Endpoint Configuration register (EPCFG.EPTYPE0/1). The endpoint descriptor registers should be initialized to known values before using the endpoint, so that the USB controller does not read random values from the RAM.

The Endpoint Size field in the Packet Size register (PCKSIZE.SIZE) should be configured as per the size reported to the host for that endpoint. The Address of Data Buffer register (ADDR) should be set to the data buffer used for endpoint transfers.

The RAM Access Interrupt bit in Device Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.RAMACER) is set when a RAM access underflow error occurs during IN data stage.

When an endpoint is disabled, the following registers are cleared for that endpoint:

  • Device Endpoint Interrupt Enable Clear/Set (EPINTENCLR/SET) register
    • Device Endpoint Interrupt Flag (EPINTFLAG) register
  • Transmit Stall 0 bit in the Endpoint Status register (EPSTATUS.STALLRQ0)
  • Transmit Stall 1 bit in the Endpoint Status register (EPSTATUS.STALLRQ1)

39.6.2.3 Multi-Packet Transfers

Multi-packet transfer enables a data payload exceeding the endpoint maximum transfer size to be transferred as multiple packets without software intervention. This reduces the number of interrupts and software intervention required to manage higher level USB transfers. Multi-packet transfer is identical to the IN and OUT transactions described below unless otherwise noted in this section.

The application software provides the size and address of the RAM buffer to be proceeded by the USB module for a specific endpoint, and the USB module will split the buffer in the required USB data transfers without any software intervention.

Figure 39-3. Multi-Packet Feature - Reduction of CPU Overhead
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Multi-Packet Transfers - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Data Payload"] --> B["Without Multi-packet support"]
    B --> C["Transfer Complete Interrupt & Data Processing"]
    D["Maximum Endpoint size"] --> E["With Multi-packet support"]
    E --> F["Data Processing"]

39.6.2.4 USB Reset

The USB bus reset is initiated by a connected host and managed by hardware.

During USB reset the following registers are cleared:

• Device Endpoint Configuration (EPCFG) register - except for Endpoint 0
• Device Frame Number (FNUM) register
• Device Address (DADD) register
- Device Endpoint Interrupt Enable Clear/Set (EPINTENCLR/SET) register
• Device Endpoint Interrupt Flag (EPINTFLAG) register
- Transmit Stall 0 bit in the Endpoint Status register (EPSTATUS.STALLRQ0)
- Transmit Stall 1 bit in the Endpoint Status register (EPSTATUS.STALLRQ1)
- Endpoint Interrupt Summary (EPINTSMRY) register
- Upstream resume bit in the Control B register (CTRLB.UPRSM)

At the end of the reset process, the End of Reset bit is set in the Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.EORST).

39.6.2.5 Start-of-Frame

When a Start-of-Frame (SOF) token is detected, the frame number from the token is stored in the Frame Number field in the Device Frame Number register (FNUM.FNUM), and the Start-of-Frame interrupt bit in the Device Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.SOF) is set. If there is a CRC or bit-stuff error, the Frame Number Error status flag (FNUM.FNCERR) in the FNUM register is set.

39.6.2.6 Management of SETUP Transactions

When a SETUP token is detected and the device address of the token packet does not match DADD.DADD, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the address matches, the USB module checks if the endpoint is enabled in EPCFG. If the addressed endpoint is disabled, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the endpoint is enabled, the USB module then checks on the EPCFG of the addressed endpoint. If the EPCFG.EPTYPE0 is not set to control, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the EPCFG.EPTYPE0 matches, the USB module then fetches the Data Buffer Address (ADDR) from the addressed endpoint's descriptor and waits for a DATA0 packet. If a PID error or any other PID than DATA0 is detected, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the data PID matches and if the Received Setup Complete interrupt bit in the Device Endpoint Interrupt Flag register (EPINTFLAG.RXSTP) is equal to zero, ignoring the Bank 0 Ready bit in the Device Endpoint Status register (EPSTATUS.BK0RDY), the incoming data is written to the data buffer pointed to by the Data Buffer Address (ADDR). If the number of received data bytes exceeds the endpoint's maximum data payload size as specified by the PCKSIZE.SIZE, the remainders of the received data bytes are discarded. The packet will still be checked for bit-stuff and CRC errors. Software must never report a endpoint size to the host that is greater than the value configured in PCKSIZE.SIZE. If a bit-stuff or CRC error is detected in the packet, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

If data is successfully received, an ACK handshake is returned to the host, and the number of received data bytes, excluding the CRC, is written to the Byte Count (PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT). If the number of received data bytes is the maximum data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE, no CRC data is written to the data buffer. If the number of received data bytes is the maximum data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE minus one, only the first CRC data is written to the data buffer. If the number of received data is equal or less than the data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE minus two, both CRC data bytes are written to the data buffer.

Finally the EPSTATUS is updated. Data Toggle OUT bit (EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT), the Data Toggle IN bit (EPSTATUS.DTGLIN), the current bank bit (EPSTATUS.CURRBK) and the Bank Ready 0 bit (EPSTATUS.BK0RDY) are set. Bank Ready 1 bit (EPSTATUS.BK1RDY) and the Stall Bank 0/1 bit (EPSTATUS.STALLQR0/1) are cleared on receiving the SETUP request. The RXSTP bit is set and triggers an interrupt if the Received Setup Interrupt Enable bit is set in Endpoint Interrupt Enable Set/Clear register (EPINTENSET/CLR.RXSTP).

39.6.2.7 Management of OUT Transactions

Figure 39-4. OUT Transfer: Data Packet Host to USB Device
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Management of OUT Transactions - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["HOST"] --> B["DP DM"]
    B --> C["BULK OUT EPT 2"]
    C --> D["DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 0"]
    C --> E["BULK OUT EPT 3"]
    E --> F["DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 0 DATA 1"]
    E --> G["BULK OUT EPT 1"]
    G --> H["DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 0"]
    G --> I["USB Module"]
    I --> J["USB Buffers"]
    J --> K["USB Modules"]
    K --> L["Memory Map"]
    L --> M["I/O Register"]
    L --> N["USB I/O Registers"]
    L --> O["Internal RAM"]
    L --> P["USB Endpoints Descriptor Table"]
    L --> Q["ENDPOINT 1 DATA"]
    L --> R["ENDPOINT 3 DATA"]
    L --> S["ENDPOINT 2 DATA"]
    L --> T["DESCADD"]
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When an OUT token is detected, and the device address of the token packet does not match DADD.DADD, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

If the address matches, the USB module checks if the endpoint number received is enabled in the EPCFG of the addressed endpoint. If the addressed endpoint is disabled, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the endpoint is enabled, the USB module then checks the Endpoint Configuration register (EPCFG) of the addressed output endpoint. If the type of the endpoint (EPCFG.EPTYPE0) is not set to OUT, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

The USB module then fetches the Data Buffer Address (ADDR) from the addressed endpoint's descriptor, and waits for a DATA0 or DATA1 packet. If a PID error or any other PID than DATA0 or DATA1 is detected, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

If EPSTATUS.STALLRQ0 in EPSTATUS is set, the incoming data is discarded. If the endpoint is not isochronous, a STALL handshake is returned to the host and the Transmit Stall Bank 0 interrupt bit in EPINTFLAG (EPINTFLAG.STALL0) is set.

For isochronous endpoints, data from both a DATA0 and DATA1 packet will be accepted. For other endpoint types the PID is checked against EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT. If a PID mismatch occurs, the incoming data is discarded, and an ACK handshake is returned to the host.

If EPSTATUS.BKORDY is set, the incoming data is discarded, the bit Transmit Fail 0 interrupt bit in EPINTFLAG (EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL0) and the status bit STATUS_BK.ERRORFLOW are set. If the endpoint is not isochronous, a NAK handshake is returned to the host.

The incoming data is written to the data buffer pointed to by the Data Buffer Address (ADDR). If the number of received data bytes exceeds the maximum data payload specified as PCKSIZE.SIZE, the remainders of the received data bytes are discarded. The packet will still be checked for bit-stuff and CRC errors. If a bit-stuff or CRC error is detected in the packet, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

If the endpoint is isochronous and a bit-stuff or CRC error in the incoming data, the number of received data bytes, excluding CRC, is written to PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT. Finally the EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL0 and CRC Error bit in the Device Bank Status register (STATUS_BK.CRCERR) is set for the addressed endpoint.

If data was successfully received, an ACK handshake is returned to the host if the endpoint is not isochronous, and the number of received data bytes, excluding CRC, is written to PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT. If the number of received data bytes is the maximum data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE no CRC data bytes are written to the data buffer. If the number of received data bytes is the maximum data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE minus one, only the first CRC data byte is written to the data buffer. If the number of received data is equal or less than the data payload specified by PCKSIZE.SIZE minus two, both CRC data bytes are written to the data buffer.

Finally in EPSTATUS for the addressed output endpoint, EPSTATUS.BK0RDY is set and EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT is toggled if the endpoint is not isochronous. The flag Transmit Complete 0 interrupt bit in EPINTFLAG (EPINTFLAG.TRCPT0) is set for the addressed endpoint.

39.6.2.8 Multi-Packet Transfers for OUT Endpoint

The number of data bytes received is stored in endpoint PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT as for normal operation. Since PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT is updated after each transaction, it must be set to zero when setting up a new transfer. The total number of bytes to be received must be written to PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE. This value must be a multiple of PCKSIZE.SIZE, otherwise excess data may be written to SRAM locations used by other parts of the application.

EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT management for non-isochronous packets and EPINTFLAG.BK1RDY/BK0RDY management are as for normal operation.

If a maximum payload size packet is received, PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT will be incremented by PCKSIZE.SIZE after the transaction has completed, and EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT will be toggled if the endpoint is not isochronous. If the updated PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT is equal to PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE (i.e. the last transaction), EPSTATUS.BK1RDY/BK0RDY, and EPINTFLAG.TRCPT0/TRCPT1 will be set.

39.6.2.9 Management of IN Transactions

Figure 39-5. IN Transfer: Data Packet USB Device to Host After Request from Host
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Management of IN Transactions - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["HOST"] --> B["DP DM"]
    B --> C["EPT 2 EPT 3 EPT 1"]
    C --> D["USB Module"]
    D --> E["USB Buffers"]
    E --> F["CPU"]
    F --> G["Memory Map"]
    G --> H["DESCADD"]
    C --> I["INTOKEN"]
    C --> J["INTOKEN"]
    C --> K["INTOKEN"]
    D <--> L["ENDPOINT 2 DATA"]
    D <--> M["USB Endpoints Descriptor Table"]
    D <--> N["ENDPOINT 3 DATA"]
    D <--> O["ENDPOINT 1 DATA"]
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When an IN token is detected, and if the device address of the token packet does not match DADD.DADD, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the address matches, the USB module checks if the endpoint received is enabled in the EPCFG of the addressed endpoint and if not, the packet is discarded and the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

When the endpoint is enabled, the USB module then checks on the EPCFG of the addressed input endpoint. If the EPCFG.EPTYPE1 is not set to IN, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet.

If EPSTATUS.STALLRQ1 in EPSTATUS is set, and the endpoint is not isochronous, a STALL handshake is returned to the host and EPINTFLAG.STALL1 is set.

If EPSTATUS.BK1RDY is cleared, the flag EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL1 is set. If the endpoint is not isochronous, a NAK handshake is returned to the host.

The USB module then fetches the Data Buffer Address (ADDR) from the addressed endpoint's descriptor. The data pointed to by the Data Buffer Address (ADDR) is sent to the host in a DATA0 packet if the endpoint is isochronous. For non-isochronous endpoints a DATA0 or DATA1 packet is sent depending on the state of EPSTATUS.DTGLIN. When the number of data bytes specified in endpoint PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT is sent, the CRC is appended and sent to the host.

For isochronous endpoints, EPSTATUS.BK1RDY is cleared and EPINTFLAG.TRCPT1 is set.

For all non-isochronous endpoints the USB module waits for an ACK handshake from the host. If an ACK handshake is not received within 16 bit times, the USB module returns to idle and waits for the next token packet. If an ACK handshake is successfully received EPSTATUS.BK1RDY is cleared, EPINTFLAG.TRCPT1 is set and EPSTATUS.DTGLIN is toggled.

39.6.2.10 Multi-Packet Transfers for IN Endpoint

The total number of data bytes to be sent is written to PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT as for normal operation. The Multi-packet size register (PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE) is used to store the number of bytes that are sent, and must be written to zero when setting up a new transfer.

When an IN token is received, PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT and PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE are fetched. If PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT minus PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE is less than the endpoint PCKSIZE.SIZE, endpoint BYTE_COUNT minus endpoint PCKSIZE.MULTI_PACKET_SIZE bytes are transmitted, otherwise PCKSIZE.SIZE number of bytes are transmitted. If endpoint PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT is a multiple of PCKSIZE.SIZE, the last packet sent will be zero-length if the AUTOZLP bit is set.

If a maximum payload size packet was sent (i.e. not the last transaction), MULTI_PACKET_SIZE will be incremented by the PCKSIZE.SIZE. If the endpoint is not isochronous the EPSTATUS.DTLGIN bit will be toggled when the transaction has completed. If a short packet was sent (i.e. the last transaction), MULTI_PACKET_SIZE is incremented by the data payload. EPSTATUS.BK0/1RDY will be cleared and EPINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 will be set.

39.6.2.11 Ping-Pong Operation

When an endpoint is configured for ping-pong operation, it uses both the input and output data buffers (banks) for a given endpoint in a single direction. The direction is selected by enabling one of the IN or OUT direction in EPCFG.EPTYPE0/1 and configuring the opposite direction in EPCFG.EPTYPE1/0 as Dual Bank.

When ping-pong operation is enabled for an endpoint, the endpoint in the opposite direction must be configured as dual bank. The data buffer, data address pointer and byte counter from the enabled endpoint are used as Bank 0, while the matching registers from the disabled endpoint are used as Bank 1.

Figure 39-6. Ping-Pong Overview
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Ping-Pong Operation - 1

text_image Without Ping Pong With Ping Pong USB data packet Available time for data processing by CPU to avoid NACK t Endpoint single bank Endpoint dual bank Bank0 Bank1

The Bank Select flag in EPSTATUS.CURBK indicates which bank data will be used in the next transaction, and is updated after each transaction. According to EPSTATUS.CURBK, EPINTFLAG.TRCPT0 or EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL0 or EPINTFLAG.TRCPT1 or EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL1 in

EPINTFLAG and Data Buffer 0/1 ready (EPSTATUS.BK0RDY and EPSTATUS.BK1RDY) are set. The EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT and EPSTATUS.DTGLIN are updated for the enabled endpoint direction only.

39.6.2.12 Feedback Operation

Feedback endpoints are endpoints with same the address but in different directions. This is usually used in explicit feedback mechanism in USB Audio, where a feedback endpoint is associated to one or more isochronous data endpoints to which it provides feedback service. The feedback endpoint always has the opposite direction from the data endpoint.

The feedback endpoint always has the opposite direction from the data endpoint(s). The feedback endpoint has the same endpoint number as the first (lower) data endpoint. A feedback endpoint can be created by configuring an endpoint with different endpoint size (PCKSIZE.SIZE) and different endpoint type (EPCFG.EPTYPE0/1) for the IN and OUT direction.

Example Configuration for Feedback Operation:

  • Endpoint n / IN: EPCFG.EPTYPE1 = Interrupt IN, PCKSIZE.SIZE = 64.
  • Endpoint n / OUT: EPCFG.EPTYPE0= Isochronous OUT, PCKSIZE.SIZE = 512.

39.6.2.13 Suspend State and Pad Behavior

The following figure, Pad Behavior, illustrates the behavior of the USB pad in device mode.

Figure 39-7. Pad Behavior
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Suspend State and Pad Behavior - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Idle"] -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 1<br>CTRLB.DETACH = 0<br>INTFLAG.SUSPEND = 0| B["Active"]
    B -->|CTRLA.ENABLE = 0<br>CTRLB.DETACH = 1<br>INTFLAG.SUSPEND = 1| A

In Idle state, the pad is in low power consumption mode.

In Active state, the pad is active.

The following figure, Pad Events, illustrates the pad events leading to a PAD state change.

Figure 39-8. Pad Events
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Suspend State and Pad Behavior - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SUSPEND"] --> B["Suspend detected"]
    B --> C["Cleared on Wakeup"]
    D["WAKEUP"] --> E["Wakeup detected Cleared by software to acknowledge the interrupt"]
    E --> F["Active"]
    G["PAD state"] --> H["Idle"]
    H --> I["Active"]

The Suspend Interrupt bit in the Device Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.SUSPEND) is set when a USB Suspend state has been detected on the USB bus. The USB pad is then automatically put in the Idle state. The detection of a non-idle state sets the Wake Up Interrupt bit in INTFLAG(INTFLAG.WAKEUP) and wakes the USB pad.

The pad goes to the Idle state if the USB module is disabled or if CTRLB.DETACH is written to one. It returns to the Active state when CTRLA.ENABLE is written to one and CTRLB.DETACH is written to zero.

39.6.2.14 Remote Wakeup

The remote wakeup request (also known as upstream resume) is the only request the device may send on its own initiative. This should be preceded by a DEVICE_REMOTE_WAKEUP request from the host.

First, the USB must have detected a "Suspend" state on the bus, i.e. the remote wakeup request can only be sent after INTFLAG.SUSPEND has been set.

The user may then write a one to the Remote Wakeup bit in CTRLB(CTRLB.UPRSM) to send an Upstream Resume to the host initiating the wakeup. This will automatically be done by the controller after 5 ms of inactivity on the USB bus.

When the controller sends the Upstream Resume INTFLAG.WAKEUP is set and INTFLAG.SUSPEND is cleared.

The CTRLB.UPRSM is cleared at the end of the transmitting Upstream Resume.

In case of a rebroadcast resume initiated by the host, the End of Resume bit in INTFLAG(INTFLAG.EORSM) flag is set when the rebroadcast resume is completed.

In the case where the CTRLB.UPRSM bit is set while a host initiated downstream resume is already started, the CTRLB.UPRSM is cleared and the upstream resume request is ignored.

39.6.2.15 Link Power Management L1 (LPM-L1) Suspend State Entry and Exit as Device

The LPM Handshake bit in CTRLB.LPMHDSK should be configured to accept the LPM transaction.

When a LPM transaction is received on any enabled endpoint n and a handshake has been sent in response by the controller according to CTRLB.LPMHDSK, the Device Link Power Manager (EXTREG) register is updated in the bank 0 of the addressed endpoint's descriptor. It contains information such as the Best Effort Service Latency (BESL), the Remote Wake bit (bRemoteWake), and the Link State parameter (bLinkState). Usually, the LPM transaction uses only the endpoint number 0.

If the LPM transaction was positively acknowledged (ACK handshake), USB sets the Link Power Management Interrupt bit in INTFLAG(INTFLAG.LPMSUSP) bit which indicates that the USB transceiver is suspended, reducing power consumption. This suspend occurs 9 microseconds after the LPM transaction according to the specification.

To further reduce consumption, it is recommended to stop the USB clock while the device is suspended.

The MCU can also enter in one of the available sleep modes if the wakeup time latency of the selected sleep mode complies with the host latency constraint (see the BESL parameter in 39.15.3. EXTREG register).

Recovering from this LPM-L1 suspend state is exactly the same as the Suspend state (see Section 39.6.2.13. Suspend State and Pad Behavior) except that the remote wakeup duration initiated by USB is shorter to comply with the Link Power Management specification.

If the LPM transaction is responded with a NYET, the Link Power Management Not Yet Interrupt Flag INTFLAG(INTFLAG.LPMNYET) is set. This generates an interrupt if the Link Power Management Not Yet Interrupt Enable bit in INTENCLR/SET (INTENCLR/SET.LPMNYET) is set.

If the LPM transaction is responded with a STALL or no handshake, no flag is set, and the transaction is ignored.

39.6.2.16 USB Device Interrupt

Figure 39-9. Device Interrupt
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - USB Device Interrupt - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph EPINTSFR
        A["EPINTFLAG7.STALL"] --> B["EPINTENSET7.STALL0/STALL1"]
        C["EPINTFLAG7.TRFAIL1"] --> D["EPINTENSET7.TRFAIL1"]
        E["EPINTFLAG7.TRFAIL0"] --> F["EPINTENSET7.TRFAIL0"]
        G["ENDPOINT7 EPINTFLAG7.RXSTP"] --> H["EPINTENSET7.RXSTP"]
        I["EPINTFLAG7.TRCPT1"] --> J["EPINTENSET7.TRCPT1"]
        K["EPINTFLAG7.TRCPT0"] --> L["EPINTENSET7.TRCPT0"]
    end

    subgraph EPINTSMRY
        M["EPINT7 EPINT6"] --> N["USB Endpoint Interrupt"]
        O["EPINT1 EPINT0"] --> N
    end

    subgraph USBEndpointInterrupt
        N --> P["USB Interrupt"]
    end

    subgraph INTFLAG
        Q["INTFLAG.LPMSUSP"] --> R["INTENSET.LPMSUSP"]
        S["INTFLAG.LPMNYET"] --> T["INTENSET.DDISC"]
        U["INTFLAG.RAMACER"] --> V["INTENSET.RAMACER"]
        W["INTFLAG.UPRSM"] --> X["INTENSET.UPRSM"]
        Y["INTFLAG.EORSM"] --> Z["INTENSET.EORSM"]
        AA["INTFLAG.WAKEUP*"] --> AB["INTENSET.WAKEUP"]
        AC["INTFLAG.EORST"] --> AD["INTENSET.EORST"]
        AE["INTFLAG.SOF"] --> AF["INTENSET.SOF"]
        AG["INTFLAGA.SUSPEND"] --> AH["INTENSET.SUSPEND"]
    end

    subgraph USBDeviceInterrupt
        AI["USB Device Interrupt"] --> AJ["USB Interrupt"]
    end

* Asynchronous interrupt

The WAKEUP is an asynchronous interrupt and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep mode.

39.6.3 Host Operations

This section gives an overview of the USB module Host operation during normal transactions. For more details on general USB and USB protocol, refer to Universal Serial Bus Specification revision 2.1.

39.6.3.1 Device Detection and Disconnection

Prior to device detection the software must set the VBUS is OK bit in CTRLB (CTRLB.VBUSOK) register when the VBUS is available. This notifies the USB host that USB operations can be started. When the bit CTRLB.VBUSOK is zero and even if the USB HOST is configured and enabled, host operation is halted. Setting the bit CTRLB.VBUSOK will allow host operation when the USB is configured.

The Device detection is managed by the software using the Line State field in the Host Status (STATUS.LINESTATE) register. The device connection is detected by the host controller when DP or DM is pulled high, depending of the speed of the device.

The device disconnection is detected by the host controller when both DP and DM are pulled down using the STATUS.LINESTATE registers.

The Device Connection Interrupt bit in INTFLAG (INTFLAG.DCONN) is set if a device connection is detected.

The Device Disconnection Interrupt bit in INTFLAG (INTFLAG.DDISC) is set if a device disconnection is detected.

39.6.3.2 Host Terminology

In host mode, the term pipe is used instead of endpoint. A host pipe corresponds to a device endpoint, refer to "Universal Serial Bus Specification revision 2.1." for more information.

39.6.3.3 USB Reset

The USB sends a USB reset signal when the user writes a one to the USB Reset bit in CTRLB (CTRLB.BUSRESET). When the USB reset has been sent, the USB Reset Sent Interrupt bit in the INTFLAG (INTFLAG.RST) is set and all pipes will be disabled.

If the bus was previously in a suspended state (Start of Frame Generation Enable bit in CTRLB (CTRLB.SOFE) is zero) the USB will switch it to the Resume state, causing the bus to asynchronously set the Host Wakeup Interrupt flag (INTFLAG.WAKEUP). The CTRLB.SOFE bit will be set in order to generate SOFs immediately after the USB reset.

During USB reset the following registers are cleared:

  • All Host Pipe Configuration register (PCFG)
  • Host Frame Number register (FNUM)
  • Interval for the Bulk-Out/Ping transaction register (BINTERVAL)
  • Host Start-of-Frame Control register (HSOFC)
  • Pipe Interrupt Enable Clear/Set register (PINTENCLR/SET)
  • Pipe Interrupt Flag register (PINTFLAG)
  • Pipe Freeze bit in Pipe Status register (PSTATUS.FREEZE)

After the reset the user should check the Speed Status field in the Status register (STATUS.SPEED) to find out the current speed according to the capability of the peripheral.

39.6.3.4 Pipe Configuration

Pipe data can be placed anywhere in the RAM. The USB controller accesses these pipes directly through the AHB master (built-in DMA) with the help of the pipe descriptors. The base address of

the pipe descriptors needs to be written in the Descriptor Address register (DESCADD) by the user. Refer also to 39.20. Pipe Descriptor Structure.

Before using a pipe, the user should configure the direction and type of the pipe in Type of Pipe field in the Host Pipe Configuration register (PCFG.PTYPE). The pipe descriptor registers should be initialized to known values before using the pipe, so that the USB controller does not read the random values from the RAM.

The Pipe Size field in the Packet Size register (PCKSIZE.SIZE) should be configured as per the size reported by the device for the endpoint associated with this pipe. The Address of Data Buffer register (ADDR) should be set to the data buffer used for pipe transfers.

The Pipe Bank bit in PCFG (PCFG.BK) should be set to one if dual banking is desired. Dual bank is not supported for Control pipes.

The Ram Access Interrupt bit in Host Interrupt Flag register (INTFLAG.RAMACER) is set when a RAM access underflow error occurs during an OUT stage.

When a pipe is disabled, the following registers are cleared for that pipe:

  • Interval for the Bulk-Out/Ping transaction register (BINTERVAL)
  • Pipe Interrupt Enable Clear/Set register (PINTENCLR/SET)
  • Pipe Interrupt Flag register (PINTFLAG)
  • Pipe Freeze bit in Pipe Status register (PSTATUS.FREEZE)

39.6.3.5 Pipe Activation

A disabled pipe is inactive, and will be reset along with its context registers (pipe registers for the pipe n). Pipes are enabled by writing Type of the Pipe in PCFG (PCFG.PTYPE) to a value different than 0x0 (disabled).

When a pipe is enabled, the Pipe Freeze bit in Pipe Status register (PSTATUS.FREEZE) is set. This allows the user to complete the configuration of the pipe, without starting a USB transfer.

When starting an enumeration, the user retrieves the device descriptor by sending an GET_DESCRIPTION USB request. This descriptor contains the maximal packet size of the device default control endpoint (bMaxPacketSize0) which the user should use to reconfigure the size of the default control pipe.

39.6.3.6 Pipe Address Setup

Once the device has answered the first host requests with the default device address 0, the host assigns a new address to the device. The host controller has to send a USB reset to the device and a SET_ADDRESS(addr) SETUP request with the new address to be used by the device. Once this SETUP transaction is complete, the user writes the new address to the Pipe Device Address field in the Host Control Pipe register (CTRL_PIPE.PDADDR) in Pipe descriptor. All following requests by this pipe will be performed using this new address.

39.6.3.7 Suspend and Wakeup

Setting CTRLB.SOFE to zero when in host mode will cause the USB to cease sending Start-of-Frames on the USB bus and enter the Suspend state. The USB device will enter the Suspend state 3ms later.

Before entering suspend by writing CTRLB.SOFE to zero, the user must freeze the active pipes by setting their PSTATUS.FREEZE bit. Any current on-going pipe will complete its transaction, and then all pipes will be inactive. The user should wait at least 1 complete frame before entering the suspend mode to avoid any data loss.

The device can awaken the host by sending an Upstream Resume (Remote Wakeup feature). When the host detects a non-idle state on the USB bus, it sets the INTFLAG.WAKEUP. If the non-idle bus state corresponds to an Upstream Resume (K state), the Upstream Resume Received Interrupt bit in INTFLAG (INTFLAG.UPRSM) is set and the user must generate a Downstream Resume within 1 ms and for at least 20 ms. It is required to first write a one to the Send USB Resume

bit in CTRLB (CTRLB.RESUME) to respond to the upstream resume with a downstream resume. Alternatively, the host can resume from a suspend state by sending a Downstream Resume on the USB bus (CTRLB.RESUME set to 1). In both cases, when the downstream resume is completed, the CTRLB.SOFE bit is automatically set and the host enters again the active state.

39.6.3.8 Phase-locked SOFs

To support the Synchronous Endpoints capability, the period of the emitted Start-of-Frame is maintained while the USB connection is not in the active state. This does not apply for the disconnected/connected/reset states. It applies for active/idle/suspend/resume states. The period of Start-of-Frame will be 1ms when the USB connection is in active state and an integer number of milli-seconds across idle/suspend/resume states.

To ensure the Synchronous Endpoints capability, the GCLK_USB clock must be kept running. If the GCLK_USB is interrupted, the period of the emitted Start-of-Frame will be erratic.

39.6.3.9 Management of Control Pipes

A control transaction is composed of three stages:

  • SETUP
  • Data (IN or OUT)
  • Status (IN or OUT)

The user has to change the pipe token according to each stage using the Pipe Token field in PCFG (PCFG.PTOKEN).

For control pipes only, the token is assigned a specific initial data toggle sequence:

  • SETUP: Data0
    • IN: Data1
  • OUT: Data1

39.6.3.10 Management of IN Pipes

IN packets are sent by the USB device controller upon IN request reception from the host. All the received data from the device to the host will be stored in the bank provided the bank is empty. The pipe and its descriptor in RAM must be configured.

The host indicates it is able to receive data from the device by clearing the Bank 0/1 Ready bit in PSTATUS (PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY), which means that the memory for the bank is available for new USB transfer.

The USB will perform IN requests as long as the pipe is not frozen by the user.

The generation of IN requests starts when the pipe is unfrozen (PSTATUS.PFREEZE is set to zero).

When the current bank is full, the Transmit Complete 0/1 bit in PINTFLAG (PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1) will be set and trigger an interrupt if enabled and the PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY bit will be set.

PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 must be cleared by software to acknowledge the interrupt. This is done by writing a one to the PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 of the addressed pipe.

The user reads the PCKSIZE.BYTE_COUNT to know how many bytes should be read.

To free the bank the user must read the IN data from the address ADDR in the pipe descriptor and clear the PKSTATUS.BK0/1RDY bit. When the IN pipe is composed of multiple banks, a successful IN transaction will switch to the next bank. Another IN request will be performed by the host as long as the PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY bit for that bank is set. The PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 and PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY will be updated accordingly.

The user can follow the current bank looking at Current Bank bit in PSTATUS (PSTATUS.CURBK) and by looking at Data Toggle for IN pipe bit in PSTATUS (PSTATUS.DTGLIN).

When the pipe is configured as single bank (Pipe Bank bit in PCFG (PCFG.BK) is 0), only PINTFLAG.TRCPT0 and PSTATUS.BK0 are used. When the pipe is configured as dual bank (PCFG.BK is 1), both PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 and PSTATUS.BK0/1 are used.

39.6.3.11 Management of OUT Pipes

OUT packets are sent by the host. All the data stored in the bank will be sent to the device provided the bank is filled. The pipe and its descriptor in RAM must be configured.

The host can send data to the device by writing to the data bank 0 in single bank or the data bank 0/1 in dual bank.

The generation of OUT packet starts when the pipe is unfrozen (PSTATUS.PFREEZE is zero).

The user writes the OUT data to the data buffer pointer by ADDR in the pipe descriptor and allows the USB to send the data by writing a one to the PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY. This will also cause a switch to the next bank if the OUT pipe is part of a dual bank configuration.

PINTFLAGn.TRCPT0/1 must be cleared before setting PSTATUS.BK0/1RDY to avoid missing an PINTFLAGn.TRCPT0/1 event.

39.6.3.12 Alternate Pipe

The user has the possibility to run sequentially several logical pipes on the same physical pipe. It allows addressing of any device endpoint of any attached device on the bus.

Before switching pipe, the user should save the pipe context (Pipe registers and descriptor for pipe n).

After switching pipe, the user should restore the pipe context (Pipe registers and descriptor for pipe n) and in particular PCFG, and PSTATUS.

39.6.3.13 Data Flow Error

This error exists only for isochronous and interrupt pipes for both IN and OUT directions. It sets the Transmit Fail bit in PINTFLAG (PINTFLAG.TRFAIL), which triggers an interrupt if the Transmit Fail bit in PINTENCLR/SET(PINTENCLR/SET.TRFAIL) is set. The user must check the Pipe Interrupt Summary register (PINTSMRY) to find out the pipe which triggered the interrupt. Then the user must check the origin of the interrupt's bank by looking at the Pipe Bank Status register (STATUS_BK) for each bank. If the Error Flow bit in the STATUS_BK (STATUS_BK.ERRORFLOW) is set then the user is able to determine the origin of the data flow error. As the user knows that the endpoint is an IN or OUT the error flow can be deduced as OUT underflow or as an IN overflow.

An underflow can occur during an OUT stage if the host attempts to send data from an empty bank. If a new transaction is successful, the relevant bank descriptor STATUS_BK.ERRORFLOW will be cleared.

An overflow can occur during an IN stage if the device tries to send a packet while the bank is full. Typically this occurs when a CPU is not fast enough. The packet data is not written to the bank and is lost. If a new transaction is successful, the relevant bank descriptor STATUS_BK.ERRORFLOW will be cleared.

39.6.3.14 CRC Error

This error exists only for isochronous IN pipes. It sets the PINTFLAG.TRFAIL, which triggers an interrupt if PINTENCLR/SET.TRFAIL is set. The user must check the PINTSMRY to find out the pipe which triggered the interrupt. Then the user must check the origin of the interrupt's bank by looking at the bank descriptor STATUS_BK for each bank and if the CRC Error bit in STATUS_BK (STATUS_BK.CRCERR) is set then the user is able to determine the origin of the CRC error. A CRC error can occur during the IN stage if the USB detects a corrupted packet. The IN packet will remain stored in the bank and PINTFLAG.TRCPT0/1 will be set.

39.6.3.15 PERR Error

This error exists for all pipes. It sets the PINTFLAG.PERR Interrupt, which triggers an interrupt if PINTFLAG.PERR is set. The user must check the PINTSMRY register to find out the pipe which can cause an interrupt.

A PERR error occurs if one of the error field in the STATUS_PIPE register in the Host pipe descriptor is set and the Error Count field in STATUS_PIPE (STATUS_PIPE.ERCNT) exceeds the maximum allowed number of Pipe error(s) as defined in Pipe Error Max Number field in CTRL_PIPE (CTRL_PIPE.PERMAX). Refer to section 39.22.6. STATUS_PIPE register.

If one of the error field in the STATUS_PIPE register from the Host Pipe Descriptor is set and the STATUS_PIPE.ERCNT is less than the CTRL_PIPE.PERMAX, the STATUS_PIPE.ERCNT is incremented.

39.6.3.16 Link Power Management L1 (LPM-L1) Suspend State Entry and Exit as Host.

An EXTENDED LPM transaction can be transmitted by any enabled pipe. The PCFGn.PTYPE should be set to EXTENDED. Other fields as PCFG.PTOKEN, PCFG.BK and PCKSIZE.SIZE are irrelevant in this configuration. The user should also set the EXTREG.VARIABLE in the descriptor as described in 39.22.3. EXTREG register.

When the pipe is configured and enabled, an EXTENDED TOKEN followed by a LPM TOKEN are transmitted. The device responds with a valid HANDSHAKE, corrupted HANDSHAKE or no HANDSHAKE (TIME-OUT).

If the valid HANDSHAKE is an ACK, the host will immediately proceed to L1 SLEEP and the PINTFLAG.TRCT0 is set. The minimum duration of the L1 SLEEP state will be the TL1RetryAndResidency as defined in the reference document "ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum". When entering the L1 SLEEP state, the CTRLB.SOFE is cleared, avoiding Start-of-Frame generation.

If the valid HANDSHAKE is a NYET PINTFLAG.TRFAIL is set.

If the valid HANDSHAKE is a STALL the PINTFLAG.STALL is set.

If there is no HANDSHAKE or corrupted HANDSHAKE, the EXTENDED/LPM pair of TOKENS will be transmitted again until reaching the maximum number of retries as defined by the CTRL_PIPE.PERMAX in the pipe descriptor.

If the last retry returns no valid HANDSHAKE, the PINTFLAGn.PERR is set, and the STATUS_BK is updated in the pipe descriptor.

All LPM transactions, should they end up with a ACK, a NYET, a STALL or a PERR, will set the PSTATUS.PFREEZE bit, freezing the pipe before a succeeding operation. The user should unfreeze the pipe to start a new LPM transaction.

To exit the L1 STATE, the user initiate a DOWNSTREAM RESUME by setting the bit CTRLB.RESUME or a L1 RESUME by setting the Send L1 Resume bit in CTRLB (CTRLB.L1RESUME). In the case of a L1 RESUME, the K STATE duration is given by the BESL bit field in the EXTREG.VARIABLE field. See 39.22.3. EXTREG.

When the host is in the L1 SLEEP state after a successful LPM transmitted, the device can initiate an UPSTREAM RESUME. This will set the Upstream Resume Interrupt bit in INTFLAG (INTFLAG.UPRSM). The host should proceed then to a L1 RESUME as described above.

After resuming from the L1 SLEEP state, the bit CTRLB.SOFE is set, allowing Start-of-Frame generation.

39.6.3.17 Host Interrupt

Figure 39-10. Host Interrupt
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Host Interrupt - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph PINTFLAG7_STALL
        A["PINTFLAG7.STALL"] --> B["PINTENSET.STALL"]
        C["PINTFLAG7.PERR"] --> D["PINTENSET.PERR"]
        E["PINTFLAG7.TRFAIL"] --> F["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        G["PINTFLAG7.TXSTP"] --> H["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        I["PINTFLAG7.TRCPT1"] --> J["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
        K["PINTFLAG7.TRCPT0"] --> L["PINTENSET.TRCPT0"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_STALL
        M["PINTFLAG0.STALL"] --> N["PINTENSET.STALL"]
        O["PINTFLAG0.PERR"] --> P["PINTENSET.PERR"]
        Q["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> R["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        S["PINTFLAG0.TXSTP"] --> T["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        U["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT1"] --> V["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
        W["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT0"] --> X["PINTENSET.TRCPT0"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_TRFAIL
        Y["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> Z["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        AA["PINTFLAG0.TXSTP"] --> AB["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        AC["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT1"] --> AD["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_TRFAIL
        AE["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> AF["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        AG["PINTFLAG0.TXSTP"] --> AH["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        AI["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT1"] --> AJ["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_TRFAIL
        AK["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> AL["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        AM["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> AN["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        AO["PINTFLAG0.TXSTP"] --> AP["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        AQ["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT1"] --> AR["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_TRFAIL
        AS["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> AT["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        AU["PINTFLAG0.TXSTP"] --> AV["PINTENSET.TXSTP"]
        AW["PINTFLAG0.TRCPT1"] --> AX["PINTENSET.TRCPT1"]
    end

    subgraph PINTFLAG0_TRFAIL
        AY["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> AZ["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        BA["PINTFLAG0.TRFAIL"] --> BB["PINTENSET.TRFAIL"]
        BC["USB PIPE Interrupt"] --> AD["USB Host Interrupt"]

    end

    subgraph INTFLAGA
        DA["INTFLAG.DDISC *"] --> AE["INTENSET.DDISC"]
        AF["INTFLAG.DCONN *"] --> AG["INTENSET.DCONN"]
        AH["INTFLAG.RAMACER"] --> AI["INTENSET.RAMACER"]
        AJ["INTFLAG.UPRSM"] --> AK["INTENSET.UPRSM"]
        AL["INTFLAG.DNRSM"] --> AM["INTENSET.DNRSM"]
        AN["INTFLAG.WAKEUP *"] --> AO["INTENSET.WAKEUP"]
        AP["INTFLAG.RST"] --> AQ["INTENSET.RST"]
        AR["INTFLAG.HSOF"] --> AS["INTENSET.HSOF"]
    end

    PINTSMRY --> PINT7
    PINT6 --> PINT1
    PINT1 --> PINT0
    PINT0 --> USBPIEInterrupt
    USBPIEInterrupt --> USBInterrupt

* Asynchronous interrupt

The WAKEUP is an asynchronous interrupt and can be used to wake-up the device from any sleep

SAM L21

USB – Universal Serial Bus

mode.

39.7 Communication Device Host Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRLA 7:0 MODE RUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
0x01 Reserved
0x02 SYNCBUSY 7:0 ENABLE SWRST
0x03QOSCTRL7:0DQOS[1:0]CQOS[1:0]
0x04 ... 0x0CReserved
0x0DFSMSTATUS7:0FSMSTATE[6:0]
0x0E ... 0x23Reserved
0x24DESCADD7:0DESCADD[7:0]
15:8DESCADD[15:8]
23:16DESCADD[23:16]
31:24DESCADD[31:24]
0x28PADCAL7:0TRANSN[1:0]TRANSP[4:0]
15:8TRIM[2:0]TRANSN[4:2]

39.8 Communication Device Host Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronised

Bit 76543210

MODERUNSTDBY ENABLE SWRST
AccessR/W R/WR/WR/W
Reset 00 0 0

Bit 7 - MODE Operating Mode

This bit defines the operating mode of the USB.

ValueDescription
0USB Device mode
1USB Host mode

Bit 2 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby Mode

This bit is Enable-Protected.

ValueDescription
0USB clock is stopped in standby mode.
1USB clock is running in standby mode

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/disabled. The value written to CTRLA. ENABLE will read back immediately and the Synchronization status enable bit in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.
This bit is Write-Synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The peripheral is disabled or being disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled or being enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the USB, to their initial state, and the USB will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete.

CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

This bit is Write-Synchronized.

ValueDescription
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

39.8.2 Synchronization Busy

Name: SYNCBUSY

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

ENABLE SWRST
Access Reset 0 0RR

Bit 1 - ENABLE Synchronization Enable status bit

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of ENABLE register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of ENABLE register between clock domains is started.

Bit 0 - SWRST Synchronization Software Reset status bit

This bit is cleared when the synchronization of SWRST register between the clock domains is complete.

This bit is set when the synchronization of SWRST register between clock domains is started.

39.8.3 QOS Control

Name: QOSCTRL

Offset: 0x03

Reset: 0x000x0F

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

DQOS[1:0] CQOS[1:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

These bits define the memory priority access during the endpoint or pipe read/write data operation. Refer to SRAM Quality of Service.

Bits 1:0 - CQOS[1:0] Configuration Quality of Service

These bits define the memory priority access during the endpoint or pipe read/write configuration operation. Refer to SRAM Quality of Service.

39.8.4 Finite State Machine Status

Name: FSMSTATUS

Offset: 0x0D

Reset: 0xXXXX

Property: Read only

Bit 76543210

Access

Reset 0000001

its 6:0 - FSMSTATE[6:0] Fine State Machine Status

These bits indicate the state of the finite state machine of the USB controller.

Value Name Description
0x01OFF (L3)Corresponds to the powered-off, disconnected, and disabled state.
0x02ON (L0)Corresponds to the Idle and Active states.
0x04SUSPEND (L2)-
0x08SLEEP (L1)-
0x10DNRESUMEDown Stream Resume.
0x20UPRESUMEUp Stream Resume.
0x40RESET USB lines Reset.
Others-Reserved

39.8.5 Descriptor Address

Name: DESCADD

Offset: 0x24

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
DESCADD[31:24]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
DESCADD[23:16]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
DESCADD[15:8]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DESCADD[7:0]
Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 31:0 - DESCADD[31:0] Descriptor Address Value

These bits define the base address of the main USB descriptor in RAM. The two least significant bits must be written to zero.

39.8.6 Pad Calibration

Name: PADCAL

Offset: 0x28

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

The Pad Calibration values must be loaded from the NVM Software Calibration Area into the USB Pad Calibration register by software, before enabling the USB, to achieve the specified accuracy. Refer to NVM Software Calibration Area Mapping for further details.

Refer to for further details.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

TRIM[2:0]TRANSN[4:2]
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 00 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
TRANSN[1:0]TRANSP[4:0]
AccessR/WR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 00 0 0 0 0

Bits 14:12 - TRIM[2:0] Trim bits for DP/DM

These bits calibrate the matching of rise/fall of DP/DM.

Bits 10:6 - TRANSN[4:0] Trimmable Output Driver Impedance N

These bits calibrate the NMOS output impedance of DP/DM drivers.

Bits 4:0 - TRANSP[4:0] Trimmable Output Driver Impedance P

These bits calibrate the PMOS output impedance of DP/DM drivers.

39.9 Device Registers - Common -Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00...0x07Reserved
0x08 CTRLB7:0NREPLY SPDCONF[1:0] UPRSM DETACH
15:8LPMHDSK[1:0] GNAK
0x0ADADD 7:0 ADDENDADD[6:0]
0x0BReserved
0x0CSTATUS7:0LINESTATE[1:0]SPEED[1:0]
0x0D...0x0FReserved
0x10 FNUM7:0FNUM[4:0]
15:8FNCERRFNUM[10:5]
0x12...0x13Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
15:8LPMSUSPLPMNYET
0x16...0x17Reserved
0x18INTENSET7:0RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
15:8LPMSUSPLPMNYET
0x1A...0x1BReserved
0x1CINTFLAG7:0RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
15:8LPMSUSPLPMNYET
0x1E...0x1FReserved
0x20EPINTSMRY7:0EPINT7EPINT6EPINT5EPINT4EPINT3EPINT2EPINT1EPINT0
15:8

39.10 Device Registers - Common

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.10.1 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LPMHDSK[1:0] GNAK
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W
0 0 0

Bit 76543210

NREPLY$PDCONF[1:0]UPRSMDETACH
Access ResetRR/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0

These bits select the Link Power Management Handshake configuration.

ValueDescription
0x0No handshake. LPM is not supported.
0x1ACK
0x2NYET
0x3Reserved

Bit 9 - GNAK Global NAK

This bit configures the operating mode of the NAK.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The handshake packet reports the status of the USB transaction
1A NAK handshake is answered for each USB transaction regardless of the current endpoint memory bank status

Bit 4 - NREPLY No reply excepted SETUP Token

This bit is cleared by hardware when receiving a SETUP packet.

This bit has no effect for any other endpoint but endpoint 0.

ValueDescription
0Disable the “NO_REPLY” feature: Any transaction to endpoint 0 will be handled according to the USB2.0 standard.
1Enable the “NO_REPLY” feature: Any transaction to endpoint 0 will be ignored except SETUP.

Bits 3:2 - SPDCONF[1:0] Speed Configuration

These bits select the speed configuration.

ValueDescription
0x0FS: Full-speed
0x1LS: Low-speed

Bit 1 - UPRSM Upstream Resume

This bit is cleared when the USB receives a USB reset or once the upstream resume has been sent.

ValueDescription
0Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.
1Writing a one to this bit will generate an upstream resume to the host for a remote wakeup.

Bit 0 - DETACH Detach

Value Description

0The device is attached to the USB bus so that communications may occur.
1It is the default value at reset. The internal device pull-ups are disabled, removing the device from the USB bus.

39.10.2 Device Address

Name: DADD

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

ADDEN DADD[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 7 - ADDEN Device Address Enable

This bit is cleared when a USB reset is received.

Value Description
0Writing a zero will deactivate the DADD field (USB device address) and return the device to default address 0.
1Writing a one will activate the DADD field (USB device address).

Bits 6:0 - DADD[6:0] Device Address

These bits define the device address. The DADD register is reset when a USB reset is received.

39.10.3 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x40

Property: -

Bit 76543210

LINESTATE[1:0] SPEED[1:0]

Access R R R/W R/W

Reset 0101

Bits 7:6 - LINESTATE[1:0] USB Line State Status

These bits define the current line state DP/DM.

LINESTATE[1:0]USB Line Status
0x0SEO/RESET
0x1FS-J or LS-K State
0x2FS-K or LS-J State

Bits 3:2 - SPEED[1:0] Speed Status

These bits define the current speed used of the device

SPEED[1:0]SPEED STATUS
0x0Low-speed mode
0x1Full-speed mode
0x2Reserved
0x3Reserved

39.10.4 Device Frame Number

Name: FNUM

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Read only

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

FNCERR FNUM[10:5]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset00 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FNUM[4:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 - FNCERR Frame Number CRC Error

This bit is cleared upon receiving a USB reset.

This bit is set when a corrupted frame number is received.

This bit and the SOF interrupt bit are updated at the same time.

Bits 13:3 - FNUM[10:0] Frame Number

These bits are cleared upon receiving a USB reset.

These bits are updated with the frame number information as provided from the last SOF packet even if a corrupted SOF is received.

39.10.5 Device Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LPMSUSP LPMNYET
Access Reset 00 R/W R/W
Bit 76543210
RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/WR/W
0000000

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Link Power Management Suspend Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Link Power Management Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Link Power Management Suspend interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Link Power Management Suspend interrupt Flag is set.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt is disabled.
1The Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the RAM Access interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The RAM Access interrupt is disabled.
1The RAM Access interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the RAM Access interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Upstream Resume interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Upstream Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The Upstream Resume interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Upstream Resume interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 5 - EORSM End Of Resume Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the End Of Resume interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The End Of Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The End Of Resume interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the End Of Resume interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake-Up Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Wake Up interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Wake Up interrupt is disabled.
1The Wake Up interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Wake Up interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 3 - EORST End of Reset Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the End of Reset interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The End of Reset interrupt is disabled.
1The End of Reset interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the End of Reset interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 2 - SOF Start-of-Frame Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Start-of-Frame interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Start-of-Frame interrupt is disabled.
1The Start-of-Frame interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Start-of-Frame interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 0 - SUSPEND Suspend Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Suspend Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Suspend interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Suspend interrupt Flag is set.

39.10.6 Device Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LPMSUSP LPMNYET
Access Reset 00 R/W R/W
Bit 76543210
RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/WR/W
0000000

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Link Power Management Suspend Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Link Power Management Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Link Power Management Suspend interrupt is enabled.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt is disabled.
1The Link Power Management Not Yet interrupt is enabled.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the RAM Access Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The RAM Access interrupt is disabled.
1The RAM Access interrupt is enabled.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Upstream Resume Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Upstream Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The Upstream Resume interrupt is enabled.

Bit 5 - EORSM End Of Resume Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the End Of Resume interrupt Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The End Of Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The End Of Resume interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake-Up Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Wake Up interrupt Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Wake Up interrupt is disabled.
1The Wake Up interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - EORST End of Reset Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the End of Reset interrupt Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The End of Reset interrupt is disabled.
1The End of Reset interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - SOF Start-of-Frame Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Start-of-Frame interrupt Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Start-of-Frame interrupt is disabled.
1The Start-of-Frame interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - SUSPEND Suspend Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Suspend interrupt Enable bit and enable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Suspend interrupt is disabled.
1The Suspend interrupt is enabled.

39.10.7 Device Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x01C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

LPMSUSP LPMNYET
Access Reset 0 0R/W R/W

Bit 76543210

RAMACERUPRSMEORSMWAKEUPEORSTSOFSUSPEND
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB module acknowledge a Link Power Management Transaction (ACK handshake) and has entered the Suspended state and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.LPMSUSP is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the LPMSUSP Interrupt Flag.

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB module acknowledges a Link Power Management Transaction (handshake is NYET) and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.LPMNYET is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the LPMNYET Interrupt Flag.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a RAM access underflow error occurs during IN data stage. This bit will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.RAMACER is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB sends a resume signal called "Upstream Resume" and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.UPRSM is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 5 - EORSM End Of Resume Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB detects a valid "End of Resume" signal initiated by the host and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.EORSM is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake Up Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB is reactivated by a filtered non-idle signal from the lines and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.WAKEUP is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 3 - EORST End of Reset Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a USB "End of Reset" has been detected and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.EORST is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 2 - SOF Start-of-Frame Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a USB "Start-of-Frame" has been detected (every 1 ms) and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.SOF is one.

The FNUM is updated.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 0 - SUSPEND Suspend Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a USB "Suspend" idle state has been detected for 3 frame periods (J state for 3 ms) and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.SUSPEND is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

39.10.8 Endpoint Interrupt Summary

Name: EPINTSMRY

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Endpoint Interrupt Summary - 1

text_image Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 EPINT7 EP NT6 EPINT5 EPINT4 EPINT3 EPINT2 EPINT1 EPINT0 Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - EPINT EndPoint Interrupt

The flag EPINT[n] is set when an interrupt is triggered by the EndPoint n. See 39.12.5. EPINTFLAGn register in the device EndPoint section.

This bit will be cleared when no interrupts are pending for EndPoint n.

39.11 Device Endpoint Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 ... 0xFFReserved
0x0100 EPCFGn 7:0 EPTYPE1[2:0] EPTYPE0[2:0]
0x0101 ... 0x0103Reserved
0x0104EPSTATUSCLRn7:0BK1RDYBKORDYSTALLRQ1STALLRQ0CURBKDTGLINDTGLOUT
0x0105EPSTATUSSETn7:0BK1RDYBKORDYSTALLRQ1STALLRQ0CURBKDTGLINDTGLOUT
0x0106EPSTATUSn7:0BK1RDYBKORDYSTALLRQ1STALLRQ0CURBKDTGLINDTGLOUT
0x0107EPINTFLAGn7:0STALL1STALL0RXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAIL0TRCPT1TRCPT0
0x0108EPINTENCLRn7:0STALL1STALL0RXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAIL0TRCPT1TRCPT0
0x0109EPINTENSETn7:0STALL1STALL0RXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAIL0TRCPT1TRCPT0

39.12 Device Endpoint Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.12.1 Device Endpoint Configuration register n

Name: EPCFGn

Offset: 0x100

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

EPTYPE1[2:0] EPTYPE0[2:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 6:4 - EPTYPE1[2:0] Endpoint Type for IN direction

These bits contains the endpoint type for IN direction.

Upon receiving a USB reset EPCFGn.EPTYPE1 is cleared except for endpoint 0 which is unchanged.

ValueDescription
0x0Bank1 is disabled.
0x1Bank1 is enabled and configured as Control IN.
0x2Bank1 is enabled and configured as Isochronous IN.
0x3Bank1 is enabled and configured as Bulk IN.
0x4Bank1 is enabled and configured as Interrupt IN.
0x5Bank1 is enabled and configured as Dual-Bank OUT(Endpoint type is the same as the one defined in EPTYPE0)
0x6-0x7Reserved

Bits 2:0 - EPTYPE0[2:0] Endpoint Type for OUT direction

These bits contains the endpoint type for OUT direction.

Upon receiving a USB reset EPCFGn.EPTYPE0 is cleared except for endpoint 0 which is unchanged.

ValueDescription
0x0Bank0 is disabled.
0x1Bank0 is enabled and configured as Control SETUP / Control OUT.
0x2Bank0 is enabled and configured as Isochronous OUT.
0x3Bank0 is enabled and configured as Bulk OUT.
0x4Bank0 is enabled and configured as Interrupt OUT.
0x5Bank0 is enabled and configured as Dual Bank IN(Endpoint type is the same as the one defined in EPTYPE1)
0x6-0x7Reserved

39.12.2 EndPoint Status Clear n

Name: EPSTATUSCLRn

Offset: 0x104

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDY BK0RDY STALLRQ1 STALLRQ0CURBK DTGLIN DTGLOUT
AccessWWWWWWW
Reset0 0 0 00 0 0

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 Ready Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.BK1RDY bit.

Bit 6 - BKORDY Bank 0 Ready Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.BK0RDY bit.

Bit 5 - STALLRQ1 STALL bank 1 Request Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.STALLRQ1 bit.

Bit 4 - STALLRQ0 STALL bank 0 Request Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.STALLRQ0 bit.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.CURBK bit.

Bit 1 - DTGLIN Data Toggle IN Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear EPSTATUS.DTGLIN bit.

Bit 0 - DTGLOUT Data Toggle OUT Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT bit.

39.12.3 EndPoint Status Set n

Name: EPSTATUSSETn

Offset: 0x105

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDY BK0RDY STALLRQ1 STALLRQ0CURBK DTGLIN DTGLOUT
AccessWWWWWWW
Reset0 0 0 00 0 0

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 Ready Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.BK1RDY bit.

Bit 6 - BKORDY Bank 0 Ready Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.BK0RDY bit.

Bit 5 - STALLRQ1 STALL Request bank 1 Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.STALLRQ1 bit.

Bit 4 - STALLRQ0 STALL Request bank 0 Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.STALLRQ0 bit.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.CURBK bit.

Bit 1 - DTGLIN Data Toggle IN Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set EPSTATUS.DTGLIN bit.

Bit 0 - DTGLOUT Data Toggle OUT Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the EPSTATUS.DTGLOUT bit.

39.12.4 EndPoint Status n

Name: EPSTATUSn

Offset: 0x106

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDYBK0RDYSTALLRQ1STALLRQ0CURBKDTGLINDTGLOUT
AccessRRRRRRR
Reset0002000

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 is ready

For Control/OUT direction Endpoints, the bank is empty.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.BK1RDY will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.BK1RDY will set this bit.

Value Description

0The bank number 1 is not ready : For IN direction Endpoints, the bank is not yet filled in.
1The bank number 1 is ready: For IN direction Endpoints, the bank is filled in. For Control/OUT direction Endpoints, the bank is full.

Bit 6 - BK0RDY Bank 0 is ready

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.BK0RDY will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.BKORDY will set this bit.

Value Description

0The bank number 0 is not ready : For IN direction Endpoints, the bank is not yet filled in. For Control/OUT direction Endpoints, the bank is empty.
1The bank number 0 is ready: For IN direction Endpoints, the bank is filled in. For Control/OUT direction Endpoints, the bank is full.

Bits 4, 5 - STALLRQ STALL bank x request

Writing a zero to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.STALLRQ will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.STALLRQ will set this bit.

This bit is cleared by hardware when receiving a SETUP packet.

Value Description

0Disable STALLRQx feature.
1Enable STALLRQx feature: a STALL handshake will be sent to the host in regards to bank x.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank

Writing a zero to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.CURBK will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.CURBK will set this bit.

Value Description

0The bank0 is the bank that will be used in the next single/multi USB packet.
1The bank1 is the bank that will be used in the next single/multi USB packet.

Bit 1 - DTGLIN Data Toggle IN Sequence

Writing a zero to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.DTGLINCLR will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.DTGLINSET will set this bit.

Value Description

0The PID of the next expected IN transaction will be zero: data 0.
1The PID of the next expected IN transaction will be one: data 1.

Bit 0 - DTGLOUT Data Toggle OUT Sequence

Writing a zero to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.DTGLOUTCLR will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.DTGLOUTSET will set this bit.

Value Description

0The PID of the next expected OUT transaction will be zero: data 0.
1The PID of the next expected OUR transaction will be one: data 1.

39.12.5 Device EndPoint Interrupt Flag n

Name: EPINTFLAGn

Offset: 0x107

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

STALL1STALL0RXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAIL0TRCPT1TRCPT0

Access

Reset 0000000

Bits 5, 6 - STALL Transmit Stall x Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Transmit Stall occurs and will generate an interrupt if EPINTENCLR/SET.STALL is one.

EPINTFLAG.STALL is set for a single bank OUT endpoint or double bank IN/OUT endpoint when current bank is "0".

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the STALL Interrupt Flag.

Bit 4 - RXSTP Received Setup Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Received Setup occurs and will generate an interrupt if EPINTENCLR/SET.RXSTP is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the RXSTP Interrupt Flag.

Bits 2, 3 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail x Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a transfer fail occurs and will generate an interrupt if EPINTENCLR/SET.TRFAIL is one.

EPINTFLAG.TRFAIL is set for a single bank OUT endpoint or double bank IN/OUT endpoint when current bank is "0".

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the TRFAIL Interrupt Flag.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete x interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Transfer complete occurs and will generate an interrupt if EPINTENCLR/SET.TRCPT is one. EPINTFLAG.TRCPT is set for a single bank OUT endpoint or double bank IN/OUT endpoint when current bank is "0".

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the TRCPT0 Interrupt Flag.

39.12.6 Device EndPoint Interrupt Enable n

Name: EPINTENCLRn

Offset: 0x108

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Endpoint Interrupt Enable Set (EPINTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

STALL1STALLORXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAILOTRCPT1TRCPT0
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
0200202

Bits 5, 6 - STALL Transmit STALL x Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transmit Stall x Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Transmit Stall x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transmit Stall x interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transmit Stall x Interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 4 - RXSTP Received Setup Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Received Setup Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Received Setup interrupt is disabled.
1The Received Setup interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Received Setup Interrupt Flag is set.

Bits 2, 3 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail x Interrupt Enable

The user should look into the descriptor table status located in ram to be informed about the error condition : ERRORFLOW, CRC.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transfer Fail x Interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Fail bank x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Fail bank x interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transfer Fail x Interrupt Flag is set.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete x interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transfer Complete x interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Complete bank x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Complete bank x interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transfer Complete x Interrupt Flag is set.

39.12.7 Device Interrupt EndPoint Set n

Name: EPINTENSETn

Offset: 0x109

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Endpoint Interrupt Enable Clear (EPINTENCLR) register. This register is cleared by USB reset.

Bit 76543210

STALL1STALLORXSTPTRFAIL1TRFAILOTRCPT1TRCPT0
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
0200202

Bits 5, 6 - STALL Transmit Stall x Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transmit bank x Stall interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Transmit Stall x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transmit Stall x interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - RXSTP Received Setup Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Received Setup interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Received Setup interrupt is disabled.
1The Received Setup interrupt is enabled.

Bits 2, 3 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail bank x Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transfer Fail interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Fail interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Fail interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete bank x interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transfer Complete x interrupt.

0.2.4 Device Registers - Endpoint RAM

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Complete bank x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Complete bank x interrupt is enabled.

39.13 Endpoint Descriptor Structure
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete bank x interrupt Enable - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph Data Buffers
        EPnBank1["EPn BK1"] <--> EPnBK0["EPn BK0"]
        EPnBank1 <--> EndpointDescriptors["Endpoint descriptors"]
        EPnBK0 <--> EndpointDescriptors
    end

    subgraph Descriptors En
        Bank1["Bank1"] --> Reserved1["Reserved"]
        Bank1 --> STATUS_BK["STATUS_BK"]
        Bank1 --> Reserved2["Reserved"]
        Bank1 --> PCKSIZE["PACKSIZE"]
        Bank1 --> ADDR["ADDR"]
        Bank0["Bank0"] --> Reserved3["Reserved"]
        Bank0 --> STATUS_BKb["STATUS_BK"]
        Bank0 --> EXTREG["EXTREG"]
        Bank0 --> PCKSIZEb["PCKSIZE"]
        Bank0 --> ADDRb["ADDR"]
        Bank0 --> Address2["2 x 0xn0"]
    end

    subgraph Growing Memory Addresses
        Address2 --> Address3["2 x 0xn0"]
    end

    subgraph Descador E0
        Bank1["Bank1"] --> Reserved4["Reserved"]
        Bank1 --> STATUS_BKb["STATUS_BK"]
        Bank1 --> Reserved5["Reserved"]
        Bank1 --> PCKSIZEb["PCKSIZE"]
        Bank1 --> ADDRb["ADDR"]
        Bank0 --> Reserved6["Reserved"]
        Bank0 --> STATUS_BKc["STATUS_BK"]
        Bank0 --> EXTREGb["EXTREG"]
        Bank0 --> PCKSIZEbP["CCKSIZE"]
        Bank0 --> ADDRbB["ADDR"]
        Address2 --> DESCADD["DESCADD"]
    end

39.14 Device Endpoint RAM Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 ADDR7:0 ADDR[7:0]
15:8 ADDR[15:8]
23:16 ADDR[23:16]
31:24 ADDR[31:24]
0x04 PCKSIZE7:0 BYTE_COUNT[7:0]
15:8 MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[1:0] BYTE_COUNT[13:8]
23:16 MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[9:2]
31:24 AUTO_ZLPSIZE[2:0]MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[13:10]
0x08EXTREG7:0VARIABLE[3:0]SUBPID[3:0]
15:8VARIABLE[10:4]
0x0ASTATUS_BK7:0ERRORFLOWCRCERR

39.15 Device Endpoint RAM Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.15.1 Address of Data Buffer

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Old address offset 0x00 and 0x10

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

ADDR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

ADDR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

ADDR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bit 76543210

ADDR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset xxxxxxxx

Bits 31:0 - ADDR[31:0] Data Pointer Address Value

These bits define the data pointer address as an absolute word address in RAM. The two least significant bits must be zero to ensure the start address is 32-bit aligned.

39.15.2 Packet Size

Name: PCKSIZE

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Original offset 0x04 & 0x14

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

AUTO_ZLP SIZE[2:0] MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[13:10] 

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset x00x0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[9:2] 

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[1:0] 
BYTE_COUNT[13:8] 

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0x000000

Bit 76543210

BYTE_COUNT[7:0] 

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0000000x

Bit 31 - AUTO\_ZLP Automatic Zero Length Packet

This bit defines the automatic Zero Length Packet mode of the endpoint.

When enabled, the USB module will manage the ZLP handshake by hardware. This bit is for IN endpoints only. When disabled the handshake should be managed by firmware.

ValueDescription
0Automatic Zero Length Packet is disabled.
1Automatic Zero Length Packet is enabled.

Bits 30:28 - SIZE[2:0] Endpoint size

These bits contains the maximum packet size of the endpoint.

ValueDescription
0x08 Byte
0x116 Byte
0x232 Byte
0x364 Byte
0x4 128 Byte^(1)
0x5 256 Byte^(1)
0x6 512 Byte^(1)
0x7 1023 Byte^(1)
(1) for Isochronous endpoints only.

Bits 27:14 - MULTI\_PACKET\_SIZE[13:0] Multiple Packet Size

These bits define the 14-bit value that is used for multi-packet transfers.

For IN endpoints, MULTI_PACKET_SIZE holds the total number of bytes sent. MULTI_PACKET_SIZE should be written to zero when setting up a new transfer.

For OUT endpoints, MULTI_PACKET_SIZE holds the total data size for the complete transfer. This value must be a multiple of the maximum packet size.

Bits 13:0 - BYTE\_COUNT[13:0] Byte Count

These bits define the 14-bit value that is used for the byte count.

For IN endpoints, BYTE_COUNT holds the number of bytes to be sent in the next IN transaction.

For OUT endpoint or SETUP endpoints, BYTE_COUNT holds the number of bytes received upon the last OUT or SETUP transaction.

39.15.3 Extended Register

Name: EXTREG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

VARIABLE[10:4]

Access

R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0000000

Bit 76543210

VARIABLE[3:0]SUBPID[3:0]

Access

R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 000x

000x

Bits 14:4 - VARIABLE[10:0] Variable field send with extended token

These bits define the VARIABLE field of a received extended token. These bits are updated when the USB has answered by an handshake token ACK to a LPM transaction. See Section 2.1.1 Protocol Extension Token in the reference document "ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".

To support the USB2.0 Link Power Management addition the VARIABLE field should be read as described below.

VARIABLESDescription
VARIABLE[3:0]bLinkState (1)
VARIABLE[7:4]BESL (2)
VARIABLE[8]bRemoteWake (1)
VARIABLE[10:9]Reserved
  1. For a definition of LPM Token bRemoteWake and bLinkState fields, refer to "Table 2-3 in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".
  2. For a definition of LPM Token BESL field, refer to "Table 2-3 in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum" and "Table X-X1 in Errata for ECN USB 2.0 Link Power Management.

Bits 3:0 - SUBPID[3:0] SUBPID field send with extended token

These bits define the SUBPID field of a received extended token. These bits are updated when the USB has answered by an handshake token ACK to a LPM transaction. See Section 2.1.1 Protocol Extension Token in the reference document "ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".

39.15.4 Device Status Bank

Name: STATUS_BK

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Original offset 0x0A & 0x1A

Bit 76543210

ERRORFLOW CRCERR
Access Reset x xR/W R/W

Bit 1 - ERRORFLOW Error Flow Status

This bit defines the Error Flow Status.

This bit is set when a Error Flow has been detected during transfer from/towards this bank.

For OUT transfer, a NAK handshake has been sent.

For Isochronous OUT transfer, an overrun condition has occurred.

For IN transfer, this bit is not valid. EPSTATUS.TRFAIL0 and EPSTATUS.TRFAIL1 should reflect the flow errors.

ValueDescription
0No Error Flow detected.
1A Error Flow has been detected.

Bit 0 - CRCERR CRC Error

This bit defines the CRC Error Status.

This bit is set when a CRC error has been detected in an isochronous OUT endpoint bank.

0.2.5 Host Registers - Common

ValueDescription
0No CRC Error.
1CRC Error detected.

39.16 Host Registers - Common - Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00...0x07Reserved
0x08 CTRLB7:0AUTORESUMESPDCONF[1:0] RESUME
15:8L1RESUME VBUSOK BUSRESET SOFE
0x0AHSOFC7:0FLENCEFLENC[3:0]
0x0B Reserved
0x0CSTATUS7:0LINESTATE[1:0]SPEED[1:0]
0x0D...0x0FReserved
0x10 FNUM7:0FNUM[4:0]
15:8FNUM[10:5]
0x12FLENHIGH7:0FLENHIGH[7:0]
0x13 Reserved
0x14INTENCLR7:0RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
15:8DDISCDCONN
0x16...0x17Reserved
0x18INTENSET7:0RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
15:8DDISCDCONN
0x1A...0x1BReserved
0x1CINTFLAG7:0RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
15:8DDISCDCONN
0x1E...0x1FReserved
0x20PINTSMRY7:0PINT7PINT6PINT5PINT4PINT3PINT2PINT1PINT0
15:8

39.17 Host Registers - Common - Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.17.1 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

L1RESUME VBUSOK BUSRESETSOFE
Access ResetR/W0 0 0 0R/WR/WR/W

Bit 76543210

AUTORESUMESPDCONF[1:0]RESUME
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/W
0 0 0 0

Bit 11 - L1RESUME Send USB L1 Resume

Writing 0 to this bit has no effect.

1: Generates a USB L1 Resume on the USB bus. This bit should only be set when the Start-of-Frame generation is enabled (SOFE bit set). The duration of the USB L1 Resume is defined by the EXTREG.VARIABLE[7:4] bits field also known as BESL (See LPM ECN). See also 39.22.3. EXTREG Register.

This bit is cleared when the USB L1 Resume has been sent or when a USB reset is requested.

Bit 10 - VBUSOK VBUS is OK

This notifies the USB HOST that USB operations can be started. When this bit is zero and even if the USB HOST is configured and enabled, HOST operation is halted. Setting this bit will allow HOST operation when the USB is configured and enabled.

ValueDescription
0The USB module is notified that the VBUS on the USB line is not powered.
1The USB module is notified that the VBUS on the USB line is powered.

Bit 9 - BUSRESET Send USB Reset

ValueDescription
0Reset generation is disabled. It is written to zero when the USB reset is completed or when a device disconnection is detected. Writing zero has no effect.
1Generates a USB Reset on the USB bus.

Bit 8 - SOFE Start-of-Frame Generation Enable

ValueDescription
0The SOF generation is disabled and the USB bus is in suspend state.
1Generates SOF on the USB bus in full speed and keep it alive in low speed mode. This bit is automatically set at the end of a USB reset (INTFLAG.RST) or at the end of a downstream resume (INTFLAG.DNRSM) or at the end of L1 resume.

Bit 4 - AUTORESUME Auto Resume Enable

ValueDescription
0The Auto Resume is disabled.
1Enable Auto Resume

Bits 3:2 - SPDCONF[1:0] Speed Configuration for Host

These bits select the host speed configuration as shown below

Value Description
0x0Low and Full Speed capable
0x1Reserved
0x2Reserved
0x3Reserved

Bit 1 - RESUME Send USB Resume

Writing 0 to this bit has no effect.

1: Generates a USB Resume on the USB bus.

This bit is cleared when the USB Resume has been sent or when a USB reset is requested.

39.17.2 Host Start-of-Frame Control

Name: HSOFC

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

During a very short period just before transmitting a Start-of-Frame, this register is locked. Thus, after writing, it is recommended to check the register value, and write this register again if necessary. This register is cleared upon a USB reset.

Bit 76543210

FLENCEFLENC[3:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 7 - FLENCE Frame Length Control Enable

When this bit is '1', the time between Start-of-Frames can be tuned by up to +/-0.06% using FLENC[3:0].

Note: In Low Speed mode, FLENCE must be '0'.

ValueDescription
0Start-of-Frame is generated every 1ms.
1Start-of-Frame generation depends on the signed value of FLENC[3:0].USB Start-of-Frame period equals 1ms + (FLENC[3:0]/12000)ms

Bits 3:0 - FLENC[3:0] Frame Length Control

These bits define the signed value of the 4-bit FLENC that is added to the Internal Frame Length when FLENCE is '1'. The internal Frame length is the top value of the frame counter when FLENCE is zero.

39.17.3 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0x00

Property: Read only

Bit 76543210

LINESTATE[1:0] SPEED[1:0]

Access R R R/W R/W

Reset 0000

Bits 7:6 - LINESTATE[1:0] USB Line State Status

These bits define the current line state DP/DM.

LINESTATE[1:0]USB Line Status
0x0SEO/RESET
0x1FS-J or LS-K State
0x2FS-K or LS-J State

Bits 3:2 - SPEED[1:0] Speed Status

These bits define the current speed used by the host.

SPEED[1:0]Speed Status
0x0Low and Full-speed mode
0x1Reserved
0x2Reserved
0x3Reserved

39.17.4 Host Frame Number

Name: FNUM

Offset: 0x10

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
FNUM[10:5]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FNUM[4:0]
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0

Bits 13:3 - FNUM[10:0] Frame Number

These bits contains the current SOF number.

These bits can be written by software to initialize a new frame number value. In this case, at the next SOF, the FNUM field takes its new value.

As the FNUM register lies across two consecutive byte addresses, writing byte-wise (8-bits) to the FNUM register may produce incorrect frame number generation. It is recommended to write FNUM register word-wise (32-bits) or half-word-wise (16-bits).

39.17.5 Host Frame Length

Name: FLENHIGH

Offset: 0x12

Reset: 0x00

Property: Read-Only

Bit 76543210

FLENHIGH[7:0]

Access RRRRRRRR

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - FLENHIGH[7:0] Frame Length

These bits contains the 8 high-order bits of the internal frame counter.

Table 39-1. Counter Description vs. Speed

Host Register STATUS.SPEEDDescription
Full Speed With a USB clock running at 12MHz, counter length is 12000 to ensure a SOF generation every 1 ms.

39.17.6 Host Interrupt Enable Register Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x14

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DDISC DCONN
Access ResetR/W R/W0 0

Bit 76543210

RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 9 - DDISC Device Disconnection Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Device Disconnection interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Device Disconnection interrupt is disabled.
1The Device Disconnection interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Device Disconnection interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 8 - DCONN Device Connection Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Device Connection interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Device Connection interrupt is disabled.
1The Device Connection interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Device Connection interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the RAM Access interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The RAM Access interrupt is disabled.
1The RAM Access interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the RAM Access interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume from Device Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Upstream Resume interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Upstream Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The Upstream Resume interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Upstream Resume interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 5 - DNRSM Down Resume Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Down Resume interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Down Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The Down Resume interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Down Resume interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake Up Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Wake Up interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Wake Up interrupt is disabled.
1The Wake Up interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Wake Up interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 3 - RST BUS Reset Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Bus Reset interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Bus Reset interrupt is disabled.
1The Bus Reset interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Bus Reset interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 2 - HSOF Host Start-of-Frame Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Host Start-of-Frame interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Host Start-of-Frame interrupt is disabled.
1The Host Start-of-Frame interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Host Start-of-Frame interrupt Flag is set.

39.17.7 Host Interrupt Enable Register Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x18

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DDISC DCONN
Access ResetR/W R/W0 0

Bit 76543210

RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 9 - DDISC Device Disconnection Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Device Disconnection interrupt bit and enable the DDSIC interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Device Disconnection interrupt is disabled.
1The Device Disconnection interrupt is enabled.

Bit 8 - DCONN Device Connection Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Device Connection interrupt bit and enable the DCONN interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Device Connection interrupt is disabled.
1The Device Connection interrupt is enabled.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the RAM Access interrupt bit and enable the RAMACER interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The RAM Access interrupt is disabled.
1The RAM Access interrupt is enabled.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume from the device Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Upstream Resume interrupt bit and enable the UPRSM interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Upstream Resume interrupt is disabled.
1The Upstream Resume interrupt is enabled.

Bit 5 - DNRSM Down Resume Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Down Resume interrupt Enable bit and enable the DNRSM interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Down Resume interrupt is disabled.

Value Description

1 The Down Resume interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake Up Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Wake Up interrupt Enable bit and enable the WAKEUP interrupt request.

Value Description

0The WakeUp interrupt is disabled.
1The WakeUp interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - RST Bus Reset Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Bus Reset interrupt Enable bit and enable the Bus RST interrupt.

Value Description

0The Bus Reset interrupt is disabled.
1The Bus Reset interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - HSOF Host Start-of-Frame Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the Host Start-of-Frame interrupt Enable bit and enable the HSOF interrupt.

Value Description

0The Host Start-of-Frame interrupt is disabled.
1The Host Start-of-Frame interrupt is enabled.

39.17.8 Host Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x1C

Reset: 0x0000

Property: -

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

DDISC DCONN
Access ResetR/W R/W0 0

Bit 76543210

RAMACERUPRSMDNRSMWAKEUPRSTHSOF
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 9 - DDISC Device Disconnection Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the device has been removed from the USB Bus and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.DDISC is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the DDISC Interrupt Flag.

Bit 8 - DCONN Device Connection Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a new device has been connected to the USB BUS and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.DCONN is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the DCONN Interrupt Flag.

Bit 7 - RAMACER RAM Access Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a RAM access error occurs during an OUT stage and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.RAMACER is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 6 - UPRSM Upstream Resume from the Device Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB has received an Upstream Resume signal from the Device and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.UPRSM is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 5 - DNRSM Down Resume Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when the USB has sent a Down Resume and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.DRSM is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 4 - WAKEUP Wake Up Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one.

This flag is set when:

I The host controller is in suspend mode (SOFE is zero) and an upstream resume from the device is detected.

I The host controller is in suspend mode (SOFE is zero) and an device disconnection is detected.

I The host controller is in operational state (VBUSOK is one) and an device connection is detected.

In all cases it will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.WAKEUP is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 3 - RST Bus Reset Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Bus "Reset" has been sent to the Device and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.RST is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Bit 2 - HSOF Host Start-of-Frame Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a USB "Host Start-of-Frame" in Full Speed or a keep-alive in Low Speed has been sent (every 1 ms) and will generate an interrupt if INTENCLR/SET.HSOF is one.

The value of the FNUM register is updated.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

39.17.9 Pipe Interrupt Summary

Name: PINTSMRY

Offset: 0x20

Reset: 0x0000

Property: Read-only

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Pipe Interrupt Summary - 1

text_image Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Access Reset Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PINT7 PINT6 PINT5 PINT4 PINT3 PINT2 PINT1 PINT0 Access R R R R R R R Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - PINT

The flag PINTn is set when an interrupt is triggered by the pipe n. See 39.19.6. PINTFLAG register in the Host Pipe Register section.

This bit will be cleared when there are no interrupts pending for Pipe n.

Writing to this bit has no effect.

39.18 Host Registers - Pipe - Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00...0xFFReserved
0x0100PCFGn 7:0 PTYPE[2:0] BK PTOKEN[1:0]
0x0101...0x0102Reserved
0x0103BINTERVAL 7:0 BINTERVAL[7:0]
0x0104PSTATUSCLR7:0BK1RDYBKORDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
0x0105PSTATUSSET7:0BK1RDYBKORDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
0x0106PSTATUS7:0BK1RDYBKORDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
0x0107PINTFLAG7:0STALLTXSTPPERRTRFAILTRCPT1TRCPT0
0x0108PINTENCLR7:0STALLTXSTPPERRTRFAILTRCPT1TRCPT0
0x0109PINTENSET7:0STALLTXSTPPERRTRFAILTRCPT1TRCPT0

39.19 Host Registers - Pipe - Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.19.1 Host Pipe n Configuration

Name: PCFGn

Offset: 0x100

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

PTYPE[2:0] BK PTOKEN[1:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 5:3 - PTYPE[2:0] Type of the Pipe

These bits contains the pipe type.

PTYPE[2:0] Description
0x0Pipe is disabled
0x1Pipe is enabled and configured as CONTROL
0x2Pipe is enabled and configured as ISO
0x3Pipe is enabled and configured as BULK
0x4Pipe is enabled and configured as INTERRUPT
0x5Pipe is enabled and configured as EXTENDED
0x06-0x7Reserved

These bits are cleared upon sending a USB reset.

Bit 2 - BK Pipe Bank

This bit selects the number of banks for the pipe.

For control endpoints writing a zero to this bit is required as only Bank0 is used for Setup/In/Out transactions.

This bit is cleared when a USB reset is sent.

BK(1)Description
0x0Single-bank endpoint
0x1Dual-bank endpoint

1. Bank field is ignored when PTYPE is configured as EXTENDED.

ValueDescription
0A single bank is used for the pipe.
1A dual bank is used for the pipe.

Bits 1:0 - PTOKEN[1:0] Pipe Token

These bits contains the pipe token.

PTOKEN[1:0](1)Description
0x0SETUP(2)
0x1IN
0x2OUT
0x3Reserved
  1. PTOKEN field is ignored when PTYPE is configured as EXTENDED.
  2. Available only when PTYPE is configured as CONTROL

Theses bits are cleared upon sending a USB reset.

39.19.2 Interval for the Bulk-Out/Ping Transaction

Name: BINTERVAL

Offset: 0x103

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BINTERVAL[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bits 7:0 - BINTERVAL[7:0] BINTERVAL

These bits contains the Ping/Bulk-out period.

These bits are cleared when a USB reset is sent or when PEN[n] is zero.

BINTERVAL Description

=0 Multiple consecutive OUT token is sent in the same frame until it is acked by the peripheral
>0 One OUT token is sent every BINTERVAL frame until it is acked by the peripheral

Depending from the type of pipe the desired period is defined as:

PTYPE Description

Interrupt 1 ms to 255 ms
Isochronous 2^(Binterval) * 1 ms
Bulk or control 1 ms to 255 ms
EXT LPMbInterval ignored. Always 1 ms when a NYET is received.

39.19.3 Pipe Status Clear n

Name: PSTATUSCLR

Offset: 0x104

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDYBK0RDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
AccessWWWWW
Reset00000

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 Ready Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear PSTATUS.BK1RDY bit.

Bit 6 - BK0RDY Bank 0 Ready Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear PSTATUS.BK0RDY bit.

Bit 4 - PFREEZE Pipe Freeze Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear PSTATUS.PFREEZE bit.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear PSTATUS.CURBK bit.

Bit 0 - DTGL Data Toggle Clear

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear PSTATUS.DTGL bit.

39.19.4 Pipe Status Set Register n

Name: PSTATUSSET

Offset: 0x105

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDYBK0RDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
AccessWWWWW
Reset00000

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 Ready Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the bit PSTATUS.BK1RDY.

Bit 6 - BKORDY Bank 0 Ready Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set the bit PSTATUS.BKORDY.

Bit 4 - PFREEZE Pipe Freeze Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set PSTATUS.PFREEZE bit.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set PSTATUS.CURBK bit.

Bit 0 - DTGL Data Toggle Set

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will set PSTATUS.DTGL bit.

39.19.5 Pipe Status Register n

Name: PSTATUS

Offset: 0x106

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

BK1RDYBK0RDYPFREEZECURBKDTGL
AccessRRRR
Reset0000

Bit 7 - BK1RDY Bank 1 is ready

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.BK1RDY will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.BK1RDY will set this bit.

This bank is not used for Control pipe.

ValueDescription
0The bank number 1 is not ready: For IN the bank is empty. For Control/OUT the bank is not yet fill in.
1The bank number 1 is ready: For IN the bank is filled full. For Control/OUT the bank is filled in.

Bit 6 - BKORDY Bank 0 is ready

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.BKORDY will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.BKORDY will set this bit.

This bank is the only one used for Control pipe.

ValueDescription
0The bank number 0 is not ready: For IN the bank is not empty. For Control/OUT the bank is not yet fill in.
1The bank number 0 is ready: For IN the bank is filled full. For Control/OUT the bank is filled in.

Bit 4 - PFREEZE Pipe Freeze

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.PFREEZE will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.PFREEZE will set this bit.

This bit is also set by the hardware:

  • When a STALL handshake has been received.
    • After a PIPE has been enabled (rising of bit PEN.N).
  • When an LPM transaction has completed whatever handshake is returned or the transaction was timed-out.
  • When a pipe transfer was completed with a pipe error. See 39.19.6. PINTFLAG register.

When PFREEZE bit is set while a transaction is in progress on the USB bus, this transaction will be properly completed. PFREEZE bit will be read as "1" only when the ongoing transaction will have been completed.

ValueDescription
0The Pipe operates in normal operation.
1The Pipe is frozen and no additional requests will be sent to the device on this pipe address.

Bit 2 - CURBK Current Bank

ValueDescription
0The bank0 is the bank that will be used in the next single/multi USB packet.
1The bank1 is the bank that will be used in the next single/multi USB packet.

Bit 0 - DTGL Data Toggle Sequence

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSCLR.DTGL will clear this bit.

Writing a one to the bit EPSTATUSSET.DTGL will set this bit.

This bit is toggled automatically by hardware after a data transaction.

This bit will reflect the data toggle in regards of the token type (IN/OUT/SETUP).

Value Description
0The PID of the next expected transaction will be zero: data 0.
1The PID of the next expected transaction will be one: data 1.

39.19.6 Host Pipe Interrupt Flag Register

Name: PINTFLAG

Offset: 0x107

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

STALL TXSTP PERR TRFAIL TRCPT1 TRCPT0
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 2

Bit 5 - STALL STALL Received Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a stall occurs and will generate an interrupt if PINTENCLR/SET.STALL is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the STALL Interrupt Flag.

Bit 4 - TXSTP Transmitted Setup Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Transfer Complete occurs and will generate an interrupt if PINTENCLR/SET.TXSTP is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the TXSTP Interrupt Flag.

Bit 3 - PERR Pipe Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a pipe error occurs and will generate an interrupt if PINTENCLR/SET.PERR is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the PERR Interrupt Flag.

Bit 2 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail Interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Transfer Fail occurs and will generate an interrupt if PINTENCLR/SET.TRFAIL is one.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the TRFAIL Interrupt Flag.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete x interrupt Flag

This flag is cleared by writing a one to the flag.

This flag is set when a Transfer complete occurs and will generate an interrupt if PINTENCLR/

SET.TRCPT is one. PINTFLAG.TRCPT is set for a single bank IN/OUT pipe or a double bank IN/OUT pipe when current bank is 0.

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit clears the TRCPT Interrupt Flag.

39.19.7 Host Pipe Interrupt Clear Register

Name: PINTENCLR

Offset: 0x108

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation.

Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Pipe Interrupt Enable Set (PINTENSET) register.

This register is cleared by USB reset or when PEN[n] is zero.

Bit 76543210

STALLTXSTPPERRTRFAILTRCPT1TRCPT0
Access ResetR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
000002

Bit 5 - STALL Received Stall Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Received Stall interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The received Stall interrupt is disabled.
1The received Stall interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the received Stall interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 4 - TXSTP Transmitted Setup Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transmitted Setup interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Transmitted Setup interrupt is disabled.
1The Transmitted Setup interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transmitted Setup interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 3 - PERR Pipe Error Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Pipe Error interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Pipe Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Pipe Error interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Pipe Error interrupt Flag is set.

Bit 2 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail Interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transfer Fail interrupt Enable bit and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Fail interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Fail interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transfer Fail interrupt Flag is set.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete Bank x interrupt Disable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will clear the Transfer Complete interrupt Enable bit x and disable the corresponding interrupt request.

Value Description
0The Transfer Complete Bank x Interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Complete Bank x interrupt is enabled and an interrupt request will be generated when the Transfer Complete interrupt x Flag is set.

39.19.8 Host Interrupt Pipe Set Register

Name: PINTENSET

Offset: 0x109

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Pipe Interrupt Enable Set (PINTENCLR) register.

This register is cleared by USB reset or when PEN[n] is zero.

Bit 76543210

STALL TXSTP PERR TRFAIL TRCPT1 TRCPT0
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 2

Bit 5 - STALL Stall Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Stall interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Stall interrupt is disabled.
1The Stall interrupt is enabled.

Bit 4 - TXSTP Transmitted Setup Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transmitted Setup interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Transmitted Setup interrupt is disabled.
1The Transmitted Setup interrupt is enabled.

Bit 3 - PERR Pipe Error Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Pipe Error interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Pipe Error interrupt is disabled.
1The Pipe Error interrupt is enabled.

Bit 2 - TRFAIL Transfer Fail Interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transfer Fail interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Fail interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Fail interrupt is enabled.

Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete x interrupt Enable

Writing a zero to this bit has no effect.

Writing a one to this bit will enable the Transfer Complete interrupt Enable bit x.

0.2.7 Host Registers - Pipe RAM

ValueDescription
0The Transfer Complete x interrupt is disabled.
1The Transfer Complete x interrupt is enabled.

39.20 Pipe Descriptor Structure
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Bits 0, 1 - TRCPT Transfer Complete x interrupt Enable - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph Pipe Descriptors
        A["Pn BK1"] --> B["Reserved"]
        C["Pn BK0"] --> D["Reserved"]
        E["Address"] --> F["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        G["Reserved"] --> H["RESERVED"]
        I["RESERVED"] --> J["RESERVED"]
        K["RESERVED"] --> L["RESERVED"]
        M["RESERVED"] --> N["RESERVED"]
        O["RESERVED"] --> P["RESERVED"]
        Q["RESERVED"] --> R["RESERVED"]
        S["RESERVED"] --> T["RESERVED"]
        U["RESERVED"] --> V["RESERVED"]
        W["RESERVED"] --> X["RESERVED"]
        Y["RESERVED"] --> Z["RESERVED"]
        AA["RESERVED"] --> AB["RESERVED"]
        AC["RESERVED"] --> AD["RESERVED"]
        AE["RESERVED"] --> AF["RESERVED"]
        AG["RESERVED"] --> AH["RESERVED"]
        AI["RESERVED"] --> AJ["RESERVED"]
        AK["RESERVED"] --> AL["RESERVED"]
        AM["RESERVED"] --> AN["RESERVED"]
        AO["RESERVED"] --> AP["RESERVED"]
        AQ["RESERVED"] --> AR["RESERVED"]
        AS["RESERVED"] --> AT["RESERVED"]
        AU["RESERVED"] --> AV["RESERVED"]
        AW["RESERVED"] --> AX["RESERVED"]
        AY["Address"] --> AZ["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BA["Address"] --> BB["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BC["Address"] --> BD["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BE["Address"] --> BF["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BG["Address"] --> BH["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BI["Address"] --> BJ["(2 x 0xn0) + 0x10"]
        BK["Bank1"] --> BL["Reserved"]
        BM["Bank0"] --> BN["Reserved"]
    end
    subgraph Descriptors Pn
        BO["Bank1"] --> BP["Bank0"]
    end
    subgraph Descriptors P0
        BP["Bank1"] --> BQ["Bank0"]
    end
    note right of BP
        Growing Memory Addresses
    end
    note left of BI
        DESCADD
    end

39.21 Host Registers - Pipe RAM - Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 ADDR7:0 ADDR[7:0]
15:8 ADDR[15:8]
23:16 ADDR[23:16]
31:24 ADDR[31:24]
0x04 PCKSIZE7:0
15:8 MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[1:0] BYTE_COUNT[5:0]
23:16 MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[9:2]
31:24AUTO_ZLPSIZE[2:0]MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[13:10]
0x08EXTREG7:0VARIABLE[3:0]SUBPID[3:0]
15:8VARIABLE[10:4]
0x0ASTATUS_BK7:0ERRORFLOWCRCERR
0x0BReserved
0x0CCTRL_PIPE7:0PDADDR[6:0]
15:8PERMAX[3:0]PEPNUM[3:0]
0x0ESTATUS_PIPE7:0ERCNT[2:0]CRC16ERTOUTERPIDERDAPIDERDTGLER
15:8

39.22 Host Registers - Pipe RAM - Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

39.22.1 Address of the Data Buffer

Name: ADDR

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0xxxxxxxxx

Property: NA

Original offset 0x00 & 0x10

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

ADDR[31:24]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

ADDR[23:16]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

ADDR[15:8]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 76543210

ADDR[7:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0000000x

Bits 31:0 - ADDR[31:0] Data Pointer Address Value

These bits define the data pointer address as an absolute double word address in RAM. The two least significant bits must be zero to ensure the descriptor is 32-bit aligned.

39.22.2 Packet Size

Name: PCKSIZE

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Original offset 0x04 and 0x14

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

AUTO_ZLP SIZE[2:0] MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[13:10]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset x00x0000

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[9:2]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[1:0]

BYTE_COUNT[5:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0x00000x

Bit 76543210

Access

Reset

Bit 31 - AUTO\_ZLP Automatic Zero Length Packet

This bit defines the automatic Zero Length Packet mode of the pipe.

When enabled, the USB module will manage the ZLP handshake by hardware. This bit is for OUT pipes only. When disabled the handshake should be managed by firmware.

ValueDescription
0Automatic Zero Length Packet is disabled.
1Automatic Zero Length Packet is enabled.

Bits 30:28 - SIZE[2:0] Pipe size

These bits contains the size of the pipe.

Theses bits are cleared upon sending a USB reset.

SIZE[2:0]Description
0x08 Byte
0x116 Byte
0x232 Byte
0x364 Byte
0x4 128 Byte^(1)
0x5 256 Byte^(1)
0x6 512 Byte^(1)
0x71023 Byte in FS mode ^(1)

Note:

  1. For Isochronous pipe only.

Bits 27:14 - MULTI_PACKET_SIZE[13:0] Multi Packet IN or OUT size

These bits define the 14-bit value that is used for multi-packet transfers.

For IN pipes, MULTI_PACKET_SIZE holds the total number of bytes sent. MULTI_PACKET_SIZE should be written to zero when setting up a new transfer.

For OUT pipes, MULTI_PACKET_SIZE holds the total data size for the complete transfer. This value must be a multiple of the maximum packet size.

Bits 13:8 - BYTE_COUNT[5:0] Byte Count

These bits define the 14-bit value that contains number of bytes sent in the last OUT or SETUP transaction for an OUT pipe, or of the number of bytes to be received in the next IN transaction for an input pipe.

39.22.3 Extended Register

Name: EXTREG

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

VARIABLE[10:4]

Access

R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 0000000

Bit 76543210

VARIABLE[3:0]SUBPID[3:0]

Access

R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 000x

000x

Bits 14:4 - VARIABLE[10:0] Variable field send with extended token

These bits define the VARIABLE field sent with extended token. See "Section 2.1.1 Protocol Extension Token in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum."

To support the USB2.0 Link Power Management addition the VARIABLE field should be set as described below.

VARIABLEDescription
VARIABLE[3:0]bLinkState ^(1)
VARIABLE[7:4]BESL (See LPM ECN) ^(2)
VARIABLE[8]bRemoteWake ^(1)
VARIABLE[10:9]Reserved

Notes:

  1. For a definition of LPM Token bRemoteWake and bLinkState fields, refer to "Table 2-3 in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".
  2. For a definition of LPM Token BESL field, refer to "Table 2-3 in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum" and "Table X-X1 in Errata for ECN USB 2.0 Link Power Management.

Bits 3:0 - SUBPID[3:0] SUBPID field send with extended token

These bits define the SUBPID field sent with extended token. See "Section 2.1.1 Protocol Extension Token in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".

To support the USB2.0 Link Power Management addition the SUBPID field should be set as described in "Table 2.2 SubPID Types in the reference document ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE, USB 2.0 Link Power Management Addendum".

39.22.4 Host Status Bank

Name: STATUS_BK

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: NA

Original offset 0x0A & 0x1A

Bit 76543210

ERRORFLOW CRCERR
Access Reset x xR/W R/W

Bit 1 - ERRORFLOW Error Flow Status

This bit defines the Error Flow Status.

This bit is set when a Error Flow has been detected during transfer from/towards this bank.

For IN transfer, a NAK handshake has been received. For OUT transfer, a NAK handshake has been received. For Isochronous IN transfer, an overrun condition has occurred. For Isochronous OUT transfer, an underflow condition has occurred.

ValueDescription
0No Error Flow detected.
1A Error Flow has been detected.

Bit 0 - CRCERR CRC Error

This bit defines the CRC Error Status.

This bit is set when a CRC error has been detected in an isochronous IN endpoint bank.

ValueDescription
0No CRC Error.
1CRC Error detected.

39.22.5 Host Control Pipe

Name: CTRL_PIPE

Offset: 0x0C

Reset: 0xXXXX

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

PERMAX[3:0] PEPNUM[3:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 000x000x

Bit 76543210

PDADDR[6:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 000000x

Bits 15:12 - PERMAX[3:0] Pipe Error Max Number

These bits define the maximum number of error for this Pipe before freezing the pipe automatically.

Bits 11:8 - PEPNUM[3:0] Pipe EndPoint Number

These bits define the number of endpoint for this Pipe.

Bits 6:0 - PDADDR[6:0] Pipe Device Address

These bits define the Device Address for this pipe.

39.22.6 Host Status Pipe

Name: STATUS_PIPE

Offset: 0x0E

Reset: 0xXXXXXXXX

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized, Read-Synchronized

Original offset 0x0E & 0x1E

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Access Reset

Bit 76543210

ERCNT[2:0]CRC16ERTOUTERPIDERDAPIDERDTGLER
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00xxxxxx

Bits 7:5 - ERCNT[2:0] Pipe Error Counter

These bits define the number of errors detected on the pipe.

Bit 4 - CRC16ER CRC16 ERROR

This bit defines the CRC16 Error Status.

This bit is set when a CRC 16 error has been detected during a IN transactions.

ValueDescription
0No CRC 16 Error detected.
1A CRC 16 error has been detected.

Bit 3 - TOUTER TIME OUT ERROR

This bit defines the Time Out Error Status.

This bit is set when a Time Out error has been detected during a USB transaction.

ValueDescription
0No Time Out Error detected.
1A Time Out error has been detected.

Bit 2 - PIDER PID ERROR

This bit defines the PID Error Status.

This bit is set when a PID error has been detected during a USB transaction.

ValueDescription
0No PID Error detected.
1A PID error has been detected.

Bit 1 - DAPIDER Data PID ERROR

This bit defines the PID Error Status.

This bit is set when a Data PID error has been detected during a USB transaction.

ValueDescription
0No Data PID Error detected.
1A Data PID error has been detected.

Bit 0 - DTGLER Data Toggle Error

This bit defines the Data Toggle Error Status.

This bit is set when a Data Toggle Error has been detected.

ValueDescription
0No Data Toggle Error.

Value Description

1 Data Toggle Error detected.

40. CCL – Configurable Custom Logic

40.1 Overview

The Configurable Custom Logic (CCL) is a programmable logic peripheral which can be connected to the device pins, to events, or to other internal peripherals. This allows the user to eliminate logic gates for simple glue logic functions on the PCB.

Each LookUp Table (LUT) consists of three inputs, a truth table, and as options synchronizer, filter and edge detector. Each LUT can generate an output as a user programmable logic expression with three inputs. Inputs can be individually masked.

The output can be combinatorially generated from the inputs, and can be filtered to remove spikes. Optional sequential logic can be used. The inputs of the sequential module are individually controlled by two independent, adjacent LUT (LUTO/LUT1, LUT2/LUT3 etc.) outputs, enabling complex waveform generation.

40.2 Features

  • Glue logic for general purpose PCB design
    • 4 programmable LookUp Tables (LUTs)
  • Combinatorial logic functions: AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, XNOR, NOT
  • Sequential logic functions: Gated D Flip-Flop, JK Flip-Flop, gated D Latch, RS Latch
  • Flexible LUT inputs selection:

  • I/Os

  • Events
  • Internal peripherals
  • Subsequent LUT output

  • Output can be connected to the I/O pins or the Event System

  • Optional synchronizer, filter, or edge detector available on each LUT output

40.3 Block Diagram

Figure 40-1. Configurable Custom Logic
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph LUT0
        A["LUTCTRL (INSEL)"] --> B["Truth Table"]
        C["Internal"] --> B
        D["Events"] --> B
        E["I/O"] --> B
        F["Peripherals"] --> B
        G["CLK_CCL_APB"] --> H["D Q"]
        I["GCLK_CCL"] --> H
        B --> J["QTR_X"]
        J --> K["Edge Detector"]
        K --> L["Sequential"]
        L --> M["5QCTR4 (SEGSEL0)"]
        L --> N["CTR4 (ENABLE)"]
        M --> O["OUT0"]
        N --> P["OUT1"]
        Q["CLK_CCL_APB"] --> R["D Q"]
        S["GCLK_CCL"] --> R
    end
    subgraph LUT1
        T["LUTCTRL1 (INSEL)"] --> U["Truth Table"]
        V["Internal"] --> U
        W["Events"] --> U
        X["I/O"] --> U
        Y["Peripherals"] --> U
        Z["LUTCTRL1 (ENABLE)"] --> U
        AA["LUTCTRL1 (FLTSEL)"] --> AB["Edge Detector"]
        AC["LUTCTRL1 (EDGESEL)"] --> AD["OUT1"]
        AE["LUTCTRL1 (ENABLE)"] --> AF["OUT1"]
        AG["LUTCTRL1 (FLTSEL)"] --> AH["OUT1"]
        AI["LUTCTRL1 (EDGESEL)"] --> AJ["OUT1"]
        AK["LUTCTRL1 (ENABLE)"] --> AL["OUT1"]
    end
    L --> M
    N --> P
    O --> P
    P --> M
    Q --> M
    S --> M
    T --> U
    U --> V
    V --> X
    X --> Y
    Y --> Z
    Z --> AA
    AA --> AB
    AB --> AC
    AC --> AD
    AD --> AE
    AE --> AF
    AF --> AG

40.4 Signal Description

Pin Name Type Description
OUT[3:0] Digital output Output from lookup table
IN[11:0] Digital input Input to lookup table

Refer to the 7. I/O Multiplexing and Considerations for details on the pin mapping for this peripheral. One signal can be mapped on several pins.

40.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

40.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the CCL I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured. Refer to PORT - I/O Pin Controller for details.

40.5.2 Power Management

This peripheral can continue to operate in any sleep mode where its source clock is running. Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

40.5.3 Clocks

The CCL bus clock (CLK_CCL_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the power manager, and the default state of CLK_CCL_APB can be found in the Peripheral Clock Masking.

A generic clock (GCLK_CCL) is optionally required to clock the CCL. This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using input events, filter, edge detection or sequential logic. GCLK_CCL is required when input events, a filter, an edge detector, or a sequential sub-module is enabled. Refer to 17. GCLK - Generic Clock Controller for details.

This generic clock is asynchronous to the user interface clock (CLK_CCL_APB).

40.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

40.5.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

40.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System. Refer to EVSYS – Event System for details on how to configure the Event System.

40.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the CCL continues normal operation. If the CCL is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

40.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller.

Optional write-protection by the PAC - Peripheral Access Controller is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

40.5.9 Analog Connections

Not applicable.

40.6 Functional Description

40.6.1 Principle of Operation

Configurable Custom Logic (CCL) is a programmable logic block that can use the device port pins, internal peripherals, and the internal Event System as both input and output channels. The CCL can serve as glue logic between the device and external devices. The CCL can eliminate the need for external logic component and can also help the designer overcome challenging real-time constraints by combining core independent peripherals in clever ways to handle the most time critical parts of the application independent of the CPU.

40.6.2 Operation

40.6.2.1 Initialization

The following bits are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the corresponding even LUT is disabled (LUTCTRLx.ENABLE=0):

- Sequential Selection bits in the Sequential Control x (SEQCTRLx.SEQSEL) register

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the corresponding LUT is disabled (LUTCTRLx.ENABLE=0):

- LUT Control x (LUTCTRLx) register, except the ENABLE bit

Enable-protected bits in the LUTCTRLx registers can be written at the same time as LUTCTRLx. ENABLE is written to '1', but not at the same time as LUTCTRLx. ENABLE is written to '0'.

Enable-protection is denoted by the Enable-Protected property in the register description.

40.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The CCL is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control register (CTRL.ENABLE). The CCL is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRL.ENABLE.

Each LUT is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the LUT Control x register (LUTCTRLx.ENABLE). Each LUT is disabled by writing a '0' to LUTCTRLx.ENABLE.

The CCL is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control register (CTRL.SWRST). All registers in the CCL will be reset to their initial state, and the CCL will be disabled. Refer to 40.8.1. CTRL for details.

40.6.2.3 Lookup Table Logic

The lookup table in each LUT unit can generate any logic expression OUT as a function of three inputs (IN[2:0]), as shown in Figure 40-2. One or more inputs can be masked. The truth table for the expression is defined by TRUTH bits in LUT Control x register (LUTCTRLx.TRUTH).

Figure 40-2. Truth Table Output Value Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Lookup Table Logic - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    subgraph Inputs
        A["TRUTH[0"] --> B["AND"]
        C["TRUTH[1"] --> B
        D["TRUTH[2"] --> B
        E["TRUTH[3"] --> B
        F["TRUTH[4"] --> B
        G["TRUTH[5"] --> B
        H["TRUTH[6"] --> B
        I["TRUTH[7"] --> B
    end]
    end
    subgraph Outputs
        J["LUTCTRL (ENABLE)"] --> K["AND"]
    end
    L["IN[2:0"]] --> A
    L --> J
    M["LUT"] --> N["OUT"]

Table 40-1. Truth Table of LUT

IN[2] IN[1] IN[0] OUT
0 0 0 TRUTH[0]
0 0 1 TRUTH[1]
0 1 0 TRUTH[2]
0 1 1 TRUTH[3]
1 0 0 TRUTH[4]
1 0 1 TRUTH[5]
1 1 0 TRUTH[6]
1 1 1 TRUTH[7]

40.6.2.4 Truth Table Inputs Selection

Input Overview

The inputs can be individually:

  • Masked
  • Driven by peripherals:
  • Analog comparator output (AC)
  • Timer/Counters waveform outputs (TC)
  • Serial Communication output transmit interface (SERCOM)
  • Driven by internal events from Event System
  • Driven by other CCL sub-modules

The Input Selection for each input y of LUT x is configured by writing the Input y Source Selection bit in the LUT x Control register (LUTCTRLx.INSELy).

Masked Inputs (MASK)

When a LUT input is masked (LUTCTRLx.INSELy = MASK), the corresponding TRUTH input (IN) is internally tied to zero, as shown in this figure:

Figure 40-3. Masked Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Masked Inputs (MASK) - 1

text_image Mask LUT TRUTH OUT

Internal Feedback Inputs (FEEDBACK)

When selected (LUTCTRLx.INSELy = FEEDBACK), the Sequential (SEQ) output is used as input for the corresponding LUT.

The output from an internal sequential sub-module can be used as input source for the LUT, see figure below for an example for LUTO and LUT1. The sequential selection for each LUT follows the formula:

IN[2Ni][SEQN [ ]

IN2N+1i[S]EQN [ ]

With N representing the sequencer number and i = 0, 1, 2 representing the LUT input index.

For additional information, refer to 40.6.2.7. Sequential Logic.

Figure 40-4. Feedback Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Internal Feedback Inputs (FEEDBACK) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["LUT0"] --> B["TRUTH"]
    C["LUT1"] --> D["TRUTH"]
    B --> E["SEQ0"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["Feedback"]

When selected (LUTCTRLx.INSELy=LINK), the subsequent LUT output is used as the LUT input (e.g., LUT2 is the input for LUT1), as shown in this figure:

Figure 40-5. Linked LUT Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Linked LUT (LINK) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["LUT0SEQ 0"] --> B["AND"]
    C["LUT1"] --> D["AND"]
    E["LUT2SEQ 1"] --> F["AND"]
    G["LUT3"] --> H["AND"]
    I["CTRL (ENABLE)"] --> J["AND"]
    K["CTRL (ENABLE)"] --> L["AND"]
    M["AND"] --> N["Output"]
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    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Internal Events Inputs Selection (EVENT)

Asynchronous events from the Event System can be used as input selection, as shown in the following figure. For each LUT, one event input line is available and can be selected on each LUT input. Before enabling the event selection by writing LUTCTRLx.INSELy=EVENT, the Event System must be configured first.

The CCL includes an edge detector. When the event is received, an internal strobe is generated when a rising edge is detected. The pulse duration is one GCLK_CCL clock cycle. The following steps ensure proper operation:

  1. Enable the GCLK_CCL clock.
  2. Configure the Event System to route the event asynchronously.
  3. Select the event input type (LUTCTRLx.INSEL).
  4. If a strobe must be generated on the event input falling edge, write a '1' to the Inverted Event Input Enable bit in LUT Control register (LUTCTRLx.INVEI).
  5. Enable the event input by writing the Event Input Enable bit in LUT Control register (LUTCTRLx.LUTEI) to '1'.

Figure 40-6. Event Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Internal Events Inputs Selection (EVENT) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Event Input"] --> B["INVEI"]
    A --> C["LUTEI"]
    D["GCLK_CCL"] --> E["Detector"]
    B --> E
    C --> E
    E --> F["LUT"]
    F --> G["TRUTH"]
    G --> H["OUT"]

I/O Pin Inputs (I/O)

When the I/O pin is selected as LUT input (LUTCTRLx.INSELy=IO), the corresponding LUT input will be connected to the pin, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 40-7. I/O Pin Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - I/O Pin Inputs (I/O) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    IO --> LUT
    INx --> LUT
    LUT --> Truth
    Truth --> OUT

Analog Comparator Inputs (AC)

The AC outputs can be used as input source for the LUT (LUTCTRLx.INSELy=AC).

The analog comparator outputs are distributed following the formula:

IN[N][i]=AC[N % ComparatorOutput Number]

With N representing the LUT number and i=[0,1,2] representing the LUT input index.

Before selecting the comparator output, the AC must be configured first.

The output of comparator 0 is available on even LUTs ("LUT(2x)": LUT0, LUT2) and the comparator 1 output is available on odd LUTs ("LUT(2x+1)": LUT1, LUT3), as shown in the figure below.

Figure 40-8. AC Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Analog Comparator Inputs (AC) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["COMP0"] --> B["LUT(2x)"]
    B --> C["OUT2x"]
    D["COMP1"] --> E["LUT(2x+1)"]
    E --> F["OUT2x+1"]
    B --> G["TRUTH"]
    E --> H["TRUTH"]
    G --> I["CMP0"]
    H --> J["CMP1"]

Timer/Counter Inputs (TC)

The TC waveform output WO[0] can be used as input source for the LUT (LUTCTRLx.INSELy=TC). Only consecutive instances of the TC, i.e. TCx and the subsequent TC(x+1), are available as default and alternative TC selections (e.g., TC0 and TC1 are sources for LUT0, TC1 and TC2 are sources for LUT1, etc). See the figure below for an example for LUT0. More general, the Timer/Counter selection for each LUT follows the formula:

IN[Ni][DefaultTCN%T[C_Instance_Number]

IN[Ni][AlternativeTCN+1%TC_Instance_Number]

Where N represents the LUT number and i represents the LUT input index (i=0,1,2).

Before selecting the waveform outputs, the TC must be configured first.

Figure 40-9. TC Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Timer/Counter Inputs (TC) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["TC0 (default)"] -->|WO["O"]| B["LUT0"]
    C["TC1 (alternative)"] -->|WO["O"]| B
    B --> D["OUT0"]

Timer/Counter for Control Application Inputs (TCC)

The TCC waveform outputs can be used as input source for the LUT. Only WO[2:0] outputs can be selected and routed to the respective LUT input (i.e., IN0 is connected to WO0, IN1 to WO1, and IN2 to WO2), as shown in the figure below.

Before selecting the waveform outputs, the TCC must be configured first.

Figure 40-10. TCC Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Timer/Counter for Control Application Inputs (TCC) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["TCCx"] --> B["WO[2:0"]]
    B --> C["LUTx"]
    C --> D["TRUTH"]
    D --> E["OUT"]

Serial Communication Output Transmit Inputs (SERCOM)

The serial engine transmitter output from Serial Communication Interface (SERCOM TX, TXd for USART, MOSI for SPI) can be used as input source for the LUT. The figure below shows an example for LUTO and LUT1. The SERCOM selection for each LUT follows the formula:

IN[Ni][SERCOM[N%SERCOM_Instance_Number]

With N representing the LUT number and i=0,1,2 representing the LUT input index.

Before selecting the SERCOM as input source, the SERCOM must be configured first: the SERCOM TX signal must be output on SERCOMn/pad[0], which serves as input pad to the CCL.

Figure 40-11. SERCOM Input Selection
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Serial Communication Output Transmit Inputs (SERCOM) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["SERCOM0"] --> B["LUT0"]
    B --> C["TRUTH"]
    C --> D["OUT0"]
    E["SERCOM1"] --> F["LUT1"]
    F --> G["TRUTH"]
    G --> H["OUT1"]

40.6.2.5 Filter

By default, the LUT output is a combinatorial function of the LUT inputs. This may cause some short glitches when the inputs change value. These glitches can be removed by clocking through filters, if demanded by application needs.

The Filter Selection bits in LUT Control register (LUTCTRLx.FILTSEL) define the synchronizer or digital filter options. When a filter is enabled, the OUT output will be delayed by two to five GCLK cycles. One APB clock after the corresponding LUT is disabled, all internal filter logic is cleared.

Note: Events used as LUT input will also be filtered, if the filter is enabled.

Figure 40-12. Filter
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Filter - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["D Flip-Flop 1"]
    A --> C["D Flip-Flop 2"]
    A --> D["D Flip-Flop 3"]
    B --> E["OR Gate"]
    C --> E
    D --> E
    E --> F["FILTSEL"]
    F --> G["OUT"]
    H["GCLK_CCL"] --> I["CLR"]
    J["CLR"] --> I
    I --> B
    I --> C
    I --> D
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    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

40.6.2.6 Edge Detector

The edge detector can be used to generate a pulse when detecting a rising edge on its input. To detect a falling edge, the TRUTH table should be programmed to provide the opposite levels.

The edge detector is enabled by writing '1' to the Edge Selection bit in LUT Control register (LUTCTRLx.EDGESEL). In order to avoid unpredictable behavior, a valid filter option must be enabled as well.

Edge detection is disabled by writing a '0' to LUTCTRLx.EDGESEL. After disabling a LUT, the corresponding internal Edge Detector logic is cleared one APB clock cycle later.

Figure 40-13. Edge Detector
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Edge Detector - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["D Flip-Flop"]
    C["GCLK_CCL"] --> B
    D["CLR"] --> B
    B --> E["R"]
    F["EDGESEL"] --> G["Output"]
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    style E fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff

40.6.2.7 Sequential Logic

Each LUT pair can be connected to internal sequential logic: D flip flop, JK flip flop, gated D-latch or RS-latch can be selected by writing the corresponding Sequential Selection bits in Sequential Control x register (SEQCTRLx.SEQSEL). Before using sequential logic, the GCLK clock and optionally each LUT filter or edge detector, must be enabled.

Gated D Flip-Flop (DFF)

When the DFF is selected, the D-input is driven by the even LUT output (LUT2x), and the G-input is driven by the odd LUT output (LUT2x+1), as shown in Figure 40-14.

Figure 40-14. D Flip Flop
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Gated D Flip-Flop (DFF) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["LUT2x"] --> B["D"]
    C["GCLK_CCL"] --> B
    D["LUT(2x+1)"] --> B
    B --> E["Q"]
    B --> F["R"]
    B --> G["OUT"]

When the even LUT is disabled (LUTCTRL2x.ENABLE=0), the flip-flop is asynchronously cleared. The reset command (R) is kept enabled for one APB clock cycle. In all other cases, the flip-flop output (OUT) is refreshed on rising edge of the GCLK_CCL, as shown in Table 40-2.

Table 40-2. DFF Characteristics

R G D OUT
1 X X Clear
0 1 1 Set
0 Clear
0 X Hold state (no change)

JK Flip-Flop (JK)

When this configuration is selected, the J-input is driven by the even LUT output (LUT2x), and the K-input is driven by the odd LUT output (LUT2x+1), as shown in Figure 40-15.

Figure 40-15. JK Flip Flop
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - JK Flip-Flop (JK) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["LUT2x"] --> B["J"]
    C["GCLK_CCL"] --> D[">"]
    E["LUT(2x+1)"] --> F["K"]
    B --> G["Q"]
    D --> G
    F --> H["R"]
    G --> I["OUT"]
    H --> I
    J["JK"] --> B

When the even LUT is disabled (LUTCTRL2x.ENABLE=0), the flip-flop is asynchronously cleared. The reset command (R) is kept enabled for one APB clock cycle. In all other cases, the flip-flop output (OUT) is refreshed on rising edge of the GCLK_CCL, as shown in Table 40-3.

Table 40-3. JK Characteristics

R J K OUT
1 X X Clear
0 0 0 Hold state (no change)
0 0 1 Clear
0 1 0 Set
0 1 1 Toggle

Gated D-Latch (DLATCH)

When the DLATCH is selected, the D-input is driven by the even LUT output (LUT2x), and the G-input is driven by the odd LUT output (LUT2x+1), as shown in Figure 40-14.

Figure 40-16. D-Latch
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Gated D-Latch (DLATCH) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["even LUT"] --> B["D"]
    C["odd LUT"] --> D["G"]
    B --> E["Q"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["OUT"]

When the even LUT is disabled (LUTCTRL2x.ENABLE=0), the latch output will be cleared. The G-input is forced enabled for one more APB clock cycle, and the D-input to zero. In all other cases, the latch output (OUT) is refreshed as shown in Table 40-4.

Table 40-4. D-Latch Characteristics

G D OUT
0 X Hold state (no change)
1 0 Clear
1 1 Set

RS Latch (RS)

When this configuration is selected, the S-input is driven by the even LUT output (LUT2x), and the R-input is driven by the odd LUT output (LUT2x+1), as shown in Figure 40-17.

Figure 40-17. RS-Latch
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - RS Latch (RS) - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["even LUT"] --> B["S"]
    C["odd LUT"] --> D["R"]
    B --> E["OUT"]
    D --> E

When the even LUT is disabled (LUTCTRL2x.ENABLE=0), the latch output will be cleared. The R-input is forced enabled for one more APB clock cycle and S-input to zero. In all other cases, the latch output (OUT) is refreshed as shown in Table 40-5.

Table 40-5. RS-latch Characteristics

S R OUT
0 0 Hold state (no change)
0 1 Clear
1 0 Set
1 1 Forbidden state

40.6.3 Events

The CCL can generate the following output events:

• LUTOUTx: Lookup Table Output Value

Writing a '1' to the LUT Control Event Output Enable bit (LUTCTRL.LUTEO) enables the corresponding output event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to EVSYS - Event System for details on configuration.

The CCL can take the following actions on an input event:

- INx: The event is used as input for the TRUTH table. For further details refer to 40.5.6. Events.

Writing a '1' to the LUT Control Event Input Enable bit (LUTCTRL.LUTEI) enables the corresponding action on input event. Writing a '0' to this bit disables the corresponding action on input event. Refer to EVSYS - Event System for details on configuration.

40.6.4 Sleep Mode Operation

When using the GCLK_CCL internal clocking, writing the Run In Standby bit in the Control register (CTRL.RUNSTDBY) to '1' will allow GCLK_CCL to be enabled in all sleep modes.

If CTRL.RUNSTDBY=0, the GCLK_CCL will be disabled. If the Filter, Edge Detector or Sequential logic are enabled, the LUT output will be forced to zero in STANDBY mode. In all other cases, the TRUTH table decoder will continue operation and the LUT output will be refreshed accordingly.

40.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00 CTRL 7:0 RUNSTDBYENABLE SWRST
0x01 ... 0x03Reserved
0x04 SEQCTRL0 7:0SEQSEL[3:0]
0x05 SEQCTRL1 7:0SEQSEL[3:0]
0x06 ... 0x07Reserved
0x08LUTCTRL07:0 EDGESELFILTSEL[1:0]ENABLE
15:8INSEL1[3:0]INSEL0[3:0]
23:16LUTEOLUTEIINVEIINSEL2[3:0]
31:24TRUTH[7:0]
0x0C LUTCTRL17:0 EDGESELFILTSEL[1:0]ENABLE
15:8INSEL1[3:0]INSEL0[3:0]
23:16LUTEOLUTEIINVEIINSEL2[3:0]
31:24TRUTH[7:0]
0x10LUTCTRL27:0 EDGESELFILTSEL[1:0]ENABLE
15:8INSEL1[3:0]INSEL0[3:0]
23:16LUTEOLUTEIINVEIINSEL2[3:0]
31:24TrUTH[7:0]
0x14LUTCTRL37:0 EDGESELFILTSEL[1:0]ENABLE
15:8INSEL1[3:0]INSEL0[3:0]
23:16LUTEOLUTEIINVEIINSEL2[3:0]
31:24trUTH[7:0]

40.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

40.8.1 Control

Name: CTRL

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

RUNSTDBYENABLE SWRST
AccessR/WR/W W
Reset00 0

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit indicates if the GCLK_CCL clock must be kept running in standby mode. The setting is ignored for configurations where the generic clock is not required. For details refer to 40.6.4. Sleep Mode Operation.

ValueDescription
0Generic clock is not required in standby sleep mode.
1Generic clock is required in standby sleep mode.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

ValueDescription
0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the CCL to their initial state.

ValueDescription
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

40.8.2 Sequential Control x

Name: SEQCTRL

Offset: 0x04 + n*0x01 [n=0..1]

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Note: SEQCTRLx register is Enable-protected when LUTCTRLx.ENABLE = 1.

Bit 76543210

SEQSEL[3:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W R/W

Bits 3:0 - SEQSEL[3:0] Sequential Selection

These bits select the sequential configuration:

Sequential Selection

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLESequential logic is disabled
0x1DFFD flip flop
0x2JKJK flip flop
0x3LATCHD latch
0x4RSRS latch
0x5 - 0xFReserved

40.8.3 LUT Control x

Name: LUTCTRL

Offset: 0x08 + n*0x04 [n=0..3]

Reset: 0x00000000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Note: The LUTCTRLx register is enable-protected when CCL.LUTCTRLx.ENABLE = 1.

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

TRUTH[7:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

LUTEO LUTEIINVEIINSEL2[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 98

INSEL1[3:0]INSELO[3:0]
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 76543210

EDGESELFILTSEL[1:0]ENABLE
AccessR/WR/W R/WR/W
Reset00 00

Bits 31:24 - TRUTH[7:0] Truth Table

These bits define the value of truth logic as a function of inputs IN[2:0].

Bit 22 - LUTEO LUT Event Output Enable

ValueDescription
0LUT event output is disabled.
1LUT event output is enabled.

Bit 21 - LUTEI LUT Event Input Enable

ValueDescription
0LUT incoming event is disabled.
1LUT incoming event is enabled.

Bit 20 - INVEI Inverted Event Input Enable

ValueDescription
0Incoming event is not inverted.
1Incoming event is inverted.

Bits 8:11, 12:15, 16:19 – INSELx LUT Input x Source Selection

These bits select the LUT input x source:

ValueNameDescription
0x0MASKMasked input
0x1FEEDBACKFeedback input source
0x2LINKLinked LUT input source
0x3EVENTEvent input source
0x4IOI/O pin input source
Value NameDescription
0x5AC AC input source: CMP[0] (LUT0) / CMP[1] (LUT1)
0x6TC TC input source: TC0 (LUT0) / TC1 (LUT1)
0x7ALTTC Alternative TC input source: TC1 (LUT0) / TC2 (LUT1)
0x8Reserved Reserved
0x9SERCOM SERCOM input source: SERCOM0 (LUT0) / SERCOM1 (LUT1)
0xA - 0xF- Reserved

These bits select the LUT output filter options:

Filter Selection

Value NameDescription
0x0DISABLE Filter disabled
0x1SYNCH Synchronizer enabled
0x2FILTER Filter enabled
0x3- Reserved

Bit 1 - ENABLE LUT Enable

Value Description
0The LUT is disabled.
1The LUT is enabled.

41. Operational Amplifier Controller (OPAMP)

41.1 Overview

The Operational Amplifier (OPAMP) Controller configures and controls three low-power, general purpose operational amplifiers offering a high degree of flexibility and rail-to-rail inputs.

Most common inverting or non-inverting programmable gain and hysteresis configurations can be selected by software, no external components are required for these configurations.

The OPAMPs can be cascaded for both Standalone mode and built-in configurations.

Each OPAMP can be used as a standalone amplifier. External pins are available for filter configurations or other applications. A reference can be generated from the DAC to be used as selectable reference for inverting PGA (programmable gain amplifier) or instrumentation amplifier. Each OPAMP can be used as buffer or PGA for the ADC or an AC. The OPAMP offset voltage can be compensated when it is used in combination with the ADC.

Four modes are available to select the trade-off between speed and power consumption to best fit the application requirements and optimize the power consumption.

41.2 Features

  • Three individually configurable low-power OPAMPs
  • Rail-to-rail inputs
  • Configurable resistor ladders for internal feedback
  • Selectable configurations

  • Standalone OPAMP with flexible inputs

  • Unity gain amplifier
  • Non-inverting or inverting Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
  • Cascaded PGAs
  • Instrumentation amplifier
  • Comparator with programmable hysteresis

- OPAMP output:

  • On I/O pins
  • As input for AC or ADC

- Flexible input selection:

  • I/O pins
  • DAC
  • Ground

- Low-power options:

  • Selectable voltage doubler and propagation delay versus current consumption
  • On demand start-up for ADC and AC operations

- Offset/Gain measurement for calibration when used with the ADC

41.3 Block Diagram

Figure 41-1. OPAMP Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

text_image V2 V1 OPAMP0 R1 OPAMP1 Vs R2 Vdiff = Vs - V2 = (V2-V1)R2/R1

41.4 Signal Description

Signal Description Type
OA0POS OPAMP0 positive input Analog input
OA0NEG OPAMP0 negative input Analog input
OA1POS OPAMP1 positive input Analog input
OA1NEG OPAMP1 negative input Analog input
OA2POS OPAMP2 positive input Analog input
OA2NEG OPAMP2 negative input Analog input
OA0OUT OPAMP0 output Analog output
OA1OUT OPAMP1 output Analog output
OA2OUT OPAMP2 output Analog output

One signal can be mapped on several pins.

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Signal Description - 1

Important: When an analog peripheral is enabled, the analog output of the peripheral will interfere with the alternative functions of the output pads. This is also true even when the peripheral is used for internal purposes. Analog inputs do not interfere with alternative pad functions.

41.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

41.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the OPAMP I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured. Refer to the PORT - I/O Pin Controller chapter for details.

41.5.2 Power Management

The OPAMP can operate in idle and standby sleep mode, according to the settings of the Run in Standby and On Demand bits in the OPAMP Control x registers (OPAMPCTRLx.RUNSTDBY and OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND), as well as the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). Refer to PM - Power Manager for details on the different sleep modes.

41.5.3 Clocks

The OPAMP bus clock (CLK_OPAMP_APB) can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager, and the default state of CLK_OPAMP_APB can be found in the 18.6.2.6. Peripheral Clock Masking.

A clock (CLK_ULP32K) is required by the voltage doubler for low voltage operation (VCC < 2.5V). The CLK_ULP32K is a 32KHz clock which is provided by the OSCULP32K oscillator in the OSC32KCTRL module.

41.5.4 DMA

Not applicable.

41.5.5 Interrupts

Not applicable.

41.5.6 Events

Not applicable.

41.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the OPAMP continues normal operation. If the OPAMP is configured in a way that requires it to be periodically serviced by the CPU through interrupts or similar, improper operation or data loss may result during debugging.

41.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access can be write-protected optionally by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC).

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

41.5.9 Analog Connections

Each OPAMP has two I/O pins that can be used as analog inputs. These pins must be configured for analog operation before using them as OPAMP inputs.

If the DAC is to be used as OPAMP input, the DAC must be configured and enabled first.

Each OPAMP has one I/O pin that can be used as analog output. This pin must be configured for analog operation before using it as OPAMP output.

The analog signals of AC, ADC, DAC and OPAMP can be interconnected. The AC and ADC peripheral can request the OPAMP using an analog ONDEMAND functionality.

See Analog Connections of Peripherals for details.

41.5.10 Other dependencies

Not applicable.

41.6 Functional Description

41.6.1 Principle of Operation

Each OPAMP has one positive and one negative input. Each input may be chosen from either a selection of analog input pins, or internal inputs such as the DAC, the resistor ladder, and the ground and output of another OPAMP.

Each OPAMP can be configured with built-in feedback to support various functions with programmable or unity gain.

I/O pins are externally accessible so that the operational amplifier can be configured with external feedback.

All OPAMPs can be cascaded to support circuits such as differential amplifiers.

41.6.2 Basic Operation

Each operational amplifier can be configured in different modes, selected by the OPAMP Control x register (OPAMPCTRLx):

• Standalone operational amplifier
- Operational amplifier with built-in feedback

After being enabled, a start-up delay is added before the output of the operational amplifier is available. This start-up time is measured internally to account for environmental changes such as temperature or voltage supply level.

When the OPAMP is ready, the respective Ready x bit in the Status register is set (STATUS.READYx=1).

If the supply voltage is below 2.5V, the start-up time is also dependent on the voltage doubler. If the supply voltage is always above 2.5V, the voltage doubler can be disabled by setting the Low-Power Mux bit in the Control A Register (CTRLA.LPMUX).

41.6.2.1 Initialization

The OPAMP must be configured with the desired properties and inputs before it is enabled.

The asynchronous clocks CLK_OPAMP must be configured in the OSC32KCTRL module before enabling individual OPAMPs. See OSC32KCTRL - 32KHz Oscillators Controller for further details.

41.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling, and Resetting

The OPAMP is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The OPAMP is disabled by writing a '0' to CTRLA.ENABLE.

Each OPAMP sub-module is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the OPAMP Control x register (OPAMPCTRLx.ENABLE). Each OPAMP sub-module is disabled by writing a '0' to OPAMPCTRLx.ENABLE.

The OPAMP module is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the OPAMP will be reset to their initial state, and the OPAMP will be disabled. Refer to 41.8.1. CTRLA for details.

41.6.3 DMA Operation

Not applicable.

41.6.4 Interrupts

Not applicable.

41.6.5 Events

Not applicable.

41.6.6 Sleep Mode Operation

The OPAMPs can also be used during sleep modes. The 32KHz clock source used by the voltage doubler must remain active. See Voltage Doubler for more details.

Each OPAMP x can be configured to behave differently in different sleep modes. The behavior is determined by the individual Run in Standby and On Demand bits in the OPAMP Control x registers (OPAMPCTRLx.RUNSTDBY, and OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND), as well as the common Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE).

Table 41-1. Individual OPAMP Sleep Mode Operation

OPAMPCTRLx.RUNSTDBY OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND CTRLA.ENABLE Sleep Behavior
-- 0 Disabled
0 0 1 Always run in all sleep modesexcept STANDBY sleep mode
0 1 1 Only run in all sleep modesexcept STANDBY sleep mode if requested by a peripheral.
1 0 1 Always run in all sleep mode
1 1 1 Only run in all sleep modes ifrequested by a peripheral.

Note:

When OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=1, the analog block is powered off for the lowest power consumption if it is not requested.

When requested, a start-up time delay is necessary when the system returns from sleep. The start-up time is depending on the Bias Selection bits in the OPAMP Control x register (OPAMPCTRLx.BIAS) and the corresponding speed/current consumption requirements.

41.6.7 Synchronization

Not applicable.

41.6.8 Configuring the Operational Amplifiers

Each individual operational amplifier is configured by its respective Operational Amplifier Control x register (OPAMPCTRLx). These settings must be configured before the amplifier is started.

  • Select the positive input in OPAMPCTRLx.MUXPOS.
  • Select the negative input in OPAMPCTRLx.MUXNEG.
  • Select RES1EN if resistor ladder is used.
  • Select the input for the resistor ladder in OPAMPCTRLx.RES1MUX.
  • Select the potentiometer selection of the resistor ladder in OPAMPCTRLx.POTMUX.
  • Select the VCC input for the resistor ladder in OPAMPCTRLx.RES2VCC.
  • Connect the operational amplifier output to the resistor ladder using OPAMPCTRLx.RES2OUT.
  • Select the trade-off between speed and energy consumption in OPAMPCTRLx.BIAS.

41.6.9 Standalone Mode

Each operational amplifier can be used as standalone amplifier. In this mode, positive input, negative input and the output are routed from/to external I/Os, requiring external feedback. OPAMPs can also be cascaded to support multiple OPAMP configurations. Refer to Operational Amplifier Control x register (OPAMPCTRLx) for further details on how to configure OPAMP I/Os.

41.6.10 Built-in Modes

41.6.10.1 Voltage Follower

In this mode the unity gain path is selected for the negative input. The OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-2. Configuration - Three Independent Unitary Gain Followers

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUX RES2VCCRES2OUTRES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 000 010 11 000 0 0 0 0
OPAMP1 000 010 11 000 0 0 0 0
OPAMP2 000 010 11 000 0 0 0 0

Figure 41-2. Voltage follower

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Voltage Follower - 1

text_image Vin + OPAMP0 - Vout

41.6.10.2 Inverting PGA

For inverting programmable gain amplifier operation, the OPAMPCTRLx registers can be configured as follows:

Table 41-3. Configuration - Three Independent Inverting PGAs

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 011 001 01 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 011 001 01 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 011 001 01 100 0 1 1 0

Inverting PGA (Example: Vout=-3.Vin, R1=4R, R2=12R)

Figure 41-3. Inverting PGA
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Inverting PGA - 1

text_image Vout = -(Vin-Ref)R2/R1 + Ref Ref + OPAMP0 - Vin Vout

41.6.10.3 Non-Inverting PGA

For non-inverting programmable gain amplifier operation, the OPAMPCTRLx registers can be configured as follows:

Table 41-4. Configuration - Three Independent Non-Inverting PGAs (Example: Vout=4.Vin, R1=4R, R2=12R)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUX POTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 000 001 11 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 000 001 11 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 000 001 11 100 0 1 1 0

Figure 41-4. Non-Inverting PGA

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Non-Inverting PGA - 1

text_image Vin + OPAMP0 Vout = Vin(1+R2/R1) - Vout R1 R2

41.6.10.4 Cascaded Inverting PGA

The OPAMPs can be configured as three cascaded, inverting PGAs using these settings in OPAMPCTRLx:

Table 41-5. Cascade of three inverting PGAs (Example: R1=4R, R2=12R)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 011 001 01 100 01 1 0
OPAMP1 011 001 10 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 011 001 10 100 0 1 1 0 

Figure 41-5. Cascaded Inverting PGA
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Cascaded Inverting PGA - 1

text_image POS0=Gnd OPAMP0 Vin R1 R2 R1 R2 POS1=Gnd OPAMP1 OAOUT = -(Vin-POS0)R2/R1 + POS0 POS2=Gnd OPAMP2 R1 R2 OA1OUT = -(OAOUT-POS1)R2/R1 + POS1 Vout OA2OUT = -(OA1OUT-POS2)R2/R1 + POS2

41.6.10.5 Cascaded Non-Inverting PGA

The OPAMPs can be configured as three cascaded, non-inverting PGAs using these settings in OPAMPCTRLx:

Table 41-6. Cascaded Non-Inverting PGA (Exemple: R1=4R, R2=12R)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUX POTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 000 001 11 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 010 001 11 100 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 010 001 11 100 0 1 1 0

Figure 41-6. Cascaded Non-Inverting PGA

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Cascaded Non-Inverting PGA - 1

text_image Vin OA0OUT = Vin(1+R2/R1) OPAMP0 OA1OUT = OA0OUT(1+R2/R1) OPAMP1 OA2OUT = OA1OUT(1+R2/R1) OPAMP2 Vout R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2

41.6.10.6 Two OPAMPs Differential Amplifier

In this mode, OPAMP0 can be coupled with OPAMP1 or OPAMP1 with OPAMP2 in order to amplify a differential signal.

To configure OPAMP0 and OPAMP1 as differential amplifier, the OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-7. OPAMP0 OPAMP1 Differential Amplifier (Example: R1=4R, R2=12R)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUXRES2VCCRES2OUTRES1ENANAAOUT
OPAMP000001000000000
OPAMP100000110100010
OPAMP200000000000000

To configure OPAMP1 and OPAMP2 as differential amplifier, the OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-8. OPAMP1 OPAMP2 Differential Amplifier (Example: R1=4R, R2=12R)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUX RES2VCCRES2OUTRES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 000 000 00 000 0 0 0 0
OPAMP1 000 010 00 000 0 1 0 0
OPAMP2 000 001 10 100 0 1 1 0

Figure 41-7. OPAMPO OPAMP1 Differential Amplifier

Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Two OPAMPs Differential Amplifier - 1

text_image V2 V1 OPAMP0 + - R1 OPAMP1 R2 Vdiff = (V2-V1)R2/R1

41.6.10.7 Instrumentation Amplifier

In this mode, OPAMP0 and OPAMP1 are configured as voltage followers. The OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-9. Instrumentation Amplifier Configuration

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUX POTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 000 010 11 010 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 000 010 11 000 0 0 0 0
OPAMP2 110 001 10 010 0 1 1 0

The resistor ladders associated with OPAMP0 and OPAMP2 must be configured as follows in order to select the appropriate gain:

Table 41-10. Instrumentation Amplifier Gain Selection

OPAMPCTRL0.POTMUX OPAMPCTRL2.POTMUX GAIN
0x7 Reserved Reserved
0x6 0x0 1/7
0x5 Reserved Reserved
0x4 0x1 1/3
0x3 Reserved Reserved
0x2 0x2 1
0x1 0x4 3
0x0 0x6 7

Note: Either the DAC or GND must be the reference, selected by the OPAMPCTRL0.RES1MUX bits. Refer to OPAMPCTRL0, OPAMPCTRL1 and OPAMPCTRL2 for details.

Figure 41-8. Instrumentation amplifier
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Instrumentation Amplifier - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OPAMP0"] --> B["Ground"]
    C["OPAMP1"] --> D["Ground"]
    E["DAC"] --> F["Output"]
    G["GND"] --> H["Ground"]
    I["V2"] --> J["OPAMP0"]
    K["V1"] --> L["OPAMP1"]
    M["Vout = (V2-V1).Gain + Ref"] --> N["Ground"]
    O["Ground"] --> P["OpAMP2"]

41.6.10.8 Transimpedance amplifier

Each OPAMP can be configured as a transimpedance amplifier (current to voltage converter). In this mode the positive input is connected to ground. The negative input is connected to the output through the resistor ladder. The OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-11. Transimpedance Amplifier

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUX POTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 011 000 01 000 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 011 000 01 000 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 011 000 01 000 0 1 1 0

Figure 41-9. Transimpedance Amplifier
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Transimpedance amplifier - 1

text_image OPAMPn Vout = -lin(R1+R2) - lin R1 R2

41.6.10.9 Programmable Hysteresis

Each OPAMP can be configured as an inverting or non-inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis. Applying hysteresis will prevent constant toggling of the output, caused by noise when the input signals are close to each other.

In both inverting and non-inverting comparator configurations the positive input is connected to the resistor ladder. When OPAMP is configured as an inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis, the input voltage must be applied to the negative input and RES1MUX must be connected to the ground. When an OPAMP is configured as a non-inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis, the input voltage must be applied to RES1MUX and the negative input must be connected to the ground.

To configure an OPAMP as an inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis, the OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-12. Configuration of Input Muxes for OPAMPO and OPAMP1 (Example: Vth = 3/4*Vcc, Ref = GND)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUX POTMUX RES2VCC RES2OUT RES1EN ANAOUT
OPAMP0 001 000 11 001 0 1 1 0
OPAMP1 001 000 11 001 0 1 1 0
OPAMP2 001 000 11 001 0 1 1 0

Table 41-13. POTMUX [2:0]: Potentiometer Selection

Value R1 R2 Threshold = Vcc * R1 / (R1 + R2)
0x014R2R 7/8 * Vcc
0x112R4R 3/4 * Vcc
0x28R 8R1/2 * Vcc
0x36R 10R3/8 * Vcc
0x44R 12R1/4 * Vcc
0x53R 13R3/16 * Vcc
0x62R 14R1/8 * Vcc
0x7R15R1/16 * Vcc

Figure 41-10. Inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Programmable Hysteresis - 1

text_image Ref R1 + OPAMPn Vin - R2 Vout Threshold =±Vcc*R1/(R1+R2)+Ref

To configure an OPAMP as a non-inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis, the OPAMPCTRLx register can be configured as follows:

Table 41-14. Configuration of input muxes for OPAMPO and OPAMP1 (Example: Vth = 1/3*Vcc, Ref = Gnd)

MUXPOS MUXNEG RES1MUXPOTMUXRES2VCCRES2OUTRES1ENANAOUT
OPAMP0 001000001000110
OPAMP1 001000001000110
OPAMP2 001000001000110

Table 41-15. POTMUX [2:0]: Potentiometer Selection

Value R1 R2 Threshold = Vcc * R1 / R2
0x0 14R2R Vcc * 7 (unused)
0x1 12R4R Vcc * 3 (unused)
0x2 8R 8RVcc (unused)
0x3 6R 10R0.6* Vcc
0x4 4R 12R1/3 * Vcc
0x5 3R 13R3/13 *Vcc
0x6 2R 14R1/7 * Vcc
0x7 R15R1/15 * Vcc

Figure 41-11. Non-Inverting comparator with programmable hysteresis
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Programmable Hysteresis - 2

text_image Vin R1 + OPAMPn Vout Ref - R2 Threshold = ±Vcc*R1/R2+Ref

41.6.11 ADC Driver

41.6.11.1 Buffer/PGA for ADC

Each OPAMP can be configured as a buffer or a PGA for the other modules (such as ADC or AC). OPAMPs can also be cascaded to increase the programmable gain.

The output to the OPAMP must be enabled by writing a '1' to the Analog Output bit in the Operational Amplifier x Control register (OPAMPCTRLx.ANAOUT). The ADC input mux must be configured to select OPAMP as input. Refer to ADC – Analog-to-Digital Converter for details on configuring the ADC.

41.6.11.2 Offset and Gain Compensation

When the OPAMP is used in combination with the ADC, the OPAMP offset and gain errors can be compensated. To calculate offset and gain error compensation values

  1. Configure OPAMP as Voltage Follower
  2. Route the OPAMP output to the ADC:
  3. Write a '1' to the Analog Output bit in the Operational Amplifier x Control register (OPAMPCTRLx.ANAOUT)
  4. Select the OPAMP as input for the ADC, see ADC - Analog-to-Digital Converter.

  5. Measure and set the Offset Correction value for the ADC OFFSETCORR register as in 41.6.11.3. Offset Compensation.

  6. Measure and set the Gain Correction value for the ADC GAINCORR register as in 41.6.11.4. Gain Compensation.

The offset error compensation must be determined before gain error compensation.

The relation for offset and gain error compensation is shown in this equation:

Result = (converted value + OFFSETCORR)*GAINCORR

41.6.11.3 Offset Compensation

To determine the offset compensation value, the positive input must be tied to ground. The result of the ADC conversion gives directly the offset compensation value that must be written in the ADC OFFSETCORR register.

Figure 41-12. Offset Compensation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Offset Compensation - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Input"] --> B["OPAn"]
    B --> C["ADC"]
    C --> D["RESULT"]
    E["OFFSETCORR"] --> C
    F["Ground"] --> B

41.6.11.4 Gain Compensation

To perform gain compensation positive input must be close to VDD, but less (e.g. 0.8*Vref for instance) to avoid ADC saturation. The value for gain error compensation is obtained by dividing the theoretical ADC conversion result by the result from measurement. The obtained value for gain error compensation must be written in the ADC GAINCORR register.

Figure 41-13. Gain Compensation
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Gain Compensation - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["OPAn"] --> B["ADC"]
    C["0.8*Vcc"] --> A
    B --> D["OFFSETCORR"]
    B --> E["RESULT"]
    D --> F["RESULTth/RESULT"]
    E --> F

41.6.12 AC Driver

One or several OPAMPs can be configured as input for the AC. The AC input mux must be appropriately configured to select OPAMP as input.

41.6.13 Input Connection to DAC

The DAC can be used as a reference. This is configured by the corresponding OPAMPCTRLx.MUXPOS and OPAMPCTRLx.RES1MUX bits.

41.6.14 Voltage Doubler

The OPAMP peripheral contains a voltage doubler for the analog multiplexer switches to ensure proper operation for a supply voltage below 2.5V. Aside from the multiplexers, no other supply voltages are affected by the voltage doubler.

The voltage doubler is normally switched on/off automatically, based on the supply level. If the supply voltage is guaranteed to be above 2.5V, the voltage doubler can be completely disabled by writing the Low-Power Mux bit in the Control Register (CTRLA.LPMUX).

When enabling OPAMPs, additional start-up time is required for the voltage doubler to settle. Disabling the voltage doubler saves power and reduces the startup time.

41.6.15 Performance vs. Power Consumption

It is possible to tradeoff speed versus power efficiency to get the shortest possible propagation delay or the lowest power consumption.

The speed setting is configured for each amplifier individually by the Bias Control field in the Operational Amplifier x Control register (OPAMPCTRLx.BIAS). The BIAS bits select the amount of bias current provided to the operational amplifiers. This will also affect the start-up time.

41.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0LPMUXENABLE SWRST0x01 Reserved
0x02STATUS7:0READYxREADYxREADYxREADYx0x03...0x0403FFReserved0x040400OPAMPCTRLx0
0x0403FF
0x040400

41.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

41.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 76543210

LPMUXENABLE SWRST
AccessR/WR/W R/W
Reset00 0

Bit 7 - LPMUX Low-Power Mux

ValueDescription
0The analog input muxes have low resistance, but consume more power at lower voltages (e.g., are driven by the voltage doubler).
1The analog input muxes have high resistance, but consume less power at lower voltages (e.g., the voltage doubler is disabled).

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

ValueDescription
0The peripheral is disabled.
1The peripheral is enabled. Each OPAMP must also be enabled individually by the Enable bit in the corresponding OPAMP Control register (OPAMPCTRLx.ENABLE).

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the MODULE to their initial state, and the OPAMP will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRLA.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

ValueDescription
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

41.8.2 Status

Name: STATUS

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

READYx READYxREADYx
Access Reset 000RRR

Bits 2,1,0 - READYx OPAMP x Ready

This bit is set when the OPAMPx output is ready.

This bit is cleared when the output of OPAMPx is not ready.

41.8.3 OPAMP Control x

Name: OPAMPCTRLx

Offset: 0x04+4*x, [x=0..2]

Reset: 0x00000080

Property: PAC Write-Protection

Bit 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

Access Reset

Bit 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

MUXNEG[2:0]MUXPOS[2:0]
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset00000

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

POTMUX[2:0]RES1MUX[1:0]RES1ENRES2VCCRES2OUT
Access ResetR/W 0R/W 0R/W 0R/W 0R/W 0000
Bit76543210
ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYBIAS[1:0]ANAOUTENABLE
Access ResetR/W 0R/W 0R/W 0R/W 0000

Bits 22:20 - MUXNEG[2:0] Negative Input Mux Selection

Selection on negative input for operational amplifier x.

ValueOPAMPxNameDescription
0x0x=0,1,2OAxNEGNegative I/O pin
0x1x=0,1,2OAxTAPResistor ladder x taps
0x2x=0,1,2OAxOUTOPAMPx output
0x3x=0,1DACDAC output
x=2OA0NEGNegative I/O pin OPA0
0x4x=0,1Reserved
x=2OA1NEGNegative I/O pin OPA1
0x5x=0,1Reserved
x=2DACDAC output
0x6x=0,1,2Reserved
0x7x=0,1,2Reserved

Bits 18:16 - MUXPOS[2:0] Positive Input Mux Selection

Selection on positive input for operational amplifier x.

ValueOPAMPxNameDescription
0x0x=0,1,2OAxPOSPositive I/O pin
0x1x=0,1,2OAtTAPResistor ladder x taps
0x2x=0DACDAC output
x=1OA0OUTOPAMP0 output
x=2OA1OUTOPAMP1 output
0x3x=0,1,2GNDGround
......continued
Value OPAMPx Name Description
0x4 x=0,1 Reserved
x=2 OA0POS Positive I/O pin OPA0
0x5 x=0,1 Reserved
x=2 OA1POS Positive I/O pin OPA1
0x6 x=0,1 Reserved
x=2 OA0TAP Resistor ladder 0 taps
0x7 x=0,1,2 Reserved

Bits 15:13 - POTMUX[2:0] Potentiometer selection

Resistor selection bits control a numeric potentiometer with eight fixed values.

Value R1 R2 Gain = R2/R1
0x0 14R 2R 1/7
0x1 12R 4R 1/3
0x2 8R 8R 1
0x3 6R 10R1 + 2/3
0x4 4R 12R3
0x5 3R 13R4 + 1/3
0x6 2R 14R7
0x7 R15R15

Bits 12:11 - RES1MUX[1:0] Resistor 1 Mux

These bits select the connection of R1 resistor of the potentiometer.

ValueOPAMPxNameDescription
0x0x=0,1,2OAxPOSPositive inout of OPAMPx
0x1x=0,1,2OAxNEGNegative input of OPAMPx
0x2x=0DACDAC output
x=1OA0OUTOPAMP0 output
x=2OA1OUTOPAMP1 output
0x3x=0,1,2GND

Bit 10 - RES1EN Resistor 1 Enable

ValueDescription
0R1 disconnected from RES1MUX.
1R1 connected to RES1MUX.

Bit 9 - RES2VCC Resistor ladder To VCC

ValueDescription
0Swith open.
1Switch closed.

Bit 8 - RES2OUT Resistor ladder To Output

ValueDescription
0Swith open.
1Switch closed.

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows the OPAMPx to be enabled or disabled, depending on other peripheral requests.

ValueDescription
0The OPAMPx is always on, if enabled.
1The OPAMPx is enabled when a peripheral is requesting the OPAMPx to be used as an input. The OPAMPx is disabled if no peripheral is requesting it as an input.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the OPAMPx behaves during standby sleep mode:

Value Description
0The OPAMPx is disabled in standby sleep mode.
1The OPAMPx is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=1, the OPAMPx will be running when a peripheral is requesting it as an input. If OPAMPCTRLx.ONDEMAND=0, OPAMPx will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bits 4:3 - BIAS[1:0] Bias Selection

These bits are used to select the bias mode.

Value NameDescription
0x0Mode 0 Minimum current consumption, but the slowest mode
0x1Mode 1 Low current consumption, slow speed
0x2Mode 2 High current consumption, fast speed
0x3Mode 3 Maximum current consumption but the fastest mode

Bit 2 - ANAOUT Analog Output

This bit controls a switch connected to the OPAMP output.

Value Description
0Swith open. No ADC or AC connection.
1Switch closed. OPAMP output is connected to the ADC or AC input.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Operational Amplifier Enable

Value Description
0The OPAMPx is disabled
1The OPAMPx is enabled

42. ADC – Analog-to-Digital Converter

42.1 Overview

The Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) converts analog signals to digital values. The ADC has up to 12-bit resolution, and is capable of a sampling rate of up to 1MSPS. The input selection is flexible, and both differential and single-ended measurements can be performed. In addition, several internal signal inputs are available. The ADC can provide both signed and unsigned results.

The ADC measurements can be started by either application software or an incoming event from another peripheral in the device. The ADC measurements can be started with predictable timing, and without software intervention.

Both internal and external reference voltages can be used.

An integrated temperature sensor is available for use with the ADC. The bandgap voltage as well as the scaled I/O and core voltages can also be measured by the ADC.

The ADC has a compare function for accurate monitoring of user-defined thresholds, with minimum software intervention required.

The ADC can be configured for 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit results. ADC conversion results are provided left- or right-adjusted, which eases calculation when the result is represented as a signed value. It is possible to use DMA to move ADC results directly to memory or peripherals when conversions are done.

42.2 Features

The following are key feature of the ADC module:

  • Two Analog-to-Digital Converters: ADC0 and ADC1
  • 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit resolution
  • Up to 1,000,000 samples per second (1 MSPS)
    • Differential and single-ended inputs

- Up to 20 analog inputs per ADC (20 unique channels total) 28 positive and 10 negative, including internal and external

  • Internal inputs:
  • Internal temperature sensor
  • Bandgap voltage
  • Scaled core supply
  • Scaled I/O supply
  • Scaled VBAT supply
  • DAC

  • Single, continuous, and sequencing options

  • Windowing monitor with selectable channel
  • Conversion range: V_ref = [1.0V to VDD_ANA]
    • Built-in internal reference and external reference options
  • Event-triggered conversion for accurate timing (one event input)
  • Optional DMA transfer of conversion settings or result
  • Hardware gain and offset compensation
  • Averaging and oversampling with decimation to support up to 16-bit result

  • Selectable sampling time

  • Flexible Power/Throughput rate management

42.3 Block Diagram

Figure 42-1. ADC Block Diagram
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Block Diagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["INPUTCTRL"] --> B["AND"]
    C["AIN0"] --> B
    D["..."] --> B
    E["AINn"] --> B
    F["INT.SIG"] --> B
    G["AIN0"] --> H["AND"]
    I["..."] --> H
    J["AINn"] --> H
    B --> K["ADC"]
    H --> K
    K --> L["POST PROCESSING"]
    L --> M["RESULT"]
    N["CTRLB"] --> L
    O["AVGCTRL"] --> L
    P["SAMPCTRL WINUT"] --> L
    Q["EVCTRL"] --> L
    R["SEQCTRL"] --> L
    S["WINLT"] --> L
    T["OFFSETCORR"] --> L
    U["GAINCORRSWTRIG"] --> L
    V["ACTUROCK"] --> L
    W["INTREF"] --> X["AND"]
    Y["INTVCC0"] --> X
    Z["INTVCC1"] --> X
    AA["INTVCC2"] --> X
    AB["VREFA"] --> X
    AC["VREFB"] --> X
    AD["REFCTRL"] --> X
    AE["CTRLA"] --> AF["PREScaler"] --> AG["POST PROCESSING"]
    AH["SEQSTATUS"] --> AG

42.4 Signal Description

Signal Description Type
VREFA/B Analog input External reference voltage
AIN[19..0] Analog input Analog input channels

Note: One signal can be mapped on several pins.

42.5 Product Dependencies

In order to use this peripheral, other parts of the system must be configured correctly, as described below.

42.5.1 I/O Lines

Using the ADC's I/O lines requires the I/O pins to be configured using the port configuration (PORT).

42.5.2 Power Management

The ADC will continue to operate in any sleep mode where the selected source clock is running. The ADC interrupts, RESRDY and WINMON can be used to wake up the device from sleep modes.

Events connected to the event system can trigger other operations in the system without exiting sleep modes.

42.5.3 Clocks

The ADC bus clocks (CLK_APB_ADCx) bus clock (CLK_APB_ADCx) can be enabled in the Main Clock, which also defines the default state.

The ADC requires a generic clock (GCLK_ADC). This clock must be configured and enabled in the Generic Clock Controller (GCLK) before using the ADC.

A generic clock is asynchronous to the bus clock. Due to this asynchronicity, writes to certain registers will require synchronization between the clock domains. Refer to 42.6.8. Synchronization for further details.

42.5.4 DMA

The DMA request line is connected to the DMA Controller (DMAC). Using the ADC DMA requests requires the DMA Controller to be configured first.

42.5.5 Interrupts

The interrupt request line is connected to the interrupt controller. Using the ADC interrupt requires the interrupt controller to be configured first.

42.5.6 Events

The events are connected to the Event System.

42.5.7 Debug Operation

When the CPU is halted in debug mode the ADC will halt normal operation. The ADC can be forced to continue operation during debugging. Refer to DBGCTRL register for details.

42.5.8 Register Access Protection

All registers with write-access are optionally write-protected by the peripheral access controller (PAC), except the following register:

- Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

PAC write-protection does not apply to accesses through an external debugger.

42.5.9 Analog Connections

I/O-pins (AINx), as well as the VREF A/B reference voltage pins are analog inputs to the ADC.

The analog signals of AC, ADC, DAC and OPAMP can be interconnected. The AC and ADC peripheral can request the OPAMP using an analog ONDEMAND functionality.

See Analog Connections of Peripherals for details.

42.5.10 Calibration

The BIAS and LINEARITY calibration values from the production test must be loaded from the NVM Software Calibration Area into the ADC Calibration register (CALIB) by software to achieve specified accuracy.

42.6 Functional Description

42.6.1 Principle of Operation

By default, the ADC provides results with 12-bit resolution. 8-bit or 10-bit results can be selected in order to reduce the conversion time, see 42.6.2.8. Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate.

The ADC has an oversampling with decimation option that can extend the resolution to 16 bits. The input values can be either internal (e.g., an internal temperature sensor) or external (connected I/O pins). The user can also configure whether the conversion should be single-ended or differential.

42.6.2 Basic Operation

42.6.2.1 Initialization

The following registers are enable-protected, meaning that they can only be written when the ADC is disabled (CTRLA.ENABLE=0):

• Control B register (CTRLB)
• Reference Control register (REFCTRL)
• Event Control register (EVCTRL)
• Calibration register (CALIB)

Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in the register description.

42.6.2.2 Enabling, Disabling and Resetting

The ADC is enabled by writing a '1' to the Enable bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE). The ADC is disabled by writing CTRLA.ENABLE=0.

The ADC is reset by writing a '1' to the Software Reset bit in the Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST). All registers in the ADC, except DBGCTRL, will be reset to their initial state, and the ADC will be disabled. Refer to 42.8.1. CTRLA for details.

42.6.2.3 Operation

In the most basic configuration, the ADC samples values from the configured internal or external sources (INPUTCTRL register). The rate of the conversion depends on the combination of the GCLK_ADC frequency and the clock prescaler.

To convert analog values to digital values, the ADC needs to be initialized first, as described in the Initialization section. Data conversion can be started either manually by setting the Start bit in the Software Trigger register (SWTRIG.START=1), or automatically by configuring an automatic trigger to initiate the conversions. A free-running mode can be used to continuously convert an input channel. When using free-running mode the first conversion must be started, while subsequent conversions will start automatically at the end of previous conversions.

The result of the conversion is stored in the Result register (RESULT) overwriting the result from the previous conversion.

To avoid data loss if more than one channel is enabled, the conversion result must be read as soon as it is available (INTFLAG.RESRDY). Failing to do so will result in an overrun error condition, indicated by the OVERRUN bit in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear register (INTFLAG.OVERRUN).

To enable one of the available interrupts sources, the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set register (INTENSET) must be written to '1'.

42.6.2.4 Prescaler Selection

The ADC is clocked by GCLK_ADC. There is also a prescaler in the ADC to enable conversion at lower clock rates. Refer to CTRLB for details on prescaler settings. Refer to 42.6.2.8. Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate for details on timing and sampling rate.

Figure 42-2. ADC Prescaler
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Prescaler Selection - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["GCLK_ADC 9-BIT PRESCALER"] --> B["DIV2"]
    A --> C["DIV4"]
    A --> D["DIV8"]
    A --> E["DIV16"]
    A --> F["DIV32"]
    A --> G["DIV64"]
    A --> H["DIV128"]
    A --> I["DIV256"]
    J["CTRLB.PRESCALER[2:0"]] --> K
    L["CLK_ADC"] --> M

Note: The minimum prescaling factor is DIV2.

42.6.2.5 Reference Configuration

The ADC has various sources for its reference voltage V_REF . The Reference Voltage Selection bit field in the Reference Control register (REFCTRL.REFSEL) determines which reference is selected. By default, the internal voltage reference INTREF is selected. Based on customer application requirements, the external or internal reference can be selected. Refer to REFCTRL.REFSEL for further details on available selections.

42.6.2.6 ADC Resolution

The ADC supports 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit resolution. Resolution can be changed by writing the Resolution bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.RESSEL). By default, the ADC resolution is set to 12 bits. The resolution affects the propagation delay, see also 42.6.2.8. Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate.

42.6.2.7 Differential and Single-Ended Conversions

The ADC has two conversion options: differential and single-ended:

If the positive input is always positive, the single-ended conversion should be used in order to have full 12-bit resolution in the conversion.

If the positive input may go below the negative input, the differential mode should be used in order to get correct results.

The differential mode is enabled by setting DIFFMODE bit in the Control C register (CTRLC.DIFFMODE). Both conversion types could be run in single mode or in free-running mode. When the free-running mode is selected, an ADC input will continuously sample the input and performs a new conversion. The INTFLAG.RESRDY bit will be set at the end of each conversion.

42.6.2.8 Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate

The following figure shows the ADC timing for one single conversion. A conversion starts after the software or event start are synchronized with the GCLK_ADC clock. The input channel is sampled in the first half CLK_ADC period.

Figure 42-3. ADC Timing for One Conversion in 12-bit Resolution
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate - 1

text_image CLK_ADC START STATE INT

The sampling time can be increased by using the Sampling Time Length bit group in the Sampling Time Control register (SAMPCTRL.SAMPLEN). As example, the next figure is showing the timing conversion with sampling time increased to six CLK_ADC cycles.

Figure 42-4. ADC Timing for One Conversion with Increased Sampling Time, 12-bit
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate - 2

text_image CLK_ADC START STATE INT SAMPLING MSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LS

The ADC provides also offset compensation, see the following figure. The offset compensation is enabled by the Offset Compensation bit in the Sampling Control register (SAMPCTRL.OFFCOMP).

Note: If offset compensation is used, the sampling time must be set to one cycle of CLK_ADC.

In free running mode, the sampling rate R_S is calculated by

$$ R _ {S} = f _ {\text { CLK_ADC }} / \left(n _ {\text { SAMPLING }} + n _ {\text { OFFCOMP }} + n _ {\text { DATA }}\right) $$

Here, n_SAMPLING is the sampling duration in CLK_ADC cycles, n_OFFCOMP is the offset compensation duration in clock cycles, and n_DATA is the bit resolution. f_CLK_ADC is the ADC clock frequency from the internal prescaler: f_CLK_ADC = f_GCLK_ADC / 2^(1 + CTRLB.PRESCALER)

Figure 42-5. ADC Timing for One Conversion with Offset Compensation, 12-bit
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate - 3

text_image CLK_ADC START STATE Offset Compensation SAMPLING MSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LSB INT

The impact of resolution on the sampling rate is seen in the next two figures, where free-running sampling in 12-bit and 8-bit resolution are compared.

Figure 42-6. ADC Timing for Free Running in 12-bit Resolution
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate - 4

text_image CLK_ADC CONVERT STATE INT

Figure 42-7. ADC Timing for Free Running in 8-bit Resolution
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Conversion Timing and Sampling Rate - 5

text_image CLK_ADC CONVERT STATE LSB (SAMPLING) MSB 4 5 4 3 2 1 LSB (SAMPLING) MSB 6 5 4 3 2 1 LSB (SAMPLING) MSB INT

The propagation delay of an ADC measurement is given by:

$$ \text { PropagationDelay } = \frac {1 + \text { Resolution }}{f _ {\mathrm{ADC}}} $$

Example. In order to obtain 1MSPS in 12-bit resolution with a sampling time length of four CLK_ADC cycles, f_CLK_ADC must be 1MSPS * (4 + 12) = 16MHz. As the minimal division factor of the prescaler is 2, GCLK_ADC must be 32MHz.

42.6.2.9 Accumulation

The result from multiple consecutive conversions can be accumulated. The number of samples to be accumulated is specified by the Sample Number field in the Average Control register (AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM). When accumulating more than 16 samples, the result will be too large to match the 16-bit RESULT register size. To avoid overflow, the result is right shifted automatically to fit within the available register size. The number of automatic right shifts is specified in the table below.

Note: To perform the accumulation of two or more samples, the Conversion Result Resolution field in the Control C register (CTRLC.RESSEL) must be set.

Table 42-1. Accumulation

Number of Accumulated SamplesAVGCTRL. SAMPLENUMNumber of Automatic Right ShiftsFinal Result PrecisionAutomatic Division Factor
1 0x0 0 12 bits 0
2 0x1 0 13 bits 0
4 0x2 0 14 bits 0
8 0x3 0 15 bits 0
16 0x4 0 16 bits 0
32 0x5 1 16 bits 2
64 0x6 2 16 bits 4
128 0x7 3 16 bits 8
256 0x8 4 16 bits 16
512 0x9 5 16 bits 32
1024 0xA 6 16 bits 64
Reserved 0xB -0xF12 bits 0

42.6.2.10 Averaging

Averaging is a feature that increases the sample accuracy, at the cost of a reduced sampling rate. This feature is suitable when operating in noisy conditions.

Averaging is done by accumulating m samples, as described in 42.6.2.9. Accumulation, and dividing the result by m. The averaged result is available in the RESULT register. The number of samples to be accumulated is specified by writing to AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM as shown in Table 42-2.

The division is obtained by a combination of the automatic right shift described above, and an additional right shift that must be specified by writing to the Adjusting Result/Division Coefficient field in AVGCTRL (AVGCTRL.ADJRES), as described in Table 42-2.

Note: To perform the averaging of two or more samples, the Conversion Result Resolution field in the Control C register (CTRLC.RESSEL) must be set.

Averaging AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM samples will reduce the un-averaged sampling rate by a factor 1

AVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM

When the averaged result is available, the INTFLAG.RESRDY bit will be set.

Table 42-2. Averaging

Number of Accumulated SamplesAVGCTRL.SAMPLENUMIntermediate Result PrecisionNumber of Automatic Right ShiftsDivision FactorAVGCTRL.ADJRESTotal Number of Right ShiftsFinal Result PrecisionAutomatic Division Factor
1 0x0 12 bits 01 0x0 12 bits 0
2 0x1 13 0 2 0x11 12 bits 0
4 0x2 14 0 4 0x22 12 bits 0
8 0x3 15 0 8 0x33 12 bits 0
16 0x4 16 0 160x4 4 12 bits 0
32 0x5 17 1 160x4 5 12 bits 2
64 0x6 18 2 160x4 6 12 bits 4
128 0x7 19 3 160x4 7 12 bits 8
256 0x8 20 4 160x4 8 12 bits 16
512 0x9 21 5 160x4 9 12 bits 32
1024 0xA 22 616 0x4 1012 bits 64
Reserved0xB -0xF0x0 12 bits 0

42.6.2.11 Oversampling and Decimation

By using oversampling and decimation, the ADC resolution can be increased from 12 bits up to 16 bits, for the cost of reduced effective sampling rate.

To increase the resolution by n bits, 4^n samples must be accumulated. The result must then be right-shifted by n bits. This right-shift is a combination of the automatic right-shift and the value written to AVGCTRL.ADJRES. To obtain the correct resolution, the ADJRES must be configured as described in the table below. This method will result in n bit extra LSB resolution.

Table 42-3. Configuration Required for Oversampling and Decimation

Result ResolutionNumber of Samples to AverageAVGCTRL.SAMPLENUM[3:0]Number of Automatic Right ShiftsAVGCTRL.ADJRES[2:0]
13 bits 4^1 = 4 0x2 00x1
14 bits 4^2 = 16 0x400x2
15 bits 4^3 = 64 0x620x1
16 bits 4^4 = 256 0x840x0

42.6.2.12 Automatic Sequences

The ADC has the ability to automatically sequence a series of conversions. This means that each time the ADC receives a start-of-conversion request, it can perform multiple conversions automatically. All of the 32 positive inputs can be included in a sequence by writing to corresponding bits in the Sequence Control register (SEQCTRL). The order of the conversion in a sequence is the

lower positive MUX selection to upper positive MUX (AIN0, AIN1, AIN2 ...). In differential mode, the negative inputs selected by MUXNEG field, will be used for the entire sequence.

When a sequence starts, the Sequence Busy status bit in Sequence Status register (SEQSTATUS.SEQBUSY) will be set. When the sequence is complete, the Sequence Busy status bit will be cleared.

Each time a conversion is completed, the Sequence State bit in Sequence Status register (SEQSTATUS.SEQSTATE) will store the input number from which the conversion is done. The result will be stored in the RESULT register, and the Result Ready Interrupt Flag (INTFLAG.RESRDY) is set.

If additional inputs must be scanned, the ADC will automatically start a new conversion on the next input present in the sequence list.

Note that if SEQCTRL register has no bits set to '1', the conversion is done with the selected MUXPOS input.

42.6.2.13 Window Monitor

The window monitor feature allows the conversion result in the RESULT register to be compared to predefined threshold values. The window mode is selected by setting the Window Monitor Mode bits in the Control C register (CTRLC.WINMODE). Threshold values must be written in the Window Monitor Lower Threshold register (WINLT) and Window Monitor Upper Threshold register (WINUT).

If differential input is selected, the WINLT and WINUT are evaluated as signed values. Otherwise they are evaluated as unsigned values. The significant WINLT and WINUT bits are given by the precision selected in the Conversion Result Resolution bit group in the Control C register (CTRLC.RESSEL). This means that for example in 8-bit mode, only the eight lower bits will be considered. In addition, in differential mode, the eighth bit will be considered as the sign bit, even if the ninth bit is zero.

The INTFLAG.WINMON interrupt flag will be set if the conversion result matches the window monitor condition.

42.6.2.14 Offset and Gain Correction

Inherent gain and offset errors affect the absolute accuracy of the ADC.

The offset error is defined as the deviation of the actual ADC transfer function from an ideal straight line at zero input voltage. The offset error cancellation is handled by the Offset Correction register (OFFSETCORR). The offset correction value is subtracted from the converted data before writing the Result register (RESULT).

The gain error is defined as the deviation of the last output step's midpoint from the ideal straight line, after compensating for offset error. The gain error cancellation is handled by the Gain Correction register (GAINCORR).

To correct these two errors, the Digital Correction Logic Enabled bit in the Control C register (CTRLC.CORREN) must be set.

Offset and gain error compensation results are both calculated according to:

Result=C _version value +-OFFSETCORR·GA)NCORR

The correction will introduce a latency of 13 CLK_ADC clock cycles. In free running mode this latency is introduced on the first conversion only, since its duration is always less than the propagation delay. In single conversion mode this latency is introduced for each conversion.

Figure 42-8. ADC Timing Correction Enabled
Microchip ATSAML21E16B - Offset and Gain Correction - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["START"] --> B["CONV0"]
    B --> C["CONV1"]
    C --> D["CONV2"]
    D --> E["CONV3"]
    E --> F["..."]
    F --> G["CORR0"]
    G --> H["CORR1"]
    H --> I["CORR2"]
    I --> J["CORR3"]
    J --> K["..."]

42.6.3 Additional Features

42.6.3.1 Double Buffering

The following registers are double buffered:

  • Input Control (INPUTCTRL)
    • Control C (CTRLC)
    • Average Control (AVGCTRL)
    • Sampling Time Control (SAMPCTRL)
    • Window Monitor Lower Threshold (WINLT)
    • Window Monitor Upper Threshold (WINUT)
    • Gain Correction (GAINCORR)
  • Offset Correction (OFFSETCORR)

When one of these registers is written, the data is stored in the corresponding buffer as long as the current conversion is not impacted, and the corresponding busy status will be set in the Synchronization Busy register (SYNCBUSY). When a new RESULT is available, data stored in the buffer registers will be transferred to the ADC and a new conversion can start.

42.6.3.2 Device Temperature Measurement

Principle

The device has an integrated temperature sensor which is part of the Supply Controller (SUPC). The analog signal of that sensor can be converted into a digital value by the ADC. The digital value can be converted into a temperature in ^ C by following the steps in this section.

Configuration and Conditions

In order to conduct temperature measurements, configure the device according to these steps.

  1. Configure the clocks and device frequencies according to the Electrical Characteristics.
  2. Configure the Voltage References System of the Supply Controller (SUPC):

a. Enable the temperature sensor by writing a '1' to the Temperature Sensor Enable bit in the VREF Control register (SUPC.VREF.TSEN).

b. Select the required voltage for the internal voltage reference INTREF by writing to the Voltage Reference Selection bits (SUPC.VREF.SEL). The required value can be found in the Electrical Characteristics.

  1. Configure the ADC:

a. Select the internal voltage reference INTREF as ADC reference voltage by writing to the Reference Control register (ADC.REFCTRL.REFSEL).
b. Select the temperature sensor vs. internal GND as input by writing TEMP and GND to the positive and negative MUX Input Selection bit fields (ADC.INPUTCTRL.MUXNEG and .MUXPOS, respectively).
c. Configure the remaining ADC parameters according to the Electrical Characteristics.
d. Enable the ADC and acquire a value, ADC _m .

Calculation Parameter Values

The temperature sensor behavior is linear, but it is sensitive to several parameters such as the internal voltage reference - which itself depends on the temperature. To take this into account, each device contains a Temperature Log row with individual calibration data measured and written during the production tests. These calibration values are read by software to infer the most accurate temperature readings possible.

The Temperature Log Row basically contains the following parameter set for two different temperatures ("ROOM" and "HOT"):

- Calibration temperatures in ^ C . One at room temperature temp _R , one at a higher temperature temp _H :

  • ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT and ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC contain the measured temperature at room insertion, temp_R , in °C, separated in integer and decimal value.
    Example: For ROOM_TEMP_VAL_INT=0x19=25 and ROOM_TEMP_VAL_DEC=2, the measured temperature at room insertion is 25.2^ C.
  • HOT_TEMP_VAL_INT and HOT_TEMP_VAL_DEC contain the measured temperature at hot insertion, temp_H , in °C. The integer and decimal value are also separated.

- For each temperature, the corresponding sensor value at the ADC in 12-bit, ADC_R and ADC_H :

  • ROOM_ADC_VAL contains the 12-bit ADC value, ADC R , corresponding to temp R . Its conversion to Volt is denoted V _ADCR .
  • HOT_ADC_VAL contains the 12-bit ADC value, ADC H , corresponding to temp H . Its conversion to Volt is denoted V _ADCH

- Actual reference voltages at each calibration temperature in Volt, INT1V R and INT1V H , respectively:

  • ROOM_INT1V_VAL is the 2's complement of the internal 1V reference value at temp R : INT1V R .
  • HOT_INT1V_VAL is the 2's complement of the internal 1V reference value at temp H : INT1V H .
  • Both ROOM_INT1V_VAL and HOT_INT1V_VAL values are centered around 1V with a 0.001V step. In other words, the range of values [0,127] corresponds to [1V, 0.873V] and the range of values [-1, -127] corresponds to [1.001V, 1.127V]. INT1V == 1 - (VAL/1000) is valid for both ranges.

Calculating the Temperature by Linear Interpolation

Using the data pairs (temp_R, V_ADCR) and (temp_H, V_ADCH) for a linear interpolation, we have the following equation:

$$ (\frac {V _ {A D C} - V _ {A D C R}}{t e m p - t e m p _ {R}}) = (\frac {V _ {A D C H} - V _ {A D C R}}{t e m p _ {H} - t e m p _ {R}}) $$

The voltages V_x are acquired as 12-bit ADC values ADC_x , with respect to an internal reference voltage INT1V_x ;

[Equation 1]

$$ V _ {A D C x} = A D C _ {x} \cdot \frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {x}}{2 ^ {1 2} - 1} $$

For the measured value of the temperature sensor, ADC_m , the reference voltage is assumed to be perfect, i.e., INT1V_m=INT1V_c=1V . These substitutions yield a coarse value of the measured temperature temp_C :

[Equation 2]

$$ t e m p _ {C} = t e m p _ {R} + \left[ \frac {\left{\left(A D C _ {m} \cdot \frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {c}}{\left(2 ^ {1 2} - 1\right)}\right) - A \left(D C _ {R} \cdot \frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}}{\left(2 ^ {1 2} - 1\right)}\right) \right} \cdot t (e m p _ {H} - t e m p _ {R})}{\left(A D C _ {H} \cdot \frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {H}}{\left(2 ^ {1 2} - 1\right)}\right) - A \left(D C _ {R} \cdot \frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}}{\left(2 ^ {1 2} - 1\right)}\right)} \right] $$

Or, after eliminating the 12-bit scaling factor ( 2^12-1 ):

[Equation 3]

$$ t e m p _ {C} = t e m p _ {R} + \left[ \frac {{A D C _ {m} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {c} - A D C _ {R} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}) } \cdot t e m p _ {H} - t e m p _ {R})}{{(A D C _ {H} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {H}) - A (D C _ {R} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}) }} \right] $$

Equations 3 is a coarse value, because we assumed that INT1V_c=1V . To achieve a more accurate result, we replace INT1V_c with an interpolated value INT1V_m . We use the two data pairs ( temp_R , INT1V_R ) and ( temp_H , INT1V_H ) and yield:

$$ (\frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {m} - \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}}{\text {temp} _ {m} - \text {temp} _ {R}}) = (\frac {\mathrm{INT1V} _ {H} - \mathrm{INT1VV} _ {R}}{\text {temp} _ {H} - \text {temp} _ {R}}) $$

Using the coarse temperature value temp_c , we can infer a more precise INT1V _m value during the ADC conversion as:

[Equation 4]

$$ \mathrm{INT1V} _ {m} = \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R} + (\frac {(\mathrm{INT1V} _ {H} - \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}) \cdot (t e m p _ {C} - t e m p _ {R})}{(t e m p _ {H} - t e m p _ {R})}) $$

Back to Equation 3, we replace the simple INT1V c =1V by the more precise INT1V m of Equation 4, and find a more accurate temperature value temp _f :

[Equation 5]

$$ t e m p _ {f} = t e m p _ {R} + \left[ \frac {\left{A D C _ {m} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {m} - A (D C _ {R} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}) \right} \cdot t (e m p _ {H} - t e m p _ {R})}{\left{\left(A D C _ {H} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {H}\right) - A (D C _ {R} \cdot \mathrm{INT1V} _ {R}) \right}} \right] $$

42.6.4 DMA Operation

The ADC generates the following DMA request:

- Result Conversion Ready (RESRDY): the request is set when a conversion result is available and cleared when the RESULT register is read. When the averaging operation is enabled, the DMA request is set when the averaging is completed and result is available.

42.6.5 Interrupts

The ADC has the following interrupt sources:

• Result Conversion Ready: RESRDY
• Window Monitor: WINMON
- Overrun: OVERRUN

The RESRDY and WINMON interrupts are asynchronous wake-up sources. See Sleep Mode Controller for details.

Each interrupt source has an interrupt flag associated with it. The interrupt flag in the Interrupt Flag Status and Clear (INTFLAG) register is set when the interrupt condition occurs. Each interrupt can be individually enabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Set

(INTENSET) register, and disabled by writing a one to the corresponding bit in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register. An interrupt request is generated when the interrupt flag is set and the corresponding interrupt is enabled. The interrupt request remains active until the interrupt flag is cleared, the interrupt is disabled, or the ADC is reset. See INTFLAG register for details on how to clear interrupt flags. All interrupt requests from the peripheral are ORed together on system level to generate one combined interrupt request to the NVIC. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details. The user must read the INTFLAG register to determine which interrupt condition is present.

Note that interrupts must be globally enabled for interrupt requests to be generated. Refer to Nested Vector Interrupt Controller for details.

42.6.6 Events

The ADC can generate the following output events:

  • Result Ready (RESRDY): Generated when the conversion is complete and the result is available. Refer to 42.8.4. EVCTRL for details.
  • Window Monitor (WINMON): Generated when the window monitor condition match. Refer to 42.8.10. CTRLC for details.

Setting an Event Output bit in the Event Control Register (EVCTRL.xxEO=1) enables the corresponding output event. Clearing this bit disables the corresponding output event. Refer to the Event System chapter for details on configuring the event system.

The ADC can take the following actions on an input event:

  • Start conversion (START): Start a conversion. Refer to 42.8.17. SWTRIG for details.
  • Conversion flush (FLUSH): Flush the conversion. Refer to 42.8.17. SWTRIG for details.

Setting an Event Input bit in the Event Control register (EVCTRL.xxEI=1) enables the corresponding action on input event. Clearing this bit disables the corresponding action on input event.

The ADC uses only asynchronous events, so the asynchronous Event System channel path must be configured. By default, the ADC will detect a rising edge on the incoming event. If the ADC action must be performed on the falling edge of the incoming event, the event line must be inverted first. This is done by setting the corresponding Event Invert Enable bit in Event Control register (EVCTRL.xINV=1).

Note: If several events are connected to the ADC, the enabled action will be taken on any of the incoming events. If FLUSH and START events are available at the same time, the FLUSH event has priority.

42.6.7 Sleep Mode Operation

The ONDEMAND and RUNSTDBY bits in the Control A register (CTRLA) control the behavior of the ADC during standby sleep mode, in cases where the ADC is enabled (CTRLA.ENABLE = 1). For further details on available options, refer to Table 42-4.

Note: When CTRLA.ONDEMAND=1, the analog block is powered-off when the conversion is complete. When a start request is detected, the system returns from sleep and starts a new conversion after the start-up time delay.

Table 42-4. ADC Sleep Behavior

CTRLA.RUNSTDBY CTRLA.ONDEMAND CTRLA.ENABLE Description
x x 0 Disabled
0 0 1 Run in all sleep modes except STANDBY.
0 1 1 Run in all sleep modes on request, except STANDBY.
1 0 1 Run in all sleep modes.

......continued

CTRLA.RUNSTDBY CTRLA.ONDEMAND CTRLA.ENABLE Description

1 1 1 Run in all sleep modes on request.

42.6.8 Synchronization

Due to asynchronicity between the main clock domain and the peripheral clock domains, some registers need to be synchronized when written or read.

The following bits are synchronized when written:

  • Software Reset bit in Control A register (CTRLA.SWRST)
  • Enable bit in Control A register (CTRLA.ENABLE)

The following registers are synchronized when written:

  • Input Control register (INPUTCTRL)
    • Control C register (CTRLC)
    • Average control register (AVGCTRL)
  • Sampling time control register (SAMPCTRL)
  • Window Monitor Lower Threshold register (WINLT)
    • Window Monitor Upper Threshold register (WINUT)
  • Gain correction register (GAINCORR)
  • Offset Correction register (OFFSETCORR)
  • Software Trigger register (SWTRIG)

Required write-synchronization is denoted by the "Write-Synchronized" property in the register description.

42.7 Register Summary

OffsetName Bit Pos. 76543210
0x00CTRLA7:0ONDEMANDRUNSTDBYENABLESWRST
0x01CTRLB7:0PRESCALER[2:0]
0x02REFCTRL7:0REFCOMPREFSEL[3:0]
0x03EVCTRL7:0WINMONEORESRDYEOSTARTINVFLUSHINVSTARTEIFLUSHEI
0x04INTENCLR7:0WINMONOVERRUNRESRDY
0x05INTENSET7:0WINMONOVERRUNRESRDY
0x06INTFLAG7:0WINMONOVERRUNRESRDY
0x07SEQSTATUS7:0SEQBUSYSEQSTATE[4:0]
0x08INPUTCTRL7:0MUXPOS[4:0]
15:8MUXNEG[4:0]
0x0ACTRLC7:0RESSEL[1:0]CORRENFREERUNLEFTADJDIFFMODE
15:8WINMODE[2:0]
0x0CAVGCTRL7:0ADJRES[2:0]SAMPLENUM[3:0]
0x0DSAMPCTRL7:0OFFCOMPSAMPLEN[5:0]
0x0EWINLT7:0WINLT[7:0]
15:8WINLT[15:8]
0x10WINUT7:0WINUT[7:0]
15:8WINUT[15:8]
0x12GAINCORR7:0GAINCORR[7:0]
15:8GAINCORR[11:8]
0x14OFFSETCORR7:0OFFSETCORR[7:0]
15:8OFFSETCORR[11:8]
0x16 ... 0x17Reserved
0x18SWTRIG7:0STARTFLUSH
0x19 ... 0x1BReserved
0x1CDBGCTRL7:0DBGRUN
0x1D ... 0x1FReserved
0x20SYNCBUSY7:0WINUTWINLTSAMPCTRLAVGCTRLCTRLCINPUTCTRLENABLE SWTRIGOFFSETCORRSWRST GAINCORR
15:8
0x22 ... 0x23Reserved
0x24RESULT7:0RESULT[7:0]
15:8RESULT[15:8]
0x26 ... 0x27Reserved
0x28SEQCTRL7:0SEQEN[7:0]
15:8SEQEN[15:8]
23:16SEQEN[23:16]
31:24SEQEN[31:24]
0x2CCALIB7:0BIASCOMP[2:0]
15:8BIASREFBUF[2:0]

42.8 Register Description

Registers can be 8, 16, or 32 bits wide. Atomic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit accesses are supported. In addition, the 8-bit quarters and 16-bit halves of a 32-bit register, and the 8-bit halves of a 16-bit register can be accessed directly.

Some registers require synchronization when read and/or written. Synchronization is denoted by the "Read-Synchronized" and/or "Write-Synchronized" property in each individual register description.

Optional write-protection by the Peripheral Access Controller (PAC) is denoted by the "PAC Write-Protection" property in each individual register description.

Some registers are enable-protected, meaning they can only be written when the module is disabled. Enable-protection is denoted by the "Enable-Protected" property in each individual register description

Refer to PAC - Peripheral Access Controller and 37.6.6. Synchronization for details.

42.8.1 Control A

Name: CTRLA

Offset: 0x00

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210

ONDEMAND RUNSTDBYENABLE SWRST
AccessR/W R/W R/W R/W
Reset0 00 0

Bit 7 - ONDEMAND On Demand Control

The On Demand operation mode allows the ADC to be enabled or disabled, depending on other peripheral requests.

In On Demand operation mode, i.e., if the ONDEMAND bit has been previously set, the ADC will only be running when requested by a peripheral. If there is no peripheral requesting the ADC will be in a disable state.

If On Demand is disabled the ADC will always be running when enabled.

In standby sleep mode, the On Demand operation is still active if the CTRLA.RUNSTDBY bit is '1'. If CTRLA.RUNSTDBY is '0', the ADC is disabled.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The ADC is always on, if enabled.
1The ADC is enabled, when a peripheral is requesting the ADC conversion. The ADC is disabled if no peripheral is requesting it.

Bit 6 - RUNSTDBY Run in Standby

This bit controls how the ADC behaves during standby sleep mode.

This bit is not synchronized.

ValueDescription
0The ADC is halted during standby sleep mode.
1The ADC is not stopped in standby sleep mode. If CTRLA.ONDEMAND=1, the ADC will be running when a peripheral is requesting it. If CTRLA.ONDEMAND=0, the ADC will always be running in standby sleep mode.

Bit 1 - ENABLE Enable

Due to synchronization there is delay from writing CTRLA. ENABLE until the peripheral is enabled/ disabled. The value written to CTRL. ENABLE will read back immediately and the ENABLE bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY. ENABLE) will be set. SYNCBUSY. ENABLE will be cleared when the operation is complete.

ValueDescription
0The ADC is disabled.
1The ADC is enabled.

Bit 0 - SWRST Software Reset

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit resets all registers in the ADC, except DBGCTRL, to their initial state, and the ADC will be disabled.

Writing a '1' to CTRL.SWRST will always take precedence, meaning that all other writes in the same write-operation will be discarded.

Due to synchronization there is a delay from writing CTRLA.SWRST until the reset is complete. CTRLA.SWRST and SYNCBUSY.SWRST will both be cleared when the reset is complete.

ValueDescription
0There is no reset operation ongoing.
1The reset operation is ongoing.

42.8.2 Control B

Name: CTRLB

Offset: 0x01

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

PRESCALER[2:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bits 2:0 – PRESCALER[2:0] Prescaler Configuration

This field defines the ADC clock relative to the peripheral clock.

This field is not synchronized.

Value NameDescription
0x0DIV2Peripheral clock divided by 2
0x1DIV4Peripheral clock divided by 4
0x2DIV8Peripheral clock divided by 8
0x3DIV16Peripheral clock divided by 16
0x4DIV32Peripheral clock divided by 32
0x5DIV64Peripheral clock divided by 64
0x6DIV128Peripheral clock divided by 128
0x7DIV256Peripheral clock divided by 256

42.8.3 Reference Control

Name: REFCTRL

Offset: 0x02

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

REFCOMPREFSEL[3:0]

Access R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

Reset 00000

Bit 7 - REFCOMP Reference Buffer Offset Compensation Enable

The gain error can be reduced by enabling the reference buffer offset compensation. This will decrease the input impedance and thus increase the start-up time of the reference.

ValueDescription
0Reference buffer offset compensation is disabled.
1Reference buffer offset compensation is enabled.

Bits 3:0 - REFSEL[3:0] Reference Selection

These bits select the reference for the ADC.

ValueNameDescription
0x0INTREFinternal variable reference voltage
x01INTVCC01/1.6 VDDANA
0x2INTVCC11/2 VDDANA (only for VDDANA > 2.0V)
0x3VREFAExternal reference
0x4VREFBExternal reference
0x5INTVCC2VDDANA
0x6 - 0xFReserved

42.8.4 Event Control

Name: EVCTRL

Offset: 0x03

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Enable-Protected

Bit 76543210

WINMONEO RESRDYEO STARTINY FLUSHINV STARTEI FLUSHEI
AccessR/WR/WR/WR/WR/WR/W
Reset0 0 0 0 0 0

Bit 5 - WINMONEO Window Monitor Event Out

This bit indicates whether the Window Monitor event output is enabled or not and an output event will be generated when the window monitor detects something.

ValueDescription
0Window Monitor event output is disabled and an event will not be generated.
1Window Monitor event output is enabled and an event will be generated.

Bit 4 - RESRDYEO Result Ready Event Out

This bit indicates whether the Result Ready event output is enabled or not and an output event will be generated when the conversion result is available.

ValueDescription
0Result Ready event output is disabled and an event will not be generated.
1Result Ready event output is enabled and an event will be generated.

Bit 3 - STARTINV Start Conversion Event Invert Enable

ValueDescription
0Start event input source is not inverted.
1Start event input source is inverted.

Bit 2 - FLUSHINV Flush Event Invert Enable

ValueDescription
0Flush event input source is not inverted.
1Flush event input source is inverted.

Bit 1 - STARTEI Start Conversion Event Input Enable

ValueDescription
0A new conversion will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1A new conversion will be triggered on any incoming event.

Bit 0 - FLUSHEI Flush Event Input Enable

ValueDescription
0A flush and new conversion will not be triggered on any incoming event.
1A flush and new conversion will be triggered on any incoming event.

42.8.5 Interrupt Enable Clear

Name: INTENCLR

Offset: 0x04

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to disable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Set (INTENSET) register.

Bit 76543210

WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access Reset 000R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - WINMON Window Monitor Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Window Monitor Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The window monitor interrupt is disabled.
1The window monitor interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the Window Monitor interrupt flag is set.

Bit 1 - OVERRUN Overrun Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Overrun Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Overrun interrupt is disabled.
1The Overrun interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the Overrun interrupt flag is set.

Bit 0 - RESRDY Result Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will clear the Result Ready Interrupt Enable bit, which disables the corresponding interrupt request.

ValueDescription
0The Result Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Result Ready interrupt is enabled, and an interrupt request will be generated when the Result Ready interrupt flag is set.

42.8.6 Interrupt Enable Set

Name: INTENSET

Offset: 0x05

Reset: 0x00

Property: PAC Write-Protection

This register allows the user to enable an interrupt without doing a read-modify-write operation. Changes in this register will also be reflected in the Interrupt Enable Clear (INTENCLR) register.

Bit 76543210

WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access Reset 000R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - WINMON Window Monitor Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Window Monitor Interrupt bit, which enables the Window Monitor interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Window Monitor interrupt is disabled.
1The Window Monitor interrupt is enabled.

Bit 1 - OVERRUN Overrun Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Overrun Interrupt bit, which enables the Overrun interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Overrun interrupt is disabled.
1The Overrun interrupt is enabled.

Bit 0 - RESRDY Result Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit will set the Result Ready Interrupt bit, which enables the Result Ready interrupt.

ValueDescription
0The Result Ready interrupt is disabled.
1The Result Ready interrupt is enabled.

42.8.7 Interrupt Flag Status and Clear

Name: INTFLAG

Offset: 0x06

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

WINMON OVERRUN RESRDY
Access Reset 000R/W R/W R/W

Bit 2 - WINMON Window Monitor

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag or by reading the RESULT register.

This flag is set on the next GCLK_ADC cycle after a match with the window monitor condition, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.WINMON is '1'.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Window Monitor interrupt flag.

Bit 1 - OVERRUN Overrun

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag.

This flag is set if RESULT is written before the previous value has been read by CPU, and an interrupt request will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.OVERRUN=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Overrun interrupt flag.

Bit 0 - RESRDY Result Ready

This flag is cleared by writing a '1' to the flag or by reading the RESULT register.

This flag is set when the conversion result is available, and an interrupt will be generated if INTENCLR/SET.RESRDY=1.

Writing a '0' to this bit has no effect.

Writing a '1' to this bit clears the Result Ready interrupt flag.

42.8.8 Sequence Status

Name: SEQSTATUS

Offset: 0x07

Reset: 0x00

Property: -

Bit 76543210

SEQBUSY SEQSTATE[4:0]

Access RRRRRR

Reset 000000

Bit 7 - SEQBUSY Sequence busy

This bit is set when the sequence start.

This bit is clear when the last conversion in a sequence is done.

Bits 4:0 - SEQSTATE[4:0] Sequence State

These bit fields are the pointer of sequence. This value identifies the last conversion done in the sequence.

42.8.9 Input Control

Name: INPUTCTRL

Offset: 0x08

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

MUXNEG[4:0]

Access

Reset 00000

Bit 76543210

MUXPOS[4:0]

Access

Reset 00000

Bits 12:8 - MUXNEG[4:0] Negative MUX Input Selection

These bits define the MUX selection for the negative ADC input.

ValueNameDescription
0x00AIN0ADC AIN0 pin
0x01AIN1ADC AIN1 pin
0x02AIN2ADC AIN2 pin
0x03AIN3ADC AIN3 pin
0x04AIN4ADC AIN4 pin
0x05AIN5ADC AIN5 pin
0x06AIN6ADC AIN6 pin
0x07AIN7ADC AIN7 pin
0x08 - 0x17-Reserved
0x18GNDInternal ground
0x19 - 0x1F-Reserved

Bits 4:0 - MUXPOS[4:0] Positive MUX Input Selection

These bits define the MUX selection for the positive ADC input. If the internal bandgap voltage or temperature sensor input channel is selected, then the Sampling Time Length bit group in the Sampling Control register must be written with a corresponding value.

ValueNameDescription
0x00AIN0ADC AIN0 pin
0x01AIN1ADC AIN1 pin
0x02AIN2ADC AIN2 pin
0x03AIN3ADC AIN3 pin
0x04AIN4ADC AIN4 pin
0x05AIN5ADC AIN5 pin
0x06AIN6ADC AIN6 pin
0x07AIN7ADC AIN7 pin
0x08AIN8ADC AIN8 pin
0x09AIN9ADC AIN9 pin
0x0AAIN10ADC AIN10 pin
0x0BAIN11ADC AIN11 pin
0x0CAIN12ADC AIN12 pin
0x0DAIN13ADC AIN13 pin
0x0EAIN14ADC AIN14 pin
Value NameDescription
0x0FAIN15 ADC AIN15 pin
0x10AIN16 ADC AIN16 pin
0x11AIN17 ADC AIN17 pin
0x12AIN18 ADC AIN18 pin
0x13AIN19 ADC AIN19 pin
0x14 - 0x17- Reserved
0x18TEMP Temperature Sensor
0x19BANDGAP Bandgap Voltage
0x1ASCALEDCOREVCC 1/4 Scaled Core Supply
0x1BSCALEDIOVCC 1/4 Scaled I/O Supply
0x1CDAC DAC Output
0x1DSCALEDVBAT 1/4 Scaled VBAT Supply
0x1EOPAMP01 OPAMP0 or OPAMP1 output
0x1FOPAMP2 OPAMP2 output

42.8.10 Control C

Name: CTRLC

Offset: 0x0A

Reset: 0x0000

Property: PAC Write-Protection, Write-Synchronized

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

WINMODE[2:0]
Access Reset 0 0 0R/W R/W R/W

Bit 76543210

RESSEL[1:0]CORRENFREERUNLEFTADJDIFFMODE
Access ResetR/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
0 0 0 0 0 0

Bits 10:8 - WINMODE[2:0] Window Monitor Mode

These bits enable and define the window monitor mode.

ValueName Description
0x0DISABLENo window mode (default)
0x1MODE1RESULT > WINLT
0x2MODE2RESULT < WINUT
0x3MODE3WINLT < RESULT < WINUT
0x4MODE4WINUT < RESULT < WINLT
0x5 - 0x7Reserved

Bits 5:4 - RESSEL[1:0] Conversion Result Resolution

These bits define whether the ADC completes the conversion 12-, 10- or 8-bit result resolution.

ValueNameDescription
0x012BIT12-bit result
0x116BITFor averaging mode output
0x210BIT10-bit result
0x38BIT8-bit result

Bit 3 - CORREN Digital Correction Logic Enabled

ValueDescription
0Disable the digital result correction.
1Enable the digital result correction. The ADC conversion result in the RESULT register is then corrected for gain and offset based on the values in the GAINCORR and OFFSETCORR registers. Conversion time will be increased by 13 cycles according to the value in the Offset Correction Value bit group in the Offset Correction register.

Bit 2 - FREERUN Free Running Mode

ValueDescription
0The ADC run in single conversion mode.
1The ADC is in free running mode and a new conversion will be initiated when a previous conversion completes.

Bit 1 - LEFTADJ Left-Adjusted Result

ValueDescription
0The ADC conversion result is right-adjusted in the RESULT register.
1The ADC conversion result is left-adjusted in the RESULT register. The high byte of the 12-bit result will be present in the upper part of the result register. Writing this bit to zero (default) will right-adjust the value in the RESULT register.

Bit 0 - DIFFMODE Differential Mode

Value Description

0The ADC is running in singled-ended mode.
1The ADC is running in differential mode. In this mode, the voltage difference between the MUXPOS and MUXNEG inputs will be converted by the ADC.
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Model : ATSAML21E16B

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