ATmega 8 U2

Features
• High Performance, Low Power AVR® 8-Bit Microcontroller

• Advanced RISC Architecture
– 125 Powerful Instructions – Most Single Clock Cycle Execution
– 32 x 8 General Purpose Working Registers
– Fully Static Operation
– Up to 16 MIPS Throughput at 16 MHz
• Non-volatile Program and Data Memories
– 8K/16K/32K Bytes of In-System Self-Programmable Flash
– 512/512/1024 EEPROM
– 512/512/1024 Internal SRAM
– Write/Erase Cycles: 10,000 Flash/ 100,000 EEPROM 8-bit
– Data retention: 20 years at 85°C/ 100 years at 25°C(1)
– Optional Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits Microcontroller
In-System Programming by on-chip Boot Program hardware-activated after
reset
True Read-While-Write Operation
with
– Programming Lock for Software Security
• USB 2.0 Full-speed Device Module with Interrupt on Transfer Completion 8/16/32K Bytes
– Complies fully with Universal Serial Bus Specification REV 2.0
– 48 MHz PLL for Full-speed Bus Operation : data transfer rates at 12 Mbit/s of ISP Flash
– Fully independant 176 bytes USB DPRAM for endpoint memory allocation
– Endpoint 0 for Control Transfers: from 8 up to 64-bytes
– 4 Programmable Endpoints:
and USB
IN or Out Directions
Bulk, Interrupt and IsochronousTransfers
Controller
Programmable maximum packet size from 8 to 64 bytes
Programmable single or double buffer
– Suspend/Resume Interrupts
– Microcontroller reset on USB Bus Reset without detach ATmega8U2
– USB Bus Disconnection on Microcontroller Request
• Peripheral Features
– One 8-bit Timer/Counters with Separate Prescaler and Compare Mode (two 8-bit ATmega16U2
PWM channels)
– One 16-bit Timer/Counter with Separate Prescaler, Compare and Capture Mode
(three 8-bit PWM channels) ATmega32U2
– USART with SPI master only mode and hardware flow control (RTS/CTS)
– Master/Slave SPI Serial Interface
– Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Oscillator
– On-chip Analog Comparator
– Interrupt and Wake-up on Pin Change
• On Chip Debug Interface (debugWIRE)
• Special Microcontroller Features
– Power-On Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection
– Internal Calibrated Oscillator
– External and Internal Interrupt Sources
– Five Sleep Modes: Idle, Power-save, Power-down, Standby, and Extended Standby
• I/O and Packages
– 22 Programmable I/O Lines
– QFN32 (5x5mm) / TQFP32 packages
• Operating Voltages
– 2.7 - 5.5V
• Operating temperature
– Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
• Maximum Frequency
– 8 MHz at 2.7V - Industrial range
– 16 MHz at 4.5V - Industrial range
Note: 1. See “Data Retention” on page 6 for details.
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1. Pin Configurations
Figure 1-1. Pinout
PC5 ( PCINT9/ OC.1B)

PC4 (PCINT10)
UGND
UVCC
UCAP
AVCC
D+
D-
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
XTAL1 1 24 Reset (PC1 / dW)
(PC0) XTAL2 2 23 PC6 (OC.1A / PCINT8)
GND 3 22 PC7 (INT4 / ICP1 / CLKO)
VCC 4 21 PB7 (PCINT7 / OC.0A / OC.1C)
(PCINT11 / AIN2 ) PC2 5 QFN32 20 PB6 (PCINT6)
PC5 ( PCINT9/ OC.1B)

(OC.0B / INT0) PD0 6 19 PB5 (PCINT5)
(AIN0 / INT1) PD1 7 18 PB4 (T1 / PCINT4)
PC4 (PCINT10)
(RXD1 / AIN1 / INT2) PD2 8 17 PB3 (PDO / MISO / PCINT3)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
UGND
UVCC
AVCC
UCAP
(TXD1 / INT3) PD3
(INT5/ AIN3) PD4
(XCK / AIN4 / PCINT12) PD5
(CTS / HWB / AIN6 / T0 / INT7) PD7

(SS / PCINT0) PB0
(SCLK / PCINT1) PB1
(PDI / MOSI / PCINT2) PB2
(RTS / AIN5 / INT6) PD6
D+
D-
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
XTAL1 1 24 Reset (PC1 / dW)
(PC0) XTAL2 2 23 PC6 (OC.1A / PCINT8)
GND 3 22 PC7 (INT4 / ICP1 / CLKO)
VCC 4 21 PB7 (PCINT7 / OC.0A / OC.1C)
(PCINT11 /AIN2 ) PC2 5 VQFP32 20 PB6 (PCINT6)
(OC.0B / INT0) PD0 6 19 PB5 (PCINT5)
(AIN0 / INT1) PD1 7 18 PB4 (T1 / PCINT4)
(RXD1 / AIN1 / INT2) PD2 8 17 PB3 (PDO / MISO / PCINT3)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
(XCK AIN4 / PCINT12) PD5
(TXD1 / INT3) PD3
/ HWB / AIN6 / T0 / INT7) PD7

(SS / PCINT0) PB0
(SCLK / PCINT1) PB1
(PDI / MOSI / PCINT2) PB2
(INT5/ AIN3) PD4
(RTS / AIN5 / INT6) PD6
Note: The large center pad underneath the VQFP and QFN package should be soldered to ground on
the board to ensure good mechanical stability.
1.1 Disclaimer
Typical values contained in this datasheet are based on simulations and characterization of
other AVR microcontrollers manufactured on the same process technology. Min and Max values
will be available after the device is characterized.
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2. Overview
The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture.
By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 achieves throughputs approaching
1 MIPS per MHz allowing the system designer to optimize power consumption versus processing speed.
2.1 Block Diagram
Figure 2-1. Block Diagram
RESET
XTAL2
XTAL1
PD7 - PD0 PC7 - PC0 PB7 - PB0
PORTD DRIVERS PORTC DRIVERS PORTB DRIVERS

-
+
COMPARATOR
ANALOG
DATA REGISTER DATA DIR. DATA REGISTER DATA DIR. DATA REGISTER DATA DIR.
PORTD REG. PORTD PORTC REG. PORTC PORTB REG. PORTB
8-BIT DA TA BUS
VCC
POR - BOD
RESET
INTERNAL
GND CALIB. OSC
OSCILLATOR
OSCILLATOR
WATCHDOG
PROGRAM STACK TIMER
Debug-Wire
COUNTER POINTER
PROGRAM SRAM MCU CONTROL TIMING AND

ON-CHIP DEBUG FLASH REGISTER CONTROL
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION TIMER/

GENERAL
LOGIC REGISTER COUNTERS
PURPOSE
REGISTERS UVcc
X
INSTRUCTION Y INTERRUPT ON-CHIP
DECODER Z UNIT 3.3V
REGULATOR
UCap
CONTROL 1uF
LINES ALU EEPROM
PLL
STATUS
REGISTER
D+/SCK
USB
D-/SDATA
USART1 SPI PS/2
The AVR core combines a rich instruction set with 32 general purpose working registers. All the
32 registers are directly connected to the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), allowing two independent
registers to be accessed in one single instruction executed in one clock cycle. The resulting
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architecture is more code efficient while achieving throughputs up to ten times faster than con-
ventional CISC microcontrollers.
The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 provides the following features: 8K/16K/32K Bytes of In-System
Programmable Flash with Read-While-Write capabilities, 512/512/1024 Bytes EEPROM,
512/512/1024 SRAM, 22 general purpose I/O lines, 32 general purpose working registers, two
flexible Timer/Counters with compare modes and PWM, one USART, a programmable Watch-
dog Timer with Internal Oscillator, an SPI serial port, debugWIRE interface, also used for
accessing the On-chip Debug system and programming and five software selectable power sav-
ing modes. The Idle mode stops the CPU while allowing the SRAM, Timer/Counters, SPI port,
and interrupt system to continue functioning. The Power-down mode saves the register contents
but freezes the Oscillator, disabling all other chip functions until the next interrupt or Hardware
Reset. In Standby mode, the Crystal/Resonator Oscillator is running while the rest of the device
is sleeping. This allows very fast start-up combined with low power consumption. In Extended
Standby mode, the main Oscillator continues to run.
The device is manufactured using Atmel’s high-density nonvolatile memory technology. The on-
chip ISP Flash allows the program memory to be reprogrammed in-system through an SPI serial
interface, by a conventional nonvolatile memory programmer, or by an on-chip Boot program
running on the AVR core. The boot program can use any interface to download the application
program in the application Flash memory. Software in the Boot Flash section will continue to run
while the Application Flash section is updated, providing true Read-While-Write operation. By
combining an 8-bit RISC CPU with In-System Self-Programmable Flash on a monolithic chip,
the Atmel ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is a powerful microcontroller that provides a highly flexible
and cost effective solution to many embedded control applications.
The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 are supported with a full suite of program and system develop-
ment tools including: C compilers, macro assemblers, program debugger/simulators, in-circuit
emulators, and evaluation kits.
2.2 Pin Descriptions
2.2.1 VCC
Digital supply voltage.
2.2.2 GND
Ground.
2.2.3 AVCC
AVCC is the supply voltage pin (input) for all analog features (Analog Comparator, PLL). It
should be externally connected to VCC through a low-pass filter.
2.2.4 Port B (PB7..PB0)

Port B is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The
Port B output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source
capability. As inputs, Port B pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up
resistors are activated. The Port B pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,
even if the clock is not running.
Port B also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 as
listed on page 74.
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2.2.5 Port C (PC7..PC0)

Port C is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The
Port C output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source
capability. As inputs, Port C pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up
resistors are activated. The Port C pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,
Port C also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 as
listed on page 77.
2.2.6 Port D (PD7..PD0)

Port D serves as analog inputs to the analog comparator.
Port D also serves as an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port, if the analog comparator is not used (con-
cerns PD2/PD1 pins). Port pins can provide internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The
Port D output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source
capability. As inputs, Port D pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up
resistors are activated. The Port D pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,
2.2.7 D-
USB Full Speed Negative Data Upstream Port
2.2.8 D+
USB Full Speed Positive Data Upstream Port
2.2.9 UGND
USB Ground.
2.2.10 UVCC
USB Pads Internal Regulator Input supply voltage.
2.2.11 UCAP
USB Pads Internal Regulator Output supply voltage. Should be connected to an external capac-
itor (1µF).
2.2.12 RESET/PC1/dW
Reset input. A low level on this pin for longer than the minimum pulse length will generate a
reset, even if the clock is not running. The minimum pulse length is given in “System Control and
Reset” on page 47. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate a reset. This pin alternatively
serves as debugWire channel or as generic I/O. The configuration depends on the fuses RST-
DISBL and DWEN.
2.2.13 XTAL1
Input to the inverting Oscillator amplifier and input to the internal clock operating circuit.
2.2.14 XTAL2/PC0
Output from the inverting Oscillator amplifier if enabled by Fuse. Also serves as a generic I/O.
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3. Resources
A comprehensive set of development tools, application notes and datasheets are available for
download on http://www.atmel.com/avr.
4. Code Examples
This documentation contains simple code examples that briefly show how to use various parts of
the device. Be aware that not all C compiler vendors include bit definitions in the header files
and interrupt handling in C is compiler dependent. Please confirm with the C compiler documen-
tation for more details.
These code examples assume that the part specific header file is included before compilation.
For I/O registers located in extended I/O map, "IN", "OUT", "SBIS", "SBIC", "CBI", and "SBI"
instructions must be replaced with instructions that allow access to extended I/O. Typically
"LDS" and "STS" combined with "SBRS", "SBRC", "SBR", and "CBR".
5. Data Retention
Reliability Qualification results show that the projected data retention failure rate is much less
than 1 PPM over 20 years at 85°C or 100 years at 25°C.
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6. AVR CPU Core
6.1 Introduction
This section discusses the AVR core architecture in general. The main function of the CPU core
is to ensure correct program execution. The CPU must therefore be able to access memories,
perform calculations, control peripherals, and handle interrupts.
6.2 Architectural Overview
Figure 6-1. Block Diagram of the AVR Architecture
Data Bus 8-bit
Program Status
Flash
Counter and Control
Program
Memory
Interrupt
32 x 8 Unit
Instruction General
Register Purpose SPI
Registrers Unit
Instruction Watchdog
Decoder Timer
Indirect Addressing
Direct Addressing
ALU Analog
Control Lines Comparator
I/O Module1
Data I/O Module 2

SRAM
I/O Module n
EEPROM
I/O Lines
In order to maximize performance and parallelism, the AVR uses a Harvard architecture – with
separate memories and buses for program and data. Instructions in the program memory are
executed with a single level pipelining. While one instruction is being executed, the next instruc-
tion is pre-fetched from the program memory. This concept enables instructions to be executed
in every clock cycle. The program memory is In-System Reprogrammable Flash memory.
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The fast-access Register File contains 32 x 8-bit general purpose working registers with a single
clock cycle access time. This allows single-cycle Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) operation. In a typ-
ical ALU operation, two operands are output from the Register File, the operation is executed,
and the result is stored back in the Register File – in one clock cycle.
Six of the 32 registers can be used as three 16-bit indirect address register pointers for Data
Space addressing – enabling efficient address calculations. One of these address pointers can
also be used as an address pointer for look up tables in Flash program memory. These added
function registers are the 16-bit X-, Y-, and Z-register, described later in this section.
The ALU supports arithmetic and logic operations between registers or between a constant and
a register. Single register operations can also be executed in the ALU. After an arithmetic opera-
tion, the Status Register is updated to reflect information about the result of the operation.
Program flow is provided by conditional and unconditional jump and call instructions, able to
directly address the whole address space. Most AVR instructions have a single 16-bit word for-
mat. Every program memory address contains a 16- or 32-bit instruction.
Program Flash memory space is divided in two sections, the Boot Program section and the
Application Program section. Both sections have dedicated Lock bits for write and read/write
protection. The SPM instruction that writes into the Application Flash memory section must
reside in the Boot Program section.
During interrupts and subroutine calls, the return address Program Counter (PC) is stored on the
Stack. The Stack is effectively allocated in the general data SRAM, and consequently the Stack
size is only limited by the total SRAM size and the usage of the SRAM. All user programs must
initialize the SP in the Reset routine (before subroutines or interrupts are executed). The Stack
Pointer (SP) is read/write accessible in the I/O space. The data SRAM can easily be accessed
through the five different addressing modes supported in the AVR architecture.
The memory spaces in the AVR architecture are all linear and regular memory maps.
A flexible interrupt module has its control registers in the I/O space with an additional Global
Interrupt Enable bit in the Status Register. All interrupts have a separate Interrupt Vector in the
Interrupt Vector table. The interrupts have priority in accordance with their Interrupt Vector posi-
tion. The lower the Interrupt Vector address, the higher the priority.
The I/O memory space contains 64 addresses for CPU peripheral functions as Control Regis-
ters, SPI, and other I/O functions. The I/O Memory can be accessed directly, or as the Data
Space locations following those of the Register File, 0x20 - 0x5F. In addition, the
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has Extended I/O space from 0x60 - 0xFF in SRAM where only the
ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD instructions can be used.
6.3 ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit

The high-performance AVR ALU operates in direct connection with all the 32 general purpose
working registers. Within a single clock cycle, arithmetic operations between general purpose
registers or between a register and an immediate are executed. The ALU operations are divided
into three main categories – arithmetic, logical, and bit-functions. See the “Instruction Set” sec-
tion for a detailed description.
6.4 Status Register

The Status Register contains information about the result of the most recently executed arithme-
tic instruction. This information can be used for altering program flow in order to perform
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conditional operations. Note that the Status Register is updated after all ALU operations, as
specified in the Instruction Set Reference. This will in many cases remove the need for using the
dedicated compare instructions, resulting in faster and more compact code.
The Status Register is not automatically stored when entering an interrupt routine and restored
when returning from an interrupt. This must be handled by software.
6.4.1 SREG – Status Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x3F (0x5F) I T H S V N Z C SREG
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Initial Value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
• Bit 7 – I: Global Interrupt Enable

The Global Interrupt Enable bit must be set for the interrupts to be enabled. The individual inter-
rupt enable control is then performed in separate control registers. If the Global Interrupt Enable
Register is cleared, none of the interrupts are enabled independent of the individual interrupt
enable settings. The I-bit is cleared by hardware after an interrupt has occurred, and is set by
the RETI instruction to enable subsequent interrupts. The I-bit can also be set and cleared by
the application with the SEI and CLI instructions, as described in the instruction set reference.
• Bit 6 – T: Bit Copy Storage

The Bit Copy instructions BLD (Bit LoaD) and BST (Bit STore) use the T-bit as source or desti-
nation for the operated bit. A bit from a register in the Register File can be copied into T by the
BST instruction, and a bit in T can be copied into a bit in a register in the Register File by the
BLD instruction.
• Bit 5 – H: Half Carry Flag

The Half Carry Flag H indicates a Half Carry in some arithmetic operations. Half Carry Is useful
in BCD arithmetic. See the “Instruction Set Description” for detailed information.
• Bit 4 – S: Sign Bit, S = N ⊕ V

The S-bit is always an exclusive or between the Negative Flag N and the Two’s Complement
Overflow Flag V. See the “Instruction Set Description” for detailed information.
• Bit 3 – V: Two’s Complement Overflow Flag

The Two’s Complement Overflow Flag V supports two’s complement arithmetics. See the
“Instruction Set Description” for detailed information.
• Bit 2 – N: Negative Flag

The Negative Flag N indicates a negative result in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the
“Instruction Set Description” for detailed information.
• Bit 1 – Z: Zero Flag

The Zero Flag Z indicates a zero result in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the “Instruction
Set Description” for detailed information.
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• Bit 0 – C: Carry Flag

The Carry Flag C indicates a carry in an arithmetic or logic operation. See the “Instruction Set
Description” for detailed information.
6.5 General Purpose Register File

The Register File is optimized for the AVR Enhanced RISC instruction set. In order to achieve
the required performance and flexibility, the following input/output schemes are supported by the
Register File:
• One 8-bit output operand and one 8-bit result input
• Two 8-bit output operands and one 8-bit result input
• Two 8-bit output operands and one 16-bit result input
• One 16-bit output operand and one 16-bit result input
Figure 6-2 shows the structure of the 32 general purpose working registers in the CPU.
Figure 6-2. AVR CPU General Purpose Working Registers
7 0 Addr.
R0 0x00
R1 0x01
R2 0x02
…
R13 0x0D
General R14 0x0E
Purpose R15 0x0F
Working R16 0x10
Registers R17 0x11
…
R26 0x1A X-register Low Byte
R27 0x1B X-register High Byte
R28 0x1C Y-register Low Byte
R29 0x1D Y-register High Byte
R30 0x1E Z-register Low Byte
R31 0x1F Z-register High Byte
Most of the instructions operating on the Register File have direct access to all registers, and
most of them are single cycle instructions.
As shown in Figure 6-2, each register is also assigned a data memory address, mapping them
directly into the first 32 locations of the user Data Space. Although not being physically imple-
mented as SRAM locations, this memory organization provides great flexibility in access of the
registers, as the X-, Y- and Z-pointer registers can be set to index any register in the file.
6.5.1 The X-register, Y-register, and Z-register

The registers R26..R31 have some added functions to their general purpose usage. These reg-
isters are 16-bit address pointers for indirect addressing of the data space. The three indirect
address registers X, Y, and Z are defined as described in Figure 6-3.
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Figure 6-3. The X-, Y-, and Z-registers
15 XH XL 0
X-register 7 0 7 0
R27 (0x1B) R26 (0x1A)
15 YH YL 0
Y-register 7 0 7 0
R29 (0x1D) R28 (0x1C)
15 ZH ZL 0
Z-register 7 0 7 0
R31 (0x1F) R30 (0x1E)
In the different addressing modes these address registers have functions as fixed displacement,
automatic increment, and automatic decrement (see the instruction set reference for details).
6.6 Stack Pointer

The Stack is mainly used for storing temporary data, for storing local variables and for storing
return addresses after interrupts and subroutine calls. Note that the Stack is implemented as
growing from higher to lower memory locations. The Stack Pointer Register always points to the
top of the Stack. The Stack Pointer points to the data SRAM Stack area where the Subroutine
and Interrupt Stacks are located. A Stack PUSH command will decrease the Stack Pointer.
The Stack in the data SRAM must be defined by the program before any subroutine calls are
executed or interrupts are enabled. Initial Stack Pointer value equals the last address of the
internal SRAM and the Stack Pointer must be set to point above start of the SRAM, see Figure
7-2 on page 18.
See Table 6-1 for Stack Pointer details.
Table 6-1. Stack Pointer instructions

Instruction Stack pointer Description
PUSH Decremented by 1 Data is pushed onto the stack
CALL Return address is pushed onto the stack with a subroutine call or
ICALL Decremented by 2 interrupt
RCALL
POP Incremented by 1 Data is popped from the stack
RET Incremented by 2 Return address is popped from the stack with return from
RETI subroutine or return from interrupt
The AVR Stack Pointer is implemented as two 8-bit registers in the I/O space. The number of
bits actually used is implementation dependent. Note that the data space in some implementa-
tions of the AVR architecture is so small that only SPL is needed. In this case, the SPH Register
will not be present.
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6.6.1 SPH and SPL – Stack Pointer High and Low Register
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
0x3E (0x5E) SP15 SP14 SP13 SP12 SP11 SP10 SP9 SP8 SPH
0x3D (0x5D) SP7 SP6 SP5 SP4 SP3 SP2 SP1 SP0 SPL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6.7 Instruction Execution Timing

This section describes the general access timing concepts for instruction execution. The AVR
CPU is driven by the CPU clock clkCPU, directly generated from the selected clock source for the
chip. No internal clock division is used.
Figure 6-4 shows the parallel instruction fetches and instruction executions enabled by the Har-
vard architecture and the fast-access Register File concept. This is the basic pipelining concept
to obtain up to 1 MIPS per MHz with the corresponding unique results for functions per cost,
functions per clocks, and functions per power-unit.
Figure 6-4. The Parallel Instruction Fetches and Instruction Executions

T1 T2 T3 T4
clkCPU
1st Instruction Fetch
1st Instruction Execute
2nd Instruction Fetch
2nd Instruction Execute
3rd Instruction Fetch
3rd Instruction Execute
4th Instruction Fetch
Figure 6-5 shows the internal timing concept for the Register File. In a single clock cycle an ALU
operation using two register operands is executed, and the result is stored back to the destina-
tion register.
Figure 6-5. Single Cycle ALU Operation

T1 T2 T3 T4
clkCPU
Total Execution Time
Register Operands Fetch
ALU Operation Execute
Result Write Back
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6.8 Reset and Interrupt Handling

The AVR provides several different interrupt sources. These interrupts and the separate Reset
Vector each have a separate program vector in the program memory space. All interrupts are
assigned individual enable bits which must be written logic one together with the Global Interrupt
Enable bit in the Status Register in order to enable the interrupt. Depending on the Program
Counter value, interrupts may be automatically disabled when Boot Lock bits BLB02 or BLB12
are programmed. This feature improves software security. See the section “Memory Program-
ming” on page 246 for details.
The lowest addresses in the program memory space are by default defined as the Reset and
Interrupt Vectors. The complete list of vectors is shown in “Interrupts” on page 64. The list also
determines the priority levels of the different interrupts. The lower the address the higher is the
priority level. RESET has the highest priority, and next is INT0 – the External Interrupt Request
0. The Interrupt Vectors can be moved to the start of the Boot Flash section by setting the IVSEL
bit in the MCU Control Register (MCUCR). Refer to “Interrupts” on page 64 for more information.
The Reset Vector can also be moved to the start of the Boot Flash section by programming the
BOOTRST Fuse, see “Memory Programming” on page 246.
When an interrupt occurs, the Global Interrupt Enable I-bit is cleared and all interrupts are dis-
abled. The user software can write logic one to the I-bit to enable nested interrupts. All enabled
interrupts can then interrupt the current interrupt routine. The I-bit is automatically set when a
Return from Interrupt instruction – RETI – is executed.
There are basically two types of interrupts. The first type is triggered by an event that sets the
Interrupt Flag. For these interrupts, the Program Counter is vectored to the actual Interrupt Vec-
tor in order to execute the interrupt handling routine, and hardware clears the corresponding
Interrupt Flag. Interrupt Flags can also be cleared by writing a logic one to the flag bit position(s)
to be cleared. If an interrupt condition occurs while the corresponding interrupt enable bit is
cleared, the Interrupt Flag will be set and remembered until the interrupt is enabled, or the flag is
cleared by software. Similarly, if one or more interrupt conditions occur while the Global Interrupt
Enable bit is cleared, the corresponding Interrupt Flag(s) will be set and remembered until the
Global Interrupt Enable bit is set, and will then be executed by order of priority.
The second type of interrupts will trigger as long as the interrupt condition is present. These
interrupts do not necessarily have Interrupt Flags. If the interrupt condition disappears before the
interrupt is enabled, the interrupt will not be triggered.
When the AVR exits from an interrupt, it will always return to the main program and execute one
more instruction before any pending interrupt is served.
Note that the Status Register is not automatically stored when entering an interrupt routine, nor
restored when returning from an interrupt routine. This must be handled by software.
When using the CLI instruction to disable interrupts, the interrupts will be immediately disabled.
No interrupt will be executed after the CLI instruction, even if it occurs simultaneously with the
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CLI instruction. The following example shows how this can be used to avoid interrupts during the
timed EEPROM write sequence..
Assembly Code Example

in r16, SREG ; store SREG value
cli ; disable interrupts during timed sequence
sbi EECR, EEMPE ; start EEPROM write
sbi EECR, EEPE
out SREG, r16 ; restore SREG value (I-bit)
C Code Example
char cSREG;
cSREG = SREG; /* store SREG value */
/* disable interrupts during timed sequence */
__disable_interrupt();
EECR |= (1<<EEMPE); /* start EEPROM write */
EECR |= (1<<EEPE);
SREG = cSREG; /* restore SREG value (I-bit) */
When using the SEI instruction to enable interrupts, the instruction following SEI will be exe-
cuted before any pending interrupts, as shown in this example.
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sei ; set Global Interrupt Enable
sleep; enter sleep, waiting for interrupt
; note: will enter sleep before any pending
; interrupt(s)
C Code Example
__enable_interrupt(); /* set Global Interrupt Enable */
__sleep(); /* enter sleep, waiting for interrupt */
/* note: will enter sleep before any pending interrupt(s) */
6.8.1 Interrupt Response Time

The interrupt execution response for all the enabled AVR interrupts is five clock cycles minimum.
After five clock cycles the program vector address for the actual interrupt handling routine is exe-
cuted. During these five clock cycle period, the Program Counter is pushed onto the Stack. The
vector is normally a jump to the interrupt routine, and this jump takes three clock cycles. If an
interrupt occurs during execution of a multi-cycle instruction, this instruction is completed before
the interrupt is served. If an interrupt occurs when the MCU is in sleep mode, the interrupt exe-
cution response time is increased by five clock cycles. This increase comes in addition to the
start-up time from the selected sleep mode.
A return from an interrupt handling routine takes five clock cycles. During these five clock cycles,
the Program Counter (three bytes) is popped back from the Stack, the Stack Pointer is incre-
mented by three, and the I-bit in SREG is set.
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7. AVR Memories
This section describes the different memories in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2. The AVR archi-
tecture has two main memory spaces, the Data Memory and the Program Memory space. In
addition, the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 features an EEPROM Memory for data storage. All three
memory spaces are linear and regular.
7.1 In-System Reprogrammable Flash Program Memory

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 contains 8K/16K/32K bytes On-chip In-System Reprogrammable
Flash memory for program storage. Since all AVR instructions are 16 or 32 bits wide, the Flash
is organized as 4K x 16, 8K x 16. For software security, the Flash Program memory space is
divided into two sections, Boot Program section and Application Program section.
The Flash memory has an endurance of at least 100,000 write/erase cycles. The
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 Program Counter (PC) is 16 bits wide, thus addressing the
8K/16K/32K program memory locations. The operation of Boot Program section and associated
Boot Lock bits for software protection are described in detail in “Memory Programming” on page
246. “Memory Programming” on page 246 contains a detailed description on Flash data serial
downloading using the SPI pins or the debugWIRE interface.
Constant tables can be allocated within the entire program memory address space (see the LPM
– Load Program Memory instruction description and ELPM - Extended Load Program Memory
instruction description).
Timing diagrams for instruction fetch and execution are presented in “Instruction Execution Tim-
ing” on page 12.
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Figure 7-1. Program Memory Map

Program Memory
0x00000
Application Flash Section
Boot Flash Section

0x7FFF (32KBytes)
0x3FFF (16KBytes)
0x1FFF (8KBytes)
7.2 SRAM Data Memory

Figure 7-2 shows how the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 SRAM Memory is organized.
The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can
be supported within the 64 location reserved in the Opcode for the IN and OUT instructions. For
the Extended I/O space from $060 - $0FF in SRAM, only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD
instructions can be used.
The first 768 Data Memory locations address the Register File, the I/O Memory, Extended I/O
Memory, and the internal data SRAM. The first 32 locations address the Register file, the next
64 location the standard I/O Memory, then 160 locations of Extended I/O memory, and the 512
locations of internal data SRAM.The five different addressing modes for the data memory cover:
Direct, Indirect with Displacement, Indirect, Indirect with Pre-decrement, and Indirect with Post-
increment. In the Register file, registers R26 to R31 feature the indirect addressing pointer
registers.
The direct addressing reaches the entire data space.
The Indirect with Displacement mode reaches 63 address locations from the base address given
by the Y- or Z-register.
When using register indirect addressing modes with automatic pre-decrement and post-incre-
ment, the address registers X, Y, and Z are decremented or incremented.
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The 32 general purpose working registers, 64 I/O registers, and the 512/512/1024bytes of inter-
nal data SRAM in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 are all accessible through all these addressing
modes. The Register File is described in “General Purpose Register File” on page 10.
Figure 7-2. Data Memory Map
Data Memory
32 Registers $0000 - $001F
64 I/O Registers $0020 - $005F
160 Ext I/O Reg. $0060 - $00FF
$0100
Internal SRAM
(512/512/1024 x 8)
$2FF/$2FF/$4FF (8U2/16U2/32U2)
7.2.1 Data Memory Access Times

This section describes the general access timing concepts for internal memory access. The
internal data SRAM access is performed in two clkCPU cycles as described in Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3. On-chip Data SRAM Access Cycles

T1 T2 T3
clkCPU
Address Compute Address Address valid
Data
Write
WR
Data
Read
RD
Memory Access Instruction Next Instruction
7.3 EEPROM Data Memory

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 contains 512/512/1024 bytes of data EEPROM memory. It is orga-
nized as a separate data space, in which single bytes can be read and written. The EEPROM
has an endurance of at least 100,000 write/erase cycles. The access between the EEPROM and
the CPU is described in the following, specifying the EEPROM Address Registers, the EEPROM
Data Register, and the EEPROM Control Register.
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For a detailed description of SPI, debugWIRE and Parallel data downloading to the EEPROM,
see page 259, page 244, and page 250 respectively.
7.3.1 EEPROM Read/Write Access

The EEPROM Access Registers are accessible in the I/O space.
The write access time for the EEPROM is given in Table 7-2 on page 22. A self-timing function,
however, lets the user software detect when the next byte can be written. If the user code con-
tains instructions that write the EEPROM, some precautions must be taken. In heavily filtered
power supplies, VCC is likely to rise or fall slowly on power-up/down. This causes the device for
some period of time to run at a voltage lower than specified as minimum for the clock frequency
used. See “Preventing EEPROM Corruption” on page 19. for details on how to avoid problems in
these situations.
In order to prevent unintentional EEPROM writes, a specific write procedure must be followed.
Refer to the description of the EEPROM Control Register for details on this.
When the EEPROM is read, the CPU is halted for four clock cycles before the next instruction is
executed. When the EEPROM is written, the CPU is halted for two clock cycles before the next
instruction is executed.
7.3.2 Preventing EEPROM Corruption

During periods of low VCC, the EEPROM data can be corrupted because the supply voltage is
too low for the CPU and the EEPROM to operate properly. These issues are the same as for
board level systems using EEPROM, and the same design solutions should be applied.
An EEPROM data corruption can be caused by two situations when the voltage is too low. First,
a regular write sequence to the EEPROM requires a minimum voltage to operate correctly. Sec-
ondly, the CPU itself can execute instructions incorrectly, if the supply voltage is too low.
EEPROM data corruption can easily be avoided by following this design recommendation:
Keep the AVR RESET active (low) during periods of insufficient power supply voltage. This can
be done by enabling the internal Brown-out Detector (BOD). If the detection level of the internal
BOD does not match the needed detection level, an external low VCC reset Protection circuit can
be used. If a reset occurs while a write operation is in progress, the write operation will be com-
pleted provided that the power supply voltage is sufficient.
7.4 I/O Memory

The I/O space definition of the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is shown in “Register Summary” on
page 288.
All ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 I/Os and peripherals are placed in the I/O space. All I/O locations
may be accessed by the LD/LDS/LDD and ST/STS/STD instructions, transferring data between
the 32 general purpose working registers and the I/O space. I/O Registers within the address
range 0x00 - 0x1F are directly bit-accessible using the SBI and CBI instructions. In these regis-
ters, the value of single bits can be checked by using the SBIS and SBIC instructions. Refer to
the instruction set section for more details. When using the I/O specific commands IN and OUT,
the I/O addresses 0x00 - 0x3F must be used. When addressing I/O Registers as data space
using LD and ST instructions, 0x20 must be added to these addresses. The
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can be
supported within the 64 location reserved in Opcode for the IN and OUT instructions. For the
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Extended I/O space from 0x60 - 0x1FF in SRAM, only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD
For compatibility with future devices, reserved bits should be written to zero if accessed.
Reserved I/O memory addresses should never be written.
Some of the Status Flags are cleared by writing a logical one to them. Note that, unlike most
other AVRs, the CBI and SBI instructions will only operate on the specified bit, and can therefore
be used on registers containing such Status Flags. The CBI and SBI instructions work with reg-
isters 0x00 to 0x1F only.
The I/O and peripherals control registers are explained in later sections.
7.4.1 General Purpose I/O Registers

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 contains three General Purpose I/O Registers. These registers
can be used for storing any information, and they are particularly useful for storing global vari-
ables and Status Flags. General Purpose I/O Registers within the address range 0x00 - 0x1F
are directly bit-accessible using the SBI, CBI, SBIS, and SBIC instructions.
7.5 Register Description
7.5.1 EEARH and EEARL – The EEPROM Address Register

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
0x22 (0x42) – – – – EEAR11 EEAR10 EEAR9 EEAR8 EEARH
0x21 (0x41) EEAR7 EEAR6 EEAR5 EEAR4 EEAR3 EEAR2 EEAR1 EEAR0 EEARL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Read/Write R R R R R/W R/W R/W R/W
Initial Value 0 0 0 0 X X X X
X X X X X X X X
• Bits 15:12 – Res: Reserved Bits

These bits are reserved and will always read as zero.
• Bits 11:0 – EEAR[8:0]: EEPROM Address

The EEPROM Address Registers – EEARH and EEARL specify the EEPROM address in the
512 bytes EEPROM space. The EEPROM data bytes are addressed linearly between 0 and
512. The initial value of EEAR is undefined. A proper value must be written before the EEPROM
may be accessed.
7.5.2 EEDR – The EEPROM Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x20 (0x40) MSB LSB EEDR
• Bits 7:0 – EEDR[7:0]: EEPROM Data

For the EEPROM write operation, the EEDR Register contains the data to be written to the
EEPROM in the address given by the EEAR Register. For the EEPROM read operation, the
EEDR contains the data read out from the EEPROM at the address given by EEAR.
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7.5.3 EECR – The EEPROM Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1F (0x3F) – – EEPM1 EEPM0 EERIE EEMPE EEPE EERE EECR
Read/Write R R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Initial Value 0 0 X X 0 0 X 0

These bits are reserved bits and will always read as zero.
• Bits 5, 4 – EEPM1 and EEPM0: EEPROM Programming Mode Bits

The EEPROM Programming mode bit setting defines which programming action that will be trig-
gered when writing EEPE. It is possible to program data in one atomic operation (erase the old
value and program the new value) or to split the Erase and Write operations in two different
operations. The Programming times for the different modes are shown in Table 7-1. While EEPE
is set, any write to EEPMn will be ignored. During reset, the EEPMn bits will be reset to 0b00
unless the EEPROM is busy programming.
Table 7-1. EEPROM Mode Bits

Programming
EEPM1 EEPM0 Time Operation
0 0 3.4 ms Erase and Write in one operation (Atomic Operation)
0 1 1.8 ms Erase Only
1 0 1.8 ms Write Only
1 1 – Reserved for future use
• Bit 3 – EERIE: EEPROM Ready Interrupt Enable

Writing EERIE to one enables the EEPROM Ready Interrupt if the I bit in SREG is set. Writing
EERIE to zero disables the interrupt. The EEPROM Ready interrupt generates a constant inter-
rupt when EEPE is cleared.
• Bit 2 – EEMPE: EEPROM Master Programming Enable

The EEMPE bit determines whether setting EEPE to one causes the EEPROM to be written.
When EEMPE is set, setting EEPE within four clock cycles will write data to the EEPROM at the
selected address If EEMPE is zero, setting EEPE will have no effect. When EEMPE has been
written to one by software, hardware clears the bit to zero after four clock cycles. See the
description of the EEPE bit for an EEPROM write procedure.
• Bit 1 – EEPE: EEPROM Programming Enable

The EEPROM Write Enable Signal EEPE is the write strobe to the EEPROM. When address
and data are correctly set up, the EEPE bit must be written to one to write the value into the
EEPROM. The EEMPE bit must be written to one before a logical one is written to EEPE, other-
wise no EEPROM write takes place. The following procedure should be followed when writing
the EEPROM (the order of steps 3 and 4 is not essential):
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1. Wait until EEPE becomes zero.

2. Wait until SELFPRGEN in SPMCSR becomes zero.
3. Write new EEPROM address to EEAR (optional).
4. Write new EEPROM data to EEDR (optional).
5. Write a logical one to the EEMPE bit while writing a zero to EEPE in EECR.
6. Within four clock cycles after setting EEMPE, write a logical one to EEPE.
The EEPROM can not be programmed during a CPU write to the Flash memory. The software
must check that the Flash programming is completed before initiating a new EEPROM write.
Step 2 is only relevant if the software contains a Boot Loader allowing the CPU to program the
Flash. If the Flash is never being updated by the CPU, step 2 can be omitted. See “Memory Pro-
gramming” on page 246 for details about Boot programming.
Caution: An interrupt between step 5 and step 6 will make the write cycle fail, since the
EEPROM Master Write Enable will time-out. If an interrupt routine accessing the EEPROM is
interrupting another EEPROM access, the EEAR or EEDR Register will be modified, causing the
interrupted EEPROM access to fail. It is recommended to have the Global Interrupt Flag cleared
during all the steps to avoid these problems.
When the write access time has elapsed, the EEPE bit is cleared by hardware. The user soft-
ware can poll this bit and wait for a zero before writing the next byte. When EEPE has been set,
the CPU is halted for two cycles before the next instruction is executed.
• Bit 0 – EERE: EEPROM Read Enable

The EEPROM Read Enable Signal EERE is the read strobe to the EEPROM. When the correct
address is set up in the EEAR Register, the EERE bit must be written to a logic one to trigger the
EEPROM read. The EEPROM read access takes one instruction, and the requested data is
available immediately. When the EEPROM is read, the CPU is halted for four cycles before the
next instruction is executed.
The user should poll the EEPE bit before starting the read operation. If a write operation is in
progress, it is neither possible to read the EEPROM, nor to change the EEAR Register.
The calibrated Oscillator is used to time the EEPROM accesses. Table 7-2 lists the typical pro-
gramming time for EEPROM access from the CPU.
Table 7-2. EEPROM Programming Time

Symbol Number of Calibrated RC Oscillator Cycles Typ Programming Time
EEPROM write
26,368 3.3 ms
(from CPU)
The following code examples show one assembly and one C function for writing to the
EEPROM. The examples assume that interrupts are controlled (e.g. by disabling interrupts glob-
ally) so that no interrupts will occur during execution of these functions. The examples also
assume that no Flash Boot Loader is present in the software. If such code is present, the
EEPROM write function must also wait for any ongoing SPM command to finish.
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Assembly Code Example(1)

EEPROM_write:
; Wait for completion of previous write
sbic EECR,EEPE
rjmp EEPROM_write
; Set up address (r18:r17) in address register
out EEARH, r18
out EEARL, r17
; Write data (r16) to Data Register
out EEDR,r16
; Write logical one to EEMPE
sbi EECR,EEMPE
; Start eeprom write by setting EEPE
sbi EECR,EEPE
ret
C Code Example(1)
void EEPROM_write(unsigned int uiAddress, unsigned char ucData)
{
/* Wait for completion of previous write */
while(EECR & (1<<EEPE))
;
/* Set up address and Data Registers */
EEAR = uiAddress;
EEDR = ucData;
/* Write logical one to EEMPE */
EECR |= (1<<EEMPE);
/* Start eeprom write by setting EEPE */
EECR |= (1<<EEPE);
}
Note: 1. See “Code Examples” on page 6.
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The next code examples show assembly and C functions for reading the EEPROM. The exam-
ples assume that interrupts are controlled so that no interrupts will occur during execution of
these functions.

EEPROM_read:
; Wait for completion of previous write
sbic EECR,EEPE
rjmp EEPROM_read
; Set up address (r18:r17) in address register
out EEARH, r18
out EEARL, r17
; Start eeprom read by writing EERE
sbi EECR,EERE
; Read data from Data Register
in r16,EEDR
ret
C Code Example(1)
unsigned char EEPROM_read(unsigned int uiAddress)
{
/* Wait for completion of previous write */
while(EECR & (1<<EEPE))
;
/* Set up address register */
EEAR = uiAddress;
/* Start eeprom read by writing EERE */
EECR |= (1<<EERE);
/* Return data from Data Register */
return EEDR;
}
7.5.4 GPIOR2 – General Purpose I/O Register 2

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x2B (0x4B) MSB LSB GPIOR2

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x2A (0x4A) MSB LSB GPIOR1
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Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1E (0x3E) MSB LSB GPIOR0
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8. System Clock and Clock Options
8.1 Clock Systems and their Distribution

Figure 8-1 presents the principal clock systems in the AVR and their distribution. All of the clocks
need not be active at a given time. In order to reduce power consumption, the clocks to modules
not being used can be halted by using different sleep modes, as described in “Power Manage-
ment and Sleep Modes” on page 42. The clock systems are detailed below.
Figure 8-1. Clock Distribution
General I/O Flash and

USB CPU Core RAM
Modules EEPROM
clkI/O AVR Clock clkCPU

clkUSB (48MHz) Control Unit
USB PLL clkFLASH

X6
Reset Logic Watchdog Timer

clkPllin (8MHz)
PLL Clock
Prescaler Source clock Watchdog clock
System Clock Watchdog

Prescaler Oscillator
clkXTAL (2-16 MHz)
Clock
Multiplexer
Crystal External Calibrated RC

Oscillator Clock Oscillator
8.1.1 CPU Clock – clkCPU

The CPU clock is routed to parts of the system concerned with operation of the AVR core.
Examples of such modules are the General Purpose Register File, the Status Register and the
data memory holding the Stack Pointer. Halting the CPU clock inhibits the core from performing
general operations and calculations.
8.1.2 I/O Clock – clkI/O

The I/O clock is used by the majority of the I/O modules, like Timer/Counters, SPI, and USART.
The I/O clock is also used by the External Interrupt module, but note that some external inter-
rupts are detected by asynchronous logic, allowing such interrupts to be detected even if the I/O
clock is halted.
8.1.3 Flash Clock – clkFLASH

The Flash clock controls operation of the Flash interface. The Flash clock is usually active simul-
taneously with the CPU clock.
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8.1.4 USB Clock – clkUSB

The USB is provided with a dedicated clock domain. This clock is generated with an on-chip PLL
running at 48 MHz. The PLL always multiply its input frequency by 6. Thus the PLL clock register
should be programmed by software to generate a 8 MHz clock on the PLL input.
8.2 Clock Switch

In the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 product, the Clock Multiplexer and the System Clock Prescaler
can be modified by software.
8.2.1 Exemple of use

The modification can occur when the device enters in USB Suspend mode. It then switches from
External Clock to Calibrated RC Oscillator in order to reduce consumption. In such a configura-
tion, the External Clock is disabled.
The firmware can use the watchdog timer to be woken-up from power-down in order to check if
there is an event on the application.
If an event occurs on the application or if the USB controller signals a non-idle state on the USB
line (Resume for example), the firmware switches the Clock Multiplexer from the Calibrated RC
Oscillator to the External Clock.
Figure 8-2. Example of clock switching with wake-up from USB Host
resume
1 Resume from Host
USB non-Idle Idle (Suspend) non-Idle

1
CPU Clock Ext RC Ext
External
Oscillator
RC oscillator
3ms
Watchdog wake-up
from power-down
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Figure 8-3. Example of clock switching with wake-up from Device
upstream-resume
2 Upstream Resume from device
USB non-Idle Idle (Suspend) non-Idle

2
CPU Clock Ext RC Ext
External
Oscillator
RC oscillator
3ms
Watchdog wake-up
from power-down
8.2.2 Clock switch Algorythm
8.2.2.1 Swith from external clock to RC clock

if (Usb_suspend_detected()) // if (UDINT.SUSPI == 1)
{
Usb_ack_suspend(); // UDINT.SUSPI = 0;
Usb_freeze_clock(); // USBCON.FRZCLK = 1;
Disable_pll(); // PLLCSR.PLLE = 0;
Enable_RC_clock(); // CLKSEL0.RCE = 1;
while (!RC_clock_ready()); // while (CLKSTA.RCON != 1);
Select_RC_clock(); // CLKSEL0.CLKS = 0;
Disable_external_clock(); // CLKSEL0.EXTE = 0;
}
8.2.2.2 Switch from RC clock to external clock

if (Usb_wake_up_detected()) // if (UDINT.WAKEUPI == 1)
{
Usb_ack_wake_up(); // UDINT.WAKEUPI = 0;
Enable_external_clock(); // CKSEL0.EXTE = 1;
while (!External_clock_ready()); // while (CLKSTA.EXTON != 1);
Select_external_clock(); // CLKSEL0.CLKS = 1;
Enable_pll(); // PLLCSR.PLLE = 1;
Disable_RC_clock(); // CLKSEL0.RCE = 0;
while (!Pll_ready()); // while (PLLCSR.PLOCK != 1);
Usb_unfreeze_clock(); // USBCON.FRZCLK = 0;
}
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8.3 Clock Sources

The device has the following clock source options, selectable by Flash Fuse bits as shown
below. The clock from the selected source is input to the AVR clock generator, and routed to the
appropriate modules.
Table 8-1. Device Clocking Options Select(1)

Device Clocking Option CKSEL3:0
Low Power Crystal Oscillator 1111 - 1000
Full Swing Crystal Oscillator 0111 - 0110
Reserved 0101 - 0100
Reserved 0011
Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator 0010
External Clock 0000
Reserved 0001
Note: 1. For all fuses “1” means unprogrammed while “0” means programmed.
8.3.1 Default Clock Source

The device is shipped with internal RC oscillator at 8.0 MHz and with the fuse CKDIV8 pro-
grammed, resulting in 1.0 MHz system clock. The startup time is set to maximum and time-out
period enabled. (CKSEL = "0010", SUT = "10", CKDIV8 = "0"). The default setting ensures that
all users can make their desired clock source setting using any available programming interface.
8.3.2 Clock Startup Sequence

Any clock source needs a sufficient VCC to start oscillating and a minimum number of oscillating
cycles before it can be considered stable.
To ensure sufficient VCC, the device issues an internal reset with a time-out delay (tTOUT) after
the device reset is released by all other reset sources. “On-chip Debug System” on page 45
describes the start conditions for the internal reset. The delay (tTOUT) is timed from the Watchdog
Oscillator and the number of cycles in the delay is set by the SUTx and CKSELx fuse bits. The
selectable delays are shown in Table 8-2. The frequency of the Watchdog Oscillator is voltage
dependent as shown in “Typical Characteristics” on page 273.
Table 8-2. Number of Watchdog Oscillator Cycles

Typ Time-out (VCC = 5.0V) Typ Time-out (VCC = 3.0V) Number of Cycles
0 ms 0 ms 0
4.1 ms 4.3 ms 512
65 ms 69 ms 8K (8,192)
Main purpose of the delay is to keep the AVR in reset until it is supplied with minimum Vcc. The
delay will not monitor the actual voltage and it will be required to select a delay longer than the
Vcc rise time. If this is not possible, an internal or external Brown-Out Detection circuit should be
used. A BOD circuit will ensure sufficient Vcc before it releases the reset, and the time-out delay
can be disabled. Disabling the time-out delay without utilizing a Brown-Out Detection circuit is
not recommended.
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The oscillator is required to oscillate for a minimum number of cycles before the clock is consid-
ered stable. An internal ripple counter monitors the oscillator output clock, and keeps the internal
reset active for a given number of clock cycles. The reset is then released and the device will
start to execute. The recommended oscillator start-up time is dependent on the clock type, and
varies from 6 cycles for an externally applied clock to 32K cycles for a low frequency crystal.
The start-up sequence for the clock includes both the time-out delay and the start-up time when
the device starts up from reset. When starting up from Power-save or Power-down mode, Vcc is
assumed to be at a sufficient level and only the start-up time is included.
8.4 Low Power Crystal Oscillator

Pins XTAL1 and XTAL2 are input and output, respectively, of an inverting amplifier which can be
configured for use as an On-chip Oscillator, as shown in Figure 8-4. Either a quartz crystal or a
ceramic resonator may be used.
This Crystal Oscillator is a low power oscillator, with reduced voltage swing on the XTAL2 out-
put. It gives the lowest power consumption, but is not capable of driving other clock inputs, and
may be more susceptible to noise in noisy environments.
C1 and C2 should always be equal for both crystals and resonators. The optimal value of the
capacitors depends on the crystal or resonator in use, the amount of stray capacitance, and the
electromagnetic noise of the environment. Some initial guidelines for choosing capacitors for
use with crystals are given in Table 8-3. For ceramic resonators, the capacitor values given by
the manufacturer should be used.
Figure 8-4. Crystal Oscillator Connections
C2
XTAL2
C1
XTAL1
GND
The Low Power Oscillator can operate in three different modes, each optimized for a specific fre-
quency range. The operating mode is selected by the fuses CKSEL3..1 as shown in Table 8-3.
Table 8-3. Low Power Crystal Oscillator Operating Modes(3)

Recommended Range for Capacitors C1
Frequency Range(1) (MHz) CKSEL3..1 and C2 (pF)
0.4 - 0.9 100(2) –
0.9 - 3.0 101 12 - 22
3.0 - 8.0 110 12 - 22
8.0 - 16.0 111 12 - 22
Notes: 1. The frequency ranges are preliminary values. Actual values are TBD.
2. This option should not be used with crystals, only with ceramic resonators.
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3. If 8 MHz frequency exceeds the specification of the device (depends on VCC), the CKDIV8
Fuse can be programmed in order to divide the internal frequency by 8. It must be ensured
that the resulting divided clock meets the frequency specification of the device.
The CKSEL0 Fuse together with the SUT1..0 Fuses select the start-up times as shown in Table
8-4.
Table 8-4. Start-up Times for the Low Power Crystal Oscillator Clock Selection
Start-up Time from Additional Delay
Oscillator Source / Power-down and from Reset
Power Conditions Power-save (VCC = 5.0V) CKSEL0 SUT1..0
Ceramic resonator, fast
258 CK 14CK + 4.1 ms(1) 0 00
rising power
Ceramic resonator, slowly
258 CK 14CK + 65 ms(1) 0 01
rising power
Ceramic resonator, BOD
1K CK 14CK(2) 0 10
enabled
Ceramic resonator, fast
1K CK 14CK + 4.1 ms(2) 0 11
rising power
Ceramic resonator, slowly
1K CK 14CK + 65 ms(2) 1 00
rising power
Crystal Oscillator, BOD
16K CK 14CK 1 01
enabled
Crystal Oscillator, fast
16K CK 14CK + 4.1 ms 1 10
rising power
Crystal Oscillator, slowly
16K CK 14CK + 65 ms 1 11
rising power
Notes: 1. These options should only be used when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the
device, and only if frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application. These
options are not suitable for crystals.
2. These options are intended for use with ceramic resonators and will ensure frequency stability
at start-up. They can also be used with crystals when not operating close to the maximum fre-
quency of the device, and if frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application.
Table 8-5. Start-up times for the internal calibrated RC Oscillator clock selection
Start-up Time from Power- Additional Delay from
Power Conditions down and Power-save Reset (VCC = 5.0V) SUT1..0
BOD enabled 6 CK 14CK 00
Fast rising power 6 CK 14CK + 4.1 ms 01
(1)
Slowly rising power 6 CK 14CK + 65 ms 10
Reserved 11
Note: 1. The device is shipped with this option selected.
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8.5 Full Swing Crystal Oscillator

Pins XTAL1 and XTAL2 are input and output, respectively, of an inverting amplifier which can be
configured for use as an On-chip Oscillator, as shown in Figure 8-4. Either a quartz crystal or a
ceramic resonator may be used.
This Crystal Oscillator is a full swing oscillator, with rail-to-rail swing on the XTAL2 output. This is
useful for driving other clock inputs and in noisy environments. The current consumption is
higher than the “Low Power Crystal Oscillator” on page 30. Note that the Full Swing Crystal
Oscillator will only operate for VCC = 2.7 - 5.5 volts.
C1 and C2 should always be equal for both crystals and resonators. The optimal value of the
capacitors depends on the crystal or resonator in use, the amount of stray capacitance, and the
electromagnetic noise of the environment. Some initial guidelines for choosing capacitors for
use with crystals are given in Table 1. For ceramic resonators, the capacitor values given by the
manufacturer should be used.
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Table 1. Start-up Times for the Full Swing Crystal Oscillator Clock Selection
Start-up Time from Additional Delay
Oscillator Source / Power-down and from Reset
Power Conditions Power-save (VCC = 5.0V) CKSEL0 SUT1..0
(1)
Ceramic resonator, fast 258 CK 14CK + 4.1 ms 0 00
rising power
Ceramic resonator, 258 CK 14CK + 65 ms(1) 0 01
slowly rising power
Ceramic resonator, 1K CK 14CK(2) 0 10
BOD enabled
Ceramic resonator, fast 1K CK 14CK + 4.1 ms(2) 0 11
rising power
Ceramic resonator, 1K CK 14CK + 65 ms(2) 1 00
slowly rising power
Crystal Oscillator, BOD 16K CK 14CK 01
1
enabled
Crystal Oscillator, fast 16K CK 14CK + 4.1 ms 10
1
rising power
Crystal Oscillator, 16K CK 14CK + 65 ms 11
1
slowly rising power
Notes: 1. These options should only be used when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the
device, and only if frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application. These
options are not suitable for crystals.
They can also be used with crystals when not operating close to the maximum frequency of the device, and
if frequency stability at start-up is not important for the application.
8.6 Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator

By default, the Internal RC Oscillator provides an approximate 8 MHz clock. Though voltage and
temperature dependent, this clock can be very accurately calibrated by the the user. See Table
26-1 on page 266 for more details. The device is shipped with the CKDIV8 Fuse programmed.
See “System Clock Prescaler” on page 35 for more details.
This clock may be selected as the system clock by programming the CKSEL Fuses as shown in
Table 8-6. If selected, it will operate with no external components. During reset, hardware loads
the pre-programmed calibration value into the OSCCAL Register and thereby automatically cal-
ibrates the RC Oscillator. The accuracy of this calibration is shown as Factory calibration in
Table 26-1 on page 266.
By changing the OSCCAL register from SW, see “OSCCAL – Oscillator Calibration Register” on
page 38, it is possible to get a higher calibration accuracy than by using the factory calibration.
The accuracy of this calibration is shown as User calibration in Table 26-1 on page 266.
When this Oscillator is used as the chip clock, the Watchdog Oscillator will still be used for the
Watchdog Timer and for the Reset Time-out. For more information on the pre-programmed cali-
bration value, see the section “Calibration Byte” on page 249.
Table 8-6. Internal Calibrated RC Oscillator Operating Modes(3)

Frequency Range(2) (MHz) CKSEL3..0
7.3 - 8.1 0010(1)
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Notes: 1. The device is shipped with this option selected.

2. The frequency ranges are preliminary values. Actual values are TBD.
3. If 8 MHz frequency exceeds the specification of the device (depends on VCC), the CKDIV8
Fuse can be programmed in order to divide the internal frequency by 8.
When this Oscillator is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in
Table 8-5 on page 31.
Table 8-7. Start-up times for the internal calibrated RC Oscillator clock selection
BOD enabled 6 CK 14 CK 00
Fast rising power 6 CK 14 CK + 4.1 ms 01
(1)
Slowly rising power 6 CK 14 CK + 65 ms 10
Reserved 11
Note: 1. The device is shipped with this option selected.
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8.7 External Clock

The device can utilize a external clock source as shown in Figure 8-5. To run the device on an
external clock, the CKSEL Fuses must be programmed as shown in Table 8-1.
Figure 8-5. External Clock Drive Configuration
NC XTAL2
EXTERNAL
CLOCK XTAL1
SIGNAL
GND
When this clock source is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in
Table 8-8.
Table 8-8. Start-up Times for the External Clock Selection

BOD enabled 6 CK 14CK 00
Fast rising power 6 CK 14CK + 4.1 ms 01
Slowly rising power 6 CK 14CK + 65 ms 10
Reserved 11
When applying an external clock, it is required to avoid sudden changes in the applied clock fre-
quency to ensure stable operation of the MCU. A variation in frequency of more than 2% from
one clock cycle to the next can lead to unpredictable behavior. If changes of more than 2% is
required, ensure that the MCU is kept in Reset during the changes.
Note that the System Clock Prescaler can be used to implement run-time changes of the internal
clock frequency while still ensuring stable operation. Refer to “System Clock Prescaler” on page
35 for details.
8.8 Clock Output Buffer

The device can output the system clock on the CLKO pin. To enable the output, the CKOUT
Fuse has to be programmed. This mode is suitable when the chip clock is used to drive other cir-
cuits on the system. The clock also will be output during reset, and the normal operation of I/O
pin will be overridden when the fuse is programmed. Any clock source, including the internal RC
Oscillator, can be selected when the clock is output on CLKO. If the System Clock Prescaler is
used, it is the divided system clock that is output.
8.9 System Clock Prescaler

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has a system clock prescaler, and the system clock can be divided
by setting the “CLKPR – Clock Prescale Register” on page 39. This feature can be used to
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decrease the system clock frequency and the power consumption when the requirement for pro-
cessing power is low. This can be used with all clock source options, and it will affect the clock
frequency of the CPU and all synchronous peripherals. clkI/O, clkCPU, and clkFLASH are divided by
a factor as shown in Table 8-9 on page 40.
When switching between prescaler settings, the System Clock Prescaler ensures that no
glitches occurs in the clock system. It also ensures that no intermediate frequency is higher than
neither the clock frequency corresponding to the previous setting, nor the clock frequency corre-
sponding to the new setting.
The ripple counter that implements the prescaler runs at the frequency of the undivided clock,
which may be faster than the CPU's clock frequency. Hence, it is not possible to determine the
state of the prescaler - even if it were readable, and the exact time it takes to switch from one
clock division to the other cannot be exactly predicted. From the time the CLKPS values are writ-
ten, it takes between T1 + T2 and T1 + 2 * T2 before the new clock frequency is active. In this
interval, 2 active clock edges are produced. Here, T1 is the previous clock period, and T2 is the
period corresponding to the new prescaler setting.
To avoid unintentional changes of clock frequency, a special write procedure must be followed
to change the CLKPS bits:
1. Write the Clock Prescaler Change Enable (CLKPCE) bit to one and all other bits in
CLKPR to zero.
2. Within four cycles, write the desired value to CLKPS while writing a zero to CLKPCE.
Interrupts must be disabled when changing prescaler setting to make sure the write procedure is
not interrupted.
8.10 PLL
The PLL is used to generate internal high frequency (48 MHz) clock for USB interface, the PLL
input is generated from an external low-frequency (the crystal oscillator or external clock input
pin from XTAL1).
8.10.1 Internal PLL for USB interface

The internal PLL in ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 generates a clock frequency that is 6x multiplied
from nominally 8 MHz input. The source of the 8 MHz PLL input clock is the output of the internal
PLL clock prescaler that generates the 8 MHz.
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Figure 8-6. PLL Clocking System
PLOCK PLLE PLLITM

CKSEL3:0 PINDIV
/48 1
Lock
TclkTimer1
Detector T1 0
XTAL1 XTAL
XTAL2 OSCILLATOR
PLL clock PLL
Prescaler
/2 1
clk clk USB
RC OSCILLATOR 8MHz
8 MHz 0
To System
Clock Prescaler PDIV3..0
PLLUSB
8.11.1 CLKSEL0 – Clock Selection Register 0

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xD0) RCSUT1 RCSUT0 EXSUT1 EXSUT0 RCE EXTE - CLKS CLKSEL0
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R R/W
Initial Value 0 0 0 0 See Bit Description
• Bit 7:6 – RCSUT[1:0]: SUT for RC oscillator

These 2 bits are the SUT value for the RC Oscillator. If the RC oscillator is selected by fuse bits,
the SUT fuse are copied into these bits. A firmware change will not have any effect because this
additionnal start-up time is only used after a reset and not after a clock switch.
• Bit 5:4 – EXSUT[1:0]: SUT for External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator
These 2 bits are the SUT value for the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator. If the External
oscillator / Low Power Oscillator is selected by fuse bits, the SUT fuse are copyed into these
bits. The firmware can modify these bits by writing a new value. This value will be used at the
next start of the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator.
• Bit 3 – RCE: Enable RC Oscillator

The RCE bit must be written to logic one to enable the RC Oscillator. The RCE bit must be writ-
ten to logic zero to disable the RC Oscillator.
• Bit 2 – EXTE: Enable External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator

The OSCE bit must be written to logic one to enable External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator.
The OSCE bit must be written to logic zero to disable the External Oscillator / Low Power
Oscillator.
• Bit 0 – CLKS: Clock Selector

The CLKS bit must be written to logic one to select the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator
as CPU clock. The CLKS bit must be written to logic zero to select the RC Oscillator as CPU
clock. After a reset, the CLKS bit is set by hardware if the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscil-
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lator is selected by the fuse bits configuration. The firmware has to check if the clock is correctly
started before selected it.
8.11.2 CLKSEL1 – Clock Selection Register 1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xD1) RCCKSE RCCKSE RCCKSE RCCKSE EXCKSE EXCKSE EXCKSE EXCKSE CLKSEL1
L3 L2 L1 L0 L3 L2 L1 L0
• Bit 7:4 – RCCKSEL[3:0]: CKSEL for RC oscillator

Clock configuration for the RC Oscillator. After a reset, this part of the register is loaded with the
0010b value that corresponds to the RC oscillator. Modifying this value by firmware before
switching to RC oscillator is prohibited because the RC clock will not start.
• Bit 3:0 – EXCKSEL[3:0]: CKSEL for External oscillator / Low Power Oscillator
Clock configuration for the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator. After a reset, if the Exter-
nal oscillator / Low Power Oscillator is selected by fuse bits, this part of the register is loaded
with the fuse configuration. Firmware can modify it to change the start-up time after the clock
switch.
8.11.3 CLKSTA – Clock Status Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xD2) - - - - - - RCON EXTON CLKSTA
Read/Write R R R R R R R R
• Bit 7:2 - Res: Reserved bits

• Bit 1 – RCON: RC Oscillator On

This bit is set by hardware to one if the RC Oscillator is running.
This bit is set by hardware to zero if the RC Oscillator is stoped.
• Bit 0 – EXTON: External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator On

This bit is set by hardware to one if the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator is running.
This bit is set by hardware to zero if the External Oscillator / Low Power Oscillator is stoped.
8.11.4 OSCCAL – Oscillator Calibration Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x66) CAL7 CAL6 CAL5 CAL4 CAL3 CAL2 CAL1 CAL0 OSCCAL
Initial Value Device Specific Calibration Value
• Bits 7:0 – CAL[7:0]: Oscillator Calibration Value

The Oscillator Calibration Register is used to trim the Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator to
remove process variations from the oscillator frequency. A pre-programmed calibration value is
automatically written to this register during chip reset, giving the Factory calibrated frequency as
specified in Table 26-1 on page 266. The application software can write this register to change
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the oscillator frequency. The oscillator can be calibrated to frequencies as specified in Table 26-
1 on page 266. Calibration outside that range is not guaranteed.
Note that this oscillator is used to time EEPROM and Flash write accesses, and these write
times will be affected accordingly. If the EEPROM or Flash are written, do not calibrate to more
than 8.8 MHz. Otherwise, the EEPROM or Flash write may fail.
The CAL7 bit determines the range of operation for the oscillator. Setting this bit to 0 gives the
lowest frequency range, setting this bit to 1 gives the highest frequency range. The two fre-
quency ranges are overlapping, in other words a setting of OSCCAL = 0x7F gives a higher
frequency than OSCCAL = 0x80.
The CAL[6:0] bits are used to tune the frequency within the selected range. A setting of 0x00
gives the lowest frequency in that range, and a setting of 0x7F gives the highest frequency in the
range.
8.11.5 CLKPR – Clock Prescale Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x61) CLKPCE – – – CLKPS3 CLKPS2 CLKPS1 CLKPS0 CLKPR
Read/Write R/W R R R R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 7 – CLKPCE: Clock Prescaler Change Enable

The CLKPCE bit must be written to logic one to enable change of the CLKPS bits. The CLKPCE
bit is only updated when the other bits in CLKPR are simultaneously written to zero. CLKPCE is
cleared by hardware four cycles after it is written or when CLKPS bits are written. Rewriting the
CLKPCE bit within this time-out period does neither extend the time-out period, nor clear the
CLKPCE bit.
• Bit 6:4 - Reserved bits

• Bits 3:0 – CLKPS[3:0]: Clock Prescaler Select Bits 3 - 0

These bits define the division factor between the selected clock source and the internal system
clock. These bits can be written run-time to vary the clock frequency to suit the application
requirements. As the divider divides the master clock input to the MCU, the speed of all synchro-
nous peripherals is reduced when a division factor is used. The division factors are given in
Table 8-9.
The CKDIV8 Fuse determines the initial value of the CLKPS bits. If CKDIV8 is unprogrammed,
the CLKPS bits will be reset to “0000”. If CKDIV8 is programmed, CLKPS bits are reset to
“0011”, giving a division factor of 8 at start up. This feature should be used if the selected clock
source has a higher frequency than the maximum frequency of the device at the present operat-
ing conditions. Note that any value can be written to the CLKPS bits regardless of the CKDIV8
Fuse setting. The Application software must ensure that a sufficient division factor is chosen if
the selected clock source has a higher frequency than the maximum frequency of the device at
the present operating conditions. The device is shipped with the CKDIV8 Fuse programmed.
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Table 8-9. Clock Prescaler Select

CLKPS3 CLKPS2 CLKPS1 CLKPS0 Clock Division Factor
0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 1 2
0 0 1 0 4
0 0 1 1 8
0 1 0 0 16
0 1 0 1 32
0 1 1 0 64
0 1 1 1 128
1 0 0 0 256
1 0 0 1 Reserved
1 0 1 0 Reserved
1 0 1 1 Reserved
1 1 0 0 Reserved
1 1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 1 0 Reserved
1 1 1 1 Reserved
8.11.6 PLLCSR – PLL Control and Status Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x29 (0x49) – – – DIV5 DIV3 PINDIV PLLE PLOCK PLLCSR
Read/Write R R R R/W R R R/W R
• Bit 7:5 – Res: Reserved Bits

These bits are reserved bits in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 and always read as zero.
• Bit 4 – DIV5 PLL Input Prescaler (1:5)
• Bit 3 – DIV3 PLL Input Prescaler (1:3)
• Bit 2 – PINDIV PLL Input Prescaler (1:1, 1:2)

These bits allow to configure the PLL input prescaler to generate the 8MHz input clock for the
PLL from either a 8 or 16 MHz input.
When using a 8 MHz clock source, this bit must be set to 0 before enabling PLL (1:1).
When using a 16 MHz clock source, this bit must be set to 1 before enabling PLL (1:2).

These bits are reserved and always read as zero.
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• Bit 1 – PLLE: PLL Enable

When the PLLE is set, the PLL is started. Note that the Calibrated 8 MHz Internal RC oscillator is
automatically enabled when the PLLE bit is set and with PINMUX (see PLLFRQ register) is set.
The PLL must be disabled before entering Power down mode in order to stop Internal RC Oscil-
lator and avoid extra-consumption.
• Bit 0 – PLOCK: PLL Lock Detector

When the PLOCK bit is set, the PLL is locked to the reference clock. After the PLL is enabled, it
takes about several ms for the PLL to lock. To clear PLOCK, clear PLLE.
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9. Power Management and Sleep Modes
9.1 Overview
Sleep modes enable the application to shut down unused modules in the MCU, thereby saving
power. The AVR provides various sleep modes allowing the user to tailor the power consump-
tion to the application’s requirements.
9.2 Sleep Modes

Figure 8-1 on page 26 presents the different clock systems in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2, and
their distribution. The figure is helpful in selecting an appropriate sleep mode. shows the differ-
ent sleep modes and their wake up sources.
Table 9-1. Active Clock Domains and Wake-up Sources in the Different Sleep Modes.
Active Clock
Domains Oscillators Wake-up Sources
USB Asynchonous
USB Synchronous
EEPROM Ready
WDT Interrupt
INT[7:0] and
Interrupts(3)
Main Clock
PCINT12-0
Interrupts
Other I/O
Enabled
clkFLASH
Source
clkCPU
SPM/
clkIO
Sleep Mode
Idle X X X X X X X X
(2)
Power-down X X X
(2)
Power-save X X X
(1) (2)
Standby X X X X
Extended
X X(2) X X
Standby
Notes: 1. Only recommended with external crystal or resonator selected as clock source.
2. For INT[7:4], only level interrupt.
3. Asynchronous USB interrupt is WAKEUPI only.
To enter any of the five sleep modes, the SE bit in SMCR must be written to logic one and a
SLEEP instruction must be executed. The SM2, SM1, and SM0 bits in the SMCR Register select
which sleep mode (Idle, Power-down, Power-save, Standby or Extended standby) will be acti-
vated by the SLEEP instruction. See Table 9-2 for a summary.
If an enabled interrupt occurs while the MCU is in a sleep mode, the MCU wakes up. The MCU
is then halted for four cycles in addition to the start-up time, executes the interrupt routine, and
resumes execution from the instruction following SLEEP. The contents of the Register File and
SRAM are unaltered when the device wakes up from sleep. If a reset occurs during sleep mode,
the MCU wakes up and executes from the Reset Vector.
9.3 Idle Mode

When the SM2:0 bits are written to 000, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Idle mode,
stopping the CPU but allowing the USB, SPI, USART, Analog Comparator, Timer/Counters,
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Watchdog, and the interrupt system to continue operating. This sleep mode basically halts
clkCPU and clkFLASH, while allowing the other clocks to run.
Idle mode enables the MCU to wake up from external triggered interrupts as well as internal
ones like the Timer Overflow, USART Transmit Complete or some USB interrupts (like SOFI,
WAKEUPI...). If wake-up from the Analog Comparator interrupt is not required, the Analog Com-
parator can be powered down by setting the ACD bit in the Analog Comparator Control and
Status Register – ACSR. This will reduce power consumption in Idle mode.
9.4 Power-down Mode

When the SM2:0 bits are written to 010, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Power-
down mode. In this mode, the external Oscillator is stopped, while the external interrupts, the 2-
wire Serial Interface, and the Watchdog continue operating (if enabled). Only an External Reset,
a Watchdog Reset, a Brown-out Reset, 2-wire Serial Interface address match, an external level
interrupt on INT7:4, an external interrupt on INT3:0, a pin change interrupt or an asynchronous
USB interrupt source (WAKEUPI only), can wake up the MCU. This sleep mode basically halts
all generated clocks, allowing operation of asynchronous modules only.
Note that if a level triggered interrupt is used for wake-up from Power-down mode, the changed
level must be held for some time to wake up the MCU. Refer to “External Interrupts” on page 84
for details.
When waking up from Power-down mode, there is a delay from the wake-up condition occurs
until the wake-up becomes effective. This allows the clock to restart and become stable after
having been stopped. The wake-up period is defined by the same CKSEL Fuses that define the
Reset Time-out period, as described in “Clock Sources” on page 29.
9.5 Power-save Mode

When the SM2:0 bits are written to 011, the SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Power-
save mode. This mode is identical to Power-down. This mode has been conserved for compati-
bility purpose with higher-end products.
9.6 Standby Mode

When the SM2:0 bits are 110 and an external crystal/resonator clock option is selected, the
SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Standby mode. This mode is identical to Power-down
with the exception that the Oscillator is kept running. From Standby mode, the device wakes up
in six clock cycles.
9.7 Extended Standby Mode

When the SM2:0 bits are 111 and an external crystal/resonator clock option is selected, the
SLEEP instruction makes the MCU enter Extended Standby mode. This mode is identical to
Power-save mode with the exception that the Oscillator is kept running. So Extended Standby
Mode is equivalent to Standy Mode, but is also conserved for compatibility purpose. From
Extended Standby mode, the device wakes up in six clock cycle.
9.8 Power Reduction Register

The Power Reduction Registers (PRR0 and PRR1), provides a method to stop the clock to indi-
vidual peripherals to reduce power consumption. See “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” and
“PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” on page 46 for details. The current state of the peripheral
is frozen and the I/O registers can not be read or written. Resources used by the peripheral
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when stopping the clock will remain occupied, hence the peripheral should in most cases be dis-
abled before stopping the clock. Waking up a module, which is done by clearing the bit in PRR,
puts the module in the same state as before shutdown.
Module shutdown can be used in Idle mode and Active mode to significantly reduce the overall
power consumption.
9.9 Minimizing Power Consumption

There are several issues to consider when trying to minimize the power consumption in an AVR
controlled system. In general, sleep modes should be used as much as possible, and the sleep
mode should be selected so that as few as possible of the device’s functions are operating. All
functions not needed should be disabled. In particular, the following modules may need special
consideration when trying to achieve the lowest possible power consumption.
9.9.1 Analog Comparator

When entering Idle mode, the Analog Comparator should be disabled if not used. In other sleep
modes, the Analog Comparator is automatically disabled. However, if the Analog Comparator is
set up to use the Internal Voltage Reference as input, the Analog Comparator should be dis-
abled in all sleep modes. Otherwise, the Internal Voltage Reference will be enabled,
independent of sleep mode. Refer to “Analog Comparator” on page 223 for details on how to
configure the Analog Comparator.
9.9.2 Brown-out Detector

If the Brown-out Detector is not needed by the application, this module should be turned off. If
the Brown-out Detector is enabled by the BODLEVEL Fuses, it will be enabled in all sleep
modes, and hence, always consume power. In the deeper sleep modes, this will contribute sig-
nificantly to the total current consumption. Refer to “Brown-out Detection” on page 50 for details
on how to configure the Brown-out Detector.
9.9.3 Internal Voltage Reference

The Internal Voltage Reference will be enabled when needed by the Brown-out Detection, or the
Analog Comparator. If these modules are disabled as described in the sections above, the inter-
nal voltage reference will be disabled and it will not be consuming power. When turned on again,
the user must allow the reference to start up before the output is used. If the reference is kept on
in sleep mode, the output can be used immediately. Refer to “Internal Voltage Reference” on
page 51 for details on the start-up time.
9.9.4 Watchdog Timer

If the Watchdog Timer is not needed in the application, the module should be turned off. If the
Watchdog Timer is enabled, it will be enabled in all sleep modes, and hence, always consume
power. In the deeper sleep modes, this will contribute significantly to the total current consump-
tion. Refer to “Interrupts” on page 64 for details on how to configure the Watchdog Timer.
9.9.5 Port Pins

When entering a sleep mode, all port pins should be configured to use minimum power. The
most important is then to ensure that no pins drive resistive loads. In sleep modes where the I/O
clock (clkI/O) is stopped, the input buffers of the device will be disabled. This ensures that no
power is consumed by the input logic when not needed. In some cases, the input logic is needed
for detecting wake-up conditions, and it will then be enabled. Refer to the section “Digital Input
Enable and Sleep Modes” on page 71 for details on which pins are enabled. If the input buffer is
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enabled and the input signal is left floating or have an analog signal level close to VCC/2, the
input buffer will use excessive power.
For analog input pins, the digital input buffer should be disabled at all times. An analog signal
level close to VCC/2 on an input pin can cause significant current even in active mode. Digital
input buffers can be disabled by writing to the Digital Input Disable Registers (DIDR1). Refer to
“DIDR1 – Digital Input Disable Register 1” on page 225 for details.
9.9.6 On-chip Debug System

If the On-chip debug system is enabled by the OCDEN Fuse and the chip enters sleep mode,
the main clock source is enabled, and hence, always consumes power. In the deeper sleep
modes, this will contribute significantly to the total current consumption.
9.10.1 SMCR – Sleep Mode Control Register

The Sleep Mode Control Register contains control bits for power management.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x33 (0x53) – – – – SM2 SM1 SM0 SE SMCR
• Bit 7:4 - Reserved bits

• Bits 3:1 – SM[2:0]: Sleep Mode Select Bits 2, 1, and 0

These bits select between the five available sleep modes as shown in Table 9-2.
Table 9-2. Sleep Mode Select

SM2 SM1 SM0 Sleep Mode
0 0 0 Idle
0 0 1 Reserved
0 1 0 Power-down
0 1 1 Power-save
1 0 0 Reserved
1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 0 Standby(1)
1 1 1 Extended Standby(1)
Note: 1. Standby modes are only recommended for use with external crystals or resonators.
• Bit 0– SE: Sleep Enable

The SE bit must be written to logic one to make the MCU enter the sleep mode when the SLEEP
instruction is executed. To avoid the MCU entering the sleep mode unless it is the programmer’s
purpose, it is recommended to write the Sleep Enable (SE) bit to one just before the execution of
the SLEEP instruction and to clear it immediately after waking up.
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9.10.2 PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x64) - - PRTIM0 – PRTIM1 PRSPI - - PRR0
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R R/W R/W R R/W

• Bit 5 - PRTIM0: Power Reduction Timer/Counter0

Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter0 module. When the Timer/Counter0
is enabled, operation will continue like before the shutdown.
• Bit 4 - Res: Reserved bit

This bit is reserved and will always read as zero.
• Bit 3 - PRTIM1: Power Reduction Timer/Counter1

Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Timer/Counter1 module. When the Timer/Counter1
is enabled, operation will continue like before the shutdown.
• Bit 2 - PRSPI: Power Reduction Serial Peripheral Interface

Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the Serial Peripheral Interface by stopping the clock to
the module. When waking up the SPI again, the SPI should be re initialized to ensure proper
operation.


9.10.3 PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x65) PRUSB – – – - – – PRUSART1 PRR1
Read/Write R/W R R R R/W R R R/W
• Bit 7 - PRUSB: Power Reduction USB

Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USB by stopping the clock to the module. When
waking up the USB again, the USB should be re initialized to ensure proper operation.

• Bit 0 - PRUSART1: Power Reduction USART1

Writing a logic one to this bit shuts down the USART1 by stopping the clock to the module.
When waking up the USART1 again, the USART1 should be re initialized to ensure proper
operation.
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10. System Control and Reset
10.1 Resetting the AVR

During reset, all I/O Registers are set to their initial values, and the program starts execution
from the Reset Vector. The instruction placed at the Reset Vector must be a JMP – Absolute
Jump – instruction to the reset handling routine. If the program never enables an interrupt
source, the Interrupt Vectors are not used, and regular program code can be placed at these
locations. This is also the case if the Reset Vector is in the Application section while the Interrupt
Vectors are in the Boot section or vice versa. The circuit diagram in Figure 10-1 shows the reset
logic. “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267 defines the electrical parameters of the
reset circuitry.
The I/O ports of the AVR are immediately reset to their initial state when a reset source goes
active. This does not require any clock source to be running.
After all reset sources have gone inactive, a delay counter is invoked, stretching the internal
reset. This allows the power to reach a stable level before normal operation starts. The time-out
period of the delay counter is defined by the user through the SUT and CKSEL Fuses. The dif-
ferent selections for the delay period are presented in “Clock Sources” on page 29.
10.2 Reset Sources

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has five sources of reset:
• Power-on Reset. The MCU is reset when the supply voltage is below the Power-on Reset
threshold (VPOT).
• External Reset. The MCU is reset when a low level is present on the RESET pin for longer
than the minimum pulse length.
• Watchdog Reset. The MCU is reset when the Watchdog Timer period expires and the
Watchdog is enabled.
• Brown-out Reset. The MCU is reset when the supply voltage VCC is below the Brown-out
Reset threshold (VBOT) and the Brown-out Detector is enabled.
• USB Reset. The MCU is reset when the USB macro is enabled and detects a USB Reset.
Note that with this reset the USB macro remains enabled so that the device stays attached to
the bus.
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Figure 10-1. Reset Logic

DATA BUS
MCU Status
Register (MCUSR)
PORF
BORF
EXTRF
WDRF
USBRF
Power-on Reset
Circuit
Brown-out
BODLEVEL [2..0] Reset Circuit
Pull-up Resistor
SPIKE
FILTER
USB Device
Reset Detection
Watchdog
Oscillator
Clock CK Delay Counters

Generator TIMEOUT
CKSEL[3:0]
SUT[1:0]
10.2.1 Power-on Reset

A Power-on Reset (POR) pulse is generated by an On-chip detection circuit. The detection level
is defined in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267. The POR is activated whenever
VCC is below the detection level. The POR circuit can be used to trigger the start-up Reset, as
well as to detect a failure in supply voltage.
A Power-on Reset (POR) circuit ensures that the device is reset from Power-on. Reaching the
Power-on Reset threshold voltage invokes the delay counter, which determines how long the
device is kept in RESET after VCC rise. The RESET signal is activated again, without any delay,
when VCC decreases below the detection level.
Figure 10-2. MCU Start-up, RESET Tied to VCC

VPOT
VCC
VRST
RESET
tTOUT
TIME-OUT
INTERNAL
RESET
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Figure 10-3. MCU Start-up, RESET Extended Externally

VPOT
VCC
VRST
RESET
tTOUT
TIME-OUT
INTERNAL
RESET
10.2.2 External Reset

An External Reset is generated by a low level on the RESET pin. Reset pulses longer than the
minimum pulse width (see “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267) will generate a
reset, even if the clock is not running. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate a reset.
When the applied signal reaches the Reset Threshold Voltage – VRST – on its positive edge, the
delay counter starts the MCU after the Time-out period – tTOUT – has expired.
Figure 10-4. External Reset During Operation

CC
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10.2.3 Brown-out Detection

ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has an On-chip Brown-out Detection (BOD) circuit for monitoring the
VCC level during operation by comparing it to a fixed trigger level. The trigger level for the BOD
can be selected by the BODLEVEL Fuses. The trigger level has a hysteresis to ensure spike
free Brown-out Detection. The hysteresis on the detection level should be interpreted as VBOT+ =
VBOT + VHYST/2 and VBOT- = VBOT - VHYST/2. When the BOD is enabled, and VCC decreases to a
value below the trigger level (VBOT- in Figure 10-5), the Brown-out Reset is immediately acti-
vated. When VCC increases above the trigger level (VBOT+ in Figure 10-5), the delay counter
starts the MCU after the Time-out period tTOUT has expired.
The BOD circuit will only detect a drop in VCC if the voltage stays below the trigger level for lon-
ger than tBOD given in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267.
Figure 10-5. Brown-out Reset During Operation
VCC VBOT+
VBOT-
RESET
TIME-OUT tTOUT
INTERNAL
RESET
10.2.4 Watchdog Reset

When the Watchdog times out, it will generate a short reset pulse of one CK cycle duration. On
the falling edge of this pulse, the delay timer starts counting the Time-out period tTOUT. Refer to
“Watchdog Timer” on page 51 for details on operation of the Watchdog Timer.
Figure 10-6. Watchdog Reset During Operation

CC
CK
10.2.5 USB Reset

When the USB macro is enabled and configured with the USB reset MCU feature enabled, and
if a valid USB Reset signalling is detected, the microcontroller is reset unless the USB macro
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that remains enabled. This allows the device to stay attached to the bus during and after the
reset, while enhancing firmware reliability.
Figure 10-7. USB Reset During Operation

CC
t USBRSTMIN End of Reset

(USB Lines) DP
USB Traffic USB Traffic
DM
10.3 Internal Voltage Reference

ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 features an internal bandgap reference. This reference is used for
Brown-out Detection, and it can be used as an input to the Analog Comparator.
10.3.1 Voltage Reference Enable Signals and Start-up Time

The voltage reference has a start-up time that may influence the way it should be used. The
start-up time is given in “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267. To save power, the
reference is not always turned on. The reference is on during the following situations:
1. When the BOD is enabled (by programming the BODLEVEL [2..0] Fuse).
2. When the bandgap reference is connected to the Analog Comparator (by setting the
ACBG bit in ACSR).
Thus, when the BOD is not enabled, after setting the ACBG bit, the user must always allow the
reference to start up before the output from the Analog Comparator is used. To reduce power
consumption in Power-down mode, the user can avoid the three conditions above to ensure that
the reference is turned off before entering Power-down mode.
10.4 Watchdog Timer
10.4.1 Features
• Clocked from separate On-chip Oscillator
• 3 Operating modes
– Interrupt
– System Reset
– Interrupt and System ResetSelectable Time-out period from 16ms to 8s
• Possible Hardware fuse Watchdog always on (WDTON) for fail-safe mode
• Early warning after one Time-Out period reached, programmable Reset (see operating modes)
after 2 Time-Out periods reached.
10.4.2 Overview
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has an Enhanced Watchdog Timer (WDT). The WDT is a timer count-
ing cycles of a separate on-chip 128 kHz oscillator. The WDT gives a early warning interrupt
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when the counter reaches a given time-out value. The WDT gives an interrupt or a system reset
when the counter reaches two times the given time-out value. In normal operation mode, it is
required that the system uses the WDR - Watchdog Timer Reset - instruction to restart the coun-
ter before the time-out value is reached. If the system doesn't restart the counter, an interrupt or
system reset will be issued.
Figure 10-8. Watchdog Timer
WCLKD1
WCLKD0
128kHz
OSCILLATOR
OSC/1
OSC/3
CLOCK
DIVIDER OSC/5
OSC/7
OSC/2K
OSC/4K
OSC/8K
OSC/16K
OSC/32K
OSC/64K
OSC/128K
OSC/256K
OSC/512K
OSC/1024K
WDP0
WATCHDOG
WDP1
WDP2
RESET WDP3
WDE
MCU RESET
WDIF
INTERRUPT
WDIE
EARLY WARNING
WDEWIE INTERRUPT
In Interrupt mode, the WDT gives an interrupt when the timer expires two times. This interrupt
can be used to wake the device from sleep-modes, and also as a general system timer. One
example is to limit the maximum time allowed for certain operations, giving an interrupt when the
operation has run longer than expected.
In System Reset mode, the WDT gives a reset when the timer expires two times. This is typically
used to prevent system hang-up in case of runaway code.
The third mode, Interrupt and System Reset mode, combines the other two modes by first giving
an interrupt and then switch to System Reset mode. This mode will for instance allow a safe
shutdown by saving critical parameters before a system reset.
In addition to these modes, the early warning interrupt can be enabled in order to generate an
interrupt when the WDT counter expires the first time.
The Watchdog always on (WDTON) fuse, if programmed, will force the Watchdog Timer to Sys-
tem Reset mode. With the fuse programmed the System Reset mode bit (WDE) and Interrupt
mode bit (WDIE) are locked to 1 and 0 respectively. To further ensure program security, altera-
tions to the Watchdog set-up must follow timed sequences. The sequence for clearing WDE or
changing time-out configuration is as follows:
1. In the same operation, write a logic one to the Watchdog change enable bits WDCE
and WDE. A logic one must be written to WDE regardless of the previous value of the
WDE bit and even if it will be cleared after the operation.
2. Within the next four clock cycles, write the WDE and Watchdog prescaler bits (WDP) as
desired, but with the WDCE bit cleared. This must be done in one operation.
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While the WDT prescaler allows only even division factors (2, 4, 8...), the WDT peripheral also
includes a clock divider that directly acts on the clock source. This divider handles odd division
factors (3, 5, 7). In combination with the prescaler, a large number of time-out values can be
obtained.
The divider factor change is also ruled by the secure timed sequence : first the WDE and WDCE
bits must be set, and then four cycles are available to load the new divider value into the
WDTCKD register. Be aware that after this operation WDE will still be set. So keep in mind the
importance of order of operations. When setting up the WDT in Interrupt mode with specific val-
ues of prescaler and divider, the divider register must be loaded before the prescaler register :
1. Set WDCE and WDE
2. Load the divider factor into WDTCKD
3. Wait WDCE being automatically cleared (just wait 2 more cycles)
4. Set again WDCE and WDE
5. Clear WDE, set WDIE and load the prescaler factor into WDTCSR in a same operation
6. Now the system is properly configured for Interrupt only mode. Inverting the two opera-
tions would have been resulted into “Reset and Interrupt mode” and needed a third
operation to clear WDE.
The following code example shows one assembly and one C function for turning off the Watch-
dog Timer. The example assumes that interrupts are controlled (e.g. by disabling interrupts
globally) so that no interrupts will occur during the execution of these functions.
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WDT_off:
; Turn off global interrupt
cli
; Reset Watchdog Timer
wdr
; Clear WDRF in MCUSR
in r16, MCUSR
andi r16, (0xff & (0<<WDRF))
out MCUSR, r16
; Write logical one to WDCE and WDE
; Keep old prescaler setting to prevent unintentional time-out
in r16, WDTCSR
ori r16, (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE)
out WDTCSR, r16
; Turn off WDT
ldi r16, (0<<WDE)
out WDTCSR, r16
; Turn on global interrupt
sei
ret
C Code Example(1)
void WDT_off(void)
{
__watchdog_reset();
/* Clear WDRF in MCUSR */
MCUSR &= ~(1<<WDRF);
/* Write logical one to WDCE and WDE */
/* Keep old prescaler setting to prevent unintentional time-out */
WDTCSR |= (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE);
/* Turn off WDT */
WDTCSR = 0x00;
__enable_interrupt();
}
Note: 1. The example code assumes that the part specific header file is included.
Note: If the Watchdog is accidentally enabled, for example by a runaway pointer or brown-out
condition, the device will be reset and the Watchdog Timer will stay enabled. If the code is not
set up to handle the Watchdog, this might lead to an eternal loop of time-out resets. To avoid this
situation, the application software should always clear the Watchdog System Reset Flag
(WDRF) and the WDE control bit in the initialisation routine, even if the Watchdog is not in use.
The following code example shows one assembly and one C function for changing the time-out
value of the Watchdog Timer.
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WDT_Prescaler_Change:
; Turn off global interrupt
cli
; Reset Watchdog Timer
wdr
; Start timed sequence
in r16, WDTCSR
ori r16, (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE)
out WDTCSR, r16
; -- Got four cycles to set the new values from here -
; Set new prescaler(time-out) value = 64K cycles (~0.5 s)
ldi r16, (1<<WDE) | (1<<WDP2) | (1<<WDP0)
out WDTCSR, r16
; -- Finished setting new values, used 2 cycles -
; Turn on global interrupt
sei
ret
C Code Example(1)
void WDT_Prescaler_Change(void)
{
__watchdog_reset();
/* Start timed equence */
WDTCSR |= (1<<WDCE) | (1<<WDE);
/* Set new prescaler(time-out) value = 64K cycles (~0.5 s) */
WDTCSR = (1<<WDE) | (1<<WDP2) | (1<<WDP0);
__enable_interrupt();
}
Note: 1. The example code assumes that the part specific header file is included.
Note: The Watchdog Timer should be reset before any change of the WDP bits, since a change
in the WDP bits can result in a time-out when switching to a shorter time-out period.
10.5.1 MCUSR – MCU Status Register

The MCU Status Register provides information on which reset source caused an MCU reset.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x34 (0x54) – – USBRF – WDRF BORF EXTRF PORF MCUSR
Read/Write R R R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
Initial Value 0 0 0 See Bit Description
• Bit 7:6 – Res: Reserved Bit

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• Bit 5 – USBRF: USB Reset Flag

This bit is set if a USB Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a logic
zero to the flag.
• Bit 4 – Res: Reserved Bit

• Bit 3 – WDRF: Watchdog Reset Flag

This bit is set if a Watchdog Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a
logic zero to the flag.
• Bit 2 – BORF: Brown-out Reset Flag

This bit is set if a Brown-out Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a
• Bit 1 – EXTRF: External Reset Flag

This bit is set if an External Reset occurs. The bit is reset by a Power-on Reset, or by writing a
• Bit 0 – PORF: Power-on Reset Flag

This bit is set if a Power-on Reset occurs. The bit is reset only by writing a logic zero to the flag.
To make use of the Reset Flags to identify a reset condition, the user should read and then
Reset the MCUSR as early as possible in the program. If the register is cleared before another
reset occurs, the source of the reset can be found by examining the Reset Flags.
10.5.2 WDTCSR – Watchdog Timer Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x60) WDIF WDIE WDP3 WDCE WDE WDP2 WDP1 WDP0 WDTCSR
Initial Value 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0
• Bit 7 - WDIF: Watchdog Interrupt Flag

This bit is set when a time-out occurs twice in the Watchdog Timer and if the Watchdog Timer is
configured for interrupt. WDIF is automatically cleared by hardware when executing the corre-
sponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, WDIF is cleared by writing a logic one to the
flag. When the I-bit in SREG and WDIE are set, the Watchdog Time-out Interrupt is executed.
• Bit 6 - WDIE: Watchdog Interrupt Enable

When this bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Watchdog Interrupt is
enabled. If WDE is cleared in combination with this setting, the Watchdog Timer is in Interrupt
Mode, and the corresponding interrupt is executed if time-out in the Watchdog Timer occurs.
If WDE is set, the Watchdog Timer is in Interrupt and System Reset Mode. Two consecutives
times-out in the Watchdog Timer will set WDIF. Executing the corresponding interrupt vector will
clear WDIE and WDIF automatically by hardware : the Watchdog goes to System Reset Mode.
This is useful for keeping the Watchdog Timer security while using the interrupt. To reinitialize
the Interrupt and System Reset Mode, WDIE must be set after each interrupt. This should how-
ever not be done within the interrupt service routine itself, as this might compromise the safety-
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function of the Watchdog System Reset mode. If the interrupt is not executed before the next
time-out, a System Reset will be applied.
Table 10-1. Watchdog Timer Configuration

WDTON (Fuse) WDE WDIE Mode Action on 2x Time-out
1 (unprogrammed) 0 0 Stopped None
1 (unprogrammed) 0 1 Interrupt Mode Interrupt
1 (unprogrammed) 1 0 System Reset Mode Reset
Interrupt and System Interrupt, then go to
1 (unprogrammed) 1 1
Reset Mode System Reset Mode
0 (programmed) x x System Reset Mode Reset
• Bit 4 - WDCE: Watchdog Change Enable

This bit is used in timed sequences for changing WDE and prescaler bits. To clear the WDE bit,
and/or change the prescaler bits, WDCE must be set.
Once written to one, hardware will clear WDCE after four clock cycles.
• Bit 3 - WDE: Watchdog System Reset Enable

WDE is overridden by WDRF in MCUSR. This means that WDE is always set when WDRF is
set. To clear WDE, WDRF must be cleared first. This feature ensures multiple resets during con-
ditions causing failure, and a safe start-up after the failure.
• Bit 5, 2:0 - WDP[3:0]: Watchdog Timer Prescaler 3, 2, 1 and 0

The WDP3..0 bits determine the Watchdog Timer prescaling when the Watchdog Timer is run-
ning. The different prescaling values and their corresponding time-out periods are shown in
Table on page 58.
10.5.3 WDTCKD – Watchdog Timer Clock Divider Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x62) - - WDE- WCLKD2 WDEWIF WDEWIE WCLKD1 WCLKD0 WDTCKD
WIFCM

• Bit 5 - WDEWIFCL: Watchdog Early Warning Flag Clear Mode

When this bit has been set by software, the WDEWIF interrupt flag is not cleared by hardware
when entering the Watchdog Interrupt subroutine (it has to be cleared by software by writing a
logic one to the flag).
When cleared, the WDEWIF is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding interrupt
handling vector.
• Bit 4 - WCLKD2 bit: Watchdog Timer Clock Divider

See “Bit 1:0 - WCLKD[1:0]: Watchdog Timer Clock Divider” on page 58.
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• Bit 3 - WDEWIF: Watchdog Early Warning Interrupt Flag

This bit is set when a first time-out occurs in the Watchdog Timer and if the WDEWIE bit is
enabled. WDEWIF is automatically cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding
interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, WDIF can be cleared by writing a logic one to the flag.
When the I-bit in SREG and WDEWIE are set, the Watchdog Time-out Interrupt is executed.
• Bit 2 - WDEWIE: Watchdog Early Warning Interrupt Enable

When this bit has been set by software, an interrupt will be generated on the watchdog interrupt
vector when the Early warning flag is set to one by hardware.
• Bit 1:0 - WCLKD[1:0]: Watchdog Timer Clock Divider
Table 10-2. Watchdog Timer Clock Divider Configuration

WCLKD2 WCLKD1 WCLKD0 Mode
0 0 0 ClkWDT = Clk128k
0 0 1 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 3
0 1 0 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 5
0 1 1 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 7
1 0 0 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 9
1 0 1 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 11
1 1 0 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 13
1 1 1 ClkWDT = Clk128k / 15
Table 10-3. Watchdog Timer Prescale Select, DIV = 0 (CLKwdt = CLK128 / 1)

Watchdog
Number of WDT Oscillator Early warning Typical Reset/Interrupt Typical
Cycles before 1st time-out Time-out at Time-out at
WDP3 WDP2 WDP1 WDP0 (Early warning) VCC = 5.0V VCC = 5.0V
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 16 ms 32 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 32 ms 64 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 64 ms 128 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 0.125 s 0.250 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 0.25 s 0.5 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 0.5 s 1.0 s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 1.0 s 2.0 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 2.0 s 4.0 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 4.0 s 8.0 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 8.0 s 16.0 s
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Table 10-3. Watchdog Timer Prescale Select, DIV = 0 (CLKwdt = CLK128 / 1) (Continued)
Watchdog
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1

Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 48 ms 96 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 96 ms 192 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 192 ms 384 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 0.375 s 0.75 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 0.75 s 1.5 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 1.5 s 3s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 3s 6s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 6s 12 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 12 s 24 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 24 s 48 s
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
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Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 80 ms 160 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 160 ms 320 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 320 ms 640 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 0.625 s 1.25 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.25 s 2.5 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 2.5 s 5s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 5s 10 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 10 s 20 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 20 s 40 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 40 s 80 s
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1

Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 112 ms 224 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 224 ms 448 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 448 ms 896 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 0.875 s 1.75 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.75 s 3.5 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 3.5 s 7s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 7s 14 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 14 s 28 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 28 s 56 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 56 s 112 s
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Table 10-6. Watchdog Timer Prescale Select, DIV = 3 (CLKwdt = CLK128 / 7) (Continued)
Watchdog
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1

Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 72ms 144 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 144 ms 288 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 288 ms 576 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 576 s 1.15 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.1 s 2.3 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 2.3 s 4.6 s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 4.6 s 9.2 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 9.2 s 18.4s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 18.4 s 36.8 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 36.8 s 73 s
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
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Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 88 ms 176 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 176 ms 352 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 352 ms 704 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 704 ms 1.4 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.4 s 2.8 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 2.8 s 5.6 s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 5.6 s 11.2 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 11.2 s 22.5 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 22.5 s 45 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 45s 90 s
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
Table 10-9. Watchdog Timer Prescale Select, DIV = 6(CLKwdt = CLK128 / 13)
Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 104 ms 208 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 208 ms 416 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 416 ms 832 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 832 ms 1.64 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.6 s 3.3 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 3.3 s 6.6 s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 6.6 s 13.3 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 13.3 s 26.6 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 26.6 s 53.2 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 53.2 s 106.4 s
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Table 10-9. Watchdog Timer Prescale Select, DIV = 6(CLKwdt = CLK128 / 13) (Continued)
Watchdog
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
Watchdog
0 0 0 0 2K (2048) cycles 120 ms 240 ms
0 0 0 1 4K (4096) cycles 240 ms 480 ms
0 0 1 0 8K (8192) cycles 480 ms 960 ms
0 0 1 1 16K (16384) cycles 0.960 s 1.9 s
0 1 0 0 32K (32768) cycles 1.92 s 3.8 s
0 1 0 1 64K (65536) cycles 3.8 s 7.6 s
0 1 1 0 128K (131072) cycles 7.6 s 15.3 s
0 1 1 1 256K (262144) cycles 15.3 s 30.7 s
1 0 0 0 512K (524288) cycles 30.7 s 61.4 s
1 0 0 1 1024K (1048576) cycles 61.4 s 122 s
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
Reserved
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
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11. Interrupts
11.1 Overview
This section describes the specifics of the interrupt handling as performed in
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2. For a general explanation of the AVR interrupt handling, refer to
“Reset and Interrupt Handling” on page 13.
11.2 Interrupt Vectors in ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2
Table 11-1. Reset and Interrupt Vectors

Vector Program
No. Address(2) Source Interrupt Definition
External Pin, Power-on Reset, Brown-out Reset,
1 $0000(1) RESET Watchdog Reset, USB Reset and debugWIRE AVR
Reset
2 $0002 INT0 External Interrupt Request 0
6 $000A INT4 External Interrupt Request 4
7 $000C INT5 External Interrupt Request 5
8 $000E INT6 External Interrupt Request 6
10 $0012 PCINT0 Pin Change Interrupt Request 0
11 $0014 PCINT1 Pin Change Interrupt Request 1
12 $0016 USB General USB General Interrupt request
13 $0018 USB Endpoint USB Endpoint Interrupt request
14 $001A WDT Watchdog Time-out Interrupt
15 $001C TIMER1 CAPT Timer/Counter1 Capture Event
16 $001E TIMER1 COMPA Timer/Counter1 Compare Match A
17 $0020 TIMER1 COMPB Timer/Counter1 Compare Match B
18 $0022 TIMER1 COMPC Timer/Counter1 Compare Match C
19 $0024 TIMER1 OVF Timer/Counter1 Overflow
20 $0026 TIMER0 COMPA Timer/Counter0 Compare Match A
21 $0028 TIMER0 COMPB Timer/Counter0 Compare match B
22 $002A TIMER0 OVF Timer/Counter0 Overflow
23 $002C SPI, STC SPI Serial Transfer Complete
24 $002E USART1 RX USART1 Rx Complete
25 $0030 USART1 UDRE USART1 Data Register Empty
26 $0032 USART1TX USART1 Tx Complete
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Table 11-1. Reset and Interrupt Vectors (Continued)

Vector Program
No. Address(2) Source Interrupt Definition
27 $0034 ANALOG COMP Analog Comparator
28 $0036 EE READY EEPROM Ready
29 $0038 SPM READY Store Program Memory Ready
Notes: 1. When the BOOTRST Fuse is programmed, the device will jump to the Boot Loader address at
reset, see “Memory Programming” on page 246.
2. When the IVSEL bit in MCUCR is set, Interrupt Vectors will be moved to the start of the Boot
Flash Section. The address of each Interrupt Vector will then be the address in this table
added to the start address of the Boot Flash Section. Moreover, contrary to other 8K/16K
devices, the interrupt vectors spacing remains identical (2 words) for both 8KB and 16KB
versions.
Table 11-2 shows reset and Interrupt Vectors placement for the various combinations of
BOOTRST and IVSEL settings. If the program never enables an interrupt source, the Interrupt
Vectors are not used, and regular program code can be placed at these locations. This is also
the case if the Reset Vector is in the Application section while the Interrupt Vectors are in the
Boot section or vice versa.
Table 11-2. Reset and Interrupt Vectors Placement(1)

BOOTRST IVSEL Reset Address Interrupt Vectors Start Address
1 0 0x0000 0x0002
1 1 0x0000 Boot Reset Address + 0x0002
0 0 Boot Reset Address 0x0002
0 1 Boot Reset Address Boot Reset Address + 0x0002
Note: 1. The Boot Reset Address is shown in Table 23-8 on page 239. For the BOOTRST Fuse “1”
means unprogrammed while “0” means programmed.
11.2.1 Moving Interrupts Between Application and Boot Space

The General Interrupt Control Register controls the placement of the Interrupt Vector table.
11.3.1 MCUCR – MCU Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x35 (0x55) JTD – – PUD – – IVSEL IVCE MCUCR
Read/Write R/W R R R/W R R R/W R/W
• Bit 1 – IVSEL: Interrupt Vector Select

When the IVSEL bit is cleared (zero), the Interrupt Vectors are placed at the start of the Flash
memory. When this bit is set (one), the Interrupt Vectors are moved to the beginning of the Boot
Loader section of the Flash. The actual address of the start of the Boot Flash Section is deter-
mined by the BOOTSZ Fuses. Refer to the section “Memory Programming” on page 246 for
details. To avoid unintentional changes of Interrupt Vector tables, a special write procedure must
be followed to change the IVSEL bit:
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a. Write the Interrupt Vector Change Enable (IVCE) bit to one.

b. Within four cycles, write the desired value to IVSEL while writing a zero to IVCE.
Interrupts will automatically be disabled while this sequence is executed. Interrupts are disabled
in the cycle IVCE is set, and they remain disabled until after the instruction following the write to
IVSEL. If IVSEL is not written, interrupts remain disabled for four cycles. The I-bit in the Status
Register is unaffected by the automatic disabling.
Note: If Interrupt Vectors are placed in the Boot Loader section and Boot Lock bit BLB02 is pro-
grammed, interrupts are disabled while executing from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors
are placed in the Application section and Boot Lock bit BLB12 is programed, interrupts are dis-
abled while executing from the Boot Loader section. Refer to the section “Memory
Programming” on page 246 for details on Boot Lock bits.
• Bit 0 – IVCE: Interrupt Vector Change Enable

The IVCE bit must be written to logic one to enable change of the IVSEL bit. IVCE is cleared by
hardware four cycles after it is written or when IVSEL is written. Setting the IVCE bit will disable
interrupts, as explained in the IVSEL description above. See Code Example below.

Move_interrupts:
; Enable change of Interrupt Vectors
ldi r16, (1<<IVCE)
out MCUCR, r16
; Move interrupts to Boot Flash section
ldi r16, (1<<IVSEL)
out MCUCR, r16
ret
C Code Example
void Move_interrupts(void)
{
/* Enable change of Interrupt Vectors */
MCUCR = (1<<IVCE);
/* Move interrupts to Boot Flash section */
MCUCR = (1<<IVSEL);
}
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12. I/O-Ports
12.1 Overview
All AVR ports have true Read-Modify-Write functionality when used as general digital I/O ports.
This means that the direction of one port pin can be changed without unintentionally changing
the direction of any other pin with the SBI and CBI instructions. The same applies when chang-
ing drive value (if configured as output) or enabling/disabling of pull-up resistors (if configured as
input). Each output buffer has symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source
capability. The pin driver is strong enough to drive LED displays directly. All port pins have indi-
vidually selectable pull-up resistors with a supply-voltage invariant resistance. All I/O pins have
protection diodes to both VCC and Ground as indicated in Figure 12-1. Refer to “Electrical Char-
acteristics” on page 264 for a complete list of parameters.
Figure 12-1. I/O Pin Equivalent Schematic
Rpu
Pxn Logic
Cpin
See Figure
"General Digital I/O" for
Details
All registers and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “x” repre-
sents the numbering letter for the port, and a lower case “n” represents the bit number. However,
when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be used. For example,
PORTB3 for bit no. 3 in Port B, here documented generally as PORTxn. The physical I/O Regis-
ters and bit locations are listed in “Register Description for I/O-Ports” on page 82.
Three I/O memory address locations are allocated for each port, one each for the Data Register
– PORTx, Data Direction Register – DDRx, and the Port Input Pins – PINx. The Port Input Pins
I/O location is read only, while the Data Register and the Data Direction Register are read/write.
However, writing a logic one to a bit in the PINx Register, will result in a toggle in the correspond-
ing bit in the Data Register. In addition, the Pull-up Disable – PUD bit in MCUCR disables the
pull-up function for all pins in all ports when set.
Using the I/O port as General Digital I/O is described in “Ports as General Digital I/O” on page
68. Most port pins are multiplexed with alternate functions for the peripheral features on the
device. How each alternate function interferes with the port pin is described in “Alternate Port
Functions” on page 72. Refer to the individual module sections for a full description of the alter-
nate functions.
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Note that enabling the alternate function of some of the port pins does not affect the use of the
other pins in the port as general digital I/O.
12.2 Ports as General Digital I/O

The ports are bi-directional I/O ports with optional internal pull-ups. Figure 12-2 shows a func-
tional description of one I/O-port pin, here generically called Pxn.
Figure 12-2. General Digital I/O(1)
PUD
Q D
DDxn
Q CLR
WDx
RESET
RDx
DATA BUS
1
Pxn Q D
PORTxn 0
Q CLR
RESET
WRx WPx
SLEEP RRx
SYNCHRONIZER
RPx
D Q D Q
PINxn
L Q Q
clk I/O
WDx: WRITE DDRx

PUD: PULLUP DISABLE RDx: READ DDRx
SLEEP: SLEEP CONTROL WRx: WRITE PORTx
clkI/O: I/O CLOCK RRx: READ PORTx REGISTER
RPx: READ PORTx PIN
WPx: WRITE PINx REGISTER
Note: 1. WRx, WPx, WDx, RRx, RPx, and RDx are common to all pins within the same port. clkI/O,
SLEEP, and PUD are common to all ports.
12.2.1 Configuring the Pin

Each port pin consists of three register bits: DDxn, PORTxn, and PINxn. As shown in “Register
Description for I/O-Ports” on page 82, the DDxn bits are accessed at the DDRx I/O address, the
PORTxn bits at the PORTx I/O address, and the PINxn bits at the PINx I/O address.
The DDxn bit in the DDRx Register selects the direction of this pin. If DDxn is written logic one,
Pxn is configured as an output pin. If DDxn is written logic zero, Pxn is configured as an input
pin.
If PORTxn is written logic one when the pin is configured as an input pin, the pull-up resistor is
activated. To switch the pull-up resistor off, PORTxn has to be written logic zero or the pin has to
be configured as an output pin. The port pins are tri-stated when reset condition becomes active,
even if no clocks are running.
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If PORTxn is written logic one when the pin is configured as an output pin, the port pin is driven
high (one). If PORTxn is written logic zero when the pin is configured as an output pin, the port
pin is driven low (zero).
12.2.2 Toggling the Pin

Writing a logic one to PINxn toggles the value of PORTxn, independent on the value of DDRxn.
Note that the SBI instruction can be used to toggle one single bit in a port.
12.2.3 Switching Between Input and Output

When switching between tri-state ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b00) and output high ({DDxn, PORTxn}
= 0b11), an intermediate state with either pull-up enabled {DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b01) or output
low ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b10) occurs. Normally, the pull-up enabled state is fully acceptable, as
a high-impedant environment will not notice the difference between a strong high driver and a
pull-up. If this is not the case, the PUD bit in the MCUCR Register can be set to disable all pull-
ups in all ports.
Switching between input with pull-up and output low generates the same problem. The user
must use either the tri-state ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b00) or the output high state ({DDxn, PORTxn}
= 0b11) as an intermediate step.
Table 12-1 summarizes the control signals for the pin value.
Table 12-1. Port Pin Configurations
PUD
DDxn PORTxn (in MCUCR) I/O Pull-up Comment
0 0 X Input No Tri-state (Hi-Z)
0 1 0 Input Yes Pxn will source current if ext. pulled low.
0 1 1 Input No Tri-state (Hi-Z)
1 0 X Output No Output Low (Sink)
1 1 X Output No Output High (Source)
12.2.4 Reading the Pin Value

Independent of the setting of Data Direction bit DDxn, the port pin can be read through the
PINxn Register bit. As shown in Figure 12-2, the PINxn Register bit and the preceding latch con-
stitute a synchronizer. This is needed to avoid metastability if the physical pin changes value
near the edge of the internal clock, but it also introduces a delay. Figure 12-3 shows a timing dia-
gram of the synchronization when reading an externally applied pin value. The maximum and
minimum propagation delays are denoted tpd,max and tpd,min respectively.
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Figure 12-3. Synchronization when Reading an Externally Applied Pin value
SYSTEM CLK
INSTRUCTIONS XXX XXX in r17, PINx
SYNC LATCH
PINxn
r17 0x00 0xFF
t pd, max
t pd, min
Consider the clock period starting shortly after the first falling edge of the system clock. The latch
is closed when the clock is low, and goes transparent when the clock is high, as indicated by the
shaded region of the “SYNC LATCH” signal. The signal value is latched when the system clock
goes low. It is clocked into the PINxn Register at the succeeding positive clock edge. As indi-
cated by the two arrows tpd,max and tpd,min, a single signal transition on the pin will be delayed
between ½ and 1½ system clock period depending upon the time of assertion.
When reading back a software assigned pin value, a nop instruction must be inserted as indi-
cated in Figure 12-4. The out instruction sets the “SYNC LATCH” signal at the positive edge of
the clock. In this case, the delay tpd through the synchronizer is 1 system clock period.
Figure 12-4. Synchronization when Reading a Software Assigned Pin Value
SYSTEM CLK
r16 0xFF
INSTRUCTIONS out PORTx, r16 nop in r17, PINx
SYNC LATCH
PINxn
r17 0x00 0xFF
t pd
The following code example shows how to set port B pins 0 and 1 high, 2 and 3 low, and define
the port pins from 4 to 7 as input with pull-ups assigned to port pins 6 and 7. The resulting pin
values are read back again, but as previously discussed, a nop instruction is included to be able
to read back the value recently assigned to some of the pins.
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...
; Define pull-ups and set outputs high
; Define directions for port pins
ldi r16,(1<<PB7)|(1<<PB6)|(1<<PB1)|(1<<PB0)
ldi r17,(1<<DDB3)|(1<<DDB2)|(1<<DDB1)|(1<<DDB0)
out PORTB,r16
out DDRB,r17
; Insert nop for synchronization
nop
; Read port pins
in r16,PINB
...
C Code Example
unsigned char i;
...
/* Define pull-ups and set outputs high */
/* Define directions for port pins */
PORTB = (1<<PB7)|(1<<PB6)|(1<<PB1)|(1<<PB0);
DDRB = (1<<DDB3)|(1<<DDB2)|(1<<DDB1)|(1<<DDB0);
/* Insert nop for synchronization*/
__no_operation();
/* Read port pins */
i = PINB;
...
Note: 1. For the assembly program, two temporary registers are used to minimize the time from pull-
ups are set on pins 0, 1, 6, and 7, until the direction bits are correctly set, defining bit 2 and 3
as low and redefining bits 0 and 1 as strong high drivers.
12.2.5 Digital Input Enable and Sleep Modes

As shown in Figure 12-2, the digital input signal can be clamped to ground at the input of the
schmitt-trigger. The signal denoted SLEEP in the figure, is set by the MCU Sleep Controller in
Power-down mode, Power-save mode, and Standby mode to avoid high power consumption if
some input signals are left floating, or have an analog signal level close to VCC/2.
SLEEP is overridden for port pins enabled as external interrupt pins. If the external interrupt
request is not enabled, SLEEP is active also for these pins. SLEEP is also overridden by various
other alternate functions as described in “Alternate Port Functions” on page 72.
If a logic high level (“one”) is present on an asynchronous external interrupt pin configured as
“Interrupt on Rising Edge, Falling Edge, or Any Logic Change on Pin” while the external interrupt
is not enabled, the corresponding External Interrupt Flag will be set when resuming from the
above mentioned Sleep mode, as the clamping in these sleep mode produces the requested
logic change.
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12.2.6 Unconnected Pins

If some pins are unused, it is recommended to ensure that these pins have a defined level. Even
though most of the digital inputs are disabled in the deep sleep modes as described above, float-
ing inputs should be avoided to reduce current consumption in all other modes where the digital
inputs are enabled (Reset, Active mode and Idle mode).
The simplest method to ensure a defined level of an unused pin, is to enable the internal pull-up.
In this case, the pull-up will be disabled during reset. If low power consumption during reset is
important, it is recommended to use an external pull-up or pull-down. Connecting unused pins
directly to VCC or GND is not recommended, since this may cause excessive currents if the pin is
accidentally configured as an output.
12.3 Alternate Port Functions

Most port pins have alternate functions in addition to being general digital I/Os. Figure 12-5
shows how the port pin control signals from the simplified Figure 12-2 can be overridden by
alternate functions. The overriding signals may not be present in all port pins, but the figure
serves as a generic description applicable to all port pins in the AVR microcontroller family.
Figure 12-5. Alternate Port Functions(1)

PUOExn
PUOVxn
1
0
PUD
DDOExn
DDOVxn
1
0 Q D
DDxn
Q CLR
WDx
PVOExn RESET
RDx
PVOVxn
DATA BUS
1 1
Pxn
0 Q D 0
PORTxn
PTOExn
Q CLR
DIEOExn
WPx
DIEOVxn RESET
1 WRx
RRx
0 SLEEP
SYNCHRONIZER
RPx
SET
D Q D Q
PINxn
L CLR Q CLR Q
clk I/O
DIxn
AIOxn
PUOExn: Pxn PULL-UP OVERRIDE ENABLE PUD: PULLUP DISABLE

PUOVxn: Pxn PULL-UP OVERRIDE VALUE WDx: WRITE DDRx
DDOExn: Pxn DATA DIRECTION OVERRIDE ENABLE RDx: READ DDRx
DDOVxn: Pxn DATA DIRECTION OVERRIDE VALUE RRx: READ PORTx REGISTER
PVOExn: Pxn PORT VALUE OVERRIDE ENABLE WRx: WRITE PORTx
PVOVxn: Pxn PORT VALUE OVERRIDE VALUE RPx: READ PORTx PIN
DIEOExn: Pxn DIGITAL INPUT-ENABLE OVERRIDE ENABLE WPx: WRITE PINx
DIEOVxn: Pxn DIGITAL INPUT-ENABLE OVERRIDE VALUE clkI/O: I/O CLOCK
SLEEP: SLEEP CONTROL DIxn: DIGITAL INPUT PIN n ON PORTx
PTOExn: Pxn, PORT TOGGLE OVERRIDE ENABLE AIOxn: ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT PIN n ON PORTx
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Note: 1. WRx, WPx, WDx, RRx, RPx, and RDx are common to all pins within the same port. clkI/O,
SLEEP, and PUD are common to all ports. All other signals are unique for each pin.
Table 12-2 summarizes the function of the overriding signals. The pin and port indexes from Fig-
ure 12-5 are not shown in the succeeding tables. The overriding signals are generated internally
in the modules having the alternate function.
Table 12-2. Generic Description of Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions

Signal Name Full Name Description
If this signal is set, the pull-up enable is controlled by the PUOV
Pull-up Override
PUOE signal. If this signal is cleared, the pull-up is enabled when
Enable
{DDxn, PORTxn, PUD} = 0b010.
If PUOE is set, the pull-up is enabled/disabled when PUOV is
Pull-up Override
PUOV set/cleared, regardless of the setting of the DDxn, PORTxn,
Value
and PUD Register bits.
If this signal is set, the Output Driver Enable is controlled by the
Data Direction
DDOE DDOV signal. If this signal is cleared, the Output driver is
Override Enable
enabled by the DDxn Register bit.
If DDOE is set, the Output Driver is enabled/disabled when
Data Direction
DDOV DDOV is set/cleared, regardless of the setting of the DDxn
Override Value
Register bit.
If this signal is set and the Output Driver is enabled, the port
Port Value value is controlled by the PVOV signal. If PVOE is cleared, and
PVOE
Override Enable the Output Driver is enabled, the port Value is controlled by the
PORTxn Register bit.
Port Value If PVOE is set, the port value is set to PVOV, regardless of the
PVOV
Override Value setting of the PORTxn Register bit.
Port Toggle
PTOE If PTOE is set, the PORTxn Register bit is inverted.
Override Enable
Digital Input If this bit is set, the Digital Input Enable is controlled by the
DIEOE Enable Override DIEOV signal. If this signal is cleared, the Digital Input Enable
Enable is determined by MCU state (Normal mode, sleep mode).
Digital Input If DIEOE is set, the Digital Input is enabled/disabled when
DIEOV Enable Override DIEOV is set/cleared, regardless of the MCU state (Normal
Value mode, sleep mode).
This is the Digital Input to alternate functions. In the figure, the
signal is connected to the output of the schmitt trigger but
DI Digital Input before the synchronizer. Unless the Digital Input is used as a
clock source, the module with the alternate function will use its
own synchronizer.
This is the Analog Input/output to/from alternate functions. The
Analog
AIO signal is connected directly to the pad, and can be used bi-
Input/Output
directionally.
The following subsections shortly describe the alternate functions for each port, and relate the
overriding signals to the alternate function. Refer to the alternate function description for further
details.
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12.3.1 Alternate Functions of Port B

The Port B pins with alternate functions are shown in Table 12-3.
Table 12-3. Port B Pins Alternate Functions

Port Pin Alternate Functions
OC0A/OC1C/PCINT7 (Output Compare and PWM Output A for Timer/Counter0, Output
PB7
Compare and PWM Output C for Timer/Counter1 or Pin Change Interrupt 7)
PB6 PCINT6 (Pin Change Interrupt 6)
PB5 PCINT5 (Pin Change Interrupt 5)
PB4 T1/PCINT4 (Timer/Counter1 Clock Input or Pin Change Interrupt 4)
PDO/MISO/PCINT3 (Programming Data Output or SPI Bus Master Input/Slave Output or
PB3
Pin Change Interrupt 3)
PDI/MOSI/PCINT2 (Programming Data Input or SPI Bus Master Output/Slave Input or Pin
PB2
Change Interrupt 2)
PB1 SCLK/PCINT1 (SPI Bus Serial Clock or Pin Change Interrupt 1)
PB0 SS/PCINT0 (SPI Slave Select input or Pin Change Interrupt 0)
The alternate pin configuration is as follows:
• OC0A/OC1C/PCINT7, Bit 7
OC0A, Output Compare Match A output: The PB7 pin can serve as an external output for the
Timer/Counter0 Output Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB7 set “one”) to
serve this function. The OC0A pin is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.
OC1C, Output Compare Match C output: The PB7 pin can serve as an external output for the
Timer/Counter1 Output Compare C. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDB7 set “one”)
to serve this function. The OC1C pin is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.
PCINT7, Pin Change Interrupt source 7: The PB7 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.
• PCINT6, Bit 6
• PCINT5, Bit 5
• T1/PCINT4, Bit 4
T1, Timer/Counter1 counter source.
• PDO/MISO/PCINT3 – Port B, Bit 3

PDO, SPI Serial Programming Data Output. During Serial Program Downloading, this pin is
used as data output line for the AT90USB82/162.
MISO: Master Data input, Slave Data output pin for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a
master, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB3. When the SPI is
enabled as a slave, the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB3. When the pin is forced to
be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the PORTB3 bit.
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• PDI/MOSI/PCINT2 – Port B, Bit 2

PDI, SPI Serial Programming Data Input. During Serial Program Downloading, this pin is used
as data input line for the AT90USB82/162.
MOSI: SPI Master Data output, Slave Data input for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a
slave, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB2. When the SPI is
enabled as a master, the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB2. When the pin is forced
to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the PORTB2 bit.
• SCK/PCINT1 – Port B, Bit 1

SCK: Master Clock output, Slave Clock input pin for SPI channel. When the SPI is enabled as a
slave, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB1. When the SPI0 is
enabled as a master, the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB1. When the pin is forced
to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the PORTB1 bit. This pin also serves as
Clock for the Serial Programming interface.
• SS/PCINT0 – Port B, Bit 0

SS: Slave Port Select input. When the SPI is enabled as a slave, this pin is configured as an
input regardless of the setting of DDB0. As a slave, the SPI is activated when this pin is driven
low. When the SPI is enabled as a master, the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB0.
When the pin is forced to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the PORTB0 bit.
Table 12-4 and Table 12-5 relate the alternate functions of Port B to the overriding signals
shown in Figure 12-5 on page 72. SPI MSTR INPUT and SPI SLAVE OUTPUT constitute the
MISO signal, while MOSI is divided into SPI MSTR OUTPUT and SPI SLAVE INPUT.
PCINT0, Pin Change Interrupt source 0: The PB0 pin can serve as an external interrupt source
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.Table 12-4 and Table 12-5 relate the alternate functions of Port B to the overriding signals
shown in Figure 12-5 on page 72. SPI MSTR INPUT and SPI SLAVE OUTPUT constitute the
MISO signal, while MOSI is divided into SPI MSTR OUTPUT and SPI SLAVE INPUT..
Table 12-4. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PB7..PB4

Signal PB7/OC0A/OC1C/
Name PCINT7 PB6/PCINT6 PB5/PCINT5 PB4/T1/PCINT4
PUOE 0 0 0 0
PUOV 0 0 0 0
DDOE 0 0 0 0
DDOV 0 0 0 0
PVOE OC0A/OC1C ENABLE 0 0 0
PVOV OC0A/OC1C 0 0 0
DIEOE PCINT7 • PCIE0 PCINT6 • PCIE0 PCINT5 • PCIE0 PCINT4 • PCIE0
DIEOV 1 1 1 1
PCINT4 INPUT
DI PCINT7 INPUT PCINT6 INPUT PCINT5 INPUT
T1 INPUT
AIO – – – –
Table 12-5. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PB3..PB0

Signal PB3/MISO/PCINT3/ PB2/MOSI/PCINT2/ PB1/SCK/
Name PDO PDI PCINT1 PB0/SS/PCINT0
PUOE SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR
PUOV PORTB3 • PUD PORTB2 • PUD PORTB1 • PUD PORTB0 • PUD
DDOE SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR
DDOV 0 0 0 0
PVOE SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR SPE • MSTR 0
PVOV SPI SLAVE OUTPUT SPI MSTR OUTPUT SCK OUTPUT 0
DIEOE PCINT3 • PCIE0 PCINT2 • PCIE0 PCINT1 • PCIE0 PCINT0 • PCIE0
DIEOV 1 1 1 1
SPI MSTR INPUT SPI SLAVE INPUT SCK INPUT SPI SS
DI
PCINT3 INPUT PCINT2 INPUT PCINT1 INPUT PCINT0 INPUT
AIO – – – –
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12.3.2 Alternate Functions of Port C

The Port C alternate function is as follows:
Table 12-6. Port C Pins Alternate Functions

Port Pin Alternate Function
PC7 ICP1/INT4/CLKO
PC6 PCINT8/OC1A
PC5 PCINT9/OC1B
PC4 PCINT10
- -
PC2 PCINT11
PC1 Reset, dW
PC0 XTAL2
• ICP1/INT4/CLK0, Bit 7
ICP1, Input Capture pin 1 :The PC7 pin can act as an input capture for Timer/Counter1.
INT4, External Interrupt source 4 : The PC7 pin can serve as an external interrupt source to the
MCU.
CLK0, Clock Output : The PC7 pin can serve as oscillator clock ouput if the feature is enabled by
fuse.
• PCINT8/OC1A, Bit 6
PCINT8, Pin Change Interrupt source 8 : The PC6 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.
OC1A, Output Compare Match A output: The PC6 pin can serve as an external output for the
Timer/Counter1 Output Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDC6 set “one”) to
serve this function. The OC1A pin is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.
• PCINT9/OC1B, Bit 5
PCINT9, Pin Change Interrupt source 9: The PC5 pin can serve as an external interrupt source.
OC1B, Output Compare Match B output: The PC5 pin can serve as an external output for the
Timer/Counter1 Output Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDC5 set “one”) to
serve this function. The OC1B pin is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.
• PCINT10, Bit 4
PCINT10, Pin Change Interrupt source 10 : The PC4 pin can serve as an external interrupt
source.
• PCINT11, Bit 2
PCINT11, Pin Change Interrupt source 11 : The PC2 pin can serve as an external interrupt
source.
• Reset/dW, Bit 1
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Reset, Reset input. External Reset input is active low and enabled by unprogramming ("1") the
RSTDISBL Fuse. Pullup is activated and output driver and digital input are deactivated when the
pin is used as the RESET pin.
dW, debugWire channel. When the debugWIRE Enable (DWEN) Fuse is programmed and Lock
bits are unprogrammed, the debugWIRE system within the target device is activated. The
RESET port pin is configured as a wired -AND (open-drain) bi-directional I/O pin with pull-up
enabled and becomes the communication gateway between the target and the emulator.
• XTAL2, Bit 0
XTAL2, Oscillator. The PC0 pin can serve as Inverting Output for internal Oscillator amplifier.
Table 12-7 and Table 12-8 relate the alternate functions of Port C to the overriding signals
shown in Figure 12-5 on page 72.
Table 12-7. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PC7..PC4

Signal PC6/PCINT8/ PC5/PCINT9/
Name PC7/ICP1/INT4/CLK0 OC1A OC1B PC4/PCINT10
PUOE 0 0 0 0
PUOV 0 0 0 0
DDOE 0 0 0 0
DDOV 0 0 0 0
PVOE 0 OC1A ENABLE OC1B ENABLE 0
PVOV 0 OC1A OC1B 0
DIEOE INT4 ENABLE PCINT8 ENABLE PCINT9 ENABLE PCINT10 ENABLE
DIEOV 1 1 1 1
DI INT4 INPUT PCINT8 INPUT PCINT9 INPUT PCINT10 INPUT
AIO – – – –
Table 12-8. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PC2..PC0

Signal
Name PC2/PCINT11 PC1/RESET/dW PC0/XTAL2
PUOE 0 0 0
PUOV 0 0 0
DDOE 0 0 0
DDOV 0 0 0
PVOE 0 0 0
PVOV 0 0 0
DIEOE PCINT11 ENABLE 0 0
DIEOV 1 0 0
DI PCINT11 INPUT – –
AIO – – –
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12.3.3 Alternate Functions of Port D

The Port D pins with alternate functions are shown in Table 12-9.
Table 12-9. Port D Pins Alternate Functions

Port Pin Alternate Function
PD7 HWB/TO/INT7/CTS
PD6 INT6/RTS
PD5 XCK1/PCINT12 (USART1 External Clock Input/Output)
PD4 INT5
PD3 INT3/TXD1 (External Interrupt3 Input or USART1 Transmit Pin)
PD2 INT2/AIN1/RXD1(External Interrupt2 Input or USART1 Receive Pin)
PD1 INT1/AIN0 (External Interrupt1 Input)
PD0 INT0/OC0B (External Interrupt0 Input)
• HWB/TO/INT7/CTS, Bit 7
HWB, Hardware Boot : The PD7 pin can serve as
TO, Timer/Counter0 counter source.
INT7, External Interrupt source 7: The PD7 pin can serve as an external interrupt source to the
MCU.
CTS, USART1 Transmitter Flow Control. This pin can control the transmitter in function of its
state.
• INT6/RTS,Bit 6
MCU.
RTS, USART1 Receiver Flow Control. This pin can control the receiver in function of its state.
• XCK1/PCINT12, Bit 5
XCK1, USART1 External Clock : The data direction register DDRD5 controls whether the clock
is output (DDRD5 set) or input (DDRD5 cleared). The XCK1 pin is active only when the USART1
operates in Synchronous Mode.
PCINT12, Pin Change Interrupt source 12: The PD5 pin can serve as an external interrupt
source.
• INT5, Bit 4
MCU.
• INT3/TXD1, Bit 3
MCU.
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TXD1, USART1 Transmit Data : When the USART1 Transmitter is enabled, this pin is config-
ured as an ouput regardless of DDRD3.
• INT2/AIN1/RXD1, Bit 2
MCU.
AIN1, Analog Comparator Negative input. This pin is directly connected to the negative input of
the Analog Comparator.
RXD1, USART1 Receive Data : When the USART1 Receiver is enabled, this pin is configured
as an input regardless of DDRD2. When the USART forces this pin to be an input, the pull-up
can still be controlled by the PORTD2 bit.
• INT1/AIN0, Bit 1
MCU.
AIN0, Analog Comparator Positive input. This pin is directly connected to the positive input of
the Analog Comparator.
• INT0/OC0B, Bit 0
MCU.
OC0B, Output Compare Match B output: The PD0 pin can serve as an external output for the
Timer/Counter0 Output Compare. The pin has to be configured as an output (DDD0 set “one”) to
serve this function. The OC0B pin is also the output pin for the PWM mode timer function.
Table 12-10 and Table 12-11 relates the alternate functions of Port D to the overriding signals
shown in Figure 12-5 on page 72.
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Table 12-10. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions PD7..PD4

PD7/T0/INT7/ PD6/INT6/
Signal Name HBW/CTS RTS PD5/XCK/PCINT12 PD4/INT5
PUOE CTS RTS 0 0
PORTD7 •
PUOV 0 0 0
PUD
DDOE CTS RTS 0 0
DDOV 0 1 0 0
RTS
PVOE 0 OUTPUT XCK OUTPUT ENABLE 0
ENABLE
RTS
PVOV 0 XCK1 OUTPUT 0
OUTPUT
INT7/CTS INT6 INT5
DIEOE PCINT12 ENABLE
ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE
DIEOV 1 1 1 1
T0 INPUT
XCK INPUT
DI INT7 INPUT INT6 INPUT INT5 INPUT
PCINT12 INPUT
CTS INPUT
AIO – – – –
Table 12-11. Overriding Signals for Alternate Functions in PD3..PD0(1)

PD2/INT2/RXD1/
Signal Name PD3/INT3/TXD1 AIN1 PD1/INT1/AIN0 PD0/INT0/OC0B
PUOE TXEN1 RXEN1 0 0
PUOV 0 PORTD2 • PUD 0 0
DDOE TXEN1 RXEN1 0 0
DDOV 1 0 0 0
PVOE TXEN1 0 0 OC0B ENABLE
PVOV TXD1 0 0 OC0B
INT2 ENABLE INT1 ENABLE
DIEOE INT3 ENABLE INT0 ENABLE
AIN1 ENABLE AIN0 ENABLE
DIEOV 1 AIN1 ENABLE AIN0 ENABLE 1
DI INT3 INPUT INT2 INPUT/RXD1 INT1 INPUT INT0 INPUT
AIO – AIN1 INPUT AIN0 INPUT –
Note: 1. When enabled, the 2-wire Serial Interface enables Slew-Rate controls on the output pins PD0
and PD1. This is not shown in this table. In addition, spike filters are connected between the
AIO outputs shown in the port figure.
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12.4 Register Description for I/O-Ports
12.4.1 MCUCR – MCU Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x35 (0x55) JTD – – PUD – – IVSEL IVCE MCUCR
Read/Write R/W R R R/W R R R/W R/W
• Bit 4 – PUD: Pull-up Disable

When this bit is written to one, the pull-ups in the I/O ports are disabled even if the DDxn and
PORTxn Registers are configured to enable the pull-ups ({DDxn, PORTxn} = 0b01). See “Con-
figuring the Pin” on page 68 for more details about this feature.
12.4.2 PORTB – Port B Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x05 (0x25) PORTB7 PORTB6 PORTB5 PORTB4 PORTB3 PORTB2 PORTB1 PORTB0 PORTB
12.4.3 DDRB – Port B Data Direction Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x04 (0x24) DDB7 DDB6 DDB5 DDB4 DDB3 DDB2 DDB1 DDB0 DDRB
12.4.4 PINB – Port B Input Pins Address

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x03 (0x23) PINB7 PINB6 PINB5 PINB4 PINB3 PINB2 PINB1 PINB0 PINB
Initial Value N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
12.4.5 PORTC – Port C Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x08 (0x28) PORTC7 PORTC6 PORTC5 PORTC4 - PORTC2 PORTC1 PORTC0 PORTC
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R R/W R/W R/W
12.4.6 DDRC – Port C Data Direction Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x07 (0x27) DDC7 DDC6 DDC5 DDC4 - DDC2 DDC1 DDC0 DDRC
12.4.7 PINC – Port C Input Pins Address

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x06 (0x26) PINC7 PINC6 PINC5 PINC4 - PINC2 PINC1 PINC0 PINC
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12.4.8 PORTD – Port D Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x0B (0x2B) PORTD7 PORTD6 PORTD5 PORTD4 PORTD3 PORTD2 PORTD1 PORTD0 PORTD
12.4.9 DDRD – Port D Data Direction Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x0A (0x2A) DDD7 DDD6 DDD5 DDD4 DDD3 DDD2 DDD1 DDD0 DDRD
12.4.10 PIND – Port D Input Pins Address

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x09 (0x29) PIND7 PIND6 PIND5 PIND4 PIND3 PIND2 PIND1 PIND0 PIND
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13. External Interrupts
13.1 Overview
The External Interrupts are triggered by the INT[7:0] pin or any of the PCINT[12:0] pins. Observe
that, if enabled, the interrupts will trigger even if the INT[7:0] or PCINT[12:0] pins are configured
as outputs. This feature provides a way of generating a software interrupt.
The Pin change interrupt PCI0 will trigger if any enabled PCINT[7:0] pin toggles. PCMSK0 Reg-
ister control which pins contribute to the pin change interrupts. The Pin change interrupt PCI1
will trigger if any enabled PCINT[12:8] pin toggles. PCMSK1 Register control which pins contrib-
ute to the pin change interrupts. Pin change interrupts on PCINT[12:0] are detected
asynchronously. This implies that these interrupts can be used for waking the part also from
sleep modes other than Idle mode.
The External Interrupts can be triggered by a falling or rising edge or a low level. This is set up
as indicated in the specification for the External Interrupt Control Registers – EICRA (INT[3:0])
and EICRB (INT[7:4]). When the external interrupt is enabled and is configured as level trig-
gered, the interrupt will trigger as long as the pin is held low. Note that recognition of falling or
rising edge interrupts on INT[7:4] requires the presence of an I/O clock, described in “System
Clock and Clock Options” on page 26. Low level interrupts and the edge interrupt on INT[3:0] are
detected asynchronously. This implies that these interrupts can be used for waking the part also
from sleep modes other than Idle mode. The I/O clock is halted in all sleep modes except Idle
mode.
Note that if a level triggered interrupt is used for wake-up from Power-down, the required level
must be held long enough for the MCU to complete the wake-up to trigger the level interrupt. If
the level disappears before the end of the Start-up Time, the MCU will still wake up, but no inter-
rupt will be generated. The start-up time is defined by the SUT and CKSEL Fuses as described
in “System Clock and Clock Options” on page 26.
13.2.1 EICRA – External Interrupt Control Register A

The External Interrupt Control Register A contains control bits for interrupt sense control.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x69) ISC31 ISC30 ISC21 ISC20 ISC11 ISC10 ISC01 ISC00 EICRA
• Bits 7:0 – ISC31, ISC30 – ISC00, ISC00: External Interrupt 3:0 Sense Control Bits
The External Interrupts 3:0 are activated by the external pins INT[3:0] if the SREG I-flag and the
corresponding interrupt mask in the EIMSK is set. The level and edges on the external pins that
activate the interrupts are defined in Table 13-1. Edges on INT[3:0] are registered asynchro-
nously. Pulses on INT[3:0] pins wider than the minimum pulse width given in “External Interrupts
Characteristics” on page 268 will generate an interrupt. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to
generate an interrupt. If low level interrupt is selected, the low level must be held until the com-
pletion of the currently executing instruction to generate an interrupt. If enabled, a level triggered
interrupt will generate an interrupt request as long as the pin is held low. When changing the
ISCn bit, an interrupt can occur. Therefore, it is recommended to first disable INTn by clearing its
Interrupt Enable bit in the EIMSK Register. Then, the ISCn bit can be changed. Finally, the INTn
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interrupt flag should be cleared by writing a logical one to its Interrupt Flag bit (INTFn) in the
EIFR Register before the interrupt is re-enabled.
Table 13-1. Interrupt Sense Control(1)

ISCn1 ISCn0 Description
0 0 The low level of INTn generates an interrupt request.
0 1 Any edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request.
1 0 The falling edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request.
1 1 The rising edge of INTn generates asynchronously an interrupt request.
Note: 1. n = 3, 2, 1or 0.
When changing the ISCn1/ISCn0 bits, the interrupt must be disabled by clearing its Interrupt
Enable bit in the EIMSK Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bits are changed.
13.2.2 EICRB – External Interrupt Control Register B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x6A) ISC71 ISC70 ISC61 ISC60 ISC51 ISC50 ISC41 ISC40 EICRB
• Bits 7:0 – ISC71, ISC70 - ISC41, ISC40: External Interrupt 7:4 Sense Control Bits
The External Interrupts [7:4] are activated by the external pins INT[7:4] if the SREG I-flag and
the corresponding interrupt mask in the EIMSK is set. The level and edges on the external pins
that activate the interrupts are defined in Table 13-2. The value on the INT[7:4] pins are sampled
before detecting edges. If edge or toggle interrupt is selected, pulses that last longer than one
clock period will generate an interrupt. Shorter pulses are not guaranteed to generate an inter-
rupt. Observe that CPU clock frequency can be lower than the XTAL frequency if the XTAL
divider is enabled. If low level interrupt is selected, the low level must be held until the comple-
tion of the currently executing instruction to generate an interrupt. If enabled, a level triggered
interrupt will generate an interrupt request as long as the pin is held low.
Table 13-2. Interrupt Sense Control(1)

ISCn1 ISCn0 Description
0 0 The low level of INTn generates an interrupt request.
0 1 Any logical change on INTn generates an interrupt request
1 0 The falling edge between two samples of INTn generates an interrupt request.
1 1 The rising edge between two samples of INTn generates an interrupt request.
Note: 1. n = 7, 6, 5 or 4.
When changing the ISCn1/ISCn0 bits, the interrupt must be disabled by clearing its Interrupt
Enable bit in the EIMSK Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bits are changed.
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13.2.3 EIMSK – External Interrupt Mask Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1D (0x3D) INT7 INT6 INT5 INT4 INT3 INT2 INT1 IINT0 EIMSK
• Bits 7:0 – INT[7:0]: External Interrupt Request 7:0 Enable

When an INT[7:0] bit is written to one and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), the
corresponding external pin interrupt is enabled. The Interrupt Sense Control bits in the External
Interrupt Control Registers – EICRA and EICRB – defines whether the external interrupt is acti-
vated on rising or falling edge or level sensed. Activity on any of these pins will trigger an
interrupt request even if the pin is enabled as an output. This provides a way of generating a
software interrupt.
13.2.4 EIFR – External Interrupt Flag Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1C (0x3C) INTF7 INTF6 INTF5 INTF4 INTF3 INTF2 INTF1 INTF0 EIFR
• Bits 7:0 – INTF[7:0]: External Interrupt Flags 7:0

When an edge or logic change on the INT[7:0] pin triggers an interrupt request, INTF[7:0]
becomes set (one). If the I-bit in SREG and the corresponding interrupt enable bit, INT[7:0] in
EIMSK, are set (one), the MCU will jump to the interrupt vector. The flag is cleared when the
interrupt routine is executed. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by writing a logical one to it.
These flags are always cleared when INT[7:0] are configured as level interrupt. Note that when
entering sleep mode with the INT[3:0] interrupts disabled, the input buffers on these pins will be
disabled. This may cause a logic change in internal signals which will set the INTF[3:0] flags.
See “Digital Input Enable and Sleep Modes” on page 71 for more information.
13.2.5 PCICR – Pin Change Interrupt Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x68) - - – – – – PCIE1 PCIE0 PCICR
Read/Write R R R R R R R/W R/W
• Bit 1:0 – PCIE[1:0]: Pin Change Interrupt Enable 1:0

When the PCIE1/0 bit is set (one) and the I-bit in the Status Register (SREG) is set (one), Pin
Change interrupt 1/0 is enabled. Any change on any enabled PCINT[12:8]/[7:0] pin will cause an
interrupt. The corresponding interrupt of Pin Change Interrupt Request is executed from the
PCI1/0 Interrupt Vector. PCINT[12:8]/[7:0] pins are enabled individually by the PCMSK1/0
Register.
13.2.6 PCIFR – Pin Change Interrupt Flag Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x1B (0x3B) - - – – – – PCIF1 PCIF0 PCIFR
Read/Write R R R R R R R/W R/W
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• Bit 1:0 – PCIF[1:0]: Pin Change Interrupt Flag 1:0

When a logic change on any PCINT[12:8]/[7:0] pin triggers an interrupt request, PCIF1/0
becomes set (one). If the I-bit in SREG and the PCIE1/0 bit in EIMSK are set (one), the MCU will
jump to the corresponding Interrupt Vector. The flag is cleared when the interrupt routine is exe-
cuted. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by writing a logical one to it.
13.2.7 PCMSK0 – Pin Change Mask Register 0

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x6B) PCINT7 PCINT6 PCINT5 PCINT4 PCINT3 PCINT2 PCINT1 PCINT0 PCMSK0
• Bit 7:0 – PCINT[7:0]: Pin Change Enable Mask 7:0

Each PCINT[7:0] bit selects whether pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O
pin. If PCINT[7:0] is set and the PCIE0 bit in PCICR is set, pin change interrupt is enabled on the
corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT[7:0] is cleared, pin change interrupt on the corresponding I/O
pin is disabled.
13.2.8 PCMSK1 – Pin Change Mask Register 1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x6C) - - - PCINT12 PCINT11 PCINT10 PCINT9 PCINT8 PCMSK1
• Bit 4:0 – PCINT[12:8]: Pin Change Enable Mask 12:8

Each PCINT[12:8] bit selects whether pin change interrupt is enabled on the corresponding I/O
pin. If PCINT[12:8] is set and the PCIE1 bit in PCICR is set, pin change interrupt is enabled on
the corresponding I/O pin. If PCINT[12:8] is cleared, pin change interrupt on the corresponding
I/O pin is disabled.
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14. Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1 Prescalers
14.1 Overview
Timer/Counter0 and 1 share the same prescaler module, but the Timer/Counters can have dif-
ferent prescaler settings. The description below applies to all Timer/Counters. Tn is used as a
general name, n = 0 or 1.
14.2 Internal Clock Source

The Timer/Counter can be clocked directly by the system clock (by setting the CSn[2:0] = 1).
This provides the fastest operation, with a maximum Timer/Counter clock frequency equal to
system clock frequency (fCLK_I/O). Alternatively, one of four taps from the prescaler can be used
as a clock source. The prescaled clock has a frequency of either f CLK_I/O /8, f CLK_I/O /64,
fCLK_I/O/256, or fCLK_I/O/1024.
14.3 Prescaler Reset

The prescaler is free running, i.e., operates independently of the Clock Select logic of the
Timer/Counter, and it is shared by the Timer/Counter Tn. Since the prescaler is not affected by
the Timer/Counter’s clock select, the state of the prescaler will have implications for situations
where a prescaled clock is used. One example of prescaling artifacts occurs when the timer is
enabled and clocked by the prescaler (6 > CSn[2:0] > 1). The number of system clock cycles
from when the timer is enabled to the first count occurs can be from 1 to N+1 system clock
cycles, where N equals the prescaler divisor (8, 64, 256, or 1024).
It is possible to use the prescaler reset for synchronizing the Timer/Counter to program execu-
tion. However, care must be taken if the other Timer/Counter that shares the same prescaler
also uses prescaling. A prescaler reset will affect the prescaler period for all Timer/Counters it is
connected to.
14.4 External Clock Source

An external clock source applied to the Tn pin can be used as Timer/Counter clock (clkTn). The
Tn pin is sampled once every system clock cycle by the pin synchronization logic. The synchro-
nized (sampled) signal is then passed through the edge detector. Figure 14-1 shows a functional
equivalent block diagram of the Tn synchronization and edge detector logic. The registers are
clocked at the positive edge of the internal system clock (clkI/O). The latch is transparent in the
high period of the internal system clock.
The edge detector generates one clkTn pulse for each positive (CSn2:0 = 7) or negative (CSn2:0
= 6) edge it detects.
Figure 14-1. Tn/T0 Pin Sampling
Tn D Q D Q D Q Tn_sync
(To Clock
Select Logic)
LE
clk I/O
Synchronization Edge Detector
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The synchronization and edge detector logic introduces a delay of 2.5 to 3.5 system clock cycles
from an edge has been applied to the Tn pin to the counter is updated.
Enabling and disabling of the clock input must be done when Tn has been stable for at least one
system clock cycle, otherwise it is a risk that a false Timer/Counter clock pulse is generated.
Each half period of the external clock applied must be longer than one system clock cycle to
ensure correct sampling. The external clock must be guaranteed to have less than half the sys-
tem clock frequency (fExtClk < fclk_I/O/2) given a 50/50% duty cycle. Since the edge detector uses
sampling, the maximum frequency of an external clock it can detect is half the sampling fre-
quency (Nyquist sampling theorem). However, due to variation of the system clock frequency
and duty cycle caused by Oscillator source (crystal, resonator, and capacitors) tolerances, it is
recommended that maximum frequency of an external clock source is less than fclk_I/O/2.5.
An external clock source can not be prescaled.
Figure 14-2. Prescaler for synchronous Timer/Counters

clk I/O
Clear
PSR10
Tn
Synchronization
Tn
Synchronization
CSn0 CSn0
CSn1 CSn1
CSn2 CSn2
TIMER/COUNTERn CLOCK SOURCE TIMER/COUNTERn CLOCK SOURCE

clkTn clkTn
14.5.1 GTCCR – General Timer/Counter Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x23 (0x43) TSM – – – – – - PSRSYNC GTCCR
Read/Write R/W R R R R R R R/W
• Bit 7 – TSM: Timer/Counter Synchronization Mode

Writing the TSM bit to one activates the Timer/Counter Synchronization mode. In this mode, the
value that is written to the PSRASY and PSRSYNC bits is kept, hence keeping the correspond-
ing prescaler reset signals asserted. This ensures that the corresponding Timer/Counters are
halted and can be configured to the same value without the risk of one of them advancing during
configuration. When the TSM bit is written to zero, the PSRASY and PSRSYNC bits are cleared
by hardware, and the Timer/Counters start counting simultaneously.
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• Bits 6:1 – Res: Reserved

• Bit 0 – PSRSYNC: Prescaler Reset for Synchronous Timer/Counters

When this bit is one, Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1, Timer/Counter3, Timer/Counter4 and
Timer/Counter5 prescaler will be Reset. This bit is normally cleared immediately by hardware,
except if the TSM bit is set. Note that Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1 share the same pres-
caler and a reset of this prescaler will affect all timers.
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15. 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM
15.1 Features
• Two Independent Output Compare Units
• Double Buffered Output Compare Registers
• Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)
• Glitch Free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)
• Variable PWM Period
• Frequency Generator
• Three Independent Interrupt Sources (TOV0, OCF0A, and OCF0B)
15.2 Overview
Timer/Counter0 is a general purpose 8-bit Timer/Counter module, with two independent Output
Compare Units, and with PWM support. It allows accurate program execution timing (event man-
agement) and wave generation.
A simplified block diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 15-1. For the actual
placement of I/O pins, refer to “Pinout” on page 2. CPU accessible I/O Registers, including I/O
bits and I/O pins, are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Register and bit locations are listed
in the “Register Description” on page 102.
Figure 15-1. 8-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram

Count TOVn
Clear (Int.Req.)
Control Logic
Direction clkTn Clock Select
Edge
Tn
Detector
TOP BOTTOM
( From Prescaler )
Timer/Counter
TCNTn
= =0
OCnA
(Int.Req.)
Waveform
= Generation
OCnA
OCRnA
Fixed
OCnB
TOP
(Int.Req.)
Value
DATA BUS
Waveform
= Generation
OCnB
OCRnB
TCCRnA TCCRnB
15.2.1 Registers
The Timer/Counter (TCNT0) and Output Compare Registers (OCR0A and OCR0B) are 8-bit
registers. Interrupt request (abbreviated to Int.Req. in the figure) signals are all visible in the
Timer Interrupt Flag Register (TIFR0). All interrupts are individually masked with the Timer Inter-
rupt Mask Register (TIMSK0). TIFR0 and TIMSK0 are not shown in the figure.
The Timer/Counter can be clocked internally, via the prescaler, or by an external clock source on
the T0 pin. The Clock Select logic block controls which clock source and edge the Timer/Counter
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uses to increment (or decrement) its value. The Timer/Counter is inactive when no clock source
is selected. The output from the Clock Select logic is referred to as the timer clock (clkT0).
The double buffered Output Compare Registers (OCR0A and OCR0B) are compared with the
Timer/Counter value at all times. The result of the compare can be used by the Waveform Gen-
erator to generate a PWM or variable frequency output on the Output Compare pins (OC0A and
OC0B). See “Output Compare Unit” on page 93. for details. The Compare Match event will also
set the Compare Flag (OCF0A or OCF0B) which can be used to generate an Output Compare
interrupt request.
15.2.2 Definitions
Many register and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “n”
replaces the Timer/Counter number, in this case 0. A lower case “x” replaces the Output Com-
pare Unit, in this case Compare Unit A or Compare Unit B. However, when using the register or
bit defines in a program, the precise form must be used, i.e., TCNT0 for accessing
Timer/Counter0 counter value and so on.
The definitions in Table 15-1 are also used extensively throughout the document.
Table 15-1. Definitions
BOTTOM The counter reaches the BOTTOM when it becomes 0x00.
MAX The counter reaches its MAXimum when it becomes 0xFF (decimal 255).
TOP The counter reaches the TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the
count sequence. The TOP value can be assigned to be the fixed value 0xFF
(MAX) or the value stored in the OCR0A Register. The assignment is depen-
dent on the mode of operation.
15.3 Timer/Counter Clock Sources

The Timer/Counter can be clocked by an internal or an external clock source. The clock source
is selected by the Clock Select logic which is controlled by the Clock Select (CS02:0) bits
located in the Timer/Counter Control Register (TCCR0B). For details on clock sources and pres-
caler, see “Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1 Prescalers” on page 88.
15.4 Counter Unit

The main part of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is the programmable bi-directional counter unit. Figure
15-2 shows a block diagram of the counter and its surroundings.
Figure 15-2. Counter Unit Block Diagram

TOVn
DATA BUS (Int.Req.)
Clock Select
count Edge
Tn
clear clkTn Detector
TCNTn Control Logic
direction
( From Prescaler )
bottom top
Signal description (internal signals):
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count Increment or decrement TCNT0 by 1.

direction Select between increment and decrement.
clear Clear TCNT0 (set all bits to zero).
clkTn Timer/Counter clock, referred to as clkT0 in the following.
top Signalize that TCNT0 has reached maximum value.
bottom Signalize that TCNT0 has reached minimum value (zero).
Depending of the mode of operation used, the counter is cleared, incremented, or decremented
at each timer clock (clkT0). clkT0 can be generated from an external or internal clock source,
selected by the Clock Select bits (CS0[2:0]). When no clock source is selected (CS0[2:0] = 0)
the timer is stopped. However, the TCNT0 value can be accessed by the CPU, regardless of
whether clkT0 is present or not. A CPU write overrides (has priority over) all counter clear or
count operations.
The counting sequence is determined by the setting of the WGM01 and WGM00 bits located in
the Timer/Counter Control Register (TCCR0A) and the WGM02 bit located in the Timer/Counter
Control Register B (TCCR0B). There are close connections between how the counter behaves
(counts) and how waveforms are generated on the Output Compare outputs OC0A and OC0B.
For more details about advanced counting sequences and waveform generation, see “Modes of
Operation” on page 96.
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set according to the mode of operation selected by
the WGM0[2:0] bits. TOV0 can be used for generating a CPU interrupt.
15.5 Output Compare Unit

The 8-bit comparator continuously compares TCNT0 with the Output Compare Registers
(OCR0A and OCR0B). Whenever TCNT0 equals OCR0A or OCR0B, the comparator signals a
match. A match will set the Output Compare Flag (OCF0A or OCF0B) at the next timer clock
cycle. If the corresponding interrupt is enabled, the Output Compare Flag generates an Output
Compare interrupt. The Output Compare Flag is automatically cleared when the interrupt is exe-
cuted. Alternatively, the flag can be cleared by software by writing a logical one to its I/O bit
location. The Waveform Generator uses the match signal to generate an output according to
operating mode set by the WGM0[2:0] bits and Compare Output mode (COM0x[1:0]) bits. The
max and bottom signals are used by the Waveform Generator for handling the special cases of
the extreme values in some modes of operation (“Modes of Operation” on page 96).
Figure 15-3 shows a block diagram of the Output Compare unit.
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Figure 15-3. Output Compare Unit, Block Diagram

DATA BUS
OCRnx TCNTn
= (8-bit Comparator )
OCFnx (Int.Req.)
top
bottom
Waveform Generator OCnx
FOCn
WGMn1:0 COMnX1:0
The OCR0x Registers are double buffered when using any of the Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) modes. For the normal and Clear Timer on Compare (CTC) modes of operation, the dou-
ble buffering is disabled. The double buffering synchronizes the update of the OCR0x Compare
Registers to either top or bottom of the counting sequence. The synchronization prevents the
occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical PWM pulses, thereby making the output glitch-free.
The OCR0x Register access may seem complex, but this is not case. When the double buffering
is enabled, the CPU has access to the OCR0x Buffer Register, and if double buffering is dis-
abled the CPU will access the OCR0x directly.
15.5.1 Force Output Compare

In non-PWM waveform generation modes, the match output of the comparator can be forced by
writing a one to the Force Output Compare (FOC0x) bit. Forcing Compare Match will not set the
OCF0x Flag or reload/clear the timer, but the OC0x pin will be updated as if a real Compare
Match had occurred (the COM0x1:0 bits settings define whether the OC0x pin is set, cleared or
toggled).
15.5.2 Compare Match Blocking by TCNT0 Write

All CPU write operations to the TCNT0 Register will block any Compare Match that occur in the
next timer clock cycle, even when the timer is stopped. This feature allows OCR0x to be initial-
ized to the same value as TCNT0 without triggering an interrupt when the Timer/Counter clock is
enabled.
15.5.3 Using the Output Compare Unit

Since writing TCNT0 in any mode of operation will block all Compare Matches for one timer
clock cycle, there are risks involved when changing TCNT0 when using the Output Compare
Unit, independently of whether the Timer/Counter is running or not. If the value written to TCNT0
equals the OCR0x value, the Compare Match will be missed, resulting in incorrect waveform
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generation. Similarly, do not write the TCNT0 value equal to BOTTOM when the counter is
down-counting.
The setup of the OC0x should be performed before setting the Data Direction Register for the
port pin to output. The easiest way of setting the OC0x value is to use the Force Output Com-
pare (FOC0x) strobe bits in Normal mode. The OC0x Registers keep their values even when
changing between Waveform Generation modes.
Be aware that the COM0x[1:0] bits are not double buffered together with the compare value.
Changing the COM0x[1:0] bits will take effect immediately.
15.6 Compare Match Output Unit

The Compare Output mode (COM0x[1:0]) bits have two functions. The Waveform Generator
uses the COM0x[1:0] bits for defining the Output Compare (OC0x) state at the next Compare
Match. Also, the COM0x[1:0] bits control the OC0x pin output source. Figure 15-4 shows a sim-
plified schematic of the logic affected by the COM0x[1:0] bit setting. The I/O Registers, I/O bits,
and I/O pins in the figure are shown in bold. Only the parts of the general I/O Port Control Regis-
ters (DDR and PORT) that are affected by the COM0x[1:0] bits are shown. When referring to the
OC0x state, the reference is for the internal OC0x Register, not the OC0x pin. If a system reset
occur, the OC0x Register is reset to “0”.
Figure 15-4. Compare Match Output Unit, Schematic
COMnx1
COMnx0 Waveform
D Q
FOCn Generator
1
OCnx
OCnx Pin
0
D Q
DATA BUS
PORT
D Q
DDR
clk I/O
The general I/O port function is overridden by the Output Compare (OC0x) from the Waveform
Generator if either of the COM0x1:0 bits are set. However, the OC0x pin direction (input or out-
put) is still controlled by the Data Direction Register (DDR) for the port pin. The Data Direction
Register bit for the OC0x pin (DDR_OC0x) must be set as output before the OC0x value is visi-
ble on the pin. The port override function is independent of the Waveform Generation mode.
The design of the Output Compare pin logic allows initialization of the OC0x state before the out-
put is enabled. Note that some COM0x1:0 bit settings are reserved for certain modes of
operation. See “Register Description” on page 102.
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15.6.1 Compare Output Mode and Waveform Generation

The Waveform Generator uses the COM0x[1:0] bits differently in Normal, CTC, and PWM
modes. For all modes, setting the COM0x[1:0] = 0 tells the Waveform Generator that no action
on the OC0x Register is to be performed on the next Compare Match. For compare output
actions in the non-PWM modes refer to Table 15-2 on page 102. For fast PWM mode, refer to
Table 15-3 on page 102, and for phase correct PWM refer to Table 15-4 on page 103.
A change of the COM0x1:0 bits state will have effect at the first Compare Match after the bits are
written. For non-PWM modes, the action can be forced to have immediate effect by using the
FOC0x strobe bits.
15.7 Modes of Operation

The mode of operation, i.e., the behavior of the Timer/Counter and the Output Compare pins, is
defined by the combination of the Waveform Generation mode (WGM0[2:0]) and Compare Out-
put mode (COM0x[1:0]) bits. The Compare Output mode bits do not affect the counting
sequence, while the Waveform Generation mode bits do. The COM0x[1:0] bits control whether
the PWM output generated should be inverted or not (inverted or non-inverted PWM). For non-
PWM modes the COM0x[1:0] bits control whether the output should be set, cleared, or toggled
at a Compare Match (See “Compare Match Output Unit” on page 95.).
For detailed timing information see “Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams” on page 100.
15.7.1 Normal Mode

The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGM0[2:0] = 0). In this mode the counting
direction is always up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply
overruns when it passes its maximum 8-bit value (TOP = 0xFF) and then restarts from the bot-
tom (0x00). In normal operation the Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) will be set in the same
timer clock cycle as the TCNT0 becomes zero. The TOV0 Flag in this case behaves like a ninth
bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the timer overflow interrupt
that automatically clears the TOV0 Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by software.
There are no special cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be written
anytime.
The Output Compare Unit can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the Out-
put Compare to generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will
occupy too much of the CPU time.
15.7.2 Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode

In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGM0[2:0] = 2), the OCR0A Register is used to
manipulate the counter resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when the counter
value (TCNT0) matches the OCR0A. The OCR0A defines the top value for the counter, hence
also its resolution. This mode allows greater control of the Compare Match output frequency. It
also simplifies the operation of counting external events.
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in Figure 15-5. The counter value (TCNT0)
increases until a Compare Match occurs between TCNT0 and OCR0A, and then counter
(TCNT0) is cleared.
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Figure 15-5. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set
TCNTn
OCn
(COMnx1:0 = 1)
(Toggle)
Period 1 2 3 4
An interrupt can be generated each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by using the
OCF0A Flag. If the interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating
the TOP value. However, changing TOP to a value close to BOTTOM when the counter is run-
ning with none or a low prescaler value must be done with care since the CTC mode does not
have the double buffering feature. If the new value written to OCR0A is lower than the current
value of TCNT0, the counter will miss the Compare Match. The counter will then have to count to
its maximum value (0xFF) and wrap around starting at 0x00 before the Compare Match can
occur.
For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OC0A output can be set to toggle its logical
level on each Compare Match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode
(COM0A[1:0] = 1). The OC0A value will not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction
for the pin is set to output. The waveform generated will have a maximum frequency of fOC0 =
fclk_I/O/2 when OCR0A is set to zero (0x00). The waveform frequency is defined by the following
equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnx = -------------------------------------------------
-
2 ⋅ N ⋅ ( 1 + OCRnx )
The N variable represents the prescale factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).
As for the Normal mode of operation, the TOV0 Flag is set in the same timer clock cycle that the
counter counts from MAX to 0x00.
15.7.3 Fast PWM Mode

The fast Pulse Width Modulation or fast PWM mode (WGM0[2:0] = 3 or 7) provides a high fre-
quency PWM waveform generation option. The fast PWM differs from the other PWM option by
its single-slope operation. The counter counts from BOTTOM to TOP then restarts from BOT-
TOM. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM0[2:0] = 3, and OCR0A when WGM0[2:0] = 7. In non-
inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OC0x) is cleared on the Compare Match
between TCNT0 and OCR0x, and set at BOTTOM. In inverting Compare Output mode, the out-
put is set on Compare Match and cleared at BOTTOM. Due to the single-slope operation, the
operating frequency of the fast PWM mode can be twice as high as the phase correct PWM
mode that use dual-slope operation. This high frequency makes the fast PWM mode well suited
for power regulation, rectification, and DAC applications. High frequency allows physically small
sized external components (coils, capacitors), and therefore reduces total system cost.
In fast PWM mode, the counter is incremented until the counter value matches the TOP value.
The counter is then cleared at the following timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the fast
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PWM mode is shown in Figure 15-6. The TCNT0 value is in the timing diagram shown as a his-
togram for illustrating the single-slope operation. The diagram includes non-inverted and
inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNT0 slopes represent Com-
pare Matches between OCR0x and TCNT0.
Figure 15-6. Fast PWM Mode, Timing Diagram
OCRnx Interrupt Flag Set
OCRnx Update and

TOVn Interrupt Flag Set
TCNTn
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 2)
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 3)
Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set each time the counter reaches TOP. If the inter-
rupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the compare value.
In fast PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the OC0x pins.
Setting the COM0x[1:0] bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM out-
put can be generated by setting the COM0x[1:0] to three: Setting the COM0A[1:0] bits to one
allows the OC0A pin to toggle on Compare Matches if the WGM02 bit is set. This option is not
available for the OC0B pin (See Table 15-3 on page 102). The actual OC0x value will only be
visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output. The PWM waveform is
generated by setting (or clearing) the OC0x Register at the Compare Match between OCR0x
and TCNT0, and clearing (or setting) the OC0x Register at the timer clock cycle the counter is
cleared (changes from TOP to BOTTOM).
The PWM frequency for the output can be calculated by the following equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnxPWM = -----------------
-
N ⋅ 256
The extreme values for the OCR0A Register represents special cases when generating a PWM
waveform output in the fast PWM mode. If the OCR0A is set equal to BOTTOM, the output will
be a narrow spike for each MAX+1 timer clock cycle. Setting the OCR0A equal to MAX will result
in a constantly high or low output (depending on the polarity of the output set by the COM0A1:0
bits.)
A frequency (with 50% duty cycle) waveform output in fast PWM mode can be achieved by set-
ting OC0x to toggle its logical level on each Compare Match (COM0x[1:0] = 1). The waveform
generated will have a maximum frequency of fOC0 = fclk_I/O/2 when OCR0A is set to zero. This
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feature is similar to the OC0A toggle in CTC mode, except the double buffer feature of the Out-
put Compare unit is enabled in the fast PWM mode.
15.7.4 Phase Correct PWM Mode

The phase correct PWM mode (WGM0[2:0] = 1 or 5) provides a high resolution phase correct
PWM waveform generation option. The phase correct PWM mode is based on a dual-slope
operation. The counter counts repeatedly from BOTTOM to TOP and then from TOP to BOT-
TOM. TOP is defined as 0xFF when WGM0[2:0] = 1, and OCR0A when WGM0[2:0] = 5. In non-
inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OC0x) is cleared on the Compare Match
between TCNT0 and OCR0x while upcounting, and set on the Compare Match while down-
counting. In inverting Output Compare mode, the operation is inverted. The dual-slope operation
has lower maximum operation frequency than single slope operation. However, due to the sym-
metric feature of the dual-slope PWM modes, these modes are preferred for motor control
applications.
In phase correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches TOP.
When the counter reaches TOP, it changes the count direction. The TCNT0 value will be equal
to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the phase correct PWM mode is shown
on Figure 15-7. The TCNT0 value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating
the dual-slope operation. The diagram includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The
small horizontal line marks on the TCNT0 slopes represent Compare Matches between OCR0x
and TCNT0.
Figure 15-7. Phase Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set
OCRnx Update
TCNTn
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 2)
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 3)
Period 1 2 3
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV0) is set each time the counter reaches BOTTOM. The
Interrupt Flag can be used to generate an interrupt each time the counter reaches the BOTTOM
value.
In phase correct PWM mode, the compare unit allows generation of PWM waveforms on the
OC0x pins. Setting the COM0x1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM. An inverted
PWM output can be generated by setting the COM0x[1:0] to three: Setting the COM0A0 bit to
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one allows the OC0A pin to toggle on Compare Matches if the WGM02 bit is set. This option is
not available for the OC0B pin (See Table 15-4 on page 103). The actual OC0x value will only
be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output. The PWM wave-
form is generated by clearing (or setting) the OC0x Register at the Compare Match between
OCR0x and TCNT0 when the counter increments, and setting (or clearing) the OC0x Register at
Compare Match between OCR0x and TCNT0 when the counter decrements. The PWM fre-
quency for the output when using phase correct PWM can be calculated by the following
equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnxPCPWM = -----------------
-
N ⋅ 510
The extreme values for the OCR0A Register represent special cases when generating a PWM
waveform output in the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCR0A is set equal to BOTTOM, the
output will be continuously low and if set equal to MAX the output will be continuously high for
non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will have the opposite logic values.
At the very start of period 2 in Figure 15-7 OCnx has a transition from high to low even though
there is no Compare Match. The point of this transition is to guarantee symmetry around BOT-
TOM. There are two cases that give a transition without Compare Match.
• OCR0A changes its value from MAX, like in Figure 15-7. When the OCR0A value is MAX the
OCn pin value is the same as the result of a down-counting Compare Match. To ensure
symmetry around BOTTOM the OCn value at MAX must correspond to the result of an up-
counting Compare Match.
• The timer starts counting from a value higher than the one in OCR0A, and for that reason
misses the Compare Match and hence the OCn change that would have happened on the
way up.
15.8 Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams

The Timer/Counter is a synchronous design and the timer clock (clkT0) is therefore shown as a
clock enable signal in the following figures. The figures include information on when Interrupt
Flags are set. Figure 15-8 contains timing data for basic Timer/Counter operation. The figure
shows the count sequence close to the MAX value in all modes other than phase correct PWM
mode.
Figure 15-8. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, no Prescaling
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /1)
TCNTn MAX - 1 MAX BOTTOM BOTTOM + 1
TOVn
Figure 15-9 shows the same timing data, but with the prescaler enabled.
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Figure 15-9. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /8)
TCNTn MAX - 1 MAX BOTTOM BOTTOM + 1
TOVn
Figure 15-10 shows the setting of OCF0B in all modes and OCF0A in all modes except CTC
mode and PWM mode, where OCR0A is TOP.
Figure 15-10. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCF0x, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /8)
TCNTn OCRnx - 1 OCRnx OCRnx + 1 OCRnx + 2
OCRnx OCRnx Value
OCFnx
Figure 15-11 shows the setting of OCF0A and the clearing of TCNT0 in CTC mode and fast
PWM mode where OCR0A is TOP.
Figure 15-11. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Clear Timer on Compare Match mode, with Pres-
caler (fclk_I/O/8)
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /8)
TCNTn
TOP - 1 TOP BOTTOM BOTTOM + 1
(CTC)
OCRnx TOP
OCFnx
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15.9.1 TCCR0A – Timer/Counter Control Register A

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x24 (0x44) COM0A1 COM0A0 COM0B1 COM0B0 – – WGM01 WGM00 TCCR0A
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R R R/W R/W
• Bits 7:6 – COM0A[1:0]: Compare Match Output A Mode

These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC0A) behavior. If one or both of the COM0A1:0
bits are set, the OC0A output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected
to. However, note that the Data Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC0A pin
must be set in order to enable the output driver.
When OC0A is connected to the pin, the function of the COM0A[1:0] bits depends on the
WGM0[2:0] bit setting. Table 15-2 shows the COM0A[1:0] bit functionality when the WGM0[2:0]
bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-PWM).
Table 15-2. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode

COM0A1 COM0A0 Description
0 0 Normal port operation, OC0A disconnected.
0 1 Toggle OC0A on Compare Match
1 0 Clear OC0A on Compare Match
1 1 Set OC0A on Compare Match
Table 15-3 shows the COM0A[1:0] bit functionality when the WGM0[1:0] bits are set to fast
PWM mode.
Table 15-3. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)

WGM02 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC0A Disconnected.
0 1
WGM02 = 1: Toggle OC0A on Compare Match.
1 0 Clear OC0A on Compare Match, set OC0A at TOP
1 1 Set OC0A on Compare Match, clear OC0A at TOP
Note: 1. A special case occurs when OCR0A equals TOP and COM0A1 is set. In this case, the Com-
pare Match is ignored, but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 97
for more details.
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Table 15-4 shows the COM0A1:0 bit functionality when the WGM0[2:0] bits are set to phase cor-
rect PWM mode.
Table 15-4. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct PWM Mode(1)

WGM02 = 0: Normal Port Operation, OC0A Disconnected.
0 1
WGM02 = 1: Toggle OC0A on Compare Match.
Clear OC0A on Compare Match when up-counting. Set OC0A on
1 0
Compare Match when down-counting.
Set OC0A on Compare Match when up-counting. Clear OC0A on
1 1
Note: 1. A special case occurs when OCR0A equals TOP and COM0A1 is set. In this case, the Com-
pare Match is ignored, but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on
page 99 for more details.
• Bits 5:4 – COM0B[1:0]: Compare Match Output B Mode

These bits control the Output Compare pin (OC0B) behavior. If one or both of the COM0B[1:0]
bits are set, the OC0B output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected
to. However, note that the Data Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OC0B pin
must be set in order to enable the output driver.
When OC0B is connected to the pin, the function of the COM0B[1:0] bits depends on the
WGM0[2:0] bit setting. Table 15-2 shows the COM0A[1:0] bit functionality when the WGM0[2:0]
bits are set to a normal or CTC mode (non-PWM).
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Table 15-5. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM Mode

COM0B1 COM0B0 Description
0 0 Normal port operation, OC0B disconnected.
0 1 Toggle OC0B on Compare Match
1 0 Clear OC0B on Compare Match
1 1 Set OC0B on Compare Match
Table 15-3 shows the COM0B[1:0] bit functionality when the WGM0[2:0] bits are set to fast
PWM mode.
Table 15-6. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM Mode(1)

0 1 Reserved
1 0 Clear OC0B on Compare Match, set OC0B at TOP
1 1 Set OC0B on Compare Match, clear OC0B at TOP
Note: 1. A special case occurs when OCR0B equals TOP and COM0B1 is set. In this case, the Com-
pare Match is ignored, but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 97
for more details.
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Table 15-4 shows the COM0B[1:0] bit functionality when the WGM0[2:0] bits are set to phase
correct PWM mode.
Table 15-7. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct PWM Mode(1)

0 1 Reserved
Clear OC0B on Compare Match when up-counting. Set OC0B on
1 0
Set OC0B on Compare Match when up-counting. Clear OC0B on
1 1
Note: 1. A special case occurs when OCR0B equals TOP and COM0B1 is set. In this case, the Com-
pare Match is ignored, but the set or clear is done at TOP. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on
page 99 for more details.

• Bits 1:0 – WGM0[1:0]: Waveform Generation Mode

Combined with the WGM02 bit found in the TCCR0B Register, these bits control the counting
sequence of the counter, the source for maximum (TOP) counter value, and what type of wave-
form generation to be used, see Table 15-8. Modes of operation supported by the Timer/Counter
unit are: Normal mode (counter), Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) mode, and two types of
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes (see “Modes of Operation” on page 96).
Table 15-8. Waveform Generation Mode Bit Description

Timer/Counter
Mode of Update of TOV Flag
Mode WGM2 WGM1 WGM0 Operation TOP OCRx at Set on(1)(2)
0 0 0 0 Normal 0xFF Immediate MAX
PWM, Phase
1 0 0 1 0xFF TOP BOTTOM
Correct
2 0 1 0 CTC OCRA Immediate MAX
3 0 1 1 Fast PWM 0xFF TOP MAX
4 1 0 0 Reserved – – –
PWM, Phase
5 1 0 1 OCRA TOP BOTTOM
Correct
6 1 1 0 Reserved – – –
7 1 1 1 Fast PWM OCRA TOP TOP
Notes: 1. MAX = 0xFF

2. BOTTOM = 0x00
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15.9.2 TCCR0B – Timer/Counter Control Register B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x25 (0x45) FOC0A FOC0B – – WGM02 CS02 CS01 CS00 TCCR0B
Read/Write W W R R R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 7 – FOC0A: Force Output Compare A

The FOC0A bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when
TCCR0B is written when operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC0A bit,
an immediate Compare Match is forced on the Waveform Generation unit. The OC0A output is
changed according to its COM0A1:0 bits setting. Note that the FOC0A bit is implemented as a
strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM0A1:0 bits that determines the effect of the
forced compare.
A FOC0A strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using
OCR0A as TOP.
The FOC0A bit is always read as zero.
• Bit 6 – FOC0B: Force Output Compare B

The FOC0B bit is only active when the WGM bits specify a non-PWM mode.
However, for ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be set to zero when
TCCR0B is written when operating in PWM mode. When writing a logical one to the FOC0B bit,
an immediate Compare Match is forced on the Waveform Generation unit. The OC0B output is
changed according to its COM0B[1:0] bits setting. Note that the FOC0B bit is implemented as a
strobe. Therefore it is the value present in the COM0B[1:0] bits that determines the effect of the
forced compare.
A FOC0B strobe will not generate any interrupt, nor will it clear the timer in CTC mode using
OCR0B as TOP.
The FOC0B bit is always read as zero.

• Bit 3 – WGM02: Waveform Generation Mode

See the description in the “TCCR0A – Timer/Counter Control Register A” on page 102.
• Bits 2:0 – CS0[2:0]: Clock Select

The three Clock Select bits select the clock source to be used by the Timer/Counter.
Table 15-9. Clock Select Bit Description

CS02 CS01 CS00 Description
0 0 0 No clock source (Timer/Counter stopped)
0 0 1 clkI/O/(No prescaling)
0 1 0 clkI/O/8 (From prescaler)
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Table 15-9. Clock Select Bit Description (Continued)

CS02 CS01 CS00 Description
1 1 0 External clock source on T0 pin. Clock on falling edge.
1 1 1 External clock source on T0 pin. Clock on rising edge.
If external pin modes are used for the Timer/Counter0, transitions on the T0 pin will clock the
counter even if the pin is configured as an output. This feature allows software control of the
counting.
15.9.3 TCNT0 – Timer/Counter Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x26 (0x46) TCNT0[7:0] TCNT0
The Timer/Counter Register gives direct access, both for read and write operations, to the
Timer/Counter unit 8-bit counter. Writing to the TCNT0 Register blocks (removes) the Compare
Match on the following timer clock. Modifying the counter (TCNT0) while the counter is running,
introduces a risk of missing a Compare Match between TCNT0 and the OCR0x Registers.
15.9.4 OCR0A – Output Compare Register A

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x27 (0x47) OCR0A[7:0] OCR0A
The Output Compare Register A contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the
counter value (TCNT0). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to
generate a waveform output on the OC0A pin.
15.9.5 OCR0B – Output Compare Register B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x28 (0x48) OCR0B[7:0] OCR0B
The Output Compare Register B contains an 8-bit value that is continuously compared with the
counter value (TCNT0). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to
generate a waveform output on the OC0B pin.
15.9.6 TIMSK0 – Timer/Counter Interrupt Mask Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x6E) – – – – – OCIE0B OCIE0A TOIE0 TIMSK0
Read/Write R R R R R R/W R/W R/W

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• Bit 2 – OCIE0B: Timer/Counter Output Compare Match B Interrupt Enable

When the OCIE0B bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the
Timer/Counter Compare Match B interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if
a Compare Match in Timer/Counter occurs, i.e., when the OCF0B bit is set in the Timer/Counter
Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR0.
• Bit 1 – OCIE0A: Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Match A Interrupt Enable

When the OCIE0A bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the
Timer/Counter0 Compare Match A interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed
if a Compare Match in Timer/Counter0 occurs, i.e., when the OCF0A bit is set in the
Timer/Counter 0 Interrupt Flag Register – TIFR0.
• Bit 0 – TOIE0: Timer/Counter0 Overflow Interrupt Enable

When the TOIE0 bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the
Timer/Counter0 Overflow interrupt is enabled. The corresponding interrupt is executed if an
overflow in Timer/Counter0 occurs, i.e., when the TOV0 bit is set in the Timer/Counter 0 Inter-
rupt Flag Register – TIFR0.
15.9.7 TIFR0 – Timer/Counter 0 Interrupt Flag Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x15 (0x35) – – – – – OCF0B OCF0A TOV0 TIFR0

• Bit 2 – OCF0B: Timer/Counter 0 Output Compare B Match Flag

The OCF0B bit is set when a Compare Match occurs between the Timer/Counter and the data in
OCR0B – Output Compare Register0 B. OCF0B is cleared by hardware when executing the cor-
responding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, OCF0B is cleared by writing a logic one to
the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE0B (Timer/Counter Compare B Match Interrupt Enable),
and OCF0B are set, the Timer/Counter Compare Match Interrupt is executed.
• Bit 1 – OCF0A: Timer/Counter 0 Output Compare A Match Flag

The OCF0A bit is set when a Compare Match occurs between the Timer/Counter0 and the data
in OCR0A – Output Compare Register0. OCF0A is cleared by hardware when executing the cor-
responding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, OCF0A is cleared by writing a logic one to
the flag. When the I-bit in SREG, OCIE0A (Timer/Counter0 Compare Match Interrupt Enable),
and OCF0A are set, the Timer/Counter0 Compare Match Interrupt is executed.
• Bit 0 – TOV0: Timer/Counter0 Overflow Flag

The bit TOV0 is set when an overflow occurs in Timer/Counter0. TOV0 is cleared by hardware
when executing the corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, TOV0 is cleared by
writing a logic one to the flag. When the SREG I-bit, TOIE0 (Timer/Counter0 Overflow Interrupt
Enable), and TOV0 are set, the Timer/Counter0 Overflow interrupt is executed.
The setting of this flag is dependent of the WGM0[2:0] bit setting. Refer to Table 15-8, “Wave-
form Generation Mode Bit Description” on page 104.
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16. 16-bit Timer/Counter 1 with PWM
16.1 Features
• True 16-bit Design (i.e., Allows 16-bit PWM)
• Three independent Output Compare Units
• Double Buffered Output Compare Registers
• One Input Capture Unit
• Input Capture Noise Canceler
• Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)
• Glitch-free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)
• Variable PWM Period
• Frequency Generator
• External Event Counter
• Five independent interrupt sources (TOV1, OCF1A, OCF1B, OCF1C, ICF1)
16.2 Overview
The 16-bit Timer/Counter 1 unit allows accurate program execution timing (event management),
wave generation, and signal timing measurement. Most register and bit references in this sec-
tion are written in general form. A lower case “n” replaces the Timer/Counter number (for this
product, only n=1 is available), and a lower case “x” replaces the Output Compare unit channel.
However, when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be used,
i.e., TCNT1 for accessing Timer/Counter1 counter value and so on.
A simplified block diagram of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 16-1. For the actual
placement of I/O pins, see “Pinout” on page 2. CPU accessible I/O Registers, including I/O bits
and I/O pins, are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Register and bit locations are listed in
the “16-bit Timer/Counter 1 with PWM” on page 108.
The Power Reduction Timer/Counter1 bit, PRTIM1, in “PRR0 – Power Reduction Register 0” on
page 46 must be written to zero to enable Timer/Counter1 module.
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Figure 16-1. 16-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram(1)

Count TOVn
Clear (Int.Req.)
Control Logic
Direction TCLK Clock Select
Edge
Tn
Detector
TOP BOTTOM
( From Prescaler )
Timer/Counter
TCNTn
= =0
OCFnA
(Int.Req.)
Waveform
= OCnA
Generation
OCRnA
Fixed OCFnB
TOP (Int.Req.)
Values
Waveform
= OCnB
Generation
DATABUS
OCRnB
OCFnC
(Int.Req.)
Waveform
= OCnC
Generation
OCRnC
( From Analog
Comparator Ouput )
ICFn (Int.Req.)
Edge Noise
ICRn
Detector Canceler
ICPn
TCCRnA TCCRnB TCCRnC
Note: 1. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2, Table 12-3 on page 74, and Table 12-6 on page 77 for
Timer/Counter1 pin placement and description.
16.2.1 Registers
The Timer/Counter (TCNTn), Output Compare Registers (OCRnA/B/C), and Input Capture Reg-
ister (ICRn) are all 16-bit registers. Special procedures must be followed when accessing the 16-
bit registers. These procedures are described in the section “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on
page 110. The Timer/Counter Control Registers (TCCRnA/B/C) are 8-bit registers and have no
CPU access restrictions. Interrupt requests (shorten as Int.Req.) signals are all visible in the
Timer Interrupt Flag Register (TIFRn). All interrupts are individually masked with the Timer Inter-
rupt Mask Register (TIMSKn). TIFRn and TIMSKn are not shown in the figure since these
registers are shared by other timer units.
The Timer/Counter can be clocked internally, via the prescaler, or by an external clock source on
the Tn pin. The Clock Select logic block controls which clock source and edge the Timer/Counter
uses to increment (or decrement) its value. The Timer/Counter is inactive when no clock source
is selected. The output from the clock select logic is referred to as the timer clock (clkTn).
The double buffered Output Compare Registers (OCRnA/B/C) are compared with the
Timer/Counter value at all time. The result of the compare can be used by the Waveform Gener-
ator to generate a PWM or variable frequency output on the Output Compare pin (OCnA/B/C).
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See “Output Compare Units” on page 117.. The compare match event will also set the Compare
Match Flag (OCFnA/B/C) which can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt request.
The Input Capture Register can capture the Timer/Counter value at a given external (edge trig-
gered) event on either the Input Capture pin (ICPn) or on the Analog Comparator pins (See
“Analog Comparator” on page 223.) The Input Capture unit includes a digital filtering unit (Noise
Canceler) for reducing the chance of capturing noise spikes.
The TOP value, or maximum Timer/Counter value, can in some modes of operation be defined
by either the OCRnA Register, the ICRn Register, or by a set of fixed values. When using
OCRnA as TOP value in a PWM mode, the OCRnA Register can not be used for generating a
PWM output. However, the TOP value will in this case be double buffered allowing the TOP
value to be changed in run time. If a fixed TOP value is required, the ICRn Register can be used
as an alternative, freeing the OCRnA to be used as PWM output.
16.2.2 Definitions
The following definitions are used extensively throughout the document:
BOTTOM The counter reaches the BOTTOM when it becomes 0x0000.
MAX The counter reaches its MAXimum when it becomes 0xFFFF (decimal 65535).
The counter reaches the TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count
sequence. The TOP value can be assigned to be one of the fixed values: 0x00FF,
TOP
0x01FF, or 0x03FF, or to the value stored in the OCRnA or ICRn Register. The
assignment is dependent of the mode of operation.
16.3 Accessing 16-bit Registers

The TCNTn, OCRnA/B/C, and ICRn are 16-bit registers that can be accessed by the AVR CPU
via the 8-bit data bus. The 16-bit register must be byte accessed using two read or write opera-
tions. Each 16-bit timer has a single 8-bit register for temporary storing of the high byte of the 16-
bit access. The same Temporary Register is shared between all 16-bit registers within each 16-
bit timer. Accessing the low byte triggers the 16-bit read or write operation. When the low byte of
a 16-bit register is written by the CPU, the high byte stored in the Temporary Register, and the
low byte written are both copied into the 16-bit register in the same clock cycle. When the low
byte of a 16-bit register is read by the CPU, the high byte of the 16-bit register is copied into the
Temporary Register in the same clock cycle as the low byte is read.
Not all 16-bit accesses uses the Temporary Register for the high byte. Reading the OCRnA/B/C
16-bit registers does not involve using the Temporary Register.
To do a 16-bit write, the high byte must be written before the low byte. For a 16-bit read, the low
byte must be read before the high byte.
The following code examples show how to access the 16-bit timer registers assuming that no
interrupts updates the temporary register. The same principle can be used directly for accessing
the OCRnA/B/C and ICRn Registers. Note that when using “C”, the compiler handles the 16-bit
access.
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Assembly Code Examples(1)

...
; Set TCNTn to 0x01FF
ldi r17,0x01
ldi r16,0xFF
out TCNTnH,r17
out TCNTnL,r16
; Read TCNTn into r17:r16
in r16,TCNTnL
in r17,TCNTnH
...
C Code Examples(1)
unsigned int i;
...
/* Set TCNTn to 0x01FF */
TCNTn = 0x1FF;
/* Read TCNTn into i */
i = TCNTn;
...

The assembly code example returns the TCNTn value in the r17:r16 register pair.
It is important to notice that accessing 16-bit registers are atomic operations. If an interrupt
occurs between the two instructions accessing the 16-bit register, and the interrupt code
updates the temporary register by accessing the same or any other of the 16-bit Timer Regis-
ters, then the result of the access outside the interrupt will be corrupted. Therefore, when both
the main code and the interrupt code update the temporary register, the main code must disable
the interrupts during the 16-bit access.
The following code examples show how to do an atomic read of the TCNTn Register contents.
Reading any of the OCRnA/B/C or ICRn Registers can be done by using the same principle.
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TIM16_ReadTCNTn:
; Save global interrupt flag
in r18,SREG
; Disable interrupts
cli
; Read TCNTn into r17:r16
in r16,TCNTnL
in r17,TCNTnH
; Restore global interrupt flag
out SREG,r18
ret
C Code Example(1)
unsigned int TIM16_ReadTCNTn( void )
{
unsigned char sreg;
unsigned int i;
/* Save global interrupt flag */
sreg = SREG;
/* Disable interrupts */
/* Read TCNTn into i */
i = TCNTn;
/* Restore global interrupt flag */
SREG = sreg;
return i;
}

The assembly code example returns the TCNTn value in the r17:r16 register pair.
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The following code examples show how to do an atomic write of the TCNTn Register contents.
Writing any of the OCRnA/B/C or ICRn Registers can be done by using the same principle.

TIM16_WriteTCNTn:
; Save global interrupt flag
in r18,SREG
; Disable interrupts
cli
; Set TCNTn to r17:r16
out TCNTnH,r17
out TCNTnL,r16
; Restore global interrupt flag
out SREG,r18
ret
C Code Example(1)
void TIM16_WriteTCNTn( unsigned int i )
{
unsigned char sreg;
unsigned int i;
/* Save global interrupt flag */
sreg = SREG;
/* Disable interrupts */
/* Set TCNTn to i */
TCNTn = i;
/* Restore global interrupt flag */
SREG = sreg;
}

The assembly code example requires that the r17:r16 register pair contains the value to be writ-
ten to TCNTn.
16.3.1 Reusing the Temporary High Byte Register

If writing to more than one 16-bit register where the high byte is the same for all registers written,
then the high byte only needs to be written once. However, note that the same rule of atomic
operation described previously also applies in this case.
16.4 Timer/Counter Clock Sources

The Timer/Counter can be clocked by an internal or an external clock source. The clock source
is selected by the Clock Select logic which is controlled by the Clock Select (CSn2:0) bits
located in the Timer/Counter control Register B (TCCRnB). For details on clock sources and
prescaler, see “Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1 Prescalers” on page 88.
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16.5 Counter Unit

The main part of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is the programmable 16-bit bi-directional counter unit.
Figure 16-2 shows a block diagram of the counter and its surroundings.
Figure 16-2. Counter Unit Block Diagram

DATA BUS (8-bit)
TOVn
(Int.Req.)
TEMP (8-bit)
Clock Select
Count Edge
Tn
TCNTnH (8-bit) TCNTnL (8-bit) Clear clkTn Detector
Control Logic
Direction
TCNTn (16-bit Counter)
( From Prescaler )
TOP BOTTOM
Signal description (internal signals):

Count Increment or decrement TCNTn by 1.
Direction Select between increment and decrement.
Clear Clear TCNTn (set all bits to zero).
clkTn Timer/Counter clock.
TOP Signalize that TCNTn has reached maximum value.
BOTTOM Signalize that TCNTn has reached minimum value (zero).
The 16-bit counter is mapped into two 8-bit I/O memory locations: Counter High (TCNTnH) con-
taining the upper eight bits of the counter, and Counter Low (TCNTnL) containing the lower eight
bits. The TCNTnH Register can only be indirectly accessed by the CPU. When the CPU does an
access to the TCNTnH I/O location, the CPU accesses the high byte temporary register (TEMP).
The temporary register is updated with the TCNTnH value when the TCNTnL is read, and
TCNTnH is updated with the temporary register value when TCNTnL is written. This allows the
CPU to read or write the entire 16-bit counter value within one clock cycle via the 8-bit data bus.
It is important to notice that there are special cases of writing to the TCNTn Register when the
counter is counting that will give unpredictable results. The special cases are described in the
sections where they are of importance.
Depending on the mode of operation used, the counter is cleared, incremented, or decremented
at each timer clock (clkTn). The clkTn can be generated from an external or internal clock source,
selected by the Clock Select bits (CSn2:0). When no clock source is selected (CSn2:0 = 0) the
timer is stopped. However, the TCNTn value can be accessed by the CPU, independent of
whether clkTn is present or not. A CPU write overrides (has priority over) all counter clear or
count operations.
The counting sequence is determined by the setting of the Waveform Generation mode bits
(WGMn3:0) located in the Timer/Counter Control Registers A and B (TCCRnA and TCCRnB).
There are close connections between how the counter behaves (counts) and how waveforms
are generated on the Output Compare outputs OCnx. For more details about advanced counting
sequences and waveform generation, see “Modes of Operation” on page 120.
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The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set according to the mode of operation selected by
the WGMn3:0 bits. TOVn can be used for generating a CPU interrupt.
16.6 Input Capture Unit

The Timer/Counter incorporates an input capture unit that can capture external events and give
them a time-stamp indicating time of occurrence. The external signal indicating an event, or mul-
tiple events, can be applied via the ICPn pin or alternatively, for the Timer/Counter1 only, via the
Analog Comparator unit. The time-stamps can then be used to calculate frequency, duty-cycle,
and other features of the signal applied. Alternatively the time-stamps can be used for creating a
log of the events.
The Input Capture unit is illustrated by the block diagram shown in Figure 16-3. The elements of
the block diagram that are not directly a part of the input capture unit are gray shaded. The small
“n” in register and bit names indicates the Timer/Counter number.
Figure 16-3. Input Capture Unit Block Diagram
DATA BUS (8-bit)
TEMP (8-bit)
ICRnH (8-bit) ICRnL (8-bit) TCNTnH (8-bit) TCNTnL (8-bit)
WRITE ICRn (16-bit Register) TCNTn (16-bit Counter)
ACO* ACIC* ICNC ICES
Analog
Comparator Noise Edge
ICFn (Int.Req.)
Canceler Detector
ICPn
Note: The Analog Comparator Output (ACO) can only trigger the Timer/Counter1 ICP – not
Timer/Counter3, 4 or 5.
When a change of the logic level (an event) occurs on the Input Capture Pin (ICPn), alternatively
on the analog Comparator output (ACO), and this change confirms to the setting of the edge
detector, a capture will be triggered. When a capture is triggered, the 16-bit value of the counter
(TCNTn) is written to the Input Capture Register (ICRn). The Input Capture Flag (ICFn) is set at
the same system clock as the TCNTn value is copied into ICRn Register. If enabled (TICIEn =
1), the input capture flag generates an input capture interrupt. The ICFn flag is automatically
cleared when the interrupt is executed. Alternatively the ICFn flag can be cleared by software by
writing a logical one to its I/O bit location.
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Reading the 16-bit value in the Input Capture Register (ICRn) is done by first reading the low
byte (ICRnL) and then the high byte (ICRnH). When the low byte is read the high byte is copied
into the high byte Temporary Register (TEMP). When the CPU reads the ICRnH I/O location it
will access the TEMP Register.
The ICRn Register can only be written when using a Waveform Generation mode that utilizes
the ICRn Register for defining the counter’s TOP value. In these cases the Waveform Genera-
tion mode (WGMn3:0) bits must be set before the TOP value can be written to the ICRn
Register. When writing the ICRn Register the high byte must be written to the ICRnH I/O location
before the low byte is written to ICRnL.
For more information on how to access the 16-bit registers refer to “Accessing 16-bit Registers”
on page 110.
16.6.1 Input Capture Trigger Source

The main trigger source for the input capture unit is the Input Capture Pin (ICPn).
Timer/Counter1 can alternatively use the analog comparator output as trigger source for the
input capture unit. The Analog Comparator is selected as trigger source by setting the analog
Comparator Input Capture (ACIC) bit in the Analog Comparator Control and Status Register
(ACSR). Be aware that changing trigger source can trigger a capture. The input capture flag
must therefore be cleared after the change.
Both the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) and the Analog Comparator output (ACO) inputs are sampled
using the same technique as for the Tn pin (Figure 14-1 on page 88). The edge detector is also
identical. However, when the noise canceler is enabled, additional logic is inserted before the
edge detector, which increases the delay by four system clock cycles. Note that the input of the
noise canceler and edge detector is always enabled unless the Timer/Counter is set in a Wave-
form Generation mode that uses ICRn to define TOP.
An input capture can be triggered by software by controlling the port of the ICPn pin.
16.6.2 Noise Canceler

The noise canceler improves noise immunity by using a simple digital filtering scheme. The
noise canceler input is monitored over four samples, and all four must be equal for changing the
output that in turn is used by the edge detector.
The noise canceler is enabled by setting the Input Capture Noise Canceler (ICNCn) bit in
Timer/Counter Control Register B (TCCRnB). When enabled the noise canceler introduces addi-
tional four system clock cycles of delay from a change applied to the input, to the update of the
ICRn Register. The noise canceler uses the system clock and is therefore not affected by the
prescaler.
16.6.3 Using the Input Capture Unit

The main challenge when using the Input Capture unit is to assign enough processor capacity
for handling the incoming events. The time between two events is critical. If the processor has
not read the captured value in the ICRn Register before the next event occurs, the ICRn will be
overwritten with a new value. In this case the result of the capture will be incorrect.
When using the Input Capture interrupt, the ICRn Register should be read as early in the inter-
rupt handler routine as possible. Even though the Input Capture interrupt has relatively high
priority, the maximum interrupt response time is dependent on the maximum number of clock
cycles it takes to handle any of the other interrupt requests.
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Using the Input Capture unit in any mode of operation when the TOP value (resolution) is
actively changed during operation, is not recommended.
Measurement of an external signal’s duty cycle requires that the trigger edge is changed after
each capture. Changing the edge sensing must be done as early as possible after the ICRn
Register has been read. After a change of the edge, the Input Capture Flag (ICFn) must be
cleared by software (writing a logical one to the I/O bit location). For measuring frequency only,
the clearing of the ICFn Flag is not required (if an interrupt handler is used).
16.7 Output Compare Units

The 16-bit comparator continuously compares TCNTn with the Output Compare Register
(OCRnx). If TCNT equals OCRnx the comparator signals a match. A match will set the Output
Compare Flag (OCFnx) at the next timer clock cycle. If enabled (OCIEnx = 1), the Output Com-
pare Flag generates an Output Compare interrupt. The OCFnx Flag is automatically cleared
when the interrupt is executed. Alternatively the OCFnx Flag can be cleared by software by writ-
ing a logical one to its I/O bit location. The Waveform Generator uses the match signal to
generate an output according to operating mode set by the Waveform Generation mode
(WGMn3:0) bits and Compare Output mode (COMnx1:0) bits. The TOP and BOTTOM signals
are used by the Waveform Generator for handling the special cases of the extreme values in
some modes of operation (See “Modes of Operation” on page 120.)
A special feature of Output Compare unit A allows it to define the Timer/Counter TOP value (i.e.,
counter resolution). In addition to the counter resolution, the TOP value defines the period time
for waveforms generated by the Waveform Generator.
Figure 16-4 shows a block diagram of the Output Compare unit. The small “n” in the register and
bit names indicates the device number (n = n for Timer/Counter n), and the “x” indicates Output
Compare unit (A/B/C). The elements of the block diagram that are not directly a part of the Out-
put Compare unit are gray shaded.
Figure 16-4. Output Compare Unit, Block Diagram

DATA BUS (8-bit)
TEMP (8-bit)
OCRnxH Buf. (8-bit) OCRnxL Buf. (8-bit) TCNTnH (8-bit) TCNTnL (8-bit)
OCRnx Buffer (16-bit Register) TCNTn (16-bit Counter)
OCRnxH (8-bit) OCRnxL (8-bit)
OCRnx (16-bit Register)
= (16-bit Comparator )
OCFnx (Int.Req.)
TOP
Waveform Generator OCnx
BOTTOM
WGMn3:0 COMnx1:0
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The OCRnx Register is double buffered when using any of the twelve Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) modes. For the Normal and Clear Timer on Compare (CTC) modes of operation, the
double buffering is disabled. The double buffering synchronizes the update of the OCRnx Com-
pare Register to either TOP or BOTTOM of the counting sequence. The synchronization
prevents the occurrence of odd-length, non-symmetrical PWM pulses, thereby making the out-
put glitch-free.
The OCRnx Register access may seem complex, but this is not case. When the double buffering
is enabled, the CPU has access to the OCRnx Buffer Register, and if double buffering is dis-
abled the CPU will access the OCRnx directly. The content of the OCR1x (Buffer or Compare)
Register is only changed by a write operation (the Timer/Counter does not update this register
automatically as the TCNT1 and ICR1 Register). Therefore OCR1x is not read via the high byte
temporary register (TEMP). However, it is a good practice to read the low byte first as when
accessing other 16-bit registers. Writing the OCRnx Registers must be done via the TEMP Reg-
ister since the compare of all 16 bits is done continuously. The high byte (OCRnxH) has to be
written first. When the high byte I/O location is written by the CPU, the TEMP Register will be
updated by the value written. Then when the low byte (OCRnxL) is written to the lower eight bits,
the high byte will be copied into the upper 8-bits of either the OCRnx buffer or OCRnx Compare
Register in the same system clock cycle.
For more information of how to access the 16-bit registers refer to “Accessing 16-bit Registers”
on page 110.
16.7.1 Force Output Compare

In non-PWM Waveform Generation modes, the match output of the comparator can be forced by
writing a one to the Force Output Compare (FOCnx) bit. Forcing compare match will not set the
OCFnx Flag or reload/clear the timer, but the OCnx pin will be updated as if a real compare
match had occurred (the COMn1:0 bits settings define whether the OCnx pin is set, cleared or
toggled).
16.7.2 Compare Match Blocking by TCNTn Write

All CPU writes to the TCNTn Register will block any compare match that occurs in the next timer
clock cycle, even when the timer is stopped. This feature allows OCRnx to be initialized to the
same value as TCNTn without triggering an interrupt when the Timer/Counter clock is enabled.
16.7.3 Using the Output Compare Unit

Since writing TCNTn in any mode of operation will block all compare matches for one timer clock
cycle, there are risks involved when changing TCNTn when using any of the Output Compare
channels, independent of whether the Timer/Counter is running or not. If the value written to
TCNTn equals the OCRnx value, the compare match will be missed, resulting in incorrect wave-
form generation. Do not write the TCNTn equal to TOP in PWM modes with variable TOP
values. The compare match for the TOP will be ignored and the counter will continue to 0xFFFF.
Similarly, do not write the TCNTn value equal to BOTTOM when the counter is downcounting.
The setup of the OCnx should be performed before setting the Data Direction Register for the
port pin to output. The easiest way of setting the OCnx value is to use the Force Output Com-
pare (FOCnx) strobe bits in Normal mode. The OCnx Register keeps its value even when
changing between Waveform Generation modes.
Be aware that the COMnx1:0 bits are not double buffered together with the compare value.
Changing the COMnx1:0 bits will take effect immediately.
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16.8 Compare Match Output Unit

The Compare Output mode (COMnx1:0) bits have two functions. The Waveform Generator uses
the COMnx1:0 bits for defining the Output Compare (OCnx) state at the next compare match.
Secondly the COMnx1:0 bits control the OCnx pin output source. Figure 16-5 shows a simplified
schematic of the logic affected by the COMnx1:0 bit setting. The I/O Registers, I/O bits, and I/O
pins in the figure are shown in bold. Only the parts of the general I/O Port Control Registers
(DDR and PORT) that are affected by the COMnx1:0 bits are shown. When referring to the
OCnx state, the reference is for the internal OCnx Register, not the OCnx pin. If a system reset
occur, the OCnx Register is reset to “0”.
Figure 16-5. Compare Match Output Unit, Schematic
COMnx1
COMnx0 Waveform
D Q
FOCnx Generator
1
OCnx
OCnx Pin
0
D Q
DATA BUS
PORT
D Q
DDR
clk I/O
The general I/O port function is overridden by the Output Compare (OCnx) from the Waveform
Generator if either of the COMnx1:0 bits are set. However, the OCnx pin direction (input or out-
put) is still controlled by the Data Direction Register (DDR) for the port pin. The Data Direction
Register bit for the OCnx pin (DDR_OCnx) must be set as output before the OCnx value is visi-
ble on the pin. The port override function is generally independent of the Waveform Generation
mode, but there are some exceptions. Refer to Table 16-1, Table 16-2 and Table 16-3 for
details.
The design of the Output Compare pin logic allows initialization of the OCnx state before the out-
put is enabled. Note that some COMnx1:0 bit settings are reserved for certain modes of
operation. See “16-bit Timer/Counter 1 with PWM” on page 108.
The COMnx1:0 bits have no effect on the Input Capture unit.
16.8.1 Compare Output Mode and Waveform Generation

The Waveform Generator uses the COMnx1:0 bits differently in normal, CTC, and PWM modes.
For all modes, setting the COMnx1:0 = 0 tells the Waveform Generator that no action on the
OCnx Register is to be performed on the next compare match. For compare output actions in the
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non-PWM modes refer to Table 16-1 on page 130. For fast PWM mode refer to Table 16-2 on
page 130, and for phase correct and phase and frequency correct PWM refer to Table 16-3 on
page 131.
A change of the COMnx1:0 bits state will have effect at the first compare match after the bits are
written. For non-PWM modes, the action can be forced to have immediate effect by using the
FOCnx strobe bits.
16.9 Modes of Operation

The mode of operation, i.e., the behavior of the Timer/Counter and the Output Compare pins, is
defined by the combination of the Waveform Generation mode (WGMn3:0) and Compare Output
mode (COMnx1:0) bits. The Compare Output mode bits do not affect the counting sequence,
while the Waveform Generation mode bits do. The COMnx1:0 bits control whether the PWM out-
put generated should be inverted or not (inverted or non-inverted PWM). For non-PWM modes
the COMnx1:0 bits control whether the output should be set, cleared or toggle at a compare
match (See “Compare Match Output Unit” on page 119.)
For detailed timing information refer to “Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams” on page 127.
16.9.1 Normal Mode

The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGMn3:0 = 0). In this mode the counting
direction is always up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply
overruns when it passes its maximum 16-bit value (MAX = 0xFFFF) and then restarts from the
BOTTOM (0x0000). In normal operation the Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) will be set in
the same timer clock cycle as the TCNTn becomes zero. The TOVn Flag in this case behaves
like a 17th bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the timer overflow
interrupt that automatically clears the TOVn Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by soft-
ware. There are no special cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be
written anytime.
The Input Capture unit is easy to use in Normal mode. However, observe that the maximum
interval between the external events must not exceed the resolution of the counter. If the interval
between events are too long, the timer overflow interrupt or the prescaler must be used to
extend the resolution for the capture unit.
The Output Compare units can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the
Output Compare to generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will
occupy too much of the CPU time.
16.9.2 Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode

In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGMn[3:0] = 4 or 12), the OCRnA or ICRn Register
are used to manipulate the counter resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when
the counter value (TCNTn) matches either the OCRnA (WGMn[3:0] = 4) or the ICRn
(WGMn[3:0] = 12). The OCRnA or ICRn define the top value for the counter, hence also its res-
olution. This mode allows greater control of the compare match output frequency. It also
simplifies the operation of counting external events.
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in Figure 16-6. The counter value (TCNTn)
increases until a compare match occurs with either OCRnA or ICRn, and then counter (TCNTn)
is cleared.
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Figure 16-6. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram

OCnA Interrupt Flag Set
or ICFn Interrupt Flag Set
(Interrupt on TOP)
TCNTn
OCnA
(COMnA1:0 = 1)
(Toggle)
Period 1 2 3 4
An interrupt can be generated at each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by either
using the OCFnA or ICFn Flag according to the register used to define the TOP value. If the
interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating the TOP value. How-
ever, changing the TOP to a value close to BOTTOM when the counter is running with none or a
low prescaler value must be done with care since the CTC mode does not have the double buff-
ering feature. If the new value written to OCRnA or ICRn is lower than the current value of
TCNTn, the counter will miss the compare match. The counter will then have to count to its max-
imum value (0xFFFF) and wrap around starting at 0x0000 before the compare match can occur.
In many cases this feature is not desirable. An alternative will then be to use the fast PWM mode
using OCRnA for defining TOP (WGMn3:0 = 15) since the OCRnA then will be double buffered.
For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OCnA output can be set to toggle its logical
level on each compare match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode
(COMnA1:0 = 1). The OCnA value will not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction for
the pin is set to output (DDR_OCnA = 1). The waveform generated will have a maximum fre-
quency of fOCnA = fclk_I/O/2 when OCRnA is set to zero (0x0000). The waveform frequency is
defined by the following equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnA = --------------------------------------------------
-
2 ⋅ N ⋅ ( 1 + OCRnA )
The N variable represents the prescaler factor (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).
As for the Normal mode of operation, the TOVn Flag is set in the same timer clock cycle that the
counter counts from MAX to 0x0000.
16.9.3 Fast PWM Mode

The fast Pulse Width Modulation or fast PWM mode (WGMn[3:0] = 5, 6, 7, 14, or 15) provides a
high frequency PWM waveform generation option. The fast PWM differs from the other PWM
options by its single-slope operation. The counter counts from BOTTOM to TOP then restarts
from BOTTOM. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OCnx) is set on
the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx, and cleared at TOP. In inverting Compare
Output mode output is cleared on compare match and set at TOP. Due to the single-slope oper-
ation, the operating frequency of the fast PWM mode can be twice as high as the phase correct
and phase and frequency correct PWM modes that use dual-slope operation. This high fre-
quency makes the fast PWM mode well suited for power regulation, rectification, and DAC
applications. High frequency allows physically small sized external components (coils, capaci-
tors), hence reduces total system cost.
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The PWM resolution for fast PWM can be fixed to 8-, 9-, or 10-bit, or defined by either ICRn or
OCRnA. The minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to 0x0003), and the max-
imum resolution is 16-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolution in bits can be
calculated by using the following equation:
log ( TOP + 1 )
R FPWM = -----------------------------------
log ( 2 )
In fast PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches either one of the
fixed values 0x00FF, 0x01FF, or 0x03FF (WGMn[3:0] = 5, 6, or 7), the value in ICRn
(WGMn[3:0] = 14), or the value in OCRnA (WGMn[3:0] = 15). The counter is then cleared at the
following timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the fast PWM mode is shown in Figure 16-7.
The figure shows fast PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used to define TOP. The TCNTn
value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the single-slope operation.
The diagram includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks
on the TCNTn slopes represent compare matches between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx
Interrupt Flag will be set when a compare match occurs.
Figure 16-7. Fast PWM Mode, Timing Diagram

OCRnx / TOP Update
and TOVn Interrupt Flag
Set and OCnA Interrupt
Flag Set or ICFn
Interrupt Flag Set
(Interrupt on TOP)
TCNTn
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 2)
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 3)
Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set each time the counter reaches TOP. In addition
the OCnA or ICFn Flag is set at the same timer clock cycle as TOVn is set when either OCRnA
or ICRn is used for defining the TOP value. If one of the interrupts are enabled, the interrupt han-
dler routine can be used for updating the TOP and compare values.
When changing the TOP value the program must ensure that the new TOP value is higher or
equal to the value of all of the Compare Registers. If the TOP value is lower than any of the
Compare Registers, a compare match will never occur between the TCNTn and the OCRnx.
Note that when using fixed TOP values the unused bits are masked to zero when any of the
OCRnx Registers are written.
The procedure for updating ICRn differs from updating OCRnA when used for defining the TOP
value. The ICRn Register is not double buffered. This means that if ICRn is changed to a low
value when the counter is running with none or a low prescaler value, there is a risk that the new
ICRn value written is lower than the current value of TCNTn. The result will then be that the
counter will miss the compare match at the TOP value. The counter will then have to count to the
MAX value (0xFFFF) and wrap around starting at 0x0000 before the compare match can occur.
The OCRnA Register however, is double buffered. This feature allows the OCRnA I/O location
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to be written anytime. When the OCRnA I/O location is written the value written will be put into
the OCRnA Buffer Register. The OCRnA Compare Register will then be updated with the value
in the Buffer Register at the next timer clock cycle the TCNTn matches TOP. The update is done
at the same timer clock cycle as the TCNTn is cleared and the TOVn Flag is set.
Using the ICRn Register for defining TOP works well when using fixed TOP values. By using
ICRn, the OCRnA Register is free to be used for generating a PWM output on OCnA. However,
if the base PWM frequency is actively changed (by changing the TOP value), using the OCRnA
as TOP is clearly a better choice due to its double buffer feature.
In fast PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM waveforms on the OCnx pins.
Setting the COMnx1:0 bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted PWM output
can be generated by setting the COMnx1:0 to three (see Table on page 130). The actual OCnx
value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port pin is set as output
(DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated by setting (or clearing) the OCnx Register at
the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn, and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register at
the timer clock cycle the counter is cleared (changes from TOP to BOTTOM).
The PWM frequency for the output can be calculated by the following equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnxPWM = ----------------------------------
-
N ⋅ ( 1 + TOP )
The N variable represents the prescaler divider (1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024).
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represents special cases when generating a PWM
waveform output in the fast PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM (0x0000) the out-
put will be a narrow spike for each TOP+1 timer clock cycle. Setting the OCRnx equal to TOP
will result in a constant high or low output (depending on the polarity of the output set by the
COMnx1:0 bits.)
A frequency (with 50% duty cycle) waveform output in fast PWM mode can be achieved by set-
ting OCnA to toggle its logical level on each compare match (COMnA1:0 = 1). This applies only
if OCR1A is used to define the TOP value (WGM13:0 = 15). The waveform generated will have
a maximum frequency of fOCnA = fclk_I/O/2 when OCRnA is set to zero (0x0000). This feature is
similar to the OCnA toggle in CTC mode, except the double buffer feature of the Output Com-
pare unit is enabled in the fast PWM mode.
16.9.4 Phase Correct PWM Mode

The phase correct Pulse Width Modulation or phase correct PWM mode (WGMn[3:0] = 1, 2, 3,
10, or 11) provides a high resolution phase correct PWM waveform generation option. The
phase correct PWM mode is, like the phase and frequency correct PWM mode, based on a dual-
slope operation. The counter counts repeatedly from BOTTOM (0x0000) to TOP and then from
TOP to BOTTOM. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the Output Compare (OCnx) is
cleared on the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx while upcounting, and set on the
compare match while downcounting. In inverting Output Compare mode, the operation is
inverted. The dual-slope operation has lower maximum operation frequency than single slope
operation. However, due to the symmetric feature of the dual-slope PWM modes, these modes
are preferred for motor control applications.
The PWM resolution for the phase correct PWM mode can be fixed to 8-, 9-, or 10-bit, or defined
by either ICRn or OCRnA. The minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to
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0x0003), and the maximum resolution is 16-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolu-
tion in bits can be calculated by using the following equation:
R PCPWM = log ( TOP + 1 )

-----------------------------------
log ( 2 )
In phase correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value matches either
one of the fixed values 0x00FF, 0x01FF, or 0x03FF (WGMn[3:0] = 1, 2, or 3), the value in ICRn
(WGMn[3:0] = 10), or the value in OCRnA (WGMn3:0 = 11). The counter has then reached the
TOP and changes the count direction. The TCNTn value will be equal to TOP for one timer clock
cycle. The timing diagram for the phase correct PWM mode is shown on Figure 16-8. The figure
shows phase correct PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used to define TOP. The TCNTn
value is in the timing diagram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The
diagram includes non-inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on
the TCNTn slopes represent compare matches between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx Inter-
rupt Flag will be set when a compare match occurs.
Figure 16-8. Phase Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram
OCRnx/TOP Update and

(Interrupt on TOP)

(Interrupt on Bottom)
TCNTn
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 2)
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 3)
Period 1 2 3 4
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set each time the counter reaches BOTTOM. When
either OCRnA or ICRn is used for defining the TOP value, the OCnA or ICFn Flag is set accord-
ingly at the same timer clock cycle as the OCRnx Registers are updated with the double buffer
value (at TOP). The Interrupt Flags can be used to generate an interrupt each time the counter
reaches the TOP or BOTTOM value.
Note that when using fixed TOP values, the unused bits are masked to zero when any of the
OCRnx Registers are written. As the third period shown in Figure 16-8 illustrates, changing the
TOP actively while the Timer/Counter is running in the phase correct mode can result in an
unsymmetrical output. The reason for this can be found in the time of update of the OCRnx Reg-
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ister. Since the OCRnx update occurs at TOP, the PWM period starts and ends at TOP. This
implies that the length of the falling slope is determined by the previous TOP value, while the
length of the rising slope is determined by the new TOP value. When these two values differ the
two slopes of the period will differ in length. The difference in length gives the unsymmetrical
result on the output.
It is recommended to use the phase and frequency correct mode instead of the phase correct
mode when changing the TOP value while the Timer/Counter is running. When using a static
TOP value there are practically no differences between the two modes of operation.
In phase correct PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM waveforms on the
OCnx pins. Setting the COMnx[1:0] bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM and an inverted
PWM output can be generated by setting the COMnx[1:0] to three (See Table 16-3 on page
131). The actual OCnx value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for the port
pin is set as output (DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated by setting (or clearing) the
OCnx Register at the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the counter incre-
ments, and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register at compare match between OCRnx and
TCNTn when the counter decrements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase
correct PWM can be calculated by the following equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnxPCPWM = ---------------------------
-
2 ⋅ N ⋅ TOP
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represent special cases when generating a PWM
waveform output in the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM the
output will be continuously low and if set equal to TOP the output will be continuously high for
non-inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will have the opposite logic values. If
OCR1A is used to define the TOP value (WGM13:0 = 11) and COM1A[1:0] = 1, the OC1A out-
put will toggle with a 50% duty cycle.
16.9.5 Phase and Frequency Correct PWM Mode

The phase and frequency correct Pulse Width Modulation, or phase and frequency correct PWM
mode (WGMn[3:0] = 8 or 9) provides a high resolution phase and frequency correct PWM wave-
form generation option. The phase and frequency correct PWM mode is, like the phase correct
PWM mode, based on a dual-slope operation. The counter counts repeatedly from BOTTOM
(0x0000) to TOP and then from TOP to BOTTOM. In non-inverting Compare Output mode, the
Output Compare (OCnx) is cleared on the compare match between TCNTn and OCRnx while
upcounting, and set on the compare match while downcounting. In inverting Compare Output
mode, the operation is inverted. The dual-slope operation gives a lower maximum operation fre-
quency compared to the single-slope operation. However, due to the symmetric feature of the
dual-slope PWM modes, these modes are preferred for motor control applications.
The main difference between the phase correct, and the phase and frequency correct PWM
mode is the time the OCRnx Register is updated by the OCRnx Buffer Register, (see Figure 16-
8 and Figure 16-9).
The PWM resolution for the phase and frequency correct PWM mode can be defined by either
ICRn or OCRnA. The minimum resolution allowed is 2-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to 0x0003), and
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the maximum resolution is 16-bit (ICRn or OCRnA set to MAX). The PWM resolution in bits can
be calculated using the following equation:
log ( TOP + 1 )
R PFCPWM = -----------------------------------
log ( 2 )
In phase and frequency correct PWM mode the counter is incremented until the counter value
matches either the value in ICRn (WGMn[3:0] = 8), or the value in OCRnA (WGMn[3:0] = 9). The
counter has then reached the TOP and changes the count direction. The TCNTn value will be
equal to TOP for one timer clock cycle. The timing diagram for the phase correct and frequency
correct PWM mode is shown on Figure 16-9. The figure shows phase and frequency correct
PWM mode when OCRnA or ICRn is used to define TOP. The TCNTn value is in the timing dia-
gram shown as a histogram for illustrating the dual-slope operation. The diagram includes non-
inverted and inverted PWM outputs. The small horizontal line marks on the TCNTn slopes repre-
sent compare matches between OCRnx and TCNTn. The OCnx Interrupt Flag will be set when a
compare match occurs.
Figure 16-9. Phase and Frequency Correct PWM Mode, Timing Diagram
(Interrupt on TOP)
OCRnx/TOP Updateand
(Interrupt on Bottom)
TCNTn
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 2)
OCnx (COMnx1:0 = 3)
Period 1 2 3 4
The Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOVn) is set at the same timer clock cycle as the OCRnx
Registers are updated with the double buffer value (at BOTTOM). When either OCRnA or ICRn
is used for defining the TOP value, the OCnA or ICFn Flag set when TCNTn has reached TOP.
The Interrupt Flags can then be used to generate an interrupt each time the counter reaches the
TOP or BOTTOM value.
As Figure 16-9 shows the output generated is, in contrast to the phase correct mode, symmetri-
cal in all periods. Since the OCRnx Registers are updated at BOTTOM, the length of the rising
and the falling slopes will always be equal. This gives symmetrical output pulses and is therefore
frequency correct.
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Using the ICRn Register for defining TOP works well when using fixed TOP values. By using
ICRn, the OCRnA Register is free to be used for generating a PWM output on OCnA. However,
if the base PWM frequency is actively changed by changing the TOP value, using the OCRnA as
TOP is clearly a better choice due to its double buffer feature.
In phase and frequency correct PWM mode, the compare units allow generation of PWM wave-
forms on the OCnx pins. Setting the COMnx[1:0] bits to two will produce a non-inverted PWM
and an inverted PWM output can be generated by setting the COMnx1:0 to three (See Table 16-
3 on page 131). The actual OCnx value will only be visible on the port pin if the data direction for
the port pin is set as output (DDR_OCnx). The PWM waveform is generated by setting (or clear-
ing) the OCnx Register at the compare match between OCRnx and TCNTn when the counter
increments, and clearing (or setting) the OCnx Register at compare match between OCRnx and
TCNTn when the counter decrements. The PWM frequency for the output when using phase
and frequency correct PWM can be calculated by the following equation:
f clk_I/O
f OCnxPFCPWM = ---------------------------
-
2 ⋅ N ⋅ TOP
The extreme values for the OCRnx Register represents special cases when generating a PWM
waveform output in the phase correct PWM mode. If the OCRnx is set equal to BOTTOM the
output will be continuously low and if set equal to TOP the output will be set to high for non-
inverted PWM mode. For inverted PWM the output will have the opposite logic values. If OCR1A
is used to define the TOP value (WGM1[3:0] = 9) and COM1A[1:0] = 1, the OC1A output will tog-
gle with a 50% duty cycle.
16.10 Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams

The Timer/Counter is a synchronous design and the timer clock (clkTn) is therefore shown as a
clock enable signal in the following figures. The figures include information on when Interrupt
Flags are set, and when the OCRnx Register is updated with the OCRnx buffer value (only for
modes utilizing double buffering). Figure 16-10 shows a timing diagram for the setting of OCFnx.
Figure 16-10. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCFnx, no Prescaling
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /1)
OCRnx OCRnx Value
OCFnx
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Figure 16-11. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, Setting of OCFnx, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /8)
OCRnx OCRnx Value
OCFnx
Figure 16-12 shows the count sequence close to TOP in various modes. When using phase and
frequency correct PWM mode the OCRnx Register is updated at BOTTOM. The timing diagrams
will be the same, but TOP should be replaced by BOTTOM, TOP-1 by BOTTOM+1 and so on.
The same renaming applies for modes that set the TOVn Flag at BOTTOM.
Figure 16-12. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, no Prescaling
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O /1)
TCNTn
(CTC and FPWM)
TCNTn
TOP - 1 TOP TOP - 1 TOP - 2
(PC and PFC PWM)
TOVn (FPWM)
and ICFn (if used
as TOP)
OCRnx
Old OCRnx Value New OCRnx Value
(Update at TOP)
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Figure 16-13. Timer/Counter Timing Diagram, with Prescaler (fclk_I/O/8)
clkI/O
clkTn
(clkI/O/8)
TCNTn
(CTC and FPWM)
TCNTn TOP - 1 TOP TOP - 1 TOP - 2

(PC and PFC PWM)
TOVn (FPWM)
and ICF n (if used
as TOP)
OCRnx
Old OCRnx Value New OCRnx Value
(Update at TOP)
16.11.1 TCCR1A – Timer/Counter1 Control Register A
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x80) COM1A1 COM1A0 COM1B1 COM1B0 COM1C1 COM1C0 WGM11 WGM10 TCCR1A
• Bit 7:6 – COMnA1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel A

• Bit 5:4 – COMnB1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel B
• Bit 3:2 – COMnC1:0: Compare Output Mode for Channel C
The COMnA[1:0], COMnB[1:0], and COMnC[1:0] control the output compare pins (OCnA,
OCnB, and OCnC respectively) behavior. If one or both of the COMnA[1:0] bits are written to
one, the OCnA output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. If
one or both of the COMnB[1:0] bits are written to one, the OCnB output overrides the normal
port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected to. If one or both of the COMnC[1:0] bits are writ-
ten to one, the OCnC output overrides the normal port functionality of the I/O pin it is connected
to. However, note that the Data Direction Register (DDR) bit corresponding to the OCnA, OCnB
or OCnC pin must be set in order to enable the output driver.
When the OCnA, OCnB or OCnC is connected to the pin, the function of the COMnx[1:0] bits is
dependent of the WGMn[3:0] bits setting. Table 16-1 shows the COMnx[1:0] bit functionality
when the WGMn[3:0] bits are set to a normal or a CTC mode (non-PWM).
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Table 16-1. Compare Output Mode, non-PWM

COMnA1/COMnB1/ COMnA0/COMnB0/
COMnC1 COMnC0 Description
Normal port operation, OCnA/OCnB/OCnC
0 0
disconnected.
0 1 Toggle OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match.
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match
1 0
(set output to low level).
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match (set
1 1
output to high level).
Table 16-2 shows the COMnx[1:0] bit functionality when the WGMn[3:0] bits are set to the fast
PWM mode.
Table 16-2. Compare Output Mode, Fast PWM

COMnA1/COMnB1/ COMnA0/COMnB0/
0 0
disconnected.
WGM1[3:0] = 14 or 15: Toggle OC1A on
Compare Match, OC1B and OC1C disconnected
0 1 (normal port operation). For all other WGM1
settings, normal port operation,
OC1A/OC1B/OC1C disconnected.
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match,
1 0
set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC at TOP
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match,
1 1
clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC at TOP
Note: A special case occurs when OCRnA/OCRnB/OCRnC equals TOP and

COMnA1/COMnB1/COMnC1 is set. In this case the compare match is ignored, but the set or clear
is done at TOP. See “Fast PWM Mode” on page 97. for more details.
Table 16-3 shows the COMnx[1:0] bit functionality when the WGMn[3:0] bits are set to the phase
correct and frequency correct PWM mode.
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Table 16-3. Compare Output Mode, Phase Correct and Phase and Frequency Correct PWM
COMnA1/COMnB/ COMnA0/COMnB0/
0 0
disconnected.
WGM1[3:0] = 8, 9 10 or 11: Toggle OC1A on
Compare Match, OC1B and OC1C disconnected
0 1 (normal port operation). For all other WGM1
settings, normal port operation,
OC1A/OC1B/OC1C disconnected.
Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match
1 0 when up-counting. Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on
compare match when downcounting.
Set OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on compare match when
1 1 up-counting. Clear OCnA/OCnB/OCnC on
compare match when downcounting.
Note: A special case occurs when OCRnA/OCRnB/OCRnC equals TOP and
COMnA1/COMnB1//COMnC1 is set. See “Phase Correct PWM Mode” on page 99. for more
details.
• Bit 1:0 – WGMn1:0: Waveform Generation Mode

Combined with the WGMn[3:2] bits found in the TCCRnB Register, these bits control the count-
ing sequence of the counter, the source for maximum (TOP) counter value, and what type of
waveform generation to be used, see Table 16-4. Modes of operation supported by the
Timer/Counter unit are: Normal mode (counter), Clear Timer on Compare match (CTC) mode,
and three types of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modes. (See “Modes of Operation” on page
96.).
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Table 16-4. Waveform Generation Mode Bit Description(1)

WGMn2 WGMn1 WGMn0 Timer/Counter Mode of Update of TOVn Flag
Mode WGMn3 (CTCn) (PWMn1) (PWMn0) Operation TOP OCRnx at Set on
0 0 0 0 0 Normal 0xFFFF Immediate MAX
1 0 0 0 1 PWM, Phase Correct, 8-bit 0x00FF TOP BOTTOM
4 0 1 0 0 CTC OCRnA Immediate MAX
5 0 1 0 1 Fast PWM, 8-bit 0x00FF TOP TOP
PWM, Phase and Frequency
8 1 0 0 0 ICRn BOTTOM BOTTOM
Correct
PWM, Phase and Frequency
9 1 0 0 1 OCRnA BOTTOM BOTTOM
Correct
10 1 0 1 0 PWM, Phase Correct ICRn TOP BOTTOM
11 1 0 1 1 PWM, Phase Correct OCRnA TOP BOTTOM
12 1 1 0 0 CTC ICRn Immediate MAX
13 1 1 0 1 (Reserved) – – –
14 1 1 1 0 Fast PWM ICRn TOP TOP
15 1 1 1 1 Fast PWM OCRnA TOP TOP
Note: 1. The CTCn and PWMn1:0 bit definition names are obsolete. Use the WGMn2:0 definitions. However, the functionality and
location of these bits are compatible with previous versions of the timer.
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16.11.2 TCCR1B – Timer/Counter1 Control Register B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x81) ICNC1 ICES1 – WGM13 WGM12 CS12 CS11 CS10 TCCR1B
Read/Write R/W R/W R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 7 – ICNCn: Input Capture Noise Canceler

Setting this bit (to one) activates the Input Capture Noise Canceler. When the Noise Canceler is
activated, the input from the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) is filtered. The filter function requires four
successive equal valued samples of the ICPn pin for changing its output. The input capture is
therefore delayed by four Oscillator cycles when the noise canceler is enabled.
• Bit 6 – ICESn: Input Capture Edge Select

This bit selects which edge on the Input Capture Pin (ICPn) that is used to trigger a capture
event. When the ICESn bit is written to zero, a falling (negative) edge is used as trigger, and
when the ICESn bit is written to one, a rising (positive) edge will trigger the capture.
When a capture is triggered according to the ICESn setting, the counter value is copied into the
Input Capture Register (ICRn). The event will also set the Input Capture Flag (ICFn), and this
can be used to cause an Input Capture Interrupt, if this interrupt is enabled.
When the ICRn is used as TOP value (see description of the WGMn[3:0] bits located in the
TCCRnA and the TCCRnB Register), the ICPn is disconnected and consequently the input cap-
ture function is disabled.
• Bit 5 – Reserved Bit

This bit is reserved for future use. For ensuring compatibility with future devices, this bit must be
written to zero when TCCRnB is written.
• Bit 4:3 – WGMn[3:2]: Waveform Generation Mode

See TCCRnA Register description.
• Bit 2:0 – CSn[2:0]: Clock Select

The three clock select bits select the clock source to be used by the Timer/Counter, see Figure
15-1 and Figure 15-2.
Table 16-5. Clock Select Bit Description

CSn2 CSn1 CSn0 Description
0 0 0 No clock source. (Timer/Counter stopped)
0 0 1 clkI/O/1 (No prescaling
1 1 0 External clock source on Tn pin. Clock on falling edge
1 1 1 External clock source on Tn pin. Clock on rising edge
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If external pin modes are used for the Timer/Countern, transitions on the Tn pin will clock the
counter even if the pin is configured as an output. This feature allows software control of the
counting.
16.11.3 TCCR1C – Timer/Counter1 Control Register C

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x82) FOC1A FOC1B FOC1C – – – – – TCCR1C
Read/Write W W W R R R R R
• Bit 7 – FOCnA: Force Output Compare for Channel A

• Bit 6 – FOCnB: Force Output Compare for Channel B
• Bit 5 – FOCnC: Force Output Compare for Channel C
The FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bits are only active when the WGMn[3:0] bits specifies a non-PWM
mode. When writing a logical one to the FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bit, an immediate compare
match is forced on the waveform generation unit. The OCnA/OCnB/OCnC output is changed
according to its COMnx[1:0] bits setting. Note that the FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC bits are imple-
mented as strobes. Therefore it is the value present in the COMnx1:0 bits that determine the
effect of the forced compare.
A FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnC strobe will not generate any interrupt nor will it clear the timer in Clear
Timer on Compare Match (CTC) mode using OCRnA as TOP.
The FOCnA/FOCnB/FOCnB bits are always read as zero.
These bits are reserved for future use. For ensuring compatibility with future devices, these bits
must be written to zero when TCCRnC is written.
16.11.4 TCNT1H and TCNT1L – Timer/Counter1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x85) TCNT1[15:8] TCNT1H
(0x84) TCNT1[7:0] TCNT1L
The two Timer/Counter I/O locations (TCNTnH and TCNTnL, combined TCNTn) give direct
access, both for read and for write operations, to the Timer/Counter unit 16-bit counter. To
ensure that both the high and low bytes are read and written simultaneously when the CPU
accesses these registers, the access is performed using an 8-bit temporary High Byte Register
(TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other 16-bit registers. See “Accessing 16-bit
Registers” on page 110.
Modifying the counter (TCNTn) while the counter is running introduces a risk of missing a com-
pare match between TCNTn and one of the OCRnx Registers.
Writing to the TCNTn Register blocks (removes) the compare match on the following timer clock
for all compare units.
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16.11.5 OCR1AH and OCR1AL – Output Compare Register 1 A

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x89) OCR1A[15:8] OCR1AH
(0x88) OCR1A[7:0] OCR1AL
16.11.6 OCR1BH and OCR1BL – Output Compare Register 1 B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x8B) OCR1B[15:8] OCR1BH
(0x8A) OCR1B[7:0] OCR1BL
16.11.7 OCR1CH and OCR1CL – Output Compare Register 1 C

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x8D) OCR1C[15:8] OCR1CH
(0x8C) OCR1C[7:0] OCR1CL
The Output Compare Registers contain a 16-bit value that is continuously compared with the
counter value (TCNTn). A match can be used to generate an Output Compare interrupt, or to
generate a waveform output on the OCnx pin.
The Output Compare Registers are 16-bit in size. To ensure that both the high and low bytes are
written simultaneously when the CPU writes to these registers, the access is performed using an
8-bit temporary High Byte Register (TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other
16-bit registers. See “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 110.
16.11.8 ICR1H and ICR1L – Input Capture Register 1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x87) ICR1[15:8] ICR1H
(0x86) ICR1[7:0] ICR1L
IThe Input Capture is updated with the counter (TCNTn) value each time an event occurs on the
ICPn pin (or optionally on the Analog Comparator output for Timer/Counter1). The Input Capture
can be used for defining the counter TOP value.
The Input Capture Register is 16-bit in size. To ensure that both the high and low bytes are read
simultaneously when the CPU accesses these registers, the access is performed using an 8-bit
temporary High Byte Register (TEMP). This temporary register is shared by all the other 16-bit
registers. See “Accessing 16-bit Registers” on page 110.
16.11.9 TIMSK1 – Timer/Counter1 Interrupt Mask Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x6F) – – ICIE1 – OCIE1C OCIE1B OCIE1A TOIE1 TIMSK1
Read/Write R R R/W R R/W R/W R/W R/W
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• Bit 5 – ICIEn: Timer/Countern, Input Capture Interrupt Enable

When this bit is written to one, and the I-flag in the Status Register is set (interrupts globally
enabled), the Timer/Countern Input Capture interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt
Vector (See “Interrupts” on page 64.) is executed when the ICFn Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.
Bit 3 – OCIEnC: Timer/Countern, Output Compare C Match Interrupt Enable
enabled), the Timer/Countern Output Compare C Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding
Interrupt Vector (See “Interrupts” on page 64.) is executed when the OCFnC Flag, located in
TIFRn, is set.
• Bit 2 – OCIEnB: Timer/Countern, Output Compare B Match Interrupt Enable

enabled), the Timer/Countern Output Compare B Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding
Interrupt Vector (See “Interrupts” on page 64.) is executed when the OCFnB Flag, located in
TIFRn, is set.
• Bit 1 – OCIEnA: Timer/Countern, Output Compare A Match Interrupt Enable

enabled), the Timer/Countern Output Compare A Match interrupt is enabled. The corresponding
Interrupt Vector (See “Interrupts” on page 64.) is executed when the OCFnA Flag, located in
TIFRn, is set.
• Bit 0 – TOIEn: Timer/Countern, Overflow Interrupt Enable

enabled), the Timer/Countern Overflow interrupt is enabled. The corresponding Interrupt Vector
(See “Interrupts” on page 64.) is executed when the TOVn Flag, located in TIFRn, is set.
16.11.10 TIFR1 – Timer/Counter1 Interrupt Flag Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x16 (0x36) – – ICF1 – OCF1C OCF1B OCF1A TOV1 TIFR1
Read/Write R R R/W R R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 5 – ICFn: Timer/Countern, Input Capture Flag

This flag is set when a capture event occurs on the ICPn pin. When the Input Capture Register
(ICRn) is set by the WGMn[3:0] to be used as the TOP value, the ICFn Flag is set when the
counter reaches the TOP value.
ICFn is automatically cleared when the Input Capture Interrupt Vector is executed. Alternatively,
ICFn can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.
• Bit 3 – OCFnC: Timer/Countern, Output Compare C Match Flag

This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn) value matches the Output
Compare Register C (OCRnC).
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnC) strobe will not set the OCFnC Flag.
OCFnC is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match C Interrupt Vector is exe-
cuted. Alternatively, OCFnC can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.
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• Bit 2 – OCFnB: Timer/Counter1, Output Compare B Match Flag

This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn) value matches the Output
Compare Register B (OCRnB).
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnB) strobe will not set the OCFnB Flag.
OCFnB is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match B Interrupt Vector is exe-
cuted. Alternatively, OCFnB can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.
• Bit 1 – OCF1A: Timer/Counter1, Output Compare A Match Flag

This flag is set in the timer clock cycle after the counter (TCNTn value matches the Output Com-
pare Register A (OCRnA).
Note that a Forced Output Compare (FOCnA) strobe will not set the OCFnA Flag.
OCFnA is automatically cleared when the Output Compare Match A Interrupt Vector is exe-
cuted. Alternatively, OCFnA can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.
• Bit 0 – TOVn: Timer/Countern, Overflow Flag

The setting of this flag is dependent of the WGMn[3:0] bits setting. In Normal and CTC modes,
the TOVn Flag is set when the timer overflows. Refer to Table 16-4 on page 132 for the TOVn
Flag behavior when using another WGMn[3:0] bit setting.
TOVn is automatically cleared when the Timer/Countern Overflow Interrupt Vector is executed.
Alternatively, TOVn can be cleared by writing a logic one to its bit location.
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17. SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface
17.1 Features
• Full-duplex, Three-wire Synchronous Data Transfer
• Master or Slave Operation
• LSB First or MSB First Data Transfer
• Seven Programmable Bit Rates
• End of Transmission Interrupt Flag
• Write Collision Flag Protection
• Wake-up from Idle Mode
• Double Speed (CK/2) Master SPI Mode
17.2 Overview
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) allows high-speed synchronous data transfer between the
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 and peripheral devices or between several AVR devices.
USART can also be used in Master SPI mode, see “USART in SPI Mode” on page 176.
The Power Reduction SPI bit, PRSPI, in “Minimizing Power Consumption” on page 44 on page
50 must be written to zero to enable SPI module.
Figure 17-1. SPI Block Diagram(1)
DIVIDER
/2/4/8/16/32/64/128
SPI2X
SPI2X
Note: 1. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2, and Table 12-6 on page 77 for SPI pin placement.
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The interconnection between Master and Slave CPUs with SPI is shown in Figure 17-2. The sys-
tem consists of two shift Registers, and a Master clock generator. The SPI Master initiates the
communication cycle when pulling low the Slave Select SS pin of the desired Slave. Master and
Slave prepare the data to be sent in their respective shift Registers, and the Master generates
the required clock pulses on the SCK line to interchange data. Data is always shifted from Mas-
ter to Slave on the Master Out – Slave In, MOSI, line, and from Slave to Master on the Master In
– Slave Out, MISO, line. After each data packet, the Master will synchronize the Slave by pulling
high the Slave Select, SS, line.
When configured as a Master, the SPI interface has no automatic control of the SS line. This
must be handled by user software before communication can start. When this is done, writing a
byte to the SPI Data Register starts the SPI clock generator, and the hardware shifts the eight
bits into the Slave. After shifting one byte, the SPI clock generator stops, setting the end of
Transmission Flag (SPIF). If the SPI Interrupt Enable bit (SPIE) in the SPCR Register is set, an
interrupt is requested. The Master may continue to shift the next byte by writing it into SPDR, or
signal the end of packet by pulling high the Slave Select, SS line. The last incoming byte will be
kept in the Buffer Register for later use.
When configured as a Slave, the SPI interface will remain sleeping with MISO tri-stated as long
as the SS pin is driven high. In this state, software may update the contents of the SPI Data
Register, SPDR, but the data will not be shifted out by incoming clock pulses on the SCK pin
until the SS pin is driven low. As one byte has been completely shifted, the end of Transmission
Flag, SPIF is set. If the SPI Interrupt Enable bit, SPIE, in the SPCR Register is set, an interrupt
is requested. The Slave may continue to place new data to be sent into SPDR before reading
the incoming data. The last incoming byte will be kept in the Buffer Register for later use.
Figure 17-2. SPI Master-slave Interconnection
SHIFT
ENABLE
The system is single buffered in the transmit direction and double buffered in the receive direc-
tion. This means that bytes to be transmitted cannot be written to the SPI Data Register before
the entire shift cycle is completed. When receiving data, however, a received character must be
read from the SPI Data Register before the next character has been completely shifted in. Oth-
erwise, the first byte is lost.
In SPI Slave mode, the control logic will sample the incoming signal of the SCK pin. To ensure
correct sampling of the clock signal, the frequency of the SPI clock should never exceed fosc/4.
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When the SPI is enabled, the data direction of the MOSI, MISO, SCK, and SS pins is overridden
according to Table 17-1. For more details on automatic port overrides, refer to “Alternate Port
Functions” on page 72.
Table 17-1. SPI Pin Overrides(1)

Pin Direction, Master SPI Direction, Slave SPI
MOSI User Defined Input
MISO Input User Defined
SCK User Defined Input
SS User Defined Input
Note: 1. See “Alternate Functions of Port B” on page 74 for a detailed description of how to define the
direction of the user defined SPI pins.
The following code examples show how to initialize the SPI as a Master and how to perform a
simple transmission. DDR_SPI in the examples must be replaced by the actual Data Direction
Register controlling the SPI pins. DD_MOSI, DD_MISO and DD_SCK must be replaced by the
actual data direction bits for these pins. E.g. if MOSI is placed on pin PB5, replace DD_MOSI
with DDB5 and DDR_SPI with DDRB.
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SPI_MasterInit:
; Set MOSI and SCK output, all others input
ldi r17,(1<<DD_MOSI)|(1<<DD_SCK)
out DDR_SPI,r17
; Enable SPI, Master, set clock rate fck/16
ldi r17,(1<<SPE)|(1<<MSTR)|(1<<SPR0)
out SPCR,r17
ret
SPI_MasterTransmit:
; Start transmission of data (r16)
out SPDR,r16
Wait_Transmit:
; Wait for transmission complete
sbis SPSR,SPIF
rjmp Wait_Transmit
ret
C Code Example(1)
void SPI_MasterInit(void)
{
/* Set MOSI and SCK output, all others input */
DDR_SPI = (1<<DD_MOSI)|(1<<DD_SCK);
/* Enable SPI, Master, set clock rate fck/16 */
SPCR = (1<<SPE)|(1<<MSTR)|(1<<SPR0);
}
void SPI_MasterTransmit(char cData)

{
/* Start transmission */
SPDR = cData;
/* Wait for transmission complete */
while(!(SPSR & (1<<SPIF)))
;
}
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The following code examples show how to initialize the SPI as a Slave and how to perform a
simple reception.

SPI_SlaveInit:
; Set MISO output, all others input
ldi r17,(1<<DD_MISO)
out DDR_SPI,r17
; Enable SPI
ldi r17,(1<<SPE)
out SPCR,r17
ret
SPI_SlaveReceive:
; Wait for reception complete
sbis SPSR,SPIF
rjmp SPI_SlaveReceive
; Read received data and return
in r16,SPDR
ret
C Code Example(1)
void SPI_SlaveInit(void)
{
/* Set MISO output, all others input */
DDR_SPI = (1<<DD_MISO);
/* Enable SPI */
SPCR = (1<<SPE);
}
char SPI_SlaveReceive(void)
{
/* Wait for reception complete */
while(!(SPSR & (1<<SPIF)))
;
/* Return Data Register */
return SPDR;
}
17.3 SS Pin Functionality
17.3.1 Slave Mode

When the SPI is configured as a Slave, the Slave Select (SS) pin is always input. When SS is
held low, the SPI is activated, and MISO becomes an output if configured so by the user. All
other pins are inputs. When SS is driven high, all pins are inputs, and the SPI is passive, which
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means that it will not receive incoming data. Note that the SPI logic will be reset once the SS pin
is driven high.
The SS pin is useful for packet/byte synchronization to keep the slave bit counter synchronous
with the master clock generator. When the SS pin is driven high, the SPI slave will immediately
reset the send and receive logic, and drop any partially received data in the Shift Register.
17.3.2 Master Mode

When the SPI is configured as a Master (MSTR in SPCR is set), the user can determine the
direction of the SS pin.
If SS is configured as an output, the pin is a general output pin which does not affect the SPI
system. Typically, the pin will be driving the SS pin of the SPI Slave.
If SS is configured as an input, it must be held high to ensure Master SPI operation. If the SS pin
is driven low by peripheral circuitry when the SPI is configured as a Master with the SS pin
defined as an input, the SPI system interprets this as another master selecting the SPI as a
slave and starting to send data to it. To avoid bus contention, the SPI system takes the following
actions:
1. The MSTR bit in SPCR is cleared and the SPI system becomes a Slave. As a result of
the SPI becoming a Slave, the MOSI and SCK pins become inputs.
2. The SPIF Flag in SPSR is set, and if the SPI interrupt is enabled, and the I-bit in SREG
is set, the interrupt routine will be executed.
Thus, when interrupt-driven SPI transmission is used in Master mode, and there exists a possi-
bility that SS is driven low, the interrupt should always check that the MSTR bit is still set. If the
MSTR bit has been cleared by a slave select, it must be set by the user to re-enable SPI Master
mode.
17.4 Data Modes

There are four combinations of SCK phase and polarity with respect to serial data, which are
determined by control bits CPHA and CPOL. The SPI data transfer formats are shown in Figure
17-3 and Figure 17-4. Data bits are shifted out and latched in on opposite edges of the SCK sig-
nal, ensuring sufficient time for data signals to stabilize. This is clearly seen by summarizing
Table 17-3 and Table 17-4, as done below:
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Table 17-2. CPOL Functionality

Leading Edge Trailing eDge SPI Mode
CPOL=0, CPHA=0 Sample (Rising) Setup (Falling) 0
CPOL=0, CPHA=1 Setup (Rising) Sample (Falling) 1
CPOL=1, CPHA=0 Sample (Falling) Setup (Rising) 2
CPOL=1, CPHA=1 Setup (Falling) Sample (Rising) 3
Figure 17-3. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 0
SCK (CPOL = 0)
mode 0
SCK (CPOL = 1)
mode 2
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
SS
MSB first (DORD = 0) MSB 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
Figure 17-4. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 1
SCK (CPOL = 0)
mode 1
SCK (CPOL = 1)
mode 3
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
SS
MSB first (DORD = 0) 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
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17.5.1 SPCR – SPI Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x2C (0x4C) SPIE SPE DORD MSTR CPOL CPHA SPR1 SPR0 SPCR
• Bit 7 – SPIE: SPI Interrupt Enable

This bit causes the SPI interrupt to be executed if SPIF bit in the SPSR Register is set and the if
the Global Interrupt Enable bit in SREG is set.
• Bit 6 – SPE: SPI Enable

When the SPE bit is written to one, the SPI is enabled. This bit must be set to enable any SPI
operations.
• Bit 5 – DORD: Data Order

When the DORD bit is written to one, the LSB of the data word is transmitted first.
When the DORD bit is written to zero, the MSB of the data word is transmitted first.
• Bit 4 – MSTR: Master/Slave Select

This bit selects Master SPI mode when written to one, and Slave SPI mode when written logic
zero. If SS is configured as an input and is driven low while MSTR is set, MSTR will be cleared,
and SPIF in SPSR will become set. The user will then have to set MSTR to re-enable SPI Mas-
ter mode.
• Bit 3 – CPOL: Clock Polarity

When this bit is written to one, SCK is high when idle. When CPOL is written to zero, SCK is low
when idle. Refer to Figure 17-3 and Figure 17-4 for an example. The CPOL functionality is sum-
marized below:
Table 17-3. CPOL Functionality

CPOL Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0 Rising Falling
1 Falling Rising
• Bit 2 – CPHA: Clock Phase

The settings of the Clock Phase bit (CPHA) determine if data is sampled on the leading (first) or
trailing (last) edge of SCK. Refer to Figure 17-3 and Figure 17-4 for an example. The CPOL
functionality is summarized below:
Table 17-4. CPHA Functionality

CPHA Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0 Sample Setup
1 Setup Sample
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• Bits 1, 0 – SPR1, SPR0: SPI Clock Rate Select 1 and 0

These two bits control the SCK rate of the device configured as a Master. SPR1 and SPR0 have
no effect on the Slave. The relationship between SCK and the Oscillator Clock frequency fosc is
shown in the following table:
Table 17-5. Relationship Between SCK and the Oscillator Frequency

SPI2X SPR1 SPR0 SCK Frequency
0 0 0 fosc/4
0 0 1 fosc/16
0 1 0 fosc/64
0 1 1 fosc/128
1 0 0 fosc/2
1 0 1 fosc/8
1 1 0 fosc/32
1 1 1 fosc/64
17.5.2 SPSR – SPI Status Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x2D (0x4D) SPIF WCOL – – – – – SPI2X SPSR
Read/Write R R R R R R R R/W
• Bit 7 – SPIF: SPI Interrupt Flag

When a serial transfer is complete, the SPIF Flag is set. An interrupt is generated if SPIE in
SPCR is set and global interrupts are enabled. If SS is an input and is driven low when the SPI is
in Master mode, this will also set the SPIF Flag. SPIF is cleared by hardware when executing the
corresponding interrupt handling vector. Alternatively, the SPIF bit is cleared by first reading the
SPI Status Register with SPIF set, then accessing the SPI Data Register (SPDR).
• Bit 6 – WCOL: Write COLlision Flag

The WCOL bit is set if the SPI Data Register (SPDR) is written during a data transfer. The
WCOL bit (and the SPIF bit) are cleared by first reading the SPI Status Register with WCOL set,
and then accessing the SPI Data Register.

These bits are reserved bits in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 and will always read as zero.
• Bit 0 – SPI2X: Double SPI Speed Bit

When this bit is written logic one the SPI speed (SCK Frequency) will be doubled when the SPI
is in Master mode (see Table 17-5). This means that the minimum SCK period will be two CPU
clock periods. When the SPI is configured as Slave, the SPI is only guaranteed to work at fosc/4
or lower.
The SPI interface on the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is also used for program memory and
EEPROM downloading or uploading. See page 259 for serial programming and verification.
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17.5.3 SPDR – SPI Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x2E (0x4E) MSB – – – – – – LSB SPDR
Read/Write R/W R R R R R R R/W
Initial Value X X X X X X X X Undefined
The SPI Data Register is a read/write register used for data transfer between the Register File
and the SPI Shift Register. Writing to the register initiates data transmission. Reading the regis-
ter causes the Shift Register Receive buffer to be read.
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18. USART
18.1 Features
• Full Duplex Operation (Independent Serial Receive and Transmit Registers)
• Asynchronous or Synchronous Operation
• Flow control CTS/RTS signals hardware management
• Master or Slave Clocked Synchronous Operation
• High Resolution Baud Rate Generator
• Supports Serial Frames with 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 Data Bits and 1 or 2 Stop Bits
• Odd or Even Parity Generation and Parity Check Supported by Hardware
• Data OverRun Detection
• Framing Error Detection
• Noise Filtering Includes False Start Bit Detection and Digital Low Pass Filter
• Three Separate Interrupts on TX Complete, TX Data Register Empty and RX Complete
• Multi-processor Communication Mode
• Double Speed Asynchronous Communication Mode
18.2 Overview
The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter (USART) is a
highly flexible serial communication device.
A simplified block diagram of the USART Transmitter is shown in Figure 18-1 on page 149. CPU
accessible I/O Registers and I/O pins are shown in bold.
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Figure 18-1. USART Block Diagram(1)
Clock Generator
UBRR[H:L]
OSC
BAUD RATE GENERATOR
SYNC LOGIC PIN

XCK
CONTROL
Transmitter
TX
UDR (Transmit)
CONTROL
PARITY
GENERATOR
DATA BUS
PIN
TRANSMIT SHIFT REGISTER TxD
CONTROL
Receiver
CLOCK RX
RECOVERY CONTROL
DATA PIN
RECEIVE SHIFT REGISTER RxD
RECOVERY CONTROL
PARITY
UDR (Receive)
CHECKER
UCSRA UCSRB UCSRC
Note: 1. See Figure 1-1 on page 2, Table 12-9 on page 79 and for USART pin placement.
The dashed boxes in the block diagram separate the three main parts of the USART (listed from
the top): Clock Generator, Transmitter and Receiver. Control Registers are shared by all units.
The Clock Generation logic consists of synchronization logic for external clock input used by
synchronous slave operation, and the baud rate generator. The XCKn (Transfer Clock) pin is
only used by synchronous transfer mode. The Transmitter consists of a single write buffer, a
serial Shift Register, Parity Generator and Control logic for handling different serial frame for-
mats. The write buffer allows a continuous transfer of data without any delay between frames.
The Receiver is the most complex part of the USART module due to its clock and data recovery
units. The recovery units are used for asynchronous data reception. In addition to the recovery
units, the Receiver includes a Parity Checker, Control logic, a Shift Register and a two level
receive buffer (UDRn). The Receiver supports the same frame formats as the Transmitter, and
can detect Frame Error, Data OverRun and Parity Errors.
18.3 Clock Generation

The Clock Generation logic generates the base clock for the Transmitter and Receiver. The
USARTn supports four modes of clock operation: Normal asynchronous, Double Speed asyn-
chronous, Master synchronous and Slave synchronous mode. The UMSELn bit in USART
Control and Status Register C (UCSRnC) selects between asynchronous and synchronous
operation. Double Speed (asynchronous mode only) is controlled by the U2Xn found in the
UCSRnA Register. When using synchronous mode (UMSELn = 1), the Data Direction Register
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for the XCKn pin (DDR_XCKn) controls whether the clock source is internal (Master mode) or
external (Slave mode). The XCKn pin is only active when using synchronous mode.
Figure 18-2 shows a block diagram of the clock generation logic.
Figure 18-2. Clock Generation Logic, Block Diagram

UBRR
U2X
fosc
Prescaling UBRR+1
/2 /4 /2
Down-Counter 0
1
0
OSC txclk
1
DDR_XCK
Sync Edge
xcki Register Detector 0
XCK UMSEL
xcko 1
Pin
DDR_XCK UCPOL 1
rxclk
0
Signal description:
txclk Transmitter clock (Internal Signal).

rxclk Receiver base clock (Internal Signal).
xcki Input from XCK pin (internal Signal). Used for synchronous slave operation.
xcko Clock output to XCK pin (Internal Signal). Used for synchronous master operation.
fOSC XTAL pin frequency (System Clock).
18.3.1 Internal Clock Generation – The Baud Rate Generator

Internal clock generation is used for the asynchronous and the synchronous master modes of
operation. The description in this section refers to Figure 18-2.
The USART Baud Rate Register (UBRRn) and the down-counter connected to it function as a
programmable prescaler or baud rate generator. The down-counter, running at system clock
(fosc), is loaded with the UBRRn value each time the counter has counted down to zero or when
the UBRRLn Register is written. A clock is generated each time the counter reaches zero. This
clock is the baud rate generator clock output (= fosc/(UBRRn+1)). The Transmitter divides the
baud rate generator clock output by 2, 8 or 16 depending on mode. The baud rate generator out-
put is used directly by the Receiver’s clock and data recovery units. However, the recovery units
use a state machine that uses 2, 8 or 16 states depending on mode set by the state of the
UMSELn, U2Xn and DDR_XCKn bits.
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Table 18-1 contains equations for calculating the baud rate (in bits per second) and for calculat-
ing the UBRRn value for each mode of operation using an internally generated clock source.
Table 18-1. Equations for Calculating Baud Rate Register Setting

Operating Mode Equation for Calculating Baud Rate(1) Equation for Calculating UBRR Value
f OSC
-–1
UBRRn = -----------------------
16BAUD
Asynchronous Normal mode f OSC

(U2Xn = 0) BAUD = -----------------------------------------
-
16 ( UBRRn + 1 )
f OSC
-–1
UBRRn = -------------------
8BAUD
Asynchronous Double Speed f OSC

mode (U2Xn = 1) BAUD = --------------------------------------
-
8 ( UBRRn + 1 )
f OSC
-–1
UBRRn = -------------------
2BAUD
f OSC
Synchronous Master mode BAUD = --------------------------------------
-
2 ( UBRRn + 1 )
Note: 1. The baud rate is defined to be the transfer rate in bit per second (bps)
BAUD Baud rate (in bits per second, bps)
fOSC System Oscillator clock frequency
UBRRn Contents of the UBRRHn and UBRRLn Registers, (0-4095)
Some examples of UBRRn values for some system clock frequencies are found in Table 18-9 on
page 172.
18.3.2 Double Speed Operation (U2Xn)

The transfer rate can be doubled by setting the U2Xn bit in UCSRnA. Setting this bit only has
effect for the asynchronous operation. Set this bit to zero when using synchronous operation.
Setting this bit will reduce the divisor of the baud rate divider from 16 to 8, effectively doubling
the transfer rate for asynchronous communication. Note however that the Receiver will in this
case only use half the number of samples (reduced from 16 to 8) for data sampling and clock
recovery, and therefore a more accurate baud rate setting and system clock are required when
this mode is used. For the Transmitter, there are no downsides.
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18.3.3 External Clock

External clocking is used by the synchronous slave modes of operation. The description in this
section refers to Figure 18-2 for details.
External clock input from the XCKn pin is sampled by a synchronization register to minimize the
chance of meta-stability. The output from the synchronization register must then pass through
an edge detector before it can be used by the Transmitter and Receiver. This process intro-
duces a two CPU clock period delay and therefore the maximum external XCKn clock frequency
is limited by the following equation:
f OSC
f XCK < -----------
4
Note that fosc depends on the stability of the system clock source. It is therefore recommended to
add some margin to avoid possible loss of data due to frequency variations.
18.3.4 Synchronous Clock Operation

When synchronous mode is used (UMSELn = 1), the XCKn pin will be used as either clock input
(Slave) or clock output (Master). The dependency between the clock edges and data sampling
or data change is the same. The basic principle is that data input (on RxDn) is sampled at the
opposite XCKn clock edge of the edge the data output (TxDn) is changed.
Figure 18-3. Synchronous Mode XCKn Timing.
UCPOL = 1 XCK
RxD / TxD
Sample
UCPOL = 0 XCK
RxD / TxD
Sample
The UCPOLn bit UCRSC selects which XCKn clock edge is used for data sampling and which is
used for data change. As Figure 18-3 shows, when UCPOLn is zero the data will be changed at
rising XCKn edge and sampled at falling XCKn edge. If UCPOLn is set, the data will be changed
at falling XCKn edge and sampled at rising XCKn edge.
18.4 Frame Formats

A serial frame is defined to be one character of data bits with synchronization bits (start and stop
bits), and optionally a parity bit for error checking. The USART accepts all 30 combinations of
the following as valid frame formats:
• 1 start bit
• 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 data bits
• no, even or odd parity bit
• 1 or 2 stop bits
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A frame starts with the start bit followed by the least significant data bit. Then the next data bits,
up to a total of nine, are succeeding, ending with the most significant bit. If enabled, the parity bit
is inserted after the data bits, before the stop bits. When a complete frame is transmitted, it can
be directly followed by a new frame, or the communication line can be set to an idle (high) state.
Figure 18-4 illustrates the possible combinations of the frame formats. Bits inside brackets are
optional.
Figure 18-4. Frame Formats

FRAME
(IDLE) St 0 1 2 3 4 [5] [6] [7] [8] [P] Sp1 [Sp2] (St / IDLE)
St Start bit, always low.

(n) Data bits (0 to 8).
P Parity bit. Can be odd or even.
Sp Stop bit, always high.
IDLE No transfers on the communication line (RxDn or TxDn). An IDLE line
must be
high.
The frame format used by the USART is set by the UCSZn2:0, UPMn1:0 and USBSn bits in
UCSRnB and UCSRnC. The Receiver and Transmitter use the same setting. Note that changing
the setting of any of these bits will corrupt all ongoing communication for both the Receiver and
Transmitter.
The USART Character SiZe (UCSZn2:0) bits select the number of data bits in the frame. The
USART Parity mode (UPMn1:0) bits enable and set the type of parity bit. The selection between
one or two stop bits is done by the USART Stop Bit Select (USBSn) bit. The Receiver ignores
the second stop bit. An FE (Frame Error) will therefore only be detected in the cases where the
first stop bit is zero.
18.4.1 Parity Bit Calculation

The parity bit is calculated by doing an exclusive-or of all the data bits. If odd parity is used, the
result of the exclusive or is inverted. The relation between the parity bit and data bits is as
follows::
P even = d n – 1 ⊕ … ⊕ d 3 ⊕ d 2 ⊕ d 1 ⊕ d 0 ⊕ 0
P odd = d n – 1 ⊕ … ⊕ d 3 ⊕ d 2 ⊕ d 1 ⊕ d 0 ⊕ 1
Peven Parity bit using even parity

odd
P Parity bit using odd parity
dn Data bit n of the character
If used, the parity bit is located between the last data bit and first stop bit of a serial frame.
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18.5 USART Initialization

The USART has to be initialized before any communication can take place. The initialization pro-
cess normally consists of setting the baud rate, setting frame format and enabling the
Transmitter or the Receiver depending on the usage. For interrupt driven USART operation, the
Global Interrupt Flag should be cleared (and interrupts globally disabled) when doing the
initialization.
Before doing a re-initialization with changed baud rate or frame format, be sure that there are no
ongoing transmissions during the period the registers are changed. The TXCn Flag can be used
to check that the Transmitter has completed all transfers, and the RXC Flag can be used to
check that there are no unread data in the receive buffer. Note that the TXCn Flag must be
cleared before each transmission (before UDRn is written) if it is used for this purpose.
The following simple USART initialization code examples show one assembly and one C func-
tion that are equal in functionality. The examples assume asynchronous operation using polling
(no interrupts enabled) and a fixed frame format. The baud rate is given as a function parameter.
For the assembly code, the baud rate parameter is assumed to be stored in the r17:r16
Registers.

USART_Init:
; Set baud rate
out UBRRHn, r17
out UBRRLn, r16
; Enable receiver and transmitter
ldi r16, (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn)
out UCSRnB,r16
; Set frame format: 8data, 2stop bit
ldi r16, (1<<USBSn)|(3<<UCSZn0)
out UCSRnC,r16
ret
C Code Example(1)
void USART_Init( unsigned int baud )
{
/* Set baud rate */
UBRRHn = (unsigned char)(baud>>8);
UBRRLn = (unsigned char)baud;
/* Enable receiver and transmitter */
UCSRnB = (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn);
/* Set frame format: 8data, 2stop bit */
UCSRnC = (1<<USBSn)|(3<<UCSZn0);
}

More advanced initialization routines can be made that include frame format as parameters, dis-
able interrupts and so on. However, many applications use a fixed setting of the baud and
control registers, and for these types of applications the initialization code can be placed directly
in the main routine, or be combined with initialization code for other I/O modules.
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18.6 Data Transmission – The USART Transmitter

The USART Transmitter is enabled by setting the Transmit Enable (TXEN) bit in the UCSRnB
Register. When the Transmitter is enabled, the normal port operation of the TxDn pin is overrid-
den by the USART and given the function as the Transmitter’s serial output. The baud rate,
mode of operation and frame format must be set up once before doing any transmissions. If syn-
chronous operation is used, the clock on the XCKn pin will be overridden and used as
transmission clock.
18.6.1 Sending Frames with 5 to 8 Data Bit

A data transmission is initiated by loading the transmit buffer with the data to be transmitted. The
CPU can load the transmit buffer by writing to the UDRn I/O location. The buffered data in the
transmit buffer will be moved to the Shift Register when the Shift Register is ready to send a new
frame. The Shift Register is loaded with new data if it is in idle state (no ongoing transmission) or
immediately after the last stop bit of the previous frame is transmitted. When the Shift Register is
loaded with new data, it will transfer one complete frame at the rate given by the Baud Register,
U2Xn bit or by XCKn depending on mode of operation.
The following code examples show a simple USART transmit function based on polling of the
Data Register Empty (UDREn) Flag. When using frames with less than eight bits, the most sig-
nificant bits written to the UDRn are ignored. The USART has to be initialized before the function
can be used. For the assembly code, the data to be sent is assumed to be stored in Register
R16

USART_Transmit:
; Wait for empty transmit buffer
sbis UCSRnA,UDREn
rjmp USART_Transmit
; Put data (r16) into buffer, sends the data
out UDRn,r16
ret
C Code Example(1)
void USART_Transmit( unsigned char data )
{
/* Wait for empty transmit buffer */
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn)) )
;
/* Put data into buffer, sends the data */
UDRn = data;
}

The function simply waits for the transmit buffer to be empty by checking the UDREn Flag,
before loading it with new data to be transmitted. If the Data Register Empty interrupt is utilized,
the interrupt routine writes the data into the buffer.
18.6.2 Sending Frames with 9 Data Bit

If 9-bit characters are used (UCSZn = 7), the ninth bit must be written to the TXB8 bit in
UCSRnB before the low byte of the character is written to UDRn. The following code examples
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show a transmit function that handles 9-bit characters. For the assembly code, the data to be
sent is assumed to be stored in registers R17:R16.
Assembly Code Example(1)(2)

USART_Transmit:
sbis UCSRnA,UDREn
rjmp USART_Transmit
; Copy 9th bit from r17 to TXB8
cbi UCSRnB,TXB8
sbrc r17,0
sbi UCSRnB,TXB8
; Put LSB data (r16) into buffer, sends the data
out UDRn,r16
ret
C Code Example(1)(2)
void USART_Transmit( unsigned int data )
{
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn))) )
;
/* Copy 9th bit to TXB8 */
UCSRnB &= ~(1<<TXB8);
if ( data & 0x0100 )
UCSRnB |= (1<<TXB8);
UDRn = data;
}
Notes: 1. These transmit functions are written to be general functions. They can be optimized if the con-
tents of the UCSRnB is static. For example, only the TXB8 bit of the UCSRnB Register is used
after initialization.
2. See “Code Examples” on page 6.
The ninth bit can be used for indicating an address frame when using multi processor communi-
cation mode or for other protocol handling as for example synchronization.
18.6.3 Transmitter Flags and Interrupts

The USART Transmitter has two flags that indicate its state: USART Data Register Empty
(UDREn) and Transmit Complete (TXCn). Both flags can be used for generating interrupts.
The Data Register Empty (UDREn) Flag indicates whether the transmit buffer is ready to receive
new data. This bit is set when the transmit buffer is empty, and cleared when the transmit buffer
contains data to be transmitted that has not yet been moved into the Shift Register. For compat-
ibility with future devices, always write this bit to zero when writing the UCSRnA Register.
When the Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable (UDRIEn) bit in UCSRnB is written to one, the
USART Data Register Empty Interrupt will be executed as long as UDREn is set (provided that
global interrupts are enabled). UDREn is cleared by writing UDRn. When interrupt-driven data
transmission is used, the Data Register Empty interrupt routine must either write new data to
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UDRn in order to clear UDREn or disable the Data Register Empty interrupt, otherwise a new
interrupt will occur once the interrupt routine terminates.
The Transmit Complete (TXCn) Flag bit is set one when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift
Register has been shifted out and there are no new data currently present in the transmit buffer.
The TXCn Flag bit is automatically cleared when a transmit complete interrupt is executed, or it
can be cleared by writing a one to its bit location. The TXCn Flag is useful in half-duplex commu-
nication interfaces (like the RS-485 standard), where a transmitting application must enter
receive mode and free the communication bus immediately after completing the transmission.
When the Transmit Compete Interrupt Enable (TXCIEn) bit in UCSRnB is set, the USART
Transmit Complete Interrupt will be executed when the TXCn Flag becomes set (provided that
global interrupts are enabled). When the transmit complete interrupt is used, the interrupt han-
dling routine does not have to clear the TXCn Flag, this is done automatically when the interrupt
is executed.
18.6.4 Parity Generator

The Parity Generator calculates the parity bit for the serial frame data. When parity bit is enabled
(UPMn1 = 1), the transmitter control logic inserts the parity bit between the last data bit and the
first stop bit of the frame that is sent.
18.6.5 Disabling the Transmitter

The disabling of the Transmitter (setting the TXEN to zero) will not become effective until ongo-
ing and pending transmissions are completed, i.e., when the Transmit Shift Register and
Transmit Buffer Register do not contain data to be transmitted. When disabled, the Transmitter
will no longer override the TxDn pin.
18.7 Data Reception – The USART Receiver

The USART Receiver is enabled by writing the Receive Enable (RXENn) bit in the
UCSRnB Register to one. When the Receiver is enabled, the normal pin operation of the RxDn
pin is overridden by the USART and given the function as the Receiver’s serial input. The baud
rate, mode of operation and frame format must be set up once before any serial reception can
be done. If synchronous operation is used, the clock on the XCKn pin will be used as transfer
clock.
18.7.1 Receiving Frames with 5 to 8 Data Bits

The Receiver starts data reception when it detects a valid start bit. Each bit that follows the start
bit will be sampled at the baud rate or XCKn clock, and shifted into the Receive Shift Register
until the first stop bit of a frame is received. A second stop bit will be ignored by the Receiver.
When the first stop bit is received, i.e., a complete serial frame is present in the Receive Shift
Register, the contents of the Shift Register will be moved into the receive buffer. The receive
buffer can then be read by reading the UDRn I/O location.
The following code example shows a simple USART receive function based on polling of the
Receive Complete (RXCn) Flag. When using frames with less than eight bits the most significant
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bits of the data read from the UDRn will be masked to zero. The USART has to be initialized
before the function can be used.

USART_Receive:
; Wait for data to be received
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn
rjmp USART_Receive
; Get and return received data from buffer
in r16, UDRn
ret
C Code Example(1)
unsigned char USART_Receive( void )
{
/* Wait for data to be received */
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) )
;
/* Get and return received data from buffer */
return UDRn;
}

The function simply waits for data to be present in the receive buffer by checking the RXCn Flag,
before reading the buffer and returning the value.
18.7.2 Receiving Frames with 9 Data Bits

If 9-bit characters are used (UCSZn=7) the ninth bit must be read from the RXB8n bit in
UCSRnB before reading the low bits from the UDRn. This rule applies to the FEn, DORn and
UPEn Status Flags as well. Read status from UCSRnA, then data from UDRn. Reading the
UDRn I/O location will change the state of the receive buffer FIFO and consequently the TXB8n,
FEn, DORn and UPEn bits, which all are stored in the FIFO, will change.
The following code example shows a simple USART receive function that handles both nine bit
characters and the status bits.
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USART_Receive:
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn
rjmp USART_Receive
; Get status and 9th bit, then data from buffer
in r18, UCSRnA
in r17, UCSRnB
in r16, UDRn
; If error, return -1
andi r18,(1<<FEn)|(1<<DORn)|(1<<UPEn)
breq USART_ReceiveNoError
ldi r17, HIGH(-1)
ldi r16, LOW(-1)
USART_ReceiveNoError:
; Filter the 9th bit, then return
lsr r17
andi r17, 0x01
ret
C Code Example(1)
unsigned int USART_Receive( void )
{
unsigned char status, resh, resl;
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) )
;
/* Get status and 9th bit, then data */
/* from buffer */
status = UCSRnA;
resh = UCSRnB;
resl = UDRn;
/* If error, return -1 */
if ( status & (1<<FEn)|(1<<DORn)|(1<<UPEn) )
return -1;
/* Filter the 9th bit, then return */
resh = (resh >> 1) & 0x01;
return ((resh << 8) | resl);
}

The receive function example reads all the I/O Registers into the Register File before any com-
putation is done. This gives an optimal receive buffer utilization since the buffer location read will
be free to accept new data as early as possible.
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18.7.3 Receive Compete Flag and Interrupt

The USART Receiver has one flag that indicates the Receiver state.
The Receive Complete (RXCn) Flag indicates if there are unread data present in the receive buf-
fer. This flag is one when unread data exist in the receive buffer, and zero when the receive
buffer is empty (i.e., does not contain any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled (RXENn = 0),
the receive buffer will be flushed and consequently the RXCn bit will become zero.
When the Receive Complete Interrupt Enable (RXCIEn) in UCSRnB is set, the USART Receive
Complete interrupt will be executed as long as the RXCn Flag is set (provided that global inter-
rupts are enabled). When interrupt-driven data reception is used, the receive complete routine
must read the received data from UDRn in order to clear the RXCn Flag, otherwise a new inter-
rupt will occur once the interrupt routine terminates.
18.7.4 Receiver Error Flags

The USART Receiver has three Error Flags: Frame Error (FEn), Data OverRun (DORn) and
Parity Error (UPEn). All can be accessed by reading UCSRnA. Common for the Error Flags is
that they are located in the receive buffer together with the frame for which they indicate the
error status. Due to the buffering of the Error Flags, the UCSRnA must be read before the
receive buffer (UDRn), since reading the UDRn I/O location changes the buffer read location.
Another equality for the Error Flags is that they can not be altered by software doing a write to
the flag location. However, all flags must be set to zero when the UCSRnA is written for upward
compatibility of future USART implementations. None of the Error Flags can generate interrupts.
The Frame Error (FEn) Flag indicates the state of the first stop bit of the next readable frame
stored in the receive buffer. The FEn Flag is zero when the stop bit was correctly read (as one),
and the FEn Flag will be one when the stop bit was incorrect (zero). This flag can be used for
detecting out-of-sync conditions, detecting break conditions and protocol handling. The FEn
Flag is not affected by the setting of the USBSn bit in UCSRnC since the Receiver ignores all,
except for the first, stop bits. For compatibility with future devices, always set this bit to zero
when writing to UCSRnA.
The Data OverRun (DORn) Flag indicates data loss due to a receiver buffer full condition. A
Data OverRun occurs when the receive buffer is full (two characters), it is a new character wait-
ing in the Receive Shift Register, and a new start bit is detected. If the DORn Flag is set there
was one or more serial frame lost between the frame last read from UDRn, and the next frame
read from UDRn. For compatibility with future devices, always write this bit to zero when writing
to UCSRnA. The DORn Flag is cleared when the frame received was successfully moved from
the Shift Register to the receive buffer.
The Parity Error (UPEn) Flag indicates that the next frame in the receive buffer had a Parity
Error when received. If Parity Check is not enabled the UPEn bit will always be read zero. For
compatibility with future devices, always set this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA. For more
details see “Parity Bit Calculation” on page 153 and “Parity Checker” on page 160.
18.7.5 Parity Checker

The Parity Checker is active when the high USART Parity mode (UPMn1) bit is set. Type of Par-
ity Check to be performed (odd or even) is selected by the UPMn0 bit. When enabled, the Parity
Checker calculates the parity of the data bits in incoming frames and compares the result with
the parity bit from the serial frame. The result of the check is stored in the receive buffer together
with the received data and stop bits. The Parity Error (UPEn) Flag can then be read by software
to check if the frame had a Parity Error.
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The UPEn bit is set if the next character that can be read from the receive buffer had a Parity
Error when received and the Parity Checking was enabled at that point (UPMn1 = 1). This bit is
valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is read.
18.7.6 Disabling the Receiver

In contrast to the Transmitter, disabling of the Receiver will be immediate. Data from ongoing
receptions will therefore be lost. When disabled (i.e., the RXENn is set to zero) the Receiver will
no longer override the normal function of the RxDn port pin. The Receiver buffer FIFO will be
flushed when the Receiver is disabled. Remaining data in the buffer will be lost
18.7.7 Flushing the Receive Buffer

The receiver buffer FIFO will be flushed when the Receiver is disabled, i.e., the buffer will be
emptied of its contents. Unread data will be lost. If the buffer has to be flushed during normal
operation, due to for instance an error condition, read the UDRn I/O location until the RXCn Flag
is cleared. The following code example shows how to flush the receive buffer.

USART_Flush:
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn
ret
in r16, UDRn
rjmp USART_Flush
C Code Example(1)
void USART_Flush( void )
{
unsigned char dummy;
while ( UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn) ) dummy = UDRn;
}
18.8 Asynchronous Data Reception

The USART includes a clock recovery and a data recovery unit for handling asynchronous data
reception. The clock recovery logic is used for synchronizing the internally generated baud rate
clock to the incoming asynchronous serial frames at the RxDn pin. The data recovery logic sam-
ples and low pass filters each incoming bit, thereby improving the noise immunity of the
Receiver. The asynchronous reception operational range depends on the accuracy of the inter-
nal baud rate clock, the rate of the incoming frames, and the frame size in number of bits.
18.8.1 Asynchronous Clock Recovery

The clock recovery logic synchronizes internal clock to the incoming serial frames. Figure 18-5
illustrates the sampling process of the start bit of an incoming frame. The sample rate is 16 times
the baud rate for Normal mode, and eight times the baud rate for Double Speed mode. The hor-
izontal arrows illustrate the synchronization variation due to the sampling process. Note the
larger time variation when using the Double Speed mode (U2Xn = 1) of operation. Samples
denoted zero are samples done when the RxDn line is idle (i.e., no communication activity).
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Figure 18-5. Start Bit Sampling
RxD IDLE START BIT 0
Sample
(U2X = 0) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3
Sample
(U2X = 1) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2
When the clock recovery logic detects a high (idle) to low (start) transition on the RxDn line, the
start bit detection sequence is initiated. Let sample 1 denote the first zero-sample as shown in
the figure. The clock recovery logic then uses samples 8, 9, and 10 for Normal mode, and sam-
ples 4, 5, and 6 for Double Speed mode (indicated with sample numbers inside boxes on the
figure), to decide if a valid start bit is received. If two or more of these three samples have logical
high levels (the majority wins), the start bit is rejected as a noise spike and the Receiver starts
looking for the next high to low-transition. If however, a valid start bit is detected, the clock recov-
ery logic is synchronized and the data recovery can begin. The synchronization process is
repeated for each start bit.
18.8.2 Asynchronous Data Recovery

When the receiver clock is synchronized to the start bit, the data recovery can begin. The data
recovery unit uses a state machine that has 16 states for each bit in Normal mode and eight
states for each bit in Double Speed mode. Figure 18-6 shows the sampling of the data bits and
the parity bit. Each of the samples is given a number that is equal to the state of the recovery
unit.
Figure 18-6. Sampling of Data and Parity Bit
RxD BIT n
Sample
(U2X = 0) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1
Sample
(U2X = 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
The decision of the logic level of the received bit is taken by doing a majority voting of the logic
value to the three samples in the center of the received bit. The center samples are emphasized
on the figure by having the sample number inside boxes. The majority voting process is done as
follows: If two or all three samples have high levels, the received bit is registered to be a logic 1.
If two or all three samples have low levels, the received bit is registered to be a logic 0. This
majority voting process acts as a low pass filter for the incoming signal on the RxDn pin. The
recovery process is then repeated until a complete frame is received. Including the first stop bit.
Note that the Receiver only uses the first stop bit of a frame.
Figure 18-7 shows the sampling of the stop bit and the earliest possible beginning of the start bit
of the next frame.
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Figure 18-7. Stop Bit Sampling and Next Start Bit Sampling
RxD STOP 1 (A) (B) (C)
Sample
(U2X = 0) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0/1 0/1 0/1
Sample
(U2X = 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 0/1
The same majority voting is done to the stop bit as done for the other bits in the frame. If the stop
bit is registered to have a logic 0 value, the Frame Error (FEn) Flag will be set.
A new high to low transition indicating the start bit of a new frame can come right after the last of
the bits used for majority voting. For Normal Speed mode, the first low level sample can be at
point marked (A) in Figure 18-7. For Double Speed mode the first low level must be delayed to
(B). (C) marks a stop bit of full length. The early start bit detection influences the operational
range of the Receiver.
18.8.3 Asynchronous Operational Range

The operational range of the Receiver is dependent on the mismatch between the received bit
rate and the internally generated baud rate. If the Transmitter is sending frames at too fast or too
slow bit rates, or the internally generated baud rate of the Receiver does not have a similar (see
Table 18-2) base frequency, the Receiver will not be able to synchronize the frames to the start
bit.
The following equations can be used to calculate the ratio of the incoming data rate and internal
receiver baud rate.
( D + 1 )S
R slow = ------------------------------------------ ( D + 2 )S
R fast = -----------------------------------
-
S – 1 + D ⋅ S + SF ( D + 1 )S + S M
D Sum of character size and parity size (D = 5 to 10 bit)

S Samples per bit. S = 16 for Normal Speed mode and S = 8 for Double Speed
mode.
SF First sample number used for majority voting. SF = 8 for normal speed and SF = 4
for Double Speed mode.
SM Middle sample number used for majority voting. SM = 9 for normal speed and
SM = 5 for Double Speed mode.
Rslow is the ratio of the slowest incoming data rate that can be accepted in relation to the
receiver baud rate. Rfast is the ratio of the fastest incoming data rate that can be
accepted in relation to the receiver baud rate.
Table 18-2 and Table 18-3 list the maximum receiver baud rate error that can be tolerated. Note
that Normal Speed mode has higher toleration of baud rate variations.
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Table 18-2. Recommended Maximum Receiver Baud Rate Error for Normal Speed Mode (U2Xn = 0)
D Recommended Max Receiver
# (Data+Parity Bit) Rslow (%) Rfast (%) Max Total Error (%) Error (%)
5 93.20 106.67 +6.67/-6.8 ± 3.0
6 94.12 105.79 +5.79/-5.88 ± 2.5
7 94.81 105.11 +5.11/-5.19 ± 2.0
8 95.36 104.58 +4.58/-4.54 ± 2.0
9 95.81 104.14 +4.14/-4.19 ± 1.5
10 96.17 103.78 +3.78/-3.83 ± 1.5
Table 18-3. Recommended Maximum Receiver Baud Rate Error for Double Speed Mode (U2Xn = 1)
D Recommended Max Receiver
# (Data+Parity Bit) Rslow (%) Rfast (%) Max Total Error (%) Error (%)
5 94.12 105.66 +5.66/-5.88 ± 2.5
6 94.92 104.92 +4.92/-5.08 ± 2.0
7 95.52 104,35 +4.35/-4.48 ± 1.5
8 96.00 103.90 +3.90/-4.00 ± 1.5
9 96.39 103.53 +3.53/-3.61 ± 1.5
10 96.70 103.23 +3.23/-3.30 ± 1.0
The recommendations of the maximum receiver baud rate error was made under the assump-
tion that the Receiver and Transmitter equally divides the maximum total error.
There are two possible sources for the receivers baud rate error. The Receiver’s system clock
(XTAL) will always have some minor instability over the supply voltage range and the tempera-
ture range. When using a crystal to generate the system clock, this is rarely a problem, but for a
resonator the system clock may differ more than 2% depending of the resonators tolerance. The
second source for the error is more controllable. The baud rate generator can not always do an
exact division of the system frequency to get the baud rate wanted. In this case an UBRR value
that gives an acceptable low error can be used if possible.
18.9 Multi-processor Communication Mode

Setting the Multi-processor Communication mode (MPCMn) bit in UCSRnA enables a filtering
function of incoming frames received by the USART Receiver. Frames that do not contain
address information will be ignored and not put into the receive buffer. This effectively reduces
the number of incoming frames that has to be handled by the CPU, in a system with multiple
MCUs that communicate via the same serial bus. The Transmitter is unaffected by the MPCMn
setting, but has to be used differently when it is a part of a system utilizing the Multi-processor
Communication mode.
If the Receiver is set up to receive frames that contain 5 to 8 data bits, then the first stop bit indi-
cates if the frame contains data or address information. If the Receiver is set up for frames with
nine data bits, then the ninth bit (RXB8n) is used for identifying address and data frames. When
the frame type bit (the first stop or the ninth bit) is one, the frame contains an address. When the
frame type bit is zero the frame is a data frame.
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The Multi-processor Communication mode enables several slave MCUs to receive data from a
master MCU. This is done by first decoding an address frame to find out which MCU has been
addressed. If a particular slave MCU has been addressed, it will receive the following data
frames as normal, while the other slave MCUs will ignore the received frames until another
address frame is received.
18.9.1 Using MPCMn

For an MCU to act as a master MCU, it can use a 9-bit character frame format (UCSZn = 7). The
ninth bit (TXB8n) must be set when an address frame (TXB8n = 1) or cleared when a data frame
(TXB = 0) is being transmitted. The slave MCUs must in this case be set to use a 9-bit character
frame format.
The following procedure should be used to exchange data in Multi-processor Communication
mode:
1. All Slave MCUs are in Multi-processor Communication mode (MPCMn in UCSRnA is
set).
2. The Master MCU sends an address frame, and all slaves receive and read this frame.
In the Slave MCUs, the RXCn Flag in UCSRnA will be set as normal.
3. Each Slave MCU reads the UDRn Register and determines if it has been selected. If
so, it clears the MPCMn bit in UCSRnA, otherwise it waits for the next address byte and
keeps the MPCMn setting.
4. The addressed MCU will receive all data frames until a new address frame is received.
The other Slave MCUs, which still have the MPCMn bit set, will ignore the data frames.
5. When the last data frame is received by the addressed MCU, the addressed MCU sets
the MPCMn bit and waits for a new address frame from master. The process then
repeats from 2.
Using any of the 5- to 8-bit character frame formats is possible, but impractical since the
Receiver must change between using n and n+1 character frame formats. This makes full-
duplex operation difficult since the Transmitter and Receiver uses the same character size set-
ting. If 5- to 8-bit character frames are used, the Transmitter must be set to use two stop bit
(USBSn = 1) since the first stop bit is used for indicating the frame type.
Do not use Read-Modify-Write instructions (SBI and CBI) to set or clear the MPCMn bit. The
MPCMn bit shares the same I/O location as the TXCn Flag and this might accidentally be
cleared when using SBI or CBI instructions.
18.10 Hardware Flow Control

The hardware flow control can be enabled by software.
CTS : (Clear to Send)
RTS : (Request to Send)
HOST ATmega8U2/16U
TXD TXD
RXD RXD
CTS CTS
RTS RTS
18.10.1 Receiver Flow Control

The reception flow can be controlled by hardware using the RTS pin. The aim of the flow control
is to inform the external transmitter when the internal receive Fifo is full. Thus the transmitter can
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stop sending characters. RTS usage and so associated flow control is enabled using RTSEN bit
in UCSRnD.
Figure 18-8. shows a reception example.
Figure 18-8. Reception Flow Control Waveform Example

FIFO 0 1 2 1 0 1
Index
CPU Read
RXD C1 C2 C3
RTS
Figure 18-9. RTS behavior

RXD Start Byte0 Stop Start Byte1 Stop Start Byte2
1 additional byte may be sent

if the transmitter misses the RTS trig
RTS
Read from CPU
RTS will rise at 2/3 of the last received stop bit if the receive fifo is full.
To ensure reliable transmissions, even after a RTS rise, an extra-data can still be received and
stored in the Receive Shift Register.
18.10.2 Transmission Flow Control

The transmission flow can be controlled by hardware using the CTS pin controlled by the exter-
nal receiver. The aim of the flow control is to stop transmission when the receiver is full of data
(CTS = 1). CTS usage and so associated flow control is enabled using CTSEN bit in UCSRnD.
The CTS pin is sampled at each CPU write and at the middle of the last stop bit that is
curently being sent.
Figure 18-10. CTS behavior

Write from CPU
TXD Start Byte0 Stop Start Byte1 Stop Start Byte2
sample sample sample
CTS
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18.11.1 UDRn – USART I/O Data Register n

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXB[7:0] UDRn (Read)
TXB[7:0] UDRn (Write)
The USART Transmit Data Buffer Register and USART Receive Data Buffer Registers share the
same I/O address referred to as USART Data Register or UDRn. The Transmit Data Buffer Reg-
ister (TXB) will be the destination for data written to the UDRn Register location. Reading the
UDRn Register location will return the contents of the Receive Data Buffer Register (RXB).
For 5-, 6-, or 7-bit characters the upper unused bits will be ignored by the Transmitter and set to
zero by the Receiver.
The transmit buffer can only be written when the UDREn Flag in the UCSRnA Register is set.
Data written to UDRn when the UDREn Flag is not set, will be ignored by the USART Transmit-
ter. When data is written to the transmit buffer, and the Transmitter is enabled, the Transmitter
will load the data into the Transmit Shift Register when the Shift Register is empty. Then the
data will be serially transmitted on the TxDn pin.
The receive buffer consists of a two level FIFO. The FIFO will change its state whenever the
receive buffer is accessed. Due to this behavior of the receive buffer, do not use Read-Modify-
Write instructions (SBI and CBI) on this location. Be careful when using bit test instructions
(SBIC and SBIS), since these also will change the state of the FIFO.
18.11.2 UCSRnA – USART Control and Status Register A

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCn TXCn UDREn FEn DORn UPEn U2Xn MPCMn UCSRnA
Read/Write R R/W R R R R R/W R/W
• Bit 7 – RXCn: USART Receive Complete

This flag bit is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer and cleared when the receive
buffer is empty (i.e., does not contain any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled, the receive
buffer will be flushed and consequently the RXCn bit will become zero. The RXCn Flag can be
used to generate a Receive Complete interrupt (see description of the RXCIEn bit).
• Bit 6 – TXCn: USART Transmit Complete

This flag bit is set when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift Register has been shifted out and
there are no new data currently present in the transmit buffer (UDRn). The TXCn Flag bit is auto-
matically cleared when a transmit complete interrupt is executed, or it can be cleared by writing
a one to its bit location. The TXCn Flag can generate a Transmit Complete interrupt (see
description of the TXCIEn bit).
• Bit 5 – UDREn: USART Data Register Empty

The UDREn Flag indicates if the transmit buffer (UDRn) is ready to receive new data. If UDREn
is one, the buffer is empty, and therefore ready to be written. The UDREn Flag can generate a
Data Register Empty interrupt (see description of the UDRIEn bit).
UDREn is set after a reset to indicate that the Transmitter is ready.
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• Bit 4 – FEn: Frame Error

This bit is set if the next character in the receive buffer had a Frame Error when received. I.e.,
when the first stop bit of the next character in the receive buffer is zero. This bit is valid until the
receive buffer (UDRn) is read. The FEn bit is zero when the stop bit of received data is one.
Always set this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA.
• Bit 3 – DORn: Data OverRun

This bit is set if a Data OverRun condition is detected. A Data OverRun occurs when the receive
buffer is full (two characters), it is a new character waiting in the Receive Shift Register, and a
new start bit is detected. This bit is valid until the receive buffer (UDRn) is read. Always set this
bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA.
• Bit 2 – UPEn: USART Parity Error

This bit is set if the next character in the receive buffer had a Parity Error when received and the
Parity Checking was enabled at that point (UPMn1 = 1). This bit is valid until the receive buffer
(UDRn) is read. Always set this bit to zero when writing to UCSRnA.
• Bit 1 – U2Xn: Double the USART Transmission Speed

This bit only has effect for the asynchronous operation. Write this bit to zero when using syn-
chronous operation.
Writing this bit to one will reduce the divisor of the baud rate divider from 16 to 8 effectively dou-
bling the transfer rate for asynchronous communication.
• Bit 0 – MPCMn: Multi-processor Communication Mode

This bit enables the Multi-processor Communication mode. When the MPCMn bit is written to
one, all the incoming frames received by the USART Receiver that do not contain address infor-
mation will be ignored. The Transmitter is unaffected by the MPCMn setting. For more detailed
information see “Multi-processor Communication Mode” on page 164.
18.11.3 UCSRnB – USART Control and Status Register n B

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCIEn TXCIEn UDRIEn RXENn TXENn UCSZn2 RXB8n TXB8n UCSRnB
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R R/W
• Bit 7 – RXCIEn: RX Complete Interrupt Enable n

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the RXCn Flag. A USART Receive Complete interrupt
will be generated only if the RXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is
written to one and the RXCn bit in UCSRnA is set.
• Bit 6 – TXCIEn: TX Complete Interrupt Enable n

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the TXCn Flag. A USART Transmit Complete interrupt
will be generated only if the TXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is
written to one and the TXCn bit in UCSRnA is set.
• Bit 5 – UDRIEn: USART Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable n

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the UDREn Flag. A Data Register Empty interrupt will
be generated only if the UDRIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written
to one and the UDREn bit in UCSRnA is set.
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• Bit 4 – RXENn: Receiver Enable n

Writing this bit to one enables the USART Receiver. The Receiver will override normal port oper-
ation for the RxDn pin when enabled. Disabling the Receiver will flush the receive buffer
invalidating the FEn, DORn, and UPEn Flags.
• Bit 3 – TXENn: Transmitter Enable n

Writing this bit to one enables the USART Transmitter. The Transmitter will override normal port
operation for the TxDn pin when enabled. The disabling of the Transmitter (writing TXENn to
zero) will not become effective until ongoing and pending transmissions are completed, i.e.,
when the Transmit Shift Register and Transmit Buffer Register do not contain data to be trans-
mitted. When disabled, the Transmitter will no longer override the TxDn port.
• Bit 2 – UCSZn2: Character Size n

The UCSZn2 bits combined with the UCSZn1:0 bit in UCSRnC sets the number of data bits
(Character SiZe) in a frame the Receiver and Transmitter use.
• Bit 1 – RXB8n: Receive Data Bit 8 n

RXB8n is the ninth data bit of the received character when operating with serial frames with nine
data bits. Must be read before reading the low bits from UDRn.
• Bit 0 – TXB8n: Transmit Data Bit 8 n

TXB8n is the ninth data bit in the character to be transmitted when operating with serial frames
with nine data bits. Must be written before writing the low bits to UDRn.
18.11.4 UCSRnC – USART Control and Status Register n C

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
UMSELn1 UMSELn0 UPMn1 UPMn0 USBSn UCSZn1 UCSZn0 UCPOLn UCSRnC
• Bits 7:6 – UMSELn[1:0] USART Mode Select

These bits select the mode of operation of the USARTn as shown in Table 18-4..
Table 18-4. UMSELn Bits Settings

UMSELn1 UMSELn0 Mode
0 0 Asynchronous USART
0 1 Synchronous USART
1 0 (Reserved)
1 1 Master SPI (MSPIM)(1)
Note: 1. See “USART in SPI Mode” on page 176 for full description of the Master SPI Mode (MSPIM)
operation
• Bits 5:4 – UPMn1:0: Parity Mode

These bits enable and set type of parity generation and check. If enabled, the Transmitter will
automatically generate and send the parity of the transmitted data bits within each frame. The
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Receiver will generate a parity value for the incoming data and compare it to the UPMn setting.
If a mismatch is detected, the UPEn Flag in UCSRnA will be set.
Table 18-5. UPMn Bits Settings

UPMn1 UPMn0 Parity Mode
0 0 Disabled
0 1 Reserved
1 0 Enabled, Even Parity
1 1 Enabled, Odd Parity
• Bit 3 – USBSn: Stop Bit Select

This bit selects the number of stop bits to be inserted by the Transmitter. The Receiver ignores
this setting.
Table 18-6. USBS Bit Settings

USBSn Stop Bit(s)
0 1-bit
1 2-bit
• Bit 2:1 – UCSZn1:0: Character Size

The UCSZn1:0 bits combined with the UCSZn2 bit in UCSRnB sets the number of data bits
(Character SiZe) in a frame the Receiver and Transmitter use.
Table 18-7. UCSZn Bits Settings

UCSZn2 UCSZn1 UCSZn0 Character Size
0 0 0 5-bit
0 0 1 6-bit
0 1 0 7-bit
0 1 1 8-bit
1 0 0 Reserved
1 0 1 Reserved
1 1 0 Reserved
1 1 1 9-bit
• Bit 0 – UCPOLn: Clock Polarity

This bit is used for synchronous mode only. Write this bit to zero when asynchronous mode is
used. The UCPOLn bit sets the relationship between data output change and data input sample,
and the synchronous clock (XCKn).
Table 18-8. UCPOLn Bit Settings

Transmitted Data Changed Received Data Sampled
UCPOLn (Output of TxDn Pin) (Input on RxDn Pin)
0 Rising XCKn Edge Falling XCKn Edge
1 Falling XCKn Edge Rising XCKn Edge
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18.11.5 UCSRnD – USART Control and Status Register n D

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
- - - - - - CTSEN RTSEN UCSRnD
• Bits 1 – CTSEN : USART CTS Enable

Set this bit to one by firmware to enable the transmission flow control (CTS). Transmission is
allowed if CTS = 0.
Set this bit to zero by firmware to disable the transmission flow control (CTS). Transmission is
always allowed.
• Bits 0 – RTSEN : USART RTS Enable

Set this bit to one by firmware to enable the receive flow control (RTS).
Set this bit to zero by firmware to disable the receive flow control (RTS).
18.11.6 UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART Baud Rate Registers

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
– – – – UBRR[11:8] UBRRnH
UBRR[7:0] UBRRnL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
• Bit 15:12 – Reserved Bits

These bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices, these bit must be
written to zero when UBRRH is written.
• Bit 11:0 – UBRR[11:0]: USART Baud Rate Register

This is a 12-bit register which contains the USART baud rate. The UBRRH contains the four
most significant bits, and the UBRRL contains the eight least significant bits of the USART baud
rate. Ongoing transmissions by the Transmitter and Receiver will be corrupted if the baud rate is
changed. Writing UBRRL will trigger an immediate update of the baud rate prescaler.
18.12 Examples of Baud Rate Setting

For standard crystal and resonator frequencies, the most commonly used baud rates for asyn-
chronous operation can be generated by using the UBRR settings in Table 18-9 to Table 18-12.
UBRR values which yield an actual baud rate differing less than 0.5% from the target baud rate,
are bold in the table. Higher error ratings are acceptable, but the Receiver will have less noise
resistance when the error ratings are high, especially for large serial frames (see “Asynchronous
Operational Range” on page 163). The error values are calculated using the following equation:
BaudRate Closest Match

Error[%] = ⎛⎝ -------------------------------------------------------
- – 1⎞⎠ • 100%
BaudRate
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Table 18-9. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies
fosc = 1.0000 MHz fosc = 1.8432 MHz fosc = 2.0000 MHz
Baud
U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1 U2Xn = 0 U2Xn = 1
Rate
(bps) UBRR Error UBRR Error UBRR Error UBRR Error UBRR Error UBRR Error
2400 25 0.2% 51 0.2% 47 0.0% 95 0.0% 51 0.2% 103 0.2%
4800 12 0.2% 25 0.2% 23 0.0% 47 0.0% 25 0.2% 51 0.2%
9600 6 -7.0% 12 0.2% 11 0.0% 23 0.0% 12 0.2% 25 0.2%
14.4k 3 8.5% 8 -3.5% 7 0.0% 15 0.0% 8 -3.5% 16 2.1%
19.2k 2 8.5% 6 -7.0% 5 0.0% 11 0.0% 6 -7.0% 12 0.2%
28.8k 1 8.5% 3 8.5% 3 0.0% 7 0.0% 3 8.5% 8 -3.5%
38.4k 1 -18.6% 2 8.5% 2 0.0% 5 0.0% 2 8.5% 6 -7.0%
57.6k 0 8.5% 1 8.5% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 1 8.5% 3 8.5%
76.8k – – 1 -18.6% 1 -25.0% 2 0.0% 1 -18.6% 2 8.5%
115.2k – – 0 8.5% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 8.5% 1 8.5%
230.4k – – – – – – 0 0.0% – – – –
250k – – – – – – – – – – 0 0.0%
(1)
Max. 62.5 kbps 125 kbps 115.2 kbps 230.4 kbps 125 kbps 250 kbps
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%
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Table 18-10. Examples of UBRRn Settings for Commonly Used Oscillator Frequencies (Continued)
Baud
Rate
2400 95 0.0% 191 0.0% 103 0.2% 207 0.2% 191 0.0% 383 0.0%
4800 47 0.0% 95 0.0% 51 0.2% 103 0.2% 95 0.0% 191 0.0%
9600 23 0.0% 47 0.0% 25 0.2% 51 0.2% 47 0.0% 95 0.0%
14.4k 15 0.0% 31 0.0% 16 2.1% 34 -0.8% 31 0.0% 63 0.0%
19.2k 11 0.0% 23 0.0% 12 0.2% 25 0.2% 23 0.0% 47 0.0%
28.8k 7 0.0% 15 0.0% 8 -3.5% 16 2.1% 15 0.0% 31 0.0%
38.4k 5 0.0% 11 0.0% 6 -7.0% 12 0.2% 11 0.0% 23 0.0%
57.6k 3 0.0% 7 0.0% 3 8.5% 8 -3.5% 7 0.0% 15 0.0%
76.8k 2 0.0% 5 0.0% 2 8.5% 6 -7.0% 5 0.0% 11 0.0%
115.2k 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 1 8.5% 3 8.5% 3 0.0% 7 0.0%
230.4k 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 8.5% 1 8.5% 1 0.0% 3 0.0%
250k 0 -7.8% 1 -7.8% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 -7.8% 3 -7.8%
0.5M – – 0 -7.8% – – 0 0.0% 0 -7.8% 1 -7.8%
1M – – – – – – – – – – 0 -7.8%
(1)
Max. 230.4 kbps 460.8 kbps 250 kbps 0.5 Mbps 460.8 kbps 921.6 kbps
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%
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Baud
Rate
2400 207 0.2% 416 -0.1% 287 0.0% 575 0.0% 383 0.0% 767 0.0%
4800 103 0.2% 207 0.2% 143 0.0% 287 0.0% 191 0.0% 383 0.0%
9600 51 0.2% 103 0.2% 71 0.0% 143 0.0% 95 0.0% 191 0.0%
14.4k 34 -0.8% 68 0.6% 47 0.0% 95 0.0% 63 0.0% 127 0.0%
19.2k 25 0.2% 51 0.2% 35 0.0% 71 0.0% 47 0.0% 95 0.0%
28.8k 16 2.1% 34 -0.8% 23 0.0% 47 0.0% 31 0.0% 63 0.0%
38.4k 12 0.2% 25 0.2% 17 0.0% 35 0.0% 23 0.0% 47 0.0%
57.6k 8 -3.5% 16 2.1% 11 0.0% 23 0.0% 15 0.0% 31 0.0%
76.8k 6 -7.0% 12 0.2% 8 0.0% 17 0.0% 11 0.0% 23 0.0%
115.2k 3 8.5% 8 -3.5% 5 0.0% 11 0.0% 7 0.0% 15 0.0%
230.4k 1 8.5% 3 8.5% 2 0.0% 5 0.0% 3 0.0% 7 0.0%
250k 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 2 -7.8% 5 -7.8% 3 -7.8% 6 5.3%
0.5M 0 0.0% 1 0.0% – – 2 -7.8% 1 -7.8% 3 -7.8%
1M – – 0 0.0% – – – – 0 -7.8% 1 -7.8%
(1)
Max. 0.5 Mbps 1 Mbps 691.2 kbps 1.3824 Mbps 921.6 kbps 1.8432 Mbps
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%
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Baud
Rate
2400 416 -0.1% 832 0.0% 479 0.0% 959 0.0% 520 0.0% 1041 0.0%
4800 207 0.2% 416 -0.1% 239 0.0% 479 0.0% 259 0.2% 520 0.0%
9600 103 0.2% 207 0.2% 119 0.0% 239 0.0% 129 0.2% 259 0.2%
14.4k 68 0.6% 138 -0.1% 79 0.0% 159 0.0% 86 -0.2% 173 -0.2%
19.2k 51 0.2% 103 0.2% 59 0.0% 119 0.0% 64 0.2% 129 0.2%
28.8k 34 -0.8% 68 0.6% 39 0.0% 79 0.0% 42 0.9% 86 -0.2%
38.4k 25 0.2% 51 0.2% 29 0.0% 59 0.0% 32 -1.4% 64 0.2%
57.6k 16 2.1% 34 -0.8% 19 0.0% 39 0.0% 21 -1.4% 42 0.9%
76.8k 12 0.2% 25 0.2% 14 0.0% 29 0.0% 15 1.7% 32 -1.4%
115.2k 8 -3.5% 16 2.1% 9 0.0% 19 0.0% 10 -1.4% 21 -1.4%
230.4k 3 8.5% 8 -3.5% 4 0.0% 9 0.0% 4 8.5% 10 -1.4%
250k 3 0.0% 7 0.0% 4 -7.8% 8 2.4% 4 0.0% 9 0.0%
0.5M 1 0.0% 3 0.0% – – 4 -7.8% – – 4 0.0%
1M 0 0.0% 1 0.0% – – – – – – – –
(1)
Max. 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 1.152 Mbps 2.304 Mbps 1.25 Mbps 2.5 Mbps
1. UBRR = 0, Error = 0.0%
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19. USART in SPI Mode
19.1 Features
• Full Duplex, Three-wire Synchronous Data Transfer
• Master Operation
• Supports all four SPI Modes of Operation (Mode 0, 1, 2, and 3)
• LSB First or MSB First Data Transfer (Configurable Data Order)
• Queued Operation (Double Buffered)
• High Resolution Baud Rate Generator
• High Speed Operation (fXCKmax = fCK/2)
• Flexible Interrupt Generation
19.2 Overview
The Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter (USART) can be
set to a master SPI compliant mode of operation. Setting both UMSELn1:0 bits to one enables
the USART in MSPIM logic. In this mode of operation the SPI master control logic takes direct
control over the USART resources. These resources include the transmitter and receiver shift
register and buffers, and the baud rate generator. The parity generator and checker, the data
and clock recovery logic, and the RX and TX control logic is disabled. The USART RX and TX
control logic is replaced by a common SPI transfer control logic. However, the pin control logic
and interrupt generation logic is identical in both modes of operation.
The I/O register locations are the same in both modes. However, some of the functionality of the
control registers changes when using MSPIM.
19.3 Clock Generation

The Clock Generation logic generates the base clock for the Transmitter and Receiver. For
USART MSPIM mode of operation only internal clock generation (i.e. master operation) is sup-
ported. The Data Direction Register for the XCKn pin (DDR_XCKn) must therefore be set to one
(i.e. as output) for the USART in MSPIM to operate correctly. Preferably the DDR_XCKn should
be set up before the USART in MSPIM is enabled (i.e. TXENn and RXENn bit set to one).
The internal clock generation used in MSPIM mode is identical to the USART synchronous mas-
ter mode. The baud rate or UBRRn setting can therefore be calculated using the same
equations, see Table 19-1:
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Table 19-1. Equations for Calculating Baud Rate Register Setting

Operating Mode Equation for Calculating Baud Rate(1) Equation for Calculating UBRRn Value
f OSC f OSC
Synchronous Master mode BAUD = --------------------------------------
- -–1
UBRRn = -------------------
2 ( UBRRn + 1 ) 2BAUD
Note: 1. The baud rate is defined to be the transfer rate in bit per second (bps)
BAUD Baud rate (in bits per second, bps)
fOSC System Oscillator clock frequency
UBRRn Contents of the UBRRnH and UBRRnL Registers, (0-4095)
19.4 SPI Data Modes and Timing

There are four combinations of XCKn (SCK) phase and polarity with respect to serial data, which
are determined by control bits UCPHAn and UCPOLn. The data transfer timing diagrams are
shown in Figure 19-1. Data bits are shifted out and latched in on opposite edges of the XCKn
signal, ensuring sufficient time for data signals to stabilize. The UCPOLn and UCPHAn function-
ality is summarized in Table 19-2. Note that changing the setting of any of these bits will corrupt
all ongoing communication for both the Receiver and Transmitter.
Table 19-2. UCPOLn and UCPHAn Functionality-

UCPOLn UCPHAn SPI Mode Leading Edge Trailing Edge
0 0 0 Sample (Rising) Setup (Falling)
0 1 1 Setup (Rising) Sample (Falling)
1 0 2 Sample (Falling) Setup (Rising)
1 1 3 Setup (Falling) Sample (Rising)
Figure 19-1. UCPHAn and UCPOLn data transfer timing diagrams.

UCPOL=0 UCPOL=1
UCPHA=1
XCK XCK
Data setup (TXD) Data setup (TXD)
Data sample (RXD) Data sample (RXD)

UCPHA=0
XCK XCK
Data setup (TXD) Data setup (TXD)
Data sample (RXD) Data sample (RXD)
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19.5 Frame Formats

A serial frame for the MSPIM is defined to be one character of 8 data bits. The USART in MSPIM
mode has two valid frame formats:
• 8-bit data with MSB first
• 8-bit data with LSB first
A frame starts with the least or most significant data bit. Then the next data bits, up to a total of
eight, are succeeding, ending with the most or least significant bit accordingly. When a complete
frame is transmitted, a new frame can directly follow it, or the communication line can be set to
an idle (high) state.
The UDORDn bit in UCSRnC sets the frame format used by the USART in MSPIM mode. The
Receiver and Transmitter use the same setting. Note that changing the setting of any of these
bits will corrupt all ongoing communication for both the Receiver and Transmitter.
16-bit data transfer can be achieved by writing two data bytes to UDRn. A UART transmit com-
plete interrupt will then signal that the 16-bit value has been shifted out.
19.5.1 USART MSPIM Initialization

The USART in MSPIM mode has to be initialized before any communication can take place. The
initialization process normally consists of setting the baud rate, setting master mode of operation
(by setting DDR_XCKn to one), setting frame format and enabling the Transmitter and the
Receiver. Only the transmitter can operate independently. For interrupt driven USART opera-
tion, the Global Interrupt Flag should be cleared (and thus interrupts globally disabled) when
doing the initialization.
Note: To ensure immediate initialization of the XCKn output the baud-rate register (UBRRn) must be
zero at the time the transmitter is enabled. Contrary to the normal mode USART operation the
UBRRn must then be written to the desired value after the transmitter is enabled, but before the
first transmission is started. Setting UBRRn to zero before enabling the transmitter is not neces-
sary if the initialization is done immediately after a reset since UBRRn is reset to zero.
Before doing a re-initialization with changed baud rate, data mode, or frame format, be sure that
there is no ongoing transmissions during the period the registers are changed. The TXCn Flag
can be used to check that the Transmitter has completed all transfers, and the RXCn Flag can
be used to check that there are no unread data in the receive buffer. Note that the TXCn Flag
must be cleared before each transmission (before UDRn is written) if it is used for this purpose.
The following simple USART initialization code examples show one assembly and one C func-
tion that are equal in functionality. The examples assume polling (no interrupts enabled). The
baud rate is given as a function parameter. For the assembly code, the baud rate parameter is
assumed to be stored in the r17:r16 registers.
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USART_Init:
clr r18
out UBRRnH,r18
out UBRRnL,r18
; Setting the XCKn port pin as output, enables master mode.
sbi XCKn_DDR, XCKn
; Set MSPI mode of operation and SPI data mode 0.
ldi r18, (1<<UMSELn1)|(1<<UMSELn0)|(0<<UCPHAn)|(0<<UCPOLn)
out UCSRnC,r18
; Enable receiver and transmitter.
ldi r18, (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn)
out UCSRnB,r18
; Set baud rate.
; IMPORTANT: The Baud Rate must be set after the transmitter is enabled!
out UBRRnH, r17
out UBRRnL, r18
ret
C Code Example(1)
void USART_Init( unsigned int baud )
{
UBRRn = 0;
/* Setting the XCKn port pin as output, enables master mode. */
XCKn_DDR |= (1<<XCKn);
/* Set MSPI mode of operation and SPI data mode 0. */
UCSRnC = (1<<UMSELn1)|(1<<UMSELn0)|(0<<UCPHAn)|(0<<UCPOLn);
/* Enable receiver and transmitter. */
UCSRnB = (1<<RXENn)|(1<<TXENn);
/* Set baud rate. */
/* IMPORTANT: The Baud Rate must be set after the transmitter is enabled
*/
UBRRn = baud;
}
19.6 Data Transfer

Using the USART in MSPI mode requires the Transmitter to be enabled, i.e. the TXENn bit in
the UCSRnB register is set to one. When the Transmitter is enabled, the normal port operation
of the TxDn pin is overridden and given the function as the Transmitter's serial output. Enabling
the receiver is optional and is done by setting the RXENn bit in the UCSRnB register to one.
When the receiver is enabled, the normal pin operation of the RxDn pin is overridden and given
the function as the Receiver's serial input. The XCKn will in both cases be used as the transfer
clock.
After initialization the USART is ready for doing data transfers. A data transfer is initiated by writ-
ing to the UDRn I/O location. This is the case for both sending and receiving data since the
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transmitter controls the transfer clock. The data written to UDRn is moved from the transmit buf-
fer to the shift register when the shift register is ready to send a new frame.
Note: To keep the input buffer in sync with the number of data bytes transmitted, the UDRn register must
be read once for each byte transmitted. The input buffer operation is identical to normal USART
mode, i.e. if an overflow occurs the character last received will be lost, not the first data in the buf-
fer. This means that if four bytes are transferred, byte 1 first, then byte 2, 3, and 4, and the UDRn
is not read before all transfers are completed, then byte 3 to be received will be lost, and not byte
1.
The following code examples show a simple USART in MSPIM mode transfer function based on
polling of the Data Register Empty (UDREn) Flag and the Receive Complete (RXCn) Flag. The
USART has to be initialized before the function can be used. For the assembly code, the data to
be sent is assumed to be stored in Register R16 and the data received will be available in the
same register (R16) after the function returns.
The function simply waits for the transmit buffer to be empty by checking the UDREn Flag,
before loading it with new data to be transmitted. The function then waits for data to be present
in the receive buffer by checking the RXCn Flag, before reading the buffer and returning the
value..

USART_MSPIM_Transfer:
sbis UCSRnA, UDREn
rjmp USART_MSPIM_Transfer
; Put data (r16) into buffer, sends the data
out UDRn,r16
USART_MSPIM_Wait_RXCn:
sbis UCSRnA, RXCn
rjmp USART_MSPIM_Wait_RXCn
; Get and return received data from buffer
in r16, UDRn
ret
C Code Example(1)
unsigned char USART_Receive( void )
{
while ( !( UCSRnA & (1<<UDREn)) );
UDRn = data;
while ( !(UCSRnA & (1<<RXCn)) );
/* Get and return received data from buffer */
return UDRn;
}
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19.6.1 Transmitter and Receiver Flags and Interrupts

The RXCn, TXCn, and UDREn flags and corresponding interrupts in USART in MSPIM mode
are identical in function to the normal USART operation. However, the receiver error status flags
(FE, DOR, and PE) are not in use and is always read as zero.
19.6.2 Disabling the Transmitter or Receiver

The disabling of the transmitter or receiver in USART in MSPIM mode is identical in function to
the normal USART operation.

The following section describes the registers used for SPI operation using the USART.
19.7.1 UDRn – USART MSPIM I/O Data Register

The function and bit description of the USART data register (UDRn) in MSPI mode is identical to
normal USART operation. See “UDRn – USART I/O Data Register n” on page 167.
19.7.2 UCSRnA – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n A
•
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCn TXCn UDREn - - - - - UCSRnA
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R R R R R
• Bit 7 - RXCn: USART Receive Complete

This flag bit is set when there are unread data in the receive buffer and cleared when the receive
buffer is empty (i.e., does not contain any unread data). If the Receiver is disabled, the receive
buffer will be flushed and consequently the RXCn bit will become zero. The RXCn Flag can be
used to generate a Receive Complete interrupt (see description of the RXCIEn bit).
• Bit 6 - TXCn: USART Transmit Complete

This flag bit is set when the entire frame in the Transmit Shift Register has been shifted out and
there are no new data currently present in the transmit buffer (UDRn). The TXCn Flag bit is auto-
matically cleared when a transmit complete interrupt is executed, or it can be cleared by writing
a one to its bit location. The TXCn Flag can generate a Transmit Complete interrupt (see
description of the TXCIEn bit).
• Bit 5 - UDREn: USART Data Register Empty

The UDREn Flag indicates if the transmit buffer (UDRn) is ready to receive new data. If UDREn
is one, the buffer is empty, and therefore ready to be written. The UDREn Flag can generate a
Data Register Empty interrupt (see description of the UDRIE bit). UDREn is set after a reset to
indicate that the Transmitter is ready.
• Bit 4:0 - Reserved Bits in MSPI mode

When in MSPI mode, these bits are reserved for future use. For compatibility with future devices,
these bits must be written to zero when UCSRnA is written.
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19.7.3 UCSRnB – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n B
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RXCIEn TXCIEn UDRIE RXENn TXENn – – – UCSRnB
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R R R
• Bit 7 - RXCIEn: RX Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the RXCn Flag. A USART Receive Complete interrupt
will be generated only if the RXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is
written to one and the RXCn bit in UCSRnA is set.
• Bit 6 - TXCIEn: TX Complete Interrupt Enable

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the TXCn Flag. A USART Transmit Complete interrupt
will be generated only if the TXCIEn bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is
written to one and the TXCn bit in UCSRnA is set.
• Bit 5 - UDRIE: USART Data Register Empty Interrupt Enable

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on the UDREn Flag. A Data Register Empty interrupt will
be generated only if the UDRIE bit is written to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written
to one and the UDREn bit in UCSRnA is set.
• Bit 4 - RXENn: Receiver Enable

Writing this bit to one enables the USART Receiver in MSPIM mode. The Receiver will override
normal port operation for the RxDn pin when enabled. Disabling the Receiver will flush the
receive buffer. Only enabling the receiver in MSPI mode (i.e. setting RXENn=1 and TXENn=0)
has no meaning since it is the transmitter that controls the transfer clock and since only master
mode is supported.
• Bit 3 - TXENn: Transmitter Enable

Writing this bit to one enables the USART Transmitter. The Transmitter will override normal port
operation for the TxDn pin when enabled. The disabling of the Transmitter (writing TXENn to
zero) will not become effective until ongoing and pending transmissions are completed, i.e.,
when the Transmit Shift Register and Transmit Buffer Register do not contain data to be trans-
mitted. When disabled, the Transmitter will no longer override the TxDn port.

these bits must be written to zero when UCSRnB is written.
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19.7.4 UCSRnC – USART MSPIM Control and Status Register n C
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
UMSELn1 UMSELn0 – – – UDORDn UCPHAn UCPOLn UCSRnC
Read/Write R/W R/W R R R R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 7:6 - UMSELn[1:0]: USART Mode Select

These bits select the mode of operation of the USART as shown in Table 19-3. See “UCSRnC –
USART Control and Status Register n C” on page 169 for full description of the normal USART
operation. The MSPIM is enabled when both UMSELn bits are set to one. The UDORDn,
UCPHAn, and UCPOLn can be set in the same write operation where the MSPIM is enabled.
Table 19-3. UMSELn Bits Settings

UMSELn1 UMSELn0 Mode
0 0 Asynchronous USART
0 1 Synchronous USART
1 0 (Reserved)
1 1 Master SPI (MSPIM)

these bits must be written to zero when UCSRnC is written.
• Bit 2 - UDORDn: Data Order

When set to one the LSB of the data word is transmitted first. When set to zero the MSB of the
data word is transmitted first. Refer to the Frame Formats section page 4 for details.
• Bit 1 - UCPHAn: Clock Phase

The UCPHAn bit setting determine if data is sampled on the leasing edge (first) or tailing (last)
edge of XCKn. Refer to the SPI Data Modes and Timing section page 4 for details.
• Bit 0 - UCPOLn: Clock Polarity

The UCPOLn bit sets the polarity of the XCKn clock. The combination of the UCPOLn and
UCPHAn bit settings determine the timing of the data transfer. Refer to the SPI Data Modes and
Timing section page 4 for details.
19.7.5 UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART MSPIM Baud Rate Registers

The function and bit description of the baud rate registers in MSPI mode is identical to normal
USART operation. See “UBRRnL and UBRRnH – USART Baud Rate Registers” on page 171.
19.8 AVR USART MSPIM vs. AVR SPI

The USART in MSPIM mode is fully compatible with the AVR SPI regarding:
• Master mode timing diagram.
• The UCPOLn bit functionality is identical to the SPI CPOL bit.
• The UCPHAn bit functionality is identical to the SPI CPHA bit.
• The UDORDn bit functionality is identical to the SPI DORD bit.
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However, since the USART in MSPIM mode reuses the USART resources, the use of the
USART in MSPIM mode is somewhat different compared to the SPI. In addition to differences of
the control register bits, and that only master operation is supported by the USART in MSPIM
mode, the following features differ between the two modules:
• The USART in MSPIM mode includes (double) buffering of the transmitter. The SPI has no
buffer.
• The USART in MSPIM mode receiver includes an additional buffer level.
• The SPI WCOL (Write Collision) bit is not included in USART in MSPIM mode.
• The SPI double speed mode (SPI2X) bit is not included. However, the same effect is
achieved by setting UBRRn accordingly.
• Interrupt timing is not compatible.
• Pin control differs due to the master only operation of the USART in MSPIM mode.
A comparison of the USART in MSPIM mode and the SPI pins is shown in Table 19-4 on page
184.
Table 19-4. Comparison of USART in MSPIM mode and SPI pins.

USART_MSPIM SPI Comment
TxDn MOSI Master Out only
RxDn MISO Master In only
XCKn SCK (Functionally identical)
(N/A) SS Not supported by USART in MSPIM
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20. USB Controller
20.1 Features
• USB 2.0 Full-speed device
• Ping-pong mode (dual bank), with transparent switch
• 176 bytes of DPRAM
– 1 endpoint of 64 bytes max (default control endpoint)
– 2 endpoints of 64 bytes max (one bank)
– 2 endpoints of 64 bytes max (one or two banks)
20.2 Overview
The USB controller provides the hardware to implement a USB2.0 compliant Full-Speed USB
device in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2. A simplified block diagram of the USB controller is shown
in Figure 20-1 on page 185.
The USB controller requires a 48 MHz ±0.25% reference clock for USB Full-Speed compliance.
This clock is generated by an internal PLL. The reference clock to the PLL must be provided
from an external crystal or an external clock input. Only these two clock options will be able to
provide a reference clock within the accuracy and jitter requirements of the USB specification.
See section “System Clock and Clock Options” on page 26 for details on the
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 system clock and clock options.
To comply to the USB specifications electrical characteristics, the USB Pads (D+ or D-) must be
powered at 3.0V to 3.6V. As the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 can be powered up to 5.5V, an inter-
nal regulator is provided to correctly power the USB pads. See “USB Module Powering Options”
on page 186 for details on the powering options available for the USB controller
Figure 20-1. USB controller Block Diagram

UVCC XTAL1
Regulator
clk
PLL 8MHz PLL clock
UCAP 6x Prescaler
clk
48MHz
D- CPU
DPLL
Clock
Recovery
D+
USB
Interface
On-Chip
USB DPRAM
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20.3 USB Module Powering Options

Depending on the selected target application power supply (VCC), the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2
USB controller requires different powering schemes, see Figure 20-2 on page 186.
Figure 20-2. Operating modes versus frequency and power-supply

Max
VCC (V)
Operating Frequency (MHz)
5.5
16 MHz
USB compliant,
4.5 with internal regulator
4.0
3.6
8 MHz
USB compliant,
without internal regulator
3.0
2.7
USB not operational
2 MHz
VCC min
20.3.1 Bus Powered device

The following figures show typical implementations for different powering schemes.
Figure 20-3. Typical Bus powered application with 5V I/O
VCC AVCC
UCAP
1µF
VBUS UVCC
UDM D+
UDP D-
UVSS UVSS
VSS
XTAL1 XTAL2
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Figure 20-4. Typical Bus powered application with 3V I/O
VCC AVCC
UCAP
1µF
VBUS UVCC
UDM D+
UDP D-
UVSS UVSS
VSS
XTAL1 XTAL2
20.3.2 Self Powered device
Figure 20-5. Typical Self powered application with 4.0V to 5.5V I/O(1)
External 3.4V - 5.5V

Power Supply
UVCC AVCC VCC
UCAP
1µF
VBUS VBUS
UDP D+
Rs=22
UDM D-
Rs=22
UVSS UGND
UID UID
XTAL1 XTAL2 GND GND
Note: 1. The internal 3.3V regulator is bypassed. Disable the regulator to avoid additional power con-
sumption. See the “REGCR – Regulator Control Register” on page 196 for details.
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Figure 20-6. Typical Self powered application with 3.0V to 3.6 I/O
External 3.0V - 3.6V

Power Supply
UVCC AVCC VCC
UCAP
1µF
VBUS VBUS
UDP D+
Rs=22
UDM D-
Rs=22
UVSS UGND
UID UID
XTAL1 XTAL2 GND GND
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20.3.3 Design guidelines

The following design guidelines should be met:
• Serial resistors on USB Data lines must have 22 Ohms value (+/- 5%).
• Traces from the input USB receptacle (or from the cable connection in the case of a tethered
device) to the USB microcontroller pads should be as short as possible, and follow differential
traces routing rules (same length, as near as possible and avoid vias accumulation).
• Voltage transient / ESD suppressors may also be used to prevent USB pads to be damaged
by external disturbances.
• Ucap capacitor should be 1µF (+/- 10%) for correct operation.
In addition it is highly recommended to connect a 10µF capacitor to the VBUS line
20.4 General Operating Modes
20.4.1 Introduction
The USB controller is disabled and reset after a hardware reset generated by:
– Power on reset
– External reset
– Watchdog reset
– Brown out reset
– debugWIRE reset
– USB End Of Reset
In the case of USB End Of Reset (EOR), the USB controller is reset, but not disabled. Therefore
the device remains attached.
20.4.2 Power-on and reset

Figure 20-7 on page 189 illustrates the USB controller main states on power-on:
Figure 20-7. USB controller states after reset

USBE = 0
Clock stopped Any other

FRZCLK = 1 state
(macro off)
Reset
USBE = 1 HW RESET
(except from EOR)
USBE = 0
Device USBE = 0
HW RESET
(from EOR)
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When the USB controller is in reset state:

• USBE is not set
• the USB controller clock is stopped in order to minimize the power consumption (FRZCLK=1)
• the USB controller is disabled
• USB is in the suspend mode
• the Device USB controllers internal state is reset
• The DPACC bit and the DPADD10:0 field can be set by software. The DPRAM is not cleared.
• The SPDCONF bits can be set by software
After setting USBE, the USB Controller enters in the Device state.
The USB Controller can at any time be reset by clearing USBE.
20.4.3 Interrupts
Two interrupts vectors are assigned to the USB controller.
Figure 20-8. USB Interrupt System

USB General
USB Device Interrupt Vector
Interrupt
USB Endpoint/Pipe
Interrupt Vector
Endpoint
Interrupt
The USB module distinguishes between USB General events and USB Endpoints events.
Figure 20-9. USB General interrupt vector sources
UPRSMI
UDINT.6
UPRSME
UDIEN.6
EORSMI
UDINT.5
EORSME
UDIEN.5
WAKEUPI
UDINT.4
WAKEUPE USB General
UDIEN.4 Interrupt Vector
EORSTI
UDINT.3
EORSTE
UDIEN.3
SOFI
UDINT.2
SOFE
UDIEN.2
SUSPI
UDINT.0 Asynchronous Interrupt source
SUSPE (allows the CPU to wake up from power down mode)
UDIEN.0
The WAKEUP interrupt allows device wake-up from power-down mode, and is an asynchronous
interrupt, triggering each time a state change is detected on the data lines. The other interrupts
are synchronous and will be detected only if the USB clock is enabled (FRZCLK bit set).
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Figure 20-10. USB Endpoint Interrupt vector sources
Endpoint 4
Endpoint 3
Endpoint 2
Endpoint 1
Endpoint 0
OVERFI
UESTAX.6
UNDERFI
FLERRE
UESTAX.5
UEIENX.7
NAKINI
UEINTX.6
NAKINE
UEIENX.6
NAKOUTI
UEINTX.4
TXSTPE
UEIENX.4 USB Endpoi
Interrupt Vec
RXSTPI EPINT
UEINTX.3 UEINT.X
TXOUTE
UEIENX.3
RXOUTI
UEINTX.2
RXOUTE
UEIENX.2
STALLEDI
UEINTX.1
STALLEDE
UEIENX.1
TXINI
UEINTX.0
TXINE
UEIENX.0
Each endpoint has 8 interrupts sources associated with flags, and each source can be enabled
to trigger the corresponding endpoint interrupt.
If, for an endpoint, at least one of the sources is enabled to trigger interrupt, the corresponding
event(s) will make the program branch to the USB Endpoint Interrupt vector. The user may
determine the source (endpoint) of the interrupt by reading the “UDINT – USB Device Interrupt
Register” on page 210.
20.5 Power modes
20.5.1 Idle mode

In Idle mode, the CPU is halted (CPU clock stopped). The Idle mode is taken wether the USB
controller is running or not. The CPU can wake up on any USB interrupts.
20.5.2 Power-down
In Power-down mode, the oscillator is stopped and halts all the clocks (CPU and peripherals).
The USB controller wakes up when:
• the WAKEUPI interrupt is triggered (single asynchronous interrupt)
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20.5.3 Freeze clock

The firmware has the ability to freeze the clock of USB controller by setting the FRZCLK bit, and
thereby reduce the power consumption. When FRZCLK is set, it is still possible to access to the
following registers:
• USBCON
• DPRAM direct access registers (DPADD7:0, UEDATX)
• UDCON
• UDINT
• UDIEN
When FRZCLK is set, only the asynchronous interrupt may be triggered:
• WAKEUPI
20.6 Memory management

The controller does only support the following memory allocation management.
The reservation of an Endpoint can only be made in the increasing order (Endpoint 0 to the last
Endpoint). The firmware shall thus configure them in the same order.
The reservation of an Endpoint ki is done when its ALLOC bit is set. Then, the hardware allo-
cates the memory and insert it between the Endpoints ki-1 and ki+1. The ki+1 Endpoint memory
“slides” up and its data is lost. Note that the ki+2 and upper Endpoint memory does not slide.
Clearing an Endpoint enable (EPEN) does not clear either its ALLOC bit, or its configuration
(EPSIZE/PSIZE, EPBK/PBK). To free its memory, the firmware should clear ALLOC. Then, the
ki+1 Endpoint memory automatically slides down. Note that the ki+2 and upper Endpoint memory
does not slide.
The following figure illustrates the allocation and reorganization of the USB memory in a typical
example:
Table 20-1. Allocation and reorganization USB memory flow
Free memory Free memory Free memory Free memory
4 4 4 4
Conflict
Lost memory 3
3 3
2
EPEN=0 3 2 (bigger size)
(ALLOC=1)
1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0
EPEN=1
ALLOC=1
Endpoints Free its memory Endpoint

Endpoint Disable
activation (ALLOC=0) Activatation
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• Endpoints activation:
Endpoint 0 to Endpoint 4 are configured, in the growing order. The memory of each is
reserved in the DPRAM.
• Endpoint disable:
The Endpoint 2 is disabled (EPEN=0), but its memory reservation is internally kept by the
controller.
• Free its memory:
The ALLOC bit is cleared: the Endpoint 3 slides down, but the Endpoint 4 does not slide.
• Endpoint activation:
The firmware chooses to reconfigure the Endpoint 2, but with a bigger size. The controller
reserved the memory after the endpoint 1 memory and automatically slide the Endpoint 3.
The Endpoint 4 does not move and a memory conflict appear, in that both Endpoint 3 and 4
use a common area. The data of those endpoints are potentially lost.
Note that:
• The data of Endpoint 0 is never lost at activation or deactivation of a higher Endpoint. The
data is lost only if the Endpoint 0 is deactivated.
• Deactivate and reactivate the same Endpoint with the same parameters does not lead to a
slide of the higher endpoints. For those endpoints, the data are preserved.
• CFGOK is set by hardware even in the case that there is a “conflict” in the memory allocation.
20.7 PAD suspend

The next figures illustrates the pad behaviour:
• In the Idle mode, the pad is put in low power consumption mode.
• In the Active mode, the pad is working.
Figure 20-11. Pad behaviour
USBE=1
& DETACH=0
Idle mode & suspend
USBE=0 Active mode

| DETACH=1
| suspend
The SUSPI flag indicated that a suspend state has been detected on the USB bus. This flag
automatically put the USB pad in Idle. The detection of a non-idle event sets the WAKEUPI flag
and wakes-up the USB pad.
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Suspend detected = USB pad power down

SUSPI Clear Suspend by software
WAKEUPI Clear Resume by software

Resume = USB pad wake-up
PAD status
Active Power Down Active
Moreover, the pad can also be put in the Idle mode if the DETACH bit is set. It come back in the
Active mode when the DETACH bit is cleared.
20.8 D+/D- Read/write

The level of D+ and D- can be read and written using the UPOE register. The USB controller has
to be enabled to write a value. For read operation, the USB controller can be enabled or
disabled.
20.9 USB Software Operating modes

Depending on the USB operating mode, the software should perform some of the following
operations:
Power On the USB interface
• Configure PLL interface
• Enable PLL
• Check PLL lock
• Enable USB interface
• Configure USB interface (USB Endpoint 0 configuration)
• Attach USB device
Power Off the USB interface

• Detach USB device
• Disable USB interface
• Disable PLL
Suspending the USB interface

• Clear Suspend Bit
• Set USB suspend clock
• Disable PLL
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• Be sure to have interrupts enabled (WAKEUPE) to exit sleep mode

• Put the MCU in sleep mode
Resuming the USB interface

• Enable PLL
• Wait PLL lock
• Clear USB suspend clock
• Clear Resume information
20.10 Registers Description
20.10.1 USBCON – USB General Control Registers
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xD8) USBE - FRZLK - - - - - USBCON
Read/Write R/W R R/W R R R R R
• Bit 7 – USBE: USB macro Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables the USB controller and the USB data buffers (D+ and D-). Clear-
ing this bit disables the USB controller and buffers. When cleared the USB controller is reset.
• Bit 6 – Res: Reserved

This bit is reserved and should always read as zero.
• Bit 5 – FRZCLK: Freeze USB Clock Bit

Writing this bit to one disables the internal clock for the USB controller, and tehreby freezing it.
Activating this mode reduces power consumption. All the USB flags are kept unchanged. Only
the “Resume detection” is still active in this mode.
Writing this bit to zero unfreezes the USB controller and allows full operation of the USB
interface.

These bits are reserved and should always read as zero.
20.10.2 UPOE – USB Software Output Enable register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xFB) UPWE1 UPWE0 UPDRV1 UPDRV0 - - DPI DMI UPOE
Read/Write R/W R/W R/W R/W R R R R
• Bit 7:6 – UPWE[1:0]: USB Buffers Direct Drive enable configuration

These bits select the mode of operation of the USB buffers according to Table 20-2. The possi-
ble configurations of these bits allows to enable or disable the USB buffers direct drive by soft-
ware. When direct drive for USB buffers is enable, the UPDRV[1:0] values are output to the
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buffers.
Table 20-2. UPWE[I:0] Bits Settings

UPWE1 UPWE0 Mode
0 0 Direct drive is disabled.
0 1 Reserved
1 0 Direct drive of DP/DM (UPDRV[1:0] values)
1 1 Reserved
• Bit 5:4 – UPDRV[1:0]: USB direct drive values

These bits are relevant only when one of the direct drive modes for USB is enable. When
UPWE[1:0] is 1:0 the values of these bits are output to USB.
The value written to UPDRV1 is output to D+.
The value written to UPDRV0 is output to D-.

These bits are reserved and should always read as zero.
• Bit 1 – DPI: D+ Input value

This bit is read only, the value read from this bit reflects the D+ pin (USB buffer). This bit is set
one by hardware if a one logic level is read on D+. This bit is set to zero by hardware if a zero
logic level is read on D+.
• Bit 0 – DMI: D- Input value

This bit is read only, the value read from this bit reflects the D- pin (USB buffer). This bit is set
one by hardware if a logic one is read on D-. This bit is set to zero by hardware if a logic zero
logic is read on D-.
20.10.3 REGCR – Regulator Control Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x63) - - - - - - - REGDIS REGCR
Read/Write R R R R R R R R/W
• Bit 0 – REGDIS: Regulator Disable

Writing this bit to a logic one disables the internal 3.3V regulator. Writing this bit to a logic zero
enables the regulstor.
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21. USB Device Operating modes
21.1 Overview
The USB device controller supports full speed data transfers. In addition to the default control
endpoint, it provides four other endpoints, which can be configured in control, bulk, interrupt or
isochronous modes:
• Endpoint 0: Programmable size FIFO up to 64 bytes, default control endpoint

• Endpoint 1 and 2: Programmable size FIFO up to 64 bytes.
• Endpoint 3 and 4: Programmable size FIFO up to 64 bytes with ping-pong mode.
The controller starts in the “idle” mode. In this mode, the pad consumption is reduced to the
minimum.
21.2 Power-on and reset

The next diagram explains the USB device controller main states on power-on:
Figure 21-1. USB device controller states after reset
<any
other
USBE=0 state>
USBE=0 Idle
Reset USBE=1
UID=1
HW
RESET
The reset state of the Device controller is:

• the macro clock is stopped in order to minimize the power consumption (FRZCLK set),
• the USB device controller internal state is reset (all the registers are reset to their default
value. Note that DETACH is set.)
• the endpoint banks are reset
• the D+ pull up are not activated (mode Detach)
The D+ pull-up will be activated as soon as the DETACH bit is cleared.
The macro is in the ‘Idle’ state after reset with a minimum power consumption and does not
need to have the PLL activated to enter in this state.
The USB device controller can at any time be reset by clearing USBE.
21.3 Endpoint reset

An endpoint can be reset at any time by setting in the UERST register the bit corresponding to
the endpoint (EPRSTx). This resets:
• the internal state machine on that endpoint,
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• the Rx and Tx banks are cleared and their internal pointers are restored,
• the UEINTX, UESTA0X and UESTA1X are restored to their reset value.
The data toggle field remains unchanged.
The other registers remain unchanged.
The endpoint configuration remains active and the endpoint is still enabled.
The endpoint reset may be associated with a clear of the data toggle command (RSTDT bit) as
an answer to the CLEAR_FEATURE USB command.
21.4 USB reset

When an USB reset is detected on the USB line (SEO state with a minimal duration of 100µs),
the next operations are performed by the controller:
• All the endpoints are disabled.
• The default control endpoint remains configured.
• The data toggle of the default control endpoint is cleared.
If the hardware reset function is selected, a reset is generated to the CPU core without disabling
the USB controller (that remains in the same state than after a USB Reset).
21.5 Endpoint selection

Prior to any operation performed by the CPU, the endpoint must first be selected. This is done
by setting the EPNUM[2:0] bits (in UENUM register) with the endpoint number which will be
managed by the CPU.
The CPU can then access to the various endpoint registers and data.
21.6 Endpoint activation

The endpoint is maintained under reset as long as the EPEN bit is not set.
The following flow must be respected in order to activate an endpoint:
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Figure 21-2. Endpoint activation flow:
Endpoint
Activation
UENUM Select the endpoint

EPNUM=x
EPEN=1 Activate the endpoint
UECFG0X Configure:
EPDIR - the endpoint direction
EPTYPE - the endpoint type
... - the Not Yet Disable feature
Configure:
UECFG1X - the endpoint size
ALLOC - the bank parametrization
EPSIZE Allocation and reorganization of
EPBK the memory is made on-the-fly
Test the correct endpoint

CFGOK=1 configuration
No
Yes
Endpoint activated ERROR
As long as the endpoint is not correctly configured (CFGOK cleared), the hardware does not
acknowledge the packets sent by the host.
CFGOK will not be set if the Endpoint size parameter is bigger than the DPRAM size.
A clear of EPEN acts as an endpoint reset (see “Endpoint reset” on page 197 for more details).
It also performs the next operation:
• The configuration of the endpoint is kept (EPSIZE, EPBK, ALLOC kept)
• It resets the data toggle field.
• The DPRAM memory associated to the endpoint is still reserved.
See “Memory management” on page 192 for more details about the memory
allocation/reorganization.
21.7 Address Setup

The USB device address is set up according to the USB protocol:
• the USB device, after power-up, responds at address 0
• the host sends a SETUP command (SET_ADDRESS(addr)),
• the firmware records that address in UADD, but keep ADDEN cleared,
• the USB device sends an IN command of 0 bytes (IN 0 Zero Length Packet) to acknowledge
the transaction,
• then, the firmware may enable the USB device address by setting ADDEN. The only
accepted address by the controller is the one stored in UADD.
ADDEN and UADD shall not be written at the same time.
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UADD contains the default address 00h after a power-up or an USB reset.
ADDEN is cleared by hardware:
• after a power-up reset,
• when an USB reset is received,
• or when the macro is disabled (USBE cleared)
When this bit is cleared, the default device address 00h is used.
21.8 Suspend, Wake-up and Resume

After the USB line has been inactive for a period of 3 ms (J state), the controller set the SUSPI
flag and triggers the corresponding interrupt if enabled. The firmware may then set the FRZCLK
bit.
The CPU can also, depending on software architecture, disable the PLL and/or enter in the idle
mode to reduce the power consumption (especially in a bus powered application).
There are two ways to recover from the Suspend mode:
1. Clear the FRZCLK bit. This is possible if the CPU is not in the Idle mode.
2. If the CPU is in idle mode, enable the WAKEUPI interrupt (WAKEUPE set). Then, as
soon as an non-idle signal is seen by the controller, the WAKEUPI interrupt is triggered.
The firmware shall then clear the FRZCLK bit to restart the transfer.
There are no relationship between the SUSPI interrupt and the WAKEUPI interrupt: the WAKE-
UPI interrupt is triggered as soon as there are non-idle patterns on the data lines. Thus, the
WAKEUPI interrupt can occurs even if the controller is not in the “suspend” mode.
When the WAKEUPI interrupt is triggered, if the SUSPI interrupt bit was already set, it is cleared
by hardware.
When the SUSPI interrupt is triggered, if the WAKEUPI interrupt bit was already set, it is cleared
by hardware.
21.9 Detach
The reset value of the DETACH bit is 1.
It is possible to re-enumerate a device, simply by setting and clearing the DETACH bit (the line
discharge time must be taken in account).
• When the USB device controller is in full-speed mode, setting DETACH will disconnect the
pull-up on the D+. Then, clearing DETACH will connect the pull-up on the D+.
Figure 21-3. Detach a device in Full-speed:

UVREF UVREF
D+ D+
D- D-
Detach, then
EN=1 Attach EN=1
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21.10 Remote Wake-up

The Remote Wake-up (or upstream resume) request is the only operation allowed to be sent by
the device on its own initiative. Anyway, to do that, the device should first have received a
DEVICE_REMOTE_WAKEUP request from the host.
• First, the USB controller must have detected the “suspend” state of the line: the remote
wake-up can only be sent if the SUSPI bit is set.
• The firmware has then the ability to set RMWKUP to send the “upstream resume” stream.
This will automatically be done by the controller after 5ms of inactivity on the USB line.
• When the controller starts to send the “upstream resume”, the UPRSMI flag is set and
interrupt is triggered (if enabled). If SUSPI was set, SUSPI is cleared by hardware.
• RMWKUP is automatically cleared by hardware at the end of the “upstream resume”.
• After that, if the controller detects a good “End Of Resume” signal from the host, an EORSMI
interrupt is triggered (if enabled).
21.11 STALL request

For each endpoint, the STALL management is performed using 2 bits:
– STALLRQ (enable stall request)
– STALLRQC (disable stall request)
– STALLEDI (stall sent interrupt)
To send a STALL handshake at the next request, the STALLRQ request bit has to be set. All fol-
lowing requests will be handshak’ed with a STALL until the STALLRQC bit is set.
Setting STALLRQC automatically clears the STALLRQ bit. The STALLRQC bit is also immedi-
ately cleared by hardware after being set by software. Thus, the firmware will never read this bit
as set.
Each time the STALL handshake is sent, the STALLEDI flag is set by the USB controller and the
EPINTx interrupt will be triggered (if enabled).
The incoming packets will be discarded (RXOUTI and RWAL will not be set).
The host will then send a command to reset the STALL: the firmware just has to set the STALL-
RQC bit and to reset the endpoint.
21.11.1 Special consideration for Control Endpoints

A SETUP request is always ACK’ed.
If a STALL request is set for a Control Endpoint and if a SETUP request occurs, the SETUP
request has to be ACK’ed and the STALLRQ request and STALLEDI sent flags are automati-
cally reset (RXSETUPI set, TXIN cleared, STALLED cleared, TXINI cleared...).
This management simplifies the enumeration process management. If a command is not sup-
ported or contains an error, the firmware set the STALL request flag and can return to the main
task, waiting for the next SETUP request.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s c o m p l i a n t w i t h t h e C h a p t e r 8 test that sen d s extra status for a
GET_DESCRIPTOR. The firmware sets the STALL request just after receiving the status. All
extra status will be automatically STALL’ed until the next SETUP request.
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21.11.2 STALL handshake and Retry mechanism

The Retry mechanism has priority over the STALL handshake. A STALL handshake is sent if the
STALLRQ request bit is set and if there is no retry required.
21.12 CONTROL endpoint management

A SETUP request is always ACK’ed. When a new setup packet is received, the RXSTPI inter-
rupt is triggered (if enabled). The RXOUTI interrupt is not triggered.
The FIFOCON and RWAL fields are irrelevant with CONTROL endpoints. The firmware shall
thus never use them on that endpoints. When read, their value is always 0.
CONTROL endpoints are managed by the following bits:
• RXSTPI is set when a new SETUP is received. It shall be cleared by firmware to
acknowledge the packet and to clear the endpoint bank.
• RXOUTI is set when a new OUT data is received. It shall be cleared by firmware to
acknowledge the packet and to clear the endpoint bank.
• TXINI is set when the bank is ready to accept a new IN packet. It shall be cleared by firmware
to send the packet and to clear the endpoint bank.
CONTROL endpoints should not be managed by interrupts, but only by polling the status bits.
21.12.1 Control Write

The next figure shows a control write transaction. During the status stage, the controller will not
necessary send a NAK at the first IN token:
• If the firmware knows the exact number of descriptor bytes that must be read, it can then
anticipate on the status stage and send a ZLP for the next IN token,
• or it can read the bytes and poll NAKINI, which tells that all the bytes have been sent by the
host, and the transaction is now in the status stage.
SETUP DATA STATUS
USB line SETUP OUT OUT IN IN

NAK
RXSTPI HW SW
RXOUTI HW SW HW SW
TXINI SW
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21.12.2 Control Read

The next figure shows a control read transaction. The USB controller has to manage the simulta-
neous write requests from the CPU and the USB host:
SETUP DATA STATUS
USB line SETUP IN IN OUT OUT

NAK
RXSTPI HW SW
RXOUTI HW SW
TXINI SW HW SW
Wr Enable
HOST
Wr Enable
CPU
A NAK handshake is always generated at the first status stage command.

When the controller detect the status stage, all the data written by the CPU are erased, and
clearing TXINI has no effects.
The firmware checks if the transmission is complete or if the reception is complete.
The OUT retry is always ACK'ed. This reception:
- set the RXOUTI flag (received OUT data)
- set the TXINI flag (data sent, ready to accept new data)
software algorithm:
set transmit ready

wait (transmit complete OR Receive complete)
if receive complete, clear flag and return
if transmit complete, continue
Once the OUT status stage has been received, the USB controller waits for a SETUP request.
The SETUP request have priority over any other request and has to be ACK’ed. This means that
any other flag should be cleared and the fifo reset when a SETUP is received.
WARNING: the byte counter is reset when a OUT Zero Length Packet is received. The firmware
has to take care of this.
21.13 OUT endpoint management

OUT packets are sent by the host. All the data can be read by the CPU, which acknowledges or
not the bank when it is empty.
21.13.1 Overview
The Endpoint must be configured first.
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21.13.1.1 “Manual” mode

Each time the current bank is full, the RXOUTI and the FIFOCON bits are set. This triggers an
interrupt if the RXOUTE bit is set. The firmware can acknowledge the USB interrupt by clearing
the RXOUTI bit. The Firmware read the data and clear the FIFOCON bit in order to free the cur-
rent bank. If the OUT Endpoint is composed of multiple banks, clearing the FIFOCON bit will
switch to the next bank. The RXOUTI and FIFOCON bits are then updated by hardware in
accordance with the status of the new bank.
RXOUTI shall always be cleared before clearing FIFOCON.
The RWAL bit always reflects the state of the current bank. This bit is set if the firmware can
read data from the bank, and cleared by hardware when the bank is empty.
Example with 1 OUT data bank
DATA NAK DATA

OUT ACK OUT ACK
(to bank 0) (to bank 0)
HW HW
RXOUTI SW SW
FIFOCON read data from CPU SW

BANK 0 read data from CPU
BANK 0
Example with 2 OUT data banks
DATA DATA
OUT ACK OUT ACK
(to bank 0) (to bank 1)
HW
HW
RXOUTI SW SW
FIFOCON read data from CPU SW

BANK 0 read data from CPU
BANK 1
21.13.2 Detailed description

The data are read by the CPU, following the next flow:
• When the bank is filled by the host, an endpoint interrupt (EPINTx) is triggered, if enabled
(RXOUTE set) and RXOUTI is set. The CPU can also poll RXOUTI or FIFOCON, depending
on the software architecture,
• The CPU acknowledges the interrupt by clearing RXOUTI,
• The CPU can read the number of byte (N) in the current bank (N=BYCT),
• The CPU can read the data from the current bank (“N” read of UEDATX),
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• The CPU can free the bank by clearing FIFOCON when all the data is read, that is:
• after “N” read of UEDATX,
• as soon as RWAL is cleared by hardware.
If the endpoint uses 2 banks, the second one can be filled by the HOST while the current one is
being read by the CPU. Then, when the CPU clear FIFOCON, the next bank may be already
ready and RXOUTI is set immediately.
21.14 IN endpoint management

IN packets are sent by the USB device controller, upon an IN request from the host. All the data
can be written by the CPU, which acknowledge or not the bank when it is full.Overview
The Endpoint must be configured first.
21.14.0.1 “Manual” mode

The TXINI bit is set by hardware when the current bank becomes free. This triggers an interrupt
if the TXINE bit is set. The FIFOCON bit is set at the same time. The CPU writes into the FIFO
and clears the FIFOCON bit to allow the USB controller to send the data. If the IN Endpoint is
composed of multiple banks, this also switches to the next data bank. The TXINI and FIFOCON
bits are automatically updated by hardware regarding the status of the next bank.
TXINI shall always be cleared before clearing FIFOCON.
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The RWAL bit always reflects the state of the current bank. This bit is set if the firmware can
write data to the bank, and cleared by hardware when the bank is full.
Example with 1 IN data bank
NAK IN
DATA
ACK IN
(bank 0)
HW
TXINI SW SW
FIFOCON write data from CPU SW SW

BANK 0 write data from CPU
BANK 0
Example with 2 IN data banks
DATA DATA
IN ACK IN ACK
(bank 0) (bank 1)
HW
TXINI SW SW SW
FIFOCON write data from CPU SW write data from CPU SW write data from CPU
BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK0
21.14.1 Detailed description

The data are written by the CPU, following the next flow:
• When the bank is empty, an endpoint interrupt (EPINTx) is triggered, if enabled (TXINE set)
and TXINI is set. The CPU can also poll TXINI or FIFOCON, depending the software
architecture choice,
• The CPU acknowledges the interrupt by clearing TXINI,
• The CPU can write the data into the current bank (write in UEDATX),
• The CPU can free the bank by clearing FIFOCON when all the data are written, that is:
• after “N” write into UEDATX
• as soon as RWAL is cleared by hardware.
If the endpoint uses 2 banks, the second one can be read by the HOST while the current is
being written by the CPU. Then, when the CPU clears FIFOCON, the next bank may be already
ready (free) and TXINI is set immediately.
21.14.1.1 Abort
An “abort” stage can be produced by the host in some situations:
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• In a control transaction: ZLP data OUT received during a IN stage,

• In an isochronous IN transaction: ZLP data OUT received on the OUT endpoint during a IN
stage on the IN endpoint
The KILLBK bit is used to kill the last “written” bank. The best way to manage this abort is to per-
form the following operations:
Table 21-1. Abort flow
Endpoint
Abort
Clear Disable the TXINI interrupt.

UEIENX.
TXINE
Abort is based on the fact

NBUSYBK No that no banks are busy,
=0 meaning that nothing has to
be sent.
Yes
Endpoint Kill the last written
KILLBK=1 bank.
reset
Wait for the end of the

Yes KILLBK=1 procedure.
No
Abort done
21.15 Isochronous mode
21.15.1 Underflow
An underflow can occur during IN stage if the host attempts to read a bank which is empty. In
this situation, the UNDERFI interrupt is triggered.
An underflow can also occur during OUT stage if the host send a packet while the banks are
already full. Typically, he CPU is not fast enough. The packet is lost.
It is not possible to have underflow error during OUT stage, in the CPU side, since the CPU
should read only if the bank is ready to give data (RXOUTI=1 or RWAL=1)
21.15.2 CRC Error

A CRC error can occur during OUT stage if the USB controller detects a bad received packet. In
this situation, the STALLEDI interrupt is triggered. This does not prevent the RXOUTI interrupt
from being triggered.
21.16 Overflow
In Control, Isochronous, Bulk or Interrupt Endpoint, an overflow can occur during OUT stage, if
the host attempts to write in a bank that is too small for the packet. In this situation, the OVERFI
interrupt is triggered (if enabled). The packet is acknowledged and the RXOUTI interrupt is also
triggered (if enabled). The bank is filled with the first bytes of the packet.
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It is not possible to have overflow error during IN stage, in the CPU side, since the CPU should
write only if the bank is ready to access data (TXINI=1 or RWAL=1).
21.17 Interrupts
The next figure shows all the interrupts sources:
Figure 21-4. USB Device Controller Interrupt System

UPRSMI
UDINT.6
UPRSME
UDIEN.6
EORSMI
UDINT.5
EORSME
UDIEN.5
WAKEUPI
UDINT.4
WAKEUPE USB Device
UDIEN.4 Interrupt
EORSTI
UDINT.3
EORSTE
UDIEN.3
SOFI
UDINT.2
SOFE
UDIEN.2
SUSPI
UDINT.0
SUSPE
UDIEN.0
There are 2 kind of interrupts: processing (i.e. their generation are part of the normal processing)
and exception (errors).
Processing interrupts are generated when:
• Upstream resume(UPRSMI)
• End of resume(EORSMI)
• Wake up(WAKEUPI)
• End of reset (Speed Initialization)(EORSTI)
• Start of frame(SOFI, if FNCERR=0)
• Suspend detected after 3 ms of inactivity(SUSPI)
Exception Interrupts are generated when:
• CRC error in frame number of SOF(SOFI, FNCERR=1)
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Figure 21-5. USB Device Controller Endpoint Interrupt System

Endpoint 4
Endpoint 3
Endpoint 2
Endpoint 1
Endpoint 0
OVERFI
UESTAX.6
UNDERFI
FLERRE
UESTAX.5
UEIENX.7
NAKINI
UEINTX.6
NAKINE
UEIENX.6
NAKOUTI
UEINTX.4
TXSTPE
Endpoint Interrupt
UEIENX.4
RXSTPI EPINT
UEINTX.3 UEINT.X
TXOUTE
UEIENX.3
RXOUTI
UEINTX.2
RXOUTE
UEIENX.2
STALLEDI
UEINTX.1
STALLEDE
UEIENX.1
TXINI
UEINTX.0
TXINE
UEIENX.0
Processing interrupts are generated when:

• Ready to accept IN data(EPINTx, TXINI=1)
• Received OUT data(EPINTx, RXOUTI=1)
• Received SETUP(EPINTx, RXSTPI=1)
Exception Interrupts are generated when:
• Stalled packet(EPINTx, STALLEDI=1)
• CRC error on OUT in isochronous mode(EPINTx, STALLEDI=1)
• Overflow(EPINTx, OVERFI=1)
• Underflow in isochronous mode(EPINTx, UNDERFI=1)
• NAK IN sent(EPINTx, NAKINI=1)
• NAK OUT sent(EPINTx, NAKOUTI=1)
21.18.1 UDCON – USB Device Control Registers
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE0) - - - - - RSTCPU RMWKUP DETACH UDCON
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• Bit 2 – RSTCPU: USB Reset CPU Bit

Writing this bit to one allows the CPU controller to reset the CPU when a USB bus reset condi-
tion is detected. When this mode is activated, the next USB bus reset event allows to reset the
CPU and all peripherals except the USB controller. This mode allows to perform a software
reset, but keep the USB device attached to the bus.
This bit is reset when the USB controller is disabled or when writing this bit to zero by firmware.
Writing this bit to zero makes the CPU system reset independent from the USB bus reset event.
• Bit 1 – RMWKUP: Remote Wake-up Bit

Writing this bit to one allows the USB controller to generate an “upstream-resume” packet on the
USB bus. This bit is immediately cleared by hardware and can not be read back to one. Writing
this bit to zero has no effect.
See “Remote Wake-up” on page 201 for more details.
• Bit 0 – DETACH: Detach Bit

Writing this bit to one (default value) disables the USB D+ internal pull-up. This makes the USB
device controller physically “detached” from the USB bus. Writing this bit to zero enables the D+
internal pull-up and physically connects the USB device controller to the USB bus. See “Detach”
on page 200 for more details.
21.18.2 UDINT – USB Device Interrupt Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE1) - UPRSMI EORSMI WAKEUPI EORSTI SOFI - SUSPI UDINT
Read/Write R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R R/W

This bit is reserved and should always read as zero.
• Bit 6 – UPRSMI: Upstream Resume Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller has successfully sent the Upstream
Resume sequence (See description of “Bit 1 – RMWKUP: Remote Wake-up Bit” on page 210). If
UPRSME is set, the UPRSMI flag can generate a “USB general interrupt”. Writing this bit to zero
acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one
has no effect.
• Bit 5 – EORSMI: End Of Resume Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller detects an End Of Resume sequence on
the USB initiated by the host. If the EORSME bit is set, the EORSMI flag can generate a “USB
general interrupt”. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must
be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
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• Bit 4 – WAKEUPI: Wake-up CPU Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller detects a non-idle signal from the USB
lines. This WAKEUPI flag can generate a “USB general interrupt” if WAKEUPE bit is set. Writing
this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source. Writing this bit to one has no effect.Shall be
cleared by software. Setting by software has no effect.
See “Suspend, Wake-up and Resume” on page 200 for more details.
• Bit 3 – EORSTI: End Of Reset Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller detects an “End Of Reset” event on the
USB lines. has been detected by the USB controller. This EORSTI flag can generate a “USB
general interrupt” if EORSTE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source
(USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
Shall be cleared by software. Setting by software has no effect.
• Bit 2 – SOFI: Start Of Frame Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller detects a Start Of Frame PID (SOF) on the
USB lines. This SOFI flag can generate a “USB general interrupt” if SOFE bit is set. Writing this
bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this
bit to one has no effect.

• Bit 0 – SUSPI: Suspend Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by hardware when the USB controller detects a suspend state on the bus (idle
state for more than 3ms). This SUSPI flag can generate a USB general interrupt if SUSPE bit is
set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled
before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
See “Suspend, Wake-up and Resume” on page 200 for more details.
The interrupt flag bits are set even if their corresponding ‘Enable’ bits is not set.
21.18.3 UDIEN – USB Device Interrupt Enable Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE2) - UPRSME EORSME WAKEUPE EORSTE SOFE - SUSPE UDIEN
Read/Write R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R R/W

• Bit 6 – UPRSME: Upstream Resume Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on UPRSMI flag. An Upstream resume interrupt will be
generated only if the UPRSME bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to
one and the UPRSMI bit is set.
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• Bit 5 – EORSME: End Of Resume Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on EORSMI flag. An end of resume Upstream resume
interrupt will be generated only if the EORSME bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in
SREG is written to one, and the EORSMI bit is set.
• Bit 4 – WAKEUPE: Wake-up CPU Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on WAKEUPI flag. A wake-up interrupt will be generated
only if the WAKEUPE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and
the WAKEUPI bit is set.
• Bit 3 – EORSTE: End Of Reset Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on EORSTI flag. A USB reset interrupt will be generated
only if the EORSTE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and the
EORSTI bit is set.
• Bit 2 – SOFE: Start Of Frame Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on SOFI flag. A Start of Frame USB reset interrupt will be
generated only if the SOFE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one,
and the SOFI bit is set.

• Bit 0 – SUSPE: Suspend Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on SUSPI flag. A suspend interrupt will be generated
only if the SUSPE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and the
SUSPI bit is set.
21.18.4 UDADDR – USB Device Address Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE3) ADDEN UADD[6:0] UDADDR
Read/Write R/W R R R R R R R
• Bit 7 – ADDEN: Address Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one will enable the UADD[6:0] field as device address for the USB controller.
When this bit is set the USB device controller will be able to answer all requests on the USB that
refer to the UADD[6:0] USB bus address.
See “Address Setup” on page 199 for more details.
• Bits 6:0 – UADD[6:0]: USB Address Bits

These bits contain the USB device address, thatthe USB controller should answer on the USB
bus. This address should be enabled writing one to the ADDEN bit.
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21.18.5 UDFNUMH – USB Device Frame Number High Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE5) - - - - - FNUM[10:8] UDFNUMH

• Bits 2:0 – FNUM[10:8]: Frame Number Upper Flag

These bits are read-only and updated by the hardware USB controller. These bits contains the 3
MSB of the 11-bits Frame Number information. The content of these bits is updated with the last
received SOF packet. These bits are updated even if a corrupted SOF has been received. When
a corrupted SOF number is detected, the FNCERR bit of UDMFN is set.
21.18.6 UDFNUML – USB Device Frame Number Low Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE4) FNUM[7:0] UDFNUML
• Bits 7:0 – FNUM: Frame Number Lower Flag

These bits are read-only and updated by the hardware USB controller. These bits contains the 8
LSB of the 11-bits Frame Number information. The content of these bits is updated with the last
received SOF packet. These bits are updated even if a corrupted SOF has been received. When
a corrupted SOF number is detected, the FNCERR bit of UDMFN is set.
21.18.7 UDMFN – USB Device Micro Frame Number
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE6) - - - FNCERR - - - - UDMFN
Read/Write R R R R/W R R R R
• Bit 7:5 – Res: Reserved

• Bit 4 – FNCERR: Frame Number CRC Error Flag

This bit is set by the USB controller when a corrupted frame number in Start of frame packet is
received. When an incorrect frame number is detected both SOFI flag and this bit are set.

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21.18.8 UENUM – USB Endpoint Number Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE9) - - - - - EPNUM[2:0] UENUM

• Bits 2:0 – EPNUM[2:0] Endpoint Number Bits

Writing these bits allows to select the hardware endpoint number that can be accessed by the
CPU interface. This register select the target endpoint number for UECONEX, UECFG0X,
UECFG1X, UESTA0X, UESTA1X, UEINTX, UEIENX, UEDATX, UEBCLX registers. See “End-
point selection” on page 198 for more details.
21.18.9 UERST – USB Endpoint Reset Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xEA) - - - EPRST D4 EPRST D3 EPRST D2 EPRST D1 EPRST D0 UERST
Read/Write R R R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

• Bits 4:0 – EPRST[4:0]: Endpoint FIFO Reset Bits

Writing this bit to one keeps the selected endpoint (UENUM register value) under reset state.
selected. Writing this bit to zero completes the endpoint reset operation and makes the endpoint
usable. See “Endpoint reset” on page 197 for more information.
21.18.10 UECONX – USB Endpoint Control Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xEB) - - STALLRQ STALLRQC RSTDT - - EPEN UECONX
Read/Write R R R/W R/W R/W R R R/W

• Bit 5 – STALLRQ: STALL Request Handshake Bit

Writing this bit to one allows the USB controller to generate a STALL answer for the next SETUP
transaction received. This bit is cleared by hardware when the STALL handshake is sent or
when a new SETUP token is received. Writing this bit to zero has no effect. The STALL hand-
shake can be abort using STALLRQC bit.
See “STALL request” on page 201 for more details.
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• Bit 4 – STALLRQC: STALL Request Clear Handshake Bit

Writing this bit to one disables the pending STALL handshake mechanism triggered by
STALLRQ bit. This bit can not be write to zero, it is cleared by hardware immediately after the
write to one operation.
See “STALL request” on page 201 for more details.
• Bit 3 – RSTDT: Reset Data Toggle Bit

Writing this bit to one allows to reset the data toggle bit field for the selected endpoint. This bit
can not be write to zero, it is cleared by hardware immediately after the write to one operation.

• Bit 0 – EPEN: Endpoint Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables the selected endpoint. When the endpoint is enabled it can be
configured and used by the USB controller. Endpoint 0 shall always be enabled after a hardware
or USB reset and participate in the device configuration. Writing this bit to zero disables the cur-
rent endpoint.
See “Endpoint activation” on page 198 for more details.
21.18.11 UECFG0X – USB Endpoint Configuration 0 Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xEC) EPTYPE1:0 - - - - - EPDIR UECFG0X
Read/Write R/W R/W R R R R R R/W
• Bit 7:6 – EPTYPE[1:0]: Endpoint Type Bits

These bits configure the endpoint type for the selected endpoint as shown in Table 21-2.
Table 21-2. EPTYPE[1:0] Bits Settings

EPTYPE1 EPTYPE0 Endpoint Type Configuration
0 0 Control Type
0 1 Bulk Type
1 0 Isochronous Type
1 1 Interrupt Type

• Bit 0 – EPDIR: Endpoint Direction Bit

Writing this bit to one configures the selected endpoint in the IN direction. Writing this bit to zero
configure the endpoint in the OUT direction. This bit is relevant for bulk, interrupt or isochronous
endpoints. Using this bit with a control endpoint has no effect (control endpoints are
bidirectional).
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21.18.12 UECFG1X – USB Endpoint Configuration 1 Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xED) - EPSIZE[2:0] EPBK1:0 ALLOC - UECFG1X
Read/Write R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R

• Bit 6:4 – EPSIZE[2:0]: Endpoint Size Bits

These bits configure the endpoint size for the selected endpoint as shown in Table 21-3.
Table 21-3. EPSIZE[2:0] Bits Settings

EPSIZE2 EPSIZE1 EPSIZE0 Endpoint Size
0 0 0 8 Bytes
0 0 1 16 Bytes
0 1 0 32 Bytes
0 1 1 64 Bytes
1 0 0
1 0 1
Reserved.
1 1 0
1 1 1
• Bits 3:2 – EPBK[1:0]: Endpoint Bank Bits

These bits configure the number of banks that is allocated to the selected endpoint as shown in
Table 21-3.
Table 21-4. EPBK[1:0] Bits Settings

EPBK1 EPBK0 Endpoint Size
0 0 One Bank
0 1 Two Banks
1 0
Reserved
1 1
• Bit 1 – ALLOC: Endpoint Allocation Bit

Writing this to one allows to allocate the specified amount of memory (endpoint size x number of
banks) for the selected endpoint. Writing this bit to zero allows to free the previously allocated
memory for the selected endpoint.
See Section 21.6, page 198 for more details.

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21.18.13 UESTA0X – USB Endpoint Status 0 Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xEE) CFGOK OVERFI UNDERFI - DTSEQ1:0 NBUSYBK1:0 UESTA0X
Read/Write R R/W R/W R R R R R
• Bit 7 – CFGOK: Configuration Status Flag

This flag bit is set by hardware when the selected endpoint size parameter (EPSIZE) and num-
ber of banks (EPBK) are correct compared to the max FIFO capacity. This bit is updated when
the bit ALLOC is set, if the USB controller can not allocate the correct amount of memory for the
selected endpoint, this flag bit will be cleared.
If this bit is cleared, the user should reprogram the UECFG1X register with correct EPSIZE and
EPBK values.
• Bit 6 – OVERFI: Overflow Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when an overflow error occurs for an isochronous endpoint.This OVERFI flag can
generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if FLERRE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges
the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
See “Isochronous mode” on page 207 for more details.
• Bit 5 – UNDERFI: Underflow Error Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when an underflow error occurs for an isochronous endpoint.This UNDERFI flag
can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if FLERRE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowl-
edges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no
effect.
See “Isochronous mode” on page 207 for more details.

• Bit 3:2 – DTSEQ[1:0]: Data Toggle Sequencing Flag

These flags are set by hardware to indicate the PID data of the current bank as shown in Table
21-5.
For OUT transfer, this value indicates the last data toggle received on the current bank. For IN
transfer, it indicates the Toggle that will be used for the next packet to be sent. This is not rela-
tive to the current bank.
Table 21-5. DTSEQ[1:0] Bits Settings

DTSEQ1 DTSEQ1 PID DATA
0 0 DATA0
0 1 DATA1
1 0
Reserved.
1 1
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• Bit 1:0 – NBUSYBK[1:0]: Busy Bank Flag

These flags are set by hardware to indicate the number of busy bank for the selected endpoint
as shown in Table 21-6.
For IN endpoint, it indicates the number of busy bank(s), filled by the user, ready for IN transfer.
For OUT endpoint, it indicates the number of busy bank(s) filled by OUT transaction from the
host.
Table 21-6. NBUSYBK[1:0] Bits Settings

NBUSYBK1 NBUSYBK0 Number of busy banks
0 0 All banks are free
0 1 1 busy bank
1 0 2 busy banks
1 1 Reserved
21.18.14 UESTA1X – USB Endpoint Status 1 Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xEF) - - - - - CTRLDIR CURRBK[1:0] UESTA1X
Read/Write R R R R R R R

• Bit 2 – CTRLDIR: Control Direction

This flag is updated by the USB controller when a SETUP packet has been received. This flag
bit can be used for debug purpose to give the direction of the following packet. Reading one
from this flag means that the following packet is for an IN request, reading zero for an OUT
request.
• Bits 1:0 – CURRBK[1:0]: Current Bank

These flags are set by hardware to indicate the current bank number in used with the selected
endpoint as shown in Table 21-6. These flags are not relevant for control endpoint (control end-
point can not be configured in dual bank mode).These flags can be used for debug purpose and
are optional for data transfer with endpoint in dual bank mode.
Table 21-7. CURRBK[1:0] Bits Settings

CURRBK1 CURRBK0 Current Bank Number
0 0 Bank 0
0 1 Bank 1
1 0
Reserved
1 1
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21.18.15 UEINTX – USB Endpoint Interrupt Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xE8) FIFOCON NAKINI RWAL NAKOUTI RXSTPI RXOUTI STALLEDI TXINI UEINTX
• Bit 7 – FIFOCON: FIFO Control Bit

This bit can only be written to zero by software. Writing this bit to one has no effect. The behav-
ior of this bit depends on the direction of the selected endpoint.
• For OUT or CONTROL Endpoints:
This flag is set by the USB controller when a new OUT message is stored in the current bank. In
this situation RXOUT or RXSTP flags are also updated at the same time. Writing this bit to zero
frees the current bank and switches to the next bank.
• For IN Endpoints:
This flag is set by the USB controller when the current bank is free and can be loaded with never
data bytes. In this situation TXIN flag is also updated at the same time. Writing this bit to zero
sends the FIFO content and to switch the next bank.
• Bit 6 – NAKINI: NAK IN Received Interrupt Flag

This flag is set when a NAK handshake has been sent in response to a IN request from the host.
This NAKINI flag can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if NAKINE bit is set. Writing this bit to
zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to
one has no effect.
• Bit 5 – RWAL: Read/Write Allowed Flag

This flag is set by the USB controller and is relevant for all endpoint types except control end-
point. For an IN endpoint, this flag is set when the current bank is not full i.e. the firmware can
push at least one more byte into the FIFO (UPDATx register). For an OUT endpoint, this flag is
set when the current bank is not empty i.e. the firmware can read from the FIFO (UPDATx regis-
ter). When the STALLRQ bit is set or one of the endpoint error is set, this flag can not be set.
• Bit 4 – NAKOUTI: NAK OUT Received Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by the USB controller when a NAK handshake has been sent in response of a
OUT request from the host. This NAKOUTI flag can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if NAK-
OUTE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be
enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
• Bit 3 – RXSTPI: Received SETUP Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by the USB controller when a new valid (error free) SETUP packet has been
received from the host. This RXSTPI flag can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if RXSTPE bit
is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled
before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
• Bit 2 – RXOUTI / KILLBK: Received OUT Data Interrupt Flag

Depending on the direction of the endpoint, this bit has two functions:
• Endpoint OUT direction (RXOUTI flag):
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This flag is set by the USB controller when the current bank contains a new packet. This
RXOUTI flag can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if RXOUTE bit is set. Writing this bit to
zero acknowledges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to
one has no effect for an OUT endpoint.
• Endpoint IN direction (KILLBK bit)
Writing this bit to one kills the last loaded bank. This sequence can be used to cancelled a previ-
ously loaded endpoint. Clearing by software has no effect. See page 206 for more details on the
Abort.
• Bit 1 – STALLEDI: STALLEDI Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by the USB controller when STALL handshake has been sent, or when a CRC
error has been detected for an isochronous OUT endpoint. This STALLEDI flag can generate a
“USB endpoint interrupt” if STALLEDE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowledges the inter-
rupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no effect.
• Bit 0 – TXINI: Transmitter Ready Interrupt Flag

This flag is set by the USB controller when the current bank is free and can be filled. This TXINI
flag can generate a “USB endpoint interrupt” if TXINE bit is set. Writing this bit to zero acknowl-
edges the interrupt source (USB clocks must be enabled before). Writing this bit to one has no
effect.
21.18.16 UEIENX – USB Endpoint Interrupt Enable Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xF0) FLERRE NAKINE - NAKOUTE RXSTPE RXOUTE STALLEDE TXINE UEIENX
• Bit 7 – FLERRE: Flow Error Interrupt Enable Flag

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on OVERFI or UNDERFI flags. An overflow or underflow
interrupt will be generated only if the FLERRE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG
is written to one, and the OVERFI or UNDERFI flags are set.
• Bit 6 – NAKINE: NAK IN Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on NAKINI flag. A NAK IN interrupt will be generated only
if the NAKINE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and the
NAKINI is set.

• Bit 4 – NAKOUTE: NAK OUT Interrupt Enable Bit

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on NAKOUTI flag. A NAKOUT interrupt will be generated
only if the NAKOUTE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and
the NAKOUTI is set.
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• Bit 3 – RXSTPE: Received SETUP Interrupt Enable Flag

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on RXSTPI flag. A receiveD setup interrupt will be gener-
ated only if the RXSTPE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and
the RXSTPI is set.
• Bit 2 – RXOUTE: Received OUT Data Interrupt Enable Flag

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on RXOUTI flag. A receiveD OUT interrupt will be gener-
ated only if the RXOUTE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one,
and the RXOUTI is set.
• Bit 1 – STALLEDE: Stalled Interrupt Enable Flag

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on STALLEDI flag. A sent STALL interrupt will be gener-
ated only if the STALLEDE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one,
and the STALLEDI is set.
• Bit 0 – TXINE: Transmitter Ready Interrupt Enable Flag

Writing this bit to one enables interrupt on TXINI flag. A transmitter ready interrupt will be gener-
ated only if the TXINE bit is set to one, the Global Interrupt Flag in SREG is written to one, and
the TXINI is set.
21.18.17 UEDATX – USB Data Endpoint Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xF1) DAT D7 DAT D6 DAT D5 DAT D4 DAT D3 DAT D2 DAT D1 DAT D0 UEDATX
• Bits 7:0 – DAT[7:0]: Data Bits

The USB Data Endpoint register is a read/write register used for data transfer between the Reg-
ister File and the USB device controller. Writing to the register pushes the data byte into the
current bank of the selected endpoint. Reading the register pops extracts one data byte from the
current bank of the selected endpoint.
21.18.18 UEBCLX – USB Endpoint Byte Count Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xF2) BYCT D7 BYCT D6 BYCT D5 BYCT D4 BYCT D3 BYCT D2 BYCT D1 BYCT D0 UEBCLX
Read/Write R R R R R R R R R
• Bits 7:0 – BYCT[7:0]:Byte Count Bits

This register is read only. Its content is updated by the USB controller.
• For IN endpoint:
This register contains the number of byte currently loaded into the current bank of the selected
endpoint. The content of this register is incremented after each write access to the endpoint data
register.
• For OUT endpoint:
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This register contains the number of received byte into the current bank of the selected end-
point. The content of this register is decremented after each write access to the endpoint data
register.
21.18.19 UEINT – USB Endpoint Number interrupt Register
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0xF4) - - - EPINT4:0 UEINT
Read/Write R R R R R R R R R

The value read from these bits is always 0. Do not set these bits.
• Bits 4:0 – EPINT[4:0]: Endpoint Interrupts Bits

These flags are updated by the USB controller when a USB endpoint interrupt occurs (at least
one bit in UEINTX set). Each bit in this field indicates which endpoint number has generated a
USB endpoint interrupt request. Each one of these bits are independently cleared by hardware
when their respective interrupt source is served.
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22. Analog Comparator
22.1 Overview
The Analog Comparator compares the input values on the positive pin AIN0 and negative pin
AIN1. When the voltage on the positive pin AIN0 is higher than the voltage on the negative pin
AIN1, the Analog Comparator output, ACO, is set. The comparator’s output can be set to trigger
the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture function. In addition, the comparator can trigger a separate
interrupt, exclusive to the Analog Comparator. The user can select Interrupt triggering on com-
parator output rise, fall or toggle. A block diagram of the comparator and its surrounding logic is
shown in Figure 22-1. User can also replace by software the AIN0 input by the internal Bandgap
reference.
Figure 22-1. Analog Comparator Block Diagram(1)

BANDGAP
REFERENCE
ACBG
AIN0
ACMUX
AIN2
AIN3
AIN4
AIN5
AIN6
Notes: 1. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 2 and Table 12-9 on page 79 for Analog Comparator pin
placement.
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22.2.1 ACSR – Analog Comparator Control and Status Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x30 (0x50) ACD ACBG ACO ACI ACIE ACIC ACIS1 ACIS0 ACSR
Initial Value 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 0
• Bit 7 – ACD: Analog Comparator Disable

When this bit is written logic one, the power to the Analog Comparator is switched off. This bit
can be set at any time to turn off the Analog Comparator. This will reduce power consumption in
Active and Idle mode. When changing the ACD bit, the Analog Comparator Interrupt must be
disabled by clearing the ACIE bit in ACSR. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the bit is
changed.
• Bit 6 – ACBG: Analog Comparator Bandgap Select

When this bit is set, a fixed bandgap reference voltage replaces the positive input to the Analog
Comparator. When this bit is cleared, AIN0 is applied to the positive input of the Analog Compar-
ator. See “Internal Voltage Reference” on page 51.
• Bit 5 – ACO: Analog Comparator Output

The output of the Analog Comparator is synchronized and then directly connected to ACO. The
synchronization introduces a delay of 1 - 2 clock cycles.
• Bit 4 – ACI: Analog Comparator Interrupt Flag

This bit is set by hardware when a comparator output event triggers the interrupt mode defined
by ACIS1 and ACIS0. The Analog Comparator interrupt routine is executed if the ACIE bit is set
and the I-bit in SREG is set. ACI is cleared by hardware when executing the corresponding inter-
rupt handling vector. Alternatively, ACI is cleared by writing a logic one to the flag.
• Bit 3 – ACIE: Analog Comparator Interrupt Enable

When the ACIE bit is written logic one and the I-bit in the Status Register is set, the Analog Com-
parator interrupt is activated. When written logic zero, the interrupt is disabled.
• Bit 2 – ACIC: Analog Comparator Input Capture Enable

When written logic one, this bit enables the input capture function in Timer/Counter1 to be trig-
gered by the Analog Comparator. The comparator output is in this case directly connected to the
input capture front-end logic, making the comparator utilize the noise canceler and edge select
features of the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture interrupt. When written logic zero, no connection
between the Analog Comparator and the input capture function exists. To make the comparator
trigger the Timer/Counter1 Input Capture interrupt, the ICIE1 bit in the Timer Interrupt Mask
Register (TIMSK1) must be set.
• Bits 1, 0 – ACIS1, ACIS0: Analog Comparator Interrupt Mode Select

These bits determine which comparator events that trigger the Analog Comparator interrupt. The
different settings are shown in Table 22-1.
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Table 22-1. ACIS1/ACIS0 Settings

ACIS1 ACIS0 Interrupt Mode
0 0 Comparator Interrupt on Output Toggle.
0 1 Reserved
1 0 Comparator Interrupt on Falling Output Edge.
1 1 Comparator Interrupt on Rising Output Edge.
When changing the ACIS1/ACIS0 bits, the Analog Comparator Interrupt must be disabled by
clearing its Interrupt Enable bit in the ACSR Register. Otherwise an interrupt can occur when the
bits are changed.
22.2.2 ACMUX – Analog Comparator Input Multiplexer

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(0x7D) – – – – – CMUX2 CMUX1 CMUX0 ACMUX
• Bit 2, 0 – CMUX2:0: Analog Comparator Selection Bits

The value of these bits selects which combination of analog inputs are connected to the analog
comparator.
The different settings are shown in Table 22-2.
Table 22-2. CMUX2:0 Settings

CMUX2 CMUX1 CMUX0 Comparator Input
0 0 0 AIN1
0 0 1 AIN2
0 1 0 AIN3
0 1 1 AIN4
1 0 0 AIN5
1 0 1 AIN6
1 1 0 Reserved
1 1 1 Reserved
22.2.3 DIDR1 – Digital Input Disable Register 1

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
– AIN6D AIN5D AIN4D AIN3D AIN2D AIN1D AIN0D DIDR1
Read/Write R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 1, 0 – AIN1D, AIN0D: AIN1, AIN0 Digital Input Disable

When this bit is written logic one, the digital input buffer on the AINx pin is disabled. The corre-
sponding PIN Register bit will always read as zero when this bit is set. When an analog signal is
applied to the AIN1/0 pin and the digital input from this pin is not needed, this bit should be writ-
ten logic one to reduce power consumption in the digital input buffer.
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23. Boot Loader Support – Read-While-Write Self-Programming
23.1 Features
• Read-While-Write Self-Programming
• Flexible Boot Memory Size
• High Security (Separate Boot Lock Bits for a Flexible Protection)
• Separate Fuse to Select Reset Vector
• Optimized Page(1) Size
• Code Efficient Algorithm
• Efficient Read-Modify-Write Support
Note: 1. A page is a section in the Flash consisting of several bytes (see Table 25-7 on page 249) used
during programming. The page organization does not affect normal operation.
23.2 Overivew
The Boot Loader Support provides a real Read-While-Write Self-Programming mechanism for
downloading and uploading program code by the MCU itself. This feature allows flexible applica-
tion software updates controlled by the MCU using a Flash-resident Boot Loader program. The
Boot Loader program can use any available data interface and associated protocol to read code
and write (program) that code into the Flash memory, or read the code from the program mem-
ory. The program code within the Boot Loader section has the capability to write into the entire
Flash, including the Boot Loader memory. The Boot Loader can thus even modify itself, and it
can also erase itself from the code if the feature is not needed anymore. The size of the Boot
Loader memory is configurable with fuses and the Boot Loader has two separate sets of Boot
Lock bits which can be set independently. This gives the user a unique flexibility to select differ-
ent levels of protection.
23.3 Application and Boot Loader Flash Sections

The Flash memory is organized in two main sections, the Application section and the Boot
Loader section (see Figure 23-2). The size of the different sections is configured by the
BOOTSZ Fuses as shown in Table 23-8 on page 239 and Figure 23-2. These two sections can
have different level of protection since they have different sets of Lock bits.
23.3.1 Application Section

The Application section is the section of the Flash that is used for storing the application code.
The protection level for the Application section can be selected by the application Boot Lock bits
(Boot Lock bits 0), see Table 23-2 on page 230. The Application section can never store any
Boot Loader code since the SPM instruction is disabled when executed from the Application
section.
23.3.2 BLS – Boot Loader Section

While the Application section is used for storing the application code, the The Boot Loader soft-
ware must be located in the BLS since the SPM instruction can initiate a programming when
executing from the BLS only. The SPM instruction can access the entire Flash, including the
BLS itself. The protection level for the Boot Loader section can be selected by the Boot Loader
Lock bits (Boot Lock bits 1), see Table 23-3 on page 230.
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23.4 Read-While-Write and No Read-While-Write Flash Sections

Whether the CPU supports Read-While-Write or if the CPU is halted during a Boot Loader soft-
ware update is dependent on which address that is being programmed. In addition to the two
sections that are configurable by the BOOTSZ Fuses as described above, the Flash is also
divided into two fixed sections, the Read-While-Write (RWW) section and the No Read-While-
Write (NRWW) section. The limit between the RWW- and NRWW sections is given in Table 23-
1 and Figure 23-1 on page 228. The main difference between the two sections is:
• When erasing or writing a page located inside the RWW section, the NRWW section can be
read during the operation.
• When erasing or writing a page located inside the NRWW section, the CPU is halted during
the entire operation.
Note that the user software can never read any code that is located inside the RWW section dur-
ing a Boot Loader software operation. The syntax “Read-While-Write section” refers to which
section that is being programmed (erased or written), not which section that actually is being
read during a Boot Loader software update.
23.4.1 RWW – Read-While-Write Section

If a Boot Loader software update is programming a page inside the RWW section, it is possible
to read code from the Flash, but only code that is located in the NRWW section. During an on-
going programming, the software must ensure that the RWW section never is being read. If the
user software is trying to read code that is located inside the RWW section (i.e., by load program
memory, call, or jump instructions or an interrupt) during programming, the software might end
up in an unknown state. To avoid this, the interrupts should either be disabled or moved to the
Boot Loader section. The Boot Loader section is always located in the NRWW section. The
RWW Section Busy bit (RWWSB) in the Store Program Memory Control and Status Register
(SPMCSR) will be read as logical one as long as the RWW section is blocked for reading. After
a programming is completed, the RWWSB must be cleared by software before reading code
located in the RWW section. See “SPMCSR – Store Program Memory Control and Status Reg-
ister” on page 242. for details on how to clear RWWSB.
23.4.2 NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section

The code located in the NRWW section can be read when the Boot Loader software is updating
a page in the RWW section. When the Boot Loader code updates the NRWW section, the CPU
is halted during the entire Page Erase or Page Write operation.
Table 23-1. Read-While-Write Features

Which Section Can
Which Section does the Z-pointer be Read During Is the CPU Read-While-Write
Address During the Programming? Programming? Halted? Supported?
RWW Section NRWW Section No Yes
NRWW Section None Yes No
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Figure 23-1. Read-While-Write vs. No Read-While-Write
Read-While-Write
(RWW) Section
Z-pointer
Addresses NRWW
Z-pointer Section
Addresses RWW No Read-While-Write
Section (NRWW) Section
CPU is Halted
During the Operation
Code Located in
NRWW Section
Can be Read During
the Operation
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Figure 23-2. Memory Sections

Program Memory Program Memory
BOOTSZ = '11' BOOTSZ = '10'
0x0000 0x0000
Read-While-Write Section
Application Flash Section Application Flash Section
No Read-While-Write Section
End RWW End RWW
Start NRWW Start NRWW
End Application
End Application Start Boot Loader
Start Boot Loader Boot Loader Flash Section
Boot Loader Flash Section
Flashend Flashend
Program Memory Program Memory

BOOTSZ = '01' BOOTSZ = '00'
0x0000 0x0000
End RWW, End Application

End RWW
Start NRWW Start NRWW, Start Boot Loader
Application Flash Section
End Application
Start Boot Loader
Flashend Flashend
Note: 1. The parameters in the figure above are given in Table 23-8 on page 239.
23.5 Boot Loader Lock Bits

If no Boot Loader capability is needed, the entire Flash is available for application code. The
Boot Loader has two separate sets of Boot Lock bits which can be set independently. This gives
the user a unique flexibility to select different levels of protection.
The user can select:
• To protect the entire Flash from a software update by the MCU.
• To protect only the Boot Loader Flash section from a software update by the MCU.
• To protect only the Application Flash section from a software update by the MCU.
• Allow software update in the entire Flash.
See Table 23-2 and Table 23-3 for further details. The Boot Lock bits can be set in software and
in Serial or Parallel Programming mode, but they can be cleared by a Chip Erase command
only. The general Write Lock (Lock Bit mode 2) does not control the programming of the Flash
memory by SPM instruction. Similarly, the general Read/Write Lock (Lock Bit mode 1) does not
control reading nor writing by (E)LPM/SPM, if it is attempted.
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Table 23-2. Boot Lock Bit0 Protection Modes (Application Section)(1)

BLB0 Mode BLB02 BLB01 Protection
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Application
1 1 1
section.
2 1 0 SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section.
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section, and
(E)LPM executing from the Boot Loader section is not allowed
3 0 0 to read from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are
placed in the Boot Loader section, interrupts are disabled while
executing from the Application section.
to read from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are
4 0 1
Note: 1. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed
Table 23-3. Boot Lock Bit1 Protection Modes (Boot Loader Section)(1)
BLB1 Mode BLB12 BLB11 Protection
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Boot Loader
1 1 1
section.
2 1 0 SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section.
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section, and
(E)LPM executing from the Application section is not allowed to
3 0 0 read from the Boot Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are
placed in the Application section, interrupts are disabled while
executing from the Boot Loader section.
read from the Boot Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are
4 0 1
23.6 Entering the Boot Loader Program

The bootloader can be executed with three different conditions:
23.6.1 Regular application conditions.

A jump or call from the application program. This may be initiated by a trigger such as a com-
mand received via USART, or SPI interface.
23.6.2 Boot Reset Fuse

The Boot Reset Fuse (BOOTRST) can be programmed so that the Reset Vector is pointing to
the Boot Flash start address after a reset. In this case, the Boot Loader is started after a reset.
After the application code is loaded, the program can start executing the application code. Note
that the fuses cannot be changed by the MCU itself. This means that once the Boot Reset Fuse
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is programmed, the Reset Vector will always point to the Boot Loader Reset and the fuse can
only be changed through the serial or parallel programming interface.
Table 23-4. Boot Reset Fuse(1)

BOOTRST Reset Address
1 Reset Vector = Application Reset (address 0x0000)
0 Reset Vector = Boot Loader Reset (see Table 23-8 on page 239)
23.6.3 External Hardware conditions

The Hardware Boot Enable Fuse (HWBE) can be programmed (See Table 23-5) so that upon
special hardware conditions under reset, the bootloader execution is forced after reset.
Table 23-5. Hardware Boot Enable Fuse(1)

HWBE Reset Address
1 PD7/HWB pin can not be used to force Boot Loader execution after reset
0 PD7/HWB pin is used during reset to force bootloader execution after reset

When the HWBE fuse is enable the PD7/HWB pin is configured as input during reset and sam-
pled during reset rising edge. When PD7/HWB pin is ‘0’ during reset rising edge, the reset vector
will be set as the Boot Loader Reset address and the Boot Loader will be executed (See Figures
23-3).
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Figure 23-3. Boot Process Description
RESET
tSHRH tHHRH
PD7/HWB
HWBE ?
Ext. Hardware
Conditions ?
BOOTRST ?
Reset Vector = Application Reset Reset Vector =Boot Lhoader Reset
23.7 Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming

The Z-pointer is used to address the SPM commands. The Z pointer consists of the Z-registers
ZL and ZH in the register file. The number of bits actually used is implementation dependent.
Since the Flash is organized in pages (see Table 25-7 on page 249), the Program Counter can
be treated as having two different sections. One section, consisting of the least significant bits, is
addressing the words within a page, while the most significant bits are addressing the pages.
This is shown in Figure 23-4. Note that the Page Erase and Page Write operations are
addressed independently. Therefore it is of major importance that the Boot Loader software
addresses the same page in both the Page Erase and Page Write operation. Once a program-
ming operation is initiated, the address is latched and the Z-pointer can be used for other
operations.
The (E)LPM instruction use the Z-pointer to store the address. Since this instruction addresses
the Flash byte-by-byte, also bit Z0 of the Z-pointer is used.
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Figure 23-4. Addressing the Flash During SPM(1)

BIT 15 ZPCMSB ZPAGEMSB 1 0
Z - REGISTER 0
PCMSB PAGEMSB
PROGRAM
PCPAGE PCWORD
COUNTER
PAGE ADDRESS WORD ADDRESS

WITHIN THE FLASH WITHIN A PAGE
PROGRAM MEMORY PAGE PCWORD[PAGEMSB:0]:

PAGE 00
INSTRUCTION WORD
01
02
PAGEEND
Note: 1. The different variables used in Figure 23-4 are listed in Table 23-10 on page 239.
23.8 Self-Programming the Flash

The program memory is updated in a page by page fashion. Before programming a page with
the data stored in the temporary page buffer, the page must be erased. The temporary page buf-
fer is filled one word at a time using SPM and the buffer can be filled either before the Page
Erase command or between a Page Erase and a Page Write operation:
Alternative 1, fill the buffer before a Page Erase
• Fill temporary page buffer
• Perform a Page Erase
• Perform a Page Write
Alternative 2, fill the buffer after Page Erase
• Perform a Page Erase
• Fill temporary page buffer
• Perform a Page Write
If only a part of the page needs to be changed, the rest of the page must be stored (for example
in the temporary page buffer) before the erase, and then be rewritten. When using alternative 1,
the Boot Loader provides an effective Read-Modify-Write feature which allows the user software
to first read the page, do the necessary changes, and then write back the modified data. If alter-
native 2 is used, it is not possible to read the old data while loading since the page is already
erased. The temporary page buffer can be accessed in a random sequence. It is essential that
the page address used in both the Page Erase and Page Write operation is addressing the
same page. See “Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader” on page 237 for an
assembly code example.
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23.8.1 Performing Page Erase by SPM

To execute Page Erase, set up the address in the Z-pointer, write “X0000011” to SPMCSR and
execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The data in R1 and R0 is ignored.
The page address must be written to PCPAGE in the Z-register. Other bits in the Z-pointer will
be ignored during this operation.
• Page Erase to the RWW section: The NRWW section can be read during the Page Erase.
• Page Erase to the NRWW section: The CPU is halted during the operation.
23.8.2 Filling the Temporary Buffer (Page Loading)

To write an instruction word, set up the address in the Z-pointer and data in R1:R0, write
“00000001” to SPMCSR and execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The
content of PCWORD in the Z-register is used to address the data in the temporary buffer. The
temporary buffer will auto-erase after a Page Write operation or by writing the RWWSRE bit in
SPMCSR. It is also erased after a system reset. Note that it is not possible to write more than
one time to each address without erasing the temporary buffer.
If the EEPROM is written in the middle of an SPM Page Load operation, all data loaded will be
lost.
23.8.3 Performing a Page Write

To execute Page Write, set up the address in the Z-pointer, write “X0000101” to SPMCSR and
execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The data in R1 and R0 is ignored.
The page address must be written to PCPAGE. Other bits in the Z-pointer must be written to
zero during this operation.
• Page Write to the RWW section: The NRWW section can be read during the Page Write.
• Page Write to the NRWW section: The CPU is halted during the operation.
23.8.4 Using the SPM Interrupt

If the SPM interrupt is enabled, the SPM interrupt will generate a constant interrupt when the
SPMEN bit in SPMCSR is cleared. This means that the interrupt can be used instead of polling
the SPMCSR Register in software. When using the SPM interrupt, the Interrupt Vectors should
be moved to the BLS section to avoid that an interrupt is accessing the RWW section when it is
blocked for reading. How to move the interrupts is described in “Interrupts” on page 64.
23.8.5 Consideration While Updating BLS

Special care must be taken if the user allows the Boot Loader section to be updated by leaving
Boot Lock bit11 unprogrammed. An accidental write to the Boot Loader itself can corrupt the
entire Boot Loader, and further software updates might be impossible. If it is not necessary to
change the Boot Loader software itself, it is recommended to program the Boot Lock bit11 to
protect the Boot Loader software from any internal software changes.
23.8.6 Prevent Reading the RWW Section During Self-Programming

During Self-Programming (either Page Erase or Page Write), the RWW section is always
blocked for reading. The user software itself must prevent that this section is addressed during
the self programming operation. The RWWSB in the SPMCSR will be set as long as the RWW
section is busy. During Self-Programming the Interrupt Vector table should be moved to the BLS
as described in “Interrupts” on page 64, or the interrupts must be disabled. Before addressing
the RWW section after the programming is completed, the user software must clear the
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RWWSB by writing the RWWSRE. See “Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader” on
page 237 for an example.
23.8.7 Setting the Boot Loader Lock Bits by SPM

To set the Boot Loader Lock bits, write the desired data to R0, write “X0001001” to SPMCSR
and execute SPM within four clock cycles after writing SPMCSR. The only accessible Lock bits
are the Boot Lock bits that may prevent the Application and Boot Loader section from any soft-
ware update by the MCU.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
R0 1 1 BLB12 BLB11 BLB02 BLB01 1 1
See Table 23-2 and Table 23-3 for how the different settings of the Boot Loader bits affect the
Flash access.
If bits 5..2 in R0 are cleared (zero), the corresponding Boot Lock bit will be programmed if an
SPM instruction is executed within four cycles after BLBSET and SPMEN are set in SPMCSR.
The Z-pointer is don’t care during this operation, but for future compatibility it is recommended to
load the Z-pointer with 0x0001 (same as used for reading the lOck bits). For future compatibility it
is also recommended to set bits 7, 6, 1, and 0 in R0 to “1” when writing the Lock bits. When pro-
gramming the Lock bits the entire Flash can be read during the operation.
23.8.8 EEPROM Write Prevents Writing to SPMCSR

Note that an EEPROM write operation will block all software programming to Flash. Reading the
Fuses and Lock bits from software will also be prevented during the EEPROM write operation. It
is recommended that the user checks the status bit (EEPE) in the EECR Register and verifies
that the bit is cleared before writing to the SPMCSR Register.
23.8.9 Reading the Fuse and Lock Bits from Software

It is possible to read both the Fuse and Lock bits from software. To read the Lock bits, load the
Z-pointer with 0x0001 and set the BLBSET and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When an (E)LPM
instruction is executed within three CPU cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in
SPMCSR, the value of the Lock bits will be loaded in the destination register. The BLBSET and
SPMEN bits will auto-clear upon completion of reading the Lock bits or if no (E)LPM instruction
is executed within three CPU cycles or no SPM instruction is executed within four CPU cycles.
When BLBSET and SPMEN are cleared, (E)LPM will work as described in the Instruction set
Manual.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Rd – – BLB12 BLB11 BLB02 BLB01 LB2 LB1
The algorithm for reading the Fuse Low byte is similar to the one described above for reading
the Lock bits. To read the Fuse Low byte, load the Z-pointer with 0x0000 and set the BLBSET
and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When an (E)LPM instruction is executed within three cycles after
the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the SPMCSR, the value of the Fuse Low byte (FLB) will
be loaded in the destination register as shown below. Refer to Table 25-5 on page 248 for a
detailed description and mapping of the Fuse Low byte.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Rd FLB7 FLB6 FLB5 FLB4 FLB3 FLB2 FLB1 FLB0
Similarly, when reading the Fuse High byte, load 0x0003 in the Z-pointer. When an (E)LPM
instruction is executed within three cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the
SPMCSR, the value of the Fuse High byte (FHB) will be loaded in the destination register as
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shown below. Refer to Table 25-4 on page 248 for detailed description and mapping of the Fuse
High byte.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Rd FHB7 FHB6 FHB5 FHB4 FHB3 FHB2 FHB1 FHB0
When reading the Extended Fuse byte, load 0x0002 in the Z-pointer. When an (E)LPM instruc-
tion is executed within three cycles after the BLBSET and SPMEN bits are set in the SPMCSR,
the value of the Extended Fuse byte (EFB) will be loaded in the destination register as shown
below. Refer to Table 25-3 on page 247 for detailed description and mapping of the Extended
Fuse byte.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Rd – – – – – EFB2 EFB1 EFB0
Fuse and Lock bits that are programmed, will be read as zero. Fuse and Lock bits that are
unprogrammed, will be read as one.
23.8.10 Reading the Signature Row from Software

To read the Signature Row from software, load the Z-pointer with the signature byte address
given in Table 23-6 on page 236 and set the SIGRD and SPMEN bits in SPMCSR. When an
LPM instruction is executed within three CPU cycles after the SIGRD and SPMEN bits are set in
SPMCSR, the signature byte value will be loaded in the destination register. The SIGRD and
SPMEN bits will auto-clear upon completion of reading the Signature Row Lock bits or if no LPM
instruction is executed within three CPU cycles. When SIGRD and SPMEN are cleared, LPM will
work as described in the Instruction set Manual
ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 includes a unique 10 bytes serial number located in the signature row.
This unique serial number can be used as a USB serial number in the device enumeration pro-
cess. The pointer addresses to access this unique serial number are given in Table 23-6 on
page 236..
Table 23-6. Signature Row Addressing

Signature Byte Z-Pointer Address
Device Signature Byte 1 0x0000
RC Oscillator Calibration Byte 0x0001
Unique Serial Number From 0x000E to 0x0018
Note: All other addresses are reserved for future use.
23.8.11 Preventing Flash Corruption

During periods of low VCC, the Flash program can be corrupted because the supply voltage is
too low for the CPU and the Flash to operate properly. These issues are the same as for board
level systems using the Flash, and the same design solutions should be applied.
A Flash program corruption can be caused by two situations when the voltage is too low. First, a
regular write sequence to the Flash requires a minimum voltage to operate correctly. Secondly,
the CPU itself can execute instructions incorrectly, if the supply voltage for executing instructions
is too low.
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Flash corruption can easily be avoided by following these design recommendations (one is
sufficient):
1. If there is no need for a Boot Loader update in the system, program the Boot Loader
Lock bits to prevent any Boot Loader software updates.
2. Keep the AVR RESET active (low) during periods of insufficient power supply voltage.
This can be done by enabling the internal Brown-out Detector (BOD) if the operating
voltage matches the detection level. If not, an external low VCC reset protection circuit
can be used. If a reset occurs while a write operation is in progress, the write operation
will be completed provided that the power supply voltage is sufficient.
3. Keep the AVR core in Power-down sleep mode during periods of low VCC. This will pre-
vent the CPU from attempting to decode and execute instructions, effectively protecting
the SPMCSR Register and thus the Flash from unintentional writes.
23.8.12 Programming Time for Flash when Using SPM

The calibrated RC Oscillator is used to time Flash accesses. Table 23-7 shows the typical pro-
gramming time for Flash accesses from the CPU.
Table 23-7. SPM Programming Time

Symbol Min Programming Time Max Programming Time
Flash write (Page Erase, Page Write, and
3.7 ms 4.5 ms
write Lock bits by SPM)
23.8.13 Simple Assembly Code Example for a Boot Loader

;-the routine writes one page of data from RAM to Flash
; the first data location in RAM is pointed to by the Y pointer
; the first data location in Flash is pointed to by the Z-pointer
;-error handling is not included
;-the routine must be placed inside the Boot space
; (at least the Do_spm sub routine). Only code inside NRWW section can
; be read during Self-Programming (Page Erase and Page Write).
;-registers used: r0, r1, temp1 (r16), temp2 (r17), looplo (r24),
; loophi (r25), spmcrval (r20)
; storing and restoring of registers is not included in the routine
; register usage can be optimized at the expense of code size
;-It is assumed that either the interrupt table is moved to the Boot
; loader section or that the interrupts are disabled.
.equ PAGESIZEB = PAGESIZE*2 ;PAGESIZEB is page size in BYTES, not words
.org SMALLBOOTSTART
Write_page:
; Page Erase
ldi spmcrval, (1<<PGERS) | (1<<SPMEN)
call Do_spm
; re-enable the RWW section

ldi spmcrval, (1<<RWWSRE) | (1<<SPMEN)
call Do_spm
; transfer data from RAM to Flash page buffer

ldi looplo, low(PAGESIZEB) ;init loop variable
ldi loophi, high(PAGESIZEB) ;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256
Wrloop:
ld r0, Y+
ld r1, Y+
ldi spmcrval, (1<<SPMEN)
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call Do_spm
adiw ZH:ZL, 2
sbiw loophi:looplo, 2 ;use subi for PAGESIZEB<=256
brne Wrloop
; execute Page Write

subi ZL, low(PAGESIZEB) ;restore pointer
sbci ZH, high(PAGESIZEB) ;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256
ldi spmcrval, (1<<PGWRT) | (1<<SPMEN)
call Do_spm

call Do_spm
; read back and check, optional

ldi looplo, low(PAGESIZEB) ;init loop variable
ldi loophi, high(PAGESIZEB) ;not required for PAGESIZEB<=256
subi YL, low(PAGESIZEB) ;restore pointer
sbci YH, high(PAGESIZEB)
Rdloop:
elpm r0, Z+
ld r1, Y+
cpse r0, r1
jmp Error
sbiw loophi:looplo, 1 ;use subi for PAGESIZEB<=256
brne Rdloop
; return to RWW section

; verify that RWW section is safe to read
Return:
in temp1, SPMCSR
sbrs temp1, RWWSB ; If RWWSB is set, the RWW section is not ready yet
ret
call Do_spm
rjmp Return
Do_spm:
; check for previous SPM complete
Wait_spm:
in temp1, SPMCSR
sbrc temp1, SPMEN
rjmp Wait_spm
; input: spmcrval determines SPM action
; disable interrupts if enabled, store status
in temp2, SREG
cli
; check that no EEPROM write access is present
Wait_ee:
sbic EECR, EEPE
rjmp Wait_ee
; SPM timed sequence
out SPMCSR, spmcrval
spm
; restore SREG (to enable interrupts if originally enabled)
out SREG, temp2
ret
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23.8.14 ATmega8U2 Boot Loader Parameters

In Table 23-8 through Table 23-10, the parameters used in the description of the Self-Programming are given.
Table 23-8. Boot Size Configuration(1)(Word Addresses)
Reset Address
Flash Section
Flash Section
Loader Section)
BOOTSZ1
BOOTSZ0
Boot Size
Boot Loader
Application
Application
(Start Boot
Section
Pages
Boot
End
1 1 256 words 4 0x0000 - 0xEFF 0xF00 - 0xFFF 0xEFF 0xF00
1 0 512 words 8 0x0000 - 0xDFF 0xE00 - 0xFFF 0xDFF 0xE00
0 1 1024 words 16 0x0000 - 0xBFF 0xC00 - 0xFFF 0xBFF 0xC00
0 0 2048 words 32 0x0000 - 0x7FF 0x800 - 0xFFF 0x7FF 0x800
(Page size = 64 words = 128 bytes)

Note: 1. The different BOOTSZ Fuse configurations are shown in Figure 23-2.
Table 23-9. Read-While-Write Limit(1)

Section Pages Address
Read-While-Write section (RWW) 32 0x0000 - 0x07FF
No Read-While-Write section (NRWW) 32 0x0800 - 0x0FFF
Note: 1. For details about these two section, see “NRWW – No Read-While-Write Section” on page 227 and “RWW – Read-While-
Write Section” on page 227.
Table 23-10. Explanation of different variables used in Figure 23-4 and the mapping to the Z-pointer
Corresponding
Variable Z-value Description(1)
Most significant bit in the Program Counter. (The Program
PCMSB 12
Counter is 13 bits PC[12:0])
Most significant bit which is used to address the words within
PAGEMSB 5
one page (64 words in a page requires six bits PC [5:0]).
Bit in Z-pointer that is mapped to PCMSB. Because Z0 is not
ZPCMSB Z13
used, the ZPCMSB equals PCMSB + 1.
ZPAGEMSB Z6
used, the ZPAGEMSB equals PAGEMSB + 1.
Program Counter page address: Page select, for Page Erase
PCPAGE PC[12:6] Z13:Z7
and Page Write
Program Counter word address: Word select, for filling
PCWORD PC[5:0] Z6:Z1
temporary buffer (must be zero during Page Write operation)
Note: 1. Z0: should be zero for all SPM commands, byte select for the (E)LPM instruction.
See “Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming” on page 232 for details about the use of Z-pointer during Self-
Programming.
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Reset Address
Flash Section
Flash Section
Loader Section)
BOOTSZ1
BOOTSZ0
Boot Size
Boot Loader
Application
Application
(Start Boot
Section
Pages
Boot
End
1 1 256 words 4 0x0000 - 0x1EFF 0x1F00 - 0x1FFF 0x1EFF 0x1F00
1 0 512 words 8 0x0000 - 0x1DFF 0x1E00 - 0x1FFF 0x1DFF 0x1E00
0 1 1024 words 16 0x0000 - 0x1BFF 0x1C00 - 0x1FFF 0x1BFF 0x1C00
0 0 2048 words 32 0x0000 - 0x17FF 0x1800 - 0x1FFF 0x17FF 0x1800


Corresponding
PCMSB 12
PAGEMSB 5
ZPCMSB Z13
ZPAGEMSB Z6
and Page Write
Programming.
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Reset Address
Flash Section
Flash Section
Loader Section)
BOOTSZ1
BOOTSZ0
Boot Size
Boot Loader
Application
Application
(Start Boot
Section
Pages
Boot
End
1 1 256 words 4 0x0000 - 0x3EFF 0x3F00 - 0x3FFF 0x3EFF 0x3F00
1 0 512 words 8 0x0000 - 0x3DFF 0x3E00 - 0x3FFF 0x3DFF 0x3E00
0 1 1024 words 16 0x0000 - 0x3BFF 0x3C00 - 0x3FFF 0x3BFF 0x3C00
0 0 2048 words 32 0x0000 - 0x37FF 0x3800 - 0x3FFF 0x37FF 0x3800


Corresponding
PCMSB 12
PAGEMSB 5
ZPCMSB Z13
ZPAGEMSB Z6
and Page Write
Programming.
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23.9.1 SPMCSR – Store Program Memory Control and Status Register

The Store Program Memory Control and Status Register contains the control bits needed to con-
trol the Boot Loader operations.
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x37 (0x57) SPMIE RWWSB SIGRD RWWSRE BLBSET PGWRT PGERS SPMEN SPMCSR
Read/Write R/W R R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W
• Bit 7 – SPMIE: SPM Interrupt Enable

When the SPMIE bit is written to one, and the I-bit in the Status Register is set (one), the SPM
ready interrupt will be enabled. The SPM ready Interrupt will be executed as long as the SPMEN
bit in the SPMCSR Register is cleared.
• Bit 6 – RWWSB: Read-While-Write Section Busy

When a Self-Programming (Page Erase or Page Write) operation to the RWW section is initi-
ated, the RWWSB will be set (one) by hardware. When the RWWSB bit is set, the RWW section
cannot be accessed. The RWWSB bit will be cleared if the RWWSRE bit is written to one after a
Self-Programming operation is completed. Alternatively the RWWSB bit will automatically be
cleared if a page load operation is initiated.
• Bit 5 – SIGRD: Signature Row Read

If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next LPM instruction within three
clock cycles will read a byte from the signature row into the destination register. see “Reading
the Signature Row from Software” on page 236 for details. An SPM instruction within four cycles
after SIGRD and SPMEN are set will have no effect. This operation is reserved for future use
and should not be used.
• Bit 4 – RWWSRE: Read-While-Write Section Read Enable

When programming (Page Erase or Page Write) to the RWW section, the RWW section is
blocked for reading (the RWWSB will be set by hardware). To re-enable the RWW section, the
user software must wait until the programming is completed (SPMEN will be cleared). Then, if
the RWWSRE bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within
four clock cycles re-enables the RWW section. The RWW section cannot be re-enabled while
the Flash is busy with a Page Erase or a Page Write (SPMEN is set). If the RWWSRE bit is writ-
ten while the Flash is being loaded, the Flash load operation will abort and the data loaded will
be lost.
• Bit 3 – BLBSET: Boot Lock Bit Set

If this bit is written to one at the same time as SPMEN, the next SPM instruction within four clock
cycles sets Boot Lock bits, according to the data in R0. The data in R1 and the address in the Z-
pointer are ignored. The BLBSET bit will automatically be cleared upon completion of the Lock
bit set, or if no SPM instruction is executed within four clock cycles.
An (E)LPM instruction within three cycles after BLBSET and SPMEN are set in the SPMCSR
Register, will read either the Lock bits or the Fuse bits (depending on Z0 in the Z-pointer) into the
destination register. See “Reading the Fuse and Lock Bits from Software” on page 235 for
details.
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• Bit 2 – PGWRT: Page Write

cycles executes Page Write, with the data stored in the temporary buffer. The page address is
taken from the high part of the Z-pointer. The data in R1 and R0 are ignored. The PGWRT bit
will auto-clear upon completion of a Page Write, or if no SPM instruction is executed within four
clock cycles. The CPU is halted during the entire Page Write operation if the NRWW section is
addressed.
• Bit 1 – PGERS: Page Erase

cycles executes Page Erase. The page address is taken from the high part of the Z-pointer. The
data in R1 and R0 are ignored. The PGERS bit will auto-clear upon completion of a Page Erase,
or if no SPM instruction is executed within four clock cycles. The CPU is halted during the entire
Page Write operation if the NRWW section is addressed.
• Bit 0 – SPMEN: Store Program Memory Enable

This bit enables the SPM instruction for the next four clock cycles. If written to one together with
either RWWSRE, BLBSET, PGWRT’ or PGERS, the following SPM instruction will have a spe-
cial meaning, see description above. If only SPMEN is written, the following SPM instruction will
store the value in R1:R0 in the temporary page buffer addressed by the Z-pointer. The LSB of
the Z-pointer is ignored. The SPMEN bit will auto-clear upon completion of an SPM instruction,
or if no SPM instruction is executed within four clock cycles. During Page Erase and Page Write,
the SPMEN bit remains high until the operation is completed.
Writing any other combination than “10001”, “01001”, “00101”, “00011” or “00001” in the lower
five bits will have no effect.
Note: Only one SPM instruction should be active at any time.
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24. debugWIRE On-chip Debug System
24.1 Features
• Complete Program Flow Control
• Emulates All On-chip Functions, Both Digital and Analog, except RESET Pin
• Real-time Operation
• Symbolic Debugging Support (Both at C and Assembler Source Level, or for Other HLLs)
• Unlimited Number of Program Break Points (Using Software Break Points)
• Non-intrusive Operation
• Electrical Characteristics Identical to Real Device
• Automatic Configuration System
• High-Speed Operation
• Programming of Non-volatile Memories
24.2 Overview
The debugWIRE On-chip debug system uses a One-wire, bi-directional interface to control the
program flow, execute AVR instructions in the CPU and to program the different non-volatile
memories.
24.3 Physical Interface

When the debugWIRE Enable (DWEN) Fuse is programmed and Lock bits are unprogrammed,
the debugWIRE system within the target device is activated. The RESET port pin is configured
as a wire-AND (open-drain) bi-directional I/O pin and becomes the communication gateway
between target and emulator.
Figure 24-1. The debugWIRE Setup
2.7 - 5.5
VCC
(See Note)
dW dW(RESET)
GND
Figure 24-1 shows the schematic of a target MCU, with debugWIRE enabled, and the emulator
connector. The system clock is not affected by debugWIRE and will always be the clock source
selected by the CKSEL Fuses.
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When designing a system where debugWIRE will be used, the following observations must be
made for correct operation:
• Connecting the RESET pin directly to VCC will not work.
• Any capacitors (or additionnal circuitry) connected to the RESET pin must be disconnected
when using debugWire.
• All external reset sources must be disconnected.
Note: some releases of JTAG Ice mkII firmware may require a pull-up resistor with a value between 8
and 14 kOhms when operating at 5V.
24.4 Software Break Points

debugWIRE supports Program memory Break Points by the AVR Break instruction. Setting a
Break Point in AVR Studio® will insert a BREAK instruction in the Program memory. The instruc-
tion replaced by the BREAK instruction will be stored. When program execution is continued, the
stored instruction will be executed before continuing from the Program memory. A break can be
inserted manually by putting the BREAK instruction in the program.
The Flash must be re-programmed each time a Break Point is changed. This is automatically
handled by AVR Studio through the debugWIRE interface. The use of Break Points will therefore
reduce the Flash Data retention. Devices used for debugging purposes should not be shipped to
end customers.
24.5 Limitations of debugWIRE

The debugWIRE communication pin (dW) is physically located on the same pin as External
Reset (RESET). An External Reset source is therefore not supported when the debugWIRE is
enabled.
The debugWIRE system accurately emulates all I/O functions when running at full speed, i.e.,
when the program in the CPU is running. When the CPU is stopped, care must be taken while
accessing some of the I/O Registers via the debugger (AVR Studio).
A programmed DWEN Fuse enables some parts of the clock system to be running in all sleep
modes. This will increase the power consumption while in sleep. Thus, the DWEN Fuse should
be disabled when debugWire is not used.
24.6.1 DWDR – debugWire Data Register

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x31 (0x51) DWDR[7:0] DWDR
The DWDR Register provides a communication channel from the running program in the MCU
to the debugger. This register is only accessible by the debugWIRE and can therefore not be
used as a general purpose register in the normal operations.
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25. Memory Programming
25.1 Program And Data Memory Lock Bits

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 provides six Lock bits which can be left unprogrammed (“1”) or
can be programmed (“0”) to obtain the additional features listed in Table 25-2. The Lock bits can
only be erased to “1” with the Chip Erase command.
Table 25-1. Lock Bit Byte(1)

Lock Bit Byte Bit No Description Default Value
7 – 1 (unprogrammed)
6 – 1 (unprogrammed)
BLB12 5 Boot Lock bit 1 (unprogrammed)
BLB11 4 Boot Lock bit 0 (programmed)
LB2 1 Lock bit 0 (programmed)
LB1 0 Lock bit 0 (programmed)
Table 25-2. Lock Bit Protection Modes(1)(2)

Memory Lock Bits Protection Type
LB Mode LB2 LB1
1 1 1 No memory lock features enabled.
Further programming of the Flash and EEPROM is disabled in
2 1 0 Parallel and Serial Programming mode. The Fuse bits are
locked in both Serial and Parallel Programming mode.(1)
Further programming and verification of the Flash and
EEPROM is disabled in Parallel and Serial Programming mode.
3 0 0
The Boot Lock bits and Fuse bits are locked in both Serial and
Parallel Programming mode.(1)
BLB0 Mode BLB02 BLB01
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Application
1 1 1
section.
2 1 0 SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section.
SPM is not allowed to write to the Application section, and
3 0 0 to read from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are
to read from the Application section. If Interrupt Vectors are
4 0 1
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Table 25-2. Lock Bit Protection Modes(1)(2) (Continued)

Memory Lock Bits Protection Type
BLB1 Mode BLB12 BLB11
No restrictions for SPM or (E)LPM accessing the Boot Loader
1 1 1
section.
2 1 0 SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section.
SPM is not allowed to write to the Boot Loader section, and
3 0 0 read from the Boot Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are
read from the Boot Loader section. If Interrupt Vectors are
4 0 1
Notes: 1. Program the Fuse bits and Boot Lock bits before programming the LB1 and LB2.
2. “1” means unprogrammed, “0” means programmed
25.2 Fuse Bits

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has three Fuse bytes. Table 25-3 - Table 25-5 describe briefly the
functionality of all the fuses and how they are mapped into the Fuse bytes. Note that the fuses
are read as logical zero, “0”, if they are programmed.
Table 25-3. Extended Fuse Byte

Fuse Low Byte Bit No Description Default Value : 0xF4
– 7 – 1
– 6 – 1
– 5 – 1
– 4 – 1
HWBE 3 Hardware Boot Enable 0 (programmed)
(1)
BODLEVEL2 2 Brown-out Detector trigger level 1 (unprogrammed)
(1)
BODLEVEL1 1 Brown-out Detector trigger level 0 (programmed)
BODLEVEL0(1) 0 Brown-out Detector trigger level 0 (programmed)
Note: 1. See “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267 for BODLEVEL Fuse decoding.
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Table 25-4. Fuse High Byte

Fuse High Byte Bit No Description Default Value : 0xD9
Enable debugWIRE (and disable 1 (unprogrammed, debugWIRE
DWEN(4) 7
Reset capability disabled)
Disable Reset (pin can be used as 1 (unprogrammed, Reset
RSTDSBL 6
general purpose I/O) enabled)
Enable Serial Program and Data 0 (programmed, SPI prog.
SPIEN(1) 5
Downloading enabled)
WDTON(3) 4 Watchdog Timer always ON 1 (unprogrammed)(3)
EEPROM memory is preserved 1 (unprogrammed, EEPROM
EESAVE 3
through the Chip Erase not preserved)
Select Boot Size (see Table 25-9 for
BOOTSZ1 2 0 (programmed)(2)
details)
Select Boot Size (see Table 25-9 for
BOOTSZ0 1 0 (programmed)(2)
details)
Select Bootloader Address as Reset 1 (unprogrammed, Reset
BOOTRST 0
Vector vector @0x0000)
Note: 1. The SPIEN Fuse is not accessible in serial programming mode.
2. The default value of BOOTSZ1..0 results in maximum Boot Size. See Table 23-8 on page 239
for details.
3. See “WDTCSR – Watchdog Timer Control Register” on page 56 for details.
4. Never ship a product with the DWEN Fuse programmed regardless of the setting of Lock bits
and RSTDSBL Fuse. A programmed DWEN Fuse enables some parts of the clock system to
be running in all sleep modes. This may increase the power consumption.
Table 25-5. Fuse Low Byte
Fuse Low Byte Bit No Description Default Value : 0x5E
(4)
CKDIV8 7 Divide clock by 8 0 (programmed)
(3)
CKOUT 6 Clock output 1 (unprogrammed)
SUT1 5 Select start-up time 0 (programmed)(1)
SUT0 4 Select start-up time 1 (unprogrammed)(1)
CKSEL3 3 Select Clock source 1 (unprogrammed)(2)
CKSEL0 0 Select Clock source 0 (programmed)(2)
Note: 1. The default value of SUT1..0 results in maximum start-up time for the default clock source.
See “System and Reset Characteristics” on page 267 for details.
2. The default setting of CKSEL3..0 results in External crystal Oscillator 8MHz. See Table 8-1 on
page 29 for details.
3. The CKOUT Fuse allow the system clock to be output on PORTC7. See “Clock Output Buffer”
on page 35 for details.
4. See “System Clock Prescaler” on page 35 for details.
The status of the Fuse bits is not affected by Chip Erase. Note that the Fuse bits are locked if
Lock bit1 (LB1) is programmed. Program the Fuse bits before programming the Lock bits.
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25.2.1 Latching of Fuses

The fuse values are latched when the device enters programming mode and changes of the
fuse values will have no effect until the part leaves Programming mode. This does not apply to
the EESAVE Fuse which will take effect once it is programmed. The fuses are also latched on
Power-up in Normal mode.
25.3 Signature Bytes

All Atmel microcontrollers have a three-byte signature code which identifies the device. This
code can be read in both serial and parallel mode, also when the device is locked. The three
bytes reside in a separate address space. For the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 the signature bytes
are given in Table 25-6.
Table 25-6. Device and JTAG ID

Signature Bytes Address JTAG
Part 0x000 0x001 0x002 Part Number Manufacture ID
ATmega8U2 0x1E 0x93 0x89 9389 0x1F
ATmega16U2 0x1E 0x94 0x89 9489 0x1F
ATmega32U2 0x1E 0x95 0x8A 958A 0x1F
25.4 Calibration Byte

The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 has a byte calibration value for the internal RC Oscillator. This
byte resides in the high byte of address 0x000 in the signature address space. During reset, this
byte is automatically written into the OSCCAL Register to ensure correct frequency of the cali-
brated RC Oscillator.
25.5 Page Size
Table 25-7. No. of Words in a Page and No. of Pages in the Flash
No. of
Device Flash Size Page Size PCWORD Pages PCPAGE PCMSB
ATmega8U2 4K words (8Kbytes) 32 words PC[4:0] 128 PC[11:6] 11
Table 25-8. No. of Bytes in a Page and No. of Pages in the EEPROM
No. of
Device EEPROM Size Page Size PCWORD Pages PCPAGE EEAMSB
ATmega8U2 256 bytes 4 bytes EEA[1:0] 128 EEA[8:2] 8
ATmega16U2 512 bytes 4 bytes EEA[1:0] 128 EEA[8:2] 8
ATmega32U2 1K bytes 4 bytes EEA[1:0] 256 EEA[9:2] 9
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25.6 Parallel Programming Parameters, Pin Mapping, and Commands

This section describes how to parallel program and verify Flash Program memory, EEPROM
Data memory, Memory Lock bits, and Fuse bits in the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2. Pulses are
assumed to be at least 250 ns unless otherwise noted.
25.6.1 Signal Names

In this section, some pins of the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 are referenced by signal names
describing their functionality during parallel programming, see Figure 25-1 and Table 25-9. Pins
not described in the following table are referenced by pin names.
The XA1/XA0 pins determine the action executed when the XTAL1 pin is given a positive pulse.
The bit coding is shown in Table 25-12.
When pulsing WR or OE, the command loaded determines the action executed. The different
commands are shown in Table 25-13.
Figure 25-1. Parallel Programming(1)

+5V
RDY/BSY PD1
VCC
OE PD2 +5V
WR PD3
AVCC
BS1 PD4
XA0 PB7:0 DATA

PD5
XA1 PD6
PAGEL PD7
+12 V RESET
BS2 PC6
XTAL1
GND
Note: 1. Unused Pins should be left floating.
Table 25-9. Pin Name Mapping

Signal Name in
Programming Mode Pin Name I/O Function
0: Device is busy programming, 1: Device is ready for
RDY/BSY PD1 O
new command.
OE PD2 I Output Enable (Active low).
WR PD3 I Write Pulse (Active low).
BS1 PD4 I Byte Select 1.
XA0 PD5 I XTAL Action Bit 0
XA1 PD6 I XTAL Action Bit 1
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Table 25-9. Pin Name Mapping

Signal Name in
Programming Mode Pin Name I/O Function
PAGEL PD7 I Program Memory and EEPROM data Page Load.
BS2 PC6 I Byte Select 2.
DATA PB7-0 I/O Bi-directional Data bus (Output when OE is low).
Table 25-10. BS2 and BS1 Encoding

Flash Data
Flash / EEPROM Loading / Fuse Reading Fuse
BS2 BS1 Address Reading Programming and Lock Bits
0 0 Low Byte Low Byte Low Byte Fuse Low Byte
0 1 High Byte High Byte High Byte Lockbits
Extended High Extended Fuse
1 0 Reserved Extended Byte
Byte Byte
1 1 Reserved Reserved Reserved Fuse High Byte
Table 25-11. Pin Values Used to Enter Programming Mode

Pin Symbol Value
PAGEL Prog_enable[3] 0
XA1 Prog_enable[2] 0
XA0 Prog_enable[1] 0
BS1 Prog_enable[0] 0
Table 25-12. XA1 and XA0 Encoding

XA1 XA0 Action when XTAL1 is Pulsed
Load Flash or EEPROM Address (High or low address byte determined
0 0
by BS2 and BS1).
0 1 Load Data (High or Low data byte for Flash determined by BS1).
1 0 Load Command
1 1 No Action, Idle
Table 25-13. Command Byte Bit Encoding

Command Byte Command Executed
1000 0000 Chip Erase
0100 0000 Write Fuse bits
0010 0000 Write Lock bits
0001 0000 Write Flash
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Table 25-13. Command Byte Bit Encoding

Command Byte Command Executed
0001 0001 Write EEPROM
0000 1000 Read Signature Bytes and Calibration byte
0000 0100 Read Fuse and Lock bits
0000 0010 Read Flash
0000 0011 Read EEPROM
25.7 Parallel Programming
25.7.1 Enter Programming Mode

The following algorithm puts the device in parallel programming mode:
1. Apply 4.5 - 5.5V between VCC and GND.
2. Set RESET to “0” and toggle XTAL1 at least six times.
3. Set the Prog_enable pins listed in Table 25-11 on page 251 to “0000” and wait at least
100 ns.
4. Apply 11.5 - 12.5V to RESET. Any activity on Prog_enable pins within 100 ns after
+12V has been applied to RESET, will cause the device to fail entering programming
mode.
5. Wait at least 50 µs before sending a new command.
25.7.2 Considerations for Efficient Programming

The loaded command and address are retained in the device during programming. For efficient
programming, the following should be considered.
• The command needs only be loaded once when writing or reading multiple memory
locations.
• Skip writing the data value 0xFF, that is the contents of the entire EEPROM (unless the
EESAVE Fuse is programmed) and Flash after a Chip Erase.
• Address high byte needs only be loaded before programming or reading a new 256 word
window in Flash or 256 byte EEPROM. This consideration also applies to Signature bytes
reading.
25.7.3 Chip Erase

The Chip Erase will erase the Flash and EEPROM(1) memories plus Lock bits. The Lock bits are
not reset until the program memory has been completely erased. The Fuse bits are not
changed. A Chip Erase must be performed before the Flash and/or EEPROM are
reprogrammed.
Note: 1. The EEPRPOM memory is preserved during Chip Erase if the EESAVE Fuse is programmed.
Load Command “Chip Erase”
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.
2. Set BS1 to “0”.
3. Set DATA to “1000 0000”. This is the command for Chip Erase.
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command.
5. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts the Chip Erase. RDY/BSY goes low.
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6. Wait until RDY/BSY goes high before loading a new command.
25.7.4 Programming the Flash

The Flash is organized in pages, see Table 25-7 on page 249. When programming the Flash,
the program data is latched into a page buffer. This allows one page of program data to be pro-
grammed simultaneously. The following procedure describes how to program the entire Flash
memory:
A. Load Command “Write Flash”
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.
2. Set BS1 to “0”.
3. Set DATA to “0001 0000”. This is the command for Write Flash.
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command.
B. Load Address Low byte (Address bits 7..0)
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “00”. This enables address loading.
2. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects the address low byte.
3. Set DATA = Address low byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address low byte.
C. Load Data Low Byte
1. Set XA1, XA0 to “01”. This enables data loading.
2. Set DATA = Data low byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
3. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the data byte.
D. Load Data High Byte
1. Set BS1 to “1”. This selects high data byte.
2. Set XA1, XA0 to “01”. This enables data loading.
3. Set DATA = Data high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the data byte.
E. Latch Data
1. Set BS1 to “1”. This selects high data byte.
2. Give PAGEL a positive pulse. This latches the data bytes. (See Figure 25-3 for signal
waveforms)
F. Repeat B through E until the entire buffer is filled or until all data within the page is loaded.
While the lower bits in the address are mapped to words within the page, the higher bits address
the pages within the FLASH. This is illustrated in Figure 25-2 on page 254. Note that if less than
eight bits are required to address words in the page (pagesize < 256), the most significant bit(s)
in the address low byte are used to address the page when performing a Page Write.
G. Load Address High byte (Address bits15..8)
2. Set BS2, BS1 to “01”. This selects the address high byte.
3. Set DATA = Address high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address high byte.
H. Load Address Extended High byte (Address bits 23..16)
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2. Set BS2, BS1 to “10”. This selects the address extended high byte.
3. Set DATA = Address extended high byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
4. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the address high byte.
I. Program Page
1. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”
2. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts programming of the entire page of data.
RDY/BSY goes low.
3. Wait until RDY/BSY goes high (See Figure 25-3 for signal waveforms).
J. Repeat B through I until the entire Flash is programmed or until all data has been
programmed.
K. End Page Programming
1. 1. Set XA1, XA0 to “10”. This enables command loading.
2. Set DATA to “0000 0000”. This is the command for No Operation.
3. Give XTAL1 a positive pulse. This loads the command, and the internal write signals
are reset.
Figure 25-2. Addressing the Flash Which is Organized in Pages(1)

PCMSB PAGEMSB
PROGRAM
PCPAGE PCWORD
COUNTER
PAGE ADDRESS WORD ADDRESS

WITHIN THE FLASH WITHIN A PAGE
PROGRAM MEMORY PAGE PCWORD[PAGEMSB:0]:

PAGE 00
INSTRUCTION WORD
01
02
PAGEEND
Note: 1. PCPAGE and PCWORD are listed in Table 25-7 on page 249.
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Figure 25-3. Programming the Flash Waveforms(1)

F
A B C D E B C D E G H I
0x10 ADDR. LOW DATA LOW DATA HIGH XX ADDR. LOW DATA LOW DATA HIGH XX ADDR. HIGH ADDR. EXT.H XX
DATA
XA1
XA0
BS1
BS2
XTAL1
WR
RDY/BSY
RESET +12V
OE
PAGEL
Note: 1. “XX” is don’t care. The letters refer to the programming description above.
25.7.5 Programming the EEPROM

The EEPROM is organized in pages, see Table 25-8 on page 249. When programming the
EEPROM, the program data is latched into a page buffer. This allows one page of data to be
programmed simultaneously. The programming algorithm for the EEPROM data memory is as
follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on page 253 for details on Command, Address and
Data loading):
1. A: Load Command “0001 0001”.
2. G: Load Address High Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
3. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0xFF).
4. C: Load Data (0x00 - 0xFF).
5. E: Latch data (give PAGEL a positive pulse).
K: Repeat 3 through 5 until the entire buffer is filled.
L: Program EEPROM page
1. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”.
2. Give WR a negative pulse. This starts programming of the EEPROM page. RDY/BSY
goes low.
3. Wait until to RDY/BSY goes high before programming the next page (See Figure 25-4
for signal waveforms).
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Figure 25-4. Programming the EEPROM Waveforms

K
A G B C E B C E L
0x11 ADDR. HIGH ADDR. LOW DATA XX ADDR. LOW DATA XX
DATA
XA1
XA0
BS1
XTAL1
WR
RDY/BSY
RESET +12V
OE
PAGEL
BS2
25.7.6 Reading the Flash

The algorithm for reading the Flash memory is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on
page 253 for details on Command and Address loading):
1. A: Load Command “0000 0010”.
2. H: Load Address Extended Byte (0x00- 0xFF).
5. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “0”. The Flash word low byte can now be read at DATA.
6. Set BS to “1”. The Flash word high byte can now be read at DATA.
7. Set OE to “1”.
25.7.7 Reading the EEPROM

The algorithm for reading the EEPROM memory is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash”
on page 253 for details on Command and Address loading):
1. A: Load Command “0000 0011”.
4. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “0”. The EEPROM Data byte can now be read at DATA.
25.7.8 Programming the Fuse Low Bits

The algorithm for programming the Fuse Low bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash”
on page 253 for details on Command and Data loading):
1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.
3. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.
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25.7.9 Programming the Fuse High Bits

The algorithm for programming the Fuse High bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the
Flash” on page 253 for details on Command and Data loading):
1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.
3. Set BS2, BS1 to “01”. This selects high data byte.
5. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects low data byte.
25.7.10 Programming the Extended Fuse Bits

The algorithm for programming the Extended Fuse bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the
Flash” on page 253 for details on Command and Data loading):
1. 1. A: Load Command “0100 0000”.
2. 2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs and bit n = “1” erases the Fuse bit.
3. 3. Set BS2, BS1 to “10”. This selects extended data byte.
4. 4. Give WR a negative pulse and wait for RDY/BSY to go high.
5. 5. Set BS2, BS1 to “00”. This selects low data byte.
Figure 25-5. Programming the FUSES Waveforms

Write Fuse Low byte Write Fuse high byte Write Extended Fuse byte
A C A C A C
0x40 DATA XX 0x40 DATA XX 0x40 DATA XX
DATA
XA1
XA0
BS1
BS2
XTAL1
WR
RDY/BSY
RESET +12V
OE
PAGEL
25.7.11 Programming the Lock Bits

The algorithm for programming the Lock bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on
page 253 for details on Command and Data loading):
1. A: Load Command “0010 0000”.
2. C: Load Data Low Byte. Bit n = “0” programs the Lock bit. If LB mode 3 is programmed
(LB1 and LB2 is programmed), it is not possible to program the Boot Lock bits by any
External Programming mode.
The Lock bits can only be cleared by executing Chip Erase.
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25.7.12 Reading the Fuse and Lock Bits

The algorithm for reading the Fuse and Lock bits is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash”
on page 253 for details on Command loading):
1. A: Load Command “0000 0100”.
2. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “00”. The status of the Fuse Low bits can now be read
at DATA (“0” means programmed).
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “11”. The status of the Fuse High bits can now be read
at DATA (“0” means programmed).
4. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “10”. The status of the Extended Fuse bits can now be
read at DATA (“0” means programmed).
5. Set OE to “0”, and BS2, BS1 to “01”. The status of the Lock bits can now be read at
DATA (“0” means programmed).
Figure 25-6. Mapping Between BS1, BS2 and the Fuse and Lock Bits During Read
Fuse Low Byte 0
0
Extended Fuse Byte 1
DATA
BS2
Lock Bits 0
1
BS1
Fuse High Byte 1
BS2
25.7.13 Reading the Signature Bytes

The algorithm for reading the Signature bytes is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on
1. A: Load Command “0000 1000”.
2. B: Load Address Low Byte (0x00 - 0x02).
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS to “0”. The selected Signature byte can now be read at DATA.
25.7.14 Reading the Calibration Byte

The algorithm for reading the Calibration byte is as follows (refer to “Programming the Flash” on
1. A: Load Command “0000 1000”.
2. B: Load Address Low Byte, 0x00.
3. Set OE to “0”, and BS1 to “1”. The Calibration byte can now be read at DATA.
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25.8 Serial Downloading

Both the Flash and EEPROM memory arrays can be programmed using a serial programming
bus while RESET is pulled to GND. The serial programming interface consists of pins SCK, PDI
(input) and PDO (output). After RESET is set low, the Programming Enable instruction needs to
be executed first before program/erase operations can be executed. NOTE, in Table 25-14 on
page 259, the pin mapping for serial programming is listed. Not all packages use the SPI pins
dedicated for the internal Serial Peripheral Interface - SPI.
25.9 Serial Programming Pin Mapping
Table 25-14. Pin Mapping Serial Programming

Symbol Pins I/O Description
PDI PB2 I Serial Data in
PDO PB3 O Serial Data out
SCK PB1 I Serial Clock
Figure 25-7. Serial Programming and Verify(1)
+1.8 - 5.5V
VCC
+1.8 - 5.5V(2)
PDI
AVCC
PDO
SCK
XTAL1
RESET
GND
Notes: 1. If the device is clocked by the internal Oscillator, it is no need to connect a clock source to the
XTAL1 pin.
2. VCC - 0.3V < AVCC < VCC + 0.3V, however, AVCC should always be within 1.8 - 5.5V
When programming the EEPROM, an auto-erase cycle is built into the self-timed programming
operation (in the Serial mode ONLY) and there is no need to first execute the Chip Erase
instruction. The Chip Erase operation turns the content of every memory location in both the
Program and EEPROM arrays into 0xFF.
Depending on CKSEL Fuses, a valid clock must be present. The minimum low and high periods
for the serial clock (SCK) input are defined as follows:
Low: > 2 CPU clock cycles for fck < 12 MHz, 3 CPU clock cycles for fck >= 12 MHz
High: > 2 CPU clock cycles for fck < 12 MHz, 3 CPU clock cycles for fck >= 12 MHz
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25.9.1 Serial Programming Algorithm

When writing serial data to the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2, data is clocked on the rising edge of
SCK.
When reading data from the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2, data is clocked on the falling edge of
SCK. See Figure 25-8 for timing details.
To program and verify the ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 in the serial programming mode, the follow-
ing sequence is recommended (See four byte instruction formats in Table 25-16):
1. Power-up sequence:
Apply power between VCC and GND while RESET and SCK are set to “0”. In some sys-
tems, the programmer can not guarantee that SCK is held low during power-up. In this
case, RESET must be given a positive pulse of at least two CPU clock cycles duration
after SCK has been set to “0”.
2. Wait for at least 20 ms and enable serial programming by sending the Programming
Enable serial instruction to pin PDI.
3. The serial programming instructions will not work if the communication is out of syn-
chronization. When in sync. the second byte (0x53), will echo back when issuing the
third byte of the Programming Enable instruction. Whether the echo is correct or not, all
four bytes of the instruction must be transmitted. If the 0x53 did not echo back, give
RESET a positive pulse and issue a new Programming Enable command.
4. The Flash is programmed one page at a time. The memory page is loaded one byte at
a time by supplying the 7 LSB of the address and data together with the Load Program
Memory Page instruction. To ensure correct loading of the page, the data low byte must
be loaded before data high byte is applied for a given address. The Program Memory
Page is stored by loading the Write Program Memory Page instruction with the address
lines 15..8. Before issuing this command, make sure the instruction Load Extended
Address Byte has been used to define the MSB of the address. The extended address
byte is stored until the command is re-issued, i.e., the command needs only to be
issued for the first page, since the memory size is not larger than 64KWord. If polling
(RDY/BSY) is not used, the user must wait at least tWD_FLASH before issuing the next
page. (See Table 25-15.) Accessing the serial programming interface before the Flash
write operation completes can result in incorrect programming.
5. The EEPROM array is programmed one byte at a time by supplying the address and
data together with the appropriate Write instruction. An EEPROM memory location is
first automatically erased before new data is written. If polling is not used, the user must
wait at least tWD_EEPROM before issuing the next byte. (See Table 25-15.) In a chip
erased device, no 0xFFs in the data file(s) need to be programmed.
6. Any memory location can be verified by using the Read instruction which returns the
content at the selected address at serial output PDO. When reading the Flash memory,
use the instruction Load Extended Address Byte to define the upper address byte,
which is not included in the Read Program Memory instruction. The extended address
byte is stored until the command is re-issued, i.e., the command needs only to be
issued for the first page, since the memory size is not larger than 64KWord.
7. At the end of the programming session, RESET can be set high to commence normal
operation.
8. Power-off sequence (if needed):
Set RESET to “1”.
Turn VCC power off.
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Table 25-15. Minimum Wait Delay Before Writing the Next Flash or EEPROM Location
Symbol Minimum Wait Delay
tWD_FLASH 4.5 ms
tWD_EEPROM 9.0 ms
tWD_ERASE 9.0 ms
Figure 25-8. Serial Programming Waveforms

SERIAL DATA INPUT MSB LSB
(MOSI)
SERIAL DATA OUTPUT MSB LSB

(MISO)
SERIAL CLOCK INPUT

(SCK)
SAMPLE
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Table 25-16. Serial Programming Instruction Set

Instruction Format
Instruction Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte4 Operation
1010 1100 0101 0011 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Enable Serial Programming after
Programming Enable
RESET goes low.
Chip Erase 1010 1100 100x xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Chip Erase EEPROM and Flash.
0100 1101 0000 0000 cccc cccc xxxx xxxx Defines Extended Address Byte for
Load Extended Address Byte Read Program Memory and Write
Program Memory Page.
0010 H000 aaaa aaaa bbbb bbbb oooo oooo Read H (high or low) data o from
Read Program Memory Program memory at word address
c:a:b.
0100 H000 xxxx xxxx xxbb bbbb iiii iiii Write H (high or low) data i to Program
Memory page at word address b. Data
Load Program Memory Page low byte must be loaded before Data
high byte is applied within the same
address.
0100 1100 aaaa aaaa bbxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Write Program Memory Page at
Write Program Memory Page
address c:a:b.
1010 0000 0000 aaaa bbbb bbbb oooo oooo Read data o from EEPROM memory at
Read EEPROM Memory
address a:b.
1100 0000 0000 aaaa bbbb bbbb iiii iiii Write data i to EEPROM memory at
Write EEPROM Memory
address a:b.
1100 0001 0000 0000 0000 00bb iiii iiii Load data i to EEPROM memory page
Load EEPROM Memory
buffer. After data is loaded, program
Page (page access)
EEPROM page.
Write EEPROM Memory 1100 0010 0000 aaaa bbbb bb00 xxxx xxxx
Write EEPROM page at address a:b.
Page (page access)
0101 1000 0000 0000 xxxx xxxx xxoo oooo Read Lock bits. “0” = programmed, “1”
Read Lock bits = unprogrammed. See Table 25-1 on
1010 1100 111x xxxx xxxx xxxx 11ii iiii Write Lock bits. Set bits = “0” to
Write Lock bits program Lock bits. See Table 25-1 on
Read Signature Byte 0011 0000 000x xxxx xxxx xxbb oooo oooo Read Signature Byte o at address b.
1010 1100 1010 0000 xxxx xxxx iiii iiii Set bits = “0” to program, “1” to
Write Fuse bits
unprogram.
Write Fuse High bits
unprogram.
Write Extended Fuse Bits unprogram. See Table 25-3 on page
247 for details.
0101 0000 0000 0000 xxxx xxxx oooo oooo Read Fuse bits. “0” = programmed, “1”
Read Fuse bits
= unprogrammed.
0101 1000 0000 1000 xxxx xxxx oooo oooo Read Fuse High bits. “0” = pro-
Read Fuse High bits
grammed, “1” = unprogrammed.
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Table 25-16. Serial Programming Instruction Set (Continued)

Instruction Format
Instruction Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte4 Operation
0101 0000 0000 1000 xxxx xxxx oooo oooo Read Extended Fuse bits. “0” = pro-
Read Extended Fuse Bits grammed, “1” = unprogrammed. See
Table 25-3 on page 247 for details.
Read Calibration Byte 0011 1000 000x xxxx 0000 0000 oooo oooo Read Calibration Byte
1111 0000 0000 0000 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxo If o = “1”, a programming operation is
Poll RDY/BSY still busy. Wait until this bit returns to
“0” before applying another command.
Note: a = address high bits, b = address low bits, c = address extended bits, H = 0 - Low byte, 1 - High Byte, o = data out, i = data in,
x = don’t care
25.9.2 Serial Programming Characteristics

For characteristics of the Serial Programming module see “SPI Timing Characteristics” on page
269.
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26. Electrical Characteristics
26.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Operating Temperature.................................. -55°C to +125°C *NOTICE: Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute
Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent dam-
Storage Temperature ..................................... -65°C to +150°C age to the device. This is a stress rating only and
functional operation of the device at these or
Voltage on any Pin except RESET & UVcc other conditions beyond those indicated in the
with respect to Ground(7) .............................-0.5V to VCC+0.5V operational sections of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
Voltage on RESET with respect to Ground......-0.5V to +13.0V conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Voltage on UVcc with respect to Ground ...........-0.5V to +6.0V
Maximum Operating Voltage ............................................ 6.0V
DC Current per I/O Pin ............................................... 40.0 mA
DC Current VCC and GND Pins................................ 200.0 mA
26.2 DC Characteristics
TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 2.7V to 5.5V (unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Condition Min.(5) Typ. Max.(5) Units
Input Low Voltage,
VIL VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V -0.5 0.8 V
Standard IOs(8)
Input Low Voltage,
VIL1 VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V -0.5 0.1VCC(1) V
XTAL1 pin
Input Low Voltage,
VIL2 VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V -0.5 0.1VCC(1) V
RESET pin
Input High Voltage,
VIH VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V 2 VCC + 0.5 V
Standard IOs(8)
Input High Voltage,
VIH1 VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V 0.7VCC(2) VCC + 0.5 V
XTAL1 pin
Input High Voltage,
VIH2 VCC = 2.7V - 5.5V 0.9VCC(2) VCC + 0.5 V
RESET pin
Output Low Voltage(3),
IOL = 10mA, VCC = 5V 0.7
VOL Standard IOs(8), V
IOL = 5mA, VCC = 3V 0.5
MOSI/MISO pins
Output High Voltage(4),
IOH = -10mA, VCC = 5V 4.2
VOH Standard IOs(8), V
IOH = -5mA, VCC = 3V 2.3
MOSI/MISO pins
Input Leakage VCC = 5.5V, pin low
IIL 1 µA
Current I/O Pin (absolute value)
Input Leakage VCC = 5.5V, pin high
IIH 1 µA
Current I/O Pin (absolute value)
RRST Reset Pull-up Resistor 30 60 kΩ
RPU I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor 20 50 kΩ
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TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 2.7V to 5.5V (unless otherwise noted) (Continued)

Symbol Parameter Condition Min.(5) Typ. Max.(5) Units
RPUDP USB D+ Internal Pull-Up 900 1500 Ω
Active 8 MHz, VCC = 3V
4 6 mA
regulator disabled
Active 16 MHz, VCC = 5V
13.5 21 mA
regulator enabled
(6)
Power Supply Current
Idle 8 MHz, VCC = 3V
0.8 1.2 mA
regulator disabled
Idle 16 MHz, VCC = 5V
3.2 4.0 mA
regulator enabled
WDT disabled, regulator
5 10 µA
ICC disabled,VCC = 3V
WDT enabled, regulator
Power-down mode 10 15 µA
disabled,VCC = 3V
WDT, BOD, regulator
40 65 µA
enabled, Vcc = 5V
WDT disabled, BOD
Enabled, regulator disabled, 250 µA
Standby mode - 8MHZ Vcc = 3V
XTAL
WDT disabled, BOD,
350 µA
regulator enabled, Vcc = 5V
Analog Comparator VCC = 5V
VACIO <10 40 mV
Input Offset Voltage Vin = VCC/2
Analog Comparator VCC = 5V
IACLK -50 50 nA
Input Leakage Current Vin = VCC/2
Analog Comparator VCC = 2.7V 750
tACID ns
Propagation Delay VCC = 4.0V 500
USB Series resistor
Rusb 22±5% Ω
(external)
Vcc 4.0V, I≤100mA,
Vreg Regulator Output Voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
CUCAP=1µF±20%
Note: 1. "Max" means the highest value where the pin is guaranteed to be read as low
2. "Min" means the lowest value where the pin is guaranteed to be read as high
3. Although each I/O port can sink more than the test conditions (20mA at VCC = 5V, 10mA at VCC = 3V) under steady state
conditions (non-transient), the following must be observed:
1.)The sum of all IOL, for ports B0-B7, C0-C7, D0-D7 should not exceed 150 mA.
If IOL exceeds the test condition, VOL may exceed the related specification. Pins are not guaranteed to sink current greater
than the listed test condition.
4. Although each I/O port can source more than the test conditions (20mA at VCC = 5V, 10mA at VCC = 3V) under steady
state conditions (non-transient), the following must be observed:
1.)The sum of all IOL, for ports B0-B7, C0-C7, D0-D7 should not exceed 150 mA.
If IOH exceeds the test condition, VOH may exceed the related specification. Pins are not guaranteed to source current
greater than the listed test condition.
5. All DC Characteristics contained in this datasheet are based on simulation and characterization of other AVR microcon-
trollers manufactured in the same process technology. These values are preliminary values representing design targets, and
will be updated after characterization of actual silicon
6. Values with “PRR1 – Power Reduction Register 1” disabled (0x00).
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7. As specified in the USB Electrical chapter, the D+/D- pads can withstand voltages down to -1V applied through a 39Ω resis-
tor (in series with the external 39Ω resistor).
8. All IOs Except XTAL1 and Reset pins
26.3 Speed Grades

Maximum frequency is depending on VCC. As shown in Figure 26-1, the Maximum Frequency vs.
VCC curve is linear between 2.7V < VCC < 4.5V.
Figure 26-1. Maximum Frequency vs. VCC, ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2
16 MHz
8 MHz
Safe Operating Area
2.7V 4.5V 5.5V
26.4 Clock Characteristics
26.4.1 Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator Accuracy
Table 26-1. Calibration Accuracy of Internal RC Oscillator

Frequency VCC Temperature Calibration Accuracy
Factory
8.0 MHz 3V 25°C ±10%
Calibration
User
7.3 - 8.1 MHz 2.7V - 5.5V -40°C - 85°C ±1%
Calibration
26.4.2 External Clock Drive Waveforms
Figure 26-2. External Clock Drive Waveforms
V IH1
V IL1
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26.4.3 External Clock Drive
Table 26-2. External Clock Drive

VCC=2.7-5.5V VCC=4.5-5.5V
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Min. Max. Units
1/tCLCL Oscillator Frequency 0 8 0 16 MHz
tCLCL Clock Period 125 62.5 ns
tCHCX High Time 50 25 ns
tCLCX Low Time 50 25 ns
tCLCH Rise Time 1.6 0.5 μs
tCHCL Fall Time 1.6 0.5 μs
Change in period from
ΔtCLCL one clock cycle to the 2 2 %
next
Note: All DC Characteristics contained in this datasheet are based on simulation and characterization of
other AVR microcontrollers manufactured in the same process technology. These values are pre-
liminary values representing design targets, and will be updated after characterization of actual
silicon.
26.5 System and Reset Characteristics
Table 26-3. Reset, Brown-out and Internal Voltage Reference Characteristics

Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (rising) 1.4 2.3 V
VPOT
(Note:)
Power-on Reset Threshold Voltage (falling) 1.3 2.3 V
VPOR VCC Start Voltage to ensure internal Power-on Reset signal -0.1 0.1 V
VCCRR VCC Rise Rate to ensure internal Power_on Reset signal 0.3 V/ms
tRST Minimum pulse width on RESET Pin 5V, 25°C 400 ns
VHYST Brown-out Detector Hysteresis 50 mV
tBOD Min Pulse Width on Brown-out Reset ns
VCC = 2.7V -
VBG Bandgap reference voltage 1.0 1.1 1.2 V
5.5V
tBG Bandgap reference start-up time - 40 70 µs
IBG Bandgap reference current consumption - 10 µA
Note: The POR will not work unless the supply voltage has been below VPOT (falling)
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Table 26-4. BODLEVEL Fuse Coding

BODLEVEL 2..0 Fuses Min VBOT(1) Typ VBOT Max VBOT(1) Units
111 BOD Disabled
110 2.5 2.7 2.9
101 RESERVED
100 3.0
011 3.5 V
010 RESERVED
001 4.0
000 4.1 4.3 4.5
Note: 1. The test is performed using BODLEVEL = 000 and 110.
26.6 External Interrupts Characteristics

Table 26-5. Asynchronous External Interrupt Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
Minimum pulse width for asynchronous external
tINT 50 ns
interrupt
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26.7 SPI Timing Characteristics

See Figure 26-3 and Figure 26-7 for details.
Table 26-6. SPI Timing Parameters

Description Mode Min Typ Max
1 SCK period Master See Table 17-5
2 SCK high/low Master 50% duty cycle
3 Rise/Fall time Master TBD
4 Setup Master 10
5 Hold Master 10
6 Out to SCK Master 0.5 • tsck
7 SCK to out Master 10
8 SCK to out high Master 10
9 SS low to out Slave 15
ns
10 SCK period Slave 4 • tck
11 SCK high/low(1) Slave 2 • tck
12 Rise/Fall time Slave TBD
13 Setup Slave 10
14 Hold Slave tck
15 SCK to out Slave 15
16 SCK to SS high Slave 20
17 SS high to tri-state Slave 10
18 SS low to SCK Slave 20
Note: 1. In SPI Programming mode the minimum SCK high/low period is:
- 2 tCLCL for fCK < 12 MHz
- 3 tCLCL for fCK > 12 MHz
Figure 26-3. SPI Interface Timing Requirements (Master Mode)

SS
6 1
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
2 2
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
4 5 3
MISO
MSB ... LSB
(Data Input)
7 8
MOSI
MSB ... LSB
(Data Output)
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Table 26-7. SPI Interface Timing Requirements (Slave Mode)
SS
10 16
9
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
11 11
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
13 14 12
MOSI
MSB ... LSB
(Data Input)
15 17
MISO
MSB ... LSB X
(Data Output)
26.8 Hardware Boot EntranceTiming Characteristics
Figure 26-4. Hardware Boot Timing Requirements
RESET
tSHRH tHHRH
ALE/HWB
Table 26-8. Hardware Boot Timings

Symbol Parameter Min Max
tSHRH HWB low Setup before Reset High 0
StartUpTime(SUT) +
tHHRH HWB low Hold after Reset High
Time Out Delay(TOUT)
26.9 Parallel Programming Characteristics
Figure 26-5. Parallel Programming Timing, Including some General Timing Requirements
tXLWL
tXHXL
XTAL1
tDVXH tXLDX
Data & Contol
(DATA, XA0/1, BS1, BS2)
tBVPH tPLBX t BVWL
tWLBX
PAGEL tPHPL
tWLWH
WR tPLWL
WLRL
RDY/BSY
tWLRH
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Figure 26-6. Parallel Programming Timing, Loading Sequence with Timing Requirements(1)
LOAD ADDRESS LOAD DATA LOAD DATA LOAD DATA LOAD ADDRESS
(LOW BYTE) (LOW BYTE) (HIGH BYTE) (LOW BYTE)
t XLXH tXLPH
tPLXH
XTAL1
BS1
PAGEL
DATA ADDR0 (Low Byte) DATA (Low Byte) DATA (High Byte) ADDR1 (Low Byte)
XA0
XA1
Note: 1. The timing requirements shown in Figure 26-5 (i.e., tDVXH, tXHXL, and tXLDX) also apply to load-
ing operation.
Figure 26-7. Parallel Programming Timing, Reading Sequence (within the Same Page) with
Timing Requirements(1)
LOAD ADDRESS READ DATA READ DATA LOAD ADDRESS
(LOW BYTE) (LOW BYTE) (HIGH BYTE) (LOW BYTE)
tXLOL
XTAL1
tBVDV
BS1
tOLDV
OE
tOHDZ
DATA ADDR0 (Low Byte) DATA (Low Byte) DATA (High Byte) ADDR1 (Low Byte)
XA0
XA1
Note: 1. The timing requirements shown in Figure 26-5 (i.e., tDVXH, tXHXL, and tXLDX) also apply to read-
ing operation.
Table 26-9. Parallel Programming Characteristics, VCC = 5V ± 10%

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units
VPP Programming Enable Voltage 11.5 12.5 V
IPP Programming Enable Current 250 μA
tDVXH Data and Control Valid before XTAL1 High 67 ns
tXLXH XTAL1 Low to XTAL1 High 200 ns
tXHXL XTAL1 Pulse Width High 150 ns
tXLDX Data and Control Hold after XTAL1 Low 67 ns
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Table 26-9. Parallel Programming Characteristics, VCC = 5V ± 10% (Continued)

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units
tXLWL XTAL1 Low to WR Low 0 ns
tXLPH XTAL1 Low to PAGEL high 0 ns
tPLXH PAGEL low to XTAL1 high 150 ns
tBVPH BS1 Valid before PAGEL High 67 ns
tPHPL PAGEL Pulse Width High 150 ns
tPLBX BS1 Hold after PAGEL Low 67 ns
tWLBX BS2/1 Hold after WR Low 67 ns
tPLWL PAGEL Low to WR Low 67 ns
tBVWL BS2/1 Valid to WR Low 67 ns
tWLWH WR Pulse Width Low 150 ns
tWLRL WR Low to RDY/BSY Low 0 1 μs
(1)
tWLRH WR Low to RDY/BSY High 3.7 4.5 ms
(2)
tWLRH_CE WR Low to RDY/BSY High for Chip Erase 7.5 9 ms
tXLOL XTAL1 Low to OE Low 0 ns
tBVDV BS1 Valid to DATA valid 0 250 ns
tOLDV OE Low to DATA Valid 250 ns
tOHDZ OE High to DATA Tri-stated 250 ns
Notes: 1. tWLRH is valid for the Write Flash, Write EEPROM, Write Fuse bits and Write Lock bits
commands.
2. tWLRH_CE is valid for the Chip Erase command.
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27. Typical Characteristics

The following charts show typical behavior. These figures are not tested during manufacturing.
All current consumption measurements are performed with all I/O pins configured as inputs and
with internal pull-ups enabled. A sine wave generator with rail-to-rail output is used as clock
source.
All Active- and Idle current consumption measurements are done with all bits in the PRR regis-
ters set and thus, the corresponding I/O modules are turned off. Also the Analog Comparator is
disabled during these measurements.
The power consumption in Power-down mode is independent of clock selection.
The current consumption is a function of several factors such as: operating voltage, operating
frequency, loading of I/O pins, switching rate of I/O pins, code executed and ambient tempera-
ture. The dominating factors are operating voltage and frequency.
The current drawn from capacitive loaded pins may be estimated (for one pin) as CL*VCC*f where
CL = load capacitance, VCC = operating voltage and f = average switching frequency of I/O pin.
The parts are characterized at frequencies higher than test limits. Parts are not guaranteed to
function properly at frequencies higher than the ordering code indicates.
The difference between current consumption in Power-down mode with Watchdog Timer
enabled and Power-down mode with Watchdog Timer disabled represents the differential cur-
rent drawn by the Watchdog Timer.
27.1 Active Supply Current
Figure 27-1. Active Supply Current vs. Frequency (Regulator Enabled T = 85°C)
18
16
5.5 V
14 5.0 V
12 4.5 V
ICC (mA)
10
4.0 V
8
3.6 V
6
2.7 V
4
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Frequency (MHz)
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Figure 27-2. Active Supply Current vs. Frequency (Regulator Disabled T = 85°C)
8
3.6 V
7
3.3 V
6
3.0 V
5
2.7 V
ICC (mA)
4
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Frequency (MHz)
27.2 Idle Supply Current
Figure 27-3. Idle Supply Current vs. Frequency (Regulator Enabled T = 85°C)
4
5.5 V
3.5
5.0 V
3
4.5 V
2.5
ICC (mA)
4.0 V
2
3.6 V
1.5
0.5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Frequency (MHz)
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Figure 27-4. Idle Supply Current vs. Frequency (Regulator Disabled T = 85°C
2.1
3.6 V
1.8 3.3 V
2.7 V
1.5
1.2
ICC (mA)
0.9
0.6
0.3
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Frequency (MHz)
27.3 Power-down Supply Current
Figure 27-5. Power-Down Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Disabled)
6.8
85 °C
6.5
6.2
25 °C
5.9
ICC (uA)
5.6
5.3
4.7
4.4
2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.5
VCC (V)
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Figure 27-6. Power-Down Supply Current vs. VCC (Watchdog Timer Enabled)
16
85 °C
15 25 °C
14
13
ICC (uA)
12
11
10
8
2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.5
VCC (V)
Figure 27-7. Power-Down Supply Current vs. VCC (WDT Enabled BODEN)
43
85 °C
41 25 °C
39
ICC (uA)
37
35
33
31
3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
VCC (V)
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27.4 Pin Pull-Up
Figure 27-8. I/O Pin Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Input Voltage (VCC = 5 V)
150
125
100
IOP (uA)
75
50
25 -40 °C
25 °C
0
85 °C
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
VOP (V)
Figure 27-9. Reset Pull-up Resistor Current vs. Reset Pin Voltage (VCC = 5 V)
120
100
80
IRESET (uA)
60
40
20 25 °C
-40 °C
85 °C
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
VRESET (V)
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27.5 Pin Driver Strength
Figure 27-10. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Sink Current(VCC = 3 V)
3.5 85 °C
2.5
VOL (V)
1.5
25 °C
1
-40 °C
0.5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
IOL (mA)
Figure 27-11. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Sink Current(VCC = 5 V)
0.9
0.8 85 °C
0.7 25 °C
0.6
-40 °C
VOL (V)
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
IOL (mA)
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Figure 27-12. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Source Current(Vcc = 3 V)
3.5
2.5
VOH (V)
-40 °C
1.5
25 °C
1
0.5
85 °C
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
IOH (mA)
Figure 27-13. I/O Pin Output Voltage vs. Source Current(VCC = 5 V)
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.6
VOH (V)
4.5
4.4
-40 °C
4.3
4.2 25 °C
4.1 85 °C
4
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
IOH (mA)
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Figure 27-14. USB DP HI Pull-Up Resistor Current vs. USB Pin Voltage
1600
1400
1200
1000
IUSB (uA) 800
600
400 25 °C
200
-40 °C
85 °C
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
VUSB (V)
27.6 Pin Threshold and Hysteresis
Figure 27-15. I/O Pin Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIH, I/O Pin read as ‘1’)
1.7
-40 °C
25 °C
85 °C
1.5
Threshold (V)
1.3
1.1
0.9
0.7
2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.5
VCC (V)
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Figure 27-16. I/O Pin Input Threshold Voltage vs. VCC (VIL, I/O Pin read as ‘0’)
1.8
-40 °C
1.6 25 °C
85 °C
1.4
Threshold (V)
1.2
0.8
0.6
2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.5
VCC (V)
27.7 BOD Threshold
Figure 27-17. BOD Thresholds vs. Temperature (BODLEVEL is 2.7 V)
2.81
Rising Vcc
2.8
2.79
2.78
Threshold (V)
2.77
2.76
2.75
Falling Vcc
2.74
2.73
2.72
2.71
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature (°C)
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3.58
3.57 Rising Vcc
3.56
Falling Vcc
Threshold (V)
3.55
3.54
3.53
3.52
3.51
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature (°C)

4.39
Rising Vcc
4.38
4.37
Falling Vcc
Threshold (V)
4.36
4.35
4.34
4.33
4.32
4.31
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature (°C)
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Figure 27-20. Bandgap Voltage vs. Vcc

1.107
1.105
25 °C
Bandgap Voltage (V)

1.103
85 °C
1.101
1.099
1.097
1.095
-40 °C
2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Vcc (V)
27.8 Internal Oscilllator Speed
Figure 27-21. Watchdog Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature

119
118
117
116
FRC (kHz)
115
114
1.9 V
113
2.7 V
112
3.6 V
111
5.5 V
110
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature (°C)
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Figure 27-22. Watchdog Oscillator Frequency vs. VCC
119
118
117
-40 °C
116
115
FRC (kHz) 114 25 °C

113
112
111
110 85 °C
109
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
VCC (V)
Figure 27-23. Calibrated 8 MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. VCC
8.3
85 °C
8.2
8.1
FRC (MHz)
8 25 °C
7.9
7.8 -40 °C
7.7
2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
VCC (V)
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Figure 27-24. Calibrated 8 MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature
8.3 5.5 V
4.5 V
8.2 3.3 V
2.7 V
8.1
FRC (MHz)
8
7.9
7.8
7.7
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Temperature (°C)
Figure 27-25. Calibrated 8 MHz RC Oscillator Frequency vs. OSCCAL Value

16 85 °C
25 °C
14 -40 °C
12
10
FRC (MHz)
0
0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256
OSCCAL (X1)
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27.9 Current Consumption of Peripheral Units
Figure 27-26. USB Regulator Consumption with load 75 Ω vs. VCC
440 -40 °C
85 °C
390
25 °C
340
290
ICC (mA)
240
190
140
90
40
2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Voltage (V)
Figure 27-27. USB Regulator Level vs. VCC
3.4
25 °C
85 °C
3.3 -40 °C
Output Voltage (V)
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Input Voltage (V)
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Figure 27-28. USB Regulator Level with load 75 Ω vs. VCC

3.4
85 °C
3.2 25 °C
-40 °C
3
Current (V)
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Voltage (V)
27.10 Current Consumption in Reset and Reset Pulsewidth
Figure 27-29. Reset Supply Current vs. Frequency (Excluding Current Through the Reset
Pullup)
4.5
5.5 V
4
5.0 V
3.5
3
4.5 V
ICC (mA)
2.5
2
3.6 V
1.5
0.5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Frequency (MHz)
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28. Register Summary

Address Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Page
(0xFF) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xFE) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xFD) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xFC) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xFB) UPOE UPWE1 UPWE0 UPDRV1 UPDRV0 SCKI DATAI DPI DMI page 195
(0xFA) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF9) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF8) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF6) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF5) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF4) UEINT - - EPINT4:0 page 222
(0xF3) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xF2) UEBCLX BYCT7:0 page 221
(0xF1) UEDATX DAT7:0 page 221
(0xF0) UEIENX FLERRE NAKINE - NAKOUTE RXSTPE RXOUTE STALLEDE TXINE page 220
(0xEF) UESTA1X - - - - - CTRLDIR CURRBK1:0 page 218
(0xEE) UESTA0X CFGOK OVERFI UNDERFI - DTSEQ1:0 NBUSYBK1:0 page 217
(0xED) UECFG1X - EPSIZE2:0 EPBK1:0 ALLOC - page 216
(0xEC) UECFG0X EPTYPE1:0 - - - - - EPDIR page 215
(0xEB) UECONX - - STALLRQ STALLRQC RSTDT - - EPEN page 214
(0xEA) UERST - - - EPRST4:0 page 214
(0xE9) UENUM - - - - - EPNUM2:0 page 214
(0xE8) UEINTX FIFOCON NAKINI RWAL NAKOUTI RXSTPI RXOUTI STALLEDI TXINI page 219
(0xE7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xE6) UDMFN - - - FNCERR - - - - page 213
(0xE5) UDFNUMH - - - - - FNUM10:8 page 213
(0xE4) UDFNUML FNUM7:0 page 213
(0xE3) UDADDR ADDEN UADD6:0 page 212
(0xE2) UDIEN - UPRSME EORSME WAKEUPE EORSTE SOFE - SUSPE page 211
(0xE1) UDINT - UPRSMI EORSMI WAKEUPI EORSTI SOFI - SUSPI page 210
(0xE0) UDCON - - - RPUTX - RSTCPU RMWKUP DETACH page 209
(0xDF) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xDE) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xDD) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xDC) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xDB) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xDA) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD9) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD8) USBCON USBE - FRZCLK - - - - - page 195
(0xD7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD6) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD5) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD4) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD3) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xD2) CLKSTA - - - - - - RCON EXTON page 38
(0xD1) CLKSEL1 RCCKSEL3 RCCKSEL2 RCCKSEL1 RCCKSEL0 EXCKSEL3 EXCKSEL2 EXCKSEL1 EXCKSEL0 page 38
(0xD0) CLKSEL0 RCSUT1 RCSUT0 EXSUT1 EXSUT0 RCE EXTE - CLKS page 37
(0xCF) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xCE) UDR1 USART1 I/O Data Register page 167
(0xCD) UBRR1H - - - - USART1 Baud Rate Register High Byte page 171
(0xCC) UBRR1L USART1 Baud Rate Register Low Byte page 171
(0xCB) UCSR1D - - - - - - CTSEN RTSEN page 171
(0xCA) UCSR1C UMSEL11 UMSEL10 UPM11 UPM10 USBS1 UCSZ11 UCSZ10 UCPOL1 page 169
(0xC9) UCSR1B RXCIE1 TXCIE1 UDRIE1 RXEN1 TXEN1 UCSZ12 RXB81 TXB81 page 168
(0xC8) UCSR1A RXC1 TXC1 UDRE1 FE1 DOR1 PE1 U2X1 MPCM1 page 167
(0xC7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC6) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC5) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC4) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC3) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC2) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC1) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xC0) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xBF) Reserved - - - - - - - -
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(0xBE) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xBD) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xBC) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xBB) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xBA) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB9) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB8) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB6) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB5) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB4) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB3) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB2) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB1) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xB0) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAF) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAE) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAD) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAC) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAB) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xAA) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA9) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA8) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA7) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA6) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA5) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA4) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA3) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA2) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA1) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0xA0) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9F) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9E) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9D) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9C) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9B) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x9A) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x99) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x98) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x97) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x96) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x95) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x94) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x93) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x92) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x91) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x90) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x8F) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x8E) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x8D) OCR1CH Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register C High Byte page 135
(0x8C) OCR1CL Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register C Low Byte page 135
(0x8B) OCR1BH Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register B High Byte page 135
(0x8A) OCR1BL Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register B Low Byte page 135
(0x89) OCR1AH Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register A High Byte page 135
(0x88) OCR1AL Timer/Counter1 - Output Compare Register A Low Byte page 135
(0x87) ICR1H Timer/Counter1 - Input Capture Register High Byte page 135
(0x86) ICR1L Timer/Counter1 - Input Capture Register Low Byte page 135
(0x85) TCNT1H Timer/Counter1 - Counter Register High Byte page 134
(0x84) TCNT1L Timer/Counter1 - Counter Register Low Byte page 134
(0x83) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x82) TCCR1C FOC1A FOC1B FOC1C - - - - - page 134
(0x81) TCCR1B ICNC1 ICES1 - WGM13 WGM12 CS12 CS11 CS10 page 133
(0x80) TCCR1A COM1A1 COM1A0 COM1B1 COM1B0 COM1C1 COM1C0 WGM11 WGM10 page 129
(0x7F) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x7E) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x7D) ACMUX - - - - - CMUX2 CMUX1 CMUX0 page 225
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(0x7C) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x7B) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x7A) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x79) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x78) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x77) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x76) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x75) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x74) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x73) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x72) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x71) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x70) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x6F) TIMSK1 - - ICIE1 - OCIE1C OCIE1B OCIE1A TOIE1 page 135
(0x6E) TIMSK0 - - - - - OCIE0B OCIE0A TOIE0 page 106
(0x6D) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x6C) PCMSK1 - - - PCINT12 PCINT11 PCINT10 PCINT9 PCINT8 page 87
(0x6B) PCMSK0 PCINT7 PCINT6 PCINT5 PCINT4 PCINT3 PCINT2 PCINT1 PCINT0 page 87
(0x6A) EICRB ISC71 ISC70 ISC61 ISC60 ISC51 ISC50 ISC41 ISC40 page 85
(0x69) EICRA ISC31 ISC30 ISC21 ISC20 ISC11 ISC10 ISC01 ISC00 page 84
(0x68) PCICR - - - - - - PCIE1 PCIE0 page 86
(0x67) Reserved - - - - - - - -
(0x66) OSCCAL Oscillator Calibration Register page 38
(0x65) PRR1 PRUSB - - - - - - PRUSART1 page 46
(0x64) PRR0 - - PRTIM0 - PRTIM1 PRSPI - - page 46
(0x63) REGCR - - - - - - - REGDIS page 196
(0x62) WDTCKD - - WDEWIFCM WCLKD2 WDEWIF WDEWIE WCLKD1 WCLKD0 page 57
(0x61) CLKPR CLKPCE - - - CLKPS3 CLKPS2 CLKPS1 CLKPS0 page 39
(0x60) WDTCSR WDIF WDIE WDP3 WDCE WDE WDP2 WDP1 WDP0 page 56
0x3F (0x5F) SREG I T H S V N Z C page 9
0x3E (0x5E) SPH SP15 SP14 SP13 SP12 SP11 SP10 SP9 SP8 page 12
0x3D (0x5D) SPL SP7 SP6 SP5 SP4 SP3 SP2 SP1 SP0 page 12
0x3C (0x5C) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x3B (0x5B) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x3A (0x5A) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x39 (0x59) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x38 (0x58) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x37 (0x57) SPMCSR SPMIE RWWSB SIGRD RWWSRE BLBSET PGWRT PGERS SPMEN page 242
0x36 (0x56) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x35 (0x55) MCUCR - - - - - - IVSEL IVCE page 65, 82
0x34 (0x54) MCUSR - - USBRF - WDRF BORF EXTRF PORF page 55
0x33 (0x53) SMCR - - - - SM2 SM1 SM0 SE page 45
0x32 (0x52) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x31 (0x51) DWDR debugWIRE Data Register page 245
0x30 (0x50) ACSR ACD ACBG ACO ACI ACIE ACIC ACIS1 ACIS0 page 224
0x2F (0x4F) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x2E (0x4E) SPDR SPI Data Register page 147
0x2D (0x4D) SPSR SPIF WCOL - - - - - SPI2X page 146
0x2C (0x4C) SPCR SPIE SPE DORD MSTR CPOL CPHA SPR1 SPR0 page 145
0x2B (0x4B) GPIOR2 General Purpose I/O Register 2 page 24
0x2A (0x4A) GPIOR1 General Purpose I/O Register 1 page 24
0x29 (0x49) PLLCSR - - - PLLP2 PLLP1 PLLP0 PLLE PLOCK page 40
0x28 (0x48) OCR0B Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Register B page 106
0x27 (0x47) OCR0A Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Register A page 106
0x26 (0x46) TCNT0 Timer/Counter0 (8 Bit) page 106
0x25 (0x45) TCCR0B FOC0A FOC0B - - WGM02 CS02 CS01 CS00 page 105
0x24 (0x44) TCCR0A COM0A1 COM0A0 COM0B1 COM0B0 - - WGM01 WGM00 page 105
0x23 (0x43) GTCCR TSM - - - - - PSRASY PSRSYNC page 89
0x22 (0x42) EEARH - - - - EEPROM Address Register High Byte page 20
0x21 (0x41) EEARL EEPROM Address Register Low Byte page 20
0x20 (0x40) EEDR EEPROM Data Register page 20
0x1F (0x3F) EECR - - EEPM1 EEPM0 EERIE EEMPE EEPE EERE page 21
0x1E (0x3E) GPIOR0 General Purpose I/O Register 0 page 25
0x1D (0x3D) EIMSK INT7 INT6 INT5 INT4 INT3 INT2 INT1 INT0 page 86
0x1C (0x3C) EIFR INTF7 INTF6 INTF5 INTF4 INTF3 INTF2 INTF1 INTF0 page 86
0x1B (0x3B) PCIFR - - - - - - PCIF1 PCIF0 page 86
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0x1A (0x3A) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x19 (0x39) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x18 (0x38) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x17 (0x37) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x16 (0x36) TIFR1 - - ICF1 - OCF1C OCF1B OCF1A TOV1 page 136
0x15 (0x35) TIFR0 - - - - - OCF0B OCF0A TOV0 page 107
0x14 (0x34) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x13 (0x33) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x12 (0x32) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x11 (0x31) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x10 (0x30) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x0F (0x2F) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x0E (0x2E) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x0D (0x2D) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x0C (0x2C) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x0B (0x2B) PORTD PORTD7 PORTD6 PORTD5 PORTD4 PORTD3 PORTD2 PORTD1 PORTD0 page 83
0x0A (0x2A) DDRD DDD7 DDD6 DDD5 DDD4 DDD3 DDD2 DDD1 DDD0 page 83
0x09 (0x29) PIND PIND7 PIND6 PIND5 PIND4 PIND3 PIND2 PIND1 PIND0 page 83
0x08 (0x28) PORTC PORTC7 PORTC6 PORTC5 PORTC4 - PORTC2 PORTC1 PORTC0 page 82
0x07 (0x27) DDRC DDC7 DDC6 DDC5 DDC4 - DDC2 DDC1 DDC0 page 82
0x06 (0x26) PINC PINC7 PINC6 PINC5 PINC4 - PINC2 PINC1 PINC0 page 82
0x05 (0x25) PORTB PORTB7 PORTB6 PORTB5 PORTB4 PORTB3 PORTB2 PORTB1 PORTB0 page 82
0x04 (0x24) DDRB DDB7 DDB6 DDB5 DDB4 DDB3 DDB2 DDB1 DDB0 page 82
0x03 (0x23) PINB PINB7 PINB6 PINB5 PINB4 PINB3 PINB2 PINB1 PINB0 page 82
0x02 (0x22) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x01 (0x21) Reserved - - - - - - - -
0x00 (0x20) Reserved - - - - - - - -
Note: 1. For compatibility with future devices, reserved bits should be written to zero if accessed. Moreover reserved bits are not
guaranteed to be read as “0”. Reserved I/O memory addresses should never be written.
2. I/O registers within the address range $00 - $1F are directly bit-accessible using the SBI and CBI instructions. In these reg-
isters, the value of single bits can be checked by using the SBIS and SBIC instructions.
3. Some of the status flags are cleared by writing a logical one to them. Note that the CBI and SBI instructions will operate on
all bits in the I/O register, writing a one back into any flag read as set, thus clearing the flag. The CBI and SBI instructions
work with registers 0x00 to 0x1F only.
4. When using the I/O specific commands IN and OUT, the I/O addresses $00 - $3F must be used. When addressing I/O reg-
isters as data space using LD and ST instructions, $20 must be added to these addresses. The ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 is
a complex microcontroller with more peripheral units than can be supported within the 64 location reserved in Opcode for
the IN and OUT instructions. For the Extended I/O space from $60 - $1FF in SRAM, only the ST/STS/STD and LD/LDS/LDD
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29. Instruction Set Summary

Mnemonics Operands Description Operation Flags #Clocks
ARITHMETIC AND LOGIC INSTRUCTIONS
ADD Rd, Rr Add two Registers Rd ← Rd + Rr Z,C,N,V,H 1
ADC Rd, Rr Add with Carry two Registers Rd ← Rd + Rr + C Z,C,N,V,H 1
ADIW Rdl,K Add Immediate to Word Rdh:Rdl ← Rdh:Rdl + K Z,C,N,V,S 2
SUB Rd, Rr Subtract two Registers Rd ← Rd - Rr Z,C,N,V,H 1
SUBI Rd, K Subtract Constant from Register Rd ← Rd - K Z,C,N,V,H 1
SBC Rd, Rr Subtract with Carry two Registers Rd ← Rd - Rr - C Z,C,N,V,H 1
SBCI Rd, K Subtract with Carry Constant from Reg. Rd ← Rd - K - C Z,C,N,V,H 1
SBIW Rdl,K Subtract Immediate from Word Rdh:Rdl ← Rdh:Rdl - K Z,C,N,V,S 2
AND Rd, Rr Logical AND Registers Rd ← Rd • Rr Z,N,V 1
ANDI Rd, K Logical AND Register and Constant Rd ← Rd • K Z,N,V 1
OR Rd, Rr Logical OR Registers Rd ← Rd v Rr Z,N,V 1
ORI Rd, K Logical OR Register and Constant Rd ← Rd v K Z,N,V 1
EOR Rd, Rr Exclusive OR Registers Rd ← Rd ⊕ Rr Z,N,V 1
COM Rd One’s Complement Rd ← 0xFF − Rd Z,C,N,V 1
NEG Rd Two’s Complement Rd ← 0x00 − Rd Z,C,N,V,H 1
SBR Rd,K Set Bit(s) in Register Rd ← Rd v K Z,N,V 1
CBR Rd,K Clear Bit(s) in Register Rd ← Rd • (0xFF - K) Z,N,V 1
INC Rd Increment Rd ← Rd + 1 Z,N,V 1
DEC Rd Decrement Rd ← Rd − 1 Z,N,V 1
TST Rd Test for Zero or Minus Rd ← Rd • Rd Z,N,V 1
CLR Rd Clear Register Rd ← Rd ⊕ Rd Z,N,V 1
SER Rd Set Register Rd ← 0xFF None 1
BRANCH INSTRUCTIONS
RJMP k Relative Jump PC ← PC + k + 1 None 2
IJMP Indirect Jump to (Z) PC ← Z None 2
JMP k Direct Jump PC ← k None 3
RCALL k Relative Subroutine Call PC ← PC + k + 1 None 4
ICALL Indirect Call to (Z) PC ← Z None 4
CALL k Direct Subroutine Call PC ← k None 5
RET Subroutine Return PC ← STACK None 5
RETI Interrupt Return PC ← STACK I 5
CPSE Rd,Rr Compare, Skip if Equal if (Rd = Rr) PC ← PC + 2 or 3 None 1/2/3
CP Rd,Rr Compare Rd − Rr Z, N,V,C,H 1
CPC Rd,Rr Compare with Carry Rd − Rr − C Z, N,V,C,H 1
CPI Rd,K Compare Register with Immediate Rd − K Z, N,V,C,H 1
SBRC Rr, b Skip if Bit in Register Cleared if (Rr(b)=0) PC ← PC + 2 or 3 None 1/2/3
SBRS Rr, b Skip if Bit in Register is Set if (Rr(b)=1) PC ← PC + 2 or 3 None 1/2/3
SBIC P, b Skip if Bit in I/O Register Cleared if (P(b)=0) PC ← PC + 2 or 3 None 1/2/3
SBIS P, b Skip if Bit in I/O Register is Set if (P(b)=1) PC ← PC + 2 or 3 None 1/2/3
BRBS s, k Branch if Status Flag Set if (SREG(s) = 1) then PC←PC+k + 1 None 1/2
BRBC s, k Branch if Status Flag Cleared if (SREG(s) = 0) then PC←PC+k + 1 None 1/2
BREQ k Branch if Equal if (Z = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRNE k Branch if Not Equal if (Z = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRCS k Branch if Carry Set if (C = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRCC k Branch if Carry Cleared if (C = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRSH k Branch if Same or Higher if (C = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRLO k Branch if Lower if (C = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRMI k Branch if Minus if (N = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRPL k Branch if Plus if (N = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRGE k Branch if Greater or Equal, Signed if (N ⊕ V= 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRLT k Branch if Less Than Zero, Signed if (N ⊕ V= 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRHS k Branch if Half Carry Flag Set if (H = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRHC k Branch if Half Carry Flag Cleared if (H = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRTS k Branch if T Flag Set if (T = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRTC k Branch if T Flag Cleared if (T = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRVS k Branch if Overflow Flag is Set if (V = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRVC k Branch if Overflow Flag is Cleared if (V = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRIE k Branch if Interrupt Enabled if ( I = 1) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BRID k Branch if Interrupt Disabled if ( I = 0) then PC ← PC + k + 1 None 1/2
BIT AND BIT-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
SBI P,b Set Bit in I/O Register I/O(P,b) ← 1 None 2
CBI P,b Clear Bit in I/O Register I/O(P,b) ← 0 None 2
LSL Rd Logical Shift Left Rd(n+1) ← Rd(n), Rd(0) ← 0 Z,C,N,V 1
LSR Rd Logical Shift Right Rd(n) ← Rd(n+1), Rd(7) ← 0 Z,C,N,V 1
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ROL Rd Rotate Left Through Carry Rd(0)←C,Rd(n+1)← Rd(n),C←Rd(7) Z,C,N,V 1
ROR Rd Rotate Right Through Carry Rd(7)←C,Rd(n)← Rd(n+1),C←Rd(0) Z,C,N,V 1
ASR Rd Arithmetic Shift Right Rd(n) ← Rd(n+1), n=0..6 Z,C,N,V 1
SWAP Rd Swap Nibbles Rd(3..0)←Rd(7..4),Rd(7..4)←Rd(3..0) None 1
BSET s Flag Set SREG(s) ← 1 SREG(s) 1
BCLR s Flag Clear SREG(s) ← 0 SREG(s) 1
BST Rr, b Bit Store from Register to T T ← Rr(b) T 1
BLD Rd, b Bit load from T to Register Rd(b) ← T None 1
SEC Set Carry C←1 C 1
CLC Clear Carry C←0 C 1
SEN Set Negative Flag N←1 N 1
CLN Clear Negative Flag N←0 N 1
SEZ Set Zero Flag Z←1 Z 1
CLZ Clear Zero Flag Z←0 Z 1
SEI Global Interrupt Enable I←1 I 1
CLI Global Interrupt Disable I←0 I 1
SES Set Signed Test Flag S←1 S 1
CLS Clear Signed Test Flag S←0 S 1
SEV Set Twos Complement Overflow. V←1 V 1
CLV Clear Twos Complement Overflow V←0 V 1
SET Set T in SREG T←1 T 1
CLT Clear T in SREG T←0 T 1
SEH Set Half Carry Flag in SREG H←1 H 1
CLH Clear Half Carry Flag in SREG H←0 H 1
DATA TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
MOV Rd, Rr Move Between Registers Rd ← Rr None 1
MOVW Rd, Rr Copy Register Word Rd+1:Rd ← Rr+1:Rr None 1
LDI Rd, K Load Immediate Rd ← K None 1
LD Rd, X Load Indirect Rd ← (X) None 2
LD Rd, X+ Load Indirect and Post-Inc. Rd ← (X), X ← X + 1 None 2
LD Rd, - X Load Indirect and Pre-Dec. X ← X - 1, Rd ← (X) None 2
LD Rd, Y Load Indirect Rd ← (Y) None 2
LD Rd, Y+ Load Indirect and Post-Inc. Rd ← (Y), Y ← Y + 1 None 2
LD Rd, - Y Load Indirect and Pre-Dec. Y ← Y - 1, Rd ← (Y) None 2
LDD Rd,Y+q Load Indirect with Displacement Rd ← (Y + q) None 2
LD Rd, Z Load Indirect Rd ← (Z) None 2
LD Rd, Z+ Load Indirect and Post-Inc. Rd ← (Z), Z ← Z+1 None 2
LD Rd, -Z Load Indirect and Pre-Dec. Z ← Z - 1, Rd ← (Z) None 2
LDD Rd, Z+q Load Indirect with Displacement Rd ← (Z + q) None 2
LDS Rd, k Load Direct from SRAM Rd ← (k) None 2
ST X, Rr Store Indirect (X) ← Rr None 2
ST X+, Rr Store Indirect and Post-Inc. (X) ← Rr, X ← X + 1 None 2
ST - X, Rr Store Indirect and Pre-Dec. X ← X - 1, (X) ← Rr None 2
ST Y, Rr Store Indirect (Y) ← Rr None 2
ST Y+, Rr Store Indirect and Post-Inc. (Y) ← Rr, Y ← Y + 1 None 2
ST - Y, Rr Store Indirect and Pre-Dec. Y ← Y - 1, (Y) ← Rr None 2
STD Y+q,Rr Store Indirect with Displacement (Y + q) ← Rr None 2
ST Z, Rr Store Indirect (Z) ← Rr None 2
ST Z+, Rr Store Indirect and Post-Inc. (Z) ← Rr, Z ← Z + 1 None 2
ST -Z, Rr Store Indirect and Pre-Dec. Z ← Z - 1, (Z) ← Rr None 2
STD Z+q,Rr Store Indirect with Displacement (Z + q) ← Rr None 2
STS k, Rr Store Direct to SRAM (k) ← Rr None 2
LPM Load Program Memory R0 ← (Z) None 3
LPM Rd, Z Load Program Memory Rd ← (Z) None 3
LPM Rd, Z+ Load Program Memory and Post-Inc Rd ← (Z), Z ← Z+1 None 3
SPM Store Program Memory (Z) ← R1:R0 None -
IN Rd, P In Port Rd ← P None 1
OUT P, Rr Out Port P ← Rr None 1
PUSH Rr Push Register on Stack STACK ← Rr None 2
POP Rd Pop Register from Stack Rd ← STACK None 2
MCU CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
NOP No Operation None 1
SLEEP Sleep (see specific descr. for Sleep function) None 1
WDR Watchdog Reset (see specific descr. for WDR/timer) None 1
BREAK Break For On-chip Debug Only None N/A
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30. Ordering Information
30.1 ATmega8U2
Speed Power Supply Ordering Code Package Operational Range

ATmega8U2-AU 32A
16 MHz 2.7 - 5.5V -40°C to +85°C
ATmega8U2-MU 32M1-A
Package Type
32A 32-lead, 7 x7 x 1.2 mm, lead pitch 0.8 mm Thin Quad Flat Package
32M1 32-pad, 5 x 5 x 1 mm body, pad pitch 0.50 mm Quad Flat No lead (QFN)
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30.2 ATmega16U2
ATmega16U2-AU 32A
16 MHz 2.7 - 5.5V -40°C to +85°C
ATmega16U2-MU 32M1-A
Package Type
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30.3 ATmega32U2
ATmega32U2-AU 32A
16 MHz 2.7 - 5.5V -40°C to +85°C
ATmega32U2-MU 32M1-A
Package Type
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31. Packaging Information
31.1 QFN32
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31.2 TQFP32
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32. Errata
32.1 Errata ATmega8U2

The revision letter in this section refers to the revision of the ATmega8U2 device.
32.1.1 rev. A and rev B

• Full Swing oscillator
1. Full Swing oscillator

The maximum frequency for the Full Swing Crystal Oscillator is 8MHz. For Crystal frequen-
cies > 8MHz the Full Swing Crystal Oscillator is not guaranteed to operate correctly.
Problem fix/Workaround
If a Crystal with frequency > 8MHz is used, the Low Power Crystal Oscillator option should
be used instead. See table 8-1 for an overview of the Device Clocking Options. Note that the
Low Power Crystal Oscillator will not provide full rail-to-rail swing on the XTAL2 pin. If sys-
tem clock output is needed to drive other clock inputs while running from the Low Power
Crystal Oscillator, the system clock can be output on PORTC7 by programming the CKOUT
fuse.



fuse.

32.3.1 rev. C
No Known Errata
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33. Datasheet Revision History

Please note that the referring page numbers in this section are referred to this document. The
referring revision in this section are referring to the document revision.
33.1 Rev. 7799C – 12/09
1. Updated “Features” on page 1.

2. Added description of “AVCC” on page 4.
3. Updated Figure 7-2 on page 18.
4. Updated Figure 20-3 on page 186 and Figure 20-4 on page 187.
5. Updated “Fuse Bits” on page 247.
6. Updated “DC Characteristics” on page 264.
7. Updated Table 26-3 on page 267, by removing Vrst.
8. Updated Table 26-4 on page 268.
9. Updated “Typical Characteristics” on page 273.
10. Added new “Errata” on page 299.
33.2 Rev. 7799B – 06/09
1. Updated “Typical Characteristics” on page 273.
33.3 Rev. 7799A – 03/09
1. Initial revision.
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Table of Contents
Features ..................................................................................................... 1
1 Pin Configurations ................................................................................... 2

1.1Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................2
2 Overview ................................................................................................... 3
2.1Block Diagram ...........................................................................................................3
2.2Pin Descriptions ........................................................................................................4
3 Resources ................................................................................................. 6
4 Code Examples ........................................................................................ 6
5 Data Retention .......................................................................................... 6
6 AVR CPU Core .......................................................................................... 7

6.1Introduction ................................................................................................................7
6.2Architectural Overview ..............................................................................................7
6.3ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit ......................................................................................8
6.4Status Register ..........................................................................................................8
6.5General Purpose Register File ................................................................................10
6.6Stack Pointer ...........................................................................................................11
6.7Instruction Execution Timing ...................................................................................12
6.8Reset and Interrupt Handling ..................................................................................13
7 AVR Memories ........................................................................................ 16

7.1In-System Reprogrammable Flash Program Memory .............................................16
7.2SRAM Data Memory ...............................................................................................17
7.3EEPROM Data Memory ..........................................................................................18
7.4I/O Memory ..............................................................................................................19
7.5Register Description ................................................................................................20
8 System Clock and Clock Options ......................................................... 26

8.1Clock Systems and their Distribution .......................................................................26
8.2Clock Switch ............................................................................................................27
8.3Clock Sources .........................................................................................................29
8.4Low Power Crystal Oscillator ...................................................................................30
8.5Full Swing Crystal Oscillator ....................................................................................32
8.6Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator .............................................................................33
8.7External Clock .........................................................................................................35
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8.8Clock Output Buffer .................................................................................................35

8.9System Clock Prescaler ..........................................................................................35
8.10PLL ........................................................................................................................36
8.11Register Description ..............................................................................................37
9 Power Management and Sleep Modes ................................................. 42

9.1Overview .................................................................................................................42
9.2Sleep Modes ...........................................................................................................42
9.3Idle Mode .................................................................................................................42
9.4Power-down Mode ..................................................................................................43
9.5Power-save Mode ...................................................................................................43
9.6Standby Mode .........................................................................................................43
9.7Extended Standby Mode .........................................................................................43
9.8Power Reduction Register .......................................................................................43
9.9Minimizing Power Consumption ..............................................................................44
10 System Control and Reset .................................................................... 47

10.1Resetting the AVR .................................................................................................47
10.2Reset Sources .......................................................................................................47
10.3Internal Voltage Reference ....................................................................................51
10.4Watchdog Timer ....................................................................................................51
11 Interrupts ................................................................................................ 64
11.1Overview ...............................................................................................................64
11.2Interrupt Vectors in ATmega8U2/16U2/32U2 ........................................................64
12 I/O-Ports .................................................................................................. 67
12.1Overview ...............................................................................................................67
12.2Ports as General Digital I/O ...................................................................................68
12.3Alternate Port Functions ........................................................................................72
12.4Register Description for I/O-Ports ..........................................................................82
13 External Interrupts ................................................................................. 84

13.1Overview ...............................................................................................................84
14 Timer/Counter0 and Timer/Counter1 Prescalers ................................ 88
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14.1Overview ...............................................................................................................88
14.2Internal Clock Source ............................................................................................88
14.3Prescaler Reset .....................................................................................................88
14.4External Clock Source ...........................................................................................88
15 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM ............................................................ 91

15.1Features ................................................................................................................91
15.2Overview ...............................................................................................................91
15.3Timer/Counter Clock Sources ...............................................................................92
15.4Counter Unit ..........................................................................................................92
15.5Output Compare Unit ............................................................................................93
15.6Compare Match Output Unit ..................................................................................95
15.7Modes of Operation ...............................................................................................96
15.8Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams .........................................................................100
15.9Register Description ............................................................................................102
16 16-bit Timer/Counter 1 with PWM ....................................................... 108

16.1Features ..............................................................................................................108
16.2Overview .............................................................................................................108
16.3Accessing 16-bit Registers ..................................................................................110
16.4Timer/Counter Clock Sources .............................................................................113
16.5Counter Unit ........................................................................................................114
16.6Input Capture Unit ...............................................................................................115
16.7Output Compare Units .........................................................................................117
16.8Compare Match Output Unit ................................................................................119
16.9Modes of Operation .............................................................................................120
16.10Timer/Counter Timing Diagrams .......................................................................127
16.11Register Description ..........................................................................................129
17 SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface ......................................................... 138

17.1Features ..............................................................................................................138
17.2Overview .............................................................................................................138
17.3SS Pin Functionality ............................................................................................142
17.4Data Modes .........................................................................................................143
18 USART ................................................................................................... 148

18.1Features ..............................................................................................................148
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18.2Overview .............................................................................................................148
18.3Clock Generation .................................................................................................149
18.4Frame Formats ....................................................................................................152
18.5USART Initialization ............................................................................................154
18.6Data Transmission – The USART Transmitter ....................................................155
18.7Data Reception – The USART Receiver .............................................................157
18.8Asynchronous Data Reception ............................................................................161
18.9Multi-processor Communication Mode ................................................................164
18.10Hardware Flow Control ......................................................................................165
18.12Examples of Baud Rate Setting ........................................................................171
19 USART in SPI Mode ............................................................................. 176

19.1Features ..............................................................................................................176
19.2Overview .............................................................................................................176
19.3Clock Generation .................................................................................................176
19.4SPI Data Modes and Timing ...............................................................................177
19.5Frame Formats ....................................................................................................178
19.6Data Transfer ......................................................................................................179
19.8AVR USART MSPIM vs. AVR SPI ......................................................................183
20 USB Controller ..................................................................................... 185

20.1Features ..............................................................................................................185
20.2Overview .............................................................................................................185
20.3USB Module Powering Options ...........................................................................186
20.4General Operating Modes ...................................................................................189
20.5Power modes ......................................................................................................191
20.6Memory management .........................................................................................192
20.7PAD suspend ......................................................................................................193
20.8D+/D- Read/write .................................................................................................194
20.9USB Software Operating modes .........................................................................194
20.10Registers Description ........................................................................................195
21 USB Device Operating modes ............................................................ 197

21.1Overview .............................................................................................................197
21.2Power-on and reset .............................................................................................197
21.3Endpoint reset .....................................................................................................197
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21.4USB reset ............................................................................................................198

21.5Endpoint selection ...............................................................................................198
21.6Endpoint activation ..............................................................................................198
21.7Address Setup .....................................................................................................199
21.8Suspend, Wake-up and Resume ........................................................................200
21.9Detach .................................................................................................................200
21.10Remote Wake-up ..............................................................................................201
21.11STALL request ..................................................................................................201
21.12CONTROL endpoint management ....................................................................202
21.13OUT endpoint management ..............................................................................203
21.14IN endpoint management ..................................................................................205
21.15Isochronous mode .............................................................................................207
21.16Overflow ............................................................................................................207
21.17Interrupts ...........................................................................................................208
22 Analog Comparator ............................................................................. 223

22.1Overview .............................................................................................................223
23 Boot Loader Support – Read-While-Write Self-Programming ......... 226

23.1Features ..............................................................................................................226
23.2Overivew .............................................................................................................226
23.3Application and Boot Loader Flash Sections .......................................................226
23.4Read-While-Write and No Read-While-Write Flash Sections ..............................227
23.5Boot Loader Lock Bits .........................................................................................229
23.6Entering the Boot Loader Program ......................................................................230
23.7Addressing the Flash During Self-Programming .................................................232
23.8Self-Programming the Flash ................................................................................233
24 debugWIRE On-chip Debug System .................................................. 244

24.1Features ..............................................................................................................244
24.2Overview .............................................................................................................244
24.3Physical Interface ................................................................................................244
24.4Software Break Points .........................................................................................245
24.5Limitations of debugWIRE ...................................................................................245
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25 Memory Programming ......................................................................... 246

25.1Program And Data Memory Lock Bits .................................................................246
25.2Fuse Bits .............................................................................................................247
25.3Signature Bytes ...................................................................................................249
25.4Calibration Byte ...................................................................................................249
25.5Page Size ............................................................................................................249
25.6Parallel Programming Parameters, Pin Mapping, and Commands .....................250
25.7Parallel Programming ..........................................................................................252
25.8Serial Downloading .............................................................................................259
25.9Serial Programming Pin Mapping ........................................................................259
26 Electrical Characteristics .................................................................... 264

26.1Absolute Maximum Ratings* ...............................................................................264
26.2DC Characteristics ..............................................................................................264
26.3Speed Grades .....................................................................................................266
26.4Clock Characteristics ...........................................................................................266
26.5System and Reset Characteristics ......................................................................267
26.6External Interrupts Characteristics ......................................................................268
26.7SPI Timing Characteristics ..................................................................................269
26.8Hardware Boot EntranceTiming Characteristics ..................................................270
26.9Parallel Programming Characteristics .................................................................270
27 Typical Characteristics ........................................................................ 273

27.1Active Supply Current ..........................................................................................273
27.2Idle Supply Current ..............................................................................................274
27.3Power-down Supply Current ...............................................................................275
27.4Pin Pull-Up ..........................................................................................................277
27.5Pin Driver Strength ..............................................................................................278
27.6Pin Threshold and Hysteresis .............................................................................280
27.7BOD Threshold ....................................................................................................281
27.8Internal Oscilllator Speed ....................................................................................283
27.9Current Consumption of Peripheral Units ............................................................286
27.10Current Consumption in Reset and Reset Pulsewidth ......................................287
28 Register Summary ............................................................................... 288
29 Instruction Set Summary .................................................................... 292
30 Ordering Information ........................................................................... 294
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30.1ATmega8U2 ........................................................................................................294
30.2ATmega16U2 ......................................................................................................295
30.3ATmega32U2 ......................................................................................................296
31 Packaging Information ........................................................................ 297

31.1QFN32 .................................................................................................................297
31.2TQFP32 ...............................................................................................................298
32 Errata ..................................................................................................... 299

32.1Errata ATmega8U2 .............................................................................................299
32.2Errata ATmega16U2 ...........................................................................................299
32.3Errata ATmega32U2 ...........................................................................................299
33 Datasheet Revision History ................................................................ 301

33.1Rev. 7799C – 12/09 ............................................................................................301
33.2Rev. 7799B – 06/09 .............................................................................................301
33.3Rev. 7799A – 03/09 .............................................................................................301
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Features

• High Performance, Low Power AVR® 8-Bit Microcontroller

PC5 ( PCINT9/ OC.1B)

PC5 ( PCINT9/ OC.1B)

(CTS / HWB / AIN6 / T0 / INT7) PD7

/ HWB / AIN6 / T0 / INT7) PD7

(RTS / AIN5 / INT6) PD6

2.1 Block Diagram

Figure 2-1. Block Diagram

PORTD DRIVERS PORTC DRIVERS PORTB DRIVERS

PROGRAM SRAM MCU CONTROL TIMING AND

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION TIMER/

USART1 SPI PS/2

2.2 Pin Descriptions

2.2.4 Port B (PB7..PB0)

2.2.5 Port C (PC7..PC0)

2.2.6 Port D (PD7..PD0)

6. AVR CPU Core

6.2 Architectural Overview

Figure 6-1. Block Diagram of the AVR Architecture

Data Bus 8-bit

Data I/O Module 2

6.3 ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit

6.4 Status Register

6.4.1 SREG – Status Register

• Bit 7 – I: Global Interrupt Enable

• Bit 6 – T: Bit Copy Storage

• Bit 5 – H: Half Carry Flag

• Bit 4 – S: Sign Bit, S = N ⊕ V

• Bit 3 – V: Two’s Complement Overflow Flag

• Bit 2 – N: Negative Flag

• Bit 1 – Z: Zero Flag

• Bit 0 – C: Carry Flag

6.5 General Purpose Register File

Figure 6-2. AVR CPU General Purpose Working Registers

6.5.1 The X-register, Y-register, and Z-register

Figure 6-3. The X-, Y-, and Z-registers

6.6 Stack Pointer

Table 6-1. Stack Pointer instructions

6.7 Instruction Execution Timing

Figure 6-4. The Parallel Instruction Fetches and Instruction Executions

Figure 6-5. Single Cycle ALU Operation

Register Operands Fetch

ALU Operation Execute

Result Write Back

6.8 Reset and Interrupt Handling

Assembly Code Example

Assembly Code Example

6.8.1 Interrupt Response Time

7.1 In-System Reprogrammable Flash Program Memory

Figure 7-1. Program Memory Map

Application Flash Section

Boot Flash Section

7.2 SRAM Data Memory

Figure 7-2. Data Memory Map

7.2.1 Data Memory Access Times

Figure 7-3. On-chip Data SRAM Access Cycles

Memory Access Instruction Next Instruction

7.3 EEPROM Data Memory