SAM3U Series
Atmel | SMART ARM-based Flash MCU
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Description
The Atmel ® | SMART SAM3U series is a member of a family of Flash
microcontrollers based on the high performance 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M3 RISC
processor. It operates at a maximum speed of 96 MHz and features up to 256
Kbytes of Flash and up to 52 Kbytes of SRAM. The peripheral set includes a High
Speed USB Device Port with embedded transceiver, a High Speed MCI for
SDIO/SD/MMC, an External Bus Interface with NAND Flash controller, up to 4
USARTs, up to 2 TWIs, up to 5 SPIs, as well as 4 PWM timers, one 3-channel 16bit general-purpose timer, a low-power RTC, a 12-bit ADC and a 10-bit ADC.
The SAM3U devices have three software-selectable low-power modes: Sleep,
Wait, and Backup. In Sleep mode, the processor is stopped while all other
functions can be kept running. In Wait mode, all clocks and functions are stopped
but some peripherals can be configured to wake up the system based on
predefined conditions. In Backup mode, only the RTC, RTT, and wake-up logic
are running.
The Real-time Event Managment allows peripherals to receive, react to and send
events in Active and Sleep modes without processor intervention.
The SAM3U architecture is specifically designed to sustain high speed data
transfers. It includes a multi-layer bus matrix as well as multiple SRAM banks,
PDC and DMA channels that enable it to run tasks in parallel and maximize data
throughput.
It can operate from 1.62V to 3.6V and comes in 100-pin and 144-pin LQFP and
BGA packages.
The SAM3U device is particularly well suited for USB applications: data loggers,
PC peripherals and any high speed bridge (USB to SDIO, USB to SPI, USB to
External Bus Interface).
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Features
Core
̶ ARM Cortex-M3 revision 2.0 running at up to 96 MHz
̶ Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
̶ Thumb®-2 instruction set
Memories
̶ 64 to 256 Kbytes embedded Flash, 128-bit wide access, memory accelerator, dual bank
̶ 16 to 48 Kbytes embedded SRAM with dual banks
̶ 16 Kbytes ROM with embedded bootloader routines (UART, USB) and IAP routines
̶ Static Memory Controller (SMC): SRAM, NOR, NAND support. NAND Flash controller with 4 Kbytes RAM buffer
and ECC
System
̶ Embedded voltage regulator for single supply operation
̶ POR, BOD and Watchdog for safe reset
̶ Quartz or resonator oscillators: 3 to 20 MHz main and optional low power 32.768 kHz for RTC or device clock
̶ High precision 8/12 MHz factory trimmed internal RC oscillator with 4 MHz Default Frequency for fast device
startup
̶ Slow Clock Internal RC oscillator as permanent clock for device clock in low power mode
̶ One PLL for device clock and one dedicated PLL for USB 2.0 High Speed Device
̶ Up to 17 Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) channels and 4-channel central DMA
Low Power Modes
̶ Sleep, Wait, and Backup modes, down to 1.65 µA in Backup mode with RTC, RTT, and GPBR
Peripherals
̶ USB 2.0 Device: 480 Mbps, 4-Kbyte FIFO, up to 7 bidirectional Endpoints, dedicated DMA
̶ Up to 4 USARTs (ISO7816, IrDA®, Flow Control, SPI, Manchester support) and one UART
̶ Up to 2 TWI (I2C compatible)
̶ 1 Serial Perpheral Interface (SPI)
̶ 1 Synchronous Serial Controller (SSC) (I2S)
̶ 1 High Speed Multimedia Card Interface (HSMCI) (SDIO/SD/MMC)
̶ 3-channel 16-bit Timer/Counter (TC) for capture, compare and PWM
̶ 4-channel 16-bit PWM (PWMC)
̶ 32-bit Real-time Timer (RTT) and Real-time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm features
̶ 8-channel 12-bit 1 msps ADC with differential input mode and programmable gain stage
̶ 8-channel 10-bit ADC
I/O
̶ Up to 96 I/O lines with external interrupt capability (edge or level sensitivity), debouncing, glitch filtering and ondie Series Resistor Termination
̶ Three 32-bit Parallel Input/Outputs (PIO)
Packages
̶ 100-lead LQFP – 14 × 14 mm, pitch 0.5 mm
̶ 100-ball TFBGA – 9 × 9 mm, pitch 0.8 mm
̶ 144-lead LQFP – 20 × 20 mm, pitch 0.5 mm
̶ 144-ball LFBGA – 10 × 10 mm, pitch 0.8 mm
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Configuration Summary
The SAM3U series devices differ in memory sizes, package and features list. Table 1-1 summarizes the
configurations of the six devices.
Table 1-1.
Configuration Summary
Feature
ATSAM3U4E
ATSAM3U2E
ATSAM3U1E
ATSAM3U4C
ATSAM3U2C
ATSAM3U1C
2 x 128 Kbytes
128 Kbytes
64 Kbytes
2 x 128 Kbytes
128 Kbytes
64 Kbytes
Dual plane
Single plane
Single plane
Dual plane
Single plane
Single plane
SRAM
52 Kbytes
36 Kbytes
20 Kbytes
52 Kbytes
36 Kbytes
20 Kbytes
Package
LQFP144
BGA144
LQFP144
BGA144
LQFP144
BGA144
LQFP100
BGA100
LQFP100
BGA100
LQFP100
BGA100
External Bus Interface
8 or 16 bits,
4 chip selects,
24-bit address
8 or 16 bits,
4 chip selects,
24-bit address
8 or 16 bits,
4 chip selects,
24-bit address
8 bits,
2 chip selects,
8-bit address
8 bits,
2 chip selects,
8-bit address
8 bits,
2 chip selects,
8-bit address
Number of PIOs
96
96
96
57
57
57
SPI
5
5
5
4
4
4
TWI
2
2
2
1
1
1
Flash
USART
4
4
4
3
3
3
ADC 12-bit
8 channels
8 channels
8 channels
4 channels
4 channels
4 channels
ADC 10-bit
8 channels
8 channels
8 channels
4 channels
4 channels
4 channels
FWUP, SHDN pins
Yes
Yes
Yes
FWUP
FWUP
FWUP
HSMCI Data Size
8 bits
8 bits
8 bits
4 bits
4 bits
4 bits
Note:
1. The SRAM size takes into account the 4 Kbyte RAM buffer of the NAND Flash Controller (NFC) which can be used by the
core if not used by the NFC.
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Block Diagram
TST
PCK0
-PCK2
SLAVE
OSC
3-20 M
PMC
SM
BOD
RC 32K
FLASH
2x128 Kbytes
1x128 Kbytes
1x64 Kbytes
8
GPBR
SHDN
FWUP
SUPC
RTC
VDDBU
NRSTB
ERASE
NRST
POR
UT
DO
N
VD
DI
VD
S
Flash
Unique
Identifier
RTT
PDC
8-channel
12-bit ADC
10-bit ADC
RSTC
PIOA
DMA
I/D
OSC
32K
XIN32
XOUT32
NAND Flash
Controller
& ECC
MPU
WDT
VDDUTMI
L
SysTick Counter N
V
I
C
EBI
Voltage
Regulator
USB
Device
HS
Cortex-M3 Processor
fmax 96 MHz
RC Osc.
12/8/4 M
VDDCORE
SE
In-Circuit Emulator
PLLA
UPLL
XIN
XOUT
HS UTMI
Transceiver
JTAG & Serial Wire
System Controller
VD
MASTER
D
VB U T
D G MI
FS
D DP
F
D SD
H M
D SD
H P
SD
M
144-pin SAM3U4/2/1E Block Diagram
JT
AG
Figure 2-1.
TD
TDI
TMO/T
R
TC S/S AC
K/ WD ES
SW IO W
O
CL
K
2.
NAND Flash
SRAM
(4 Kbytes)
5-layer AHB Bus Matrix
SRAM0
32 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
8 Kbytes
PDC
TWI0
TWI1
SRAM1
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
ROM
16 Kbytes
Peripheral
DMA
Controller
Peripheral
Bridge
NCS0
NCS1
NRD
NWR0/NWE
NWR1/NBS1
4-Channel
DMA
Static
Memory
Controller
APB
PDC
PDC
UART
USART0
USART1
USART2
USART3
PDC
TC0
SPI
SSC
HSMCI
TK
TF
TD
R
D
R
F
R
DA K
0DA
C 7
D
A
C
K
2B
V
VD RE
DA F
D1 NA
AD
2
12 A BT
B0 D0 RG
-A -A
D
T D1 7
TW WD 2B
C 0- 7
K0 TW
-T D
W 1
C
K
U 1
R
C U XD
TS T
X
R 0-C D
SCTSO TS
R K0 -RT 3
D - S
TXX0 SC 3
D -RDK3
0- X
TX 3
D D3
C
D
0
PW
D RI0
SR
M
PW H D 0
0
T
M -P R0
L0 W
TC -P MH
L WM 3
TI K0- L3
O T
TI A0 CL
O -T K2
N B0- IOA
PC T 2
S0 IOB
-N 2
PC
SP S3
C
M K
O
M SI
IS
O
-A
G
-A
D1
TR
AD
EF
VR
AD
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NCS2
NANDOE,
NANDWE
PIOB
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NWAIT
A23
A21/
NANDALE
A22/
NANDCLE
NCS3
PWM
PIOC
4
NANDRDY
D0-D15
A0/NBS0
A1
A2-A20
TST
PCK0
-PCK2
In-Circuit Emulator
PLLA
OSC
3-20 M
SysTick Counter N
V
I
C
PMC
SM
BOD
RC 32K
FLASH
2x128 Kbytes
1x128 Kbytes
1x64 Kbytes
8
GPBR
SHDN
FWUP
SUPC
RTC
VDDBU
NRSTB
ERASE
NRST
POR
N
DO
DI
VD
VD
S
Flash
Unique
Identifier
RTT
PDC
4-channel
12-bit ADC
10-bit ADC
RSTC
NAND Flash
SRAM
(4 Kbytes)
5-layer AHB Bus Matrix
SRAM0
32 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
8 Kbytes
SRAM1
16 Kbytes
16 Kbytes
ROM
16 Kbytes
Peripheral
DMA
Controller
Peripheral
Bridge
4-Channel
DMA
Static
Memory
Controller
APB
PDC
PDC
PDC
TWI
UART
USART0
USART1
USART2
NANDRDY
D0-D7
A0
A1
A2-A7
NCS0
NCS1
NRD
NWE
NANDALE
NANDCLE
PDC
PWM
TC0
SPI
SSC
HSMCI
NANDOE,
NANDWE
G
TR
AD
VR
EF
-A
D1
2B
V
VD RE
-A DA F
D1 N
AD
2 A
12 A BT
B0 D0 RG
-A -A
D D3
12
B3
TW
TW D
C 0
K0
U
R
X
C U D
TS T
X
R 0-C D
SCTSO TS
R K0 -RT 2
D - S
TXX0 SC 2
D -RDK2
0- X
TX 2
D D2
C
D
0
PW
D RI0
SR
M
PW H D 0
0- T
M P R0
L0 W
TC -P MH
LK WM 3
TI 0- L3
O T
TI A0 CL
O -T K2
N B0- IOA
PC T 2
S0 IOB
-N 2
PC
SP S3
C
M K
O
M SI
IS
O
TK
TF
TD
R
D
R
F
DA RK
0DA
C 3
D
A
C
K
PIOB
AD
PIOA
DMA
I/D
OSC
32K
XIN32
XOUT32
NAND Flash
Controller
& ECC
MPU
WDT
VDDUTMI
EBI
Voltage
Regulator
USB
Device
HS
Cortex-M3 Processor
fmax 96 MHz
RC Osc.
12/8/4 M
VDDCORE
HS UTMI
Transceiver
JTAG & Serial Wire
System Controller
UPLL
XIN
XOUT
D
VB U T
D G MI
FS
D DP
FS
D DM
H
D SD
H P
SD
M
SLAVE
VD
MASTER
UT
100-pin SAM3U4/2/1C Block Diagram
TD
I
TD
O
TM / T
S RA
TC / S C E
K/ WD SW
SW IO O
CL
K
JT
AG
SE
L
Figure 2-2.
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3.
Signal Description
Table 3-1 gives details on the signal names classified by peripheral.
Table 3-1.
Signal Description List
Signal Name
Function
Type
Active Voltage
Level Reference Comments
Power Supplies
VDDIO
Peripherals I/O Lines Power Supply
Power
1.62V to 3.6V
VDDIN
Voltage Regulator Input
Power
1.8V to 3.6V
VDDOUT
Voltage Regulator Output
Power
1.8V
VDDUTMI
USB UTMI+ Interface Power Supply
Power
3.0V to 3.6V
GNDUTMII
USB UTMI+ Interface Ground
Ground
VDDBU
Backup I/O Lines Power Supply
Power
GNDBU
Backup Ground
Ground
VDDPLL
PLL A, UPLL and Osc 3–20 MHz Power Supply
Power
GNDPLL
PLL A, UPLL and Osc 3–20 MHz Ground
Ground
VDDANA
ADC Analog Power Supply
Power
GNDANA
ADC Analog Ground
Ground
VDDCORE
Core, Memories and Peripherals Chip Power Supply
Power
GND
Ground
Ground
1.62V to 3.6V
1.62 V to 1.95V
2.0V to 3.6V
1.62V to 1.95V
Clocks, Oscillators and PLLs
XIN
Main Oscillator Input
Input
XOUT
Main Oscillator Output
XIN32
Slow Clock Oscillator Input
XOUT32
Slow Clock Oscillator Output
Output
VBG
Bias Voltage Reference
Analog
PCK0–PCK2
Programmable Clock Output
Output
VDDPLL
Output
Input
VDDBU
VDDIO
Shutdown, Wakeup Logic
Push/pull
SHDN
Shut-Down Control
0: The device is in
backup mode
Output
VDDBU
FWUP
Force Wake-Up Input
Input
Low
1: The device is running
(not in backup mode)
Needs external pull-up
Serial Wire/JTAG Debug Port (SWJ-DP)
TCK/SWCLK
Test Clock/Serial Wire Clock
Input
TDI
Test Data In
Input
Test Data Out/Trace Asynchronous Data Out
TMS/SWDIO
Test Mode Select/Serial Wire Input/Output
Input
JTAGSEL
JTAG Selection
Input
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No pull-up resistor
VDDIO
Output(4)
TDO/TRACESWO
6
No pull-up resistor
No pull-up resistor
High
VDDBU
Internal permanent
pull-down
Table 3-1.
Signal Name
Signal Description List (Continued)
Function
Type
Active Voltage
Level Reference Comments
Flash Memory
ERASE
Flash and NVM Configuration Bits Erase Command
Input
High
VDDBU
Internal permanent 15K
pulldown
I/O
Low
VDDIO
Internal permanent
pullup
Low
Reset/Test
NRST
Microcontroller Reset
NRSTB
Asynchronous Microcontroller Reset
Input
TST
Test Select
Input
Internal permanent
pullup
VDDBU
Internal permanent
pulldown
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver - UART
URXD
UART Receive Data
Input
UTXD
UART Transmit Data
Output
PIO Controller - PIOA - PIOB - PIOC
Schmitt Trigger (1)
PA0–PA31
Parallel IO Controller A
Reset State:
I/O
- PIO Input
- Internal pullup enabled
Schmitt Trigger (2)
PB0–PB31
Parallel IO Controller B
VDDIO
I/O
Reset State:
- PIO Input
- Internal pullup enabled
Schmitt Trigger(3)
PC0–PC31
Parallel IO Controller C
Reset State:
I/O
- PIO Input
- Internal pullup enabled
External Bus Interface
D0–D15
Data Bus
A0–A23
Address Bus
NWAIT
External Wait Signal
I/O
Output
Input
Low
Static Memory Controller - SMC
NCS0–NCS3
Chip Select Lines
Output
Low
NWR0–NWR1
Write Signal
Output
Low
NRD
Read Signal
Output
Low
NWE
Write Enable
Output
Low
NBS0–NBS1
Byte Mask Signal
Output
Low
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Table 3-1.
Signal Description List (Continued)
Signal Name
Function
Type
Active Voltage
Level Reference Comments
NAND Flash Controller - NFC
NANDOE
NAND Flash Output Enable
Output
Low
NANDWE
NAND Flash Write Enable
Output
Low
NANDRDY
NAND Ready
Input
High Speed Multimedia Card Interface - HSMCI
CK
Multimedia Card Clock
I/O
CDA
Multimedia Card Slot A Command
I/O
DA0–DA7
Multimedia Card Slot A Data
I/O
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter - USARTx
SCKx
USARTx Serial Clock
I/O
TXDx
USARTx Transmit Data
I/O
RXDx
USARTx Receive Data
Input
RTSx
USARTx Request To Send
CTSx
USARTx Clear To Send
DTR0
USART0 Data Terminal Ready
DSR0
USART0 Data Set Ready
Input
DCD0
USART0 Data Carrier Detect
Input
RI0
USART0 Ring Indicator
Input
Output
Input
I/O
Synchronous Serial Controller - SSC
TD
SSC Transmit Data
Output
RD
SSC Receive Data
Input
TK
SSC Transmit Clock
I/O
RK
SSC Receive Clock
I/O
TF
SSC Transmit Frame Sync
I/O
RF
SSC Receive Frame Sync
I/O
Timer/Counter - TC
TCLKx
TC Channel x External Clock Input
Input
TIOAx
TC Channel x I/O Line A
I/O
TIOBx
TC Channel x I/O Line B
I/O
Pulse Width Modulation Controller - PWMC
PWMHx
PWM Waveform Output High for channel x
PWMLx
PWM Waveform Output Low for channel x
PWMFI0–2
PWM Fault Input
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Output
Output
Input
Only output in
complementary mode
when dead time
insertion is enabled
Table 3-1.
Signal Description List (Continued)
Signal Name
Function
Type
Active Voltage
Level Reference Comments
Serial Peripheral Interface - SPI
MISO
Master In Slave Out
I/O
MOSI
Master Out Slave In
I/O
SPCK
SPI Serial Clock
I/O
NPCS0
SPI Peripheral Chip Select 0
I/O
Low
NPCS1–NPCS3
SPI Peripheral Chip Select
Output
Low
Two-Wire Interface - TWI
TWDx
TWIx Two-wire Serial Data
I/O
TWCKx
TWIx Two-wire Serial Clock
I/O
12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter - ADC12B
AD12Bx
Analog Inputs
Analog
AD12BTRG
ADC Trigger
Input
AD12BVREF
ADC Reference
Analog
10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter - ADC
ADx
Analog Inputs
Analog
ADTRG
ADC Trigger
Input
ADVREF
ADC Reference
Analog
Fast Flash Programming Interface - FFPI
PGMEN0–PGMEN2 Programming Enabling
Input
PGMM0–PGMM3
Programming Mode
Input
PGMD0–PGMD15
Programming Data
I/O
PGMRDY
Programming Ready
Output
High
PGMNVALID
Data Direction
Output
Low
PGMNOE
Programming Read
Input
Low
PGMCK
Programming Clock
Input
PGMNCMD
Programming Command
Input
VDDIO
Low
USB High Speed Device - UDPHS
DFSDM
USB Device Full Speed Data -
Analog
DFSDP
USB Device Full Speed Data +
Analog
DHSDM
USB Device High Speed Data -
Analog
VDDUTMI
DHSDP
Notes: 1.
2.
3.
4.
USB Device High Speed Data +
Analog
PIOA: Schmitt Trigger on all except PA14 on 100 and 144-pin packages.
PIOB: Schmitt Trigger on all except PB9 to PB16, PB25 to PB31 on 100 and 144-pin packages.
PIOC: Schmitt Trigger on all except PC20 to PC27 on 144-pin package.
TDO pin is set in input mode when the Cortex-M3 Core is not in debug mode. Thus an external pull-up (100 kΩ) must be
added to avoid current consumption due to floating input.
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3.1
Design Considerations
To facilitate schematic capture when using a SAM3U design, refer to the application note SAM3U Microcontroller
Series Schematic Check List (Atmel literature No. 11006). This application note and additonal documenation are
available on www.atmel.com.
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4.
Package and Pinout
SAM3U4E / SAM3U2E / SAM3U1E devices are available in 144-lead LQFP and 144-ball LFBGA packages.
SAM3U4C / SAM3U2C / SAM3U1C devices are available in 100-lead LQFP and 100-ball TFBGA packages.
4.1
Package and Pinout (SAM3U4E / SAM3U2E / SAM3U1E Devices)
4.1.1
144-lead LQFP Package Outline
Figure 4-1.
Orientation of the 144-lead LQFP Package
73
108
109
72
144
37
36
1
See Section 43.3 “144-lead LQFP Package” for mechanical drawings and specifications.
4.1.2
144-ball LFBGA Package Outline
Figure 4-2.
Orientation of the 144-ball LFBGA Package
TOP VIEW
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A B C D E F G H J
K L M
BALL A1
See Section 43.4 “144-ball LFBGA Package” for mechanical drawings and specifications.
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4.1.3
144-lead LQFP Pinout
Table 4-1.
144-lead LQFP Pinout (SAM3U4E / SAM3U2E / SAM3U1E Devices)
1
TDI
37
DHSDP
73
VDDANA
109
PA0/PGMNCMD
2
VDDOUT
38
DHSDM
74
ADVREF
110
PC0
3
VDDIN
39
VBG
75
GNDANA
111
PA1/PGMRDY
4
TDO/TRACESWO
40
VDDUTMI
76
AD12BVREF
112
PC1
5
PB31
41
DFSDM
77
PA22/PGMD14
113
PA2/PGMNOE
6
PB30
42
DFSDP
78
PA30
114
PC2
7
TMS/SWDIO
43
GNDUTMI
79
PB3
115
PA3/PGMNVALID
8
PB29
44
VDDCORE
80
PB4
116
PC3
9
TCK/SWCLK
45
PA28
81
PC15
117
PA4/PGMM0
10
PB28
46
PA29
82
PC16
118
PC4
11
NRST
47
PC22
83
PC17
119
PA5/PGMM1
12
PB27
48
PA31
84
PC18
120
PC5
13
PB26
49
PC23
85
VDDIO
121
PA6/PGMM2
14
PB25
50
VDDCORE
86
VDDCORE
122
PC6
15
PB24
51
VDDIO
87
PA13/PGMD5
123
PA7/PGMM3
16
VDDCORE
52
GND
88
PA14/PGMD6
124
PC7
17
VDDIO
53
PB0
89
PC10
125
VDDCORE
18
GND
54
PC24
90
GND
126
GND
19
PB23
55
PB1
91
PA15/PGMD7
127
VDDIO
20
PB22
56
PC25
92
PC11
128
PA8/PGMD0
21
PB21
57
PB2
93
PA16/PGMD8
129
PC8
22
PC21
58
PC26
94
PC12
130
PA9/PGMD1
23
PB20
59
PB11
95
PA17/PGMD9
131
PC9
24
PB19
60
GND
96
PB16
132
PA10/PGMD2
25
PB18
61
PB12
97
PB15
133
PA11/PGMD3
26
PB17
62
PB13
98
PC13
134
PA12/PGMD4
27
VDDCORE
63
PC27
99
PA18/PGMD10
135
FWUP
28
PC14
64
PA27
100
PA19/PGMD11
136
SHDN
29
PB14
65
PB5
101
PA20/PGMD12
137
ERASE
30
PB10
66
PB6
102
PA21/PGMD13
138
TST
31
PB9
67
PB7
103
PA23/PGMD15
139
VDDBU
32
PC19
68
PB8
104
VDDIO
140
GNDBU
33
GNDPLL
69
PC28
105
PA24
141
NRSTB
34
VDDPLL
70
PC29
106
PA25
142
JTAGSEL
35
XOUT
71
PC30
107
PA26
143
XOUT32
36
XIN
72
PC31
108
PC20
144
XIN32
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144-ball LFBGA Pinout
Table 4-2.
144-ball LFBGA Pinout (SAM3U4E / SAM3U2E / SAM3U1E Devices)
A1
VBG
D1
DFSDM
G1
PB0
K1
PB7
A2
VDDUTMI
D2
DHSDM
G2
PC26
K2
PC31
A3
PB9
D3
GNDPLL
G3
PB2
K3
PC29
A4
PB10
D4
PC14
G4
PC25
K4
PB3
A5
PB19
D5
PB21
G5
PB1
K5
PB4
A6
PC21
D6
PB23
G6
GND
K6
PA14/PGMD6
A7
PB26
D7
PB24
G7
GND
K7
PA16/PGMD8
A8
TCK/SWCLK
D8
PB28
G8
VDDCORE
K8
PA18/PGMD10
A9
PB30
D9
TDI
G9
PC4
K9
PC20
A10
TDO/TRACESWO
D10
VDDBU
G10
PA6/PGMM2
K10
PA1/PGMRDY
A11
XIN32
D11
PA10/PGMD2
G11
PA7/PGMM3
K11
PC1
A12
XOUT32
D12
PA11/PGMD3
G12
PC6
K12
PC2
B1
VDDCORE
E1
PC22
H1
PC24
L1
PC30
B2
GNDUTMI
E2
PA28
H2
PC27
L2
ADVREF
B3
XOUT
E3
PC19
H3
PA27
L3
AD12BVREF
B4
PB14
E4
VDDCORE
H4
PB12
L4
PA22/PGMD14
B5
PB17
E5
GND
H5
PB11
L5
PC17
B6
PB22
E6
VDDIO
H6
GND
L6
PC10
B7
PB25
E7
GNDBU
H7
VDDCORE
L7
PC12
B8
PB29
E8
NRST
H8
PB16
L8
PA19/PGMD11
B9
VDDIN
E9
PB31
H9
PB15
L9
PA23/PGMD15
B10
JTAGSEL
E10
PA12/PGMD4
H10
PC3
L10
PA0/PGMNCMD
B11
ERASE
E11
PA8/PGMD0
H11
PA5/PGMM1
L11
PA26
B12
SHDN
E12
PC8
H12
PC5
L12
PC0
C1
DFSDP
F1
PA31
J1
PB5
M1
VDDANA
C2
DHSDP
F2
PA29
J2
PB6
M2
GNDANA
C3
XIN
F3
PC23
J3
PC28
M3
PA30
C4
VDDPLL
F4
VDDCORE
J4
PB8
M4
PC15
C5
PB18
F5
VDDIO
J5
PB13
M5
PC16
C6
PB20
F6
GND
J6
VDDIO
M6
PC18
C7
PB27
F7
GND
J7
PA13/PGMD5
M7
PA15/PGMD7
C8
TMS/SWDIO
F8
VDDIO
J8
PA17/PGMD9
M8
PC11
C9
VDDOUT
F9
PC9
J9
PC13
M9
PA20/PGMD12
C10
NRSTB
F10
PA9/PGMD1
J10
PA2/PGMNOE
M10
PA21/PGMD13
C11
TST
F11
VDDCORE
J11
PA3/PGMNVALID
M11
PA24
C12
FWUP
F12
PC7
J12
PA4/PGMM0
M12
PA25
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4.2
Package and Pinout (SAM3U4C / SAM3U2C / SAM3U1C Devices)
4.2.1
100-lead LQFP Package Outline
Figure 4-3.
Orientation of the 100-lead LQFP Package
75
51
76
50
100
26
1
25
See Section 43.1 “100-lead LQFP Package” for mechanical drawings and specifications.
4.2.2
100-ball TFBGA Package Outline
Figure 4-4.
Orientation of the 100-ball TFBGA Package
TOP VIEW
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
See Section 43.2 “100-ball TFBGA Package” for mechanical drawings and specifications.
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100-lead LQFP Pinout
Table 4-3.
100-lead LQFP Pinout (SAM3U4C / SAM3U2C / SAM3U1C Devices)
1
VDDANA
26
PA0/PGMNCMD
51
TDI
76
DHSDP
2
ADVREF
27
PA1/PGMRDY
52
VDDOUT
77
DHSDM
3
GNDANA
28
PA2/PGMNOE
53
VDDIN
78
VBG
4
AD12BVREF
29
PA3/PGMNVALID
54
TDO/TRACESWO
79
VDDUTMI
5
PA22/PGMD14
30
PA4/PGMM0
55
TMS/SWDIO
80
DFSDM
6
PA30
31
PA5/PGMM1
56
TCK/SWCLK
81
DFSDP
7
PB3
32
PA6/PGMM2
57
NRST
82
GNDUTMI
8
PB4
33
PA7/PGMM3
58
PB24
83
VDDCORE
9
VDDCORE
34
VDDCORE
59
VDDCORE
84
PA28
10
PA13/PGMD5
35
GND
60
VDDIO
85
PA29
11
PA14/PGMD6
36
VDDIO
61
GND
86
PA31
12
PA15/PGMD7
37
PA8/PGMD0
62
PB23
87
VDDCORE
13
PA16/PGMD8
38
PA9/PGMD1
63
PB22
88
VDDIO
14
PA17/PGMD9
39
PA10/PGMD2
64
PB21
89
GND
15
PB16
40
PA11/PGMD3
65
PB20
90
PB0
16
PB15
41
PA12/PGMD4
66
PB19
91
PB1
17
PA18/PGMD10
42
FWUP
67
PB18
92
PB2
18
PA19/PGMD11
43
ERASE
68
PB17
93
PB11
19
PA20/PGMD12
44
TST
69
PB14
94
PB12
20
PA21/PGMD13
45
VDDBU
70
PB10
95
PB13
21
PA23/PGMD15
46
GNDBU
71
PB9
96
PA27
22
VDDIO
47
NRSTB
72
GNDPLL
97
PB5
23
PA24
48
JTAGSEL
73
VDDPLL
98
PB6
24
PA25
49
XOUT32
74
XOUT
99
PB7
25
PA26
50
XIN32
75
XIN
100
PB8
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4.2.4
100-ball TFBGA Pinout
Table 4-4.
100-ball TFBGA Pinout (SAM3U4C / SAM3U2C / SAM3U1C Devices)
A1
VBG
C6
PB22
F1
PB1
H6
PA15/PGMD7
A2
XIN
C7
TMS/SWDIO
F2
PB12
H7
PA18/PGMD10
A3
XOUT
C8
NRSTB
F3
VDDIO
H8
PA24
A4
PB17
C9
JTAGSEL
F4
PA31
H9
PA1/PGMRDY
A5
PB21
C10
VDDBU
F5
VDDIO
H10
PA2/PGMNOE
A6
PB23
D1
DFSDM
F6
GND
J1
PB6
A7
TCK/SWCLK
D2
DHSDM
F7
PB16
J2
PB8
A8
VDDIN
D3
VDDPLL
F8
PA6/PGMM2
J3
ADVREF
A9
VDDOUT
D4
VDDCORE
F9
VDDCORE
J4
PA30
A10
XIN32
D5
PB20
F10
PA7/PGMM3
J5
PB3
B1
VDDCORE
D6
ERASE
G1
PB11
J6
PA16/PGMD8
B2
GNDUTMI
D7
TST
G2
PB2
J7
PA19/PGMD11
B3
VDDUTMI
D8
FWUP
G3
PB0
J8
PA21/PGMD13
B4
PB10
D9
PA11/PGMD3
G4
PB13
J9
PA26
B5
PB18
D10
PA12/PGMD4
G5
VDDCORE
J10
PA0/PGMNCMD
B6
PB24
E1
PA29
G6
GND
K1
PB7
B7
NRST
E2
GND
G7
PB15
K2
VDDANA
B8
TDO/TRACESWO
E3
PA28
G8
PA3/PGMNVALID
K3
GNDANA
B9
TDI
E4
PB9
G9
PA5/PGMM1
K4
AD12BVREF
B10
XOUT32
E5
GNDBU
G10
PA4/PGMM0
K5
PB4
C1
DFSDP
E6
VDDIO
H1
VDDCORE
K6
PA14/PGMD6
C2
DHSDP
E7
VDDCORE
H2
PB5
K7
PA17/PGMD9
C3
GNDPLL
E8
PA10/PGMD2
H3
PA27
K8
PA20/PGMD12
C4
PB14
E9
PA9/PGMD1
H4
PA22/PGMD14
K9
PA23/PGMD15
C5
PB19
E10
PA8/PGMD0
H5
PA13/PGMD5
K10
PA25
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5.
Power Considerations
5.1
Power Supplies
The SAM3U product power supply pins are the following:
VDDCORE pins: Power the core, the embedded memories and the peripherals; voltage range 1.62–1.95 V
VDDIO pins: Power the peripherals I/O lines; voltage range 1.62–3.6 V
VDDIN pin: Powers the voltage regulator
VDDOUT pin: Output of the voltage regulator
VDDBU pin: Powers the Slow Clock oscillator and a part of the System Controller; voltage range 1.62– 3.6V.
VDDBU must be supplied before or at the same time as VDDIO and VDDCORE.
VDDPLL pin: Powers the PLL A, UPLL and 3–20 MHz Oscillator; voltage range 1.62–1.95 V
VDDUTMI pin: Powers the UTMI+ interface; voltage range 3.0–3.6 V, 3.3V nominal
VDDANA pin: Powers the ADC cells; voltage range 2.0–3.6 V
Ground pins GND are common to VDDCORE and VDDIO pins power supplies.
Separated ground pins are provided for VDDBU, VDDPLL, VDDUTMI and VDDANA. These ground pins are
respectively GNDBU, GNDPLL, GNDUTMI and GNDANA.
5.2
Power-up Considerations
5.2.1
VDDIO Versus VDDCORE
VDDIO must always be higher or equal to VDDCORE.
VDDIO must reach its minimum operating voltage (1.60 V) before VDDCORE has reached VDDCORE(min). The minimum
slope for VDDCORE is defined by (VDDCORE(min) - VT+) / tRST.
If VDDCORE rises at the same time as VDDIO, the VDDIO rising slope must be higher than or equal to 5V/ms.
If VDDCORE is powered by the internal regulator, all power-up considerations are met.
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Figure 5-1.
VDDCORE and VDDIO Constraints at Startup
Supply (V)
VDDIO
VDDIO(min)
VDDCORE
VDDCORE(min)
VT+
tRST
Time (t)
Core supply POR output
SLCK
5.2.2
VDDIO Versus VDDIN
At power-up, VDDIO needs to reach 0.6 V before VDDIN reaches 1.0 V.
VDDIO voltage needs to be equal to or below (VDDIN voltage + 0.5 V).
5.3
Voltage Regulator
The SAM3U embeds a voltage regulator that is managed by the Supply Controller.
This internal regulator is intended to supply the internal core of SAM3U but can be used to supply other parts in the
application. It features two different operating modes:
In Normal mode, the voltage regulator consumes less than 700 µA static current and draws 150 mA of
output current. Internal adaptive biasing adjusts the regulator quiescent current depending on the required
load current. In Wait mode or when the output current is low, quiescent current is only 7 µA.
In Shutdown mode, the voltage regulator consumes less than 1 µA while its output is driven internally to
GND. The default output voltage is 1.80 V and the startup time to reach Normal mode is inferior to 400 µs.
For adequate input and output power supply decoupling/bypassing, refer to Table 42-3, “1.8V Voltage Regulator
Characteristics,” on page 1089.
5.4
Typical Powering Schematics
The SAM3U supports a 1.62–3.6 V single supply mode. The internal regulator input connected to the source and
its output feed VDDCORE. Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3, and Figure 5-4 show the power schematics.
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Figure 5-2.
Single Supply
VDDBU
VDDUTMI
VDDANA
VDDIO
Main Supply (1.62–3.6 V)
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
Note:
Restrictions:
With Main Supply < 2.0 V, USB and ADC are not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 2.4V and < 3V, USB is not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 3V, all peripherals are usable.
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Figure 5-3.
Core Externally Supplied
VDDBU
VDDUTMI
VDDANA
Main Supply (1.62–3.6 V)
VDDIO
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDCORE Supply (1.62–1.95 V)
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
Note:
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Restrictions:
With Main Supply < 2.0 V, USB and ADC are not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 2.4V and < 3V, USB is not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 3V, all peripherals are usable.
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Figure 5-4.
Backup Batteries Used
FWUP
SHDN
Backup Batteries VDDBU
VDDUTMI
VDDANA
VDDIO
VDDIN
Main Supply (1.62–3.6 V)
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
Note:
Restrictions
With Main Supply < 2.0 V, USB and ADC are not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 2.4V and < 3V, USB is not usable.
With Main Supply ≥ 3V, all peripherals are usable.
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5.5
Active Mode
Active mode is the normal running mode with the core clock running from the fast RC oscillator, the main crystal
oscillator or the PLLA. The power management controller can be used to adapt the frequency and to disable the
peripheral clocks.
5.6
Low-power Modes
The SAM3U has the following low-power modes: Backup, Wait, and Sleep.
5.6.1
Backup Mode
The purpose of backup mode is to achieve the lowest power consumption possible in a system which is performing
periodic wake-ups to perform tasks but not requiring fast startup time (< 0.5 ms).
The Supply Controller, zero-power power-on reset, RTT, RTC, backup registers and 32 kHz oscillator (RC or
crystal oscillator selected by software in the Supply Controller) are running. The regulator and the core supply are
off.
Backup mode is based on the Cortex-M3 deep-sleep mode with the voltage regulator disabled.
The SAM3U Series can be woken up from this mode through the Force Wake-Up (FWUP) pin, and Wake-Up input
pins WKUP0–15, Supply Monitor, RTT or RTC wake-up event. Current consumption is 2.5 µA typical on VDDBU.
Backup mode can be entered by using the WFE instruction.
The procedure to enter Backup mode using the WFE instruction is the following:
1.
Write a 1 to the SLEEPDEEP bit in the Cortex-M3 processor System Control Register (SCR) (refer to
Section 12.20.7 ”System Control Register”).
2.
Execute the WFE instruction of the processor.
Exit from Backup mode happens if one of the following enable wake-up events occurs:
5.6.2
Low level, configurable debouncing on FWUP pin
Level transition, configurable debouncing on pins WKUPEN0–15
SM alarm
RTC alarm
RTT alarm
Wait Mode
The purpose of the Wait mode is to achieve very low power consumption while maintaining the whole device in a
powered state for a startup time of less than 10 µs.
In this mode, the clocks of the core, peripherals and memories are stopped. However, the core, peripherals and
memories power supplies are still powered. From this mode, a fast start up is available.
This mode is entered via Wait for Event (WFE) instructions with LPM = 1 (Low Power Mode bit in PMC_FSMR).
The Cortex-M3 is able to handle external events or internal events in order to wake up the core (WFE). This is
done by configuring the external lines WKUP0–15 as fast startup wake-up pins (refer to Section 5.8 “Fast
Startup”). RTC or RTT Alarm and USB wake-up events can be used to wake up the CPU (exit from WFE).
Current Consumption in Wait mode is typically 15 µA on VDDIN if the internal voltage regulator is used or 8 µA on
VDDCORE if an external regulator is used.
The procedure to enter Wait mode is the following:
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1.
Select the 4/8/12 MHz fast RC oscillator as Main Clock
2.
Set the LPM bit in PMC_FSMR
3.
Execute the WFE instruction of the processor
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Note:
5.6.3
Internal Main clock resynchronization cycles are necessary between the writing of MOSCRCEN bit and the
effective entry in Wait mode. Depending on the user application, waiting for MOSCRCEN bit to be cleared
is recommended to ensure that the core will not execute undesired instructions.
Sleep Mode
The purpose of sleep mode is to optimize power consumption of the device versus response time. In this mode,
only the core clock is stopped. The peripheral clocks can be enabled. This mode is entered via Wait for Interrupt
(WFI) or WFE instructions with LPM = 0 in PMC_FSMR.
The processor can be woken up from an interrupt if WFI instruction of the Cortex-M3 is used, or from an event if
the WFE instruction is used to enter this mode.
5.6.4
Low-power Mode Summary Table
The modes detailed above are the main low-power modes. Each part can be set to on or off separately and wake
up sources can be individually configured. Table 5-1 shows a summary of the configurations of the low-power
modes.
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Table 5-1.
Low Power Mode Configuration Summary
SUPC, 32 kHz
Osc., RTC,
RTT, GPBR,
Core
POR (VDDBU
Memory
Region)
Regulator Peripherals
Mode
Backup Mode
Mode Entry
Potential Wake-up Sources
Core at
Wake-up
PIO State
While in Low PIO State at Consumption Wake-up
(2) (3)
Time(1)
Power Mode Wake-up
ON
FWUP pin
Pins WKUP0–15
WFE
OFF
OFF
SM alarm
SHDN = 0 (Not powered) + SLEEPDEEP = 1
RTC alarm
RTT alarm
ON
Any event from:
- Fast startup through pins WKUP0–15
ON
Powered
+ SLEEPDEEP = 0 - RTC alarm
SHDN = 1 (Not clocked)
- RTT alarm
+ LPM = 1
- USB wake-up
ON
Entry mode = WFI interrupt only;
Entry mode = WFE any enabled interrupt
and/or
WFE or WFI
ON
Powered(7)
Any event from:
Previous state
+ SLEEPDEEP = 0
Clocked back
Unchanged
SHDN = 1 (Not clocked)
- Fast startup through pins WKUP0–15
saved
+ LPM = 0
- RTC alarm
- RTT alarm
- USB wake-up
Reset
PIOA &
PIOB &
Previous state
PIOC
saved
Inputs with
pull-ups
2.5 µA typ(4)
< 0.5 ms
WFE
Wait Mode
Sleep Mode
Notes:
Clocked back
Previous state
Unchanged 13 µA/20 µA(5) < 10 µs
saved
(6)
(6)
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1. When considering wake-up time, the time required to start the PLL is not taken into account. Once started, the device works with the 4/8/12 MHz Fast RC
oscillator. The user has to add the PLL startup time if it is needed in the system. The wake-up time is defined as the time taken for wake-up until the first
instruction is fetched.
2. The external loads on PIOs are not taken into account in the calculation.
3. BOD current consumption is not included.
4. Current consumption on VDDBU.
5. 13 µA total current consumption - without using internal voltage regulator.
20 µA total current consumption - using internal voltage regulator.
6. Depends on MCK frequency.
7. In this mode the core is supplied and not clocked but some peripherals can be clocked.
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5.7
Wake-up Sources
The wake-up events allow the device to exit Backup mode. When a wake-up event is detected, the Supply
Controller performs a sequence which automatically reenables the core power supply. See Figure 18-7 “Wake Up
Sources” on page 273.
5.8
Fast Startup
The SAM3U device allows the processor to restart in a few microseconds while the processor is in Wait mode. A
fast startup can occur upon detection of a low level on one of the 19 wake-up inputs (WKUP0 to 15 + RTC + RTT
+ USB).
The fast restart circuitry (shown in Figure 27-3 “Fast Startup Circuitry” on page 454) is fully asynchronous and
provides a fast startup signal to the Power Management Controller. As soon as the fast startup signal is asserted,
the PMC automatically restarts the embedded 4/8/12 MHz fast RC oscillator, switches the master clock on this
4 MHz clock by default and reenables the processor clock.
6.
Input/Output Lines
The SAM3U has different kinds of input/output (I/O) lines, such as general purpose I/Os (GPIO) and system I/Os.
GPIOs can have alternate functions thanks to multiplexing capabilities of the PIO controllers. The same GPIO line
can be used whether it is in IO mode or used by the multiplexed peripheral. System I/Os are pins such as test pin,
oscillators, erase pin, analog inputs or debug pins.
With a few exceptions, the I/Os have input Schmitt triggers. Refer to the footnotes associated with “PIO Controller
- PIOA - PIOB - PIOC” on page 7 within Table 3-1, “Signal Description List”.
6.1
General Purpose I/O Lines (GPIO)
GPIO Lines are managed by PIO controllers. All I/Os have several input or output modes such as, pull-up, input
Schmitt triggers, multi-drive (open-drain), glitch filters, debouncing or input change interrupt. Programming of these
modes is performed independently for each I/O line through the PIO controller user interface. For more details,
refer to Section 29. ”Parallel Input/Output Controller (PIO)”.
The input output buffers of the PIO lines are supplied through VDDIO power supply rail.
The SAM3U embeds high-speed pads able to handle up to 65 MHz for HSMCI and SPI clock lines and 35 MHz on
other lines. See Section 42.9 ”AC Characteristics” for more details. Typical pull-up value is 100 kΩ for all I/Os.
Each I/O line also embeds an ODT (On-Die Termination) (see Figure 6-1). ODT consists of an internal series
resistor termination scheme for impedance matching between the driver output (SAM3) and the PCB track
impedance preventing signal reflection. The series resistor helps to reduce I/Os switching current (di/dt) thereby
reducing in turn, EMI. It also decreases overshoot and undershoot (ringing) due to inductance of interconnect
between devices or between boards. In conclusion, ODT helps reducing signal integrity issues.
Figure 6-1.
On-Die Termination Schematic
Z0 ~ ZO + RODT
ODT
36 Ω Typ.
RODT
Receiver
SAM3 Driver with
ZO ~ 10 Ω
PCB Track
Z0 ~ 50 Ω
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6.2
System I/O Lines
System I/O lines are pins used by oscillators, test mode, reset, flash erase and JTAG to name but a few.
6.3
Serial Wire JTAG Debug Port (SWJ-DP)
The SWJ-DP pins are TCK/SWCLK, TMS/SWDIO, TDO/TRACESWO, TDI and commonly provided on a standard
20-pin JTAG connector defined by ARM. For more details about voltage reference and reset state, refer to
Table 3-1, “Signal Description List”.
The JTAGSEL pin is used to select the JTAG boundary scan when asserted at a high level. It integrates a
permanent pull-down resistor of about 15 kΩ to GNDBU, so that it can be left unconnected for normal operations.
By default, the JTAG Debug Port is active. If the debugger host wants to switch to the Serial Wire Debug Port, it
must provide a dedicated JTAG sequence on TMS/SWDIO and TCK/SWCLK which disables the JTAG-DP and
enables the SW-DP. When the Serial Wire Debug Port is active, TDO/TRACESWO can be used for trace.
The asynchronous TRACE output (TRACESWO) is multiplexed with TDO. So the asynchronous trace can only be
used with SW-DP, not JTAG-DP.
All the JTAG signals are supplied with VDDIO except JTAGSEL, supplied by VDDBU.
6.4
Test Pin
The TST pin is used for JTAG Boundary Scan Manufacturing Test or fast flash programming mode of the SAM3U
series. The TST pin integrates a permanent pull-down resistor of about 15 kΩ to GND, so that it can be left
unconnected for normal operations. To enter fast programming mode, see Section 21. ”Fast Flash Programming
Interface (FFPI)”. For more on the manufacturing and test mode, refer to Section 13. ”Debug and Test Features”.
6.5
NRST Pin
The NRST pin is bidirectional. It is handled by the on-chip reset controller and can be driven low to provide a reset
signal to the external components or asserted low externally to reset the microcontroller. It will reset the Core and
the peripherals, except the Backup region (RTC, RTT and Supply Controller). There is no constraint on the length
of the reset pulse and the reset controller can guarantee a minimum pulse length.
The NRST pin integrates a permanent pull-up resistor to VDDIO of about 100 kΩ.
6.6
NRSTB Pin
The NRSTB pin is input only and enables asynchronous reset of the SAM3U when asserted low. The NRSTB pin
integrates a permanent pull-up resistor of about 15 kΩ. This allows connection of a simple push button on the
NRSTB pin as a system-user reset. In all modes, this pin will reset the chip including the Backup region (RTC, RTT
and Supply Controller). It reacts as the Power-on reset. It can be used as an external system reset source. In
harsh environments, it is recommended to add an external capacitor (10 nF) between NRSTB and VDDBU. (For
filtering values refer to Section 42.9.2 ”I/O Characteristics”.)
It embeds an anti-glitch filter.
6.7
ERASE Pin
The ERASE pin is used to reinitialize the Flash content and some of its NVM bits. The ERASE pin and the ROM
code ensure an in-situ reprogrammability of the Flash content without the use of a debug tool. When the security
bit is activated, the ERASE pin provides the capability to reprogram the Flash content. It integrates a permanent
pull-down resistor of about 15 kΩ to GND, so that it can be left unconnected for normal operations.
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This pin is debounced by SCLK to improve the glitch tolerance. When the ERASE pin is tied high during less than
100 ms, it is not taken into account. The pin must be tied high during more than 220 ms to perform the
reinitialization of the Flash.
Even in all low power modes, asserting the pin will automatically start up the chip and erase the Flash.
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7.
Architecture
7.1
APB/AHB Bridges
The SAM3U product embeds two separated APB/AHB bridges:
Low speed bridge
High speed bridge
This architecture enables to make concurrent accesses on both bridges.
All the peripherals are on the low-speed bridge except SPI, SSC and HSMCI.
The UART, 10-bit ADC (ADC), 12-bit ADC (ADC12B), TWI0–1, USART0–3, and PWM have dedicated channels
for the Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) channels. These peripherals can not use the DMA Controller.
The high speed bridge regroups the SSC, SPI and HSMCI. These three peripherals do not have PDC channels but
can use the DMA with the internal FIFO for channel buffering.
Note that the peripherals of the two bridges are clocked by the same source: MCK.
7.2
Matrix Masters
The Bus Matrix of the SAM3U device manages five masters, which means that each master can perform an
access concurrently with others to an available slave.
Each master has its own decoder and specifically defined bus. In order to simplify the addressing, all the masters
have the same decoding.
Table 7-1.
7.3
List of Bus Matrix Masters
Master 0
Cortex-M3 Instruction/Data Bus
Master 1
Cortex-M3 System Bus
Master 2
Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC)
Master 3
USB Device High Speed DMA
Master 4
DMA Controller
Matrix Slaves
The Bus Matrix of the SAM3U manages 10 slaves. Each slave has its own arbiter, allowing a different arbitration
per slave.
Table 7-2.
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List of Bus Matrix Slaves
Slave 0
Internal SRAM0
Slave 1
Internal SRAM1
Slave 2
Internal ROM
Slave 3
Internal Flash 0
Slave 4
Internal Flash 1
Slave 5
USB Device High Speed Dual Port RAM (DPR)
Slave 6
NAND Flash Controller RAM
Slave 7
External Bus Interface
Slave 8
Low Speed Peripheral Bridge
Slave 9
High Speed Peripheral Bridge
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7.4
Master to Slave Access
All the Masters can normally access all the Slaves. However, some paths do not make sense, for example
allowing access from the USB Device High speed DMA to the Internal Peripherals. Thus, these paths are
forbidden or simply not wired, and shown as “–” in Table 7-3 below.
Table 7-3.
SAM3U Master to Slave Access
Masters
Slaves
0
1
2
3
4
Cortex-M3
Instruction/Data
Bus
Cortex-M3
System Bus
Peripheral DMA
Controller (PDC)
USB Device High
Speed DMA
DMA Controller
0
Internal SRAM0
–
X
X
X
X
1
Internal SRAM1
–
X
X
X
X
2
Internal ROM
X
–
X
X
X
3
Internal Flash 0
X
–
–
–
–
4
Internal Flash 1
X
–
–
–
–
–
X
–
–
–
5
USB Device High
Speed Dual Port
RAM (DPR)
6
NAND Flash
Controller RAM
–
X
X
X
X
7
External Bus
Interface
–
X
X
X
X
8
Low Speed
Peripheral Bridge
–
X
X
–
–
9
High Speed
Peripheral Bridge
–
X
X
–
–
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7.5
DMA Controller
Acting as one Matrix Master
Embeds 4 channels:
̶
3 channels with 8 bytes/FIFO for Channel Buffering
̶
1 channel with 32 bytes/FIFO for Channel Buffering
Linked List support with Status Write Back operation at End of Transfer
Word, HalfWord, Byte transfer support
Handles high speed transfer of SPI, SSC and HSMCI (peripheral to memory, memory to peripheral)
Memory to memory transfer
Can be triggered by PWM and T/C which enables to generate waveforms though the External Bus Interface
The DMA controller can handle the transfer between peripherals and memory and so receives the triggers from the
peripherals listed below. The hardware interface numbers are also given in Table 7-4.
Table 7-4.
7.6
DMA Controller
Instance Name
Channel T/R
DMA Channel HW Interface Number
HSMCI
Transmit/Receive
0
SPI
Transmit
1
SPI
Receive
2
SSC
Transmit
3
SSC
Receive
4
PWM Event Line 0
Trigger
5
PWM Event Line 1
Trigger
6
TIO Output of TImer Counter Channel 0
Trigger
7
Peripheral DMA Controller
Handles data transfer between peripherals and memories
Nineteen channels
̶
Two for each USART
̶
Two for the UART
̶
Two for each Two Wire Interface
̶
One for the PWM
̶
One for each Analog-to-Digital Converter
Low bus arbitration overhead
̶
One Master Clock cycle needed for a transfer from memory to peripheral
̶
Two Master Clock cycles needed for a transfer from peripheral to memory
Next Pointer management for reducing interrupt latency requirement
The PDC handles transfer requests from the channel according to the priorities (low to high priorities) defined in
Table 7-5.
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Table 7-5.
Peripheral DMA Controller
Instance Name
Channel Transmit/Receive
TWI1
Transmit
TWI0
Transmit
PWM
Transmit
UART
Transmit
USART3
Transmit
USART2
Transmit
USART1
Transmit
USART0
Transmit
TWI0
Receive
TWI1
Receive
UART
Receive
USART3
Receive
USART2
Receive
USART1
Receive
USART0
Receive
ADC
Receive
ADC12B
Receive
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8.
Memories
8.1
Memory Mapping
Figure 8-1.
SAM3U Memory Mapping
Code
0x00000000
0x00000000
Address memory space
Peripherals
0x40000000
MCI
Boot Memory
17
0x40004000
Code
0x00080000
SSC
Internal Flash 0
21
0x40008000
0x20000000
0x00100000
SPI
Internal Flash 1
20
0x4000C000
Internal SRAM
0x00180000
Reserved
Internal ROM
0x40080000
0x40000000
0x00200000
Reserved
0x20000000
1 Mbyte
bit band
region
+0x40
Peripherals
0x1FFFFFFF
Internal SRAM
+0x80
0x60000000
SRAM0
0x20180000
0x20200000
24
18
19
PWM
25
0x40090000
0xE0000000
USART0
Undefined
0x22000000
13
0x40094000
System
32 Mbytes
bit band alias
USART1
14
0x40098000
0xFFFFFFFF
USART2
Undefined
0x40000000
0x400E0000
System Controller
USART3
Reserved
MATRIX
0x400A4000
0x400E0400
UDPHS
PMC
Chip Select 0
5
0x400E0600
0x61000000
ADC12B
8
0x400E0740
0x62000000
ADC
DMAC
EFC0
6
0x400E0A00
0x64000000
0x400E0C00
0x68000000
Reserved
7
0x400E0000
10
0x400E2600
11
0x40100000
12
0x42000000
1
0x44000000
System Controller
PIOA
NFC
0x400E0E00
reserved
0x400E1000
0x69000000
PIOB
0x9FFFFFFF
Reserved
Reserved
PIOC
0x400E1200
RSTC
block
ID
+0x10
0x60000000
RTT
3
WDT
4
+0x60
RTC
+0x90
2
SYSC
GPBR
0x400E1400
reserved
0x4007FFFF
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bit band alias
Reserved
SUPC
+0x30
+0x50
28
0x400B3FFF
EFC1
reserved
27
0x400B0000
0x400E0800
0x63000000
Chip Select 3
26
0x400AC000
CHIPID
Chip Select 2
29
0x400A8000
UART
Chip Select 1
16
0x400A0000
0x400E0200
External SRAM
15
0x4009C000
SMC
32
TC2
0x4008C000
Reserved
UDPHS (DMA)
peripheral
23
TC0
TWI1
NFC (SRAM)
offset
TC1
0x40088000
0xA0000000
0x20100000
0x60000000
22
TC0
TWI0
SRAM1
0x24000000
TC0
0x40084000
External SRAM
0x20080000
TC0
1 Mbyte
bit band
region
The memories are described in Section 8.2 ”Embedded Memories” and Section 8.3 ”External Memories”.
8.2
Embedded Memories
8.2.1
Internal SRAM
Table 8-1 shows the embedded high-speed SRAM for the various devices.
Table 8-1.
Embedded High-speed SRAM per Device
Device
Pin Count
SRAM0 (KB)
SRAM1 (KB)
NFC SRAM (KB)
Total SRAM (KB)
SAM3U4
144/100
32
16
4
52
SAM3U2
144/100
16
16
4
36
SAM3U1
144/100
8
8
4
20
SRAM0 is accessible over System Cortex-M3 bus at address 0x2000 0000 and SRAM1 at address 0x2008 0000.
The user can see the SRAM as contiguous at 0x20078000–0x20083FFF (SAM3U4), 0x2007C000–0x20083FFFF
(SAM3U2) or 0x2007E000–0x20081FFFF (SAM3U1).
SRAM0 and SRAM1 are in the bit band region. The bit band alias region is from 0x2200 0000 and 0x23FF FFFF.
The NAND Flash Controller (NFC) embeds 4224 bytes of internal SRAM. If the NFC is not used, these 4224 bytes
can be used as general-purpose SRAM. It can be seen at address 0x2010 0000.
8.2.2
Internal ROM
The SAM3U product embeds an Internal ROM, which contains the SAM-BA® Boot and FFPI program.
At any time, the ROM is mapped at address 0x0018 0000.
8.2.3
Embedded Flash
8.2.3.1 Flash Overview
Table 8-2 shows the Flash organization for the various devices.
Table 8-2.
Embedded Flash Memory Organization per Device
Device
Flash Size
Number of Banks
Pages per Bank
Page Size
Plane
SAM3U4
256 Kbytes
2
512
256 bytes
Dual
SAM3U2
128 Kbytes
1
512
256 bytes
Single
SAM3U1
64 Kbytes
1
256
256 bytes
Single
The Flash contains a 128-byte write buffer, accessible through a 32-bit interface.
8.2.3.2 Flash Power Supply
The Flash is supplied by VDDCORE.
8.2.3.3 Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) manages accesses performed by the masters of the system. It
enables reading the Flash and writing the write buffer. It also contains a User Interface, mapped within the Memory
Controller on the APB.
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller ensures the interface of the Flash block with the 32-bit internal bus. Its
128-bit wide memory interface increases performance.
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The user can choose between high performance or lower current consumption by selecting either 128-bit or 64-bit
access. It also manages the programming, erasing, locking and unlocking sequences of the Flash using a full set
of commands.
One of the commands returns the embedded Flash descriptor definition that informs the system about the Flash
organization, thus making the software generic.
The SAM3U4 (256 Kbytes internal Flash version) embeds two EEFC (EEFC0 for Flash0 and EEFC1 for Flash1)
whereas the SAM3U2/1 embeds one EEFC.
8.2.3.4 Lock Regions
Several lock bits are used to protect write and erase operations on lock regions. A lock region is composed of
several consecutive pages, and each lock region has its associated lock bit.
Table 8-3.
Number of Lock Bits
Product
Number of
Embedded
EEFCs
Number of
Lock Bits
Managed per
EEFC
Number of
Protected
Flash
Regions(1)
Number of
Lock
Regions
Number of
Pages per
Lock Region
Page Size
Lock Region
Size
SAM3U4
2
16
32
32
32
256 bytes
8 Kbytes
SAM3U2
1
16
32
16
32
256 bytes
8 Kbytes
SAM3U1
1
8
8
8
32
256 bytes
8 Kbytes
Note:
1. Protected against inadvertent Flash erasing or programming commands.
If a locked-region’s erase or program command occurs, the command is aborted and the EEFC triggers an
interrupt.
The lock bits are software programmable through the EEFC User Interface. The command “Set Lock Bit” enables
the protection. The command “Clear Lock Bit” unlocks the lock region.
Asserting the ERASE pin clears the lock bits, thus unlocking the entire Flash.
8.2.3.5 Security Bit Feature
The SAM3U features a security bit, based on a specific General Purpose NVM bit (GPNVM bit 0). When the
security is enabled, any access to the Flash, SRAM, Core Registers and Internal Peripherals either through the
ICE interface or through the Fast Flash Programming Interface, is forbidden. This ensures the confidentiality of the
code programmed in the Flash.
This security bit can only be enabled, through the command “Set General Purpose NVM Bit 0” of the EEFC User
Interface. Disabling the security bit can only be achieved by asserting the ERASE pin at 1, and after a full Flash
erase is performed. When the security bit is deactivated, all accesses to the Flash, SRAM, Core Registers and
Internal Peripherals either through the ICE interface or through the Fast Flash Programming Interface are
permitted.
It is important to note that the assertion of the ERASE pin should always be longer than 200 ms.
As the ERASE pin integrates a permanent pull-down, it can be left unconnected during normal operation.
However, it is safer to connect it directly to GND for the final application.
8.2.3.6 Calibration Bits
NVM bits are used to calibrate the brownout detector and the voltage regulator. These bits are factory configured
and cannot be changed by the user. The ERASE pin has no effect on the calibration bits.
8.2.3.7 Unique Identifier
Each device integrates its own 128-bit unique identifier. These bits are factory configured and cannot be changed
by the user. The ERASE pin has no effect on the unique identifier.
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8.2.3.8 Fast Flash Programming Interface (FFPI)
The FFPI allows programming the device through either a serial JTAG interface or through a multiplexed fullyhandshaked parallel port. It allows gang programming with market-standard industrial programmers.
The FFPI supports read, page program, page erase, full erase, lock, unlock and protect commands.
The FFPI is enabled and the Fast Programming Mode is entered when TST, NRSTB and FWUP pins are tied high
during power up sequence and if all supplies are provided externally (do not use internal regulator for VDDCORE).
Please note that since the FFPI is a part of the SAM-BA Boot Application, the device must boot from the ROM.
8.2.3.9 SAM-BA Boot
The SAM-BA Boot is a default Boot Program which provides an easy way to program in-situ the on-chip Flash
memory.
The SAM-BA Boot Assistant supports serial communication via the UART and USB.
The SAM-BA Boot provides an interface with SAM-BA Graphic User Interface (GUI).
The SAM-BA Boot is in ROM and is mapped in Flash at address 0x0 when GPNVM bit 1 is set to 0.
8.2.3.10 GPNVM Bits
The SAM3U2/1 features two GPNVM bits whereas SAM3U4 features three GPNVM bits. These bits can be
cleared or set respectively through the commands “Clear GPNVM Bit” and “Set GPNVM Bit” of the EEFC User
Interface.
The SAM3U4 is equipped with two EEFC, EEFC0 and EEFC1. EEFC1 does not feature the GPNVM bits. The
GPNVM embedded on EEFC0 applies to the two blocks in the SAM3U4. The GPNVM2 is used only to swap the
Flash 0 and Flash 1:
If GPNVM2 = ENABLE, the Flash 1 is mapped at address 0x0008_0000 (Flash 1 and Flash 0 are
continuous).
If GPNVM2 = DISABLE, the Flash 0 is mapped at address 0x0008_0000 (Flash 0 and Flash 1 are
continuous).
Table 8-4.
General-purpose Non-volatile Memory Bits
GPNVMBit[#]
8.2.4
Function
0
Security bit
1
Boot mode selection (boot always at 0x00) on ROM or Flash
2
Flash selection (Flash 0 or Flash 1) Only on SAM3U4 (256 Kbytes internal Flash version)
Boot Strategies
The system always boots at address 0x0. To ensure a maximum boot possibilities the memory layout can be
changed via GPNVM.
A general purpose NVM (GPNVM1) bit is used to boot either on the ROM (default) or from the Flash.
Setting the GPNVM Bit 1 selects the boot from the Flash, clearing it selects the boot from the ROM. Asserting
ERASE clears the GPNVM Bit 1 and thus selects the boot from the ROM by default.
GPNVM2 enables to select if Flash 0 or Flash 1 is used for the boot. Setting the GPNVM2 bit selects the boot from
Flash 1, clearing it selects the boot from Flash 0.
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8.3
External Memories
The SAM3U offers an interface to a wide range of external memories and to any parallel peripheral.
8.3.1
Static Memory Controller
8 or 16-bit Data Bus
Up to 24-bit Address Bus (up to 16 Mbytes linear per chip select)
Up to 4 chip selects, Configurable Assignment
Multiple Access Modes supported
̶
Byte Write or Byte Select Lines
Multiple device adaptability
Multiple Wait State Management
̶
8.3.2
8.3.3
̶
Programmable Wait State Generation
̶
External Wait Request
̶
Programmable Data Float Time
Slow Clock mode supported
NAND Flash Controller
Handles automatic Read/Write transfer through 4224 bytes SRAM buffer
DMA support
Supports SLC NAND Flash technology
Programmable timing on a per chip select basis
Programmable Flash Data width 8-bit or 16-bit
NAND Flash Error Corrected Code Controller
Integrated in the NAND Flash Controller
Single bit error correction and 2-bit Random detection
Automatic Hamming Code Calculation while writing
̶
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Control signals programmable setup, pulse and hold time for each Memory Bank
ECC value available in a register
Automatic Hamming Code Calculation while reading
̶
Error Report, including error flag, correctable error flag and word address being detected erroneous
̶
Supports 8 or 16-bit NAND Flash devices with 512, 1024, 2048, or 4096-byte pages
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9.
Real-time Event Management
The events generated by peripherals are designed to be directly routed to peripherals managing/using these
events without processor intervention. Peripherals receiving events contain logic by which to determine and
perform the action required.
9.1
Embedded Characteristics
9.2
Timers, IO peripherals generate event triggers which are directly routed to event managers such as ADC, for
example, to start measurement/conversion without processor intervention.
UART, USART, SPI, TWI, ADC (10-bit ADC and 12-bit ADC), PIO also generate event triggers directly
connected to Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) for data transfer without processor intervention.
Real-time Event Mapping
Table 9-1.
Real-time Event Mapping List
Function
Application
Description
Event Source
Event Destination
PIO (ADTRG)
TC: TIOA0
Trigger source selection in 10-bit ADC (1)
ADC
TC: TIOA1
TC: TIOA2
General-purpose
PIO (AD12BTRG)
Measurement
trigger
TC: TIOA0
Trigger source selection in 12-bit ADC (2)
ADC12B
TC: TIOA1
TC: TIOA2
ADC-PWM synchronization
(3)(4)
Trigger source selection in ADC
Motor control
PWM Event Line 0
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
General-purpose
PWM Event Line 1
ADC12B-PWM synchronization (3)(4)
Trigger source selection in ADC12B
Direct Memory
Access
ADC
(1)
PWM Event Line 0
ADC12B
(2)
PWM Event Line 1
Peripheral trigger event generation to transfer
data to/from system memory (5)
USART/UART, PWM,
TWI, ADC, ADC12B
PDC
Refer to Section 41.5.5 ”Conversion Triggers” and Section 41.6.2 ”ADC Mode Register” (ADC_MR).
Refer to Section 40.5.8 ”Conversion Triggers” and Section 40.6.2 ”ADC12B Mode Register” (ADC12B_MR).
Refer to Section 37.7.31 ”PWM Comparison x Value Register” (PWM_CMPVx).
Refer to Section 37.6.3 ”PWM Comparison Units” and Section 37.6.4 ”PWM Event Lines”.
Refer to Section 25. ”Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC)”.
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10.
System Controller
The System Controller is a set of peripherals, which allow handling of key elements of the system, such as but not
limited to power, resets, clocks, time, interrupts, and watchdog. (Refer to Figure 18-1 “Supply Controller Block
Diagram” on page 265.)
The System Controller User Interface also embeds the registers used to configure the Matrix.
10.1
System Controller and Peripheral Mapping
Please refer to Figure 8-1 “SAM3U Memory Mapping” on page 32.
All the peripherals are in the bit band region and are mapped in the bit band alias region.
10.2
Power-on-Reset, Brownout and Supply Monitor
The SAM3U embeds three features to monitor, warn and/or reset the chip:
Power-on-Reset on VDDBU
Brownout Detector on VDDCORE
Supply Monitor on VDDUTMI
10.2.1 Power-on-Reset on VDDBU
The Power-on-Reset monitors VDDBU. It is always activated and monitors voltage at start up but also during
power down. If VDDBU goes below the threshold voltage, the entire chip is reset. For more information, refer to
Section 42. ”Electrical Characteristics”.
10.2.2 Brownout Detector on VDDCORE
The Brownout Detector monitors VDDCORE. It is active by default. It can be deactivated by software through the
Supply Controller (SUPC_MR). It is especially recommended to disable it during low-power modes such as wait or
sleep modes.
If VDDCORE goes below the threshold voltage, the reset of the core is asserted. For more information, refer to
Section 18. ”Supply Controller (SUPC)” and Section 42. ”Electrical Characteristics”.
10.2.3 Supply Monitor on VDDUTMI
The Supply Monitor monitors VDDUTMI. It is not active by default. It can be activated by software and is fully
programmable with 16 steps for the threshold (between 1.9V to 3.4V). It is controlled by the Supply Controller. A
sample mode is possible. It allows to divide the supply monitor power consumption by a factor of up to 2048. For
more information, refer to Section 18. ”Supply Controller (SUPC)” and Section 42. ”Electrical Characteristics”.
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11.
Peripherals
11.1
Peripheral Identifiers
Table 11-1 defines the Peripheral Identifiers of the SAM3U. A peripheral identifier is required for the control of the
peripheral interrupt with the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller and for the control of the peripheral clock with the
Power Management Controller.
Note that some peripherals are always clocked. Please refer to the table below.
Table 11-1.
Peripheral Identifiers
Instance ID
Instance Name
NVIC
Interrupt
PMC
Clock Control
0
SUPC
X
Supply Controller
1
RSTC
X
Reset Controller
2
RTC
X
Real-time Clock
3
RTT
X
Real-time Timer
4
WDT
X
Watchdog Timer
5
PMC
X
Power Management Controller
6
EEFC0
X
Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller 0
7
EEFC1
X
Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller 1
8
UART
X
X
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
9
SMC
X
X
Static Memory Controller
10
PIOA
X
X
Parallel I/O Controller A
11
PIOB
X
X
Parallel I/O Controller B
12
PIOC
X
X
Parallel I/O Controller C
13
USART0
X
X
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 0
14
USART1
X
X
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 1
15
USART2
X
X
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 2
16
USART3
X
X
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 3
17
HSMCI
X
X
High Speed Multimedia Card Interface
18
TWI0
X
X
Two-Wire Interface 0
19
TWI1
X
X
Two-Wire Interface 1
20
SPI
X
X
Serial Peripheral Interface
21
SSC
X
X
Synchronous Serial Controller
22
TC0
X
X
Timer Counter 0
23
TC1
X
X
Timer Counter 1
24
TC2
X
X
Timer Counter 2
25
PWM
X
X
Pulse Width Modulation Controller
26
ADC12B
X
X
12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter
27
ADC
X
X
10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter
28
DMAC
X
X
DMA Controller
29
UDPHS
X
X
USB High Speed Device Port
Instance Description
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11.2
Peripheral Signal Multiplexing on I/O Lines
The SAM3U features three PIO controllers (PIOA, PIOB, and PIOC) that multiplex the I/O lines of the peripheral
set.
Each PIO controller controls up to 32 lines. Each line can be assigned to one of two peripheral functions, A or B.
The multiplexing tables in the following pages define how the I/O lines of peripherals A and B are multiplexed on
the PIO controllers.
Note that some output-only peripheral functions might be duplicated within the tables.
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11.2.1 PIO Controller A Multiplexing
Table 11-2.
I/O Line
Multiplexing on PIO Controller A (PIOA)
Peripheral A
Peripheral B
Extra Function
PA0
TIOB0
NPCS1
WKUP0
PA1
TIOA0
NPCS2
WKUP1(1)(2)(3)
PA2
TCLK0
ADTRG
WKUP2(1)(2)(3)
PA3
MCCK
PCK1
PA4
MCCDA
PWMH0
PA5
MCDA0
PWMH1
PA6
MCDA1
PWMH2
PA7
MCDA2
PWML0
PA8
MCDA3
PWML1
PA9
TWD0
PWML2
WKUP3(1)(2)(3)
PA10
TWCK0
PWML3
WKUP4(1)(2)(3)
PA11
URXD
PWMFI0
PA12
UTXD
PWMFI1
PA13
MISO
PA14
MOSI
PA15
SPCK
PWMH2
PA16
NPCS0
NCS1
WKUP5(1)(2)(3)
PA17
SCK0
AD12BTRG
WKUP6(1)(2)(3)
PA18
TXD0
PWMFI2
WKUP7(1)(2)(3)
PA19
RXD0
NPCS3
WKUP8(1)(2)(3)
PA20
TXD1
PWMH3
WKUP9(1)(2)(3)
PA21
RXD1
PCK0
WKUP10(1)(2)(3)
PA22
TXD2
RTS1
AD12B0(5)
PA23
RXD2
CTS1
PA24
(4)
TWD1
SCK1
WKUP11(1)(2)(3)
WKUP12(1)(2)(3)
PA25
TWCK1(4)
SCK2
PA26
TD
TCLK2
PA27
RD
PCK0
PA28
TK
PWMH0
PA29
RK
PWMH1
PA30
TF
TIOA2
PA31
RF
TIOB2
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Comments
(1)(2)(3)
AD12B1(5)
Wake-Up source in Backup mode (managed by the SUPC)
Fast startup source in Wait mode (managed by the PMC)
WKUPx can be used if PIO controller defines the I/O line as "input".
Only on 144-pin version
To select this extra function, refer to Section 40.4.3 “Analog Inputs”.
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11.2.2 PIO Controller B Multiplexing
Table 11-3.
I/O Line
Peripheral A
Peripheral B
Extra Function
Comments
(1)(2)(3)
PB0
PWMH0
A2
WKUP13
PB1
PWMH1
A3
WKUP14(1)(2)(3)
PB2
PWMH2
A4
WKUP15(1)(2)(3)
PB3
PWMH3
A5
AD12B2(4)
PB4
TCLK1
A6
AD12B3(4)
PB5
TIOA1
A7
AD0(5)
PB6
TIOB1
D15
AD1(5)
PB7
RTS0
A0/NBS0
AD2(5)
PB8
CTS0
A1
AD3(5)
PB9
D0
DTR0
PB10
D1
DSR0
PB11
D2
DCD0
PB12
D3
RI0
PB13
D4
PWMH0
PB14
D5
PWMH1
PB15
D6
PWMH2
PB16
D7
PWMH3
PB17
NANDOE
PWML0
PB18
NANDWE
PWML1
PB19
NRD
PWML2
PB20
NCS0
PWML3
PB21
A21/NANDALE
RTS2
PB22
A22/NANDCLE
CTS2
PB23
NWR0/NWE
PCK2
PB24
NANDRDY
PCK1
PB25
D8
PWML0
144-pin version only
PB26
D9
PWML1
144-pin version only
PB27
D10
PWML2
144-pin version only
PB28
D11
PWML3
144-pin version only
PB29
D12
144-pin version only
PB30
D13
144-pin version only
PB31
D14
144-pin version only
Notes:
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Multiplexing on PIO Controller B (PIOB)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wake-Up source in Backup mode (managed by the SUPC)
Fast startup source in Wait mode (managed by the PMC)
WKUPx can be used if PIO controller defines the I/O line as "input".
To select this extra function, refer to Section 40.4.3 “Analog Inputs”.
To select this extra function, refer to Section 41.4.3 “Analog Inputs”.
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11.2.3 PIO Controller C Multiplexing
Table 11-4.
Multiplexing on PIO Controller C (PIOC)
I/O Line
Peripheral A
PC0
A2
144-pin version only
PC1
A3
144-pin version only
PC2
A4
144-pin version only
PC3
A5
NPCS1
144-pin version only
PC4
A6
NPCS2
144-pin version only
PC5
A7
NPCS3
144-pin version only
PC6
A8
PWML0
144-pin version only
PC7
A9
PWML1
144-pin version only
PC8
A10
PWML2
144-pin version only
PC9
A11
PWML3
144-pin version only
PC10
A12
CTS3
144-pin version only
PC11
A13
RTS3
144-pin version only
PC12
NCS1
TXD3
144-pin version only
PC13
A2
RXD3
144-pin version only
PC14
A3
NPCS2
PC15
Peripheral B
Extra Function
NWR1/NBS1
144-pin version only
(1)
144-pin version only
(1)
AD12B5
144-pin version only
AD12B4
PC16
NCS2
PC17
NCS3
AD12B6(1)
144-pin version only
PC18
NWAIT
AD12B7(1)
144-pin version only
PC19
SCK3
PC20
A14
144-pin version only
PC21
A15
144-pin version only
PC22
A16
144-pin version only
PC23
A17
144-pin version only
PC24
A18
PWMH0
144-pin version only
PC25
A19
PWMH1
144-pin version only
PC26
A20
PWMH2
144-pin version only
PC27
A23
PWMH3
PC28
PWML3
Comments
NPCS1
144-pin version only
144-pin version only
MCDA4
AD4
(2)
144-pin version only
PC29
PWML0
MCDA5
AD5(2)
144-pin version only
PC30
PWML1
MCDA6
AD6(2)
144-pin version only
MCDA7
(2)
144-pin version only
PC31
Notes:
PWML2
AD7
1. To select this extra function, refer to Section 40.4.3 “Analog Inputs”.
2. To select this extra function, refer to Section 41.4.3 “Analog Inputs”.
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12.
ARM Cortex-M3 Processor
12.1
About this section
This section provides the information required for application and system-level software development. It does not
provide information on debug components, features, or operation.
This material is for microcontroller software and hardware engineers, including those who have no experience of
ARM products.
Note: The information in this section is reproduced from source material provided to Atmel by ARM Ltd. in terms of
Atmel’s license for the ARM Cortex-M3 processor core. This information is copyright ARM Ltd., 2008 - 2009.
12.2
About the Cortex-M3 processor and core peripherals
The Cortex-M3 processor is a high performance 32-bit processor designed for the microcontroller market. It
offers significant benefits to developers, including:
outstanding processing performance combined with fast interrupt handling
enhanced system debug with extensive breakpoint and trace capabilities
efficient processor core, system and memories
ultra-low power consumption with integrated sleep modes
platform security, with integrated memory protection unit (MPU).
Figure 12-1.
Typical Cortex-M3 implementation
Cortex-M3
Processor
NVIC
Debug
Access
Port
Processor
Core
Memory
Protection Unit
Flash
Patch
Serial
Wire
Viewer
Data
Watchpoints
Bus Matrix
Code
Interface
SRAM and
Peripheral Interface
The Cortex-M3 processor is built on a high-performance processor core, with a 3-stage pipeline Harvard
architecture, making it ideal for demanding embedded applications. The processor delivers exceptional power
efficiency through an efficient instruction set and extensively optimized design, providing high-end processing
hardware including single-cycle 32x32 multiplication and dedicated hardware division.
To facilitate the design of cost-sensitive devices, the Cortex-M3 processor implements tightly-coupled system
components that reduce processor area while significantly improving interrupt handling and system debug
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capabilities. The Cortex-M3 processor implements a version of the Thumb® instruction set, ensuring high code
density and reduced program memory requirements. The Cortex-M3 instruction set provides the exceptional
performance expected of a modern 32-bit architecture, with the high code density of 8-bit and 16-bit
microcontrollers.
The Cortex-M3 processor closely integrates a configurable nested interrupt controller (NVIC), to deliver industryleading interrupt performance. The NVIC provides up to 16 interrupt priority levels. The tight integration of the
processor core and NVIC provides fast execution of interrupt service routines (ISRs), dramatically reducing the
interrupt latency. This is achieved through the hardware stacking of registers, and the ability to suspend loadmultiple and store-multiple operations. Interrupt handlers do not require any assembler stubs, removing any code
overhead from the ISRs. Tail-chaining optimization also significantly reduces the overhead when switching from
one ISR to another.
To optimize low-power designs, the NVIC integrates with the sleep modes, that include a deep sleep function that
enables the entire device to be rapidly powered down.
12.2.1 System level interface
The Cortex-M3 processor provides multiple interfaces using AMBA® technology to provide high speed, low latency
memory accesses. It supports unaligned data accesses and implements atomic bit manipulation that enables
faster peripheral controls, system spinlocks and thread-safe Boolean data handling.
The Cortex-M3 processor has a memory protection unit (MPU) that provides fine grain memory control, enabling
applications to implement security privilege levels, separating code, data and stack on a task-by-task basis. Such
requirements are becoming critical in many embedded applications.
12.2.2 Integrated configurable debug
The Cortex-M3 processor implements a complete hardware debug solution. This provides high system visibility of
the processor and memory through either a traditional JTAG port or a 2-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) port that is
ideal for microcontrollers and other small package devices.
For system trace the processor integrates an Instrumentation Trace Macrocell (ITM) alongside data watchpoints
and a profiling unit. To enable simple and cost-effective profiling of the system events these generate, a Serial
Wire Viewer (SWV) can export a stream of software-generated messages, data trace, and profiling information
through a single pin.
12.2.3 Cortex-M3 processor features and benefits summary
tight integration of system peripherals reduces area and development costs
Thumb instruction set combines high code density with 32-bit performance
code-patch ability for ROM system updates
power control optimization of system components
integrated sleep modes for low power consumption
fast code execution permits slower processor clock or increases sleep mode time
hardware division and fast multiplier
deterministic, high-performance interrupt handling for time-critical applications
• memory protection unit (MPU) for safety-critical applications
extensive debug and trace capabilities:
̶
Serial Wire Debug and Serial Wire Trace reduce the number of pins required for debugging and
tracing.
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12.2.4 Cortex-M3 core peripherals
These are:
12.2.4.1 Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller
The Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) is an embedded interrupt controller that supports low latency
interrupt processing.
12.2.4.2 System control block
The System control block (SCB) is the programmers model interface to the processor. It provides system
implementation information and system control, including configuration, control, and reporting of system
exceptions.
12.2.4.3 System timer
The system timer, SysTick, is a 24-bit count-down timer. Use this as a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) tick
timer or as a simple counter.
12.2.4.4 Memory protection unit
The Memory protection unit (MPU) improves system reliability by defining the memory attributes for different
memory regions. It provides up to eight different regions, and an optional predefined background region.
12.3
Programmers model
This section describes the Cortex-M3 programmers model. In addition to the individual core register descriptions, it
contains information about the processor modes and privilege levels for software execution and stacks.
12.3.1 Processor mode and privilege levels for software execution
The processor modes are:
12.3.1.1 Thread mode
Used to execute application software. The processor enters Thread mode when it comes out of reset.
12.3.1.2 Handler mode
Used to handle exceptions. The processor returns to Thread mode when it has finished exception processing.
The privilege levels for software execution are:
12.3.1.3 Unprivileged
The software:
has limited access to the MSR and MRS instructions, and cannot use the CPS instruction
cannot access the system timer, NVIC, or system control block
might have restricted access to memory or peripherals.
Unprivileged software executes at the unprivileged level.
12.3.1.4 Privileged
The software can use all the instructions and has access to all resources.
Privileged software executes at the privileged level.
In Thread mode, the CONTROL register controls whether software execution is privileged or unprivileged, see
“CONTROL register” on page 56. In Handler mode, software execution is always privileged.
Only privileged software can write to the CONTROL register to change the privilege level for software execution in
Thread mode. Unprivileged software can use the SVC instruction to make a supervisor call to transfer control to
privileged software.
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12.3.2 Stacks
The processor uses a full descending stack. This means the stack pointer indicates the last stacked item on the
stack memory. When the processor pushes a new item onto the stack, it decrements the stack pointer and then
writes the item to the new memory location. The processor implements two stacks, the main stack and the process
stack, with independent copies of the stack pointer, see “Stack Pointer” on page 48.
In Thread mode, the CONTROL register controls whether the processor uses the main stack or the process stack,
see “CONTROL register” on page 56. In Handler mode, the processor always uses the main stack. The options for
processor operations are:
Table 12-1.
Summary of processor mode, execution privilege level, and stack use options
Processor
mode
Used to
execute
Privilege level for
software execution
Stack used
Thread
Applications
Privileged or
unprivileged (1)
Main stack or process
stack(1)
Handler
Exception
handlers
Always privileged
Main stack
1.
See “CONTROL register” on page 56.
12.3.3 Core registers
The processor core registers are:
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Table 12-2.
Core register set summary
Name
Type (1)
Required
privilege (2)
Reset
value
Description
R0-R12
RW
Either
Unknown
“General-purpose registers” on page 48
MSP
RW
Privileged
See description
“Stack Pointer” on page 48
PSP
RW
Either
Unknown
“Stack Pointer” on page 48
LR
RW
Either
0xFFFFFFFF
“Link Register” on page 48
PC
RW
Either
See description
“Program Counter” on page 48
PSR
RW
Privileged
0x01000000
“Program Status Register” on page 49
ASPR
RW
Either
0x00000000
“Application Program Status Register” on page 50
IPSR
RO
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Program Status Register” on page 51
EPSR
RO
Privileged
0x01000000
“Execution Program Status Register” on page 52
PRIMASK
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Priority Mask Register” on page 53
FAULTMASK
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Fault Mask Register” on page 54
BASEPRI
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Base Priority Mask Register” on page 55
CONTROL
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“CONTROL register” on page 56
1.
2.
Describes access type during program execution in thread mode and Handler mode. Debug access can differ.
An entry of Either means privileged and unprivileged software can access the register.
12.3.3.1 General-purpose registers
R0-R12 are 32-bit general-purpose registers for data operations.
12.3.3.2 Stack Pointer
The Stack Pointer (SP) is register R13. In Thread mode, bit[1] of the CONTROL register indicates the stack pointer
to use:
0 = Main Stack Pointer (MSP). This is the reset value.
1 = Process Stack Pointer (PSP).
On reset, the processor loads the MSP with the value from address 0x00000000.
12.3.3.3
Link Register
The Link Register (LR) is register R14. It stores the return information for subroutines, function calls, and
exceptions. On reset, the processor loads the LR value 0xFFFFFFFF.
12.3.3.4 Program Counter
The Program Counter (PC) is register R15. It contains the current program address. Bit[0] is always 0 because
instruction fetches must be halfword aligned. On reset, the processor loads the PC with the value of the reset
vector, which is at address 0x00000004.
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12.3.3.5 Program Status Register
The Program Status Register (PSR) combines:
Application Program Status Register (APSR)
Interrupt Program Status Register (IPSR)
Execution Program Status Register (EPSR).
These registers are mutually exclusive bitfields in the 32-bit PSR. The bit assignments are:
• APSR:
31
30
29
28
27
N
Z
C
V
Q
23
22
21
20
26
25
24
Reserved
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
• IPSR:
31
30
29
28
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
7
6
5
8
ISR_NUMBER
Reserved
4
3
2
27
26
1
0
25
24
ISR_NUMBER
• EPSR:
31
30
29
28
Reserved
23
22
ICI/IT
21
20
T
19
18
17
11
10
9
16
Reserved
15
14
13
12
ICI/IT
7
6
5
8
Reserved
4
3
2
1
0
Reserved
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The PSR bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
N
Z
C
V
Q
23
22
21
20
26
25
ICI/IT
24
T
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
Reserved
ISR_NUMBER
1
0
Reserved
15
14
13
12
ICI/IT
7
6
5
4
3
2
ISR_NUMBER
Access these registers individually or as a combination of any two or all three registers, using the register name as
an argument to the MSR or MRS instructions. For example:
read all of the registers using PSR with the MRS instruction
write to the APSR using APSR with the MSR instruction.
The PSR combinations and attributes are:
Table 12-3.
PSR register combinations
Register
Type
PSR
RW (1),
IEPSR
RO
IAPSR
(2)
APSR, EPSR, and IPSR
EPSR and IPSR
(1)
APSR and IPSR
(2)
APSR and EPSR
RW
EAPSR
1.
2.
Combination
RW
The processor ignores writes to the IPSR bits.
Reads of the EPSR bits return zero, and the
processor ignores writes to the these bits.
See the instruction descriptions “MRS” on page 141 and “MSR” on page 142 for more information about how to
access the program status registers.
12.3.3.6
Application Program Status Register
The APSR contains the current state of the condition flags from previous instruction executions. See the register
summary in Table 12-2 on page 48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
• N
Negative or less than flag:
0 = operation result was positive, zero, greater than, or equal
1 = operation result was negative or less than.
• Z
Zero flag:
0 = operation result was not zero
1 = operation result was zero.
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• C
Carry or borrow flag:
0 = add operation did not result in a carry bit or subtract operation resulted in a borrow bit
1 = add operation resulted in a carry bit or subtract operation did not result in a borrow bit.
• V
Overflow flag:
0 = operation did not result in an overflow
1 = operation resulted in an overflow.
• Q
Sticky saturation flag:
0 = indicates that saturation has not occurred since reset or since the bit was last cleared to zero
1 = indicates when an SSAT or USAT instruction results in saturation.
This bit is cleared to zero by software using an MRS instruction.
12.3.3.7 Interrupt Program Status Register
The IPSR contains the exception type number of the current Interrupt Service Routine (ISR). See the register
summary in Table 12-2 on page 48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
• ISR_NUMBER
This is the number of the current exception:
0 = Thread mode
1 = Reserved
2 = NMI
3 = Hard fault
4 = Memory management fault
5 = Bus fault
6 = Usage fault
7-10 = Reserved
11 = SVCall
12 = Reserved for Debug
13 = Reserved
14 = PendSV
15 = SysTick
16 = IRQ0
45 = IRQ29
see “Exception types” on page 67 for more information.
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12.3.3.8
Execution Program Status Register
The EPSR contains the Thumb state bit, and the execution state bits for either the:
If-Then (IT) instruction
Interruptible-Continuable Instruction (ICI) field for an interrupted load multiple or store multiple instruction.
See the register summary in Table 12-2 on page 48 for the EPSR attributes. The bit assignments are:
• ICI
Interruptible-continuable instruction bits, see “Interruptible-continuable instructions” on page 52.
• IT
Indicates the execution state bits of the IT instruction, see “IT” on page 132.
• T
Always set to 1.
Attempts to read the EPSR directly through application software using the MSR instruction always return zero.
Attempts to write the EPSR using the MSR instruction in application software are ignored. Fault handlers can
examine EPSR value in the stacked PSR to indicate the operation that is at fault. See “Exception entry and return”
on page 71
12.3.3.9 Interruptible-continuable instructions
When an interrupt occurs during the execution of an LDM or STM instruction, the processor:
stops the load multiple or store multiple instruction operation temporarily
stores the next register operand in the multiple operation to EPSR bits[15:12].
After servicing the interrupt, the processor:
returns to the register pointed to by bits[15:12]
resumes execution of the multiple load or store instruction.
When the EPSR holds ICI execution state, bits[26:25,11:10] are zero.
12.3.3.10 If-Then block
The If-Then block contains up to four instructions following a 16-bit IT instruction. Each instruction in the block is
conditional. The conditions for the instructions are either all the same, or some can be the inverse of others. See
“IT” on page 132 for more information.
12.3.3.11 Exception mask registers
The exception mask registers disable the handling of exceptions by the processor. Disable exceptions where they
might impact on timing critical tasks.
To access the exception mask registers use the MSR and MRS instructions, or the CPS instruction to change the
value of PRIMASK or FAULTMASK. See “MRS” on page 141, “MSR” on page 142, and “CPS” on page 137 for
more information.
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12.3.3.12 Priority Mask Register
The PRIMASK register prevents activation of all exceptions with configurable priority. See the register summary in
Table 12-2 on page 48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
0
PRIMASK
• PRIMASK
0 = no effect
1 = prevents the activation of all exceptions with configurable priority.
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12.3.3.13 Fault Mask Register
The FAULTMASK register prevents activation of all exceptions. See the register summary in Table 12-2 on page
48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
• FAULTMASK
0 = no effect
1 = prevents the activation of all exceptions.
The processor clears the FAULTMASK bit to 0 on exit from any exception handler except the NMI handler.
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12.3.3.14 Base Priority Mask Register
The BASEPRI register defines the minimum priority for exception processing. When BASEPRI is set to a nonzero
value, it prevents the activation of all exceptions with same or lower priority level as the BASEPRI value. See the
register summary in Table 12-2 on page 48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
BASEPRI
• BASEPRI
Priority mask bits:
0x0000 = no effect
Nonzero = defines the base priority for exception processing.
The processor does not process any exception with a priority value greater than or equal to BASEPRI.
This field is similar to the priority fields in the interrupt priority registers. The processor implements only bits[7:4] of this
field, bits[3:0] read as zero and ignore writes. See “Interrupt Priority Registers” on page 156 for more information. Remember that higher priority field values correspond to lower exception priorities.
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12.3.3.15 CONTROL register
The CONTROL register controls the stack used and the privilege level for software execution when the processor
is in Thread mode. See the register summary in Table 12-2 on page 48 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
1
0
Active Stack
Pointer
Thread Mode
Privilege Level
• Active stack pointer
Defines the current stack:
0 = MSP is the current stack pointer
1 = PSP is the current stack pointer.
In Handler mode this bit reads as zero and ignores writes.
• Thread mode privilege level
Defines the Thread mode privilege level:
0 = privileged
1 = unprivileged.
Handler mode always uses the MSP, so the processor ignores explicit writes to the active stack pointer bit of the CONTROL register when in Handler mode. The exception entry and return mechanisms update the CONTROL register.
In an OS environment, ARM recommends that threads running in Thread mode use the process stack and the kernel and
exception handlers use the main stack.
By default, Thread mode uses the MSP. To switch the stack pointer used in Thread mode to the PSP, use the MSR
instruction to set the Active stack pointer bit to 1, see “MSR” on page 142.
When changing the stack pointer, software must use an ISB instruction immediately after the MSR instruction. This
ensures that instructions after the ISB execute using the new stack pointer. See “ISB” on page 140
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12.3.4 Exceptions and interrupts
The Cortex-M3 processor supports interrupts and system exceptions. The processor and the Nested Vectored
Interrupt Controller (NVIC) prioritize and handle all exceptions. An exception changes the normal flow of software
control. The processor uses handler mode to handle all exceptions except for reset. See “Exception entry” on page
72 and “Exception return” on page 72 for more information.
The NVIC registers control interrupt handling. See “Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller” on page 149 for more
information.
12.3.5 Data types
The processor:
supports the following data types:
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32-bit words
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16-bit halfwords
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8-bit bytes
supports 64-bit data transfer instructions.
manages all data memory accesses as little-endian. Instruction memory and Private Peripheral Bus (PPB)
accesses are always little-endian. See “Memory regions, types and attributes” on page 58 for more
information.
12.3.6 The Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard
For a Cortex-M3 microcontroller system, the Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS) defines:
a common way to:
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access peripheral registers
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define exception vectors
the names of:
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the registers of the core peripherals
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the core exception vectors
a device-independent interface for RTOS kernels, including a debug channel.
The CMSIS includes address definitions and data structures for the core peripherals in the Cortex-M3 processor. It
also includes optional interfaces for middleware components comprising a TCP/IP stack and a Flash file system.
CMSIS simplifies software development by enabling the reuse of template code and the combination of CMSIScompliant software components from various middleware vendors. Software vendors can expand the CMSIS to
include their peripheral definitions and access functions for those peripherals.
This document includes the register names defined by the CMSIS, and gives short descriptions of the CMSIS
functions that address the processor core and the core peripherals.
This document uses the register short names defined by the CMSIS. In a few cases these differ from the
architectural short names that might be used in other documents.
The following sections give more information about the CMSIS:
“Power management programming hints” on page 77
“Intrinsic functions” on page 81
“The CMSIS mapping of the Cortex-M3 NVIC registers” on page 149
“NVIC programming hints” on page 159.
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12.4
Memory model
This section describes the processor memory map, the behavior of memory accesses, and the bit-banding
features. The processor has a fixed memory map that provides up to 4GB of addressable memory. The memory
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The regions for SRAM and peripherals include bit-band regions. Bit-banding provides atomic operations to bit
data, see “Bit-banding” on page 62.
The processor reserves regions of the Private peripheral bus (PPB) address range for core peripheral registers,
see “About the Cortex-M3 peripherals” on page 148.
This memory mapping is generic to ARM Cortex-M3 products. To get the specific memory mapping of this product,
refer to the Memories section of the datasheet.
12.4.1 Memory regions, types and attributes
The memory map and the programming of the MPU split the memory map into regions. Each region has a defined
memory type, and some regions have additional memory attributes. The memory type and attributes determine the
behavior of accesses to the region.
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The memory types are:
12.4.1.1 Normal
The processor can re-order transactions for efficiency, or perform speculative reads.
12.4.1.2 Device
The processor preserves transaction order relative to other transactions to Device or Strongly-ordered memory.
12.4.1.3 Strongly-ordered
The processor preserves transaction order relative to all other transactions.
The different ordering requirements for Device and Strongly-ordered memory mean that the memory system can
buffer a write to Device memory, but must not buffer a write to Strongly-ordered memory.
The additional memory attributes include.
12.4.1.4 Shareable
For a shareable memory region, the memory system provides data synchronization between bus masters in a
system with multiple bus masters, for example, a processor with a DMA controller.
Strongly-ordered memory is always shareable.
If multiple bus masters can access a non-shareable memory region, software must ensure data coherency
between the bus masters.
12.4.1.5 Execute Never (XN)
Means the processor prevents instruction accesses. Any attempt to fetch an instruction from an XN region causes
a memory management fault exception.
12.4.2 Memory system ordering of memory accesses
For most memory accesses caused by explicit memory access instructions, the memory system does not
guarantee that the order in which the accesses complete matches the program order of the instructions, providing
this does not affect the behavior of the instruction sequence. Normally, if correct program execution depends on
two memory accesses completing in program order, software must insert a memory barrier instruction between the
memory access instructions, see “Software ordering of memory accesses” on page 61.
However, the memory system does guarantee some ordering of accesses to Device and Strongly-ordered
memory. For two memory access instructions A1 and A2, if A1 occurs before A2 in program order, the ordering of
the memory accesses caused by two instructions is:
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12.4.3 Behavior of memory accesses
The behavior of accesses to each region in the memory map is:
Table 12-4.
Memory access behavior
Address range
Memory region
Memory type
XN
Description
0x000000000x1FFFFFFF
Code
Normal (1)
-
Executable region for program code. You can also put data
here.
0x200000000x3FFFFFFF
SRAM
Normal (1)
-
0x400000000x5FFFFFFF
Peripheral
Device (1)
XN
This region includes bit band and bit band alias areas, see Table
12-6 on page 63.
0x600000000x9FFFFFFF
External RAM
Normal (1)
-
Executable region for data.
0xA00000000xDFFFFFFF
External device
Device (1)
XN
External Device memory
0xE00000000xE00FFFFF
Private
Peripheral Bus
Strongly- ordered (1)
XN
This region includes the NVIC, System timer, and system control
block.
0xE01000000xFFFFFFFF
Reserved
Device (1)
XN
Reserved
1.
Executable region for data. You can also put code here.
This region includes bit band and bit band alias areas, see Table
12-6 on page 63.
See “Memory regions, types and attributes” on page 58 for more information.
The Code, SRAM, and external RAM regions can hold programs. However, ARM recommends that programs
always use the Code region. This is because the processor has separate buses that enable instruction fetches and
data accesses to occur simultaneously.
The MPU can override the default memory access behavior described in this section. For more information, see
“Memory protection unit” on page 194.
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12.4.3.1 Additional memory access constraints for shared memory
When a system includes shared memory, some memory regions have additional access constraints, and some
regions are subdivided, as Table 12-5 shows:
Table 12-5.
Memory region share ability policies
Address range
Memory region
Memory type
Shareability
0x000000000x1FFFFFFF
Code
Normal (1)
-
0x200000000x3FFFFFFF
SRAM
Normal (1)
-
0x400000000x5FFFFFFF
Peripheral (2)
Device (1)
-
0x600000000x7FFFFFFF
WBWA (2)
External RAM
Normal
(1)
-
0x800000000x9FFFFFFF
WT (2)
0xA00000000xBFFFFFFF
Shareable (1)
External device
Device
(1)
0xC00000000xDFFFFFFF
Non-shareable
(1)
0xE00000000xE00FFFFF
Private Peripheral Bus
Strongly- ordered(1)
Shareable (1)
-
0xE01000000xFFFFFFFF
Vendor-specific device(2)
Device (1)
-
-
1.
2.
See “Memory regions, types and attributes” on page 58 for more information.
The Peripheral and Vendor-specific device regions have no additional access constraints.
12.4.4 Software ordering of memory accesses
The order of instructions in the program flow does not always guarantee the order of the corresponding memory
transactions. This is because:
the processor can reorder some memory accesses to improve efficiency, providing this does not affect the
behavior of the instruction sequence.
the processor has multiple bus interfaces
memory or devices in the memory map have different wait states
some memory accesses are buffered or speculative.
“Memory system ordering of memory accesses” on page 59 describes the cases where the memory system
guarantees the order of memory accesses. Otherwise, if the order of memory accesses is critical, software must
include memory barrier instructions to force that ordering. The processor provides the following memory barrier
instructions:
12.4.4.1 DMB
The Data Memory Barrier (DMB) instruction ensures that outstanding memory transactions complete before
subsequent memory transactions. See “DMB” on page 138.
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12.4.4.2 DSB
The Data Synchronization Barrier (DSB) instruction ensures that outstanding memory transactions complete
before subsequent instructions execute. See “DSB” on page 139.
12.4.4.3 ISB
The Instruction Synchronization Barrier (ISB) ensures that the effect of all completed memory transactions is
recognizable by subsequent instructions. See “ISB” on page 140.
Use memory barrier instructions in, for example:
MPU programming:
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Use a DSB instruction to ensure the effect of the MPU takes place immediately at the end of context
switching.
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Use an ISB instruction to ensure the new MPU setting takes effect immediately after programming the
MPU region or regions, if the MPU configuration code was accessed using a branch or call. If the MPU
configuration code is entered using exception mechanisms, then an ISB instruction is not required.
Vector table. If the program changes an entry in the vector table, and then enables the corresponding
exception, use a DMB instruction between the operations. This ensures that if the exception is taken
immediately after being enabled the processor uses the new exception vector.
Self-modifying code. If a program contains self-modifying code, use an ISB instruction immediately after the
code modification in the program. This ensures subsequent instruction execution uses the updated program.
Memory map switching. If the system contains a memory map switching mechanism, use a DSB instruction
after switching the memory map in the program. This ensures subsequent instruction execution uses the
updated memory map.
Dynamic exception priority change. When an exception priority has to change when the exception is pending
or active, use DSB instructions after the change. This ensures the change takes effect on completion of the
DSB instruction.
Using a semaphore in multi-master system. If the system contains more than one bus master, for example, if
another processor is present in the system, each processor must use a DMB instruction after any
semaphore instructions, to ensure other bus masters see the memory transactions in the order in which they
were executed.
Memory accesses to Strongly-ordered memory, such as the system control block, do not require the use of DMB
instructions.
12.4.5 Bit-banding
A bit-band region maps each word in a bit-band alias region to a single bit in the bit-band region. The bit-band
regions occupy the lowest 1MB of the SRAM and peripheral memory regions.
The memory map has two 32MB alias regions that map to two 1MB bit-band regions:
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accesses to the 32MB SRAM alias region map to the 1MB SRAM bit-band region, as shown in Table 12-6
accesses to the 32MB peripheral alias region map to the 1MB peripheral bit-band region, as shown in Table
12-7.
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Table 12-6.
SRAM memory bit-banding regions
Address
range
Memory
region
0x20000000-
SRAM bit-band
region
Direct accesses to this memory range behave as SRAM
memory accesses, but this region is also bit addressable
through bit-band alias.
SRAM bit-band alias
Data accesses to this region are remapped to bit band
region. A write operation is performed as read-modify-write.
Instruction accesses are not remapped.
0x200FFFFF
0x220000000x23FFFFFF
Table 12-7.
Instruction and data accesses
Peripheral memory bit-banding regions
Address
range
Memory
region
0x40000000-
Peripheral bit-band
alias
Direct accesses to this memory range behave as peripheral
memory accesses, but this region is also bit addressable
through bit-band alias.
Peripheral bit-band
region
Data accesses to this region are remapped to bit band
region. A write operation is performed as read-modify-write.
Instruction accesses are not permitted.
0x400FFFFF
0x420000000x43FFFFFF
Instruction and data accesses
A word access to the SRAM or peripheral bit-band alias regions map to a single bit in the SRAM or peripheral bitband region.
The following formula shows how the alias region maps onto the bit-band region:
bit_word_offset = (byte_offset x 32) + (bit_number x 4)
bit_word_addr = bit_band_base + bit_word_offset
where:
Bit_word_offset is the position of the target bit in the bit-band memory region.
Bit_word_addr is the address of the word in the alias memory region that maps to the targeted bit.
Bit_band_base is the starting address of the alias region.
Byte_offset is the number of the byte in the bit-band region that contains the targeted bit.
Bit_number is the bit position, 0-7, of the targeted bit.
Figure 12-2 shows examples of bit-band mapping between the SRAM bit-band alias region and the SRAM bitband region:
The alias word at 0x23FFFFE0 maps to bit[0] of the bit-band byte at 0x200FFFFF: 0x23FFFFE0 = 0x22000000 +
(0xFFFFF*32) + (0*4).
The alias word at 0x23FFFFFC maps to bit[7] of the bit-band byte at 0x200FFFFF: 0x23FFFFFC = 0x22000000 +
(0xFFFFF*32) + (7*4).
The alias word at 0x22000000 maps to bit[0] of the bit-band byte at 0x20000000: 0x22000000 = 0x22000000 +
(0*32) + (0 *4).
The alias word at 0x2200001C maps to bit[7] of the bit-band byte at 0x20000000: 0x2200001C = 0x22000000+
(0*32) + (7*4).
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Writing to a word in the alias region updates a single bit in the bit-band region.
Bit[0] of the value written to a word in the alias region determines the value written to the targeted bit in the bitband region. Writing a value with bit[0] set to 1 writes a 1 to the bit-band bit, and writing a value with bit[0] set to 0
writes a 0 to the bit-band bit.
Bits[31:1] of the alias word have no effect on the bit-band bit. Writing 0x01 has the same effect as writing 0xFF.
Writing 0x00 has the same effect as writing 0x0E.
Reading a word in the alias region:
0x00000000 indicates that the targeted bit in the bit-band region is set to zero
0x00000001 indicates that the targeted bit in the bit-band region is set to 1
12.4.5.2 Directly accessing a bit-band region
“Behavior of memory accesses” on page 60 describes the behavior of direct byte, halfword, or word accesses to
the bit-band regions.
12.4.6 Memory endianness
The processor views memory as a linear collection of bytes numbered in ascending order from zero. For example,
bytes 0-3 hold the first stored word, and bytes 4-7 hold the second stored word. or “Little-endian format” describes
how words of data are stored in memory.
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12.4.6.1 Little-endian format
In little-endian format, the processor stores the least significant byte of a word at the lowest-numbered byte, and
the most significant byte at the highest-numbered byte. For example:
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12.4.7 Synchronization primitives
The Cortex-M3 instruction set includes pairs of synchronization primitives. These provide a non-blocking
mechanism that a thread or process can use to obtain exclusive access to a memory location. Software can use
them to perform a guaranteed read-modify-write memory update sequence, or for a semaphore mechanism.
A pair of synchronization primitives comprises:
12.4.7.1 A Load-Exclusive instruction
Used to read the value of a memory location, requesting exclusive access to that location.
12.4.7.2 A Store-Exclusive instruction
Used to attempt to write to the same memory location, returning a status bit to a register. If this bit is:
0: it indicates that the thread or process gained exclusive access to the memory, and the write succeeds,
1: it indicates that the thread or process did not gain exclusive access to the memory, and no write is performed,
The pairs of Load-Exclusive and Store-Exclusive instructions are:
the word instructions LDREX and STREX
the halfword instructions LDREXH and STREXH
the byte instructions LDREXB and STREXB.
Software must use a Load-Exclusive instruction with the corresponding Store-Exclusive instruction.
To perform a guaranteed read-modify-write of a memory location, software must:
Use a Load-Exclusive instruction to read the value of the location.
Update the value, as required.
Use a Store-Exclusive instruction to attempt to write the new value back to the memory location, and tests
the returned status bit. If this bit is:
0: The read-modify-write completed successfully,
1: No write was performed. This indicates that the value returned the first step might be out of date. The
software must retry the read-modify-write sequence,
Software can use the synchronization primitives to implement a semaphores as follows:
Use a Load-Exclusive instruction to read from the semaphore address to check whether the semaphore is
free.
If the semaphore is free, use a Store-Exclusive to write the claim value to the semaphore address.
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If the returned status bit from the second step indicates that the Store-Exclusive succeeded then the
software has claimed the semaphore. However, if the Store-Exclusive failed, another process might have
claimed the semaphore after the software performed the first step.
The Cortex-M3 includes an exclusive access monitor, that tags the fact that the processor has executed a LoadExclusive instruction. If the processor is part of a multiprocessor system, the system also globally tags the memory
locations addressed by exclusive accesses by each processor.
The processor removes its exclusive access tag if:
It executes a CLREX instruction
It executes a Store-Exclusive instruction, regardless of whether the write succeeds.
An exception occurs. This means the processor can resolve semaphore conflicts between different threads.
In a multiprocessor implementation:
executing a CLREX instruction removes only the local exclusive access tag for the processor
executing a Store-Exclusive instruction, or an exception. removes the local exclusive access tags, and all
global exclusive access tags for the processor.
For more information about the synchronization primitive instructions, see “LDREX and STREX” on page 102 and
“CLREX” on page 104.
12.4.8 Programming hints for the synchronization primitives
ANSI C cannot directly generate the exclusive access instructions. Some C compilers provide intrinsic functions
for generation of these instructions:
Table 12-8.
C compiler intrinsic functions for exclusive access instructions
Instruction
Intrinsic function
LDREX, LDREXH, or
LDREXB
unsigned int __ldrex(volatile void *ptr)
STREX, STREXH, or
STREXB
int __strex(unsigned int val, volatile void *ptr)
CLREX
void __clrex(void)
The actual exclusive access instruction generated depends on the data type of the pointer passed to the intrinsic
function. For example, the following C code generates the require LDREXB operation:
__ldrex((volatile char *) 0xFF);
12.5
Exception model
This section describes the exception model.
12.5.1 Exception states
Each exception is in one of the following states:
12.5.1.1 Inactive
The exception is not active and not pending.
12.5.1.2 Pending
The exception is waiting to be serviced by the processor.
An interrupt request from a peripheral or from software can change the state of the corresponding interrupt to
pending.
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12.5.1.3 Active
An exception that is being serviced by the processor but has not completed.
An exception handler can interrupt the execution of another exception handler. In this case both exceptions are in
the active state.
12.5.1.4 Active and pending
The exception is being serviced by the processor and there is a pending exception from the same source.
12.5.2 Exception types
The exception types are:
12.5.2.1 Reset
Reset is invoked on power up or a warm reset. The exception model treats reset as a special form of exception.
When reset is asserted, the operation of the processor stops, potentially at any point in an instruction. When reset
is deasserted, execution restarts from the address provided by the reset entry in the vector table. Execution
restarts as privileged execution in Thread mode.
12.5.2.2 Non Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
A non maskable interrupt (NMI) can be signalled by a peripheral or triggered by software. This is the highest
priority exception other than reset. It is permanently enabled and has a fixed priority of -2.
NMIs cannot be:
Masked or prevented from activation by any other exception.
Preempted by any exception other than Reset.
12.5.2.3 Hard fault
A hard fault is an exception that occurs because of an error during exception processing, or because an exception
cannot be managed by any other exception mechanism. Hard faults have a fixed priority of -1, meaning they have
higher priority than any exception with configurable priority.
12.5.2.4 Memory management fault
A memory management fault is an exception that occurs because of a memory protection related fault. The MPU
or the fixed memory protection constraints determines this fault, for both instruction and data memory transactions.
This fault is used to abort instruction accesses to Execute Never (XN) memory regions, even if the MPU is
disabled.
12.5.2.5 Bus fault
A bus fault is an exception that occurs because of a memory related fault for an instruction or data memory
transaction. This might be from an error detected on a bus in the memory system.
12.5.2.6 Usage fault
A usage fault is an exception that occurs because of a fault related to instruction execution. This includes:
an undefined instruction
an illegal unaligned access
invalid state on instruction execution
an error on exception return.
The following can cause a usage fault when the core is configured to report them:
an unaligned address on word and halfword memory access
division by zero.
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12.5.2.7 SVCall
A supervisor call (SVC) is an exception that is triggered by the SVC instruction. In an OS environment, applications
can use SVC instructions to access OS kernel functions and device drivers.
12.5.2.8 PendSV
PendSV is an interrupt-driven request for system-level service. In an OS environment, use PendSV for context
switching when no other exception is active.
12.5.2.9 SysTick
A SysTick exception is an exception the system timer generates when it reaches zero. Software can also generate
a SysTick exception. In an OS environment, the processor can use this exception as system tick.
12.5.2.10 Interrupt (IRQ)
A interrupt, or IRQ, is an exception signalled by a peripheral, or generated by a software request. All interrupts are
asynchronous to instruction execution. In the system, peripherals use interrupts to communicate with the
processor.
Table 12-9.
Properties of the different exception types
Exception
number (1)
IRQ
number (1)
Exception
type
Priority
Vector address
or offset (2)
Activation
1
-
Reset
-3, the highest
0x00000004
Asynchronous
2
-14
NMI
-2
0x00000008
Asynchronous
3
-13
Hard fault
-1
0x0000000C
-
4
-12
Memory
management fault
Configurable (3)
0x00000010
Synchronous
5
-11
Bus fault
Configurable (3)
0x00000014
Synchronous when precise,
asynchronous when imprecise
6
-10
Usage fault
Configurable (3)
0x00000018
Synchronous
7-10
-
-
-
Reserved
-
0x0000002C
Synchronous
Reserved
-
0x00000038
Asynchronous
11
-5
SVCall
Configurable
12-13
-
-
-
(3)
(3)
14
-2
PendSV
Configurable
15
-1
SysTick
Configurable (3)
0x0000003C
Asynchronous
16 and
above
0 and
above (4)
Interrupt (IRQ)
Configurable (5)
0x00000040 and
above (6)
Asynchronous
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
To simplify the software layer, the CMSIS only uses IRQ numbers and therefore uses negative values for exceptions
other than interrupts. The IPSR returns the Exception number, see “Interrupt Program Status Register” on page
51.
See “Vector table” on page 70 for more information.
See “System Handler Priority Registers” on page 173.
See the “Peripheral Identifiers” section of the datasheet.
See “Interrupt Priority Registers” on page 156.
Increasing in steps of 4.
For an asynchronous exception, other than reset, the processor can execute another instruction between when the
exception is triggered and when the processor enters the exception handler.
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Privileged software can disable the exceptions that Table 12-9 on page 68 shows as having configurable priority,
see:
“System Handler Control and State Register” on page 177
“Interrupt Clear-enable Registers” on page 152.
For more information about hard faults, memory management faults, bus faults, and usage faults, see “Fault
handling” on page 73.
12.5.3 Exception handlers
The processor handles exceptions using:
12.5.3.1 Interrupt Service Routines (ISRs)
Interrupts IRQ0 to IRQ29 are the exceptions handled by ISRs.
12.5.3.2 Fault handlers
Hard fault, memory management fault, usage fault, bus fault are fault exceptions handled by the fault handlers.
12.5.3.3 System handlers
NMI, PendSV, SVCall SysTick, and the fault exceptions are all system exceptions that are handled by system
handlers.
12.5.4 Vector table
The vector table contains the reset value of the stack pointer, and the start addresses, also called exception
vectors, for all exception handlers. Figure 12-3 on page 70 shows the order of the exception vectors in the vector
table. The least-significant bit of each vector must be 1, indicating that the exception handler is Thumb code.
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Figure 12-3.
Vector table
Exception number IRQ number
45
29
.
.
.
18
2
17
1
16
0
15
-1
14
-2
13
Vector
Offset
IRQ29
0x00B4
.
.
.
0x004C
.
.
.
IRQ2
0x0048
IRQ1
0x0044
IRQ0
0x0040
0x003C
0x0038
12
Systick
PendSV
Reserved
Reserved for Debug
11
-5
10
SVCall
0x002C
9
Reserved
8
7
6
-10
5
-11
4
-12
3
-13
2
-14
1
0x0018
0x0014
0x0010
0x000C
0x0008
0x0004
0x0000
Usage fault
Bus fault
Memory management fault
Hard fault
Reserved
Reset
Initial SP value
On system reset, the vector table is fixed at address 0x00000000. Privileged software can write to the VTOR to
relocate the vector table start address to a different memory location, in the range 0x00000080 to 0x3FFFFF80, see
“Vector Table Offset Register” on page 167.
12.5.5 Exception priorities
As Table 12-9 on page 68 shows, all exceptions have an associated priority, with:
a lower priority value indicating a higher priority
configurable priorities for all exceptions except Reset, Hard fault.
If software does not configure any priorities, then all exceptions with a configurable priority have a priority of 0. For
information about configuring exception priorities see
“System Handler Priority Registers” on page 173
“Interrupt Priority Registers” on page 156.
Configurable priority values are in the range 0-15. This means that the Reset, Hard fault, and NMI exceptions, with
fixed negative priority values, always have higher priority than any other exception.
For example, assigning a higher priority value to IRQ[0] and a lower priority value to IRQ[1] means that IRQ[1] has
higher priority than IRQ[0]. If both IRQ[1] and IRQ[0] are asserted, IRQ[1] is processed before IRQ[0].
If multiple pending exceptions have the same priority, the pending exception with the lowest exception number
takes precedence. For example, if both IRQ[0] and IRQ[1] are pending and have the same priority, then IRQ[0] is
processed before IRQ[1].
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When the processor is executing an exception handler, the exception handler is preempted if a higher priority
exception occurs. If an exception occurs with the same priority as the exception being handled, the handler is not
preempted, irrespective of the exception number. However, the status of the new interrupt changes to pending.
12.5.6 Interrupt priority grouping
To increase priority control in systems with interrupts, the NVIC supports priority grouping. This divides each
interrupt priority register entry into two fields:
an upper field that defines the group priority
a lower field that defines a subpriority within the group.
Only the group priority determines preemption of interrupt exceptions. When the processor is executing an
interrupt exception handler, another interrupt with the same group priority as the interrupt being handled does not
preempt the handler,
If multiple pending interrupts have the same group priority, the subpriority field determines the order in which they
are processed. If multiple pending interrupts have the same group priority and subpriority, the interrupt with the
lowest IRQ number is processed first.
For information about splitting the interrupt priority fields into group priority and subpriority, see “Application
Interrupt and Reset Control Register” on page 168.
12.5.7 Exception entry and return
Descriptions of exception handling use the following terms:
12.5.7.1 Preemption
When the processor is executing an exception handler, an exception can preempt the exception handler if its
priority is higher than the priority of the exception being handled. See “Interrupt priority grouping” on page 71 for
more information about preemption by an interrupt.
When one exception preempts another, the exceptions are called nested exceptions. See “Exception entry” on
page 72 more information.
12.5.7.2 Return
This occurs when the exception handler is completed, and:
there is no pending exception with sufficient priority to be serviced
the completed exception handler was not handling a late-arriving exception.
The processor pops the stack and restores the processor state to the state it had before the interrupt occurred.
See “Exception return” on page 72 for more information.
12.5.7.3 Tail-chaining
This mechanism speeds up exception servicing. On completion of an exception handler, if there is a pending
exception that meets the requirements for exception entry, the stack pop is skipped and control transfers to the
new exception handler.
12.5.7.4 Late-arriving
This mechanism speeds up preemption. If a higher priority exception occurs during state saving for a previous
exception, the processor switches to handle the higher priority exception and initiates the vector fetch for that
exception. State saving is not affected by late arrival because the state saved is the same for both exceptions.
Therefore the state saving continues uninterrupted. The processor can accept a late arriving exception until the
first instruction of the exception handler of the original exception enters the execute stage of the processor. On
return from the exception handler of the late-arriving exception, the normal tail-chaining rules apply.
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12.5.7.5 Exception entry
Exception entry occurs when there is a pending exception with sufficient priority and either:
the processor is in Thread mode
the new exception is of higher priority than the exception being handled, in which case the new exception
preempts the original exception.
When one exception preempts another, the exceptions are nested.
Sufficient priority means the exception has more priority than any limits set by the mask registers, see “Exception
mask registers” on page 52. An exception with less priority than this is pending but is not handled by the
processor.
When the processor takes an exception, unless the exception is a tail-chained or a late-arriving exception, the
processor pushes information onto the current stack. This operation is referred as stacking and the structure of
eight data words is referred as stack frame. The stack frame contains the following information:
R0-R3, R12
Return address
PSR
LR.
Immediately after stacking, the stack pointer indicates the lowest address in the stack frame. Unless stack
alignment is disabled, the stack frame is aligned to a double-word address. If the STKALIGN bit of the
Configuration Control Register (CCR) is set to 1, stack align adjustment is performed during stacking.
The stack frame includes the return address. This is the address of the next instruction in the interrupted program.
This value is restored to the PC at exception return so that the interrupted program resumes.
In parallel to the stacking operation, the processor performs a vector fetch that reads the exception handler start
address from the vector table. When stacking is complete, the processor starts executing the exception handler. At
the same time, the processor writes an EXC_RETURN value to the LR. This indicates which stack pointer
corresponds to the stack frame and what operation mode the was processor was in before the entry occurred.
If no higher priority exception occurs during exception entry, the processor starts executing the exception handler
and automatically changes the status of the corresponding pending interrupt to active.
If another higher priority exception occurs during exception entry, the processor starts executing the exception
handler for this exception and does not change the pending status of the earlier exception. This is the late arrival
case.
12.5.7.6 Exception return
Exception return occurs when the processor is in Handler mode and executes one of the following instructions to
load the EXC_RETURN value into the PC:
a POP instruction that includes the PC
a BX instruction with any register.
an LDR or LDM instruction with the PC as the destination.
EXC_RETURN is the value loaded into the LR on exception entry. The exception mechanism relies on this value
to detect when the processor has completed an exception handler. The lowest four bits of this value provide
information on the return stack and processor mode. Table 12-10 shows the EXC_RETURN[3:0] values with a
description of the exception return behavior.
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The processor sets EXC_RETURN bits[31:4] to 0xFFFFFFF. When this value is loaded into the PC it indicates to the
processor that the exception is complete, and the processor initiates the exception return sequence.
Table 12-10.
Exception return behavior
EXC_RETURN[3:0]
Description
bXXX0
Reserved.
Return to Handler mode.
b0001
Exception return gets state from MSP.
Execution uses MSP after return.
b0011
Reserved.
b01X1
Reserved.
Return to Thread mode.
b1001
Exception return gets state from MSP.
Execution uses MSP after return.
Return to Thread mode.
b1101
Exception return gets state from PSP.
Execution uses PSP after return.
b1X11
12.6
Reserved.
Fault handling
Faults are a subset of the exceptions, see “Exception model” on page 66. The following generate a fault:
̶
a bus error on:
̶
an instruction fetch or vector table load
̶
a data access
an internally-detected error such as an undefined instruction or an attempt to change state with a BX
instruction
attempting to execute an instruction from a memory region marked as Non-Executable (XN).
an MPU fault because of a privilege violation or an attempt to access an unmanaged region.
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12.6.1 Fault types
Table 12-11 shows the types of fault, the handler used for the fault, the corresponding fault status register, and the
register bit that indicates that the fault has occurred. See “Configurable Fault Status Register” on page 179 for
more information about the fault status registers.
Table 12-11.
Faults
Fault
Handler
Bus error on a vector read
Bit name
Fault status register
VECTTBL
Hard fault
“Hard Fault Status Register” on page 185
Fault escalated to a hard fault
FORCED
MPU mismatch:
-
on instruction access
on data access
IACCVIOL
Memory
management fault
(1)
DACCVIOL
during exception stacking
MSTKERR
during exception unstacking
MUNSKERR
Bus error:
-
during exception stacking
“Memory Management Fault Address
Register” on page 186
-
STKERR
during exception unstacking
UNSTKERR
Bus fault
during instruction prefetch
IBUSERR
Precise data bus error
PRECISERR
Imprecise data bus error
IMPRECISERR
Attempt to access a coprocessor
NOCP
Undefined instruction
UNDEFINSTR
Attempt to enter an invalid instruction set
state (2)
INVSTATE
Usage fault
“Usage Fault Status Register” on page 183
Invalid EXC_RETURN value
INVPC
Illegal unaligned load or store
UNALIGNED
Divide By 0
DIVBYZERO
1.
2.
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“Bus Fault Status Register” on page 181
Occurs on an access to an XN region even if the MPU is disabled.
Attempting to use an instruction set other than the Thumb instruction set.
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12.6.2 Fault escalation and hard faults
All faults exceptions except for hard fault have configurable exception priority, see “System Handler Priority
Registers” on page 173. Software can disable execution of the handlers for these faults, see “System Handler
Control and State Register” on page 177.
Usually, the exception priority, together with the values of the exception mask registers, determines whether the
processor enters the fault handler, and whether a fault handler can preempt another fault handler. as described in
“Exception model” on page 66.
In some situations, a fault with configurable priority is treated as a hard fault. This is called priority escalation, and
the fault is described as escalated to hard fault. Escalation to hard fault occurs when:
A fault handler causes the same kind of fault as the one it is servicing. This escalation to hard fault occurs
because a fault handler cannot preempt itself because it must have the same priority as the current priority
level.
A fault handler causes a fault with the same or lower priority as the fault it is servicing. This is because the
handler for the new fault cannot preempt the currently executing fault handler.
An exception handler causes a fault for which the priority is the same as or lower than the currently
executing exception.
A fault occurs and the handler for that fault is not enabled.
If a bus fault occurs during a stack push when entering a bus fault handler, the bus fault does not escalate to a
hard fault. This means that if a corrupted stack causes a fault, the fault handler executes even though the stack
push for the handler failed. The fault handler operates but the stack contents are corrupted.
Only Reset and NMI can preempt the fixed priority hard fault. A hard fault can preempt any exception other than
Reset, NMI, or another hard fault.
12.6.3 Fault status registers and fault address registers
The fault status registers indicate the cause of a fault. For bus faults and memory management faults, the fault
address register indicates the address accessed by the operation that caused the fault, as shown in Table 12-12.
Table 12-12.
Fault status and fault address registers
Handler
Status register
name
Address register
name
Register description
Hard fault
HFSR
-
“Hard Fault Status Register” on page 185
Memory
management fault
MMFSR
MMFAR
Bus fault
BFSR
BFAR
Usage fault
UFSR
-
“Memory Management Fault Status Register” on page 180
“Memory Management Fault Address Register” on page 186
“Bus Fault Status Register” on page 181
“Bus Fault Address Register” on page 187
“Usage Fault Status Register” on page 183
12.6.4 Lockup
The processor enters a lockup state if a hard fault occurs when executing the hard fault handlers. When the
processor is in lockup state it does not execute any instructions. The processor remains in lockup state until:
it is reset
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12.7
Power management
The Cortex-M3 processor sleep modes reduce power consumption:
Backup Mode
Wait Mode
Sleep Mode
The SLEEPDEEP bit of the SCR selects which sleep mode is used, see “System Control Register” on page 170.
For more information about the behavior of the sleep modes see “Low Power Modes” in the PMC section of the
datasheet.
This section describes the mechanisms for entering sleep mode, and the conditions for waking up from sleep
mode.
12.7.1 Entering sleep mode
This section describes the mechanisms software can use to put the processor into sleep mode.
The system can generate spurious wakeup events, for example a debug operation wakes up the processor.
Therefore software must be able to put the processor back into sleep mode after such an event. A program might
have an idle loop to put the processor back to sleep mode.
12.7.1.1 Wait for interrupt
The wait for interrupt instruction, WFI, causes immediate entry to sleep mode. When the processor executes a
WFI instruction it stops executing instructions and enters sleep mode. See “WFI” on page 147 for more
information.
12.7.1.2 Wait for event
The wait for event instruction, WFE, causes entry to sleep mode conditional on the value of an one-bit event
register. When the processor executes a WFE instruction, it checks this register:
if the register is 0 the processor stops executing instructions and enters sleep mode
if the register is 1 the processor clears the register to 0 and continues executing instructions without entering
sleep mode.
See “WFE” on page 146 for more information.
12.7.1.3 Sleep-on-exit
If the SLEEPONEXIT bit of the SCR is set to 1, when the processor completes the execution of an exception
handler it returns to Thread mode and immediately enters sleep mode. Use this mechanism in applications that
only require the processor to run when an exception occurs.
12.7.2 Wakeup from sleep mode
The conditions for the processor to wakeup depend on the mechanism that cause it to enter sleep mode.
12.7.2.1 Wakeup from WFI or sleep-on-exit
Normally, the processor wakes up only when it detects an exception with sufficient priority to cause exception
entry.
Some embedded systems might have to execute system restore tasks after the processor wakes up, and before it
executes an interrupt handler. To achieve this set the PRIMASK bit to 1 and the FAULTMASK bit to 0. If an
interrupt arrives that is enabled and has a higher priority than current exception priority, the processor wakes up
but does not execute the interrupt handler until the processor sets PRIMASK to zero. For more information about
PRIMASK and FAULTMASK see “Exception mask registers” on page 52.
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12.7.2.2 Wakeup from WFE
The processor wakes up if:
it detects an exception with sufficient priority to cause exception entry
In addition, if the SEVONPEND bit in the SCR is set to 1, any new pending interrupt triggers an event and wakes
up the processor, even if the interrupt is disabled or has insufficient priority to cause exception entry. For more
information about the SCR see “System Control Register” on page 170.
12.7.3 Power management programming hints
ANSI C cannot directly generate the WFI and WFE instructions. The CMSIS provides the following intrinsic
functions for these instructions:
void __WFE(void) // Wait for Event
void __WFE(void) // Wait for Interrupt
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12.8
Instruction set summary
The processor implements a version of the Thumb instruction set. Table 12-13 lists the supported instructions.
In Table 12-13:
angle brackets, , enclose alternative forms of the operand
braces, {}, enclose optional operands
the Operands column is not exhaustive
Op2 is a flexible second operand that can be either a register or a constant
most instructions can use an optional condition code suffix.
For more information on the instructions and operands, see the instruction descriptions.
Table 12-13.
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Mnemonic
Operands
Brief description
Flags
ADC, ADCS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Add with Carry
N,Z,C,V page 106
ADD, ADDS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Add
N,Z,C,V page 106
ADD, ADDW
{Rd,} Rn, #imm12
Add
N,Z,C,V page 106
ADR
Rd, label
Load PC-relative address
-
page 91
AND, ANDS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Logical AND
N,Z,C
page 108
ASR, ASRS
Rd, Rm,
Arithmetic Shift Right
N,Z,C
page 109
B
label
Branch
-
page 129
BFC
Rd, #lsb, #width
Bit Field Clear
-
page 125
BFI
Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
Bit Field Insert
-
page 125
BIC, BICS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Bit Clear
N,Z,C
page 108
BKPT
#imm
Breakpoint
-
page 136
BL
label
Branch with Link
-
page 129
BLX
Rm
Branch indirect with Link
-
page 129
BX
Rm
Branch indirect
-
page 129
CBNZ
Rn, label
Compare and Branch if Non Zero
-
page 131
CBZ
Rn, label
Compare and Branch if Zero
-
page 131
CLREX
-
Clear Exclusive
-
page 104
CLZ
Rd, Rm
Count leading zeros
-
page 111
CMN, CMNS
Rn, Op2
Compare Negative
N,Z,C,V page 112
CMP, CMPS
Rn, Op2
Compare
N,Z,C,V page 112
CPSID
iflags
Change Processor State, Disable Interrupts
-
page 137
CPSIE
iflags
Change Processor State, Enable Interrupts
-
page 137
DMB
-
Data Memory Barrier
-
page 138
DSB
-
Data Synchronization Barrier
-
page 139
EOR, EORS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Exclusive OR
N,Z,C
page 108
ISB
-
Instruction Synchronization Barrier
-
page 140
IT
-
If-Then condition block
-
page 132
LDM
Rn{!}, reglist
Load Multiple registers, increment after
-
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Table 12-13.
Cortex-M3 instructions (Continued)
Mnemonic
Operands
Brief description
Flags
Page
LDMDB, LDMEA
Rn{!}, reglist
Load Multiple registers, decrement before
-
page 99
LDMFD, LDMIA
Rn{!}, reglist
Load Multiple registers, increment after
-
page 99
LDR
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with word
-
page 94
LDRB, LDRBT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with byte
-
page 94
LDRD
Rt, Rt2, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with two bytes
-
page 94
LDREX
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register Exclusive
-
page 94
LDREXB
Rt, [Rn]
Load Register Exclusive with byte
-
page 94
LDREXH
Rt, [Rn]
Load Register Exclusive with halfword
-
page 94
LDRH, LDRHT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with halfword
-
page 94
LDRSB, LDRSBT Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with signed byte
-
page 94
LDRSH, LDRSHT Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with signed halfword
-
page 94
LDRT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Load Register with word
-
page 94
LSL, LSLS
Rd, Rm,
Logical Shift Left
N,Z,C
page 109
LSR, LSRS
Rd, Rm,
Logical Shift Right
N,Z,C
page 109
MLA
Rd, Rn, Rm, Ra
Multiply with Accumulate, 32-bit result
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MLS
Rd, Rn, Rm, Ra
Multiply and Subtract, 32-bit result
-
page 119
MOV, MOVS
Rd, Op2
Move
N,Z,C
page 113
MOVT
Rd, #imm16
Move Top
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page 115
MOVW, MOV
Rd, #imm16
Move 16-bit constant
N,Z,C
page 113
MRS
Rd, spec_reg
Move from special register to general register
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page 141
MSR
spec_reg, Rm
Move from general register to special register
N,Z,C,V page 142
MUL, MULS
{Rd,} Rn, Rm
Multiply, 32-bit result
N,Z
page 119
MVN, MVNS
Rd, Op2
Move NOT
N,Z,C
page 113
NOP
-
No Operation
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page 143
ORN, ORNS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Logical OR NOT
N,Z,C
page 108
ORR, ORRS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Logical OR
N,Z,C
page 108
POP
reglist
Pop registers from stack
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page 101
PUSH
reglist
Push registers onto stack
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page 101
RBIT
Rd, Rn
Reverse Bits
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page 116
REV
Rd, Rn
Reverse byte order in a word
-
page 116
REV16
Rd, Rn
Reverse byte order in each halfword
-
page 116
REVSH
Rd, Rn
Reverse byte order in bottom halfword and sign extend
-
page 116
ROR, RORS
Rd, Rm,
Rotate Right
N,Z,C
page 109
RRX, RRXS
Rd, Rm
Rotate Right with Extend
N,Z,C
page 109
RSB, RSBS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Reverse Subtract
N,Z,C,V page 106
SBC, SBCS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Subtract with Carry
N,Z,C,V page 106
SBFX
Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
Signed Bit Field Extract
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Cortex-M3 instructions (Continued)
Mnemonic
Operands
Brief description
Flags
Page
SDIV
{Rd,} Rn, Rm
Signed Divide
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page 121
SEV
-
Send Event
-
page 144
SMLAL
RdLo, RdHi, Rn, Rm
Signed Multiply with Accumulate (32 x 32 + 64), 64-bit result
-
page 120
SMULL
RdLo, RdHi, Rn, Rm
Signed Multiply (32 x 32), 64-bit result
-
page 120
SSAT
Rd, #n, Rm {,shift #s} Signed Saturate
Q
page 122
STM
Rn{!}, reglist
Store Multiple registers, increment after
-
page 99
STMDB, STMEA
Rn{!}, reglist
Store Multiple registers, decrement before
-
page 99
STMFD, STMIA
Rn{!}, reglist
Store Multiple registers, increment after
-
page 99
STR
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register word
-
page 94
STRB, STRBT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register byte
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page 94
STRD
Rt, Rt2, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register two words
-
page 94
STREX
Rd, Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register Exclusive
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page 102
STREXB
Rd, Rt, [Rn]
Store Register Exclusive byte
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page 102
STREXH
Rd, Rt, [Rn]
Store Register Exclusive halfword
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page 102
STRH, STRHT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register halfword
-
page 94
STRT
Rt, [Rn, #offset]
Store Register word
-
page 94
SUB, SUBS
{Rd,} Rn, Op2
Subtract
N,Z,C,V page 106
SUB, SUBW
{Rd,} Rn, #imm12
Subtract
N,Z,C,V page 106
SVC
#imm
Supervisor Call
-
page 145
SXTB
{Rd,} Rm {,ROR #n}
Sign extend a byte
-
page 127
SXTH
{Rd,} Rm {,ROR #n}
Sign extend a halfword
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page 127
TBB
[Rn, Rm]
Table Branch Byte
-
page 134
TBH
[Rn, Rm, LSL #1]
Table Branch Halfword
-
page 134
TEQ
Rn, Op2
Test Equivalence
N,Z,C
page 117
TST
Rn, Op2
Test
N,Z,C
page 117
UBFX
Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
Unsigned Bit Field Extract
-
page 126
UDIV
{Rd,} Rn, Rm
Unsigned Divide
-
page 121
UMLAL
RdLo, RdHi, Rn, Rm
Unsigned Multiply with Accumulate
(32 x 32 + 64), 64-bit result
-
page 120
UMULL
RdLo, RdHi, Rn, Rm
Unsigned Multiply (32 x 32), 64-bit result
-
page 120
USAT
Rd, #n, Rm {,shift #s} Unsigned Saturate
Q
page 122
UXTB
{Rd,} Rm {,ROR #n}
Zero extend a byte
-
page 127
UXTH
{Rd,} Rm {,ROR #n}
Zero extend a halfword
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page 127
WFE
-
Wait For Event
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page 146
WFI
-
Wait For Interrupt
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page 147
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12.9
Intrinsic functions
ANSI cannot directly access some Cortex-M3 instructions. This section describes intrinsic functions that can
generate these instructions, provided by the CMIS and that might be provided by a C compiler. If a C compiler
does not support an appropriate intrinsic function, you might have to use inline assembler to access some
instructions.
The CMSIS provides the following intrinsic functions to generate instructions that ANSI cannot directly access:
Table 12-14.
CMSIS intrinsic functions to generate some Cortex-M3 instructions
Instruction
CMSIS intrinsic function
CPSIE I
void __enable_irq(void)
CPSID I
void __disable_irq(void)
CPSIE F
void __enable_fault_irq(void)
CPSID F
void __disable_fault_irq(void)
ISB
void __ISB(void)
DSB
void __DSB(void)
DMB
void __DMB(void)
REV
uint32_t __REV(uint32_t int value)
REV16
uint32_t __REV16(uint32_t int value)
REVSH
uint32_t __REVSH(uint32_t int value)
RBIT
uint32_t __RBIT(uint32_t int value)
SEV
void __SEV(void)
WFE
void __WFE(void)
WFI
void __WFI(void)
The CMSIS also provides a number of functions for accessing the special registers using MRS and MSR
instructions:
Table 12-15.
CMSIS intrinsic functions to access the special registers
Special register
Access
CMSIS function
Read
uint32_t __get_PRIMASK (void)
Write
void __set_PRIMASK (uint32_t value)
Read
uint32_t __get_FAULTMASK (void)
Write
void __set_FAULTMASK (uint32_t value)
Read
uint32_t __get_BASEPRI (void)
Write
void __set_BASEPRI (uint32_t value)
Read
uint32_t __get_CONTROL (void)
Write
void __set_CONTROL (uint32_t value)
Read
uint32_t __get_MSP (void)
Write
void __set_MSP (uint32_t TopOfMainStack)
Read
uint32_t __get_PSP (void)
Write
void __set_PSP (uint32_t TopOfProcStack)
PRIMASK
FAULTMASK
BASEPRI
CONTROL
MSP
PSP
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12.10 About the instruction descriptions
The following sections give more information about using the instructions:
“Operands” on page 82
“Restrictions when using PC or SP” on page 82
“Flexible second operand” on page 82
“Shift Operations” on page 83
“Address alignment” on page 86
“PC-relative expressions” on page 86
“Conditional execution” on page 87
“Instruction width selection” on page 88.
12.10.1 Operands
An instruction operand can be an ARM register, a constant, or another instruction-specific parameter. Instructions
act on the operands and often store the result in a destination register. When there is a destination register in the
instruction, it is usually specified before the operands.
Operands in some instructions are flexible in that they can either be a register or a constant. See “Flexible second
operand”.
12.10.2 Restrictions when using PC or SP
Many instructions have restrictions on whether you can use the Program Counter (PC) or Stack Pointer (SP) for
the operands or destination register. See instruction descriptions for more information.
Bit[0] of any address you write to the PC with a BX, BLX, LDM, LDR, or POP instruction must be 1 for correct
execution, because this bit indicates the required instruction set, and the Cortex-M3 processor only supports
Thumb instructions.
12.10.3 Flexible second operand
Many general data processing instructions have a flexible second operand. This is shown as Operand2 in the
descriptions of the syntax of each instruction.
Operand2 can be a:
“Constant”
“Register with optional shift” on page 83
12.10.3.1 Constant
You specify an Operand2 constant in the form:
#constant
where constant can be:
any constant that can be produced by shifting an 8-bit value left by any number of bits within a 32-bit word
any constant of the form 0x00XY00XY
any constant of the form 0xXY00XY00
any constant of the form 0xXYXYXYXY.
In the constants shown above, X and Y are hexadecimal digits.
In addition, in a small number of instructions, constant can take a wider range of values. These are described in
the individual instruction descriptions.
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When an Operand2 constant is used with the instructions MOVS, MVNS, ANDS, ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS,
TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to bit[31] of the constant, if the constant is greater than 255 and can be
produced by shifting an 8-bit value. These instructions do not affect the carry flag if Operand2 is any other
constant.
12.10.3.2 Instruction substitution
Your assembler might be able to produce an equivalent instruction in cases where you specify a constant that is
not permitted. For example, an assembler might assemble the instruction CMP Rd, #0xFFFFFFFE as the
equivalent instruction CMN Rd, #0x2.
12.10.3.3 Register with optional shift
You specify an Operand2 register in the form:
Rm {, shift}
where:
Rm
is the register holding the data for the second operand.
shift
is an optional shift to be applied to Rm. It can be one of:
ASR #n
arithmetic shift right n bits, 1 ≤ n ≤ 32.
LSL #n
logical shift left n bits, 1 ≤ n ≤ 31.
LSR #n
logical shift right n bits, 1 ≤ n ≤ 32.
ROR #n
rotate right n bits, 1 ≤ n ≤ 31.
RRX
rotate right one bit, with extend.
-
if omitted, no shift occurs, equivalent to LSL #0.
If you omit the shift, or specify LSL #0, the instruction uses the value in Rm.
If you specify a shift, the shift is applied to the value in Rm, and the resulting 32-bit value is used by the instruction.
However, the contents in the register Rm remains unchanged. Specifying a register with shift also updates the
carry flag when used with certain instructions. For information on the shift operations and how they affect the carry
flag, see “Shift Operations”
12.10.4 Shift Operations
Register shift operations move the bits in a register left or right by a specified number of bits, the shift length.
Register shift can be performed:
directly by the instructions ASR, LSR, LSL, ROR, and RRX, and the result is written to a destination register
during the calculation of Operand2 by the instructions that specify the second operand as a register with
shift, see “Flexible second operand” on page 82. The result is used by the instruction.
The permitted shift lengths depend on the shift type and the instruction, see the individual instruction description or
“Flexible second operand” on page 82. If the shift length is 0, no shift occurs. Register shift operations update the
carry flag except when the specified shift length is 0. The following sub-sections describe the various shift
operations and how they affect the carry flag. In these descriptions, Rm is the register containing the value to be
shifted, and n is the shift length.
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12.10.4.1 ASR
Arithmetic shift right by n bits moves the left-hand 32-n bits of the register Rm, to the right by n places, into the
right-hand 32-n bits of the result. And it copies the original bit[31] of the register into the left-hand n bits of the
result. See Figure 12-4 on page 84.
You can use the ASR #n operation to divide the value in the register Rm by 2n, with the result being rounded
towards negative-infinity.
When the instruction is ASRS or when ASR #n is used in Operand2 with the instructions MOVS, MVNS, ANDS,
ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS, TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to the last bit shifted out, bit[n-1], of the
register Rm.
If n is 32 or more, then all the bits in the result are set to the value of bit[31] of Rm.
If n is 32 or more and the carry flag is updated, it is updated to the value of bit[31] of Rm.
Figure 12-4.
ASR #3
&DUU\
)ODJ
12.10.4.2 LSR
Logical shift right by n bits moves the left-hand 32-n bits of the register Rm, to the right by n places, into the righthand 32-n bits of the result. And it sets the left-hand n bits of the result to 0. See Figure 12-5.
You can use the LSR #n operation to divide the value in the register Rm by 2n, if the value is regarded as an
unsigned integer.
When the instruction is LSRS or when LSR #n is used in Operand2 with the instructions MOVS, MVNS, ANDS,
ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS, TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to the last bit shifted out, bit[n-1], of the
register Rm.
If n is 32 or more, then all the bits in the result are cleared to 0.
If n is 33 or more and the carry flag is updated, it is updated to 0.
Figure 12-5.
LSR #3
&DUU\
)ODJ
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12.10.4.3 LSL
Logical shift left by n bits moves the right-hand 32-n bits of the register Rm, to the left by n places, into the left-hand
32-n bits of the result. And it sets the right-hand n bits of the result to 0. See Figure 12-6 on page 85.
You can use he LSL #n operation to multiply the value in the register Rm by 2n, if the value is regarded as an
unsigned integer or a two’s complement signed integer. Overflow can occur without warning.
When the instruction is LSLS or when LSL #n, with non-zero n, is used in Operand2 with the instructions MOVS,
MVNS, ANDS, ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS, TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to the last bit shifted out, bit[32n], of the register Rm. These instructions do not affect the carry flag when used with LSL #0.
If n is 32 or more, then all the bits in the result are cleared to 0.
If n is 33 or more and the carry flag is updated, it is updated to 0.
Figure 12-6.
LSL #3
&DUU\
)ODJ
12.10.4.4 ROR
Rotate right by n bits moves the left-hand 32-n bits of the register Rm, to the right by n places, into the right-hand
32-n bits of the result. And it moves the right-hand n bits of the register into the left-hand n bits of the result. See
Figure 12-7.
When the instruction is RORS or when ROR #n is used in Operand2 with the instructions MOVS, MVNS, ANDS,
ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS, TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to the last bit rotation, bit[n-1], of the register
Rm.
If n is 32, then the value of the result is same as the value in Rm, and if the carry flag is updated, it is updated
to bit[31] of Rm.
ROR with shift length, n, more than 32 is the same as ROR with shift length n-32.
Figure 12-7.
ROR #3
&DUU\
)ODJ
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12.10.4.5 RRX
Rotate right with extend moves the bits of the register Rm to the right by one bit. And it copies the carry flag into
bit[31] of the result. See Figure 12-8 on page 86.
When the instruction is RRXS or when RRX is used in Operand2 with the instructions MOVS, MVNS, ANDS,
ORRS, ORNS, EORS, BICS, TEQ or TST, the carry flag is updated to bit[0] of the register Rm.
Figure 12-8.
RRX
&DUU\
)ODJ
12.10.5 Address alignment
An aligned access is an operation where a word-aligned address is used for a word, dual word, or multiple word
access, or where a halfword-aligned address is used for a halfword access. Byte accesses are always aligned.
The Cortex-M3 processor supports unaligned access only for the following instructions:
LDR, LDRT
LDRH, LDRHT
LDRSH, LDRSHT
STR, STRT
STRH, STRHT
All other load and store instructions generate a usage fault exception if they perform an unaligned access, and
therefore their accesses must be address aligned. For more information about usage faults see “Fault handling” on
page 73.
Unaligned accesses are usually slower than aligned accesses. In addition, some memory regions might not
support unaligned accesses. Therefore, ARM recommends that programmers ensure that accesses are aligned.
To avoid accidental generation of unaligned accesses, use the UNALIGN_TRP bit in the Configuration and Control
Register to trap all unaligned accesses, see “Configuration and Control Register” on page 171.
12.10.6 PC-relative expressions
A PC-relative expression or label is a symbol that represents the address of an instruction or literal data. It is
represented in the instruction as the PC value plus or minus a numeric offset. The assembler calculates the
required offset from the label and the address of the current instruction. If the offset is too big, the assembler
produces an error.
86
For B, BL, CBNZ, and CBZ instructions, the value of the PC is the address of the current instruction plus 4
bytes.
For all other instructions that use labels, the value of the PC is the address of the current instruction plus 4
bytes, with bit[1] of the result cleared to 0 to make it word-aligned.
Your assembler might permit other syntaxes for PC-relative expressions, such as a label plus or minus a
number, or an expression of the form [PC, #number].
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12.10.7 Conditional execution
Most data processing instructions can optionally update the condition flags in the Application Program Status
Register (APSR) according to the result of the operation, see “Application Program Status Register” on page 50.
Some instructions update all flags, and some only update a subset. If a flag is not updated, the original value is
preserved. See the instruction descriptions for the flags they affect.
You can execute an instruction conditionally, based on the condition flags set in another instruction, either:
immediately after the instruction that updated the flags
after any number of intervening instructions that have not updated the flags.
Conditional execution is available by using conditional branches or by adding condition code suffixes to
instructions. See Table 12-16 on page 88 for a list of the suffixes to add to instructions to make them conditional
instructions. The condition code suffix enables the processor to test a condition based on the flags. If the condition
test of a conditional instruction fails, the instruction:
does not execute
does not write any value to its destination register
does not affect any of the flags
does not generate any exception.
Conditional instructions, except for conditional branches, must be inside an If-Then instruction block. See “IT” on
page 132 for more information and restrictions when using the IT instruction. Depending on the vendor, the
assembler might automatically insert an IT instruction if you have conditional instructions outside the IT block.
Use the CBZ and CBNZ instructions to compare the value of a register against zero and branch on the result.
This section describes:
“The condition flags”
“Condition code suffixes”.
12.10.7.1 The condition flags
The APSR contains the following condition flags:
N
Set to 1 when the result of the operation was negative, cleared to 0 otherwise.
Z
Set to 1 when the result of the operation was zero, cleared to 0 otherwise.
C
Set to 1 when the operation resulted in a carry, cleared to 0 otherwise.
V
Set to 1 when the operation caused overflow, cleared to 0 otherwise.
For more information about the APSR see “Program Status Register” on page 49.
A carry occurs:
if the result of an addition is greater than or equal to 232
if the result of a subtraction is positive or zero
as the result of an inline barrel shifter operation in a move or logical instruction.
Overflow occurs if the result of an add, subtract, or compare is greater than or equal to 231, or less than –231.
Most instructions update the status flags only if the S suffix is specified. See the instruction descriptions for more
information.
12.10.7.2 Condition code suffixes
The instructions that can be conditional have an optional condition code, shown in syntax descriptions as {cond}.
Conditional execution requires a preceding IT instruction. An instruction with a condition code is only executed if
the condition code flags in the APSR meet the specified condition. Table 12-16 shows the condition codes to use.
You can use conditional execution with the IT instruction to reduce the number of branch instructions in code.
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Table 12-16 also shows the relationship between condition code suffixes and the N, Z, C, and V flags.
Table 12-16.
Condition code suffixes
Suffix
Flags
Meaning
EQ
Z=1
Equal
NE
Z=0
Not equal
CS or HS
C=1
Higher or same, unsigned ≥
CC or LO
C=0
Lower, unsigned <
MI
N=1
Negative
PL
N=0
Positive or zero
VS
V=1
Overflow
VC
V=0
No overflow
HI
C = 1 and Z = 0
Higher, unsigned >
LS
C = 0 or Z = 1
Lower or same, unsigned ≤
GE
N=V
Greater than or equal, signed ≥
LT
N != V
Less than, signed <
GT
Z = 0 and N = V
Greater than, signed >
LE
Z = 1 and N != V
Less than or equal, signed ≤
AL
Can have any value
Always. This is the default when no suffix is specified.
12.10.7.3 Absolute value
The example below shows the use of a conditional instruction to find the absolute value of a number. R0 = ABS(R1).
MOVS
IT
RSBMI
R0, R1
MI
R0, R1, #0
; R0 = R1, setting flags
; IT instruction for the negative condition
; If negative, R0 = -R1
12.10.7.4 Compare and update value
The example below shows the use of conditional instructions to update the value of R4 if the signed values R0 is greater
than R1 and R2 is greater than R3.
CMP
ITT
CMPGT
MOVGT
R0, R1
GT
R2, R3
R4, R5
;
;
;
;
Compare R0 and R1, setting flags
IT instruction for the two GT conditions
If 'greater than', compare R2 and R3, setting flags
If still 'greater than', do R4 = R5
12.10.8 Instruction width selection
There are many instructions that can generate either a 16-bit encoding or a 32-bit encoding depending on the
operands and destination register specified. For some of these instructions, you can force a specific instruction
size by using an instruction width suffix. The .W suffix forces a 32-bit instruction encoding. The .N suffix forces a
16-bit instruction encoding.
If you specify an instruction width suffix and the assembler cannot generate an instruction encoding of the
requested width, it generates an error.
In some cases it might be necessary to specify the .W suffix, for example if the operand is the label of an
instruction or literal data, as in the case of branch instructions. This is because the assembler might not
automatically generate the right size encoding.
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12.10.8.1 Instruction width selection
To use an instruction width suffix, place it immediately after the instruction mnemonic and condition code, if any. The
example below shows instructions with the instruction width suffix.
BCS.W
label
; creates a 32-bit instruction even for a short branch
ADDS.W R0, R0, R1 ; creates a 32-bit instruction even though the same
; operation can be done by a 16-bit instruction
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12.11 Memory access instructions
Table 12-17 shows the memory access instructions:
Table 12-17.
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Memory access instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
ADR
Load PC-relative address
“ADR” on page 91
CLREX
Clear Exclusive
“CLREX” on page 104
LDM{mode}
Load Multiple registers
“LDM and STM” on page 99
LDR{type}
Load Register using immediate offset
“LDR and STR, immediate offset” on page 92
LDR{type}
Load Register using register offset
“LDR and STR, register offset” on page 94
LDR{type}T
Load Register with unprivileged access
“LDR and STR, unprivileged” on page 96
LDR
Load Register using PC-relative address
“LDR, PC-relative” on page 97
LDREX{type}
Load Register Exclusive
“LDREX and STREX” on page 102
POP
Pop registers from stack
“PUSH and POP” on page 101
PUSH
Push registers onto stack
“PUSH and POP” on page 101
STM{mode}
Store Multiple registers
“LDM and STM” on page 99
STR{type}
Store Register using immediate offset
“LDR and STR, immediate offset” on page 92
STR{type}
Store Register using register offset
“LDR and STR, register offset” on page 94
STR{type}T
Store Register with unprivileged access
“LDR and STR, unprivileged” on page 96
STREX{type}
Store Register Exclusive
“LDREX and STREX” on page 102
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12.11.1 ADR
Load PC-relative address.
12.11.1.1 Syntax
ADR{cond} Rd, label
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
label
is a PC-relative expression. See “PC-relative expressions” on page 86.
12.11.1.2 Operation
ADR determines the address by adding an immediate value to the PC, and writes the result to the destination
register.
ADR produces position-independent code, because the address is PC-relative.
If you use ADR to generate a target address for a BX or BLX instruction, you must ensure that bit[0] of the address
you generate is set to1 for correct execution.
Values of label must be within the range of −4095 to +4095 from the address in the PC.
You might have to use the .W suffix to get the maximum offset range or to generate addresses that are not wordaligned. See “Instruction width selection” on page 88.
12.11.1.3 Restrictions
Rd must not be SP and must not be PC.
12.11.1.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.11.1.5 Examples
ADR
R1, TextMessage
; Write address value of a location labelled as
; TextMessage to R1
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12.11.2 LDR and STR, immediate offset
Load and Store with immediate offset, pre-indexed immediate offset, or post-indexed immediate offset.
12.11.2.1 Syntax
op{type}{cond} Rt,
op{type}{cond} Rt,
op{type}{cond} Rt,
opD{cond} Rt, Rt2,
opD{cond} Rt, Rt2,
opD{cond} Rt, Rt2,
[Rn {, #offset}]
[Rn, #offset]!
[Rn], #offset
[Rn {, #offset}]
[Rn, #offset]!
[Rn], #offset
;
;
;
;
;
;
immediate offset
pre-indexed
post-indexed
immediate offset, two words
pre-indexed, two words
post-indexed, two words
where:
op
is one of:
LDR
Load Register.
STR
Store Register.
type
is one of:
B
unsigned byte, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SB
signed byte, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
H
unsigned halfword, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SH
signed halfword, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
-
omit, for word.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rt
is the register to load or store.
Rn
is the register on which the memory address is based.
offset
is an offset from Rn. If offset is omitted, the address is the contents of Rn.
Rt2
is the additional register to load or store for two-word operations.
12.11.2.2 Operation
LDR instructions load one or two registers with a value from memory.
STR instructions store one or two register values to memory.
Load and store instructions with immediate offset can use the following addressing modes:
12.11.2.3 Offset addressing
The offset value is added to or subtracted from the address obtained from the register Rn. The result is used as the
address for the memory access. The register Rn is unaltered. The assembly language syntax for this mode is:
[Rn, #offset]
12.11.2.4 Pre-indexed addressing
The offset value is added to or subtracted from the address obtained from the register Rn. The result is used as the
address for the memory access and written back into the register Rn. The assembly language syntax for this mode
is:
[Rn, #offset]!
12.11.2.5 Post-indexed addressing
The address obtained from the register Rn is used as the address for the memory access. The offset value is
added to or subtracted from the address, and written back into the register Rn. The assembly language syntax for
this mode is:
[Rn], #offset
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The value to load or store can be a byte, halfword, word, or two words. Bytes and halfwords can either be signed
or unsigned. See “Address alignment” on page 86.
Table 12-18 shows the ranges of offset for immediate, pre-indexed and post-indexed forms.
Table 12-18.
Offset ranges
Instruction type
Immediate offset
Pre-indexed
Post-indexed
Word, halfword, signed halfword,
byte, or signed byte
−255 to 4095
−255 to 255
−255 to 255
Two words
multiple of 4 in the range
−1020 to 1020
multiple of 4 in the range
−1020 to 1020
multiple of 4 in the range
−1020 to 1020
12.11.2.6 Restrictions
For load instructions:
Rt can be SP or PC for word loads only
Rt must be different from Rt2 for two-word loads
Rn must be different from Rt and Rt2 in the pre-indexed or post-indexed forms.
When Rt is PC in a word load instruction:
bit[0] of the loaded value must be 1 for correct execution
a branch occurs to the address created by changing bit[0] of the loaded value to 0
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block.
For store instructions:
Rt can be SP for word stores only
Rt must not be PC
Rn must not be PC
Rn must be different from Rt and Rt2 in the pre-indexed or post-indexed forms.
12.11.2.7 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.11.2.8 Examples
LDR
LDRNE
R8, [R10]
R2, [R5, #960]!
STR
R2, [R9,#const-struc]
STRH
R3, [R4], #4
LDRD
R8, R9, [R3, #0x20]
STRD
R0, R1, [R8], #-16
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
Loads R8 from the address in R10.
Loads (conditionally) R2 from a word
960 bytes above the address in R5, and
increments R5 by 960.
const-struc is an expression evaluating
to a constant in the range 0-4095.
Store R3 as halfword data into address in
R4, then increment R4 by 4
Load R8 from a word 32 bytes above the
address in R3, and load R9 from a word 36
bytes above the address in R3
Store R0 to address in R8, and store R1 to
a word 4 bytes above the address in R8,
and then decrement R8 by 16.
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12.11.3 LDR and STR, register offset
Load and Store with register offset.
12.11.3.1 Syntax
op{type}{cond} Rt, [Rn, Rm {, LSL #n}]
where:
op
is one of:
LDR
Load Register.
STR
Store Register.
type
is one of:
B
unsigned byte, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SB
signed byte, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
H
unsigned halfword, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SH
signed halfword, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
-
omit, for word.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rt
is the register to load or store.
Rn
is the register on which the memory address is based.
Rm
is a register containing a value to be used as the offset.
LSL #n
is an optional shift, with n in the range 0 to 3.
12.11.3.2 Operation
LDR instructions load a register with a value from memory.
STR instructions store a register value into memory.
The memory address to load from or store to is at an offset from the register Rn. The offset is specified by the
register Rm and can be shifted left by up to 3 bits using LSL.
The value to load or store can be a byte, halfword, or word. For load instructions, bytes and halfwords can either
be signed or unsigned. See “Address alignment” on page 86.
12.11.3.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
Rn must not be PC
Rm must not be SP and must not be PC
Rt can be SP only for word loads and word stores
Rt can be PC only for word loads.
When Rt is PC in a word load instruction:
bit[0] of the loaded value must be 1 for correct execution, and a branch occurs to this halfword-aligned
address
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block.
12.11.3.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
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STR
LDRSB
STR
R0, [R5, R1]
;
;
R0, [R5, R1, LSL #1] ;
;
;
R0, [R1, R2, LSL #2] ;
;
Store value of R0 into an address equal to
sum of R5 and R1
Read byte value from an address equal to
sum of R5 and two times R1, sign extended it
to a word value and put it in R0
Stores R0 to an address equal to sum of R1
and four times R2
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12.11.4 LDR and STR, unprivileged
Load and Store with unprivileged access.
12.11.4.1 Syntax
op{type}T{cond} Rt, [Rn {, #offset}]
; immediate offset
where:
op
is one of:
LDR
Load Register.
STR
Store Register.
type is one of:
B
unsigned byte, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SB
signed byte, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
H
unsigned halfword, zero extend to 32 bits on loads.
SH
signed halfword, sign extend to 32 bits (LDR only).
-
omit, for word.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rt
is the register to load or store.
Rn
is the register on which the memory address is based.
offset
is an offset from Rn and can be 0 to 255.
If offset is omitted, the address is the value in Rn.
12.11.4.2 Operation
These load and store instructions perform the same function as the memory access instructions with immediate
offset, see “LDR and STR, immediate offset” on page 92. The difference is that these instructions have only
unprivileged access even when used in privileged software.
When used in unprivileged software, these instructions behave in exactly the same way as normal memory access
instructions with immediate offset.
12.11.4.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
Rn must not be PC
Rt must not be SP and must not be PC.
12.11.4.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.11.4.5 Examples
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STRBTEQ
R4, [R7]
LDRHT
R2, [R2, #8]
;
;
;
;
Conditionally store least significant byte in
R4 to an address in R7, with unprivileged access
Load halfword value from an address equal to
sum of R2 and 8 into R2, with unprivileged access
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12.11.5 LDR, PC-relative
Load register from memory.
12.11.5.1 Syntax
LDR{type}{cond} Rt, label
LDRD{cond} Rt, Rt2, label
; Load two words
where:
type
is one of:
B
unsigned byte, zero extend to 32 bits.
SB
signed byte, sign extend to 32 bits.
H
unsigned halfword, zero extend to 32 bits.
SH
signed halfword, sign extend to 32 bits.
-
omit, for word.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rt
is the register to load or store.
Rt2
is the second register to load or store.
label
is a PC-relative expression. See “PC-relative expressions” on page 86.
12.11.5.2 Operation
LDR loads a register with a value from a PC-relative memory address. The memory address is specified by a label
or by an offset from the PC.
The value to load or store can be a byte, halfword, or word. For load instructions, bytes and halfwords can either
be signed or unsigned. See “Address alignment” on page 86.
label must be within a limited range of the current instruction. Table 12-19 shows the possible offsets between
label and the PC.
Table 12-19.
Offset ranges
Instruction type
Offset range
Word, halfword, signed halfword, byte, signed byte
−4095 to 4095
Two words
−1020 to 1020
You might have to use the .W suffix to get the maximum offset range. See “Instruction width selection” on page 88.
12.11.5.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
Rt can be SP or PC only for word loads
Rt2 must not be SP and must not be PC
Rt must be different from Rt2.
When Rt is PC in a word load instruction:
bit[0] of the loaded value must be 1 for correct execution, and a branch occurs to this halfword-aligned
address
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block.
12.11.5.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
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LDR
R0, LookUpTable
LDRSB
R7, localdata
;
;
;
;
;
Load R0 with a word of data from an address
labelled as LookUpTable
Load a byte value from an address labelled
as localdata, sign extend it to a word
value, and put it in R7
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12.11.6 LDM and STM
Load and Store Multiple registers.
12.11.6.1 Syntax
op{addr_mode}{cond} Rn{!}, reglist
where:
op
is one of:
LDM
Load Multiple registers.
STM
Store Multiple registers.
addr_mode
is any one of the following:
IA
Increment address After each access. This is the default.
DB
Decrement address Before each access.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rn
is the register on which the memory addresses are based.
!
is an optional writeback suffix.
If ! is present the final address, that is loaded from or stored to, is written back into Rn.
reglist
is a list of one or more registers to be loaded or stored, enclosed in braces. It can contain register
ranges. It must be comma separated if it contains more than one register or register range, see “Examples” on
page 100.
LDM and LDMFD are synonyms for LDMIA. LDMFD refers to its use for popping data from Full Descending
stacks.
LDMEA is a synonym for LDMDB, and refers to its use for popping data from Empty Ascending stacks.
STM and STMEA are synonyms for STMIA. STMEA refers to its use for pushing data onto Empty Ascending
stacks.
STMFD is s synonym for STMDB, and refers to its use for pushing data onto Full Descending stacks
12.11.6.2 Operation
LDM instructions load the registers in reglist with word values from memory addresses based on Rn.
STM instructions store the word values in the registers in reglist to memory addresses based on Rn.
For LDM, LDMIA, LDMFD, STM, STMIA, and STMEA the memory addresses used for the accesses are at 4-byte
intervals ranging from Rn to Rn + 4 * (n-1), where n is the number of registers in reglist. The accesses happens in
order of increasing register numbers, with the lowest numbered register using the lowest memory address and the
highest number register using the highest memory address. If the writeback suffix is specified, the value of Rn + 4
* (n-1) is written back to Rn.
For LDMDB, LDMEA, STMDB, and STMFD the memory addresses used for the accesses are at 4-byte intervals
ranging from Rn to Rn - 4 * (n-1), where n is the number of registers in reglist. The accesses happen in order of
decreasing register numbers, with the highest numbered register using the highest memory address and the
lowest number register using the lowest memory address. If the writeback suffix is specified, the value of Rn - 4 *
(n-1) is written back to Rn.
The PUSH and POP instructions can be expressed in this form. See “PUSH and POP” on page 101 for details.
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12.11.6.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
Rn must not be PC
reglist must not contain SP
in any STM instruction, reglist must not contain PC
in any LDM instruction, reglist must not contain PC if it contains LR
reglist must not contain Rn if you specify the writeback suffix.
When PC is in reglist in an LDM instruction:
bit[0] of the value loaded to the PC must be 1 for correct execution, and a branch occurs to this halfwordaligned address
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block.
12.11.6.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.11.6.5 Examples
LDM
STMDB
R8,{R0,R2,R9}
; LDMIA is a synonym for LDM
R1!,{R3-R6,R11,R12}
12.11.6.6 Incorrect examples
STM
LDM
100
R5!,{R5,R4,R9} ; Value stored for R5 is unpredictable
R2, {}
; There must be at least one register in the list
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12.11.7 PUSH and POP
Push registers onto, and pop registers off a full-descending stack.
12.11.7.1 Syntax
PUSH{cond} reglist
POP{cond} reglist
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
reglist
is a non-empty list of registers, enclosed in braces. It can contain register ranges. It must be comma
separated if it contains more than one register or register range.
PUSH and POP are synonyms for STMDB and LDM (or LDMIA) with the memory addresses for the access based
on SP, and with the final address for the access written back to the SP. PUSH and POP are the preferred
mnemonics in these cases.
12.11.7.2 Operation
PUSH stores registers on the stack in order of decreasing the register numbers, with the highest numbered
register using the highest memory address and the lowest numbered register using the lowest memory address.
POP loads registers from the stack in order of increasing register numbers, with the lowest numbered register
using the lowest memory address and the highest numbered register using the highest memory address.
See “LDM and STM” on page 99 for more information.
12.11.7.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
reglist must not contain SP
for the PUSH instruction, reglist must not contain PC
for the POP instruction, reglist must not contain PC if it contains LR.
When PC is in reglist in a POP instruction:
bit[0] of the value loaded to the PC must be 1 for correct execution, and a branch occurs to this halfwordaligned address
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block.
12.11.7.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.11.7.5 Examples
PUSH
PUSH
POP
{R0,R4-R7}
{R2,LR}
{R0,R10,PC}
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12.11.8 LDREX and STREX
Load and Store Register Exclusive.
12.11.8.1 Syntax
LDREX{cond} Rt, [Rn {, #offset}]
STREX{cond} Rd, Rt, [Rn {, #offset}]
LDREXB{cond} Rt, [Rn]
STREXB{cond} Rd, Rt, [Rn]
LDREXH{cond} Rt, [Rn]
STREXH{cond} Rd, Rt, [Rn]
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register for the returned status.
Rt
is the register to load or store.
Rn
is the register on which the memory address is based.
offset
is an optional offset applied to the value in Rn.
If offset is omitted, the address is the value in Rn.
12.11.8.2 Operation
LDREX, LDREXB, and LDREXH load a word, byte, and halfword respectively from a memory address.
STREX, STREXB, and STREXH attempt to store a word, byte, and halfword respectively to a memory address.
The address used in any Store-Exclusive instruction must be the same as the address in the most recently
executed Load-exclusive instruction. The value stored by the Store-Exclusive instruction must also have the same
data size as the value loaded by the preceding Load-exclusive instruction. This means software must always use a
Load-exclusive instruction and a matching Store-Exclusive instruction to perform a synchronization operation, see
“Synchronization primitives” on page 65
If an Store-Exclusive instruction performs the store, it writes 0 to its destination register. If it does not perform the
store, it writes 1 to its destination register. If the Store-Exclusive instruction writes 0 to the destination register, it is
guaranteed that no other process in the system has accessed the memory location between the Load-exclusive
and Store-Exclusive instructions.
For reasons of performance, keep the number of instructions between corresponding Load-Exclusive and StoreExclusive instruction to a minimum.
The result of executing a Store-Exclusive instruction to an address that is different from that used in the preceding
Load-Exclusive instruction is unpredictable.
12.11.8.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
do not use PC
do not use SP for Rd and Rt
for STREX, Rd must be different from both Rt and Rn
the value of offset must be a multiple of four in the range 0-1020.
12.11.8.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
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12.11.8.5 Examples
MOV
R1, #0x1
; Initialize the ‘lock taken’ value
LDREX
CMP
ITT
STREXEQ
CMPEQ
BNE
....
R0,
R0,
EQ
R0,
R0,
try
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
try
[LockAddr]
#0
R1, [LockAddr]
#0
Load the lock value
Is the lock free?
IT instruction for STREXEQ and CMPEQ
Try and claim the lock
Did this succeed?
No – try again
Yes – we have the lock
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12.11.9 CLREX
Clear Exclusive.
12.11.9.1 Syntax
CLREX{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.11.9.2 Operation
Use CLREX to make the next STREX, STREXB, or STREXH instruction write 1 to its destination register and fail to
perform the store. It is useful in exception handler code to force the failure of the store exclusive if the exception
occurs between a load exclusive instruction and the matching store exclusive instruction in a synchronization
operation.
See “Synchronization primitives” on page 65 for more information.
12.11.9.3 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.11.9.4 Examples
CLREX
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12.12 General data processing instructions
Table 12-20 shows the data processing instructions:
Table 12-20.
Data processing instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
ADC
Add with Carry
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
ADD
Add
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
ADDW
Add
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
AND
Logical AND
“AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN” on page 108
ASR
Arithmetic Shift Right
“ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109
BIC
Bit Clear
“AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN” on page 108
CLZ
Count leading zeros
“CLZ” on page 111
CMN
Compare Negative
“CMP and CMN” on page 112
CMP
Compare
“CMP and CMN” on page 112
EOR
Exclusive OR
“AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN” on page 108
LSL
Logical Shift Left
“ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109
LSR
Logical Shift Right
“ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109
MOV
Move
“MOV and MVN” on page 113
MOVT
Move Top
“MOVT” on page 115
MOVW
Move 16-bit constant
“MOV and MVN” on page 113
MVN
Move NOT
“MOV and MVN” on page 113
ORN
Logical OR NOT
“AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN” on page 108
ORR
Logical OR
“AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN” on page 108
RBIT
Reverse Bits
“REV, REV16, REVSH, and RBIT” on page 116
REV
Reverse byte order in a word
“REV, REV16, REVSH, and RBIT” on page 116
REV16
Reverse byte order in each halfword
“REV, REV16, REVSH, and RBIT” on page 116
REVSH
Reverse byte order in bottom halfword and sign extend
“REV, REV16, REVSH, and RBIT” on page 116
ROR
Rotate Right
“ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109
RRX
Rotate Right with Extend
“ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109
RSB
Reverse Subtract
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
SBC
Subtract with Carry
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
SUB
Subtract
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
SUBW
Subtract
“ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB” on page 106
TEQ
Test Equivalence
“TST and TEQ” on page 117
TST
Test
“TST and TEQ” on page 117
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12.12.1 ADD, ADC, SUB, SBC, and RSB
Add, Add with carry, Subtract, Subtract with carry, and Reverse Subtract.
12.12.1.1 Syntax
op{S}{cond} {Rd,} Rn, Operand2
op{cond} {Rd,} Rn, #imm12
; ADD and SUB only
where:
op
is one of:
ADD
Add.
ADC
Add with Carry.
SUB
Subtract.
SBC
Subtract with Carry.
RSB
Reverse Subtract.
S
is an optional suffix. If S is specified, the condition code flags are updated on the result of the
operation, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register. If Rd is omitted, the destination register is Rn.
Rn
is the register holding the first operand.
Operand2
is a flexible second operand.
See “Flexible second operand” on page 82 for details of the options.
imm12
is any value in the range 0-4095.
12.12.1.2 Operation
The ADD instruction adds the value of Operand2 or imm12 to the value in Rn.
The ADC instruction adds the values in Rn and Operand2, together with the carry flag.
The SUB instruction subtracts the value of Operand2 or imm12 from the value in Rn.
The SBC instruction subtracts the value of Operand2 from the value in Rn. If the carry flag is clear, the result is
reduced by one.
The RSB instruction subtracts the value in Rn from the value of Operand2. This is useful because of the wide
range of options for Operand2.
Use ADC and SBC to synthesize multiword arithmetic, see “Multiword arithmetic examples” on page 107.
See also “ADR” on page 91.
ADDW is equivalent to the ADD syntax that uses the imm12 operand. SUBW is equivalent to the SUB syntax that
uses the imm12 operand.
12.12.1.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
Operand2 must not be SP and must not be PC
Rd can be SP only in ADD and SUB, and only with the additional restrictions:
Rn must also be SP
̶
any shift in Operand2 must be limited to a maximum of 3 bits using LSL
Rn can be SP only in ADD and SUB
Rd can be PC only in the ADD{cond} PC, PC, Rm instruction where:
̶
106
̶
you must not specify the S suffix
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Rm must not be PC and must not be SP
̶
if the instruction is conditional, it must be the last instruction in the IT block
with the exception of the ADD{cond} PC, PC, Rm instruction, Rn can be PC only in ADD and SUB, and only
with the additional restrictions:
̶
you must not specify the S suffix
̶
the second operand must be a constant in the range 0 to 4095.
̶
̶
When using the PC for an addition or a subtraction, bits[1:0] of the PC are rounded to b00 before
performing the calculation, making the base address for the calculation word-aligned.
̶
If you want to generate the address of an instruction, you have to adjust the constant based on the
value of the PC. ARM recommends that you use the ADR instruction instead of ADD or SUB with Rn
equal to the PC, because your assembler automatically calculates the correct constant for the ADR
instruction.
When Rd is PC in the ADD{cond} PC, PC, Rm instruction:
bit[0] of the value written to the PC is ignored
a branch occurs to the address created by forcing bit[0] of that value to 0.
12.12.1.4 Condition flags
If S is specified, these instructions update the N, Z, C and V flags according to the result.
12.12.1.5 Examples
ADD
SUBS
RSB
ADCHI
R2, R1, R3
R8, R6, #240
R4, R4, #1280
R11, R0, R3
;
;
;
;
Sets the flags on the result
Subtracts contents of R4 from 1280
Only executed if C flag set and Z
flag clear
12.12.1.6 Multiword arithmetic examples
12.12.1.7 64-bit addition
The example below shows two instructions that add a 64-bit integer contained in R2 and R3 to another 64-bit integer contained in R0 and R1, and place the result in R4 and R5.
ADDS
ADC
R4, R0, R2
R5, R1, R3
; add the least significant words
; add the most significant words with carry
12.12.1.8 96-bit subtraction
Multiword values do not have to use consecutive registers. The example below shows instructions that subtract a 96-bit
integer contained in R9, R1, and R11 from another contained in R6, R2, and R8. The example stores the result in R6, R9,
and R2.
SUBS
SBCS
SBC
R6, R6, R9
R9, R2, R1
R2, R8, R11
; subtract the least significant words
; subtract the middle words with carry
; subtract the most significant words with carry
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12.12.2 AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, and ORN
Logical AND, OR, Exclusive OR, Bit Clear, and OR NOT.
12.12.2.1 Syntax
op{S}{cond} {Rd,} Rn, Operand2
where:
op
is one of:
AND
logical AND.
ORR
logical OR, or bit set.
EOR
logical Exclusive OR.
BIC
logical AND NOT, or bit clear.
ORN
logical OR NOT.
S
is an optional suffix. If S is specified, the condition code flags are updated on the result of the
operation, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
cond
is an optional condition code, see See “Conditional execution” on page 87..
Rd
is the destination register.
Rn
is the register holding the first operand.
Operand2
is a flexible second operand. See “Flexible second operand” on page 82 for details of the options.
12.12.2.2 Operation
The AND, EOR, and ORR instructions perform bitwise AND, Exclusive OR, and OR operations on the values in Rn
and Operand2.
The BIC instruction performs an AND operation on the bits in Rn with the complements of the corresponding bits in
the value of Operand2.
The ORN instruction performs an OR operation on the bits in Rn with the complements of the corresponding bits in
the value of Operand2.
12.12.2.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.12.2.4 Condition flags
If S is specified, these instructions:
update the N and Z flags according to the result
can update the C flag during the calculation of Operand2, see “Flexible second operand” on page 82
do not affect the V flag.
12.12.2.5 Examples
AND
ORREQ
ANDS
EORS
BIC
ORN
ORNS
108
R9,
R2,
R9,
R7,
R0,
R7,
R7,
R2, #0xFF00
R0, R5
R8, #0x19
R11, #0x18181818
R1, #0xab
R11, R14, ROR #4
R11, R14, ASR #32
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12.12.3 ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX
Arithmetic Shift Right, Logical Shift Left, Logical Shift Right, Rotate Right, and Rotate Right with Extend.
12.12.3.1 Syntax
op{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, Rs
op{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #n
RRX{S}{cond} Rd, Rm
where:
op
is one of:
ASR
Arithmetic Shift Right.
LSL
Logical Shift Left.
LSR
Logical Shift Right.
ROR
Rotate Right.
S
is an optional suffix. If S is specified, the condition code flags are updated on the result of the
operation, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rm
is the register holding the value to be shifted.
Rs
is the register holding the shift length to apply to the value in Rm. Only the least significant byte is
used and can be in the range 0 to 255.
n
is the shift length. The range of shift length depends on the instruction:
ASR
shift length from 1 to 32
LSL
shift length from 0 to 31
LSR
shift length from 1 to 32
ROR
shift length from 1 to 31.
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm is the preferred syntax for LSL{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #0.
12.12.3.2 Operation
ASR, LSL, LSR, and ROR move the bits in the register Rm to the left or right by the number of places specified by
constant n or register Rs.
RRX moves the bits in register Rm to the right by 1.
In all these instructions, the result is written to Rd, but the value in register Rm remains unchanged. For details on
what result is generated by the different instructions, see “Shift Operations” on page 83.
12.12.3.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.12.3.4 Condition flags
If S is specified:
these instructions update the N and Z flags according to the result
the C flag is updated to the last bit shifted out, except when the shift length is 0, see “Shift Operations” on
page 83.
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12.12.3.5 Examples
ASR
LSLS
LSR
ROR
RRX
110
R7,
R1,
R4,
R4,
R4,
R8,
R2,
R5,
R5,
R5
#9
#3
#6
R6
;
;
;
;
;
Arithmetic shift right by 9 bits
Logical shift left by 3 bits with flag update
Logical shift right by 6 bits
Rotate right by the value in the bottom byte of R6
Rotate right with extend
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12.12.4 CLZ
Count Leading Zeros.
12.12.4.1 Syntax
CLZ{cond} Rd, Rm
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rm
is the operand register.
12.12.4.2 Operation
The CLZ instruction counts the number of leading zeros in the value in Rm and returns the result in Rd. The result
value is 32 if no bits are set in the source register, and zero if bit[31] is set.
12.12.4.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.12.4.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.12.4.5 Examples
CLZ
CLZNE
R4,R9
R2,R3
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12.12.5 CMP and CMN
Compare and Compare Negative.
12.12.5.1 Syntax
CMP{cond} Rn, Operand2
CMN{cond} Rn, Operand2
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rn
is the register holding the first operand.
Operand2
is a flexible second operand. See “Flexible second operand” on page 82 for details of the options.
12.12.5.2 Operation
These instructions compare the value in a register with Operand2. They update the condition flags on the result,
but do not write the result to a register.
The CMP instruction subtracts the value of Operand2 from the value in Rn. This is the same as a SUBS
instruction, except that the result is discarded.
The CMN instruction adds the value of Operand2 to the value in Rn. This is the same as an ADDS instruction,
except that the result is discarded.
12.12.5.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
do not use PC
Operand2 must not be SP.
12.12.5.4 Condition flags
These instructions update the N, Z, C and V flags according to the result.
12.12.5.5 Examples
CMP
CMN
CMPGT
112
R2, R9
R0, #6400
SP, R7, LSL #2
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12.12.6 MOV and MVN
Move and Move NOT.
12.12.6.1 Syntax
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Operand2
MOV{cond} Rd, #imm16
MVN{S}{cond} Rd, Operand2
where:
S
is an optional suffix. If S is specified, the condition code flags are updated on the result of the
operation, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Operand2
is a flexible second operand. See “Flexible second operand” on page 82 for details of the options.
imm16
is any value in the range 0-65535.
12.12.6.2 Operation
The MOV instruction copies the value of Operand2 into Rd.
When Operand2 in a MOV instruction is a register with a shift other than LSL #0, the preferred syntax is the
corresponding shift instruction:
ASR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #n is the preferred syntax for MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, ASR #n
LSL{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #n is the preferred syntax for MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, LSL #n if n != 0
LSR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #n is the preferred syntax for MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, LSR #n
ROR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, #n is the preferred syntax for MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, ROR #n
RRX{S}{cond} Rd, Rm is the preferred syntax for MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, RRX.
Also, the MOV instruction permits additional forms of Operand2 as synonyms for shift instructions:
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, ASR Rs is a synonym for ASR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, Rs
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, LSL Rs is a synonym for LSL{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, Rs
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, LSR Rs is a synonym for LSR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, Rs
MOV{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, ROR Rs is a synonym for ROR{S}{cond} Rd, Rm, Rs
See “ASR, LSL, LSR, ROR, and RRX” on page 109.
The MVN instruction takes the value of Operand2, performs a bitwise logical NOT operation on the value, and
places the result into Rd.
The MOVW instruction provides the same function as MOV, but is restricted to using the imm16 operand.
12.12.6.3 Restrictions
You can use SP and PC only in the MOV instruction, with the following restrictions:
the second operand must be a register without shift
you must not specify the S suffix.
When Rd is PC in a MOV instruction:
bit[0] of the value written to the PC is ignored
a branch occurs to the address created by forcing bit[0] of that value to 0.
Though it is possible to use MOV as a branch instruction, ARM strongly recommends the use of a BX or BLX
instruction to branch for software portability to the ARM instruction set.
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12.12.6.4 Condition flags
If S is specified, these instructions:
update the N and Z flags according to the result
can update the C flag during the calculation of Operand2, see “Flexible second operand” on page 82
do not affect the V flag.
12.12.6.5 Example
MOVS
MOV
MOVS
MOV
MOV
MVNS
114
R11, #0x000B
R1, #0xFA05
R10, R12
R3, #23
R8, SP
R2, #0xF
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
Write value of 0x000B to R11, flags get updated
Write value of 0xFA05 to R1, flags are not updated
Write value in R12 to R10, flags get updated
Write value of 23 to R3
Write value of stack pointer to R8
Write value of 0xFFFFFFF0 (bitwise inverse of 0xF)
to the R2 and update flags
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12.12.7 MOVT
Move Top.
12.12.7.1 Syntax
MOVT{cond} Rd, #imm16
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
imm16
is a 16-bit immediate constant.
12.12.7.2 Operation
MOVT writes a 16-bit immediate value, imm16, to the top halfword, Rd[31:16], of its destination register. The write
does not affect Rd[15:0].
The MOV, MOVT instruction pair enables you to generate any 32-bit constant.
12.12.7.3 Restrictions
Rd must not be SP and must not be PC.
12.12.7.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.12.7.5 Examples
MOVT
R3, #0xF123 ; Write 0xF123 to upper halfword of R3, lower halfword
; and APSR are unchanged
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12.12.8 REV, REV16, REVSH, and RBIT
Reverse bytes and Reverse bits.
12.12.8.1 Syntax
op{cond} Rd, Rn
where:
op
is any of:
REV
Reverse byte order in a word.
REV16 Reverse byte order in each halfword independently.
REVSH Reverse byte order in the bottom halfword, and sign extend to 32 bits.
RBIT
Reverse the bit order in a 32-bit word.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rn
is the register holding the operand.
12.12.8.2 Operation
Use these instructions to change endianness of data:
REV
converts 32-bit big-endian data into little-endian data or 32-bit little-endian data into big-endian data.
REV16
converts 16-bit big-endian data into little-endian data or 16-bit little-endian data into big-endian data.
REVSH
converts either:
16-bit signed big-endian data into 32-bit signed little-endian data
16-bit signed little-endian data into 32-bit signed big-endian data.
12.12.8.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.12.8.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.12.8.5 Examples
REV
REV16
REVSH
REVHS
RBIT
116
R3,
R0,
R0,
R3,
R7,
R7
R0
R5
R7
R8
;
;
;
;
;
Reverse
Reverse
Reverse
Reverse
Reverse
byte order of value in R7 and write it to R3
byte order of each 16-bit halfword in R0
Signed Halfword
with Higher or Same condition
bit order of value in R8 and write the result to R7
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12.12.9 TST and TEQ
Test bits and Test Equivalence.
12.12.9.1 Syntax
TST{cond} Rn, Operand2
TEQ{cond} Rn, Operand2
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rn
is the register holding the first operand.
Operand2
is a flexible second operand. See “Flexible second operand” on page 82 for details of the options.
12.12.9.2 Operation
These instructions test the value in a register against Operand2. They update the condition flags based on the
result, but do not write the result to a register.
The TST instruction performs a bitwise AND operation on the value in Rn and the value of Operand2. This is the
same as the ANDS instruction, except that it discards the result.
To test whether a bit of Rn is 0 or 1, use the TST instruction with an Operand2 constant that has that bit set to 1
and all other bits cleared to 0.
The TEQ instruction performs a bitwise Exclusive OR operation on the value in Rn and the value of Operand2.
This is the same as the EORS instruction, except that it discards the result.
Use the TEQ instruction to test if two values are equal without affecting the V or C flags.
TEQ is also useful for testing the sign of a value. After the comparison, the N flag is the logical Exclusive OR of the
sign bits of the two operands.
12.12.9.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.12.9.4 Condition flags
These instructions:
update the N and Z flags according to the result
can update the C flag during the calculation of Operand2, see “Flexible second operand” on page 82
do not affect the V flag.
12.12.9.5 Examples
TST
R0, #0x3F8
TEQEQ
R10, R9
;
;
;
;
Perform bitwise AND of R0 value to 0x3F8,
APSR is updated but result is discarded
Conditionally test if value in R10 is equal to
value in R9, APSR is updated but result is discarded
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12.13 Multiply and divide instructions
Table 12-21 shows the multiply and divide instructions:
Table 12-21.
Multiply and divide instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
MLA
Multiply with Accumulate, 32-bit result
“MUL, MLA, and MLS” on page 119
MLS
Multiply and Subtract, 32-bit result
“MUL, MLA, and MLS” on page 119
MUL
Multiply, 32-bit result
“MUL, MLA, and MLS” on page 119
SDIV
Signed Divide
“SDIV and UDIV” on page 121
SMLAL
Signed Multiply with Accumulate (32x32+64), 64-bit result
“UMULL, UMLAL, SMULL, and SMLAL” on page 120
SMULL
Signed Multiply (32x32), 64-bit result
“UMULL, UMLAL, SMULL, and SMLAL” on page 120
UDIV
Unsigned Divide
“SDIV and UDIV” on page 121
UMLAL
Unsigned Multiply with Accumulate (32x32+64), 64-bit result
“UMULL, UMLAL, SMULL, and SMLAL” on page 120
UMULL
Unsigned Multiply (32x32), 64-bit result
“UMULL, UMLAL, SMULL, and SMLAL” on page 120
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12.13.1 MUL, MLA, and MLS
Multiply, Multiply with Accumulate, and Multiply with Subtract, using 32-bit operands, and producing a 32-bit result.
12.13.1.1 Syntax
MUL{S}{cond} {Rd,} Rn, Rm ; Multiply
MLA{cond} Rd, Rn, Rm, Ra ; Multiply with accumulate
MLS{cond} Rd, Rn, Rm, Ra ; Multiply with subtract
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
S
is an optional suffix. If S is specified, the condition code flags are updated on the result of the
operation, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register. If Rd is omitted, the destination register is Rn.
Rn, Rm
are registers holding the values to be multiplied.
Ra
is a register holding the value to be added or subtracted from.
12.13.1.2 Operation
The MUL instruction multiplies the values from Rn and Rm, and places the least significant 32 bits of the result in
Rd.
The MLA instruction multiplies the values from Rn and Rm, adds the value from Ra, and places the least
significant 32 bits of the result in Rd.
The MLS instruction multiplies the values from Rn and Rm, subtracts the product from the value from Ra, and
places the least significant 32 bits of the result in Rd.
The results of these instructions do not depend on whether the operands are signed or unsigned.
12.13.1.3 Restrictions
In these instructions, do not use SP and do not use PC.
If you use the S suffix with the MUL instruction:
Rd, Rn, and Rm must all be in the range R0 to R7
Rd must be the same as Rm
you must not use the cond suffix.
12.13.1.4 Condition flags
If S is specified, the MUL instruction:
updates the N and Z flags according to the result
does not affect the C and V flags.
12.13.1.5 Examples
MUL
MLA
MULS
MULLT
MLS
R10, R2, R5
R10, R2, R1, R5
R0, R2, R2
R2, R3, R2
R4, R5, R6, R7
;
;
;
;
;
Multiply, R10
Multiply with
Multiply with
Conditionally
Multiply with
= R2 x R5
accumulate, R10 =
flag update, R0 =
multiply, R2 = R3
subtract, R4 = R7
(R2 x R1) + R5
R2 x R2
x R2
- (R5 x R6)
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12.13.2 UMULL, UMLAL, SMULL, and SMLAL
Signed and Unsigned Long Multiply, with optional Accumulate, using 32-bit operands and producing a 64-bit
result.
12.13.2.1 Syntax
op{cond} RdLo, RdHi, Rn, Rm
where:
op
is one of:
UMULL Unsigned Long Multiply.
UMLAL Unsigned Long Multiply, with Accumulate.
SMULL Signed Long Multiply.
SMLAL Signed Long Multiply, with Accumulate.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
RdHi, RdLo
are the destination registers.
For UMLAL and SMLAL they also hold the accumulating value.
Rn, Rm
are registers holding the operands.
12.13.2.2 Operation
The UMULL instruction interprets the values from Rn and Rm as unsigned integers. It multiplies these integers and
places the least significant 32 bits of the result in RdLo, and the most significant 32 bits of the result in RdHi.
The UMLAL instruction interprets the values from Rn and Rm as unsigned integers. It multiplies these integers,
adds the 64-bit result to the 64-bit unsigned integer contained in RdHi and RdLo, and writes the result back to
RdHi and RdLo.
The SMULL instruction interprets the values from Rn and Rm as two’s complement signed integers. It multiplies
these integers and places the least significant 32 bits of the result in RdLo, and the most significant 32 bits of the
result in RdHi.
The SMLAL instruction interprets the values from Rn and Rm as two’s complement signed integers. It multiplies
these integers, adds the 64-bit result to the 64-bit signed integer contained in RdHi and RdLo, and writes the result
back to RdHi and RdLo.
12.13.2.3 Restrictions
In these instructions:
do not use SP and do not use PC
RdHi and RdLo must be different registers.
12.13.2.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not affect the condition code flags.
12.13.2.5 Examples
UMULL
SMLAL
120
R0, R4, R5, R6
R4, R5, R3, R8
; Unsigned (R4,R0) = R5 x R6
; Signed (R5,R4) = (R5,R4) + R3 x R8
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12.13.3 SDIV and UDIV
Signed Divide and Unsigned Divide.
12.13.3.1 Syntax
SDIV{cond} {Rd,} Rn, Rm
UDIV{cond} {Rd,} Rn, Rm
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register. If Rd is omitted, the destination register is Rn.
Rn
is the register holding the value to be divided.
Rm
is a register holding the divisor.
12.13.3.2 Operation
SDIV performs a signed integer division of the value in Rn by the value in Rm.
UDIV performs an unsigned integer division of the value in Rn by the value in Rm.
For both instructions, if the value in Rn is not divisible by the value in Rm, the result is rounded towards zero.
12.13.3.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.13.3.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.13.3.5 Examples
SDIV
UDIV
R0, R2, R4
R8, R8, R1
; Signed divide, R0 = R2/R4
; Unsigned divide, R8 = R8/R1
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12.14 Saturating instructions
This section describes the saturating instructions, SSAT and USAT.
12.14.1 SSAT and USAT
Signed Saturate and Unsigned Saturate to any bit position, with optional shift before saturating.
12.14.1.1 Syntax
op{cond} Rd, #n, Rm {, shift #s}
where:
op
is one of:
SSAT
Saturates a signed value to a signed range.
USAT
Saturates a signed value to an unsigned range.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
n
specifies the bit position to saturate to:
n ranges from 1 to 32 for SSAT
n ranges from 0 to 31 for USAT.
Rm
is the register containing the value to saturate.
shift #s
is an optional shift applied to Rm before saturating. It must be one of the following:
ASR #s where s is in the range 1 to 31
LSL #s where s is in the range 0 to 31.
12.14.1.2 Operation
These instructions saturate to a signed or unsigned n-bit value.
The SSAT instruction applies the specified shift, then saturates to the signed range −2n–1 ≤ x ≤ 2n–1−1.
The USAT instruction applies the specified shift, then saturates to the unsigned range 0 ≤ x ≤ 2n−1.
For signed n-bit saturation using SSAT, this means that:
if the value to be saturated is less than −2n−1, the result returned is −2n-1
if the value to be saturated is greater than 2n−1−1, the result returned is 2n-1−1
otherwise, the result returned is the same as the value to be saturated.
For unsigned n-bit saturation using USAT, this means that:
if the value to be saturated is less than 0, the result returned is 0
if the value to be saturated is greater than 2n−1, the result returned is 2n−1
otherwise, the result returned is the same as the value to be saturated.
If the returned result is different from the value to be saturated, it is called saturation. If saturation occurs, the
instruction sets the Q flag to 1 in the APSR. Otherwise, it leaves the Q flag unchanged. To clear the Q flag to 0,
you must use the MSR instruction, see “MSR” on page 142.
To read the state of the Q flag, use the MRS instruction, see “MRS” on page 141.
12.14.1.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.14.1.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not affect the condition code flags.
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If saturation occurs, these instructions set the Q flag to 1.
12.14.1.5 Examples
SSAT
R7, #16, R7, LSL #4
USATNE
R0, #7, R5
;
;
;
;
;
Logical shift left value in R7 by 4, then
saturate it as a signed 16-bit value and
write it back to R7
Conditionally saturate value in R5 as an
unsigned 7 bit value and write it to R0
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12.15 Bitfield instructions
Table 12-22 shows the instructions that operate on adjacent sets of bits in registers or bitfields:
Table 12-22.
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Packing and unpacking instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
BFC
Bit Field Clear
“BFC and BFI” on page 125
BFI
Bit Field Insert
“BFC and BFI” on page 125
SBFX
Signed Bit Field Extract
“SBFX and UBFX” on page 126
SXTB
Sign extend a byte
“SXT and UXT” on page 127
SXTH
Sign extend a halfword
“SXT and UXT” on page 127
UBFX
Unsigned Bit Field Extract
“SBFX and UBFX” on page 126
UXTB
Zero extend a byte
“SXT and UXT” on page 127
UXTH
Zero extend a halfword
“SXT and UXT” on page 127
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12.15.1 BFC and BFI
Bit Field Clear and Bit Field Insert.
12.15.1.1 Syntax
BFC{cond} Rd, #lsb, #width
BFI{cond} Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rn
is the source register.
lsb
is the position of the least significant bit of the bitfield.
lsb must be in the range 0 to 31.
width
is the width of the bitfield and must be in the range 1 to 32−lsb.
12.15.1.2 Operation
BFC clears a bitfield in a register. It clears width bits in Rd, starting at the low bit position lsb. Other bits in Rd are
unchanged.
BFI copies a bitfield into one register from another register. It replaces width bits in Rd starting at the low bit
position lsb, with width bits from Rn starting at bit[0]. Other bits in Rd are unchanged.
12.15.1.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.15.1.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not affect the flags.
12.15.1.5 Examples
BFC
BFI
R4, #8, #12
R9, R2, #8, #12
; Clear bit 8 to bit 19 (12 bits) of R4 to 0
; Replace bit 8 to bit 19 (12 bits) of R9 with
; bit 0 to bit 11 from R2
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12.15.2 SBFX and UBFX
Signed Bit Field Extract and Unsigned Bit Field Extract.
12.15.2.1 Syntax
SBFX{cond} Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
UBFX{cond} Rd, Rn, #lsb, #width
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rn
is the source register.
lsb
is the position of the least significant bit of the bitfield.
lsb must be in the range 0 to 31.
width
is the width of the bitfield and must be in the range 1 to 32−lsb.
12.15.2.2 Operation
SBFX extracts a bitfield from one register, sign extends it to 32 bits, and writes the result to the destination register.
UBFX extracts a bitfield from one register, zero extends it to 32 bits, and writes the result to the destination
register.
12.15.2.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.15.2.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not affect the flags.
12.15.2.5 Examples
SBFX
UBFX
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;
;
R8, R11, #9, #10 ;
;
Extract bit 20 to bit 23 (4 bits) from R1 and sign
extend to 32 bits and then write the result to R0.
Extract bit 9 to bit 18 (10 bits) from R11 and zero
extend to 32 bits and then write the result to R8
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12.15.3 SXT and UXT
Sign extend and Zero extend.
12.15.3.1 Syntax
SXTextend{cond} {Rd,} Rm {, ROR #n}
UXTextend{cond} {Rd}, Rm {, ROR #n}
where:
extend
is one of:
B
Extends an 8-bit value to a 32-bit value.
H
Extends a 16-bit value to a 32-bit value.
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
Rm
is the register holding the value to extend.
ROR #n
is one of:
ROR #8 Value from Rm is rotated right 8 bits.
ROR #16 Value from Rm is rotated right 16 bits.
ROR #24 Value from Rm is rotated right 24 bits.
If ROR #n is omitted, no rotation is performed.
12.15.3.2 Operation
These instructions do the following:
Rotate the value from Rm right by 0, 8, 16 or 24 bits.
Extract bits from the resulting value:
SXTB extracts bits[7:0] and sign extends to 32 bits.
UXTB extracts bits[7:0] and zero extends to 32 bits.
SXTH extracts bits[15:0] and sign extends to 32 bits.
UXTH extracts bits[15:0] and zero extends to 32 bits.
12.15.3.3 Restrictions
Do not use SP and do not use PC.
12.15.3.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not affect the flags.
12.15.3.5 Examples
SXTH
R4, R6, ROR #16
UXTB
R3, R10
;
;
;
;
;
Rotate R6 right by 16 bits, then obtain the lower
halfword of the result and then sign extend to
32 bits and write the result to R4.
Extract lowest byte of the value in R10 and zero
extend it, and write the result to R3
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12.16 Branch and control instructions
Table 12-23 shows the branch and control instructions:
Table 12-23.
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Branch and control instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
B
Branch
“B, BL, BX, and BLX” on page 129
BL
Branch with Link
“B, BL, BX, and BLX” on page 129
BLX
Branch indirect with Link
“B, BL, BX, and BLX” on page 129
BX
Branch indirect
“B, BL, BX, and BLX” on page 129
CBNZ
Compare and Branch if Non Zero
“CBZ and CBNZ” on page 131
CBZ
Compare and Branch if Non Zero
“CBZ and CBNZ” on page 131
IT
If-Then
“IT” on page 132
TBB
Table Branch Byte
“TBB and TBH” on page 134
TBH
Table Branch Halfword
“TBB and TBH” on page 134
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12.16.1 B, BL, BX, and BLX
Branch instructions.
12.16.1.1 Syntax
B{cond} label
BL{cond} label
BX{cond} Rm
BLX{cond} Rm
where:
B
is branch (immediate).
BL
is branch with link (immediate).
BX
is branch indirect (register).
BLX
is branch indirect with link (register).
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
label
is a PC-relative expression. See “PC-relative expressions” on page 86.
Rm
is a register that indicates an address to branch to. Bit[0] of the value in Rm must be 1, but the
address to branch to is created by changing bit[0] to 0.
12.16.1.2 Operation
All these instructions cause a branch to label, or to the address indicated in Rm. In addition:
The BL and BLX instructions write the address of the next instruction to LR (the link register, R14).
The BX and BLX instructions cause a UsageFault exception if bit[0] of Rm is 0.
Bcond label is the only conditional instruction that can be either inside or outside an IT block. All other branch
instructions must be conditional inside an IT block, and must be unconditional outside the IT block, see “IT” on
page 132.
Table 12-24 shows the ranges for the various branch instructions.
Table 12-24.
Branch ranges
Instruction
Branch range
B label
−16 MB to +16 MB
Bcond label (outside IT block)
−1 MB to +1 MB
Bcond label (inside IT block)
−16 MB to +16 MB
BL{cond} label
−16 MB to +16 MB
BX{cond} Rm
Any value in register
BLX{cond} Rm
Any value in register
You might have to use the .W suffix to get the maximum branch range. See “Instruction width selection” on page
88.
12.16.1.3 Restrictions
The restrictions are:
do not use PC in the BLX instruction
for BX and BLX, bit[0] of Rm must be 1 for correct execution but a branch occurs to the target address
created by changing bit[0] to 0
when any of these instructions is inside an IT block, it must be the last instruction of the IT block.
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Bcond is the only conditional instruction that is not required to be inside an IT block. However, it has a longer
branch range when it is inside an IT block.
12.16.1.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.16.1.5 Examples
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B
BLE
B.W
BEQ
BEQ.W
BL
loopA
ng
target
target
target
funC
BX
BXNE
BLX
LR
R0
R0
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
Branch to loopA
Conditionally branch to label ng
Branch to target within 16MB range
Conditionally branch to target
Conditionally branch to target within 1MB
Branch with link (Call) to function funC, return address
stored in LR
Return from function call
Conditionally branch to address stored in R0
Branch with link and exchange (Call) to a address stored
in R0
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12.16.2 CBZ and CBNZ
Compare and Branch on Zero, Compare and Branch on Non-Zero.
12.16.2.1 Syntax
CBZ Rn, label
CBNZ Rn, label
where:
Rn
is the register holding the operand.
label
is the branch destination.
12.16.2.2 Operation
Use the CBZ or CBNZ instructions to avoid changing the condition code flags and to reduce the number of
instructions.
CBZ Rn, label does not change condition flags but is otherwise equivalent to:
CMP
Rn, #0
BEQ
label
CBNZ Rn, label does not change condition flags but is otherwise equivalent to:
CMP
Rn, #0
BNE
label
12.16.2.3 Restrictions
The restrictions are:
Rn must be in the range of R0 to R7
the branch destination must be within 4 to 130 bytes after the instruction
these instructions must not be used inside an IT block.
12.16.2.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.16.2.5 Examples
CBZ
CBNZ
R5, target ; Forward branch if R5 is zero
R0, target ; Forward branch if R0 is not zero
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12.16.3 IT
If-Then condition instruction.
12.16.3.1 Syntax
IT{x{y{z}}} cond
where:
x
specifies the condition switch for the second instruction in the IT block.
y
specifies the condition switch for the third instruction in the IT block.
z
specifies the condition switch for the fourth instruction in the IT block.
cond
specifies the condition for the first instruction in the IT block.
The condition switch for the second, third and fourth instruction in the IT block can be either:
T
Then. Applies the condition cond to the instruction.
E
Else. Applies the inverse condition of cond to the instruction.
It is possible to use AL (the always condition) for cond in an IT instruction. If this is done, all of the instructions in
the IT block must be unconditional, and each of x, y, and z must be T or omitted but not E.
12.16.3.2 Operation
The IT instruction makes up to four following instructions conditional. The conditions can be all the same, or some
of them can be the logical inverse of the others. The conditional instructions following the IT instruction form the IT
block.
The instructions in the IT block, including any branches, must specify the condition in the {cond} part of their
syntax.
Your assembler might be able to generate the required IT instructions for conditional instructions automatically, so
that you do not need to write them yourself. See your assembler documentation for details.
A BKPT instruction in an IT block is always executed, even if its condition fails.
Exceptions can be taken between an IT instruction and the corresponding IT block, or within an IT block. Such an
exception results in entry to the appropriate exception handler, with suitable return information in LR and stacked
PSR.
Instructions designed for use for exception returns can be used as normal to return from the exception, and
execution of the IT block resumes correctly. This is the only way that a PC-modifying instruction is permitted to
branch to an instruction in an IT block.
12.16.3.3 Restrictions
The following instructions are not permitted in an IT block:
IT
CBZ and CBNZ
CPSID and CPSIE.
Other restrictions when using an IT block are:
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a branch or any instruction that modifies the PC must either be outside an IT block or must be the last
instruction inside the IT block. These are:
̶
ADD PC, PC, Rm
̶
MOV PC, Rm
̶
B, BL, BX, BLX
̶
any LDM, LDR, or POP instruction that writes to the PC
̶
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all conditional instructions except Bcond must be inside an IT block. Bcond can be either outside or inside an
IT block but has a larger branch range if it is inside one
each instruction inside the IT block must specify a condition code suffix that is either the same or logical
inverse as for the other instructions in the block.
Your assembler might place extra restrictions on the use of IT blocks, such as prohibiting the use of assembler
directives within them.
12.16.3.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.16.3.5 Example
ITTE
ANDNE
ADDSNE
MOVEQ
NE
R0, R0, R1
R2, R2, #1
R2, R3
;
;
;
;
Next 3 instructions are conditional
ANDNE does not update condition flags
ADDSNE updates condition flags
Conditional move
CMP
R0, #9
ITE
ADDGT
ADDLE
GT
R1, R0, #55
R1, R0, #48
;
;
;
;
;
Convert R0 hex value (0 to 15) into ASCII
('0'-'9', 'A'-'F')
Next 2 instructions are conditional
Convert 0xA -> 'A'
Convert 0x0 -> '0'
IT
GT
; IT block with only one conditional instruction
ADDGT
R1, R1, #1
; Increment R1 conditionally
ITTEE
MOVEQ
ADDEQ
ANDNE
BNE.W
EQ
R0, R1
R2, R2, #10
R3, R3, #1
dloop
;
;
;
;
;
;
IT
ADD
NE
R0, R0, R1
; Next instruction is conditional
; Syntax error: no condition code used in IT block
Next 4 instructions are conditional
Conditional move
Conditional add
Conditional AND
Branch instruction can only be used in the last
instruction of an IT block
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12.16.4 TBB and TBH
Table Branch Byte and Table Branch Halfword.
12.16.4.1 Syntax
TBB [Rn, Rm]
TBH [Rn, Rm, LSL #1]
where:
Rn
is the register containing the address of the table of branch lengths. If Rn is PC, then the address of
the table is the address of the byte immediately following the TBB or TBH instruction.
Rm
is the index register. This contains an index into the table. For halfword tables, LSL #1 doubles the
value in Rm to form the right offset into the table.
12.16.4.2 Operation
These instructions cause a PC-relative forward branch using a table of single byte offsets for TBB, or halfword
offsets for TBH. Rn provides a pointer to the table, and Rm supplies an index into the table. For TBB the branch
offset is twice the unsigned value of the byte returned from the table. and for TBH the branch offset is twice the
unsigned value of the halfword returned from the table. The branch occurs to the address at that offset from the
address of the byte immediately after the TBB or TBH instruction.
12.16.4.3 Restrictions
The restrictions are:
Rn must not be SP
Rm must not be SP and must not be PC
when any of these instructions is used inside an IT block, it must be the last instruction of the IT block.
12.16.4.4 Condition flags
These instructions do not change the flags.
12.16.4.5 Examples
ADR.W R0, BranchTable_Byte
TBB
[R0, R1]
; R1 is the index, R0 is the base address of the
; branch table
Case1
; an instruction sequence follows
Case2
; an instruction sequence follows
Case3
; an instruction sequence follows
BranchTable_Byte
DCB
0
; Case1 offset calculation
DCB
((Case2-Case1)/2) ; Case2 offset calculation
DCB
((Case3-Case1)/2) ; Case3 offset calculation
TBH
[PC, R1, LSL #1]
; R1 is the index, PC is used as base of the
; branch table
BranchTable_H
DCI
((CaseA - BranchTable_H)/2) ; CaseA offset calculation
DCI
((CaseB - BranchTable_H)/2) ; CaseB offset calculation
DCI
((CaseC - BranchTable_H)/2) ; CaseC offset calculation
CaseA
; an instruction sequence follows
CaseB
; an instruction sequence follows
CaseC
; an instruction sequence follows
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12.17 Miscellaneous instructions
Table 12-25 shows the remaining Cortex-M3 instructions:
Table 12-25.
Miscellaneous instructions
Mnemonic
Brief description
See
BKPT
Breakpoint
“BKPT” on page 136
CPSID
Change Processor State, Disable Interrupts
“CPS” on page 137
CPSIE
Change Processor State, Enable Interrupts
“CPS” on page 137
DMB
Data Memory Barrier
“DMB” on page 138
DSB
Data Synchronization Barrier
“DSB” on page 139
ISB
Instruction Synchronization Barrier
“ISB” on page 140
MRS
Move from special register to register
“MRS” on page 141
MSR
Move from register to special register
“MSR” on page 142
NOP
No Operation
“NOP” on page 143
SEV
Send Event
“SEV” on page 144
SVC
Supervisor Call
“SVC” on page 145
WFE
Wait For Event
“WFE” on page 146
WFI
Wait For Interrupt
“WFI” on page 147
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12.17.1 BKPT
Breakpoint.
12.17.1.1 Syntax
BKPT #imm
where:
imm
is an expression evaluating to an integer in the range 0-255 (8-bit value).
12.17.1.2 Operation
The BKPT instruction causes the processor to enter Debug state. Debug tools can use this to investigate system
state when the instruction at a particular address is reached.
imm is ignored by the processor. If required, a debugger can use it to store additional information about the
breakpoint.
The BKPT instruction can be placed inside an IT block, but it executes unconditionally, unaffected by the condition
specified by the IT instruction.
12.17.1.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.1.4 Examples
BKPT 0xAB
136
; Breakpoint with immediate value set to 0xAB (debugger can
; extract the immediate value by locating it using the PC)
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12.17.2 CPS
Change Processor State.
12.17.2.1 Syntax
CPSeffect iflags
where:
effect
is one of:
IE
Clears the special purpose register.
ID
Sets the special purpose register.
iflags
is a sequence of one or more flags:
i
Set or clear PRIMASK.
f
Set or clear FAULTMASK.
12.17.2.2 Operation
CPS changes the PRIMASK and FAULTMASK special register values. See “Exception mask registers” on page 52
for more information about these registers.
12.17.2.3 Restrictions
The restrictions are:
use CPS only from privileged software, it has no effect if used in unprivileged software
CPS cannot be conditional and so must not be used inside an IT block.
12.17.2.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the condition flags.
12.17.2.5 Examples
CPSID
CPSID
CPSIE
CPSIE
i
f
i
f
;
;
;
;
Disable interrupts and configurable fault handlers (set PRIMASK)
Disable interrupts and all fault handlers (set FAULTMASK)
Enable interrupts and configurable fault handlers (clear PRIMASK)
Enable interrupts and fault handlers (clear FAULTMASK)
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12.17.3 DMB
Data Memory Barrier.
12.17.3.1 Syntax
DMB{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.3.2 Operation
DMB acts as a data memory barrier. It ensures that all explicit memory accesses that appear, in program order,
before the DMB instruction are completed before any explicit memory accesses that appear, in program order,
after the DMB instruction. DMB does not affect the ordering or execution of instructions that do not access
memory.
12.17.3.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.3.4 Examples
DMB
138
; Data Memory Barrier
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12.17.4 DSB
Data Synchronization Barrier.
12.17.4.1 Syntax
DSB{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.4.2 Operation
DSB acts as a special data synchronization memory barrier. Instructions that come after the DSB, in program
order, do not execute until the DSB instruction completes. The DSB instruction completes when all explicit memory
accesses before it complete.
12.17.4.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.4.4 Examples
DSB ; Data Synchronisation Barrier
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12.17.5 ISB
Instruction Synchronization Barrier.
12.17.5.1 Syntax
ISB{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.5.2 Operation
ISB acts as an instruction synchronization barrier. It flushes the pipeline of the processor, so that all instructions
following the ISB are fetched from memory again, after the ISB instruction has been completed.
12.17.5.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.5.4 Examples
ISB
140
; Instruction Synchronisation Barrier
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12.17.6 MRS
Move the contents of a special register to a general-purpose register.
12.17.6.1 Syntax
MRS{cond} Rd, spec_reg
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rd
is the destination register.
spec_reg
can be any of: APSR, IPSR, EPSR, IEPSR, IAPSR, EAPSR, PSR, MSP, PSP, PRIMASK,
BASEPRI, BASEPRI_MAX, FAULTMASK, or CONTROL.
12.17.6.2 Operation
Use MRS in combination with MSR as part of a read-modify-write sequence for updating a PSR, for example to
clear the Q flag.
In process swap code, the programmers model state of the process being swapped out must be saved, including
relevant PSR contents. Similarly, the state of the process being swapped in must also be restored. These
operations use MRS in the state-saving instruction sequence and MSR in the state-restoring instruction sequence.
BASEPRI_MAX is an alias of BASEPRI when used with the MRS instruction.
See “MSR” on page 142.
12.17.6.3 Restrictions
Rd must not be SP and must not be PC.
12.17.6.4 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.6.5 Examples
MRS
R0, PRIMASK ; Read PRIMASK value and write it to R0
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12.17.7 MSR
Move the contents of a general-purpose register into the specified special register.
12.17.7.1 Syntax
MSR{cond} spec_reg, Rn
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
Rn
is the source register.
spec_reg
can be any of: APSR, IPSR, EPSR, IEPSR, IAPSR, EAPSR, PSR, MSP, PSP, PRIMASK,
BASEPRI, BASEPRI_MAX, FAULTMASK, or CONTROL.
12.17.7.2 Operation
The register access operation in MSR depends on the privilege level. Unprivileged software can only access the
APSR, see “Application Program Status Register” on page 50. Privileged software can access all special registers.
In unprivileged software writes to unallocated or execution state bits in the PSR are ignored.
When you write to BASEPRI_MAX, the instruction writes to BASEPRI only if either:
Rn is non-zero and the current BASEPRI value is 0
Rn is non-zero and less than the current BASEPRI value.
See “MRS” on page 141.
12.17.7.3 Restrictions
Rn must not be SP and must not be PC.
12.17.7.4 Condition flags
This instruction updates the flags explicitly based on the value in Rn.
12.17.7.5 Examples
MSR
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CONTROL, R1 ; Read R1 value and write it to the CONTROL register
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12.17.8 NOP
No Operation.
12.17.8.1 Syntax
NOP{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.8.2 Operation
NOP does nothing. NOP is not necessarily a time-consuming NOP. The processor might remove it from the
pipeline before it reaches the execution stage.
Use NOP for padding, for example to place the following instruction on a 64-bit boundary.
12.17.8.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.8.4 Examples
NOP
; No operation
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12.17.9 SEV
Send Event.
12.17.9.1 Syntax
SEV{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.9.2 Operation
SEV is a hint instruction that causes an event to be signaled to all processors within a multiprocessor system. It
also sets the local event register to 1, see “Power management” on page 76.
12.17.9.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.9.4 Examples
SEV ; Send Event
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12.17.10SVC
Supervisor Call.
12.17.10.1 Syntax
SVC{cond} #imm
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
imm
is an expression evaluating to an integer in the range 0-255 (8-bit value).
12.17.10.2 Operation
The SVC instruction causes the SVC exception.
imm is ignored by the processor. If required, it can be retrieved by the exception handler to determine what service
is being requested.
12.17.10.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.10.4 Examples
SVC
0x32
; Supervisor Call (SVC handler can extract the immediate value
; by locating it via the stacked PC)
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12.17.11WFE
Wait For Event.
12.17.11.1 Syntax
WFE{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.11.2 Operation
WFE is a hint instruction.
If the event register is 0, WFE suspends execution until one of the following events occurs:
an exception, unless masked by the exception mask registers or the current priority level
an exception enters the Pending state, if SEVONPEND in the System Control Register is set
a Debug Entry request, if Debug is enabled
an event signaled by a peripheral or another processor in a multiprocessor system using the SEV
instruction.
If the event register is 1, WFE clears it to 0 and returns immediately.
For more information see “Power management” on page 76.
12.17.11.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.11.4 Examples
WFE
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; Wait for event
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12.17.12WFI
Wait for Interrupt.
12.17.12.1 Syntax
WFI{cond}
where:
cond
is an optional condition code, see “Conditional execution” on page 87.
12.17.12.2 Operation
WFI is a hint instruction that suspends execution until one of the following events occurs:
an exception
a Debug Entry request, regardless of whether Debug is enabled.
12.17.12.3 Condition flags
This instruction does not change the flags.
12.17.12.4 Examples
WFI ; Wait for interrupt
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12.18 About the Cortex-M3 peripherals
The address map of the Private peripheral bus (PPB) is:
Table 12-26.
Core peripheral register regions
Address
Core peripheral
Description
0xE000E0080xE000E00F
System control block
Table 12-30 on page 161
0xE000E0100xE000E01F
System timer
Table 12-33 on page 189
0xE000E1000xE000E4EF
Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller
Table 12-27 on page 149
0xE000ED000xE000ED3F
System control block
Table 12-30 on page 161
0xE000ED900xE000EDB8
Memory protection unit
Table 12-35 on page 195
0xE000EF000xE000EF03
Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller
Table 12-27 on page 149
In register descriptions:
148
the register type is described as follows:
RW
Read and write.
RO
Read-only.
WO
Write-only.
the required privilege gives the privilege level required to access the register, as follows:
Privileged
Only privileged software can access the register.
Unprivileged
Both unprivileged and privileged software can access the register.
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12.19 Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller
This section describes the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) and the registers it uses. The NVIC
supports:
1 to 30 interrupts.
A programmable priority level of 0-15 for each interrupt. A higher level corresponds to a lower priority, so
level 0 is the highest interrupt priority.
Level detection of interrupt signals.
Dynamic reprioritization of interrupts.
Grouping of priority values into group priority and subpriority fields.
Interrupt tail-chaining.
The processor automatically stacks its state on exception entry and unstacks this state on exception exit, with no
instruction overhead. This provides low latency exception handling. The hardware implementation of the NVIC
registers is:
Table 12-27.
NVIC register summary
Address
Name
Type
Required privilege
Reset value
Description
0xE000E100
ISER0
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Set-enable Registers” on page 151
0xE000E180
ICER0
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Clear-enable Registers” on page 152
0xE000E200
ISPR0
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Set-pending Registers” on page 153
0xE000E280
ICPR0
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Clear-pending Registers” on page 154
0xE000E300
IABR0
RO
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Active Bit Registers” on page 155
0xE000E400-
IPR0-
0xE000E41C
IPR7
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Priority Registers” on page 156
0xE000EF00
STIR
WO
Configurable (1)
0x00000000
“Software Trigger Interrupt Register” on page 158
1.
See the register description for more information.
12.19.1 The CMSIS mapping of the Cortex-M3 NVIC registers
To improve software efficiency, the CMSIS simplifies the NVIC register presentation. In the CMSIS:
the Set-enable, Clear-enable, Set-pending, Clear-pending and Active Bit registers map to arrays of 32-bit
integers, so that:
̶
̶
̶
the array ISPR[0] corresponds to the registers ISPR0
̶
the array ICPR[0] corresponds to the registers ICPR0
̶
the array ISER[0] corresponds to the registers ISER0
the array ICER[0] corresponds to the registers ICER0
the array IABR[0] corresponds to the registers IABR0
the 4-bit fields of the Interrupt Priority Registers map to an array of 4-bit integers, so that the array IP[0] to
IP[29] corresponds to the registers IPR0-IPR7, and the array entry IP[n] holds the interrupt priority for
interrupt n.
The CMSIS provides thread-safe code that gives atomic access to the Interrupt Priority Registers. For more
information see the description of the NVIC_SetPriority function in “NVIC programming hints” on page 159. Table
12-28 shows how the interrupts, or IRQ numbers, map onto the interrupt registers and corresponding CMSIS
variables that have one bit per interrupt.
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Table 12-28.
Mapping of interrupts to the interrupt variables
CMSIS array elements (1)
Interrupts
Set-enable
Clear-enable
Set-pending
Clear-pending
Active Bit
0-29
ISER[0]
ICER[0]
ISPR[0]
ICPR[0]
IABR[0]
1.
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Each array element corresponds to a single NVIC register, for example the element ICER[0] corresponds to the
ICER0 register.
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12.19.2 Interrupt Set-enable Registers
The ISER0 register enables interrupts, and show which interrupts are enabled. See:
the register summary in Table 12-27 on page 149 for the register attributes
Table 12-28 on page 150 for which interrupts are controlled by each register.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
SETENA bits
23
22
21
20
SETENA bits
15
14
13
12
SETENA bits
7
6
5
4
SETENA bits
• SETENA
Interrupt set-enable bits.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = enable interrupt.
Read:
0 = interrupt disabled
1 = interrupt enabled.
If a pending interrupt is enabled, the NVIC activates the interrupt based on its priority. If an interrupt is not enabled, asserting its interrupt signal changes the interrupt state to pending, but the NVIC never activates the interrupt, regardless of its
priority.
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12.19.3 Interrupt Clear-enable Registers
The ICER0 register disables interrupts, and shows which interrupts are enabled. See:
the register summary in Table 12-27 on page 149 for the register attributes
Table 12-28 on page 150 for which interrupts are controlled by each register
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CLRENA
23
22
21
20
CLRENA
15
14
13
12
CLRENA
7
6
5
4
CLRENA
• CLRENA
Interrupt clear-enable bits.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = disable interrupt.
Read:
0 = interrupt disabled
1 = interrupt enabled.
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12.19.4 Interrupt Set-pending Registers
The ISPR0 register forces interrupts into the pending state, and shows which interrupts are pending. See:
the register summary in Table 12-27 on page 149 for the register attributes
Table 12-28 on page 150 for which interrupts are controlled by each register.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
SETPEND
23
22
21
20
SETPEND
15
14
13
12
SETPEND
7
6
5
4
SETPEND
• SETPEND
Interrupt set-pending bits.
Write:
0 = no effect.
1 = changes interrupt state to pending.
Read:
0 = interrupt is not pending.
1 = interrupt is pending.
Writing 1 to the ISPR bit corresponding to:
• an interrupt that is pending has no effect
• a disabled interrupt sets the state of that interrupt to pending
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12.19.5 Interrupt Clear-pending Registers
The ICPR0 register removes the pending state from interrupts, and show which interrupts are pending. See:
the register summary in Table 12-27 on page 149 for the register attributes
Table 12-28 on page 150 for which interrupts are controlled by each register.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CLRPEND
23
22
21
20
CLRPEND
15
14
13
12
CLRPEND
7
6
5
4
CLRPEND
• CLRPEND
Interrupt clear-pending bits.
Write:
0 = no effect.
1 = removes pending state an interrupt.
Read:
0 = interrupt is not pending.
1 = interrupt is pending.
Writing 1 to an ICPR bit does not affect the active state of the corresponding interrupt.
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12.19.6 Interrupt Active Bit Registers
The IABR0 register indicates which interrupts are active. See:
the register summary in Table 12-27 on page 149 for the register attributes
Table 12-28 on page 150 for which interrupts are controlled by each register.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
ACTIVE
23
22
21
20
ACTIVE
15
14
13
12
ACTIVE
7
6
5
4
ACTIVE
• ACTIVE
Interrupt active flags:
0 = interrupt not active
1 = interrupt active.
A bit reads as one if the status of the corresponding interrupt is active or active and pending.
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12.19.7 Interrupt Priority Registers
The IPR0-IPR7 registers provide a 4-bit priority field for each interrupt (See the “Peripheral Identifiers” section of
the datasheet for more details). These registers are byte-accessible. See the register summary in Table 12-27 on
page 149 for their attributes. Each register holds four priority fields, that map up to four elements in the CMSIS
interrupt priority array IP[0] to IP[29], as shown:
12.19.7.1 IPRm
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IP[4m+3]
23
22
21
20
IP[4m+2]
15
14
13
12
IP[4m+1]
7
6
5
4
IP[4m]
12.19.7.2 IPR4
31
30
29
28
IP[19]
23
22
21
20
IP[18]
15
14
13
12
IP[17]
7
6
5
4
IP[16]
12.19.7.3 IPR3
31
30
29
28
IP[15]
23
22
21
20
IP[14]
15
14
13
12
IP[13]
7
6
5
4
IP[12]
12.19.7.4 IPR2
31
30
29
28
IP[11]
23
22
21
20
IP[10]
15
14
13
12
IP[9]
7
6
5
4
IP[8]
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12.19.7.5 IPR1
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IP[7]
23
22
21
20
IP[6]
15
14
13
12
IP[5]
7
6
5
4
IP[4]
12.19.7.6 IPR0
31
30
29
28
IP[3]
23
22
21
20
IP[2]
15
14
13
12
IP[1]
7
6
5
4
IP[0]
• Priority, byte offset 3
• Priority, byte offset 2
• Priority, byte offset 1
• Priority, byte offset 0
Each priority field holds a priority value, 0-15. The lower the value, the greater the priority of the corresponding interrupt.
The processor implements only bits[7:4] of each field, bits[3:0] read as zero and ignore writes.
See “The CMSIS mapping of the Cortex-M3 NVIC registers” on page 149 for more information about the IP[0] to IP[29]
interrupt priority array, that provides the software view of the interrupt priorities.
Find the IPR number and byte offset for interrupt N as follows:
• the corresponding IPR number, M, is given by M = N DIV 4
• the byte offset of the required Priority field in this register is N MOD 4, where:
– byte offset 0 refers to register bits[7:0]
– byte offset 1 refers to register bits[15:8]
– byte offset 2 refers to register bits[23:16]
– byte offset 3 refers to register bits[31:24].
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12.19.8 Software Trigger Interrupt Register
Write to the STIR to generate a Software Generated Interrupt (SGI). See the register summary in Table 12-27 on
page 149 for the STIR attributes.
When the USERSETMPEND bit in the SCR is set to 1, unprivileged software can access the STIR, see “System
Control Register” on page 170.
Only privileged software can enable unprivileged access to the STIR.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
8
INTID
4
3
2
1
INTID
• INTID
Interrupt ID of the required SGI, in the range 0-239. For example, a value of b000000011 specifies interrupt IRQ3.
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12.19.9 Level-sensitive interrupts
The processor supports level-sensitive interrupts.
A level-sensitive interrupt is held asserted until the peripheral deasserts the interrupt signal. Typically this happens
because the ISR accesses the peripheral, causing it to clear the interrupt request.
When the processor enters the ISR, it automatically removes the pending state from the interrupt, see “Hardware
and software control of interrupts”. For a level-sensitive interrupt, if the signal is not deasserted before the
processor returns from the ISR, the interrupt becomes pending again, and the processor must execute its ISR
again. This means that the peripheral can hold the interrupt signal asserted until it no longer needs servicing.
12.19.9.1 Hardware and software control of interrupts
The Cortex-M3 latches all interrupts. A peripheral interrupt becomes pending for one of the following reasons:
the NVIC detects that the interrupt signal is HIGH and the interrupt is not active
the NVIC detects a rising edge on the interrupt signal
software writes to the corresponding interrupt set-pending register bit, see “Interrupt Set-pending Registers”
on page 153, or to the STIR to make an SGI pending, see “Software Trigger Interrupt Register” on page 158.
A pending interrupt remains pending until one of the following:
The processor enters the ISR for the interrupt. This changes the state of the interrupt from pending to active. Then:
̶
̶
For a level-sensitive interrupt, when the processor returns from the ISR, the NVIC samples the
interrupt signal. If the signal is asserted, the state of the interrupt changes to pending, which might
cause the processor to immediately re-enter the ISR. Otherwise, the state of the interrupt changes to
inactive.
If the interrupt signal is not pulsed while the processor is in the ISR, when the processor returns from
the ISR the state of the interrupt changes to inactive.
Software writes to the corresponding interrupt clear-pending register bit.
For a level-sensitive interrupt, if the interrupt signal is still asserted, the state of the interrupt does not change.
Otherwise, the state of the interrupt changes to inactive.
12.19.10NVIC design hints and tips
Ensure software uses correctly aligned register accesses. The processor does not support unaligned accesses to
NVIC registers. See the individual register descriptions for the supported access sizes.
A interrupt can enter pending state even it is disabled.
Before programming VTOR to relocate the vector table, ensure the vector table entries of the new vector table are
setup for fault handlers and all enabled exception like interrupts. For more information see “Vector Table Offset
Register” on page 167.
12.19.10.1 NVIC programming hints
Software uses the CPSIE I and CPSID I instructions to enable and disable interrupts. The CMSIS provides the
following intrinsic functions for these instructions:
void __disable_irq(void) // Disable Interrupts
void __enable_irq(void) // Enable Interrupts
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In addition, the CMSIS provides a number of functions for NVIC control, including:
Table 12-29.
CMSIS functions for NVIC control
CMSIS interrupt control function
Description
void NVIC_SetPriorityGrouping(uint32_t priority_grouping)
Set the priority grouping
void NVIC_EnableIRQ(IRQn_t IRQn)
Enable IRQn
void NVIC_DisableIRQ(IRQn_t IRQn)
Disable IRQn
uint32_t NVIC_GetPendingIRQ (IRQn_t IRQn)
Return true if IRQn is pending
void NVIC_SetPendingIRQ (IRQn_t IRQn)
Set IRQn pending
void NVIC_ClearPendingIRQ (IRQn_t IRQn)
Clear IRQn pending status
uint32_t NVIC_GetActive (IRQn_t IRQn)
Return the IRQ number of the active interrupt
void NVIC_SetPriority (IRQn_t IRQn, uint32_t priority)
Set priority for IRQn
uint32_t NVIC_GetPriority (IRQn_t IRQn)
Read priority of IRQn
void NVIC_SystemReset (void)
Reset the system
For more information about these functions see the CMSIS documentation.
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12.20 System control block
The System control block (SCB) provides system implementation information, and system control. This includes
configuration, control, and reporting of the system exceptions. The system control block registers are:
Table 12-30.
Summary of the system control block registers
Address
Name
Type
Required
privilege
Reset
value
Description
0xE000E008
ACTLR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Auxiliary Control Register” on page 162
0xE000ED00
CPUID
RO
Privileged
0x412FC230
“CPUID Base Register” on page 163
Privileged
0x00000000
“Interrupt Control and State Register” on page 164
Privileged
0x00000000
“Vector Table Offset Register” on page 167
Privileged
0xFA050000
“Application Interrupt and Reset Control Register” on page 168
0xE000ED04
ICSR
RW
0xE000ED08
VTOR
RW
(1)
(1)
0xE000ED0C
AIRCR
RW
0xE000ED10
SCR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“System Control Register” on page 170
0xE000ED14
CCR
RW
Privileged
0x00000200
“Configuration and Control Register” on page 171
0xE000ED18
SHPR1
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“System Handler Priority Register 1” on page 174
0xE000ED1C
SHPR2
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“System Handler Priority Register 2” on page 175
0xE000ED20
SHPR3
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“System Handler Priority Register 3” on page 176
0xE000ED24
SHCRS
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“System Handler Control and State Register” on page 177
0xE000ED28
CFSR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Configurable Fault Status Register” on page 179
(2)
RW
Privileged
0x00
“Memory Management Fault Address Register” on page 186
BFSR
(2)
RW
Privileged
0x00
“Bus Fault Status Register” on page 181
0xE000ED2A
UFSR
(2)
RW
Privileged
0x0000
“Usage Fault Status Register” on page 183
0xE000ED2C
HFSR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Hard Fault Status Register” on page 185
0xE000ED34
MMAR
RW
Privileged
Unknown
“Memory Management Fault Address Register” on page 186
0xE000ED38
BFAR
RW
Privileged
Unknown
“Bus Fault Address Register” on page 187
0xE000ED3C
AFSR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“Auxiliary Fault Status Register” on page 188
0xE000ED28
0xE000ED29
Notes:
MMSR
1. See the register description for more information.
2. A subregister of the CFSR.
12.20.1 The CMSIS mapping of the Cortex-M3 SCB registers
To improve software efficiency, the CMSIS simplifies the SCB register presentation. In the CMSIS, the byte array
SHP[0] to SHP[12] corresponds to the registers SHPR1-SHPR3.
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12.20.2 Auxiliary Control Register
The ACTLR provides disable bits for the following processor functions:
IT folding
write buffer use for accesses to the default memory map
interruption of multi-cycle instructions.
See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for the ACTLR attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
DISFOLD
1
DISDEFWBUF
0
DISMCYCINT
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
Reserved
4
• DISFOLD
When set to 1, disables IT folding. see “About IT folding” on page 162 for more information.
• DISDEFWBUF
When set to 1, disables write buffer use during default memory map accesses. This causes all bus faults to be precise bus
faults but decreases performance because any store to memory must complete before the processor can execute the next
instruction.
This bit only affects write buffers implemented in the Cortex-M3 processor.
• DISMCYCINT
When set to 1, disables interruption of load multiple and store multiple instructions. This increases the interrupt latency of
the processor because any LDM or STM must complete before the processor can stack the current state and enter the
interrupt handler.
12.20.2.1 About IT folding
In some situations, the processor can start executing the first instruction in an IT block while it is still executing the
IT instruction. This behavior is called IT folding, and improves performance, However, IT folding can cause jitter in
looping. If a task must avoid jitter, set the DISFOLD bit to 1 before executing the task, to disable IT folding.
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12.20.3 CPUID Base Register
The CPUID register contains the processor part number, version, and implementation information. See the register
summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
19
18
25
24
17
16
9
8
1
0
Implementer
23
22
21
20
Variant
15
14
Constant
13
12
11
10
3
2
PartNo
7
6
5
4
PartNo
Revision
• Implementer
Implementer code:
0x41 = ARM
• Variant
Variant number, the r value in the rnpn product revision identifier:
0x2 = r2p0
• Constant
Reads as 0xF
• PartNo
Part number of the processor:
0xC23 = Cortex-M3
• Revision
Revision number, the p value in the rnpn product revision identifier:
0x0 = r2p0
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12.20.4 Interrupt Control and State Register
The ICSR:
provides:
̶
set-pending and clear-pending bits for the PendSV and SysTick exceptions
indicates:
̶
the exception number of the exception being processed
̶
whether there are preempted active exceptions
̶
the exception number of the highest priority pending exception
̶
whether any interrupts are pending.
See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161, and the Type descriptions in Table 12-33 on page 189, for
the ICSR attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
Reserved
29
Reserved
23
22
Reserved for
Debug
ISRPENDING
15
14
28
27
26
25
24
PENDSVSET
PENDSVCLR
PENDSTSET
PENDSTCLR
Reserved
20
19
18
17
16
21
VECTPENDING
13
12
11
VECTPENDING
7
6
5
4
3
VECTACTIVE
• PENDSVSET
RW
PendSV set-pending bit.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = changes PendSV exception state to pending.
Read:
0 = PendSV exception is not pending
1 = PendSV exception is pending.
Writing 1 to this bit is the only way to set the PendSV exception state to pending.
• PENDSVCLR
WO
PendSV clear-pending bit.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = removes the pending state from the PendSV exception.
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RETTOBASE
9
Reserved
2
8
VECTACTIVE
1
0
• PENDSTSET
RW
SysTick exception set-pending bit.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = changes SysTick exception state to pending.
Read:
0 = SysTick exception is not pending
1 = SysTick exception is pending.
• PENDSTCLR
WO
SysTick exception clear-pending bit.
Write:
0 = no effect
1 = removes the pending state from the SysTick exception.
This bit is WO. On a register read its value is Unknown.
• Reserved for Debug use
RO
This bit is reserved for Debug use and reads-as-zero when the processor is not in Debug.
• ISRPENDING
RO
Interrupt pending flag, excluding Faults:
0 = interrupt not pending
1 = interrupt pending.
• VECTPENDING
RO
Indicates the exception number of the highest priority pending enabled exception:
0 = no pending exceptions
Nonzero = the exception number of the highest priority pending enabled exception.
The value indicated by this field includes the effect of the BASEPRI and FAULTMASK registers, but not any effect of the
PRIMASK register.
• RETTOBASE
RO
Indicates whether there are preempted active exceptions:
0 = there are preempted active exceptions to execute
1 = there are no active exceptions, or the currently-executing exception is the only active exception.
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• VECTACTIVE
RO
Contains the active exception number:
0 = Thread mode
Nonzero = The exception number (1) of the currently active exception.
Subtract 16 from this value to obtain the IRQ number required to index into the Interrupt Clear-Enable, Set-Enable, ClearPending, Set-Pending, or Priority Registers, see “Interrupt Program Status Register” on page 51.
When you write to the ICSR, the effect is Unpredictable if you:
• write 1 to the PENDSVSET bit and write 1 to the PENDSVCLR bit
• write 1 to the PENDSTSET bit and write 1 to the PENDSTCLR bit.
Note:
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1. This is the same value as IPSR bits [8:0] see “Interrupt Program Status Register” on page 51.
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12.20.5 Vector Table Offset Register
The VTOR indicates the offset of the vector table base address from memory address 0x00000000. See the
register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for its attributes.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
23
TBLOFF
22
21
20
TBLOFF
15
14
13
12
TBLOFF
7
6
5
TBLOFF
4
Reserved
• TBLOFF
Vector table base offset field. It contains bits[29:7] of the offset of the table base from the bottom of the memory map.
Bit[29] determines whether the vector table is in the code or SRAM memory region:
0 = code
1 = SRAM.
Bit[29] is sometimes called the TBLBASE bit.
When setting TBLOFF, you must align the offset to the number of exception entries in the vector table. The minimum alignment is 32 words, enough for up to 16 interrupts. For more interrupts, adjust the alignment by rounding up to the next
power of two. For example, if you require 21 interrupts, the alignment must be on a 64-word boundary because the
required table size is 37 words, and the next power of two is 64.
Table alignment requirements mean that bits[6:0] of the table offset are always zero.
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12.20.6 Application Interrupt and Reset Control Register
The AIRCR provides priority grouping control for the exception model, endian status for data accesses, and reset
control of the system. See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 and Table 12-33 on page 189 for its
attributes.
To write to this register, you must write 0x05FA to the VECTKEY field, otherwise the processor ignores the write.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
18
17
16
9
8
On Read: VECTKEYSTAT, On Write: VECTKEY
23
22
21
20
19
On Read: VECTKEYSTAT, On Write: VECTKEY
15
14
13
ENDIANESS
7
12
11
6
5
PRIGROUP
4
3
Reserved
•
10
Reserved
2
1
0
SYSRESETREQ
VECTCLRACTIVE
VECTRESET
VECTKEYSTAT
Register Key:
Reads as 0xFA05
• VECTKEY
Register key:
On writes, write 0x5FA to VECTKEY, otherwise the write is ignored.
• ENDIANESS
RO
Data endianness bit:
0 = Little-endian
ENDIANESS is set from the BIGEND configuration signal during reset.
• PRIGROUP
R/W
Interrupt priority grouping field. This field determines the split of group priority from subpriority, see “Binary point” on page
169.
• SYSRESETREQ
WO
System reset request:
0 = no effect
1 = asserts a proc_reset_signal.
This is intended to force a large system reset of all major components except for debug.
This bit reads as 0.
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• VECTCLRACTIVE
WO
Reserved for Debug use. This bit reads as 0. When writing to the register you must write 0 to this bit, otherwise behavior is
Unpredictable.
• VECTRESET
WO
Reserved for Debug use. This bit reads as 0. When writing to the register you must write 0 to this bit, otherwise behavior is
Unpredictable.
12.20.6.1 Binary point
The PRIGROUP field indicates the position of the binary point that splits the PRI_n fields in the Interrupt Priority
Registers into separate group priority and subpriority fields. Table 12-31 shows how the PRIGROUP value controls
this split.
Table 12-31.
Priority grouping
Interrupt priority level value, PRI_N[7:0]
(1)
Number of
Group priority bits
Subpriority bits
Group priorities
Subpriorities
bxxxx.0000
[7:4]
None
16
1
b100
bxxx.y0000
[7:5]
[4]
8
2
b101
bxx.yy0000
[7:6]
[5:4]
4
4
b110
bx.yyy0000
[7]
[6:4]
2
8
b111
b.yyyy0000
None
[7:4]
1
16
PRIGROUP
Binary point
b011
1.
PRI_n[7:0] field showing the binary point. x denotes a group priority field bit, and y denotes a subpriority field bit.
Determining preemption of an exception uses only the group priority field, see “Interrupt priority grouping” on page
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12.20.7 System Control Register
The SCR controls features of entry to and exit from low power state. See the register summary in Table 12-30 on
page 161 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
Reserved
4
3
2
1
0
SEVONPEND
Reserved
SLEEPDEEP
SLEEONEXIT
Reserved
• SEVONPEND
Send Event on Pending bit:
0 = only enabled interrupts or events can wakeup the processor, disabled interrupts are excluded
1 = enabled events and all interrupts, including disabled interrupts, can wakeup the processor.
When an event or interrupt enters pending state, the event signal wakes up the processor from WFE. If the processor is not
waiting for an event, the event is registered and affects the next WFE.
The processor also wakes up on execution of an SEV instruction or an external event.
• SLEEPDEEP
Controls whether the processor uses sleep or deep sleep as its low power mode:
0 = sleep
1 = deep sleep.
• SLEEPONEXIT
Indicates sleep-on-exit when returning from Handler mode to Thread mode:
0 = do not sleep when returning to Thread mode.
1 = enter sleep, or deep sleep, on return from an ISR.
Setting this bit to 1 enables an interrupt driven application to avoid returning to an empty main application.
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12.20.8 Configuration and Control Register
The CCR controls entry to Thread mode and enables:
the handlers for hard fault and faults escalated by FAULTMASK to ignore bus faults
trapping of divide by zero and unaligned accesses
access to the STIR by unprivileged software, see “Software Trigger Interrupt Register” on page 158.
See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for the CCR attributes.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
Reserved
9
8
STKALIGN
BFHFNMIGN
4
3
2
1
0
DIV_0_TRP
UNALIGN_T
RP
Reserved
USERSETM
PEND
NONBASET
HRDENA
• STKALIGN
Indicates stack alignment on exception entry:
0 = 4-byte aligned
1 = 8-byte aligned.
On exception entry, the processor uses bit[9] of the stacked PSR to indicate the stack alignment. On return from the exception it uses this stacked bit to restore the correct stack alignment.
• BFHFNMIGN
Enables handlers with priority -1 or -2 to ignore data bus faults caused by load and store instructions. This applies to the
hard fault and FAULTMASK escalated handlers:
0 = data bus faults caused by load and store instructions cause a lock-up
1 = handlers running at priority -1 and -2 ignore data bus faults caused by load and store instructions.
Set this bit to 1 only when the handler and its data are in absolutely safe memory. The normal use of this bit is to probe system devices and bridges to detect control path problems and fix them.
• DIV_0_TRP
Enables faulting or halting when the processor executes an SDIV or UDIV instruction with a divisor of 0:
0 = do not trap divide by 0
1 = trap divide by 0.
When this bit is set to 0,a divide by zero returns a quotient of 0.
• UNALIGN_TRP
Enables unaligned access traps:
0 = do not trap unaligned halfword and word accesses
1 = trap unaligned halfword and word accesses.
If this bit is set to 1, an unaligned access generates a usage fault.
Unaligned LDM, STM, LDRD, and STRD instructions always fault irrespective of whether UNALIGN_TRP is set to 1.
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• USERSETMPEND
Enables unprivileged software access to the STIR, see “Software Trigger Interrupt Register” on page 158:
0 = disable
1 = enable.
• NONEBASETHRDENA
Indicates how the processor enters Thread mode:
0 = processor can enter Thread mode only when no exception is active.
1 = processor can enter Thread mode from any level under the control of an EXC_RETURN value, see “Exception return”
on page 72.
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12.20.9 System Handler Priority Registers
The SHPR1-SHPR3 registers set the priority level, 0 to 15 of the exception handlers that have configurable priority.
SHPR1-SHPR3 are byte accessible. See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for their attributes.
The system fault handlers and the priority field and register for each handler are:
Table 12-32.
System fault handler priority fields
Handler
Field
Memory management fault
PRI_4
Bus fault
PRI_5
Usage fault
PRI_6
SVCall
PRI_11
PendSV
PRI_14
SysTick
PRI_15
Register description
“System Handler Priority Register 1” on page 174
“System Handler Priority Register 2” on page 175
“System Handler Priority Register 3” on page 176
Each PRI_N field is 8 bits wide, but the processor implements only bits[7:4] of each field, and bits[3:0] read as zero
and ignore writes.
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12.20.9.1 System Handler Priority Register 1
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
PRI_7: Reserved
23
22
21
20
PRI_6
15
14
13
12
PRI_5
7
6
5
4
PRI_4
• PRI_7
Reserved
• PRI_6
Priority of system handler 6, usage fault
• PRI_5
Priority of system handler 5, bus fault
• PRI_4
Priority of system handler 4, memory management fault
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12.20.9.2 System Handler Priority Register 2
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
PRI_11
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
• PRI_11
Priority of system handler 11, SVCall
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12.20.9.3 System Handler Priority Register 3
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
PRI_15
23
22
21
20
PRI_14
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
• PRI_15
Priority of system handler 15, SysTick exception
• PRI_14
Priority of system handler 14, PendSV
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12.20.10System Handler Control and State Register
The SHCSR enables the system handlers, and indicates:
the pending status of the bus fault, memory management fault, and SVC exceptions
the active status of the system handlers.
See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for the SHCSR attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
Reserved
23
22
21
20
19
Reserved
18
17
16
USGFAULTENA
BUSFAULTENA
MEMFAULTENA
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
SVCALLPENDE
D
BUSFAULTPEND
ED
MEMFAULTPEN
DED
USGFAULTPEND
ED
SYSTICKACT
PENDSVACT
Reserved
MONITORACT
7
6
5
4
SVCALLAVCT
Reserved
3
2
1
0
USGFAULTACT
Reserved
BUSFAULTACT
MEMFAULTACT
• USGFAULTENA
Usage fault enable bit, set to 1 to enable (1)
• BUSFAULTENA
Bus fault enable bit, set to 1 to enable (3)
• MEMFAULTENA
Memory management fault enable bit, set to 1 to enable (3)
• SVCALLPENDED
SVC call pending bit, reads as 1 if exception is pending (2)
• BUSFAULTPENDED
Bus fault exception pending bit, reads as 1 if exception is pending (2)
• MEMFAULTPENDED
Memory management fault exception pending bit, reads as 1 if exception is pending (2)
• USGFAULTPENDED
Usage fault exception pending bit, reads as 1 if exception is pending (2)
• SYSTICKACT
SysTick exception active bit, reads as 1 if exception is active (3)
• PENDSVACT
PendSV exception active bit, reads as 1 if exception is active
1.
2.
3.
Enable bits, set to 1 to enable the exception, or set to 0 to disable the exception.
Pending bits, read as 1 if the exception is pending, or as 0 if it is not pending. You can write to these bits to change the pending
status of the exceptions.
Active bits, read as 1 if the exception is active, or as 0 if it is not active. You can write to these bits to change the active status of
the exceptions, but see the Caution in this section.
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• MONITORACT
Debug monitor active bit, reads as 1 if Debug monitor is active
• SVCALLACT
SVC call active bit, reads as 1 if SVC call is active
• USGFAULTACT
Usage fault exception active bit, reads as 1 if exception is active
• BUSFAULTACT
Bus fault exception active bit, reads as 1 if exception is active
• MEMFAULTACT
Memory management fault exception active bit, reads as 1 if exception is active
If you disable a system handler and the corresponding fault occurs, the processor treats the fault as a hard fault.
You can write to this register to change the pending or active status of system exceptions. An OS kernel can write to the
active bits to perform a context switch that changes the current exception type.
• Software that changes the value of an active bit in this register without correct adjustment to the stacked content can
cause the processor to generate a fault exception. Ensure software that writes to this register retains and subsequently
restores the current active status.
• After you have enabled the system handlers, if you have to change the value of a bit in this register you must use a
read-modify-write procedure to ensure that you change only the required bit.
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12.20.11Configurable Fault Status Register
The CFSR indicates the cause of a memory management fault, bus fault, or usage fault. See the register summary
in Table 12-30 on page 161 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
18
17
16
10
9
8
2
1
0
Usage Fault Status Register: UFSR
23
22
21
20
19
Usage Fault Status Register: UFSR
15
14
13
12
11
Bus Fault Status Register: BFSR
7
6
5
4
3
Memory Management Fault Status Register: MMFSR
The following subsections describe the subregisters that make up the CFSR:
“Memory Management Fault Status Register” on page 180
“Bus Fault Status Register” on page 181
“Usage Fault Status Register” on page 183.
The CFSR is byte accessible. You can access the CFSR or its subregisters as follows:
access the complete CFSR with a word access to 0xE000ED28
access the MMFSR with a byte access to 0xE000ED28
access the MMFSR and BFSR with a halfword access to 0xE000ED28
access the BFSR with a byte access to 0xE000ED29
access the UFSR with a halfword access to 0xE000ED2A.
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12.20.11.1 Memory Management Fault Status Register
The flags in the MMFSR indicate the cause of memory access faults. The bit assignments are:
7
6
MMARVALID
5
Reserved
4
3
2
1
0
MSTKERR
MUNSTKERR
Reserved
DACCVIOL
IACCVIOL
• MMARVALID
Memory Management Fault Address Register (MMAR) valid flag:
0 = value in MMAR is not a valid fault address
1 = MMAR holds a valid fault address.
If a memory management fault occurs and is escalated to a hard fault because of priority, the hard fault handler must set
this bit to 0. This prevents problems on return to a stacked active memory management fault handler whose MMAR value
has been overwritten.
• MSTKERR
Memory manager fault on stacking for exception entry:
0 = no stacking fault
1 = stacking for an exception entry has caused one or more access violations.
When this bit is 1, the SP is still adjusted but the values in the context area on the stack might be incorrect. The processor
has not written a fault address to the MMAR.
• MUNSTKERR
Memory manager fault on unstacking for a return from exception:
0 = no unstacking fault
1 = unstack for an exception return has caused one or more access violations.
This fault is chained to the handler. This means that when this bit is 1, the original return stack is still present. The processor has not adjusted the SP from the failing return, and has not performed a new save. The processor has not written a
fault address to the MMAR.
• DACCVIOL
Data access violation flag:
0 = no data access violation fault
1 = the processor attempted a load or store at a location that does not permit the operation.
When this bit is 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the faulting instruction. The processor has loaded
the MMAR with the address of the attempted access.
• IACCVIOL
Instruction access violation flag:
0 = no instruction access violation fault
1 = the processor attempted an instruction fetch from a location that does not permit execution.
This fault occurs on any access to an XN region, even when the MPU is disabled or not present.
When this bit is 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the faulting instruction. The processor has not
written a fault address to the MMAR.
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12.20.11.2 Bus Fault Status Register
The flags in the BFSR indicate the cause of a bus access fault. The bit assignments are:
7
6
BFRVALID
5
Reserved
4
STKERR
3
2
1
0
UNSTKERR
IMPRECISE
RR
PRECISERR
IBUSERR
• BFARVALID
Bus Fault Address Register (BFAR) valid flag:
0 = value in BFAR is not a valid fault address
1 = BFAR holds a valid fault address.
The processor sets this bit to 1 after a bus fault where the address is known. Other faults can set this bit to 0, such as a
memory management fault occurring later.
If a bus fault occurs and is escalated to a hard fault because of priority, the hard fault handler must set this bit to 0. This
prevents problems if returning to a stacked active bus fault handler whose BFAR value has been overwritten.
• STKERR
Bus fault on stacking for exception entry:
0 = no stacking fault
1 = stacking for an exception entry has caused one or more bus faults.
When the processor sets this bit to 1, the SP is still adjusted but the values in the context area on the stack might be incorrect. The processor does not write a fault address to the BFAR.
• UNSTKERR
Bus fault on unstacking for a return from exception:
0 = no unstacking fault
1 = unstack for an exception return has caused one or more bus faults.
This fault is chained to the handler. This means that when the processor sets this bit to 1, the original return stack is still
present. The processor does not adjust the SP from the failing return, does not performed a new save, and does not write
a fault address to the BFAR.
• IMPRECISERR
Imprecise data bus error:
0 = no imprecise data bus error
1 = a data bus error has occurred, but the return address in the stack frame is not related to the instruction that caused the
error.
When the processor sets this bit to 1, it does not write a fault address to the BFAR.
This is an asynchronous fault. Therefore, if it is detected when the priority of the current process is higher than the bus fault
priority, the bus fault becomes pending and becomes active only when the processor returns from all higher priority processes. If a precise fault occurs before the processor enters the handler for the imprecise bus fault, the handler detects
both IMPRECISERR set to 1 and one of the precise fault status bits set to 1.
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• PRECISERR
Precise data bus error:
0 = no precise data bus error
1 = a data bus error has occurred, and the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the instruction that caused
the fault.
When the processor sets this bit is 1, it writes the faulting address to the BFAR.
• IBUSERR
Instruction bus error:
0 = no instruction bus error
1 = instruction bus error.
The processor detects the instruction bus error on prefetching an instruction, but it sets the IBUSERR flag to 1 only if it
attempts to issue the faulting instruction.
When the processor sets this bit is 1, it does not write a fault address to the BFAR.
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12.20.11.3 Usage Fault Status Register
The UFSR indicates the cause of a usage fault. The bit assignments are:
15
14
13
12
11
10
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
9
8
DIVBYZERO
UNALIGNED
3
2
1
0
NOCP
INVPC
INVSTATE
UNDEFINSTR
• DIVBYZERO
Divide by zero usage fault:
0 = no divide by zero fault, or divide by zero trapping not enabled
1 = the processor has executed an SDIV or UDIV instruction with a divisor of 0.
When the processor sets this bit to 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the instruction that performed
the divide by zero.
Enable trapping of divide by zero by setting the DIV_0_TRP bit in the CCR to 1, see “Configuration and Control Register”
on page 171.
• UNALIGNED
Unaligned access usage fault:
0 = no unaligned access fault, or unaligned access trapping not enabled
1 = the processor has made an unaligned memory access.
Enable trapping of unaligned accesses by setting the UNALIGN_TRP bit in the CCR to 1, see “Configuration and Control
Register” on page 171.
Unaligned LDM, STM, LDRD, and STRD instructions always fault irrespective of the setting of UNALIGN_TRP.
• NOCP
No coprocessor usage fault. The processor does not support coprocessor instructions:
0 = no usage fault caused by attempting to access a coprocessor
1 = the processor has attempted to access a coprocessor.
• INVPC
Invalid PC load usage fault, caused by an invalid PC load by EXC_RETURN:
0 = no invalid PC load usage fault
1 = the processor has attempted an illegal load of EXC_RETURN to the PC, as a result of an invalid context, or an invalid
EXC_RETURN value.
When this bit is set to 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the instruction that tried to perform the illegal load of the PC.
• INVSTATE
Invalid state usage fault:
0 = no invalid state usage fault
1 = the processor has attempted to execute an instruction that makes illegal use of the EPSR.
When this bit is set to 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the instruction that attempted the illegal
use of the EPSR.
This bit is not set to 1 if an undefined instruction uses the EPSR.
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• UNDEFINSTR
Undefined instruction usage fault:
0 = no undefined instruction usage fault
1 = the processor has attempted to execute an undefined instruction.
When this bit is set to 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the undefined instruction.
An undefined instruction is an instruction that the processor cannot decode.
The UFSR bits are sticky. This means as one or more fault occurs, the associated bits are set to 1. A bit that is set to 1 is
cleared to 0 only by writing 1 to that bit, or by a reset.
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12.20.12Hard Fault Status Register
The HFSR gives information about events that activate the hard fault handler. See the register summary in Table
12-30 on page 161 for its attributes.
This register is read, write to clear. This means that bits in the register read normally, but writing 1 to any bit clears
that bit to 0. The bit assignments are:
31
30
DEBUGEVT
FORCED
23
22
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
Reserved
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
Reserved
1
0
VECTTBL
Reserved
• DEBUGEVT
Reserved for Debug use. When writing to the register you must write 0 to this bit, otherwise behavior is Unpredictable.
• FORCED
Indicates a forced hard fault, generated by escalation of a fault with configurable priority that cannot be handles, either
because of priority or because it is disabled:
0 = no forced hard fault
1 = forced hard fault.
When this bit is set to 1, the hard fault handler must read the other fault status registers to find the cause of the fault.
• VECTTBL
Indicates a bus fault on a vector table read during exception processing:
0 = no bus fault on vector table read
1 = bus fault on vector table read.
This error is always handled by the hard fault handler.
When this bit is set to 1, the PC value stacked for the exception return points to the instruction that was preempted by the
exception.
The HFSR bits are sticky. This means as one or more fault occurs, the associated bits are set to 1. A bit that is set to 1 is
cleared to 0 only by writing 1 to that bit, or by a reset.
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12.20.13Memory Management Fault Address Register
The MMFAR contains the address of the location that generated a memory management fault. See the register
summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
ADDRESS
23
22
21
20
ADDRESS
15
14
13
12
ADDRESS
7
6
5
4
ADDRESS
• ADDRESS
When the MMARVALID bit of the MMFSR is set to 1, this field holds the address of the location that generated the memory
management fault
When an unaligned access faults, the address is the actual address that faulted. Because a single read or write instruction
can be split into multiple aligned accesses, the fault address can be any address in the range of the requested access size.
Flags in the MMFSR indicate the cause of the fault, and whether the value in the MMFAR is valid. See “Memory Management Fault Status Register” on page 180.
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12.20.14Bus Fault Address Register
The BFAR contains the address of the location that generated a bus fault. See the register summary in Table 1230 on page 161 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
ADDRESS
23
22
21
20
ADDRESS
15
14
13
12
ADDRESS
7
6
5
4
ADDRESS
• ADDRESS
When the BFARVALID bit of the BFSR is set to 1, this field holds the address of the location that generated the bus fault
When an unaligned access faults the address in the BFAR is the one requested by the instruction, even if it is not the
address of the fault.
Flags in the BFSR indicate the cause of the fault, and whether the value in the BFAR is valid. See “Bus Fault Status Register” on page 181.
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12.20.15Auxiliary Fault Status Register
The AFSR contains additional system fault information. See the register summary in Table 12-30 on page 161 for
its attributes.
This register is read, write to clear. This means that bits in the register read normally, but writing 1 to any bit clears
that bit to 0.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IMPDEF
23
22
21
20
IMPDEF
15
14
13
12
IMPDEF
7
6
5
4
IMPDEF
• IMPDEF
Implementation defined. The bits map to the AUXFAULT input signals.
Each AFSR bit maps directly to an AUXFAULT input of the processor, and a single-cycle HIGH signal on the input sets the
corresponding AFSR bit to one. It remains set to 1 until you write 1 to the bit to clear it to zero.
When an AFSR bit is latched as one, an exception does not occur. Use an interrupt if an exception is required.
12.20.16System control block design hints and tips
Ensure software uses aligned accesses of the correct size to access the system control block registers:
except for the CFSR and SHPR1-SHPR3, it must use aligned word accesses
for the CFSR and SHPR1-SHPR3 it can use byte or aligned halfword or word accesses.
The processor does not support unaligned accesses to system control block registers.
In a fault handler. to determine the true faulting address:
Read and save the MMFAR or BFAR value.
Read the MMARVALID bit in the MMFSR, or the BFARVALID bit in the BFSR. The MMFAR or BFAR
address is valid only if this bit is 1.
Software must follow this sequence because another higher priority exception might change the MMFAR or BFAR
value. For example, if a higher priority handler preempts the current fault handler, the other fault might change the
MMFAR or BFAR value.
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12.21 System timer, SysTick
The processor has a 24-bit system timer, SysTick, that counts down from the reload value to zero, reloads (wraps
to) the value in the LOAD register on the next clock edge, then counts down on subsequent clocks.
When the processor is halted for debugging the counter does not decrement.
The system timer registers are:
Table 12-33.
System timer registers summary
Address
Name
Type
Required
privilege
Reset value
Description
0xE000E010
CTRL
RW
Privileged
0x00000004
“SysTick Control and Status Register” on page 190
0xE000E014
LOAD
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“SysTick Reload Value Register” on page 191
0xE000E018
VAL
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“SysTick Current Value Register” on page 192
0xE000E01C
1.
CALIB
RO
Privileged
0x0002904
(1)
“SysTick Calibration Value Register” on page 193
SysTick calibration value.
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12.21.1 SysTick Control and Status Register
The SysTick CTRL register enables the SysTick features. See the register summary in Table 12-33 on page 189
for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
19
18
17
24
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
16
COUNTFLAG
11
10
9
8
Reserved
7
6
5
4
3
Reserved
2
1
0
CLKSOURCE
TICKINT
ENABLE
• COUNTFLAG
Returns 1 if timer counted to 0 since last time this was read.
• CLKSOURCE
Indicates the clock source:
0 = MCK/8
1 = MCK
• TICKINT
Enables SysTick exception request:
0 = counting down to zero does not assert the SysTick exception request
1 = counting down to zero to asserts the SysTick exception request.
Software can use COUNTFLAG to determine if SysTick has ever counted to zero.
• ENABLE
Enables the counter:
0 = counter disabled
1 = counter enabled.
When ENABLE is set to 1, the counter loads the RELOAD value from the LOAD register and then counts down. On reaching 0, it sets the COUNTFLAG to 1 and optionally asserts the SysTick depending on the value of TICKINT. It then loads the
RELOAD value again, and begins counting.
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12.21.2 SysTick Reload Value Register
The LOAD register specifies the start value to load into the VAL register. See the register summary in Table 12-33
on page 189 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
23
22
21
20
RELOAD
15
14
13
12
RELOAD
7
6
5
4
-RELOAD
• RELOAD
Value to load into the VAL register when the counter is enabled and when it reaches 0, see “Calculating the RELOAD
value”.
12.21.2.1 Calculating the RELOAD value
The RELOAD value can be any value in the range 0x00000001-0x00FFFFFF. A start value of 0 is possible, but
has no effect because the SysTick exception request and COUNTFLAG are activated when counting from 1 to 0.
The RELOAD value is calculated according to its use:
To generate a multi-shot timer with a period of N processor clock cycles, use a RELOAD value of N-1. For
example, if the SysTick interrupt is required every 100 clock pulses, set RELOAD to 99.
To deliver a single SysTick interrupt after a delay of N processor clock cycles, use a RELOAD of value N.
For example, if a SysTick interrupt is required after 400 clock pulses, set RELOAD to 400.
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12.21.3 SysTick Current Value Register
The VAL register contains the current value of the SysTick counter. See the register summary in Table 12-33 on
page 189 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
23
22
21
20
CURRENT
15
14
13
12
CURRENT
7
6
5
4
CURRENT
• CURRENT
Reads return the current value of the SysTick counter.
A write of any value clears the field to 0, and also clears the SysTick CTRL.COUNTFLAG bit to 0.
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12.21.4 SysTick Calibration Value Register
The CALIB register indicates the SysTick calibration properties. See the register summary in Table 12-33 on page
189 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
NOREF
SKEW
23
22
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
21
20
TENMS
15
14
13
12
TENMS
7
6
5
4
TENMS
• NOREF
Reads as zero.
• SKEW
Reads as zero
• TENMS
Read as 0x0002904. The SysTick calibration value is fixed at 0x0002904 (10500), which allows the generation of a time
base of 1 ms with SysTick clock at 10.5 MHz (84/8 = 10.5 MHz)
12.21.5 SysTick design hints and tips
The SysTick counter runs on the processor clock. If this clock signal is stopped for low power mode, the SysTick
counter stops.
Ensure software uses aligned word accesses to access the SysTick registers.
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12.22 Memory protection unit
This section describes the Memory protection unit (MPU).
The MPU divides the memory map into a number of regions, and defines the location, size, access permissions,
and memory attributes of each region. It supports:
independent attribute settings for each region
overlapping regions
export of memory attributes to the system.
The memory attributes affect the behavior of memory accesses to the region. The Cortex-M3 MPU defines:
eight separate memory regions, 0-7
a background region.
When memory regions overlap, a memory access is affected by the attributes of the region with the highest
number. For example, the attributes for region 7 take precedence over the attributes of any region that overlaps
region 7.
The background region has the same memory access attributes as the default memory map, but is accessible
from privileged software only.
The Cortex-M3 MPU memory map is unified. This means instruction accesses and data accesses have same
region settings.
If a program accesses a memory location that is prohibited by the MPU, the processor generates a memory
management fault. This causes a fault exception, and might cause termination of the process in an OS
environment.
In an OS environment, the kernel can update the MPU region setting dynamically based on the process to be
executed. Typically, an embedded OS uses the MPU for memory protection.
Configuration of MPU regions is based on memory types, see “Memory regions, types and attributes” on page 58.
Table 12-34 shows the possible MPU region attributes. These include Share ability and cache behavior attributes
that are not relevant to most microcontroller implementations. See “MPU configuration for a microcontroller” on
page 206 for guidelines for programming such an implementation.
Table 12-34.
Memory attributes summary
Memory type
Shareability
Other attributes
Description
Strongly- ordered
-
-
All accesses to Strongly-ordered memory occur in program order.
All Strongly-ordered regions are assumed to be shared.
Device
Shared
-
Memory-mapped peripherals that several processors share.
Non-shared
-
Memory-mapped peripherals that only a single processor uses.
Normal
Shared
Normal memory that is shared between several processors.
Non-shared
Normal memory that only a single processor uses.
Use the MPU registers to define the MPU regions and their attributes. The MPU registers are:
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Table 12-35.
MPU registers summary
Address
Name
Type
Required
privilege
Reset
value
Description
0xE000ED90
TYPE
RO
Privileged
0x00000800
“MPU Type Register” on page 196
0xE000ED94
CTRL
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“MPU Control Register” on page 197
0xE000ED98
RNR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“MPU Region Number Register” on page 199
0xE000ED9C
RBAR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“MPU Region Base Address Register” on page 200
0xE000EDA0
RASR
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
“MPU Region Attribute and Size Register” on page 201
0xE000EDA4
RBAR_A1
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RBAR, see “MPU Region Base Address
Register” on page 200
0xE000EDA8
RASR_A1
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RASR, see “MPU Region Attribute and Size
Register” on page 201
0xE000EDAC
RBAR_A2
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RBAR, see “MPU Region Base Address
Register” on page 200
0xE000EDB0
RASR_A2
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RASR, see “MPU Region Attribute and Size
Register” on page 201
0xE000EDB4
RBAR_A3
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RBAR, see “MPU Region Base Address
Register” on page 200
0xE000EDB8
RASR_A3
RW
Privileged
0x00000000
Alias of RASR, see “MPU Region Attribute and Size
Register” on page 201
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12.22.1 MPU Type Register
The TYPE register indicates whether the MPU is present, and if so, how many regions it supports. See the register
summary in Table 12-35 on page 195 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
Reserved
23
22
21
20
IREGION
15
14
13
12
DREGION
7
6
5
4
Reserved
• IREGION
Indicates the number of supported MPU instruction regions.
Always contains 0x00. The MPU memory map is unified and is described by the DREGION field.
• DREGION
Indicates the number of supported MPU data regions:
0x08 = Eight MPU regions.
• SEPARATE
Indicates support for unified or separate instruction and date memory maps:
0 = unified.
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SEPARATE
12.22.2 MPU Control Register
The MPU CTRL register:
enables the MPU
enables the default memory map background region
enables use of the MPU when in the hard fault, Non-maskable Interrupt (NMI), and FAULTMASK escalated
handlers.
See the register summary in Table 12-35 on page 195 for the MPU CTRL attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
2
1
0
PRIVDEFENA
HFNMIENA
ENABLE
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
3
Reserved
• PRIVDEFENA
Enables privileged software access to the default memory map:
0 = If the MPU is enabled, disables use of the default memory map. Any memory access to a location not covered by any
enabled region causes a fault.
1 = If the MPU is enabled, enables use of the default memory map as a background region for privileged software
accesses.
When enabled, the background region acts as if it is region number -1. Any region that is defined and enabled has priority
over this default map.
If the MPU is disabled, the processor ignores this bit.
• HFNMIENA
Enables the operation of MPU during hard fault, NMI, and FAULTMASK handlers.
When the MPU is enabled:
0 = MPU is disabled during hard fault, NMI, and FAULTMASK handlers, regardless of the value of the ENABLE bit
1 = the MPU is enabled during hard fault, NMI, and FAULTMASK handlers.
When the MPU is disabled, if this bit is set to 1 the behavior is Unpredictable.
• ENABLE
Enables the MPU:
0 = MPU disabled
1 = MPU enabled.
When ENABLE and PRIVDEFENA are both set to 1:
For privileged accesses, the default memory map is as described in “Memory model” on page 58. Any access by privileged
software that does not address an enabled memory region behaves as defined by the default memory map.
Any access by unprivileged software that does not address an enabled memory region causes a memory management
fault.
XN and Strongly-ordered rules always apply to the System Control Space regardless of the value of the ENABLE bit.
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When the ENABLE bit is set to 1, at least one region of the memory map must be enabled for the system to function unless
the PRIVDEFENA bit is set to 1. If the PRIVDEFENA bit is set to 1 and no regions are enabled, then only privileged software can operate.
When the ENABLE bit is set to 0, the system uses the default memory map. This has the same memory attributes as if the
MPU is not implemented, see Table 12-34 on page 194. The default memory map applies to accesses from both privileged
and unprivileged software.
When the MPU is enabled, accesses to the System Control Space and vector table are always permitted. Other areas are
accessible based on regions and whether PRIVDEFENA is set to 1.
Unless HFNMIENA is set to 1, the MPU is not enabled when the processor is executing the handler for an exception with
priority –1 or –2. These priorities are only possible when handling a hard fault or NMI exception, or when FAULTMASK is
enabled. Setting the HFNMIENA bit to 1 enables the MPU when operating with these two priorities.
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12.22.3 MPU Region Number Register
The RNR selects which memory region is referenced by the RBAR and RASR registers. See the register summary
in Table 12-35 on page 195 for its attributes. The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
Reserved
23
22
21
20
Reserved
15
14
13
12
Reserved
7
6
5
4
REGION
• REGION
Indicates the MPU region referenced by the RBAR and RASR registers.
The MPU supports 8 memory regions, so the permitted values of this field are 0-7.
Normally, you write the required region number to this register before accessing the RBAR or RASR. However you can
change the region number by writing to the RBAR with the VALID bit set to 1, see “MPU Region Base Address Register” on
page 200. This write updates the value of the REGION field.
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12.22.4 MPU Region Base Address Register
The RBAR defines the base address of the MPU region selected by the RNR, and can update the value of the
RNR. See the register summary in Table 12-35 on page 195 for its attributes.
Write RBAR with the VALID bit set to 1 to change the current region number and update the RNR. The bit
assignments are:
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
N
3
2
1
0
ADDR
23
22
21
20
ADDR
15
14
13
12
ADDR
N-1
6
5
Reserved
4
VALID
REGION
• ADDR
Region base address field. The value of N depends on the region size. For more information see “The ADDR field”.
• VALID
MPU Region Number valid bit:
Write:
0 = RNR not changed, and the processor:
updates the base address for the region specified in the RNR
ignores the value of the REGION field
1 = the processor:
updates the value of the RNR to the value of the REGION field
updates the base address for the region specified in the REGION field.
Always reads as zero.
• REGION
MPU region field:
For the behavior on writes, see the description of the VALID field.
On reads, returns the current region number, as specified by the RNR.
12.22.4.1 The ADDR field
The ADDR field is bits[31:N] of the RBAR. The region size, as specified by the SIZE field in the RASR, defines the
value of N:
N = Log2(Region size in bytes),
If the region size is configured to 4GB, in the RASR, there is no valid ADDR field. In this case, the region occupies
the complete memory map, and the base address is 0x00000000.
The base address is aligned to the size of the region. For example, a 64KB region must be aligned on a multiple of
64KB, for example, at 0x00010000 or 0x00020000.
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12.22.5 MPU Region Attribute and Size Register
The RASR defines the region size and memory attributes of the MPU region specified by the RNR, and enables
that region and any subregions. See the register summary in Table 12-35 on page 195 for its attributes.
RASR is accessible using word or halfword accesses:
the most significant halfword holds the region attributes
the least significant halfword holds the region size and the region and subregion enable bits.
The bit assignments are:
31
30
29
Reserved
23
22
27
Reserved
20
19
21
Reserved
15
28
XN
26
13
12
24
18
17
16
S
C
B
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
TEX
14
25
AP
SRD
7
6
5
4
Reserved
SIZE
0
ENABLE
• XN
Instruction access disable bit:
0 = instruction fetches enabled
1 = instruction fetches disabled.
• AP
Access permission field, see Table 12-39 on page 204.
• TEX, C, B
Memory access attributes, see Table 12-37 on page 203.
• S
Shareable bit, see Table 12-36 on page 202.
• SRD
Subregion disable bits. For each bit in this field:
0 = corresponding sub-region is enabled
1 = corresponding sub-region is disabled
See “Subregions” on page 205 for more information.
Region sizes of 128 bytes and less do not support subregions. When writing the attributes for such a region, write the SRD
field as 0x00.
• SIZE
Specifies the size of the MPU protection region. The minimum permitted value is 3 (b00010), see See “SIZE field values”
on page 202 for more information.
• ENABLE
Region enable bit.
For information about access permission, see “MPU access permission attributes”.
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12.22.5.1 SIZE field values
The SIZE field defines the size of the MPU memory region specified by the RNR. as follows:
(Region size in bytes) = 2(SIZE+1)
The smallest permitted region size is 32B, corresponding to a SIZE value of 4. Table 12-36 gives example SIZE
values, with the corresponding region size and value of N in the RBAR.
Table 12-36.
SIZE value
Region size
Value of N (1)
Note
b00100 (4)
32B
5
Minimum permitted size
b01001 (9)
1KB
10
-
b10011 (19)
1MB
20
-
b11101 (29)
1GB
30
-
b11111 (31)
4GB
b01100
Maximum possible size
1.
202
Example SIZE field values
In the RBAR, see “MPU Region Base Address Register” on page 200.
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12.22.6 MPU access permission attributes
This section describes the MPU access permission attributes. The access permission bits, TEX, C, B, S, AP, and
XN, of the RASR, control access to the corresponding memory region. If an access is made to an area of memory
without the required permissions, then the MPU generates a permission fault.
Table 12-37 shows the encodings for the TEX, C, B, and S access permission bits.
Table 12-37.
TEX
C
0
TEX, C, B, and S encoding
B
S
(1)
0
x
1
x (1)
Memory type
Shareability
Other attributes
Strongly-ordered
Shareable
-
Device
Shareable
-
0
b000
Not shareable
0
Normal
1
Outer and inner write-through. No write allocate.
Shareable
1
0
Not shareable
1
Normal
1
0
0
Not shareable
0
Normal
1
Shareable
(1)
1
x
0
x (1)
b001
Reserved encoding
-
Implementation defined attributes.
-
0
1
Not shareable
1
Normal
1
x (1)
Device
1
x (1)
Reserved encoding
-
(1)
Reserved encoding
-
(1)
1
x
A
A
x
0
b1BB
Not shareable
Nonshared Device.
Not shareable
Normal
1
1.
Outer and inner write-back. Write and read allocate.
Shareable
0
0
b010
Outer and inner write-back. No write allocate.
Shareable
Shareable
The MPU ignores the value of this bit.
Table 12-38 shows the cache policy for memory attribute encodings with a TEX value is in the range 4-7.
Table 12-38.
Cache policy for memory attribute encoding
Encoding, AA or BB
Corresponding cache policy
00
Non-cacheable
01
Write back, write and read allocate
10
Write through, no write allocate
11
Write back, no write allocate
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Table 12-39 shows the AP encodings that define the access permissions for privileged and unprivileged software.
Table 12-39.
AP encoding
AP[2:0]
Privileged
permissions
Unprivileged
permissions
Description
000
No access
No access
All accesses generate a permission fault
001
RW
No access
Access from privileged software only
010
RW
RO
Writes by unprivileged software generate a permission fault
011
RW
RW
Full access
100
Unpredictable
Unpredictable
Reserved
101
RO
No access
Reads by privileged software only
110
RO
RO
Read only, by privileged or unprivileged software
111
RO
RO
Read only, by privileged or unprivileged software
12.22.7 MPU mismatch
When an access violates the MPU permissions, the processor generates a memory management fault, see
“Exceptions and interrupts” on page 57. The MMFSR indicates the cause of the fault. See “Memory Management
Fault Status Register” on page 180 for more information.
12.22.8 Updating an MPU region
To update the attributes for an MPU region, update the RNR, RBAR and RASR registers. You can program each
register separately, or use a multiple-word write to program all of these registers. You can use the RBAR and
RASR aliases to program up to four regions simultaneously using an STM instruction.
12.22.8.1 Updating an MPU region using separate words
Simple code to configure one region:
; R1 = region number
; R2 = size/enable
; R3 = attributes
; R4 = address
LDR R0,=MPU_RNR
STR R1, [R0, #0x0]
STR R4, [R0, #0x4]
STRH R2, [R0, #0x8]
STRH R3, [R0, #0xA]
;
;
;
;
;
0xE000ED98, MPU region number register
Region Number
Region Base Address
Region Size and Enable
Region Attribute
Disable a region before writing new region settings to the MPU if you have previously enabled the region being
changed. For example:
; R1 = region number
; R2 = size/enable
; R3 = attributes
; R4 = address
LDR R0,=MPU_RNR
; 0xE000ED98, MPU region number register
STR R1, [R0, #0x0]
; Region Number
BIC R2, R2, #1
; Disable
STRH R2, [R0, #0x8]
; Region Size and Enable
STR R4, [R0, #0x4]
; Region Base Address
STRH R3, [R0, #0xA]
; Region Attribute
ORR R2, #1
; Enable
STRH R2, [R0, #0x8]
; Region Size and Enable
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Software must use memory barrier instructions:
before MPU setup if there might be outstanding memory transfers, such as buffered writes, that might be
affected by the change in MPU settings
after MPU setup if it includes memory transfers that must use the new MPU settings.
However, memory barrier instructions are not required if the MPU setup process starts by entering an exception
handler, or is followed by an exception return, because the exception entry and exception return mechanism cause
memory barrier behavior.
Software does not need any memory barrier instructions during MPU setup, because it accesses the MPU through
the PPB, which is a Strongly-Ordered memory region.
For example, if you want all of the memory access behavior to take effect immediately after the programming
sequence, use a DSB instruction and an ISB instruction. A DSB is required after changing MPU settings, such as
at the end of context switch. An ISB is required if the code that programs the MPU region or regions is entered
using a branch or call. If the programming sequence is entered using a return from exception, or by taking an
exception, then you do not require an ISB.
12.22.8.2 Updating an MPU region using multi-word writes
You can program directly using multi-word writes, depending on how the information is divided. Consider the
following reprogramming:
; R1 = region number
; R2 = address
; R3 = size, attributes in one
LDR R0, =MPU_RNR
; 0xE000ED98, MPU region number register
STR R1, [R0, #0x0] ; Region Number
STR R2, [R0, #0x4] ; Region Base Address
STR R3, [R0, #0x8] ; Region Attribute, Size and Enable
Use an STM instruction to optimize this:
; R1 = region number
; R2 = address
; R3 = size, attributes in one
LDR R0, =MPU_RNR
; 0xE000ED98, MPU region number register
STM R0, {R1-R3}
; Region Number, address, attribute, size and enable
You can do this in two words for pre-packed information. This means that the RBAR contains the required region
number and had the VALID bit set to 1, see “MPU Region Base Address Register” on page 200. Use this when the
data is statically packed, for example in a boot loader:
; R1 = address and region number in one
; R2 = size and attributes in one
LDR R0, =MPU_RBAR
; 0xE000ED9C, MPU Region Base register
STR R1, [R0, #0x0] ; Region base address and
; region number combined with VALID (bit 4) set to 1
STR R2, [R0, #0x4] ; Region Attribute, Size and Enable
Use an STM instruction to optimize this:
; R1 = address and region number in one
; R2 = size and attributes in one
LDR R0,=MPU_RBAR
; 0xE000ED9C, MPU Region Base register
STM R0, {R1-R2}
; Region base address, region number and VALID bit,
; and Region Attribute, Size and Enable
12.22.8.3 Subregions
Regions of 256 bytes or more are divided into eight equal-sized subregions. Set the corresponding bit in the SRD
field of the RASR to disable a subregion, see “MPU Region Attribute and Size Register” on page 201. The least
significant bit of SRD controls the first subregion, and the most significant bit controls the last subregion. Disabling
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a subregion means another region overlapping the disabled range matches instead. If no other enabled region
overlaps the disabled subregion the MPU issues a fault.
Regions of 32, 64, and 128 bytes do not support subregions, With regions of these sizes, you must set the SRD
field to 0x00, otherwise the MPU behavior is Unpredictable.
12.22.8.4 Example of SRD use
Two regions with the same base address overlap. Region one is 128KB, and region two is 512KB. To ensure the
attributes from region one apply to the first128KB region, set the SRD field for region two to b00000011 to disable
the first two subregions, as Figure 12-9 shows
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12.22.9 MPU design hints and tips
To avoid unexpected behavior, disable the interrupts before updating the attributes of a region that the interrupt
handlers might access.
Ensure software uses aligned accesses of the correct size to access MPU registers:
except for the RASR, it must use aligned word accesses
for the RASR it can use byte or aligned halfword or word accesses.
The processor does not support unaligned accesses to MPU registers.
When setting up the MPU, and if the MPU has previously been programmed, disable unused regions to prevent
any previous region settings from affecting the new MPU setup.
12.22.9.1 MPU configuration for a microcontroller
Usually, a microcontroller system has only a single processor and no caches. In such a system, program the MPU
as follows:
Table 12-40.
Memory region attributes for a microcontroller
Memory region
TEX
C
B
S
Memory type and attributes
Flash memory
b000
1
0
0
Normal memory, Non-shareable, write-through
Internal SRAM
b000
1
0
1
Normal memory, Shareable, write-through
External SRAM
b000
1
1
1
Normal memory, Shareable, write-back, write-allocate
Peripherals
b000
0
1
1
Device memory, Shareable
In most microcontroller implementations, the share ability and cache policy attributes do not affect the system
behavior. However, using these settings for the MPU regions can make the application code more portable. The
values given are for typical situations. In special systems, such as multiprocessor designs or designs with a
separate DMA engine, the share ability attribute might be important. In these cases refer to the recommendations
of the memory device manufacturer.
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12.23 Glossary
This glossary describes some of the terms used in technical documents from ARM.
Abort
A mechanism that indicates to a processor that the value associated with a memory access is invalid. An abort can
be caused by the external or internal memory system as a result of attempting to access invalid instruction or data
memory.
Aligned
A data item stored at an address that is divisible by the number of bytes that defines the data size is said to be
aligned. Aligned words and halfwords have addresses that are divisible by four and two respectively. The terms
word-aligned and halfword-aligned therefore stipulate addresses that are divisible by four and two respectively.
Banked register
A register that has multiple physical copies, where the state of the processor determines which copy is used. The
Stack Pointer, SP (R13) is a banked register.
Base register
In instruction descriptions, a register specified by a load or store instruction that is used to hold the base value for
the instruction’s address calculation. Depending on the instruction and its addressing mode, an offset can be
added to or subtracted from the base register value to form the address that is sent to memory.
See also “Index register”
Breakpoint
A breakpoint is a mechanism provided by debuggers to identify an instruction at which program execution is to be
halted. Breakpoints are inserted by the programmer to enable inspection of register contents, memory locations,
variable values at fixed points in the program execution to test that the program is operating correctly. Breakpoints
are removed after the program is successfully tested.
Condition field
A four-bit field in an instruction that specifies a condition under which the instruction can execute.
Conditional execution
If the condition code flags indicate that the corresponding condition is true when the instruction starts executing, it
executes normally. Otherwise, the instruction does nothing.
Context
The environment that each process operates in for a multitasking operating system. In ARM processors, this is
limited to mean the physical address range that it can access in memory and the associated memory access
permissions.
Coprocessor
A processor that supplements the main processor. Cortex-M3 does not support any coprocessors.
Debugger
A debugging system that includes a program, used to detect, locate, and correct software faults, together with
custom hardware that supports software debugging.
Direct Memory Access (DMA)
An operation that accesses main memory directly, without the processor performing any accesses to the data
concerned.
Doubleword
A 64-bit data item. The contents are taken as being an unsigned integer unless otherwise stated.
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Doubleword-aligned
A data item having a memory address that is divisible by eight.
Endianness
Byte ordering. The scheme that determines the order that successive bytes of a data word are stored in memory.
An aspect of the system’s memory mapping.
See also “Little-endian (LE)”
Exception
An event that interrupts program execution. When an exception occurs, the processor suspends the normal
program flow and starts execution at the address indicated by the corresponding exception vector. The indicated
address contains the first instruction of the handler for the exception.
An exception can be an interrupt request, a fault, or a software-generated system exception. Faults include
attempting an invalid memory access, attempting to execute an instruction in an invalid processor state, and
attempting to execute an undefined instruction.
Exception service routine
See “Interrupt handler”.
Exception vector
See “Interrupt vector”.
Flat address mapping
A system of organizing memory in which each physical address in the memory space is the same as the
corresponding virtual address.
Halfword
A 16-bit data item.
Illegal instruction
An instruction that is architecturally Undefined.
Implementation-defined
The behavior is not architecturally defined, but is defined and documented by individual implementations.
Implementation-specific
The behavior is not architecturally defined, and does not have to be documented by individual implementations.
Used when there are a number of implementation options available and the option chosen does not affect software
compatibility.
Index register
In some load and store instruction descriptions, the value of this register is used as an offset to be added to or
subtracted from the base register value to form the address that is sent to memory. Some addressing modes
optionally enable the index register value to be shifted prior to the addition or subtraction.
See also “Base register”
Instruction cycle count
The number of cycles that an instruction occupies the Execute stage of the pipeline.
Interrupt handler
A program that control of the processor is passed to when an interrupt occurs.
Interrupt vector
One of a number of fixed addresses in low memory, or in high memory if high vectors are configured, that contains
the first instruction of the corresponding interrupt handler.
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Little-endian (LE)
Byte ordering scheme in which bytes of increasing significance in a data word are stored at increasing addresses
in memory.
See also “Condition field”, “Endianness”.
Little-endian memory
Memory in which:
a byte or halfword at a word-aligned address is the least significant byte or halfword within the word at that address
a byte at a halfword-aligned address is the least significant byte within the halfword at that address.
Load/store architecture
A processor architecture where data-processing operations only operate on register contents, not directly on
memory contents.
Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
Hardware that controls access permissions to blocks of memory. An MPU does not perform any address
translation.
Prefetching
In pipelined processors, the process of fetching instructions from memory to fill up the pipeline before the
preceding instructions have finished executing. Prefetching an instruction does not mean that the instruction has to
be executed.
Read
Reads are defined as memory operations that have the semantics of a load. Reads include the Thumb instructions
LDM, LDR, LDRSH, LDRH, LDRSB, LDRB, and POP.
Region
A partition of memory space.
Reserved
A field in a control register or instruction format is reserved if the field is to be defined by the implementation, or
produces Unpredictable results if the contents of the field are not zero. These fields are reserved for use in future
extensions of the architecture or are implementation-specific. All reserved bits not used by the implementation
must be written as 0 and read as 0.
Should Be One (SBO)
Write as 1, or all 1s for bit fields, by software. Writing as 0 produces Unpredictable results.
Should Be Zero (SBZ)
Write as 0, or all 0s for bit fields, by software. Writing as 1 produces Unpredictable results.
Should Be Zero or Preserved (SBZP)
Write as 0, or all 0s for bit fields, by software, or preserved by writing the same value back that has been previously
read from the same field on the same processor.
Thread-safe
In a multi-tasking environment, thread-safe functions use safeguard mechanisms when accessing shared
resources, to ensure correct operation without the risk of shared access conflicts.
Thumb instruction
One or two halfwords that specify an operation for a processor to perform. Thumb instructions must be halfwordaligned.
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Unaligned
A data item stored at an address that is not divisible by the number of bytes that defines the data size is said to be
unaligned. For example, a word stored at an address that is not divisible by four.
Undefined
Indicates an instruction that generates an Undefined instruction exception.
Unpredictable (UNP)
You cannot rely on the behavior. Unpredictable behavior must not represent security holes. Unpredictable
behavior must not halt or hang the processor, or any parts of the system.
Warm reset
Also known as a core reset. Initializes the majority of the processor excluding the debug controller and debug
logic. This type of reset is useful if you are using the debugging features of a processor.
Word
A 32-bit data item.
Write
Writes are defined as operations that have the semantics of a store. Writes include the Thumb instructions STM,
STR, STRH, STRB, and PUSH.
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13.
Debug and Test Features
13.1
Overview
The SAM3U Series microcontrollers feature a number of complementary debug and test capabilities. The Serial
Wire/JTAG Debug Port (SWJ-DP) combining a Serial Wire Debug Port (SW-DP) and JTAG Debug (JTAG-DP) port
is used for standard debugging functions, such as downloading code and single-stepping through programs. It also
embeds a serial wire trace.
Figure 13-1.
Debug and Test Block Diagram
TMS
TCK/SWCLK
TDI
Boundary
TAP
JTAGSEL
SWJ-DP
TDO/TRACESWO
Reset
and
Test
13.2
POR
TST
Embedded Characteristics
Debug access to all memory and registers in the system, including Cortex-M3 register bank when the core is
running, halted, or held in reset
Serial Wire Debug Port (SW-DP) and Serial Wire JTAG Debug Port (SWJ-DP) debug access
Flash Patch and Breakpoint (FPB) unit for implementing break points and code patches
Data Watchpoint and Trace (DWT) unit for implementing watch points, data tracing, and system profiling
Instrumentation Trace Macrocell (ITM) for support of printf style debugging
IEEE® 1149.1 JTAG Boundary-scan on all digital pins
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13.3
Application Examples
13.3.1 Debug Environment
Figure 13-2 shows a complete debug environment example. The SWJ-DP interface is used for standard
debugging functions, such as downloading code and single-stepping through the program and viewing core and
peripheral registers.
Figure 13-2.
Application Debug Environment Example
Host Debugger
PC
SWJ-DP
Emulator/Probe
SWJ-DP
Connector
SAM3
SAM3-based Application Board
13.3.2 Test Environment
Figure 13-3 shows a test environment example (JTAG Boundary scan). Test vectors are sent and interpreted by
the tester. In this example, the “board in test” is designed using a number of JTAG-compliant devices. These
devices can be connected to form a single scan chain.
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Figure 13-3.
Application Test Environment Example
Test Adaptor
Tester
JTAG
Probe
JTAG
Connector
Chip n
SAM3
Chip 2
Chip 1
SAM3-based Application Board In Test
13.4
Debug and Test Pin Description
Table 13-1.
Debug and Test Signal List
Signal Name
Function
Type
Active Level
Input/Output
Low
Reset/Test
NRST
Microcontroller Reset
TST
Test Select
Input
SWD/JTAG
TCK/SWCLK
Test Clock/Serial Wire Clock
Input
TDI
Test Data In
Input
TDO/TRACESWO
Test Data Out/Trace Asynchronous Data Out
TMS/SWDIO
Test Mode Select/Serial Wire Input/Output
Input
JTAGSEL
JTAG Selection
Input
Note:
1.
Output(1)
High
TDO pin is set in input mode when the Cortex-M3 Core is not in debug mode. Thus an external pull-up (100 kΩ)
must be added to avoid current consumption due to floating input.
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13.5
Functional Description
13.5.1 Test Pin
One dedicated pin, TST, is used to define the device operating mode. When this pin is at low level during powerup, the device is in normal operating mode. When at high level, the device is in test mode or FFPI mode. The TST
pin integrates a permanent pull-down resistor of about 15 kΩ,so that it can be left unconnected for normal
operation. Note that when setting the TST pin to low or high level at power up, it must remain in the same state
during the duration of the whole operation.
13.5.2 Debug Architecture
Figure 13-4 shows the Debug Architecture used in the SAM3. The Cortex-M3 embeds five functional units for
debug:
SWJ-DP (Serial Wire/JTAG Debug Port)
FPB (Flash Patch Breakpoint)
DWT (Data Watchpoint and Trace)
ITM (Instrumentation Trace Macrocell)
TPIU (Trace Port Interface Unit)
The debug architecture information that follows is mainly dedicated to developers of SWJ-DP Emulators/Probes
and debugging tool vendors for Cortex M3-based microcontrollers. For further details on SWJ-DP see the Cortex
M3 technical reference manual.
Figure 13-4.
Debug Architecture
DWT
4 watchpoints
FPB
SWJ-DP
PC sampler
6 breakpoints
data address sampler
SWD/JTAG
data sampler
ITM
software trace
32 channels
interrupt trace
time stamping
CPU statistics
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TPIU
13.5.3 Serial Wire/JTAG Debug Port (SWJ-DP)
The Cortex-M3 embeds a SWJ-DP Debug port which is the standard CoreSight™ debug port. It combines Serial
Wire Debug Port (SW-DP), from 2 to 3 pins and JTAG debug Port (JTAG-DP), 5 pins.
By default, the JTAG Debug Port is active. If the host debugger wants to switch to the Serial Wire Debug Port, it
must provide a dedicated JTAG sequence on TMS/SWDIO and TCK/SWCLK which disables JTAG-DP and
enables SW-DP.
When the Serial Wire Debug Port is active, TDO/TRACESWO can be used for trace. The asynchronous TRACE
output (TRACESWO) is multiplexed with TDO. The asynchronous trace can only be used with SW-DP, not JTAGDP.
Table 13-2.
SWJ-DP Pin List
Pin Name
JTAG Port
Serial Wire Debug Port
TMS/SWDIO
TMS
SWDIO
TCK/SWCLK
TCK
SWCLK
TDI
TDI
–
TDO/TRACESWO
TDO
TRACESWO (optional: trace)
SW-DP or JTAG-DP mode is selected when JTAGSEL is low. It is not possible to switch directly between SWJ-DP
and JTAG boundary scan operations. A chip reset must be performed after JTAGSEL is changed.
13.5.3.1 SW-DP and JTAG-DP Selection Mechanism
Debug port selection mechanism is done by sending specific SWDIOTMS sequence. The JTAG-DP is selected by
default after reset.
Switch from JTAG-DP to SW-DP. The sequence is:
̶
Send more than 50 SWCLKTCK cycles with SWDIOTMS = 1
̶
Send the 16-bit sequence on SWDIOTMS = 0111100111100111 (0x79E7 MSB first)
̶
Send more than 50 SWCLKTCK cycles with SWDIOTMS = 1
Switch from SWD to JTAG. The sequence is:
̶
̶
̶
Send more than 50 SWCLKTCK cycles with SWDIOTMS = 1
Send the 16-bit sequence on SWDIOTMS = 0011110011100111 (0x3CE7 MSB first)
Send more than 50 SWCLKTCK cycles with SWDIOTMS = 1
13.5.4 FPB (Flash Patch Breakpoint)
The FPB:
Implements hardware breakpoints
Patches code and data from code space to system space.
The FPB unit contains:
Two literal comparators for matching against literal loads from Code space, and remapping to a
corresponding area in System space.
Six instruction comparators for matching against instruction fetches from Code space and remapping to a
corresponding area in System space.
Alternatively, comparators can also be configured to generate a Breakpoint instruction to the processor core
on a match.
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13.5.5 DWT (Data Watchpoint and Trace)
The DWT contains four comparators which can be configured to generate the following:
PC sampling packets at set intervals
PC or Data watchpoint packets
Watchpoint event to halt core
The DWT contains counters for the items that follow:
Clock cycle (CYCCNT)
Folded instructions
Load Store Unit (LSU) operations
Sleep Cycles
CPI (all instruction cycles except for the first cycle)
Interrupt overhead
13.5.6 ITM (Instrumentation Trace Macrocell)
The ITM is an application driven trace source that supports printf style debugging to trace Operating System (OS)
and application events, and emits diagnostic system information. The ITM emits trace information as packets
which can be generated by three different sources with several priority levels:
Software trace: Software can write directly to ITM stimulus registers. This can be done thanks to the “printf”
function. For more information, refer to Section 13.5.6.1 “How to Configure the ITM”.
Hardware trace: The ITM emits packets generated by the DWT.
Time stamping: Timestamps are emitted relative to packets. The ITM contains a 21-bit counter to generate
the timestamp.
13.5.6.1 How to Configure the ITM
The following example describes how to output trace data in asynchronous trace mode.
Configure the TPIU for asynchronous trace mode (refer to Section 13.5.6.3 “5.4.3. How to Configure the
TPIU”)
Enable the write accesses into the ITM registers by writing “0xC5ACCE55” into the Lock Access Register
(Address: 0xE0000FB0)
Write 0x00010015 into the Trace Control Register:
̶
Enable ITM
̶
Enable Synchronization packets
̶
Enable SWO behavior
̶
Fix the ATB ID to 1
Write 0x1 into the Trace Enable Register:
̶
Enable the Stimulus port 0
Write 0x1 into the Trace Privilege Register:
̶
Stimulus port 0 only accessed in privileged mode (Clearing a bit in this register will result in the
corresponding stimulus port being accessible in user mode.)
Write into the Stimulus port 0 register: TPIU (Trace Port Interface Unit)
The TPIU acts as a bridge between the on-chip trace data and the Instruction Trace Macrocell (ITM).
The TPIU formats and transmits trace data off-chip at frequencies asynchronous to the core.
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13.5.6.2 Asynchronous Mode
The TPIU is configured in asynchronous mode, trace data are output using the single TRACESWO pin. The
TRACESWO signal is multiplexed with the TDO signal of the JTAG Debug Port. As a consequence, asynchronous
trace mode is only available when the Serial Wire Debug mode is selected since TDO signal is used in JTAG
debug mode.
Two encoding formats are available for the single pin output:
Manchester encoded stream. This is the reset value.
NRZ_based UART byte structure
13.5.6.3 5.4.3. How to Configure the TPIU
This example only concerns the asynchronous trace mode.
Set the TRCENA bit to 1 into the Debug Exception and Monitor Register (0xE000EDFC) to enable the use of
trace and debug blocks.
Write 0x2 into the Selected Pin Protocol Register
̶
Select the Serial Wire Output – NRZ
Write 0x100 into the Formatter and Flush Control Register
Set the suitable clock prescaler value into the Async Clock Prescaler Register to scale the baud rate of the
asynchronous output (this can be done automatically by the debugging tool).
13.5.7 IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan
IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan allows pin-level access independent of the device packaging technology.
IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan is enabled when FWUP, NRST, NRSTB and JTAGSEL are high while TST is
tied low during power-up and must be kept in this state during the whole boundary scan operation. The SAMPLE,
EXTEST and BYPASS functions are implemented. In SWD/JTAG debug mode, the ARM processor responds with
a non-JTAG chip ID that identifies the processor. This is not IEEE 1149.1 JTAG-compliant.
It is not possible to switch directly between JTAG Boundary Scan and SWJ Debug Port operations. A chip reset
must be performed after JTAGSEL is changed.
A Boundary-scan Descriptor Language (BSDL) file to set up the test is provided on www.atmel.com.
13.5.7.1 JTAG Boundary-scan Register
The Boundary-scan Register (BSR) contains a number of bits which correspond to active pins and associated
control signals.
Each SAM3 input/output pin corresponds to a 3-bit register in the BSR. The OUTPUT bit contains data that can be
forced on the pad. The INPUT bit facilitates the observability of data applied to the pad. The CONTROL bit selects
the direction of the pad.
For more information, please refer to BDSL files available for the SAM3U Series.
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13.5.8 ID Code Register
Access: Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
VERSION
23
22
26
25
24
PART NUMBER
21
20
19
18
17
16
10
9
8
PART NUMBER
15
14
13
12
11
PART NUMBER
7
6
MANUFACTURER IDENTITY
5
4
3
2
1
MANUFACTURER IDENTITY
• VERSION[31:28]: Product Version Number
Set to 0x0.
• PART NUMBER[27:12]: Product Part Number
Chip Name
Chip ID
SAM3U
0x5B2A
• MANUFACTURER IDENTITY[11:1]
Set to 0x01F.
• Bit[0] Required by IEEE Std. 1149.1
Set to 0x1.
Chip Name
SAM3U
218
JTAG ID Code
05B2_A03F
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14.
Watchdog Timer (WDT)
14.1
Description
The Watchdog Timer can be used to prevent system lock-up if the software becomes trapped in a deadlock. It
features a 12-bit down counter that allows a watchdog period of up to 16 seconds (slow clock at 32.768 kHz). It
can generate a general reset or a processor reset only. In addition, it can be stopped while the processor is in
debug mode or idle mode.
14.2
Block Diagram
Figure 14-1.
Watchdog Timer Block Diagram
write WDT_MR
WDT_MR
WDV
WDT_CR
WDRSTT
reload
1
0
12-bit Down
Counter
WDT_MR
WDD
reload
Current
Value
1/128
SLCK
= EXTERNAL RESET LENGTH
15.3.4.4 Software Reset
The Reset Controller offers several commands used to assert the different reset signals. These commands are
performed by writing the Control Register (RSTC_CR) with the following bits at 1:
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PROCRST: Writing PROCRST at 1 resets the processor and the watchdog timer.
PERRST: Writing PERRST at 1 resets all the embedded peripherals, including the memory system, and, in
particular, the Remap Command. The Peripheral Reset is generally used for debug purposes.
EXTRST: Writing EXTRST at 1 asserts low the NRST pin during a time defined by the field ERSTL in the
Mode Register (RSTC_MR).
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The software reset is entered if at least one of these bits is set by the software. All these commands can be
performed independently or simultaneously. The software reset lasts 3 Slow Clock cycles.
The internal reset signals are asserted as soon as the register write is performed. This is detected on the Master
Clock (MCK). They are released when the software reset is left, i.e., synchronously to SLCK.
If EXTRST is set, the nrst_out signal is asserted depending on the programming of the field ERSTL. However, the
resulting falling edge on NRST does not lead to a User Reset.
If and only if the PROCRST bit is set, the Reset Controller reports the software status in the field RSTTYP of the
Status Register (RSTC_SR). Other Software Resets are not reported in RSTTYP.
As soon as a software operation is detected, the bit SRCMP (Software Reset Command in Progress) is set in the
Status Register (RSTC_SR). It is cleared as soon as the software reset is left. No other software reset can be
performed while the SRCMP bit is set, and writing any value in RSTC_CR has no effect.
Figure 15-5.
Software Reset
SLCK
MCK
Any
Freq.
Write RSTC_CR
Resynch. Processor Startup
1 cycle
= 2 cycles
proc_nreset
if PROCRST=1
RSTTYP
Any
XXX
0x3 = Software Reset
periph_nreset
if PERRST=1
NRST
(nrst_out)
if EXTRST=1
EXTERNAL RESET LENGTH
8 cycles (ERSTL=2)
SRCMP in RSTC_SR
15.3.4.5 Watchdog Reset
The Watchdog Reset is entered when a watchdog fault occurs. This state lasts 3 Slow Clock cycles.
When in Watchdog Reset, assertion of the reset signals depends on the WDRPROC bit in WDT_MR:
If WDRPROC is 0, the Processor Reset and the Peripheral Reset are asserted. The NRST line is also
asserted, depending on the programming of the field ERSTL. However, the resulting low level on NRST
does not result in a User Reset state.
If WDRPROC = 1, only the processor reset is asserted.
The Watchdog Timer is reset by the proc_nreset signal. As the watchdog fault always causes a processor reset if
WDRSTEN is set, the Watchdog Timer is always reset after a Watchdog Reset, and the Watchdog is enabled by
default and with a period set to a maximum.
When the WDRSTEN in WDT_MR bit is reset, the watchdog fault has no impact on the reset controller.
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Figure 15-6.
Watchdog Reset
SLCK
MCK
Any
Freq.
wd_fault
Processor Startup
= 2 cycles
proc_nreset
RSTTYP
Any
0x2 = Watchdog Reset
XXX
periph_nreset
Only if
WDRPROC = 0
NRST
(nrst_out)
EXTERNAL RESET LENGTH
8 cycles (ERSTL=2)
15.3.5 Reset State Priorities
The Reset State Manager manages the following priorities between the different reset sources, given in
descending order:
General Reset
Backup Reset
Watchdog Reset
Software Reset
User Reset
Particular cases are listed below:
When in User Reset:
̶
A watchdog event is impossible because the Watchdog Timer is being reset by the proc_nreset signal.
̶
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A software reset is impossible, since the processor reset is being activated.
When in Software Reset:
̶
A watchdog event has priority over the current state.
̶
The NRST has no effect.
When in Watchdog Reset:
̶
The processor reset is active and so a Software Reset cannot be programmed.
̶
A User Reset cannot be entered.
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15.3.6 Reset Controller Status Register
The Reset Controller status register (RSTC_SR) provides several status fields:
RSTTYP field: This field gives the type of the last reset, as explained in previous sections.
SRCMP bit: This field indicates that a Software Reset Command is in progress and that no further software
reset should be performed until the end of the current one. This bit is automatically cleared at the end of the
current software reset.
NRSTL bit: The NRSTL bit of the Status Register gives the level of the NRST pin sampled on each MCK
rising edge.
URSTS bit: A high-to-low transition of the NRST pin sets the URSTS bit of the RSTC_SR register. This
transition is also detected on the Master Clock (MCK) rising edge (see Figure 15-7). If the User Reset is
disabled (URSTEN = 0) and if the interruption is enabled by the URSTIEN bit in the RSTC_MR register, the
URSTS bit triggers an interrupt. Reading the RSTC_SR status register resets the URSTS bit and clears the
interrupt.
Figure 15-7.
Reset Controller Status and Interrupt
MCK
read
RSTC_SR
Peripheral Access
2 cycle
resynchronization
2 cycle
resynchronization
NRST
NRSTL
URSTS
rstc_irq
if (URSTEN = 0) and
(URSTIEN = 1)
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15.4
Reset Controller (RSTC) User Interface
Table 15-1.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
0x00
Control Register
0x04
0x08
234
Access
Reset
RSTC_CR
Write-only
-
Status Register
RSTC_SR
Read-only
0x0000_0000
Mode Register
RSTC_MR
Read-write
0x0000_0000
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15.4.1 Reset Controller Control Register
Name:
RSTC_CR
Address:
0x400E1200
Access Type:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
KEY
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
EXTRST
2
PERRST
1
–
0
PROCRST
• PROCRST: Processor Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, resets the processor.
• PERRST: Peripheral Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, resets the peripherals.
• EXTRST: External Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = If KEY is correct, asserts the NRST pin.
• KEY: Password
Should be written at value 0xA5. Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation.
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15.4.2 Reset Controller Status Register
Name:
RSTC_SR
Address:
0x400E1204
Access Type:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
SRCMP
16
NRSTL
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
9
RSTTYP
8
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
URSTS
• URSTS: User Reset Status
0 = No high-to-low edge on NRST happened since the last read of RSTC_SR.
1 = At least one high-to-low transition of NRST has been detected since the last read of RSTC_SR.
• RSTTYP: Reset Type
Reports the cause of the last processor reset. Reading this RSTC_SR does not reset this field.
RSTTYP
Reset Type
Comments
0
0
0
General Reset
First power-up Reset
0
0
1
Backup Reset
Return from Backup mode
0
1
0
Watchdog Reset
Watchdog fault occurred
0
1
1
Software Reset
Processor reset required by the software
1
0
0
User Reset
NRST pin detected low
• NRSTL: NRST Pin Level
Registers the NRST Pin Level at Master Clock (MCK).
• SRCMP: Software Reset Command in Progress
0 = No software command is being performed by the reset controller. The reset controller is ready for a software command.
1 = A software reset command is being performed by the reset controller. The reset controller is busy.
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15.4.3 Reset Controller Mode Register
Name:
RSTC_MR
Address:
0x400E1208
Access Type:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
17
–
16
–
9
8
1
–
0
URSTEN
KEY
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
10
7
–
6
–
5
4
URSTIEN
3
–
ERSTL
2
–
• URSTEN: User Reset Enable
0 = The detection of a low level on the pin NRST does not generate a User Reset.
1 = The detection of a low level on the pin NRST triggers a User Reset.
• URSTIEN: User Reset Interrupt Enable
0 = USRTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 has no effect on rstc_irq.
1 = USRTS bit in RSTC_SR at 1 asserts rstc_irq if URSTEN = 0.
• ERSTL: External Reset Length
This field defines the external reset length. The external reset is asserted during a time of 2(ERSTL+1) Slow Clock cycles.
This allows assertion duration to be programmed between 60 µs and 2 seconds.
• KEY: Password
Should be written at value 0xA5. Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation.
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16.
Real-time Timer (RTT)
16.1
Description
The Real-time Timer is built around a 32-bit counter used to count roll-over events of the programmable 16-bit
prescaler which enables counting elapsed seconds from a 32 kHz slow clock source. It generates a periodic
interrupt and/or triggers an alarm on a programmed value.
16.2
16.3
Embedded Characteristics
32-bit Free-running Counter on prescaled slow clock
16-bit Configurable Prescaler
Interrupt on Alarm
Block Diagram
Figure 16-1.
Real-time Timer
RTT_MR
RTTRST
RTT_MR
RTPRES
RTT_MR
SLCK
RTTINCIEN
reload
16-bit
Divider
set
0
RTT_MR
RTTRST
RTT_SR
1
RTTINC
reset
0
rtt_int
32-bit
Counter
read
RTT_SR
RTT_MR
ALMIEN
RTT_VR
reset
CRTV
RTT_SR
ALMS
set
=
RTT_AR
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16.4
Functional Description
The Real-time Timer can be used to count elapsed seconds. It is built around a 32-bit counter fed by Slow Clock
divided by a programmable 16-bit value. The value can be programmed in the field RTPRES of the Real-time
Mode Register (RTT_MR).
Programming RTPRES at 0x00008000 corresponds to feeding the real-time counter with a 1 Hz signal (if the Slow
Clock is 32.768 kHz). The 32-bit counter can count up to 232 seconds, corresponding to more than 136 years, then
roll over to 0.
The Real-time Timer can also be used as a free-running timer with a lower time-base. The best accuracy is
achieved by writing RTPRES to 3. Programming RTPRES to 1 or 2 is possible, but may result in losing status
events because the status register is cleared two Slow Clock cycles after read. Thus if the RTT is configured to
trigger an interrupt, the interrupt occurs during 2 Slow Clock cycles after reading RTT_SR. To prevent several
executions of the interrupt handler, the interrupt must be disabled in the interrupt handler and re-enabled when the
status register is clear.
The Real-time Timer value (CRTV) can be read at any time in the register RTT_VR (Real-time Value Register). As
this value can be updated asynchronously from the Master Clock, it is advisable to read this register twice at the
same value to improve accuracy of the returned value.
The current value of the counter is compared with the value written in the alarm register RTT_AR (Real-time Alarm
Register). If the counter value matches the alarm, the bit ALMS in RTT_SR is set. The alarm register is set to its
maximum value, corresponding to 0xFFFF_FFFF, after a reset.
The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR is set each time the Real-time Timer counter is incremented. This bit can be used to
start a periodic interrupt, the period being one second when the RTPRES is programmed with 0x8000 and Slow
Clock equal to 32.768 Hz.
Reading the RTT_SR status register resets the RTTINC and ALMS fields.
Writing the bit RTTRST in RTT_MR immediately reloads and restarts the clock divider with the new programmed
value. This also resets the 32-bit counter.
Note:
Because of the asynchronism between the Slow Clock (SCLK) and the System Clock (MCK):
1) The restart of the counter and the reset of the RTT_VR current value register is effective only 2 slow clock cycles
after the write of the RTTRST bit in the RTT_MR register.
2) The status register flags reset is taken into account only 2 slow clock cycles after the read of the RTT_SR (Status
Register).
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Figure 16-2.
RTT Counting
APB cycle
APB cycle
SCLK
RTPRES - 1
Prescaler
0
RTT
0
...
ALMV-1
ALMV
ALMV+1
RTTINC (RTT_SR)
ALMS (RTT_SR)
APB Interface
read RTT_SR
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ALMV+3
16.5
Real-time Timer (RTT) User Interface
Table 16-1.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Mode Register
RTT_MR
Read-write
0x0000_8000
0x04
Alarm Register
RTT_AR
Read-write
0xFFFF_FFFF
0x08
Value Register
RTT_VR
Read-only
0x0000_0000
0x0C
Status Register
RTT_SR
Read-only
0x0000_0000
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16.5.1 Real-time Timer Mode Register
Name:
RTT_MR
Address:
0x400E1230
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
RTTRST
17
RTTINCIEN
16
ALMIEN
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
RTPRES
7
6
5
4
RTPRES
• RTPRES: Real-time Timer Prescaler Value
Defines the number of SLCK periods required to increment the Real-time timer. RTPRES is defined as follows:
RTPRES = 0: The prescaler period is equal to 216 * SCLK period.
RTPRES ≠ 0: The prescaler period is equal to RTPRES * SCLK period.
• ALMIEN: Alarm Interrupt Enable
0 = The bit ALMS in RTT_SR has no effect on interrupt.
1 = The bit ALMS in RTT_SR asserts interrupt.
• RTTINCIEN: Real-time Timer Increment Interrupt Enable
0 = The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR has no effect on interrupt.
1 = The bit RTTINC in RTT_SR asserts interrupt.
• RTTRST: Real-time Timer Restart
0 = No effect.
1 = Reloads and restarts the clock divider with the new programmed value. This also resets the 32-bit counter.
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16.5.2 Real-time Timer Alarm Register
Name:
RTT_AR
Address:
0x400E1234
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
ALMV
23
22
21
20
ALMV
15
14
13
12
ALMV
7
6
5
4
ALMV
• ALMV: Alarm Value
Defines the alarm value (ALMV+1) compared with the Real-time Timer.
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16.5.3 Real-time Timer Value Register
Name:
RTT_VR
Address:
0x400E1238
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CRTV
23
22
21
20
CRTV
15
14
13
12
CRTV
7
6
5
4
CRTV
• CRTV: Current Real-time Value
Returns the current value of the Real-time Timer.
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16.5.4 Real-time Timer Status Register
Name:
RTT_SR
Address:
0x400E123C
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
RTTINC
0
ALMS
• ALMS: Real-time Alarm Status
0 = The Real-time Alarm has not occurred since the last read of RTT_SR.
1 = The Real-time Alarm occurred since the last read of RTT_SR.
• RTTINC: Real-time Timer Increment
0 = The Real-time Timer has not been incremented since the last read of the RTT_SR.
1 = The Real-time Timer has been incremented since the last read of the RTT_SR.
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17.
Real Time Clock (RTC)
17.1
Description
The Real-time Clock (RTC) peripheral is designed for very low power consumption.
It combines a complete time-of-day clock with alarm and a two-hundred-year Gregorian calendar, complemented
by a programmable periodic interrupt. The alarm and calendar registers are accessed by a 32-bit data bus.
The time and calendar values are coded in binary-coded decimal (BCD) format. The time format can be 24-hour
mode or 12-hour mode with an AM/PM indicator.
Updating time and calendar fields and configuring the alarm fields are performed by a parallel capture on the 32-bit
data bus. An entry control is performed to avoid loading registers with incompatible BCD format data or with an
incompatible date according to the current month/year/century.
17.2
Block Diagram
Figure 17-1.
17.3
RTC Block Diagram
Slow Clock: SLCK
32768 Divider
Bus Interface
Bus Interface
Time
Date
Entry
Control
Interrupt
Control
RTC Interrupt
Product Dependencies
17.3.1 Power Management
The Real-time Clock is continuously clocked at 32768 Hz. The Power Management Controller has no effect on
RTC behavior.
17.3.2 Interrupt
RTC interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the interrupt controller. RTC interrupt requires the
interrupt controller to be programmed first.
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17.4
Functional Description
The RTC provides a full binary-coded decimal (BCD) clock that includes century (19/20), year (with leap years),
month, date, day, hours, minutes and seconds.
The valid year range is 1900 to 2099 in Gregorian mode, a two-hundred-year calendar.
The RTC can operate in 24-hour mode or in 12-hour mode with an AM/PM indicator.
Corrections for leap years are included (all years divisible by 4 being leap years). This is correct up to the year
2099.
17.4.1 Reference Clock
The reference clock is Slow Clock (SLCK). It can be driven internally or by an external 32.768 kHz crystal.
During low power modes of the processor, the oscillator runs and power consumption is critical. The crystal
selection has to take into account the current consumption for power saving and the frequency drift due to
temperature effect on the circuit for time accuracy.
17.4.2 Timing
The RTC is updated in real time at one-second intervals in normal mode for the counters of seconds, at oneminute intervals for the counter of minutes and so on.
Due to the asynchronous operation of the RTC with respect to the rest of the chip, to be certain that the value read
in the RTC registers (century, year, month, date, day, hours, minutes, seconds) are valid and stable, it is
necessary to read these registers twice. If the data is the same both times, then it is valid. Therefore, a minimum of
two and a maximum of three accesses are required.
17.4.3 Alarm
The RTC has five programmable fields: month, date, hours, minutes and seconds.
Each of these fields can be enabled or disabled to match the alarm condition:
If all the fields are enabled, an alarm flag is generated (the corresponding flag is asserted and an interrupt
generated if enabled) at a given month, date, hour/minute/second.
If only the “seconds” field is enabled, then an alarm is generated every minute.
Depending on the combination of fields enabled, a large number of possibilities are available to the user ranging
from minutes to 365/366 days.
17.4.4 Error Checking
Verification on user interface data is performed when accessing the century, year, month, date, day, hours,
minutes, seconds and alarms. A check is performed on illegal BCD entries such as illegal date of the month with
regard to the year and century configured.
If one of the time fields is not correct, the data is not loaded into the register/counter and a flag is set in the validity
register. The user can not reset this flag. It is reset as soon as an acceptable value is programmed. This avoids
any further side effects in the hardware. The same procedure is done for the alarm.
The following checks are performed:
1. Century (check if it is in range 19 - 20)
2.
Year (BCD entry check)
3.
Date (check range 01 - 31)
4.
Month (check if it is in BCD range 01 - 12, check validity regarding “date”)
5.
Day (check range 1 - 7)
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6.
Hour (BCD checks: in 24-hour mode, check range 00 - 23 and check that AM/PM flag is not set if RTC is set
in 24-hour mode; in 12-hour mode check range 01 - 12)
7.
Minute (check BCD and range 00 - 59)
8.
Second (check BCD and range 00 - 59)
Note:
If the 12-hour mode is selected by means of the RTC_MODE register, a 12-hour value can be programmed and the
returned value on RTC_TIME will be the corresponding 24-hour value. The entry control checks the value of the
AM/PM indicator (bit 22 of RTC_TIME register) to determine the range to be checked.
17.4.5 Updating Time/Calendar
To update any of the time/calendar fields, the user must first stop the RTC by setting the corresponding field in the
Control Register. Bit UPDTIM must be set to update time fields (hour, minute, second) and bit UPDCAL must be
set to update calendar fields (century, year, month, date, day).
Then the user must poll or wait for the interrupt (if enabled) of bit ACKUPD in the Status Register. Once the bit
reads 1, it is mandatory to clear this flag by writing the corresponding bit in RTC_SCCR. The user can now write to
the appropriate Time and Calendar register.
Once the update is finished, the user must reset (0) UPDTIM and/or UPDCAL in the Control
When entering programming mode of the calendar fields, the time fields remain enabled. When entering the
programming mode of the time fields, both time and calendar fields are stopped. This is due to the location of the
calendar logic circuity (downstream for low-power considerations). It is highly recommended to prepare all the
fields to be updated before entering programming mode. In successive update operations, the user must wait at
least one second after resetting the UPDTIM/UPDCAL bit in the RTC_CR (Control Register) before setting these
bits again. This is done by waiting for the SEC flag in the Status Register before setting UPDTIM/UPDCAL bit.
After resetting UPDTIM/UPDCAL, the SEC flag must also be cleared.
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Figure 17-2.
Update Sequence
Begin
Prepare TIme or Calendar Fields
Set UPDTIM and/or UPDCAL
bit(s) in RTC_CR
Read RTC_SR
Polling or
IRQ (if enabled)
ACKUPD
=1?
No
Yes
Clear ACKUPD bit in RTC_SCCR
Update Time and/or Calendar values in
RTC_TIMR/RTC_CALR
Clear UPDTIM and/or UPDCAL bit in
RTC_CR
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17.5
Real Time Clock (RTC) User Interface
Table 17-1.
Offset
Register Mapping
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Control Register
RTC_CR
Read-write
0x0
0x04
Mode Register
RTC_MR
Read-write
0x0
0x08
Time Register
RTC_TIMR
Read-write
0x0
0x0C
Calendar Register
RTC_CALR
Read-write
0x01210720
0x10
Time Alarm Register
RTC_TIMALR
Read-write
0x0
0x14
Calendar Alarm Register
RTC_CALALR
Read-write
0x01010000
0x18
Status Register
RTC_SR
Read-only
0x0
0x1C
Status Clear Command Register
RTC_SCCR
Write-only
–
0x20
Interrupt Enable Register
RTC_IER
Write-only
–
0x24
Interrupt Disable Register
RTC_IDR
Write-only
–
0x28
Interrupt Mask Register
RTC_IMR
Read-only
0x0
0x2C
Valid Entry Register
RTC_VER
Read-only
0x0
0x30–0xE0
Reserved Register
–
–
–
RTC_WPMR
Read-write
0x00000000
0xE4
Write Protect Mode Register
0xE8–0xF8
Reserved Register
–
–
–
0xFC
Reserved Register
–
–
–
Note: if an offset is not listed in the table it must be considered as reserved.
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17.5.1 RTC Control Register
Name:
RTC_CR
Address:
0x400E1260
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
–
–
–
–
–
–
16
CALEVSEL
9
8
TIMEVSEL
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
UPDCAL
UPDTIM
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “RTC Write Protect Mode Register” on page 263.
• UPDTIM: Update Request Time Register
0 = No effect.
1 = Stops the RTC time counting.
Time counting consists of second, minute and hour counters. Time counters can be programmed once this bit is set and
acknowledged by the bit ACKUPD of the Status Register.
• UPDCAL: Update Request Calendar Register
0 = No effect.
1 = Stops the RTC calendar counting.
Calendar counting consists of day, date, month, year and century counters. Calendar counters can be programmed once
this bit is set.
• TIMEVSEL: Time Event Selection
The event that generates the flag TIMEV in RTC_SR (Status Register) depends on the value of TIMEVSEL.
Value
Name
Description
0
MINUTE
Minute change
1
HOUR
Hour change
2
MIDNIGHT
Every day at midnight
3
NOON
Every day at noon
• CALEVSEL: Calendar Event Selection
The event that generates the flag CALEV in RTC_SR depends on the value of CALEVSEL
Value
Name
Description
0
WEEK
Week change (every Monday at time 00:00:00)
1
MONTH
Month change (every 01 of each month at time 00:00:00)
2
YEAR
Year change (every January 1 at time 00:00:00)
3
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17.5.2 RTC Mode Register
Name:
RTC_MR
Address:
0x400E1264
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
HRMOD
• HRMOD: 12-/24-hour Mode
0 = 24-hour mode is selected.
1 = 12-hour mode is selected.
All non-significant bits read zero.
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17.5.3 RTC Time Register
Name:
RTC_TIMR
Address:
0x400E1268
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
AMPM
15
14
10
9
8
2
1
0
HOUR
13
12
–
7
11
MIN
6
5
–
4
3
SEC
• SEC: Current Second
The range that can be set is 0 - 59 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
• MIN: Current Minute
The range that can be set is 0 - 59 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
• HOUR: Current Hour
The range that can be set is 1 - 12 (BCD) in 12-hour mode or 0 - 23 (BCD) in 24-hour mode.
• AMPM: Ante Meridiem Post Meridiem Indicator
This bit is the AM/PM indicator in 12-hour mode.
0 = AM.
1 = PM.
All non-significant bits read zero.
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17.5.4 RTC Calendar Register
Name:
RTC_CALR
Address:
0x400E126C
Access:
Read-write
31
30
–
–
23
22
29
28
27
21
20
19
DAY
15
14
26
25
24
18
17
16
DATE
MONTH
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
YEAR
7
6
5
–
4
CENT
• CENT: Current Century
The range that can be set is 19 - 20 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
• YEAR: Current Year
The range that can be set is 00 - 99 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
• MONTH: Current Month
The range that can be set is 01 - 12 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
• DAY: Current Day in Current Week
The range that can be set is 1 - 7 (BCD).
The coding of the number (which number represents which day) is user-defined as it has no effect on the date counter.
• DATE: Current Day in Current Month
The range that can be set is 01 - 31 (BCD).
The lowest four bits encode the units. The higher bits encode the tens.
All non-significant bits read zero.
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17.5.5 RTC Time Alarm Register
Name:
RTC_TIMALR
Address:
0x400E1270
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
21
20
19
18
17
16
10
9
8
2
1
0
23
22
HOUREN
AMPM
15
14
HOUR
13
12
MINEN
7
11
MIN
6
5
SECEN
4
3
SEC
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “RTC Write Protect Mode Register” on page 263.
• SEC: Second Alarm
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded second counter.
• SECEN: Second Alarm Enable
0 = The second-matching alarm is disabled.
1 = The second-matching alarm is enabled.
• MIN: Minute Alarm
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded minute counter.
• MINEN: Minute Alarm Enable
0 = The minute-matching alarm is disabled.
1 = The minute-matching alarm is enabled.
• HOUR: Hour Alarm
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded hour counter.
• AMPM: AM/PM Indicator
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded hour counter.
• HOUREN: Hour Alarm Enable
0 = The hour-matching alarm is disabled.
1 = The hour-matching alarm is enabled.
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17.5.6 RTC Calendar Alarm Register
Name:
RTC_CALALR
Address:
0x400E1274
Access:
Read-write
31
30
DATEEN
–
29
28
27
26
25
24
18
17
16
DATE
23
22
21
MTHEN
–
–
20
19
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
MONTH
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “RTC Write Protect Mode Register” on page 263.
• MONTH: Month Alarm
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded month counter.
• MTHEN: Month Alarm Enable
0 = The month-matching alarm is disabled.
1 = The month-matching alarm is enabled.
• DATE: Date Alarm
This field is the alarm field corresponding to the BCD-coded date counter.
• DATEEN: Date Alarm Enable
0 = The date-matching alarm is disabled.
1 = The date-matching alarm is enabled.
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17.5.7 RTC Status Register
Name:
RTC_SR
Address:
0x400E1278
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
CALEV
TIMEV
SEC
ALARM
ACKUPD
• ACKUPD: Acknowledge for Update
0 = Time and calendar registers cannot be updated.
1 = Time and calendar registers can be updated.
• ALARM: Alarm Flag
0 = No alarm matching condition occurred.
1 = An alarm matching condition has occurred.
• SEC: Second Event
0 = No second event has occurred since the last clear.
1 = At least one second event has occurred since the last clear.
• TIMEV: Time Event
0 = No time event has occurred since the last clear.
1 = At least one time event has occurred since the last clear.
The time event is selected in the TIMEVSEL field in RTC_CR (Control Register) and can be any one of the following
events: minute change, hour change, noon, midnight (day change).
• CALEV: Calendar Event
0 = No calendar event has occurred since the last clear.
1 = At least one calendar event has occurred since the last clear.
The calendar event is selected in the CALEVSEL field in RTC_CR and can be any one of the following events: week
change, month change and year change.
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17.5.8 RTC Status Clear Command Register
Name:
RTC_SCCR
Address:
0x400E127C
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
CALCLR
TIMCLR
SECCLR
ALRCLR
ACKCLR
• ACKCLR: Acknowledge Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding status flag in the Status Register (RTC_SR).
• ALRCLR: Alarm Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding status flag in the Status Register (RTC_SR).
• SECCLR: Second Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding status flag in the Status Register (RTC_SR).
• TIMCLR: Time Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding status flag in the Status Register (RTC_SR).
• CALCLR: Calendar Clear
0 = No effect.
1 = Clears corresponding status flag in the Status Register (RTC_SR).
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17.5.9 RTC Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
RTC_IER
Address:
0x400E1280
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
CALEN
TIMEN
SECEN
ALREN
ACKEN
• ACKEN: Acknowledge Update Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The acknowledge for update interrupt is enabled.
• ALREN: Alarm Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The alarm interrupt is enabled.
• SECEN: Second Event Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The second periodic interrupt is enabled.
• TIMEN: Time Event Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The selected time event interrupt is enabled.
• CALEN: Calendar Event Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
• 1 = The selected calendar event interrupt is enabled.
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17.5.10 RTC Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
RTC_IDR
Address:
0x400E1284
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
CALDIS
TIMDIS
SECDIS
ALRDIS
ACKDIS
• ACKDIS: Acknowledge Update Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The acknowledge for update interrupt is disabled.
• ALRDIS: Alarm Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The alarm interrupt is disabled.
• SECDIS: Second Event Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The second periodic interrupt is disabled.
• TIMDIS: Time Event Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The selected time event interrupt is disabled.
• CALDIS: Calendar Event Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The selected calendar event interrupt is disabled.
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17.5.11 RTC Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
RTC_IMR
Address:
0x400E1288
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
CAL
TIM
SEC
ALR
ACK
• ACK: Acknowledge Update Interrupt Mask
0 = The acknowledge for update interrupt is disabled.
1 = The acknowledge for update interrupt is enabled.
• ALR: Alarm Interrupt Mask
0 = The alarm interrupt is disabled.
1 = The alarm interrupt is enabled.
• SEC: Second Event Interrupt Mask
0 = The second periodic interrupt is disabled.
1 = The second periodic interrupt is enabled.
• TIM: Time Event Interrupt Mask
0 = The selected time event interrupt is disabled.
1 = The selected time event interrupt is enabled.
• CAL: Calendar Event Interrupt Mask
0 = The selected calendar event interrupt is disabled.
1 = The selected calendar event interrupt is enabled.
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17.5.12 RTC Valid Entry Register
Name:
RTC_VER
Address:
0x400E128C
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
NVCALALR
NVTIMALR
NVCAL
NVTIM
• NVTIM: Non-valid Time
0 = No invalid data has been detected in RTC_TIMR (Time Register).
1 = RTC_TIMR has contained invalid data since it was last programmed.
• NVCAL: Non-valid Calendar
0 = No invalid data has been detected in RTC_CALR (Calendar Register).
1 = RTC_CALR has contained invalid data since it was last programmed.
• NVTIMALR: Non-valid Time Alarm
0 = No invalid data has been detected in RTC_TIMALR (Time Alarm Register).
1 = RTC_TIMALR has contained invalid data since it was last programmed.
• NVCALALR: Non-valid Calendar Alarm
0 = No invalid data has been detected in RTC_CALALR (Calendar Alarm Register).
1 = RTC_CALALR has contained invalid data since it was last programmed.
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17.5.13 RTC Write Protect Mode Register
Name:
RTC_WPMR
Address:
0x400E1344
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
WPKEY
23
22
21
20
WPKEY
15
14
13
12
WPKEY
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
WPEN
• WPEN: Write Protect Enable
0 = Disables the Write Protect if WPKEY corresponds to 0x525443 (“RTC” in ASCII).
1 = Enables the Write Protect if WPKEY corresponds to 0x525443 (“RTC” in ASCII).
Protects the registers:
“RTC Mode Register” on page 252
“RTC Time Alarm Register” on page 255
“RTC Calendar Alarm Register” on page 256
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18.
Supply Controller (SUPC)
18.1
Description
The Supply Controller (SUPC) controls the supply voltage of the Core of the system and manages the Backup Low
Power Mode. In this mode, the current consumption is reduced to a few microamps for Backup power retention.
Exit from this mode is possible on multiple wake-up sources including events on FWUP or WKUP pins, or a Clock
alarm. The SUPC also generates the Slow Clock by selecting either the Low Power RC oscillator or the Low Power
Crystal oscillator.
18.2
264
Embedded Characteristics
Manages the Core Power Supply VDDCORE and the Backup Low Power Mode by Controlling the
Embedded Voltage Regulator
Generates the Slow Clock SLCK, by Selecting Either the 22-42 kHz Low Power RC Oscillator or the 32 kHz
Low Power Crystal Oscillator
Supports Multiple Wake Up Sources, for Exit from Backup Low Power Mode
̶
Force Wake Up Pin, with Programmable Debouncing
̶
16 Wake Up Inputs, with Programmable Debouncing
̶
Real Time Clock Alarm
̶
Real Time Timer Alarm
̶
Supply Monitor Detection on VDDUTMI, with Programmable Scan Period and Voltage Threshold
A Supply Monitor Detection on VDDUTMI or a Brownout Detection on VDDCORE can Trigger a Core Reset
Embeds:
̶
One 22 to 42 kHz Low Power RC Oscillator
̶
One 32 kHz Low Power Crystal Oscillator
̶
One Zero-Power Power-On Reset Cell
̶
One Software Programmable Supply Monitor, on VDDUTMI Located in Backup Section
̶
One Brownout Detector on VDDCORE Located in the Core
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18.3
Block Diagram
Figure 18-1.
Supply Controller Block Diagram
VDDBU
VDDIN
vr_standby
Software Controlled
Voltage Regulator
vr_vdd
FWUP
vr_deep
VDDOUT
SHDN
WKUP0 - WKUP15
NRSTB
Supply
Controller
VDDIO
PIOA/B/C
Input / Output Buffers
Zero-Power
Power-on Reset
PIOx
VDDANA
General Purpose
Backup Registers
ADVREF
ADC (front-end)
ADx
SLCK
RTC
rtc_alarm
sm_in
SLCK
RTT
VDDUTMI
Supply
Monitor
sm_on
rtt_alarm
USBx
USB
osc32k_xtal_en
VDDCORE
vddcore_nreset
XIN32
XOUT32
XTALSEL
Xtal 32 kHz
Oscillator
Embedded
32 kHz RC
Oscillator
Slow Clock
SLCK
bodcore_on
Brownout
Detector
bodcore_in
supc_interrupt
osc32k_rc_en
SRAM
Backup Power Supply
Peripherals
vddcore_nreset
proc_nreset
periph_nreset
ice_nreset
Reset
Controller
NRST
Cortex-M3
Matrix
Peripheral
Bridge
FSTT0 - FSTT15(1)
Embedded
12 / 8 / 4 MHz
RC
Oscillator
XIN
XOUT
Main Clock
MAINCK
3 - 20 MHz
XTAL Oscillator
MAINCK
PLLACK
PLLA
MAINCK
Flash
SLCK
Power
Management
Controller
Master Clock
MCK
SLCK
Watchdog
Timer
UPLLCK
UPLL
Core Power Supply
FSTT0 - FSTT15 are possible Fast Startup Sources, generated by WKUP0-WKUP15 Pins,
but are not physical pins.
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18.4
Supply Controller Functional Description
18.4.1 Supply Controller Overview
The device can be divided into two power supply areas:
The Backup VDDBU Power Supply: including the Supply Controller, a part of the Reset Controller, the Slow
Clock switch, the General Purpose Backup Registers, the Supply Monitor and the Clock which includes the
Real Time Timer and the Real Time Clock
The Core Power Supply: including the other part of the Reset Controller, the Brownout Detector, the
Processor, the SRAM memory, the FLASH memory and the Peripherals
The Supply Controller (SUPC) controls the supply voltage of the core power supply. The SUPC intervenes when
the VDDUTMI power supply rises (when the system is starting) or when the Backup Low Power Mode is entered.
The SUPC also integrates the Slow Clock generator which is based on a 32 kHz crystal oscillator and an
embedded 32 kHz RC oscillator. The Slow Clock defaults to the RC oscillator, but the software can enable the
crystal oscillator and select it as the Slow Clock source.
The Supply Controller and the VDDUTMI power supply have a reset circuitry based on the NRSTB pin and a zeropower power-on reset cell. The zero-power power-on reset allows the SUPC to start properly as soon as the
VDDUTMI voltage becomes valid. The NRSTB pin allows to reset the system from outside.
At startup of the system, once the backup voltage VDDUTMI is valid and the reset pin NRSTB is not driven low and
the embedded 32 kHz RC oscillator is stabilized, the SUPC starts up the core by sequentially enabling the internal
Voltage Regulator, waiting that the core voltage VDDCORE is valid, then releasing the reset signal of the core
“vddcore_nreset” signal.
Once the system has started, the user can program a supply monitor and/or a brownout detector. If the supply
monitor detects a voltage on VDDUTMI that is too low, the SUPC can assert the reset signal of the core
“vddcore_nreset” signal until VDDUTMI is valid. Likewise, if the brownout detector detects a core voltage
VDDCORE that is too low, the SUPC can assert the reset signal “vddcore_nreset” until VDDCORE is valid.
When the Backup Low Power Mode is entered, the SUPC sequentially asserts the reset signal of the core power
supply “vddcore_nreset” and disables the voltage regulator, in order to supply only the VDDUTMI power supply. In
this mode the current consumption is reduced to a few microamps for Backup part retention. Exit from this mode is
possible on multiple wake-up sources including an event on FWUP pin or WKUP pins, or a Clock alarm. To exit
this mode, the SUPC operates in the same way as system startup.
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18.4.2 Slow Clock Generator
The Supply Controller embeds a slow clock generator that is supplied with the VDDUTMI power supply. As soon
as the VDDUTMI is supplied, both the crystal oscillator and the embedded RC oscillator are powered up, but only
the embedded RC oscillator is enabled. This allows the slow clock to be valid in a short time (about 100 µs).
The user can select the crystal oscillator to be the source of the slow clock, as it provides a more accurate
frequency. The command is made by writing the Supply Controller Control Register (SUPC_CR) with the
XTALSEL bit at 1. This results in a sequence which first enables the crystal oscillator, then waits for 32,768 slow
clock cycles, then switches the slow clock on the output of the crystal oscillator and then disables the RC oscillator
to save power. The switch of the slow clock source is glitch free. The OSCSEL bit of the Supply Controller Status
Register (SUPC_SR) allows knowing when the switch sequence is done.
Coming back on the RC oscillator is only possible by shutting down the VDDUTMI power supply.
If the user does not need the crystal oscillator, the XIN32 and XOUT32 pins should be left unconnected.
The user can also set the crystal oscillator in bypass mode instead of connecting a crystal. In this case, the user
has to provide the external clock signal on XIN32. The input characteristics of the XIN32 pin are given in the
product electrical characteristics section. In order to set the bypass mode, the OSCBYPASS bit of the Supply
Controller Mode Register (SUPC_MR) needs to be set at 1.
18.4.3 Voltage Regulator Control/Backup Low Power Mode
The Supply Controller can be used to control the embedded 1.8V voltage regulator.
The voltage regulator automatically adapts its quiescent current depending on the required load current. Please
refer to the electrical characteristics section.
The programmer can switch off the voltage regulator, and thus put the device in Backup mode, by writing the
Supply Controller Control Register (SUPC_CR) with the VROFF bit at 1.
This can be done also by using WFE (Wait for Event) Cortex-M3 instruction with the deep mode bit set to 1.
The Backup mode can also be entered by executing the WFI (Wait for Interrupt) or WFE (Wait for Event) CortexM3 instructions. To select the Backup mode entry mechanism, two options are available, depending on the
SLEEPONEXIT bit in the Cortex-M3 System Control register:
Sleep-now: if the SLEEPONEXIT bit is cleared, the device enters Backup mode as soon as the WFI or WFE
instruction is executed.
Sleep-on-exit: if the SLEEPONEXIT bit is set when the WFI instruction is executed, the device enters
Backup mode as soon as it exits the lowest priority ISR.
This asserts the vddcore_nreset signal after the write resynchronization time which lasts, in the worse case, two
slow clock cycles. Once the vddcore_nreset signal is asserted, the processor and the peripherals are stopped one
slow clock cycle before the core power supply shuts off.
18.4.4 Using Backup Batteries/Backup Supply
The product can be used with or without backup batteries, or more generally a backup supply. When a backup
supply is used (See Figure 18-2), only VDDBU voltage is present in Backup mode and no other external supply is
applied on the chip. In this case the user needs to clear VDDIORDY bit in the Supply Controller Mode Register
(SUPC_MR) at least two slow clock periods before VDDIO voltage is removed. When waking up from Backup
mode, the programmer needs to set VDDIORDY.
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Figure 18-2.
Separated Backup Supply Powering Scheme
FWUP
SHDN
Backup Batteries VDDBU
VDDUTMI
VDDANA
VDDIO
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
Main Supply (1.8V-3.6V)
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
Note:
Restrictions: With Main Supply < 3V, some peripherals such as USB and ADC might not be operational. Refer to the
DC Characteristics of the product for actual possible ranges for such peripherals.
When a separated backup supply for VDDBU is not used (See Figure 18-3), since the external voltage applied on
VDDIO is kept, all of the I/O configurations (i.e. WKUP pin configuration) are kept during backup mode. When not
using backup batteries, VDDIORDY is set so the user does not need to program it.
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Figure 18-3.
No Separated Backup Supply Powering Scheme
VDDBU
VDDUTMI
VDDANA
VDDIO
Main Supply (1.8V-3.6V)
VDDIN
Voltage
Regulator
VDDOUT
VDDCORE
VDDPLL
Note:
Restrictions: With Main Supply < 3V, some peripherals such as USB and ADC might not be operational. Refer to the
DC Characteristics of the product for actual possible ranges for such peripherals.
18.4.5 Supply Monitor
The Supply Controller embeds a supply monitor which is located in the VDDBU Backup Power Supply and which
monitors VDDUTMI power supply.
The supply monitor can be used to prevent the processor from falling into an unpredictable state if the Main power
supply drops below a certain level.
The threshold of the supply monitor is programmable. It can be selected from 1.9V to 3.4V by steps of 100 mV.
This threshold is programmed in the SMTH field of the Supply Controller Supply Monitor Mode Register
(SUPC_SMMR).
The supply monitor can also be enabled during one slow clock period on every one of either 32, 256 or 2048 slow
clock periods, according to the choice of the user. This can be configured by programming the SMSMPL field in
SUPC_SMMR.
Enabling the supply monitor for such reduced times allows to divide the typical supply monitor power consumption
respectively by factors of 32, 256 or 2048, if the user does not need a continuous monitoring of the VDDUTMI
power supply.
A supply monitor detection can either generate a reset of the core power supply or a wake up of the core power
supply. Generating a core reset when a supply monitor detection occurs is enabled by writing the SMRSTEN bit to
1 in SUPC_SMMR.
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Waking up the core power supply when a supply monitor detection occurs can be enabled by programming the
SMEN bit to 1 in the Supply Controller Wake Up Mode Register (SUPC_WUMR).
The Supply Controller provides two status bits in the Supply Controller Status Register for the supply monitor
which allows to determine whether the last wake up was due to the supply monitor:
The SMOS bit provides real time information, which is updated at each measurement cycle or updated at
each Slow Clock cycle, if the measurement is continuous.
The SMS bit provides saved information and shows a supply monitor detection has occurred since the last
read of SUPC_SR.
The SMS bit can generate an interrupt if the SMIEN bit is set to 1 in the Supply Controller Supply Monitor Mode
Register (SUPC_SMMR).
Figure 18-4.
Supply Monitor Status Bit and Associated Interrupt
Continuous Sampling (SMSMPL = 1)
Periodic Sampling
Supply Monitor ON
3.3 V
Threshold
0V
Read SUPC_SR
SMS and SUPC interrupt
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18.4.6 Backup Power Supply Reset
18.4.6.1 Raising the Backup Power Supply
As soon as the backup voltage VDDUTMI rises, the RC oscillator is powered up and the zero-power power-on
reset cell maintains its output low as long as VDDUTMI has not reached its target voltage. During this time, the
Supply Controller is entirely reset. When the VDDUTMI voltage becomes valid and zero-power power-on reset
signal is released, a counter is started for 5 slow clock cycles. This is the time it takes for the 32 kHz RC oscillator
to stabilize.
After this time, the SHDN pin is asserted and the voltage regulator is enabled. The core power supply rises and the
brownout detector provides the bodcore_in signal as soon as the core voltage VDDCORE is valid. This results in
releasing the vddcore_nreset signal to the Reset Controller after the bodcore_in signal has been confirmed as
being valid for at least one slow clock cycle.
Figure 18-5.
Raising the VDDUTMI Power Supply
7 x Slow Clock Cycles
Backup Power Supply
TON Voltage
Regulator
3 x Slow Clock
Cycles
3 x Slow Clock
Cycles
6.5 x Slow Clock
Cycles
Zero-Power POR
Zero-Power Power-On
Reset Cell output
22 - 42 kHz RC
Oscillator output
SHDN / vr_on
Core Power Supply
Fast RC
Oscillator output
bodcore_in
vddcore_nreset
NRST
periph_nreset
proc_nreset
Note: After “proc_nreset” rising, the core starts fecthing instructions from Flash at 4 MHz.
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18.4.6.2 NRSTB Asynchronous Reset Pin
The NRSTB pin is an asynchronous reset input, which acts exactly like the zero-power power-on reset cell.
As soon as NRSTB is tied to GND, the supply controller is reset generating in turn, a reset of the whole system.
When NRSTB is released, the system can start as described in Section 18.4.6.1 ”Raising the Backup Power
Supply”.
The NRSTB pin does not need to be driven during power-up phase to allow a reset of the system, it is done by the
zero-power power-on cell.
Figure 18-6.
NRSTB Reset
30 Slow Clock Cycles = about 1ms
between 2 and 3 Slow Clock Cycles
NRSTB
32 kHz Low Power Crystal
Oscillator output
SHDN / vr_standby
bodcore_in
vddcore_nreset
Note: periph_nreset, ice_reset and proc_nreset are not shown, but are asserted low thanks to the vddcore_nreset signal controlling the
Reset controller.
18.4.6.3 SHDN output pin
As shown in Figure 18-6, the SHDN pin acts like the vr_standby signal making it possible to use the SHDN pin to
control external voltage regulator with shutdown capabilities.
18.4.7 Core Reset
The Supply Controller manages the vddcore_nreset signal to the Reset Controller, as described previously in
Section 18.4.6 ”Backup Power Supply Reset”. The vddcore_nreset signal is normally asserted before shutting
down the core power supply and released as soon as the core power supply is correctly regulated.
There are two additional sources which can be programmed to activate vddcore_nreset:
a supply monitor detection
a brownout detection
18.4.7.1 Supply Monitor Reset
The supply monitor is capable of generating a reset of the system. This can be enabled by setting the SMRSTEN
bit in the Supply Controller Supply Monitor Mode Register (SUPC_SMMR).
If SMRSTEN is set and if a supply monitor detection occurs, the vddcore_nreset signal is immediately activated for
a minimum of 1 slow clock cycle.
18.4.7.2 Brownout Detector Reset
The brownout detector provides the bodcore_in signal to the SUPC which indicates that the voltage regulation is
operating as programmed. If this signal is lost for longer than 1 slow clock period while the voltage regulator is
enabled, the Supply Controller can assert vddcore_nreset. This feature is enabled by writing the bit, BODRSTEN
(Brownout Detector Reset Enable) to 1 in the Supply Controller Mode Register (SUPC_MR).
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If BODRSTEN is set and the voltage regulation is lost (output voltage of the regulator too low), the vddcore_nreset
signal is asserted for a minimum of 1 slow clock cycle and then released if bodcore_in has been reactivated. The
BODRSTS bit is set in the Supply Controller Status Register (SUPC_SR) so that the user can know the source of
the last reset.
Until bodcore_in is deactivated, the vddcore_nreset signal remains active.
18.4.8 Wake Up Sources
The wake up events allow the device to exit backup mode. When a wake up event is detected, the Supply
Controller performs a sequence which automatically reenables the core power supply.
Figure 18-7.
Wake Up Sources
SMEN
sm_int
RTCEN
rtc_alarm
Core
Supply
Restart
RTTEN
rtt_alarm
FWUPDBC
SLCK
FWUP
FWUPEN
FWUP
WKUPT0
WKUP0
WKUPIS0
WKUPDBC
WKUPEN1
WKUPIS1
WKUPS
SLCK
Debouncer
Falling/Rising
Edge
Detector
WKUPT15
WKUP15
WKUPEN0
Falling/Rising
Edge
Detector
WKUPT1
WKUP1
Debouncer
Falling
Edge
Detector
WKUPEN15
WKUPIS15
Falling/Rising
Edge
Detector
18.4.8.1 Force Wake Up
The FWUP pin is enabled as a wake up source by writing the FWUPEN bit to 1 in the Supply Controller Wake Up
Mode Register (SUPC_WUMR). Then, the FWUPDBC field in the same register selects the debouncing period,
which can be selected between 3, 32, 512, 4,096 or 32,768 slow clock cycles. This corresponds respectively to
about 100 µs, about 1 ms, about 16 ms, about 128 ms and about 1 second (for a typical slow clock frequency of 32
kHz). Programming FWUPDBC to 0x0 selects an immediate wake up, i.e., the FWUP must be low during a
minimum of one slow clock period to wake up the core power supply.
If the FWUP pin is asserted for a time longer than the debouncing period, a wake up of the core power supply is
started and the FWUP bit in the Supply Controller Status Register (SUPC_SR) is set and remains high until the
register is read.
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18.4.8.2 Wake Up Inputs
The wake up inputs, WKUP0 to WKUP15, can be programmed to perform a wake up of the core power supply.
Each input can be enabled by writing to 1 the corresponding bit, WKUPEN0 to WKUPEN 15, in the Wake Up
Inputs Register (SUPC_WUIR). The wake up level can be selected with the corresponding polarity bit, WKUPPL0
to WKUPPL15, also located in SUPC_WUIR.
All the resulting signals are wired-ORed to trigger a debounce counter, which can be programmed with the
WKUPDBC field in the Supply Controller Wake Up Mode Register (SUPC_WUMR). The WKUPDBC field can
select a debouncing period of 3, 32, 512, 4,096 or 32,768 slow clock cycles. This corresponds respectively to
about 100 µs, about 1 ms, about 16 ms, about 128 ms and about 1 second (for a typical slow clock frequency of 32
kHz). Programming WKUPDBC to 0x0 selects an immediate wake up, i.e., an enabled WKUP pin must be active
according to its polarity during a minimum of one slow clock period to wake up the core power supply.
If an enabled WKUP pin is asserted for a time longer than the debouncing period, a wake up of the core power
supply is started and the signals, WKUP0 to WKUP15 as shown in Figure 18-7, are latched in the Supply
Controller Status Register (SUPC_SR). This allows the user to identify the source of the wake up, however, if a
new wake up condition occurs, the primary information is lost. No new wake up can be detected since the primary
wake up condition has disappeared.
18.4.8.3 Clock Alarms
The RTC and the RTT alarms can generate a wake up of the core power supply. This can be enabled by writing
respectively, the bits RTCEN and RTTEN to 1 in the Supply Controller Wake Up Mode Register (SUPC_WUMR).
The Supply Controller does not provide any status as the information is available in the User Interface of either the
Real Time Timer or the Real Time Clock.
18.4.8.4 Supply Monitor Detection
The supply monitor can generate a wakeup of the core power supply. See Section 18.4.5 ”Supply Monitor”.
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18.5
Supply Controller (SUPC) User Interface
The User Interface of the Supply Controller is part of the System Controller User Interface.
18.5.1 System Controller (SYSC) User Interface
Table 18-1.
System Controller Registers
Offset
System Controller Peripheral
Name
0x00-0x0c
Reset Controller
RSTC
0x10-0x2C
Supply Controller
SUPC
0x30-0x3C
Real Time Timer
RTT
0x50-0x5C
Watchdog Tiler
WDT
0x60-0x7C
Real Time Clock
RTC
0x90-0xDC
General Purpose Backup Register
GPBR
18.5.2 Supply Controller (SUPC) User Interface
Table 18-2.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Supply Controller Control Register
SUPC_CR
Write-only
N/A
0x04
Supply Controller Supply Monitor Mode Register
SUPC_SMMR
Read-write
0x0000_0000
0x08
Supply Controller Mode Register
SUPC_MR
Read-write
0x0000_5A00
0x0C
Supply Controller Wake Up Mode Register
SUPC_WUMR
Read-write
0x0000_0000
0x10
Supply Controller Wake Up Inputs Register
SUPC_WUIR
Read-write
0x0000_0000
0x14
Supply Controller Status Register
SUPC_SR
Read-only
0x0000_0800
0x18
Reserved
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18.5.3 Supply Controller Control Register
Name:
SUPC_CR
Address:
0x400E1210
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
KEY
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
XTALSEL
2
VROFF
1
–
0
–
• VROFF: Voltage Regulator Off
0 (NO_EFFECT) = no effect.
1 (STOP_VREG) = if KEY is correct, asserts vddcore_nreset and stops the voltage regulator.
• XTALSEL: Crystal Oscillator Select
0 (NO_EFFECT) = no effect.
1 (CRYSTAL_SEL) = if KEY is correct, switches the slow clock on the crystal oscillator output.
• KEY: Password
Should be written to value 0xA5. Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation.
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18.5.4 Supply Controller Supply Monitor Mode Register
Name:
SUPC_SMMR
Address:
0x400E1214
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
SMIEN
12
SMRSTEN
11
–
10
9
SMSMPL
8
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
2
1
0
SMTH
• SMTH: Supply Monitor Threshold
Value
Name
Description
0x0
1_9V
1.9 V
0x1
2_0V
2.0 V
0x2
2_1V
2.1 V
0x3
2_2V
2.2 V
0x4
2_3V
2.3 V
0x5
2_4V
2.4 V
0x6
2_5V
2.5 V
0x7
2_6V
2.6 V
0x8
2_7V
2.7 V
0x9
2_8V
2.8 V
0xA
2_9V
2.9 V
0xB
3_0V
3.0 V
0xC
3_1V
3.1 V
0xD
3_2V
3.2 V
0xE
3_3V
3.3 V
0xF
3_4V
3.4 V
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• SMSMPL: Supply Monitor Sampling Period
Value
Name
Description
0x0
SMD
Supply Monitor disabled
0x1
CSM
Continuous Supply Monitor
0x2
32SLCK
Supply Monitor enabled one SLCK period every 32 SLCK periods
0x3
256SLCK
Supply Monitor enabled one SLCK period every 256 SLCK periods
0x4
2048SLCK
Supply Monitor enabled one SLCK period every 2,048 SLCK periods
0x5-0x7
Reserved
Reserved
• SMRSTEN: Supply Monitor Reset Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the core reset signal “vddcore_nreset” is not affected when a supply monitor detection occurs.
1 (ENABLE) = the core reset signal, vddcore_nreset is asserted when a supply monitor detection occurs.
• SMIEN: Supply Monitor Interrupt Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the SUPC interrupt signal is not affected when a supply monitor detection occurs.
1 (ENABLE) = the SUPC interrupt signal is asserted when a supply monitor detection occurs.
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18.5.5 Supply Controller Mode Register
Name:
SUPC_MR
Address:
0x400E1218
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
KEY
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
OSCBYPASS
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
VDDIORDY
13
BODDIS
12
BODRSTEN
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
• BODRSTEN: Brownout Detector Reset Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the core reset signal “vddcore_nreset” is not affected when a brownout detection occurs.
1 (ENABLE) = the core reset signal, vddcore_nreset is asserted when a brownout detection occurs.
• BODDIS: Brownout Detector Disable
0 (ENABLE) = the core brownout detector is enabled.
1 (DISABLE) = the core brownout detector is disabled.
• VDDIORDY: VDDIO Ready
0 (VDDIO_REMOVED) = VDDIO is removed (used before going to backup mode when backup batteries are used)
1 (VDDIO_PRESENT) = VDDIO is present (used before going to backup mode when backup batteries are used)
If the backup batteries are not used, VDDIORDY must be kept set to 1.
• OSCBYPASS: Oscillator Bypass
0 (NO_EFFECT) = no effect. Clock selection depends on XTALSEL value.
1 (BYPASS) = the 32-KHz XTAL oscillator is selected and is put in bypass mode.
• KEY: Password Key
Should be written to value 0xA5. Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation.
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18.5.6 Supply Controller Wake Up Mode Register
Name:
SUPC_WUMR
Address:
0x400E121C
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
13
WKUPDBC
12
11
–
10
9
FWUPDBC
8
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
RTCEN
2
RTTEN
1
SMEN
0
FWUPEN
• FWUPEN: Force Wake Up Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the Force Wake Up pin has no wake up effect.
1 (ENABLE) = the Force Wake Up pin low forces the wake up of the core power supply.
• SMEN: Supply Monitor Wake Up Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the supply monitor detection has no wake up effect.
1 (ENABLE) = the supply monitor detection forces the wake up of the core power supply.
• RTTEN: Real Time Timer Wake Up Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the RTT alarm signal has no wake up effect.
1 (ENABLE) = the RTT alarm signal forces the wake up of the core power supply.
• RTCEN: Real Time Clock Wake Up Enable
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the RTC alarm signal has no wake up effect.
1 (ENABLE) = the RTC alarm signal forces the wake up of the core power supply.
• FWUPDBC: Force Wake Up Debouncer Period
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Value
Name
0
IMMEDIATE
1
3_SCLK
FWUP shall be low for at least 3 SLCK periods
2
32_SCLK
FWUP shall be low for at least 32 SLCK periods
3
512_SCLK
FWUP shall be low for at least 512 SLCK periods
4
4096_SCLK
FWUP shall be low for at least 4,096 SLCK periods
5
32768_SCLK
FWUP shall be low for at least 32,768 SLCK periods
6
Reserved
Reserved
7
Reserved
Reserved
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• WKUPDBC: Wake Up Inputs Debouncer Period
Value
Name
Description
0
IMMEDIATE
1
3_SCLK
WKUPx shall be in its active state for at least 3 SLCK periods
2
32_SCLK
WKUPx shall be in its active state for at least 32 SLCK periods
3
512_SCLK
WKUPx shall be in its active state for at least 512 SLCK periods
4
4096_SCLK
WKUPx shall be in its active state for at least 4,096 SLCK periods
5
32768_SCLK
WKUPx shall be in its active state for at least 32,768 SLCK periods
6
Reserved
Reserved
7
Reserved
Reserved
Immediate, no debouncing, detected active at least on one Slow Clock edge.
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18.5.7 System Controller Wake Up Inputs Register
Name:
SUPC_WUIR
Address:
0x400E1220
Access:
Read-write
31
WKUPT15
30
WKUPT14
29
WKUPT13
28
WKUPT12
27
WKUPT11
26
WKUPT10
25
WKUPT9
24
WKUPT8
23
WKUPT7
22
WKUPT6
21
WKUPT5
20
WKUPT4
19
WKUPT3
18
WKUPT2
17
WKUPT1
16
WKUPT0
15
WKUPEN15
14
WKUPEN14
13
WKUPEN13
12
WKUPEN12
11
WKUPEN11
10
WKUPEN10
9
WKUPEN9
8
WKUPEN8
7
WKUPEN7
6
WKUPEN6
5
WKUPEN5
4
WKUPEN4
3
WKUPEN3
2
WKUPEN2
1
WKUPEN1
0
WKUPEN0
• WKUPEN0 - WKUPEN15: Wake Up Input Enable 0 to 15
0 (NOT_ENABLE) = the corresponding wake-up input has no wake up effect.
1 (ENABLE) = the corresponding wake-up input forces the wake up of the core power supply.
• WKUPT0 - WKUPT15: Wake Up Input Transition 0 to 15
0 (HIGH_TO_LOW) = a high to low level transition on the corresponding wake-up input forces the wake up of the core
power supply.
1 (LOW_TO_HIGH) = a low to high level transition on the corresponding wake-up input forces the wake up of the core
power supply.
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18.5.8 Supply Controller Status Register
Name:
SUPC_SR
Address:
0x400E1224
Access:
Read-write
31
WKUPIS15
30
WKUPIS14
29
WKUPIS13
28
WKUPIS12
27
WKUPIS11
26
WKUPIS10
25
WKUPIS9
24
WKUPIS8
23
WKUPIS7
22
WKUPIS6
21
WKUPIS5
20
WKUPIS4
19
WKUPIS3
18
WKUPIS2
17
WKUPIS1
16
WKUPIS0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
FWUPIS
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
OSCSEL
6
SMOS
5
SMS
4
SMRSTS
3
BODRSTS
2
SMWS
1
WKUPS
0
FWUPS
Note: Because of the asynchronism between the Slow Clock (SCLK) and the System Clock (MCK), the status register flag reset is taken
into account only 2 slow clock cycles after the read of the SUPC_SR.
• FWUPS: FWUP Wake Up Status
0 (NO) = no wake up due to the assertion of the FWUP pin has occurred since the last read of SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one wake up due to the assertion of the FWUP pin has occurred since the last read of SUPC_SR.
• WKUPS: WKUP Wake Up Status
0 (NO) = no wake up due to the assertion of the WKUP pins has occurred since the last read of SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one wake up due to the assertion of the WKUP pins has occurred since the last read of
SUPC_SR.
• SMWS: Supply Monitor Detection Wake Up Status
0 (NO) = no wake up due to a supply monitor detection has occurred since the last read of SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one wake up due to a supply monitor detection has occurred since the last read of SUPC_SR.
• BODRSTS: Brownout Detector Reset Status
0 (NO) = no core brownout rising edge event has been detected since the last read of the SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one brownout output rising edge event has been detected since the last read of the SUPC_SR.
When the voltage remains below the defined threshold, there is no rising edge event at the output of the brownout detection cell. The rising edge event occurs only when there is a voltage transition below the threshold.
• SMRSTS: Supply Monitor Reset Status
0 (NO) = no supply monitor detection has generated a core reset since the last read of the SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one supply monitor detection has generated a core reset since the last read of the SUPC_SR.
• SMS: Supply Monitor Status
0 (NO) = no supply monitor detection since the last read of SUPC_SR.
1 (PRESENT) = at least one supply monitor detection since the last read of SUPC_SR.
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• SMOS: Supply Monitor Output Status
0 (HIGH) = the supply monitor detected VDDUTMI higher than its threshold at its last measurement.
1 (LOW) = the supply monitor detected VDDUTMI lower than its threshold at its last measurement.
• OSCSEL: 32-kHz Oscillator Selection Status
0 (RC) = the slow clock, SLCK is generated by the embedded 32-kHz RC oscillator.
1 (CRYST) = the slow clock, SLCK is generated by the 32-kHz crystal oscillator.
• FWUPIS: FWUP Input Status
0 (LOW) = FWUP input is tied low.
1 (HIGH) = FWUP input is tied high.
• WKUPIS0-WKUPIS15: WKUP Input Status 0 to 15
0 (DIS) = the corresponding wake-up input is disabled, or was inactive at the time the debouncer triggered a wake up
event.
1 (EN) = the corresponding wake-up input was active at the time the debouncer triggered a wake up event.
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General Purpose Backup Registers (GPBR)
19.1
Embedded Characteristics
19.2
eight 32-bit General Purpose Backup Registers
Description
The System Controller embeds eight general-purpose backup registers.
19.2.1 Power Management Controller (PMC) User Interface
Table 19-1.
Offset
0x0
...
0x1c
Register Mapping
Register
Name
General Purpose Backup Register 0
SYS_GPBR0
...
...
General Purpose Backup Register 7
SYS_GPBR7
Access
Reset
Read-write
–
...
...
Read-write
–
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19.2.1.1 General Purpose Backup Register x
Name:
SYS_GPBRx
Address:
0x400E1290 [0] .. 0x400E12AC [7]
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
18
17
16
10
9
8
2
1
0
GPBR_VALUEx
23
22
21
20
19
GPBR_VALUEx
15
14
13
12
11
GPBR_VALUEx
7
6
5
4
3
GPBR_VALUEx
• GPBR_VALUEx: Value of GPBR x
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Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC)
20.1
Description
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) ensures the interface of the Flash block with the 32-bit internal
bus.
Its 128-bit or 64-bit wide memory interface increases performance. It also manages the programming, erasing,
locking and unlocking sequences of the Flash using a full set of commands. One of the commands returns the
embedded Flash descriptor definition that informs the system about the Flash organization, thus making the
software generic.
20.2
20.3
Embedded Characteristics
Interface of the Flash Block with the 32-bit Internal Bus
Increases Performance in Thumb2 Mode with 128-bit or -64 bit Wide Memory Interface up to 24 MHz
32 Lock Bits, Each Protecting a Lock Region
GPNVMx General-purpose GPNVM Bits
One-by-one Lock Bit Programming
Commands Protected by a Keyword
Erases the Entire Flash
Erases by Plane
Possibility of Erasing before Programming
Locking and Unlocking Operations
Consecutive Programming and Locking Operations
Product Dependencies
20.3.1 Power Management
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) is continuously clocked. The Power Management Controller
has no effect on its behavior.
20.3.2 Interrupt Sources
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) interrupt line is connected to the Nested Vectored Interrupt
Controller (NVIC). Using the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) interrupt requires the NVIC to be
programmed first. The EEFC interrupt is generated only on FRDY bit rising.
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20.4
Functional Description
20.4.1 Embedded Flash Organization
The embedded Flash interfaces directly with the 32-bit internal bus. The embedded Flash is composed of:
One memory plane organized in several pages of the same size.
Two 128-bit or 64-bit read buffers used for code read optimization.
One 128-bit or 64-bit read buffer used for data read optimization.
One write buffer that manages page programming. The write buffer size is equal to the page size. This buffer
is write-only and accessible all along the 1 MByte address space, so that each word can be written to its final
address.
Several lock bits used to protect write/erase operation on several pages (lock region). A lock bit is
associated with a lock region composed of several pages in the memory plane.
Several bits that may be set and cleared through the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC)
interface, called General Purpose Non Volatile Memory bits (GPNVM bits).
The embedded Flash size, the page size, the lock regions organization and GPNVM bits definition are described in
the product definition section. The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) returns a descriptor of the Flash
controlled after a get descriptor command issued by the application (see “Getting Embedded Flash Descriptor” on
page 292).
Figure 20-1.
Embedded Flash Organization
Memory Plane
Start Address
Page 0
Lock Region 0
Lock Bit 0
Lock Region 1
Lock Bit 1
Lock Region (n-1)
Lock Bit (n-1)
Page (m-1)
Start Address + Flash size -1
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20.4.2 Read Operations
An optimized controller manages embedded Flash reads, thus increasing performance when the processor is
running in Thumb2 mode by means of the 128- or 64- bit wide memory interface.
The Flash memory is accessible through 8-, 16- and 32-bit reads.
As the Flash block size is smaller than the address space reserved for the internal memory area, the embedded
Flash wraps around the address space and appears to be repeated within it.
The read operations can be performed with or without wait states. Wait states must be programmed in the field
FWS (Flash Read Wait State) in the Flash Mode Register (EEFC_FMR). Defining FWS to be 0 enables the singlecycle access of the embedded Flash. Refer to the Electrical Characteristics for more details.
20.4.2.1 128-bit or 64-bit Access Mode
By default the read accesses of the Flash are performed through a 128-bit wide memory interface. It enables
better system performance especially when 2 or 3 wait state needed.
For systems requiring only 1 wait state, or to privilege current consumption rather than performance, the user can
select a 64-bit wide memory access via the FAM bit in the Flash Mode Register (EEFC_FMR)
Please refer to the electrical characteristics section of the product datasheet for more details.
20.4.2.2 Code Read Optimization
A system of 2 x 128-bit or 2 x 64-bit buffers is added in order to optimize sequential Code Fetch.
Note:
Figure 20-2.
Immediate consecutive code read accesses are not mandatory to benefit from this optimization.
Code Read Optimization for FWS = 0
Master Clock
ARM Request
(32-bit)
@Byte 0
Flash Access
Buffer 0 (128bits)
Buffer 1 (128bits)
Data To ARM XXX
@Byte 4
@Byte 8
Bytes 0-15
Bytes 16-31
XXX
@Byte 12
@Byte 16
@Byte 20
@Byte 24
@Byte 32
Bytes 32-47
Bytes 32-47
Bytes 0-15
XXX
Bytes 0-3
@Byte 28
Bytes 16-31
Bytes 4-7
Bytes 8-11
Bytes 12-15
Bytes 16-19
Bytes 20-23
Bytes 24-27
Bytes 28-31
Note: When FWS is equal to 0, all the accesses are performed in a single-cycle access.
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Figure 20-3.
Code Read Optimization for FWS = 3
Master Clock
ARM Request
(32-bit)
@Byte 0
@4
Flash Access
@8
Bytes 0-15
@12 @16
@24
Bytes 16-31
XXX
Buffer 0 (128bits)
@20
@28 @32
@36 @40
Bytes 32-47
Bytes 32-47
XXX
XXX
@48 @52
Bytes 48-63
Bytes 0-15
Buffer 1 (128bits)
Data To ARM
@44
Bytes 16-31
0-3
4-7
8-11
12-15
16-19
20-23
24-27
28-31 32-35
36-39
40-43
44-47
48-51
Note: When FWS is included between 1 and 3, in case of sequential reads, the first access takes (FWS+1) cycles, the other ones only
1 cycle.
20.4.2.3 Data Read Optimization
The organization of the Flash in 128 bits (or 64 bits) is associated with two 128-bit (or 64-bit) prefetch buffers and
one 128-bit (or 64-bit) data read buffer, thus providing maximum system performance. This buffer is added in order
to store the requested data plus all the data contained in the 128-bit (64-bit) aligned data. This speeds up
sequential data reads if, for example, FWS is equal to 1 (see Figure 20-4).
Note:
Figure 20-4.
No consecutive data read accesses are mandatory to benefit from this optimization.
Data Read Optimization for FWS = 1
Master Clock
ARM Request
(32-bit)
@Byte 0
@4
Flash Access XXX
Buffer (128bits)
Data To ARM
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@8
@ 12
@ 16
Bytes 0-15
@ 24
@ 28
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@ 36
Bytes 32-47
Bytes 0-15
Bytes 0-3
@ 32
Bytes 16-31
XXX
XXX
@ 20
Bytes 16-31
16-19
20-23
24-27
28-31
32-35
20.4.3 Flash Commands
The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) offers a set of commands such as programming the memory
Flash, locking and unlocking lock regions, consecutive programming and locking and full Flash erasing, etc.
Table 20-1.
Set of Commands
Command
Value
Mnemonic
Get Flash Descriptor
0x00
GETD
Write page
0x01
WP
Write page and lock
0x02
WPL
Erase page and write page
0x03
EWP
Erase page and write page then lock
0x04
EWPL
Erase all
0x05
EA
Set Lock Bit
0x08
SLB
Clear Lock Bit
0x09
CLB
Get Lock Bit
0x0A
GLB
Set GPNVM Bit
0x0B
SGPB
Clear GPNVM Bit
0x0C
CGPB
Get GPNVM Bit
0x0D
GGPB
Start Read Unique Identifier
0x0E
STUI
Stop Read Unique Identifier
0x0F
SPUI
In order to perform one of these commands, the Flash Command Register (EEFC_FCR) has to be written with the
correct command using the FCMD field. As soon as the EEFC_FCR register is written, the FRDY flag and the
FVALUE field in the EEFC_FRR register are automatically cleared. Once the current command is achieved,
then the FRDY flag is automatically set. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR,
the corresponding interrupt line of the NVIC is activated. (Note that this is true for all commands except for the
STUI Command. The FRDY flag is not set when the STUI command is achieved.)
All the commands are protected by the same keyword, which has to be written in the 8 highest bits of the
EEFC_FCR register.
Writing EEFC_FCR with data that does not contain the correct key and/or with an invalid command has no effect
on the whole memory plane, but the FCMDE flag is set in the EEFC_FSR register. This flag is automatically
cleared by a read access to the EEFC_FSR register.
When the current command writes or erases a page in a locked region, the command has no effect on the whole
memory plane, but the FLOCKE flag is set in the EEFC_FSR register. This flag is automatically cleared by a read
access to the EEFC_FSR register.
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Figure 20-5.
Command State Chart
Read Status: MC_FSR
No
Check if FRDY flag Set
Yes
Write FCMD and PAGENB in Flash Command Register
Read Status: MC_FSR
No
Check if FRDY flag Set
Yes
Check if FLOCKE flag Set
Yes
Locking region violation
No
Check if FCMDE flag Set
Yes
Bad keyword violation
No
Command Successfull
20.4.3.1 Getting Embedded Flash Descriptor
This command allows the system to learn about the Flash organization. The system can take full advantage of this
information. For instance, a device could be replaced by one with more Flash capacity, and so the software is able
to adapt itself to the new configuration.
To get the embedded Flash descriptor, the application writes the GETD command in the EEFC_FCR register. The
first word of the descriptor can be read by the software application in the EEFC_FRR register as soon as the
FRDY flag in the EEFC_FSR register rises. The next reads of the EEFC_FRR register provide the following word
of the descriptor. If extra read operations to the EEFC_FRR register are done after the last word of the descriptor
has been returned, then the EEFC_FRR register value is 0 until the next valid command.
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Table 20-2.
Flash Descriptor Definition
Symbol
Word Index
Description
FL_ID
0
Flash Interface Description
FL_SIZE
1
Flash size in bytes
FL_PAGE_SIZE
2
Page size in bytes
FL_NB_PLANE
3
Number of planes.
FL_PLANE[0]
4
Number of bytes in the first plane.
FL_PLANE[FL_NB_PLANE-1]
4 + FL_NB_PLANE - 1
Number of bytes in the last plane.
FL_NB_LOCK
4 + FL_NB_PLANE
Number of lock bits. A bit is associated with a lock region. A
lock bit is used to prevent write or erase operations in the lock
region.
FL_LOCK[0]
4 + FL_NB_PLANE + 1
Number of bytes in the first lock region.
...
...
20.4.3.2 Write Commands
Several commands can be used to program the Flash.
Flash technology requires that an erase be done before programming. The full memory plane can be erased at the
same time, or several pages can be erased at the same time (refer to Figure 20-6, "Example of Partial Page
Programming", and the paragraph below the figure.). Also, a page erase can be automatically done before a page
write using EWP or EWPL commands.
After programming, the page (the whole lock region) can be locked to prevent miscellaneous write or erase
sequences. The lock bit can be automatically set after page programming using WPL or EWPL commands.
Data to be written are stored in an internal latch buffer. The size of the latch buffer corresponds to the page size.
The latch buffer wraps around within the internal memory area address space and is repeated as many times as
the number of pages within this address space.
Note:
Writing of 8-bit and 16-bit data is not allowed and may lead to unpredictable data corruption.
Write operations are performed in a number of wait states equal to the number of wait states for read operations.
Data are written to the latch buffer before the programming command is written to the Flash Command Register
EEFC_FCR. The sequence is as follows:
Write the full page, at any page address, within the internal memory area address space.
Programming starts as soon as the page number and the programming command are written to the Flash
Command Register. The FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) is automatically
cleared.
When programming is completed, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR)
rises. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the bit FRDY in EEFC_FMR, the corresponding interrupt
line of the NVIC is activated.
Two errors can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
Lock Error: the page to be programmed belongs to a locked region. A command must be previously run to
unlock the corresponding region.
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By using the WP command, a page can be programmed in several steps if it has been erased before (see Figure
20-6 below).
Figure 20-6.
Example of Partial Page Programming
32-bit wide
X words
X words
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
X words
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
X words
32-bit wide
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF FF
...
FF FF
FF FF
FF
CA FE
FF
FF
CA FE
CA FE
FF FF
...
FF FF
FF FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF FF
...
FF FF
FF FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
...
Step 1.
Erase All Flash
So Page Y erased
...
...
...
...
32-bit wide
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
CA
FE
CA FE
CA
CA
FE
FE
CA FE
CA FE
FF
FF
DE CA
FF
FF
FF
FF
DE CA
DE CA
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
Step 2.
Programming of the second part of Page Y
FF
...
FF
FF
FF
CA
FE
CA
CA
FE
FE
FF
FF
...
...
DE CA
DE CA
DE CA
...
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
Step 3.
Programming of the third part of Page Y
The Partial Programming mode works only with 128-bit (or higher) boundaries. It cannot be used with boundaries
lower than 128 bits (8, 16 or 32-bit for example).
20.4.3.3 Erase Commands
Erase commands are allowed only on unlocked regions. Depending on the Flash memory, several commands can
be used to erase the Flash:
Erase all memory (EA): all memory is erased. The processor must not fetch code from the Flash memory.
The erase sequence is:
Erase starts as soon as one of the erase commands and the FARG field are written in the Flash Command
Register.
When the programming completes, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR)
rises. If an interrupt has been enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC
is activated.
Two errors can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
Lock Error: at least one page to be erased belongs to a locked region. The erase command has been
refused, no page has been erased. A command must be run previously to unlock the corresponding region.
20.4.3.4 Lock Bit Protection
Lock bits are associated with several pages in the embedded Flash memory plane. This defines lock regions in the
embedded Flash memory plane. They prevent writing/erasing protected pages.
The lock sequence is:
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The Set Lock command (SLB) and a page number to be protected are written in the Flash Command
Register.
When the locking completes, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) rises. If
an interrupt has been enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC is
activated.
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If the lock bit number is greater than the total number of lock bits, then the command has no effect. The
result of the SLB command can be checked running a GLB (Get Lock Bit) command.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
It is possible to clear lock bits previously set. Then the locked region can be erased or programmed. The unlock
sequence is:
The Clear Lock command (CLB) and a page number to be unprotected are written in the Flash Command
Register.
When the unlock completes, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) rises. If
an interrupt has been enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC is
activated.
If the lock bit number is greater than the total number of lock bits, then the command has no effect.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
The status of lock bits can be returned by the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC). The Get Lock Bit
status sequence is:
The Get Lock Bit command (GLB) is written in the Flash Command Register, FARG field is meaningless.
Lock bits can be read by the software application in the EEFC_FRR register. The first word read
corresponds to the 32 first lock bits, next reads providing the next 32 lock bits as long as it is meaningful.
Extra reads to the EEFC_FRR register return 0.
For example, if the third bit of the first word read in the EEFC_FRR is set, then the third lock region is locked.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Note:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
Access to the Flash in read is permitted when a set, clear or get lock bit command is performed.
20.4.3.5 GPNVM Bit
GPNVM bits do not interfere with the embedded Flash memory plane. Refer to the product definition section for
information on the GPNVM Bit Action.
The set GPNVM bit sequence is:
Start the Set GPNVM Bit command (SGPB) by writing the Flash Command Register with the SGPB
command and the number of the GPNVM bit to be set.
When the GPVNM bit is set, the bit FRDY in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) rises. If
an interrupt was enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC is activated.
If the GPNVM bit number is greater than the total number of GPNVM bits, then the command has no effect.
The result of the SGPB command can be checked by running a GGPB (Get GPNVM Bit) command.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
It is possible to clear GPNVM bits previously set. The clear GPNVM bit sequence is:
Start the Clear GPNVM Bit command (CGPB) by writing the Flash Command Register with CGPB and the
number of the GPNVM bit to be cleared.
When the clear completes, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) rises. If an
interrupt has been enabled by setting the FRDY bit in EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC is activated.
If the GPNVM bit number is greater than the total number of GPNVM bits, then the command has no effect.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
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The status of GPNVM bits can be returned by the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC). The sequence
is:
Start the Get GPNVM bit command by writing the Flash Command Register with GGPB. The FARG field is
meaningless.
GPNVM bits can be read by the software application in the EEFC_FRR register. The first word read
corresponds to the 32 first GPNVM bits, following reads provide the next 32 GPNVM bits as long as it is
meaningful. Extra reads to the EEFC_FRR register return 0.
For example, if the third bit of the first word read in the EEFC_FRR is set, then the third GPNVM bit is active.
One error can be detected in the EEFC_FSR register after a programming sequence:
Note:
Command Error: a bad keyword has been written in the EEFC_FCR register.
Access to the Flash in read is permitted when a set, clear or get GPNVM bit command is performed.
20.4.3.6 Security Bit Protection
When the security is enabled, access to the Flash, either through the JTAG/SWD interface or through the Fast
Flash Programming Interface, is forbidden. This ensures the confidentiality of the code programmed in the Flash.
The security bit is GPNVM0.
Disabling the security bit can only be achieved by asserting the ERASE pin at 1, and after a full Flash erase is
performed. When the security bit is deactivated, all accesses to the Flash are permitted.
20.4.3.7 Unique Identifier
Each part is programmed with a 128-bit Unique Identifier. It can be used to generate keys for example.
To read the Unique Identifier the sequence is:
Send the Start Read unique Identifier command (STUI) by writing the Flash Command Register with the
STUI command.
When the Unique Identifier is ready to be read, the FRDY bit in the Flash Programming Status Register
(EEFC_FSR) falls.
The Unique Identifier is located in the first 128 bits of the Flash memory mapping, thus, at the address
0x80000-0x8000F.
To stop the Unique Identifier mode, the user needs to send the Stop Read unique Identifier command (SPUI)
by writing the Flash Command Register with the SPUI command.
When the Stop read Unique Identifier command (SPUI) has been performed, the FRDY bit in the Flash
Programming Status Register (EEFC_FSR) rises. If an interrupt was enabled by setting the FRDY bit in
EEFC_FMR, the interrupt line of the NVIC is activated.
Note that during the sequence, the software can not run out of Flash (or the second plane in case of dual plane).
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20.5
Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) User Interface
The User Interface of the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) is integrated within the System Controller with
base address 0x400E0800.
Table 20-3.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset State
0x00
EEFC Flash Mode Register
EEFC_FMR
Read-write
0x0
0x04
EEFC Flash Command Register
EEFC_FCR
Write-only
–
0x08
EEFC Flash Status Register
EEFC_FSR
Read-only
0x00000001
0x0C
EEFC Flash Result Register
EEFC_FRR
Read-only
0x0
0x10
Reserved
–
–
–
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20.5.1 EEFC Flash Mode Register
Name:
EEFC_FMR
Address:
0x400E0800 (0), 0x400E0A00 (1)
Access:
Read-write
Offset:
0x00
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
FAM
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
SCOD
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
7
6
–
FWS
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
FRDY
• FRDY: Ready Interrupt Enable
0: Flash Ready does not generate an interrupt.
1: Flash Ready (to accept a new command) generates an interrupt.
• FWS: Flash Wait State
This field defines the number of wait states for read and write operations:
Number of cycles for Read/Write operations = FWS+1
• SCOD: Sequential Code Optimization Disable
0: The sequential code optimization is enabled.
1: The sequential code optimization is disabled.
No Flash read should be done during change of this register.
• FAM: Flash Access Mode
0: 128-bit access in read Mode only, to enhance access speed.
1: 64-bit access in read Mode only, to enhance power consumption.
No Flash read should be done during change of this register.
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20.5.2 EEFC Flash Command Register
Name:
EEFC_FCR
Address:
0x400E0804 (0), 0x400E0A04 (1)
Access:
Write-only
Offset:
0x04
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
FKEY
23
22
21
20
FARG
15
14
13
12
FARG
7
6
5
4
FCMD
• FCMD: Flash Command
This field defines the Flash commands. Refer to “Flash Commands” on page 291.
• FARG: Flash Command Argument
Erase all command
Field is meaningless.
Programming command
FARG defines the page number to be programmed.
Lock command
FARG defines the page number to be locked.
• FKEY: Flash Writing Protection Key
This field should be written with the value 0x5A to enable the command defined by the bits of the register. If the field is written with a different value, the write is not performed and no action is started.
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20.5.3 EEFC Flash Status Register
Name:
EEFC_FSR
Address:
0x400E0808 (0), 0x400E0A08 (1)
Access:
Read-only
Offset:
0x08
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
FLOCKE
FCMDE
FRDY
• FRDY: Flash Ready Status
0: The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) is busy.
1: The Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) is ready to start a new command.
When it is set, this flags triggers an interrupt if the FRDY flag is set in the EEFC_FMR register.
This flag is automatically cleared when the Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC) is busy.
• FCMDE: Flash Command Error Status
0: No invalid commands and no bad keywords were written in the Flash Mode Register EEFC_FMR.
1: An invalid command and/or a bad keyword was/were written in the Flash Mode Register EEFC_FMR.
This flag is automatically cleared when EEFC_FSR is read or EEFC_FCR is written.
• FLOCKE: Flash Lock Error Status
0: No programming/erase of at least one locked region has happened since the last read of EEFC_FSR.
1: Programming/erase of at least one locked region has happened since the last read of EEFC_FSR.
This flag is automatically cleared when EEFC_FSR is read or EEFC_FCR is written.
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20.5.4 EEFC Flash Result Register
Name:
EEFC_FRR
Address:
0x400E080C (0), 0x400E0A0C (1)
Access:
Read-only
Offset:
0x0C
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
FVALUE
23
22
21
20
FVALUE
15
14
13
12
FVALUE
7
6
5
4
FVALUE
• FVALUE: Flash Result Value
The result of a Flash command is returned in this register. If the size of the result is greater than 32 bits, then the next
resulting value is accessible at the next register read.
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21.
Fast Flash Programming Interface (FFPI)
21.1
Overview
The Fast Flash Programming Interface provides solutions for high-volume programming using a standard gang
programmer. The parallel interface is fully handshaked and the device is considered to be a standard EEPROM.
Additionally, the parallel protocol offers an optimized access to all the embedded Flash functionalities.
Although the Fast Flash Programming Mode is a dedicated mode for high volume programming, this mode is not
designed for in-situ programming.
21.2
Parallel Fast Flash Programming
21.2.1 Device Configuration
In Fast Flash Programming Mode, the device is in a specific test mode. Only a certain set of pins is significant.
Other pins must be left unconnected.
Figure 21-1.
Parallel Programming Interface
VDDBU
TST
VDDBU
NRSTB
VDDBU
FWUP
VDDIO
VDDIN
VDDANA
PGMNCMD
VDDUTMI
RDY
PGMRDY
VDDPLL
NOE
PGMNOE
NCMD
NVALID
PGMNVALID
VDDCORE
GND
GNDBU
MODE[3:0]
PGMM[3:0]
GNDANA
DATA[15:0]
PGMD[15:0]
GNDPLL
XIN
GNDUTMI
0 - 50MHz (VDDCORE)
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Table 21-1.
Signal Name
Signal Description List
Function
Type
Active
Level
Comments
Power
VDDIO
I/O Lines Power Supply
Power
Apply external 3.0V-3.6V
VDDBU
Backup I/O Lines Power Supply
Power
Apply external 3.0V-3.6V
VDDUTMI
UTMI+ Interface Power Supply
Power
Apply external 3.0V-3.6V
VDDANA
ADC Analog Power Supply
Power
Apply external 3.0V-3.6V
VDDIN
Voltage Regulator Input
Power
Apply external 3.0V-3.6V
VDDCORE
Core Power Supply
Power
Apply external 1.65V-1.95V
VDDPLL
PLLs and Oscillator Power Supply
Power
Apply external 1.65V-1.95V
GND
Ground
Ground
GNDPLL
Ground
Ground
GNDBU
Ground
Ground
GNDANA
Ground
Ground
GNDUTMI
Ground
Ground
Clocks
XIN
Clock Input
Input
0 to 50MHz (0-VDDCORE square wave)
Test
TST
Test Mode Select
Input
High
Must be connected to VDDIO
NRSTB
Asynchronous Microcontroller Reset
Input
High
Must be connected to VDDIO
FWUP
Wake-up pin
Input
High
Must be connected to VDDIO
Input
Low
Pulled-up input at reset
Output
High
Pulled-up input at reset
Input
Low
Pulled-up input at reset
Output
Low
Pulled-up input at reset
PIO
PGMNCMD
PGMRDY
PGMNOE
PGMNVALID
Valid command available
0: Device is busy
1: Device is ready for a new command
Output Enable (active high)
0: DATA[15:0] is in input mode
1: DATA[15:0] is in output mode
PGMM[3:0]
Specifies DATA type (See Table 21-2)
PGMD[15:0]
Bi-directional data bus
Input
Pulled-up input at reset
Input/Output
Pulled-up input at reset
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21.2.2 Signal Names
Depending on the MODE settings, DATA is latched in different internal registers.
Table 21-2.
Mode Coding
MODE[3:0]
Symbol
Data
0000
CMDE
Command Register
0001
ADDR0
Address Register LSBs
0010
ADDR1
Address Register MSBs
0101
DATA
Data Register
Default
IDLE
No register
When MODE is equal to CMDE, then a new command (strobed on DATA[15:0] signals) is stored in the command
register.
Table 21-3.
Command Bit Coding
DATA[15:0]
Symbol
Command Executed
0x0011
READ
Read Flash
0x0012
WP
Write Page Flash
0x0022
WPL
Write Page and Lock Flash
0x0032
EWP
Erase Page and Write Page
0x0042
EWPL
Erase Page and Write Page then Lock
0x0013
EA
Erase All
0x0014
SLB
Set Lock Bit
0x0024
CLB
Clear Lock Bit
0x0015
GLB
Get Lock Bit
0x0034
SGPB
Set General Purpose NVM bit
0x0044
CGPB
Clear General Purpose NVM bit
0x0025
GGPB
Get General Purpose NVM bit
0x0054
SSE
Set Security Bit
0x0035
GSE
Get Security Bit
0x001F
WRAM
Write Memory
0x0016
SEFC
Select EEFC Controller(1)
0x001E
GVE
Get Version
Note:
1.
Applies to 256 kbytes Flash version (dual EEFC)
21.2.3 Entering Programming Mode
The following algorithm puts the device in Parallel Programming Mode:
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Apply GND, TST, NRTSB, FWUP and the supplies as described in Table 21-1, “Signal Description List,” on
page 303.
Apply XIN clock
Wait for 20 ms
Start a read or write handshaking.
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21.2.4 Programmer Handshaking
A handshake is defined for read and write operations. When the device is ready to start a new operation (RDY
signal set), the programmer starts the handshake by clearing the NCMD signal. The handshaking is achieved once
NCMD signal is high and RDY is high.
21.2.4.1 Write Handshaking
For details on the write handshaking sequence, refer to Figure 21-2 and Table 21-4.
Figure 21-2.
Parallel Programming Timing, Write Sequence
NCMD
2
4
3
RDY
5
NOE
NVALID
DATA[15:0]
1
MODE[3:0]
Table 21-4.
Write Handshake
Step
Programmer Action
Device Action
Data I/O
1
Sets MODE and DATA signals
Waits for NCMD low
Input
2
Clears NCMD signal
Latches MODE and DATA
Input
3
Waits for RDY low
Clears RDY signal
Input
4
Releases MODE and DATA signals
Executes command and polls NCMD high
Input
5
Sets NCMD signal
Executes command and polls NCMD high
Input
6
Waits for RDY high
Sets RDY
Input
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21.2.4.2 Read Handshaking
For details on the read handshaking sequence, refer to Figure 21-3 and Table 21-5.
Figure 21-3.
Parallel Programming Timing, Read Sequence
NCMD
12
2
3
RDY
13
NOE
9
5
11
7
NVALID
6
4
DATA[15:0]
Adress IN
Z
8
10
Data OUT
X
IN
1
MODE[3:0]
Table 21-5.
ADDR
Read Handshake
Step
Programmer Action
Device Action
DATA I/O
1
Sets MODE and DATA signals
Waits for NCMD low
Input
2
Clears NCMD signal
Latch MODE and DATA
Input
3
Waits for RDY low
Clears RDY signal
Input
4
Sets DATA signal in tristate
Waits for NOE Low
Input
5
Clears NOE signal
6
Waits for NVALID low
7
Tristate
Sets DATA bus in output mode and outputs
the flash contents.
Output
Clears NVALID signal
Output
Waits for NOE high
Output
8
Reads value on DATA Bus
9
Sets NOE signal
10
Waits for NVALID high
Sets DATA bus in input mode
X
11
Sets DATA in output mode
Sets NVALID signal
Input
12
Sets NCMD signal
Waits for NCMD high
Input
13
Waits for RDY high
Sets RDY signal
Input
Output
21.2.5 Device Operations
Several commands on the Flash memory are available. These commands are summarized in Table 21-3 on page
304. Each command is driven by the programmer through the parallel interface running several read/write
handshaking sequences.
When a new command is executed, the previous one is automatically achieved. Thus, chaining a read command
after a write automatically flushes the load buffer in the Flash.
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21.2.5.1 Flash Read Command
This command is used to read the contents of the Flash memory. The read command can start at any valid
address in the memory plane and is optimized for consecutive reads. Read handshaking can be chained; an
internal address buffer is automatically increased.
Table 21-6.
Read Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
READ
2
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
3
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
4
Read handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
5
Read handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
n
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
n+1
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
n+2
Read handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
n+3
Read handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
21.2.5.2 Flash Write Command
This command is used to write the Flash contents.
The Flash memory plane is organized into several pages. Data to be written are stored in a load buffer that
corresponds to a Flash memory page. The load buffer is automatically flushed to the Flash:
before access to any page other than the current one
when a new command is validated (MODE = CMDE)
The Write Page command (WP) is optimized for consecutive writes. Write handshaking can be chained; an
internal address buffer is automatically increased.
Table 21-7.
Write Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
WP or WPL or EWP or EWPL
2
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
3
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
4
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
5
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
n
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
n+1
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
n+2
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
n+3
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
The Flash command Write Page and Lock (WPL) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command. However, the lock
bit is automatically set at the end of the Flash write operation. As a lock region is composed of several pages, the
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programmer writes to the first pages of the lock region using Flash write commands and writes to the last page of
the lock region using a Flash write and lock command.
The Flash command Erase Page and Write (EWP) is equivalent to the Flash Write Command. However, before
programming the load buffer, the page is erased.
The Flash command Erase Page and Write the Lock (EWPL) combines EWP and WPL commands.
21.2.5.3 Flash Full Erase Command
This command is used to erase the Flash memory planes.
All lock regions must be unlocked before the Full Erase command by using the CLB command. Otherwise, the
erase command is aborted and no page is erased.
Table 21-8.
Full Erase Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
EA
2
Write handshaking
DATA
0
21.2.5.4 Flash Lock Commands
Lock bits can be set using WPL or EWPL commands. They can also be set by using the Set Lock command
(SLB). With this command, several lock bits can be activated. A Bit Mask is provided as argument to the
command. When bit 0 of the bit mask is set, then the first lock bit is activated.
Likewise, the Clear Lock command (CLB) is used to clear lock bits.
Table 21-9.
Set and Clear Lock Bit Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
SLB or CLB
2
Write handshaking
DATA
Bit Mask
Lock bits can be read using Get Lock Bit command (GLB). The nth lock bit is active when the bit n of the bit mask
is set..
Table 21-10.
Get Lock Bit Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
GLB
Lock Bit Mask Status
2
Read handshaking
DATA
0 = Lock bit is cleared
1 = Lock bit is set
21.2.5.5 Flash General-purpose NVM Commands
General-purpose NVM bits (GP NVM bits) can be set using the Set GPNVM command (SGPB). This command
also activates GP NVM bits. A bit mask is provided as argument to the command. When bit 0 of the bit mask is set,
then the first GP NVM bit is activated.
Likewise, the Clear GPNVM command (CGPB) is used to clear general-purpose NVM bits. All the generalpurpose NVM bits are also cleared by the EA command. The general-purpose NVM bit is deactivated when the
corresponding bit in the pattern value is set to 1.
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Table 21-11.
Set/Clear GP NVM Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
SGPB or CGPB
2
Write handshaking
DATA
GP NVM bit pattern value
General-purpose NVM bits can be read using the Get GPNVM Bit command (GGPB). The nth GP NVM bit is
active when bit n of the bit mask is set..
Table 21-12.
Get GP NVM Bit Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
GGPB
GP NVM Bit Mask Status
2
Read handshaking
DATA
0 = GP NVM bit is cleared
1 = GP NVM bit is set
21.2.5.6 Flash Security Bit Command
A security bit can be set using the Set Security Bit command (SSE). Once the security bit is active, the Fast Flash
programming is disabled. No other command can be run. An event on the Erase pin can erase the security bit
once the contents of the Flash have been erased.
The AT9SAM3U256 security bit is controlled by the EEFC0. To use the Set Security Bit command, the EEFC0
must be selected using the Select EFC command.
Table 21-13.
Set Security Bit Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
SSE
2
Write handshaking
DATA
0
Once the security bit is set, it is not possible to access FFPI. The only way to erase the security bit is to erase the
Flash.
In order to erase the Flash, the user must perform the following:
Power-off the chip
Power-on the chip with TST = 0
Assert Erase during a period of more than 220 ms
Power-off the chip
Then it is possible to return to FFPI mode and check that Flash is erased.
21.2.5.7 SAM3U 256 Kbytes Flash Select EEFC Command
The commands WPx, EA, xLB, xFB are executed using the current EFC controller. The default EEFC controller is
EEFC0. The Select EEFC command (SEFC) allows selection of the current EEFC controller.
Table 21-14.
Select EFC Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
SEFC
2
Write handshaking
DATA
0 = Select EEFC0
1 = Select EEFC1
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21.2.5.8 Memory Write Command
This command is used to perform a write access to any memory location.
The Memory Write command (WRAM) is optimized for consecutive writes. Write handshaking can be chained; an
internal address buffer is automatically increased.
Table 21-15.
Write Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
WRAM
2
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
3
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
4
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
5
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
n
Write handshaking
ADDR0
Memory Address LSB
n+1
Write handshaking
ADDR1
Memory Address
n+2
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
n+3
Write handshaking
DATA
*Memory Address++
...
...
...
...
21.2.5.9 Get Version Command
The Get Version (GVE) command retrieves the version of the FFPI interface.
Table 21-16.
310
Get Version Command
Step
Handshake Sequence
MODE[3:0]
DATA[15:0]
1
Write handshaking
CMDE
GVE
2
Write handshaking
DATA
Version
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SAM3U4/2/1 Boot Program
22.1
Description
The SAM-BA Boot Program integrates an array of programs permitting download and/or upload into the different
memories of the product.
22.2
Flow Diagram
The Boot Program implements the algorithm illustrated in Figure 22-1.
Figure 22-1.
Boot Program Algorithm Flow Diagram
No
No
Device
Setup
USB Enumeration
Successful ?
Character # received
from UART?
Yes
Yes
Run SAM-BA Monitor
Run SAM-BA Monitor
The SAM-BA Boot program seeks to detect a source clock either from the embedded main oscillator with external
crystal (main osccillator enabled) or from a 12 MHz signal applied to the XIN pin (main oscillator in Bypass mode).
If a clock is found from the two possible sources above, the boot program checks to verify that the frequency is
12 MHz (taking into account the frequency range of the 32 kHz RC oscillator). If the frequency is 12 MHz, USB
activation is allowed, else (no clock or frequency other than 12 MHz), the internal 12 MHz RC oscilator is used as
main clock and USB clock is not allowed due to frequency drift of the 12 MHz RC oscillator.
22.3
Device Initialization
The initialization sequence is the following:
1.
Stack setup
2.
Set up the Embedded Flash Controller
3.
External Clock detection (quartz or external clock on XIN)
4.
If quartz or external clock is 12 MHz, allow USB activation
5.
Else, does not allow USB activation and use internal RC 12 MHz
6.
Main oscillator frequency detection if no external clock detected
7.
Switch Master Clock on Main Oscillator
8.
C variable initialization
9.
PLLA setup: PLLA is initialized to generate a 48 MHz clock
10. UPLL setup in case of USB activation allowed
11. Disable of the Watchdog
12. Initialization of the UART (115200 bauds, 8, N, 1)
13. Initialization of the USB Device Port (in case of USB activation allowed)
14. Wait for one of the following events:
a. Check if USB device enumeration has occured
b. Check if characters have been received in the UART
15. Jump to SAM-BA Monitor (see Section 22.4 ”SAM-BA Monitor”)
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22.4
SAM-BA Monitor
Once the communication interface is identified, the monitor runs in an infinite loop waiting for different commands
as shown in Table 22-1.
Table 22-1.
Command
Action
Argument(s)
Example
O
write a byte
Address, Value#
O200001,CA#
o
read a byte
Address,#
o200001,#
H
write a half word
Address, Value#
H200002,CAFE#
h
read a half word
Address,#
h200002,#
W
write a word
Address, Value#
W200000,CAFEDECA#
w
read a word
Address,#
w200000,#
S
send a file
Address,#
S200000,#
R
receive a file
Address, NbOfBytes#
R200000,1234#
G
go
Address#
G200200#
V
display version
No argument
V#
Write commands: Write a byte (O), a halfword (H) or a word (W) to the target.
̶
̶
̶
̶
Address: Address in hexadecimal
̶
Output: The byte, halfword or word read in hexadecimal following by ‘>’
Send a file (S): Send a file to a specified address
̶
Address: Address in hexadecimal
̶
Output: ‘>’.
There is a time-out on this command which is reached when the prompt ‘>’ appears before the end of the command
execution.
Receive a file (R): Receive data into a file from a specified address
̶
̶
Value: Byte, halfword or word to write in hexadecimal.
Output: ‘>’.
̶
Address: Address in hexadecimal.
Read commands: Read a byte (o), a halfword (h) or a word (w) from the target.
Note:
Address: Address in hexadecimal
NbOfBytes: Number of bytes in hexadecimal to receive
Output: ‘>’
Go (G): Jump to a specified address and execute the code
̶
Address: Address to jump in hexadecimal
̶
Output: ‘>’
Get Version (V): Return the SAM-BA boot version
̶
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Commands Available Through the SAM-BA Boot
Output: ‘>’
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22.4.1 UART Serial Port
Communication is performed through the UART initialized to 115200 Baud, 8, n, 1.
The Send and Receive File commands use the Xmodem protocol to communicate. Any terminal performing this
protocol can be used to send the application file to the target. The size of the binary file to send depends on the
SRAM size embedded in the product. In all cases, the size of the binary file must be lower than the SRAM size
because the Xmodem protocol requires some SRAM memory to work. See Section 22.5 ”Hardware and Software
Constraints”.
22.4.2 Xmodem Protocol
The Xmodem protocol supported is the 128-byte length block. This protocol uses a two-character CRC-16 to
guarantee detection of a maximum bit error.
Xmodem protocol with CRC is accurate provided both sender and receiver report successful transmission. Each
block of the transfer looks like:
in which:
̶
= 01 hex
̶
= binary number, starts at 01, increments by 1, and wraps 0FFH to 00H (not to 01)
̶
= 1’s complement of the blk#.
̶
= 2 bytes CRC16
Figure 22-2 shows a transmission using this protocol.
Figure 22-2.
Xmodem Transfer Example
Host
Device
C
SOH 01 FE Data[128] CRC CRC
ACK
SOH 02 FD Data[128] CRC CRC
ACK
SOH 03 FC Data[100] CRC CRC
ACK
EOT
ACK
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22.4.3 USB Device Port
A 12.000 MHz Crystal (or 12.000 MHz external clock on XIN) is necessary to use the USB Device Port.
The device uses the USB communication device class (CDC) drivers to take advantage of the installed PC RS-232
software to talk over the USB. The CDC class is implemented in all releases of Windows® beginning with Windows
98SE. The CDC document, available at www.usb.org, describes a way to implement devices such as ISDN
modems and virtual COM ports.
The Vendor ID (VID) is Atmel’s vendor ID 0x03EB. The product ID (PID) is 0x6124. These references are used by
the host operating system to mount the correct driver. On Windows systems, the INF files contain the
correspondence between vendor ID and product ID.
For more details about VID/PID for End Product/Systems, please refer to the Vendor ID form available from the
USB Implementers Forum on www.usb.org.
Atmel provides an INF example to see the device as a new serial port and also provides another custom driver
used by the SAM-BA application: atm6124.sys. Refer to the application note Basic USB Application (Atmel
literature number 6123) available on www.atmel.com) for more details.
22.4.3.1 Enumeration Process
The USB protocol is a master/slave protocol. This is the host that starts the enumeration sending requests to the
device through the control endpoint. The device handles standard requests as defined in the USB Specification.
Table 22-2.
Handled Standard Requests
Request
Definition
GET_DESCRIPTOR
Returns the current device configuration value.
SET_ADDRESS
Sets the device address for all future device access.
SET_CONFIGURATION
Sets the device configuration.
GET_CONFIGURATION
Returns the current device configuration value.
GET_STATUS
Returns status for the specified recipient.
SET_FEATURE
Set or Enable a specific feature.
CLEAR_FEATURE
Clear or Disable a specific feature.
The device also handles some class requests defined in the CDC class.
Table 22-3.
Handled Class Requests
Request
Definition
SET_LINE_CODING
Configures DTE rate, stop bits, parity and number of character bits.
GET_LINE_CODING
Requests current DTE rate, stop bits, parity and number of character bits.
SET_CONTROL_LINE_STATE
RS-232 signal used to tell the DCE device the DTE device is now present.
Unhandled requests are STALLed.
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22.4.3.2 Communication Endpoints
There are two communication endpoints and endpoint 0 is used for the enumeration process. Endpoint 1 is a 64byte Bulk OUT endpoint and endpoint 2 is a 64-byte Bulk IN endpoint. SAM-BA Boot commands are sent by the
host through endpoint 1. If required, the message is split by the host into several data payloads by the host driver.
If the command requires a response, the host can send IN transactions to pick up the response.
22.4.4 In Application Programming (IAP) Feature
The IAP feature is a function located in ROM that can be called by any software application.
When called, this function sends the desired FLASH command to the EEFC and waits for the Flash to be ready
(looping while the FRDY bit is not set in the EEFC_FSR).
Since this function is executed from ROM, this allows Flash programming (such as sector write) to be done by
code running in Flash.
The IAP function entry point is retrieved by reading the NMI vector in ROM (0x00180008).
This function takes one argument in parameter: the command to be sent to the EEFC.
This function returns the value of the EEFC_FSR.
IAP software code example:
(unsigned int) (*IAP_Function)(unsigned long);
void main (void){
unsigned
unsigned
unsigned
unsigned
long
long
long
long
FlashSectorNum = 200; //
flash_cmd = 0;
flash_status = 0;
EFCIndex = 0; // 0:EEFC0, 1: EEFC1
/* Initialize the function pointer (retrieve function address from NMI vector)
*/
IAP_Function = ((unsigned long) (*)(unsigned long))
0x00180008;
/* Send your data to the sector here */
/* build the command to send to EEFC */
flash_cmd =
(0x5A bit MREAD = 0
Set the internal address
TWI_IADR = address
Load transmit register
TWI_THR = Data to send
Write STOP command
TWI_CR = STOP
Read Status register
No
TXRDY = 1?
Yes
Read Status register
TXCOMP = 1?
No
Yes
Transfer finished
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Figure 32-17. TWI Write Operation with Multiple Data Bytes with or without Internal Address
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(CLDIV, CHDIV, CKDIV) in TWI_CWGR
(Needed only once)
Set the Control register:
- Master enable
TWI_CR = MSEN + SVDIS
Set the Master Mode register:
- Device slave address
- Internal address size (if IADR used)
- Transfer direction bit
Write ==> bit MREAD = 0
No
Internal address size = 0?
Set the internal address
TWI_IADR = address
Yes
Load Transmit register
TWI_THR = Data to send
Read Status register
TWI_THR = data to send
No
TXRDY = 1?
Yes
Data to send?
Yes
Write STOP Command
TWI_CR = STOP
Read Status register
Yes
No
TXCOMP = 1?
END
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Figure 32-18. TWI Read Operation with Single Data Byte without Internal Address
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(CLDIV, CHDIV, CKDIV) in TWI_CWGR
(Needed only once)
Set the Control register:
- Master enable
TWI_CR = MSEN + SVDIS
Set the Master Mode register:
- Device slave address
- Transfer direction bit
Read ==> bit MREAD = 1
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START | STOP
Read status register
RXRDY = 1?
No
Yes
Read Receive Holding Register
Read Status register
No
TXCOMP = 1?
Yes
END
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Figure 32-19. TWI Read Operation with Single Data Byte and Internal Address
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(CLDIV, CHDIV, CKDIV) in TWI_CWGR
(Needed only once)
Set the Control register:
- Master enable
TWI_CR = MSEN + SVDIS
Set the Master Mode register:
- Device slave address
- Internal address size (IADRSZ)
- Transfer direction bit
Read ==> bit MREAD = 1
Set the internal address
TWI_IADR = address
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START | STOP
Read Status register
No
RXRDY = 1?
Yes
Read Receive Holding register
Read Status register
No
TXCOMP = 1?
Yes
END
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Figure 32-20. TWI Read Operation with Multiple Data Bytes with or without Internal Address
BEGIN
Set TWI clock
(CLDIV, CHDIV, CKDIV) in TWI_CWGR
(Needed only once)
Set the Control register:
- Master enable
TWI_CR = MSEN + SVDIS
Set the Master Mode register:
- Device slave address
- Internal address size (if IADR used)
- Transfer direction bit
Read ==> bit MREAD = 1
Internal address size = 0?
Set the internal address
TWI_IADR = address
Yes
Start the transfer
TWI_CR = START
Read Status register
RXRDY = 1?
No
Yes
Read Receive Holding register (TWI_RHR)
No
Last data to read
but one?
Yes
Stop the transfer
TWI_CR = STOP
Read Status register
No
RXRDY = 1?
Yes
Read Receive Holding register (TWI_RHR)
Read status register
TXCOMP = 1?
Yes
END
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32.9
32.9.1
Multi-master Mode
Definition
More than one master may handle the bus at the same time without data corruption by using arbitration.
Arbitration starts as soon as two or more masters place information on the bus at the same time, and stops
(arbitration is lost) for the master that intends to send a logical one while the other master sends a logical zero.
As soon as arbitration is lost by a master, it stops sending data and listens to the bus in order to detect a stop.
When the stop is detected, the master who has lost arbitration may put its data on the bus by respecting
arbitration.
Arbitration is illustrated in Figure 32-22 on page 644.
32.9.2
Different Multi-master Modes
Two multi-master modes may be distinguished:
1. TWI is considered as a Master only and will never be addressed.
2.
Note:
TWI may be either a Master or a Slave and may be addressed.
In both Multi-master modes arbitration is supported.
32.9.2.1 TWI as Master Only
In this mode, TWI is considered as a Master only (MSEN is always at one) and must be driven like a Master with
the ARBLST (ARBitration Lost) flag in addition.
If arbitration is lost (ARBLST = 1), the programmer must reinitiate the data transfer.
If the user starts a transfer (ex.: DADR + START + W + Write in THR) and if the bus is busy, the TWI automatically
waits for a STOP condition on the bus to initiate the transfer (see Figure 32-21 on page 644).
Note:
The state of the bus (busy or free) is not indicated in the user interface.
32.9.2.2 TWI as Master or Slave
The automatic reversal from Master to Slave is not supported in case of a lost arbitration.
Then, in the case where TWI may be either a Master or a Slave, the programmer must manage the pseudo Multimaster mode described in the steps below.
1. Program TWI in Slave mode (SADR + MSDIS + SVEN) and perform Slave Access (if TWI is addressed).
2.
If TWI has to be set in Master mode, wait until TXCOMP flag is at 1.
3.
Program Master mode (DADR + SVDIS + MSEN) and start the transfer (ex: START + Write in THR).
4.
As soon as the Master mode is enabled, TWI scans the bus in order to detect if it is busy or free. When the
bus is considered as free, TWI initiates the transfer.
5.
As soon as the transfer is initiated and until a STOP condition is sent, the arbitration becomes relevant and
the user must monitor the ARBLST flag.
6.
If the arbitration is lost (ARBLST is set to 1), the user must program the TWI in Slave mode in the case
where the Master that won the arbitration wanted to access the TWI.
7.
If TWI has to be set in Slave mode, wait until TXCOMP flag is at 1 and then program the Slave mode.
Note:
In the case where the arbitration is lost and TWI is addressed, TWI will not acknowledge even if it is programmed in
Slave mode as soon as ARBLST is set to 1. Then, the Master must repeat SADR.
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Figure 32-21. Programmer Sends Data While the Bus is Busy
TWCK
START sent by the TWI
STOP sent by the master
DATA sent by a master
TWD
DATA sent by the TWI
Bus is busy
Bus is free
Transfer is kept
TWI DATA transfer
A transfer is programmed
(DADR + W + START + Write THR)
Bus is considered as free
Transfer is initiated
Figure 32-22. Arbitration Cases
TWCK
TWD
TWCK
Data from a Master
S
1
0
0 1 1
Data from TWI
S
1
0
1
TWD
S
1
0 0
P
Arbitration is lost
TWI stops sending data
1 1
Data from the master
P
Arbitration is lost
S
1
0
1
S
1
0
0 1
1
S
1
0
0 1
1
The master stops sending data
Data from the TWI
ARBLST
Bus is busy
Transfer is kept
TWI DATA transfer
A transfer is programmed
(DADR + W + START + Write THR)
Bus is free
Transfer is stopped
Transfer is programmed again
(DADR + W + START + Write THR)
Bus is considered as free
Transfer is initiated
The flowchart shown in Figure 32-23 on page 645 gives an example of read and write operations in Multi-master
mode.
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Figure 32-23. Multi-master Flowchart
START
Programm the SLAVE mode:
SADR + MSDIS + SVEN
Read Status Register
SVACC = 1 ?
Yes
GACC = 1 ?
No
No
No
No
SVREAD = 1 ?
EOSACC = 1 ?
TXRDY= 1 ?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Write in TWI_THR
TXCOMP = 1 ?
No
RXRDY= 1 ?
Yes
No
No
Yes
Read TWI_RHR
Need to perform
a master access ?
GENERAL CALL TREATMENT
Yes
Decoding of the
programming sequence
No
Prog seq
OK ?
Change SADR
Program the Master mode
DADR + SVDIS + MSEN + CLK + R / W
Read Status Register
Yes
No
ARBLST = 1 ?
Yes
Yes
No
MREAD = 1 ?
RXRDY= 0 ?
TXRDY= 0 ?
No
No
Read TWI_RHR
Yes
Yes
Data to read?
Data to send ?
Yes
Write in TWI_THR
No
No
Stop Transfer
TWI_CR = STOP
Read Status Register
Yes
TXCOMP = 0 ?
No
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32.10 Slave Mode
32.10.1 Definition
The Slave Mode is defined as a mode where the device receives the clock and the address from another device
called the master.
In this mode, the device never initiates and never completes the transmission (START, REPEATED_START and
STOP conditions are always provided by the master).
32.10.2 Application Block Diagram
Figure 32-24. Slave Mode Typical Application Block Diagram
VDD
R
Master
Host with
TWI
Interface
R
TWD
TWCK
Host with TWI
Interface
Host with TWI
Interface
LCD Controller
Slave 1
Slave 2
Slave 3
32.10.3 Programming Slave Mode
The following fields must be programmed before entering Slave mode:
1. SADR (TWI_SMR): The slave device address is used in order to be accessed by master devices in read
or write mode.
2.
MSDIS (TWI_CR): Disable the master mode.
3.
SVEN (TWI_CR): Enable the slave mode.
As the device receives the clock, values written in TWI_CWGR are not taken into account.
32.10.4 Receiving Data
After a Start or Repeated Start condition is detected and if the address sent by the Master matches with the Slave
address programmed in the SADR (Slave ADdress) field, SVACC (Slave ACCess) flag is set and SVREAD (Slave
READ) indicates the direction of the transfer.
SVACC remains high until a STOP condition or a repeated START is detected. When such a condition is detected,
EOSACC (End Of Slave ACCess) flag is set.
32.10.4.1 Read Sequence
In the case of a Read sequence (SVREAD is high), TWI transfers data written in the TWI_THR (TWI Transmit
Holding Register) until a STOP condition or a REPEATED_START + an address different from SADR is detected.
Note that at the end of the read sequence TXCOMP (Transmission Complete) flag is set and SVACC reset.
As soon as data is written in the TWI_THR, TXRDY (Transmit Holding Register Ready) flag is reset, and it is set
when the shift register is empty and the sent data acknowledged or not. If the data is not acknowledged, the NACK
flag is set.
Note that a STOP or a repeated START always follows a NACK.
See Figure 32-25 on page 647.
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32.10.4.2 Write Sequence
In the case of a Write sequence (SVREAD is low), the RXRDY (Receive Holding Register Ready) flag is set as
soon as a character has been received in the TWI_RHR (TWI Receive Holding Register). RXRDY is reset when
reading the TWI_RHR.
TWI continues receiving data until a STOP condition or a REPEATED_START + an address different from SADR
is detected. Note that at the end of the write sequence TXCOMP flag is set and SVACC reset.
See Figure 32-26 on page 648.
32.10.4.3 Clock Synchronization Sequence
In the case where TWI_THR or TWI_RHR is not written/read in time, TWI performs a clock synchronization.
Clock stretching information is given by the SCLWS (Clock Wait state) bit.
See Figure 32-28 on page 649 and Figure 32-29 on page 650.
32.10.4.4 General Call
In the case where a GENERAL CALL is performed, GACC (General Call ACCess) flag is set.
After GACC is set, it is up to the programmer to interpret the meaning of the GENERAL CALL and to decode the
new address programming sequence.
See Figure 32-27 on page 648.
32.10.5 Data Transfer
32.10.5.1 Read Operation
The read mode is defined as a data requirement from the master.
After a START or a REPEATED START condition is detected, the decoding of the address starts. If the slave
address (SADR) is decoded, SVACC is set and SVREAD indicates the direction of the transfer.
Until a STOP or REPEATED START condition is detected, TWI continues sending data loaded in the TWI_THR
register.
If a STOP condition or a REPEATED START + an address different from SADR is detected, SVACC is reset.
Figure 32-25 on page 647 describes the write operation.
Figure 32-25. Read Access Ordered by a MASTER
SADR matches,
TWI answers with an ACK
SADR does not match,
TWI answers with a NACK
TWD
S
ADR
R
NA
DATA
NA
P/S/Sr
SADR R
A
DATA
A
ACK/NACK from the Master
A
DATA
NA
S/Sr
TXRDY
NACK
Write THR
Read RHR
SVACC
SVREAD
SVREAD has to be taken into account only while SVACC is active
EOSVACC
Notes:
1. When SVACC is low, the state of SVREAD becomes irrelevant.
2. TXRDY is reset when data has been transmitted from TWI_THR to the shift register and set when this data has been
acknowledged or non acknowledged.
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32.10.5.2 Write Operation
The write mode is defined as a data transmission from the master.
After a START or a REPEATED START, the decoding of the address starts. If the slave address is decoded,
SVACC is set and SVREAD indicates the direction of the transfer (SVREAD is low in this case).
Until a STOP or REPEATED START condition is detected, TWI stores the received data in the TWI_RHR register.
If a STOP condition or a REPEATED START + an address different from SADR is detected, SVACC is reset.
Figure 32-26 on page 648 describes the Write operation.
Figure 32-26. Write Access Ordered by a Master
SADR does not match,
TWI answers with a NACK
S
TWD
ADR
W
NA
DATA
NA
SADR matches,
TWI answers with an ACK
P/S/Sr
SADR W
A
DATA
Read RHR
A
A
DATA
NA
S/Sr
RXRDY
SVACC
SVREAD has to be taken into account only while SVACC is active
SVREAD
EOSVACC
Notes:
1. When SVACC is low, the state of SVREAD becomes irrelevant.
2. RXRDY is set when data has been transmitted from the shift register to the TWI_RHR and reset when this data is read.
32.10.5.3 General Call
The general call is performed in order to change the address of the slave.
If a GENERAL CALL is detected, GACC is set.
After the detection of General Call, it is up to the programmer to decode the commands which come afterwards.
In case of a WRITE command, the programmer has to decode the programming sequence and program a new
SADR if the programming sequence matches.
Figure 32-27 on page 648 describes the General Call access.
Figure 32-27. Master Performs a General Call
0000000 + W
TXD
S
GENERAL CALL
RESET command = 00000110X
WRITE command = 00000100X
A
Reset or write DADD
A
DATA1
A
DATA2
A
New SADR
A
P
New SADR
Programming sequence
GCACC
Reset after read
SVACC
Note:
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This method allows the user to create an own programming sequence by choosing the programming bytes and the
number of them. The programming sequence has to be provided to the master.
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32.10.5.4 Clock Synchronization
In both read and write modes, it may happen that TWI_THR/TWI_RHR buffer is not filled /emptied before the
emission/reception of a new character. In this case, to avoid sending/receiving undesired data, a clock stretching
mechanism is implemented.
Clock Synchronization in Read Mode
The clock is tied low if the shift register is empty and if a STOP or REPEATED START condition was not detected.
It is tied low until the shift register is loaded.
Figure 32-28 on page 649 describes the clock synchronization in Read mode.
Figure 32-28. Clock Synchronization in Read Mode
TWI_THR
S
SADR
R
DATA1
1
DATA0
A
DATA0
A
DATA1
DATA2
A
XXXXXXX
DATA2
NA
S
2
TWCK
Write THR
CLOCK is tied low by the TWI
as long as THR is empty
SCLWS
TXRDY
SVACC
SVREAD
As soon as a START is detected
TXCOMP
TWI_THR is transmitted to the shift register
Notes:
Ack or Nack from the master
1
The data is memorized in TWI_THR until a new value is written
2
The clock is stretched after the ACK, the state of TWD is undefined during clock stretching
1. TXRDY is reset when data has been written in the TWI_THR to the shift register and set when this data has been
acknowledged or non acknowledged.
2. At the end of the read sequence, TXCOMP is set after a STOP or after a REPEATED_START + an address different from
SADR.
3. SCLWS is automatically set when the clock synchronization mechanism is started.
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Clock Synchronization in Write Mode
The clock is tied low if the shift register and the TWI_RHR is full. If a STOP or REPEATED_START condition was
not detected, it is tied low until TWI_RHR is read.
Figure 32-29 on page 650 describes the clock synchronization in Read mode.
Figure 32-29. Clock Synchronization in Write Mode
TWCK
CLOCK is tied low by the TWI as long as RHR is full
TWD
S
SADR
W
A
DATA0
TWI_RHR
A
DATA1
A
DATA0 is not read in the RHR
DATA2
DATA1
NA
S
ADR
DATA2
SCLWS
SCL is stretched on the last bit of DATA1
RXRDY
Rd DATA0
Rd DATA1
Rd DATA2
SVACC
SVREAD
TXCOMP
Notes:
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As soon as a START is detected
1. At the end of the read sequence, TXCOMP is set after a STOP or after a REPEATED_START + an address different from
SADR.
2. SCLWS is automatically set when the clock synchronization mechanism is started and automatically reset when the
mechanism is finished.
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32.10.5.5 Reversal after a Repeated Start
Reversal of Read to Write
The master initiates the communication by a read command and finishes it by a write command.
Figure 32-30 on page 651 describes the repeated start + reversal from Read to Write mode.
Figure 32-30. Repeated Start + Reversal from Read to Write Mode
TWI_THR
TWD
DATA0
S
SADR
R
A
DATA0
DATA1
A
DATA1
NA
Sr
SADR
W
A
DATA2
TWI_RHR
A
DATA3
DATA2
A
P
DATA3
SVACC
SVREAD
TXRDY
RXRDY
EOSACC
Cleared after read
As soon as a START is detected
TXCOMP
1. TXCOMP is only set at the end of the transmission because after the repeated start, SADR is detected again.
Reversal of Write to Read
The master initiates the communication by a write command and finishes it by a read command. Figure 32-31 on
page 651 describes the repeated start + reversal from Write to Read mode.
Figure 32-31. Repeated Start + Reversal from Write to Read Mode
DATA2
TWI_THR
TWD
S
SADR
W
A
DATA0
TWI_RHR
A
DATA1
DATA0
A
Sr
SADR
R
A
DATA3
DATA2
A
DATA3
NA
P
DATA1
SVACC
SVREAD
TXRDY
RXRDY
EOSACC
TXCOMP
Notes:
Read TWI_RHR
Cleared after read
As soon as a START is detected
1. In this case, if TWI_THR has not been written at the end of the read command, the clock is automatically stretched before
the ACK.
2. TXCOMP is only set at the end of the transmission because after the repeated start, SADR is detected again.
32.10.6 Read Write Flowcharts
The flowchart shown in Figure 32-32 on page 652 gives an example of read and write operations in Slave mode. A
polling or interrupt method can be used to check the status bits. The interrupt method requires that the interrupt
enable register (TWI_IER) be configured first.
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Figure 32-32. Read Write Flowchart in Slave Mode
Set the SLAVE mode:
SADR + MSDIS + SVEN
Read Status Register
SVACC = 1 ?
No
No
EOSACC = 1 ?
GACC = 1 ?
No
SVREAD = 0 ?
TXRDY= 1 ?
No
Write in TWI_THR
No
TXCOMP = 1 ?
RXRDY= 0 ?
No
END
Read TWI_RHR
GENERAL CALL TREATMENT
Decoding of the
programming sequence
Prog seq
OK ?
Change SADR
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32.11 Two-wire Interface (TWI) User Interface
Table 32-5.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Control Register
TWI_CR
Write-only
N/A
0x04
Master Mode Register
TWI_MMR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x08
Slave Mode Register
TWI_SMR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x0C
Internal Address Register
TWI_IADR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x10
Clock Waveform Generator Register
TWI_CWGR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x14 - 0x1C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x20
Status Register
TWI_SR
Read-only
0x0000F009
0x24
Interrupt Enable Register
TWI_IER
Write-only
N/A
0x28
Interrupt Disable Register
TWI_IDR
Write-only
N/A
0x2C
Interrupt Mask Register
TWI_IMR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x30
Receive Holding Register
TWI_RHR
Read-only
0x00000000
Transmit Holding Register
TWI_THR
Write-only
0x00000000
–
–
–
–
–
–
0x34
(1)
0xEC - 0xFC
Reserved
0x100 - 0x124
Reserved for the PDC
Note:
1. All unlisted offset values are considered as “reserved”.
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32.11.1 TWI Control Register
Name:
TWI_CR
Address:
0x40084000 (0), 0x40088000 (1)
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
SWRST
6
QUICK
5
SVDIS
4
SVEN
3
MSDIS
2
MSEN
1
STOP
0
START
• START: Send a START Condition
0 = No effect.
1 = A frame beginning with a START bit is transmitted according to the features defined in the mode register.
This action is necessary when the TWI peripheral wants to read data from a slave. When configured in Master Mode with a
write operation, a frame is sent as soon as the user writes a character in the Transmit Holding Register (TWI_THR).
• STOP: Send a STOP Condition
0 = No effect.
1 = STOP Condition is sent just after completing the current byte transmission in master read mode.
– In single data byte master read, the START and STOP must both be set.
– In multiple data bytes master read, the STOP must be set after the last data received but one.
– In master read mode, if a NACK bit is received, the STOP is automatically performed.
– In master data write operation, a STOP condition will be sent after the transmission of the current data is
finished.
• MSEN: TWI Master Mode Enabled
0 = No effect.
1 = If MSDIS = 0, the master mode is enabled.
Note: Switching from Slave to Master mode is only permitted when TXCOMP = 1.
• MSDIS: TWI Master Mode Disabled
0 = No effect.
1 = The master mode is disabled, all pending data is transmitted. The shifter and holding characters (if it contains data) are
transmitted in case of write operation. In read operation, the character being transferred must be completely received
before disabling.
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• SVEN: TWI Slave Mode Enabled
0 = No effect.
1 = If SVDIS = 0, the slave mode is enabled.
Note: Switching from Master to Slave mode is only permitted when TXCOMP = 1.
• SVDIS: TWI Slave Mode Disabled
0 = No effect.
1 = The slave mode is disabled. The shifter and holding characters (if it contains data) are transmitted in case of read operation. In write operation, the character being transferred must be completely received before disabling.
• QUICK: SMBUS Quick Command
0 = No effect.
1 = If Master mode is enabled, a SMBUS Quick Command is sent.
• SWRST: Software Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = Equivalent to a system reset.
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32.11.2 TWI Master Mode Register
Name:
TWI_MMR
Address:
0x40084004 (0), 0x40088004 (1)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
21
20
19
DADR
18
17
16
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
MREAD
11
–
10
–
9
8
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
IADRSZ
0
–
• IADRSZ: Internal Device Address Size
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
No internal device address
1
1_BYTE
One-byte internal device address
2
2_BYTE
Two-byte internal device address
3
3_BYTE
Three-byte internal device address
• MREAD: Master Read Direction
0 = Master write direction.
1 = Master read direction.
• DADR: Device Address
The device address is used to access slave devices in read or write mode. Those bits are only used in Master mode.
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32.11.3 TWI Slave Mode Register
Name:
TWI_SMR
Address:
0x40084008 (0), 0x40088008 (1)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
21
20
19
SADR
18
17
16
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
8
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
• SADR: Slave Address
The slave device address is used in Slave mode in order to be accessed by master devices in read or write mode.
SADR must be programmed before enabling the Slave mode or after a general call. Writes at other times have no effect.
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32.11.4 TWI Internal Address Register
Name:
TWI_IADR
Address:
0x4008400C (0), 0x4008800C (1)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
23
22
21
20
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IADR
15
14
13
12
IADR
7
6
5
4
IADR
• IADR: Internal Address
0, 1, 2 or 3 bytes depending on IADRSZ.
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32.11.5 TWI Clock Waveform Generator Register
Name:
TWI_CWGR
Address:
0x40084010 (0), 0x40088010 (1)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
CKDIV
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CHDIV
7
6
5
4
CLDIV
TWI_CWGR is only used in Master mode.
• CLDIV: Clock Low Divider
The SCL low period is defined as follows:
T low = ( ( CLDIV × 2
CKDIV
) + 4 ) × T MCK
• CHDIV: Clock High Divider
The SCL high period is defined as follows:
T high = ( ( CHDIV × 2
CKDIV
) + 4 ) × T MCK
• CKDIV: Clock Divider
The CKDIV is used to increase both SCL high and low periods.
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32.11.6 TWI Status Register
Name:
TWI_SR
Address:
0x40084020 (0), 0x40088020 (1)
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x0000F009
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
TXBUFE
14
RXBUFF
13
ENDTX
12
ENDRX
11
EOSACC
10
SCLWS
9
ARBLST
8
NACK
7
–
6
OVRE
5
GACC
4
SVACC
3
SVREAD
2
TXRDY
1
RXRDY
0
TXCOMP
• TXCOMP: Transmission Completed (automatically set / reset)
TXCOMP used in Master mode:
0 = During the length of the current frame.
1 = When both holding and shifter registers are empty and STOP condition has been sent.
TXCOMP behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-8 on page 632 and in Figure 32-10 on page 633.
TXCOMP used in Slave mode:
0 = As soon as a Start is detected.
1 = After a Stop or a Repeated Start + an address different from SADR is detected.
TXCOMP behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-28 on page 649, Figure 32-29 on page 650, Figure 32-30 on
page 651 and Figure 32-31 on page 651.
• RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready (automatically set / reset)
0 = No character has been received since the last TWI_RHR read operation.
1 = A byte has been received in the TWI_RHR since the last read.
RXRDY behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-10 on page 633.
RXRDY behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-26 on page 648, Figure 32-29 on page 650, Figure 32-30 on
page 651 and Figure 32-31 on page 651.
• TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready (automatically set / reset)
TXRDY used in Master mode:
0 = The transmit holding register has not been transferred into shift register. Set to 0 when writing into TWI_THR register.
1 = As soon as a data byte is transferred from TWI_THR to internal shifter or if a NACK error is detected, TXRDY is set at
the same time as TXCOMP and NACK. TXRDY is also set when MSEN is set (enable TWI).
TXRDY behavior in Master mode can be seen in Figure 32-8 on page 632.
TXRDY used in Slave mode:
0 = As soon as data is written in the TWI_THR, until this data has been transmitted and acknowledged (ACK or NACK).
1 = It indicates that the TWI_THR is empty and that data has been transmitted and acknowledged.
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If TXRDY is high and if a NACK has been detected, the transmission will be stopped. Thus when TRDY = NACK = 1, the
programmer must not fill TWI_THR to avoid losing it.
TXRDY behavior in Slave mode can be seen in Figure 32-25 on page 647, Figure 32-28 on page 649, Figure 32-30 on
page 651 and Figure 32-31 on page 651.
• SVREAD: Slave Read (automatically set / reset)
This bit is only used in Slave mode. When SVACC is low (no Slave access has been detected) SVREAD is irrelevant.
0 = Indicates that a write access is performed by a Master.
1 = Indicates that a read access is performed by a Master.
SVREAD behavior can be seen in Figure 32-25 on page 647, Figure 32-26 on page 648, Figure 32-30 on page 651 and
Figure 32-31 on page 651.
• SVACC: Slave Access (automatically set / reset)
This bit is only used in Slave mode.
0 = TWI is not addressed. SVACC is automatically cleared after a NACK or a STOP condition is detected.
1 = Indicates that the address decoding sequence has matched (A Master has sent SADR). SVACC remains high until a
NACK or a STOP condition is detected.
SVACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-25 on page 647, Figure 32-26 on page 648, Figure 32-30 on page 651 and Figure 32-31 on page 651.
• GACC: General Call Access (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Slave mode.
0 = No General Call has been detected.
1 = A General Call has been detected. After the detection of General Call, if need be, the programmer may acknowledge
this access and decode the following bytes and respond according to the value of the bytes.
GACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-27 on page 648.
• OVRE: Overrun Error (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Master mode.
0 = TWI_RHR has not been loaded while RXRDY was set
1 = TWI_RHR has been loaded while RXRDY was set. Reset by read in TWI_SR when TXCOMP is set.
• NACK: Not Acknowledged (clear on read)
NACK used in Master mode:
0 = Each data byte has been correctly received by the far-end side TWI slave component.
1 = A data byte has not been acknowledged by the slave component. Set at the same time as TXCOMP.
NACK used in Slave Read mode:
0 = Each data byte has been correctly received by the Master.
1 = In read mode, a data byte has not been acknowledged by the Master. When NACK is set the programmer must not fill
TWI_THR even if TXRDY is set, because it means that the Master will stop the data transfer or re initiate it.
Note that in Slave Write mode all data are acknowledged by the TWI.
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• ARBLST: Arbitration Lost (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Master mode.
0: Arbitration won.
1: Arbitration lost. Another master of the TWI bus has won the multi-master arbitration. TXCOMP is set at the same time.
• SCLWS: Clock Wait State (automatically set / reset)
This bit is only used in Slave mode.
0 = The clock is not stretched.
1 = The clock is stretched. TWI_THR / TWI_RHR buffer is not filled / emptied before the emission / reception of a new
character.
SCLWS behavior can be seen in Figure 32-28 on page 649 and Figure 32-29 on page 650.
• EOSACC: End Of Slave Access (clear on read)
This bit is only used in Slave mode.
0 = A slave access is being performing.
1 = The Slave Access is finished. End Of Slave Access is automatically set as soon as SVACC is reset.
EOSACC behavior can be seen in Figure 32-30 on page 651 and Figure 32-31 on page 651
• ENDRX: End of RX buffer
0 = The Receive Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in TWI_RCR or TWI_RNCR.
1 = The Receive Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in TWI_RCR or TWI_RNCR.
• ENDTX: End of TX buffer
0 = The Transmit Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in TWI_TCR or TWI_TNCR.
1 = The Transmit Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in TWI_TCR or TWI_TNCR.
• RXBUFF: RX Buffer Full
0 = TWI_RCR or TWI_RNCR have a value other than 0.
1 = Both TWI_RCR and TWI_RNCR have a value of 0.
• TXBUFE: TX Buffer Empty
0 = TWI_TCR or TWI_TNCR have a value other than 0.
1 = Both TWI_TCR and TWI_TNCR have a value of 0.
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32.11.7 TWI Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
TWI_IER
Address:
0x40084024 (0), 0x40088024 (1)
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
TXBUFE
14
RXBUFF
13
ENDTX
12
ENDRX
11
EOSACC
10
SCL_WS
9
ARBLST
8
NACK
7
–
6
OVRE
5
GACC
4
SVACC
3
–
2
TXRDY
1
RXRDY
0
TXCOMP
• TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Enable
• RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Enable
• TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Enable
• SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Enable
• GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Enable
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
• NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Enable
• ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Enable
• SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Enable
• EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Enable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Enable
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Enable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
• TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding interrupt.
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32.11.8 TWI Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
TWI_IDR
Address:
0x40084028 (0), 0x40088028 (1)
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
TXBUFE
14
RXBUFF
13
ENDTX
12
ENDRX
11
EOSACC
10
SCL_WS
9
ARBLST
8
NACK
7
–
6
OVRE
5
GACC
4
SVACC
3
–
2
TXRDY
1
RXRDY
0
TXCOMP
• TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Disable
• RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Disable
• TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Disable
• SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Disable
• GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Disable
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
• NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Disable
• ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Disable
• SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Disable
• EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Disable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Disable
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Disable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
• TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding interrupt.
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32.11.9 TWI Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
TWI_IMR
Address:
0x4008402C (0), 0x4008802C (1)
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
TXBUFE
14
RXBUFF
13
ENDTX
12
ENDRX
11
EOSACC
10
SCL_WS
9
ARBLST
8
NACK
7
–
6
OVRE
5
GACC
4
SVACC
3
–
2
TXRDY
1
RXRDY
0
TXCOMP
• TXCOMP: Transmission Completed Interrupt Mask
• RXRDY: Receive Holding Register Ready Interrupt Mask
• TXRDY: Transmit Holding Register Ready Interrupt Mask
• SVACC: Slave Access Interrupt Mask
• GACC: General Call Access Interrupt Mask
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
• NACK: Not Acknowledge Interrupt Mask
• ARBLST: Arbitration Lost Interrupt Mask
• SCL_WS: Clock Wait State Interrupt Mask
• EOSACC: End Of Slave Access Interrupt Mask
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Mask
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Buffer Interrupt Mask
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
• TXBUFE: Transmit Buffer Empty Interrupt Mask
0 = The corresponding interrupt is disabled.
1 = The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
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32.11.10 TWI Receive Holding Register
Name:
TWI_RHR
Address:
0x40084030 (0), 0x40088030 (1)
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
RXDATA
• RXDATA: Master or Slave Receive Holding Data
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32.11.11 TWI Transmit Holding Register
Name:
TWI_THR
Address:
0x40084034 (0), 0x40088034 (1)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TXDATA
• TXDATA: Master or Slave Transmit Holding Data
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33.
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (UART)
33.1
Description
The Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter features a two-pin UART that can be used for communication
and trace purposes and offers an ideal medium for in-situ programming solutions. Moreover, the association with
two peripheral DMA controller (PDC) channels permits packet handling for these tasks with processor time
reduced to a minimum.
33.2
Embedded Characteristics
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̶
Implemented Features are USART Compatible
̶
Independent Receiver and Transmitter with a Common Programmable Baud Rate Generator
̶
Even, Odd, Mark or Space Parity Generation
̶
Parity, Framing and Overrun Error Detection
̶
Automatic Echo, Local Loopback and Remote Loopback Channel Modes
̶
Interrupt Generation
̶
Support for Two PDC Channels with Connection to Receiver and Transmitter
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33.3
Block Diagram
Figure 33-1.
UART Functional Block Diagram
Peripheral
Bridge
Peripheral DMA Controller
APB
UART
UTXD
Transmit
Power
Management
Controller
Parallel
Input/
Output
Baud Rate
Generator
MCK
Receive
URXD
Interrupt
Control
Table 33-1.
UART Pin Description
Pin Name
Description
Type
URXD
UART Receive Data
Input
UTXD
UART Transmit Data
Output
33.4
uart_irq
Product Dependencies
33.4.1 I/O Lines
The UART pins are multiplexed with PIO lines. The programmer must first configure the corresponding PIO
Controller to enable I/O line operations of the UART.
Table 33-2.
I/O Lines
Instance
Signal
I/O Line
Peripheral
UART
URXD
PA11
A
UART
UTXD
PA12
A
33.4.2 Power Management
The UART clock is controllable through the Power Management Controller. In this case, the programmer must first
configure the PMC to enable the UART clock. Usually, the peripheral identifier used for this purpose is 1.
33.4.3 Interrupt Source
The UART interrupt line is connected to one of the interrupt sources of the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller
(NVIC). Interrupt handling requires programming of the NVIC before configuring the UART.
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33.5
UART Operations
The UART operates in asynchronous mode only and supports only 8-bit character handling (with parity). It has no
clock pin.
The UART is made up of a receiver and a transmitter that operate independently, and a common baud rate
generator. Receiver timeout and transmitter time guard are not implemented. However, all the implemented
features are compatible with those of a standard USART.
33.5.1 Baud Rate Generator
The baud rate generator provides the bit period clock named baud rate clock to both the receiver and the
transmitter.
The baud rate clock is the master clock divided by 16 times the value (CD) written in UART_BRGR (Baud Rate
Generator Register). If UART_BRGR is set to 0, the baud rate clock is disabled and the UART remains inactive.
The maximum allowable baud rate is Master Clock divided by 16. The minimum allowable baud rate is Master
Clock divided by (16 x 65536).
MCK
Baud Rate = ---------------------16 × CD
Figure 33-2.
Baud Rate Generator
CD
CD
MCK
16-bit Counter
OUT
>1
1
0
Divide
by 16
Baud Rate
Clock
0
Receiver
Sampling Clock
33.5.2 Receiver
33.5.2.1 Receiver Reset, Enable and Disable
After device reset, the UART receiver is disabled and must be enabled before being used. The receiver can be
enabled by writing the control register UART_CR with the bit RXEN at 1. At this command, the receiver starts
looking for a start bit.
The programmer can disable the receiver by writing UART_CR with the bit RXDIS at 1. If the receiver is waiting for
a start bit, it is immediately stopped. However, if the receiver has already detected a start bit and is receiving the
data, it waits for the stop bit before actually stopping its operation.
The programmer can also put the receiver in its reset state by writing UART_CR with the bit RSTRX at 1. In doing
so, the receiver immediately stops its current operations and is disabled, whatever its current state. If RSTRX is
applied when data is being processed, this data is lost.
33.5.2.2 Start Detection and Data Sampling
The UART only supports asynchronous operations, and this affects only its receiver. The UART receiver detects
the start of a received character by sampling the URXD signal until it detects a valid start bit. A low level (space) on
URXD is interpreted as a valid start bit if it is detected for more than 7 cycles of the sampling clock, which is 16
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times the baud rate. Hence, a space that is longer than 7/16 of the bit period is detected as a valid start bit. A
space which is 7/16 of a bit period or shorter is ignored and the receiver continues to wait for a valid start bit.
When a valid start bit has been detected, the receiver samples the URXD at the theoretical midpoint of each bit. It
is assumed that each bit lasts 16 cycles of the sampling clock (1-bit period) so the bit sampling point is eight cycles
(0.5-bit period) after the start of the bit. The first sampling point is therefore 24 cycles (1.5-bit periods) after the
falling edge of the start bit was detected.
Each subsequent bit is sampled 16 cycles (1-bit period) after the previous one.
Figure 33-3.
Start Bit Detection
Sampling Clock
URXD
True Start
Detection
D0
Baud Rate
Clock
Figure 33-4.
Character Reception
Example: 8-bit, parity enabled 1 stop
0.5 bit
period
1 bit
period
URXD
Sampling
D0
D1
True Start Detection
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
Stop Bit
D7
Parity Bit
33.5.2.3 Receiver Ready
When a complete character is received, it is transferred to the UART_RHR and the RXRDY status bit in UART_SR
(Status Register) is set. The bit RXRDY is automatically cleared when the receive holding register UART_RHR is
read.
Figure 33-5.
URXD
Receiver Ready
S
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
S
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
RXRDY
Read UART_RHR
33.5.2.4 Receiver Overrun
If UART_RHR has not been read by the software (or the Peripheral Data Controller or DMA Controller) since the
last transfer, the RXRDY bit is still set and a new character is received, the OVRE status bit in UART_SR is set.
OVRE is cleared when the software writes the control register UART_CR with the bit RSTSTA (Reset Status) at 1.
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Figure 33-6.
Receiver Overrun
S
URXD
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
stop
D0
S
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
stop
RXRDY
OVRE
RSTSTA
33.5.2.5 Parity Error
Each time a character is received, the receiver calculates the parity of the received data bits, in accordance with
the field PAR in UART_MR. It then compares the result with the received parity bit. If different, the parity error bit
PARE in UART_SR is set at the same time the RXRDY is set. The parity bit is cleared when the control register
UART_CR is written with the bit RSTSTA (Reset Status) at 1. If a new character is received before the reset status
command is written, the PARE bit remains at 1.
Figure 33-7.
Parity Error
S
URXD
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
stop
RXRDY
PARE
Wrong Parity Bit
RSTSTA
33.5.2.6 Receiver Framing Error
When a start bit is detected, it generates a character reception when all the data bits have been sampled. The stop
bit is also sampled and when it is detected at 0, the FRAME (Framing Error) bit in UART_SR is set at the same
time the RXRDY bit is set. The FRAME bit remains high until the control register UART_CR is written with the bit
RSTSTA at 1.
Figure 33-8.
Receiver Framing Error
URXD
S
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
P
stop
RXRDY
FRAME
Stop Bit
Detected at 0
RSTSTA
33.5.3 Transmitter
33.5.3.1 Transmitter Reset, Enable and Disable
After device reset, the UART transmitter is disabled and it must be enabled before being used. The transmitter is
enabled by writing the control register UART_CR with the bit TXEN at 1. From this command, the transmitter waits
for a character to be written in the Transmit Holding Register (UART_THR) before actually starting the
transmission.
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The programmer can disable the transmitter by writing UART_CR with the bit TXDIS at 1. If the transmitter is not
operating, it is immediately stopped. However, if a character is being processed into the Shift Register and/or a
character has been written in the Transmit Holding Register, the characters are completed before the transmitter is
actually stopped.
The programmer can also put the transmitter in its reset state by writing the UART_CR with the bit RSTTX at 1.
This immediately stops the transmitter, whether or not it is processing characters.
33.5.3.2 Transmit Format
The UART transmitter drives the pin UTXD at the baud rate clock speed. The line is driven depending on the
format defined in the Mode Register and the data stored in the Shift Register. One start bit at level 0, then the 8
data bits, from the lowest to the highest bit, one optional parity bit and one stop bit at 1 are consecutively shifted
out as shown in the following figure. The field PARE in the mode register UART_MR defines whether or not a
parity bit is shifted out. When a parity bit is enabled, it can be selected between an odd parity, an even parity, or a
fixed space or mark bit.
Figure 33-9.
Character Transmission
Example: Parity enabled
Baud Rate
Clock
UTXD
Start
Bit
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
33.5.3.3 Transmitter Control
When the transmitter is enabled, the bit TXRDY (Transmitter Ready) is set in the status register UART_SR. The
transmission starts when the programmer writes in the Transmit Holding Register (UART_THR), and after the
written character is transferred from UART_THR to the Shift Register. The TXRDY bit remains high until a second
character is written in UART_THR. As soon as the first character is completed, the last character written in
UART_THR is transferred into the shift register and TXRDY rises again, showing that the holding register is empty.
When both the Shift Register and UART_THR are empty, i.e., all the characters written in UART_THR have been
processed, the TXEMPTY bit rises after the last stop bit has been completed.
Figure 33-10. Transmitter Control
UART_THR
Data 0
Data 1
Shift Register
UTXD
Data 0
S
Data 0
Data 1
P
stop
S
Data 1
P
stop
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
Write Data 0
in UART_THR
Write Data 1
in UART_THR
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33.5.4 Peripheral DMA Controller
Both the receiver and the transmitter of the UART are connected to a Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC) channel.
The peripheral data controller channels are programmed via registers that are mapped within the UART user
interface from the offset 0x100. The status bits are reported in the UART status register (UART_SR) and can
generate an interrupt.
The RXRDY bit triggers the PDC channel data transfer of the receiver. This results in a read of the data in
UART_RHR. The TXRDY bit triggers the PDC channel data transfer of the transmitter. This results in a write of
data in UART_THR.
33.5.5 Test Modes
The UART supports three test modes. These modes of operation are programmed by using the field CHMODE
(Channel Mode) in the mode register (UART_MR).
The Automatic Echo mode allows bit-by-bit retransmission. When a bit is received on the URXD line, it is sent to
the UTXD line. The transmitter operates normally, but has no effect on the UTXD line.
The Local Loopback mode allows the transmitted characters to be received. UTXD and URXD pins are not used
and the output of the transmitter is internally connected to the input of the receiver. The URXD pin level has no
effect and the UTXD line is held high, as in idle state.
The Remote Loopback mode directly connects the URXD pin to the UTXD line. The transmitter and the receiver
are disabled and have no effect. This mode allows a bit-by-bit retransmission.
Figure 33-11. Test Modes
Automatic Echo
RXD
Receiver
Transmitter
Disabled
TXD
Local Loopback
Disabled
Receiver
RXD
VDD
Disabled
Transmitter
Remote Loopback
TXD
VDD
Disabled
RXD
Receiver
Disabled
Transmitter
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33.6
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (UART) User Interface
Table 33-3.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x0000
Control Register
UART_CR
Write-only
–
0x0004
Mode Register
UART_MR
Read-write
0x0
0x0008
Interrupt Enable Register
UART_IER
Write-only
–
0x000C
Interrupt Disable Register
UART_IDR
Write-only
–
0x0010
Interrupt Mask Register
UART_IMR
Read-only
0x0
0x0014
Status Register
UART_SR
Read-only
–
0x0018
Receive Holding Register
UART_RHR
Read-only
0x0
0x001C
Transmit Holding Register
UART_THR
Write-only
–
0x0020
Baud Rate Generator Register
UART_BRGR
Read-write
0x0
0x0024 - 0x003C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x004C - 0x00FC
Reserved
–
–
–
0x0100 - 0x0124
PDC Area
–
–
–
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33.6.1 UART Control Register
Name:
UART_CR
Address:
0x400E0600
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
RSTSTA
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TXDIS
TXEN
RXDIS
RXEN
RSTTX
RSTRX
–
–
• RSTRX: Reset Receiver
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver logic is reset and disabled. If a character is being received, the reception is aborted.
• RSTTX: Reset Transmitter
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter logic is reset and disabled. If a character is being transmitted, the transmission is aborted.
• RXEN: Receiver Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver is enabled if RXDIS is 0.
• RXDIS: Receiver Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The receiver is disabled. If a character is being processed and RSTRX is not set, the character is completed before the
receiver is stopped.
• TXEN: Transmitter Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter is enabled if TXDIS is 0.
• TXDIS: Transmitter Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = The transmitter is disabled. If a character is being processed and a character has been written in the UART_THR and
RSTTX is not set, both characters are completed before the transmitter is stopped.
• RSTSTA: Reset Status Bits
0 = No effect.
1 = Resets the status bits PARE, FRAME and OVRE in the UART_SR.
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33.6.2 UART Mode Register
Name:
UART_MR
Address:
0x400E0604
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
CHMODE
PAR
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
• PAR: Parity Type
Value
Name
Description
0
EVEN
Even parity
1
ODD
Odd parity
2
SPACE
Space: parity forced to 0
3
MARK
Mark: parity forced to 1
4
NO
No parity
• CHMODE: Channel Mode
Value
Name
Description
0
NORMAL
Normal Mode
1
AUTOMATIC
Automatic Echo
2
LOCAL_LOOPBACK
Local Loopback
3
REMOTE_LOOPBACK
Remote Loopback
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33.6.3 UART Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
UART_IER
Address:
0x400E0608
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
RXBUFF
TXBUFE
–
TXEMPTY
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
PARE
FRAME
OVRE
ENDTX
ENDRX
–
TXRDY
RXRDY
• RXRDY: Enable RXRDY Interrupt
• TXRDY: Enable TXRDY Interrupt
• ENDRX: Enable End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
• ENDTX: Enable End of Transmit Interrupt
• OVRE: Enable Overrun Error Interrupt
• FRAME: Enable Framing Error Interrupt
• PARE: Enable Parity Error Interrupt
• TXEMPTY: Enable TXEMPTY Interrupt
• TXBUFE: Enable Buffer Empty Interrupt
• RXBUFF: Enable Buffer Full Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding interrupt.
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33.6.4 UART Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
UART_IDR
Address:
0x400E060C
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
RXBUFF
TXBUFE
–
TXEMPTY
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
PARE
FRAME
OVRE
ENDTX
ENDRX
–
TXRDY
RXRDY
• RXRDY: Disable RXRDY Interrupt
• TXRDY: Disable TXRDY Interrupt
• ENDRX: Disable End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
• ENDTX: Disable End of Transmit Interrupt
• OVRE: Disable Overrun Error Interrupt
• FRAME: Disable Framing Error Interrupt
• PARE: Disable Parity Error Interrupt
• TXEMPTY: Disable TXEMPTY Interrupt
• TXBUFE: Disable Buffer Empty Interrupt
• RXBUFF: Disable Buffer Full Interrupt
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding interrupt.
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33.6.5 UART Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
UART_IMR
Address:
0x400E0610
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
RXBUFF
TXBUFE
–
TXEMPTY
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
PARE
FRAME
OVRE
ENDTX
ENDRX
–
TXRDY
RXRDY
• RXRDY: Mask RXRDY Interrupt
• TXRDY: Disable TXRDY Interrupt
• ENDRX: Mask End of Receive Transfer Interrupt
• ENDTX: Mask End of Transmit Interrupt
• OVRE: Mask Overrun Error Interrupt
• FRAME: Mask Framing Error Interrupt
• PARE: Mask Parity Error Interrupt
• TXEMPTY: Mask TXEMPTY Interrupt
• TXBUFE: Mask TXBUFE Interrupt
• RXBUFF: Mask RXBUFF Interrupt
0 = The corresponding interrupt is disabled.
1 = The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
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33.6.6 UART Status Register
Name:
UART_SR
Address:
0x400E0614
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
RXBUFF
TXBUFE
–
TXEMPTY
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
PARE
FRAME
OVRE
ENDTX
ENDRX
–
TXRDY
RXRDY
• RXRDY: Receiver Ready
0 = No character has been received since the last read of the UART_RHR or the receiver is disabled.
1 = At least one complete character has been received, transferred to UART_RHR and not yet read.
• TXRDY: Transmitter Ready
0 = A character has been written to UART_THR and not yet transferred to the Shift Register, or the transmitter is disabled.
1 = There is no character written to UART_THR not yet transferred to the Shift Register.
• ENDRX: End of Receiver Transfer
0 = The End of Transfer signal from the receiver Peripheral Data Controller channel is inactive.
1 = The End of Transfer signal from the receiver Peripheral Data Controller channel is active.
• ENDTX: End of Transmitter Transfer
0 = The End of Transfer signal from the transmitter Peripheral Data Controller channel is inactive.
1 = The End of Transfer signal from the transmitter Peripheral Data Controller channel is active.
• OVRE: Overrun Error
0 = No overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
• FRAME: Framing Error
0 = No framing error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one framing error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
• PARE: Parity Error
0 = No parity error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1 = At least one parity error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
• TXEMPTY: Transmitter Empty
0 = There are characters in UART_THR, or characters being processed by the transmitter, or the transmitter is disabled.
1 = There are no characters in UART_THR and there are no characters being processed by the transmitter.
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• TXBUFE: Transmission Buffer Empty
0 = The buffer empty signal from the transmitter PDC channel is inactive.
1 = The buffer empty signal from the transmitter PDC channel is active.
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full
0 = The buffer full signal from the receiver PDC channel is inactive.
1 = The buffer full signal from the receiver PDC channel is active.
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33.6.7 UART Receiver Holding Register
Name:
UART_RHR
Address:
0x400E0618
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
RXCHR
• RXCHR: Received Character
Last received character if RXRDY is set.
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33.6.8 UART Transmit Holding Register
Name:
UART_THR
Address:
0x400E061C
Access:
Write-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TXCHR
• TXCHR: Character to be Transmitted
Next character to be transmitted after the current character if TXRDY is not set.
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33.6.9 UART Baud Rate Generator Register
Name:
UART_BRGR
Address:
0x400E0620
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CD
7
6
5
4
CD
• CD: Clock Divisor
0 = Baud Rate Clock is disabled
1 to 65,535 = MCK / (CD x 16)
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34.
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART)
34.1
Description
The Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transceiver (USART) provides one full duplex universal
synchronous asynchronous serial link. Data frame format is widely programmable (data length, parity, number of
stop bits) to support a maximum of standards. The receiver implements parity error, framing error and overrun
error detection. The receiver time-out enables handling variable-length frames and the transmitter timeguard
facilitates communications with slow remote devices. Multidrop communications are also supported through
address bit handling in reception and transmission.
The USART features three test modes: remote loopback, local loopback and automatic echo.
The USART supports specific operating modes providing interfaces on RS485 and SPI buses, with ISO7816 T = 0
or T = 1 smart card slots, infrared transceivers and connection to modem ports. The hardware handshaking
feature enables an out-of-band flow control by automatic management of the pins RTS and CTS.
The USART supports the connection to the Peripheral DMA Controller, which enables data transfers to the
transmitter and from the receiver. The PDC provides chained buffer management without any intervention of the
processor.
34.2
Embedded Characteristics
Programmable Baud Rate Generator
5- to 9-bit Full-duplex Synchronous or Asynchronous Serial Communications
̶
1, 1.5 or 2 Stop Bits in Asynchronous Mode or 1 or 2 Stop Bits in Synchronous Mode
̶
Parity Generation and Error Detection
̶
Framing Error Detection, Overrun Error Detection
̶
MSB- or LSB-first
̶
Optional Break Generation and Detection
̶
By 8 or by 16 Over-sampling Receiver Frequency
̶
Optional Hardware Handshaking RTS-CTS
̶
Optional Modem Signal Management DTR-DSR-DCD-RI
̶
Receiver Time-out and Transmitter Timeguard
̶
Optional Multidrop Mode with Address Generation and Detection
RS485 with Driver Control Signal
ISO7816, T = 0 or T = 1 Protocols for Interfacing with Smart Cards
IrDA Modulation and Demodulation
̶
̶
NACK Handling, Error Counter with Repetition and Iteration Limit
Communication at up to 115.2 Kbps
SPI Mode
̶
Master or Slave
̶
Serial Clock Programmable Phase and Polarity
̶
SPI Serial Clock (SCK) Frequency up to Internal Clock Frequency MCK/6
Test Modes
Supports Connection of:
̶
̶
Remote Loopback, Local Loopback, Automatic Echo
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Two Peripheral DMA Controller Channels (PDC)
Offers Buffer Transfer without Processor Intervention
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34.3
Block Diagram
Figure 34-1.
USART Block Diagram
(Peripheral) DMA
Controller
Channel
Channel
PIO
Controller
USART
RXD
Receiver
RTS
Interrupt
Controller
USART
Interrupt
TXD
Transmitter
CTS
DTR
PMC
Modem
Signals
Control
MCK
DIV
DSR
DCD
MCK/DIV
RI
SLCK
SCK
Baud Rate
Generator
User Interface
APB
Table 34-1.
SPI Operating Mode
PIN
USART
SPI Slave
SPI Master
RXD
RXD
MOSI
MISO
TXD
TXD
MISO
MOSI
RTS
RTS
–
CS
CTS
CTS
CS
–
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34.4
Application Block Diagram
Figure 34-2.
Application Block Diagram
IrLAP
PPP
Modem
Driver
Serial
Driver
Field Bus
Driver
EMV
Driver
SPI
Driver
IrDA
Driver
USART
RS232
Drivers
RS232
Drivers
RS485
Drivers
Serial
Port
Differential
Bus
Smart
Card
Slot
IrDA
Transceivers
SPI
Transceiver
Modem
PSTN
34.5
I/O Lines Description
Table 34-2.
I/O Line Description
Name
Description
Type
SCK
Serial Clock
I/O
Active Level
Transmit Serial Data
TXD
or Master Out Slave In (MOSI) in SPI Master Mode
I/O
or Master In Slave Out (MISO) in SPI Slave Mode
Receive Serial Data
RXD
or Master In Slave Out (MISO) in SPI Master Mode
Input
or Master Out Slave In (MOSI) in SPI Slave Mode
RI
Ring Indicator
Input
Low
DSR
Data Set Ready
Input
Low
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
Input
Low
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Output
Low
Input
Low
Output
Low
CTS
RTS
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Clear to Send
or Slave Select (NSS) in SPI Slave Mode
Request to Send
or Slave Select (NSS) in SPI Master Mode
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Product Dependencies
34.6.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the USART may be multiplexed with the PIO lines. The programmer must first
program the PIO controller to assign the desired USART pins to their peripheral function. If I/O lines of the USART
are not used by the application, they can be used for other purposes by the PIO Controller.
To prevent the TXD line from falling when the USART is disabled, the use of an internal pull up is mandatory. If the
hardware handshaking feature or Modem mode is used, the internal pull up on TXD must also be enabled.
All the pins of the modems may or may not be implemented on the USART. On USARTs not equipped with the
corresponding pin, the associated control bits and statuses have no effect on the behavior of the USART.
Table 34-3.
I/O Lines
Instance
Signal
I/O Line
Peripheral
USART0
CTS0
PB8
A
USART0
DCD0
PB11
B
USART0
DSR0
PB10
B
USART0
DTR0
PB9
B
USART0
RI0
PB12
B
USART0
RTS0
PB7
A
USART0
RXD0
PA19
A
USART0
SCK0
PA17
A
USART0
TXD0
PA18
A
USART1
CTS1
PA23
B
USART1
RTS1
PA22
B
USART1
RXD1
PA21
A
USART1
SCK1
PA24
B
USART1
TXD1
PA20
A
USART2
CTS2
PB22
B
USART2
RTS2
PB21
B
USART2
RXD2
PA23
A
USART2
SCK2
PA25
B
USART2
TXD2
PA22
A
USART3
CTS3
PC10
B
USART3
RTS3
PC11
B
USART3
RXD3
PC13
B
USART3
SCK3
PC19
A
USART3
TXD3
PC12
B
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34.6.2 Power Management
The USART is not continuously clocked. The programmer must first enable the USART Clock in the Power
Management Controller (PMC) before using the USART. However, if the application does not require USART
operations, the USART clock can be stopped when not needed and be restarted later. In this case, the USART will
resume its operations where it left off.
Configuring the USART does not require the USART clock to be enabled.
34.6.3 Interrupt
The USART interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the Interrupt Controller. Using the USART
interrupt requires the Interrupt Controller to be programmed first. Note that it is not recommended to use the
USART interrupt line in edge sensitive mode.
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34.7
Functional Description
The USART is capable of managing several types of serial synchronous or asynchronous communications.
It supports the following communication modes:
5- to 9-bit full-duplex asynchronous serial communication
̶
MSB- or LSB-first
̶
1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits
̶
Parity even, odd, marked, space or none
̶
By 8 or by 16 over-sampling receiver frequency
̶
Optional hardware handshaking
̶
Optional modem signals management
̶
Optional break management
̶
Optional multidrop serial communication
High-speed 5- to 9-bit full-duplex synchronous serial communication
̶
MSB- or LSB-first
̶
1 or 2 stop bits
̶
Parity even, odd, marked, space or none
̶
By 8 or by 16 over-sampling frequency
̶
Optional hardware handshaking
̶
Optional modem signals management
̶
Optional break management
̶
Optional multidrop serial communication
RS485 with driver control signal
ISO7816, T0 or T1 protocols for interfacing with smart cards
̶
NACK handling, error counter with repetition and iteration limit, inverted data.
InfraRed IrDA Modulation and Demodulation
SPI Mode
̶
Master or Slave
̶
Serial Clock Programmable Phase and Polarity
̶
SPI Serial Clock (SCK) Frequency up to Internal Clock Frequency MCK/6
Test modes
̶
Remote loopback, local loopback, automatic echo
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34.7.1 Baud Rate Generator
The Baud Rate Generator provides the bit period clock named the Baud Rate Clock to both the receiver and the
transmitter.
The Baud Rate Generator clock source can be selected by setting the USCLKS field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) between:
the Master Clock MCK
a division of the Master Clock, the divider being product dependent, but generally set to 8
the external clock, available on the SCK pin
The Baud Rate Generator is based upon a 16-bit divider, which is programmed with the CD field of the Baud Rate
Generator Register (US_BRGR). If CD is programmed to 0, the Baud Rate Generator does not generate any
clock. If CD is programmed to 1, the divider is bypassed and becomes inactive.
If the external SCK clock is selected, the duration of the low and high levels of the signal provided on the SCK pin
must be longer than a Master Clock (MCK) period. The frequency of the signal provided on SCK must be at least
3 times lower than MCK in USART mode, or 6 in SPI mode.
Figure 34-3.
Baud Rate Generator
USCLKS
MCK
MCK/DIV
SCK
Reserved
CD
CD
SCK
0
1
2
16-bit Counter
FIDI
>1
3
1
0
0
0
SYNC
OVER
Sampling
Divider
0
Baud Rate
Clock
1
1
SYNC
USCLKS = 3
Sampling
Clock
34.7.1.1 Baud Rate in Asynchronous Mode
If the USART is programmed to operate in asynchronous mode, the selected clock is first divided by CD, which is
field programmed in the Baud Rate Generator Register (US_BRGR). The resulting clock is provided to the receiver
as a sampling clock and then divided by 16 or 8, depending on the programming of the OVER bit in US_MR.
If OVER is set to 1, the receiver sampling is 8 times higher than the baud rate clock. If OVER is cleared, the
sampling is performed at 16 times the baud rate clock.
The following formula performs the calculation of the Baud Rate.
SelectedClock
Baudrate = -------------------------------------------( 8 ( 2 – Over )CD )
This gives a maximum baud rate of MCK divided by 8, assuming that MCK is the highest possible clock and that
OVER is programmed to 1.
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Baud Rate Calculation Example
Table 34-4 shows calculations of CD to obtain a baud rate at 38400 bauds for different source clock frequencies.
This table also shows the actual resulting baud rate and the error.
Table 34-4.
Baud Rate Example (OVER = 0)
Source Clock
Expected Baud
Rate
MHz
Bit/s
3 686 400
38 400
6.00
6
38 400.00
0.00%
4 915 200
38 400
8.00
8
38 400.00
0.00%
5 000 000
38 400
8.14
8
39 062.50
1.70%
7 372 800
38 400
12.00
12
38 400.00
0.00%
8 000 000
38 400
13.02
13
38 461.54
0.16%
12 000 000
38 400
19.53
20
37 500.00
2.40%
12 288 000
38 400
20.00
20
38 400.00
0.00%
14 318 180
38 400
23.30
23
38 908.10
1.31%
14 745 600
38 400
24.00
24
38 400.00
0.00%
18 432 000
38 400
30.00
30
38 400.00
0.00%
24 000 000
38 400
39.06
39
38 461.54
0.16%
24 576 000
38 400
40.00
40
38 400.00
0.00%
25 000 000
38 400
40.69
40
38 109.76
0.76%
32 000 000
38 400
52.08
52
38 461.54
0.16%
32 768 000
38 400
53.33
53
38 641.51
0.63%
33 000 000
38 400
53.71
54
38 194.44
0.54%
40 000 000
38 400
65.10
65
38 461.54
0.16%
50 000 000
38 400
81.38
81
38 580.25
0.47%
Calculation Result
CD
Actual Baud Rate
Error
Bit/s
The baud rate is calculated with the following formula:
BaudRate = MCK ⁄ CD × 16
The baud rate error is calculated with the following formula. It is not recommended to work with an error higher
than 5%.
ExpectedBaudRate
Error = 1 – ---------------------------------------------------
ActualBaudRate
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34.7.1.2 Fractional Baud Rate in Asynchronous Mode
The Baud Rate generator previously defined is subject to the following limitation: the output frequency changes by
only integer multiples of the reference frequency. An approach to this problem is to integrate a fractional N clock
generator that has a high resolution. The generator architecture is modified to obtain Baud Rate changes by a
fraction of the reference source clock. This fractional part is programmed with the FP field in the Baud Rate
Generator Register (US_BRGR). If FP is not 0, the fractional part is activated. The resolution is one eighth of the
clock divider. This feature is only available when using USART normal mode. The fractional Baud Rate is
calculated using the following formula:
SelectedClock
Baudrate = --------------------------------------------------------------- 8 ( 2 – Over ) CD + FP
-------
8
The modified architecture is presented below:
Figure 34-4.
Fractional Baud Rate Generator
FP
USCLKS
CD
Modulus
Control
FP
MCK
MCK/DIV
SCK
Reserved
CD
SCK
0
1
2
16-bit Counter
3
glitch-free
logic
1
0
FIDI
>1
0
0
SYNC
OVER
Sampling
Divider
0
Baud Rate
Clock
1
1
SYNC
USCLKS = 3
Sampling
Clock
34.7.1.3 Baud Rate in Synchronous Mode or SPI Mode
If the USART is programmed to operate in synchronous mode, the selected clock is simply divided by the field CD
in US_BRGR.
SelectedClock
BaudRate = -------------------------------------CD
In synchronous mode, if the external clock is selected (USCLKS = 3), the clock is provided directly by the signal on
the USART SCK pin. No division is active. The value written in US_BRGR has no effect. The external clock
frequency must be at least 3 times lower than the system clock. In synchronous mode master (USCLKS = 0 or 1,
CLK0 set to 1), the receive part limits the SCK maximum frequency to MCK/3 in USART mode, or MCK/6 in SPI
mode.
When either the external clock SCK or the internal clock divided (MCK/DIV) is selected, the value programmed in
CD must be even if the user has to ensure a 50:50 mark/space ratio on the SCK pin. If the internal clock MCK is
selected, the Baud Rate Generator ensures a 50:50 duty cycle on the SCK pin, even if the value programmed in
CD is odd.
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34.7.1.4 Baud Rate in ISO 7816 Mode
The ISO7816 specification defines the bit rate with the following formula:
Di
B = ------ × f
Fi
where:
B is the bit rate
Di is the bit-rate adjustment factor
Fi is the clock frequency division factor
f is the ISO7816 clock frequency (Hz)
Di is a binary value encoded on a 4-bit field, named DI, as represented in Table 34-5.
Table 34-5.
Binary and Decimal Values for Di
DI field
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
1000
1001
1
2
4
8
16
32
12
20
Di (decimal)
Fi is a binary value encoded on a 4-bit field, named FI, as represented in Table 34-6.
Table 34-6.
Binary and Decimal Values for Fi
FI field
0000
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
1001
1010
1011
1100
1101
Fi (decimal)
372
372
558
744
1116
1488
1860
512
768
1024
1536
2048
Table 34-7 shows the resulting Fi/Di Ratio, which is the ratio between the ISO7816 clock and the baud rate clock.
Table 34-7.
Possible Values for the Fi/Di Ratio
Fi/Di
372
558
774
1116
1488
1806
512
768
1024
1536
2048
1
372
558
744
1116
1488
1860
512
768
1024
1536
2048
2
186
279
372
558
744
930
256
384
512
768
1024
4
93
139.5
186
279
372
465
128
192
256
384
512
8
46.5
69.75
93
139.5
186
232.5
64
96
128
192
256
16
23.25
34.87
46.5
69.75
93
116.2
32
48
64
96
128
32
11.62
17.43
23.25
34.87
46.5
58.13
16
24
32
48
64
12
31
46.5
62
93
124
155
42.66
64
85.33
128
170.6
20
18.6
27.9
37.2
55.8
74.4
93
25.6
38.4
51.2
76.8
102.4
If the USART is configured in ISO7816 Mode, the clock selected by the USCLKS field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) is first divided by the value programmed in the field CD in the Baud Rate Generator Register
(US_BRGR). The resulting clock can be provided to the SCK pin to feed the smart card clock inputs. This means
that the CLKO bit can be set in US_MR.
This clock is then divided by the value programmed in the FI_DI_RATIO field in the FI_DI_Ratio register
(US_FIDI). This is performed by the Sampling Divider, which performs a division by up to 2047 in ISO7816 Mode.
The non-integer values of the Fi/Di Ratio are not supported and the user must program the FI_DI_RATIO field to a
value as close as possible to the expected value.
The FI_DI_RATIO field resets to the value 0x174 (372 in decimal) and is the most common divider between the
ISO7816 clock and the bit rate (Fi = 372, Di = 1).
Figure 34-5 shows the relation between the Elementary Time Unit, corresponding to a bit time, and the ISO 7816
clock.
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Figure 34-5.
Elementary Time Unit (ETU)
FI_DI_RATIO
ISO7816 Clock Cycles
ISO7816 Clock
on SCK
ISO7816 I/O Line
on TXD
1 ETU
34.7.2 Receiver and Transmitter Control
After reset, the receiver is disabled. The user must enable the receiver by setting the RXEN bit in the Control
Register (US_CR). However, the receiver registers can be programmed before the receiver clock is enabled.
After reset, the transmitter is disabled. The user must enable it by setting the TXEN bit in the Control Register
(US_CR). However, the transmitter registers can be programmed before being enabled.
The Receiver and the Transmitter can be enabled together or independently.
At any time, the software can perform a reset on the receiver or the transmitter of the USART by setting the
corresponding bit, RSTRX and RSTTX respectively, in the Control Register (US_CR). The software resets clear
the status flag and reset internal state machines but the user interface configuration registers hold the value
configured prior to software reset. Regardless of what the receiver or the transmitter is performing, the
communication is immediately stopped.
The user can also independently disable the receiver or the transmitter by setting RXDIS and TXDIS respectively
in US_CR. If the receiver is disabled during a character reception, the USART waits until the end of reception of
the current character, then the reception is stopped. If the transmitter is disabled while it is operating, the USART
waits the end of transmission of both the current character and character being stored in the Transmit Holding
Register (US_THR). If a timeguard is programmed, it is handled normally.
34.7.3 Synchronous and Asynchronous Modes
34.7.3.1 Transmitter Operations
The transmitter performs the same in both synchronous and asynchronous operating modes (SYNC = 0 or SYNC
= 1). One start bit, up to 9 data bits, one optional parity bit and up to two stop bits are successively shifted out on
the TXD pin at each falling edge of the programmed serial clock.
The number of data bits is selected by the CHRL field and the MODE 9 bit in the Mode Register (US_MR). Nine
bits are selected by setting the MODE 9 bit regardless of the CHRL field. The parity bit is set according to the PAR
field in US_MR. The even, odd, space, marked or none parity bit can be configured. The MSBF field in US_MR
configures which data bit is sent first. If written to 1, the most significant bit is sent first. If written to 0, the less
significant bit is sent first. The number of stop bits is selected by the NBSTOP field in US_MR. The 1.5 stop bit is
supported in asynchronous mode only.
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Figure 34-6.
Character Transmit
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled One Stop
Baud Rate
Clock
TXD
D0
Start
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
The characters are sent by writing in the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR). The transmitter reports two status
bits in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR): TXRDY (Transmitter Ready), which indicates that US_THR is
empty and TXEMPTY, which indicates that all the characters written in US_THR have been processed. When the
current character processing is completed, the last character written in US_THR is transferred into the Shift
Register of the transmitter and US_THR becomes empty, thus TXRDY rises.
Both TXRDY and TXEMPTY bits are low when the transmitter is disabled. Writing a character in US_THR while
TXRDY is low has no effect and the written character is lost.
Figure 34-7.
Transmitter Status
Baud Rate
Clock
TXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop Start
D0
Bit Bit Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
Write
US_THR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
34.7.3.2 Manchester Encoder
When the Manchester encoder is in use, characters transmitted through the USART are encoded based on
biphase Manchester II format. To enable this mode, set the MAN field in the US_MR register to 1. Depending on
polarity configuration, a logic level (zero or one), is transmitted as a coded signal one-to-zero or zero-to-one. Thus,
a transition always occurs at the midpoint of each bit time. It consumes more bandwidth than the original NRZ
signal (2x) but the receiver has more error control since the expected input must show a change at the center of a
bit cell. An example of Manchester encoded sequence is: the byte 0xB1 or 10110001 encodes to 10 01 10 10 01
01 01 10, assuming the default polarity of the encoder. Figure 34-8 illustrates this coding scheme.
Figure 34-8.
NRZ to Manchester Encoding
NRZ
encoded
data
Manchester
encoded
data
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
Txd
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The Manchester encoded character can also be encapsulated by adding both a configurable preamble and a start
frame delimiter pattern. Depending on the configuration, the preamble is a training sequence, composed of a predefined pattern with a programmable length from 1 to 15 bit times. If the preamble length is set to 0, the preamble
waveform is not generated prior to any character. The preamble pattern is chosen among the following sequences:
ALL_ONE, ALL_ZERO, ONE_ZERO or ZERO_ONE, writing the field TX_PP in the US_MAN register, the field
TX_PL is used to configure the preamble length. Figure 34-9 illustrates and defines the valid patterns. To improve
flexibility, the encoding scheme can be configured using the TX_MPOL field in the US_MAN register. If the
TX_MPOL field is set to zero (default), a logic zero is encoded with a zero-to-one transition and a logic one is
encoded with a one-to-zero transition. If the TX_MPOL field is set to one, a logic one is encoded with a one-to-zero
transition and a logic zero is encoded with a zero-to-one transition.
Figure 34-9.
Preamble Patterns, Default Polarity Assumed
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
SFD
DATA
SFD
DATA
SFD
DATA
SFD
DATA
8 bit width "ALL_ONE" Preamble
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
8 bit width "ALL_ZERO" Preamble
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
8 bit width "ZERO_ONE" Preamble
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
8 bit width "ONE_ZERO" Preamble
A start frame delimiter is to be configured using the ONEBIT field in the US_MR register. It consists of a userdefined pattern that indicates the beginning of a valid data. Figure 34-10 illustrates these patterns. If the start
frame delimiter, also known as start bit, is one bit, (ONEBIT to 1), a logic zero is Manchester encoded and
indicates that a new character is being sent serially on the line. If the start frame delimiter is a synchronization
pattern also referred to as sync (ONEBIT to 0), a sequence of 3 bit times is sent serially on the line to indicate the
start of a new character. The sync waveform is in itself an invalid Manchester waveform as the transition occurs at
the middle of the second bit time. Two distinct sync patterns are used: the command sync and the data sync. The
command sync has a logic one level for one and a half bit times, then a transition to logic zero for the second one
and a half bit times. If the MODSYNC field in the US_MR register is set to 1, the next character is a command. If it
is set to 0, the next character is a data. When direct memory access is used, the MODSYNC field can be
immediately updated with a modified character located in memory. To enable this mode, VAR_SYNC field in
US_MR register must be set to 1. In this case, the MODSYNC field in US_MR is bypassed and the sync
configuration is held in the TXSYNH in the US_THR register. The USART character format is modified and
includes sync information.
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Figure 34-10. Start Frame Delimiter
Preamble Length
is set to 0
SFD
Manchester
encoded
data
DATA
Txd
One bit start frame delimiter
SFD
Manchester
encoded
data
DATA
Txd
SFD
Manchester
encoded
data
Command Sync
start frame delimiter
DATA
Txd
Data Sync
start frame delimiter
Drift Compensation
Drift compensation is available only in 16X oversampling mode. An hardware recovery system allows a larger
clock drift. To enable the hardware system, the bit in the USART_MAN register must be set. If the RXD edge is
one 16X clock cycle from the expected edge, this is considered as normal jitter and no corrective actions is taken.
If the RXD event is between 4 and 2 clock cycles before the expected edge, then the current period is shortened
by one clock cycle. If the RXD event is between 2 and 3 clock cycles after the expected edge, then the current
period is lengthened by one clock cycle. These intervals are considered to be drift and so corrective actions are
automatically taken.
Figure 34-11. Bit Resynchronization
Oversampling
16x Clock
RXD
Sampling
point
Expected edge
Synchro.
Error
Synchro.
Jump
Tolerance
Sync
Jump
Synchro.
Error
34.7.3.3 Asynchronous Receiver
If the USART is programmed in asynchronous operating mode (SYNC = 0), the receiver oversamples the RXD
input line. The oversampling is either 16 or 8 times the Baud Rate clock, depending on the OVER bit in the Mode
Register (US_MR).
The receiver samples the RXD line. If the line is sampled during one half of a bit time to 0, a start bit is detected
and data, parity and stop bits are successively sampled on the bit rate clock.
If the oversampling is 16, (OVER to 0), a start is detected at the eighth sample to 0. Then, data bits, parity bit and
stop bit are sampled on each 16 sampling clock cycle. If the oversampling is 8 (OVER to 1), a start bit is detected
at the fourth sample to 0. Then, data bits, parity bit and stop bit are sampled on each 8 sampling clock cycle.
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The number of data bits, first bit sent and parity mode are selected by the same fields and bits as the transmitter,
i.e. respectively CHRL, MODE9, MSBF and PAR. For the synchronization mechanism only, the number of stop
bits has no effect on the receiver as it considers only one stop bit, regardless of the field NBSTOP, so that
resynchronization between the receiver and the transmitter can occur. Moreover, as soon as the stop bit is
sampled, the receiver starts looking for a new start bit so that resynchronization can also be accomplished when
the transmitter is operating with one stop bit.
Figure 34-12 and Figure 34-13 illustrate start detection and character reception when USART operates in
asynchronous mode.
Figure 34-12. Asynchronous Start Detection
Baud Rate
Clock
Sampling
Clock (x16)
RXD
Sampling
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
D0
Sampling
Start
Detection
RXD
Sampling
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0 1
Start
Rejection
Figure 34-13. Asynchronous Character Reception
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
Detection
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
samples samples samples samples samples samples samples samples samples samples
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity
Bit
Stop
Bit
34.7.3.4 Manchester Decoder
When the MAN field in US_MR register is set to 1, the Manchester decoder is enabled. The decoder performs both
preamble and start frame delimiter detection. One input line is dedicated to Manchester encoded input data.
An optional preamble sequence can be defined, its length is user-defined and totally independent of the emitter
side. Use RX_PL in US_MAN register to configure the length of the preamble sequence. If the length is set to 0, no
preamble is detected and the function is disabled. In addition, the polarity of the input stream is programmable with
RX_MPOL field in US_MAN register. Depending on the desired application the preamble pattern matching is to be
defined via the RX_PP field in US_MAN. See Figure 34-9 for available preamble patterns.
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Unlike preamble, the start frame delimiter is shared between Manchester Encoder and Decoder. So, if ONEBIT
field is set to 1, only a zero encoded Manchester can be detected as a valid start frame delimiter. If ONEBIT is set
to 0, only a sync pattern is detected as a valid start frame delimiter. Decoder operates by detecting transition on
incoming stream. If RXD is sampled during one quarter of a bit time to zero, a start bit is detected. See Figure 3414. The sample pulse rejection mechanism applies.
Figure 34-14. Asynchronous Start Bit Detection
Sampling
Clock
(16 x)
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
Start
Detection
1
2
3
4
The receiver is activated and starts Preamble and Frame Delimiter detection, sampling the data at one quarter and
then three quarters. If a valid preamble pattern or start frame delimiter is detected, the receiver continues decoding
with the same synchronization. If the stream does not match a valid pattern or a valid start frame delimiter, the
receiver re-synchronizes on the next valid edge.The minimum time threshold to estimate the bit value is three
quarters of a bit time.
If a valid preamble (if used) followed with a valid start frame delimiter is detected, the incoming stream is decoded
into NRZ data and passed to USART for processing. Figure 34-15 illustrates Manchester pattern mismatch. When
incoming data stream is passed to the USART, the receiver is also able to detect Manchester code violation. A
code violation is a lack of transition in the middle of a bit cell. In this case, MANE flag in US_CSR register is raised.
It is cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA bit to 1. See Figure 34-16 for an example of
Manchester error detection during data phase.
Figure 34-15. Preamble Pattern Mismatch
Preamble Mismatch
Manchester coding error
Manchester
encoded
data
Preamble Mismatch
invalid pattern
SFD
Txd
DATA
Preamble Length is set to 8
Figure 34-16. Manchester Error Flag
Preamble Length
is set to 4
Elementary character bit time
SFD
Manchester
encoded
data
Txd
Entering USART character area
sampling points
Preamble subpacket
and Start Frame Delimiter
were successfully
decoded
Manchester
Coding Error
detected
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When the start frame delimiter is a sync pattern (ONEBIT field to 0), both command and data delimiter are
supported. If a valid sync is detected, the received character is written as RXCHR field in the US_RHR register and
the RXSYNH is updated. RXCHR is set to 1 when the received character is a command, and it is set to 0 if the
received character is a data. This mechanism alleviates and simplifies the direct memory access as the character
contains its own sync field in the same register.
As the decoder is setup to be used in unipolar mode, the first bit of the frame has to be a zero-to-one transition.
34.7.3.5 Radio Interface: Manchester Encoded USART Application
This section describes low data rate RF transmission systems and their integration with a Manchester encoded
USART. These systems are based on transmitter and receiver ICs that support ASK and FSK modulation
schemes.
The goal is to perform full duplex radio transmission of characters using two different frequency carriers. See the
configuration in Figure 34-17.
Figure 34-17. Manchester Encoded Characters RF Transmission
Fup frequency Carrier
ASK/FSK
Upstream Receiver
Upstream
Emitter
LNA
VCO
RF filter
Demod
Serial
Configuration
Interface
control
Fdown frequency Carrier
bi-dir
line
Manchester
decoder
USART
Receiver
Manchester
encoder
USART
Emitter
ASK/FSK
downstream transmitter
Downstream
Receiver
PA
RF filter
Mod
VCO
control
The USART module is configured as a Manchester encoder/decoder. Looking at the downstream communication
channel, Manchester encoded characters are serially sent to the RF emitter. This may also include a user defined
preamble and a start frame delimiter. Mostly, preamble is used in the RF receiver to distinguish between a valid
data from a transmitter and signals due to noise. The Manchester stream is then modulated. See Figure 34-18 for
an example of ASK modulation scheme. When a logic one is sent to the ASK modulator, the power amplifier,
referred to as PA, is enabled and transmits an RF signal at downstream frequency. When a logic zero is
transmitted, the RF signal is turned off. If the FSK modulator is activated, two different frequencies are used to
transmit data. When a logic 1 is sent, the modulator outputs an RF signal at frequency F0 and switches to F1 if the
data sent is a 0. See Figure 34-19.
From the receiver side, another carrier frequency is used. The RF receiver performs a bit check operation
examining demodulated data stream. If a valid pattern is detected, the receiver switches to receiving mode. The
demodulated stream is sent to the Manchester decoder. Because of bit checking inside RF IC, the data transferred
to the microcontroller is reduced by a user-defined number of bits. The Manchester preamble length is to be
defined in accordance with the RF IC configuration.
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Figure 34-18. ASK Modulator Output
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
NRZ stream
Manchester
encoded
data
default polarity
unipolar output
Txd
ASK Modulator
Output
Uptstream Frequency F0
Figure 34-19. FSK Modulator Output
1
NRZ stream
Manchester
encoded
data
default polarity
unipolar output
Txd
FSK Modulator
Output
Uptstream Frequencies
[F0, F0+offset]
34.7.3.6 Synchronous Receiver
In synchronous mode (SYNC = 1), the receiver samples the RXD signal on each rising edge of the Baud Rate
Clock. If a low level is detected, it is considered as a start. All data bits, the parity bit and the stop bits are sampled
and the receiver waits for the next start bit. Synchronous mode operations provide a high speed transfer capability.
Configuration fields and bits are the same as in asynchronous mode.
Figure 34-20 illustrates a character reception in synchronous mode.
Figure 34-20. Synchronous Mode Character Reception
Example: 8-bit, Parity Enabled 1 Stop
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Sampling
Start
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Stop Bit
Parity Bit
34.7.3.7 Receiver Operations
When a character reception is completed, it is transferred to the Receive Holding Register (US_RHR) and the
RXRDY bit in the Status Register (US_CSR) rises. If a character is completed while the RXRDY is set, the OVRE
(Overrun Error) bit is set. The last character is transferred into US_RHR and overwrites the previous one. The
OVRE bit is cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA (Reset Status) bit to 1.
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Figure 34-21. Receiver Status
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop Start
D0
Bit Bit Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
RSTSTA = 1
Write
US_CR
Read
US_RHR
RXRDY
OVRE
34.7.3.8 Parity
The USART supports five parity modes selected by programming the PAR field in the Mode Register (US_MR).
The PAR field also enables the Multidrop mode, see “Multidrop Mode” on page 705. Even and odd parity bit
generation and error detection are supported.
If even parity is selected, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit to 0 if a number of 1s in the
character data bit is even, and to 1 if the number of 1s is odd. Accordingly, the receiver parity checker counts the
number of received 1s and reports a parity error if the sampled parity bit does not correspond. If odd parity is
selected, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit to 1 if a number of 1s in the character data bit
is even, and to 0 if the number of 1s is odd. Accordingly, the receiver parity checker counts the number of received
1s and reports a parity error if the sampled parity bit does not correspond. If the mark parity is used, the parity
generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit to 1 for all characters. The receiver parity checker reports an error
if the parity bit is sampled to 0. If the space parity is used, the parity generator of the transmitter drives the parity bit
to 0 for all characters. The receiver parity checker reports an error if the parity bit is sampled to 1. If parity is
disabled, the transmitter does not generate any parity bit and the receiver does not report any parity error.
Table 34-8 shows an example of the parity bit for the character 0x41 (character ASCII “A”) depending on the
configuration of the USART. Because there are two bits to 1, 1 bit is added when a parity is odd, or 0 is added
when a parity is even.
Table 34-8.
Parity Bit Examples
Character
Hexa
Binary
Parity Bit
Parity Mode
A
0x41
0100 0001
1
Odd
A
0x41
0100 0001
0
Even
A
0x41
0100 0001
1
Mark
A
0x41
0100 0001
0
Space
A
0x41
0100 0001
None
None
When the receiver detects a parity error, it sets the PARE (Parity Error) bit in the Channel Status Register
(US_CSR). The PARE bit can be cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA bit to 1. Figure
34-22 illustrates the parity bit status setting and clearing.
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Figure 34-22. Parity Error
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Bad Stop
Parity Bit
Bit
RSTSTA = 1
Write
US_CR
PARE
RXRDY
34.7.3.9 Multidrop Mode
If the PAR field in the Mode Register (US_MR) is programmed to the value 0x6 or 0x07, the USART runs in
Multidrop Mode. This mode differentiates the data characters and the address characters. Data is transmitted with
the parity bit to 0 and addresses are transmitted with the parity bit to 1.
If the USART is configured in multidrop mode, the receiver sets the PARE parity error bit when the parity bit is high
and the transmitter is able to send a character with the parity bit high when the Control Register is written with the
SENDA bit to 1.
To handle parity error, the PARE bit is cleared when the Control Register is written with the bit RSTSTA to 1.
The transmitter sends an address byte (parity bit set) when SENDA is written to US_CR. In this case, the next byte
written to US_THR is transmitted as an address. Any character written in US_THR without having written the
command SENDA is transmitted normally with the parity to 0.
34.7.3.10Transmitter Timeguard
The timeguard feature enables the USART interface with slow remote devices.
The timeguard function enables the transmitter to insert an idle state on the TXD line between two characters. This
idle state actually acts as a long stop bit.
The duration of the idle state is programmed in the TG field of the Transmitter Timeguard Register (US_TTGR).
When this field is programmed to zero no timeguard is generated. Otherwise, the transmitter holds a high level on
TXD after each transmitted byte during the number of bit periods programmed in TG in addition to the number of
stop bits.
As illustrated in Figure 34-23, the behavior of TXRDY and TXEMPTY status bits is modified by the programming of
a timeguard. TXRDY rises only when the start bit of the next character is sent, and thus remains to 0 during the
timeguard transmission if a character has been written in US_THR. TXEMPTY remains low until the timeguard
transmission is completed as the timeguard is part of the current character being transmitted.
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Figure 34-23. Timeguard Operations
TG = 4
TG = 4
Baud Rate
Clock
TXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
Write
US_THR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
Table 34-9 indicates the maximum length of a timeguard period that the transmitter can handle in relation to the
function of the Baud Rate.
Table 34-9.
706
Maximum Timeguard Length Depending on Baud Rate
Baud Rate
Bit time
Timeguard
Bit/sec
µs
ms
1 200
833
212.50
9 600
104
26.56
14400
69.4
17.71
19200
52.1
13.28
28800
34.7
8.85
33400
29.9
7.63
56000
17.9
4.55
57600
17.4
4.43
115200
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34.7.3.11Receiver Time-out
The Receiver Time-out provides support in handling variable-length frames. This feature detects an idle condition
on the RXD line. When a time-out is detected, the bit TIMEOUT in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR) rises
and can generate an interrupt, thus indicating to the driver an end of frame.
The time-out delay period (during which the receiver waits for a new character) is programmed in the TO field of
the Receiver Time-out Register (US_RTOR). If the TO field is programmed to 0, the Receiver Time-out is disabled
and no time-out is detected. The TIMEOUT bit in US_CSR remains to 0. Otherwise, the receiver loads a 16-bit
counter with the value programmed in TO. This counter is decremented at each bit period and reloaded each time
a new character is received. If the counter reaches 0, the TIMEOUT bit in the Status Register rises. Then, the user
can either:
Stop the counter clock until a new character is received. This is performed by writing the Control Register
(US_CR) with the STTTO (Start Time-out) bit to 1. In this case, the idle state on RXD before a new character
is received will not provide a time-out. This prevents having to handle an interrupt before a character is
received and allows waiting for the next idle state on RXD after a frame is received.
Obtain an interrupt while no character is received. This is performed by writing US_CR with the RETTO
(Reload and Start Time-out) bit to 1. If RETTO is performed, the counter starts counting down immediately
from the value TO. This enables generation of a periodic interrupt so that a user time-out can be handled, for
example when no key is pressed on a keyboard.
If STTTO is performed, the counter clock is stopped until a first character is received. The idle state on RXD before
the start of the frame does not provide a time-out. This prevents having to obtain a periodic interrupt and enables a
wait of the end of frame when the idle state on RXD is detected.
If RETTO is performed, the counter starts counting down immediately from the value TO. This enables generation
of a periodic interrupt so that a user time-out can be handled, for example when no key is pressed on a keyboard.
Figure 34-24 shows the block diagram of the Receiver Time-out feature.
Figure 34-24. Receiver Time-out Block Diagram
TO
Baud Rate
Clock
1
D
Q
Clock
16-bit Time-out
Counter
16-bit
Value
=
STTTO
Character
Received
Clear
Load
TIMEOUT
0
RETTO
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Table 34-10 gives the maximum time-out period for some standard baud rates.
Table 34-10.
Maximum Time-out Period
Baud Rate
Bit Time
Time-out
bit/sec
µs
ms
600
1 667
109 225
1 200
833
54 613
2 400
417
27 306
4 800
208
13 653
9 600
104
6 827
14400
69
4 551
19200
52
3 413
28800
35
2 276
33400
30
1 962
56000
18
1 170
57600
17
1 138
200000
5
328
34.7.3.12Framing Error
The receiver is capable of detecting framing errors. A framing error happens when the stop bit of a received
character is detected at level 0. This can occur if the receiver and the transmitter are fully desynchronized.
A framing error is reported on the FRAME bit of the Channel Status Register (US_CSR). The FRAME bit is
asserted in the middle of the stop bit as soon as the framing error is detected. It is cleared by writing the Control
Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA bit to 1.
Figure 34-25. Framing Error Status
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
D0
Bit
Write
US_CR
FRAME
RXRDY
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D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
RSTSTA = 1
34.7.3.13Transmit Break
The user can request the transmitter to generate a break condition on the TXD line. A break condition drives the
TXD line low during at least one complete character. It appears the same as a 0x00 character sent with the parity
and the stop bits to 0. However, the transmitter holds the TXD line at least during one character until the user
requests the break condition to be removed.
A break is transmitted by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the STTBRK bit to 1. This can be performed at
any time, either while the transmitter is empty (no character in either the Shift Register or in US_THR) or when a
character is being transmitted. If a break is requested while a character is being shifted out, the character is first
completed before the TXD line is held low.
Once STTBRK command is requested further STTBRK commands are ignored until the end of the break is
completed.
The break condition is removed by writing US_CR with the STPBRK bit to 1. If the STPBRK is requested before
the end of the minimum break duration (one character, including start, data, parity and stop bits), the transmitter
ensures that the break condition completes.
The transmitter considers the break as though it is a character, i.e. the STTBRK and STPBRK commands are
taken into account only if the TXRDY bit in US_CSR is to 1 and the start of the break condition clears the TXRDY
and TXEMPTY bits as if a character is processed.
Writing US_CR with both STTBRK and STPBRK bits to 1 can lead to an unpredictable result. All STPBRK
commands requested without a previous STTBRK command are ignored. A byte written into the Transmit Holding
Register while a break is pending, but not started, is ignored.
After the break condition, the transmitter returns the TXD line to 1 for a minimum of 12 bit times. Thus, the
transmitter ensures that the remote receiver detects correctly the end of break and the start of the next character.
If the timeguard is programmed with a value higher than 12, the TXD line is held high for the timeguard period.
After holding the TXD line for this period, the transmitter resumes normal operations.
Figure 34-26 illustrates the effect of both the Start Break (STTBRK) and Stop Break (STPBRK) commands on the
TXD line.
Figure 34-26. Break Transmission
Baud Rate
Clock
TXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
STTBRK = 1
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
Break Transmission
End of Break
STPBRK = 1
Write
US_CR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
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34.7.3.14Receive Break
The receiver detects a break condition when all data, parity and stop bits are low. This corresponds to detecting a
framing error with data to 0x00, but FRAME remains low.
When the low stop bit is detected, the receiver asserts the RXBRK bit in US_CSR. This bit may be cleared by
writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the bit RSTSTA to 1.
An end of receive break is detected by a high level for at least 2/16 of a bit period in asynchronous operating mode
or one sample at high level in synchronous operating mode. The end of break detection also asserts the RXBRK
bit.
34.7.3.15Hardware Handshaking
The USART features a hardware handshaking out-of-band flow control. The RTS and CTS pins are used to
connect with the remote device, as shown in Figure 34-27.
Figure 34-27. Connection with a Remote Device for Hardware Handshaking
USART
Remote
Device
TXD
RXD
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
RTS
CTS
Setting the USART to operate with hardware handshaking is performed by writing the USART_MODE field in the
Mode Register (US_MR) to the value 0x2.
The USART behavior when hardware handshaking is enabled is the same as the behavior in standard
synchronous or asynchronous mode, except that the receiver drives the RTS pin as described below and the level
on the CTS pin modifies the behavior of the transmitter as described below. Using this mode requires using the
PDC channel for reception. The transmitter can handle hardware handshaking in any case.
Figure 34-28 shows how the receiver operates if hardware handshaking is enabled. The RTS pin is driven high if
the receiver is disabled and if the status RXBUFF (Receive Buffer Full) coming from the PDC channel is high.
Normally, the remote device does not start transmitting while its CTS pin (driven by RTS) is high. As soon as the
Receiver is enabled, the RTS falls, indicating to the remote device that it can start transmitting. Defining a new
buffer to the PDC clears the status bit RXBUFF and, as a result, asserts the pin RTS low.
Figure 34-28. Receiver Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
RXD
RXEN = 1
RXDIS = 1
Write
US_CR
RTS
RXBUFF
Figure 34-29 shows how the transmitter operates if hardware handshaking is enabled. The CTS pin disables the
transmitter. If a character is being processing, the transmitter is disabled only after the completion of the current
character and transmission of the next character happens as soon as the pin CTS falls.
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Figure 34-29. Transmitter Behavior when Operating with Hardware Handshaking
CTS
TXD
34.7.4 ISO7816 Mode
The USART features an ISO7816-compatible operating mode. This mode permits interfacing with smart cards and
Security Access Modules (SAM) communicating through an ISO7816 link. Both T = 0 and T = 1 protocols defined
by the ISO7816 specification are supported.
Setting the USART in ISO7816 mode is performed by writing the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) to the value 0x4 for protocol T = 0 and to the value 0x5 for protocol T = 1.
34.7.4.1 ISO7816 Mode Overview
The ISO7816 is a half duplex communication on only one bidirectional line. The baud rate is determined by a
division of the clock provided to the remote device (see “Baud Rate Generator” on page 692).
The USART connects to a smart card as shown in Figure 34-30. The TXD line becomes bidirectional and the Baud
Rate Generator feeds the ISO7816 clock on the SCK pin. As the TXD pin becomes bidirectional, its output remains
driven by the output of the transmitter but only when the transmitter is active while its input is directed to the input
of the receiver. The USART is considered as the master of the communication as it generates the clock.
Figure 34-30. Connection of a Smart Card to the USART
USART
SCK
TXD
CLK
I/O
Smart
Card
When operating in ISO7816, either in T = 0 or T = 1 modes, the character format is fixed. The configuration is 8
data bits, even parity and 1 or 2 stop bits, regardless of the values programmed in the CHRL, MODE9, PAR and
CHMODE fields. MSBF can be used to transmit LSB or MSB first. Parity Bit (PAR) can be used to transmit in
normal or inverse mode. Refer to “USART Mode Register” on page 730 and “PAR: Parity Type” on page 731.
The USART cannot operate concurrently in both receiver and transmitter modes as the communication is
unidirectional at a time. It has to be configured according to the required mode by enabling or disabling either the
receiver or the transmitter as desired. Enabling both the receiver and the transmitter at the same time in ISO7816
mode may lead to unpredictable results.
The ISO7816 specification defines an inverse transmission format. Data bits of the character must be transmitted
on the I/O line at their negative value. The USART does not support this format and the user has to perform an
exclusive OR on the data before writing it in the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR) or after reading it in the
Receive Holding Register (US_RHR).
34.7.4.2 Protocol T = 0
In T = 0 protocol, a character is made up of one start bit, eight data bits, one parity bit and one guard time, which
lasts two bit times. The transmitter shifts out the bits and does not drive the I/O line during the guard time.
If no parity error is detected, the I/O line remains to 1 during the guard time and the transmitter can continue with
the transmission of the next character, as shown in Figure 34-31.
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If a parity error is detected by the receiver, it drives the I/O line to 0 during the guard time, as shown in Figure 3432. This error bit is also named NACK, for Non Acknowledge. In this case, the character lasts 1 bit time more, as
the guard time length is the same and is added to the error bit time which lasts 1 bit time.
When the USART is the receiver and it detects an error, it does not load the erroneous character in the Receive
Holding Register (US_RHR). It appropriately sets the PARE bit in the Status Register (US_SR) so that the
software can handle the error.
Figure 34-31. T = 0 Protocol without Parity Error
Baud Rate
Clock
RXD
Start
Bit
D0
D2
D1
D4
D3
D5
D6
D7
Parity Guard Guard Next
Bit Time 1 Time 2 Start
Bit
Figure 34-32. T = 0 Protocol with Parity Error
Baud Rate
Clock
Error
I/O
Start
Bit
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Guard
Bit Time 1
D0
Guard Start
Time 2 Bit
D1
Repetition
Receive Error Counter
The USART receiver also records the total number of errors. This can be read in the Number of Error (US_NER)
register. The NB_ERRORS field can record up to 255 errors. Reading US_NER automatically clears the
NB_ERRORS field.
Receive NACK Inhibit
The USART can also be configured to inhibit an error. This can be achieved by setting the INACK bit in the Mode
Register (US_MR). If INACK is to 1, no error signal is driven on the I/O line even if a parity bit is detected.
Moreover, if INACK is set, the erroneous received character is stored in the Receive Holding Register, as if no
error occurred and the RXRDY bit does rise.
Transmit Character Repetition
When the USART is transmitting a character and gets a NACK, it can automatically repeat the character before
moving on to the next one. Repetition is enabled by writing the MAX_ITERATION field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) at a value higher than 0. Each character can be transmitted up to eight times; the first transmission plus
seven repetitions.
If MAX_ITERATION does not equal zero, the USART repeats the character as many times as the value loaded in
MAX_ITERATION.
When the USART repetition number reaches MAX_ITERATION, the ITERATION bit is set in the Channel Status
Register (US_CSR). If the repetition of the character is acknowledged by the receiver, the repetitions are stopped
and the iteration counter is cleared.
The ITERATION bit in US_CSR can be cleared by writing the Control Register with the RSIT bit to 1.
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Disable Successive Receive NACK
The receiver can limit the number of successive NACKs sent back to the remote transmitter. This is programmed
by setting the bit DSNACK in the Mode Register (US_MR). The maximum number of NACK transmitted is
programmed in the MAX_ITERATION field. As soon as MAX_ITERATION is reached, the character is considered
as correct, an acknowledge is sent on the line and the ITERATION bit in the Channel Status Register is set.
34.7.4.3 Protocol T = 1
When operating in ISO7816 protocol T = 1, the transmission is similar to an asynchronous format with only one
stop bit. The parity is generated when transmitting and checked when receiving. Parity error detection sets the
PARE bit in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR).
34.7.5 IrDA Mode
The USART features an IrDA mode supplying half-duplex point-to-point wireless communication. It embeds the
modulator and demodulator which allows a glueless connection to the infrared transceivers, as shown in Figure
34-33. The modulator and demodulator are compliant with the IrDA specification version 1.1 and support data
transfer speeds ranging from 2.4 Kb/s to 115.2 Kb/s.
The USART IrDA mode is enabled by setting the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register (US_MR) to the value
0x8. The IrDA Filter Register (US_IF) allows configuring the demodulator filter. The USART transmitter and
receiver operate in a normal asynchronous mode and all parameters are accessible. Note that the modulator and
the demodulator are activated.
Figure 34-33. Connection to IrDA Transceivers
USART
IrDA
Transceivers
Receiver
Demodulator
Transmitter
Modulator
RXD
RX
TX
TXD
The receiver and the transmitter must be enabled or disabled according to the direction of the transmission to be
managed.
To receive IrDA signals, the following needs to be done:
Disable TX and Enable RX
Configure the TXD pin as PIO and set it as an output to 0 (to avoid LED emission). Disable the internal pullup (better for power consumption).
Receive data
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34.7.5.1 IrDA Modulation
For baud rates up to and including 115.2 Kbits/sec, the RZI modulation scheme is used. “0” is represented by a
light pulse of 3/16th of a bit time. Some examples of signal pulse duration are shown in Table 34-11.
Table 34-11.
IrDA Pulse Duration
Baud Rate
Pulse Duration (3/16)
2.4 Kb/s
78.13 µs
9.6 Kb/s
19.53 µs
19.2 Kb/s
9.77 µs
38.4 Kb/s
4.88 µs
57.6 Kb/s
3.26 µs
115.2 Kb/s
1.63 µs
Figure 34-34 shows an example of character transmission.
Figure 34-34. IrDA Modulation
Start
Bit
Transmitter
Output
0
Stop
Bit
Data Bits
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
TXD
Bit Period
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34.7.5.2 IrDA Baud Rate
Table 34-12 gives some examples of CD values, baud rate error and pulse duration. Note that the requirement on
the maximum acceptable error of ±1.87% must be met.
Table 34-12.
IrDA Baud Rate Error
Peripheral Clock
Baud Rate
CD
Baud Rate Error
Pulse Time
3 686 400
115 200
2
0.00%
1.63
20 000 000
115 200
11
1.38%
1.63
32 768 000
115 200
18
1.25%
1.63
40 000 000
115 200
22
1.38%
1.63
3 686 400
57 600
4
0.00%
3.26
20 000 000
57 600
22
1.38%
3.26
32 768 000
57 600
36
1.25%
3.26
40 000 000
57 600
43
0.93%
3.26
3 686 400
38 400
6
0.00%
4.88
20 000 000
38 400
33
1.38%
4.88
32 768 000
38 400
53
0.63%
4.88
40 000 000
38 400
65
0.16%
4.88
3 686 400
19 200
12
0.00%
9.77
20 000 000
19 200
65
0.16%
9.77
32 768 000
19 200
107
0.31%
9.77
40 000 000
19 200
130
0.16%
9.77
3 686 400
9 600
24
0.00%
19.53
20 000 000
9 600
130
0.16%
19.53
32 768 000
9 600
213
0.16%
19.53
40 000 000
9 600
260
0.16%
19.53
3 686 400
2 400
96
0.00%
78.13
20 000 000
2 400
521
0.03%
78.13
32 768 000
2 400
853
0.04%
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34.7.5.3 IrDA Demodulator
The demodulator is based on the IrDA Receive filter comprised of an 8-bit down counter which is loaded with the
value programmed in US_IF. When a falling edge is detected on the RXD pin, the Filter Counter starts counting
down at the Master Clock (MCK) speed. If a rising edge is detected on the RXD pin, the counter stops and is
reloaded with US_IF. If no rising edge is detected when the counter reaches 0, the input of the receiver is driven
low during one bit time.
Figure 34-35 illustrates the operations of the IrDA demodulator.
Figure 34-35. IrDA Demodulator Operations
MCK
RXD
Counter
Value
6
Receiver
Input
5
4 3
Pulse
Rejected
2
6
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Pulse
Accepted
As the IrDA mode uses the same logic as the ISO7816, note that the FI_DI_RATIO field in US_FIDI must be set to
a value higher than 0 in order to assure IrDA communications operate correctly.
34.7.6 RS485 Mode
The USART features the RS485 mode to enable line driver control. While operating in RS485 mode, the USART
behaves as though in asynchronous or synchronous mode and configuration of all the parameters is possible. The
difference is that the RTS pin is driven high when the transmitter is operating. The behavior of the RTS pin is
controlled by the TXEMPTY bit. A typical connection of the USART to a RS485 bus is shown in Figure 34-36.
Figure 34-36. Typical Connection to a RS485 Bus
USART
RXD
TXD
Differential
Bus
RTS
The USART is set in RS485 mode by programming the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register (US_MR) to the
value 0x1.
The RTS pin is at a level inverse to the TXEMPTY bit. Significantly, the RTS pin remains high when a timeguard is
programmed so that the line can remain driven after the last character completion. Figure 34-37 gives an example
of the RTS waveform during a character transmission when the timeguard is enabled.
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Figure 34-37. Example of RTS Drive with Timeguard
TG = 4
Baud Rate
Clock
TXD
Start
D0
Bit
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
Parity Stop
Bit Bit
Write
US_THR
TXRDY
TXEMPTY
RTS
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34.7.7 Modem Mode
The USART features modem mode, which enables control of the signals: DTR (Data Terminal Ready), DSR (Data
Set Ready), RTS (Request to Send), CTS (Clear to Send), DCD (Data Carrier Detect) and RI (Ring Indicator).
While operating in modem mode, the USART behaves as a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) as it drives DTR and
RTS and can detect level change on DSR, DCD, CTS and RI.
Setting the USART in modem mode is performed by writing the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register
(US_MR) to the value 0x3. While operating in modem mode the USART behaves as though in asynchronous
mode and all the parameter configurations are available.
Table 34-13 gives the correspondence of the USART signals with modem connection standards.
Table 34-13.
Circuit References
USART Pin
V24
CCITT
Direction
TXD
2
103
From terminal to modem
RTS
4
105
From terminal to modem
DTR
20
108.2
From terminal to modem
RXD
3
104
From modem to terminal
CTS
5
106
From terminal to modem
DSR
6
107
From terminal to modem
DCD
8
109
From terminal to modem
RI
22
125
From terminal to modem
The control of the DTR output pin is performed by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the DTRDIS and
DTREN bits respectively to 1. The disable command forces the corresponding pin to its inactive level, i.e. high.
The enable command forces the corresponding pin to its active level, i.e. low. RTS output pin is automatically
controlled in this mode
The level changes are detected on the RI, DSR, DCD and CTS pins. If an input change is detected, the RIIC,
DSRIC, DCDIC and CTSIC bits in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR) are set respectively and can trigger an
interrupt. The status is automatically cleared when US_CSR is read. Furthermore, the CTS automatically disables
the transmitter when it is detected at its inactive state. If a character is being transmitted when the CTS rises, the
character transmission is completed before the transmitter is actually disabled.
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34.7.8 SPI Mode
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Mode is a synchronous serial data link that provides communication with
external devices in Master or Slave Mode. It also enables communication between processors if an external
processor is connected to the system.
The Serial Peripheral Interface is essentially a shift register that serially transmits data bits to other SPIs. During a
data transfer, one SPI system acts as the “master” which controls the data flow, while the other devices act as
“slaves'' which have data shifted into and out by the master. Different CPUs can take turns being masters and one
master may simultaneously shift data into multiple slaves. (Multiple Master Protocol is the opposite of Single
Master Protocol, where one CPU is always the master while all of the others are always slaves.) However, only
one slave may drive its output to write data back to the master at any given time.
A slave device is selected when its NSS signal is asserted by the master. The USART in SPI Master mode can
address only one SPI Slave because it can generate only one NSS signal.
The SPI system consists of two data lines and two control lines:
Master Out Slave In (MOSI): This data line supplies the output data from the master shifted into the input of
the slave.
Master In Slave Out (MISO): This data line supplies the output data from a slave to the input of the master.
Serial Clock (SCK): This control line is driven by the master and regulates the flow of the data bits. The
master may transmit data at a variety of baud rates. The SCK line cycles once for each bit that is
transmitted.
Slave Select (NSS): This control line allows the master to select or deselect the slave.
34.7.8.1 Modes of Operation
The USART can operate in SPI Master Mode or in SPI Slave Mode.
Operation in SPI Master Mode is programmed by writing to 0xE the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register. In
this case the SPI lines must be connected as described below:
the MOSI line is driven by the output pin TXD
the MISO line drives the input pin RXD
the SCK line is driven by the output pin SCK
the NSS line is driven by the output pin RTS
Operation in SPI Slave Mode is programmed by writing to 0xF the USART_MODE field in the Mode Register. In
this case the SPI lines must be connected as described below:
the MOSI line drives the input pin RXD
the MISO line is driven by the output pin TXD
the SCK line drives the input pin SCK
the NSS line drives the input pin CTS
In order to avoid unpredicted behavior, any change of the SPI Mode must be followed by a software reset of the
transmitter and of the receiver (except the initial configuration after a hardware reset). (See Section 34.7.2
”Receiver and Transmitter Control”).
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34.7.8.2 Baud Rate
In SPI Mode, the baudrate generator operates in the same way as in USART synchronous mode: See “Baud Rate
in Synchronous Mode or SPI Mode” on page 694. However, there are some restrictions:
In SPI Master Mode:
the external clock SCK must not be selected (USCLKS ≠ 0x3), and the bit CLKO must be set to “1” in the
Mode Register (US_MR), in order to generate correctly the serial clock on the SCK pin.
to obtain correct behavior of the receiver and the transmitter, the value programmed in CD must be superior
or equal to 6.
if the internal clock divided (MCK/DIV) is selected, the value programmed in CD must be even to ensure a
50:50 mark/space ratio on the SCK pin, this value can be odd if the internal clock is selected (MCK).
In SPI Slave Mode:
the external clock (SCK) selection is forced regardless of the value of the USCLKS field in the Mode
Register (US_MR). Likewise, the value written in US_BRGR has no effect, because the clock is provided
directly by the signal on the USART SCK pin.
to obtain correct behavior of the receiver and the transmitter, the external clock (SCK) frequency must be at
least 6 times lower than the system clock.
34.7.8.3 Data Transfer
Up to 9 data bits are successively shifted out on the TXD pin at each rising or falling edge (depending of CPOL and
CPHA) of the programmed serial clock. There is no Start bit, no Parity bit and no Stop bit.
The number of data bits is selected by the CHRL field and the MODE 9 bit in the Mode Register (US_MR). The 9
bits are selected by setting the MODE 9 bit regardless of the CHRL field. The MSB data bit is always sent first in
SPI Mode (Master or Slave).
Four combinations of polarity and phase are available for data transfers. The clock polarity is programmed with the
CPOL bit in the Mode Register. The clock phase is programmed with the CPHA bit. These two parameters
determine the edges of the clock signal upon which data is driven and sampled. Each of the two parameters has
two possible states, resulting in four possible combinations that are incompatible with one another. Thus, a
master/slave pair must use the same parameter pair values to communicate. If multiple slaves are used and fixed
in different configurations, the master must reconfigure itself each time it needs to communicate with a different
slave.
Table 34-14.
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SPI Bus Protocol Mode
CPOL
CPHA
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
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Figure 34-38. SPI Transfer Format (CPHA=1, 8 bits per transfer)
SCK cycle (for reference)
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
MOSI
SPI Master ->TXD
SPI Slave -> RXD
MISO
SPI Master ->RXD
SPI Slave -> TXD
MSB
MSB
6
5
4
3
2
1
LSB
6
5
4
3
2
1
LSB
NSS
SPI Master -> RTS
SPI Slave -> CTS
Figure 34-39. SPI Transfer Format (CPHA=0, 8 bits per transfer)
SCK cycle (for reference)
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
SCK
(CPOL = 0)
SCK
(CPOL = 1)
MOSI
SPI Master -> TXD
SPI Slave -> RXD
MSB
6
5
4
3
2
1
LSB
MISO
SPI Master -> RXD
SPI Slave -> TXD
MSB
6
5
4
3
2
1
LSB
NSS
SPI Master -> RTS
SPI Slave -> CTS
34.7.8.4 Receiver and Transmitter Control
See “Receiver and Transmitter Control” on page 696.
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34.7.8.5 Character Transmission
The characters are sent by writing in the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR). An additional condition for
transmitting a character can be added when the USART is configured in SPI master mode. In the USART_MR
register, the value configured on INACK field can prevent any character transmission (even if US_THR has been
written) while the receiver side is not ready (character not read). When INACK equals 0, the character is
transmitted whatever the receiver status. If INACK is set to 1, the transmitter waits for the receiver holding register
to be read before transmitting the character (RXRDY flag cleared), thus preventing any overflow (character loss)
on the receiver side.
The transmitter reports two status bits in the Channel Status Register (US_CSR): TXRDY (Transmitter Ready),
which indicates that US_THR is empty and TXEMPTY, which indicates that all the characters written in US_THR
have been processed. When the current character processing is completed, the last character written in US_THR
is transferred into the Shift Register of the transmitter and US_THR becomes empty, thus TXRDY rises.
Both TXRDY and TXEMPTY bits are low when the transmitter is disabled. Writing a character in US_THR while
TXRDY is low has no effect and the written character is lost.
If the USART is in SPI Slave Mode and if a character must be sent while the Transmit Holding Register (US_THR)
is empty, the UNRE (Underrun Error) bit is set. The TXD transmission line stays at high level during all this time.
The UNRE bit is cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA (Reset Status) bit to 1.
In SPI Master Mode, the slave select line (NSS) is asserted at low level 1 Tbit (Time bit) before the transmission of
the MSB bit and released at high level 1 Tbit after the transmission of the LSB bit. So, the slave select line (NSS)
is always released between each character transmission and a minimum delay of 3 Tbits always inserted.
However, in order to address slave devices supporting the CSAAT mode (Chip Select Active After Transfer), the
slave select line (NSS) can be forced at low level by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RTSEN bit to 1.
The slave select line (NSS) can be released at high level only by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the
RTSDIS bit to 1 (for example, when all data have been transferred to the slave device).
In SPI Slave Mode, the transmitter does not require a falling edge of the slave select line (NSS) to initiate a
character transmission but only a low level. However, this low level must be present on the slave select line (NSS)
at least 1 Tbit before the first serial clock cycle corresponding to the MSB bit.
34.7.8.6 Character Reception
When a character reception is completed, it is transferred to the Receive Holding Register (US_RHR) and the
RXRDY bit in the Status Register (US_CSR) rises. If a character is completed while RXRDY is set, the OVRE
(Overrun Error) bit is set. The last character is transferred into US_RHR and overwrites the previous one. The
OVRE bit is cleared by writing the Control Register (US_CR) with the RSTSTA (Reset Status) bit to 1.
To ensure correct behavior of the receiver in SPI Slave Mode, the master device sending the frame must ensure a
minimum delay of 1 Tbit between each character transmission. The receiver does not require a falling edge of the
slave select line (NSS) to initiate a character reception but only a low level. However, this low level must be
present on the slave select line (NSS) at least 1 Tbit before the first serial clock cycle corresponding to the MSB
bit.
34.7.8.7 Receiver Timeout
Because the receiver baudrate clock is active only during data transfers in SPI Mode, a receiver timeout is
impossible in this mode, whatever the Time-out value is (field TO) in the Time-out Register (US_RTOR).
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34.7.9 Test Modes
WRITE BUFFER
READ BUFFER
DATA 0
DATA 0
NACT = SUBSCRIBE
APB bus
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APB bus
USART3
LIN CONTROLLER
(Peripheral) DMA
Controller
TXRDY
DATA N
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USART3
LIN CONTROLLER
(Peripheral) DMA
Controller
RXRDY
DATA N
The USART can be programmed to operate in three different test modes. The internal loopback capability allows
on-board diagnostics. In the loopback mode the USART interface pins are disconnected or not and reconfigured
for loopback internally or externally.
34.7.9.1 Normal Mode
Normal mode connects the RXD pin on the receiver input and the transmitter output on the TXD pin.
Figure 34-40. Normal Mode Configuration
RXD
Receiver
TXD
Transmitter
34.7.9.2 Automatic Echo Mode
Automatic echo mode allows bit-by-bit retransmission. When a bit is received on the RXD pin, it is sent to the TXD
pin, as shown in Figure 34-41. Programming the transmitter has no effect on the TXD pin. The RXD pin is still
connected to the receiver input, thus the receiver remains active.
Figure 34-41. Automatic Echo Mode Configuration
RXD
Receiver
TXD
Transmitter
34.7.9.3 Local Loopback Mode
Local loopback mode connects the output of the transmitter directly to the input of the receiver, as shown in Figure
34-42. The TXD and RXD pins are not used. The RXD pin has no effect on the receiver and the TXD pin is
continuously driven high, as in idle state.
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Figure 34-42. Local Loopback Mode Configuration
RXD
Receiver
1
Transmitter
TXD
34.7.9.4 Remote Loopback Mode
Remote loopback mode directly connects the RXD pin to the TXD pin, as shown in Figure 34-43. The transmitter
and the receiver are disabled and have no effect. This mode allows bit-by-bit retransmission.
Figure 34-43. Remote Loopback Mode Configuration
Receiver
1
RXD
TXD
Transmitter
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34.7.10 Write Protection Registers
To prevent any single software error that may corrupt USART behavior, certain address spaces can be writeprotected by setting the WPEN bit in the USART Write Protect Mode Register (US_WPMR).
If a write access to the protected registers is detected, then the WPVS flag in the USART Write Protect Status
Register (US_WPSR) is set and the field WPVSRC indicates in which register the write access has been
attempted.
The WPVS flag is reset by writing the USART Write Protect Mode Register (US_WPMR) with the appropriate
access key, WPKEY.
The protected registers are:
“USART Mode Register”
“USART Baud Rate Generator Register”
“USART Receiver Time-out Register”
“USART Transmitter Timeguard Register”
“USART FI DI RATIO Register”
“USART IrDA FILTER Register”
“USART Manchester Configuration Register”
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34.8
Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART) User Interface
Table 34-15.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x0000
Control Register
US_CR
Write-only
–
0x0004
Mode Register
US_MR
Read-write
–
0x0008
Interrupt Enable Register
US_IER
Write-only
–
0x000C
Interrupt Disable Register
US_IDR
Write-only
–
0x0010
Interrupt Mask Register
US_IMR
Read-only
0x0
0x0014
Channel Status Register
US_CSR
Read-only
–
0x0018
Receiver Holding Register
US_RHR
Read-only
0x0
0x001C
Transmitter Holding Register
US_THR
Write-only
–
0x0020
Baud Rate Generator Register
US_BRGR
Read-write
0x0
0x0024
Receiver Time-out Register
US_RTOR
Read-write
0x0
0x0028
Transmitter Timeguard Register
US_TTGR
Read-write
0x0
–
–
–
0x2C - 0x3C
0x0040
FI DI Ratio Register
US_FIDI
Read-write
0x174
0x0044
Number of Errors Register
US_NER
Read-only
–
0x0048
Reserved
–
–
–
0x004C
IrDA Filter Register
US_IF
Read-write
0x0
0x0050
Manchester Encoder Decoder Register
US_MAN
Read-write
0x30011004
0xE4
Write Protect Mode Register
US_WPMR
Read-write
0x0
0xE8
Write Protect Status Register
US_WPSR
Read-only
0x0
Reserved
–
–
–
Reserved for PDC Registers
–
–
–
0x5C - 0xFC
0x100 - 0x128
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34.8.1 USART Control Register
Name:
US_CR
Address:
0x40090000 (0), 0x40094000 (1), 0x40098000 (2), 0x4009C000 (3)
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RTSDIS/RCS
18
RTSEN/FCS
17
DTRDIS
16
DTREN
15
RETTO
14
RSTNACK
13
RSTIT
12
SENDA
11
STTTO
10
STPBRK
9
STTBRK
8
RSTSTA
7
TXDIS
6
TXEN
5
RXDIS
4
RXEN
3
RSTTX
2
RSTRX
1
–
0
–
• RSTRX: Reset Receiver
0: No effect.
1: Resets the receiver.
• RSTTX: Reset Transmitter
0: No effect.
1: Resets the transmitter.
• RXEN: Receiver Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the receiver, if RXDIS is 0.
• RXDIS: Receiver Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the receiver.
• TXEN: Transmitter Enable
0: No effect.
1: Enables the transmitter if TXDIS is 0.
• TXDIS: Transmitter Disable
0: No effect.
1: Disables the transmitter.
• RSTSTA: Reset Status Bits
0: No effect.
1: Resets the status bits PARE, FRAME, OVRE, MANERR, UNRE and RXBRK in US_CSR.
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• STTBRK: Start Break
0: No effect.
1: Starts transmission of a break after the characters present in US_THR and the Transmit Shift Register have been transmitted. No effect if a break is already being transmitted.
• STPBRK: Stop Break
0: No effect.
1: Stops transmission of the break after a minimum of one character length and transmits a high level during 12-bit periods.
No effect if no break is being transmitted.
• STTTO: Start Time-out
0: No effect.
1: Starts waiting for a character before clocking the time-out counter. Resets the status bit TIMEOUT in US_CSR.
• SENDA: Send Address
0: No effect.
1: In Multidrop Mode only, the next character written to the US_THR is sent with the address bit set.
• RSTIT: Reset Iterations
0: No effect.
1: Resets ITERATION in US_CSR. No effect if the ISO7816 is not enabled.
• RSTNACK: Reset Non Acknowledge
0: No effect
1: Resets NACK in US_CSR.
• RETTO: Rearm Time-out
0: No effect
1: Restart Time-out
• DTREN: Data Terminal Ready Enable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin DTR to 0.
• DTRDIS: Data Terminal Ready Disable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin DTR to 1.
• RTSEN: Request to Send Enable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin RTS to 0.
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• FCS: Force SPI Chip Select
– Applicable if USART operates in SPI Master Mode (USART_MODE = 0xE):
FCS = 0: No effect.
FCS = 1: Forces the Slave Select Line NSS (RTS pin) to 0, even if USART is no transmitting, in order to address SPI slave
devices supporting the CSAAT Mode (Chip Select Active After Transfer).
• RTSDIS: Request to Send Disable
0: No effect.
1: Drives the pin RTS to 1.
• RCS: Release SPI Chip Select
– Applicable if USART operates in SPI Master Mode (USART_MODE = 0xE):
RCS = 0: No effect.
RCS = 1: Releases the Slave Select Line NSS (RTS pin).
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34.8.2 USART Mode Register
Name:
US_MR
Address:
0x40090004 (0), 0x40094004 (1), 0x40098004 (2), 0x4009C004 (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
ONEBIT
30
MODSYNC
29
MAN
28
FILTER
27
–
26
25
MAX_ITERATION
24
23
INVDATA
22
VAR_SYNC
21
DSNACK
20
INACK
19
OVER
18
CLKO
17
MODE9
16
MSBF/CPOL
15
14
13
12
11
10
PAR
9
8
SYNC/CPHA
4
3
2
1
0
CHMODE
7
NBSTOP
6
5
CHRL
USCLKS
USART_MODE
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• USART_MODE
Value
Name
Description
0x0
NORMAL
Normal mode
0x1
RS485
0x2
HW_HANDSHAKING
0x3
MODEM
0x4
IS07816_T_0
IS07816 Protocol: T = 0
0x6
IS07816_T_1
IS07816 Protocol: T = 1
0x8
IRDA
0xE
SPI_MASTER
SPI Master
0xF
SPI_SLAVE
SPI Slave
RS485
Hardware Handshaking
Modem
IrDA
• USCLKS: Clock Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
MCK
Master Clock MCK is selected
1
DIV
Internal Clock Divided MCK/DIV (DIV=8) is selected
3
SCK
Serial Clock SLK is selected
• CHRL: Character Length.
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Value
Name
Description
0
5_BIT
Character length is 5 bits
1
6_BIT
Character length is 6 bits
2
7_BIT
Character length is 7 bits
3
8_BIT
Character length is 8 bits
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• SYNC: Synchronous Mode Select
0: USART operates in Asynchronous Mode.
1: USART operates in Synchronous Mode.
• CPHA: SPI Clock Phase
– Applicable if USART operates in SPI Mode (USART_MODE = 0xE or 0xF):
CPHA = 0: Data is changed on the leading edge of SPCK and captured on the following edge of SPCK.
CPHA = 1: Data is captured on the leading edge of SPCK and changed on the following edge of SPCK.
CPHA determines which edge of SPCK causes data to change and which edge causes data to be captured. CPHA is used
with CPOL to produce the required clock/data relationship between master and slave devices.
• PAR: Parity Type
Value
Name
Description
0
EVEN
Even parity
1
ODD
Odd parity
2
SPACE
Parity forced to 0 (Space)
3
MARK
Parity forced to 1 (Mark)
4
NO
6
MULTIDROP
No parity
Multidrop mode
• NBSTOP: Number of Stop Bits
Value
Name
Description
0
1_BIT
1 stop bit
1
1_5_BIT
2
2_BIT
1.5 stop bit (SYNC = 0) or reserved (SYNC = 1)
2 stop bits
• CHMODE: Channel Mode
Value
Name
Description
0
NORMAL
Normal Mode
1
AUTOMATIC
2
LOCAL_LOOPBACK
3
REMOTE_LOOPBACK
Automatic Echo. Receiver input is connected to the TXD pin.
Local Loopback. Transmitter output is connected to the Receiver Input.
Remote Loopback. RXD pin is internally connected to the TXD pin.
• MSBF: Bit Order
0: Least Significant Bit is sent/received first.
1: Most Significant Bit is sent/received first.
• CPOL: SPI Clock Polarity
– Applicable if USART operates in SPI Mode (Slave or Master, USART_MODE = 0xE or 0xF):
CPOL = 0: The inactive state value of SPCK is logic level zero.
CPOL = 1: The inactive state value of SPCK is logic level one.
CPOL is used to determine the inactive state value of the serial clock (SPCK). It is used with CPHA to produce the required
clock/data relationship between master and slave devices.
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• MODE9: 9-bit Character Length
0: CHRL defines character length.
1: 9-bit character length.
• CLKO: Clock Output Select
0: The USART does not drive the SCK pin.
1: The USART drives the SCK pin if USCLKS does not select the external clock SCK.
• OVER: Oversampling Mode
0: 16x Oversampling.
1: 8x Oversampling.
• INACK: Inhibit Non Acknowledge
0: The NACK is generated.
1: The NACK is not generated.
Note: In SPI master mode, if INACK = 0 the character transmission starts as soon as a character is written into US_THR
register (assuming TXRDY was set). When INACK is 1, an additional condition must be met. The character transmission
starts when a character is written and only if RXRDY flag is cleared (Receiver Holding Register has been read).
• DSNACK: Disable Successive NACK
0: NACK is sent on the ISO line as soon as a parity error occurs in the received character (unless INACK is set).
1: Successive parity errors are counted up to the value specified in the MAX_ITERATION field. These parity errors generate a NACK on the ISO line. As soon as this value is reached, no additional NACK is sent on the ISO line. The flag
ITERATION is asserted.
• INVDATA: INverted Data
0: The data field transmitted on TXD line is the same as the one written in US_THR register or the content read in US_RHR
is the same as RXD line. Normal mode of operation.
1: The data field transmitted on TXD line is inverted (voltage polarity only) compared to the value written on US_THR register or the content read in US_RHR is inverted compared to what is received on RXD line (or ISO7816 IO line). Inverted
Mode of operation, useful for contactless card application. To be used with configuration bit MSBF.
• VAR_SYNC: Variable Synchronization of Command/Data Sync Start Frame Delimiter
0: User defined configuration of command or data sync field depending on MODSYNC value.
1: The sync field is updated when a character is written into US_THR register.
• MAX_ITERATION
Defines the maximum number of iterations in mode ISO7816, protocol T= 0.
• FILTER: Infrared Receive Line Filter
0: The USART does not filter the receive line.
1: The USART filters the receive line using a three-sample filter (1/16-bit clock) (2 over 3 majority).
• MAN: Manchester Encoder/Decoder Enable
0: Manchester Encoder/Decoder are disabled.
1: Manchester Encoder/Decoder are enabled.
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• MODSYNC: Manchester Synchronization Mode
0:The Manchester Start bit is a 0 to 1 transition
1: The Manchester Start bit is a 1 to 0 transition.
• ONEBIT: Start Frame Delimiter Selector
0: Start Frame delimiter is COMMAND or DATA SYNC.
1: Start Frame delimiter is One Bit.
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34.8.3 USART Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
US_IER
Address:
0x40090008 (0), 0x40094008 (1), 0x40098008 (2), 0x4009C008 (3)
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
MANE
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
CTSIC
18
DCDIC
17
DSRIC
16
RIIC
15
–
14
–
13
NACK
12
RXBUFF
11
TXBUFE
10
ITER/UNRE
9
TXEMPTY
8
TIMEOUT
7
PARE
6
FRAME
5
OVRE
4
ENDTX
3
ENDRX
2
RXBRK
1
TXRDY
0
RXRDY
0: No effect
1: Enables the corresponding interrupt.
• RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Enable
• TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Enable
• RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Enable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Enable
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Enable
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
• FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Enable
• PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Enable
• TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Enable
• TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Enable
• ITER: Max number of Repetitions Reached
• UNRE: SPI Underrun Error
• TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Enable
• RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
• NACK: Non AcknowledgeInterrupt Enable
• RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Enable
• DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Enable
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• DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Enable
• CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Enable
• MANE: Manchester Error Interrupt Enable
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34.8.4 USART Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
US_IDR
Address:
0x4009000C (0), 0x4009400C (1), 0x4009800C (2), 0x4009C00C (3)
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
MANE
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
CTSIC
18
DCDIC
17
DSRIC
16
RIIC
15
–
14
–
13
NACK
12
RXBUFF
11
TXBUFE
10
ITER/UNRE
9
TXEMPTY
8
TIMEOUT
7
PARE
6
FRAME
5
OVRE
4
ENDTX
3
ENDRX
2
RXBRK
1
TXRDY
0
RXRDY
0: No effect
1: Disables the corresponding interrupt.
• RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Disable
• TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Disable
• RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Disable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Disable
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Disable
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
• FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Disable
• PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Disable
• TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Disable
• TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Disable
• ITER: Max number of Repetitions Reached Disable
• UNRE: SPI Underrun Error Disable
• TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Disable
• RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
• NACK: Non AcknowledgeInterrupt Disable
•
RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Disable
• DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Disable
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• DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Disable
• CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Disable
• MANE: Manchester Error Interrupt Disable
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34.8.5 USART Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
US_IMR
Address:
0x40090010 (0), 0x40094010 (1), 0x40098010 (2), 0x4009C010 (3)
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
MANE
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
CTSIC
18
DCDIC
17
DSRIC
16
RIIC
15
–
14
–
13
NACK
12
RXBUFF
11
TXBUFE
10
ITER/UNRE
9
TXEMPTY
8
TIMEOUT
7
PARE
6
FRAME
5
OVRE
4
ENDTX
3
ENDRX
2
RXBRK
1
TXRDY
0
RXRDY
0: The corresponding interrupt is not enabled.
1: The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
• RXRDY: RXRDY Interrupt Mask
• TXRDY: TXRDY Interrupt Mask
• RXBRK: Receiver Break Interrupt Mask
• ENDRX: End of Receive Transfer Interrupt Mask
• ENDTX: End of Transmit Interrupt Mask
• OVRE: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
• FRAME: Framing Error Interrupt Mask
• PARE: Parity Error Interrupt Mask
• TIMEOUT: Time-out Interrupt Mask
• TXEMPTY: TXEMPTY Interrupt Mask
• ITER: Max number of Repetitions Reached Mask
• UNRE: SPI Underrun Error Mask
• TXBUFE: Buffer Empty Interrupt Mask
• RXBUFF: Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
• NACK: Non AcknowledgeInterrupt Mask
• RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Mask
• DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Mask
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• DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Interrupt Mask
• CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Interrupt Mask
• MANE: Manchester Error Interrupt Mask
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34.8.6 USART Channel Status Register
Name:
US_CSR
Address:
0x40090014 (0), 0x40094014 (1), 0x40098014 (2), 0x4009C014 (3)
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
MANERR
23
CTS
22
DCD
21
DSR
20
RI
19
CTSIC
18
DCDIC
17
DSRIC
16
RIIC
15
–
14
–
13
NACK
12
RXBUFF
11
TXBUFE
10
ITER/UNRE
9
TXEMPTY
8
TIMEOUT
7
PARE
6
FRAME
5
OVRE
4
ENDTX
3
ENDRX
2
RXBRK
1
TXRDY
0
RXRDY
• RXRDY: Receiver Ready
0: No complete character has been received since the last read of US_RHR or the receiver is disabled. If characters were
being received when the receiver was disabled, RXRDY changes to 1 when the receiver is enabled.
1: At least one complete character has been received and US_RHR has not yet been read.
• TXRDY: Transmitter Ready
0: A character is in the US_THR waiting to be transferred to the Transmit Shift Register, or an STTBRK command has
been requested, or the transmitter is disabled. As soon as the transmitter is enabled, TXRDY becomes 1.
1: There is no character in the US_THR.
• RXBRK: Break Received/End of Break
0: No Break received or End of Break detected since the last RSTSTA.
1: Break Received or End of Break detected since the last RSTSTA.
• ENDRX: End of Receiver Transfer
0: The End of Transfer signal from the Receive PDC channel is inactive.
1: The End of Transfer signal from the Receive PDC channel is active.
• ENDTX: End of Transmitter Transfer
0: The End of Transfer signal from the Transmit PDC channel is inactive.
1: The End of Transfer signal from the Transmit PDC channel is active.
• OVRE: Overrun Error
0: No overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one overrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
• FRAME: Framing Error
0: No stop bit has been detected low since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one stop bit has been detected low since the last RSTSTA.
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• PARE: Parity Error
0: No parity error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one parity error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
• TIMEOUT: Receiver Time-out
0: There has not been a time-out since the last Start Time-out command (STTTO in US_CR) or the Time-out Register is 0.
1: There has been a time-out since the last Start Time-out command (STTTO in US_CR).
• TXEMPTY: Transmitter Empty
0: There are characters in either US_THR or the Transmit Shift Register, or the transmitter is disabled.
1: There are no characters in US_THR, nor in the Transmit Shift Register.
• ITER: Max number of Repetitions Reached
0: Maximum number of repetitions has not been reached since the last RSTSTA.
1: Maximum number of repetitions has been reached since the last RSTSTA.
• UNRE: SPI Underrun Error
– Applicable if USART operates in SPI Slave Mode (USART_MODE = 0xF):
UNRE = 0: No SPI underrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
UNRE = 1: At least one SPI underrun error has occurred since the last RSTSTA.
• TXBUFE: Transmission Buffer Empty
0: The signal Buffer Empty from the Transmit PDC channel is inactive.
1: The signal Buffer Empty from the Transmit PDC channel is active.
• RXBUFF: Reception Buffer Full
0: The signal Buffer Full from the Receive PDC channel is inactive.
1: The signal Buffer Full from the Receive PDC channel is active.
• NACK: Non AcknowledgeInterrupt
0: Non Acknowledge has not been detected since the last RSTNACK.
1: At least one Non Acknowledge has been detected since the last RSTNACK.
• RIIC: Ring Indicator Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the RI pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the RI pin since the last read of US_CSR.
• DSRIC: Data Set Ready Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the DSR pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the DSR pin since the last read of US_CSR.
• DCDIC: Data Carrier Detect Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the DCD pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the DCD pin since the last read of US_CSR.
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• CTSIC: Clear to Send Input Change Flag
0: No input change has been detected on the CTS pin since the last read of US_CSR.
1: At least one input change has been detected on the CTS pin since the last read of US_CSR.
• RI: Image of RI Input
0: RI is set to 0.
1: RI is set to 1.
• DSR: Image of DSR Input
0: DSR is set to 0
1: DSR is set to 1.
• DCD: Image of DCD Input
0: DCD is set to 0.
1: DCD is set to 1.
• CTS: Image of CTS Input
0: CTS is set to 0.
1: CTS is set to 1.
• MANERR: Manchester Error
0: No Manchester error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
1: At least one Manchester error has been detected since the last RSTSTA.
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34.8.7 USART Receive Holding Register
Name:
US_RHR
Address:
0x40090018 (0), 0x40094018 (1), 0x40098018 (2), 0x4009C018 (3)
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
RXSYNH
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
RXCHR
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
RXCHR
• RXCHR: Received Character
Last character received if RXRDY is set.
• RXSYNH: Received Sync
0: Last Character received is a Data.
1: Last Character received is a Command.
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34.8.8 USART Transmit Holding Register
Name:
US_THR
Address:
0x4009001C (0), 0x4009401C (1), 0x4009801C (2), 0x4009C01C (3)
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
TXSYNH
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
TXCHR
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TXCHR
• TXCHR: Character to be Transmitted
Next character to be transmitted after the current character if TXRDY is not set.
• TXSYNH: Sync Field to be transmitted
0: The next character sent is encoded as a data. Start Frame Delimiter is DATA SYNC.
1: The next character sent is encoded as a command. Start Frame Delimiter is COMMAND SYNC.
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34.8.9 USART Baud Rate Generator Register
Name:
US_BRGR
Address:
0x40090020 (0), 0x40094020 (1), 0x40098020 (2), 0x4009C020 (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
17
FP
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CD
7
6
5
4
CD
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• CD: Clock Divider
USART_MODE ≠ ISO7816
SYNC = 1
or
USART_MODE = SPI
(Master or Slave)
SYNC = 0
CD
OVER = 0
OVER = 1
0
1 to 65535
USART_MODE =
ISO7816
Baud Rate Clock Disabled
Baud Rate =
Baud Rate =
Baud Rate =
Selected Clock/(16*CD)
Selected Clock/(8*CD)
Selected Clock /CD
Baud Rate = Selected
Clock/(FI_DI_RATIO*CD)
• FP: Fractional Part
0: Fractional divider is disabled.
1 - 7: Baudrate resolution, defined by FP x 1/8.
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34.8.10 USART Receiver Time-out Register
Name:
US_RTOR
Address:
0x40090024 (0), 0x40094024 (1), 0x40098024 (2), 0x4009C024 (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
TO
7
6
5
4
TO
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• TO: Time-out Value
0: The Receiver Time-out is disabled.
1 - 65535: The Receiver Time-out is enabled and the Time-out delay is TO x Bit Period.
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34.8.11 USART Transmitter Timeguard Register
Name:
US_TTGR
Address:
0x40090028 (0), 0x40094028 (1), 0x40098028 (2), 0x4009C028 (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
TG
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• TG: Timeguard Value
0: The Transmitter Timeguard is disabled.
1 - 255: The Transmitter timeguard is enabled and the timeguard delay is TG x Bit Period.
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34.8.12 USART FI DI RATIO Register
Name:
US_FIDI
Address:
0x40090040 (0), 0x40094040 (1), 0x40098040 (2), 0x4009C040 (3)
Access:
Read-write
Reset Value: 0x174
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
9
FI_DI_RATIO
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FI_DI_RATIO
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• FI_DI_RATIO: FI Over DI Ratio Value
0: If ISO7816 mode is selected, the Baud Rate Generator generates no signal.
1 - 2047: If ISO7816 mode is selected, the Baud Rate is the clock provided on SCK divided by FI_DI_RATIO.
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34.8.13 USART Number of Errors Register
Name:
US_NER
Address:
0x40090044 (0), 0x40094044 (1), 0x40098044 (2), 0x4009C044 (3)
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
NB_ERRORS
• NB_ERRORS: Number of Errors
Total number of errors that occurred during an ISO7816 transfer. This register automatically clears when read.
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34.8.14 USART IrDA FILTER Register
Name:
US_IF
Address:
0x4009004C (0), 0x4009404C (1), 0x4009804C (2), 0x4009C04C (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
IRDA_FILTER
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• IRDA_FILTER: IrDA Filter
Sets the filter of the IrDA demodulator.
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34.8.15 USART Manchester Configuration Register
Name:
US_MAN
Address:
0x40090050 (0), 0x40094050 (1), 0x40098050 (2), 0x4009C050 (3)
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
DRIFT
29
1
28
RX_MPOL
27
–
26
–
25
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
18
17
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
TX_MPOL
11
–
10
–
9
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
2
1
24
RX_PP
16
RX_PL
8
TX_PP
0
TX_PL
This register can only be written if the WPEN bit is cleared in “USART Write Protect Mode Register” on page 753.
• TX_PL: Transmitter Preamble Length
0: The Transmitter Preamble pattern generation is disabled
1 - 15: The Preamble Length is TX_PL x Bit Period
• TX_PP: Transmitter Preamble Pattern
The following values assume that TX_MPOL field is not set:
Value
Name
Description
00
ALL_ONE
The preamble is composed of ‘1’s
01
ALL_ZERO
The preamble is composed of ‘0’s
10
ZERO_ONE
The preamble is composed of ‘01’s
11
ONE_ZERO
The preamble is composed of ‘10’s
• TX_MPOL: Transmitter Manchester Polarity
0: Logic Zero is coded as a zero-to-one transition, Logic One is coded as a one-to-zero transition.
1: Logic Zero is coded as a one-to-zero transition, Logic One is coded as a zero-to-one transition.
• RX_PL: Receiver Preamble Length
0: The receiver preamble pattern detection is disabled
1 - 15: The detected preamble length is RX_PL x Bit Period
• RX_PP: Receiver Preamble Pattern detected
The following values assume that RX_MPOL field is not set:
Value
Name
Description
00
ALL_ONE
The preamble is composed of ‘1’s
01
ALL_ZERO
The preamble is composed of ‘0’s
10
ZERO_ONE
The preamble is composed of ‘01’s
11
ONE_ZERO
The preamble is composed of ‘10’s
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• RX_MPOL: Receiver Manchester Polarity
0: Logic Zero is coded as a zero-to-one transition, Logic One is coded as a one-to-zero transition.
1: Logic Zero is coded as a one-to-zero transition, Logic One is coded as a zero-to-one transition.
• DRIFT: Drift compensation
0: The USART can not recover from an important clock drift
1: The USART can recover from clock drift. The 16X clock mode must be enabled.
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34.8.16 USART Write Protect Mode Register
Name:
US_WPMR
Address:
0x400900E4 (0), 0x400940E4 (1), 0x400980E4 (2), 0x4009C0E4 (3)
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
See Table 34-15
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
WPKEY
23
22
21
20
WPKEY
15
14
13
12
WPKEY
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
WPEN
• WPEN: Write Protect Enable
0 = Disables the Write Protect if WPKEY corresponds to 0x555341 (“USA” in ASCII).
1 = Enables the Write Protect if WPKEY corresponds to 0x555341 (“USA” in ASCII).
Protects the registers:
• “USART Mode Register” on page 730
• “USART Baud Rate Generator Register” on page 745
• “USART Receiver Time-out Register” on page 746
• “USART Transmitter Timeguard Register” on page 747
• “USART FI DI RATIO Register” on page 748
• “USART IrDA FILTER Register” on page 750
• “USART Manchester Configuration Register” on page 751
• WPKEY: Write Protect KEY
Should be written at value 0x555341 (“USA” in ASCII). Writing any other value in this field aborts the write operation of the
WPEN bit. Always reads as 0.
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34.8.17 USART Write Protect Status Register
Name:
US_WPSR
Address:
0x400900E8 (0), 0x400940E8 (1), 0x400980E8 (2), 0x4009C0E8 (3)
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
See Table 34-15
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
WPVSRC
15
14
13
12
WPVSRC
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
WPVS
• WPVS: Write Protect Violation Status
0 = No Write Protect Violation has occurred since the last read of the US_WPSR register.
1 = A Write Protect Violation has occurred since the last read of the US_WPSR register. If this violation is an unauthorized
attempt to write a protected register, the associated violation is reported into field WPVSRC.
• WPVSRC: Write Protect Violation Source
When WPVS is active, this field indicates the write-protected register (through address offset or code) in which a write
access has been attempted.
Note: Reading US_WPSR automatically clears all fields.
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35.
Timer Counter (TC)
35.1
Description
A Timer Counter (TC) module includes three identical TC channels. The number of implemented TC modules is
device-specific.
Each TC channel can be independently programmed to perform a wide range of functions including frequency
measurement, event counting, interval measurement, pulse generation, delay timing and pulse width modulation.
Each channel has three external clock inputs, five internal clock inputs and two multi-purpose input/output signals
which can be configured by the user. Each channel drives an internal interrupt signal which can be programmed to
generate processor interrupts.
The TC embeds a quadrature decoder (QDEC) connected in front of the timers and driven by TIOA0, TIOB0 and
TIOB1 inputs. When enabled, the QDEC performs the input lines filtering, decoding of quadrature signals and
connects to the timers/counters in order to read the position and speed of the motor through the user interface.
The TC block has two global registers which act upon all TC channels:
35.2
Block Control Register (TC_BCR)—allows channels to be started simultaneously with the same instruction
Block Mode Register (TC_BMR)—defines the external clock inputs for each channel, allowing them to be
chained
Embedded Characteristics
Total number of TC channels: 9
TC channel size: 16-bit
Wide range of functions including:
̶
Frequency measurement
̶
Event counting
̶
Interval measurement
̶
Pulse generation
̶
Delay timing
̶
Pulse Width Modulation
̶
Up/down capabilities
̶
Quadrature decoder
Each channel is user-configurable and contains:
̶
Three external clock inputs
̶
Five Internal clock inputs
̶
Two multi-purpose input/output signals acting as trigger event
Internal interrupt signal
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35.3
Block Diagram
Table 35-1.
Timer Counter Clock Assignment
Name
Definition
TIMER_CLOCK1
MCK/2
TIMER_CLOCK2
MCK/8
TIMER_CLOCK3
MCK/32
TIMER_CLOCK4
MCK/128
TIMER_CLOCK5
SLCK
Note:
Figure 35-1.
1.
When SLCK is selected for Peripheral Clock (CSS = 0 in PMC Master Clock Register), SLCK input is equivalent
to Peripheral Clock.
Timer Counter Block Diagram
Parallel I/O
Controller
TIMER_CLOCK1
TCLK0
TIMER_CLOCK2
TIOA1
TIOA2
TIMER_CLOCK3
TCLK1
TIMER_CLOCK4
XC0
XC1
Timer/Counter
Channel 0
TIOA
TIOA0
TIOB0
TIOA0
TIOB
TCLK2
TIOB0
XC2
TIMER_CLOCK5
TC0XC0S
SYNC
TCLK0
TCLK1
TCLK2
INT0
TCLK0
TCLK1
XC0
TIOA0
XC1
Timer/Counter
Channel 1
TIOA
TIOA1
TIOB1
TIOA1
TIOB
TIOA2
TCLK2
TIOB1
XC2
TC1XC1S
TCLK0
XC0
TCLK1
XC1
TCLK2
XC2
SYNC
Timer/Counter
Channel 2
INT1
TIOA
TIOA2
TIOB2
TIOA2
TIOB
TIOA0
TIOA1
TC2XC2S
TIOB2
SYNC
INT2
Timer Counter
Interrupt
Controller
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Table 35-2.
Signal Name Description
Block/Channel
Signal Name
XC0, XC1, XC2
Channel Signal
External Clock Inputs
TIOA
Capture Mode: Timer Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer Counter Output
TIOB
Capture Mode: Timer Counter Input
Waveform Mode: Timer Counter Input/Output
INT
SYNC
35.4
Description
Interrupt Signal Output (internal signal)
Synchronization Input Signal (from configuration register)
Pin Name List
Table 35-3.
TC Pin List
Pin Name
Description
Type
TCLK0–TCLK2
External Clock Input
Input
TIOA0–TIOA2
I/O Line A
I/O
TIOB0–TIOB2
I/O Line B
I/O
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35.5
Product Dependencies
35.5.1 I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the compliant external devices may be multiplexed with PIO lines. The programmer
must first program the PIO controllers to assign the TC pins to their peripheral functions.
Table 35-4.
I/O Lines
Instance
Signal
I/O Line
Peripheral
TC0
TCLK0
PA2
A
TC0
TCLK1
PB4
A
TC0
TCLK2
PA26
B
TC0
TIOA0
PA1
A
TC0
TIOA1
PB5
A
TC0
TIOA2
PA30
B
TC0
TIOB0
PA0
A
TC0
TIOB1
PB6
A
TC0
TIOB2
PA31
B
35.5.2 Power Management
The TC is clocked through the Power Management Controller (PMC), thus the programmer must first configure the
PMC to enable the Timer Counter clock of each channel.
35.5.3 Interrupt Sources
The TC has an interrupt line per channel connected to the interrupt controller. Handling the TC interrupt requires
programming the interrupt controller before configuring the TC.
Table 35-5.
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Peripheral IDs
Instance
ID
TC0
22
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35.6
Functional Description
35.6.1 Description
All channels of the Timer Counter are independent and identical in operation except when the QDEC is enabled.
The registers for channel programming are listed in Table 35-6 “Register Mapping”.
35.6.2 16-bit Counter
Each 16-bit channel is organized around a 16-bit counter. The value of the counter is incremented at each positive
edge of the selected clock. When the counter has reached the value 216-1 and passes to zero, an overflow occurs
and the COVFS bit in the TC Status Register (TC_SR) is set.
The current value of the counter is accessible in real time by reading the TC Counter Value Register (TC_CV). The
counter can be reset by a trigger. In this case, the counter value passes to zero on the next valid edge of the
selected clock.
35.6.3 Clock Selection
At block level, input clock signals of each channel can either be connected to the external inputs TCLK0, TCLK1 or
TCLK2, or be connected to the internal I/O signals TIOA0, TIOA1 or TIOA2 for chaining by programming the TC
Block Mode Register (TC_BMR). See Figure 35-2.
Each channel can independently select an internal or external clock source for its counter:
External clock signals(1): XC0, XC1 or XC2
Internal clock signals: MCK/2, MCK/8, MCK/32, MCK/128, SLCK
This selection is made by the TCCLKS bits in the TC Channel Mode Register (TC_CMR).
The selected clock can be inverted with the CLKI bit in the TC_CMR. This allows counting on the opposite edges
of the clock.
The burst function allows the clock to be validated when an external signal is high. The BURST parameter in the
TC_CMR defines this signal (none, XC0, XC1, XC2). See Figure 35-3.
Note:
1.
In all cases, if an external clock is used, the duration of each of its levels must be longer than the peripheral clock
period. The external clock frequency must be at least 2.5 times lower than the peripheral clock.
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Figure 35-2.
Clock Chaining Selection
TC0XC0S
Timer/Counter
Channel 0
TCLK0
TIOA1
XC0
TIOA2
TIOA0
XC1 = TCLK1
XC2 = TCLK2
TIOB0
SYNC
TC1XC1S
Timer/Counter
Channel 1
TCLK1
XC0 = TCLK0
TIOA0
TIOA1
XC1
TIOA2
XC2 = TCLK2
TIOB1
SYNC
Timer/Counter
Channel 2
TC2XC2S
XC0 = TCLK0
TCLK2
TIOA2
XC1 = TCLK1
TIOA0
XC2
TIOB2
TIOA1
SYNC
Figure 35-3.
Clock Selection
TCCLKS
CLKI
TIMER_CLOCK1
Synchronous
Edge Detection
TIMER_CLOCK2
TIMER_CLOCK3
Selected
Clock
TIMER_CLOCK4
TIMER_CLOCK5
XC0
XC1
XC2
Peripheral Clock
BURST
1
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35.6.4 Clock Control
The clock of each counter can be controlled in two different ways: it can be enabled/disabled and started/stopped.
See Figure 35-4.
The clock can be enabled or disabled by the user with the CLKEN and the CLKDIS commands in the TC
Channel Control Register (TC_CCR). In Capture mode it can be disabled by an RB load event if LDBDIS is
set to 1 in the TC_CMR. In Waveform mode, it can be disabled by an RC Compare event if CPCDIS is set to
1 in TC_CMR. When disabled, the start or the stop actions have no effect: only a CLKEN command in the
TC_CCR can re-enable the clock. When the clock is enabled, the CLKSTA bit is set in the TC_SR.
The clock can also be started or stopped: a trigger (software, synchro, external or compare) always starts
the clock. The clock can be stopped by an RB load event in Capture mode (LDBSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) or
an RC compare event in Waveform mode (CPCSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR). The start and the stop commands
are effective only if the clock is enabled.
Figure 35-4.
Clock Control
Selected
Clock
Trigger
CLKSTA
Q
Q
S
CLKEN
CLKDIS
S
R
R
Counter
Clock
Stop
Event
Disable
Event
35.6.5 Operating Modes
Each channel can operate independently in two different modes:
Capture mode provides measurement on signals.
Waveform mode provides wave generation.
The TC operating mode is programmed with the WAVE bit in the TC_CMR.
In Capture mode, TIOA and TIOB are configured as inputs.
In Waveform mode, TIOA is always configured to be an output and TIOB is an output if it is not selected to be the
external trigger.
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35.6.6 Trigger
A trigger resets the counter and starts the counter clock. Three types of triggers are common to both modes, and a
fourth external trigger is available to each mode.
Regardless of the trigger used, it will be taken into account at the following active edge of the selected clock. This
means that the counter value can be read differently from zero just after a trigger, especially when a low frequency
signal is selected as the clock.
The following triggers are common to both modes:
Software Trigger: Each channel has a software trigger, available by setting SWTRG in TC_CCR.
SYNC: Each channel has a synchronization signal SYNC. When asserted, this signal has the same effect as
a software trigger. The SYNC signals of all channels are asserted simultaneously by writing TC_BCR (Block
Control) with SYNC set.
Compare RC Trigger: RC is implemented in each channel and can provide a trigger when the counter value
matches the RC value if CPCTRG is set in the TC_CMR.
The channel can also be configured to have an external trigger. In Capture mode, the external trigger signal can be
selected between TIOA and TIOB. In Waveform mode, an external event can be programmed on one of the
following signals: TIOB, XC0, XC1 or XC2. This external event can then be programmed to perform a trigger by
setting bit ENETRG in the TC_CMR.
If an external trigger is used, the duration of the pulses must be longer than the peripheral clock period in order to
be detected.
35.6.7 Capture Mode
Capture mode is entered by clearing the WAVE bit in the TC_CMR.
Capture mode allows the TC channel to perform measurements such as pulse timing, frequency, period, duty
cycle and phase on TIOA and TIOB signals which are considered as inputs.
Figure 35-5 shows the configuration of the TC channel when programmed in Capture mode.
35.6.8 Capture Registers A and B
Registers A and B (RA and RB) are used as capture registers. They can be loaded with the counter value when a
programmable event occurs on the signal TIOA.
The LDRA field in the TC_CMR defines the TIOA selected edge for the loading of register A, and the LDRB field
defines the TIOA selected edge for the loading of Register B.
RA is loaded only if it has not been loaded since the last trigger or if RB has been loaded since the last loading of
RA.
RB is loaded only if RA has been loaded since the last trigger or the last loading of RB.
Loading RA or RB before the read of the last value loaded sets the Overrun Error Flag (LOVRS bit) in the TC_SR.
In this case, the old value is overwritten.
35.6.9 Trigger Conditions
In addition to the SYNC signal, the software trigger and the RC compare trigger, an external trigger can be defined.
The ABETRG bit in the TC_CMR selects TIOA or TIOB input signal as an external trigger . The External Trigger
Edge Selection parameter (ETRGEDG field in TC_CMR) defines the edge (rising, falling, or both) detected to
generate an external trigger. If ETRGEDG = 0 (none), the external trigger is disabled.
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MTIOA
MTIOB
1
ABETRG
CLKI
If RA is not loaded
or RB is Loaded
Edge
Detector
ETRGEDG
SWTRG
Timer/Counter Channel
BURST
Peripheral Clock
Synchronous
Edge Detection
S
R
OVF
LDRB
Edge
Detector
Edge
Detector
Capture
Register A
LDBSTOP
R
S
CLKEN
LDRA
If RA is Loaded
CPCTRG
Counter
RESET
Trig
CLK
Q
Q
CLKSTA
LDBDIS
Capture
Register B
CLKDIS
TC1_SR
TIOA
TIOB
SYNC
XC2
XC1
XC0
TIMER_CLOCK5
TIMER_CLOCK4
TIMER_CLOCK3
TIMER_CLOCK2
TIMER_CLOCK1
TCCLKS
Compare RC =
Register C
COVFS
LDRBS
INT
Figure 35-5.
Capture Mode
LOVRS
CPCS
ETRGS
LDRAS
TC1_IMR
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35.6.10 Waveform Mode
Waveform mode is entered by setting the TC_CMRx.WAVE bit.
In Waveform mode, the TC channel generates one or two PWM signals with the same frequency and
independently programmable duty cycles, or generates different types of one-shot or repetitive pulses.
In this mode, TIOA is configured as an output and TIOB is defined as an output if it is not used as an external event
(EEVT parameter in TC_CMR).
Figure 35-6 shows the configuration of the TC channel when programmed in Waveform operating mode.
35.6.11 Waveform Selection
Depending on the WAVSEL parameter in TC_CMR, the behavior of TC_CV varies.
With any selection, TC_RA, TC_RB and TC_RC can all be used as compare registers.
RA Compare is used to control the TIOA output, RB Compare is used to control the TIOB output (if correctly
configured) and RC Compare is used to control TIOA and/or TIOB outputs.
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EEVT
BURST
ENETRG
CLKI
Timer/Counter Channel
Edge
Detector
EEVTEDG
SWTRG
Peripheral Clock
Synchronous
Edge Detection
Trig
CLK
R
S
OVF
WAVSEL
RESET
Counter
WAVSEL
Q
Compare RA =
Register A
Q
CLKSTA
Compare RC =
Compare RB =
CPCSTOP
CPCDIS
Register C
CLKDIS
Register B
R
S
CLKEN
CPAS
INT
BSWTRG
BEEVT
BCPB
BCPC
ASWTRG
AEEVT
ACPA
ACPC
Output Controller
TIOB
SYNC
XC2
XC1
XC0
TIMER_CLOCK5
TIMER_CLOCK4
TIMER_CLOCK3
TIMER_CLOCK2
TIMER_CLOCK1
TCCLKS
TIOB
MTIOB
TIOA
MTIOA
Figure 35-6.
Waveform Mode
Output Controller
CPCS
CPBS
COVFS
TC1_SR
ETRGS
TC1_IMR
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35.6.11.1 WAVSEL = 00
When WAVSEL = 00, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to 216-1. Once 216-1 has been reached, the value
of TC_CV is reset. Incrementation of TC_CV starts again and the cycle continues. See Figure 35-7.
An external event trigger or a software trigger can reset the value of TC_CV. It is important to note that the trigger
may occur at any time. See Figure 35-8.
RC Compare cannot be programmed to generate a trigger in this configuration. At the same time, RC Compare
can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) and/or disable the counter clock (CPCDIS = 1 in
TC_CMR).
Figure 35-7.
WAVSEL = 00 without trigger
Counter Value
Counter cleared by compare match with 0xFFFF
0xFFFF
RC
RB
RA
Time
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
Figure 35-8.
WAVSEL = 00 with Trigger
Counter Value
Counter cleared by compare match with 0xFFFF
0xFFFF
RC
Counter cleared by trigger
RB
RA
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
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35.6.11.2 WAVSEL = 10
When WAVSEL = 10, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to the value of RC, then automatically reset on a
RC Compare. Once the value of TC_CV has been reset, it is then incremented and so on. See Figure 35-9.
It is important to note that TC_CV can be reset at any time by an external event or a software trigger if both are
programmed correctly. See Figure 35-10.
In addition, RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1 in TC_CMR) and/or disable the counter clock
(CPCDIS = 1 in TC_CMR).
Figure 35-9.
WAVSEL = 10 without Trigger
Counter Value
2n-1
(n = counter size)
Counter cleared by compare match with RC
RC
RB
RA
Time
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
Figure 35-10. WAVSEL = 10 with Trigger
Counter Value
2n-1
(n = counter size)
Counter cleared by compare match with RC
Counter cleared by trigger
RC
RB
RA
Waveform Examples
Time
TIOB
TIOA
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35.6.11.3 WAVSEL = 01
When WAVSEL = 01, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to 216-1 . Once 216-1 is reached, the value of
TC_CV is decremented to 0, then re-incremented to 216-1 and so on. See Figure 35-11.
A trigger such as an external event or a software trigger can modify TC_CV at any time. If a trigger occurs while
TC_CV is incrementing, TC_CV then decrements. If a trigger is received while TC_CV is decrementing, TC_CV
then increments. See Figure 35-12.
RC Compare cannot be programmed to generate a trigger in this configuration.
At the same time, RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1) and/or disable the counter clock
(CPCDIS = 1).
Figure 35-11. WAVSEL = 01 without Trigger
Counter Value
Counter decremented by compare match with 0xFFFF
0xFFFF
RC
RB
RA
Time
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
Figure 35-12. WAVSEL = 01 with Trigger
Counter Value
Counter decremented by compare match with 0xFFFF
0xFFFF
Counter decremented
by trigger
RC
RB
Counter incremented
by trigger
RA
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
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35.6.11.4 WAVSEL = 11
When WAVSEL = 11, the value of TC_CV is incremented from 0 to RC. Once RC is reached, the value of TC_CV
is decremented to 0, then re-incremented to RC and so on. See Figure 35-13.
A trigger such as an external event or a software trigger can modify TC_CV at any time. If a trigger occurs while
TC_CV is incrementing, TC_CV then decrements. If a trigger is received while TC_CV is decrementing, TC_CV
then increments. See Figure 35-14.
RC Compare can stop the counter clock (CPCSTOP = 1) and/or disable the counter clock (CPCDIS = 1).
Figure 35-13. WAVSEL = 11 without Trigger
Counter Value
2n-1
(n = counter size)
Counter decremented by compare match with RC
RC
RB
RA
Time
Waveform Examples
TIOB
TIOA
Figure 35-14. WAVSEL = 11 with Trigger
Counter Value
2n-1
(n = counter size)
RC
RB
Counter decremented by compare match with RC
Counter decremented
by trigger
Counter incremented
by trigger
RA
Waveform Examples
Time
TIOB
TIOA
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35.6.12 External Event/Trigger Conditions
An external event can be programmed to be detected on one of the clock sources (XC0, XC1, XC2) or TIOB. The
external event selected can then be used as a trigger.
The EEVT parameter in TC_CMR selects the external trigger. The EEVTEDG parameter defines the trigger edge
for each of the possible external triggers (rising, falling or both). If EEVTEDG is cleared (none), no external event
is defined.
If TIOB is defined as an external event signal (EEVT = 0), TIOB is no longer used as an output and the compare
register B is not used to generate waveforms and subsequently no IRQs. In this case the TC channel can only
generate a waveform on TIOA.
When an external event is defined, it can be used as a trigger by setting bit ENETRG in the TC_CMR.
As in Capture mode, the SYNC signal and the software trigger are also available as triggers. RC Compare can
also be used as a trigger depending on the parameter WAVSEL.
35.6.13 Output Controller
The output controller defines the output level changes on TIOA and TIOB following an event. TIOB control is used
only if TIOB is defined as output (not as an external event).
The following events control TIOA and TIOB: software trigger, external event and RC compare. RA compare
controls TIOA and RB compare controls TIOB. Each of these events can be programmed to set, clear or toggle the
output as defined in the corresponding parameter in TC_CMR.
35.6.14 Quadrature Decoder
35.6.14.1 Description
The quadrature decoder (QDEC) is driven by TIOA0, TIOB0, TIOB1 input pins and drives the timer/counter of
channel 0 and 1. Channel 2 can be used as a time base in case of speed measurement requirements (refer to
Figure 35-15).
When writing a 0 to bit QDEN of the TC_BMR, the QDEC is bypassed and the IO pins are directly routed to the
timer counter function. See
TIOA0 and TIOB0 are to be driven by the two dedicated quadrature signals from a rotary sensor mounted on the
shaft of the off-chip motor.
A third signal from the rotary sensor can be processed through pin TIOB1 and is typically dedicated to be driven by
an index signal if it is provided by the sensor. This signal is not required to decode the quadrature signals PHA,
PHB.
Field TCCLKS of TC_CMRx must be configured to select XC0 input (i.e., 0x101). Field TC0XC0S has no effect as
soon as the QDEC is enabled.
Either speed or position/revolution can be measured. Position channel 0 accumulates the edges of PHA, PHB
input signals giving a high accuracy on motor position whereas channel 1 accumulates the index pulses of the
sensor, therefore the number of rotations. Concatenation of both values provides a high level of precision on
motion system position.
In Speed mode, position cannot be measured but revolution can be measured.
Inputs from the rotary sensor can be filtered prior to down-stream processing. Accommodation of input polarity,
phase definition and other factors are configurable.
Interruptions can be generated on different events.
A compare function (using TC_RC) is available on channel 0 (speed/position) or channel 1 (rotation) and can
generate an interrupt by means of the CPCS flag in the TC_SRx.
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Figure 35-15. Predefined Connection of the Quadrature Decoder with Timer Counters
Reset pulse
SPEEDEN
Quadrature
Decoder
1
1
(Filter + Edge
Detect + QD)
TIOA
Timer/Counter
Channel 0
TIOA0
QDEN
PHEdges
1
TIOB
1
XC0
TIOB0
TIOA0
PHA
TIOB0
PHB
TIOB1
IDX
XC0
Speed/Position
QDEN
Index
1
TIOB
TIOB1
1
XC0
Timer/Counter
Channel 1
XC0
Rotation
Direction
Timer/Counter
Channel 2
Speed Time Base
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35.6.14.2 Input Pre-processing
Input pre-processing consists of capabilities to take into account rotary sensor factors such as polarities and phase
definition followed by configurable digital filtering.
Each input can be negated and swapping PHA, PHB is also configurable.
The MAXFILT field in the TC_BMR is used to configure a minimum duration for which the pulse is stated as valid.
When the filter is active, pulses with a duration lower than MAXFILT +1 × tperipheral clock ns are not passed to downstream logic.
Figure 35-16. Input Stage
Input Pre-Processing
MAXFILT
SWAP
1
PHA
Filter
TIOA0
MAXFILT > 0
1
PHedge
Direction
and
Edge
Detection
INVA
1
PHB
Filter
TIOB0
1
DIR
1
IDX
INVB
1
1
IDX
Filter
TIOB1
IDXPHB
INVIDX
Input filtering can efficiently remove spurious pulses that might be generated by the presence of particulate
contamination on the optical or magnetic disk of the rotary sensor.
Spurious pulses can also occur in environments with high levels of electro-magnetic interference. Or, simply if
vibration occurs even when rotation is fully stopped and the shaft of the motor is in such a position that the
beginning of one of the reflective or magnetic bars on the rotary sensor disk is aligned with the light or magnetic
(Hall) receiver cell of the rotary sensor. Any vibration can make the PHA, PHB signals toggle for a short duration.
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Figure 35-17. Filtering Examples
MAXFILT = 2
Peripheral Clock
particulate contamination
PHA,B
Filter Out
Optical/Magnetic disk strips
PHA
PHB
motor shaft stopped in such a position that
rotary sensor cell is aligned with an edge of the disk
rotation
stop
PHA
PHB Edge area due to system vibration
PHB
Resulting PHA, PHB electrical waveforms
PHA
stop
mechanical shock on system
PHB
vibration
PHA, PHB electrical waveforms after filtering
PHA
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35.6.14.3 Direction Status and Change Detection
After filtering, the quadrature signals are analyzed to extract the rotation direction and edges of the two quadrature
signals detected in order to be counted by timer/counter logic downstream.
The direction status can be directly read at anytime in the TC_QISR. The polarity of the direction flag status
depends on the configuration written in TC_BMR. INVA, INVB, INVIDX, SWAP modify the polarity of DIR flag.
Any change in rotation direction is reported in the TC_QISR and can generate an interrupt.
The direction change condition is reported as soon as two consecutive edges on a phase signal have sampled the
same value on the other phase signal and there is an edge on the other signal. The two consecutive edges of one
phase signal sampling the same value on other phase signal is not sufficient to declare a direction change, for the
reason that particulate contamination may mask one or more reflective bars on the optical or magnetic disk of the
sensor. Refer to Figure 35-18 for waveforms.
Figure 35-18. Rotation Change Detection
Direction Change under normal conditions
PHA
change condition
Report Time
PHB
DIR
DIRCHG
No direction change due to particulate contamination masking a reflective bar
missing pulse
PHA
same phase
PHB
DIR
spurious change condition (if detected in a simple way)
DIRCHG
The direction change detection is disabled when QDTRANS is set in the TC_BMR. In this case, the DIR flag report
must not be used.
A quadrature error is also reported by the QDEC via the QERR flag in the TC_QISR. This error is reported if the
time difference between two edges on PHA, PHB is lower than a predefined value. This predefined value is
configurable and corresponds to (MAXFILT + 1) × tperipheral clock ns. After being filtered there is no reason to have
two edges closer than (MAXFILT + 1) × tperipheral clock ns under normal mode of operation.
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Figure 35-19. Quadrature Error Detection
MAXFILT = 2
Peripheral Clock
Abnormally formatted optical disk strips (theoretical view)
PHA
PHB
strip edge inaccurary due to disk etching/printing process
PHA
PHB
resulting PHA, PHB electrical waveforms
PHA
Even with an abnorrmaly formatted disk, there is no occurence of PHA, PHB switching at the same time.
PHB
duration < MAXFILT
QERR
MAXFILT must be tuned according to several factors such as the peripheral clock frequency, type of rotary sensor
and rotation speed to be achieved.
35.6.14.4 Position and Rotation Measurement
When the POSEN bit is set in the TC_BMR, the motor axis position is processed on channel 0 (by means of the
PHA, PHB edge detections) and the number of motor revolutions are recorded on channel 1 if the IDX signal is
provided on the TIOB1 input. The position measurement can be read in the TC_CV0 register and the rotation
measurement can be read in the TC_CV1 register.
Channel 0 and 1 must be configured in Capture mode (TC_CMR0.WAVE = 0). ‘Rising edge’ must be selected as
the External Trigger Edge (TC_CMR.ETRGEDG = 0x01) and ‘TIOA’ must be selected as the External Trigger
(TC_CMR.ABETRG = 0x1).
In parallel, the number of edges are accumulated on timer/counter channel 0 and can be read on the TC_CV0
register.
Therefore, the accurate position can be read on both TC_CV registers and concatenated to form a 32-bit word.
The timer/counter channel 0 is cleared for each increment of IDX count value.
Depending on the quadrature signals, the direction is decoded and allows to count up or down in timer/counter
channels 0 and 1. The direction status is reported on TC_QISR.
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35.6.14.5
Speed Measurement
When SPEEDEN is set in the TC_BMR, the speed measure is enabled on channel 0.
A time base must be defined on channel 2 by writing the TC_RC2 period register. Channel 2 must be configured in
Waveform mode (WAVE bit set) in TC_CMR2. The WAVSEL field must be defined with 0x10 to clear the counter
by comparison and matching with TC_RC value. Field ACPC must be defined at 0x11 to toggle TIOA output.
This time base is automatically fed back to TIOA of channel 0 when QDEN and SPEEDEN are set.
Channel 0 must be configured in Capture mode (WAVE = 0 in TC_CMR0). The ABETRG bit of TC_CMR0 must be
configured at 1 to select TIOA as a trigger for this channel.
EDGTRG must be set to 0x01, to clear the counter on a rising edge of the TIOA signal and field LDRA must be set
accordingly to 0x01, to load TC_RA0 at the same time as the counter is cleared (LDRB must be set to 0x01). As a
consequence, at the end of each time base period the differentiation required for the speed calculation is
performed.
The process must be started by configuring bits CLKEN and SWTRG in the TC_CCR.
The speed can be read on field RA in TC_RA0.
Channel 1 can still be used to count the number of revolutions of the motor.
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Timer Counter (TC) User Interface
Table 35-6.
Register Mapping
Offset(1)
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x00
Channel Control Register
TC_CCR
Write-only
–
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x04
Channel Mode Register
TC_CMR
Read/Write
0
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x08
Reserved
–
–
–
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x0C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x10
Counter Value
TC_CV
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x14
Register A
TC_RA
Read-only
Read/Write
0
(2)
0
(2)
0
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x18
Register B
TC_RB
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x1C
Register C
TC_RC
Read/Write
0
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x20
Status Register
TC_SR
Read-only
0
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x24
Interrupt Enable Register
TC_IER
Write-only
–
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x28
Interrupt Disable Register
TC_IDR
Write-only
–
0x00 + channel * 0x40 + 0x2C
Interrupt Mask Register
TC_IMR
Read-only
0
0xC0
Block Control Register
TC_BCR
Write-only
–
0xC4
Block Mode Register
TC_BMR
Read/Write
0
0xC8
QDEC Interrupt Enable Register
TC_QIER
Write-only
–
0xCC
QDEC Interrupt Disable Register
TC_QIDR
Write-only
–
0xD0
QDEC Interrupt Mask Register
TC_QIMR
Read-only
0
0xD4
QDEC Interrupt Status Register
TC_QISR
Read-only
0
0xD8
Reserved
–
–
–
0xE4
Reserved
–
–
–
0xE8–0xFC
Reserved
–
–
–
Notes:
Read/Write
1. Channel index ranges from 0 to 2.
2. Read-only if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0
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35.7.1 TC Channel Control Register
Name:
TC_CCRx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080000 (0)[0], 0x40080040 (0)[1], 0x40080080 (0)[2]
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
SWTRG
1
CLKDIS
0
CLKEN
• CLKEN: Counter Clock Enable Command
0: No effect.
1: Enables the clock if CLKDIS is not 1.
• CLKDIS: Counter Clock Disable Command
0: No effect.
1: Disables the clock.
• SWTRG: Software Trigger Command
0: No effect.
1: A software trigger is performed: the counter is reset and the clock is started.
778
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35.7.2 TC Channel Mode Register: Capture Mode
Name:
TC_CMRx [x=0..2] (CAPTURE_MODE)
Address:
0x40080004 (0)[0], 0x40080044 (0)[1], 0x40080084 (0)[2]
Access:
Read/Write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
18
17
16
15
WAVE
14
CPCTRG
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
ABETRG
9
7
LDBDIS
6
LDBSTOP
5
4
3
CLKI
2
1
TCCLKS
LDRB
BURST
LDRA
8
ETRGEDG
0
• TCCLKS: Clock Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
TIMER_CLOCK1
Clock selected: internal MCK/2 clock signal (from PMC)
1
TIMER_CLOCK2
Clock selected: internal MCK/8 clock signal (from PMC)
2
TIMER_CLOCK3
Clock selected: internal MCK/32 clock signal (from PMC)
3
TIMER_CLOCK4
Clock selected: internal MCK/128 clock signal (from PMC)
4
TIMER_CLOCK5
Clock selected: internal SLCK clock signal (from PMC)
5
XC0
Clock selected: XC0
6
XC1
Clock selected: XC1
7
XC2
Clock selected: XC2
• CLKI: Clock Invert
0: Counter is incremented on rising edge of the clock.
1: Counter is incremented on falling edge of the clock.
• BURST: Burst Signal Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
The clock is not gated by an external signal.
1
XC0
XC0 is ANDed with the selected clock.
2
XC1
XC1 is ANDed with the selected clock.
3
XC2
XC2 is ANDed with the selected clock.
• LDBSTOP: Counter Clock Stopped with RB Loading
0: Counter clock is not stopped when RB loading occurs.
1: Counter clock is stopped when RB loading occurs.
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• LDBDIS: Counter Clock Disable with RB Loading
0: Counter clock is not disabled when RB loading occurs.
1: Counter clock is disabled when RB loading occurs.
• ETRGEDG: External Trigger Edge Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
The clock is not gated by an external signal.
1
RISING
Rising edge
2
FALLING
Falling edge
3
EDGE
Each edge
• ABETRG: TIOA or TIOB External Trigger Selection
0: TIOB is used as an external trigger.
1: TIOA is used as an external trigger.
• CPCTRG: RC Compare Trigger Enable
0: RC Compare has no effect on the counter and its clock.
1: RC Compare resets the counter and starts the counter clock.
• WAVE: Waveform Mode
0: Capture mode is enabled.
1: Capture mode is disabled (Waveform mode is enabled).
• LDRA: RA Loading Edge Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
RISING
Rising edge of TIOA
2
FALLING
Falling edge of TIOA
3
EDGE
Each edge of TIOA
• LDRB: RB Loading Edge Selection
780
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
RISING
Rising edge of TIOA
2
FALLING
Falling edge of TIOA
3
EDGE
Each edge of TIOA
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35.7.3 TC Channel Mode Register: Waveform Mode
Name:
TC_CMRx [x=0..2] (WAVEFORM_MODE)
Address:
0x40080004 (0)[0], 0x40080044 (0)[1], 0x40080084 (0)[2]
Access:
Read/Write
31
30
29
BSWTRG
23
28
27
BEEVT
22
21
ASWTRG
20
14
13
7
CPCDIS
6
CPCSTOP
WAVSEL
25
24
BCPB
19
AEEVT
15
WAVE
26
BCPC
18
17
16
ACPC
12
ENETRG
11
4
3
CLKI
5
BURST
ACPA
10
9
EEVT
8
EEVTEDG
2
1
TCCLKS
0
• TCCLKS: Clock Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
TIMER_CLOCK1
Clock selected: internal MCK/2 clock signal (from PMC)
1
TIMER_CLOCK2
Clock selected: internal MCK/8 clock signal (from PMC)
2
TIMER_CLOCK3
Clock selected: internal MCK/32 clock signal (from PMC)
3
TIMER_CLOCK4
Clock selected: internal MCK/128 clock signal (from PMC)
4
TIMER_CLOCK5
Clock selected: internal SLCK clock signal (from PMC)
5
XC0
Clock selected: XC0
6
XC1
Clock selected: XC1
7
XC2
Clock selected: XC2
• CLKI: Clock Invert
0: Counter is incremented on rising edge of the clock.
1: Counter is incremented on falling edge of the clock.
• BURST: Burst Signal Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
The clock is not gated by an external signal.
1
XC0
XC0 is ANDed with the selected clock.
2
XC1
XC1 is ANDed with the selected clock.
3
XC2
XC2 is ANDed with the selected clock.
• CPCSTOP: Counter Clock Stopped with RC Compare
0: Counter clock is not stopped when counter reaches RC.
1: Counter clock is stopped when counter reaches RC.
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• CPCDIS: Counter Clock Disable with RC Compare
0: Counter clock is not disabled when counter reaches RC.
1: Counter clock is disabled when counter reaches RC.
• EEVTEDG: External Event Edge Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
RISING
Rising edge
2
FALLING
Falling edge
3
EDGE
Each edge
• EEVT: External Event Selection
Signal selected as external event.
Value
Note:
Name
Description
0
TIOB
(1)
TIOB Direction
TIOB
Input
1
XC0
XC0
Output
2
XC1
XC1
Output
3
XC2
XC2
Output
1. If TIOB is chosen as the external event signal, it is configured as an input and no longer generates waveforms and
subsequently no IRQs.
• ENETRG: External Event Trigger Enable
0: The external event has no effect on the counter and its clock.
1: The external event resets the counter and starts the counter clock.
Note: Whatever the value programmed in ENETRG, the selected external event only controls the TIOA output and TIOB if not used as
input (trigger event input or other input used).
• WAVSEL: Waveform Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
UP
UP mode without automatic trigger on RC Compare
1
UPDOWN
UPDOWN mode without automatic trigger on RC Compare
2
UP_RC
UP mode with automatic trigger on RC Compare
3
UPDOWN_RC
UPDOWN mode with automatic trigger on RC Compare
• WAVE: Waveform Mode
0: Waveform mode is disabled (Capture mode is enabled).
1: Waveform mode is enabled.
• ACPA: RA Compare Effect on TIOA
782
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
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• ACPC: RC Compare Effect on TIOA
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
• AEEVT: External Event Effect on TIOA
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
• ASWTRG: Software Trigger Effect on TIOA
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
• BCPB: RB Compare Effect on TIOB
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
• BCPC: RC Compare Effect on TIOB
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
• BEEVT: External Event Effect on TIOB
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
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• BSWTRG: Software Trigger Effect on TIOB
784
Value
Name
Description
0
NONE
None
1
SET
Set
2
CLEAR
Clear
3
TOGGLE
Toggle
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35.7.4 TC Counter Value Register
Name:
TC_CVx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080010 (0)[0], 0x40080050 (0)[1], 0x40080090 (0)[2]
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
CV
23
22
21
20
CV
15
14
13
12
CV
7
6
5
4
CV
• CV: Counter Value
CV contains the counter value in real time.
IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, CV field size is limited to register bits 15:0.
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35.7.5 TC Register A
Name:
TC_RAx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080014 (0)[0], 0x40080054 (0)[1], 0x40080094 (0)[2]
Access:
Read-only if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, Read/Write if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
RA
23
22
21
20
RA
15
14
13
12
RA
7
6
5
4
RA
• RA: Register A
RA contains the Register A value in real time.
IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RA field size is limited to register bits 15:0.
786
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35.7.6 TC Register B
Name:
TC_RBx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080018 (0)[0], 0x40080058 (0)[1], 0x40080098 (0)[2]
Access:
Read-only if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, Read/Write if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
RB
23
22
21
20
RB
15
14
13
12
RB
7
6
5
4
RB
• RB: Register B
RB contains the Register B value in real time.
IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RB field size is limited to register bits 15:0.
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35.7.7 TC Register C
Name:
TC_RCx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x4008001C (0)[0], 0x4008005C (0)[1], 0x4008009C (0)[2]
Access:
Read/Write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
RC
23
22
21
20
RC
15
14
13
12
RC
7
6
5
4
RC
• RC: Register C
RC contains the Register C value in real time.
IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RC field size is limited to register bits 15:0.
788
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35.7.8 TC Status Register
Name:
TC_SRx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080020 (0)[0], 0x40080060 (0)[1], 0x400800A0 (0)[2]
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
MTIOB
17
MTIOA
16
CLKSTA
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
ETRGS
6
LDRBS
5
LDRAS
4
CPCS
3
CPBS
2
CPAS
1
LOVRS
0
COVFS
• COVFS: Counter Overflow Status (cleared on read)
0: No counter overflow has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: A counter overflow has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
• LOVRS: Load Overrun Status (cleared on read)
0: Load overrun has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1.
1: RA or RB have been loaded at least twice without any read of the corresponding register since the last read of the Status Register, if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0.
• CPAS: RA Compare Status (cleared on read)
0: RA Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0.
1: RA Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1.
• CPBS: RB Compare Status (cleared on read)
0: RB Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0.
1: RB Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1.
• CPCS: RC Compare Status (cleared on read)
0: RC Compare has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: RC Compare has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
• LDRAS: RA Loading Status (cleared on read)
0: RA Load has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1.
1: RA Load has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0.
• LDRBS: RB Loading Status (cleared on read)
0: RB Load has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register or TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1.
1: RB Load has occurred since the last read of the Status Register, if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0.
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• ETRGS: External Trigger Status (cleared on read)
0: External trigger has not occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
1: External trigger has occurred since the last read of the Status Register.
• CLKSTA: Clock Enabling Status
0: Clock is disabled.
1: Clock is enabled.
• MTIOA: TIOA Mirror
0: TIOA is low. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, this means that TIOA pin is low. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1, this means that TIOA is
driven low.
1: TIOA is high. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, this means that TIOA pin is high. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1, this means that TIOA is
driven high.
• MTIOB: TIOB Mirror
0: TIOB is low. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, this means that TIOB pin is low. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1, this means that TIOB is
driven low.
1: TIOB is high. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0, this means that TIOB pin is high. If TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1, this means that TIOB is
driven high.
790
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35.7.9 TC Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
TC_IERx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080024 (0)[0], 0x40080064 (0)[1], 0x400800A4 (0)[2]
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
ETRGS
6
LDRBS
5
LDRAS
4
CPCS
3
CPBS
2
CPAS
1
LOVRS
0
COVFS
• COVFS: Counter Overflow
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Counter Overflow Interrupt.
• LOVRS: Load Overrun
0: No effect.
1: Enables the Load Overrun Interrupt.
• CPAS: RA Compare
0: No effect.
1: Enables the RA Compare Interrupt.
• CPBS: RB Compare
0: No effect.
1: Enables the RB Compare Interrupt.
• CPCS: RC Compare
0: No effect.
1: Enables the RC Compare Interrupt.
• LDRAS: RA Loading
0: No effect.
1: Enables the RA Load Interrupt.
• LDRBS: RB Loading
0: No effect.
1: Enables the RB Load Interrupt.
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• ETRGS: External Trigger
0: No effect.
1: Enables the External Trigger Interrupt.
792
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35.7.10 TC Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
TC_IDRx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x40080028 (0)[0], 0x40080068 (0)[1], 0x400800A8 (0)[2]
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
ETRGS
6
LDRBS
5
LDRAS
4
CPCS
3
CPBS
2
CPAS
1
LOVRS
0
COVFS
• COVFS: Counter Overflow
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Counter Overflow Interrupt.
• LOVRS: Load Overrun
0: No effect.
1: Disables the Load Overrun Interrupt (if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0).
• CPAS: RA Compare
0: No effect.
1: Disables the RA Compare Interrupt (if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1).
• CPBS: RB Compare
0: No effect.
1: Disables the RB Compare Interrupt (if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 1).
• CPCS: RC Compare
0: No effect.
1: Disables the RC Compare Interrupt.
• LDRAS: RA Loading
0: No effect.
1: Disables the RA Load Interrupt (if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0).
• LDRBS: RB Loading
0: No effect.
1: Disables the RB Load Interrupt (if TC_CMRx.WAVE = 0).
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• ETRGS: External Trigger
0: No effect.
1: Disables the External Trigger Interrupt.
794
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35.7.11 TC Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
TC_IMRx [x=0..2]
Address:
0x4008002C (0)[0], 0x4008006C (0)[1], 0x400800AC (0)[2]
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
ETRGS
6
LDRBS
5
LDRAS
4
CPCS
3
CPBS
2
CPAS
1
LOVRS
0
COVFS
• COVFS: Counter Overflow
0: The Counter Overflow Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Counter Overflow Interrupt is enabled.
• LOVRS: Load Overrun
0: The Load Overrun Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Load Overrun Interrupt is enabled.
• CPAS: RA Compare
0: The RA Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1: The RA Compare Interrupt is enabled.
• CPBS: RB Compare
0: The RB Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1: The RB Compare Interrupt is enabled.
• CPCS: RC Compare
0: The RC Compare Interrupt is disabled.
1: The RC Compare Interrupt is enabled.
• LDRAS: RA Loading
0: The Load RA Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Load RA Interrupt is enabled.
• LDRBS: RB Loading
0: The Load RB Interrupt is disabled.
1: The Load RB Interrupt is enabled.
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• ETRGS: External Trigger
0: The External Trigger Interrupt is disabled.
1: The External Trigger Interrupt is enabled.
796
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35.7.12 TC Block Control Register
Name:
TC_BCR
Address:
0x400800C0
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
SYNC
• SYNC: Synchro Command
0: No effect.
1: Asserts the SYNC signal which generates a software trigger simultaneously for each of the channels.
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35.7.13 TC Block Mode Register
Name:
TC_BMR
Address:
0x400800C4
Access:
Read/Write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
23
22
21
20
19
–
18
–
17
IDXPHB
16
SWAP
12
EDGPHA
11
QDTRANS
10
SPEEDEN
9
POSEN
8
QDEN
4
3
2
1
0
MAXFILT
15
INVIDX
14
INVB
13
INVA
7
–
6
–
5
TC2XC2S
TC1XC1S
• TC0XC0S: External Clock Signal 0 Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
TCLK0
Signal connected to XC0: TCLK0
1
–
Reserved
2
TIOA1
Signal connected to XC0: TIOA1
3
TIOA2
Signal connected to XC0: TIOA2
• TC1XC1S: External Clock Signal 1 Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
TCLK1
Signal connected to XC1: TCLK1
1
–
Reserved
2
TIOA0
Signal connected to XC1: TIOA0
3
TIOA2
Signal connected to XC1: TIOA2
• TC2XC2S: External Clock Signal 2 Selection
Value
Name
Description
0
TCLK2
Signal connected to XC2: TCLK2
1
–
Reserved
2
TIOA0
Signal connected to XC2: TIOA0
3
TIOA1
Signal connected to XC2: TIOA1
• QDEN: Quadrature Decoder Enabled
0: Disabled.
1: Enables the QDEC (filter, edge detection and quadrature decoding).
Quadrature decoding (direction change) can be disabled using QDTRANS bit.
One of the POSEN or SPEEDEN bits must be also enabled.
798
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MAXFILT
TC0XC0S
• POSEN: Position Enabled
0: Disable position.
1: Enables the position measure on channel 0 and 1.
• SPEEDEN: Speed Enabled
0: Disabled.
1: Enables the speed measure on channel 0, the time base being provided by channel 2.
• QDTRANS: Quadrature Decoding Transparent
0: Full quadrature decoding logic is active (direction change detected).
1: Quadrature decoding logic is inactive (direction change inactive) but input filtering and edge detection are performed.
• EDGPHA: Edge on PHA Count Mode
0: Edges are detected on PHA only.
1: Edges are detected on both PHA and PHB.
• INVA: Inverted PHA
0: PHA (TIOA0) is directly driving the QDEC.
1: PHA is inverted before driving the QDEC.
• INVB: Inverted PHB
0: PHB (TIOB0) is directly driving the QDEC.
1: PHB is inverted before driving the QDEC.
• INVIDX: Inverted Index
0: IDX (TIOA1) is directly driving the QDEC.
1: IDX is inverted before driving the QDEC.
• SWAP: Swap PHA and PHB
0: No swap between PHA and PHB.
1: Swap PHA and PHB internally, prior to driving the QDEC.
• IDXPHB: Index Pin is PHB Pin
0: IDX pin of the rotary sensor must drive TIOA1.
1: IDX pin of the rotary sensor must drive TIOB0.
• MAXFILT: Maximum Filter
1–63: Defines the filtering capabilities.
Pulses with a period shorter than MAXFILT+1 peripheral clock cycles are discarded.
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35.7.14 TC QDEC Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
TC_QIER
Address:
0x400800C8
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
QERR
1
DIRCHG
0
IDX
• IDX: Index
0: No effect.
1: Enables the interrupt when a rising edge occurs on IDX input.
• DIRCHG: Direction Change
0: No effect.
1: Enables the interrupt when a change on rotation direction is detected.
• QERR: Quadrature Error
0: No effect.
1: Enables the interrupt when a quadrature error occurs on PHA, PHB.
800
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Name:
TC_QIDR
Address:
0x400800CC
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
QERR
1
DIRCHG
0
IDX
• IDX: Index
0: No effect.
1: Disables the interrupt when a rising edge occurs on IDX input.
• DIRCHG: Direction Change
0: No effect.
1: Disables the interrupt when a change on rotation direction is detected.
• QERR: Quadrature Error
0: No effect.
1: Disables the interrupt when a quadrature error occurs on PHA, PHB.
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35.7.16 TC QDEC Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
TC_QIMR
Address:
0x400800D0
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
QERR
1
DIRCHG
0
IDX
• IDX: Index
0: The interrupt on IDX input is disabled.
1: The interrupt on IDX input is enabled.
• DIRCHG: Direction Change
0: The interrupt on rotation direction change is disabled.
1: The interrupt on rotation direction change is enabled.
• QERR: Quadrature Error
0: The interrupt on quadrature error is disabled.
1: The interrupt on quadrature error is enabled.
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35.7.17 TC QDEC Interrupt Status Register
Name:
TC_QISR
Address:
0x400800D4
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
DIR
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
QERR
1
DIRCHG
0
IDX
• IDX: Index
0: No Index input change since the last read of TC_QISR.
1: The IDX input has changed since the last read of TC_QISR.
• DIRCHG: Direction Change
0: No change on rotation direction since the last read of TC_QISR.
1: The rotation direction changed since the last read of TC_QISR.
• QERR: Quadrature Error
0: No quadrature error since the last read of TC_QISR.
1: A quadrature error occurred since the last read of TC_QISR.
• DIR: Direction
Returns an image of the actual rotation direction.
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36.
High Speed Multimedia Card Interface (HSMCI)
36.1
Description
The High Speed Multimedia Card Interface (HSMCI) supports the MultiMedia Card (MMC) Specification V4.3, the
SD Memory Card Specification V2.0, the SDIO V2.0 specification and CE-ATA V1.1.
The HSMCI includes a command register, response registers, data registers, timeout counters and error detection
logic that automatically handle the transmission of commands and, when required, the reception of the associated
responses and data with a limited processor overhead.
The HSMCI supports stream, block and multi block data read and write, and is compatible with the DMA Controller
(DMAC), minimizing processor intervention for large buffer transfers.
The HSMCI operates at a rate of up to Master Clock divided by 2 and supports the interfacing of 1 slot(s). Each
slot may be used to interface with a High Speed MultiMediaCard bus (up to 30 Cards) or with an SD Memory Card.
Only one slot can be selected at a time (slots are multiplexed). A bit field in the SD Card Register performs this
selection.
The SD Memory Card communication is based on a 9-pin interface (clock, command, four data and three power
lines) and the High Speed MultiMedia Card on a 7-pin interface (clock, command, one data, three power lines and
one reserved for future use).
The SD Memory Card interface also supports High Speed MultiMedia Card operations. The main differences
between SD and High Speed MultiMedia Cards are the initialization process and the bus topology.
HSMCI fully supports CE-ATA Revision 1.1, built on the MMC System Specification v4.0. The module includes
dedicated hardware to issue the command completion signal and capture the host command completion signal
disable.
36.2
Embedded Characteristics
Compatible with MultiMedia Card Specification Version 4.3
Compatible with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0
Compatible with SDIO Specification Version 2.0
Compatible with CE-ATA Specification 1.1
Cards Clock Rate Up to Master Clock Divided by 2
Boot Operation Mode Support
High Speed Mode Support
Embedded Power Management to Slow Down Clock Rate When Not Used
Supports 1 Multiplexed Slot(s)
̶
Each Slot for either a High Speed MultiMediaCard Bus (Up to 30 Cards) or an SD Memory Card
Support for Stream, Block and Multi-block Data Read and Write
Supports Connection to DMA Controller (DMAC)
Built in FIFO (from 16 to 256 bytes) with Large Memory Aperture Supporting Incremental Access
Support for CE-ATA Completion Signal Disable Command
Protection Against Unexpected Modification On-the-Fly of the Configuration Registers
̶
804
Minimizes Processor Intervention for Large Buffer Transfers
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Block Diagram
Figure 36-1.
Block Diagram
APB Bridge
DMAC
APB
MCCK (1)
HSMCI Interface
PMC
MCK
PIO
MCCDA
(1)
MCDA0
(1)
MCDA1
(1)
MCDA2 (1)
MCDA3 (1)
Interrupt Control
MCDA4
(1)
MCDA5
(1)
MCDA6
(1)
MCDA7
(1)
HSMCI Interrupt
Note:
1. When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to HSMCIx_CDA,
MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy.
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36.4
Application Block Diagram
Figure 36-2.
Application Block Diagram
Application Layer
ex: File System, Audio, Security, etc.
Physical Layer
HSMCI Interface
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 78
9
9 1011
1213 8
SDCard
MMC
36.5
Pin Name List
Table 36-1.
I/O Lines Description for 8-bit Configuration
(2)
Pin Name
Pin Description
Type(1)
Comments
MCCDA
Command/response
I/O/PP/OD
CMD of an MMC or SDCard/SDIO
MCCK
Clock
I/O
CLK of an MMC or SD Card/SDIO
MCDA0 - MCDA7
Data 0..7 of Slot A
I/O/PP
DAT[0..7] of an MMC
DAT[0..3] of an SD Card/SDIO
MCDB0 - MCDB7
Data 0..7 of Slot B
I/O/PP
DAT[0..7] of an MMC
DAT[0..3] of an SD Card/SDIO
MCDC0 - MCDC7
Data 0..7 of Slot C
I/O/PP
DAT[0..7] of an MMC
DAT[0..3] of an SD Card/SDIO
MCDD0 - MCDD7
Data 0..7 of Slot D
I/O/PP
DAT[0..7] of an MMC
DAT[0..3] of an SD Card/SDIO
Notes:
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1. I: Input, O: Output, PP: Push/Pull, OD: Open Drain.
2. When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to HSMCIx_CDA,
MCCDB to HSMCIx_CDB, MCCDC to HSMCIx_CDC, MCCDD to HSMCIx_CDD, MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy, MCDBy to
HSMCIx_DBy, MCDCy to HSMCIx_DCy, MCDDy to HSMCIx_DDy.
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36.6
Product Dependencies
36.6.1
I/O Lines
The pins used for interfacing the High Speed MultiMedia Cards or SD Cards are multiplexed with PIO lines. The
programmer must first program the PIO controllers to assign the peripheral functions to HSMCI pins.
Table 36-2.
36.6.2
I/O Lines
Instance
Signal
I/O Line
Peripheral
HSMCI
MCCDA
PA4
A
HSMCI
MCCK
PA3
A
HSMCI
MCDA0
PA5
A
HSMCI
MCDA1
PA6
A
HSMCI
MCDA2
PA7
A
HSMCI
MCDA3
PA8
A
HSMCI
MCDA4
PC28
B
HSMCI
MCDA5
PC29
B
HSMCI
MCDA6
PC30
B
HSMCI
MCDA7
PC31
B
Power Management
The HSMCI is clocked through the Power Management Controller (PMC), so the programmer must first configure
the PMC to enable the HSMCI clock.
36.6.3
Interrupt
The HSMCI interface has an interrupt line connected to the Nested Vector Interrupt Controller (NVIC).
Handling the HSMCI interrupt requires programming the NVIC before configuring the HSMCI.
36.7
Bus Topology
Figure 36-3.
High Speed MultiMedia Memory Card Bus Topology
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9 1011
1213 8
MMC
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The High Speed MultiMedia Card communication is based on a 13-pin serial bus interface. It has three
communication lines and four supply lines.
Table 36-3.
Bus Topology
Description
HSMCI Pin Name(2)
(Slot z)
I/O/PP
Data
MCDz3
CMD
I/O/PP/OD
Command/response
MCCDz
3
VSS1
S
Supply voltage ground
VSS
4
VDD
S
Supply voltage
VDD
5
CLK
I/O
Clock
MCCK
6
VSS2
S
Supply voltage ground
VSS
7
DAT[0]
I/O/PP
Data 0
MCDz0
8
DAT[1]
I/O/PP
Data 1
MCDz1
9
DAT[2]
I/O/PP
Data 2
MCDz2
10
DAT[4]
I/O/PP
Data 4
MCDz4
11
DAT[5]
I/O/PP
Data 5
MCDz5
12
DAT[6]
I/O/PP
Data 6
MCDz6
13
DAT[7]
I/O/PP
Data 7
MCDz7
Pin
Number
Name
Type
1
DAT[3]
2
Notes:
1.
2.
Figure 36-4.
(1)
I: Input, O: Output, PP: Push/Pull, OD: Open Drain.
When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to
HSMCIx_CDA, MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy.
MMC Bus Connections (One Slot)
HSMCI
MCDA0
MCCDA
MCCK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9 1011
9 1011
9 1011
1213 8
MMC1
Note:
808
1213 8
MMC2
1213 8
MMC3
When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to HSMCIx_CDA
MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy.
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Figure 36-5.
SD Memory Card Bus Topology
1 2 3 4 5 6 78
9
SD CARD
The SD Memory Card bus includes the signals listed in Table 36-4.
Table 36-4.
SD Memory Card Bus Signals
Pin
Number
Name
Type
Description
HSMCI Pin Name(2)
(Slot z)
1
CD/DAT[3]
I/O/PP
Card detect/ Data line Bit 3
MCDz3
2
CMD
PP
Command/response
MCCDz
3
VSS1
S
Supply voltage ground
VSS
4
VDD
S
Supply voltage
VDD
5
CLK
I/O
Clock
MCCK
6
VSS2
S
Supply voltage ground
VSS
7
DAT[0]
I/O/PP
Data line Bit 0
MCDz0
8
DAT[1]
I/O/PP
Data line Bit 1 or Interrupt
MCDz1
9
DAT[2]
I/O/PP
Data line Bit 2
MCDz2
1.
2.
Figure 36-6.
I: input, O: output, PP: Push Pull, OD: Open Drain.
When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to
HSMCIx_CDA, MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy.
SD Card Bus Connections with One Slot
MCDA0 - MCDA3
MCCK
SD CARD
9
MCCDA
1 2 3 4 5 6 78
Notes:
(1)
Note:
When several HSMCI (x HSMCI) are embedded in a product, MCCK refers to HSMCIx_CK, MCCDA to HSMCIx_CDA
MCDAy to HSMCIx_DAy.
When the HSMCI is configured to operate with SD memory cards, the width of the data bus can be selected in the
HSMCI_SDCR register. Clearing the SDCBUS bit in this register means that the width is one bit; setting it means
that the width is four bits. In the case of High Speed MultiMedia cards, only the data line 0 is used. The other data
lines can be used as independent PIOs.
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36.8
High Speed MultiMediaCard Operations
After a power-on reset, the cards are initialized by a special message-based High Speed MultiMediaCard bus
protocol. Each message is represented by one of the following tokens:
Command: A command is a token that starts an operation. A command is sent from the host either to a
single card (addressed command) or to all connected cards (broadcast command). A command is
transferred serially on the CMD line.
Response: A response is a token which is sent from an addressed card or (synchronously) from all
connected cards to the host as an answer to a previously received command. A response is transferred
serially on the CMD line.
Data: Data can be transferred from the card to the host or vice versa. Data is transferred via the data line.
Card addressing is implemented using a session address assigned during the initialization phase by the bus
controller to all currently connected cards. Their unique CID number identifies individual cards.
The structure of commands, responses and data blocks is described in the High Speed MultiMedia-Card System
Specification. See also Table 36-5 on page 811.
High Speed MultiMediaCard bus data transfers are composed of these tokens.
There are different types of operations. Addressed operations always contain a command and a response token.
In addition, some operations have a data token; the others transfer their information directly within the command or
response structure. In this case, no data token is present in an operation. The bits on the DAT and the CMD lines
are transferred synchronous to the clock HSMCI Clock.
Two types of data transfer commands are defined:
Sequential commands: These commands initiate a continuous data stream. They are terminated only when
a stop command follows on the CMD line. This mode reduces the command overhead to an absolute
minimum.
Block-oriented commands: These commands send a data block succeeded by CRC bits.
Both read and write operations allow either single or multiple block transmission. A multiple block transmission is
terminated when a stop command follows on the CMD line similarly to the sequential read or when a multiple block
transmission has a pre-defined block count (See “Data Transfer Operation” on page 813.).
The HSMCI provides a set of registers to perform the entire range of High Speed MultiMedia Card operations.
36.8.1
Command - Response Operation
After reset, the HSMCI is disabled and becomes valid after setting the MCIEN bit in the HSMCI_CR Control
Register.
The PWSEN bit saves power by dividing the HSMCI clock by 2PWSDIV + 1 when the bus is inactive.
The two bits, RDPROOF and WRPROOF in the HSMCI Mode Register (HSMCI_MR) allow stopping the HSMCI
Clock during read or write access if the internal FIFO is full. This will guarantee data integrity, not bandwidth.
All the timings for High Speed MultiMedia Card are defined in the High Speed MultiMediaCard System
Specification.
The two bus modes (open drain and push/pull) needed to process all the operations are defined in the HSMCI
command register. The HSMCI_CMDR allows a command to be carried out.
For example, to perform an ALL_SEND_CID command:
Host Command
CMD
810
S
T
Content
CRC
NID Cycles
E
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******
CID
Z
S
T
Content
Z
Z
Z
The command ALL_SEND_CID and the fields and values for the HSMCI_CMDR Control Register are described in
Table 36-5 and Table 36-6.
Table 36-5.
ALL_SEND_CID Command Description
CMD Index
Type
Argument
Resp
Abbreviation
Command Description
CMD2
bcr(1)
[31:0] stuff bits
R2
ALL_SEND_CID
Asks all cards to send their CID numbers on
the CMD line
Note:
1.
Table 36-6.
bcr means broadcast command with response.
Fields and Values for HSMCI_CMDR Command Register
Field
Value
CMDNB (command number)
2 (CMD2)
RSPTYP (response type)
2 (R2: 136 bits response)
SPCMD (special command)
0 (not a special command)
OPCMD (open drain command)
1
MAXLAT (max latency for command to response)
0 (NID cycles ==> 5 cycles)
TRCMD (transfer command)
0 (No transfer)
TRDIR (transfer direction)
X (available only in transfer command)
TRTYP (transfer type)
X (available only in transfer command)
IOSPCMD (SDIO special command)
0 (not a special command)
The HSMCI_ARGR contains the argument field of the command.
To send a command, the user must perform the following steps:
Fill the argument register (HSMCI_ARGR) with the command argument.
Set the command register (HSMCI_CMDR) (see Table 36-6).
The command is sent immediately after writing the command register.
While the card maintains a busy indication (at the end of a STOP_TRANSMISSION command CMD12, for
example), a new command shall not be sent. The NOTBUSY flag in the status register (HSMCI_SR) is asserted
when the card releases the busy indication.
If the command requires a response, it can be read in the HSMCI response register (HSMCI_RSPR). The
response size can be from 48 bits up to 136 bits depending on the command. The HSMCI embeds an error
detection to prevent any corrupted data during the transfer.
The following flowchart shows how to send a command to the card and read the response if needed. In this
example, the status register bits are polled but setting the appropriate bits in the interrupt enable register
(HSMCI_IER) allows using an interrupt method.
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Figure 36-7.
Command/Response Functional Flow Diagram
Set the command argument
HSMCI_ARGR = Argument(1)
Set the command
HSMCI_CMDR = Command
Read HSMCI_SR
Wait for command
ready status flag
0
CMDRDY
1
Check error bits in the
status register (1)
Yes
Status error flags?
(1)
RETURN ERROR
Read response if required
Does the command involve
a busy indication?
No
RETURN OK
Read HSMCI_SR
0
NOTBUSY
1
RETURN OK
Note:
812
1. If the command is SEND_OP_COND, the CRC error flag is always present (refer to R3 response in the High Speed
MultiMedia Card specification).
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36.8.2
Data Transfer Operation
The High Speed MultiMedia Card allows several read/write operations (single block, multiple blocks, stream, etc.).
These kinds of transfer can be selected setting the Transfer Type (TRTYP) field in the HSMCI Command Register
(HSMCI_CMDR).
These operations can be done using the features of the DMA Controller.
In all cases, the block length (BLKLEN field) must be defined either in the mode register HSMCI_MR, or in the
Block Register HSMCI_BLKR. This field determines the size of the data block.
Consequent to MMC Specification 3.1, two types of multiple block read (or write) transactions are defined (the host
can use either one at any time):
Open-ended/Infinite Multiple block read (or write):
The number of blocks for the read (or write) multiple block operation is not defined. The card will
continuously transfer (or program) data blocks until a stop transmission command is received.
Multiple block read (or write) with pre-defined block count (since version 3.1 and higher):
The card will transfer (or program) the requested number of data blocks and terminate the transaction. The
stop command is not required at the end of this type of multiple block read (or write), unless terminated with
an error. In order to start a multiple block read (or write) with pre-defined block count, the host must correctly
program the HSMCI Block Register (HSMCI_BLKR). Otherwise the card will start an open-ended multiple
block read. The BCNT field of the Block Register defines the number of blocks to transfer (from 1 to 65535
blocks). Programming the value 0 in the BCNT field corresponds to an infinite block transfer.
36.8.3
Read Operation
The following flowchart (Figure 36-8) shows how to read a single block with or without use of DMAC facilities. In
this example, a polling method is used to wait for the end of read. Similarly, the user can configure the interrupt
enable register (HSMCI_IER) to trigger an interrupt at the end of read.
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Figure 36-8.
Read Functional Flow Diagram
Send SELECT/DESELECT_CARD
command(1) to select the card
Send SET_BLOCKLEN command(1)
No
Yes
Read with DMAC
Reset the DMAEN bit
HSMCI_DMA &= ~DMAEN
Set the block length (in bytes)
HSMCI_MR l= (BlockLength 1 then it is High Bandwidth.
Example:
If NB_TRANS = 3, the sequence should be either
̶
MData0
̶
MData0/Data1
̶
MData0/Data1/Data2
If NB_TRANS = 2, the sequence should be either
̶
MData0
̶
MData0/Data1
If NB_TRANS = 1, the sequence should be
̶
Data0
38.6.9.14Isochronous Endpoint Handling: OUT Example
The user can ascertain the bank status (free or busy), and the toggle sequencing of the data packet for each bank
with the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register in the three bit fields as follows:
TOGGLESQ_STA: PID of the data stored in the current bank
CURRENT_BANK: Number of the bank currently being accessed by the microcontroller.
BUSY_BANK_STA: Number of busy bank
This is particularly useful in case of a missing data packet.
If the inter-packet delay between the OUT token and the Data is greater than the USB standard, then the ISO-OUT
transaction is ignored. (Payload data is not written, no interrupt is generated to the CPU.)
If there is a data CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) error, the payload is, none the less, written in the endpoint. The
ERR_CRISO flag is set in UDPHS_EPTSTAx register.
If the endpoint is already full, the packet is not written in the DPRAM. The ERR_FL_ISO flag is set in
UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
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If the payload data is greater than the maximum size of the endpoint, then the ERR_OVFLW flag is set. It is the
task of the CPU to manage this error. The data packet is written in the endpoint (except the extra data).
If the host sends a Zero Length Packet, and the endpoint is free, no data is written in the endpoint, the
RX_BK_RDY flag is set, and the BYTE_COUNT field in UDPHS_EPTSTAx register is null.
The FRCESTALL command bit is unused for an isochonous endpoint.
Otherwise, payload data is written in the endpoint, the RX_BK_RDY interrupt is generated and the BYTE_COUNT
in UDPHS_EPTSTAx register is updated.
38.6.9.15STALL
STALL is returned by a function in response to an IN token or after the data phase of an OUT or in response to a
PING transaction. STALL indicates that a function is unable to transmit or receive data, or that a control pipe
request is not supported.
OUT
To stall an endpoint, set the FRCESTALL bit in UDPHS_EPTSETSTAx register and after the STALL_SNT flag has
been set, set the TOGGLE_SEG bit in the UDPHS_EPTCLRSTAx register.
IN
Set the FRCESTALL bit in UDPHS_EPTSETSTAx register.
Figure 38-16. Stall Handshake Data OUT Transfer
USB Bus
Packets
Data OUT
Token OUT
Stall PID
FRCESTALL
Set by Firmware
Cleared by Firmware
Interrupt Pending
STALL_SNT
Set by Hardware
Cleared by Firmware
Figure 38-17. Stall Handshake Data IN Transfer
USB Bus
Packets
Token IN
Stall PID
FRCESTALL
Cleared by Firmware
Set by Firmware
Interrupt Pending
STALL_SNT
Set by Hardware
Cleared by Firmware
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38.6.10 Speed Identification
The high speed reset is managed by the hardware.
At the connection, the host makes a reset which could be a classic reset (full speed) or a high speed reset.
At the end of the reset process (full or high), the ENDRESET interrupt is generated.
Then the CPU should read the SPEED bit in UDPHS_INTSTAx to ascertain the speed mode of the device.
38.6.11 USB V2.0 High Speed Global Interrupt
Interrupts are defined in Section 38.7.3 ”UDPHS Interrupt Enable Register” (UDPHS_IEN) and in Section 38.7.4
”UDPHS Interrupt Status Register” (UDPHS_INTSTA).
38.6.12 Endpoint Interrupts
Interrupts are enabled in UDPHS_IEN (see Section 38.7.3 ”UDPHS Interrupt Enable Register”) and individually
masked in UDPHS_EPTCTLENBx (see Section 38.7.12 ”UDPHS Endpoint Control Enable Register”).
Table 38-5.
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Endpoint Interrupt Source Masks
SHRT_PCKT
Short Packet Interrupt
BUSY_BANK
Busy Bank Interrupt
NAK_OUT
NAKOUT Interrupt
NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH
NAKIN/Error Flush Interrupt
STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NB_TRA
Stall Sent/CRC error/Number of Transaction Error Interrupt
RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO
Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt
TX_PK_RD /ERR_TRANS
TX Packet Read/Transaction Error Interrupt
TX_COMPLT
Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt
RX_BK_RDY
Received OUT Data Interrupt
ERR_OVFLW
Overflow Error Interrupt
MDATA_RX
MDATA Interrupt
DATAX_RX
DATAx Interrupt
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Figure 38-18. UDPHS Interrupt Control Interface
(UDPHS_IEN)
Global IT mask
Global IT sources
DET_SUSPD
MICRO_SOF
USB Global
IT Sources
INT_SOF
ENDRESET
WAKE_UP
ENDOFRSM
UPSTR_RES
(UDPHS_EPTCTLENBx)
SHRT_PCKT
EP mask
BUSY_BANK
EP sources
NAK_OUT
(UDPHS_IEN)
EPT_0
husb2dev
interrupt
NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH
STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NBTRA
EPT0 IT
Sources
RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO
TX_BK_RDY/ERR_TRANS
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY
ERR_OVFLW
MDATA_RX
DATAX_RX
(UDPHS_IEN)
EPT_x
EP mask
EP sources
(UDPHS_EPTCTLx)
INTDIS_DMA
EPT1-6 IT
Sources
disable DMA
channelx request
(UDPHS_DMACONTROLx)
mask
(UDPHS_IEN)
DMA_x
EN_BUFFIT
mask
DMA CH x
END_TR_IT
mask
DESC_LD_IT
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38.6.13 Power Modes
38.6.13.1Controlling Device States
A USB device has several possible states. Refer to Chapter 9 (USB Device Framework) of the Universal Serial
Bus Specification, Rev 2.0.
Figure 38-19. UDPHS Device State Diagram
Attached
Hub Reset
Hub
or
Configured
Deconfigured
Bus Inactive
Powered
Suspended
Bus Activity
Power
Interruption
Reset
Bus Inactive
Suspended
Default
Bus Activity
Reset
Address
Assigned
Bus Inactive
Suspended
Address
Bus Activity
Device
Deconfigured
Device
Configured
Bus Inactive
Configured
Suspended
Bus Activity
Movement from one state to another depends on the USB bus state or on standard requests sent through control
transactions via the default endpoint (endpoint 0).
After a period of bus inactivity, the USB device enters Suspend Mode. Accepting Suspend/Resume requests from
the USB host is mandatory. Constraints in Suspend Mode are very strict for bus-powered applications; devices
may not consume more than 500 µA on the USB bus.
While in Suspend Mode, the host may wake up a device by sending a resume signal (bus activity) or a USB device
may send a wake-up request to the host, e.g., waking up a PC by moving a USB mouse.
The wake-up feature is not mandatory for all devices and must be negotiated with the host.
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38.6.13.2Not Powered State
Self powered devices can detect 5V VBUS using a PIO. When the device is not connected to a host, device power
consumption can be reduced by the DETACH bit in UDPHS_CTRL. Disabling the transceiver is automatically
done. HSDM, HSDP, FSDP and FSDP lines are tied to GND pull-downs integrated in the hub downstream ports.
38.6.13.3Entering Attached State
When no device is connected, the USB FSDP and FSDM signals are tied to GND by 15 KΩ pull-downs integrated
in the hub downstream ports. When a device is attached to an hub downstream port, the device connects a 1.5 KΩ
pull-up on FSDP. The USB bus line goes into IDLE state, FSDP is pulled-up by the device 1.5 KΩ resistor to 3.3V
and FSDM is pulled-down by the 15 KΩ resistor to GND of the host.
After pull-up connection, the device enters the powered state. The transceiver remains disabled until bus activity is
detected.
In case of low power consumption need, the device can be stopped. When the device detects the VBUS, the
software must enable the USB transceiver by enabling the EN_UDPHS bit in UDPHS_CTRL register.
The software can detach the pull-up by setting DETACH bit in UDPHS_CTRL register.
38.6.13.4From Powered State to Default State (Reset)
After its connection to a USB host, the USB device waits for an end-of-bus reset. The unmasked flag ENDRESET
is set in the UDPHS_IEN register and an interrupt is triggered.
Once the ENDRESET interrupt has been triggered, the device enters Default State. In this state, the UDPHS
software must:
Enable the default endpoint, setting the EPT_ENABL flag in the UDPHS_EPTCTLENB[0] register and,
optionally, enabling the interrupt for endpoint 0 by writing 1 in EPT_0 of the UDPHS_IEN register. The
enumeration then begins by a control transfer.
Configure the Interrupt Mask Register which has been reset by the USB reset detection
Enable the transceiver.
In this state, the EN_UDPHS bit in UDPHS_CTRL register must be enabled.
38.6.13.5From Default State to Address State (Address Assigned)
After a Set Address standard device request, the USB host peripheral enters the address state.
Warning: before the device enters address state, it must achieve the Status IN transaction of the control transfer,
i.e., the UDPHS device sets its new address once the TX_COMPLT flag in the UDPHS_EPTCTL[0] register has
been received and cleared.
To move to address state, the driver software sets the DEV_ADDR field and the FADDR_EN flag in the
UDPHS_CTRL register.
38.6.13.6From Address State to Configured State (Device Configured)
Once a valid Set Configuration standard request has been received and acknowledged, the device enables
endpoints corresponding to the current configuration. This is done by setting the BK_NUMBER, EPT_TYPE,
EPT_DIR and EPT_SIZE fields in the UDPHS_EPTCFGx registers and enabling them by setting the EPT_ENABL
flag in the UDPHS_EPTCTLENBx registers, and, optionally, enabling corresponding interrupts in the UDPHS_IEN
register.
38.6.13.7Entering Suspend State (Bus Activity)
When a Suspend (no bus activity on the USB bus) is detected, the DET_SUSPD signal in the UDPHS_STA
register is set. This triggers an interrupt if the corresponding bit is set in the UDPHS_IEN register. This flag is
cleared by writing to the UDPHS_CLRINT register. Then the device enters Suspend Mode.
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In this state bus powered devices must drain less than 500 µA from the 5V VBUS. As an example, the
microcontroller switches to slow clock, disables the PLL and main oscillator, and goes into Idle Mode. It may also
switch off other devices on the board.
The UDPHS device peripheral clocks can be switched off. Resume event is asynchronously detected.
38.6.13.8Receiving a Host Resume
In Suspend mode, a resume event on the USB bus line is detected asynchronously, transceiver and clocks
disabled (however the pull-up should not be removed).
Once the resume is detected on the bus, the signal WAKE_UP in the UDPHS_INTSTA is set. It may generate an
interrupt if the corresponding bit in the UDPHS_IEN register is set. This interrupt may be used to wake-up the core,
enable PLL and main oscillators and configure clocks.
38.6.13.9Sending an External Resume
In Suspend State it is possible to wake-up the host by sending an external resume.
The device waits at least 5 ms after being entered in Suspend State before sending an external resume.
The device must force a K state from 1 to 15 ms to resume the host.
38.6.14 Test Mode
A device must support the TEST_MODE feature when in the Default, Address or Configured High Speed device
states.
TEST_MODE can be:
Test_J
Test_K
Test_Packet
Test_SEO_NAK
(See Section 38.7.7 “UDPHS Test Register” on page 975 for definitions of each test mode.)
const char test_packet_buffer[] = {
0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
//
0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,0xAA,
//
0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,0xEE,
//
0xFE,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF,0xFF, //
JJJJJJJKKKKKKK * 8
0x7F,0xBF,0xDF,0xEF,0xF7,0xFB,0xFD,
//
0xFC,0x7E,0xBF,0xDF,0xEF,0xF7,0xFB,0xFD,0x7E
//
10}, JK
};
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JKJKJKJK * 9
JJKKJJKK * 8
JJKKJJKK * 8
JJJJJJJK * 8
{JKKKKKKK *
38.7
USB High Speed Device Port (UDPHS) User Interface
Table 38-6.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
UDPHS Control Register
UDPHS_CTRL
Read-write 0x0000_0200
0x04
UDPHS Frame Number Register
UDPHS_FNUM
Read-only
0x0000_0000
0x08 - 0x0C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x10
UDPHS Interrupt Enable Register
UDPHS_IEN
Read-write 0x0000_0010
0x14
UDPHS Interrupt Status Register
UDPHS_INTSTA
Read-only
0x0000_0000
0x18
UDPHS Clear Interrupt Register
UDPHS_CLRINT
Write-only
–
0x1C
UDPHS Endpoints Reset Register
UDPHS_EPTRST
Write-only
–
0x20 - 0xCC
Reserved
–
–
–
0xE0
UDPHS Test Register
UDPHS_TST
0xE4 - 0xE8
Reserved
–
0xF0
UDPHS Name1 Register
0xF4
0xF8
Read-write 0x0000_0000
–
–
UDPHS_IPNAME1
Read-only
0x4855_5342
UDPHS Name2 Register
UDPHS_IPNAME2
Read-only
0x3244_4556
UDPHS Features Register
UDPHS_IPFEATURES
Read-only
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x00 UDPHS Endpoint Configuration Register
UDPHS_EPTCFG
Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x04 UDPHS Endpoint Control Enable Register
UDPHS_EPTCTLENB
Write-only
–
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x08 UDPHS Endpoint Control Disable Register
UDPHS_EPTCTLDIS
Write-only
–
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x0C UDPHS Endpoint Control Register
UDPHS_EPTCTL
Read-only 0x0000_0000(1)
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x10 Reserved (for endpoint)
–
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x14 UDPHS Endpoint Set Status Register
–
–
UDPHS_EPTSETSTA
Write-only
–
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x18 UDPHS Endpoint Clear Status Register
UDPHS_EPTCLRSTA
Write-only
–
0x100 + endpoint * 0x20 + 0x1C UDPHS Endpoint Status Register
UDPHS_EPTSTA
Read-only
0x0000_0040
Read-write 0x0000_0000
(2)
Registers
0x120 - 0x1DC
UDPHS Endpoint1 to 6
0x300 + channel * 0x10 + 0x00
UDPHS DMA Next Descriptor Address
Register
UDPHS_DMANXTDSC
0x300 + channel * 0x10 + 0x04
UDPHS DMA Channel Address Register
UDPHS_DMAADDRESS Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x300 + channel * 0x10 + 0x08
UDPHS DMA Channel Control Register
UDPHS_DMACONTROL Read-write 0x0000_0000
0x300 + channel * 0x10 + 0x0C
UDPHS DMA Channel Status Register
UDPHS_DMASTATUS
0x310 - 0x370
Notes:
DMA Channel1 to 5
(3)
Read-write 0x0000_0000
Registers
1. The reset value for UDPHS_EPTCTL0 is 0x0000_0001.
2. The addresses for the UDPHS Endpoint registers shown here are for UDPHS Endpoint0. The structure of this group of
registers is repeated successively for each endpoint according to the consecution of endpoint registers located between
0x120 and 0x1DC.
3. The DMA channel index refers to the corresponding EP number. When no DMA channel is assigned to one EP, the
associated registers are reserved. This is the case for EP0, so DMA Channel 0 registers are reserved.
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38.7.1 UDPHS Control Register
Name:
UDPHS_CTRL
Address:
0x400A4000
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
PULLD_DIS
10
REWAKEUP
9
DETACH
8
EN_UDPHS
7
FADDR_EN
6
5
4
3
DEV_ADDR
2
1
0
• DEV_ADDR: UDPHS Address
This field contains the default address (0) after power-up or UDPHS bus reset (read), or it is written with the value set by a
SET_ADDRESS request received by the device firmware (write).
• FADDR_EN: Function Address Enable
0 = Device is not in address state (read), or only the default function address is used (write).
1 = Device is in address state (read), or this bit is set by the device firmware after a successful status phase of a
SET_ADDRESS transaction (write). When set, the only address accepted by the UDPHS controller is the one stored in the
UDPHS Address field. It will not be cleared afterwards by the device firmware. It is cleared by hardware on hardware reset,
or when UDPHS bus reset is received.
• EN_UDPHS: UDPHS Enable
0 = UDPHS is disabled (read), or this bit disables and resets the UDPHS controller (write). Disable the UTMI transceiver.
The UTMI may disable the pull-up.
1 = UDPHS is enabled (read), or this bit enables the UDPHS controller (write).
• DETACH: Detach Command
0 = UDPHS is attached (read), or this bit pulls up the DP line (attach command) (write).
1 = UDPHS is detached, UTMI transceiver is suspended (read), or this bit simulates a detach on the UDPHS line and
forces the UTMI transceiver into suspend state (Suspend M = 0) (write).
See PULLD_DIS description below.
• REWAKEUP: Send Remote Wake Up
0 = Remote Wake Up is disabled (read), or this bit has no effect (write).
1 = Remote Wake Up is enabled (read), or this bit forces an external interrupt on the UDPHS controller for Remote Wake
UP purposes.
An Upstream Resume is sent only after the UDPHS bus has been in SUSPEND state for at least 5 ms.
This bit is automatically cleared by hardware at the end of the Upstream Resume.
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• PULLD_DIS: Pull-Down Disable
When set, there is no pull-down on DP & DM. (DM Pull-Down = DP Pull-Down = 0).
Note: If the DETACH bit is also set, device DP & DM are left in high impedance state.
(See DETACH description above.)
DETACH
PULLD_DIS
DP
DM
Condition
0
0
Pull up
Pull down
not recommended
0
1
Pull up
High impedance state
VBUS present
1
0
Pull down
Pull down
No VBUS
1
1
High impedance state
High impedance state
VBUS present & software disconnect
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38.7.2 UDPHS Frame Number Register
Name:
UDPHS_FNUM
Address:
0x400A4004
Access:
Read-only
31
FNUM_ERR
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
12
11
10
FRAME_NUMBER
9
8
7
6
5
FRAME_NUMBER
4
3
1
MICRO_FRAME_NUM
0
2
• MICRO_FRAME_NUM: Microframe Number
Number of the received microframe (0 to 7) in one frame.This field is reset at the beginning of each new frame (1 ms).
One microframe is received each 125 microseconds (1 ms/8).
• FRAME_NUMBER: Frame Number as defined in the Packet Field Formats
This field is provided in the last received SOF packet (see INT_SOF in the UDPHS Interrupt Status Register).
• FNUM_ERR: Frame Number CRC Error
This bit is set by hardware when a corrupted Frame Number in Start of Frame packet (or Micro SOF) is received.
This bit and the INT_SOF (or MICRO_SOF) interrupt are updated at the same time.
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38.7.3 UDPHS Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
UDPHS_IEN
Address:
0x400A4010
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
DMA_6
29
DMA_5
28
DMA_4
27
DMA_3
26
DMA_2
25
DMA_1
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
EPT_6
13
EPT_5
12
EPT_4
11
EPT_3
10
EPT_2
9
EPT_1
8
EPT_0
7
UPSTR_RES
6
ENDOFRSM
5
WAKE_UP
4
ENDRESET
3
INT_SOF
2
MICRO_SOF
1
DET_SUSPD
0
–
• DET_SUSPD: Suspend Interrupt Enable
0 = disable Suspend Interrupt.
1 = enable Suspend Interrupt.
• MICRO_SOF: Micro-SOF Interrupt Enable
0 = disable Micro-SOF Interrupt.
1 = enable Micro-SOF Interrupt.
• INT_SOF: SOF Interrupt Enable
0 = disable SOF Interrupt.
1 = enable SOF Interrupt.
• ENDRESET: End Of Reset Interrupt Enable
0 = disable End Of Reset Interrupt.
1 = enable End Of Reset Interrupt. Automatically enabled after USB reset.
• WAKE_UP: Wake Up CPU Interrupt Enable
0 = disable Wake Up CPU Interrupt.
1 = enable Wake Up CPU Interrupt.
• ENDOFRSM: End Of Resume Interrupt Enable
0 = disable Resume Interrupt.
1 = enable Resume Interrupt.
• UPSTR_RES: Upstream Resume Interrupt Enable
0 = disable Upstream Resume Interrupt.
1 = enable Upstream Resume Interrupt.
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• EPT_x: Endpoint x Interrupt Enable
0 = disable the interrupts for this endpoint.
1 = enable the interrupts for this endpoint.
• DMA_x: DMA Channel x Interrupt Enable
0 = disable the interrupts for this channel.
1 = enable the interrupts for this channel.
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38.7.4 UDPHS Interrupt Status Register
Name:
UDPHS_INTSTA
Address:
0x400A4014
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
DMA_6
29
DMA_5
28
DMA_4
27
DMA_3
26
DMA_2
25
DMA_1
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
EPT_6
13
EPT_5
12
EPT_4
11
EPT_3
10
EPT_2
9
EPT_1
8
EPT_0
7
UPSTR_RES
6
ENDOFRSM
5
WAKE_UP
4
ENDRESET
3
INT_SOF
2
MICRO_SOF
1
DET_SUSPD
0
SPEED
• SPEED: Speed Status
0 = reset by hardware when the hardware is in Full Speed mode.
1 = set by hardware when the hardware is in High Speed mode
• DET_SUSPD: Suspend Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the DET_SUSPD bit in UDPHS_CLRINT register
1 = set by hardware when a UDPHS Suspend (Idle bus for three frame periods, a J state for 3 ms) is detected. This triggers
a UDPHS interrupt when the DET_SUSPD bit is set in UDPHS_IEN register.
• MICRO_SOF: Micro Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the MICRO_SOF bit in UDPHS_CLRINT register.
1 = set by hardware when an UDPHS micro start of frame PID (SOF) has been detected (every 125 us) or synthesized by
the macro. This triggers a UDPHS interrupt when the MICRO_SOF bit is set in UDPHS_IEN. In case of detected SOF, the
MICRO_FRAME_NUM field in UDPHS_FNUM register is incremented and the FRAME_NUMBER field doesn’t change.
Note: The Micro Start Of Frame Interrupt (MICRO_SOF), and the Start Of Frame Interrupt (INT_SOF) are not generated at the same
time.
• INT_SOF: Start Of Frame Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the INT_SOF bit in UDPHS_CLRINT.
1 = set by hardware when an UDPHS Start Of Frame PID (SOF) has been detected (every 1 ms) or synthesized by the
macro. This triggers a UDPHS interrupt when the INT_SOF bit is set in UDPHS_IEN register. In case of detected SOF, in
High Speed mode, the MICRO_FRAME_NUMBER field is cleared in UDPHS_FNUM register and the FRAME_NUMBER
field is updated.
• ENDRESET: End Of Reset Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the ENDRESET bit in UDPHS_CLRINT.
1 = set by hardware when an End Of Reset has been detected by the UDPHS controller. This triggers a UDPHS interrupt
when the ENDRESET bit is set in UDPHS_IEN.
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• WAKE_UP: Wake Up CPU Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the WAKE_UP bit in UDPHS_CLRINT.
1 = set by hardware when the UDPHS controller is in SUSPEND state and is re-activated by a filtered non-idle signal from
the UDPHS line (not by an upstream resume). This triggers a UDPHS interrupt when the WAKE_UP bit is set in
UDPHS_IEN register. When receiving this interrupt, the user has to enable the device controller clock prior to operation.
Note: this interrupt is generated even if the device controller clock is disabled.
• ENDOFRSM: End Of Resume Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the ENDOFRSM bit in UDPHS_CLRINT.
1 = set by hardware when the UDPHS controller detects a good end of resume signal initiated by the host. This triggers a
UDPHS interrupt when the ENDOFRSM bit is set in UDPHS_IEN.
• UPSTR_RES: Upstream Resume Interrupt
0 = cleared by setting the UPSTR_RES bit in UDPHS_CLRINT.
1 = set by hardware when the UDPHS controller is sending a resume signal called “upstream resume”. This triggers a
UDPHS interrupt when the UPSTR_RES bit is set in UDPHS_IEN.
• EPT_x: Endpoint x Interrupt
0 = reset when the UDPHS_EPTSTAx interrupt source is cleared.
1 = set by hardware when an interrupt is triggered by the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register and this endpoint interrupt is enabled
by the EPT_x bit in UDPHS_IEN.
• DMA_x: DMA Channel x Interrupt
0 = reset when the UDPHS_DMASTATUSx interrupt source is cleared.
1 = set by hardware when an interrupt is triggered by the DMA Channelx and this endpoint interrupt is enabled by the
DMA_x bit in UDPHS_IEN.
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38.7.5 UDPHS Clear Interrupt Register
Name:
UDPHS_CLRINT
Address:
0x400A4018
Access:
Write only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
UPSTR_RES
6
ENDOFRSM
5
WAKE_UP
4
ENDRESET
3
INT_SOF
2
MICRO_SOF
1
DET_SUSPD
0
–
• DET_SUSPD: Suspend Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the DET_SUSPD bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• MICRO_SOF: Micro Start Of Frame Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the MICRO_SOF bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• INT_SOF: Start Of Frame Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the INT_SOF bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• ENDRESET: End Of Reset Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the ENDRESET bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• WAKE_UP: Wake Up CPU Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the WAKE_UP bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• ENDOFRSM: End Of Resume Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the ENDOFRSM bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
• UPSTR_RES: Upstream Resume Interrupt Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the UPSTR_RES bit in UDPHS_INTSTA.
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38.7.6 UDPHS Endpoints Reset Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTRST
Address:
0x400A401C
Access:
Write only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
EPT_6
5
EPT_5
4
EPT_4
3
EPT_3
2
EPT_2
1
EPT_1
0
EPT_0
• EPT_x: Endpoint x Reset
0 = no effect.
1 = reset the Endpointx state.
Setting this bit clears the Endpoint status UDPHS_EPTSTAx register, except for the TOGGLESQ_STA field.
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38.7.7 UDPHS Test Register
Name:
UDPHS_TST
Address:
0x400A40E0
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
OPMODE2
4
TST_PKT
3
TST_K
2
TST_J
1
0
SPEED_CFG
• SPEED_CFG: Speed Configuration
Speed Configuration:
Value
0
Name
Description2
NORMAL
Normal Mode: The macro is in Full Speed mode, ready to make a High Speed identification, if the host
supports it and then to automatically switch to High Speed mode
1
Reserved
2
HIGH_SPEED
Force High Speed: Set this value to force the hardware to work in High Speed mode. Only for debug
or test purpose.
3
FULL_SPEED
Force Full Speed: Set this value to force the hardware to work only in Full Speed mode. In this
configuration, the macro will not respond to a High Speed reset handshake.
• TST_J: Test J Mode
0 = no effect.
1 = set to send the J state on the UDPHS line. This enables the testing of the high output drive level on the D+ line.
• TST_K: Test K Mode
0 = no effect.
1 = set to send the K state on the UDPHS line. This enables the testing of the high output drive level on the D- line.
• TST_PKT: Test Packet Mode
0 = no effect.
1 = set to repetitively transmit the packet stored in the current bank. This enables the testing of rise and fall times, eye patterns, jitter, and any other dynamic waveform specifications.
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• OPMODE2: OpMode2
0 = no effect.
1 = set to force the OpMode signal (UTMI interface) to “10”, to disable the bit-stuffing and the NRZI encoding.
Note: For the Test mode, Test_SE0_NAK (see Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0: 7.1.20, Test Mode Support). Force the
device in High Speed mode, and configure a bulk-type endpoint. Do not fill this endpoint for sending NAK to the host.
Upon command, a port’s transceiver must enter the High Speed receive mode and remain in that mode until the exit action is
taken. This enables the testing of output impedance, low level output voltage and loading characteristics. In addition, while in this
mode, upstream facing ports (and only upstream facing ports) must respond to any IN token packet with a NAK handshake (only
if the packet CRC is determined to be correct) within the normal allowed device response time. This enables testing of the device
squelch level circuitry and, additionally, provides a general purpose stimulus/response test for basic functional testing.
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38.7.8 UDPHS Name1 Register
Name:
UDPHS_IPNAME1
Address:
0x400A40F0
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IP_NAME1
23
22
21
20
IP_NAME1
15
14
13
12
IP_NAME1
7
6
5
4
IP_NAME1
• IP_NAME1
ASCII string “HUSB”
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38.7.9 UDPHS Name2 Register
Name:
UDPHS_IPNAME2
Address:
0x400A40F4
Access:
Read-only
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
IP_NAME2
23
22
21
20
IP_NAME2
15
14
13
12
IP_NAME2
7
6
5
4
IP_NAME2
• IP_NAME2
ASCII string “2DEV”
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38.7.10 UDPHS Features Register
Name:
UDPHS_IPFEATURES
Address:
0x400A40F8
Access:
Read-only
31
ISO_EPT_15
30
ISO_EPT_14
29
ISO_EPT_13
28
ISO_EPT_12
27
ISO_EPT_11
26
ISO_EPT_10
25
ISO_EPT_9
24
ISO_EPT_8
23
ISO_EPT_7
22
ISO_EPT_6
21
ISO_EPT_5
20
ISO_EPT_4
19
ISO_EPT_3
18
ISO_EPT_2
17
ISO_EPT_1
16
DATAB16_8
15
BW_DPRAM
14
13
FIFO_MAX_SIZE
12
11
10
9
DMA_FIFO_WORD_DEPTH
8
7
DMA_B_SIZ
6
5
DMA_CHANNEL_NBR
4
3
2
1
EPT_NBR_MAX
0
• EPT_NBR_MAX: Max Number of Endpoints
Give the max number of endpoints.
0 = if 16 endpoints are hardware implemented.
1 = if 1 endpoint is hardware implemented.
2 = if 2 endpoints are hardware implemented.
...
15 = if 15 endpoints are hardware implemented.
• DMA_CHANNEL_NBR: Number of DMA Channels
Give the number of DMA channels.
1 = if 1 DMA channel is hardware implemented.
2 = if 2 DMA channels are hardware implemented.
...
7 = if 7 DMA channels are hardware implemented.
• DMA_B_SIZ: DMA Buffer Size
0 = if the DMA Buffer size is 16 bits.
1 = if the DMA Buffer size is 24 bits.
• DMA_FIFO_WORD_DEPTH: DMA FIFO Depth in Words
0 = if FIFO is 16 words deep.
1 = if FIFO is 1 word deep.
2 = if FIFO is 2 words deep.
...
15 = if FIFO is 15 words deep.
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• FIFO_MAX_SIZE: DPRAM Size
0 = if DPRAM is 128 bytes deep.
1 = if DPRAM is 256 bytes deep.
2 = if DPRAM is 512 bytes deep.
3 = if DPRAM is 1024 bytes deep.
4 = if DPRAM is 2048 bytes deep.
5 = if DPRAM is 4096 bytes deep.
6 = if DPRAM is 8192 bytes deep.
7 = if DPRAM is 16384 bytes deep.
• BW_DPRAM: DPRAM Byte Write Capability
0 = if DPRAM Write Data Shadow logic is implemented.
1 = if DPRAM is byte write capable.
• DATAB16_8: UTMI DataBus16_8
0 = if the UTMI uses an 8-bit parallel data interface (60 MHz, unidirectional).
1 = if the UTMI uses a 16-bit parallel data interface (30 MHz, bidirectional).
• ISO_EPT_x: Endpointx High Bandwidth Isochronous Capability
0 = if the endpoint does not have isochronous High Bandwidth Capability.
1 = if the endpoint has isochronous High Bandwidth Capability.
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38.7.11 UDPHS Endpoint Configuration Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTCFGx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A4100 [0], 0x400A4120 [1], 0x400A4140 [2], 0x400A4160 [3], 0x400A4180 [4], 0x400A41A0 [5],
0x400A41C0 [6]
Access:
Read-write
31
EPT_MAPD
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
8
6
5
4
3
EPT_DIR
2
1
EPT_SIZE
7
BK_NUMBER
EPT_TYPE
NB_TRANS
0
• EPT_SIZE: Endpoint Size
Set this field according to the endpoint size in bytes (see Section 38.6.5 ”Endpoint Configuration”).
Endpoint Size (1)
Value
Note:
Name
Description
0
8
8 bytes
1
16
16 bytes
2
32
32 bytes
3
64
64 bytes
4
128
128 bytes
5
256
256 bytes
6
512
512 bytes
7
1024
1024 bytes
1. 1024 bytes is only for isochronous endpoint.
• EPT_DIR: Endpoint Direction
0 = Clear this bit to configure OUT direction for Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous endpoints.
1 = set this bit to configure IN direction for Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous endpoints.
For Control endpoints this bit has no effect and should be left at zero.
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• EPT_TYPE: Endpoint Type
Set this field according to the endpoint type (see Section 38.6.5 ”Endpoint Configuration”).
(Endpoint 0 should always be configured as control)
Endpoint Type
Value
Name
Description
0
CTRL8
Control endpoint
1
ISO
Isochronous endpoint
2
BULK
Bulk endpoint
3
INT
Interrupt endpoint
• BK_NUMBER: Number of Banks
Set this field according to the endpoint’s number of banks (see Section 38.6.5 ”Endpoint Configuration”).
Number of Banks
Value
Name
Description
0
0
Zero bank, the endpoint is not mapped in memory
1
1
One bank (bank 0)
2
2
Double bank (Ping-Pong: bank0/bank1)
3
3
Triple bank (bank0/bank1/bank2)
• NB_TRANS: Number Of Transaction per Microframe
The Number of transactions per microframe is set by software.
Note: Meaningful for high bandwidth isochronous endpoint only.
• EPT_MAPD: Endpoint Mapped
0 = the user should reprogram the register with correct values.
1 = set by hardware when the endpoint size (EPT_SIZE) and the number of banks (BK_NUMBER) are correct regarding:
– the fifo max capacity (FIFO_MAX_SIZE in UDPHS_IPFEATURES register)
– the number of endpoints/banks already allocated
– the number of allowed banks for this endpoint
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38.7.12 UDPHS Endpoint Control Enable Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTCTLENBx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A4104 [0], 0x400A4124 [1], 0x400A4144 [2], 0x400A4164 [3], 0x400A4184 [4], 0x400A41A4 [5],
0x400A41C4 [6]
Access:
Write-only
31
SHRT_PCKT
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
BUSY_BANK
17
–
16
–
15
14
12
11
10
9
8
NAK_OUT
NAK_IN/
ERR_FLUSH
13
STALL_SNT/
ERR_CRISO/
ERR_NBTRA
RX_SETUP/
ERR_FL_ISO
TX_PK_RDY/
ERR_TRANS
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY
ERR_OVFLW
7
MDATA_RX
6
DATAX_RX
4
NYET_DIS
3
INTDIS_DMA
2
–
1
AUTO_VALID
0
EPT_ENABL
5
–
For additional Information, see “UDPHS Endpoint Control Register” on page 987.
• EPT_ENABL: Endpoint Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable endpoint according to the device configuration.
• AUTO_VALID: Packet Auto-Valid Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable this bit to automatically validate the current packet and switch to the next bank for both IN and OUT transfers.
• INTDIS_DMA: Interrupts Disable DMA
0 = no effect.
1 = If set, when an enabled endpoint-originated interrupt is triggered, the DMA request is disabled.
• NYET_DIS: NYET Disable (Only for High Speed Bulk OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = forces an ACK response to the next High Speed Bulk OUT transfer instead of a NYET response.
• DATAX_RX: DATAx Interrupt Enable (Only for high bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = enable DATAx Interrupt.
• MDATA_RX: MDATA Interrupt Enable (Only for high bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = enable MDATA Interrupt.
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• ERR_OVFLW: Overflow Error Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Overflow Error Interrupt.
• RX_BK_RDY: Received OUT Data Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Received OUT Data Interrupt.
• TX_COMPLT: Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt.
• TX_PK_RDY/ERR_TRANS: TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt.
• RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO: Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable RX_SETUP/Error Flow ISO Interrupt.
• STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NBTRA: Stall Sent /ISO CRC Error/Number of Transaction Error Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Stall Sent/Error CRC ISO/Error Number of Transaction Interrupt.
• NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH: NAKIN/Bank Flush Error Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable NAKIN/Bank Flush Error Interrupt.
• NAK_OUT: NAKOUT Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable NAKOUT Interrupt.
• BUSY_BANK: Busy Bank Interrupt Enable
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Busy Bank Interrupt.
• SHRT_PCKT: Short Packet Send/Short Packet Interrupt Enable
For OUT endpoints:
0 = no effect.
1 = enable Short Packet Interrupt.
For IN endpoints:
Guarantees short packet at end of DMA Transfer if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register END_B_EN and
UDPHS_EPTCTLx register AUTOVALID bits are also set.
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38.7.13 UDPHS Endpoint Control Disable Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A4108 [0], 0x400A4128 [1], 0x400A4148 [2], 0x400A4168 [3], 0x400A4188 [4], 0x400A41A8 [5],
0x400A41C8 [6]
Access:
Write-only
31
SHRT_PCKT
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
BUSY_BANK
17
–
16
–
15
14
12
11
10
9
8
NAK_OUT
NAK_IN/
ERR_FLUSH
13
STALL_SNT/
ERR_CRISO/
ERR_NBTRA
RX_SETUP/
ERR_FL_ISO
TX_PK_RDY/
ERR_TRANS
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY
ERR_OVFLW
7
MDATA_RX
6
DATAX_RX
4
NYET_DIS
3
INTDIS_DMA
2
–
1
AUTO_VALID
0
EPT_DISABL
5
–
For additional Information, see “UDPHS Endpoint Control Register” on page 987.
• EPT_DISABL: Endpoint Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable endpoint.
• AUTO_VALID: Packet Auto-Valid Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable this bit to not automatically validate the current packet.
• INTDIS_DMA: Interrupts Disable DMA
0 = no effect.
1 = disable the “Interrupts Disable DMA”.
• NYET_DIS: NYET Enable (Only for High Speed Bulk OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = let the hardware handle the handshake response for the High Speed Bulk OUT transfer.
• DATAX_RX: DATAx Interrupt Disable (Only for High Bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = disable DATAx Interrupt.
• MDATA_RX: MDATA Interrupt Disable (Only for High Bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = disable MDATA Interrupt.
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• ERR_OVFLW: Overflow Error Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Overflow Error Interrupt.
• RX_BK_RDY: Received OUT Data Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Received OUT Data Interrupt.
• TX_COMPLT: Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt.
• TX_PK_RDY/ERR_TRANS: TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt.
• RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO: Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable RX_SETUP/Error Flow ISO Interrupt.
• STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NBTRA: Stall Sent/ISO CRC Error/Number of Transaction Error Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Stall Sent/Error CRC ISO/Error Number of Transaction Interrupt.
• NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH: NAKIN/bank flush error Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable NAKIN/ Bank Flush Error Interrupt.
• NAK_OUT: NAKOUT Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable NAKOUT Interrupt.
• BUSY_BANK: Busy Bank Interrupt Disable
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Busy Bank Interrupt.
• SHRT_PCKT: Short Packet Interrupt Disable
For OUT endpoints:
0 = no effect.
1 = disable Short Packet Interrupt.
For IN endpoints:
Never automatically add a zero length packet at end of DMA transfer.
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38.7.14 UDPHS Endpoint Control Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTCTLx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A410C [0], 0x400A412C [1], 0x400A414C [2], 0x400A416C [3], 0x400A418C [4], 0x400A41AC [5],
0x400A41CC [6]
Access:
Read-only
31
SHRT_PCKT
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
BUSY_BANK
17
–
16
–
15
14
12
11
10
9
8
NAK_OUT
NAK_IN/
ERR_FLUSH
13
STALL_SNT/
ERR_CRISO/
ERR_NBTRA
RX_SETUP/
ERR_FL_ISO
TX_PK_RDY/
ERR_TRANS
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY
ERR_OVFLW
7
MDATA_RX
6
DATAX_RX
4
NYET_DIS
3
INTDIS_DMA
2
–
1
AUTO_VALID
0
EPT_ENABL
5
–
• EPT_ENABL: Endpoint Enable
0 = If cleared, the endpoint is disabled according to the device configuration. Endpoint 0 should always be enabled after a
hardware or UDPHS bus reset and participate in the device configuration.
1 = If set, the endpoint is enabled according to the device configuration.
• AUTO_VALID: Packet Auto-Valid Enabled (Not for CONTROL Endpoints)
Set this bit to automatically validate the current packet and switch to the next bank for both IN and OUT endpoints.
For IN Transfer:
If this bit is set, then the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register TX_PK_RDY bit is set automatically when the current bank is full
and at the end of DMA buffer if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register END_B_EN bit is set.
The user may still set the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register TX_PK_RDY bit if the current bank is not full, unless the user
wants to send a Zero Length Packet by software.
For OUT Transfer:
If this bit is set, then the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register RX_BK_RDY bit is automatically reset for the current bank when
the last packet byte has been read from the bank FIFO or at the end of DMA buffer if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx
register END_B_EN bit is set. For example, to truncate a padded data packet when the actual data transfer size is
reached.
The user may still clear the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register RX_BK_RDY bit, for example, after completing a DMA buffer
by software if UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register END_B_EN bit was disabled or in order to cancel the read of the
remaining data bank(s).
• INTDIS_DMA: Interrupt Disables DMA
If set, when an enabled endpoint-originated interrupt is triggered, the DMA request is disabled regardless of the
UDPHS_IEN register EPT_x bit for this endpoint. Then, the firmware will have to clear or disable the interrupt source or
clear this bit if transfer completion is needed.
If the exception raised is associated with the new system bank packet, then the previous DMA packet transfer is normally
completed, but the new DMA packet transfer is not started (not requested).
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If the exception raised is not associated to a new system bank packet (NAK_IN, NAK_OUT, ERR_FL_ISO...), then the
request cancellation may happen at any time and may immediately stop the current DMA transfer.
This may be used, for example, to identify or prevent an erroneous packet to be transferred into a buffer or to complete a
DMA buffer by software after reception of a short packet, or to perform buffer truncation on ERR_FL_ISO interrupt for
adaptive rate.
• NYET_DIS: NYET Disable (Only for High Speed Bulk OUT endpoints)
0 = If clear, this bit lets the hardware handle the handshake response for the High Speed Bulk OUT transfer.
1 = If set, this bit forces an ACK response to the next High Speed Bulk OUT transfer instead of a NYET response.
Note: According to the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0 (8.5.1.1 NAK Responses to OUT/DATA During PING Protocol), a
NAK response to an HS Bulk OUT transfer is expected to be an unusual occurrence.
• DATAX_RX: DATAx Interrupt Enabled (Only for High Bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = send an interrupt when a DATA2, DATA1 or DATA0 packet has been received meaning the whole microframe data
payload has been received.
• MDATA_RX: MDATA Interrupt Enabled (Only for High Bandwidth Isochronous OUT endpoints)
0 = no effect.
1 = send an interrupt when an MDATA packet has been received and so at least one packet of the microframe data payload has been received.
• ERR_OVFLW: Overflow Error Interrupt Enabled
0 = Overflow Error Interrupt is masked.
1 = Overflow Error Interrupt is enabled.
• RX_BK_RDY: Received OUT Data Interrupt Enabled
0 = Received OUT Data Interrupt is masked.
1 = Received OUT Data Interrupt is enabled.
• TX_COMPLT: Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt Enabled
0 = Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt is masked.
1 = Transmitted IN Data Complete Interrupt is enabled.
• TX_PK_RDY/ERR_TRANS: TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt Enabled
0 = TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt is masked.
1 = TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error Interrupt is enabled.
Caution: Interrupt source is active as long as the corresponding UDPHS_EPTSTAx register TX_PK_RDY flag
remains low. If there are no more banks available for transmitting after the software has set
UDPHS_EPTSTAx/TX_PK_RDY for the last transmit packet, then the interrupt source remains inactive until the first
bank becomes free again to transmit at UDPHS_EPTSTAx/TX_PK_RDY hardware clear.
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• RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO: Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt Enabled
0 = Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt is masked.
1 = Received SETUP/Error Flow Interrupt is enabled.
• STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NBTRA: Stall Sent/ISO CRC Error/Number of Transaction Error Interrupt Enabled
0 = Stall Sent/ISO CRC error/number of Transaction Error Interrupt is masked.
1 = Stall Sent /ISO CRC error/number of Transaction Error Interrupt is enabled.
• NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH: NAKIN/Bank Flush Error Interrupt Enabled
0 = NAKIN Interrupt is masked.
1 = NAKIN/Bank Flush Error Interrupt is enabled.
• NAK_OUT: NAKOUT Interrupt Enabled
0 = NAKOUT Interrupt is masked.
1 = NAKOUT Interrupt is enabled.
• BUSY_BANK: Busy Bank Interrupt Enabled
0 = BUSY_BANK Interrupt is masked.
1 = BUSY_BANK Interrupt is enabled.
For OUT endpoints: an interrupt is sent when all banks are busy.
For IN endpoints: an interrupt is sent when all banks are free.
• SHRT_PCKT: Short Packet Interrupt Enabled
For OUT endpoints: send an Interrupt when a Short Packet has been received.
0 = Short Packet Interrupt is masked.
1 = Short Packet Interrupt is enabled.
For IN endpoints: a Short Packet transmission is guaranteed upon end of the DMA Transfer, thus signaling a BULK or
INTERRUPT end of transfer or an end of isochronous (micro-)frame data, but only if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx
register END_B_EN and UDPHS_EPTCTLx register AUTO_VALID bits are also set.
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38.7.15 UDPHS Endpoint Set Status Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTSETSTAx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A4114 [0], 0x400A4134 [1], 0x400A4154 [2], 0x400A4174 [3], 0x400A4194 [4], 0x400A41B4 [5],
0x400A41D4 [6]
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
TX_PK_RDY
10
–
9
KILL_BANK
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
FRCESTALL
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
• FRCESTALL: Stall Handshake Request Set
0 = no effect.
1 = set this bit to request a STALL answer to the host for the next handshake
Refer to chapters 8.4.5 (Handshake Packets) and 9.4.5 (Get Status) of the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0 for
more information on the STALL handshake.
• KILL_BANK: KILL Bank Set (for IN Endpoint)
0 = no effect.
1 = kill the last written bank.
• TX_PK_RDY: TX Packet Ready Set
0 = no effect.
1 = set this bit after a packet has been written into the endpoint FIFO for IN data transfers
– This flag is used to generate a Data IN transaction (device to host).
– Device firmware checks that it can write a data payload in the FIFO, checking that TX_PK_RDY is cleared.
– Transfer to the FIFO is done by writing in the “Buffer Address” register.
– Once the data payload has been transferred to the FIFO, the firmware notifies the UDPHS device setting
TX_PK_RDY to one.
– UDPHS bus transactions can start.
– TXCOMP is set once the data payload has been received by the host.
– Data should be written into the endpoint FIFO only after this bit has been cleared.
– Set this bit without writing data to the endpoint FIFO to send a Zero Length Packet.
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38.7.16 UDPHS Endpoint Clear Status Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTCLRSTAx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A4118 [0], 0x400A4138 [1], 0x400A4158 [2], 0x400A4178 [3], 0x400A4198 [4], 0x400A41B8 [5],
0x400A41D8 [6]
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
14
NAK_IN/
ERR_FLUSH
13
STALL_SNT/
ERR_NBTRA
12
RX_SETUP/
ERR_FL_ISO
11
10
9
8
–
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY
–
6
TOGGLESQ
5
FRCESTALL
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
NAK_OUT
7
–
• FRCESTALL: Stall Handshake Request Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the STALL request. The next packets from host will not be STALLed.
• TOGGLESQ: Data Toggle Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the PID data of the current bank
For OUT endpoints, the next received packet should be a DATA0.
For IN endpoints, the next packet will be sent with a DATA0 PID.
• RX_BK_RDY: Received OUT Data Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the RX_BK_RDY flag of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
• TX_COMPLT: Transmitted IN Data Complete Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the TX_COMPLT flag of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
• RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO: Received SETUP/Error Flow Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO flags of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
• STALL_SNT/ERR_NBTRA: Stall Sent/Number of Transaction Error Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the STALL_SNT/ERR_NBTRA flags of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
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• NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH: NAKIN/Bank Flush Error Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH flags of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
• NAK_OUT: NAKOUT Clear
0 = no effect.
1 = clear the NAK_OUT flag of UDPHS_EPTSTAx.
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38.7.17 UDPHS Endpoint Status Register
Name:
UDPHS_EPTSTAx [x=0..6]
Address:
0x400A411C [0], 0x400A413C [1], 0x400A415C [2], 0x400A417C [3], 0x400A419C [4], 0x400A41BC [5],
0x400A41DC [6]
Access:
Read-only
31
SHRT_PCKT
30
29
28
27
BYTE_COUNT
26
25
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
CURRENT_BANK/
CONTROL_DIR
BYTE_COUNT
15
14
NAK_OUT
NAK_IN/
ERR_FLUSH
7
6
TOGGLESQ_STA
13
STALL_SNT/
ERR_CRISO/
ERR_NBTRA
BUSY_BANK_STA
24
12
11
10
9
8
RX_SETUP/
ERR_FL_ISO
TX_PK_RDY/
ERR_TRANS
TX_COMPLT
RX_BK_RDY/
KILL_BANK
ERR_OVFLW
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
5
FRCESTALL
• FRCESTALL: Stall Handshake Request
0 = no effect.
1= If set a STALL answer will be done to the host for the next handshake.
This bit is reset by hardware upon received SETUP.
• TOGGLESQ_STA: Toggle Sequencing
Toggle Sequencing:
– IN endpoint: it indicates the PID Data Toggle that will be used for the next packet sent. This is not relative to
the current bank.
– CONTROL and OUT endpoint:
These bits are set by hardware to indicate the PID data of the current bank:
Value
Name
Description
0
DATA0
DATA0
1
DATA1
DATA1
2
DATA2
Data2 (only for High Bandwidth Isochronous Endpoint)
3
MDATA
MData (only for High Bandwidth Isochronous Endpoint)
Notes:
1. In OUT transfer, the Toggle information is meaningful only when the current bank is busy (Received OUT Data = 1).
2. These bits are updated for OUT transfer:
- a new data has been written into the current bank.
- the user has just cleared the Received OUT Data bit to switch to the next bank.
3. For High Bandwidth Isochronous Out endpoint, it is recommended to check the UDPHS_EPTSTAx/ERR_TRANS bit to
know if the toggle sequencing is correct or not.
4. This field is reset to DATA1 by the UDPHS_EPTCLRSTAx register TOGGLESQ bit, and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable
endpoint).
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• ERR_OVFLW: Overflow Error
This bit is set by hardware when a new too-long packet is received.
Example: If the user programs an endpoint 64 bytes wide and the host sends 128 bytes in an OUT transfer, then the Overflow Error bit is set.
This bit is updated at the same time as the BYTE_COUNT field.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
• RX_BK_RDY/KILL_BANK: Received OUT Data/KILL Bank
– Received OUT Data: (For OUT endpoint or Control endpoint)
This bit is set by hardware after a new packet has been stored in the endpoint FIFO.
This bit is cleared by the device firmware after reading the OUT data from the endpoint.
For multi-bank endpoints, this bit may remain active even when cleared by the device firmware, this if an other packet has
been received meanwhile.
Hardware assertion of this bit may generate an interrupt if enabled by the UDPHS_EPTCTLx register RX_BK_RDY bit.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
– KILL Bank: (For IN endpoint)
– the bank is really cleared or the bank is sent, BUSY_BANK_STA is decremented.
– the bank is not cleared but sent on the IN transfer, TX_COMPLT
– the bank is not cleared because it was empty. The user should wait that this bit is cleared before trying to clear
another packet.
Note: “Kill a packet” may be refused if at the same time, an IN token is coming and the current packet is sent on the UDPHS line. In this
case, the TX_COMPLT bit is set. Take notice however, that if at least two banks are ready to be sent, there is no problem to kill a
packet even if an IN token is coming. In fact, in that case, the current bank is sent (IN transfer) and the last bank is killed.
• TX_COMPLT: Transmitted IN Data Complete
This bit is set by hardware after an IN packet has been transmitted for isochronous endpoints and after it has been
accepted (ACK’ed) by the host for Control, Bulk and Interrupt endpoints.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint), and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
• TX_PK_RDY/ERR_TRANS: TX Packet Ready/Transaction Error
– TX Packet Ready:
This bit is cleared by hardware, as soon as the packet has been sent for isochronous endpoints, or after the host has
acknowledged the packet for Control, Bulk and Interrupt endpoints.
For Multi-bank endpoints, this bit may remain clear even after software is set if another bank is available to transmit.
Hardware clear of this bit may generate an interrupt if enabled by the UDPHS_EPTCTLx register TX_PK_RDY bit.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint), and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
– Transaction Error: (For high bandwidth isochronous OUT endpoints) (Read-Only)
This bit is set by hardware when a transaction error occurs inside one microframe.
If one toggle sequencing problem occurs among the n-transactions (n = 1, 2 or 3) inside a microframe, then this bit is still
set as long as the current bank contains one “bad” n-transaction. (see “CURRENT_BANK/CONTROL_DIR: Current
Bank/Control Direction” on page 996) As soon as the current bank is relative to a new “good” n-transactions, then this bit is
reset.
Notes:
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1. A transaction error occurs when the toggle sequencing does not respect the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0
(5.9.2 High Bandwidth Isochronous endpoints) (Bad PID, missing data....)
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2. When a transaction error occurs, the user may empty all the “bad” transactions by clearing the Received OUT Data flag
(RX_BK_RDY).
If this bit is reset, then the user should consider that a new n-transaction is coming.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint), and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
• RX_SETUP/ERR_FL_ISO: Received SETUP/Error Flow
– Received SETUP: (for Control endpoint only)
This bit is set by hardware when a valid SETUP packet has been received from the host.
It is cleared by the device firmware after reading the SETUP data from the endpoint FIFO.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint), and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
– Error Flow: (for isochronous endpoint only)
This bit is set by hardware when a transaction error occurs.
– Isochronous IN transaction is missed, the micro has no time to fill the endpoint (underflow).
– Isochronous OUT data is dropped because the bank is busy (overflow).
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
• STALL_SNT/ERR_CRISO/ERR_NBTRA: Stall Sent/CRC ISO Error/Number of Transaction Error
– STALL_SNT: (for Control, Bulk and Interrupt endpoints)
This bit is set by hardware after a STALL handshake has been sent as requested by the UDPHS_EPTSTAx register
FRCESTALL bit.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
– ERR_CRISO: (for Isochronous OUT endpoints) (Read-only)
This bit is set by hardware if the last received data is corrupted (CRC error on data).
This bit is updated by hardware when new data is received (Received OUT Data bit).
– ERR_NBTRA: (for High Bandwidth Isochronous IN endpoints)
This bit is set at the end of a microframe in which at least one data bank has been transmitted, if less than the number of
transactions per micro-frame banks (UDPHS_EPTCFGx register NB_TRANS) have been validated for transmission inside
this microframe.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
• NAK_IN/ERR_FLUSH: NAK IN/Bank Flush Error
– NAK_IN:
This bit is set by hardware when a NAK handshake has been sent in response to an IN request from the Host.
This bit is cleared by software.
– ERR_FLUSH: (for High Bandwidth Isochronous IN endpoints)
This bit is set when flushing unsent banks at the end of a microframe.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by EPT_CTL_DISx (disable endpoint).
• NAK_OUT: NAK OUT
This bit is set by hardware when a NAK handshake has been sent in response to an OUT or PING request from the Host.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by EPT_CTL_DISx (disable endpoint).
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• CURRENT_BANK/CONTROL_DIR: Current Bank/Control Direction
– Current Bank: (all endpoints except Control endpoint)
These bits are set by hardware to indicate the number of the current bank.
Value
Name
Description
0
BANK0
Bank 0 (or single bank)
1
BANK1
Bank 1
2
BANK2
Bank 2
Note: The current bank is updated each time the user:
- Sets the TX Packet Ready bit to prepare the next IN transfer and to switch to the next bank.
- Clears the received OUT data bit to access the next bank.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
– Control Direction: (for Control endpoint only)
0 = a Control Write is requested by the Host.
1 = a Control Read is requested by the Host.
Notes:
1. This bit corresponds with the 7th bit of the bmRequestType (Byte 0 of the Setup Data).
2. This bit is updated after receiving new setup data.
• BUSY_BANK_STA: Busy Bank Number
These bits are set by hardware to indicate the number of busy banks.
IN endpoint: it indicates the number of busy banks filled by the user, ready for IN transfer.
OUT endpoint: it indicates the number of busy banks filled by OUT transaction from the Host.
Value
Name
Description
0
1BUSYBANK
1 busy bank
1
2BUSYBANKS
2 busy banks
2
3BUSYBANKS
3 busy banks
• BYTE_COUNT: UDPHS Byte Count
Byte count of a received data packet.
This field is incremented after each write into the endpoint (to prepare an IN transfer).
This field is decremented after each reading into the endpoint (OUT transfer).
This field is also updated at RX_BK_RDY flag clear with the next bank.
This field is also updated at TX_PK_RDY flag set with the next bank.
This field is reset by EPT_x of UDPHS_EPTRST register.
• SHRT_PCKT: Short Packet
An OUT Short Packet is detected when the receive byte count is less than the configured UDPHS_EPTCFGx register
EPT_Size.
This bit is updated at the same time as the BYTE_COUNT field.
This bit is reset by UDPHS_EPTRST register EPT_x (reset endpoint) and by UDPHS_EPTCTLDISx (disable endpoint).
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38.7.18 UDPHS DMA Channel Transfer Descriptor
The DMA channel transfer descriptor is loaded from the memory.
Be careful with the alignment of this buffer.
The structure of the DMA channel transfer descriptor is defined by three parameters as described below:
Offset 0:
The address must be aligned: 0xXXXX0
Next Descriptor Address Register: UDPHS_DMANXTDSCx
Offset 4:
The address must be aligned: 0xXXXX4
DMA Channelx Address Register: UDPHS_DMAADDRESSx
Offset 8:
The address must be aligned: 0xXXXX8
DMA Channelx Control Register: UDPHS_DMACONTROLx
To use the DMA channel transfer descriptor, fill the structures with the correct value (as described in the following
pages).
Then write directly in UDPHS_DMANXTDSCx the address of the descriptor to be used first.
Then write 1 in the LDNXT_DSC bit of UDPHS_DMACONTROLx (load next channel transfer descriptor). The
descriptor is automatically loaded upon Endpointx request for packet transfer.
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38.7.19 UDPHS DMA Next Descriptor Address Register
Name:
UDPHS_DMANXTDSCx [x = 0..5]
Address:
0x400A4300 [0], 0x400A4310 [1], 0x400A4320 [2], 0x400A4330 [3], 0x400A4340 [4], 0x400A4350 [5]
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
NXT_DSC_ADD
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
NXT_DSC_ADD
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
NXT_DSC_ADD
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
NXT_DSC_ADD
2
1
0
Note: Channel 0 is not used.
• NXT_DSC_ADD
This field points to the next channel descriptor to be processed. This channel descriptor must be aligned, so bits 0 to 3 of
the address must be equal to zero.
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38.7.20 UDPHS DMA Channel Address Register
Name:
UDPHS_DMAADDRESSx [x = 0..5]
Address:
0x400A4304 [0], 0x400A4314 [1], 0x400A4324 [2], 0x400A4334 [3], 0x400A4344 [4], 0x400A4354 [5]
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
BUFF_ADD
23
22
21
20
BUFF_ADD
15
14
13
12
BUFF_ADD
7
6
5
4
BUFF_ADD
Note: Channel 0 is not used.
• BUFF_ADD
This field determines the AHB bus starting address of a DMA channel transfer.
Channel start and end addresses may be aligned on any byte boundary.
The firmware may write this field only when the UDPHS_DMASTATUS register CHANN_ENB bit is clear.
This field is updated at the end of the address phase of the current access to the AHB bus. It is incrementing of the access
byte width. The access width is 4 bytes (or less) at packet start or end, if the start or end address is not aligned on a word
boundary.
The packet start address is either the channel start address or the next channel address to be accessed in the channel
buffer.
The packet end address is either the channel end address or the latest channel address accessed in the channel buffer.
The channel start address is written by software or loaded from the descriptor, whereas the channel end address is either
determined by the end of buffer or the UDPHS device, USB end of transfer if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register
END_TR_EN bit is set.
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38.7.21 UDPHS DMA Channel Control Register
Name:
UDPHS_DMACONTROLx [x = 0..5]
Address:
0x400A4308 [0], 0x400A4318 [1], 0x400A4328 [2], 0x400A4338 [3], 0x400A4348 [4], 0x400A4358 [5]
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
BUFF_LENGTH
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
BUFF_LENGTH
18
17
16
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
BURST_LCK
6
DESC_LD_IT
5
END_BUFFIT
4
END_TR_IT
3
END_B_EN
2
END_TR_EN
1
LDNXT_DSC
0
CHANN_ENB
Note: Channel 0 is not used.
• CHANN_ENB (Channel Enable Command)
0 = DMA channel is disabled at and no transfer will occur upon request. This bit is also cleared by hardware when the
channel source bus is disabled at end of buffer.
If the UDPHS_DMACONTROL register LDNXT_DSC bit has been cleared by descriptor loading, the firmware will have to
set the corresponding CHANN_ENB bit to start the described transfer, if needed.
If the UDPHS_DMACONTROL register LDNXT_DSC bit is cleared, the channel is frozen and the channel registers may
then be read and/or written reliably as soon as both UDPHS_DMASTATUS register CHANN_ENB and CHANN_ACT flags
read as 0.
If a channel request is currently serviced when this bit is cleared, the DMA FIFO buffer is drained until it is empty, then the
UDPHS_DMASTATUS register CHANN_ENB bit is cleared.
If the LDNXT_DSC bit is set at or after this bit clearing, then the currently loaded descriptor is skipped (no data transfer
occurs) and the next descriptor is immediately loaded.
1 = UDPHS_DMASTATUS register CHANN_ENB bit will be set, thus enabling DMA channel data transfer. Then any pending request will start the transfer. This may be used to start or resume any requested transfer.
• LDNXT_DSC: Load Next Channel Transfer Descriptor Enable (Command)
0 = no channel register is loaded after the end of the channel transfer.
1 = the channel controller loads the next descriptor after the end of the current transfer, i.e. when the
UDPHS_DMASTATUS/CHANN_ENB bit is reset.
If the UDPHS_DMA CONTROL/CHANN_ENB bit is cleared, the next descriptor is immediately loaded upon transfer
request.
DMA Channel Control Command Summary
LDNXT_DSC
CHANN_ENB
0
0
Stop now
0
1
Run and stop at end of buffer
1
0
Load next descriptor now
1
1
Run and link at end of buffer
1000
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• END_TR_EN: End of Transfer Enable (Control)
Used for OUT transfers only.
0 = USB end of transfer is ignored.
1 = UDPHS device can put an end to the current buffer transfer.
When set, a BULK or INTERRUPT short packet or the last packet of an ISOCHRONOUS (micro) frame (DATAX) will close
the current buffer and the UDPHS_DMASTATUSx register END_TR_ST flag will be raised.
This is intended for UDPHS non-prenegotiated end of transfer (BULK or INTERRUPT) or ISOCHRONOUS microframe
data buffer closure.
• END_B_EN: End of Buffer Enable (Control)
0 = DMA Buffer End has no impact on USB packet transfer.
1 = endpoint can validate the packet (according to the values programmed in the UDPHS_EPTCTLx register
AUTO_VALID and SHRT_PCKT fields) at DMA Buffer End, i.e. when the UDPHS_DMASTATUS register BUFF_COUNT
reaches 0.
This is mainly for short packet IN validation initiated by the DMA reaching end of buffer, but could be used for OUT packet
truncation (discarding of unwanted packet data) at the end of DMA buffer.
• END_TR_IT: End of Transfer Interrupt Enable
0 = UDPHS device initiated buffer transfer completion will not trigger any interrupt at UDPHS_STATUSx/END_TR_ST
rising.
1 = an interrupt is sent after the buffer transfer is complete, if the UDPHS device has ended the buffer transfer.
Use when the receive size is unknown.
• END_BUFFIT: End of Buffer Interrupt Enable
0 = UDPHS_DMA_STATUSx/END_BF_ST rising will not trigger any interrupt.
1 = an interrupt is generated when the UDPHS_DMASTATUSx register BUFF_COUNT reaches zero.
• DESC_LD_IT: Descriptor Loaded Interrupt Enable
0 = UDPHS_DMASTATUSx/DESC_LDST rising will not trigger any interrupt.
1 = an interrupt is generated when a descriptor has been loaded from the bus.
• BURST_LCK: Burst Lock Enable
0 = the DMA never locks bus access.
1 = USB packets AHB data bursts are locked for maximum optimization of the bus bandwidth usage and maximization of
fly-by AHB burst duration.
• BUFF_LENGTH: Buffer Byte Length (Write-only)
This field determines the number of bytes to be transferred until end of buffer. The maximum channel transfer size (64
KBytes) is reached when this field is 0 (default value). If the transfer size is unknown, this field should be set to 0, but the
transfer end may occur earlier under UDPHS device control.
When this field is written, The UDPHS_DMASTATUSx register BUFF_COUNT field is updated with the write value.
Notes:
1. Bits [31:2] are only writable when issuing a channel Control Command other than “Stop Now”.
2. For reliability it is highly recommended to wait for both UDPHS_DMASTATUSx register CHAN_ACT and CHAN_ENB flags
are at 0, thus ensuring the channel has been stopped before issuing a command other than “Stop Now”.
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38.7.22 UDPHS DMA Channel Status Register
Name:
UDPHS_DMASTATUSx [x = 0..5]
Address:
0x400A430C [0], 0x400A431C [1], 0x400A432C [2], 0x400A433C [3], 0x400A434C [4], 0x400A435C [5]
Access:
Read-write
31
30
29
28
27
BUFF_COUNT
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
BUFF_COUNT
18
17
16
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
DESC_LDST
5
END_BF_ST
4
END_TR_ST
3
–
2
–
1
CHANN_ACT
0
CHANN_ENB
Note: Channel 0 is not used.
• CHANN_ENB: Channel Enable Status
0 = if cleared, the DMA channel no longer transfers data, and may load the next descriptor if the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx
register LDNXT_DSC bit is set.
When any transfer is ended either due to an elapsed byte count or a UDPHS device initiated transfer end, this bit is automatically reset.
1 = if set, the DMA channel is currently enabled and transfers data upon request.
This bit is normally set or cleared by writing into the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register CHANN_ENB bit field either by
software or descriptor loading.
If a channel request is currently serviced when the UDPHS_DMACONTROLx register CHANN_ENB bit is cleared, the
DMA FIFO buffer is drained until it is empty, then this status bit is cleared.
• CHANN_ACT: Channel Active Status
0 = the DMA channel is no longer trying to source the packet data.
When a packet transfer is ended this bit is automatically reset.
1 = the DMA channel is currently trying to source packet data, i.e. selected as the highest-priority requesting channel.
When a packet transfer cannot be completed due to an END_BF_ST, this flag stays set during the next channel descriptor
load (if any) and potentially until UDPHS packet transfer completion, if allowed by the new descriptor.
• END_TR_ST: End of Channel Transfer Status
0 = cleared automatically when read by software.
1 = set by hardware when the last packet transfer is complete, if the UDPHS device has ended the transfer.
Valid until the CHANN_ENB flag is cleared at the end of the next buffer transfer.
• END_BF_ST: End of Channel Buffer Status
0 = cleared automatically when read by software.
1 = set by hardware when the BUFF_COUNT downcount reach zero.
Valid until the CHANN_ENB flag is cleared at the end of the next buffer transfer.
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• DESC_LDST: Descriptor Loaded Status
0 = cleared automatically when read by software.
1 = set by hardware when a descriptor has been loaded from the system bus.
Valid until the CHANN_ENB flag is cleared at the end of the next buffer transfer.
• BUFF_COUNT: Buffer Byte Count
This field determines the current number of bytes still to be transferred for this buffer.
This field is decremented from the AHB source bus access byte width at the end of this bus address phase.
The access byte width is 4 by default, or less, at DMA start or end, if the start or end address is not aligned on a word
boundary.
At the end of buffer, the DMA accesses the UDPHS device only for the number of bytes needed to complete it.
This field value is reliable (stable) only if the channel has been stopped or frozen (UDPHS_EPTCTLx register
NT_DIS_DMA bit is used to disable the channel request) and the channel is no longer active CHANN_ACT flag is 0.
Note: For OUT endpoints, if the receive buffer byte length (BUFF_LENGTH) has been defaulted to zero because the USB transfer
length is unknown, the actual buffer byte length received will be 0x10000-BUFF_COUNT.
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39.
DMA Controller (DMAC)
39.1
Description
The DMA Controller (DMAC) is an AHB-central DMA controller core that transfers data from a source peripheral to
a destination peripheral over one or more AMBA buses. One channel is required for each source/destination pair.
In the most basic configuration, the DMAC has one master interface and one channel. The master interface reads
the data from a source and writes it to a destination. Two AMBA transfers are required for each DMAC data
transfer. This is also known as a dual-access transfer.
The DMAC is programmed via the APB interface.
The DMAC embeds four channels:
DMAC Channel Number
FIFO Size
0
8 Bytes
1
8 Bytes
2
8 Bytes
3
32 Bytes
For hardware interface numbers, see Table 39-2, “Register Mapping,” on page 1021.
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39.2
Block Diagram
Figure 39-1.
DMA Controller (DMAC) Block Diagram
DMAC Channel n
APB Interface
DMA Destination
DMAC Channel 2
Status
Registers
DMAC Channel 1
DMAC Channel 0
DMAC Channel 0
Write data path
to destination
DMAC
APB
Interface
Configuration
Registers
DMAC Destination
Control State Machine
Destination Pointer
Management
DMAC Interrupt
Controller
DMAC Interrupt
DMA FIFO Controller
DMA FIFO
Trigger Manager
External
Triggers
Soft
Triggers
DMAC Channel 0
Read data path
from source
DMAC Read
Datapath Bundles
DMAC
REQ/ACK
Interface
DMAC
Hardware
Handshaking
Interface
DMAC Source
Control State Machine
Source Pointer
Management
DMA Source
Requests Pool
DMAC Write
Datapath Bundles
DMA Global Control
and Data Mux
DMA Global
Request Arbiter
DMAC AHB Lite Master Interface
AMBA AHB
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39.3
Functional Description
39.3.1 Basic Definitions
Source peripheral: Device on an AMBA layer from where the DMAC reads data, which is then stored in the
channel FIFO. The source peripheral teams up with a destination peripheral to form a channel.
Destination peripheral: Device to which the DMAC writes the stored data from the FIFO (previously read from the
source peripheral).
Memory: Source or destination that is always “ready” for a DMAC transfer and does not require a handshaking
interface to interact with the DMAC.
Channel: Read/write datapath between a source peripheral on one configured AMBA layer and a destination
peripheral on the same or different AMBA layer that occurs through the channel FIFO. If the source peripheral is
not memory, then a source handshaking interface is assigned to the channel. If the destination peripheral is not
memory, then a destination handshaking interface is assigned to the channel. Source and destination
handshaking interfaces can be assigned dynamically by programming the channel registers.
Master interface: DMAC is a master on the AHB bus reading data from the source and writing it to the destination
over the AHB bus.
Slave interface: The APB interface over which the DMAC is programmed. The slave interface in practice could be
on the same layer as any of the master interfaces or on a separate layer.
Handshaking interface: A set of signal registers that conform to a protocol and handshake between the DMAC
and source or destination peripheral to control the transfer of a single or chunk transfer between them. This
interface is used to request, acknowledge, and control a DMAC transaction. A channel can receive a request
through one of two types of handshaking interface: hardware or software.
Hardware handshaking interface: Uses hardware signals to control the transfer of a single or chunk transfer
between the DMAC and the source or destination peripheral.
Software handshaking interface: Uses software registers to contr5ol the transfer of a single or chunk transfer
between the DMAC and the source or destination peripheral. No special DMAC handshaking signals are needed
on the I/O of the peripheral. This mode is useful for interfacing an existing peripheral to the DMAC without
modifying it.
Flow controller: The device (either the DMAC or source/destination peripheral) that determines the length of and
terminates a DMAC buffer transfer. If the length of a buffer is known before enabling the channel, then the DMAC
should be programmed as the flow controller.
Transfer hierarchy: Figure 39-2 on page 1007 illustrates the hierarchy between DMAC transfers, buffer transfers,
chunk or single, and AMBA transfers (single or burst) for non-memory peripherals. Figure 39-3 on page 1007
shows the transfer hierarchy for memory.
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Figure 39-2.
DMAC Transfer Hierarchy for Non-Memory Peripheral
HDMA Transfer
Buffer
Buffer
Chunk
Transfer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
Figure 39-3.
DMA Transfer
Level
Buffer Transfer
Level
Buffer
Chunk
Transfer
Chunk
Transfer
AMBA
Single
Transfer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
Single
Transfer
DMA Transaction
Level
AMBA
Single
Transfer
AMBA Transfer
Level
DMAC Transfer Hierarchy for Memory
HDMA Transfer
Buffer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
Buffer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
DMA Transfer
Level
Buffer
AMBA
Burst
Transfer
AMBA
Single
Transfer
Buffer Transfer
Level
AMBA Transfer
Level
Buffer: A buffer of DMAC data. The amount of data (length) is determined by the flow controller. For transfers
between the DMAC and memory, a buffer is broken directly into a sequence of AMBA bursts and AMBA single
transfers.
For transfers between the DMAC and a non-memory peripheral, a buffer is broken into a sequence of DMAC
transactions (single and chunks). These are in turn broken into a sequence of AMBA transfers.
Transaction: A basic unit of a DMAC transfer as determined by either the hardware or software handshaking
interface. A transaction is only relevant for transfers between the DMAC and a source or destination peripheral if
the source or destination peripheral is a non-memory device. There are two types of transactions: single transfer
and chunk transfer.
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Single transfer: The length of a single transaction is always 1 and is converted to a single AMBA
access.
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Chunk transfer: The length of a chunk is programmed into the DMAC. The chunk is then converted
into a sequence of AHB access.DMAC executes each AMBA burst transfer by performing incremental
bursts that are no longer than 16 beats.
DMAC transfer: Software controls the number of buffers in a DMAC transfer. Once the DMAC transfer has
completed, then hardware within the DMAC disables the channel and can generate an interrupt to signal the
completion of the DMAC transfer. You can then re-program the channel for a new DMAC transfer.
Single-buffer DMAC transfer: Consists of a single buffer.
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Multi-buffer DMAC transfer: A DMAC transfer may consist of multiple DMAC buffers. Multi-buffer DMAC
transfers are supported through buffer chaining (linked list pointers), auto-reloading of channel registers, and
contiguous buffers. The source and destination can independently select which method to use.
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Linked lists (buffer chaining) – A descriptor pointer (DSCR) points to the location in system memory
where the next linked list item (LLI) exists. The LLI is a set of registers that describe the next buffer
(buffer descriptor) and a descriptor pointer register. The DMAC fetches the LLI at the beginning of
every buffer when buffer chaining is enabled.
Contiguous buffers – Where the address of the next buffer is selected to be a continuation from the
end of the previous buffer.
Channel locking: Software can program a channel to keep the AHB master interface by locking the arbitration for
the master bus interface for the duration of a DMAC transfer, buffer, or chunk.
Bus locking: Software can program a channel to maintain control of the AMBA bus by asserting hmastlock for the
duration of a DMAC transfer, buffer, or transaction (single or chunk). Channel locking is asserted for the duration of
bus locking at a minimum.
39.3.2 Memory Peripherals
Figure 39-3 on page 1007 shows the DMAC transfer hierarchy of the DMAC for a memory peripheral. There is no
handshaking interface with the DMAC, and therefore the memory peripheral can never be a flow controller. Once
the channel is enabled, the transfer proceeds immediately without waiting for a transaction request. The alternative
to not having a transaction-level handshaking interface is to allow the DMAC to attempt AMBA transfers to the
peripheral once the channel is enabled. If the peripheral slave cannot accept these AMBA transfers, it inserts wait
states onto the bus until it is ready; it is not recommended that more than 16 wait states be inserted onto the bus.
By using the handshaking interface, the peripheral can signal to the DMAC that it is ready to transmit/receive data,
and then the DMAC can access the peripheral without the peripheral inserting wait states onto the bus.
39.3.3 Handshaking Interface
Handshaking interfaces are used at the transaction level to control the flow of single or chunk transfers. The
operation of the handshaking interface is different and depends on whether the peripheral or the DMAC is the flow
controller.
The peripheral uses the handshaking interface to indicate to the DMAC that it is ready to transfer/accept data over
the AMBA bus. A non-memory peripheral can request a DMAC transfer through the DMAC using one of two
handshaking interfaces:
Hardware handshaking
Software handshaking
Software selects between the hardware or software handshaking interface on a per-channel basis. Software
handshaking is accomplished through memory-mapped registers, while hardware handshaking is accomplished
using a dedicated handshaking interface.
39.3.3.1 Software Handshaking
When the slave peripheral requires the DMAC to perform a DMAC transaction, it communicates this request by
sending an interrupt to the CPU or interrupt controller.
The interrupt service routine then uses the software registers to initiate and control a DMAC transaction. These
software registers are used to implement the software handshaking interface.
The SRC_H2SEL/DST_H2SEL bit in the DMAC_CFGx channel configuration register must be set to zero to
enable software handshaking.
When the peripheral is not the flow controller, then the last transaction register DMAC_LAST is not used, and the
values in these registers are ignored.
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39.3.3.2 Chunk Transactions
Writing a 1 to the DMAC_CREQ[2x] register starts a source chunk transaction request, where x is the channel
number. Writing a 1 to the DMAC_CREQ[2x+1] register starts a destination chunk transfer request, where x is the
channel number.
Upon completion of the chunk transaction, the hardware clears the DMAC_CREQ[2x] or DMAC_CREQ[2x+1].
39.3.3.3 Single Transactions
Writing a 1 to the DMAC_SREQ[2x] register starts a source single transaction request, where x is the channel
number. Writing a 1 to the DMAC_SREQ[2x+1] register starts a destination single transfer request, where x is the
channel number.
Upon completion of the chunk transaction, the hardware clears the DMAC_SREQ[x] or DMAC_SREQ[2x+1].
Software can poll the relevant channel bit in the DMAC_CREQ[2x]/DMAC_CREQ[2x+1] and
DMAC_SREQ[x]/DMAC_SREQ[2x+1] registers. When both are 0, then either the requested chunk or single
transaction has completed.
39.3.4 DMAC Transfer Types
A DMAC transfer may consist of single or multi-buffers transfers. On successive buffers of a multi-buffer transfer,
the DMAC_SADDRx/DMAC_DADDRx registers in the DMAC are reprogrammed using either of the following
methods:
Buffer chaining using linked lists
Contiguous address between buffers
On successive buffers of a multi-buffer transfer, the DMAC_CTRLAx and DMAC_CTRLBx registers in the DMAC
are re-programmed using either of the following methods:
Buffer chaining using linked lists
When buffer chaining, using linked lists is the multi-buffer method of choice, and on successive buffers, the
DMAC_DSCRx register in the DMAC is re-programmed using the following method:
Buffer chaining using linked lists
A buffer descriptor (LLI) consists of following registers, DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_DADDRx, DMAC_DSCRx,
DMAC_CTRLAx, DMAC_CTRLBx.These registers, along with the DMAC_CFGx register, are used by the DMAC
to set up and describe the buffer transfer.
39.3.4.1 Multi-buffer Transfers
39.3.4.2 Buffer Chaining Using Linked Lists
In this case, the DMAC re-programs the channel registers prior to the start of each buffer by fetching the buffer
descriptor for that buffer from system memory. This is known as an LLI update.
DMAC buffer chaining is supported by using a Descriptor Pointer register (DMAC_DSCRx) that stores the address
in memory of the next buffer descriptor. Each buffer descriptor contains the corresponding buffer descriptor
(DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_DADDRx, DMAC_DSCRx, DMAC_CTRLAx DMAC_CTRLBx).
To set up buffer chaining, a sequence of linked lists must be programmed in memory.
The DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_DADDRx, DMAC_DSCRx, DMAC_CTRLAx and DMAC_CTRLBx registers are
fetched from system memory on an LLI update. The updated content of the DMAC_CTRLAx register is written
back to memory on buffer completion. Figure 39-4 on page 1010 shows how to use chained linked lists in memory
to define multi-buffer transfers using buffer chaining.
The Linked List multi-buffer transfer is initiated by programming DMAC_DSCRx with DSCRx(0) (LLI(0) base
address) and DMAC_CTRLBx register with both SRC_DSCR and DST_DSCR set to 0. Other fields and registers
are ignored and overwritten when the descriptor is retrieved from memory.
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The last transfer descriptor must be written to memory with its next descriptor address set to 0.
Figure 39-4.
Multi Buffer Transfer Using Linked List
System Memory
LLI(1)
LLI(0)
DSCRx(0)
DSCRx(1)= DSCRx(0) + 0x10
DSCRx(2)= DSCRx(1) + 0x10
CTRLBx= DSCRx(0) + 0xC
CTRLBx= DSCRx(1) + 0xC
CTRLAx= DSCRx(0) + 0x8
CTRLBx= DSCRx(1) + 0x8
DADDRx= DSCRx(0) + 0x4
DADDRx= DSCRx(1) + 0x4
SADDRx= DSCRx(1) + 0x0
SADDRx= DSCRx(0) + 0x0
DSCRx(2)
(points to 0 if
LLI(1) is the last
transfer descriptor
DSCRx(1)
39.3.4.3 Programming DMAC for Multiple Buffer Transfers
Table 39-1.
Multiple Buffers Transfer Management Table
Transfer Type
AUTO
SRC_REP
DST_REP
SRC_DSCR
DST_DSCR
BTSIZE
SADDR
DADDR
Other
Fields
1) Single Buffer or Last
buffer of a multiple
buffer transfer
0
–
–
1
1
USR
USR
USR
USR
2) Multi Buffer transfer
with contiguous
DADDR
0
–
0
0
1
LLI
LLI
CONT
LLI
3) Multi Buffer transfer
with contiguous SADDR
0
0
–
1
0
LLI
CONT
LLI
LLI
4) Multi Buffer transfer
with LLI support
0
–
–
0
0
LLI
LLI
LLI
LLI
Notes:
1. USR means that the register field is manually programmed by the user.
2. CONT means that address are contiguous.
3. LLI means that the register field is updated with the content of the linked list item.
39.3.4.4 Contiguous Address Between Buffers
In this case, the address between successive buffers is selected to be a continuation from the end of the previous
buffer. Enabling the source or destination address to be contiguous between buffers is a function of
DMAC_CTRLAx.SRC_DSCR and DMAC_CTRLAx.DST_DSCR registers.
39.3.4.5 Suspension of Transfers Between buffers
At the end of every buffer transfer, an end of buffer interrupt is asserted if:
Note:
the channel buffer interrupt is unmasked, DMAC_EBCIMR.BTC[n] = ‘1’, where n is the channel number.
The buffer complete interrupt is generated at the completion of the buffer transfer to the destination.
At the end of a chain of multiple buffers, an end of linked list interrupt is asserted if:
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the channel end of chained buffer interrupt is unmasked, DMAC_EBCIMR.CBTC[n] = ‘1’, when n is the
channel number.
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39.3.4.6 Ending Multi-buffer Transfers
All multi-buffer transfers must end as shown in Row 1 of Table 39-1 on page 1010. At the end of every buffer
transfer, the DMAC samples the row number, and if the DMAC is in Row 1 state, then the previous buffer
transferred was the last buffer and the DMAC transfer is terminated.
For rows 2, 3, and 4 the user must setup the last buffer descriptor in memory such that both
LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx.SRC_DSCR and LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx.DST_DSCR are one and LLI.DMAC_DSCRx is set to
0.
39.3.5 Programming a Channel
Four registers, the DMAC_DSCRx, the DMAC_CTRLAx, the DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_CFGx, need to be
programmed to set up whether single or multi-buffer transfers take place, and which type of multi-buffer transfer is
used. The different transfer types are shown in Table 39-1 on page 1010.
The “BTSIZE, SADDR and DADDR” columns indicate where the values of DMAC_SARx, DMAC_DARx,
DMAC_CTLx, and DMAC_LLPx are obtained for the next buffer transfer when multi-buffer DMAC transfers are
enabled.
39.3.5.1 Programming Examples
39.3.5.2 Single-buffer Transfer (Row 1)
1. Read the Channel Handler Status Register DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE Field to choose a free (disabled)
channel.
2.
Clear any pending interrupts on the channel from the previous DMAC transfer by reading the interrupt status
register, DMAC_EBCISR.
3.
Program the following channel registers:
a. Write the starting source address in the DMAC_SADDRx register for channel x.
b.
Write the starting destination address in the DMAC_DADDRx register for channel x.
c.
Program DMAC_CTRLAx, DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_CFGx according to Row 1 as shown in Table
39-1 on page 1010. Program the DMAC_CTRLBx register with both DST_DSCR and SRC_DSCR
fields set to one.
d. Write the control information for the DMAC transfer in the DMAC_CTRLAx and DMAC_CTRLBx registers for channel x. For example, in the register, you can program the following:
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i. Set up the transfer type (memory or non-memory peripheral for source and destination) and flow
control device by programming the FC of the DMAC_CTRLBx register.
ii. Set up the transfer characteristics, such as:
– Transfer width for the source in the SRC_WIDTH field.
– Transfer width for the destination in the DST_WIDTH field.
– Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for source in SRC_INC field.
– Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for destination in DST_INC field.
e. Write the channel configuration information into the DMAC_CFGx register for channel x.
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i. Designate the handshaking interface type (hardware or software) for the source and destination
peripherals. This is not required for memory. This step requires programming the
SRC_H2SEL/DST_H2SEL bits, respectively. Writing a ‘1’ activates the hardware handshaking
interface to handle source/destination requests. Writing a ‘0’ activates the software handshaking
interface to handle source/destination requests.
ii. If the hardware handshaking interface is activated for the source or destination peripheral, assign a
handshaking interface to the source and destination peripheral. This requires programming the
SRC_PER and DST_PER bits, respectively.
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4.
After the DMAC selected channel has been programmed, enable the channel by writing a ‘1’ to the
DMAC_CHER.ENABLE[n] bit, where n is the channel number. Make sure that bit 0 of DMAC_EN.ENABLE
register is enabled.
5.
Source and destination request single and chunk DMAC transactions to transfer the buffer of data (assuming
non-memory peripherals). The DMAC acknowledges at the completion of every transaction (chunk and
single) in the buffer and carry out the buffer transfer.
6.
Once the transfer completes, hardware sets the interrupts and disables the channel. At this time you can
either respond to the buffer Complete or Transfer Complete interrupts, or poll for the Channel Handler Status
Register (DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE[n]) bit until it is cleared by hardware, to detect when the transfer is
complete.
39.3.5.3 Multi-buffer Transfer with Linked List for Source and Linked List for Destination (Row 4)
1. Read the Channel Enable register to choose a free (disabled) channel.
2.
Set up the chain of Linked List Items (otherwise known as buffer descriptors) in memory. Write the control
information in the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx and LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx registers location of the buffer descriptor for
each LLI in memory (see Figure 39-5 on page 1013) for channel x. For example, in the register, you can
program the following:
a. Set up the transfer type (memory or non-memory peripheral for source and destination) and flow control device by programming the FC of the DMAC_CTRLBx register.
b.
Set up the transfer characteristics, such as:
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3.
i. Transfer width for the source in the SRC_WIDTH field.
ii. Transfer width for the destination in the DST_WIDTH field.
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v. Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for source in SRC_INCR field.
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vi. Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for destination DST_INCR field.
Write the channel configuration information into the DMAC_CFGx register for channel x.
a. Designate the handshaking interface type (hardware or software) for the source and destination
peripherals. This is not required for memory. This step requires programming the
SRC_H2SEL/DST_H2SEL bits, respectively. Writing a ‘1’ activates the hardware handshaking interface to handle source/destination requests for the specific channel. Writing a ‘0’ activates the
software handshaking interface to handle source/destination requests.
b.
If the hardware handshaking interface is activated for the source or destination peripheral, assign the
handshaking interface to the source and destination peripheral. This requires programming the
SRC_PER and DST_PER bits, respectively.
4.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx register locations of all LLI entries in memory (except the last) are
set as shown in Row 4 of Table 39-1 on page 1010. The LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx register of the last Linked List
Item must be set as described in Row 1 of Table 39-1. Figure 39-4 on page 1010 shows a Linked List
example with two list items.
5.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_DSCRx register locations of all LLI entries in memory (except the last) are
non-zero and point to the base address of the next Linked List Item.
6.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_SADDRx/LLI.DMAC_DADDRx register locations of all LLI entries in memory
point to the start source/destination buffer address preceding that LLI fetch.
7.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE field of the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx register locations of all LLI
entries in memory are cleared.
8.
If source picture-picture mode is enabled (DMAC_CTRLBx.SRC_PIP is enabled), program the
DMAC_SPIPx register for channel x.
9.
If destination picture-in-picture is enabled (DMAC_CTRLBx.DST_PIP is enabled), program the
DMAC_DPIPx register for channel x.
10. Clear any pending interrupts on the channel from the previous DMAC transfer by reading the status register:
DMAC_EBCISR.
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11. Program the DMAC_CTRLBx, DMAC_CFGx registers according to Row 4 as shown in Table 39-1 on page
1010.
12. Program the DMAC_DSCRx register with DMAC_DSCRx(0), the pointer to the first Linked List item.
13. Finally, enable the channel by writing a ‘1’ to the DMAC_CHER.ENABLE[n] bit, where n is the channel
number. The transfer is performed.
14. The DMAC fetches the first LLI from the location pointed to by DMAC_DSCRx(0).
Note:
The LLI.DMAC_SADDRx, LLI. DMAC_DADDRx, LLI.DMAC_DSCRx, LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx and LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx
registers are fetched. The DMAC automatically reprograms the DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_DADDRx, DMAC_DSCRx,
DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_CTRLAx channel registers from the DMAC_DSCRx(0).
15. Source and destination request single and chunk DMAC transactions to transfer the buffer of data (assuming
non-memory peripheral). The DMAC acknowledges at the completion of every transaction (chunk and
single) in the buffer and carry out the buffer transfer.
16. Once the buffer of data is transferred, the DMAC_CTRLAx register is written out to system memory at the
same location and on the same layer where it was originally fetched, that is, the location of the
DMAC_CTRLAx register of the linked list item fetched prior to the start of the buffer transfer. Only
DMAC_CTRLAx register is written out because only the DMAC_CTRLAx.BTSIZE and
DMAC_CTRLAX.DONE bits have been updated by DMAC hardware. Additionally, the
DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit is asserted when the buffer transfer has completed.
Note:
Do not poll the DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit in the DMAC memory map. Instead, poll the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit
in the LLI for that buffer. If the poll LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit is asserted, then this buffer transfer has completed.
This LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit was cleared at the start of the transfer.
17. The DMAC does not wait for the buffer interrupt to be cleared, but continues fetching the next LLI from the
memory location pointed to by current DMAC_DSCRx register and automatically reprograms the
DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_DADDRx, DMAC_DSCRx, DMAC_CTRLAx and DMAC_CTRLBx channel
registers. The DMAC transfer continues until the DMAC determines that the DMAC_CTRLBx and
DMAC_DSCRx registers at the end of a buffer transfer match described in Row 1 of Table 39-1 on page
1010. The DMAC then knows that the previous buffer transferred was the last buffer in the DMAC transfer.
The DMAC transfer might look like that shown in Figure 39-5 on page 1013.
Figure 39-5.
Multi-buffer with Linked List Address for Source and Destination
Address of
Destination Layer
Address of
Source Layer
Buffer 2
SADDR(2)
Buffer 2
DADDR(2)
Buffer 1
SADDR(1)
Buffer 1
DADDR(1)
Buffer 0
Buffer 0
DADDR(0)
SADDR(0)
Source Buffers
Destination Buffers
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If the user needs to execute a DMAC transfer where the source and destination address are contiguous but the
amount of data to be transferred is greater than the maximum buffer size DMAC_CTRLAx.BTSIZE, then this can
be achieved using the type of multi-buffer transfer as shown in Figure 39-6 on page 1014.
Figure 39-6.
Multi-buffer with Linked Address for Source and Destination Buffers are Contiguous
Address of
Source Layer
Address of
Destination Layer
Buffer 2
DADDR(3)
Buffer 2
Buffer 2
SADDR(3)
DADDR(2)
Buffer 2
Buffer 1
SADDR(2)
DADDR(1)
Buffer 1
Buffer 0
SADDR(1)
DADDR(0)
Buffer 0
SADDR(0)
Source Buffers
The DMAC transfer flow is shown in Figure 39-7 on page 1015.
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Destination Buffers
Figure 39-7.
DMAC Transfer Flow for Source and Destination Linked List Address
Channel enabled by
software
LLI Fetch
Hardware reprograms
SADDRx, DADDRx, CTRLA/Bx, DSCRx
DMAC buffer transfer
Writeback of HDMA_CTRLAx
register in system memory
Buffer Complete interrupt
generated here
Is HDMA in
Row1 of
HDMA State Machine Table?
HDMA Transfer Complete
interrupt generated here
no
yes
Channel Disabled by
hardware
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39.3.5.4 Multi-buffer DMAC Transfer with Linked List for Source and Contiguous Destination Address (Row 2)
1. Read the Channel Enable register to choose a free (disabled) channel.
2.
Set up the linked list in memory. Write the control information in the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx and
LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx register location of the buffer descriptor for each LLI in memory for channel x. For
example, in the register, you can program the following:
a. Set up the transfer type (memory or non-memory peripheral for source and destination) and flow control device by programming the FC of the DMAC_CTRLBx register.
b.
Set up the transfer characteristics, such as:
̶
̶
̶
vi. Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for destination DST_INCR field.
Write the starting destination address in the DMAC_DADDRx register for channel x.
Note:
4.
ii. Transfer width for the destination in the DST_WIDTH field.
v. Incrementing/decrementing or fixed address for source in SRC_INCR field.
̶
3.
i. Transfer width for the source in the SRC_WIDTH field.
The values in the LLI.DMAC_DADDRx register location of each Linked List Item (LLI) in memory, although fetched
during an LLI fetch, are not used.
Write the channel configuration information into the DMAC_CFGx register for channel x.
a. Designate the handshaking interface type (hardware or software) for the source and destination
peripherals. This is not required for memory. This step requires programming the
SRC_H2SEL/DST_H2SEL bits, respectively. Writing a ‘1’ activates the hardware handshaking interface to handle source/destination requests for the specific channel. Writing a ‘0’ activates the
software handshaking interface to handle source/destination requests.
b.
If the hardware handshaking interface is activated for the source or destination peripheral, assign
handshaking interface to the source and destination peripherals. This requires programming the
SRC_PER and DST_PER bits, respectively.
5.
Make sure that all LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx register locations of the LLI (except the last) are set as shown in Row
2 of Table 39-1 on page 1010, while the LLI.DMAC_CTRLBx register of the last Linked List item must be set
as described in Row 1 of Table 39-1. Figure 39-4 on page 1010 shows a Linked List example with two list
items.
6.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_DSCRx register locations of all LLIs in memory (except the last) are non-zero
and point to the next Linked List Item.
7.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_SADDRx register location of all LLIs in memory point to the start source
buffer address proceeding that LLI fetch.
8.
Make sure that the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE field of the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx register locations of all LLIs
in memory is cleared.
9.
Clear any pending interrupts on the channel from the previous DMAC transfer by reading the interrupt status
register.
10. Program the DMAC_CTRLAx, DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_CFGx registers according to Row 2 as shown in
Table 39-1 on page 1010
11. Program the DMAC_DSCRx register with DMAC_DSCRx(0), the pointer to the first Linked List item.
12. Finally, enable the channel by writing a ‘1’ to the DMAC_CHER.ENABLE[n] bit. The transfer is performed.
Make sure that bit 0 of the DMAC_EN register is enabled.
13. The DMAC fetches the first LLI from the location pointed to by DMAC_DSCRx(0).
Note:
The LLI.DMAC_SADDRx, LLI.DMAC_DADDRx, LLI.DMAC_DSCRx and LLI.DMAC_CTRLA/Bx registers are fetched.
The LLI.DMAC_DADDRx register location of the LLI although fetched is not used. The DMAC_DADDRx register in the
DMAC remains unchanged.
14. Source and destination requests single and chunk DMAC transactions to transfer the buffer of data
(assuming non-memory peripherals). The DMAC acknowledges at the completion of every transaction
(chunk and single) in the buffer and carry out the buffer transfer
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15. Once the buffer of data is transferred, the DMAC_CTRLAx register is written out to system memory at the
same location and on the same layer (DMAC_DSCRx.DSCR_IF) where it was originally fetched, that is, the
location of the DMAC_CTRLAx register of the linked list item fetched prior to the start of the buffer transfer.
Only DMAC_CTRLAx register is written out because only the DMAC_CTRLAx.BTSIZE and
DMAC_CTRLAX.DONE fields have been updated by DMAC hardware. Additionally, the
DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit is asserted when the buffer transfer has completed.
Note:
Do not poll the DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit in the DMAC memory map. Instead, poll the LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit
in the LLI for that buffer. If the poll LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit is asserted, then this buffer transfer has completed.
This LLI.DMAC_CTRLAx.DONE bit was cleared at the start of the transfer.
16. The DMAC does not wait for the buffer interrupt to be cleared, but continues and fetches the next LLI from
the memory location pointed to by current DMAC_DSCRx register and automatically reprograms the
DMAC_SADDRx, DMAC_CTRLAx, DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_DSCRx channel registers. The
DMAC_DADDRx register is left unchanged. The DMAC transfer continues until the DMAC samples the
DMAC_CTRLAx, DMAC_CTRLBx and DMAC_DSCRx registers at the end of a buffer transfer match that
described in Row 1 of Table 39-1 on page 1010. The DMAC then knows that the previous buffer transferred
was the last buffer in the DMAC transfer.
The DMAC transfer might look like that shown in Figure 39-8 on page 1017 Note that the destination address is
decrementing.
Figure 39-8.
DMAC Transfer with Linked List Source Address and Contiguous Destination Address
Address of
Source Layer
Address of
Destination Layer
Buffer 2
SADDR(2)
Buffer 2
DADDR(2)
Buffer 1
Buffer 1
SADDR(1)
DADDR(1)
Buffer 0
DADDR(0)
Buffer 0
SADDR(0)
Source Buffers
Destination Buffers
The DMAC transfer flow is shown in Figure 39-9 on page 1018.
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Figure 39-9.
DMAC Transfer Flow for Linked List Source Address and Contiguous Destination Address
Channel Enabled by
software
LLI Fetch
Hardware reprograms
SADDRx, CTRLAx,CTRLBx, DSCRx
HDMA buffer transfer
Writeback of control
information of LLI
Buffer Complete interrupt
generated here
Is HDMA in
Row 1 ?
HDMA Transfer Complete
interrupt generated here
yes
Channel Disabled by
hardware
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39.3.6 Disabling a Channel Prior to Transfer Completion
Under normal operation, software enables a channel by writing a ‘1’ to the Channel Handler Enable Register,
DMAC_CHER.ENABLE[n], and hardware disables a channel on transfer completion by clearing the
DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE[n] register bit.
The recommended way for software to disable a channel without losing data is to use the SUSPEND[n] bit in
conjunction with the EMPTY[n] bit in the Channel Handler Status Register.
1. If software wishes to disable a channel n prior to the DMAC transfer completion, then it can set the
DMAC_CHER.SUSPEND[n] bit to tell the DMAC to halt all transfers from the source peripheral. Therefore, the channel FIFO receives no new data.
2.
Software can now poll the DMAC_CHSR.EMPTY[n] bit until it indicates that the channel n FIFO is empty,
where n is the channel number.
3.
The DMAC_CHER.ENABLE[n] bit can then be cleared by software once the channel n FIFO is empty, where
n is the channel number.
When DMAC_CTRLAx.SRC_WIDTH is less than DMAC_CTRLAx.DST_WIDTH and the
DMAC_CHSRx.SUSPEND[n] bit is high, the DMAC_CHSRx.EMPTY[n] is asserted once the contents of the FIFO
do not permit a single word of DMAC_CTRLAx.DST_WIDTH to be formed. However, there may still be data in the
channel FIFO but not enough to form a single transfer of DMAC_CTLx.DST_WIDTH width. In this configuration,
once the channel is disabled, the remaining data in the channel FIFO are not transferred to the destination
peripheral. It is permitted to remove the channel from the suspension state by writing a ‘1’ to the
DMAC_CHER.RESUME[n] field register. The DMAC transfer completes in the normal manner. n defines the
channel number.
Note:
If a channel is disabled by software, an active single or chunk transaction is not guaranteed to receive an
acknowledgement.
39.3.6.1 Abnormal Transfer Termination
A DMAC transfer may be terminated abruptly by software by clearing the channel enable bit,
DMAC_CHDR.ENABLE[n] where n is the channel number. This does not mean that the channel is disabled
immediately after the DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE[n] bit is cleared over the APB interface. Consider this as a request to
disable the channel. The DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE[n] must be polled and then it must be confirmed that the channel
is disabled by reading back 0.
Software may terminate all channels abruptly by clearing the global enable bit in the DMAC Configuration Register
(DMAC_EN.ENABLE bit). Again, this does not mean that all channels are disabled immediately after the
DMAC_EN.ENABLE is cleared over the APB slave interface. Consider this as a request to disable all channels.
The DMAC_CHSR.ENABLE must be polled and then it must be confirmed that all channels are disabled by
reading back ‘0’.
Note:
Note:
If the channel enable bit is cleared while there is data in the channel FIFO, this data is not sent to the destination
peripheral and is not present when the channel is re-enabled. For read sensitive source peripherals, such as a source
FIFO, this data is therefore lost. When the source is not a read sensitive device (i.e., memory), disabling a channel
without waiting for the channel FIFO to empty may be acceptable as the data is available from the source peripheral
upon request and is not lost.
If a channel is disabled by software, an active single or chunk transaction is not guaranteed to receive an
acknowledgement.
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DMAC Software Requirements
There must not be any write operation to Channel registers in an active channel after the channel enable is
made HIGH. If any channel parameters must be reprogrammed, this can only be done after disabling the
DMAC channel.
You must program the DMAC_SADDRx and DMAC_DADDRx channel registers with a byte, half-word and
word aligned address depending on the source width and destination width.
After the software disables a channel by writing into the channel disable register, it must re-enable the
channel only after it has polled a 0 in the corresponding channel enable status register. This is because the
current AHB Burst must terminate properly.
If you program the BTSIZE field in the DMAC_CTRLA, as zero, and the DMAC is defined as the flow
controller, then the channel is automatically disabled.
When hardware handshaking interface protocol is fully implemented, a peripheral is expected to deassert
any sreq or breq signals on receiving the ack signal irrespective of the request the ack was asserted in
response to.
Multiple Transfers involving the same peripheral must not be programmed and enabled on different channel,
unless this peripheral integrates several hardware handshaking interface.
When a Peripheral is flow controller, the targeted DMAC Channel must be enabled before the Peripheral. If
you do not ensure this the DMAC Channel might miss a Last Transfer Flag, if the First DMAC request is also
the last transfer.
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DMA Controller (DMAC) User Interface
Table 39-2.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x000
DMAC Global Configuration Register
DMAC_GCFG
Read-write
0x10
0x004
DMAC Enable Register
DMAC_EN
Read-write
0x0
0x008
DMAC Software Single Request Register
DMAC_SREQ
Read-write
0x0
0x00C
DMAC Software Chunk Transfer Request
Register
DMAC_CREQ
Read-write
0x0
0x010
DMAC Software Last Transfer Flag Register
DMAC_LAST
Read-write
0x0
0x014
Reserved
–
–
–
0x018
DMAC Error, Chained Buffer transfer completed
and Buffer transfer completed Interrupt Enable
register.
DMAC_EBCIER
Write-only
–
0x01C
DMAC Error, Chained Buffer transfer completed
and Buffer transfer completed Interrupt Disable
register.
DMAC_EBCIDR
Write-only
–
0x020
DMAC Error, Chained Buffer transfer completed
and Buffer transfer completed Mask Register.
DMAC_EBCIMR
Read-only
0x0
0x024
DMAC Error, Chained Buffer transfer completed
and Buffer transfer completed Status Register.
DMAC_EBCISR
Read-only
0x0
0x028
DMAC Channel Handler Enable Register
DMAC_CHER
Write-only
–
0x02C
DMAC Channel Handler Disable Register
DMAC_CHDR
Write-only
–
0x030
DMAC Channel Handler Status Register
DMAC_CHSR
Read-only
0x00FF0000
0x034
Reserved
–
–
–
0x038
Reserved
–
–
–
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x0)
DMAC Channel Source Address Register
DMAC_SADDR
Read-write
0x0
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x4)
DMAC Channel Destination Address Register
DMAC_DADDR
Read-write
0x0
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x8)
DMAC Channel Descriptor Address Register
DMAC_DSCR
Read-write
0x0
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0xC)
DMAC Channel Control A Register
DMAC_CTRLA
Read-write
0x0
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x10)
DMAC Channel Control B Register
DMAC_CTRLB
Read-write
0x0
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x14)
DMAC Channel Configuration Register
DMAC_CFG
Read-write
0x01000000
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x18)
Reserved
–
–
–
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x1C)
Reserved
–
–
–
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x20)
Reserved
–
–
–
0x03C+ch_num*(0x28)+(0x24)
Reserved
–
–
–
Read-write
0x0
–
–
(1)
0x064 - 0xC8
DMAC Channel 1 to 3 Register
0x017C- 0x1FC
Reserved
Note:
–
1. The addresses for the DMAC registers shown here are for DMA Channel 0. This sequence of registers is repeated
successively for each DMA channel located between 0x064 and 0xC8.
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39.5.1 DMAC Global Configuration Register
Name:
DMAC_GCFG
Address:
0x400B0000
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000010
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
ARB_CFG
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
• ARB_CFG
0: Fixed priority arbiter.
1: Modified round robin arbiter.
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39.5.2 DMAC Enable Register
Name:
DMAC_EN
Address:
0x400B0004
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
ENABLE
• ENABLE
0: DMA Controller is disabled.
1: DMA Controller is enabled.
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39.5.3 DMAC Software Single Request Register
Name:
DMAC_SREQ
Address:
0x400B0008
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
DSREQ3
6
SSREQ3
5
DSREQ2–
4
SSREQ2–
3
DSREQ1
2
SSREQ1
1
DSREQ0
0
SSREQ0
• DSREQx
Request a destination single transfer on channel i.
• SSREQx
Request a source single transfer on channel i.
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39.5.4 DMAC Software Chunk Transfer Request Register
Name:
DMAC_CREQ
Address:
0x400B000C
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
DCREQ3
6
SCREQ3
5
DCREQ2–
4
SCREQ2–
3
DCREQ1
2
SCREQ1
1
DCREQ0
0
SCREQ0
• DCREQx
Request a destination chunk transfer on channel i.
• SCREQx
Request a source chunk transfer on channel i.
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39.5.5 DMAC Software Last Transfer Flag Register
Name:
DMAC_LAST
Address:
0x400B0010
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
DLAST3
6
SLAST3
5
DLAST2
4
SLAST2
3
DLAST1
2
SLAST1
1
DLAST0
0
SLAST0
• DLASTx
Writing one to DLASTx prior to writing one to DSREQx or DCREQx indicates that this destination request is the last transfer of the buffer.
• SLASTx
Writing one to SLASTx prior to writing one to SSREQx or SCREQx indicates that this source request is the last transfer of
the buffer.
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39.5.6 DMAC Error, Buffer Transfer and Chained Buffer Transfer Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
DMAC_EBCIER
Address:
0x400B0018
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
ERR3
18
ERR2
17
ERR1
16
ERR0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
CBTC3
10
CBTC2
9
CBTC1
8
CBTC0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
BTC3
2
BTC2
1
BTC1
0
BTC0
• BTC[3:0]
Buffer Transfer Completed Interrupt Enable Register. Set the relevant bit in the BTC field to enable the interrupt for
channel i.
• CBTC[3:0]
Chained Buffer Transfer Completed Interrupt Enable Register. Set the relevant bit in the CBTC field to enable the interrupt
for channel i.
• ERR[3:0]
Access Error Interrupt Enable Register. Set the relevant bit in the ERR field to enable the interrupt for channel i.
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39.5.7 DMAC Error, Buffer Transfer and Chained Buffer Transfer Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
DMAC_EBCIDR
Address:
0x400B001C
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
ERR3
18
ERR2
17
ERR1
16
ERR0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
CBTC3
10
CBTC2
9
CBTC1
8
CBTC0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
BTC3
2
BTC2
1
BTC1
0
BTC0
• BTC[3:0]
Buffer transfer completed Disable Interrupt Register. When set, a bit of the BTC field disables the interrupt from the relevant DMAC channel.
• CBTC[3:0]
Chained Buffer transfer completed Disable Register. When set, a bit of the CBTC field disables the interrupt from the relevant DMAC channel.
• ERR[3:0]
Access Error Interrupt Disable Register. When set, a bit of the ERR field disables the interrupt from the relevant DMAC
channel.
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39.5.8 DMAC Error, Buffer Transfer and Chained Buffer Transfer Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
DMAC_EBCIMR
Address:
0x400B0020
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
ERR3
18
ERR2
17
ERR1
16
ERR0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
CBTC3
10
CBTC2
9
CBTC1
8
CBTC0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
BTC3
2
BTC2
1
BTC1
0
BTC0
• BTC[3:0]
0: Buffer Transfer completed interrupt is disabled for channel i.
1: Buffer Transfer completed interrupt is enabled for channel i.
• CBTC[3:0]
0: Chained Buffer Transfer interrupt is disabled for channel i.
1: Chained Buffer Transfer interrupt is enabled for channel i.
• ERR[3:0]
0: Transfer Error Interrupt is disabled for channel i.
1: Transfer Error Interrupt is enabled for channel i.
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39.5.9 DMAC Error, Buffer Transfer and Chained Buffer Transfer Status Register
Name:
DMAC_EBCISR
Address:
0x400B0024
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
ERR3
18
ERR2
17
ERR1
16
ERR0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
CBTC3
10
CBTC2
9
CBTC1
8
CBTC0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
BTC3
2
BTC2
1
BTC1
0
BTC0
• BTC[3:0]
When BTC[i] is set, Channel i buffer transfer has terminated.
• CBTC[3:0]
When CBTC[i] is set, Channel i Chained buffer has terminated. LLI Fetch operation is disabled.
• ERR[3:0]
When ERR[i] is set, Channel i has detected an AHB Read or Write Error Access.
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39.5.10 DMAC Channel Handler Enable Register
Name:
DMAC_CHER
Address:
0x400B0028
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
KEEP3
26
KEEP2
25
KEEP1
24
KEEP0
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
SUSP3
10
SUSP2
9
SUSP1
8
SUSP0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
ENA3
2
ENA2
1
ENA1
0
ENA0
• ENA[3:0]
When set, a bit of the ENA field enables the relevant channel.
• SUSP[3:0]
When set, a bit of the SUSP field freezes the relevant channel and its current context.
• KEEP[3:0]
When set, a bit of the KEEP field resumes the current channel from an automatic stall state.
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39.5.11 DMAC Channel Handler Disable Register
Name:
DMAC_CHDR
Address:
0x400B002C
Access:
Write-only
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
RES3
10
RES2
9
RES1
8
RES0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
DIS3
2
DIS2
1
DIS1
0
DIS0
• DIS[3:0]
Write one to this field to disable the relevant DMAC Channel. The content of the FIFO is lost and the current AHB access is
terminated. Software must poll DIS[3:0] field in the DMAC_CHSR register to be sure that the channel is disabled.
• RES[3:0]
Write one to this field to resume the channel transfer restoring its context.
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39.5.12 DMAC Channel Handler Status Register
Name:
DMAC_CHSR
Address:
0x400B0030
Access:
Read-only
Reset:
0x00FF0000
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
STAL3
26
STAL2
25
STAL1
24
STAL0
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
EMPT3
18
EMPT2
17
EMPT1
16
EMPT0
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
SUSP3
10
SUSP2
9
SUSP1
8
SUSP0
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
ENA3
2
ENA2
1
ENA1
0
ENA0
• ENA[3:0]
A one in any position of this field indicates that the relevant channel is enabled.
• SUSP[3:0]
A one in any position of this field indicates that the channel transfer is suspended.
• EMPT[3:0]
A one in any position of this field indicates that the relevant channel is empty.
• STAL[3:0]
A one in any position of this field indicates that the relevant channel is stalling.
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39.5.13 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Source Address Register
Name:
DMAC_SADDRx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B003C [0], 0x400B0064 [1], 0x400B008C [2], 0x400B00B4 [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
SADDRx
23
22
21
20
SADDRx
15
14
13
12
SADDRx
7
6
5
4
SADDRx
• SADDRx
Channel x source address. This register must be aligned with the source transfer width.
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39.5.14 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Destination Address Register
Name:
DMAC_DADDRx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B0040 [0], 0x400B0068 [1], 0x400B0090 [2], 0x400B00B8 [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
0
DADDRx
23
22
21
20
DADDRx
15
14
13
12
DADDRx
7
6
5
4
DADDRx
• DADDRx
Channel x destination address. This register must be aligned with the destination transfer width.
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39.5.15 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Descriptor Address Register
Name:
DMAC_DSCRx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B0044 [0], 0x400B006C [1], 0x400B0094 [2], 0x400B00BC [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
1
DSCRx
23
22
21
20
DSCRx
15
14
13
12
DSCRx
7
6
5
4
DSCRx
• DSCRx
Buffer Transfer descriptor address. This address is word aligned.
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–
39.5.16 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Control A Register
Name:
DMAC_CTRLAx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B0048 [0], 0x400B0070 [1], 0x400B0098 [2], 0x400B00C0 [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
DONE
30
–
29
23
–
22
–
21
–
15
14
13
28
27
–
26
–
25
20
DCSIZE
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
SCSIZE
12
11
10
9
8
1
0
DST_WIDTH
24
SRC_WIDTH
BTSIZE
7
6
5
4
3
2
BTSIZE
• BTSIZE
Buffer Transfer Size. The transfer size relates to the number of transfers to be performed, that is, for writes it refers to the
number of source width transfers to perform when DMAC is flow controller. For Reads, BTSIZE refers to the number of
transfers completed on the Source Interface. When this field is set to 0, the DMAC module is automatically disabled when
the relevant channel is enabled.
• SCSIZE
Source Chunk Transfer Size.
SCSIZE value
Number of data transferred
0
1
1
4
• DCSIZE
Destination Chunk Transfer size.
DCSIZE
Number of data transferred
0
1
1
4
• SRC_WIDTH
SRC_WIDTH
Single Transfer Size
00
BYTE
01
HALF-WORD
1X
WORD
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• DST_WIDTH
DST_WIDTH
Single Transfer Size
00
BYTE
01
HALF-WORD
1X
WORD
• DONE
0: The transfer is performed.
1: If SOD field of DMAC_CFG register is set to true, then the DMAC is automatically disabled when an LLI updates the
content of this register.
The DONE field is written back to memory at the end of the transfer.
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39.5.17 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Control B Register
Name:
DMAC_CTRLBx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B004C [0], 0x400B0074 [1], 0x400B009C [2], 0x400B00C4 [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x00000000
31
–
30
IEN
23
–
22
15
–
7
–
29
28
DST_INCR
27
–
26
–
25
24
SRC_INCR
21
20
DST_DSCR
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
SRC_DSCR
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
–
FC
• SRC_DSCR
0: Source address is updated when the descriptor is fetched from the memory.
1: Buffer Descriptor Fetch operation is disabled for the source.
• DST_DSCR
0: Destination address is updated when the descriptor is fetched from the memory.
1: Buffer Descriptor Fetch operation is disabled for the destination.
• FC
This field defines which device controls the size of the buffer transfer, also referred as to the Flow Controller.
FC
Type of transfer
Flow Controller
000
Memory-to-Memory
DMA Controller
001
Memory-to-Peripheral
DMA Controller
010
Peripheral-to-Memory
DMA Controller
011
Peripheral-to-Peripheral
DMA Controller
• SRC_INCR
SRC_INCR
Type of addressing mode
00
INCREMENTING
10
FIXED
• DST_INCR
DST_INCR
Type of addressing scheme
00
INCREMENTING
10
FIXED
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• IEN
If this bit is cleared, when the buffer transfer is completed, the BTC[x] flag is set in the EBCISR status register. This bit is
active low.
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39.5.18 DMAC Channel x [x = 0..3] Configuration Register
Name:
DMAC_CFGx [x = 0..3]
Addresses: 0x400B0050 [0], 0x400B0078 [1], 0x400B00A0 [2], 0x400B00C8 [3]
Access:
Read-write
Reset:
0x0100000000
31
–
30
–
29
28
27
–
26
25
AHB_PROT
24
23
–
22
LOCK_IF_L
21
LOCK_B
20
LOCK_IF
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
SOD
15
–
14
–
13
DST_H2SEL
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
SRC_H2SEL
8
–
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FIFOCFG
DST_PER
SRC_PER
• SRC_PER
Channel x Source Request is associated with peripheral identifier coded SRC_PER handshaking interface.
• DST_PER
Channel x Destination Request is associated with peripheral identifier coded DST_PER handshaking interface.
• SRC_H2SEL
0: Software handshaking interface is used to trigger a transfer request.
1: Hardware handshaking interface is used to trigger a transfer request.
• DST_H2SEL
0: Software handshaking interface is used to trigger a transfer request.
1: Hardware handshaking interface is used to trigger a transfer request.
• SOD
0: STOP ON DONE disabled, the descriptor fetch operation ignores DONE Field of CTRLA register.
1: STOP ON DONE activated, the DMAC module is automatically disabled if DONE FIELD is set to 1.
• LOCK_IF
0: Interface Lock capability is disabled
1: Interface Lock capability is enabled
• LOCK_B
0: AHB Bus Locking capability is disabled.
1: AHB Bus Locking capability is enabled.
• LOCK_IF_L
0: The Master Interface Arbiter is locked by the channel x for a chunk transfer.
1: The Master Interface Arbiter is locked by the channel x for a buffer transfer.
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• AHB_PROT
AHB_PROT field provides additional information about a bus access and is primarily used to implement some level of
protection.
HPROT[3]
HPROT[2]
HPROT[1]
HPROT[0]
Description
1
Data access
0: User Access
AHB_PROT[0]
1: Privileged Access
0: Not Bufferable
AHB_PROT[1]
1: Bufferable
0: Not cacheable
AHB_PROT[2]
1: Cacheable
• FIFOCFG
1042
FIFOCFG
FIFO request
00
The largest defined length AHB burst is performed on the destination AHB interface.
01
When half FIFO size is available/filled, a source/destination request is serviced.
10
When there is enough space/data available to perform a single AHB access, then the request is serviced.
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40.
12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC12B)
40.1
Description
The ADC12B is based on a Cyclic Pipeline 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC12B).
It also integrates an 8-to-1 analog multiplexer, making possible the analog-to-digital conversions of 8 analog lines.
The conversions extend from 0V to AD12BVREF.
The ADC12B supports a 10-bit or 12-bit resolution mode, and conversion results are reported in a common
register for all channels, as well as in a channel-dedicated register. Software trigger, external trigger on rising edge
of the AD12BTRG pin, internal triggers from Timer Counter output(s) or PWM Event lines are configurable.
The ADC12B also integrates a Sleep Mode and a conversion sequencer and connects with a PDC channel. These
features reduce both power consumption and processor intervention.
This ADC12B has a selectable single-ended or fully differential input and benefits from a 2-bit programmable gain.
A whole set of reference voltage is generated internally from a single external reference voltage node that may be
equal to the analog supply voltage. An external decoupling capacitance is required for noise filtering.
A digital error correction circuit based on the multi-bit redundant signed digit (RSD) algorithm is employed in order
to reduce INL and DNL errors.
Finally, the user can configure ADC12B timings, such as Startup Time and Sample & Hold Time.
40.2
Block Diagram
Figure 40-1.
Analog-to-Digital Converter Block Diagram
Timer
Counter
Channels
ADC12B
Trigger
Selection
AD12BTRG
Control
Logic
ADC12B Interrupt
NVIC
AHB
VDDANA
PDC
AD12BVREF
AD12B0
Analog
Inputs
Peripheral Bridge
PIO
AD12B1
IN+
IN-
OFFSET
S/H
PGA
AD12Bn
Cyclic Pipeline
12-bit Analog-to-Digital
Converter
User
Interface
APB
GND
40.3
Signal Description
Table 40-1.
ADC12B Pin Description
Pin Name
Description
AD12B0 - AD12B7
Analog input channels
AD12BTRG
External trigger
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40.4
Product Dependencies
40.4.1 Power Management
The ADC12B Controller is not continuously clocked. The programmer must first enable the ADC12B Controller
clock in the Power Management Controller (PMC) before using the ADC12B Controller. However, if the application
does not require ADC12B operations, the ADC12B Controller clock can be stopped when not needed and
restarted when necessary.
Configuring the ADC12B Controller does not require the ADC12B Controller clock to be enabled.
40.4.2 Interrupt Sources
The ADC12B interrupt line is connected on one of the sources of the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC).
Using the ADC12B interrupt requires the NVIC to be programmed first.
Table 40-2.
Peripheral IDs
Instance
ID
ADC12B
26
40.4.3 Analog Inputs
The analog input pins are multiplexed with PIO lines. The assignment of the ADC12B input is automatically done
as soon as the corresponding channel is enabled by writing the register ADC12B_CHER. By default, after reset,
the PIO line is configured as an input with its pull-up enabled and the ADC12B input is connected to the GND.
40.4.4 I/O Lines
The AD12BTRG pin is shared with other peripheral functions through the PIO Controller. In this case, the PIO
Controller needs to be set accordingly to assign the AD12BTRG pin to the ADC12B function.
Table 40-3.
I/O Lines
Instance
Signal
I/O Line
Peripheral
ADC12B
AD12BTRG
PA2
B
40.4.5 Timer Triggers
Timer Counters may or may not be used as hardware triggers depending on user requirements. Thus, some or all
of the timer counters may be non-connected.
40.4.6 PWM Event Lines
PWM Event Lines may or may not be used as hardware triggers depending on user requirements.
40.4.7 Conversion Performances
For performance and electrical characteristics of the ADC12B, see the DC Characteristics section of the product
datasheet.
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40.5
Functional Description
40.5.1 Analog-to-digital Conversion
The ADC12B uses the ADC12B Clock to perform conversions. Converting a single analog value to 12-bit digital
data requires Sample and Hold Clock cycles as defined in the SHTIM field of the “ADC12B Mode Register” on
page 1054 and 10 ADC12B Clock cycles. The ADC12B Clock frequency is selected in the PRESCAL field of the
Mode Register (ADC12B_MR).
The ADC12B clock range is between MCK/2, if PRESCAL is 0, and MCK/128, if PRESCAL is set to 63 (0x3F).
PRESCAL must be programmed in order to provide an ADC12B clock frequency according to the parameters
given in the Electrical Characteristics section of the product datasheet.
40.5.2 Conversion Reference
The conversion is performed on a full range between 0V and the reference voltage pin AD12BVREF Analog inputs
between these voltages convert to values based on a linear conversion.
40.5.3 Conversion Resolution
The ADC12B supports 10-bit or 12-bit resolution. The 10-bit selection is performed by setting the LOWRES bit in
the ADC12B Mode Register (ADC12B_MR). By default, after a reset, the resolution is the highest and the DATA
field in the data registers is fully used. By setting the LOWRES bit, the ADC12B switches in the lowest resolution
and the conversion results can be read in the eight lowest significant bits of the data registers. The two highest bits
of the DATA field in the corresponding ADC12B_CDR register and of the LDATA field in the ADC12B_LCDR
register read 0.
Moreover, when a PDC channel is connected to the ADC12B, 12-bit or 10-bit resolution sets the transfer request
size to 16 bits.
40.5.4 Differential Inputs
The ADC12B can be used either as a single ended ADC12B (DIFF bit equal to 0) or as a fully differential ADC12B
(DIFF bit equal to 1) as shown in Figure 40-2. By default, after a reset, the ADC12B is in single ended mode.
The same inputs are used in single ended or differential mode.
In single ended mode, inputs are managed by an 8:1 channels analog multiplexer. In the fully differential mode,
inputs are managed by a 4:1 channels analog multiplexer. See Table 40-4 and Table 40-5.
Table 40-4.
Input Pins and Channel Number in Single Ended Mode
Input Pins
Channel Number
AD12B0
CH0
AD12B1
CH1
AD12B2
CH2
AD12B3
CH3
AD12B4
CH4
AD12B5
CH5
AD12B6
CH6
AD12B7
CH7
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Table 40-5.
Input Pins and Channel Number In Differential Mode
Input Pins
Channel Number
AD12B0-AD12B1
CH0
AD12B2-AD12B3
CH2
AD12B4-AD125B
CH4
AD12B6-AD12B7
CH6
40.5.5 Input Gain and Offset
The ADC12B has a built in Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) and Programmable Offset.
The Programmable Gain Amplifier can be set to gains of 1/2, 1, 2 and 4. The Programmable Gain Amplifier can be
used either for single ended applications or for fully differential applications.
The gain is configurable through the GAIN bit as shown in Table 40-6.
Table 40-6.
Gain of the Sample and Hold Unit: GAIN Bits and DIFF Bit.
GAIN
GAIN (DIFF = 0)
GAIN (DIFF = 1)
00
1
0.5
01
1
1
10
2
2
11
4
2
To allow full range, analog offset of the ADC12B can be configured by the OFFSET bit. The Offset can only be
changed in single ended mode. In fully differential mode the offset is always set to Vrefin/2.
Table 40-7.
Offset of the Sample and Hold Unit: OFFSET DIFF and Gain (G)
OFFSET Bit
OFFSET (DIFF = 0)
0
Vrefin/2G
1
Vrefin/2
OFFSET (DIFF = 1)
Vrefin/2
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Figure 40-2.
Analog Full Scale Ranges in Single Ended/Differential Applications Versus Gain and Offset
single ended
se0fd1=0
fully differential
se0fd1=1
vrefin
VIN+
VIN+
same as
gain=1
gain=0.5
(½)vrefin
(00)
VIN-
0
vrefin
(¾)vrefin
VIN+
VIN+
gain=1
(½)vrefin
VIN-
(01)
(¼)vrefin
0
vrefin
offset=1
offset=0
(¾)vrefin
(5/8)vrefin
gain=2
(½)vrefin
VIN+
(3/8)vrefin
(10)
VIN+
VIN+
VIN-
(¼)vrefin
0
vrefin
offset=1
gain=4
same as
gain=2
offset=0
(5/8)vrefin
VIN+
(½)vrefin
(3/8)vrefin
(11)
VIN+
VIN+
VIN-
(¼)vrefin
(1/8)vrefin
0
40.5.6 Power Consumption Adjustment
The power consumption of the ADC12B can be adjusted through a 2-bit bias control (IBCTL bit in ADC12B_ACR
register) providing possibilities for smart optimization of power and effective resolution relative to the application
speed request.
Please refer to the Electrical Characteristics of the product datasheet for further details.
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40.5.7 Conversion Results
When a conversion is completed, the resulting 12-bit digital value is stored in the Channel Data Register
(ADC12B_CDR) of the current channel and in the ADC12B Last Converted Data Register (ADC12B_LCDR).
The channel EOC bit in the Status Register (ADC12B_SR) is set and the DRDY bit is set. In the case of a
connected PDC channel, DRDY rising triggers a data transfer request. In any case, either EOC and DRDY can
trigger an interrupt.
Reading one of the ADC12B_CDR registers clears the corresponding EOC bit. Reading ADC12B_LCDR clears
the DRDY bit and the EOC bit corresponding to the last converted channel.
Figure 40-3.
EOCx and DRDY Flag Behavior
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
Read the ADC_CDRx
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
Read the ADC_LCDR
CHx
(ADC_CHSR)
EOCx
(ADC_SR)
Conversion Time
Conversion Time
DRDY
(ADC_SR)
If the ADC12B_CDR is not read before further incoming data is converted, the corresponding Overrun Error
(OVRE) flag is set in the Status Register (ADC12B_SR).
Likewise, new data converted when DRDY is high sets the GOVRE bit (General Overrun Error) in ADC12B_SR.
The OVRE and GOVRE flags are automatically cleared when ADC12B_SR is read.
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Figure 40-4.
GOVRE and OVREx Flag Behavior
Read ADC12B_SR
Trigger
CH0
(ADC12B_CHSR)
CH1
(ADC12B_CHSR)
ADC12B_LCDR
Undefined Data
ADC12B_CDR0
Undefined Data
ADC12B_CDR1
EOC0
(ADC12B_SR)
EOC1
(ADC12B_SR)
Data CH1
Data CH0
Data CH0
Data CH0
Data CH0
Undefined Data
Data CH1
Conversion
Conversion
Conversion
Read ADC12B_CDR0
Read ADC12B_CDR1
GOVRE
(ADC12B_SR)
DRDY
(ADC12B_SR)
OVRE0
(ADC12B_SR)
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled and then reenabled
during a conversion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE flags in ADC12B_SR are
unpredictable.
The ADC12B can be triggered externally by software or internally from the Timer Counter or PWM.
40.5.8 Conversion Triggers
Conversions of the active analog channels are started with a software or a hardware trigger. The software trigger
is provided by writing the Control Register (ADC12B_CR) with the START bit at 1.
The hardware trigger can be one of the TIOA outputs of the Timer Counter channels, PWM Event lines or the
external trigger input of the ADC12B (AD12BTRG). The hardware trigger is selected with the field TRGSEL in the
Mode Register (ADC12B_MR). The selected hardware trigger is enabled with the TRGEN bit in the Mode Register
(ADC12B_MR).
If a hardware trigger is selected, the start of a conversion is triggered after a delay starting at each rising edge of
the selected signal. Due to asynchronous handling, the delay may vary in a range of 2 MCK clock periods to 1
ADC12B clock period.
trigger
start
delay
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If one of the TIOA outputs is selected, the corresponding Timer Counter channel must be programmed in
Waveform Mode.
Only one start command is necessary to initiate a conversion sequence on all the channels. The ADC12B
hardware logic automatically performs the conversions on the active channels, then waits for a new request. The
Channel Enable (ADC12B_CHER) and Channel Disable (ADC12B_CHDR) Registers enable the analog channels
to be enabled or disabled independently.
If the ADC12B is used with a PDC, only the transfers of converted data from enabled channels are performed and
the resulting data buffers should be interpreted accordingly.
Warning: Enabling hardware triggers does not disable the software trigger functionality. Thus, if a hardware
trigger is selected, the start of a conversion can be initiated either by the hardware or the software trigger.
40.5.9 Sleep Mode and Conversion Sequencer
The ADC12B Sleep Mode maximizes power saving by automatically deactivating the ADC12B when it is not being
used for conversions. Sleep Mode is selected by setting the SLEEP bit in the Mode Register ADC12B_MR.
Two sleep Mode are selectable (OFFMODES): STANDBY Mode and OFF Mode. In Standby Mode, the ADC12B
is powered off except voltage reference to allow fast startup. In OFF Mode the ADC12B is totally powered off.
Table 40-8.
Low Power Modes According SLEEP Bit and OFFMODES Bit.
SLEEP Bit
OFFMODES Bit
Low Power Mode
0
_
Normal Mode
1
0
Standby Mode
1
1
Off Mode
The SLEEP mode is automatically managed by a conversion sequencer, which can automatically process the
conversions of all channels at lowest power consumption.
When a start conversion request occurs, the ADC12B is automatically activated. As the analog cell requires a
start-up time, the logic waits during this time and starts the conversion on the enabled channels. When all
conversions are complete, the ADC12B is deactivated until the next trigger. Triggers occurring during the
sequence are not taken into account.
The conversion sequencer allows automatic processing with minimum processor intervention and optimized power
consumption. Conversion sequences can be performed periodically using a Timer/Counter output or a PWM Event
line. The periodic acquisition of several samples can be processed automatically without any intervention of the
processor thanks to the PDC.
The conversion sequencer can only be used if all ADC12B inputs have the same input configuration, e.g. same
PGA gain, same input type (differential or single ended) and same input offset. If input have different
configurations, sequencer can’t be used because PGA gain, input type and input offset can’t be changed.
Note:
The reference voltage pins always remain connected in normal mode as in sleep mode.
40.5.10 ADC12B Timings
Each ADC12B has its own minimal Startup Time that is programmed through the field STARTUP in the Mode
Register (ADC12B_MR).
In the same way, a minimal Sample and Hold Time is necessary for the ADC12B to guarantee the best converted
final value between the two channels selection. This time has to be programmed through the SHTIM bitfield in the
Mode Register (ADC12B_MR).
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Warning: No input buffer amplifier to isolate the source is included in the ADC12B. This must be taken into
consideration to program a precise value in the SHTIM field. See the section, ADC12B Characteristics in the
product datasheet.
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40.6
12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC12B) User Interface
Table 40-9.
Register Mapping
Offset
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Control Register
ADC12B_CR
Write-only
–
0x04
Mode Register
ADC12B_MR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x08
Reserved
–
–
–
0x0C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x10
Channel Enable Register
ADC12B_CHER
Write-only
–
0x14
Channel Disable Register
ADC12B_CHDR
Write-only
–
0x18
Channel Status Register
ADC12B_CHSR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x1C
Status Register
ADC12B_SR
Read-only
0x000C0000
0x20
Last Converted Data Register
ADC12B_LCDR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x24
Interrupt Enable Register
ADC12B_IER
Write-only
–
0x28
Interrupt Disable Register
ADC12B_IDR
Write-only
–
0x2C
Interrupt Mask Register
ADC12B_IMR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x30
Channel Data Register 0
ADC12B_CDR0
Read-only
0x00000000
0x34
Channel Data Register 1
ADC12B_CDR1
Read-only
0x00000000
...
...
...
...
...
0x4C
Channel Data Register 7
ADC12B_CDR7
Read-only
0x00000000
0x64
Analog Control Register
ADC12B_ACR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x68
Extended Mode Register
ADC12B_EMR
Read-write
0x00000000
–
–
–
0x50 - 0xFC
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Register
Reserved
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40.6.1 ADC12B Control Register
Name:
ADC12B_CR
Address:
0x400A8000
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
START
0
SWRST
• SWRST: Software Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = Resets the ADC12B simulating a hardware reset.
• START: Start Conversion
0 = No effect.
1 = Begins analog-to-digital conversion.
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40.6.2 ADC12B Mode Register
Name:
ADC12B_MR
Address:
0x400A8004
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
23
22
21
20
27
26
25
24
SHTIM
19
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
TRGSEL
1
0
TRGEN
STARTUP
15
14
13
12
PRESCAL
7
–
6
–
5
SLEEP
4
LOWRES
• TRGEN: Trigger Enable
TRGEN
Selected TRGEN
0
Hardware triggers are disabled. Starting a conversion is only possible by software.
1
Hardware trigger selected by TRGSEL field is enabled.
• TRGSEL: Trigger Selection
TRGSEL
Selected TRGSEL
0
0
0
External trigger
0
0
1
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 0
0
1
0
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 1
0
1
1
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 2
1
0
0
PWM Event Line 0
1
0
1
PWM Event Line 1
1
1
0
Reserved
1
1
1
Reserved
• LOWRES: Resolution
LOWRES
Selected Resolution
0
12-bit resolution
1
10-bit resolution
• SLEEP: Sleep Mode
SLEEP
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Selected Mode
0
Normal Mode
1
Sleep Modes (see OFFMODES register)
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• PRESCAL: Prescaler Rate Selection
ADC12BClock = MCK/( (PRESCAL+1) * 2 )
• STARTUP: Start Up Time
Startup Time = (STARTUP+1) * 8/ADC12BClock
• SHTIM: Sample & Hold Time
Sample and Hold Time = SHTIM/ADC12BClock
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40.6.3 ADC12B Channel Enable Register
Name:
ADC12B_CHER
Address:
0x400A8010
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• CHx: Channel x Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding channel.
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40.6.4 ADC12B Channel Disable Register
Name:
ADC12B_CHDR
Address:
0x400A8014
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• x: Channel x Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding channel.
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled then reenabled during a conversion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE flags in ADC12B_SR are unpredictable.
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40.6.5 ADC12B Channel Status Register
Name:
ADC12B_CHSR
Address:
0x400A8018
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• CHx: Channel x Status
0 = Corresponding channel is disabled.
1 = Corresponding channel is enabled.
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40.6.6 ADC12B Analog Control Register
Name:
ADC12B_ACR
Address:
0x400A8064
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
OFFSET
16
DIFF
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
8
IBCTL
0
GAIN
• GAIN: Input Gain
Gain of the sample and hold unit according to GAIN bits and DIFF bit
GAIN
GAIN (DIFFx = 0)
GAIN (DIFF = 1)
00
1
0.5
01
1
1
10
2
2
11
4
2
• IBCTL: Bias Current Control
Bias Current Control
IBCTL
Current
00
typ - 20%
01
typ
10
typ + 20%
11
typ + 40%
• DIFF: Differential Mode
0 = Single Ended Mode
1 = Fully Differential Mode
• OFFSET: Input OFFSET
Offset of the sample and hold unit according to OFFSET bit, DIFF bit and Gain (G).
OFFSET
OFFSET (DIFF = 0)
0
Vrefin/2G
1
Vrefin/2
OFFSET (DIFF = 1)
Vrefin/2
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40.6.7 ADC12B Extended Mode Register
Name:
ADC12B_EMR
Address:
0x400A8068
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
23
22
21
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
18
17
16
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
3
–
2
–
1
–
0
OFFMODES
20
19
OFF_MODE_STARTUP_TIME
• OFFMODES: Off Mode if Sleep Bit (ADC12B_MR) = 1
0 = Standby Mode
1 = Off Mode
• OFF_MODE_STARTUP_TIME: Startup Time
Off Mode Startup Time = (OFF_MODE_STARTUP_TIME+1) * 8/ADC12BClock
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40.6.8 ADC12B Status Register
Name:
ADC12B_SR
Address:
0x400A801C
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion x
0 = Corresponding analog channel is disabled, or the conversion is not finished.
1 = Corresponding analog channel is enabled and conversion is complete.
• OVREx: Overrun Error x
0 = No overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC12B_SR.
1 = There has been an overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC12B_SR.
• DRDY: Data Ready
0 = No data has been converted since the last read of ADC12B_LCDR.
1 = At least one data has been converted and is available in ADC12B_LCDR.
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error
0 = No General Overrun Error occurred since the last read of ADC12B_SR.
1 = At least one General Overrun Error has occurred since the last read of ADC12B_SR.
• ENDRX: End of RX Buffer
0 = The Receive Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in ADC12B_RCR or ADC12B_RNCR.
1 = The Receive Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in ADC12B_RCR or ADC12B_RNCR.
• RXBUFF: RX Buffer Full
0 = ADC12B_RCR or ADC12B_RNCR have a value other than 0.
1 = Both ADC12B_RCR and ADC12B_RNCR have a value of 0.
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40.6.9 ADC12B Last Converted Data Register
Name:
ADC12B_LCDR
Address:
0x400A8020
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
0
LDATA
3
2
LDATA
• LDATA: Last Data Converted
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conversion is completed.
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40.6.10 ADC12B Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
ADC12B_IER
Address:
0x400A8024
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Enable x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Enable
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Enable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding interrupt.
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40.6.11 ADC12B Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
ADC12B_IDR
Address:
0x400A8028
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Disable x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Disable
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Disable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding interrupt.
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40.6.12 ADC12B Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
ADC12B_IMR
Address:
0x400A802C
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Mask x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Mask
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Mask
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
0 = The corresponding interrupt is disabled.
1 = The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
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40.6.13 ADC12B Channel Data Register
Name:
ADC12B_CDRx
Address:
0x400A8030
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
0
DATA
3
2
DATA
• DATA: Converted Data
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conversion is completed. The Convert Data Register (CDR) is only loaded if the corresponding analog channel is enabled.
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41.
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
41.1
Description
The ADC is based on a Successive Approximation Register (SAR) 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). It
also integrates an 8-to-1 analog multiplexer, making possible the analog-to-digital conversions of 8 analog lines.
The conversions extend from 0V to ADVREF. The ADC supports an 8-bit or 10-bit resolution mode, and
conversion results are reported in a common register for all channels, as well as in a channel-dedicated register.
Software trigger, external trigger on rising edge of the ADTRG pin or internal triggers from Timer Counter output(s)
or PWM Event lines are configurable.
The ADC also integrates a Sleep Mode and a conversion sequencer and connects with a PDC channel. These
features reduce both power consumption and processor intervention.
Finally, the user can configure ADC timings, such as Startup Time and Sample & Hold Time.
41.2
Block Diagram
Figure 41-1.
Analog-to-Digital Converter Block Diagram
Timer
Counter
Channels
PMC
MCK
ADC Controller
Trigger
Selection
ADTRG
Control
Logic
ADC Interrupt
NVIC
VDDANA
ADC cell
ADVREF
System Bus
AD0
Analog Inputs
Multiplexed
with I/O lines
PDC
PIO
AD1
User
Interface
ADn
Peripheral Bridge
Successive
Approximation
Register
Analog-to-Digital
Converter
APB
GND
41.3
Signal Description
Table 41-1.
ADC Pin Description
Pin Name
Description
AD0 - AD7
Analog input channels
ADTRG
External trigger
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41.4
Product Dependencies
41.4.1 Power Management
The MCK of the ADC Controller is not continuously clocked. The programmer must first enable the ADC Controller
MCK in the Power Management Controller (PMC) before using the ADC Controller. However, if the application
does not require ADC operations, the ADC Controller clock can be stopped when not needed and restarted when
necessary. Configuring the ADC Controller does not require the ADC Controller clock to be enabled.
41.4.2 Interrupt Sources
The ADC interrupt line is connected on one of the internal sources of the Advanced Interrupt Controller. Using the
ADC interrupt requires the NVIC to be programmed first.
Table 41-2.
Peripheral IDs
Instance
ID
ADC
27
41.4.3 Analog Inputs
The analog input pins can be multiplexed with PIO lines. In this case, the assignment of the ADC input is
automatically done as soon as the corresponding channel is enabled by writing the register ADC_CHER. By
default, after reset, the PIO line is configured as input with its pull-up enabled and the ADC input is connected to
the GND.
41.4.4 I/O Lines
The pin ADTRG may be shared with other peripheral functions through the PIO Controller. In this case, the PIO
Controller should be set accordingly to assign the pin ADTRG to the ADC function.
41.4.5 Timer Triggers
Timer Counters may or may not be used as hardware triggers depending on user requirements. Thus, some or all
of the timer counters may be non-connected.
41.4.6 PWM Event Lines
PWM Event Lines may or may not be used as hardware triggers depending on user requirements.
41.4.7 Conversion Performances
For performance and electrical characteristics of the ADC, see the DC Characteristics section.
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41.5
Functional Description
41.5.1 Analog-to-digital Conversion
The ADC uses the ADC Clock to perform conversions. Converting a single analog value to a 10-bit digital data
requires Sample and Hold Clock cycles as defined in the field SHTIM of the “ADC Mode Register” on page 1075
and 10 ADC Clock cycles. The ADC Clock frequency is selected in the PRESCAL field of the Mode Register
(ADC_MR).
The ADC clock range is between MCK/2, if PRESCAL is 0, and MCK/128, if PRESCAL is set to 63 (0x3F).
PRESCAL must be programmed in order to provide an ADC clock frequency according to the parameters given in
the Product definition section.
41.5.2 Conversion Reference
The conversion is performed on a full range between 0V and the reference voltage pin ADVREF Analog inputs
between these voltages convert to values based on a linear conversion.
41.5.3 Conversion Resolution
The ADC supports 8-bit or 10-bit resolutions. The 8-bit selection is performed by setting the bit LOWRES in the
ADC Mode Register (ADC_MR). By default, after a reset, the resolution is the highest and the DATA field in the
data registers is fully used. By setting the bit LOWRES, the ADC switches in the lowest resolution and the
conversion results can be read in the eight lowest significant bits of the data registers. The two highest bits of the
DATA field in the corresponding ADC_CDR register and of the LDATA field in the ADC_LCDR register read 0.
Moreover, when a PDC channel is connected to the ADC, 10-bit resolution sets the transfer request sizes to 16-bit.
Setting the bit LOWRES automatically switches to 8-bit data transfers. In this case, the destination buffers are
optimized.
41.5.4 Conversion Results
When a conversion is completed, the resulting 10-bit digital value is stored in the Channel Data Register
(ADC_CDR) of the current channel and in the ADC Last Converted Data Register (ADC_LCDR).
The channel EOC bit in the Status Register (ADC_SR) is set and the DRDY is set. In the case of a connected PDC
channel, DRDY rising triggers a data transfer request. In any case, either EOC and DRDY can trigger an interrupt.
Reading one of the ADC_CDR registers clears the corresponding EOC bit. Reading ADC_LCDR clears the DRDY
bit and the EOC bit corresponding to the last converted channel.
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Figure 41-2.
EOCx and DRDY Flag Behavior
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
Read the ADC_CDRx
Write the ADC_CR
with START = 1
Read the ADC_LCDR
CHx
(ADC_CHSR)
EOCx
(ADC_SR)
Conversion Time
Conversion Time
DRDY
(ADC_SR)
If the ADC_CDR is not read before further incoming data is converted, the corresponding Overrun Error (OVRE)
flag is set in the Status Register (ADC_SR).
In the same way, new data converted when DRDY is high sets the bit GOVRE (General Overrun Error) in
ADC_SR.
The OVRE and GOVRE flags are automatically cleared when ADC_SR is read.
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Figure 41-3.
GOVRE and OVREx Flag Behavior
Read ADC_SR
ADTRG
CH0
(ADC_CHSR)
CH1
(ADC_CHSR)
ADC_LCDR
Undefined Data
ADC_CDR0
Undefined Data
ADC_CDR1
EOC0
(ADC_SR)
EOC1
(ADC_SR)
Data B
Data A
Data C
Data A
Data C
Undefined Data
Data B
Conversion
Conversion
Conversion
Read ADC_CDR0
Read ADC_CDR1
GOVRE
(ADC_SR)
DRDY
(ADC_SR)
OVRE0
(ADC_SR)
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled and then reenabled
during a conversion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE flags in ADC_SR are
unpredictable.
41.5.5 Conversion Triggers
Conversions of the active analog channels are started with a software or a hardware trigger. The software trigger
is provided by writing the Control Register (ADC_CR) with the bit START at 1.
The hardware trigger can be one of the TIOA outputs of the Timer Counter channels, PWM Event lines or the
external trigger input of the ADC (ADTRG). The hardware trigger is selected with the field TRGSEL in the Mode
Register (ADC_MR). The selected hardware trigger is enabled with the bit TRGEN in the Mode Register
(ADC_MR).
If a hardware trigger is selected, the start of a conversion is triggered after a delay starting at each rising edge of
the selected signal.Due to asynchronism handling, the delay may vary in a range of 2 MCK clock periods to 1 ADC
clock period.
trigger
start
delay
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If one of the TIOA outputs is selected, the corresponding Timer Counter channel must be programmed in
Waveform Mode.
Only one start command is necessary to initiate a conversion sequence on all the channels. The ADC hardware
logic automatically performs the conversions on the active channels, then waits for a new request. The Channel
Enable (ADC_CHER) and Channel Disable (ADC_CHDR) Registers enable the analog channels to be enabled or
disabled independently.
If the ADC is used with a PDC, only the transfers of converted data from enabled channels are performed and the
resulting data buffers should be interpreted accordingly.
Warning: Enabling hardware triggers does not disable the software trigger functionality. Thus, if a hardware
trigger is selected, the start of a conversion can be initiated either by the hardware or the software trigger.
41.5.6 Sleep Mode and Conversion Sequencer
The ADC Sleep Mode maximizes power saving by automatically deactivating the ADC when it is not being used for
conversions. Sleep Mode is selected by setting the bit SLEEP in the Mode Register ADC_MR.
The SLEEP mode is automatically managed by a conversion sequencer, which can automatically process the
conversions of all channels at lowest power consumption.
When a start conversion request occurs, the ADC is automatically activated. As the analog cell requires a start-up
time, the logic waits during this time and starts the conversion on the enabled channels. When all conversions are
complete, the ADC is deactivated until the next trigger. Triggers occurring during the sequence are not taken into
account.
The conversion sequencer allows automatic processing with minimum processor intervention and optimized power
consumption. Conversion sequences can be performed periodically using a Timer/Counter output or a PWM Event
line. The periodic acquisition of several samples can be processed automatically without any intervention of the
processor thanks to the PDC.
Note:
The reference voltage pins always remain connected in normal mode as in sleep mode.
41.5.7 ADC Timings
Each ADC has its own minimal Startup Time that is programmed through the field STARTUP in the Mode Register
ADC_MR.
In the same way, a minimal Sample and Hold Time is necessary for the ADC to guarantee the best converted final
value between two channels selection. This time has to be programmed through the bitfield SHTIM in the Mode
Register ADC_MR.
Warning: No input buffer amplifier to isolate the source is included in the ADC. This must be taken into
consideration to program a precise value in the SHTIM field. See the section, ADC Characteristics in the product
datasheet.
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41.6
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) User Interface
Table 41-3.
Register Mapping
Offset
Register
Name
Access
Reset
0x00
Control Register
ADC_CR
Write-only
–
0x04
Mode Register
ADC_MR
Read-write
0x00000000
0x08
Reserved
–
–
–
0x0C
Reserved
–
–
–
0x10
Channel Enable Register
ADC_CHER
Write-only
–
0x14
Channel Disable Register
ADC_CHDR
Write-only
–
0x18
Channel Status Register
ADC_CHSR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x1C
Status Register
ADC_SR
Read-only
0x000C0000
0x20
Last Converted Data Register
ADC_LCDR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x24
Interrupt Enable Register
ADC_IER
Write-only
–
0x28
Interrupt Disable Register
ADC_IDR
Write-only
–
0x2C
Interrupt Mask Register
ADC_IMR
Read-only
0x00000000
0x30
Channel Data Register 0
ADC_CDR0
Read-only
0x00000000
0x34
Channel Data Register 1
ADC_CDR1
Read-only
0x00000000
...
...
...
ADC_CDR7
Read-only
0x00000000
–
–
–
...
0x4C
0x50 - 0xFC
...
Channel Data Register 7
Reserved
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41.6.1 ADC Control Register
Name:
ADC_CR
Address:
0x400AC000
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
–
6
–
5
–
4
–
3
–
2
–
1
START
0
SWRST
• SWRST: Software Reset
0 = No effect.
1 = Resets the ADC simulating a hardware reset.
• START: Start Conversion
0 = No effect.
1 = Begins analog-to-digital conversion.
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41.6.2 ADC Mode Register
Name:
ADC_MR
Address:
0x400AC004
Access:
Read-write
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
23
–
22
21
20
19
STARTUP
15
14
13
12
26
25
24
18
17
16
11
10
9
8
3
2
TRGSEL
1
0
TRGEN
SHTIM
PRESCAL
7
–
6
–
5
SLEEP
4
LOWRES
• TRGEN: Trigger Enable
TRGEN
Selected TRGEN
0
Hardware triggers are disabled. Starting a conversion is only possible by software.
1
Hardware trigger selected by TRGSEL field is enabled.
• TRGSEL: Trigger Selection
TRGSEL
Selected TRGSEL
0
0
0
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 0
0
0
1
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 1
0
1
0
TIO Output of the Timer Counter Channel 2
0
1
1
PWM Event Line 0
1
0
0
PWM Event Line 1
1
0
1
Reserved
1
1
0
External trigger
1
1
1
Reserved
• LOWRES: Resolution
LOWRES
Selected Resolution
0
10-bit resolution
1
8-bit resolution
• SLEEP: Sleep Mode
SLEEP
Selected Mode
0
Normal Mode
1
Sleep Mode
• PRESCAL: Prescaler Rate Selection
ADCClock = MCK / ( (PRESCAL+1) * 2 )
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• STARTUP: Start Up Time
Startup Time = (STARTUP+1) * 8 / ADCClock
• SHTIM: Sample & Hold Time
Sample & Hold Time = SHTIM/ADCClock
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41.6.3 ADC Channel Enable Register
Name:
ADC_CHER
Address:
0x400AC010
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• CHx: Channel x Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding channel.
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41.6.4 ADC Channel Disable Register
Name:
ADC_CHDR
Address:
0x400AC014
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• CHx: Channel x Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding channel.
Warning: If the corresponding channel is disabled during a conversion or if it is disabled then reenabled during a conversion, its associated data and its corresponding EOC and OVRE flags in ADC_SR are unpredictable.
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41.6.5 ADC Channel Status Register
Name:
ADC_CHSR
Address:
0x400AC018
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
–
8
–
7
CH7
6
CH6
5
CH5
4
CH4
3
CH3
2
CH2
1
CH1
0
CH0
• CHx: Channel x Status
0 = Corresponding channel is disabled.
1 = Corresponding channel is enabled.
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41.6.6 ADC Status Register
Name:
ADC_SR
Address:
0x400AC01C
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion x
0 = Corresponding analog channel is disabled, or the conversion is not finished.
1 = Corresponding analog channel is enabled and conversion is complete.
• OVREx: Overrun Error x
0 = No overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC_SR.
1 = There has been an overrun error on the corresponding channel since the last read of ADC_SR.
• DRDY: Data Ready
0 = No data has been converted since the last read of ADC_LCDR.
1 = At least one data has been converted and is available in ADC_LCDR.
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error
0 = No General Overrun Error occurred since the last read of ADC_SR.
1 = At least one General Overrun Error has occurred since the last read of ADC_SR.
• ENDRX: End of RX Buffer
0 = The Receive Counter Register has not reached 0 since the last write in ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR.
1 = The Receive Counter Register has reached 0 since the last write in ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR.
• RXBUFF: RX Buffer Full
0 = ADC_RCR or ADC_RNCR have a value other than 0.
1 = Both ADC_RCR and ADC_RNCR have a value of 0.
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41.6.7 ADC Last Converted Data Register
Name:
ADC_LCDR
Address:
0x400AC020
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
LDATA
0
LDATA
• LDATA: Last Data Converted
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conversion is completed.
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41.6.8 ADC Interrupt Enable Register
Name:
ADC_IER
Address:
0x400AC024
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Enable x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Enable x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Enable
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Enable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Enable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Enable
0 = No effect.
1 = Enables the corresponding interrupt.
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41.6.9 ADC Interrupt Disable Register
Name:
ADC_IDR
Address:
0x400AC028
Access:
Write-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Disable x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Disable x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Disable
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Disable
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Disable
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Disable
0 = No effect.
1 = Disables the corresponding interrupt.
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41.6.10 ADC Interrupt Mask Register
Name:
ADC_IMR
Address:
0x400AC02C
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
RXBUFF
18
ENDRX
17
GOVRE
16
DRDY
15
OVRE7
14
OVRE6
13
OVRE5
12
OVRE4
11
OVRE3
10
OVRE2
9
OVRE1
8
OVRE0
7
EOC7
6
EOC6
5
EOC5
4
EOC4
3
EOC3
2
EOC2
1
EOC1
0
EOC0
• EOCx: End of Conversion Interrupt Mask x
• OVREx: Overrun Error Interrupt Mask x
• DRDY: Data Ready Interrupt Mask
• GOVRE: General Overrun Error Interrupt Mask
• ENDRX: End of Receive Buffer Interrupt Mask
• RXBUFF: Receive Buffer Full Interrupt Mask
0 = The corresponding interrupt is disabled.
1 = The corresponding interrupt is enabled.
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41.6.11 ADC Channel Data Register
Name:
ADC_CDRx
Address:
0x400AC030
Access:
Read-only
31
–
30
–
29
–
28
–
27
–
26
–
25
–
24
–
23
–
22
–
21
–
20
–
19
–
18
–
17
–
16
–
15
–
14
–
13
–
12
–
11
–
10
–
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
DATA
0
DATA
• DATA: Converted Data
The analog-to-digital conversion data is placed into this register at the end of a conversion and remains until a new conversion is completed. The Convert Data Register (CDR) is only loaded if the corresponding analog channel is enabled.
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42.
Electrical Characteristics
42.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 42-1.
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Operating Temperature (Industrial)....................-40°C to + 85°C *NOTICE:
Storage Temperature.......................................-60°C to + 150°C
Voltage on Input Pins
with Respect to Ground.......................................-0.3V to + 4.0V
Maximum Operating Voltage
(VDDCORE) .......................................................................2.0V
Maximum Operating Voltage
(VDDIO) ..............................................................................4.0V
Total DC Output Current on all I/O lines
100-lead LQFP................................................................100 mA
144-lead LQFP ...............................................................130 mA
100-ball TFBGA .............................................................100 mA
144-ball LFBGA .............................................................130 mA
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Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the
device at these or other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is
not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
42.2
DC Characteristics
The following characteristics are applicable to the operating temperature range: TA = -40°C to 85°C, unless
otherwise specified.
Table 42-2.
DC Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VDDCORE
DC Supply Core
1.62
1.8
1.95
V
VDDIO
DC Supply I/Os
1.62
3.3
3.6
V
VDDBU
Backup I/O Lines Power
Supply
1.62
3.6
V
VDDUTMI
USB UTMI+ Interface
Power Supply
3.0
3.6
V
VDDPLL
PLL A, UPLL and Main
Oscillator Supply
1.62
1.95
V
VDDANA
ADC Analog Power Supply
(1)
(1)
V
VIL
Input Low-level Voltage
PIOA/B/C[0–31]
-0.3
0.3 × VDDIO
V
VIH
Input High-level Voltage
PIOA/B/C[0–31]
0.7 × VDDIO
VDDIO + 0.3V
V
VOH
Output High-level Voltage
PIOA/B/C[0–31]
IOH ~ 0
IOH > 0 (See IOH characteristics in this table)
VDDIO - 0.2V
VDDIO - 0.4V
VOL
Output Low-level Voltage
PIOA/B/C[0–31]
IOH ~ 0
IOH > 0 (See IOL characteristics in this table)
VHys
IOH
Hysteresis Voltage
Source Current
V
0.2
0.4
V
PIOA/B/C[0–31]
except PIOA[14], PB[9–16], PB[25–PB31] and
PC[20–27]
150
500
mV
ERASE, TST, FWUP, JTAGSEL
230
700
mV
1.62V < VDDIO < 1.95V; VOH = VDDIO - 0.4V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
-8
-3
3.0V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOH = VDDIO - 0.4V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
-15
-3
1.62V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOH = VDDIO - 0.4V
- NRST, TDO
-2
Relaxed Mode:
3.0V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOH = 2.2V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
-24
-9
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Table 42-2.
Symbol
DC Characteristics (Continued)
Parameter
Sink Current
IOL
Conditions
Min
Typ
1.62V < VDDIO < 1.95V; VOL = 0.4V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
8
4
3.0V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOL = 0.4V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
9
6
1.62V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOL = 0.4V
- NRST, TDO
IIL
Leakage Current
Input High
IIH
Leakage Current
Pull-up Resistor
RPULLUP
RPULLDOWN Pull-down Resistor
RODT
Notes:
1088
1.
2.
3.
4.
Unit
mA
2
Relaxed Mode:
3.0V < VDDIO < 3.6V; VOL = 0.6V
- PA3 (SPCK), PA15 (MCCK) pins
- Other pins(2)
Input Low
Max
14
9
VDDIO powered pins(3)
No pull-up or pull-down; VIN = GND; VDDIO Max.
(Typ: TA = 25°C, Max: TA = 85°C)
5
VDDBU powered pins(4)
No pull-up or pull-down; VIN = GND; VDDBU Max.
(Typ: TA = 25°C, Max: TA = 85°C)
VDDIO powered pins(3)
No pull-up or pull-down; VIN = VDD; VDDIO Max.
(Typ: TA = 25°C, Max: TA = 85°C)
2
VDDBU powered pins(4)
No pull-up or pull-down; VIN = VDD; VDDBU Max.
(Typ: TA = 25°C, Max: TA = 85°C)
nA
1
µA
18
nA
1
µA
150
kΩ
PA0–PA31, PB0–PB31, PC0–PC31
50
NRSTB
10
20
kΩ
TST, ERASE, JTAGSEL
10
20
kΩ
43
Ω
On-die Series Termination
PA0–PA31, PB0–PB31, PC0–PC31
28
Resistor
Refer to Section 42.7 “12-bit ADC Characteristics” and Section 42.9 “AC Characteristics”
PA[0–2], PA[4–14], PA[16–31]; PB[0–31]; PC[0–31]
PA[0–31], PB[0–31], PC[0–31]
FWUP, JTAGSEL, NRSTB, ERASE, TST
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30
36
Table 42-3.
1.8V Voltage Regulator Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
VDDIN
DC Input Voltage Range
VDDOUT
DC Output Voltage
VO(accuracy)
Output Voltage Accuracy
ILOAD
Maximum DC Output Current
ILOAD-START
Maximum Peak Current during startup(3)
(3)
300
mA
VDROPOUT
Dropout Voltage
VDDIN = 1.8V
ILOAD = 60 mA
150
mV
VLINE
Line Regulation
VDDIN 2.7–3.6 V
ILOAD MAX
20
50
mV
VLINE-TR
Transient Line regulation
VDDIN 2.7–3.6 V
tr = tf = 5 µs
ILOAD Max
CDOUT = 4.7µF
50
100
mV
VLOAD
Load Regulation
VDDIN ≥ 2.2V
ILOAD = 10% to 90% MAX
20
50
mV
Transient Load Regulation
VDDIN ≥ 2.2V
ILOAD = 10% to 90% MAX
tr = tf = 5 µs
CDOUT = 4.7 µF
50
100
mV
Normal Mode @ ILOAD = 0 mA
7
10
700
1200
VLOAD-TR
IQ
Quiescent Current
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
1.8
3.3
3.6
V
Normal Mode
1.8
Standby Mode
0
V
ILOAD = 0.5–150 mA
-3
3
VDDIN > 2.2V
150
VDDIN ≤ 2.2V
60
mA
Normal Mode @ ILOAD = 150 mA
Standby Mode
CDIN
CDOUT
ton
Notes:
Input Decoupling Capacitor
µA
1
(1)
10
µF
(2)
4.7
µF
Output Decoupling Capacitor
ESR
Turn on Time
%
0.5
10
Ω
CDOUT = 4.7 µF, VDDOUT reaches VT+ (core power
brownout detector supply rising threshold)
120
250
µs
CDOUT = 4.7 µF, VDDOUT reaches 1.8V (± 3%)
200
400
µs
1. A 10 µF or higher ceramic capacitor must be connected between VDDIN and the closest GND pin of the device.
This large decoupling capacitor is mandatory to reduce startup current, improving transient response and noise rejection.
2. To ensure stability, an external 4.7µF output capacitor, CDOUT must be connected between the VDDOUT and the closest
GND pin of the device. The ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of the capacitor must be in the range 0.5 to 10 Ω.
Solid tantalum, and multilayer ceramic capacitors are all suitable as output capacitor.
A 100 nF bypass capacitor between VDDOUT and the closest GND pin of the device decreases output noise and improves
the load transient response.
3. Defined as the current needed to charge external bypass/decoupling capacitor network.
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Table 42-4.
Symbol
Core Power Supply Brownout Detector Characteristics
Parameter
Conditions
(1)
Typ
Max
Unit
1.52
1.55
1.58
V
25
38
mV
VT-
Supply Falling Threshold
Vhys-
Hysteresis VT-
VT+
Supply Rising Threshold
1.35
1.50
1.62
V
tRST
Reset Period
100
–
350
µs
Vhys+
Hysteresis VT+
100
250
mV
Brownout Detector enabled
IDDON
td-
VT- Detection Propagation Time
td+
VT+ Detection Propagation Time
tSTART
Startup Time
Note:
18
µA
Current Consumption on VDDCORE
IDDOFF
1.
Figure 42-1.
Brownout Detector disabled
200
nA
VDDCORE = VT+ to (VT- - 100mV)
200
ns
200
350
µs
100
200
µs
100
From disabled state to enabled state
The product is guaranteed to be functional at VTCore Brownout Output Waveform
VDDCORE
VT+
VTt
BOD OUTPUT
td-
td+
t
1090
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Table 42-5.
VDDUTMI Supply Monitor
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
VT
Supply Monitor Threshold
16 selectable steps of 100mV
VT(accuracy)
Threshold Level Accuracy
Vhys
Hysteresis Voltage
IDDON
Figure 42-2.
Unit
1.9
3.4
V
-1.5
+1.5
%
20
30
mV
18
28
Current Consumption on VDDCORE
µA
Disabled
IDDOFF
tSTART
Max
Enabled
Typ
Startup Time
1
From disabled state to enabled state
140
µs
VDDUTMI Supply Monitor
VDDIO
VT + Vhys
VT
Reset
Table 42-6.
Backup Power Supply Zero-Power-on Reset Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VT+
Threshold Voltage Rising
At startup
1.50
1.55
1.60
V
VT-
Threshold Voltage Falling
1.40
1.45
1.50
V
tRST
Reset Period
40
90
150
µs
Figure 42-3.
Zero-Power-on Reset Characteristics
VDDIO
VT+
VT-
Reset
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Table 42-7.
Symbol
DC Flash Characteristics
Parameter
IDD(standby)
Standby Current
Conditions
Typ
Max
@ 25°C onto VDDCORE = 1.8V
100 kHz
(VDDIO - 0.4V) ÷ 3mA
1000ns ÷ Cb
300ns ÷ Cb
Ω
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
(3)
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
(3)
–
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
(4)
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
(4)
–
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
0
3 × tCPMCK
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
0
3 × tCPMCK
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
tLOW - 3 × tCPMCK
–
ns
fTWCK > 100 kHz
tLOW - 3 × tCPMCK
–
ns
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
tHIGH
–
µs
fTWCK ≤ 100 kHz
tLOW
–
µs
fTWCK > 100 kHz
tLOW
–
µs
Required only for fTWCK > 100 kHz
Cb = capacitance of one bus line in pF. Per I2C Standard compatibility, Cb Max = 400 pF
The TWCK low period is defined as follows: tLOW = ((CLDIV × 2CKDIV) + 4) × tMCK
The TWCK high period is defined as follows: tHIGH = ((CHDIV × 2CKDIV) + 4) × tMCK
tCPMCK = MCK bus period
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Figure 42-32. Two-wire Serial Bus Timing
tHIGH
tfo
tLOW
tr
tLOW
TWCK
tsu(start)
th(start)
th(data)
tsu(data)
tsu(stop)
TWD
tBUF
42.9.8 Embedded Flash Characteristics
The maximum operating frequency given in Table 42-55 is limited by the Embedded Flash access time when the
processor is fetching code out of it. The table provides the device maximum operating frequency defined by the
value of field FWS of the EEFC_FMR. This field defines the number of wait states required to access the
Embedded Flash Memory.
Note:
The embedded flash is fully tested during production test, the flash contents is not set to a known state
prior to shipment. Therefore, the flash contents should be erased prior to programming an application.
Table 42-55.
Embedded Flash Wait State - VDDCORE 1.62V/1.80V
Maximum Operating Frequency (MHz)
EEFC_FMR.FWS
Read Operations
VDDCORE 1.62V
VDDCORE 1.80V
0
1 cycle
24
27
1
2 cycles
40
47
2
3 cycles
72
84
3
4 cycles
84
96
Table 42-56.
AC Flash Characteristics
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Per page including auto-erase
4.6
ms
Per page without auto-erase
2.3
ms
11.5
ms
Program Cycle Time
Full Chip Erase
Data Retention
10
Not Powered or Powered
10
Write/Erase cycles @ 25°C
30K
Endurance
cycles
Write/Erase cycles @ 85°C
1130
years
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43.
Mechanical Characteristics
43.1
100-lead LQFP Package
Figure 43-1.
100-lead LQFP Package Drawing
Table 43-1.
Device and 100-lead LQFP Package Maximum Weight
SAM3UE4/2/1
Table 43-2.
800
100-lead LQFP Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference
MS-026
JESD97 Classification
e3
Table 43-3.
mg
100-lead LQFP Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level
3
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
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43.2
100-ball TFBGA Package
Figure 43-2.
100-ball TFBGA Package Drawing
0.0433
Table 43-4.
100-ball TFBGA Soldering Information (Substrate Level)
Ball Land
0.45 mm
Soldering Mask Opening
0.35 mm
Table 43-5.
100-ball TFBGA Device Maximum Weight
141
Table 43-6.
mg
100-ball TFBGA Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Table 43-7.
3
100-ball TFBGA Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference
MO-275-DDAC-1
JESD97 Classification
e8
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
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43.3
144-lead LQFP Package
Figure 43-3.
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Table 43-8.
144-lead LQFP Package Drawing
This drawing is for general information only; refer to JEDEe Drawing MS-026 for additional information.
The top package body size may be smaller than the bottom package size by as much as 0.15 mm.
Dimensions D1 and E1 do not include mold protrusions. Allowable protrusion is 0.25 mm per side. D1 and E1 are
maximum plastic body size dimensions including mold mismatch.
b dimension by more than 0.08 mm. Dambar cannot be located on the lower radius or the foot. Minimum space
between protrusion and an adjacent lead is 0.07 mm for 0.4 and 0.5 mm pitch packages.
These dimensions apply to the flat section of the lead between 0.10 mm and 0.25 mm from the lead tip.
A1 is defined as the distance from the seating place to the lowest point on the package body.
144-lead LQFP Device Maximum Weight
1400
Table 43-9.
mg
144-lead LQFP Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Table 43-10.
3
144-lead LQFP Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference
MS-026
JESD97 Classification
e3
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
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43.4
144-ball LFBGA Package
Figure 43-4.
144-ball LFBGA Package Drawing
All dimensions are in mm.
Table 43-11.
144-ball LFBGA Soldering Information (Substrate Level)
Ball Land
0.380 mm
Soldering Mask Opening
0.280 mm
Table 43-12.
Device and 144-ball LFBGA Package Maximum Weight
300
Table 43-13.
mg
144-ball LFBGA Package Characteristics
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Table 43-14.
3
144-ball LFBGA Package Reference
JEDEC Drawing Reference
none
JESD97 Classification
e1
This package respects the recommendations of the NEMI User Group.
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43.5
Soldering Profile
Table 43-15 gives the recommended soldering profile from J-STD-020C.
Table 43-15.
Soldering Profile
Profile Feature
Green Package
Average Ramp-up Rate (217°C to Peak)
3°C/sec. max.
Preheat Temperature 175°C ±25°C
180 sec. max.
Temperature Maintained Above 217°C
60 sec. to 150 sec.
Time within 5°C of Actual Peak Temperature
20 sec. to 40 sec.
Peak Temperature Range
260°C
Ramp-down Rate
6°C/sec. max.
Time 25°C to Peak Temperature
8 min. max.
Note:
The package is certified to be backward compatible with Pb/Sn soldering profile.
A maximum of three reflow passes is allowed per component.
43.6
Packaging Resources
Land Pattern Definition.
Refer to the following IPC Standards:
IPC-7351A and IPC-782 (Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standards)
http://landpatterns.ipc.org/default.asp
Atmel Green and RoHS Policy and Package Material Declaration Data Sheet available on www.atmel.com
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44.
Marking
All devices are marked with the Atmel logo and the ordering code.
Additional marking is as follows:
YYWW
V
XXXXXXXXX
ARM
where
1136
“YY”: manufactory year
“WW”: manufactory week
“V”: revision
“XXXXXXXXX”: lot number
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45.
Ordering Information
Table 45-1.
SAM3U Ordering Information
Operating Temperature
Range
Ordering Code
MRL
Flash (Kbytes)
Package
ATSAM3U4EA-AU
A
256
LQFP144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U4EA-CU
A
256
LFBGA 144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U4CA-AU
A
256
LQFP 100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U4CA-CU
A
256
TFBGA100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U2EA-AU
A
128
LQFP144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U2EA-CU
A
128
LFBGA144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U2CA-AU
A
128
LQFP100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U2CA-CU
A
128
TFBGA100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1EA-AU
A
64
LQFP144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1EA-CU
A
64
LFBGA144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1CA-AU
A
64
LQFP100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1CA-CU
A
64
TFBGA100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1EB-AU
B
64
LQFP144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1EB-CU
B
64
LFBGA144
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1CB-AU
B
64
LQFP100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
ATSAM3U1CB-CU
B
64
TFBGA100
Industrial
-40°C to 85°C
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46.
SAM3U Series Errata
46.1
SAM3U Errata - Rev. A Parts
Revision A parts Chip IDs are as follows:
SAM3U4C (Rev A)
0x28000961
SAM3U2C (Rev A)
0x280A0761
SAM3U1C (Rev A)
0x28090561
SAM3U4E (Rev A)
0x28100961
SAM3U2E (Rev A)
0x281A0761
SAM3U1E (Rev A)
0x28190561
46.1.1 Flash
46.1.1.1 Flash: Issue Running at Frequency Lower than 5 MHz
When the system clock (MCK) is lower than 5 MHz with two Wait States (WS) programmed in the EEFC Flash
Mode Register (EEFC_FMR), the Cortex fetches erroneous instructions.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Do not use two WS when running at a frequency lower than 5 MHz.
46.1.1.2 Flash: Read Flash in 64-bit Mode
Higher than expected power consumption can be seen when reading Flash in 64-bit mode.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Use 128-bit mode instead.
46.1.1.3 Flash: Flash Programming
When writing data into the Flash memory plane (either through the EEFC, using the IAP function, or FFPI), the
data may not be correctly written (i.e., the data written is not the one expected).
Problem Fix/Workaround
Set the number of Wait States (WS) to 6 (FWS = 6) during the programming.
46.1.1.4 Flash: Fetching Error after Reading the Unique Identifier
After reading the Unique Identifier (or using the STUI/SPUI command), the processor may fetch wrong
instructions. It depends on the code and on the region of the code.
Problem Fix/Workaround
In order to avoid this problem, follow the steps below:
1.
Set bit 16 of EEFC_FMR to 1
2.
Send the Start Read Unique Identifier command (STUI) by writing the EEFC Flash Command Register
(EEFC_FCR) with the STUI command.
3.
Wait for the FRDY bit to fall
4.
Read the Unique ID (and next bits if required)
5.
Send the Stop Read Unique Identifier command (SPUI) by writing the EEFC_FCR with the SPUI command.
6.
Wait for the FRDY bit to rise
7.
Clear bit 16 of EEFC_FMR
Note:
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46.1.2 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC12B)
46.1.2.1 ADC12B: Current Consumption in Backup Mode on VDDANA
In Backup mode, the current consumption on VDDANA is around 1.0 mA instead of 0.1 µA
Problem Fix/Workaround
Four workarounds are possible:
1.
Do not supply VDDANA and VDDIO in Backup mode using an external switch managed by SHDN pin.
2.
Do not supply VDDANA in Backup mode using an external switch managed by the SHDN and set all PIOs
with ADC inputs (PA22, PA30, PB3–PB8, PC15–PC18, PC28–C21) at low level (either externally or by
software).
3.
Do not supply VDDANA in Backup mode using an external switch managed by any PIO and set all PIOs with
ADC inputs (PA22, PA30, PB3–PB8, PC15–PC18, PC28–C21) at low level (either externally or by software).
Since the PIO state is preserved when in backup mode, any free PIO line can be used to switch off the
external switch by driving the PIO line at low level (PIO is input, pull-up enabled after backup reset).
4.
Use Wait mode instead of Backup mode.
46.1.2.2 ADC: Trigger Launches only One Conversion
A start command initiates a conversion sequence of one channel but not all activated channels as expected.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Send as many start commands as the number of activated channels, or use free run mode.
46.1.2.3 ADC12B: Saturation
When the ADC12B works in saturation (measurements below 0V or above AD12BVREF) the results may be
erratic, the value deviation can be around 30 LSB to the expected data.
Problem Fix/Workaround
None.
46.1.2.4 ADC: Wrong First Conversions
The first conversions done by the ADC may be erroneous if the maximum gain (x4 in single ended or x2 in
differential mode) is not used. The issue appears after the power-up or if a conversion has not occured for 1
minute.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Three workarounds are possible:
1.
Perform 16 dummy conversions on one channel (whatever conditions used in term of setup of gain,
single/differential, offset, and channel selected). The next conversions will be correct for any channels and
any settings. Note that these dummy conversions need to be performed if no conversion has occured for 1
minute or for a new chip startup.
2.
Perform a dummy conversion on a single ended channel on which an external voltage of ADVREF/2 (±10%)
is applied. Use the following conditions for this conversion: gain at 4, offset set at 1. The next conversions
will be correct for any channels and any settings. Note that this dummy conversion needs to be performed if
no conversion has occured for 1 minute or for a new chip startup.
3.
Perform a dummy conversion on a differential channel on which the two inputs are connected together and
connected to any voltage (from 0 to ADVREF). Use the following conditions for this conversion: gain at 4,
offset set at 1. The next conversions will be correct for any channels and any settings. Note that this dummy
conversion needs to be performed if no conversion has occured for 1 minute or for a new chip startup.
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46.1.3 Power Management Controller (PMC)
46.1.3.1 PMC: Main Oscillator Frequency selection if the Main On-chip RC Oscillator is OFF
When the 4/8/12 MHz RC Oscillator is off, the frequency selection (MOSCRCF field in CKGR_MOR) can not be
changed. The register can be written but the modification to MOSCRCF will not be taken into account.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Modify MOSCRCF while 4/8/12 MHz RC Oscillator is on (MOSCREN = 1).
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46.2
SAM3U Errata - Rev. B Parts
Revision B parts Chip IDs are as follows:
SAM3U1C (Rev B) 0x28090562
SAM3U1E (Rev B) 0x28190562
46.2.1 Flash
46.2.1.1 Flash: Issue Running at Frequency Lower than 5 MHz
When the system clock (MCK) is lower than 5 MHz with two Wait States (WS) programmed in the EEFC Flash
Mode Register (EEFC_FMR), the Cortex fetches erroneous instructions.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Do not use two WS when running at a frequency lower than 5 MHz.
46.2.1.2 Flash: Flash Programming
When writing data into the Flash memory plane (either through the EEFC, using the IAP function, or FFPI), the
data may not be correctly written (i.e., the data written is not the one expected).
Problem Fix/Workaround
Set the number of Wait States (WS) to 6 (FWS = 6) during the programming.
46.2.1.3 Flash: Fetching Error after Reading the Unique Identifier
After reading the Unique Identifier (or using the STUI/SPUI command), the processor may fetch wrong
instructions. It depends on the code and on the region of the code.
Problem Fix/Workaround
In order to avoid this problem, follow the steps below:
1.
Set bit 16 of EEFC_FMR to 1
2.
Send the Start Read Unique Identifier command (STUI) by writing the EEFC Flash Command Register
(EEFC_FCR) with the STUI command.
3.
Wait for the FRDY bit to fall
4.
Read the Unique ID (and next bits if required)
5.
Send the Stop Read Unique Identifier command (SPUI) by writing the EEFC_FCR with the SPUI command.
6.
Wait for the FRDY bit to rise
7.
Clear bit 16 of EEFC_FMR
Note:
During the sequence, the software cannot run out of Flash (so needs to run out of SRAM).
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46.2.2 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC12B)
46.2.2.1 ADC12B: Current Consumption in Backup Mode on VDDANA
In Backup mode, the current consumption on VDDANA is around 1.0 mA instead of 0.1 µA
Problem Fix/Workaround
Four workarounds are possible:
1.
Do not supply VDDANA and VDDIO in Backup mode using an external switch managed by SHDN pin.
2.
Do not supply VDDANA in Backup mode using an external switch managed by the SHDN and set all PIOs
with ADC inputs (PA22, PA30, PB3–PB8, PC15–PC18, PC28–C21) at low level (either externally or by
software).
3.
Do not supply VDDANA in Backup mode using an external switch managed by any PIO and set all PIOs with
ADC inputs (PA22, PA30, PB3–PB8, PC15–PC18, PC28–C21) at low level (either externally or by software).
Since the PIO state is preserved when in backup mode, any free PIO line can be used to switch off the
external switch by driving the PIO line at low level (PIO is input, pull-up enabled after backup reset).
4.
Use Wait mode instead of Backup mode.
46.2.2.2 ADC: Trigger Launches only One Conversion
A start command initiates a conversion sequence of one channel but not all activated channels as expected.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Send as many start commands as the number of activated channels, or use free run mode.
46.2.2.3 ADC: Wrong First Conversions
The first conversions done by the ADC may be erroneous if the maximum gain (x4 in single ended or x2 in
differential mode) is not used. The issue appears after the power-up or if a conversion has not occured for 1
minute.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Three workarounds are possible:
1.
Perform 16 dummy conversions on one channel (whatever conditions used in term of setup of gain,
single/differential, offset, and channel selected). The next conversions will be correct for any channels and
any settings. Note that these dummy conversions need to be performed if no conversion has occured for 1
minute or for a new chip startup.
2.
Perform a dummy conversion on a single ended channel on which an external voltage of ADVREF/2 (±10%)
is applied. Use the following conditions for this conversion: gain at 4, offset set at 1. The next conversions
will be correct for any channels and any settings. Note that this dummy conversion needs to be performed if
no conversion has occured for 1 minute or for a new chip startup.
3.
Perform a dummy conversion on a differential channel on which the two inputs are connected together and
connected to any voltage (from 0 to ADVREF). Use the following conditions for this conversion: gain at 4,
offset set at 1. The next conversions will be correct for any channels and any settings. Note that this dummy
conversion needs to be performed if no conversion has occured for 1 minute or for a new chip startup.
46.2.3 Power Management Controller (PMC)
46.2.3.1 PMC: Main Oscillator Frequency selection if the Main On-chip RC Oscillator is OFF
When the 4/8/12 MHz RC Oscillator is off, the frequency selection (MOSCRCF field in CKGR_MOR) can not be
changed. The register can be written but the modification to MOSCRCF will not be taken into account.
Problem Fix/Workaround
Modify MOSCRCF while 4/8/12 MHz RC Oscillator is on (MOSCREN = 1).
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Revision History
In the tables that follow, the most recent version of the document appears first.
Table 47-1.
Doc. Date
SAM3U Datasheet Rev. 6430G Revision History
Changes
Reformatted document
General editorial changes throughout
“Description” on page 1:
- in first paragraph, replaced “an RTC” with “a low-power RTC”
- added paragraph relating to low-power modes
- added paragraph relating to Real-time Event Management
Section 1. ”Features”
Updated description of “Low Power Modes”
Table 1-1, “Configuration Summary”: reorganized contents; added SPI feature; provided details specific to 12-bit and
10-bit ADCs
Section 2. ”Block Diagram”
Figure 2-1 ”144-pin SAM3U4/2/1E Block Diagram”: corrected “VDDUTMII” to “VDDUTMI”; deleted TC1 and TC2 to
reflect single 3-channel timer counter block TC0
Figure 2-2 ”100-pin SAM3U4/2/1C Block Diagram”: corrected “VDDUTMII” to “VDDUTMI”; deleted TC1 and TC2 to
reflect single 3-channel timer counter block TC0
Table 3-1, “Signal Description List”: corrected two instances of “VDDUTMII” to “VDDUTMI”
Section 3. ”Signal Description”
Section 3.1 ”Design Considerations”: updated to provide title and number of referenced application note
Updated Section 4. ”Package and Pinout”
31-Mar-15
Section 5. ”Power Considerations”
Added Section 5.2 ”Power-up Considerations”
Section 5.4 ”Typical Powering Schematics”: in first sentence and in Figure 5-2 ”Single Supply”, corrected supply voltage
range “1.8V-3.6V” to “1.62–3.6 V”
Table 5-1, “Low Power Mode Configuration Summary”: replaced “BOD alarm” with “SM alarm” in potential wake-up
sources for Backup mode
Updated Section 5.7 ”Wake-up Sources”
Updated Section 5.8 ”Fast Startup”
Section 6. ”Input/Output Lines”
Section 6.7 ”ERASE Pin”: in first paragraph, added details relative to reprogamming Flash content
Section 7. ”Architecture” (changed title—was previously “Processor and Architecture”)
Removed section 7.1 “ARM Cortex-M3 Processor”
Removed section 7.8 “Debug and Test Features”
Section 8. ”Memories”
Inserted Section 8.1 ”Memory Mapping” (was previously section 8. “Product Mapping”)
Updated Section 8.2.1 ”Internal SRAM”, Section 8.2.3.4 ”Lock Regions”, and Section 8.2.3.10 ”GPNVM Bits”
Section 8.2.4 ”Boot Strategies”: deleted sentence “The GPNVM bit can be cleared or set respectively through the
commands “Clear General-purpose NVM Bit” and “Set General-purpose NVM Bit” of the EEFC User Interface” (this
information is already provided in Section 8.2.3.10 ”GPNVM Bits”)
Added Section 9. ”Real-time Event Management”
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Changes
Revised Section 10. ”System Controller”
Section 11. ”Peripherals”
Table 11-2, “Multiplexing on PIO Controller A (PIOA)”: added two footnotes on selecting extra functions
Table 11-3, “Multiplexing on PIO Controller B (PIOB)”: added three footnotes on selecting extra functions
Table 11-4, “Multiplexing on PIO Controller C (PIOC)”: replaced footnotes with two footnotes on selecting extra
functions
Removed section 12. Embedded Peripherals Overview
Section 13. ”Debug and Test Features”
Added Section 13.2 ”Embedded Characteristics”
Section 13.5.7 ”IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan”: in second paragraph, changed “enabled when FWUP, NRSTB and
JTAGSEL are high” to “enabled when FWUP, NRST, NRSTB and JTAGSEL are high”
Section 13.5.2 ”Debug Architecture”: in first sentence, corrected “embeds four functional units” to “embeds five
functional units”
Section 19. ”General Purpose Backup Registers (GPBR)”
Updated to correct number of registers from 4 to 8
Section 22. ”SAM3U4/2/1 Boot Program”
Updated Section 22.4.3 ”USB Device Port”
Section 22.4.4 ”In Application Programming (IAP) Feature”: replaced two instances of “MC_FSR register” with
“EEFC_FSR”
Section 25. ”Peripheral DMA Controller (PDC)”
Deleted sentence “This document describes the AHB Peripheral DMA Controller (AHB PDC) version 1.0.0.”
31-Mar-15
Section 27. ”Power Management Controller (PMC)”
Section 27.14.15 ”PMC Status Register”: in FOS bit description, corrected second value to ‘1’ (was ‘0’)
Updated Section 27.13 ”Register Write Protection”
Section 27.14.10 ”PMC Clock Generator PLLA Register”: updated DIVA field description
Updated Section 27.14.20 ”PMC Write Protection Mode Register”
Updated Section 27.14.21 ”PMC Write Protection Status Register”
Section 35. ”Timer Counter (TC)”
Replaced instances of “Master clock” or “MCK” with “peripheral clock” throughout
Replaced instances of ‘quadrature decoder logic’ with ‘quadrature decoder’ or ‘QDEC’ throughout
Section 35.1 ”Description”: replaced “driven by TIOA0, TIOB0 and TIOA1 inputs” with “driven by TIOA0, TIOB0 and
TIOB1 inputs”
Section 35.2 ”Embedded Characteristics”: changed “Two multi-purpose input/output signals” to “Two multi-purpose
input/output signals acting as trigger event”; deleted last bullet “Two global registers that act on all TC channels”
Moved Table 35-1, “Timer Counter Clock Assignment” from Section 35.1 ”Description” to Section 35.3 ”Block Diagram”
and updated table footnote
Section 35.5.2 ”Power Management”: specified “clock of each channel” at end of paragraph
Section 35.5.3 ”Interrupt Sources”: changed title (was “Interrupt”); specified “an interrupt line per channel” in first
sentence
Added Table 35-5, “Peripheral IDs”
Updated Section 35.6.2 ”16-bit Counter”
Section 35.6.3 ”Clock Selection”: updated names of internal clock signals
Section 35.6.11.1 ”WAVSEL = 00”: replaced “0xFFFF” with “216-1” in first paragraph
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Changes
Section 35. ”Timer Counter (TC)” (cont’d)
In Figure 35-9 ”WAVSEL = 10 without Trigger” and Figure 35-10 ”WAVSEL = 10 with Trigger”, replaced “0xFFFF” with
“2n-1” (with “n” representing counter size)
Section 35.6.11.3 ”WAVSEL = 01”: replaced “0xFFFF” with “216--1” in first paragraph
In Figure 35-13 ”WAVSEL = 11 without Trigger” and Figure 35-14 ”WAVSEL = 11 with Trigger”, replaced “0xFFFF” with
“2n-1” (with “n” representing counter size)
Section 35.6.14.1 ”Description”: in first paragraph, changed TIOA1 into TIOB1 and corrected link to Figure 35-15
Section 35.6.14.2 ”Input Pre-processing”: deleted sentence “Filters can be disabled using the FILTER bit in the
TC_BMR”
Figure 35-16 ”Input Stage”: replaced “FILTER” with “MAXFILTER > 0”
Section 35.6.14.3 ”Direction Status and Change Detection”: rewrote sixth paragraph for clarity
Section 35.6.14.4 ”Position and Rotation Measurement”: rewrote first paragraph for clarity and changed TIOA1 into
TIOB1; at end of second paragraph, defined External Trigger Edge and External Trigger configuration in TC_CMR
Section 35.6.14.5 ”Speed Measurement”: in fifth paragraph, replaced “EDGTRG can be set to 0x01” with “ETRGEDG
must be set to 0x01”; in seventh paragraph, replaced sentence “The speed can be read on TC_RA0 register in
TC_CMR0” with “The speed can be read on field RA in register TC_RA0”
Table 35-6, “Register Mapping”: defined offset range 0xE8–0xFC as reserved
Section 35.7.2 ”TC Channel Mode Register: Capture Mode”: in ‘Name’ line, replaced “(WAVE = 0)” with
“(CAPTURE_MODE)”; updated TCCLKS field values 0–4
Section 35.7.3 ”TC Channel Mode Register: Waveform Mode”: in ‘Name’ line, replaced “(WAVE = 1)” with
“(WAVEFORM_MODE)”; updated TCCLKS field values 0–4; added note to ENETRG bit description description
Section 35.7.4 ”TC Counter Value Register”: in CV field description, added notation “IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels,
CV field size is limited to register bits 15:0”
31-Mar-15
Section 35.7.5 ”TC Register A”: in RA field description, added notation “IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RA field size
is limited to register bits 15:0”
Section 35.7.6 ”TC Register B”: in RB field description, added notation “IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RB field size
is limited to register bits 15:0”
Section 35.7.7 ”TC Register C”: in RC field description, added notation “IMPORTANT: For 16-bit channels, RC field size
is limited to register bits 15:0”
Section 35.7.8 ”TC Status Register”: updated bit descriptions
Section 35.7.13 ”TC Block Mode Register”:
- removed FILTER bit (register bit 19 now reserved)
- corrected TC2XC2S field configuration values: value 2 is TIOA0 (was TIOA1); value 3 is TIOA1 (was TIOA2)
Section 42. ”Electrical Characteristics”
Updated and harmonized parameter symbols throughout
Table 42-2, “DC Characteristics”: corrected VDDUTMII to VDDUTMI; updated values for parameter “On-die Series
Termination Resistor”; removed parameter “Input Capacitance”
Table 42-4, “Core Power Supply Brownout Detector Characteristics”: added parameter “Reset Period”
Table 42-6, “Backup Power Supply Zero-Power-on Reset Characteristics”: renamed parameter “Reset Time-out Period”
to “Reset Period”
Table 42-17, “4/8/12 MHz RC Oscillators Characteristics”: removed parameter “Frequency Temperature Dependency”
Table 42-18, “32.768 kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics”: updated conditions for parameters “Startup Time” and
“Current Consumption”; added parameter “Allowed Crystal Capacitance Load”
Figure 42-10 ”32.768 kHz Crystal Oscillator Schematic”: added “Ccrystal” label
Table 42-20, “XIN32 Clock Electrical Characteristics (In Bypass Mode)”: in footnote, corrected “32768 kHz” to
“32.768 kHz”
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Changes
Section 42. ”Electrical Characteristics” (cont’d)
Updated Figure 42-11 ”XIN32 Clock Timing”
Table 42-21, “3 to 20 MHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics”: updated values for parameter “External capacitor on XIN
and XOUT”; added parameter “Allowed Crystal Capacitance Load”; deleted all footnotes
Updated Figure 42-13 ”XIN Clock Timing”
Updated Section 42.4.9 ”Crystal Oscillators Design Consideration Information”
Table 42-25, “PLLA Characteristics”: updated min/max values for parameters “Input Frequency” and “Output
Frequency”
Table 42-25, “PLLA Characteristics”: added max value for Current Consumption (Standby mode)
Table 42-28, “Static Power Consumption”: corrected VDDUTMII to VDDUTMI
Table 42-29, “Dynamic Power Consumption”: corrected VDDUTMII to VDDUTMI
Deleted section 43.6.5 “USB High Speed Design Guidelines”
Table 42-30, “Analog Power Supply Characteristics”: changed VDDIN to VDDANA
Table 42-32, “External Voltage Reference Input”: changed VDDIN to VDDANA
Updated Section 42.7.1 ”Static Performance Characteristics”
Table 42-33, “INL, DNL, 12-bit mode, VDDANA Supply Voltage Conditions”: changed VDDIN to VDDANA
Table 42-34, “Gain Error, Offset Error, 12-bit Mode, VDDANA Supply Voltage Conditions(1)”: changed VDDIN to
VDDANA
Inserted heading Section 42.7.2 ”Dynamic Performance Characteristics” and updated content
Replaced section “Track and Hold Time versus Source Output Impedance” with Section 42.7.2.1 ”Sample and Hold
Time versus Source Output Impedance”
Table 42-39, “Analog Inputs”: in footnote, changed VDDIN to VDDANA
31-Mar-15
Restored Section 42.8 ”10-bit Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC Characteristics” (content was
inadvertently removed in version 6430F of this datasheet)
Section 42.9.3.1 ”Maximum SPI Frequency”: updated content under ”Master Write Mode” and ”Master Read Mode”
Table 42-49, “SSC Timings”: updated parameters SSC4 and SSC7; deleted footnote “Timings SSC4 and SSC7 depend
on...”
Section 42.9 ”AC Characteristics”: removed Figure 43-27. “USART SPI Master Mode”, Figure 43-28. “USART SPI Slave
mode (Mode 1 or 2)”, Figure 43-29. “USART SPI Slave mode (Mode 0 or 3)”, and Table 43-49. “USART SPI Timings”
Table 42-54, “Two-wire Serial Bus Requirements”: in bottom row, replaced duplicated parameter “Hold Time (repeated)
START Condition” with new parameter “Bus free time between a STOP and START condition”
Section 42.9.8 ”Embedded Flash Characteristics”: in first paragraph, corrected “field FWS of the MC_FMR register” to
“field FWS of the EEFC_FMR”; updated text and replaced two wait state tables with single Table 42-55, “Embedded
Flash Wait State - VDDCORE 1.62V/1.80V”
Section 43. ”Mechanical Characteristics”
Figure 43-1 ”100-lead LQFP Package Drawing”: added notes 1 and 2
Section 43.2 ”100-ball TFBGA Package”: at end of section, added sentence “This package respects the
recommendations of the NEMI User Group.”
Figure 43-2 ”100-ball TFBGA Package Drawing”: corrected ‘A’ maximum dimension in inches from 0.0575 to 0.0433
Updated Table 43-4, “100-ball TFBGA Soldering Information (Substrate Level)”
Updated Table 43-5, “100-ball TFBGA Device Maximum Weight”
Updated Table 43-7, “100-ball TFBGA Package Reference”
Section 43.3 ”144-lead LQFP Package”: at end of section, added sentence “This package respects the
recommendations of the NEMI User Group.”
Updated Table 43-8, “144-lead LQFP Device Maximum Weight”
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Changes
Inserted Section 44. ”Marking” (was previously in Section 46. ”SAM3U Series Errata”)
Section 45. ”Ordering Information”
Table 45-1, “SAM3U Ordering Information”: removed “Package Type” column (this information is provided on the Atmel
website)
Section 46. ”SAM3U Series Errata”
31-Mar-15
Deleted sentence referencing application note “Errata on SAM3U Engineering Sample Devices”
Section 46.1.1.1 ”Flash: Issue Running at Frequency Lower than 5 MHz”: changed lower frequency limit from 2.5 MHz
to 5 MHz
Section 46.2.1.1 ”Flash: Issue Running at Frequency Lower than 5 MHz”: changed lower frequency limit from 2.5 MHz
to 5 MHz
Section 46.1.2.3 ”ADC12B: Saturation”: corrected instance of “ADREF” to “AD12BVREF”
Doc.
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Change
Request
Ref.(1)
Comments
PMC:
Section 27.9 ”Fast Startup”, SUPC_FSMR --> PMC_FSMR and SUPC_FSPR --> PMC_FSPR
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Section 27.3 ”Master Clock Controller”, removed bogus sentence about Master Clock divider functionality
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Section 27.1 ”Description”, changed sentence “Processor Clock (HCLK), must be switched off...”
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Memories:
Section 8.2.3.1 ”Flash Overview”, Flash size should be 64KBytes instead of 256KBytes
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Electrical Characteristics:
Section 43.7, 43.7.1 Gain and Offset Calibration removed
8031
Section 42.4 ”Crystal Oscillators Characteristics”:
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Table 42-16, “32 kHz RC Oscillator Characteristics”, changed parameter ‘Frequency Temperature
Dependency’
Table 42-4, “Core Power Supply Brownout Detector Characteristics”, changed MAX value of VTH+
Section 42.9.8 ”Embedded Flash Characteristics”, added note regarding erasing Flash contents
8223
Errata:
Section 46.2 ”SAM3U Errata - Rev. B Parts”, added errata section for rev. B
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Section 46.1 ”SAM3U Errata - Rev. A Parts”: Section 46.1.2.2 ”ADC: Trigger Launches only One Conversion”,
added errata
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Section 46.2 ”SAM3U Errata - Rev. B Parts”: Section 46.2.2.2 ”ADC: Trigger Launches only One Conversion”,
added errata
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Section 46.1 ”SAM3U Errata - Rev. A Parts”: Section 46.1.2.4 ”ADC: Wrong First Conversions”, added errata
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Section 46.2 ”SAM3U Errata - Rev. B Parts”: Section 46.2.2.3 ”ADC: Wrong First Conversions”, added errata
Overview & Mechanical Characteristics:
Replaced all occurrences of '100-ball LFBGA' into '100-ball TFBGA'
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Ordering Information:
Table 45-1, “SAM3U Ordering Information”, updated with MRL B devices
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Change
Request
Ref.(1)
SPI:
Section 32.8.11 ”SPI Write Protection Status Register”, description of register simplified
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Section 32.8.10 ”SPI Write Protection Mode Register”, removed ‘SPI’ from register description names
rfo
Section 32. ”Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Programmer Datasheet”, SPI version updated to version ‘R’
rfo
TC:
Section 34.1 ”Description”: Table 34-1, “Timer Counter Clock Assignment”, footnote for table updated
Doc.
Rev.
6430E
Comments
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Change
Request
Ref.(1)
Overview:
Comment in front of rows PA24 and PA25 removed, and put as a footnote(4) for TWD1 and TWCK1.
Table 11-2, “Multiplexing on PIO Controller A (PIOA)”, “Peripheral B” column, PA2 and PA17 texts exchanged.
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Figure ”The fast restart circuitry (shown in Figure 27-3 “Fast Startup Circuitry” on page 454) is fully
asynchronous and provides a fast startup signal to the Power Management Controller. As soon as the fast
startup signal is asserted, the PMC automatically restarts the embedded 4/8/12 MHz fast RC oscillator,
switches the master clock on this 4 MHz clock by default and reenables the processor clock.”, ‘Falling/Rising
Edge Detector’ changed to ‘High/Low Level Detector’ in 3 blocks.
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Wait mode consumption updated in Table 5-1, “Low Power Mode Configuration Summary”
Clock Generator:
Last sentence removed from Section 26.5.1 ”Divider and Phase Lock Loop Programming”, as PLLADIV2 does
7751
not exist.
7908
Third bullet edited in Section 26.1 ”Description”.
Electrical Characteristics:
3 values updated in Table 42-12, “Typical Current Consumption in Wait Mode”.
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Section 43.7.1 ”Sample and Hold Time versus Source Output Impedance” created.
SUPC:
Section 19.3.2 ”Slow Clock Generator”, variable VDD_SUPPLY_MONITOR changed to VDD_Backup, in order 7743
to get VDDBU instead of VDDUTMI.
PMC:
Section 27.8 ”Programmable Clock Output Controller”, UPLLCK --> UPLLCK/2.
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Figure 27-1, “General Clock Block Diagram” edited (UPLLCK --> UPLLCK/2, and UPLLDIV /1/2 --> Divider /2)
7912
USART:
Section 35. ”Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART)”, PDC condition shown
instead of DMA.
7804
Errata:
Section 46.1.1.4 ”Flash: Fetching Error after Reading the Unique Identifier” added.
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Overview:
Section 5.6.2 ”Wait Mode”, sentence starting with ‘By configuring...’ --> ‘This is done by configuring...’
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Section 11. ”Peripherals”, (Rev A) was removed from Table 10-1.
7642
TWD1 and TWCK1 removed from Figure 2-2, “100-pin SAM3U4/2/1C Block Diagram”.
7624
Table 3-1, “Signal Description List”, Note (4) added to TDO Output.
7635
A typo fixed in Section 8.2.1 ”Internal SRAM”: 4224 Kbytes --> 4224 bytes.
7305
Debug and Test Features:
Table 13-1, “Debug and Test Signal List”, Note (1) added to TDO Output.
7635
Section 13.5.8 ”ID Code Register”, Chip ID and JTAG ID Code edited.
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Section 13.5.7 ”IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan”, second paragraph updated.
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Chip ID:
CHIPID_CIDR column in Table 29-1, “ATSAM3U Chip IDs Register” updated as in Table 9-1
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Clock Generator:
Section 26.6 ”UTMI Phase Lock Loop Programming”, first sentence edited, together with Table 26-5, “UTMI
PLL Block Diagram”.
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PMC:
Section 27.9 ”Fast Startup”, a sentence starting with ‘Important’ added as a second paragraph.
In the first paragraph, ‘LPM bit is at 0’ replaced by ‘LPM bit is at 1’.
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Section 27.14.15 ”PMC Status Register”, MOSCSELS bit descriptions reversed.
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Electrical Characteristics:
In Table 42-18, “32.768 kHz Crystal Oscillator Characteristics”, CLEXT Maximum value is 22 instead of 20.
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Section 42.9.7 ”Two-wire Serial Interface Characteristics” updated: UART --> USART, SPCK --> SCK, Figures
and titles updated.
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Errata:
Section 46.1.2.1 ”ADC12B: Current Consumption in Backup Mode on VDDANA” edited.
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Section 46.1.1.3 ”Flash: Flash Programming” added.
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Backpage:
A typo fixed: ‘tehincal’ --> ‘technical’
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SAM3U Series [DATASHEET]
Atmel-6430G-ATARM-SAM3U-Series-Datasheet_31-Mar-15
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Overview:
Section 2. ”SAM3U Block Diagram”, changed orientation of block diagrams.
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Section 5. ”Power Considerations”, fixed grammar in Voltage ranges.
Section 3. ”Signal Description”, USART signal DCD0 is an Input
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Figure 5-1, “Single Supply”, Main supply range is 1.8V-3.6V.
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Figure 5-1, Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3, updated “Note” below figures, “With Main Supply