Atmel Evaluation Kit AT91SAM9G25-EK AT91SAM9G25-EK Data Sheet
Product codes
AT91SAM9G25-EK
143
SAM9G25 [DATASHEET]
11032C–ATARM–25-Jan-13
16.
Periodic Interval Timer (PIT)
16.1
Description
The Periodic Interval Timer (PIT) provides the operating system’s scheduler interrupt. It is designed to offer maximum
accuracy and efficient management, even for systems with long response time.
accuracy and efficient management, even for systems with long response time.
16.2
Embedded Characteristics
z
20-bit Programmable Counter plus 12-bit Interval Counter
z
Reset-on-read Feature
z
Both Counters Work on Master Clock/16
z
Real Time OS or Linux
®
/WinCE
®
compliant tick generator
z
AMBA
™
-compliant Interface
z
Interfaces to the ARM Advanced Peripheral Bus