Atmel Evaluation Kit AT91SAM9G25-EK AT91SAM9G25-EK Data Sheet

Product codes
AT91SAM9G25-EK
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SAM9G25 [DATASHEET]
11032D–ATARM–10-Mar-2014
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.
16.2
Embedded Characteristics
20-bit Programmable Counter plus 12-bit Interval Counter
Reset-on-read Feature
Both Counters Work on Master Clock/16
Real Time OS or Linux
®
/WinCE
®
 compliant tick generator
AMBA
-compliant Interface 
Interfaces to the ARM Advanced Peripheral Bus