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11.2 Basic Interval Timer
11.2.1 Overview
The MC96F8204 has one 8-bit basic interval timer that is free-run and can’t stop. Block diagram is shown in Figure
11.2. In addition, the basic interval timer generates the time base for watchdog timer counting. It also provides a basic
interval timer interrupt (BITIFR).
The MC96F8204 has these basic interval timer (BIT) features:
− During Power On, BIT gives a stable clock generation time
− On exiting Stop mode, BIT gives a stable clock generation time
− As timer function, timer interrupt occurrence
11.2.2 Block Diagram
BIT Clock
BCK[2:0]
8-Bit Up Counter
BITCNT
BCLR
clear
BITIFR
To interrupt
block
selected bit
overflow
WDT
INT_ACK
clear
Start CPU
RESET
STOP
Figure 11.2 Basic Interval Timer Block Diagram
11.2.3 Register Map
Basic Interval Timer Counter Register
Basic Interval Timer Control Register
Table 11.2 Basic Interval Timer Register Map