16. Advanced-control timers (TIM1&TIM8)
16.1 TIM1&TIM8 introduction
The advanced-control timers (TIM1&TIM8) consist of a 16-bit auto-reload counter driven by a programmable prescaler.
It may be used for a variety of purposes, including measuring the pulse length of input signals (input capture) or generating output waveforms (output compare, PWM, complementary PWM with dead-time insertion).
Pulse lengths and waveform periods can be modulated from a few microseconds to several milliseconds using the timer prescaler and the RCC clock controller prescalers.
The advanced-control (TIM1&TIM8) and general-purpose (TIMx) timers are completely independent, and do not share any resources. They can be synchronized together as described in Section 16.3.20 .
16.2 TIM1&TIM8 main features
TIM1&TIM8 timer features include:
- • 16-bit up, down, up/down auto-reload counter.
- • 16-bit programmable prescaler allowing dividing (also “on the fly”) the counter clock frequency either by any factor between 1 and 65536.
- • Up to 4 independent channels for:
- – Input Capture
- – Output Compare
- – PWM generation (Edge and Center-aligned Mode)
- – One-pulse mode output
- • Complementary outputs with programmable dead-time
- • Synchronization circuit to control the timer with external signals and to interconnect several timers together.
- • Repetition counter to update the timer registers only after a given number of cycles of the counter.
- • Break input to put the timer’s output signals in reset state or in a known state.
- • Interrupt/DMA generation on the following events:
- – Update: counter overflow/underflow, counter initialization (by software or internal/external trigger)
- – Trigger event (counter start, stop, initialization or count by internal/external trigger)
- – Input capture
- – Output compare
- – Break input
- • Supports incremental (quadrature) encoder and Hall-sensor circuitry for positioning purposes
- • Trigger input for external clock or cycle-by-cycle current management
Figure 110. Advanced-control timer block diagram

The diagram illustrates the internal architecture of an advanced-control timer (TIM1&TIM8). At the top, the CK_TIM18 from RCC input provides the Internal clock (CK_INT) to the Trigger controller , Slave mode controller , and Encoder interface . The ETR input passes through a Polarity selection, Edge detector and Prescaler block, producing ETRP and ETRF signals. ITR0 , ITR1 , ITR2 , and ITR3 inputs are combined through a multiplexer and an Input filter to generate TRC and TIF_ED signals. TI1FP1 and TI2FP2 signals are also fed into the Encoder interface . The Trigger controller generates the TRGO signal, which is sent to other timers, the DAC, and the ADC. The Slave mode controller receives TRGI and TRC signals and provides Reset , Enable , Up/Down , and Count signals to the CNT (counter) . The Encoder interface also provides Reset , Enable , Up/Down , and Count signals to the CNT . The CNT is connected to the AutoReload Register and the REP Register . The REP Register is connected to the Repetition counter and the DTG[7:0] registers . The CK_PSC input is processed by the PSC (prescaler) to generate the CK_CNT signal for the CNT . The CNT is connected to four Capture/Compare blocks: Capture/Compare 1 Register , Capture/Compare 2 Register , Capture/Compare 3 Register , and Capture/Compare 4 Register . Each register is connected to a Prescaler and a DTG block. The DTG blocks are connected to the Output control blocks, which generate the OC1 , OC1N , OC2 , OC2N , OC3 , OC3N , OC4 , and OC4N signals. The TI1 , TI2 , TI3 , and TI4 inputs are processed by Input filter & Edge detector blocks to generate IC1 , IC2 , IC3 , and IC4 signals. The IC1 , IC2 , IC3 , and IC4 signals are also fed into the Prescaler blocks. The Prescaler blocks generate the CC41 , IC1PS , CC31 , IC2PS , CC21 , IC3PS , CC11 , and IC4PS signals. The CC41 , CC31 , CC21 , and CC11 signals are fed into the Capture/Compare registers. The OC1REF , OC2REF , OC3REF , and OC4REF signals are generated by the DTG blocks. The BRK input is processed by a Polarity selection block to generate the BI signal. The Clock failure event from clock controller CSS (Clock Security System) is also fed into the BI signal. A legend at the bottom indicates that a sawtooth symbol represents an Interrupt & DMA output and a double-line symbol represents an Event . The diagram is labeled MS39906V2 in the bottom right corner.
16.3 TIM1&TIM8 functional description
16.3.1 Time-base unit
The main block of the programmable advanced-control timer is a 16-bit counter with its related auto-reload register. The counter can count up, down or both up and down. The counter clock can be divided by a prescaler.
The counter, the auto-reload register and the prescaler register can be written or read by software. This is true even when the counter is running.
The time-base unit includes:
- • Counter register (TIMx_CNT)
- • Prescaler register (TIMx_PSC)
- • Auto-reload register (TIMx_ARR)
- • Repetition counter register (TIMx_RCR)
The auto-reload register is preloaded. Writing to or reading from the auto-reload register accesses the preload register. The content of the preload register are transferred into the shadow register permanently or at each update event (UEV), depending on the auto-reload preload enable bit (ARPE) in TIMx_CR1 register. The update event is sent when the counter reaches the overflow (or underflow when downcounting) and if the UDIS bit equals 0 in the TIMx_CR1 register. It can also be generated by software. The generation of the update event is described in detailed for each configuration.
The counter is clocked by the prescaler output CK_CNT, which is enabled only when the counter enable bit (CEN) in TIMx_CR1 register is set (refer also to the slave mode controller description to get more details on counter enabling).
Note that the counter starts counting 1 clock cycle after setting the CEN bit in the TIMx_CR1 register.
Prescaler description
The prescaler can divide the counter clock frequency by any factor between 1 and 65536. It is based on a 16-bit counter controlled through a 16-bit register (in the TIMx_PSC register). It can be changed on the fly as this control register is buffered. The new prescaler ratio is taken into account at the next update event.
Figure 111 and Figure 112 give some examples of the counter behavior when the prescaler ratio is changed on the fly:
Figure 111. Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 2

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer when the prescaler division is changed from 1 to 2. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler input clock signal.
- CEN : Counter Enable signal, which goes high to start the counter.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter, which is derived from CK_PSC divided by the prescaler value.
- Counter register : Shows the counter values F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, followed by a rollover to 00, 01, 02, 03.
- Update event (UEV) : Generated when the counter reaches its maximum value (FC) and rolls over.
- Prescaler control register : Initially set to 0 (division 1). A new value of 1 (division 2) is written to TIMx_PSC. The change takes effect after the next update event.
- Prescaler buffer : Latches the new prescaler value (1) at the update event.
- Prescaler counter : Counts from 0 to 1 when the division is 1. After the update event, it counts from 0 to 1, 0 to 1, 0 to 1, 0 to 1 when the division is 2.
Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between the update event, the latching of the new prescaler value, and the change in the timerclock frequency. The diagram is labeled MS31076V2.
Figure 112. Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 4

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer when the prescaler division is changed from 1 to 4. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler input clock signal.
- CEN : Counter Enable signal.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter.
- Counter register : Shows the counter values F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, followed by a rollover to 00, 01.
- Update event (UEV) : Generated at the rollover from FC to 00.
- Prescaler control register : Initially set to 0 (division 1). A new value of 3 (division 4) is written to TIMx_PSC. The change takes effect after the next update event.
- Prescaler buffer : Latches the new prescaler value (3) at the update event.
- Prescaler counter : Counts from 0 to 1 when the division is 1. After the update event, it counts from 0 to 1, 2 to 3, 0 to 1, 2 to 3 when the division is 4.
Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between the update event, the latching of the new prescaler value, and the change in the timerclock frequency. The diagram is labeled MS31077V2.
16.3.2 Counter modes
Upcounting mode
In upcounting mode, the counter counts from 0 to the auto-reload value (content of the TIMx_ARR register), then restarts from 0 and generates a counter overflow event.
If the repetition counter is used, the update event (UEV) is generated after upcounting is repeated for the number of times programmed in the repetition counter register plus one (TIMx_RCR+1). Else the update event is generated at each counter overflow.
Setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register (by software or by using the slave mode controller) also generates an update event.
The UEV event can be disabled by software by setting the UDIS bit in the TIMx_CR1 register. This is to avoid updating the shadow registers while writing new values in the preload registers. Then no update event occurs until the UDIS bit has been written to 0. However, the counter restarts from 0, as well as the counter of the prescaler (but the prescale rate does not change). In addition, if the URS bit (update request selection) in TIMx_CR1 register is set, setting the UG bit generates an update event UEV but without setting the UIF flag (thus no interrupt or DMA request is sent). This is to avoid generating both update and capture interrupts when clearing the counter on the capture event.
When an update event occurs, all the registers are updated and the update flag (UIF bit in TIMx_SR register) is set (depending on the URS bit):
- • The repetition counter is reloaded with the content of TIMx_RCR register,
- • The auto-reload shadow register is updated with the preload value (TIMx_ARR),
- • The buffer of the prescaler is reloaded with the preload value (content of the TIMx_PSC register).
The following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies when TIMx_ARR=0x36.
Figure 113. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1

The timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer in upcounting mode. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic clock. Below it, CNT_EN is a signal that goes high to enable the counter. The third signal, Timerclock = CK_CNT, is the clock for the counter, which is the CK_PSC divided by 1. The fourth signal shows the Counter register values, which count from 31 to 36, then overflow to 00 and continue counting (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07). The fifth signal, Counter overflow, is a pulse that goes high when the counter reaches the auto-reload value (36) and then goes low. The sixth signal, Update event (UEV), is a pulse that goes high when the counter overflows. The bottom signal, Update interrupt flag (UIF), is a pulse that goes high when the counter overflows and remains high until it is cleared. Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between the signals.
Figure 114. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a counter with an internal clock divided by 2. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is a horizontal line indicating the counter is enabled. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave with a frequency half that of CK_PSC. The Counter register shows a sequence of values: 0034, 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001, 0002, and 0003. A 'Counter overflow' pulse occurs when the counter transitions from 0036 to 0000. The 'Update event (UEV)' and 'Update interrupt flag (UIF)' are shown as pulses coinciding with the overflow event. The diagram is labeled MS31079V3 in the bottom right corner.
Figure 115. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a counter with an internal clock divided by 4. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is a horizontal line indicating the counter is enabled. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave with a frequency one-quarter that of CK_PSC. The Counter register shows a sequence of values: 0035, 0036, 0000, and 0001. A 'Counter overflow' pulse occurs when the counter transitions from 0036 to 0000. The 'Update event (UEV)' and 'Update interrupt flag (UIF)' are shown as pulses coinciding with the overflow event. The diagram is labeled MS31080V3 in the bottom right corner.
Figure 116. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a counter with an internal clock divided by N. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, the Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is shown with a break, indicating a longer time scale. The Counter register shows a sequence of values: 1F, 20, and 00. A 'Counter overflow' pulse occurs when the counter transitions from 20 to 00. The 'Update event (UEV)' and 'Update interrupt flag (UIF)' are shown as pulses coinciding with the overflow event. The diagram is labeled MS31081V3 in the bottom right corner.
Figure 117. Counter timing diagram, update event when ARPE=0
(TIMx_ARR not preloaded)

The diagram illustrates the timing of a timer counter when ARPE=0. The CK_PSC signal is a periodic clock. The CEN signal is active-low, enabling the counter. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is derived from CK_PSC. The Counter register shows values 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The Counter overflow signal is high at the transition from 36 to 00. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at this overflow. The Auto-reload preload register contains FF, and a write to TIMx_ARR is shown to update it to 36 at the overflow.
Figure 118. Counter timing diagram, update event when ARPE=1
(TIMx_ARR preloaded)

The diagram illustrates the timing of a timer counter when ARPE=1. The CK_PSC signal is a periodic clock. The CEN signal is active-low, enabling the counter. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is derived from CK_PSC. The Counter register shows values F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The Counter overflow signal is high at the transition from F5 to 00. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at this overflow. The Auto-reload preload register contains F5, and a write to TIMx_ARR is shown to update it to 36 at the overflow. The Auto-reload shadow register contains F5, and it is updated to 36 at the overflow.
Downcounting mode
In downcounting mode, the counter counts from the auto-reload value (content of the TIMx_ARR register) down to 0, then restarts from the auto-reload value and generates a counter underflow event.
If the repetition counter is used, the update event (UEV) is generated after downcounting is repeated for the number of times programmed in the repetition counter register plus one (TIMx_RCR+1). Else the update event is generated at each counter underflow.
Setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register (by software or by using the slave mode controller) also generates an update event.
The UEV update event can be disabled by software by setting the UDIS bit in TIMx_CR1 register. This is to avoid updating the shadow registers while writing new values in the preload registers. Then no update event occurs until UDIS bit has been written to 0. However, the counter restarts from the current auto-reload value, whereas the counter of the prescaler restarts from 0 (but the prescale rate doesn't change).
In addition, if the URS bit (update request selection) in TIMx_CR1 register is set, setting the UG bit generates an update event UEV but without setting the UIF flag (thus no interrupt or DMA request is sent). This is to avoid generating both update and capture interrupts when clearing the counter on the capture event.
When an update event occurs, all the registers are updated and the update flag (UIF bit in TIMx_SR register) is set (depending on the URS bit):
- • The repetition counter is reloaded with the content of TIMx_RCR register
- • The buffer of the prescaler is reloaded with the preload value (content of the TIMx_PSC register)
- • The auto-reload active register is updated with the preload value (content of the TIMx_ARR register). Note that the auto-reload is updated before the counter is reloaded, so that the next period is the expected one
The following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies when TIMx_ARR=0x36.
Figure 119. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a counter with an internal clock divided by 1. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler clock signal, shown as a high-frequency square wave.
- CNT_EN : Counter enable signal, which goes high to start counting.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter, which is the CK_PSC signal divided by 1.
- Counter register : A sequence of values: 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 2F. The transition from 00 to 36 indicates an underflow.
- Counter underflow (cnt_udf) : A signal that pulses high when the counter register reaches 00 and is about to roll over.
- Update event (UEV) : A signal that pulses high when the counter underflows.
- Update interrupt flag (UIF) : A signal that goes high when an update event occurs and remains high until cleared.
Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between the clock edges and the counter value changes. The identifier MS31184V1 is present in the bottom right corner.
Figure 120. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a counter with an internal clock divided by 2. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler clock signal, shown as a high-frequency square wave.
- CNT_EN : Counter enable signal, which goes high to start counting.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter, which is the CK_PSC signal divided by 2, resulting in a lower frequency.
- Counter register : A sequence of values: 0002, 0001, 0000, 0036, 0035, 0034, 0033. The transition from 0000 to 0036 indicates an underflow.
- Counter underflow : A signal that pulses high when the counter register reaches 0000 and is about to roll over.
- Update event (UEV) : A signal that pulses high when the counter underflows.
- Update interrupt flag (UIF) : A signal that goes high when an update event occurs and remains high until cleared.
Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between the clock edges and the counter value changes. The identifier MS31185V1 is present in the bottom right corner.
Figure 121. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer when the internal clock is divided by 4. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is a horizontal line indicating the counter is enabled. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave with a frequency one-fourth that of CK_PSC. The Counter register shows a sequence of values: 0001, 0000, 0000, and 0001. Vertical dashed lines mark specific events: the first line aligns with a rising edge of CK_PSC and a falling edge of the timer clock; the second line aligns with a falling edge of CK_PSC and a rising edge of the timer clock, coinciding with a counter underflow (0000 to 0001); the third line aligns with a falling edge of CK_PSC and a rising edge of the timer clock, coinciding with an Update event (UEV) and the setting of the Update interrupt flag (UIF).
MS31186V1
Figure 122. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer when the internal clock is divided by an arbitrary value N. The CK_PSC signal is shown with a break, indicating a change in frequency. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal follows. The Counter register shows values 20, 1F, 00, and 36. Vertical dashed lines indicate key events: the first line marks a counter underflow from 1F to 00; the second line marks an Update event (UEV) and the setting of the Update interrupt flag (UIF) as the counter transitions from 00 to 36.
MS31187V1
Figure 123. Counter timing diagram, update event when repetition counter is not used

The timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer counter. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic clock. Below it, CEN (Counter Enable) is shown as a high-level signal. The third signal, Timerclock = CK_CNT, is a divided version of CK_PSC. The fourth signal shows the Counter register values, which decrease from 05 to 00, then overflow to 36 and continue to decrease (35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 2F). The fifth signal, Counter underflow, is a pulse that goes high when the counter reaches 00. The sixth signal, Update event (UEV), is also a pulse that goes high at the same time as the underflow. The seventh signal, Update interrupt flag (UIF), is a level signal that goes high when the UEV occurs. The bottom signal shows the Auto-reload preload register, which initially contains FF. An arrow indicates that a new value (36) is written to TIMx_ARR, which is reflected in the register's value.
Center-aligned mode (up/down counting)
In center-aligned mode, the counter counts from 0 to the auto-reload value (content of the TIMx_ARR register) – 1, generates a counter overflow event, then counts from the auto-reload value down to 1 and generates a counter underflow event. Then it restarts counting from 0.
Center-aligned mode is active when the CMS bits in TIMx_CR1 register are not equal to '00'. The Output compare interrupt flag of channels configured in output is set when: the counter counts down (Center aligned mode 1, CMS = "01"), the counter counts up (Center aligned mode 2, CMS = "10") the counter counts up and down (Center aligned mode 3, CMS = "11").
In this mode, the DIR direction bit in the TIMx_CR1 register cannot be written. It is updated by hardware and gives the current direction of the counter.
The update event can be generated at each counter overflow and at each counter underflow or by setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register (by software or by using the slave mode controller) also generates an update event. In this case, the counter restarts counting from 0, as well as the counter of the prescaler.
The UEV update event can be disabled by software by setting the UDIS bit in the TIMx_CR1 register. This is to avoid updating the shadow registers while writing new values in the preload registers. Then no update event occurs until UDIS bit has been written to 0. However, the counter continues counting up and down, based on the current auto-reload value.
In addition, if the URS bit (update request selection) in TIMx_CR1 register is set, setting the UG bit generates an UEV update event but without setting the UIF flag (thus no interrupt or
DMA request is sent). This is to avoid generating both update and capture interrupts when clearing the counter on the capture event.
When an update event occurs, all the registers are updated and the update flag (UIF bit in TIMx_SR register) is set (depending on the URS bit):
- • The repetition counter is reloaded with the content of TIMx_RCR register
- • The buffer of the prescaler is reloaded with the preload value (content of the TIMx_PSC register)
- • The auto-reload active register is updated with the preload value (content of the TIMx_ARR register). Note that if the update source is a counter overflow, the auto-reload is updated before the counter is reloaded, so that the next period is the expected one (the counter is loaded with the new value).
The following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies.
Figure 124. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1, TIMx_ARR = 0x6

This timing diagram illustrates the counter behavior in center-aligned mode 1 with an internal clock divided by 1 and an auto-reload value of 0x6. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler clock signal, a continuous square wave.
- CEN : Counter enable signal, which goes high to start the counting process.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter, which matches CK_PSC in this case.
- Counter register : Shows the counter values: 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 05, 04, 03. The counter counts down to 00, then up to 06, then back down.
- Counter underflow : A single-cycle pulse generated when the counter reaches 00.
- Counter overflow : A single-cycle pulse generated when the counter reaches 06.
- Update event (UEV) : Pulses generated at both underflow (00) and overflow (06) points.
- Update interrupt flag (UIF) : A status flag that is set high by the first UEV and remains high until cleared.
1. Here, center-aligned mode 1 is used (for more details refer to Section 16.4: TIM1&TIM8 registers ).
Figure 125. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

This timing diagram illustrates the counter behavior in center-aligned mode 1 with an internal clock divided by 2. The signals shown are:
- CK_PSC : Prescaler clock signal, a continuous square wave.
- CNT_EN : Counter enable signal, which goes high to start counting.
- Timerclock = CK_CNT : The clock signal for the counter, which is half the frequency of CK_PSC.
- Counter register : Shows the counter values: 0003, 0002, 0001, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003. The counter counts down to 0000 and then starts counting up.
- Counter underflow : A pulse generated when the counter reaches 0000.
- Update event (UEV) : A pulse generated at the counter underflow.
- Update interrupt flag (UIF) : A status flag that is set high by the UEV.
Figure 126. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4, TIMx_ARR=0x36

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer in center-aligned mode. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is a high-level enable signal. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave derived from CK_PSC. The Counter register shows values 0034, 0035, 0036, and 0035. The Counter overflow signal is a pulse that goes high when the counter reaches 0036 and returns low when it reaches 0035. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are also pulses that go high at the overflow point (0036) and return low at the next count (0035). The diagram is labeled MS31191V2 in the bottom right corner.
- 1. Center-aligned mode 2 or 3 is used with an UIF on overflow.
Figure 127. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer in center-aligned mode with an internal clock divided by N. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic square wave. Below it, the Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave derived from CK_PSC. The Counter register shows values 20, 1F, 01, and 00. The Counter underflow signal is a pulse that goes high when the counter reaches 00 and returns low when it reaches 01. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are also pulses that go high at the underflow point (00) and return low at the next count (01). The diagram is labeled MS31192V2 in the bottom right corner.
Figure 128. Counter timing diagram, update event with ARPE=1 (counter underflow)

This timing diagram illustrates the behavior of a timer counter during an underflow. The counter register starts at 06 and counts down through 05, 04, 03, 02, 01 to 00. Upon reaching 00, a counter overflow occurs, followed by an update event (UEV) and the setting of the update interrupt flag (UIF). The counter then resumes counting upwards through 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07. The auto-reload preload register is initially set to FD and is updated to 36. The auto-reload active register follows the preload register, starting at FD and becoming 36 after the underflow event. The timer clock (CK_CNT) is derived from the prescaler clock (CK_PSC) when the counter enable (CEN) is active.
Figure 129. Counter timing diagram, update event with ARPE=1 (counter overflow)

This timing diagram illustrates the behavior of a timer counter during an overflow. The counter register starts at F7 and counts up through F8, F9, FA, FB, and FC. Upon reaching FC, a counter overflow occurs, followed by an update event (UEV) and the setting of the update interrupt flag (UIF). The counter then resets to 36 and counts down through 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, and 2F. The auto-reload preload register is initially set to FD and is updated to 36. The auto-reload active register follows the preload register, starting at FD and becoming 36 after the overflow event. The timer clock (CK_CNT) is derived from the prescaler clock (CK_PSC) when the counter enable (CEN) is active.
16.3.3 Repetition counter
Section 16.3.1: Time-base unit describes how the update event (UEV) is generated with respect to the counter overflows/underflows. It is actually generated only when the repetition counter has reached zero. This can be useful when generating PWM signals.
This means that data are transferred from the preload registers to the shadow registers (TIMx_ARR auto-reload register, TIMx_PSC prescaler register, but also TIMx_CCRx capture/compare registers in compare mode) every N+1 counter overflows or underflows, where N is the value in the TIMx_RCR repetition counter register.
The repetition counter is decremented:
- • At each counter overflow in upcounting mode,
- • At each counter underflow in downcounting mode,
- • At each counter overflow and at each counter underflow in center-aligned mode.
Although this limits the maximum number of repetition to 128 PWM cycles, it makes it possible to update the duty cycle twice per PWM period. When refreshing compare registers only once per PWM period in center-aligned mode, maximum resolution is \( 2 \times T_{ck} \) , due to the symmetry of the pattern.
The repetition counter is an auto-reload type; the repetition rate is maintained as defined by the TIMx_RCR register value (refer to Figure 130 ). When the update event is generated by software (by setting the UG bit in TIMx_EGR register) or by hardware through the slave mode controller, it occurs immediately whatever the value of the repetition counter is and the repetition counter is reloaded with the content of the TIMx_RCR register.
In center-aligned mode, for odd values of RCR, the update event occurs either on the overflow or on the underflow depending on when the RCR register was written and when the counter was started. If the RCR was written before starting the counter, the UEV occurs on the overflow. If the RCR was written after starting the counter, the UEV occurs on the underflow. For example for RCR = 3, the UEV is generated on each 4th overflow or underflow event depending on when RCR was written.
Figure 130. Update rate examples depending on mode and TIMx_RCR register settings

The figure displays timing diagrams for two timer modes: Counter-aligned mode and Edge-aligned mode. Each mode shows the relationship between the counter (TIMx_CNT) and the update event (UEV) for different TIMx_RCR register settings.
- Counter-aligned mode:
Shows the counter (TIMx_CNT) as a sawtooth wave. The update event (UEV) occurs at the end of each repetition period. The number of UEVs per main period is equal to TIMx_RCR + 1.
- TIMx_RCR = 0: 1 UEV per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 1: 2 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 2: 3 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3: 4 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3 and re-synchronization: The counter is re-synchronized by software (SW), and the update event occurs at the end of the first repetition period after re-synchronization.
- Edge-aligned mode:
This mode is further divided into Upcounting and Downcounting.
- Upcounting:
Shows the counter (TIMx_CNT) as a sawtooth wave. The update event (UEV) occurs at the end of each repetition period. The number of UEVs per main period is equal to TIMx_RCR + 1.
- TIMx_RCR = 0: 1 UEV per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 1: 2 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 2: 3 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3: 4 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3 and re-synchronization: The counter is re-synchronized by software (SW), and the update event occurs at the end of the first repetition period after re-synchronization.
- Downcounting:
Shows the counter (TIMx_CNT) as a reverse sawtooth wave. The update event (UEV) occurs at the end of each repetition period. The number of UEVs per main period is equal to TIMx_RCR + 1.
- TIMx_RCR = 0: 1 UEV per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 1: 2 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 2: 3 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3: 4 UEVs per main period.
- TIMx_RCR = 3 and re-synchronization: The counter is re-synchronized by software (SW), and the update event occurs at the end of the first repetition period after re-synchronization.
- Upcounting:
Shows the counter (TIMx_CNT) as a sawtooth wave. The update event (UEV) occurs at the end of each repetition period. The number of UEVs per main period is equal to TIMx_RCR + 1.
UEV Update event:
Preload registers transferred to active registers and update interrupt generated
Update Event
if the repetition counter underflow occurs when the counter is equal to the auto-reload value
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16.3.4 Clock selection
The counter clock can be provided by the following clock sources:
- • Internal clock (CK_INT)
- • External clock mode1: external input pin
- • External clock mode2: external trigger input ETR
- • Internal trigger inputs (ITRx): using one timer as prescaler for another timer, for example, Timer 1 can be configured to act as a prescaler for Timer 2. Refer to Using one timer as prescaler for another timer for more details.
Internal clock source (CK_INT)
If the slave mode controller is disabled (SMS=000), then the CEN, DIR (in the TIMx_CR1 register) and UG bits (in the TIMx_EGR register) are actual control bits and can be changed only by software (except UG which remains cleared automatically). As soon as the CEN bit is written to 1, the prescaler is clocked by the internal clock CK_INT.
Figure 131 shows the behavior of the control circuit and the upcounter in normal mode, without prescaler.
Figure 131. Control circuit in normal mode, internal clock divided by 1

The timing diagram illustrates the relationship between several signals over time. The top signal, 'Internal clock', is a continuous square wave. Below it, 'CEN=CNT_EN' is a signal that goes high at the first vertical dashed line. The 'UG' signal is initially low and goes high at the second vertical dashed line. The 'CNT_INIT' signal is initially high and goes low at the third vertical dashed line. The 'Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC' signal is initially low and begins to toggle as a square wave at the first vertical dashed line. The bottom signal, 'Counter register', shows a sequence of values: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The values 32 through 36 are shown in individual boxes, indicating they are updated on the rising edges of the counter clock starting from the first dashed line. The values 00 through 07 are also in individual boxes, showing a rollover and subsequent counting starting from the third dashed line. The text 'MS31085V2' is located in the bottom right corner of the diagram area.
External clock source mode 1
This mode is selected when SMS=111 in the TIMx_SMCR register. The counter can count at each rising or falling edge on a selected input.
Figure 132. TI2 external clock connection example
![Figure 132. TI2 external clock connection example. This block diagram shows the internal logic for using the TI2 input as an external clock source. The TI2 input is first processed by a Filter (controlled by ICF[3:0] in TIMx_CCMR1) and then an Edge detector (controlled by CC2P in TIMx_CCER). The edge detector outputs TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling signals. These are multiplexed (0 for rising, 1 for falling) and then connected to a trigger input selection logic. The selection logic includes options like ITRx, TI1_ED, TI1FP1, TI2FP2, and ETRF, with values 0xx, 100, 101, 110, and 111 respectively. The selected trigger signal (TRGI) is then fed into an encoder mode logic block. This block also receives inputs from TIMx_SMCR (TS[2:0], ECE, SMS[2:0]) and produces the CK_PSC output. The internal clock (CK_INT) is also shown as an input to the encoder mode logic.](/RM0390-STM32F446/f95cdd29e3467d6d82ca64b1495e92d2_img.jpg)
For example, to configure the upcounter to count in response to a rising edge on the TI2 input, use the following procedure:
- 1. Configure channel 2 to detect rising edges on the TI2 input by writing CC2S = '01' in the TIMx_CCMR1 register.
- 2. Configure the input filter duration by writing the IC2F[3:0] bits in the TIMx_CCMR1 register (if no filter is needed, keep IC2F=0000).
- 3. Select rising edge polarity by writing CC2P=0 and CC2NP=0 in the TIMx_CCER register.
- 4. Configure the timer in external clock mode 1 by writing SMS=111 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- 5. Select TI2 as the trigger input source by writing TS=110 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- 6. Enable the counter by writing CEN=1 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
Note: The capture prescaler is not used for triggering, so it does not need to be configured.
When a rising edge occurs on TI2, the counter counts once and the TIF flag is set.
The delay between the rising edge on TI2 and the actual clock of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on TI2 input.
Figure 133. Control circuit in external clock mode 1

The diagram shows the relationship between several signals in external clock mode 1. The top signal, TI2, is a periodic square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is a signal that goes high and stays high. The 'Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC' signal is a square wave that toggles on the rising edges of TI2. The 'Counter register' shows values 34, 35, and 36, which increment on the rising edges of the counter clock. The bottom signal, TIF, is a pulse that goes high when the counter register overflows (from 36 back to 34) and is cleared by writing TIF=0.
External clock source mode 2
This mode is selected by writing ECE=1 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
The counter can count at each rising or falling edge on the external trigger input ETR.
Figure 134 gives an overview of the external trigger input block.
Figure 134. External trigger input block

The diagram illustrates the external trigger input block. The ETR pin is connected to a multiplexer (MUX) with two inputs: 0 (direct ETR) and 1 (inverted ETR). The MUX output is connected to a 'Divider /1, /2, /4, /8'. This divider is controlled by the ETPS[1:0] register in TIMx_SMCR. The output of the divider is ETRP, which is then passed through a 'Filter downcounter'. This filter is controlled by the ETF[3:0] register in TIMx_SMCR. The output of the filter is ETRF. The ETRF signal is then selected by a multiplexer to be used as the counter clock (CK_PSC). The multiplexer has four inputs: 'or TI2F_f or TI1F_f or f' (Encoder mode), 'TRGI_f' (External clock mode 1), 'ETRF_f' (External clock mode 2), and 'CK_INT_f (internal clock)' (Internal clock mode). The multiplexer is controlled by the ECE and SMS[2:0] registers in TIMx_SMCR.
For example, to configure the upcounter to count each 2 rising edges on ETR, use the following procedure:
- 1. As no filter is needed in this example, write ETF[3:0]=0000 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- 2. Set the prescaler by writing ETPS[1:0]=01 in the TIMx_SMCR register
- 3. Select rising edge detection on the ETR pin by writing ETP=0 in the TIMx_SMCR register
- 4. Enable external clock mode 2 by writing ECE=1 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- 5. Enable the counter by writing CEN=1 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
The counter counts once each 2 ETR rising edges.
The delay between the rising edge on ETR and the actual clock of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on the ETRP signal.
Figure 135. Control circuit in external clock mode 2

The diagram shows the relationship between several signals over time.
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f
CK_INT
: Internal clock signal, a regular square wave.
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CNT_EN
: Counter enable signal, goes high to start counting.
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ETR
: External trigger input, a square wave.
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ETRP
: Resynchronized ETR signal, delayed relative to ETR.
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ETRF
: ETR filter output, follows ETRP.
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Counter clock = CK_INT = CK_PSC
: The clock driving the counter, which is half the frequency of f
CK_INT
(prescaled by 2). It ticks on the rising edges of ETRP.
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Counter register
: Shows the count values 34, 35, and 36. The count increments by 1 for every two rising edges of ETR. Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing relationships between ETR rising edges, ETRP rising edges, and counter clock ticks. The identifier MS33111V2 is in the bottom right corner.
16.3.5 Capture/compare channels
Each Capture/Compare channel is built around a capture/compare register (including a shadow register), a input stage for capture (with digital filter, multiplexing and prescaler) and an output stage (with comparator and output control).
Figure 136 to Figure 139 give an overview of one Capture/Compare channel.
The input stage samples the corresponding TIx input to generate a filtered signal TIxF. Then, an edge detector with polarity selection generates a signal (TIxFPx) which can be used as trigger input by the slave mode controller or as the capture command. It is prescaled before the capture register (ICxPS).
Figure 136. Capture/compare channel (example: channel 1 input stage)
![Figure 136: Capture/compare channel (example: channel 1 input stage) block diagram. The diagram shows the input stage for channel 1. An external signal TI1 is filtered by a 'Filter downcounter' (controlled by ICF[3:0] from TIMx_CCMR1) to produce TI1F. This signal is then processed by an 'Edge detector' to generate TI1F_Rising and TI1F_Falling signals. These signals are multiplexed (01) to produce TI1FP1. TI1FP1 is ANDed with TI1F_ED (from the slave mode controller) to produce the final output. TI1FP1 is also multiplexed (10) to produce IC1. IC1 is divided by a 'Divider' (/1, /2, /4, /8) controlled by ICPS[1:0] from TIMx_CCMR1 to produce IC1PS. The divider is also controlled by CC1E from TIMx_CCER. The edge detector is also controlled by CC1P/CC1NP and TIMx_CCER. The edge detector also receives signals from channel 2: TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling. The edge detector is controlled by TRC (from slave mode controller).](/RM0390-STM32F446/579f1e8336dbbdb89189939b2146fb73_img.jpg)
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The output stage generates an intermediate waveform which is then used for reference: OCxRef (active high). The polarity acts at the end of the chain.
Figure 137. Capture/compare channel 1 main circuit
![Figure 137: Capture/compare channel 1 main circuit block diagram. This diagram shows the main circuit for channel 1. It includes an APB Bus connected to an MCU-peripheral interface. The interface is connected to a 'Capture/compare preload register' and a 'Capture/compare shadow register'. The preload register is controlled by 'Read CCR1H' (S) and 'Read CCR1L' (R) signals, and 'write_in_progress' signals. The shadow register is controlled by 'capture_transfer' and 'compare_transfer' signals. The shadow register is connected to a 'Counter' and a 'Comparator'. The Counter is controlled by 'Capture' and 'compare_transfer' signals. The Comparator is controlled by 'CNT>CCR1' and 'CNT=CCR1' signals. The Counter is also controlled by 'CC1G' from TIM1_EGR. The 'Input mode' is controlled by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The 'Output mode' is controlled by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The output is controlled by 'OC1PE' and 'UEV' (from time base unit) signals. The output is also controlled by 'write CCR1H' (S) and 'write CCR1L' (R) signals. The output is also controlled by 'OC1PE' from TIM1_CCMR1.](/RM0390-STM32F446/56aefa00e89aadacd0501459834fb8cc_img.jpg)
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Figure 138. Output stage of capture/compare channel (channels 1 to 3)
![Block diagram of the output stage for capture/compare channels 1 to 3. It shows the flow from ETRF and CNT>CCR1 inputs through an Output mode controller and Output selector to a Dead-time generator. The Dead-time generator outputs OC1_DT and OC1N_DT to multiplexers. These multiplexers also receive inputs from '0', '1', and CC1P (from TIM1_CCER). The multiplexer outputs go to Output enable circuits, which produce OC1 and OC1N. Control registers TIM1_CCMR1, TIM1_BDTR, and TIM1_CCER are shown with their respective fields (OC1CE, OC1M[3:0], DTG[7:0], CC1NE, CC1E, CC1NP, MOE, OSSI, OSSR). A signal OC1REFC is also shown going to the master mode controller.](/RM0390-STM32F446/880ae56e0f50127650e6b24033e6aef9_img.jpg)
Figure 139. Output stage of capture/compare channel (channel 4)
![Block diagram of the output stage for capture/compare channel 4. It shows the flow from ETR and CNT>CCR4 inputs through an Output mode controller. The controller outputs OC4REF to the master mode controller and OC1M[3:0] to TIM1_CCMR2. The OC4REF signal also goes through an inverter and a multiplexer (selecting between '0' and '1' based on CC4P from TIM1_CCER). The multiplexer output goes to an Output enable circuit, which produces OC4. Control registers TIM1_CCMR2, TIM1_CCER, TIM1_BDTR, and TIM1_CR2 are shown with their respective fields (OC1M[3:0], CC4E, MOE, OSSI, OIS4).](/RM0390-STM32F446/4d01d02bb5156ab133314d5ade874733_img.jpg)
The capture/compare block is made of one preload register and one shadow register. Write and read always access the preload register.
In capture mode, captures are actually done in the shadow register, which is copied into the preload register.
In compare mode, the content of the preload register is copied into the shadow register which is compared to the counter.
16.3.6 Input capture mode
In Input capture mode, the Capture/Compare Registers (TIMx_CCRx) are used to latch the value of the counter after a transition detected by the corresponding ICx signal. When a capture occurs, the corresponding CCxIF flag (TIMx_SR register) is set and an interrupt or a DMA request can be sent if they are enabled. If a capture occurs while the CCxIF flag was already high, then the over-capture flag CCxOF (TIMx_SR register) is set. CCxIF can be cleared by software by writing it to 0 or by reading the captured data stored in the TIMx_CCRx register. CCxOF is cleared when it is written with 0.
The following example shows how to capture the counter value in TIMx_CCR1 when TI1 input rises. To do this, use the following procedure:
- • Select the active input: TIMx_CCR1 must be linked to the TI1 input, so write the CC1S bits to 01 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register. As soon as CC1S becomes different from 00, the channel is configured in input and the TIMx_CCR1 register becomes read-only.
- • Program the appropriate input filter duration in relation with the signal connected to the timer (by programming ICxF bits in the TIMx_CCMRx register if the input is a TIx input). Let's imagine that, when toggling, the input signal is not stable during at most 5 internal clock cycles. We must program a filter duration longer than these 5 clock cycles. We can validate a transition on TI1 when 8 consecutive samples with the new level have been detected (sampled at \( f_{DTS} \) frequency). Then write IC1F bits to 0011 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register.
- • Select the edge of the active transition on the TI1 channel by writing CC1P and CC1NP bits to 0 in the TIMx_CCER register (rising edge in this case).
- • Program the input prescaler. In our example, we wish the capture to be performed at each valid transition, so the prescaler is disabled (write IC1PS bits to '00' in the TIMx_CCMR1 register).
- • Enable capture from the counter into the capture register by setting the CC1E bit in the TIMx_CCER register.
- • If needed, enable the related interrupt request by setting the CC1IE bit in the TIMx_DIER register, and/or the DMA request by setting the CC1DE bit in the TIMx_DIER register.
When an input capture occurs:
- • The TIMx_CCR1 register gets the value of the counter on the active transition.
- • CC1IF flag is set (interrupt flag). CC1OF is also set if at least two consecutive captures occurred whereas the flag was not cleared.
- • An interrupt is generated depending on the CC1IE bit.
- • A DMA request is generated depending on the CC1DE bit.
In order to handle the overcapture, it is recommended to read the data before the overcapture flag. This is to avoid missing an overcapture which could happen after reading the flag and before reading the data.
Note: IC interrupt and/or DMA requests can be generated by software by setting the corresponding CCxG bit in the TIMx_EGR register.
16.3.7 PWM input mode
This mode is a particular case of input capture mode. The procedure is the same except:
- • Two ICx signals are mapped on the same TIx input.
- • These 2 ICx signals are active on edges with opposite polarity.
- • One of the two TIxFP signals is selected as trigger input and the slave mode controller is configured in reset mode.
For example, one can measure the period (in TIMx_CCR1 register) and the duty cycle (in TIMx_CCR2 register) of the PWM applied on TI1 using the following procedure (depending on CK_INT frequency and prescaler value):
- • Select the active input for TIMx_CCR1: write the CC1S bits to 01 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register (TI1 selected).
- • Select the active polarity for TI1FP1 (used both for capture in TIMx_CCR1 and counter clear): write the CC1P and CC1NP bits to 0 (active on rising edge).
- • Select the active input for TIMx_CCR2: write the CC2S bits to 10 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register (TI1 selected).
- • Select the active polarity for TI1FP2 (used for capture in TIMx_CCR2): write the CC2P bit to '1' and the CC2NP bit to '0' (active on falling edge).
- • Select the valid trigger input: write the TS bits to 101 in the TIMx_SMCR register (TI1FP1 selected).
- • Configure the slave mode controller in reset mode: write the SMS bits to 100 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- • Enable the captures: write the CC1E and CC2E bits to 1 in the TIMx_CCER register.
Figure 140. PWM input mode timing

16.3.8 Forced output mode
In output mode (CCxS bits = 00 in the TIMx_CCMRx register), each output compare signal (OCxREF and then OCx/OCxN) can be forced to active or inactive level directly by software, independently of any comparison between the output compare register and the counter.
To force an output compare signal (OCXREF/OCx) to its active level, one just needs to write 101 in the OCxM bits in the corresponding TIMx_CCMRx register. Thus OCXREF is forced high (OCxREF is always active high) and OCx get opposite value to CCxP polarity bit.
For example: CCxP=0 (OCx active high) => OCx is forced to high level.
The OCxREF signal can be forced low by writing the OCxM bits to 100 in the TIMx_CCMRx register.
Anyway, the comparison between the TIMx_CCRx shadow register and the counter is still performed and allows the flag to be set. Interrupt and DMA requests can be sent accordingly. This is described in the output compare mode section below.
16.3.9 Output compare mode
This function is used to control an output waveform or indicating when a period of time has elapsed.
When a match is found between the capture/compare register and the counter, the output compare function:
- • Assigns the corresponding output pin to a programmable value defined by the output compare mode (OCxM bits in the TIMx_CCMRx register) and the output polarity (CCxP bit in the TIMx_CCER register). The output pin can keep its level (OCXM=000), be set active (OCxM=001), be set inactive (OCxM=010) or can toggle (OCxM=011) on match.
- • Sets a flag in the interrupt status register (CCxIF bit in the TIMx_SR register).
- • Generates an interrupt if the corresponding interrupt mask is set (CCXIE bit in the TIMx_DIER register).
- • Sends a DMA request if the corresponding enable bit is set (CCxDE bit in the TIMx_DIER register, CCDS bit in the TIMx_CR2 register for the DMA request selection).
The TIMx_CCRx registers can be programmed with or without preload registers using the OCxPE bit in the TIMx_CCMRx register.
In output compare mode, the update event UEV has no effect on OCxREF and OCx output. The timing resolution is one count of the counter. Output compare mode can also be used to output a single pulse (in One Pulse mode).
Procedure:
- 1. Select the counter clock (internal, external, prescaler).
- 2. Write the desired data in the TIMx_ARR and TIMx_CCRx registers.
- 3. Set the CCxIE bit if an interrupt request is to be generated.
- 4. Select the output mode. For example:
- – Write OCxM = 011 to toggle OCx output pin when CNT matches CCRx
- – Write OCxPE = 0 to disable preload register
- – Write CCxP = 0 to select active high polarity
- – Write CCxE = 1 to enable the output
- 5. Enable the counter by setting the CEN bit in the TIMx_CR1 register.
The TIMx_CCRx register can be updated at any time by software to control the output waveform, provided that the preload register is not enabled (OCxPE=0, else TIMx_CCRx shadow register is updated only at the next update event UEV). An example is given in Figure 141 .
Figure 141. Output compare mode, toggle on OC1.

16.3.10 PWM mode
Pulse Width Modulation mode allows to generate a signal with a frequency determined by the value of the TIMx_ARR register and a duty cycle determined by the value of the TIMx_CCRx register.
The PWM mode can be selected independently on each channel (one PWM per OCx output) by writing '110' (PWM mode 1) or '111' (PWM mode 2) in the OCxM bits in the TIMx_CCMRx register. The corresponding preload register must be enabled by setting the OCxPE bit in the TIMx_CCMRx register, and eventually the auto-reload preload register (in upcounting or center-aligned modes) by setting the ARPE bit in the TIMx_CR1 register.
As the preload registers are transferred to the shadow registers only when an update event occurs, before starting the counter, all registers must be initialized by setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register.
OCx polarity is software programmable using the CCxP bit in the TIMx_CCER register. It can be programmed as active high or active low. OCx output is enabled by a combination of the CCxE, CCxNE, MOE, OSSI and OSSR bits (TIMx_CCER and TIMx_BDTR registers). Refer to the TIMx_CCER register description for more details.
In PWM mode (1 or 2), TIMx_CNT and TIMx_CCRx are always compared to determine whether TIMx_CCRx ≤ TIMx_CNT or TIMx_CNT ≤ TIMx_CCRx (depending on the direction of the counter).
The timer is able to generate PWM in edge-aligned mode or center-aligned mode depending on the CMS bits in the TIMx_CR1 register.
PWM edge-aligned mode
- Upcounting configuration
Upcounting is active when the DIR bit in the TIMx_CR1 register is low. Refer to Upcounting mode .
In the following example, we consider PWM mode 1. The reference PWM signal OCxREF is high as long as \( TIMx\_CNT < TIMx\_CCRx \) else it becomes low. If the compare value in \( TIMx\_CCRx \) is greater than the auto-reload value (in \( TIMx\_ARR \) ) then OCxREF is held at 1. If the compare value is 0 then OCxRef is held at 0.
Figure 142 shows some edge-aligned PWM waveforms in an example where \( TIMx\_ARR=8 \) .
Figure 142. Edge-aligned PWM waveforms (ARR=8)

The diagram illustrates the relationship between the counter register (TIMx_CNT) and the output compare register (CCRx) for edge-aligned PWM in upcounting mode. The counter counts from 0 to 8 (ARR=8) and then resets. The output OCxREF is high when the counter is less than the compare value (CCRx) and low otherwise. The compare flag (CCxIF) is set when the counter reaches the compare value.
| Counter register (TIMx_CNT) | CCRx=4 OCxREF | CCRx=8 OCxREF | CCRx>8 OCxREF | CCRx=0 OCxREF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | High | High | High | Low |
| 1 | High | High | High | Low |
| 2 | High | High | High | Low |
| 3 | High | High | High | Low |
| 4 | Low | High | High | Low |
| 5 | Low | High | High | Low |
| 6 | Low | High | High | Low |
| 7 | Low | High | High | Low |
| 8 | Low | Low | High | Low |
| 0 | High | High | High | Low |
| 1 | High | High | High | Low |
- Downcounting configuration
Downcounting is active when DIR bit in TIMx_CR1 register is high. Refer to Downcounting mode .
In PWM mode 1, the reference signal OCxRef is low as long as \( TIMx\_CNT > TIMx\_CCRx \) else it becomes high. If the compare value in \( TIMx\_CCRx \) is greater than the auto-reload value in \( TIMx\_ARR \) , then OCxREF is held at 1. 0% PWM is not possible in this mode.
PWM center-aligned mode
Center-aligned mode is active when the CMS bits in TIMx_CR1 register are different from '00' (all the remaining configurations having the same effect on the OCxRef/OCx signals). The compare flag is set when the counter counts up, when it counts down or both when it counts up and down depending on the CMS bits configuration. The direction bit (DIR) in the TIMx_CR1 register is updated by hardware and must not be changed by software. Refer to Center-aligned mode (up/down counting) .
Figure 143 shows some center-aligned PWM waveforms in an example where:
- • TIMx_ARR=8,
- • PWM mode is the PWM mode 1,
- • The flag is set when the counter counts down corresponding to the center-aligned mode 1 selected for CMS=01 in TIMx_CR1 register.
Figure 143. Center-aligned PWM waveforms (ARR=8)

The figure illustrates the relationship between the counter register values and the resulting PWM waveforms for different capture/compare register (CCRx) settings. The counter register values are shown at the top, ranging from 0 to 8 and back down to 0, then starting at 1 again. Vertical dashed lines indicate the points where the counter value matches the CCRx value.
- CCRx = 4: The OCxREF signal is high when the counter value is less than 4 and low when it is greater than 4. The CCxIF flag is set when the counter counts down from 4 to 3 (CMS=01), counts up from 3 to 4 (CMS=10), or counts down from 4 to 3 (CMS=11).
- CCRx = 7: The OCxREF signal is high when the counter value is less than 7 and low when it is greater than 7. The CCxIF flag is set when the counter counts down from 7 to 6 (CMS=10 or 11).
- CCRx = 8: The OCxREF signal is high when the counter value is less than 8 and low when it is greater than 8. The CCxIF flag is set when the counter counts down from 8 to 7 (CMS=01), counts up from 7 to 8 (CMS=10), or counts down from 8 to 7 (CMS=11).
- CCRx > 8: The OCxREF signal is high when the counter value is less than 8 and low when it is greater than 8. The CCxIF flag is set when the counter counts down from 8 to 7 (CMS=01), counts up from 7 to 8 (CMS=10), or counts down from 8 to 7 (CMS=11).
- CCRx = 0: The OCxREF signal is high when the counter value is less than 0 (which is never) and low when it is greater than 0. The CCxIF flag is set when the counter counts down from 1 to 0 (CMS=01), counts up from 0 to 1 (CMS=10), or counts down from 1 to 0 (CMS=11).
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Hints on using center-aligned mode:
- • When starting in center-aligned mode, the current up-down configuration is used. It means that the counter counts up or down depending on the value written in the DIR bit in the TIMx_CR1 register. Moreover, the DIR and CMS bits must not be changed at the same time by the software.
- • Writing to the counter while running in center-aligned mode is not recommended as it can lead to unexpected results. In particular:
- – The direction is not updated if a value greater than the auto-reload value is written in the counter (TIMx_CNT > TIMx_ARR). For example, if the counter was counting up, it continues to count up.
- – The direction is updated if 0 or the TIMx_ARR value is written in the counter but no Update Event UEV is generated.
- • The safest way to use center-aligned mode is to generate an update by software (setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register) just before starting the counter and not to write the counter while it is running.
16.3.11 Complementary outputs and dead-time insertion
The advanced-control timers (TIM1&TIM8) can output two complementary signals and manage the switching-off and the switching-on instants of the outputs.
This time is generally known as dead-time and it has to be adjusted depending on the devices that are connected to the outputs and their characteristics (intrinsic delays of level-shifters, delays due to power switches...)
The polarity of the outputs (main output OCx or complementary OCxN) can be selected independently for each output. This is done by writing to the CCxP and CCxNP bits in the TIMx_CCER register.
The complementary signals OCx and OCxN are activated by a combination of several control bits: the CCxE and CCxNE bits in the TIMx_CCER register and the MOE, OISx, OISxN, OSSI and OSSR bits in the TIMx_BDTR and TIMx_CR2 registers. Refer to Table 109 for more details. In particular, the dead-time is activated when switching to the IDLE state (MOE falling down to 0).
Dead-time insertion is enabled by setting both CCxE and CCxNE bits, and the MOE bit if the break circuit is present. DTG[7:0] bits of the TIMx_BDTR register are used to control the dead-time generation for all channels. From a reference waveform OCxREF, it generates 2 outputs OCx and OCxN. If OCx and OCxN are active high:
- • The OCx output signal is the same as the reference signal except for the rising edge, which is delayed relative to the reference rising edge.
- • The OCxN output signal is the opposite of the reference signal except for the rising edge, which is delayed relative to the reference falling edge.
If the delay is greater than the width of the active output (OCx or OCxN) then the corresponding pulse is not generated.
The following figures show the relationships between the output signals of the dead-time generator and the reference signal OCxREF. (we suppose CCxP=0, CCxNP=0, MOE=1, CCxE=1 and CCxNE=1 in these examples).
Figure 144. Complementary output with dead-time insertion

Timing diagram showing three waveforms: OCxREF, OCx, and OCxN. OCxREF is a reference signal. OCx and OCxN are complementary outputs. The diagram illustrates the insertion of dead-time (delay) between the transitions of OCx and OCxN. The dead-time is shown as a horizontal double-headed arrow labeled 'delay' between the falling edge of OCx and the falling edge of OCxN, and another 'delay' label between the rising edge of OCx and the rising edge of OCxN. The source code MS31095V1 is visible in the bottom right corner.
Figure 145. Dead-time waveforms with delay greater than the negative pulse

Timing diagram showing three waveforms: OCxREF, OCx, and OCxN. OCxREF is a reference signal. OCx and OCxN are complementary outputs. The diagram illustrates the insertion of dead-time (delay) between the transitions of OCx and OCxN. The dead-time is shown as a horizontal double-headed arrow labeled 'delay' between the falling edge of OCx and the rising edge of OCxN. The source code MS31096V1 is visible in the bottom right corner.
Figure 146. Dead-time waveforms with delay greater than the positive pulse

Timing diagram showing three waveforms: OCxREF, OCx, and OCxN. OCxREF is a reference signal. OCx and OCxN are complementary outputs. The diagram illustrates the insertion of dead-time (delay) between the transitions of OCx and OCxN. The dead-time is shown as a horizontal double-headed arrow labeled 'delay' between the rising edge of OCx and the falling edge of OCxN. The source code MS31097V1 is visible in the bottom right corner.
The dead-time delay is the same for each of the channels and is programmable with the DTG bits in the TIMx_BDTR register. Refer to Section 16.4.18: TIM1&TIM8 break and dead-time register (TIMx_BDTR) for delay calculation.
Re-directing OCxREF to OCx or OCxN
In output mode (forced, output compare or PWM), OCxREF can be re-directed to the OCx output or to OCxN output by configuring the CCxE and CCxNE bits in the TIMx_CCER register.
This allows to send a specific waveform (such as PWM or static active level) on one output while the complementary remains at its inactive level. Other alternative possibilities are to
have both outputs at inactive level or both outputs active and complementary with dead-time.
Note: When only OCxN is enabled (CCxE=0, CCxNE=1), it is not complemented and becomes active as soon as OCxREF is high. For example, if CCxNP=0 then OCxN=OCxRef. On the other hand, when both OCx and OCxN are enabled (CCxE=CCxNE=1) OCx becomes active when OCxREF is high whereas OCxN is complemented and becomes active when OCxREF is low.
16.3.12 Using the break function
When using the break function, the output enable signals and inactive levels are modified according to additional control bits (MOE, OSSI and OSSR bits in the TIMx_BDTR register, OISx and OISxN bits in the TIMx_CR2 register). In any case, the OCx and OCxN outputs cannot be set both to active level at a given time. Refer to Table 109 for more details.
The break source can be either the break input pin or a clock failure event, generated by the Clock Security System (CSS), from the Reset Clock Controller. For further information on the Clock Security System, refer to Section 6.2.7: Clock security system (CSS) .
When exiting from reset, the break circuit is disabled and the MOE bit is low. The break function can be enabled by setting the BKE bit in the TIMx_BDTR register. The break input polarity can be selected by configuring the BKP bit in the same register. BKE and BKP can be modified at the same time. When the BKE and BKP bits are written, a delay of 1 APB clock cycle is applied before the writing is effective. Consequently, it is necessary to wait 1 APB clock period to correctly read back the bit after the write operation.
Because MOE falling edge can be asynchronous, a resynchronization circuit has been inserted between the actual signal (acting on the outputs) and the synchronous control bit (accessed in the TIMx_BDTR register). It results in some delays between the asynchronous and the synchronous signals. In particular, when writing MOE to 1 whereas it was low, user must insert a delay (dummy instruction) before reading it correctly. This is because user writes the asynchronous signal and reads the synchronous signal.
When a break occurs (selected level on the break input):
- • The MOE bit is cleared asynchronously, putting the outputs in inactive state, idle state or in reset state (selected by the OSSI bit). This feature functions even if the MCU oscillator is off.
- • Each output channel is driven with the level programmed in the OISx bit in the TIMx_CR2 register as soon as MOE=0. If OSSI=0 then the timer releases the enable output else the enable output remains high.
- • When complementary outputs are used:
- – The outputs are first put in reset state inactive state (depending on the polarity). This is done asynchronously so that it works even if no clock is provided to the timer.
- – If the timer clock is still present, then the dead-time generator is reactivated in order to drive the outputs with the level programmed in the OISx and OISxN bits after a dead-time. Even in this case, OCx and OCxN cannot be driven to their
active level together. Note that because of the resynchronization on MOE, the dead-time duration is a bit longer than usual (around 2 ck_tim clock cycles).
- – If OSSI=0 then the timer releases the enable outputs else the enable outputs remain or become high as soon as one of the CCxE or CCxNE bits is high.
- • The break status flag (BIF bit in the TIMx_SR register) is set. An interrupt can be generated if the BIE bit in the TIMx_DIER register is set. A DMA request can be sent if the BDE bit in the TIMx_DIER register is set.
- • If the AOE bit in the TIMx_BDTR register is set, the MOE bit is automatically set again at the next update event UEV. This can be used to perform a regulation, for instance. Else, MOE remains low until it is written with 1 again. In this case, it can be used for security and the break input can be connected to an alarm from power drivers, thermal sensors or any security components.
Note: The break inputs is acting on level. Thus, the MOE cannot be set while the break input is active (neither automatically nor by software). In the meantime, the status flag BIF cannot be cleared.
The break can be generated by the BRK input which has a programmable polarity and an enable bit BKE in the TIMx_BDTR Register.
There are two solutions to generate a break:
- • By using the BRK input which has a programmable polarity and an enable bit BKE in the TIMx_BDTR register
- • By software through the BG bit of the TIMx_EGR register.
In addition to the break input and the output management, a write protection has been implemented inside the break circuit to safeguard the application. It allows to freeze the configuration of several parameters (dead-time duration, OCx/OCxN polarities and state when disabled, OCxM configurations, break enable and polarity). The protection can be selected among 3 levels with the LOCK bits in the TIMx_BDTR register. Refer to Section 16.4.18: TIM1&TIM8 break and dead-time register (TIMx_BDTR) . The LOCK bits can be written only once after an MCU reset.
Figure 147 shows an example of behavior of the outputs in response to a break.
Figure 147. Output behavior in response to a break

The figure is a timing diagram illustrating the output behavior of various OCx and OCxN pins in response to a break event (MOE falling edge). The diagram shows signal transitions over time, with a break event indicated by a downward arrow labeled 'BREAK (MOE ↓)'. The signals shown are:
- OCxREF : Reference output signal.
- OCx (OCxN not implemented, CCxP=0, OISx=1): Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCx (OCxN not implemented, CCxP=0, OISx=0): Output signal that goes low at the break event.
- OCx (OCxN not implemented, CCxP=1, OISx=1): Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCx (OCxN not implemented, CCxP=1, OISx=0): Output signal that goes low at the break event.
- OCx : Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCxN (CCxE=1, CCxP=0, OISx=0, CCxNE=1, CCxNP=0, OISxN=1): Inverted output signal that goes low at the break event, with a delay indicated.
- OCx : Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCxN (CCxE=1, CCxP=0, OISx=1, CCxNE=1, CCxNP=1, OISxN=1): Inverted output signal that goes low at the break event, with a delay indicated.
- OCx : Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCxN (CCxE=1, CCxP=0, OISx=0, CCxNE=0, CCxNP=0, OISxN=1): Inverted output signal that goes low at the break event, with a delay indicated.
- OCx : Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCxN (CCxE=1, CCxP=0, OISx=1, CCxNE=0, CCxNP=0, OISxN=0): Inverted output signal that goes low at the break event, with a delay indicated.
- OCx : Output signal that goes high at the break event.
- OCxN (CCxE=1, CCxP=0, CCxNE=0, CCxNP=0, OISx=0, OISxN=0 or OISx=OISxN=1): Inverted output signal that goes low at the break event.
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16.3.13 Clearing the OCxREF signal on an external event
The OCxREF signal for a given channel can be driven Low by applying a High level to the ETRF input (OCxCE enable bit of the corresponding TIMx_CCMRx register set to 1). The OCxREF signal remains Low until the next update event, UEV, occurs.
This function can only be used in output compare and PWM modes, and does not work in forced mode.
For example, the ETR signal can be connected to the output of a comparator to be used for current handling. In this case, the ETR must be configured as follow:
- 1. The External Trigger Prescaler should be kept off: bits ETPS[1:0] of the TIMx_SMCR register set to '00'.
- 2. The external clock mode 2 must be disabled: bit ECE of the TIMx_SMCR register set to 0.
- 3. The External Trigger Polarity (ETP) and the External Trigger Filter (ETF) can be configured according to the user needs.
Figure 148 shows the behavior of the OCxREF signal when the ETRF Input becomes High, for both values of the enable bit OCxCE. In this example, the timer TIMx is programmed in PWM mode.
Figure 148. Clearing TIMx OCxREF

The figure is a timing diagram illustrating the behavior of the OCxREF signal. The top signal is the Counter (CNT), shown as a sawtooth wave. Below it is the ETRF signal, which is a rectangular pulse. The third signal is OCxREF (OCxCE = '0'), which is a rectangular signal. The bottom signal is OCxREF (OCxCE = '1'), which is also a rectangular signal. The diagram shows that when ETRF becomes high, the OCxREF signal for OCxCE = '1' goes low and stays low until the next counter overflow. The OCxREF signal for OCxCE = '0' remains high. The diagram is labeled with 'ETRf becomes high' and 'ETRf still high'. The source code 'MSv35889V1' is visible in the bottom right corner.
Note: In case of a PWM with a 100% duty cycle (if CCRx>ARR), then OCxREF is enabled again at the next counter overflow.
16.3.14 6-step PWM generation
When complementary outputs are used on a channel, preload bits are available on the OCxM, CCxE and CCxNE bits. The preload bits are transferred to the shadow bits at the COM commutation event. Thus one can program in advance the configuration for the next step and change the configuration of all the channels at the same time. COM can be generated by software by setting the COM bit in the TIMx_EGR register or by hardware (on TRGI rising edge).
A flag is set when the COM event occurs (COMIF bit in the TIMx_SR register), which can generate an interrupt (if the COMIE bit is set in the TIMx_DIER register) or a DMA request (if the COMDE bit is set in the TIMx_DIER register).
Figure 149 describes the behavior of the OCx and OCxN outputs when a COM event occurs, in 3 different examples of programmed configurations.
Figure 149. 6-step generation, COM example (OSSR=1)

The diagram illustrates the timing of a 6-step PWM generation using complementary outputs. The top signal is the counter (CNT), shown as a sawtooth wave. Below it is the OCxREF signal, which is a periodic square wave. A 'COM event' is indicated by a pulse. Three examples show the behavior of OCx and OCxN outputs before and after a COM event, triggered by writing to the COM register.
- Example 1:
- Initial state: CCxE=1, CCxNE=0, OCxM=100 (forced inactive). OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- After COM event (write OCxM to 100): OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- Final state: CCxE=1, CCxNE=0, OCxM=100. OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- Example 2:
- Initial state: CCxE=1, CCxNE=0, OCxM=100 (forced inactive). OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- After COM event (write CCxNE to 1 and OCxM to 101): OCx is low, OCxN is high.
- Final state: CCxE=0, CCxNE=1, OCxM=101. OCx is low, OCxN is high.
- Example 3:
- Initial state: CCxE=1, CCxNE=0, OCxM=100 (forced inactive). OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- After COM event (write CCxNE to 0 and OCxM to 100): OCx is high, OCxN is low.
- Final state: CCxE=1, CCxNE=0, OCxM=100. OCx is high, OCxN is low.
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16.3.15 One-pulse mode
One-pulse mode (OPM) is a particular case of the previous modes. It allows the counter to be started in response to a stimulus and to generate a pulse with a programmable length after a programmable delay.
Starting the counter can be controlled through the slave mode controller. Generating the waveform can be done in output compare mode or PWM mode. One-pulse mode is selected by setting the OPM bit in the TIMx_CR1 register. This makes the counter stop automatically at the next update event UEV.
A pulse can be correctly generated only if the compare value is different from the counter initial value. Before starting (when the timer is waiting for the trigger), the configuration must be:
- • In upcounting: \( CNT < CCRx \leq ARR \) (in particular, \( 0 < CCRx \) )
- • In downcounting: \( CNT > CCRx \)
Figure 150. Example of one pulse mode

The diagram illustrates the relationship between an input trigger and the resulting output pulse:
- TI2: An input signal where a rising edge acts as the trigger.
- OC1REF: An internal reference signal that transitions when the counter reaches compare levels.
- OC1: The output signal. It stays low initially, goes high after a delay \( t_{DELAY} \) , and returns low after a pulse duration \( t_{PULSE} \) .
- Counter: A stepped ramp representing the timer counter. It starts at 0 upon the TI2 trigger. When it reaches TIMx_CCR1 , the output OC1 transitions high (marking the end of \( t_{DELAY} \) ). When it reaches TIMx_ARR , the output OC1 transitions low (marking the end of \( t_{PULSE} \) ) and the counter stops.
The time \( t_{DELAY} \) corresponds to the counter reaching TIMx_CCR1 , and \( t_{PULSE} \) corresponds to the time between TIMx_CCR1 and TIMx_ARR . MSV67584V1.
For example one may want to generate a positive pulse on OC1 with a length of \( t_{PULSE} \) and after a delay of \( t_{DELAY} \) as soon as a positive edge is detected on the TI2 input pin.
Let's use TI2FP2 as trigger 1:
- • Map TI2FP2 to TI2 by writing CC2S=01 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register.
- • TI2FP2 must detect a rising edge, write CC2P=0 and CC2NP=0 in the TIMx_CCER register.
- • Configure TI2FP2 as trigger for the slave mode controller (TRGI) by writing TS='110' in the TIMx_SMCR register.
- • TI2FP2 is used to start the counter by writing SMS to '110' in the TIMx_SMCR register (trigger mode).
The OPM waveform is defined by writing the compare registers (taking into account the clock frequency and the counter prescaler).
- • The \( t_{\text{DELAY}} \) is defined by the value written in the TIMx_CCR1 register.
- • The \( t_{\text{PULSE}} \) is defined by the difference between the auto-reload value and the compare value (TIMx_ARR - TIMx_CCR1).
- • Let's say one wants to build a waveform with a transition from 0 to 1 when a compare match occurs and a transition from 1 to 0 when the counter reaches the auto-reload value. To do this PWM mode 2 must be enabled by writing OC1M=111 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register. Optionally the preload registers can be enabled by writing OC1PE='1' in the TIMx_CCMR1 register and ARPE in the TIMx_CR1 register. In this case one has to write the compare value in the TIMx_CCR1 register, the auto-reload value in the TIMx_ARR register, generate an update by setting the UG bit and wait for external trigger event on TI2. CC1P is written to 0 in this example.
In our example, the DIR and CMS bits in the TIMx_CR1 register should be low.
Since only 1 pulse (Single mode) is needed, a 1 must be written in the OPM bit in the TIMx_CR1 register to stop the counter at the next update event (when the counter rolls over from the auto-reload value back to 0). When OPM bit in the TIMx_CR1 register is set to '0', so the Repetitive Mode is selected.
Particular case: OCx fast enable:
In One-pulse mode, the edge detection on TIx input set the CEN bit which enables the counter. Then the comparison between the counter and the compare value makes the output toggle. But several clock cycles are needed for these operations and it limits the minimum delay \( t_{\text{DELAY min}} \) we can get.
If one wants to output a waveform with the minimum delay, the OCxFE bit can be set in the TIMx_CCMRx register. Then OCxRef (and OCx) are forced in response to the stimulus, without taking in account the comparison. Its new level is the same as if a compare match had occurred. OCxFE acts only if the channel is configured in PWM1 or PWM2 mode.
16.3.16 Encoder interface mode
To select Encoder Interface mode write SMS=001 in the TIMx_SMCR register if the counter is counting on TI2 edges only, SMS=010 if it is counting on TI1 edges only and SMS=011 if it is counting on both TI1 and TI2 edges.
Select the TI1 and TI2 polarity by programming the CC1P and CC2P bits in the TIMx_CCER register. When needed, the input filter can be programmed as well. CC1NP and CC2NP must be kept low.
The two inputs TI1 and TI2 are used to interface to an incremental encoder. Refer to Table 107 . The counter is clocked by each valid transition on TI1FP1 or TI2FP2 (TI1 and TI2 after input filter and polarity selection, TI1FP1=TI1 if not filtered and not inverted, TI2FP2=TI2 if not filtered and not inverted) assuming that it is enabled (CEN bit in TIMx_CR1 register written to 1). The sequence of transitions of the two inputs is evaluated and generates count pulses as well as the direction signal. Depending on the sequence the counter counts up or down, the DIR bit in the TIMx_CR1 register is modified by hardware accordingly. The DIR bit is calculated at each transition on any input (TI1 or TI2), whatever the counter is counting on TI1 only, TI2 only or both TI1 and TI2.
Encoder interface mode acts simply as an external clock with direction selection. This means that the counter just counts continuously between 0 and the auto-reload value in the TIMx_ARR register (0 to ARR or ARR down to 0 depending on the direction). So the
TIMx_ARR must be configured before starting. In the same way, the capture, compare, prescaler, repetition counter, trigger output features continue to work as normal. Encoder mode and External clock mode 2 are not compatible and must not be selected together.
In this mode, the counter is modified automatically following the speed and the direction of the incremental encoder and its content, therefore, always represents the encoder's position. The count direction correspond to the rotation direction of the connected sensor. Table 107 summarizes the possible combinations, assuming TI1 and TI2 do not switch at the same time.
Table 107. Counting direction versus encoder signals
| Active edge | Level on opposite signal (TI1FP1 for TI2, TI2FP2 for TI1) | TI1FP1 signal | TI2FP2 signal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising | Falling | Rising | Falling | ||
| Counting on TI1 only | High | Down | Up | No count | No count |
| Low | Up | Down | No count | No count | |
| Counting on TI2 only | High | No count | No count | Up | Down |
| Low | No count | No count | Down | Up | |
| Counting on TI1 and TI2 | High | Down | Up | Up | Down |
| Low | Up | Down | Down | Up | |
An external incremental encoder can be connected directly to the MCU without external interface logic. However, comparators are normally used to convert the encoder's differential outputs to digital signals. This greatly increases noise immunity. The third encoder output which indicate the mechanical zero position, may be connected to an external interrupt input and trigger a counter reset.
Figure 151 gives an example of counter operation, showing count signal generation and direction control. It also shows how input jitter is compensated where both edges are selected. This might occur if the sensor is positioned near to one of the switching points. For this example we assume that the configuration is the following:
- • CC1S=01 (TIMx_CCMR1 register, TI1FP1 mapped on TI1).
- • CC2S=01 (TIMx_CCMR1 register, TI1FP2 mapped on TI2).
- • CC1P=0, CC1NP=0, and IC1F=0000 (TIMx_CCER register, TI1FP1 non-inverted, TI1FP1=TI1).
- • CC2P=0, CC2NP=0, and IC2F=0000 (TIMx_CCER register, TI1FP2 non-inverted, TI1FP2= TI2).
- • SMS=011 (TIMx_SMCR register, both inputs are active on both rising and falling edges).
- • CEN=1 (TIMx_CR1 register, Counter enabled).
Figure 151. Example of counter operation in encoder interface mode

Figure 152 gives an example of counter behavior when TI1FP1 polarity is inverted (same configuration as above except CC1P='1').
Figure 152. Example of encoder interface mode with TI1FP1 polarity inverted

The timer, when configured in Encoder Interface mode provides information on the sensor's current position. Dynamic information can be obtained (speed, acceleration, deceleration) by measuring the period between two encoder events using a second timer configured in capture mode. The output of the encoder which indicates the mechanical zero can be used for this purpose. Depending on the time between two events, the counter can also be read at regular times. This can be done by latching the counter value into a third input capture register if available (then the capture signal must be periodic and can be generated by another timer). When available, it is also possible to read its value through a DMA request generated by a real-time clock.
16.3.17 Timer input XOR function
The TI1S bit in the TIMx_CR2 register allows the input filter of channel 1 to be connected to the output of a XOR gate, combining the three input pins TIMx_CH1, TIMx_CH2 and TIMx_CH3.
The XOR output can be used with all the timer input functions such as trigger or input capture. An example of this feature used to interface Hall sensors is given in Section 16.3.18 below.
16.3.18 Interfacing with Hall sensors
This is done using the advanced-control timers (TIM1 or TIM8) to generate PWM signals to drive the motor and another timer TIMx (TIM2, TIM3, TIM4 or TIM5) referred to as “interfacing timer” in Figure 153 . The “interfacing timer” captures the 3 timer input pins (TIMx_CH1, TIMx_CH2, and TIMx_CH3) connected through a XOR to the TI1 input channel (selected by setting the TI1S bit in the TIMx_CR2 register).
The slave mode controller is configured in reset mode; the slave input is TI1F_ED. Thus, each time one of the 3 inputs toggles, the counter restarts counting from 0. This creates a time base triggered by any change on the Hall inputs.
On the “interfacing timer”, capture/compare channel 1 is configured in capture mode, capture signal is TRC (see Figure 136 ). The captured value, which corresponds to the time elapsed between 2 changes on the inputs, gives information about motor speed.
The “interfacing timer” can be used in output mode to generate a pulse which changes the configuration of the channels of the advanced-control timer (TIM1 or TIM8) (by triggering a COM event). The TIM1 timer is used to generate PWM signals to drive the motor. To do this, the interfacing timer channel must be programmed so that a positive pulse is generated after a programmed delay (in output compare or PWM mode). This pulse is sent to the advanced-control timer (TIM1 or TIM8) through the TRGO output.
Example: one wants to change the PWM configuration of the advanced-control timer TIM1 after a programmed delay each time a change occurs on the Hall inputs connected to one of the TIMx timers.
- • Configure 3 timer inputs ORed to the TI1 input channel by writing the TI1S bit in the TIMx_CR2 register to 1,
- • Program the time base: write the TIMx_ARR to the max value (the counter must be cleared by the TI1 change. Set the prescaler to get a maximum counter period longer than the time between 2 changes on the sensors,
- • Program channel 1 in capture mode (TRC selected): write the CC1S bits in the TIMx_CCMR1 register to ‘11’. The digital filter can also be programmed if needed,
- • Program channel 2 in PWM 2 mode with the desired delay: write the OC2M bits to ‘111’ and the CC2S bits to ‘00’ in the TIMx_CCMR1 register,
- • Select OC2REF as trigger output on TRGO: write the MMS bits in the TIMx_CR2 register to ‘101’,
In the advanced-control timer TIM1, the right ITR input must be selected as trigger input, the timer is programmed to generate PWM signals, the capture/compare control signals are preloaded (CCPC=1 in the TIMx_CR2 register) and the COM event is controlled by the trigger input (CCUS=1 in the TIMx_CR2 register). The PWM control bits (CCxE, OCxM) are written after a COM event for the next step (this can be done in an interrupt subroutine generated by the rising edge of OC2REF).
Figure 153 describes this example.
Figure 153. Example of Hall sensor interface

The timing diagram illustrates the relationship between an Interfacing timer and Advanced-control timers for a Hall sensor interface. The diagram is divided into two main sections: Interfacing timer and Advanced-control timers.
- Interfacing timer signals:
- TIH1, TIH2, TIH3: Three digital input signals representing Hall sensor states. TIH1 is high from the first to the third vertical dashed line. TIH2 is high from the second to the fourth vertical dashed line. TIH3 is high from the third to the sixth vertical dashed line.
- Counter (CNT): A sawtooth signal that increases linearly and resets to zero at each rising edge of the TRGO=OC2REF signal.
- CCR1: A register containing six compare values: C7A3, C7A8, C794, C7A5, C7AB, and C796. These values correspond to the peaks of the CNT sawtooth wave.
- TRGO=OC2REF: A signal that generates a pulse when the CNT counter reaches the values in CCR1. This signal is used to reset the counter.
- Advanced-control timers signals:
- COM: A signal that generates a narrow pulse when the CNT counter reaches each of the values in CCR1.
- OC1: An output signal that is active (pulsed) when COM is high and OC1N is low. It is active between the first and third vertical dashed lines.
- OC1N: An active-low output signal that is low from the third to the sixth vertical dashed lines.
- OC2: An output signal that is active (pulsed) when COM is high and OC2N is low. It is active between the fourth and fifth vertical dashed lines.
- OC2N: An active-low output signal that is low from the second to the sixth vertical dashed lines.
- OC3: An output signal that is active (pulsed) when COM is high and OC3N is low. It is active from the first to the third and from the fifth to the seventh vertical dashed lines.
- OC3N: An active-low output signal that is low from the second to the fourth vertical dashed lines.
At the bottom of the diagram, eight arrows point to specific time intervals with the text: "Write CCxE, CCxNE and OCxM for next step". These arrows indicate the points in time where the timer configuration registers should be updated to prepare for the next output state.
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16.3.19 TIMx and external trigger synchronization
The TIMx timer can be synchronized with an external trigger in several modes: Reset mode, Gated mode and Trigger mode.
Slave mode: Reset mode
The counter and its prescaler can be reinitialized in response to an event on a trigger input. Moreover, if the URS bit from the TIMx_CR1 register is low, an update event UEV is generated. Then all the preloaded registers (TIMx_ARR, TIMx_CCRx) are updated.
In the following example, the upcounter is cleared in response to a rising edge on TI1 input:
- • Configure the channel 1 to detect rising edges on TI1. Configure the input filter duration (in this example, we do not need any filter, so we keep IC1F=0000). The capture prescaler is not used for triggering, so it does not need to be configured. The CC1S bits select the input capture source only, CC1S=01 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register. Write CC1P=0 and CC1NP=0 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect rising edges only).
- • Configure the timer in reset mode by writing SMS=100 in TIMx_SMCR register. Select TI1 as the input source by writing TS=101 in TIMx_SMCR register.
- • Start the counter by writing CEN=1 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
The counter starts counting on the internal clock, then behaves normally until TI1 rising edge. When TI1 rises, the counter is cleared and restarts from 0. In the meantime, the trigger flag is set (TIF bit in the TIMx_SR register) and an interrupt request, or a DMA request can be sent if enabled (depending on the TIE and TDE bits in TIMx_DIER register).
The following figure shows this behavior when the auto-reload register TIMx_ARR=0x36. The delay between the rising edge on TI1 and the actual reset of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on TI1 input.
Figure 154. Control circuit in reset mode

MS31401V1
Slave mode: Gated mode
The counter can be enabled depending on the level of a selected input.
In the following example, the upcounter counts only when TI1 input is low:
- • Configure the channel 1 to detect low levels on TI1. Configure the input filter duration (in this example, we do not need any filter, so we keep IC1F=0000). The capture prescaler is not used for triggering, so it does not need to be configured. The CC1S bits select the input capture source only, CC1S=01 in TIMx_CCMR1 register. Write CC1P=1 and CC1NP=0 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect low level only).
- • Configure the timer in gated mode by writing SMS=101 in TIMx_SMCR register. Select TI1 as the input source by writing TS=101 in TIMx_SMCR register.
- • Enable the counter by writing CEN=1 in the TIMx_CR1 register (in gated mode, the counter doesn't start if CEN=0, whatever is the trigger input level).
The counter starts counting on the internal clock as long as TI1 is low and stops as soon as TI1 becomes high. The TIF flag in the TIMx_SR register is set both when the counter starts or stops.
The delay between the rising edge on TI1 and the actual stop of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on TI1 input.
Figure 155. Control circuit in gated mode

Slave mode: Trigger mode
The counter can start in response to an event on a selected input.
In the following example, the upcounter starts in response to a rising edge on TI2 input:
- • Configure the channel 2 to detect rising edges on TI2. Configure the input filter duration (in this example, we do not need any filter, so we keep IC2F=0000). The capture prescaler is not used for triggering, so it does not need to be configured. The CC2S bits are configured to select the input capture source only, CC2S=01 in TIMx_CCMR1 register. Write CC2P=1 and CC2NP=0 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect low level only).
- • Configure the timer in trigger mode by writing SMS=110 in TIMx_SMCR register. Select TI2 as the input source by writing TS=110 in TIMx_SMCR register.
When a rising edge occurs on TI2, the counter starts counting on the internal clock and the TIF flag is set.
The delay between the rising edge on TI2 and the actual start of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on TI2 input.
Figure 156. Control circuit in trigger mode

Slave mode: external clock mode 2 + trigger mode
The external clock mode 2 can be used in addition to another slave mode (except external clock mode 1 and encoder mode). In this case, the ETR signal is used as external clock input, and another input can be selected as trigger input (in reset mode, gated mode or trigger mode). It is recommended not to select ETR as TRGI through the TS bits of TIMx_SMCR register.
In the following example, the upcounter is incremented at each rising edge of the ETR signal as soon as a rising edge of TI1 occurs:
- 1. Configure the external trigger input circuit by programming the TIMx_SMCR register as follows:
- – ETF = 0000: no filter
- – ETPS = 00: prescaler disabled
- – ETP = 0: detection of rising edges on ETR and ECE=1 to enable the external clock mode 2.
- 2. Configure the channel 1 as follows, to detect rising edges on TI1:
- – IC1F=0000: no filter.
- – The capture prescaler is not used for triggering and does not need to be configured.
- – CC1S=01 in TIMx_CCMR1 register to select only the input capture source
- – CC1P=0 and CC1NP=0 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect rising edge only).
- 3. Configure the timer in trigger mode by writing SMS=110 in TIMx_SMCR register. Select TI1 as the input source by writing TS=101 in TIMx_SMCR register.
A rising edge on TI1 enables the counter and sets the TIF flag. The counter then counts on ETR rising edges.
The delay between the rising edge of the ETR signal and the actual reset of the counter is due to the resynchronization circuit on ETRP input.
Figure 157. Control circuit in external clock mode 2 + trigger mode

The timing diagram illustrates the operation of the timer in external clock mode 2 with trigger mode. The signals shown are:
- TI1 : Input signal. A rising edge at the first vertical dashed line triggers the counter.
- CEN/CNT_EN : Counter enable signal. It goes high at the first rising edge of TI1 and remains high.
- ETR : External trigger input. It shows a series of rising and falling edges. The counter increments on its rising edges.
- Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC : The clock for the counter, which is the ETR signal filtered and prescaled. It shows pulses corresponding to the rising edges of ETR.
- Counter register : Shows the count values. It starts at 34, increments to 35 at the first ETR rising edge after TI1 triggers, and then to 36 at the next ETR rising edge.
- TIF : Timer interrupt flag. It goes high at the first rising edge of TI1 and remains high until software clears it.
16.3.20 Timer synchronization
The TIM timers are linked together internally for timer synchronization or chaining. Refer to Section 17.3.15: Timer synchronization on page 542 for details.
16.3.21 Debug mode
When the microcontroller enters debug mode (Cortex ® -M4 with FPU core halted), the TIMx counter either continues to work normally or stops, depending on DBG_TIMx_STOP configuration bit in DBG module. For more details, refer to Section 33.16.2: Debug support for timers, watchdog, bxCAN and I 2 C .
16.4 TIM1&TIM8 registers
Refer to Section 1.2: List of abbreviations for registers for a list of abbreviations used in register descriptions.
The peripheral registers must be written by half-words (16 bits) or words (32 bits). Read accesses can be done by bytes (8 bits), half-word (16 bits) or words (32 bits).
16.4.1 TIM1&TIM8 control register 1 (TIMx_CR1)
Address offset: 0x00
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | CKD[1:0] | ARPE | CMS[1:0] | DIR | OPM | URS | UDIS | CEN | ||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | ||||||||||
Bits 15:10 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bits 9:8 CKD[1:0] : Clock division
This bit-field indicates the division ratio between the timer clock (CK_INT) frequency and the dead-time and sampling clock ( \( t_{DTS} \) ) used by the dead-time generators and the digital filters (ETR, TIx),
00:
\(
t_{DTS}=t_{CK\_INT}
\)
01:
\(
t_{DTS}=2*t_{CK\_INT}
\)
10:
\(
t_{DTS}=4*t_{CK\_INT}
\)
11: Reserved, do not program this value
Bit 7 ARPE : Auto-reload preload enable
0: TIMx_ARR register is not buffered
1: TIMx_ARR register is buffered
Bits 6:5 CMS[1:0] : Center-aligned mode selection
00: Edge-aligned mode. The counter counts up or down depending on the direction bit (DIR).
01: Center-aligned mode 1. The counter counts up and down alternatively. Output compare interrupt flags of channels configured in output (CCxS=00 in TIMx_CCMRx register) are set only when the counter is counting down.
10: Center-aligned mode 2. The counter counts up and down alternatively. Output compare interrupt flags of channels configured in output (CCxS=00 in TIMx_CCMRx register) are set only when the counter is counting up.
11: Center-aligned mode 3. The counter counts up and down alternatively. Output compare interrupt flags of channels configured in output (CCxS=00 in TIMx_CCMRx register) are set both when the counter is counting up or down.
Note: It is not allowed to switch from edge-aligned mode to center-aligned mode as long as the counter is enabled (CEN=1)
Bit 4 DIR : Direction
0: Counter used as upcounter
1: Counter used as downcounter
Note: This bit is read only when the timer is configured in Center-aligned mode or Encoder mode.
Bit 3 OPM : One pulse mode
0: Counter is not stopped at update event
1: Counter stops counting at the next update event (clearing the bit CEN)
Bit 2 URS : Update request source
This bit is set and cleared by software to select the UEV event sources.
0: Any of the following events generate an update interrupt or DMA request if enabled.
These events can be:
- – Counter overflow/underflow
- – Setting the UG bit
- – Update generation through the slave mode controller
1: Only counter overflow/underflow generates an update interrupt or DMA request if enabled.
Bit 1 UDIS : Update disable
This bit is set and cleared by software to enable/disable UEV event generation.
0: UEV enabled. The Update (UEV) event is generated by one of the following events:
- – Counter overflow/underflow
- – Setting the UG bit
- – Update generation through the slave mode controller
Buffered registers are then loaded with their preload values.
1: UEV disabled. The Update event is not generated, shadow registers keep their value (ARR, PSC, CCRx). However the counter and the prescaler are reinitialized if the UG bit is set or if a hardware reset is received from the slave mode controller.
Bit 0 CEN : Counter enable
0: Counter disabled
1: Counter enabled
Note: External clock, gated mode and encoder mode can work only if the CEN bit has been previously set by software. However trigger mode can set the CEN bit automatically by hardware.
16.4.2 TIM1&TIM8 control register 2 (TIMx_CR2)
Address offset: 0x04
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | OIS4 | OIS3N | OIS3 | OIS2N | OIS2 | OIS1N | OIS1 | TI1S | MMS[2:0] | CCDS | CCUS | Res. | |||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | ||
Bit 15 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 14 OIS4 : Output Idle state 4 (OC4 output)
refer to OIS1 bit
Bit 13 OIS3N : Output Idle state 3 (OC3N output)
refer to OIS1N bit
Bit 12 OIS3 : Output Idle state 3 (OC3 output)
refer to OIS1 bit
Bit 11
OIS2N
: Output Idle state 2 (OC2N output)
refer to OIS1N bit
Bit 10
OIS2
: Output Idle state 2 (OC2 output)
refer to OIS1 bit
Bit 9
OIS1N
: Output Idle state 1 (OC1N output)
0: OC1N=0 after a dead-time when MOE=0
1: OC1N=1 after a dead-time when MOE=0
Note: This bit can not be modified as long as LOCK level 1, 2 or 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bit 8
OIS1
: Output Idle state 1 (OC1 output)
0: OC1=0 (after a dead-time if OC1N is implemented) when MOE=0
1: OC1=1 (after a dead-time if OC1N is implemented) when MOE=0
Note: This bit can not be modified as long as LOCK level 1, 2 or 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bit 7
TI1S
: TI1 selection
0: The TIMx_CH1 pin is connected to TI1 input
1: The TIMx_CH1, CH2 and CH3 pins are connected to the TI1 input (XOR combination)
Bits 6:4 MMS[2:0] : Master mode selection
These bits allow to select the information to be sent in master mode to slave timers for synchronization (TRGO). The combination is as follows:
000: Reset - the UG bit from the TIMx_EGR register is used as trigger output (TRGO). If the reset is generated by the trigger input (slave mode controller configured in reset mode) then the signal on TRGO is delayed compared to the actual reset.
001: Enable - the Counter Enable signal CNT_EN is used as trigger output (TRGO). It is useful to start several timers at the same time or to control a window in which a slave timer is enable. The Counter Enable signal is generated by a logic OR between CEN control bit and the trigger input when configured in gated mode. When the Counter Enable signal is controlled by the trigger input, there is a delay on TRGO, except if the master/slave mode is selected (see the MSM bit description in TIMx_SMCR register).
010: Update - The update event is selected as trigger output (TRGO). For instance a master timer can then be used as a prescaler for a slave timer.
011: Compare Pulse - The trigger output send a positive pulse when the CC1IF flag is to be set (even if it was already high), as soon as a capture or a compare match occurred. (TRGO).
100: Compare - OC1REF signal is used as trigger output (TRGO)
101: Compare - OC2REF signal is used as trigger output (TRGO)
110: Compare - OC3REF signal is used as trigger output (TRGO)
111: Compare - OC4REF signal is used as trigger output (TRGO)
Bit 3 CCDS : Capture/compare DMA selection
0: CCx DMA request sent when CCx event occurs
1: CCx DMA requests sent when update event occurs
Bit 2 CCUS : Capture/compare control update selection
0: When capture/compare control bits are preloaded (CCPC=1), they are updated by setting the COMG bit only
1: When capture/compare control bits are preloaded (CCPC=1), they are updated by setting the COMG bit or when an rising edge occurs on TRGI
Note: This bit acts only on channels that have a complementary output.
Bit 1 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 0 CCPC : Capture/compare preloaded control
0: CCxE, CCxNE and OCxM bits are not preloaded
1: CCxE, CCxNE and OCxM bits are preloaded, after having been written, they are updated only when a commutation event (COM) occurs (COMG bit set or rising edge detected on TRGI, depending on the CCUS bit).
Note: This bit acts only on channels that have a complementary output.
16.4.3 TIM1&TIM8 slave mode control register (TIMx_SMCR)
Address offset: 0x08
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETP | ECE | ETPS[1:0] | ETF[3:0] | MSM | TS[2:0] | Res. | SMS[2:0] | ||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | |
Bit 15 ETP : External trigger polarity
This bit selects whether ETR or \( \overline{ETR} \) is used for trigger operations
0: ETR is non-inverted, active at high level or rising edge.
1: ETR is inverted, active at low level or falling edge.
Bit 14 ECE : External clock enable
This bit enables External clock mode 2.
0: External clock mode 2 disabled
1: External clock mode 2 enabled. The counter is clocked by any active edge on the ETRF signal.
Note: 1: Setting the ECE bit has the same effect as selecting external clock mode 1 with TRGI connected to ETRF (SMS=111 and TS=111).
2: It is possible to simultaneously use external clock mode 2 with the following slave modes: reset mode, gated mode and trigger mode. Nevertheless, TRGI must not be connected to ETRF in this case (TS bits must not be 111).
3: If external clock mode 1 and external clock mode 2 are enabled at the same time, the external clock input is ETRF.
Bits 13:12 ETPS[1:0] : External trigger prescaler
External trigger signal ETRP frequency must be at most 1/4 of TIMxCLK frequency. A prescaler can be enabled to reduce ETRP frequency. It is useful when inputting fast external clocks.
00: Prescaler OFF
01: ETRP frequency divided by 2
10: ETRP frequency divided by 4
11: ETRP frequency divided by 8
Bits 11:8 ETF[3:0] : External trigger filterThis bit-field then defines the frequency used to sample ETRP signal and the length of the digital filter applied to ETRP. The digital filter is made of an event counter in which N consecutive events are needed to validate a transition on the output:
0000: No filter, sampling is done at \( f_{DTS} \)
0001: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=2
0010: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=4
0011: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=8
0100: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/2 \) , N=6
0101: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/2 \) , N=8
0110: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/4 \) , N=6
0111: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/4 \) , N=8
1000: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/8 \) , N=6
1001: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/8 \) , N=8
1010: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=5
1011: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=6
1100: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=8
1101: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=5
1110: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=6
1111: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=8
Bit 7 MSM : Master/slave mode0: No action
1: The effect of an event on the trigger input (TRGI) is delayed to allow a perfect synchronization between the current timer and its slaves (through TRGO). It is useful if we want to synchronize several timers on a single external event.
Bits 6:4 TS[2:0] : Trigger selectionThis bit-field selects the trigger input to be used to synchronize the counter.
000: Internal Trigger 0 (ITR0)
001: Internal Trigger 1 (ITR1)
010: Internal Trigger 2 (ITR2)
011: Internal Trigger 3 (ITR3)
100: TI1 Edge Detector (TI1F_ED)
101: Filtered Timer Input 1 (TI1FP1)
110: Filtered Timer Input 2 (TI2FP2)
111: External Trigger input (ETRF)
See Table 108: TIMx Internal trigger connection for more details on ITRx meaning for each Timer.
Note: These bits must be changed only when they are not used (e.g. when SMS=000) to avoid wrong edge detections at the transition.
Bit 3 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bits 2:0 SMS : Slave mode selection
When external signals are selected the active edge of the trigger signal (TRGI) is linked to the polarity selected on the external input (see Input Control register and Control Register description).
000: Slave mode disabled - if CEN = 1 then the prescaler is clocked directly by the internal clock.
001: Encoder mode 1 - Counter counts up/down on TI1FP1 edge depending on TI2FP2 level.
010: Encoder mode 2 - Counter counts up/down on TI2FP2 edge depending on TI1FP1 level.
011: Encoder mode 3 - Counter counts up/down on both TI1FP1 and TI2FP2 edges depending on the level of the other input.
100: Reset Mode - Rising edge of the selected trigger input (TRGI) reinitializes the counter and generates an update of the registers.
101: Gated Mode - The counter clock is enabled when the trigger input (TRGI) is high. The counter stops (but is not reset) as soon as the trigger becomes low. Both start and stop of the counter are controlled.
110: Trigger Mode - The counter starts at a rising edge of the trigger TRGI (but it is not reset). Only the start of the counter is controlled.
111: External Clock Mode 1 - Rising edges of the selected trigger (TRGI) clock the counter.
Note: The gated mode must not be used if TI1F_ED is selected as the trigger input (TS='100'). Indeed, TI1F_ED outputs 1 pulse for each transition on TI1F, whereas the gated mode checks the level of the trigger signal.
Table 108. TIMx Internal trigger connection
| Slave TIM | ITR0 (TS = 000) | ITR1 (TS = 001) | ITR2 (TS = 010) | ITR3 (TS = 011) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM1 | TIM5 | TIM2 | TIM3 | TIM4 |
| TIM8 | TIM1 | TIM2 | TIM4 | TIM5 |
16.4.4 TIM1&TIM8 DMA/interrupt enable register (TIMx_DIER)
Address offset: 0x0C
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | TDE | COMDE | CC4DE | CC3DE | CC2DE | CC1DE | UDE | BIE | TIE | COMIE | CC4IE | CC3IE | CC2IE | CC1IE | UIE |
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bit 15 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 14 TDE : Trigger DMA request enable
0: Trigger DMA request disabled
1: Trigger DMA request enabled
Bit 13 COMDE : COM DMA request enable
0: COM DMA request disabled
1: COM DMA request enabled
Bit 12 CC4DE : Capture/Compare 4 DMA request enable
0: CC4 DMA request disabled
1: CC4 DMA request enabled
- Bit 11
CC3DE
: Capture/Compare 3 DMA request enable
0: CC3 DMA request disabled
1: CC3 DMA request enabled - Bit 10
CC2DE
: Capture/Compare 2 DMA request enable
0: CC2 DMA request disabled
1: CC2 DMA request enabled - Bit 9
CC1DE
: Capture/Compare 1 DMA request enable
0: CC1 DMA request disabled
1: CC1 DMA request enabled - Bit 8
UDE
: Update DMA request enable
0: Update DMA request disabled
1: Update DMA request enabled - Bit 7
BIE
: Break interrupt enable
0: Break interrupt disabled
1: Break interrupt enabled - Bit 6
TIE
: Trigger interrupt enable
0: Trigger interrupt disabled
1: Trigger interrupt enabled - Bit 5
COMIE
: COM interrupt enable
0: COM interrupt disabled
1: COM interrupt enabled - Bit 4
CC4IE
: Capture/Compare 4 interrupt enable
0: CC4 interrupt disabled
1: CC4 interrupt enabled - Bit 3
CC3IE
: Capture/Compare 3 interrupt enable
0: CC3 interrupt disabled
1: CC3 interrupt enabled - Bit 2
CC2IE
: Capture/Compare 2 interrupt enable
0: CC2 interrupt disabled
1: CC2 interrupt enabled - Bit 1
CC1IE
: Capture/Compare 1 interrupt enable
0: CC1 interrupt disabled
1: CC1 interrupt enabled - Bit 0
UIE
: Update interrupt enable
0: Update interrupt disabled
1: Update interrupt enabled
16.4.5 TIM1&TIM8 status register (TIMx_SR)
Address offset: 0x10
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | Res. | Res. | CC4OF | CC3OF | CC2OF | CC1OF | Res. | BIF | TIF | COMIF | CC4IF | CC3IF | CC2IF | CC1IF | UIF |
| rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 | rc_w0 |
Bits 15:13 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 12
CC4OF
: Capture/Compare 4 overcapture flag
refer to CC1OF description
Bit 11
CC3OF
: Capture/Compare 3 overcapture flag
refer to CC1OF description
Bit 10
CC2OF
: Capture/Compare 2 overcapture flag
refer to CC1OF description
Bit 9 CC1OF : Capture/Compare 1 overcapture flag
This flag is set by hardware only when the corresponding channel is configured in input capture mode. It is cleared by software by writing it to 0.
0: No overcapture has been detected.
1: The counter value has been captured in TIMx_CCR1 register while CC1IF flag was already set
Bit 8 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 7 BIF : Break interrupt flag
This flag is set by hardware as soon as the break input goes active. It can be cleared by software if the break input is not active.
0: No break event occurred.
1: An active level has been detected on the break input.
Bit 6 TIF : Trigger interrupt flag
This flag is set by hardware on trigger event (active edge detected on TRGI input when the slave mode controller is enabled in all modes but gated mode. It is set when the counter starts or stops when gated mode is selected. It is cleared by software.
0: No trigger event occurred.
1: Trigger interrupt pending.
Bit 5 COMIF : COM interrupt flag
This flag is set by hardware on COM event (when Capture/compare Control bits - CCxE, CCxNE, OCxM - have been updated). It is cleared by software.
0: No COM event occurred.
1: COM interrupt pending.
Bit 4
CC4IF
: Capture/Compare 4 interrupt flag
refer to CC1IF description
Bit 3
CC3IF
: Capture/Compare 3 interrupt flag
refer to CC1IF description
Bit 2
CC2IF
: Capture/Compare 2 interrupt flag
refer to CC1IF description
Bit 1 CC1IF : Capture/Compare 1 interrupt flag
If channel CC1 is configured as output:
This flag is set by hardware when the counter matches the compare value, with some exception in center-aligned mode (refer to the CMS bits in the TIMx_CR1 register description). It is cleared by software.
0: No match.
1: The content of the counter TIMx_CNT matches the content of the TIMx_CCR1 register. When the contents of TIMx_CCR1 are greater than the contents of TIMx_ARR, the CC1IF bit goes high on the counter overflow (in upcounting and up/down-counting modes) or underflow (in downcounting mode)
If channel CC1 is configured as input:
This bit is set by hardware on a capture. It is cleared by software or by reading the TIMx_CCR1 register.
0: No input capture occurred
1: The counter value has been captured in TIMx_CCR1 register (An edge has been detected on IC1 which matches the selected polarity)
Bit 0 UIF : Update interrupt flag
This bit is set by hardware on an update event. It is cleared by software.
0: No update occurred.
1: Update interrupt pending. This bit is set by hardware when the registers are updated:
- –At overflow or underflow regarding the repetition counter value (update if repetition counter = 0) and if the UDIS=0 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
- –When CNT is reinitialized by software using the UG bit in TIMx_EGR register, if URS=0 and UDIS=0 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
- –When CNT is reinitialized by a trigger event (refer to Section 16.4.3: TIM1&TIM8 slave mode control register (TIMx_SMCR) ), if URS=0 and UDIS=0 in the TIMx_CR1 register.
16.4.6 TIM1&TIM8 event generation register (TIMx_EGR)
Address offset: 0x14
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | BG | TG | COMG | CC4G | CC3G | CC2G | CC1G | UG |
| w | w | w | w | w | w | w | w |
Bits 15:8 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 7 BG : Break generation
This bit is set by software in order to generate an event, it is automatically cleared by hardware.
0: No action
1: A break event is generated. MOE bit is cleared and BIF flag is set. Related interrupt or DMA transfer can occur if enabled.
Bit 6 TG : Trigger generation
This bit is set by software in order to generate an event, it is automatically cleared by hardware.
0: No action
1: The TIF flag is set in TIMx_SR register. Related interrupt or DMA transfer can occur if enabled.
Bit 5 COMG : Capture/Compare control update generation
This bit can be set by software, it is automatically cleared by hardware
0: No action
1: When CCPC bit is set, it allows to update CCxE, CCxNE and OCxM bits
Note: This bit acts only on channels having a complementary output.
Bit 4 CC4G : Capture/Compare 4 generation
refer to CC1G description
Bit 3 CC3G : Capture/Compare 3 generation
refer to CC1G description
Bit 2 CC2G : Capture/Compare 2 generation
refer to CC1G description
Bit 1 CC1G : Capture/Compare 1 generation
This bit is set by software in order to generate an event, it is automatically cleared by hardware.
0: No action
1: A capture/compare event is generated on channel 1:
If channel CC1 is configured as output:
CC1IF flag is set, Corresponding interrupt or DMA request is sent if enabled.
If channel CC1 is configured as input:
The current value of the counter is captured in TIMx_CCR1 register. The CC1IF flag is set, the corresponding interrupt or DMA request is sent if enabled. The CC1OF flag is set if the CC1IF flag was already high.
Bit 0 UG : Update generation
This bit can be set by software, it is automatically cleared by hardware.
0: No action
1: Reinitialize the counter and generates an update of the registers. Note that the prescaler counter is cleared too (anyway the prescaler ratio is not affected). The counter is cleared if the center-aligned mode is selected or if DIR=0 (upcounting), else it takes the auto-reload value (TIMx_ARR) if DIR=1 (downcounting).
16.4.7 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare mode register 1 (TIMx_CCMR1)
Address offset: 0x18
Reset value: 0x0000
The channels can be used in input (capture mode) or in output (compare mode). The direction of a channel is defined by configuring the corresponding CCxS bits. All the other bits of this register have a different function in input and in output mode. For a given bit, OCxx describes its function when the channel is configured in output, ICxx describes its function when the channel is configured in input. So one must take care that the same bit can have a different meaning for the input stage and for the output stage.
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OC2CE | OC2M[2:0] | OC2PE | OC2FE | CC2S[1:0] | OC1CE | OC1M[2:0] | OC1PE | OC1FE | CC1S[1:0] | ||||||
| IC2F[3:0] | IC2PSC[1:0] | CC2S[1:0] | IC1F[3:0] | IC1PSC[1:0] | CC1S[1:0] | ||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Output compare mode:
Bit 15 OC2CE : Output Compare 2 clear enable
Bits 14:12 OC2M[2:0] : Output Compare 2 mode
Bit 11 OC2PE : Output Compare 2 preload enable
Bit 10 OC2FE : Output Compare 2 fast enable
Bits 9:8 CC2S[1:0] : Capture/Compare 2 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC2 channel is configured as output
01: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TI2
10: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TI1
11: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through the TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC2S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC2E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Bit 7 OC1CE : Output Compare 1 clear enable
OC1CE: Output Compare 1 Clear Enable
0: OC1Ref is not affected by the ETRF Input
1: OC1Ref is cleared as soon as a High level is detected on ETRF input
Bits 6:4 OC1M : Output Compare 1 mode
These bits define the behavior of the output reference signal OC1REF from which OC1 and OC1N are derived. OC1REF is active high whereas OC1 and OC1N active level depends on CC1P and CC1NP bits.
000: Frozen - The comparison between the output compare register TIMx_CCR1 and the counter TIMx_CNT has no effect on the outputs. (this mode is used to generate a timing base).
001: Set channel 1 to active level on match. OC1REF signal is forced high when the counter TIMx_CNT matches the capture/compare register 1 (TIMx_CCR1).
010: Set channel 1 to inactive level on match. OC1REF signal is forced low when the counter TIMx_CNT matches the capture/compare register 1 (TIMx_CCR1).
011: Toggle - OC1REF toggles when TIMx_CNT=TIMx_CCR1.
100: Force inactive level - OC1REF is forced low.
101: Force active level - OC1REF is forced high.
110: PWM mode 1 - In upcounting, channel 1 is active as long as TIMx_CNT<TIMx_CCR1 else inactive. In downcounting, channel 1 is inactive (OC1REF=0) as long as TIMx_CNT>TIMx_CCR1 else active (OC1REF='1').
111: PWM mode 2 - In upcounting, channel 1 is inactive as long as TIMx_CNT<TIMx_CCR1 else active. In downcounting, channel 1 is active as long as TIMx_CNT>TIMx_CCR1 else inactive.
Note: 1: These bits can not be modified as long as LOCK level 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register) and CC1S=00 (the channel is configured in output).
2: In PWM mode 1 or 2, the OCREF level changes only when the result of the comparison changes or when the output compare mode switches from “frozen” mode to “PWM” mode.
3: On channels having a complementary output, this bit field is preloaded. If the CCPC bit is set in the TIMx_CR2 register then the OC1M active bits take the new value from the preloaded bits only when a COM event is generated.
Bit 3 OC1PE : Output Compare 1 preload enable
0: Preload register on TIMx_CCR1 disabled. TIMx_CCR1 can be written at anytime, the new value is taken in account immediately.
1: Preload register on TIMx_CCR1 enabled. Read/Write operations access the preload register. TIMx_CCR1 preload value is loaded in the active register at each update event.
Note: These bits can not be modified as long as LOCK level 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register) and CC1S=00 (the channel is configured in output).
Bit 2 OC1FE : Output Compare 1 fast enable
This bit is used to accelerate the effect of an event on the trigger in input on the CC output.
0: CC1 behaves normally depending on counter and CCR1 values even when the trigger is ON. The minimum delay to activate CC1 output when an edge occurs on the trigger input is 5 clock cycles.
1: An active edge on the trigger input acts like a compare match on CC1 output. Then, OC is set to the compare level independently from the result of the comparison. Delay to sample the trigger input and to activate CC1 output is reduced to 3 clock cycles. OCFE acts only if the channel is configured in PWM1 or PWM2 mode.
Bits 1:0 CC1S : Capture/Compare 1 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC1 channel is configured as output
01: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TI1
10: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TI2
11: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC1S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC1E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Input capture mode
Bits 15:12 IC2F : Input capture 2 filter
Bits 11:10 IC2PSC[1:0] : Input capture 2 prescaler
Bits 9:8 CC2S : Capture/Compare 2 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC2 channel is configured as output
01: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TI2
10: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TI1
11: CC2 channel is configured as input, IC2 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC2S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC2E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Bits 7:4 IC1F[3:0] : Input capture 1 filter
This bit-field defines the frequency used to sample TI1 input and the length of the digital filter applied to TI1. The digital filter is made of an event counter in which N consecutive events are needed to validate a transition on the output:
- 0000: No filter, sampling is done at \( f_{DTS} \)
- 0001: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=2
- 0010: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=4
- 0011: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{CK\_INT} \) , N=8
- 0100: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/2 \) , N=6
- 0101: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/2 \) , N=8
- 0110: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/4 \) , N=6
- 0111: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/4 \) , N=8
- 1000: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/8 \) , N=6
- 1001: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/8 \) , N=8
- 1010: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=5
- 1011: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=6
- 1100: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/16 \) , N=8
- 1101: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=5
- 1110: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=6
- 1111: \( f_{SAMPLING}=f_{DTS}/32 \) , N=8
Bits 3:2 IC1PSC : Input capture 1 prescaler
This bit-field defines the ratio of the prescaler acting on CC1 input (IC1). The prescaler is reset as soon as CC1E=0 (TIMx_CCER register).
- 00: no prescaler, capture is done each time an edge is detected on the capture input
- 01: capture is done once every 2 events
- 10: capture is done once every 4 events
- 11: capture is done once every 8 events
Bits 1:0 CC1S : Capture/Compare 1 Selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
- 00: CC1 channel is configured as output
- 01: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TI1
- 10: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TI2
- 11: CC1 channel is configured as input, IC1 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC1S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC1E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
16.4.8 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare mode register 2 (TIMx_CCMR2)
Address offset: 0x1C
Reset value: 0x0000
Refer to the above CCMR1 register description.
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OC4CE | OC4M[2:0] | OC4PE | OC4FE | CC4S[1:0] | OC3CE | OC3M[2:0] | OC3PE | OC3FE | CC3S[1:0] | ||||||
| IC4F[3:0] | IC4PSC[1:0] | IC3F[3:0] | IC3PSC[1:0] | ||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Output compare mode
Bit 15 OC4CE : Output compare 4 clear enable
Bits 14:12 OC4M : Output compare 4 mode
Bit 11 OC4PE : Output compare 4 preload enable
Bit 10 OC4FE : Output compare 4 fast enable
Bits 9:8 CC4S : Capture/Compare 4 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC4 channel is configured as output
01: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TI4
10: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TI3
11: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC4S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC4E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Bit 7 OC3CE : Output compare 3 clear enable
Bits 6:4 OC3M : Output compare 3 mode
Bit 3 OC3PE : Output compare 3 preload enable
Bit 2 OC3FE : Output compare 3 fast enable
Bits 1:0 CC3S : Capture/Compare 3 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC3 channel is configured as output
01: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TI3
10: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TI4
11: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC3S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC3E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Input capture mode
Bits 15:12 IC4F : Input capture 4 filter
Bits 11:10 IC4PSC : Input capture 4 prescaler
Bits 9:8 CC4S : Capture/Compare 4 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC4 channel is configured as output
01: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TI4
10: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TI3
11: CC4 channel is configured as input, IC4 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC4S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC4E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
Bits 7:4 IC3F : Input capture 3 filter
Bits 3:2 IC3PSC : Input capture 3 prescaler
Bits 1:0 CC3S : Capture/compare 3 selection
This bit-field defines the direction of the channel (input/output) as well as the used input.
00: CC3 channel is configured as output
01: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TI3
10: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TI4
11: CC3 channel is configured as input, IC3 is mapped on TRC. This mode is working only if an internal trigger input is selected through TS bit (TIMx_SMCR register)
Note: CC3S bits are writable only when the channel is OFF (CC3E = 0 in TIMx_CCER).
16.4.9 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare enable register (TIMx_CCER)
Address offset: 0x20
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res | Res | CC4P | CC4E | CC3NP | CC3NE | CC3P | CC3E | CC2NP | CC2NE | CC2P | CC2E | CC1NP | CC1NE | CC1P | CC1E |
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:14 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bit 13
CC4P
: Capture/Compare 4 output polarity
refer to CC1P description
Bit 12
CC4E
: Capture/Compare 4 output enable
refer to CC1E description
Bit 11
CC3NP
: Capture/Compare 3 complementary output polarity
refer to CC1NP description
Bit 10
CC3NE
: Capture/Compare 3 complementary output enable
refer to CC1NE description
Bit 9
CC3P
: Capture/Compare 3 output polarity
refer to CC1P description
Bit 8
CC3E
: Capture/Compare 3 output enable
refer to CC1E description
Bit 7
CC2NP
: Capture/Compare 2 complementary output polarity
refer to CC1NP description
Bit 6
CC2NE
: Capture/Compare 2 complementary output enable
refer to CC1NE description
Bit 5
CC2P
: Capture/Compare 2 output polarity
refer to CC1P description
Bit 4
CC2E
: Capture/Compare 2 output enable
refer to CC1E description
Bit 3 CC1NP : Capture/Compare 1 complementary output polarity
CC1 channel configured as output:
0: OC1N active high.
1: OC1N active low.
CC1 channel configured as input:
This bit is used in conjunction with CC1P to define the polarity of TI1FP1 and TI2FP1. Refer to CC1P description.
Note: On channels having a complementary output, this bit is preloaded. If the CCPC bit is set in the TIMx_CR2 register then the CC1NP active bit takes the new value from the preloaded bit only when a Commutation event is generated.
Note: This bit is not writable as soon as LOCK level 2 or 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register) and CC1S="00" (the channel is configured in output).
Bit 2 CC1NE : Capture/Compare 1 complementary output enable
0: Off - OC1N is not active. OC1N level is then function of MOE, OSSI, OSSR, OIS1, OIS1N and CC1E bits.
1: On - OC1N signal is output on the corresponding output pin depending on MOE, OSSI, OSSR, OIS1, OIS1N and CC1E bits.
Note: On channels having a complementary output, this bit is preloaded. If the CCPC bit is set in the TIMx_CR2 register then the CC1NE active bit takes the new value from the preloaded bit only when a Commutation event is generated.
Bit 1 CC1P : Capture/Compare 1 output polarity
CC1 channel configured as output:
0: OC1 active high
1: OC1 active low
CC1 channel configured as input:
CC1NP/CC1P bits select the active polarity of TI1FP1 and TI2FP1 for trigger or capture operations.
00: non-inverted/rising edge
The circuit is sensitive to TIxFP1 rising edge (capture or trigger operations in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is not inverted (trigger operation in gated mode or encoder mode).
01: inverted/falling edge
The circuit is sensitive to TIxFP1 falling edge (capture or trigger operations in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is inverted (trigger operation in gated mode or encoder mode).
10: reserved, do not use this configuration.
11: non-inverted/both edges
The circuit is sensitive to both TIxFP1 rising and falling edges (capture or trigger operations in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is not inverted (trigger operation in gated mode). This configuration must not be used in encoder mode.
Note: On channels having a complementary output, this bit is preloaded. If the CCPC bit is set in the TIMx_CR2 register then the CC1P active bit takes the new value from the preloaded bit only when a Commutation event is generated.
Note: This bit is not writable as soon as LOCK level 2 or 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bit 0 CC1E : Capture/Compare 1 output enable
CC1 channel configured as output:
0: Off - OC1 is not active. OC1 level is then function of MOE, OSSI, OSSR, OIS1, OIS1N and CC1NE bits.
1: On - OC1 signal is output on the corresponding output pin depending on MOE, OSSI, OSSR, OIS1, OIS1N and CC1NE bits.
CC1 channel configured as input:
This bit determines if a capture of the counter value can actually be done into the input capture/compare register 1 (TIMx_CCR1) or not.
0: Capture disabled.
1: Capture enabled.
Note: On channels having a complementary output, this bit is preloaded. If the CCPC bit is set in the TIMx_CR2 register then the CC1E active bit takes the new value from the preloaded bit only when a Commutation event is generated.
Table 109. Output control bits for complementary OCx and OCxN channels with break feature
| Control bits | Output states (1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOE bit | OSSI bit | OSSR bit | CCxE bit | CCxNE bit | OCx output state | OCxN output state |
| 1 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCx=0, OCx_EN=0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCxN=0, OCxN_EN=0 |
| 1 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCx=0, OCx_EN=0 | OCxREF + Polarity OCxN=OCxREF xor CCxNP, OCxN_EN=1 | ||||
| 1 | 0 | OCxREF + Polarity OCx=OCxREF xor CCxP, OCx_EN=1 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCxN=0, OCxN_EN=0 | |||
| 1 | OCREF + Polarity + dead-time OCx_EN=1 | Complementary to OCREF (not OCREF) + Polarity + dead-time OCxN_EN=1 | ||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=0 | ||
| 1 | Off-State (output enabled with inactive state) OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=1 | OCxREF + Polarity OCxN=OCxREF xor CCxNP, OCxN_EN=1 | ||||
| 1 | 0 | OCxREF + Polarity OCx=OCxREF xor CCxP, OCx_EN=1 | Off-State (output enabled with inactive state) OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=1 | |||
| 1 | OCREF + Polarity + dead-time OCx_EN=1 | Complementary to OCREF (not OCREF) + Polarity + dead-time OCxN_EN=1 | ||||
| 0 | 0 | X | 0 | 0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=0 |
| 1 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) | |||||
| 1 | 0 | Asynchronously: OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=0, OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=0 Then if the clock is present: OCx=OISx and OCxN=OISxN after a dead-time, assuming that OISx and OISxN do not correspond to OCx and OCxN both in active state. | ||||
| 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=0 | Output Disabled (not driven by the timer) OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=0 | ||
| 1 | Off-State (output enabled with inactive state) | |||||
| 1 | 0 | Asynchronously: OCx=CCxP, OCx_EN=1, OCxN=CCxNP, OCxN_EN=1 Then if the clock is present: OCx=OISx and OCxN=OISxN after a dead-time, assuming that OISx and OISxN do not correspond to OCx and OCxN both in active state. | ||||
| 1 | ||||||
1. When both outputs of a channel are not used (CCxE = CCxNE = 0), the OISx, OISxN, CCxP and CCxNP bits must be kept cleared.
Note: The state of the external I/O pins connected to the complementary OCx and OCxN channels depends on the OCx and OCxN channel state and the GPIO registers.
16.4.10 TIM1&TIM8 counter (TIMx_CNT)
Address offset: 0x24
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNT[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 CNT[15:0] : Counter value
16.4.11 TIM1&TIM8 prescaler (TIMx_PSC)
Address offset: 0x28
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSC[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 PSC[15:0] : Prescaler value
The counter clock frequency (CK_CNT) is equal to
\(
f_{CK\_PSC} / (PSC[15:0] + 1)
\)
.
PSC contains the value to be loaded in the active prescaler register at each update event (including when the counter is cleared through UG bit of TIMx_EGR register or through trigger controller when configured in “reset mode”).
16.4.12 TIM1&TIM8 auto-reload register (TIMx_ARR)
Address offset: 0x2C
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 ARR[15:0] : Auto-reload value
ARR is the value to be loaded in the actual auto-reload register.
Refer to
Section 16.3.1: Time-base unit
for more details about ARR update and behavior.
The counter is blocked while the auto-reload value is null.
16.4.13 TIM1&TIM8 repetition counter register (TIMx_RCR)
Address offset: 0x30
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | REP[7:0] | |||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | ||||||||
Bits 15:8 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bits 7:0 REP[7:0] : Repetition counter value
These bits allow the user to set-up the update rate of the compare registers (i.e. periodic transfers from preload to active registers) when preload registers are enable, as well as the update interrupt generation rate, if this interrupt is enable.
Each time the REP_CNT related downcounter reaches zero, an update event is generated and it restarts counting from REP value. As REP_CNT is reloaded with REP value only at the repetition update event U_RC, any write to the TIMx_RCR register is not taken in account until the next repetition update event.
It means in PWM mode (REP+1) corresponds to:
- – the number of PWM periods in edge-aligned mode
- – the number of half PWM period in center-aligned mode.
16.4.14 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare register 1 (TIMx_CCR1)
Address offset: 0x34
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR1[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 CCR1[15:0] : Capture/Compare 1 value
If channel CC1 is configured as output:
CCR1 is the value to be loaded in the actual capture/compare 1 register (preload value).
It is loaded permanently if the preload feature is not selected in the TIMx_CCMR1 register (bit OC1PE). Else the preload value is copied in the active capture/compare 1 register when an update event occurs.
The active capture/compare register contains the value to be compared to the counter TIMx_CNT and signaled on OC1 output.
If channel CC1 is configured as input:
CCR1 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 1 event (IC1).
16.4.15 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare register 2 (TIMx_CCR2)
Address offset: 0x38
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR2[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 CCR2[15:0] : Capture/Compare 2 value
If channel CC2 is configured as output:
CCR2 is the value to be loaded in the actual capture/compare 2 register (preload value).
It is loaded permanently if the preload feature is not selected in the TIMx_CCMR2 register (bit OC2PE). Else the preload value is copied in the active capture/compare 2 register when an update event occurs.
The active capture/compare register contains the value to be compared to the counter TIMx_CNT and signalled on OC2 output.
If channel CC2 is configured as input:
CCR2 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 2 event (IC2).
16.4.16 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare register 3 (TIMx_CCR3)
Address offset: 0x3C
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR3[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 CCR3[15:0] : Capture/Compare value
If channel CC3 is configured as output:
CCR3 is the value to be loaded in the actual capture/compare 3 register (preload value). It is loaded permanently if the preload feature is not selected in the TIMx_CCMR3 register (bit OC3PE). Else the preload value is copied in the active capture/compare 3 register when an update event occurs.
The active capture/compare register contains the value to be compared to the counter TIMx_CNT and signalled on OC3 output.
If channel CC3 is configured as input:
CCR3 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 3 event (IC3).
16.4.17 TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare register 4 (TIMx_CCR4)
Address offset: 0x40
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR4[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 CCR4[15:0] : Capture/Compare value
If channel CC4 is configured as output:
CCR4 is the value to be loaded in the actual capture/compare 4 register (preload value). It is loaded permanently if the preload feature is not selected in the TIMx_CCMR4 register (bit OC4PE). Else the preload value is copied in the active capture/compare 4 register when an update event occurs.
The active capture/compare register contains the value to be compared to the counter TIMx_CNT and signalled on OC4 output.
If channel CC4 is configured as input:
CCR4 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 4 event (IC4).
16.4.18 TIM1&TIM8 break and dead-time register (TIMx_BDTR)
Address offset: 0x44
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOE | AOE | BKP | BKE | OSSR | OSSI | LOCK[1:0] | DTG[7:0] | ||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Note: As the bits AOE, BKP, BKE, OSSI, OSSR and DTG[7:0] can be write-locked depending on the LOCK configuration, it can be necessary to configure all of them during the first write access to the TIMx_BDTR register.
Bit 15 MOE: Main output enableThis bit is cleared asynchronously by hardware as soon as the break input is active. It is set by software or automatically depending on the AOE bit. It is acting only on the channels which are configured in output.
0: OC and OCN outputs are disabled or forced to idle state.
1: OC and OCN outputs are enabled if their respective enable bits are set (CCxE, CCxNE in TIMx_CCER register).
See OC/OCN enable description for more details ( Section 16.4.9: TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare enable register (TIMx_CCER) on page 498 ).
Bit 14 AOE: Automatic output enable0: MOE can be set only by software
1: MOE can be set by software or automatically at the next update event (if the break input is not active)
Note: This bit can not be modified as long as LOCK level 1 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bit 13 BKP: Break polarity0: Break input BRK is active low
1: Break input BRK is active high
Note: This bit can not be modified as long as LOCK level 1 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Note: Any write operation to this bit takes a delay of 1 APB clock cycle to become effective.
Bit 12 BKE: Break enable0: Break inputs (BRK and CSS clock failure event) disabled
1: Break inputs (BRK and CSS clock failure event) enabled
Note: This bit cannot be modified when LOCK level 1 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Note: Any write operation to this bit takes a delay of 1 APB clock cycle to become effective.
Bit 11 OSSR: Off-state selection for Run modeThis bit is used when MOE=1 on channels having a complementary output which are configured as outputs. OSSR is not implemented if no complementary output is implemented in the timer.
See OC/OCN enable description for more details ( Section 16.4.9: TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare enable register (TIMx_CCER) on page 498 ).
0: When inactive, OC/OCN outputs are disabled (OC/OCN enable output signal=0).
1: When inactive, OC/OCN outputs are enabled with their inactive level as soon as CCxE=1 or CCxNE=1. Then, OC/OCN enable output signal=1
Note: This bit can not be modified as soon as the LOCK level 2 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bit 10 OSSI: Off-state selection for Idle modeThis bit is used when MOE=0 on channels configured as outputs.
See OC/OCN enable description for more details ( Section 16.4.9: TIM1&TIM8 capture/compare enable register (TIMx_CCER) on page 498 ).
0: When inactive, OC/OCN outputs are disabled (OC/OCN enable output signal=0).
1: When inactive, OC/OCN outputs are forced first with their idle level as soon as CCxE=1 or CCxNE=1. OC/OCN enable output signal=1)
Note: This bit can not be modified as soon as the LOCK level 2 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
Bits 9:8 LOCK[1:0] : Lock configuration
These bits offer a write protection against software errors.
- 00: LOCK OFF - No bit is write protected.
- 01: LOCK Level 1 = DTG bits in TIMx_BDTR register, OISx and OISxN bits in TIMx_CR2 register and BKE/BKP/AOE bits in TIMx_BDTR register can no longer be written.
- 10: LOCK Level 2 = LOCK Level 1 + CC Polarity bits (CCxP/CCxNP bits in TIMx_CCER register, as long as the related channel is configured in output through the CCxS bits) as well as OSSR and OSSI bits can no longer be written.
- 11: LOCK Level 3 = LOCK Level 2 + CC Control bits (OCxM and OCxPE bits in TIMx_CCMRx registers, as long as the related channel is configured in output through the CCxS bits) can no longer be written.
Note: The LOCK bits can be written only once after the reset. Once the TIMx_BDTR register has been written, their content is frozen until the next reset.
Bits 7:0 DTG[7:0] : Dead-time generator setup
This bit-field defines the duration of the dead-time inserted between the complementary outputs. DT correspond to this duration.
- DTG[7:5]=0xx => DT=DTG[7:0] × \( t_{dtg} \) with \( t_{dtg}=t_{DTS} \) .
- DTG[7:5]=10x => DT=(64+DTG[5:0]) × \( t_{dtg} \) with \( T_{dtg}=2 imes t_{DTS} \) .
- DTG[7:5]=110 => DT=(32+DTG[4:0]) × \( t_{dtg} \) with \( T_{dtg}=8 imes t_{DTS} \) .
- DTG[7:5]=111 => DT=(32+DTG[4:0]) × \( t_{dtg} \) with \( T_{dtg}=16 imes t_{DTS} \) .
Example if \( T_{DTS}=125ns \) (8MHz), dead-time possible values are:
- 0 to 15875 ns by 125 ns steps,
- 16 μs to 31750 ns by 250 ns steps,
- 32 μs to 63 μs by 1 μs steps,
- 64 μs to 126 μs by 2 μs steps
Note: This bit-field can not be modified as long as LOCK level 1, 2 or 3 has been programmed (LOCK bits in TIMx_BDTR register).
16.4.19 TIM1&TIM8 DMA control register (TIMx_DCR)
Address offset: 0x48
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. | Res. | Res. | DBL[4:0] | Res. | Res. | Res. | DBA[4:0] | ||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | ||||||
Bits 15:13 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bits 12:8 DBL[4:0] : DMA burst length
This 5-bit vector defines the number of DMA transfers (the timer detects a burst transfer when a read or a write access to the TIMx_DMAR register address is performed).
- 00000: 1 transfer
- 00001: 2 transfers
- 00010: 3 transfers
- ...
- 10001: 18 transfers
Bits 7:5 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
Bits 4:0 DBA[4:0] : DMA base address
This 5-bits vector defines the base-address for DMA transfers (when read/write access are done through the TIMx_DMAR address). DBA is defined as an offset starting from the address of the TIMx_CR1 register.
Example:
00000: TIMx_CR1,
00001: TIMx_CR2,
00010: TIMx_SMCR,
...
Example: Let us consider the following transfer: DBL = 7 transfers and DBA = TIMx_CR1. In this case the transfer is done to/from 7 registers starting from the TIMx_CR1 address.
16.4.20 TIM1&TIM8 DMA address for full transfer (TIMx_DMAR)
Address offset: 0x4C
Reset value: 0x0000
| 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMAB[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw | rw |
Bits 15:0 DMAB[15:0] : DMA register for burst accesses
A read or write operation to the DMAR register accesses the register located at the address
\(
(\text{TIMx\_CR1 address}) + (\text{DBA} + \text{DMA index}) \times 4
\)
where TIMx_CR1 address is the address of the control register 1, DBA is the DMA base address configured in TIMx_DCR register, DMA index is automatically controlled by the DMA transfer, and ranges from 0 to DBL (DBL configured in TIMx_DCR).
Example of how to use the DMA burst feature
In this example the timer DMA burst feature is used to update the contents of the CCRx registers (x = 2, 3, 4) with the DMA transferring half words into the CCRx registers.
This is done in the following steps:
- Configure the corresponding DMA channel as follows:
- – DMA channel peripheral address is the DMAR register address
- – DMA channel memory address is the address of the buffer in the RAM containing the data to be transferred by DMA into CCRx registers.
- – Number of data to transfer = 3 (See note below).
- – Circular mode disabled.
- Configure the DCR register by configuring the DBA and DBL bit fields as follows:
DBL = 3 transfers, DBA = 0xE. - Enable the TIMx update DMA request (set the UDE bit in the DIER register).
- Enable TIMx
- Enable the DMA channel
Note: This example is for the case where every CCRx register to be updated once. If every CCRx register is to be updated twice for example, the number of data to transfer should be 6. Let's take the example of a buffer in the RAM containing data1, data2, data3, data4, data5 and data6. The data is transferred to the CCRx registers as follows: on the first update DMA request, data1 is transferred to CCR2, data2 is transferred to CCR3, data3 is transferred to
CCR4 and on the second update DMA request, data4 is transferred to CCR2, data5 is transferred to CCR3 and data6 is transferred to CCR4.
16.4.21 TIM1&TIM8 register map
TIM1&TIM8 registers are mapped as 16-bit addressable registers as described in the table below:
Table 110. TIM1&TIM8 register map and reset values
| Offset | Register | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x00 | TIMx_CR1 | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | CKD [1:0] | ARPE | CMS [1:0] | DIR | OPM | URS | UDIS | CEN | ||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0x04 | TIMx_CR2 | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | OIS4 | OIS3N | OIS3 | OIS2N | OIS2 | OIS1N | OIS1 | TI1S | MMS[2:0] | CCDS | CCUS | Res. | CCPC | ||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 0x08 | TIMx_SMCR | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | ETP | ECE | ETPS [1:0] | ETF[3:0] | MSM | TS[2:0] | Res. | SMS[2:0] | ||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x0C | TIMx_DIER | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | TDE | COMDE | CC4DE | CC3DE | CC2DE | CC1DE | UDE | BIE | TIE | COMIE | CC4IE | CC3IE | CC2IE | CC1IE | UIE |
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x10 | TIMx_SR | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | CC4OF | CC3OF | CC2OF | CC1OF | Res. | BIF | TIF | COMIF | CC4IF | CC3IF | CC2IF | CC1IF | UIF |
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 0x14 | TIMx_EGR | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | BG | TG | COMG | CC4G | CC3G | CC2G | CC1G | UG |
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0x18 | TIMx_CCMR1 Output Compare mode | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | OC2CE | OC2M [2:0] | OC2PE | OC2FE | CC2S [1:0] | OC1CE | OC1M [2:0] | OC1PE | OC1FE | CC1S [1:0] | ||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| TIMx_CCMR1 Input Capture mode | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | IC2F[3:0] | IC2 PSC [1:0] | CC2S [1:0] | IC1F[3:0] | IC1 PSC [1:0] | CC1S [1:0] | |||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 0x1C | TIMx_CCMR2 Output Compare mode | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | OC4CE | OC4M [2:0] | OC4PE | OC4FE | CC4S [1:0] | OC3CE | OC3M [2:0] | OC3PE | OC3FE | CC3S [1:0] | ||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| TIMx_CCMR2 Input Capture mode | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | IC4F[3:0] | IC4 PSC [1:0] | CC4S [1:0] | IC3F[3:0] | IC3 PSC [1:0] | CC3S [1:0] | |||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 0x20 | TIMx_CCER | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | CC4P | CC4E | CC3NP | CC3NE | CC3P | CC3E | CC2NP | CC2NE | CC2P | CC2E | CC1NP | CC1NE | CC1P | CC1E | |
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 0x24 | TIMx_CNT | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | CNT[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 0x28 | TIMx_PSC | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | Res. | PSC[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
Table 110. TIM1&TIM8 register map and reset values (continued)
| Offset | Register | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x2C | TIMx_ARR | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | ARR[15:0] | |||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 0x30 | TIMx_RCR | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | REP[7:0] | |||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0x34 | TIMx_CCR1 | CCR1[15:0] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x38 | TIMx_CCR2 | CCR2[15:0] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x3C | TIMx_CCR3 | CCR3[15:0] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x40 | TIMx_CCR4 | CCR4[15:0] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x44 | TIMx_BDTR | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | MOE | AOE | BKP | BKE | OSSR | OSSE | LOCK [1:0] | DT[7:0] | ||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 0x48 | TIMx_DCR | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | Res | DBL[4:0] | Res | Res | Res | DBA[4:0] | ||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 0x4C | TIMx_DMAR | DMAB[15:0] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reset value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||