18. General-purpose timers (TIM2 to TIM5)

18.1 TIM2 to TIM5 introduction

The general-purpose timers consist of a 16-bit or 32-bit auto-reload counter driven by a programmable prescaler.

They may be used for a variety of purposes, including measuring the pulse lengths of input signals ( input capture ) or generating output waveforms ( output compare and PWM ).

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 timers are completely independent, and do not share any resources. They can be synchronized together as described in Section 18.3.15 .

18.2 TIM2 to TIM5 main features

General-purpose TIMx timer features include:

Figure 135. General-purpose timer block diagram

Figure 135. General-purpose timer block diagram. This is a complex block diagram of a general-purpose timer (TIM2 to TIM5). At the top, the internal clock (CK_INT) and TIMxCLK from RCC are inputs. The TIMx_ETR pin is connected to a polarity selection & edge detector & prescaler, which outputs ETRP to an input filter. The input filter outputs ETRF to a trigger controller. The trigger controller also receives ITR0, ITR1, ITR2, ITR3, and TI1F_ED signals via an ITR multiplexer. The trigger controller outputs TRGO to other timers to DAC/ADC and provides reset, enable, up, and count signals to a slave controller mode. The slave controller mode is connected to an encoder interface for TI1FP1, TI2FP2, and TRC signals. The main part of the timer is a 16-bit/32-bit counter (CNT counter) with a +/- sign. It is connected to an auto-reload register (ARR) and a prescaler (PSC). The PSC is controlled by CK_PSC and outputs CK_CNT to the counter. The counter is connected to four capture/compare registers (CC1R, CC2R, CC3R, CC4R). Each register is associated with a channel (CH1 to CH4). Each channel has an input filter & edge detector (TI1 to TI4) and a prescaler (IC1PS to IC4PS). The prescalers output IC1 to IC4 to the capture/compare registers. The capture/compare registers are also connected to output controls (OC1 to OC4) which output TIMx_CH1 to TIMx_CH4. The capture/compare registers are also connected to OC1REF, OC2REF, OC3REF, and OC4REF signals. The diagram includes a legend for 'Reg' (Preload registers transferred to active registers on U event according to control bit), 'Event' (zigzag line), and 'Interrupt & DMA output' (double zigzag line). The diagram is labeled MS19673V1.

Notes:
Reg Preload registers transferred to active registers on U event according to control bit
Event
Interrupt & DMA output

MS19673V1

Figure 135. General-purpose timer block diagram. This is a complex block diagram of a general-purpose timer (TIM2 to TIM5). At the top, the internal clock (CK_INT) and TIMxCLK from RCC are inputs. The TIMx_ETR pin is connected to a polarity selection & edge detector & prescaler, which outputs ETRP to an input filter. The input filter outputs ETRF to a trigger controller. The trigger controller also receives ITR0, ITR1, ITR2, ITR3, and TI1F_ED signals via an ITR multiplexer. The trigger controller outputs TRGO to other timers to DAC/ADC and provides reset, enable, up, and count signals to a slave controller mode. The slave controller mode is connected to an encoder interface for TI1FP1, TI2FP2, and TRC signals. The main part of the timer is a 16-bit/32-bit counter (CNT counter) with a +/- sign. It is connected to an auto-reload register (ARR) and a prescaler (PSC). The PSC is controlled by CK_PSC and outputs CK_CNT to the counter. The counter is connected to four capture/compare registers (CC1R, CC2R, CC3R, CC4R). Each register is associated with a channel (CH1 to CH4). Each channel has an input filter & edge detector (TI1 to TI4) and a prescaler (IC1PS to IC4PS). The prescalers output IC1 to IC4 to the capture/compare registers. The capture/compare registers are also connected to output controls (OC1 to OC4) which output TIMx_CH1 to TIMx_CH4. The capture/compare registers are also connected to OC1REF, OC2REF, OC3REF, and OC4REF signals. The diagram includes a legend for 'Reg' (Preload registers transferred to active registers on U event according to control bit), 'Event' (zigzag line), and 'Interrupt & DMA output' (double zigzag line). The diagram is labeled MS19673V1.

18.3 TIM2 to TIM5 functional description

18.3.1 Time-base unit

The main block of the programmable timer is a 16-bit/32-bit counter with its related auto-reload register. The counter can count up. 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:

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 detail 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 actual counter enable signal CNT_EN is set 1 clock cycle after CEN.

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/32-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 136 and Figure 137 give some examples of the counter behavior when the prescaler ratio is changed on the fly:

Figure 136. Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 2

Timing diagram showing the effect of changing the prescaler division from 1 to 2. The diagram includes signals for CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Update event (UEV), Prescaler control register, Prescaler buffer, and Prescaler counter. The counter register shows values F7 through FC, then 00, 01, 02, 03. The prescaler control register is changed from 0 to 1. The prescaler buffer updates from 0 to 1 at the next update event. The prescaler counter shows a sequence of 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1.

The timing diagram illustrates the behavior of the timer when the prescaler division is changed from 1 to 2. The signals shown are:

MS35833V1

Timing diagram showing the effect of changing the prescaler division from 1 to 2. The diagram includes signals for CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Update event (UEV), Prescaler control register, Prescaler buffer, and Prescaler counter. The counter register shows values F7 through FC, then 00, 01, 02, 03. The prescaler control register is changed from 0 to 1. The prescaler buffer updates from 0 to 1 at the next update event. The prescaler counter shows a sequence of 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1.

Figure 137. Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 4

Figure 137: Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 4. The diagram shows the relationship between CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Update event (UEV), Prescaler control register, Prescaler buffer, and Prescaler counter over time. The counter counts from F7 to FC, then overflows to 00. The prescaler control register is changed from 0 to 3, which updates the prescaler buffer and counter. The prescaler counter counts from 0 to 3, then overflows to 0. The UEV is generated when the counter overflows.

The diagram illustrates the timing of a timer counter and its prescaler. The top signal, CK_PSC, is a periodic clock. CNT_EN is a signal that enables the counter. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is derived from CK_PSC. The Counter register shows values F7, F8, F9, FA, FB, FC, 00, and 01. The Update event (UEV) is generated when the counter overflows from FC to 00. The Prescaler control register is initially 0 and is changed to 3. The Prescaler buffer is initially 0 and is updated to 3. The Prescaler counter counts from 0 to 3, then overflows to 0. An arrow indicates a write to the TIMx_PSC register.

Figure 137: Counter timing diagram with prescaler division change from 1 to 4. The diagram shows the relationship between CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Update event (UEV), Prescaler control register, Prescaler buffer, and Prescaler counter over time. The counter counts from F7 to FC, then overflows to 00. The prescaler control register is changed from 0 to 3, which updates the prescaler buffer and counter. The prescaler counter counts from 0 to 3, then overflows to 0. The UEV is generated when the counter overflows.

MS35834V1

18.3.2 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.

An Update event can be generated at each counter overflow or by setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register (by software or by using the slave mode controller).

The UEV 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 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 following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies when TIMx_ARR=0x36.

Figure 138. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 1. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (31 to 07), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The counter overflows from 36 to 00. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 1. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timerclock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF). The counter register values are 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The counter overflows from 36 to 00. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point. MS35836V1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 1. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (31 to 07), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. The counter overflows from 36 to 00. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Figure 139. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 2. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0034 to 0003), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 0034, 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 2. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timerclock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF). The counter register values are 0034, 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point. MS35835V1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 2. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0034 to 0003), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 0034, 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Figure 140. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 4. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0035 to 0001), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 4. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timerclock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF). The counter register values are 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point. MSv37301V1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 4. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0035 to 0001), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register values are 0035, 0036, 0000, 0001. The counter overflows from 0036 to 0000. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are generated at the overflow point.

Figure 141. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by N. It shows CK_INT (internal clock), Timerclock = CK_CNT (counter clock), Counter register (values 1F, 20, 00), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register shows a transition from 1F to 20, then a reset to 00 upon overflow. The overflow, UEV, and UIF signals are shown as pulses coinciding with the counter reset.

CK_INT

Timerclock = CK_CNT

Counter register: 1F, 20, 00

Counter overflow

Update event (UEV)

Update interrupt flag (UIF)

MSv37302V1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by N. It shows CK_INT (internal clock), Timerclock = CK_CNT (counter clock), Counter register (values 1F, 20, 00), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) over time. The counter register shows a transition from 1F to 20, then a reset to 00 upon overflow. The overflow, UEV, and UIF signals are shown as pulses coinciding with the counter reset.

Figure 142. Counter timing diagram, Update event when ARPE=0 (TIMx_ARR not preloaded)

Timing diagram for update event when ARPE=0. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN (counter enable), Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register (values 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), Update interrupt flag (UIF), and Auto-reload register (values FF, 36). The counter increments from 31 to 36, then overflows to 00. The auto-reload register is shown being updated from FF to 36. The overflow, UEV, and UIF signals are shown as pulses coinciding with the counter reset.

CK_INT

CNT_EN

Timerclock = CK_CNT

Counter register: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07

Counter overflow

Update event (UEV)

Update interrupt flag (UIF)

Auto-reload register: FF, 36

Write a new value in TIMx_ARR

MSv37303V1

Timing diagram for update event when ARPE=0. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN (counter enable), Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register (values 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07), Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), Update interrupt flag (UIF), and Auto-reload register (values FF, 36). The counter increments from 31 to 36, then overflows to 00. The auto-reload register is shown being updated from FF to 36. The overflow, UEV, and UIF signals are shown as pulses coinciding with the counter reset.

Figure 143. Counter timing diagram, Update event when ARPE=1 (TIMx_ARR preloaded)

Figure 143: Counter timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), Update interrupt flag (UIF), Auto-reload preload register, and Auto-reload shadow register. The diagram illustrates the counter counting from F0 to F5, then overflowing to 00, and the subsequent update event when ARPE=1. The auto-reload preload register is updated with a new value (36) before the counter overflows, and the auto-reload shadow register is updated with the new value (36) after the counter overflows.

The timing diagram shows the following signals and registers over time:

MSv37304V1

Figure 143: Counter timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_PSC, CNT_EN, Timerclock (CK_CNT), Counter register, Counter overflow, Update event (UEV), Update interrupt flag (UIF), Auto-reload preload register, and Auto-reload shadow register. The diagram illustrates the counter counting from F0 to F5, then overflowing to 00, and the subsequent update event when ARPE=1. The auto-reload preload register is updated with a new value (36) before the counter overflows, and the auto-reload shadow register is updated with the new value (36) after the counter overflows.

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.

An Update event can be generated at each counter underflow or by setting the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR register (by software or by using the slave mode controller)

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 following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies when TIMx_ARR=0x36.

Figure 144. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 1. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (05 down to 00, then 36 down to 2F), Counter underflow (cnt_udf), Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer with the internal clock divided by 1. The top signal, CK_INT, is a continuous square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is shown as a horizontal line indicating the enable state. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is a square wave that follows the frequency of CK_INT. The Counter register starts at 05 and counts down: 04, 03, 02, 01, 00. Upon reaching 00, it overflows to 36 and continues counting down: 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 2F. Vertical dashed lines mark specific clock edges. The Counter underflow (cnt_udf) signal pulses high at the transition from 00 to 36. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals also pulse high at this same transition. The diagram is labeled MSv37305V1 in the bottom right corner.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 1. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (05 down to 00, then 36 down to 2F), Counter underflow (cnt_udf), Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

Figure 145. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 2. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT (half frequency of CK_INT), Counter register values (0002 down to 0000, then 0036 down to 0033), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer with the internal clock divided by 2. The top signal, CK_INT, is a continuous square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is shown as a horizontal line indicating the enable state. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is a square wave with half the frequency of CK_INT. The Counter register starts at 0002 and counts down: 0001, 0000. Upon reaching 0000, it overflows to 0036 and continues counting down: 0035, 0034, 0033. Vertical dashed lines mark specific clock edges. The Counter underflow signal pulses high at the transition from 0000 to 0036. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals also pulse high at this same transition. The diagram is labeled MSv37306V1 in the bottom right corner.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 2. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT (half frequency of CK_INT), Counter register values (0002 down to 0000, then 0036 down to 0033), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

Figure 146. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 4. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT (quarter frequency of CK_INT), Counter register values (0001, 0000, 0000, 0001), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer with the internal clock divided by 4. The top signal, CK_INT, is a continuous square wave. Below it, CNT_EN is shown as a horizontal line indicating the enable state. The Timerclock (CK_CNT) is a square wave with one-quarter the frequency of CK_INT. The Counter register starts at 0001 and counts down to 0000. It then overflows back to 0000 and counts up to 0001. Vertical dashed lines mark specific clock edges. The Counter underflow signal pulses high at the transition from 0000 to 0000. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals also pulse high at this same transition. The diagram is labeled MSv37307V1 in the bottom right corner.

Timing diagram for internal clock divided by 4. It shows CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT (quarter frequency of CK_INT), Counter register values (0001, 0000, 0000, 0001), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF) signals over time.

Figure 147. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

Figure 147: Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), the timer clock (CK_CNT), the counter register, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF).

The diagram illustrates the timing of a counter when the internal clock (CK_INT) is divided by N to produce the timer clock (CK_CNT). The counter register is shown with values 20, 1F, 00, and 36. The counter overflow signal is shown as a pulse when the counter reaches 00. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are shown as pulses when the counter reaches 00. The diagram is labeled MS37340V1.

Figure 147: Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), the timer clock (CK_CNT), the counter register, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF).

Figure 148. Counter timing diagram, Update event

Figure 148: Counter timing diagram, Update event. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), the counter enable (CNT_EN), the timer clock (CK_CNT), the counter register, counter overflow, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), and the auto-reload preload register.

The diagram illustrates the timing of a counter when the update event (UEV) is generated. The counter register is shown with values 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, and 2F. The counter overflow signal is shown as a pulse when the counter reaches 00. The update event (UEV) and update interrupt flag (UIF) are shown as pulses when the counter reaches 00. The auto-reload preload register is shown with values FF and 36. An arrow indicates that a new value is written in the TIMx_ARR register. The diagram is labeled MS37341V1.

Figure 148: Counter timing diagram, Update event. The diagram shows the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), the counter enable (CNT_EN), the timer clock (CK_CNT), the counter register, counter overflow, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), and the auto-reload preload register.

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 direction bit (DIR from 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 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 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 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 interrupt 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 following figures show some examples of the counter behavior for different clock frequencies.

Figure 149. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 1, TIMx_ARR=0x6

Figure 149: Counter timing diagram showing the relationship between internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter underflow, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF).

The timing diagram illustrates the behavior of a timer counter. The top signal, CK_INT, is a periodic square wave representing the internal clock. Below it, CNT_EN is a signal that goes high to enable the counter. The timer clock (CK_CNT) is shown as a square wave that is half the frequency of CK_INT. The 'Counter register' shows a sequence of values: 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 05, 04, 03. This indicates a center-aligned mode where the counter counts up from 0 to 0x6 and then back down to 0. 'Counter underflow' is a pulse when the counter reaches 0 while counting down. 'Counter overflow' is a pulse when the counter reaches 0x6 while counting up. 'Update event (UEV)' is a pulse generated when either an underflow or overflow occurs. Finally, 'Update interrupt flag (UIF)' is shown as a signal that goes high when an update event occurs and remains high until it is manually cleared.

Figure 149: Counter timing diagram showing the relationship between internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter underflow, counter overflow, update event (UEV), and update interrupt flag (UIF).
  1. 1. Here, center-aligned mode 1 is used (for more details refer to Section 18.4.1: TIMx control register 1 (TIMx_CR1) on page 570 ).

Figure 150. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 2

Timing diagram for Figure 150 showing CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0003 to 0000 to 0003), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

This timing diagram illustrates the operation of a timer when the internal clock is divided by 2. The top signal is CK_INT , a high-frequency square wave. Below it is CNT_EN , which goes high to enable the counter. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal is a square wave with half the frequency of CK_INT. The Counter register shows values 0003, 0002, 0001, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003, indicating a down-up counting sequence. A Counter underflow pulse occurs when the counter reaches 0000. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are shown as pulses coinciding with the underflow event. The diagram is labeled MS37343V1.

Timing diagram for Figure 150 showing CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0003 to 0000 to 0003), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

Figure 151. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by 4, TIMx_ARR=0x36

Timing diagram for Figure 151 showing CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0034 to 0036), Counter overflow (cnt_ovf), Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

This timing diagram shows the timer operation with an internal clock divided by 4 and an auto-reload register (TIMx_ARR) set to 0x36. The CK_INT signal is at the top. CNT_EN enables the counter. The Timerclock = CK_CNT has a lower frequency than in Figure 150. The Counter register shows values 0034, 0035, 0036, 0035. A Counter overflow (cnt_ovf) pulse occurs at the value 0036. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are pulses coinciding with the overflow event. The diagram is labeled MS37344V1.

Timing diagram for Figure 151 showing CK_INT, CNT_EN, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (0034 to 0036), Counter overflow (cnt_ovf), Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

Figure 152. Counter timing diagram, internal clock divided by N

Timing diagram for Figure 152 showing CK_INT, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (20 to 1F to 01 to 00), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

This timing diagram shows the timer operation with an internal clock divided by an arbitrary factor N. The CK_INT signal is shown with a break in the middle. The Timerclock = CK_CNT signal has a frequency that is 1/N of CK_INT. The Counter register shows values 20, 1F, 01, 00, indicating a down-up counting sequence in hexadecimal. A Counter underflow pulse occurs when the counter reaches 00. The Update event (UEV) and Update interrupt flag (UIF) are pulses coinciding with the underflow event. The diagram is labeled MS37345V1.

Timing diagram for Figure 152 showing CK_INT, Timerclock = CK_CNT, Counter register values (20 to 1F to 01 to 00), Counter underflow, Update event (UEV), and Update interrupt flag (UIF).

Figure 153. Counter timing diagram, Update event with ARPE=1 (counter underflow)

Figure 153: Counter timing diagram showing counter underflow. The diagram illustrates the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter underflow signal, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), auto-reload preload register, and auto-reload active register. The counter register counts down from 06 to 01, then underflows to 00 and continues counting up to 07. The underflow event triggers the update event and interrupt flag.

Figure 153 is a timing diagram for a counter underflow event with ARPE=1. It shows the following signals and register states over time:

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Figure 153: Counter timing diagram showing counter underflow. The diagram illustrates the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter underflow signal, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), auto-reload preload register, and auto-reload active register. The counter register counts down from 06 to 01, then underflows to 00 and continues counting up to 07. The underflow event triggers the update event and interrupt flag.

Figure 154. Counter timing diagram, Update event with ARPE=1 (counter overflow)

Figure 154: Counter timing diagram showing counter overflow. The diagram illustrates the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter overflow signal, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), auto-reload preload register, and auto-reload active register. The counter register counts up from F7 to FC, then overflows to 36 and continues counting down to 2F. The overflow event triggers the update event and interrupt flag.

Figure 154 is a timing diagram for a counter overflow event with ARPE=1. It shows the following signals and register states over time:

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Figure 154: Counter timing diagram showing counter overflow. The diagram illustrates the relationship between the internal clock (CK_INT), counter enable (CNT_EN), timer clock (CK_CNT), counter register values, counter overflow signal, update event (UEV), update interrupt flag (UIF), auto-reload preload register, and auto-reload active register. The counter register counts up from F7 to FC, then overflows to 36 and continues counting down to 2F. The overflow event triggers the update event and interrupt flag.

18.3.3 Clock selection

The counter clock can be provided by the following clock sources:

Internal clock source (CK_INT)

If the slave mode controller is disabled (SMS=000 in the TIMx_SMCR register), 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 155 shows the behavior of the control circuit and the upcounter in normal mode, without prescaler.

Figure 155. Control circuit in normal mode, internal clock divided by 1

Timing diagram showing the control circuit and counter register behavior in normal mode with internal clock divided by 1. The diagram includes five waveforms: Internal clock (a continuous square wave), CEN=CNT_EN (a signal that goes high at the first rising edge of the internal clock), UG (a signal that goes high at the second rising edge), CNT_INIT (a signal that goes high at the third rising edge), and Counter register (a sequence of values: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07). Vertical dashed lines indicate the rising edges of the internal clock. The counter register values are shown in boxes, with 31 being the initial value and the count increasing by 1 at each rising edge after CNT_INIT goes high, eventually rolling over to 00.
Timing diagram showing the control circuit and counter register behavior in normal mode with internal clock divided by 1. The diagram includes five waveforms: Internal clock (a continuous square wave), CEN=CNT_EN (a signal that goes high at the first rising edge of the internal clock), UG (a signal that goes high at the second rising edge), CNT_INIT (a signal that goes high at the third rising edge), and Counter register (a sequence of values: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07). Vertical dashed lines indicate the rising edges of the internal clock. The counter register values are shown in boxes, with 31 being the initial value and the count increasing by 1 at each rising edge after CNT_INIT goes high, eventually rolling over to 00.

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 156. TI2 external clock connection example

Figure 156. TI2 external clock connection example. This block diagram illustrates the internal architecture of a timer for external clock mode. The TI2 input pin connects to a 'Filter' block, which is controlled by the ICF[3:0] bits in the TIMx_CCMR1 register. The filtered signal then passes through an 'Edge detector' block, which is controlled by the CC2P bit in the TIMx_CCER register. The edge detector outputs two signals: TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling. These signals are multiplexed (0 for rising, 1 for falling) and then connected to a 'TIMx_SMCR' register's TS[2:0] input. The TS[2:0] register also has other input options: ITRx (0xx), TI1_ED (100), TI1FP1 (101), TI2FP2 (110), and ETRF (111). The output of the TS[2:0] register is connected to a 'Clock selection' multiplexer. This multiplexer has four inputs: TI2F (or TI1F) for 'Encoder mode', TRGI for 'External clock mode 1', ETRF for 'External clock mode 2', and CK_INT (internal clock) for 'Internal clock mode'. The output of this multiplexer is the CK_PSC signal. The 'Clock selection' multiplexer is also controlled by the ECE and SMS[2:0] bits in the TIMx_SMCR register.
Figure 156. TI2 external clock connection example. This block diagram illustrates the internal architecture of a timer for external clock mode. The TI2 input pin connects to a 'Filter' block, which is controlled by the ICF[3:0] bits in the TIMx_CCMR1 register. The filtered signal then passes through an 'Edge detector' block, which is controlled by the CC2P bit in the TIMx_CCER register. The edge detector outputs two signals: TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling. These signals are multiplexed (0 for rising, 1 for falling) and then connected to a 'TIMx_SMCR' register's TS[2:0] input. The TS[2:0] register also has other input options: ITRx (0xx), TI1_ED (100), TI1FP1 (101), TI2FP2 (110), and ETRF (111). The output of the TS[2:0] register is connected to a 'Clock selection' multiplexer. This multiplexer has four inputs: TI2F (or TI1F) for 'Encoder mode', TRGI for 'External clock mode 1', ETRF for 'External clock mode 2', and CK_INT (internal clock) for 'Internal clock mode'. The output of this multiplexer is the CK_PSC signal. The 'Clock selection' multiplexer is also controlled by the ECE and SMS[2:0] bits in the TIMx_SMCR register.

For example, to configure the upcounter to count in response to a rising edge on the TI2 input, use the following procedure:

  1. 1. Configure channel 2 to detect rising edges on the TI2 input by writing CC2S= '01 in the TIMx_CCMR1 register.
  2. 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).

Note: The capture prescaler is not used for triggering, so it does not need to be configured.

  1. 3. Select rising edge polarity by writing CC2P=0 and CC2NP=0 in the TIMx_CCER register.
  2. 4. Configure the timer in external clock mode 1 by writing SMS=111 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
  3. 5. Select TI2 as the input source by writing TS=110 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
  4. 6. Enable the counter by writing CEN=1 in the TIMx_CR1 register.

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 157. Control circuit in external clock mode 1

Timing diagram for external clock mode 1. It shows five waveforms: TI2 (external trigger), CNT_EN (counter enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC, Counter register (values 34, 35, 36), and TIF (trigger interrupt flag). The counter clock is shown as a pulse that toggles on the rising edges of TI2. The counter register increments by 1 on each rising edge of the counter clock. The TIF flag is set on the rising edge of the counter clock and is cleared by writing TIF=0.

Timing diagram showing the relationship between the external trigger input (TI2), counter enable (CNT_EN), counter clock (CK_CNT = CK_PSC), counter register values (34, 35, 36), and the trigger interrupt flag (TIF). The counter clock is derived from the rising edges of TI2. The counter register increments by 1 on each rising edge of the counter clock. The TIF flag is set on the rising edge of the counter clock and is cleared by writing TIF=0.

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Timing diagram for external clock mode 1. It shows five waveforms: TI2 (external trigger), CNT_EN (counter enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC, Counter register (values 34, 35, 36), and TIF (trigger interrupt flag). The counter clock is shown as a pulse that toggles on the rising edges of TI2. The counter register increments by 1 on each rising edge of the counter clock. The TIF flag is set on the rising edge of the counter clock 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 158 gives an overview of the external trigger input block.

Figure 158. External trigger input block

Block diagram of 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). The divider output is ETRP. ETRP is connected to a filter downcounter. The filter downcounter has an input CK_INT and an output ETRF. The filter downcounter is controlled by the ETF[3:0] register. The ETRF output is connected to a multiplexer (MUX) with four inputs: TI2F or TI1F (encoder mode), TRGI (external clock mode 1), ETRF (external clock mode 2), and CK_INT (internal clock mode). The MUX output is CK_PSC. The CK_PSC output is connected to the counter. The CK_PSC output is also connected to the ECE and SMS[2:0] registers. The ECE register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register. The SMS[2:0] register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register.

Block diagram of 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). The divider output is ETRP. ETRP is connected to a filter downcounter. The filter downcounter has an input CK_INT and an output ETRF. The filter downcounter is controlled by the ETF[3:0] register. The ETRF output is connected to a multiplexer (MUX) with four inputs: TI2F or TI1F (encoder mode), TRGI (external clock mode 1), ETRF (external clock mode 2), and CK_INT (internal clock mode). The MUX output is CK_PSC. The CK_PSC output is connected to the counter. The CK_PSC output is also connected to the ECE and SMS[2:0] registers. The ECE register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register. The SMS[2:0] register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register.

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Block diagram of 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). The divider output is ETRP. ETRP is connected to a filter downcounter. The filter downcounter has an input CK_INT and an output ETRF. The filter downcounter is controlled by the ETF[3:0] register. The ETRF output is connected to a multiplexer (MUX) with four inputs: TI2F or TI1F (encoder mode), TRGI (external clock mode 1), ETRF (external clock mode 2), and CK_INT (internal clock mode). The MUX output is CK_PSC. The CK_PSC output is connected to the counter. The CK_PSC output is also connected to the ECE and SMS[2:0] registers. The ECE register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register. The SMS[2:0] register is connected to the TIMx_SMCR register.

For example, to configure the upcounter to count each 2 rising edges on ETR, use the following procedure:

  1. 1. As no filter is needed in this example, write ETF[3:0]=0000 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
  2. 2. Set the prescaler by writing ETPS[1:0]=01 in the TIMx_SMCR register
  3. 3. Select rising edge detection on the ETR pin by writing ETP=0 in the TIMx_SMCR register
  4. 4. Enable external clock mode 2 by writing ECE=1 in the TIMx_SMCR register.
  5. 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 159. Control circuit in external clock mode 2

Timing diagram for Figure 159. Control circuit in external clock mode 2. The diagram shows six signal lines over time. From top to bottom: CK_INT (internal clock), CNT_EN (counter enable), ETR (external trigger), ETRP (resynchronized trigger), Counter clock = CK_INT = CK_PSC (counter clock), and Counter register (showing values 34, 35, 36). Vertical dashed lines indicate key timing points. The counter register increments from 34 to 35 and then to 36, with the increments occurring on the rising edges of the counter clock. The counter clock is derived from CK_INT and is synchronized with the rising edges of ETRP. CNT_EN is shown as a high signal throughout the sequence. ETR and ETRP show some jitter or delay between their rising edges.
Timing diagram for Figure 159. Control circuit in external clock mode 2. The diagram shows six signal lines over time. From top to bottom: CK_INT (internal clock), CNT_EN (counter enable), ETR (external trigger), ETRP (resynchronized trigger), Counter clock = CK_INT = CK_PSC (counter clock), and Counter register (showing values 34, 35, 36). Vertical dashed lines indicate key timing points. The counter register increments from 34 to 35 and then to 36, with the increments occurring on the rising edges of the counter clock. The counter clock is derived from CK_INT and is synchronized with the rising edges of ETRP. CNT_EN is shown as a high signal throughout the sequence. ETR and ETRP show some jitter or delay between their rising edges.

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18.3.4 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).

The following figure gives 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 160. Capture/compare channel (example: channel 1 input stage)

Figure 160: Capture/compare channel (example: channel 1 input stage) block diagram. The diagram shows the input stage for channel 1. TI1 is filtered by a 'Filter downcounter' (controlled by ICF[3:0] from TIMx_CCMR1) to produce TI1F. TI1F is then processed by an 'Edge detector' to produce TI1F_Rising and TI1F_Falling signals. These signals are multiplexed with TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling (from channel 2) to produce TI1FP1 and TI2FP1. TI1FP1 is ANDed with TI1F_ED to produce an interrupt signal. TI2FP1 is multiplexed with TRC (from slave mode controller) 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 output stage generates an intermediate waveform OCxRef (active high).
Figure 160: Capture/compare channel (example: channel 1 input stage) block diagram. The diagram shows the input stage for channel 1. TI1 is filtered by a 'Filter downcounter' (controlled by ICF[3:0] from TIMx_CCMR1) to produce TI1F. TI1F is then processed by an 'Edge detector' to produce TI1F_Rising and TI1F_Falling signals. These signals are multiplexed with TI2F_Rising and TI2F_Falling (from channel 2) to produce TI1FP1 and TI2FP1. TI1FP1 is ANDed with TI1F_ED to produce an interrupt signal. TI2FP1 is multiplexed with TRC (from slave mode controller) 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 output stage generates an intermediate waveform OCxRef (active high).

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 161. Capture/compare channel 1 main circuit

Figure 161: 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 controls a 'Capture/compare preload register' and a 'Capture/compare shadow register'. The preload register is loaded from the APB Bus via 'write CCR1H' and 'write CCR1L' signals. The shadow register is loaded from the preload register via 'capture_transfer' and 'compare_transfer' signals. The shadow register is connected to a 'Counter' and a 'Comparator'. The Counter is controlled by 'Capture' and 'OC1PE' signals. The Comparator compares the Counter value (CNT) with the shadow register value (CCR1) to produce 'CNT>CCR1' and 'CNT=CCR1' signals. The 'Input mode' is determined by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The 'Output mode' is determined by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The 'OC1PE' signal is generated by 'UEV' (from time base unit) and 'CC1PE' (from TIMx_CCMR1). The 'CC1G' signal (from TIMx_EGR) is used to generate a capture/compare event.
Figure 161: 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 controls a 'Capture/compare preload register' and a 'Capture/compare shadow register'. The preload register is loaded from the APB Bus via 'write CCR1H' and 'write CCR1L' signals. The shadow register is loaded from the preload register via 'capture_transfer' and 'compare_transfer' signals. The shadow register is connected to a 'Counter' and a 'Comparator'. The Counter is controlled by 'Capture' and 'OC1PE' signals. The Comparator compares the Counter value (CNT) with the shadow register value (CCR1) to produce 'CNT>CCR1' and 'CNT=CCR1' signals. The 'Input mode' is determined by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The 'Output mode' is determined by 'CC1S[1]' and 'CC1S[0]' signals. The 'OC1PE' signal is generated by 'UEV' (from time base unit) and 'CC1PE' (from TIMx_CCMR1). The 'CC1G' signal (from TIMx_EGR) is used to generate a capture/compare event.

Figure 162. Output stage of capture/compare channel (channel 1)

Figure 162. Output stage of capture/compare channel (channel 1). The diagram shows the internal logic of the output stage. On the left, a multiplexer selects between OCREF_CLR (input 0) and ETRF (input 1) to produce OCREF_CLR_INT. This signal, along with OCCS (from TIMx_SMCR), is fed into an Output mode controller. The controller also receives inputs CNT > CCR1 and CNT = CCR1. It outputs oc1ref, which is connected to the master mode controller and a multiplexer. The OC1M[2:0] bits from TIMx_CCMR1 are also input to the Output mode controller. The second multiplexer selects between the inverted oc1ref signal (input 0) and a signal from CC1P (input 1, from TIMx_CCER). The output of this multiplexer goes to an Output Enable Circuit, which also receives CC1E (from TIMx_CCER). The final output is OC1. The diagram is labeled ai17187.
Figure 162. Output stage of capture/compare channel (channel 1). The diagram shows the internal logic of the output stage. On the left, a multiplexer selects between OCREF_CLR (input 0) and ETRF (input 1) to produce OCREF_CLR_INT. This signal, along with OCCS (from TIMx_SMCR), is fed into an Output mode controller. The controller also receives inputs CNT > CCR1 and CNT = CCR1. It outputs oc1ref, which is connected to the master mode controller and a multiplexer. The OC1M[2:0] bits from TIMx_CCMR1 are also input to the Output mode controller. The second multiplexer selects between the inverted oc1ref signal (input 0) and a signal from CC1P (input 1, from TIMx_CCER). The output of this multiplexer goes to an Output Enable Circuit, which also receives CC1E (from TIMx_CCER). The final output is OC1. The diagram is labeled ai17187.

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.

18.3.5 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:

When an input capture occurs:

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.

18.3.6 PWM input mode

This mode is a particular case of input capture mode. The procedure is the same except:

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):

Figure 163. PWM input mode timing

Timing diagram for PWM input mode showing TI1, TIMx_CNT, TIMx_CCR1, and TIMx_CCR2 signals. The diagram illustrates the capture of pulse width and period using IC1 and IC2.

The diagram shows the timing for PWM input mode. The top signal is TI1, which is a periodic square wave. Below it is the TIMx_CNT register, which shows a sequence of values: 0004, 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0000. The TIMx_CCR1 register is set to 0004, and the TIMx_CCR2 register is set to 0002. Three arrows indicate the following events:

The diagram is labeled ai15413 in the bottom right corner.

Timing diagram for PWM input mode showing TI1, TIMx_CNT, TIMx_CCR1, and TIMx_CCR2 signals. The diagram illustrates the capture of pulse width and period using IC1 and IC2.

18.3.7 Forced output mode

In output mode (CCxS bits = 00 in the TIMx_CCMRx register), each output compare signal (OCxREF and then OCx) 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.

e.g.: CCxP=0 (OCx active high) => OCx is forced to high level.

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.

18.3.8 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:

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.

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. 1. Select the counter clock (internal, external, prescaler).
  2. 2. Write the desired data in the TIMx_ARR and TIMx_CCRx registers.
  3. 3. Set the CCxIE and/or CCxDE bits if an interrupt and/or a DMA request is to be generated.
  4. 4. Select the output mode. For example, one must write OCxM=011, OCxPE=0, CCxP=0 and CCxE=1 to toggle OCx output pin when CNT matches CCRx, CCRx preload is not used, OCx is enabled and active high.
  5. 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 164 .

Figure 164. Output compare mode, toggle on OC1

Timing diagram for output compare mode, toggle on OC1. The diagram shows three horizontal timelines: TIMx_CNT, TIMx_CCR1, and OC1REF = OC1. TIMx_CNT shows values 0039, 003A, 003B, followed by a gap, then B200, B201. TIMx_CCR1 shows values 003A and B201. OC1REF = OC1 shows a high-to-low transition at the first match (003A) and a low-to-high transition at the second match (B201). Arrows indicate that writing B201h in the CC1R register updates the CCR1 register, and that matches on CCR1 generate an interrupt if enabled.

Write B201h in the CC1R register

TIMx_CNT

TIMx_CCR1

OC1REF = OC1

Match detected on CCR1
Interrupt generated if enabled

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Timing diagram for output compare mode, toggle on OC1. The diagram shows three horizontal timelines: TIMx_CNT, TIMx_CCR1, and OC1REF = OC1. TIMx_CNT shows values 0039, 003A, 003B, followed by a gap, then B200, B201. TIMx_CCR1 shows values 003A and B201. OC1REF = OC1 shows a high-to-low transition at the first match (003A) and a low-to-high transition at the second match (B201). Arrows indicate that writing B201h in the CC1R register updates the CCR1 register, and that matches on CCR1 generate an interrupt if enabled.

18.3.9 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 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 the CCxE bit in the TIMx_CCER register. Refer to the TIMx_CCERx register description for more details.

In PWM mode (1 or 2), TIMx_CNT and TIMx_CCRx are always compared to determine whether \( TIMx\_CCRx \leq TIMx\_CNT \) or \( TIMx\_CNT \leq TIMx\_CCRx \) (depending on the direction of the counter). However, to comply with the ETRF (OCREF can be cleared by an external event through the ETR signal until the next PWM period), the OCREF signal is asserted only:

This forces the PWM by software while the timer is running.

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 on page 535 .

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 165 shows some edge-aligned PWM waveforms in an example where TIMx_ARR=8.

Figure 165. Edge-aligned PWM waveforms (ARR=8)

Timing diagram showing edge-aligned PWM waveforms for different CCRx values (4, 8, >8, 0) with ARR=8. The diagram shows the counter register values, OCXREF signal levels, and CCxIF flag states over time.

The figure illustrates the relationship between the counter register, the OCXREF signal, and the CCxIF flag for edge-aligned PWM mode with an Auto-Reload Register (ARR) value of 8. The counter register is shown as a sequence of values: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 0, 1. Vertical dashed lines indicate the timing points for each counter value. The OCXREF signal is shown for four cases: CCRx=4, CCRx=8, CCRx>8, and CCRx=0. For CCRx=4 and CCRx=8, the OCXREF signal is low until the counter reaches the compare value, then it goes high. For CCRx>8, the OCXREF signal is held at '1'. For CCRx=0, the OCXREF signal is held at '0'. The CCxIF flag is shown as a pulse when the counter reaches the compare value.

Timing diagram showing edge-aligned PWM waveforms for different CCRx values (4, 8, >8, 0) with ARR=8. The diagram shows the counter register values, OCXREF signal levels, and CCxIF flag states over time.

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Downcounting configuration

Downcounting is active when DIR bit in TIMx_CR1 register is high. Refer to Downcounting mode on page 538 .

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) on page 540 .

Figure 166 shows some center-aligned PWM waveforms in an example where:

Figure 166. Center-aligned PWM waveforms (ARR=8)

Timing diagram showing center-aligned PWM waveforms for different CCRx values (4, 7, 8, >8, 0) with ARR=8. The diagram shows the counter register values, OCxREF signals, and CCxIF flags over time. The counter counts up from 0 to 8 and then down from 8 to 0, repeating. OCxREF signals are shown for CCRx=4, 7, 8, >8, and 0. CCxIF flags are shown for various CMS settings (01, 10, 11).

The figure illustrates the center-aligned PWM waveforms for a general-purpose timer (TIM2 to TIM5) with an Auto-Reload Register (ARR) value of 8. The counter register values are shown at the top, ranging from 0 to 8 and then back down to 0, repeating the sequence. The OCxREF signals are shown for different CCRx values: CCRx=4, CCRx=7, CCRx=8, CCRx>8, and CCRx=0. The CCxIF flags are shown for various CMS (Capture/Compare Mode Selection) settings: CMS=01, CMS=10, and CMS=11. The diagram shows the relationship between the counter values, the OCxREF signals, and the CCxIF flags over time.

Counter register: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1

OCxREF (CCRx = 4): High from 0 to 4, Low from 4 to 8, High from 8 to 4, Low from 4 to 0.

CCxIF (CCRx = 4): CMS=01, CMS=10, CMS=11. Rising edges at 4 and 0.

OCxREF (CCRx = 7): High from 0 to 7, Low from 7 to 8, High from 8 to 7, Low from 7 to 0.

CCxIF (CCRx = 7): CMS=10 or 11. Rising edge at 7.

OCxREF (CCRx = 8): Always High.

CCxIF (CCRx = 8): CMS=01, CMS=10, CMS=11. Rising edges at 8.

OCxREF (CCRx > 8): Always High.

CCxIF (CCRx > 8): CMS=01, CMS=10, CMS=11. Rising edges at 8.

OCxREF (CCRx = 0): Always Low.

CCxIF (CCRx = 0): CMS=01, CMS=10, CMS=11. Rising edges at 0.

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Timing diagram showing center-aligned PWM waveforms for different CCRx values (4, 7, 8, >8, 0) with ARR=8. The diagram shows the counter register values, OCxREF signals, and CCxIF flags over time. The counter counts up from 0 to 8 and then down from 8 to 0, repeating. OCxREF signals are shown for CCRx=4, 7, 8, >8, and 0. CCxIF flags are shown for various CMS settings (01, 10, 11).

Hints on using center-aligned mode:

18.3.10 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:

Figure 167. Example of one-pulse mode

Timing diagram for one-pulse mode showing TI2 trigger, OC1REF, OC1 output, and Counter values over time.

The diagram illustrates the timing for one-pulse mode. At the top, the TI2 input signal shows a single positive pulse. Below it, the OC1REF signal is shown as a constant high level. The OC1 output signal starts at a low level, remains low for a short duration after the TI2 rising edge, then transitions to high. It stays high for a period labeled \( t_{PULSE} \) before returning to low. Below the signals, the Counter value is shown as a staircase-like line starting at 0 and increasing in steps. The counter starts counting upon the rising edge of TI2. It reaches a maximum value labeled TIM1_ARR and then stops. The time interval from the TI2 rising edge to the start of the OC1 high pulse is labeled \( t_{DELAY} \) . The time interval for which OC1 is high is labeled \( t_{PULSE} \) . The y-axis is labeled 'Counter' and has tick marks for 0, TIM1_CCR1, and TIM1_ARR. The x-axis is labeled 't'.

Timing diagram for one-pulse mode showing TI2 trigger, OC1REF, OC1 output, and Counter values over time.

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:

The OPM waveform is defined by writing the compare registers (taking into account the clock frequency and the counter prescaler).

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) is 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.

18.3.11 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, ETR must be configured as follows:

  1. 1. The external trigger prescaler should be kept off: bits ETPS[1:0] in the TIMx_SMCR register are cleared to 00.
  2. 2. The external clock mode 2 must be disabled: bit ECE in the TIM1_SMCR register is cleared to 0.
  3. 3. The external trigger polarity (ETP) and the external trigger filter (ETF) can be configured according to the application's needs.

Figure 168 shows the behavior of the OCxREF signal when the ETRF input becomes high, for both values of the OCxCE enable bit. In this example, the timer TIMx is programmed in PWM mode.

Figure 168. Clearing TIMx OCxREF

Timing diagram showing the relationship between Counter (CNT), ETRF, and OCxREF signals. The CNT signal is a sawtooth wave. The ETRF signal is a rectangular pulse. The OCxREF signal is a rectangular pulse that is high when ETRF is high and CNT is at the ARR value. The diagram shows two instances where ETRF becomes high and then stays high, causing OCxREF to be high for multiple counter cycles. The first instance is labeled 'ETRF becomes high' and the second 'ETRF still high'. The diagram is labeled MS37368V1.
Timing diagram showing the relationship between Counter (CNT), ETRF, and OCxREF signals. The CNT signal is a sawtooth wave. The ETRF signal is a rectangular pulse. The OCxREF signal is a rectangular pulse that is high when ETRF is high and CNT is at the ARR value. The diagram shows two instances where ETRF becomes high and then stays high, causing OCxREF to be high for multiple counter cycles. The first instance is labeled 'ETRF becomes high' and the second 'ETRF still high'. The diagram is labeled MS37368V1.
  1. 1. In case of a PWM with a 100% duty cycle (if \( CCR_x > ARR \) ), OCxREF is enabled again at the next counter overflow.

18.3.12 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.

The two inputs TI1 and TI2 are used to interface to an incremental encoder. Refer to Table 105 . 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, trigger output features continue to work as normal.

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. The table summarizes the possible combinations, assuming TI1 and TI2 do not switch at the same time.

Table 105. Counting direction versus encoder signals

Active edgeLevel on opposite signal (TI1FP1 for TI2, TI2FP2 for TI1)TI1FP1 signalTI2FP2 signal
RisingFallingRisingFalling
Counting on TI1 onlyHighDownUpNo CountNo Count
LowUpDownNo CountNo Count
Counting on TI2 onlyHighNo CountNo CountUpDown
LowNo CountNo CountDownUp
Counting on TI1 and TI2HighDownUpUpDown
LowUpDownDownUp

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 169 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:

Figure 169. Example of counter operation in encoder interface mode

Timing diagram showing the operation of a counter in encoder interface mode. The diagram displays three waveforms: TI1, TI2, and Counter. The TI1 and TI2 signals are square waves representing encoder outputs. The Counter signal is a staircase-like waveform representing the count value. The diagram is divided into five segments: 'forward', 'jitter', 'backward', 'jitter', and 'forward'. In the 'forward' segments, the counter counts up. In the 'backward' segment, the counter counts down. The 'jitter' segments show the counter maintaining its count despite signal noise or transitions.

The figure is a timing diagram illustrating the operation of a counter in encoder interface mode. It shows three waveforms over time: TI1, TI2, and Counter. The TI1 and TI2 signals are square waves representing the two phases of an incremental encoder. The Counter signal is a staircase-like waveform representing the count value. The diagram is divided into five segments: 'forward', 'jitter', 'backward', 'jitter', and 'forward'. In the 'forward' segments, the counter counts up. In the 'backward' segment, the counter counts down. The 'jitter' segments show the counter maintaining its count despite signal noise or transitions. The counter's direction is determined by the phase relationship between TI1 and TI2. The jitter segments demonstrate how the counter's logic compensates for input jitter when both edges are selected.

Timing diagram showing the operation of a counter in encoder interface mode. The diagram displays three waveforms: TI1, TI2, and Counter. The TI1 and TI2 signals are square waves representing encoder outputs. The Counter signal is a staircase-like waveform representing the count value. The diagram is divided into five segments: 'forward', 'jitter', 'backward', 'jitter', and 'forward'. In the 'forward' segments, the counter counts up. In the 'backward' segment, the counter counts down. The 'jitter' segments show the counter maintaining its count despite signal noise or transitions.

Figure 170 gives an example of counter behavior when TI1FP1 polarity is inverted (same configuration as above except CC1P=1).

Figure 170. Example of encoder interface mode with TI1FP1 polarity inverted

Timing diagram showing encoder interface mode with TI1FP1 polarity inverted. The diagram displays three waveforms: TI1, TI2, and Counter. The TI1 signal is a square wave with a period of approximately 10 units. The TI2 signal is a square wave that is phase-shifted relative to TI1. The Counter signal is a staircase-like waveform that increases (up) when TI1 is high and TI2 is low, and decreases (down) when TI1 is low and TI2 is high. The counter is labeled 'down' during the decreasing phases and 'up' during the increasing phases. The diagram is divided into five segments: 'forward', 'jitter', 'backward', 'jitter', and 'forward'. The 'jitter' segments show a brief period of counter activity followed by a period of no activity. The 'forward' and 'backward' segments show continuous counter activity. The diagram is labeled 'MS33108V1' in the bottom right corner.
Timing diagram showing encoder interface mode with TI1FP1 polarity inverted. The diagram displays three waveforms: TI1, TI2, and Counter. The TI1 signal is a square wave with a period of approximately 10 units. The TI2 signal is a square wave that is phase-shifted relative to TI1. The Counter signal is a staircase-like waveform that increases (up) when TI1 is high and TI2 is low, and decreases (down) when TI1 is low and TI2 is high. The counter is labeled 'down' during the decreasing phases and 'up' during the increasing phases. The diagram is divided into five segments: 'forward', 'jitter', 'backward', 'jitter', and 'forward'. The 'jitter' segments show a brief period of counter activity followed by a period of no activity. The 'forward' and 'backward' segments show continuous counter activity. The diagram is labeled 'MS33108V1' in the bottom right corner.

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.

18.3.13 Timer input XOR function

The TI1S bit in the TIM_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 to TIMx_CH3.

The XOR output can be used with all the timer input functions such as trigger or input capture.

18.3.14 Timers and external trigger synchronization

The TIMx Timers 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:

CC1P=0 and CC1NP=0 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect rising edges only).

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 171. Control circuit in reset mode

Timing diagram for Figure 171. Control circuit in reset mode. The diagram shows five waveforms over time. 1. TI1: A digital signal that is initially high, then goes low, and then has a rising edge. 2. UG: A pulse that goes high at the rising edge of TI1. 3. Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC: A periodic square wave. 4. Counter register: A sequence of values starting at 30, increasing by 1 up to 36, then resetting to 00, and continuing to 03. The reset to 00 occurs after the rising edge of TI1. 5. TIF: A pulse that goes high at the rising edge of TI1 and then returns low. A vertical dashed line marks the rising edge of TI1. The source code MS37384V1 is shown in the bottom right corner.
Timing diagram for Figure 171. Control circuit in reset mode. The diagram shows five waveforms over time. 1. TI1: A digital signal that is initially high, then goes low, and then has a rising edge. 2. UG: A pulse that goes high at the rising edge of TI1. 3. Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC: A periodic square wave. 4. Counter register: A sequence of values starting at 30, increasing by 1 up to 36, then resetting to 00, and continuing to 03. The reset to 00 occurs after the rising edge of TI1. 5. TIF: A pulse that goes high at the rising edge of TI1 and then returns low. A vertical dashed line marks the rising edge of TI1. The source code MS37384V1 is shown in the bottom right corner.

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:

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 172. Control circuit in gated mode

Timing diagram for Figure 172: Control circuit in gated mode. The diagram shows five signals over time: TI1 (input), CNT_EN (enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC (clock), Counter register (count), and TIF (interrupt flag). TI1 is high from the start until the second vertical dashed line. CNT_EN is high from the start until the second vertical dashed line. Counter clock is a periodic square wave. Counter register starts at 30, counts up to 33, then jumps to 34 at the first vertical dashed line. It continues to 38 at the second vertical dashed line. TIF is high from the start until the first vertical dashed line, then goes low. At the second vertical dashed line, TIF goes high again. An arrow labeled 'Write TIF=0' points to the falling edge of TIF at the second vertical dashed line. The diagram is labeled MS37385V1 in the bottom right corner.
Timing diagram for Figure 172: Control circuit in gated mode. The diagram shows five signals over time: TI1 (input), CNT_EN (enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC (clock), Counter register (count), and TIF (interrupt flag). TI1 is high from the start until the second vertical dashed line. CNT_EN is high from the start until the second vertical dashed line. Counter clock is a periodic square wave. Counter register starts at 30, counts up to 33, then jumps to 34 at the first vertical dashed line. It continues to 38 at the second vertical dashed line. TIF is high from the start until the first vertical dashed line, then goes low. At the second vertical dashed line, TIF goes high again. An arrow labeled 'Write TIF=0' points to the falling edge of TIF at the second vertical dashed line. The diagram is labeled MS37385V1 in the bottom right corner.
  1. 1. The configuration "CCxP=CCxNP=1" (detection of both rising and falling edges) does not have any effect in gated mode because gated mode acts on a level and not on an edge.

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:

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 173. Control circuit in trigger mode

Timing diagram for Figure 173: Control circuit in trigger mode. The diagram shows five signals over time: TI2 (input), CNT_EN (enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC (clock), Counter register (count), and TIF (interrupt flag). TI2 is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it has a rising edge. CNT_EN is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it goes high. Counter clock is a periodic square wave. Counter register is at 34 from the start until the second vertical dashed line, then counts up to 38. TIF is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it goes high. The diagram is labeled MS37386V1 in the bottom right corner.
Timing diagram for Figure 173: Control circuit in trigger mode. The diagram shows five signals over time: TI2 (input), CNT_EN (enable), Counter clock = CK_CNT = CK_PSC (clock), Counter register (count), and TIF (interrupt flag). TI2 is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it has a rising edge. CNT_EN is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it goes high. Counter clock is a periodic square wave. Counter register is at 34 from the start until the second vertical dashed line, then counts up to 38. TIF is low from the start until the second vertical dashed line, where it goes high. The diagram is labeled MS37386V1 in the bottom right corner.

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 when operating 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. 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. 2. Configure the channel 1 as follows, to detect rising edges on TI:
    • – 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 in TIMx_CCER register to validate the polarity (and detect rising edge only).
  3. 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 174. Control circuit in external clock mode 2 + trigger mode

Timing diagram for Figure 174 showing the relationship between TI1, CEN/CNT_EN, ETR, Counter clock, Counter register, and TIF signals.

The timing diagram illustrates the control circuit in external clock mode 2 + trigger mode. It shows the following signals and their timing relationships:

The diagram includes vertical dashed lines indicating key timing points: the rising edge of TI1, the first rising edge of ETR, and the second rising edge of ETR. The counter register values 34, 35, and 36 are shown in separate segments, with 'X' marks indicating the transition between them at the ETR rising edges. The identifier MS33110V1 is present in the bottom right corner.

Timing diagram for Figure 174 showing the relationship between TI1, CEN/CNT_EN, ETR, Counter clock, Counter register, and TIF signals.

18.3.15 Timer synchronization

The TIMx timers are linked together internally for timer synchronization or chaining. When one Timer is configured in Master Mode, it can reset, start, stop or clock the counter of another Timer configured in Slave Mode.

Figure 175 presents an overview of the trigger selection and the master mode selection blocks.

Using one timer as prescaler for another

Figure 175. Master/Slave timer example

Figure 175. Master/Slave timer example. The diagram shows two timers, TIM1 and TIM2. TIM1 is configured as a master timer. It has a Clock input, a Prescaler, a Counter, and a Master mode control block. The Master mode control block is connected to the Counter and has a UEV (Update Event) input. The output of the Master mode control block is TRGO1. TIM2 is configured as a slave timer. It has an Input trigger selection block, a Slave mode control block, a Prescaler, and a Counter. The Input trigger selection block is connected to the Counter and has a TS (Trigger Selection) input. The output of the Input trigger selection block is ITR0, which is connected to the TRGO1 output of TIM1. The Slave mode control block is connected to the Counter and has a SMS (Slave Mode Selection) input. The output of the Slave mode control block is CK_PSC, which is connected to the Prescaler of TIM2. The Prescaler of TIM2 is connected to the Counter of TIM2. The diagram is labeled MS37387V1.
Figure 175. Master/Slave timer example. The diagram shows two timers, TIM1 and TIM2. TIM1 is configured as a master timer. It has a Clock input, a Prescaler, a Counter, and a Master mode control block. The Master mode control block is connected to the Counter and has a UEV (Update Event) input. The output of the Master mode control block is TRGO1. TIM2 is configured as a slave timer. It has an Input trigger selection block, a Slave mode control block, a Prescaler, and a Counter. The Input trigger selection block is connected to the Counter and has a TS (Trigger Selection) input. The output of the Input trigger selection block is ITR0, which is connected to the TRGO1 output of TIM1. The Slave mode control block is connected to the Counter and has a SMS (Slave Mode Selection) input. The output of the Slave mode control block is CK_PSC, which is connected to the Prescaler of TIM2. The Prescaler of TIM2 is connected to the Counter of TIM2. The diagram is labeled MS37387V1.

For example, Timer 1 can be configured to act as a prescaler for Timer 2. Refer to Figure 175 . To do this:

Note: If OCx is selected on Timer 1 as trigger output (MMS=1xx), its rising edge is used to clock the counter of timer 2.

Using one timer to enable another timer

In this example, we control the enable of Timer 2 with the output compare 1 of Timer 1. Refer to Figure 175 for connections. Timer 2 counts on the divided internal clock only when

OC1REF of Timer 1 is high. Both counter clock frequencies are divided by 3 by the prescaler compared to CK_INT ( \( f_{CK\_CNT} = f_{CK\_INT}/3 \) ).

Note: The counter 2 clock is not synchronized with counter 1, this mode only affects the Timer 2 counter enable signal.

Figure 176. Gating timer 2 with OC1REF of timer 1

Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-OC1REF, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. CK_INT is a periodic square wave. TIMER1-OC1REF is high when TIMER1-CNT is between FC and FF. TIMER1-CNT counts from FC to FF, then rolls over to 00 and 01. TIMER2-CNT counts from 3045 to 3048, incrementing only when TIMER1-OC1REF is high. TIMER2-TIF is high when TIMER2-CNT overflows from 3047 to 3048. An arrow points to the TIMER2-TIF signal with the text 'Write TIF = 0'. The diagram is labeled MS37388V1.
Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-OC1REF, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. CK_INT is a periodic square wave. TIMER1-OC1REF is high when TIMER1-CNT is between FC and FF. TIMER1-CNT counts from FC to FF, then rolls over to 00 and 01. TIMER2-CNT counts from 3045 to 3048, incrementing only when TIMER1-OC1REF is high. TIMER2-TIF is high when TIMER2-CNT overflows from 3047 to 3048. An arrow points to the TIMER2-TIF signal with the text 'Write TIF = 0'. The diagram is labeled MS37388V1.

In the example in Figure 176 , the Timer 2 counter and prescaler are not initialized before being started. So they start counting from their current value. It is possible to start from a given value by resetting both timers before starting Timer 1. Then any value can be written in the timer counters. The timers can easily be reset by software using the UG bit in the TIMx_EGR registers.

In the next example, we synchronize Timer 1 and Timer 2. Timer 1 is the master and starts from 0. Timer 2 is the slave and starts from 0xE7. The prescaler ratio is the same for both timers. Timer 2 stops when Timer 1 is disabled by writing ‘0’ to the CEN bit in the TIM1_CR1 register:

Figure 177. Gating timer 2 with Enable of timer 1

Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-CEN, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CNT_INIT, TIMER2-write CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. The diagram illustrates how Timer 2 is gated by the enable signal of Timer 1. When TIMER1-CEN is high, TIMER2 counts from AB to E9. When TIMER1-CEN is low, TIMER2 stops counting and its value remains at E9. The TIMER2-TIF flag is set when TIMER1-CEN is high and TIMER2-CNT overflows from E9 to 00. The TIMER2-TIF flag is cleared by writing 0 to it.

The timing diagram shows the following signals and their states over time:

MS37389V1

Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-CEN, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CNT_INIT, TIMER2-write CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. The diagram illustrates how Timer 2 is gated by the enable signal of Timer 1. When TIMER1-CEN is high, TIMER2 counts from AB to E9. When TIMER1-CEN is low, TIMER2 stops counting and its value remains at E9. The TIMER2-TIF flag is set when TIMER1-CEN is high and TIMER2-CNT overflows from E9 to 00. The TIMER2-TIF flag is cleared by writing 0 to it.

Using one timer to start another timer

In this example, we set the enable of Timer 2 with the update event of Timer 1. Refer to Figure 175 for connections. Timer 2 starts counting from its current value (which can be nonzero) on the divided internal clock as soon as the update event is generated by Timer 1. When Timer 2 receives the trigger signal its CEN bit is automatically set and the counter counts until we write '0 to the CEN bit in the TIM2_CR1 register. Both counter clock frequencies are divided by 3 by the prescaler compared to CK_INT ( \( f_{CK\_CNT} = f_{CK\_INT}/3 \) ).

Figure 178. Triggering timer 2 with update of timer 1

Timing diagram for Figure 178 showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-UEV, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CEN=CNT_EN, and TIMER2-TIF signals.

Timing diagram illustrating the triggering of timer 2 with the update of timer 1. The diagram shows the following signals and their states over time:

MS37390V1

Timing diagram for Figure 178 showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-UEV, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CEN=CNT_EN, and TIMER2-TIF signals.

As in the previous example, both counters can be initialized before starting counting.

Figure 179 shows the behavior with the same configuration as in Figure 176, but in trigger mode instead of gated mode (SMS=110 in the TIM2_SMCR register).

Figure 179. Triggering timer 2 with Enable of timer 1

Timing diagram for Figure 179 showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER1-CNT_INIT, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CNT_INIT, TIMER2-write CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals.

Timing diagram illustrating the triggering of timer 2 with the Enable of timer 1. The diagram shows the following signals and their states over time:

MS37391V1

Timing diagram for Figure 179 showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER1-CNT_INIT, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER2-CNT, TIMER2-CNT_INIT, TIMER2-write CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals.

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 Figure 175 for connections. To do this:

Starting 2 timers synchronously in response to an external trigger

In this example, we set the enable of timer 1 when its TI1 input rises, and the enable of Timer 2 with the enable of Timer 1. Refer to Figure 175 for connections. To ensure the counters are aligned, Timer 1 must be configured in Master/Slave mode (slave with respect to TI1, master with respect to Timer 2):

When a rising edge occurs on TI1 (Timer 1), both counters starts counting synchronously on the internal clock and both TIF flags are set.

Note: In this example both timers are initialized before starting (by setting their respective UG bits). Both counters starts from 0, but an offset can easily be inserted between them by writing any of the counter registers (TIMx_CNT). One can see that the master/slave mode insert a delay between CNT_EN and CK_PSC on timer 1.

Figure 180. Triggering timer 1 and 2 with timer 1 TI1 input

Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-TI1, TIMER1-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER1-CK_PSC, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER1-TIF, TIMER2-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER2-CK_PSC, TIMER2-CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. The diagram illustrates how the TI1 input of Timer 1 triggers the start of both Timer 1 and Timer 2.

The timing diagram shows the following signals and their behavior:

MS37392V1

Timing diagram showing the relationship between CK_INT, TIMER1-TI1, TIMER1-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER1-CK_PSC, TIMER1-CNT, TIMER1-TIF, TIMER2-CEN=CNT_EN, TIMER2-CK_PSC, TIMER2-CNT, and TIMER2-TIF signals. The diagram illustrates how the TI1 input of Timer 1 triggers the start of both Timer 1 and Timer 2.

18.3.16 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 DBGMCU module. For more details, refer to Section 34.16.2: Debug support for timers, watchdog, bxCAN and I 2 C .

18.4 TIM2 to TIM5 registers

Refer to Section 1.2 on page 52 for a list of abbreviations used in register descriptions.

The 32-bit peripheral registers have to be written by words (32 bits). All other peripheral registers have to be written by half-words (16 bits) or words (32 bits). Read accesses can be done by bytes (8 bits), half-words (16 bits) or words (32 bits).

18.4.1 TIMx control register 1 (TIMx_CR1)

Address offset: 0x00

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:10 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

Bits 9:8 CKD : Clock division

This bit-field indicates the division ratio between the timer clock (CK_INT) frequency and sampling clock used by the digital filters (ETR, TIx),

Bit 7 ARPE : Auto-reload preload enable

Bits 6:5 CMS : Center-aligned mode selection

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

Note: This bit is read only when the timer is configured in Center-aligned mode or Encoder mode.

Bit 3 OPM : One-pulse mode

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:

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:

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.

CEN is cleared automatically in one-pulse mode, when an update event occurs.

18.4.2 TIMx control register 2 (TIMx_CR2)

Address offset: 0x04

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:8 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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 enabled. 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

Bits 2:0 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

18.4.3 TIMx slave mode control register (TIMx_SMCR)

Address offset: 0x08

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bit 15 ETP : External trigger polarity

This bit selects whether ETR or \( \overline{ETR} \) is used for trigger operations

0: ETR is noninverted, 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.

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 : External trigger prescaler

External trigger signal ETRP frequency must be at most 1/4 of CK_INT 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 filter

This 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 mode

0: 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 : Trigger selection

This 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 106 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 106. TIMx internal trigger connections
Slave TIMITR0 (TS = 000)ITR1 (TS = 001)ITR2 (TS = 010)ITR3 (TS = 011)
TIM2TIM1TIM8TIM3TIM4
TIM3TIM1TIM2TIM5TIM4
TIM4TIM1TIM2TIM3TIM8
TIM5TIM2TIM3 or LPTIM1 (1)TIM4TIM8
  1. 1. The selection of TIM3 or LPTIM1 is done via LPTIM1_OR register bit 3. TIM3 is selected by default.

18.4.4 TIMx DMA/Interrupt enable register (TIMx_DIER)

Address offset: 0x0C

Reset value: 0x0000

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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 Reserved, always read as 0

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 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

Bit 6 TIE : Trigger interrupt enable

0: Trigger interrupt disabled.

1: Trigger interrupt enabled.

Bit 5 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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

18.4.5 TIMx status register (TIMx_SR)

Address offset: 0x10

Reset value: 0x0000

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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

Bits 8:7 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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:

18.4.6 TIMx event generation register (TIMx_EGR)

Address offset: 0x14

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:7 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

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: Re-initialize 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).

18.4.7 TIMx 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.

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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: 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.

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 : 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).

18.4.8 TIMx capture/compare mode register 2 (TIMx_CCMR2)

Address offset: 0x1C

Reset value: 0x0000

Refer to the above CCMR1 register description.

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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 (OC4E = 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 (OC3E = 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).

18.4.9 TIMx capture/compare enable register (TIMx_CCER)

Address offset: 0x20

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bit 15 CC4NP : Capture/Compare 4 output Polarity.

Refer to CC1NP description

Bit 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 output Polarity.

refer to CC1NP description

Bit 10 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

Bit 9 CC3P : Capture/Compare 3 output Polarity.

refer to CC1P description

Bit 8 CC3E : Capture/Compare 3 output enable.

refer to CC1E description

  1. Bit 7 CC2NP : Capture/Compare 2 output Polarity.
    refer to CC1NP description
  2. Bit 6 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
  3. Bit 5 CC2P : Capture/Compare 2 output Polarity.
    refer to CC1P description
  4. Bit 4 CC2E : Capture/Compare 2 output enable.
    refer to CC1E description
  5. Bit 3 CC1NP : Capture/Compare 1 output Polarity.
    CC1 channel configured as output:
    CC1NP must be kept cleared in this case.
    CC1 channel configured as input:
    This bit is used in conjunction with CC1P to define TI1FP1/TI2FP1 polarity. refer to CC1P description.
  6. Bit 2 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.
  7. 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 TI1FP1 and TI2FP1 polarity for trigger or capture operations.
    00: noninverted/rising edge
    Circuit is sensitive to TIxFP1 rising edge (capture, trigger in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is not inverted (trigger in gated mode, encoder mode).
    01: inverted/falling edge
    Circuit is sensitive to TIxFP1 falling edge (capture, trigger in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is inverted (trigger in gated mode, encoder mode).
    10: reserved, do not use this configuration.
    11: noninverted/both edges
    Circuit is sensitive to both TIxFP1 rising and falling edges (capture, trigger in reset, external clock or trigger mode), TIxFP1 is not inverted (trigger in gated mode). This configuration must not be used for encoder mode.
  8. Bit 0 CC1E : Capture/Compare 1 output enable.
    CC1 channel configured as output:
    0: Off - OC1 is not active
    1: On - OC1 signal is output on the corresponding output pin
    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
Table 107. Output control bit for standard OCx channels
CCxE bitOCx output state
0Output Disabled (OCx=0, OCx_EN=0)
1OCx=OCxREF + Polarity, OCx_EN=1

Note: The state of the external IO pins connected to the standard OCx channels depends on the OCx channel state and the GPIO registers.

18.4.10 TIMx counter (TIMx_CNT)

Address offset: 0x24

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:0 CNT[15:0] : Counter value

18.4.11 TIMx prescaler (TIMx_PSC)

Address offset: 0x28

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:0 PSC[15:0] : Prescaler value

The counter clock frequency \( f_{CK\_CNT} \) 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.

18.4.12 TIMx auto-reload register (TIMx_ARR)

Address offset: 0x2C

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:0 ARR[15:0] : Auto-reload value

ARR is the value to be loaded in the actual auto-reload register.

Refer to the Section 18.3.1: Time-base unit on page 533 for more details about ARR update and behavior.

The counter is blocked while the auto-reload value is null.

18.4.13 TIMx capture/compare register 1 (TIMx_CCR1)

Address offset: 0x34

Reset value: 0x0000 0000

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Bits 31:16 CCR1[31:16] : High Capture/Compare 1 value (on TIM2 and TIM5).

Bits 15:0 CCR1[15:0] : Low 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).

18.4.14 TIMx capture/compare register 2 (TIMx_CCR2)

Address offset: 0x38

Reset value: 0x0000 0000

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Bits 31:16 CCR2[31:16] : High Capture/Compare 2 value (on TIM2 and TIM5).

Bits 15:0 CCR2[15:0] : Low 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_CCMR 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).

18.4.15 TIMx capture/compare register 3 (TIMx_CCR3)

Address offset: 0x3C

Reset value: 0x0000 0000

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Bits 31:16 CCR3[31:16] : High Capture/Compare 3 value (on TIM2 and TIM5).

Bits 15:0 CCR3[15:0] : Low 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_CCMR 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 signaled on OC3 output.

If channel CC3 is configured as input:

CCR3 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 3 event (IC3).

18.4.16 TIMx capture/compare register 4 (TIMx_CCR4)

Address offset: 0x40

Reset value: 0x0000 0000

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Bits 31:16 CCR4[31:16] : High Capture/Compare 4 value (on TIM2 and TIM5).

Bits 15:0 CCR4[15:0] : Low Capture/Compare value

  1. 1. if CC4 channel is configured as output (CC4S bits):

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_CCMR 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.

  1. 2. if CC4 channel is configured as input (CC4S bits in TIMx_CCMR4 register):

CCR4 is the counter value transferred by the last input capture 4 event (IC4).

18.4.17 TIMx DMA control register (TIMx_DCR)

Address offset: 0x48

Reset value: 0x0000

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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 recognizes a burst transfer when a read or a write access is done to the TIMx_DMAR address).

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-bit 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 & DBA = TIMx_CR1. In this case the transfer is done to/from 7 registers starting from the TIMx_CR1 address.

18.4.18 TIMx DMA address for full transfer (TIMx_DMAR)

Address offset: 0x4C

Reset value: 0x0000

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Configure the DCR register by configuring the DBA and DBL bit fields as follows:
    DBL = 3 transfers, DBA = 0xE.
  3. Enable the TIMx update DMA request (set the UDE bit in the DIER register).
  4. Enable TIMx
  5. 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.

18.4.19 TIM2 option register (TIM2_OR)

Address offset: 0x50

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:12 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

Bits 11:10 ITR1_RMP : Internal trigger 1 remap

Set and cleared by software.
00: TIM8_TRGOUT
01: Reserved
10: OTG FS SOF is connected to the TIM2_ITR1 input
11: OTG HS SOF is connected to the TIM2_ITR1 input

Bits 9:0 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

18.4.20 TIM5 option register (TIM5_OR)

Address offset: 0x50

Reset value: 0x0000

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Bits 15:8 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

Bits 7:6 TI4_RMP : Timer Input 4 remap

Set and cleared by software.

00: TIM5 Channel4 is connected to the GPIO: Refer to the Alternate function mapping table in the datasheets.

01: the LSI internal clock is connected to the TIM5_CH4 input for calibration purposes

10: the LSE internal clock is connected to the TIM5_CH4 input for calibration purposes

11: the RTC wakeup interrupt is connected to TIM5_CH4 input for calibration purposes.

Wakeup interrupt should be enabled.

Bits 5:0 Reserved, must be kept at reset value.

18.4.21 TIMx register map

TIMx registers are mapped as described in the table below:

Table 108. TIM2 to TIM5 register map and reset values

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0x00TIMx_CR1Res.CKD [1:0]ARPECMS [1:0]DIROPMURSUDISCEN
Reset value0000000000
0x04TIMx_CR2Res.TI1SMMS[2:0]CCDSRes.
Reset value00000
0x08TIMx_SMCRRes.ETPECEETPS [1:0]ETF[3:0]MSMTS[2:0]Res.SMS[2:0]
Reset value000000000000000
0x0CTIMx_DIERRes.TDECOMDECC4DECC3DECC2DECC1DEUDERes.TIERes.CC4IECC3IECC2IECC1IEUIE
Reset value0000000000000
0x10TIMx_SRRes.CC4OFCC3OFCC2OFCC1OFRes.TIFRes.CC4IFCC3IFCC2IFCC1IFUIF
Reset value0000000000
0x14TIMx_EGRRes.TGRes.CC4GCC3GCC2GCC1GUG
Reset value000000
0x18TIMx_CCMR1
Output Compare mode
Res.OC2CEOC2M [2:0]OC2PEOC2FECC2S [1:0]OC1CEOC1M [2:0]OC1PEOC1FECC1S [1:0]
Reset value0000000000000000
TIMx_CCMR1
Input Capture mode
Res.IC2F[3:0]IC2 PSC [1:0]CC2S [1:0]IC1F[3:0]IC1 PSC [1:0]CC1S [1:0]
Reset value0000000000000000
0x1CTIMx_CCMR2
Output Compare mode
Res.O24CEOC4M [2:0]OC4PEOC4FECC4S [1:0]OC3CEOC3M [2:0]OC3PEOC3FECC3S [1:0]
Reset value0000000000000000
TIMx_CCMR2
Input Capture mode
Res.IC4F[3:0]IC4 PSC [1:0]CC4S [1:0]IC3F[3:0]IC3 PSC [1:0]CC3S [1:0]
Reset value0000000000000000
0x20TIMx_CCERRes.CC4NPRes.CC4PCC4ECC3NPRes.CC3PCC3ECC2NPRes.CC2PCC2ECC1NPRes.CC1PCC1E
Reset value000000000000
0x24TIMx_CNTCNT[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
CNT[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000

Table 108. TIM2 to TIM5 register map and reset values (continued)

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0x28TIMx_PSCResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResPSC[15:0]
Reset value0000000000000000
0x2CTIMx_ARRARR[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
ARR[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000
0x30ReservedResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResRes
0x34TIMx_CCR1CCR1[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
CCR1[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000
0x38TIMx_CCR2CCR2[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
CCR2[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000
0x3CTIMx_CCR3CCR3[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
CCR3[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000
0x40TIMx_CCR4CCR4[31:16]
(TIM2 and TIM5 only, reserved on the other timers)
CCR4[15:0]
Reset value00000000000000000000000000000000
0x44ReservedResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResRes
0x48TIMx_DCRResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResDBL[4:0]ResResResDBA[4:0]
Reset value000000000
0x4CTIMx_DMARResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResDMAB[15:0]
Reset value000000000000000
0x50TIM2_ORResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResITR1
RMP
ResResResResResResResResResRes
Reset value00
0x50TIM5_ORResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResResIT4
RMP
ResResResRes
Reset value00
Refer to Section 2.2 on page 57 for the register boundary addresses.