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MSP430G2553: MSP430G2553 Timer

Part Number: MSP430G2553

Hello,

I am working with the timer A of the msp430g2553 MCU. I chose the Timer_A clock source from SMCLK by selecting TASSELx = 2, but I want to know the exact clock frequency of this configuration. Besides, I also want to know what is the lowest clock frequency can be used for the timer A and how can I choose it, thank you.

Sincerely,

Binh

  • Hi Binh,

    Please refer to document www.ti.com/.../slau144j.pdf Chapter 12.

    Regards,
    Ling
  • Hello Ling,

    Thanks for your prompt response. I had already read that document before I made this question. But Chapter 12 just mentions that I can configure to choose the timer clock frequency from TACLK, ACLK, SMCLK, or INCLK by setting TASSELx. It is not clear to me that if I choose SMCLK, what is the exact frequency I will get, thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Binh
  • Hi Binh,

    Regarding to system clock setting, please refer to chapter 5 in that document. And code example is attached for your reference.

    msp430g2xx3_dco_calib.c
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    //******************************************************************************
    // MSP430G2xx3 Demo - Basic Clock, Output Buffered clocks with preloaded DCO
    // calibration constants for BCSCTL1 and DCOCTL.
    // Description: Buffer ACLK on P1.0, default SMCLK(DCO) on P1.4 and MCLK/10 on
    // P1.1. DCO is software selectable to 1, 8, 12, or 16Mhz using calibration
    // contstants in INFOA.
    //
    // ACLK = LFXT1 = 32768, MCLK = SMCLK = Selectable at 1, 8, 12 or 16Mhz
    // //* External watch crystal installed on XIN XOUT is required for ACLK *//
    // //* By default, the MSP430 uses XT1 to source ACLK; P2.6/7 configured
    // //* automatically.
    // MSP430G2xx3
    // -----------------
    // /|\| P2.6/XIN|-
    // | | | 32kHz
    // --|RST P2.7/XOUT|-
    // | |
    // | P1.4/SMCLK|-->SMCLK = Default DCO
    // | P1.1|-->MCLK/10 = DCO/10
    // | P1.0/ACLK|-->ACLK = 32kHz
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    Regards,

    Ling

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