2 Comparison Between TIMA and TIMG

Specific features for each TIMA instance include:

• 16-bit up, down, or up-down counter, with repeat-reload mode
• Selectable and configurable clock source
• 8-bit programmable prescaler to divide the counter clock frequency
• Repeat counter to generate an interrupt or event only after a given number of cycles of the counter
• Up to four independent channels for:
  • Output compare
  • Input capture
  • PWM output (Edge-Aligned and Center-Aligned)
  • One-shot mode
• Two additional capture/compare channels for internal events (CC4/CC5)
• Shadow register for load and compare values
• Complementary PWM output with programmable deadband insertion
• Asymmetric PWM output

The TIMG module consists of 16-bit and 32-bit auto reload counters driven by a programmable prescaler with two capture/compare (CC) blocks for multiple capture/compares, PWM outputs, and interval timing. TIMG also has extensive event generation capabilities, including counter overflow, reload, and capture/compare actions for a variety of use cases.

Specific features for TIMG include:

• 16-bit up, down, or up-down counter, with repeat-reload mode
• 8-bit programmable prescaler to divide the counter clock frequency
• Up to two independent channels for
  • Output compare
  • Input capture
  • PWM output (Edge-Aligned and Center-Aligned)
  • One-shot mode
• Shadow register mode for load and compare values
• Support for quadrature encoder interface (QEI)
• 3-input Hall sensor mode for position sensing and speed computation
• Support synchronization and cross trigger among different TIMx instances in the same power domain
• Support CPU interrupt generation and cross peripherals (such as ADC, DAC, and so on) using the Event

Table 2-1 shows the configuration for TIMA and TIMG instances.