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Chapter 8 Internal Clock Generator (S08ICGV4)
8.1 Introduction
The ICG provides multiple options for clock sources. This offers a user great flexibility when making
choices between cost, precision, current draw, and performance. As seen in Figure 8-3, the ICG consists
of four functional blocks. Each of these is briefly described here and then in more detail in a later section.
• Oscillator block — The oscillator block provides means for connecting an external crystal or
resonator. Two frequency ranges are software selectable to allow optimal startup and stability.
Alternatively, the oscillator block can be used to route an external square wave to the system clock.
External sources can provide a very precise clock source. The oscillator is capable of being
configured for low power mode or high amplitude mode as selected by HGO.
• Internal reference generator — The internal reference generator consists of two controlled clock
sources. One is designed to be approximately 8 MHz and can be selected as a local clock for the
background debug controller. The other internal reference clock source is typically 243 kHz and
can be trimmed for finer accuracy via software when a precise timed event is input to the MCU.
This provides a highly reliable, low-cost clock source.
• Frequency-locked loop — A frequency-locked loop (FLL) stage takes either the internal or
external clock source and multiplies it to a higher frequency. Status bits provide information when
the circuit has achieved lock and when it falls out of lock. Additionally, this block can monitor the
external reference clock and signals whether the clock is valid or not.
• Clock select block — The clock select block provides several switch options for connecting
different clock sources to the system clock tree. ICGDCLK is the multiplied clock frequency out
of the FLL, ICGERCLK is the reference clock frequency from the crystal or external clock source,
and FFE (fixed frequency enable) is a control signal used to control the system fixed frequency
clock (XCLK). ICGLCLK is the clock source for the background debug controller (BDC).
8.1.1 Features
The module is intended to be very user friendly with many of the features occurring automatically without
user intervention. To quickly configure the module, go to Section 8.5, “Initialization/Application
Information” and pick an example that best suits the application needs.
Features of the ICG and clock distribution system:
• Several options for the primary clock source allow a wide range of cost, frequency, and precision
choices:
— 32 kHz–100 kHz crystal or resonator
— 1 MHz–16 MHz crystal or resonator
— External clock
— Internal reference generator
• Defaults to self-clocked mode to minimize startup delays
• Frequency-locked loop (FLL) generates 8 MHz to 40 MHz (for bus rates up to 20 MHz)
— Uses external or internal clock as reference frequency
• Automatic lockout of non-running clock sources
• Reset or interrupt on loss of clock or loss of FLL lock
MC9S08AW60 Data Sheet, Rev 2
Freescale Semiconductor
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