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26.0 CHARGE TIME
MEASUREMENT UNIT (CTMU)
The Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) is a
flexible analog module that provides accurate differen-
tial time measurement between pulse sources, as well
as asynchronous pulse generation. By working with
other on-chip analog modules, the CTMU can be used
to precisely measure time, measure capacitance,
measure relative changes in capacitance or generate
output pulses with a specific time delay. The CTMU is
ideal for interfacing with capacitive-based sensors.
The module includes the following key features:
• Up to 13 channels available for capacitive or time
measurement input
• On-chip precision current source
• Four-edge input trigger sources
• Polarity control for each edge source
FIGURE 26-1:
CTMU BLOCK DIAGRAM
• Control of edge sequence
• Control of response to edges
• Time measurement resolution of 1 nanosecond
• High-precision time measurement
• Time delay of external or internal signal
asynchronous to system clock
• Accurate current source suitable for capacitive
measurement
The CTMU works in conjunction with the A/D Converter
to provide up to 13 channels for time or charge
measurement, depending on the specific device and
the number of A/D channels available. When config-
ured for time delay, the CTMU is connected to one of
the analog comparators. The level-sensitive input edge
sources can be selected from four sources: two
external inputs, Timer1 or Output Compare Module 1.
Figure 26-1 provides a block diagram of the CTMU.
EDGEN
EDGSEQEN
EDG1SEL<1:0>
EDG1POL
EDG2SEL<1:0>
EDG2POL
CTMUCONH:CTMUCONL
CTMUICON
EDG1STAT
EDG2STAT
ITRIM<5:0>
IRNG<1:0>
Current Source
TGEN
IDISSEN
CTED1
CTED2
Timer1
ECCP1
Edge
Control
Logic
Current
Control
CTMU
Control
Logic
A/D Converter Comparator 2
Input
Pulse
Generator
Comparator 2 Output
CTPLS
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