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Vendor:
iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Category:
Timers & Watchdogs
8254 Programmable Timer
8254 Programmable Timer is used for timing control applications in microcomputer systems.
Overview
8254 Programmable Timer is used for timing control applications in microcomputer systems. The design is capable of generating accurate time delays under software control.
Key features
- Three independently operated 19-bit counters
- Binary/BCD count operation
- Multiple Latch command for easy monitoring
- Counter Latch command
- Six count modes available for each counter
- Interrupt at the End of the Count
- GATE Retriggerable One-Shot
- Rate Generator
- Square Wave Generator
- Software-Triggered Strobe
- Re-triggerable Hardware-Triggered Strobe
Block Diagram
8254 Programmable Timer block diagram
Benefits
- Configurable for ease of use
- Core designed to use with microcomputer systems
Applications
- Real time clock
- Event counter
- Programmable rate generator
- Square ware generator
- Complex waveform generator
What’s Included?
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Specifications
Identity
Part Number
8254 Programmable Timer
Vendor
iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
HQ:
India
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