CDP1878C
CMOS Dual Counter-Timer
March 1997
Features
Description
• Compatible with General Purpose and CDP1800
Series Microprocessor Systems
The CDP1878C is a dual counter-timer consisting of two 16-
bit programmable down counters that are independently
controlled by separate control registers. The value in the reg-
isters determine the mode of operation and control func-
tions. Counters and registers are directly addressable in
memory space by any general industry type microproces-
sors, in addition to input/output mapping with the CDP1800
series microprocessors.
• Two 16-Bit Down Counters and Two 8-Bit Control
Registers
• 5 Modes Including a Versatile Variable-Duty Cycle
Mode
• Programmable Gate-Level Select
Each counter-timer can be configured in five modes with the
additional flexibility of gate-level control. The control regis-
ters in addition to mode formatting, allow software start and
stop, interrupt enable, and an optional read control that
allows a stable readout from the counters. Each counter-
timer has software control of a common interrupt output with
an interrupt status register indicating which counter-timer
has timed out.
• Two-Complemented Output Pins for Each Counter-
Timer
• Software-Controlled Interrupt Output
• Addressable in Memory Space or CDP1800-Series I/O
Space
Ordering Information
In addition to the interrupt output, true and complemented
outputs are provided for each counter-timer for control of
peripheral devices.
PART
NUMBER
CDP1878CE
CDP1878CD
TEMP. RANGE
PACKAGE
PKG. NO.
E28.6
N28.6
This type is supplied in 28-lead dual-in-line ceramic pack-
ages (D suffix), and 28-lead dual-in-line plastic packages (E
suffix).
o
o
-40 C to +85 C PDIP
o
o
-40 C to +85 C SBDIP
Pinout
CDP1878C
(DIP)
TOP VIEW
TABLE 1. MODE DESCRIPTION
MODE
FUNCTION
APPLICATION
1
2
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
INT
TAO
TAO
TAG
TACL
RD
V
DD
1 Timeout
Outputs change when clock
decrements counter to “0”
Event counter
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
TBO
TBO
TBG
TBCL
3
4
2 Timeout
Strobe
One clockwide output pulse
when clock decrements
counter to “0”
Trigger pulse
5
6
7
IO/MEM
TPB/WR
TPA
3 Gate-Con-
trolled One
Shot
Outputs change when clock
decrements counter to “0”.
Retriggerable
Time-delay
generation
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
CS
4 Rate Generator Repetitive clockwide output
pulse
Time-base
generator
A0
A1
5 Variable-Duty Repetitive output with
Cycle
Motor control
A2
programmed duty cycle
V
RESET
SS
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
File Number 1341.2
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