CHAPTER 27 REAL TIME CLOCK
27.3.3
Minute Compare Register (MICR)
The Minute Compare Register is used to perform comparison between minute and
minute counter.
Minute Compare Register (MICR)
MICR (Minute compare register)
Address
0FF2
R0/WX : Read 0 and write has no effect on operation
R/W : Readable and writable
-
X
The value of this register is used to compare with the minute counter for detecting alarm condition. In order
to have proper operation, minute compare value must be adequately set between 00H (0 minute) and 3BH
(59 minute) inclusive.
If set CRTCRL:PS to "1", The read value of MICR is indeterminate.
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Figure 27.3-4 Minute Compare Register (MICR)
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
-
-
MIC5
H
R0/WX R0/WX
R/W
: Unused
: Indeterminate
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
MIC4
MIC3
MIC2
MIC1
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
Bit 0
Initial value
MIC0
00XXXXXX
B
R/W