
Interrupts
MC68HC908GP32 MC68HC08GP32 Data Sheet, Rev. 7
Freescale Semiconductor
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5.3.4 Conversion
In continuous conversion mode, the ADC data register will be filled with new data after each conversion.
Data from the previous conversion will be overwritten whether that data has been read or not.
Conversions will continue until the ADCO bit is cleared. The COCO bit is set after the first conversion and
will stay set until the next write of the ADC status and control register or the next read of the ADC data
register.
In single conversion mode, conversion begins with a write to the ADSCR. Only one conversion occurs
between writes to the ADSCR.
5.3.5 Accuracy and Precision
The conversion process is monotonic and has no missing codes.
5.4 Interrupts
When the AIEN bit is set, the ADC module is capable of generating CPU interrupts after each ADC
conversion. A CPU interrupt is generated if the COCO bit is at logic 0. The COCO bit is not used as a
conversion complete flag when interrupts are enabled.
5.5 Low-Power Modes
The WAIT and STOP instruction can put the MCU in low power- consumption standby modes.
5.5.1 Wait Mode
The ADC continues normal operation during wait mode. Any enabled CPU interrupt request from the ADC
can bring the MCU out of wait mode. If the ADC is not required to bring the MCU out of wait mode, power
down the ADC by setting ADCH4–ADCH0 bits in the ADC status and control register before executing the
WAIT instruction.
5.5.2 Stop Mode
The ADC module is inactive after the execution of a STOP instruction. Any pending conversion is aborted.
ADC conversions resume when the MCU exits stop mode after an external interrupt. Allow one
conversion cycle to stabilize the analog circuitry.
5.6 I/O Signals
The ADC module has eight pins shared with port B, PTB7/AD7–PTB0/AD0.
5.6.1 ADC Analog Power Pin (VDDAD)/ADC Voltage Reference High Pin (VREFH)
The ADC analog portion uses VDDAD as its power pin. Connect the VDDAD pin to the same voltage
potential as VDD. External filtering may be necessary to ensure clean VDDAD for good results.
NOTE
For maximum noise immunity, route VDDAD carefully and place bypass
capacitors as close as possible to the package.