Question

TAxCCTLn is a _________

(a) set of 2 bits used for selecting the mode of operation of the timer

(b) a register of 8 bits used for giving the count to the timer

(c) a register of 16 bits used to select the compare/capture channel of the Timer_Ax

(d) a register of 16 bits used to cause the timer interrupt

This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.

My enquiry is from TIMER_A topic in chapter MSP430 Microcontroller of Microcontroller

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) a register of 16 bits used to select the compare/capture channel of the Timer_Ax

Explanation: TAxCCTLn is a register of 16 bits used to select the compare/capture channel of the Timer_Ax.