Question

In continuous mode of the counter _________

(a) counter moves from 0000-ffff

(b) counter moves from ffff-0000-ffff

(c) counter moves from 0000-ffff and then again returns to 0

(d) all of the mentioned

I have been asked this question in final exam.

My doubt stems from TIMER_A in division MSP430 Microcontroller of Microcontroller

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) counter moves from 0000-ffff and then again returns to 0

Explanation: In a continuous mode of the counter, the counter firstly increases from 0000-ffff, then after this value the roll over condition comes and it again gets started from 0000. This particular mode is very useful for capturing inputs.