8.7 Interrupts

When the AUTO bit is set in the PLL bandwidth control register (PBWC), the PLL can generate a CPU interrupt request every time the LOCK bit changes state. The PLLIE bit in the PLL control register (PCTL) enables CPU interrupts from the PLL. PLLF, the interrupt flag in the PCTL, becomes set whether interrupts are enabled or not. When the AUTO bit is clear, CPU interrupts from the PLL are disabled and PLLF reads as logic zero.

Software should read the LOCK bit after a PLL interrupt request to see if the request was due to an entry into lock or an exit from lock. When the PLL enters lock, the VCO clock, CGMPCLK, divided by two can be selected as the CGMOUT source by setting BCS in the PCTL. When the PLL exits lock, the VCO clock frequency is corrupt, and appropriate precautions should be taken. If the application is not frequency sensitive, interrupts should be disabled to prevent PLL interrupt service routines from impeding software performance or from exceeding stack limitations.

NOTE: Software can select the CGMPCLK divided by two as the CGMOUT source even if the PLL is not locked (LOCK = 0). Therefore, software should make sure the PLL is locked before setting the BCS bit.

8.8 Special Modes

The WAIT instruction puts the MCU in low-power-consumption standby modes.

8.8.1 Wait Mode

The WAIT instruction does not affect the CGM. Before entering wait mode, software can disengage and turn off the PLL by clearing the BCS and PLLON bits in the PLL control register (PCTL) to save power. Less power-sensitive applications can disengage the PLL without turning it off, so that the PLL clock is immediately available at WAIT exit. This would also be the case when the PLL is to wake the MCU from wait mode, such as when the PLL is first enabled and waiting for LOCK, or LOCK is lost.

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MC68HC08KH12 specifications

The Freescale Semiconductor MC68HC08KH12 is a versatile microcontroller that has gained popularity in various embedded systems applications. Part of the HC08 family, this microcontroller combines a robust architecture with comprehensive on-chip features, making it suitable for a wide range of applications ranging from industrial control to consumer electronics.

One of the main features of the MC68HC08KH12 is its 8-bit architecture, which provides an optimal balance between performance and power efficiency. It operates at clock speeds of up to 2 MHz, allowing for efficient execution of instructions while maintaining low power consumption. The microcontroller is designed to operate over a voltage range of 2.7 to 5.5 volts, making it adaptable to various system requirements.

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