The document discusses using an external clock source to drive the device. To do so, the CKSEL fuses must be programmed to 0000 and XTAL1 should be driven as shown in the figure. Start-up times when using an external clock are determined by the SUT fuses. The clock can vary by no more than 2% from one cycle to the next to ensure stable operation. The system clock prescaler can be used to implement run-time frequency changes while maintaining stability.
The document discusses using an external clock source to drive the device. To do so, the CKSEL fuses must be programmed to 0000 and XTAL1 should be driven as shown in the figure. Start-up times when using an external clock are determined by the SUT fuses. The clock can vary by no more than 2% from one cycle to the next to ensure stable operation. The system clock prescaler can be used to implement run-time frequency changes while maintaining stability.
The document discusses using an external clock source to drive the device. To do so, the CKSEL fuses must be programmed to 0000 and XTAL1 should be driven as shown in the figure. Start-up times when using an external clock are determined by the SUT fuses. The clock can vary by no more than 2% from one cycle to the next to ensure stable operation. The system clock prescaler can be used to implement run-time frequency changes while maintaining stability.
The document discusses using an external clock source to drive the device. To do so, the CKSEL fuses must be programmed to 0000 and XTAL1 should be driven as shown in the figure. Start-up times when using an external clock are determined by the SUT fuses. The clock can vary by no more than 2% from one cycle to the next to ensure stable operation. The system clock prescaler can be used to implement run-time frequency changes while maintaining stability.
8 External Clock To drive the device from an external clock source, XTAL1 should be driven as shown in Figure 8-4. To run the device on an external clock, the CKSEL fuses must be programmed to “0000” (see Table 8-14).
Table 8-14. Crystal Oscillator Clock Frequency
Frequency CKSEL3..0 0 to 16MHz 0000
Figure 8-4. External Clock Drive Configuration
NC XTAL2
EXTERNAL CLOCK XTAL1 SIGNAL
GND
When this clock source is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT fuses as shown in Table 8-15.
Table 8-15. Start-up Times for the External Clock Selection
Start-up Time from Power-down and Additional Delay from Reset
Power Conditions Power-save (VCC = 5.0V) SUT1..0 BOD enabled 6CK 14CK 00 Fast rising power 6CK 14CK + 4.1ms 01 Slowly rising power 6CK 14CK + 65ms 10 Reserved 11
When applying an external clock, it is required to avoid sudden changes in the applied clock frequency to ensure stable operation of the MCU. A variation in frequency of more than 2% from one clock cycle to the next can lead to unpredictable behavior. If changes of more than 2% is required, ensure that the MCU is kept in reset during the changes. Note that the system clock prescaler can be used to implement run-time changes of the internal clock frequency while still ensuring stable operation. Refer to Section 8.11 “System Clock Prescaler” on page 32 for details.
8.9 Clock Output Buffer
The device can output the system clock on the CLKO pin. To enable the output, the CKOUT fuse has to be programmed. This mode is suitable when the chip clock is used to drive other circuits on the system. The clock also will be output during reset, and the normal operation of I/O pin will be overridden when the fuse is programmed. Any clock source, including the internal RC oscillator, can be selected when the clock is output on CLKO. If the system clock prescaler is used, it is the divided system clock that is output.
