The CDP68HC68TIE is a parallel interface timer (PIT) manufactured by Intersil Corporation. It provides versatile timing and interrupt generation capabilities for microprocessor-based systems.

Applications

• Industrial control systems: Used for timing control sequences and generating interrupts for real-time applications.
• Data acquisition systems: Provides accurate timing for sampling and data logging.
• Instrumentation: Used in test and measurement equipment for generating precise timing signals.
• Motor control: Generates timing signals for controlling motor speed and position.
• Embedded systems: Provides timing and interrupt capabilities for a variety of embedded applications.

Features

• Programmable timers: Contains multiple programmable timers with various operating modes.
• Interrupt generation: Generates interrupts based on timer events.
• Parallel interface: Interfaces with microprocessors via a parallel data bus.
• Multiple operating modes: Supports various timing and interrupt modes.
• Low power consumption: Designed for low-power operation.

Benefits

• Accurate timing: Provides precise timing for real-time applications.
• Flexible interrupt generation: Allows for customized interrupt handling.
• Easy integration: Simple interface with microprocessors.
• Versatile functionality: Suitable for a wide range of timing and control applications.
• Reduced system complexity: Integrates timing and interrupt functions into a single chip.

Additional Details

The CDP68HC68TIE typically features multiple independent timer channels, each capable of operating in different modes, such as one-shot, continuous, and pulse generation. It communicates with a host microprocessor through a parallel interface, allowing for easy configuration and control of the timers. The device's interrupt generation capabilities allow the microprocessor to respond to time-critical events without constantly polling the timer status. The low-power design is beneficial for battery-powered applications. The device can be used to implement functions such as watchdog timers, real-time clocks, and event counters. Further research is needed to determine package type and specific timer configurations. TTL compatible inputs and outputs.