14. Programmable Current Reference (IREF0)
14.1 Introduction
The programmable current reference (IREF0) module enables current source or sink with two output current settings: Low Power Mode
and High Current Mode. The maximum current output in Low Power Mode is 63 µA (1 µA steps) and the maximum current output in
High Current Mode is 504 µA (8 µA steps).
Data Output
Current Reference
IREF0
IREF0
Mode
Current
Direction
Figure 14.1. IREF Block Diagram
14.2 Features
The IREF module includes the following features:
• Capable of sourcing or sinking current in programmable steps.
• Two operational modes: Low Power Mode and High Current Mode.
14.3 Functional Description
14.3.1 Overview
The programmable current reference (IREF0) generates a current output in either source or sink mode. Each mode has two output
current settings: Low Power Mode and High Current Mode. The maximum current output in Low Power Mode is 63 µA (1 µA steps) and
the maximum current output in High Current Mode is 504 µA (8 µA steps). The port I/O pin associated with the IREF0 output should be
configured as an analog input and skipped in the crossbar.
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