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View Ref-File4.9.4  Xbtimer                                                     TOS

 Name:         »timer init« - Initialize the timer in the MFP chip.

 Opcode:       31

 Syntax:       void Xbtimer( int16_t timer, int16_t control, int16_t 
               data, void(*vector)( ) );

 Description:  The XBIOS routine Xbtimer initializes one of the four 
               timers (A-D) in the 68901 multi-function peripheral 
               chip. The following apply:

                Parameter  Meaning 
                timer      Number of the timer: 
                           0 = A (usable for own programs) 
                           1 = B (Horizontal blank interrupt) 
                           2 = C (System timer (200 Hz)) 
                           3 = D (Generator for the Baud rates) 
 
                control    Value for corresponding timer register 
                data       Value for corresponding timer register 
                vector     Pointer to interrupt routine 

 Return value: The function does not return a result.

 Availability: All TOS versions.

 Group:        Date, Time and Timer

 See also:     Binding