Datasheet
Input/Output Ports (PORTS)
MC68HC908GR16 Data Sheet, Rev. 5.0
126 Freescale Semiconductor
12.3 Port B
Port B is an 8-bit special-function port that shares six of its pins with the analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
module.
12.3.1 Port B Data Register
The port B data register (PTB) contains a data latch for each of the eight port pins.
PTB7–PTB0 — Port B Data Bits
These read/write bits are software-programmable. Data direction of each port B pin is under the control
of the corresponding bit in data direction register B. Reset has no effect on port B data.
AD7–AD0 — Analog-to-Digital Input Bits
AD7–AD0 are pins used for the input channels to the analog-to-digital converter module. The channel
select bits in the ADC status and control register define which port B pin will be used as an ADC input
and overrides any control from the port I/O logic by forcing that pin as the input to the analog circuitry.
NOTE
Care must be taken when reading port B while applying analog voltages to
AD7–AD0 pins. If the appropriate ADC channel is not enabled, excessive
current drain may occur if analog voltages are applied to the PTBx/ADx pin,
while PTB is read as a digital input. Those ports not selected as analog
input channels are considered digital I/O ports.
12.3.2 Data Direction Register B
Data direction register B (DDRB) determines whether each port B pin is an input or an output. Writing a 1
to a DDRB bit enables the output buffer for the corresponding port B pin; a 0 disables the output buffer.
Address: $0001
Bit 7654321Bit 0
Read:
PTB7 PTB6 PTB5 PTB4 PTB3 PTB2 PTB1 PTB0
Write:
Reset: Unaffected by reset
Alternative
Function:
AD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0
Figure 12-6. Port B Data Register (PTB)
Address: $0005
Bit 7654321Bit 0
Read:
DDRB7 DDRB6 DDRB5 DDRB4 DDRB3 DDRB2 DDRB1 DDRB0
Write:
Reset:00000000
Figure 12-7. Data Direction Register B (DDRB)
