TimerInfo

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The TimerInfo block visualizes timer resource allocation across all peripheral blocks, showing which timers are used, their configuration, and detecting conflicts.

When to use:

• Debugging timer conflicts (multiple peripherals requesting same timer)
• Verifying timer allocation before adding new features (check available timers)
• Understanding which peripheral uses which timer resource
• Identifying timer configuration (prescaler, period, mode)
• Documenting timer usage for project handoff or review

✗ This block is never harmful:

• Informational utility only — no simulation or code generation impact
• Add to model for timer resource visualization
• Remove if not needed — purely a development aid

Display Information

Example Output

The report below was produced by the Timer Info block inside the MCLV-48V-300W (dsPIC33AK256MPS306, BlueRidge DIM) motor-control template. It shows each timer the blockset allocated, its resolution and maximum period, and which peripheral it serves — plus how many timers remain free:

Screenshots taken with chip 33AK256MPS306

When a peripheral cannot be given a compatible timer, the report prints a red No solution found line with a clickable link to the offending block and the list of timers that would work.

Usage

• Add TimerInfo block to model
• Double-click to view allocation
• Verify no conflicts exist
• Identify available timers for new features Timer Conflicts: Must be resolved before code generation. Reconfigure peripheral blocks to use different timers.

Related Blocks

• PortInfo — GPIO allocation
• Timer Blocks - Timer peripheral blocks