esp-idf/examples/peripherals/mcpwm/mcpwm_sync_example

Supported Targets	ESP32	ESP32-S3

MCPWM sync Example

(See the README.md file in the upper level 'examples' directory for more information about examples.)

This example aims to show howto sync those timers within the same MCPWM unit to produce fully synchronized output.

The example will:

• init MCPWM
• sync all three timers with the help of one extra GPIO
• mess the synchronized timers by stopping and restarting
• sync all three timers with software sync event, no GPIO required. (Only targets with SOC_MCPWM_SWSYNC_CAN_PROPAGATE ability can support).
• sync all three timers, but adding 10% delay between pulses from different channels

How to Use Example

Hardware Required

• An ESP32/ESP32S3 development board

It is recommended to have an oscilloscope or logic analyzer to verify the output pulse

Connection :

Pin	Func	Mode
GPIO_NUM_16	MCPWM0.Timer0.GenA	Output
GPIO_NUM_17	MCPWM0.Timer1.GenA	Output
GPIO_NUM_18	MCPWM0.Timer2.GenA	Output
GPIO_NUM_21	GPIO_SYNC0	INPUT
GPIO_NUM_19	simulate input	OUTPUT

GPIO_NUM_21 and GPIO_NUM_19 SHOULD be wired together to provide simulated input.

Above pin selection can be changed within file mcpwm_sync_example.c.

Build and Flash

Run idf.py -p PORT flash monitor to build, flash and monitor the project.

(To exit the serial monitor, type Ctrl-].)

See the Getting Started Guide for full steps to configure and use ESP-IDF to build projects.

Example Output

I (306) sync_example: MCPWM sync example
I (306) sync_example: PWM started, not synchronized
I (3316) sync_example: Sync timers with GPIO approach
I (3326) sync_example: Output should already be synchronized
I (6326) sync_example: force synchronous lost
I (9326) sync_example: Output should already be synchronized on esp32s3
I (12336) sync_example: Each output pulse should be placed with 10 percents of period

Overall pulse graph:

Sync:

Sync with phase:

Troubleshooting

For any technical queries, please open an issue on GitHub. We will get back to you soon.