ATmega8(L)
Data Modes
There are four combinations of SCK phase and polarity with respect to serial data,
which are determined by control bits CPHA and CPOL. The SPI data transfer formats
are shown in Figure 59 and Figure 60. Data bits are shifted out and latched in on oppo-
site edges of the SCK signal, ensuring sufficient time for data signals to stabilize. This is
clearly seen by summarizing Table 48 and Table 49, as done below:
Table 51. CPOL and CPHA Functionality
Leading Edge
Sample (Rising)
Setup (Rising)
Sample (Falling)
Setup (Falling)
Trailing Edge
Setup (Falling)
Sample (Falling)
Setup (Rising)
Sample (Rising)
SPI Mode
CPOL = 0, CPHA = 0
CPOL = 0, CPHA = 1
CPOL = 1, CPHA = 0
CPOL = 1, CPHA = 1
0
1
2
3
Figure 59. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 0
SCK (CPOL = 0)
mode 0
SCK (CPOL = 1)
mode 2
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
SS
MSB first (DORD = 0)
LSB first (DORD = 1)
MSB
LSB
Bit 6
Bit 1
Bit 5
Bit 2
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 2
Bit 5
Bit 1
Bit 6
LSB
MSB
Figure 60. SPI Transfer Format with CPHA = 1
SCK (CPOL = 0)
mode 1
SCK (CPOL = 1)
mode 3
SAMPLE I
MOSI/MISO
CHANGE 0
MOSI PIN
CHANGE 0
MISO PIN
SS
MSB first (DORD = 0)
LSB first (DORD = 1)
MSB
LSB
Bit 6
Bit 1
Bit 5
Bit 2
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 2
Bit 5
Bit 1
Bit 6
LSB
MSB
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2486M–AVR–12/03
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