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Re: [AVR-Chat] Re: Mega16 SPI master, can the SS pin be used for other stuff?

2005-02-03 by Stefan Trethan

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 16:04:34 -0000, Don Kinzer <dkinzer@easystreet.com>  
wrote:

>
> As I read the documentation, you can use PB4 as a general output
> while using SPI in master mode.  Of course, you still need some way
> to drive the slave's SS/ input.
> It also says, "If SS/ is configured as an input, it must be held high
> to ensure SPI Master operation."
> This is from the 12/03 version of the Mega16 PDF, page 138.

So as long as i use it as output i should be fine, thanks.
(Good i asked, currently i planned to use it as input, i did read that in  
the datasheet before, but had forgotten. no prob exchanging with other  
pin.)

ST

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