Input/Output

analogWriteResolution() (PWM)

analogWriteResolution

Since 0.6.0:

Sets or retrieves the resolution of analogWrite() function of a particular pin.

analogWriteResolution() takes one or two arguments:

  • pin: the number of the pin whose resolution you wish to set or retrieve
  • resolution: (optional) resolution in bits. The value can range from 2 to 31 bits. If the resolution is not supported, it will not be applied. The default is 8.

analogWriteResolution() returns currently set resolution.

// EXAMPLE USAGE
pinMode(D1, OUTPUT);     // sets the pin as output
analogWriteResolution(D1, 12); // sets analogWrite resolution to 12 bits
analogWrite(D1, 3000, 1000); // 3000/4095 = ~73% duty cycle at 1kHz

NOTE: The resolution also affects maximum frequency that can be used with analogWrite(). The maximum frequency allowed with current resolution can be checked by calling analogWriteMaxFrequency().


Gen 2 Devices (E-Series, Electron, Photon, and P2; does not include E404X):

On the Photon, P1, Electron, and E-Series, pins A3 and A6 (DAC) are DAC (digital-to-analog converter) pins and support only either 8-bit or 12-bit (default) resolutions.