# OS_GetTickLo

## Syntax

      #include <nitro/os.h>

      u16 OS_GetTickLo( void );

## Arguments

None.

## Return Values

The lower 16 bits of the tick value.

## Description

This function acquires the lower 16 bits of the tick value.

Ticks must be initialized with the `OS_InitTick` function before calling this function.

The tick value consists of a 16-bit timer counter value and the timer's interrupt count counter; the `OS_GetTickLo` function returns the value of the 16-bit timer counter.

## See Also

`OS_InitTick, OS_SetTick, OS_GetTick
`

## Revision History

2004/02/25 Changed `systemClock` to `tick`.
2004/02/24 Initial version.

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