ATXMEGA16A4_14 Datasheet, PDF (24/108 Pages) ATMEL Corporation – Non-volatile Program and Data Memories

XMEGA A4
12.3.5
12.3.6
PDI reset
The MCU can be reset through the Program and Debug Interface (PDI).
Software reset
The MCU can be reset by the CPU writing to a special I/O register through a timed sequence.
13. WDT - Watchdog Timer
13.1 Features
13.2 Overview
• 11 selectable timeout periods, from 8 ms to 8s.
• Two operation modes
– Standard mode
– Window mode
• Runs from the 1 kHz output of the 32 kHz Ultra Low Power oscillator
• Configuration lock to prevent unwanted changes
The XMEGA A4 has a Watchdog Timer (WDT). The WDT will run continuously when turned on
and if the Watchdog Timer is not reset within a software configurable time-out period, the micro-
controller will be reset. The Watchdog Reset (WDR) instruction must be run by software to reset
the WDT, and prevent microcontroller reset.
The WDT has a Window mode. In this mode the WDR instruction must be run within a specified
period called a window. Application software can set the minimum and maximum limits for this
window. If the WDR instruction is not executed inside the window limits, the microcontroller will
be reset.
A protection mechanism using a timed write sequence is implemented in order to prevent
unwanted enabling, disabling or change of WDT settings.
For maximum safety, the WDT also has an Always-on mode. This mode is enabled by program-
ming a fuse. In Always-on mode, application software can not disable the WDT.
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Not recommended for new designs -
Use XMEGA A4U series