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Chapter 6
Computer Operating Properly (COP) Module
6.1 Introduction
The computer operating properly (COP) module contains a free-running counter that generates a reset if
allowed to overflow. The COP module helps software recover from runaway code. Prevent a COP reset
by clearing the COP counter periodically. The COP module can be disabled through the COPD bit in the
CONFIG register.
6.2 Functional Description
Figure 6-1 shows the structure of the COP module.
BUSCLKX4
SIM MODULE
12-BIT SIM COUNTER
SIM RESET CIRCUIT
RESET STATUS REGISTER
INTERNAL RESET SOURCES⁽¹⁾
RESET VECTOR FETCH
COPCTL WRITE
COP CLOCK
COPEN (FROM SIM)
COPD (FROM CONFIG1)
RESET
COPCTL WRITE
COP RATE SELECT
(COPRS FROM CONFIG1)
COP MODULE
6-BIT COP COUNTER
CLEAR
COP COUNTER
1. See Chapter 16 System Integration Module (SIM) for more details.
Figure 6-1. COP Block Diagram
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