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value is reached. If the system doesn't restart the counter, an interrupt or system reset will be

issued.

Figure 8-7.

Watchdog Timer

In Interrupt mode, the WDT gives an interrupt when the timer expires. This interrupt can be used

to wake the device from sleep-modes, and also as a general system timer. One example is to

limit the maximum time allowed for certain operations, giving an interrupt when the operation

has run longer than expected. In System Reset mode, the WDT gives a reset when the timer

expires. This is typically used to prevent system hang-up in case of runaway code. The third

mode, Interrupt and System Reset mode, combines the other two modes by first giving an inter-

rupt and then switch to System Reset mode. This mode will for instance allow a safe shutdown

by saving critical parameters before a system reset.

The Watchdog always on (WDTON) fuse, if programmed, will force the Watchdog Timer to Sys-

tem Reset mode. With the fuse programmed the System Reset mode bit (WDE) and Interrupt

mode bit (WDTIE) are locked to 1 and 0 respectively. To further ensure program security, altera-

tions to the Watchdog set-up must follow timed sequences. The sequence for clearing WDE and

changing time-out configuration is as follows:

1. In the same operation, write a logic one to the Watchdog change enable bit (WDCE)

and WDE. A logic one must be written to WDE regardless of the previous value of the

WDE bit.

2. Within the next four clock cycles, write the WDE and Watchdog prescaler bits (WDP) as

desired, but with the WDCE bit cleared. This must be done in one operation.

128kHz

OSCILLATOR

WDP0

WDP1

WDP2

WDP3

WATCHDOG

RESET

WDE

WDTIF

WDTIE

MCU RESET

INTERRUPT

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