H'FF
TCNT count
value
H'00
Internal
reset signal
12.3.2
Interval Timer Operation
Figure 12.5 illustrates interval timer operation. To use the WDT as an interval timer, clear bit
WT/IT to 0 and set bit TME to 1 in TCSR. An interval timer interrupt request is generated at each
TCNT overflow. This function can be used to generate interval timer interrupts at regular
intervals.
H'FF
TCNT
count value
H'00
IT
WT/
= 0
TME = 1
Start
H'00 written
in TCNT
Figure 12.4 Watchdog Timer Operation
Interval
Interval
timer
timer
interrupt
interrupt
Figure 12.5 Interval Timer Operation
Section 12 Watchdog Timer
WDT overflow
TME set to 1
OVF = 1
Reset
518 states
Interval
Interval
timer
timer
interrupt
interrupt
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H'00 written
in TCNT
Time t
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