13.4.2
Interval Timer Mode
When the WDT is used as an interval timer, an interval timer interrupt (WOVI) is generated each
time the TCNT overflows, as shown in figure 13.3. Therefore, an interrupt can be generated at
intervals. When the TCNT overflows in interval timer mode, an interval timer interrupt (WOVI) is
requested at the same time the OVF flag of TCSR is set to 1. The timing is shown figure 13.4.
TCNT value
H'FF
H'00
WT/IT = 0
TME = 1
WOVI: Interval timer interrupt request occurrence
φ
TCNT
Overflow signal
(internal signal)
OVF
Overflow
Overflow
WOVI
Figure 13.3 Interval Timer Mode Operation
H'FF
Figure 13.4 OVF Flag Set Timing
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Time
WOVI
H'00
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