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ATmega32A [DATASHEET]
Atmel-8155D-AVR-ATmega32A-Datasheet_02/2014
11.4 Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer is clocked from a separate On-chip Oscillator which runs at 1MHz. This is the typical value at
V
CC
= 5V. See characterization data for typical values at other V
CC
levels. By controlling the Watchdog Timer pres-
caler, the Watchdog Reset interval can be adjusted as shown in Table 10-1 on page 44. The WDR – Watchdog
Reset – instruction resets the Watchdog Timer. The Watchdog Timer is also reset when it is disabled and when a
Chip Reset occurs. Eight different clock cycle periods can be selected to determine the reset period. If the reset
period expires without another Watchdog Reset, the ATmega32A resets and executes from the Reset Vector. For
timing details on the Watchdog Reset, refer to page 41.
To prevent unintentional disabling of the Watchdog, a special turn-off sequence must be followed when the Watch-
dog is disabled. Refer to the description of the Watchdog Timer Control Register for details.
Figure 11-7. Watchdog Timer
WATCHDOG
OSCILLATOR