Datasheet
Chapter 3 Modes of Operation
MC9RS08KA2 Series Data Sheet, Rev. 4
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the IREFSTEN bit. For the ICS to run in stop, the LVDE and LVDSE bits in the SPMSC1 must both be 
set before entering stop.
3.6.1 Active BDM Enabled in Stop Mode
Entry into active background mode from run mode is enabled if the ENBDM bit in BDCSCR is set. This 
register is described in the Development Support chapter of this data sheet. If ENBDM is set when the CPU 
executes a STOP instruction, the system clocks to the background debug logic remain active when the 
MCU enters stop mode so background debug communication is still possible. In addition, the voltage 
regulator does not enter its low-power standby state; it maintains full internal regulation.
Most background commands are not available in stop mode. The memory-access-with-status commands 
do not allow memory access, but they report an error indicating that the MCU is in either stop or wait 
mode. The BACKGROUND command can be used to wake the MCU from stop and enter active 
background mode if the ENBDM bit is set. After active background mode is entered, all background 
commands are available.
Table 3-3 summarizes the behavior of the MCU in stop when entry into the active background mode is 
enabled.
3.6.2 LVD Enabled in Stop Mode
The LVD system is capable of generating either an interrupt or a reset when the supply voltage drops below 
the LVD voltage. If the LVD is enabled in stop (LVDE and LVDSE bits in SPMSC1 both set) at the time 
the CPU executes a STOP instruction, the voltage regulator remains active.
Table 3-4 summarizes the behavior of the MCU in stop when LVD reset is enabled.
Table 3-3. BDM Enabled Stop Mode Behavior
Mode CPU
Digital 
Peripherals
ICS ACMP Regulator I/O Pins RTI
Stop Standby Standby On Optionally 
on
On States held Optionally on
Table 3-4. LVD Enabled Stop Mode Behavior
Mode CPU
Digital 
Peripherals
ICS ACMP Regulator I/O Pins RTI
Stop Standby Standby Optionally 
on
Optionally 
on
On States held Optionally on










