Datasheet

Section 14 Watchdog Timer (WDT)
Rev. 4.00 Jun 06, 2006 page 382 of 1004
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TCNT value
H'00
Time
H'FF
WT/IT = 1
TME = 1
H'00 written
to TCNT
WT/IT = 1
TME = 1
H'00 written
to TCNT
518 system clock periods
Internal reset signal
Overflow
OVF = 1
*
Legend:
WT/IT: Timer mode select bit
TME: Timer enable bit
OVF: Overflow flag
Note: * Cleared to 0 by an internal reset when OVF is set to 1. XRST is cleared to 0.
Figure 14.3 Operation in Watchdog Timer Mode
14.3.2 Interval Timer Operation
To use the WDT as an interval timer, clear the WT/IT bit in TCSR to 0 and set the TME bit to 1.
An interval timer interrupt (WOVI) is generated each time TCNT overflows, provided that the
WDT is operating as an interval timer, as shown in figure 14.4. This function can be used to
generate interrupt requests at regular intervals.