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CHAPTER 12 WATCHDOG TIMER
●Count clock selector
The count clock selector selects a count clock input to the watchdog timer from the timebase timer or watch
timer. Each timer output has four time intervals that can be set.
●Watchdog timer counter (2-bit counter)
The watchdog timer counter is a 2-bit counter that uses the timebase timer output or watch timer output as a
count clock. The clock source output destination is set by the watchdog clock select bit in the watch timer
control register (WTC: WDCS).
●Watchdog reset generator
The watchdog reset generation circuit generates a reset signal when the watchdog timer overflows
(carrying).
●Counter clear circuit
The counter clear circuit clears the watchdog timer counter.
●Watchdog timer control register (WDTC)
The watchdog timer control register starts and clears the watchdog timer, sets the interval time, and holds
reset factors.