MVME177 Functional Description
❏Local bus
Note The time basis for all local resources is set by Prescaler
register(s). Refer to the Single Board Computers Programmer's Reference Guide for detailed programming information.
Programmable Tick Timers
Four
❏Two in the VMEchip2 and
❏Two in the PCCchip2
The tick timers can be programmed to generate periodic interrupts to the processor. Refer to the VMEchip2 and PCCchip2 in the Single Board Computers Programmer's Reference Guide for detailed programming information.
Watchdog Timer
A watchdog timer function is provided in the VMEchip2. When the watchdog timer is enabled, it must be reset by software within the programmed time or it times out. The watchdog timer can be programmed to generate:
❏A SYSRESET signal
❏Local reset signal, or
❏Board fail signal if it times out
Refer to the VMEchip2 in the Single Board Computers Programmer's Reference Guide for detailed programming information.
Software-Programmable Hardware Interrupts
Eight
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