ATmega16U4 datasheet(55/408 Pages) ATMEL

55 / 408 page

7766D–AVR–01/09

ATmega16U4/ATmega32U4

expires. This is typically used to prevent system hang-up in case of runaway code. The third

mode, Interrupt and System Reset mode, combines the other two modes by first giving an inter-

rupt and then switch to System Reset mode. This mode will for instance allow a safe shutdown

by saving critical parameters before a system reset.

The Watchdog always on (WDTON) fuse, if programmed, will force the Watchdog Timer to Sys-

tem Reset mode. With the fuse programmed the System Reset mode bit (WDE) and Interrupt

mode bit (WDIE) are locked to 1 and 0 respectively. To further ensure program security, altera-

tions to the Watchdog set-up must follow timed sequences. The sequence for clearing WDE and

changing time-out configuration is as follows:

In the same operation, write a logic one to the Watchdog change enable bit (WDCE)

and WDE. A logic one must be written to WDE regardless of the previous value of the

WDE bit.

Within the next four clock cycles, write the WDE and Watchdog prescaler bits (WDP) as

desired, but with the WDCE bit cleared. This must be done in one operation.

The following code example shows one assembly and one C function for turning off the Watch-

dog Timer. The example assumes that interrupts are controlled (e.g. by disabling interrupts

globally) so that no interrupts will occur during the execution of these functions.

Assembly Code Example

(1)

ATmega16U4 데이터시트(PDF) 55 Page - ATMEL Corporation