EDN

Watchdog Timer Operation Using System Clock

In this application note, the watchdog timer is operated using the system clock. An LSI incorporates the watchdog timer (WDT). The WDT is an 8-bit timer that can generate an internal reset signal if a ...
PC Magazine

watchdog timer

A clock circuit that keeps counting from a set number down to zero. If the event it is monitoring occurs before it reaches zero, it resets to the starting number and starts counting down again. If the ...
EDN

Watchdog timer assumes varied roles

The MAX6369-74 series of pin-selectable watchdog timers are designed to supervise µP activity and indicate when a system is working improperly. During normal operation, a µP should repeatedly toggle ...
Electronic Design

Watchdog Timers Safeguard Devices from Uncontrolled Power During Test

To protect your device against potentially hazardous uncontrolled ac or dc power, you may want to consider a watchdog timer. To protect your device against potentially hazardous uncontrolled ac or dc ...
Electronic Design

Automotive-Grade LDO Includes Watchdog Timer

EM Microelectronic’s EM6156 is an automotive-grade (-40°C to +125°C) LDO regulator with watchdog. Specifically, the integrated device combines voltage regulation, voltage monitoring and software ...