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STM706T/S/R, STM706P, STM708T/S/R Operation
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3 Operation
3.1 Reset output
The STM70x supervisor asserts a reset signal to the MCU whenever V
CC
goes below the
reset threshold (V
RST
), a watchdog timeout occurs (if WDO is connected to MR), or when the
push-button reset input (MR) is taken low. RST is guaranteed to be a logic low (logic high for
STM706P and STM708T/S/R) for V
CC
< V
RST
down to V
CC
=1 V for T
A
= 0 °C to 85 °C.
During power-up, once VCC exceeds the reset threshold an internal timer keeps RST low for
the reset timeout period, trec. After this interval RST returns high.
If VCC drops below the reset threshold, RST goes low. Each time RST is asserted, it stays
low for at least the reset timeout period (trec). Any time VCC goes below the reset threshold
the internal timer clears. The reset timer starts when VCC returns above the reset threshold.
3.2 Push-button reset input
A logic low on MR asserts reset. Reset remains asserted while MR is low, and for trec (see
Figure 27) after it returns high. The MR input has an internal 40 kΩ pull-up resistor, allowing
it to be left open if not used. This input can be driven with TTL/CMOS-logic levels or with
open-drain / collector outputs. Connect a normally open momentary switch from MR to GND
to create a manual reset function; external debounce circuitry is not required. If MR is driven
from long cables or the device is used in a noisy environment, connect a 0.1 µF capacitor
from MR to GND to provide additional noise immunity. MR may float, or be tied to VCC when
not used.
3.3 Watchdog input (STM706T/S/R and STM706P)
The watchdog timer can be used to detect an out-of-control MCU. If the MCU does not
toggle the watchdog input (WDI) within tWD (1.6 s), the watchdog output pin (WDO) is
asserted. The internal 1.6s timer is cleared by either:
1. a reset pulse, or
2. by toggling WDI (high-to-low or low-to-high), which can detect pulses as short as 50 ns.
See Figure 28 for STM706T/S/R and STM706P.
The timer remains cleared and does not count for as long as reset is asserted. As soon as
reset is released, the timer starts counting.
Note: The watchdog function may be disabled by floating WDI or tri-stating the driver connected to
WDI. When tri-stated or disconnected, the maximum allowable leakage current is 10 µA and
the maximum allowable load capacitance is 200 pF.
3.4 Watchdog output (STM706T/S/R and STM706P)
When VCC drops below the reset threshold, WDO will go low even if the watchdog timer has
not yet timed out. However, unlike the reset output, WDO goes high as soon as VCC
exceeds the reset threshold. WDO may be used to generate a reset pulse by connecting it
to the MR input.