Top Reasons to Select the M16C Platform
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Oscillation Stop Detection
Upon the detection of abnormal
operation of the external oscillator, the
M16C devices can automatically
switch to the high-speed, highly
accurate on-chip oscillator. Thus,
system operation can be maintained
and a graceful shut-down can be
accomplished, if necessary.
Enhanced Watchdog Timer (WDT)
WDTs in M16C devices provide enhanced function-
ality such as automatic run after reset is released.
They can also be initiated by software. In addition,
for added reliability, a dedicated low-speed on-chip
oscillator (125kHz) can be selected as the clock
source, ensuring operation independent from
external clocks.
Power Supply Monitoring
(R8C/3x only)
The Power Supply Monitoring circuitry in M16C
devices can be used for Power-On Reset (POR) and
Low-Voltage Detect (LVD) functions. Three different
detection levels can be enabled to detect rising or falling
voltage. If the system’s power supply fluctuates beyond
normal levels, the circuit can generate an interrupt
signal to notify of a malfunction or can RESET the
MCU to prevent an undesirable operating condition.
System Operation Access Control
The contents of Special Function Registers (SFRs)
can be protected from undesirable access. System
critical registers that configure operations such as
system clock control, power supply monitoring and
others can be set to read-only by using the Access
Control Register (PRCR).
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