16.6.2 CPU Reset Extension

“CPU reset extension” refers to the extension of the reset phase of the CPU core after the external reset is released. This ensures that the CPU is not executing code at startup while a debugger connects to the system. It is detected on a RESET release event when SWCLK is low. At startup, SWCLK is internally pulled up to avoid false detection of a debugger if SWCLK is left unconnected. When the CPU is held in the reset extension phase, the CPU Reset Extension bit of the Status A register (STATUSA.CRSTEXT) is set. To release the CPU, write a '1' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT. STATUSA.CRSTEXT will then be set to zero. Writing a '0' to STATUSA.CRSTEXT has no effect. Releasing the "CPU reset extension" is possible for all DAL levels. The CPU then executes the Boot ROM that offers basic failure analysis services and security checks. It is not possible to access the bus system until the Boot ROM has performed these security checks.