20.6.2.3 Reset Causes and Effects
The latest Reset cause is available in the RCAUSE register, and can be read during the application boot sequence to determine proper action.
These are the groups of Reset sources:
- Power supply Reset: Resets caused by an electrical issue. It covers POR and BODs Resets.
- User Reset: Resets caused by the application. It covers external Resets, system Reset requests and watchdog Resets.
The following table lists the parts of the device that are reset, depending on the Reset type.
| Power Supply Reset | User Reset | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| POR, BODVDD, BODCORE | External Reset | WDT Reset, System Reset Request | |
| RTC, OSC32KCTRL, RSTC | Reset | - | - |
| GCLK with WRTLOCK | Reset | - | - |
| Debug logic | Reset | Reset | - |
| Others | Reset | Reset | Reset |
The external Reset is generated when pulling the RESET pin low.
The POR, BODCORE, and BODVDD Reset sources are generated by their corresponding module in the Supply Controller Interface (SUPC).
The WDT Reset is generated by the Watchdog Timer.
The System Reset Request is a Reset generated by the CPU when asserting the SYSRESETREQ bit located in the Reset Control register of the CPU. For additional information, refer to the “Arm Cortex Technical Reference Manual” which is available for download at http://www.arm.com).