15.7.8 Clear

Table 15-11. Register Bit Attribute Legend
SymbolDescriptionSymbolDescriptionSymbolDescription
R Readable bit HC Cleared by Hardware(Grey cell)Unimplemented
W Writable bit HS Set by Hardware X Bit is unknown at Reset
K Write to clear S Software settable bit
Name: CLEAR
Offset: 0x8
Reset: 0x00
Property: Write-Protected, Write-Synchronized

Bit 76543210 
 CLEAR[7:0] 
Access WWWWWWWW 
Reset 00000000 

Bits 7:0 – CLEAR[7:0] Watchdog Clear

Writing 0xA5 to this register will clear the Watchdog Timer and the Watchdog Time-out period is restarted. Writing any other value will issue an immediate system Reset.