13.3.2.1.1 Power-on Reset (POR)

The purpose of the Power-on Reset (POR) is to ensure a safe start-up of logic and memories. It is generated by an on-chip detection circuit and is always enabled. The POR is activated when the VDD rises and gives active reset as long as VDD is below the POR threshold voltage (VPOR+). The reset will last until the Start-up and reset initialization sequence is finished. The Start-up Time (SUT) is determined by fuses. Reset is activated again, without any delay, when VDD falls below the detection level (VPOR-).

Figure 13-2. MCU Start-Up, RESET Tied to VDD