20.6.8 Clear

Name: CLEAR
Offset: 0x0C
Reset: 0x00
Property: Write-Synchronized

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

Bits 7:0 – CLEAR[7:0] Watchdog Clear

This bit field controls clearing of the WDT.
Note:
  1. In Normal mode, the WDT time-out period is given by CONFIG.PER.
  2. In Window mode, the WDT time-out sequence period is given by CONFIG.WIN and CONFIG.PER.
ValueNameDescription
0xA5 KEY

In Normal mode, writing during the WDT time-out period will clear the WDT and restart the WDT time-out period.(1)
In Window mode, writing during the open window will clear the WDT and restart the WDT time-out sequence.(2)
Other — Reserved. Will issue an immediate system Reset.