SBVS301B October 2016 – September 2021 TPS3850
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This section provides information for the window watchdog modes of operation. A window watchdog is typically employed in safety critical applications where a traditional watchdog timer is inadequate. In a traditional watchdog, there is a maximum time in which a pulse must be issued to prevent the reset from occurring. However, in a window watchdog the pulse must be issued between a maximum lower window time (tWDL(max)) and the minimum upper window time (tWDU(min)) set by the CWD pin and the SET0 and SET1 pins. Table 8-5 describes how tWDU can be used to calculate the timing of tWDL. The tWDL timing can also be changed by adjusting the SET0 and SET1 pins. Figure 7-8 shows the valid region for a WDI pulse to be issued to prevent the WDO from being triggered and being pulled low.