If certain faults are detected in the DIAGNOSTICS or NORMAL state, the device transitions to the FAULT state. These are the characteristics of the FAULT state:
- The LC oscillator is disabled.
- The Analog Front End is disabled.
- The Output stage is tri-stated and OUT pins are pulled up or down by external
resistors to indicate the FAULT state.
- The FAULT state diagnostics is active and running.
The device transitions from the FAULT state to one of the following:
- DIAGNOSTICS state, to attempt recovery. For non-forcing faults this is
required as the LC and signal path must be enabled to check for faults again.
For non-forcing faults, the device stays in FAULT state till removed.
- DISABLED state, if certain fault conditions are detected.
See Diagnostics for more information.