An error condition or other digital input might only occur for a very short time while the processor is busy with other tasks or asleep for power savings. In order to ensure that an error state is correctly identified, a dedicated latch circuit can be used to catch even very brief pulses while using very little power.

See more about similar use cases in the Logic Minute video Design an Alarm / Tamper Circuit with an S-R Latch.

• Ensure that the error signal is digital; analog signals should be converted using a comparator
• Reset latches on system startup; latch circuits do not have a default value
• [FAQ] What is the default output of a latched device? (Flip-Flop, latch, register)
• [FAQ] How does a slow or floating input affect a CMOS device?
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