The TCAN1144-Q1 and TCAN1146-Q1 support an integrated watchdog function. The devices provide a default window-based watchdog as well as a selectable time-out and question and answer (Q&A) watchdog using the SPI programming. The watchdog timer does not start until the first input trigger event when in normal and standby (when enabled) operational modes. The watchdog timer is off in sleep mode. The INH pin can be programmed as a LIMP function which provides a limp home capability when connected to external circuitry. Otherwise the nINT will reflect a watchdog failure. When in sleep mode, the limp function is off. When the error counter reaches the watchdog trigger event level, the limp pin turns on connecting VSUP to the pin as described in the INH/LIMP pin section. See the data sheet for detailed description on watchdog capability.