8XC196MC, MD, MH USER’S MANUAL
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GEN_CON
GEN_CON
(8XC196MH)
Address:
Reset State:
1FA0H
00H
The GEN_CON register controls whether an internal reset asserts the external RESET# signal and
indicates the source of the most recent reset.
7 0
8XC196MH
RSTS — — — — — — DR0
Bit
Number
Bit
Mnemonic
Function
7 RSTS Reset source (read-only status bit)
0 = external reset (RESET# pin asserted)
1 = internal reset (watchdog overflow, illegal IDLPD key, or RST
instruction)
6:1 — Reserved; for compatibility with future devices, write zeros to these bits.
0 DRO Disable RESET# out
0 = an internal reset asserts the RESET# pin.
1 = an internal reset has no effect on the RESET# pin; the RESET# pin is
pulled high (inactive).