As microprocessor-controlled systems begin to carry out more and more functions involving human safety, the importance of close performance monitoring is increasing. The low cost and range of features ...

A watchdog timer is an electronic circuit that initiates corrective action in response to a computer hardware malfunction or program error. It is an essential ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The design of low-cost consumer products like set-top boxes and DSL modems often requires a main logic supply in addition to the core voltage, so the ...