PIC18F2480/2580/4480/4580
5.5.3
PLL LOCK TIME-OUT
5.5
Device Reset Timers
With the PLL enabled in its PLL mode, the time-out
sequence following a Power-on Reset is slightly differ-
ent from other oscillator modes. A separate timer is
used to provide a fixed time-out that is sufficient for the
PLL to lock to the main oscillator frequency. This PLL
lock time-out (TPLL) is typically 2 ms and follows the
oscillator start-up time-out.
PIC18F2480/2580/4480/4580 devices incorporate
three separate on-chip timers that help regulate the
Power-on Reset process. Their main function is to
ensure that the device clock is stable before code is
executed. These timers are:
• Power-up Timer (PWRT)
• Oscillator Start-up Timer (OST)
• PLL Lock Time-out
5.5.4
TIME-OUT SEQUENCE
On power-up, the time-out sequence is as follows:
5.5.1
POWER-UP TIMER (PWRT)
1. After the POR pulse has cleared, PWRT
time-out is invoked (if enabled).
The Power-up Timer (PWRT) of the PIC18F2480/2580/
4480/4580 devices is an 11-bit counter which uses the
INTRC source as the clock input. This yields an
approximate time interval of 2048 x 32 μs = 65.6 ms.
While the PWRT is counting, the device is held in
Reset.
2. Then, the OST is activated.
The total time-out will vary based on oscillator configu-
ration and the status of the PWRT. Figure 5-3,
Figure 5-4, Figure 5-5, Figure 5-6 and Figure 5-7 all
depict time-out sequences on power-up, with the
Power-up Timer enabled and the device operating in
HS Oscillator mode. Figures 5-3 through 5-6 also apply
to devices operating in XT or LP modes. For devices in
RC mode and with the PWRT disabled, on the other
hand, there will be no time-out at all.
The power-up time delay depends on the INTRC clock
and will vary from chip-to-chip due to temperature and
process variation. See DC parameter 33 for details.
The PWRT is enabled by clearing the PWRTEN
Configuration bit.
Since the time-outs occur from the POR pulse, if MCLR
is kept low long enough, all time-outs will expire. Bring-
ing MCLR high will begin execution immediately
(Figure 5-5). This is useful for testing purposes or to
synchronize more than one PIC18FXXXX device
operating in parallel.
5.5.2
OSCILLATOR START-UP TIMER
(OST)
The Oscillator Start-up Timer (OST) provides a
1024 oscillator cycle (from OSC1 input) delay after the
PWRT delay is over (parameter 33). This ensures that
the crystal oscillator or resonator has started and
stabilized.
The OST time-out is invoked only for XT, LP, HS and
HSPLL modes and only on Power-on Reset or on exit
from most power-managed modes.
TABLE 5-2:
Oscillator
TIME-OUT IN VARIOUS SITUATIONS
Power-up(2) and Brown-out
Exit from
Configuration
Power-Managed Mode
PWRTEN = 0
PWRTEN = 1
HSPLL
66 ms(1) + 1024 TOSC + 2 ms(2)
66 ms(1) + 1024 TOSC
66 ms(1)
1024 TOSC + 2 ms(2)
1024 TOSC + 2 ms(2)
HS, XT, LP
EC, ECIO
1024 TOSC
1024 TOSC
—
—
—
—
—
—
RC, RCIO
66 ms(1)
66 ms(1)
INTIO1, INTIO2
Note 1: 66 ms (65.5 ms) is the nominal Power-up Timer (PWRT) delay.
2: 2 ms is the nominal time required for the PLL to lock.
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