Method for resetting processor, and watchdog

摘要

The invention relates to a method for resetting a processor, and a watchdog for generating a reset pulse to a processor which can initialize itself and which sends acknowledgement pulses at predetermined intervals to the watchdog comprising transmission means (5) for generating and transmitting reset pulses to the processor. The watchdog comprises counter means (7) for counting the number of reset pulses generated during initialization and for setting a predetermined limit value to reset pulses. The watchdog further comprises measuring means (4) for measuring the interval between acknowledgement pulses sent by the processor. In addition, the watchdog comprises transmission means (5) for transmitting a reset pulse when the interval between acknowledgement pulses differs from a predetermined interval.