AVR-Chat

> Hi,
>
> Recently I heard of the possibility that flash memory of
> AVRs might be corrupted due to voltage spikes (originating
> in static or in-circuit). Is there any merit to that? If
> so, how do I protect my AVRs from getting corrupted?
>
> Thanks,
> Marc
>

Hello, Marc -

It is my understanding that most of the "corruption" occurs during voltage
dips. It is my further understanding that use of the Brown Out Detector
pretty much eliminates that.

Jim Wagner
Oregon Research Electronics.