Lpc2000

--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "sunil_barot" <sunil_barot@...> wrote:
> The reset pin of 
> AT91SAM7s remains inactive during power up.It has to be configured in 
> the software to be active and that defeats the purpose of RESET. I 
> don't know how can one design a chip like that!!!

I can see good reasons.  Using the reset pin for other purposes is the
obvious one.

I recall at one time PC manufacturers thought it needed a reset button
on the front panel.

Jaya