Abstract:
A microprocessor includes a counter having a counting input and a reset input. The counting input is coupled to a first terminal of the microprocessor for the selection of an operating mode thereof by application of a predetermined number of pulses to the first terminal. The reset input of the counter is driven by a control signal present on a second terminal of the microprocessor. The control signal is maintained by default at a first logic value ensuring the maintaining at zero of the counter during the initialization period by a circuit internal or external the microprocessor. Immunity against electromagnetic perturbations causing the microprocessor to enter into the test mode is provided.
Abstract:
A programmable clock generator delivers, using a primary clock signal of determined frequency, a first clock signal the frequency of which is equal to the frequency of the primary clock signal divided by a set point M. The set point M is a decimal number comprising a whole part M1 and a decimal part M2 and the clock generator modulates the period of the pulses of the first clock signal so that the duration of Ni successive pulses is substantially equal to M*Ni times the period of the primary clock signal, Ni being a reference number for modulating the period of the pulses of the first clock signal.
Abstract:
A smart card reader includes a housing for receiving a smart card, a microprocessor, and a connector for connecting the microprocessor to the received smart card for establishing communications therebetween. A voltage source provides a power supply voltage to the microprocessor based upon the smart card being received in the housing. The smart card reader further includes a first switch interposed between the voltage source and a power supply terminal of the microprocessor. The first switch is closed when the received smart card is at an end of travel in the housing so that the power supply voltage is provided to the microprocessor, and is opened when the received smart card is no longer at the end of travel in the housing so that the power supply voltage is not provided to the microprocessor.