Power-on reset. Start-up timer.

[BrianT]

PIC18F4620 parameter D004 says 0.05V/mSec is the minimum dV/dT to get a reliable startup. A few years ago I had a dodgy system (with a Motorola xxxx supervisor chip) that was intermittent until I reduced the inlet filter capacitors to ensure faster voltage rise at power up.

Your mileage may vary but adding the supervisor did nothing for me.

HTH
BrianT

[Dave]

Brian, Actually, that is exactly what they are made for. I have used them for about the last 5 or so years on all of my products and projects. I have never had a problem with the reset line except when I forget to toggle the watchdog input.....

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

[Lasse1]

Brian, Actually, that is exactly what they are made for. I have used them for about the last 5 or so years on all of my products and projects. I have never had a problem with the reset line except when I forget to toggle the watchdog input.....

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

Thank you all. I will try a MAX-unit and see. Then I will let you know, here.
/ Lasse