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Power-on reset, Power supply deco – Rana Systems Elite Series User Manual

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ELITE SERIES USER MANUAL

THEORY OF OPERATION

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P o w e r - O n R e s e t

Unlike early Apple II computers, a power-on

reset circuit has been included to insure the

controller assumes the correct quiescent mode

when power is first applied. This is implement-

ed with a timer circuit that pulls the reset

line down in a “wire—or” fashion. After approxi—

mately 0.2 seconds, the reset line is released.

This circuit does not interfere with the normal

operation of the reset line.

7 . 2 . 1 1 . P o w e r S u p p l y D e c o u p i i n g

All power supplies to the controller are bypass-

ed to ground on board, whether or not they are

used. This technique provides the best grounding

scheme for Apple II equipment and also reduces

noise on other bus lines.

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