Paul Drummond wrote:
>I seem to have a problem that has me stumped...this is the scenario...if
>anyone can help me it would be appreciated greatfully...thanks...
>
>I have a 16c84 that is storing data in eeprom and then reading it back for
>the purpose of the program...this side of things is working great...
>
>The problem is that when l dissconnect the power from the input of the
>regulator l loose all eeprom data...BUT...when l dissconnect power from the
>output of the regulator l maintain eeprom memory...
>
>Strange l think, but l am sure the problem must be trivial but l cannot for
>the life of me seem to figure out what is going on...
>
>PLEASE HELP...if just for my sanity...

Sounds like you need a reset device to stop the micro from trying to
execute instructions when the power dies slowly. The reset device
will halt the micro when the supply is too low. (< 2-3V)
Regards...

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