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Remarks
If the application firmware calls USBDeviceDetach(), it is strongly recommended that the firmware wait at least >= 80ms
before calling USBDeviceAttach(). If the firmeware performs a soft detach, and then re-attaches too soon (ex: after a few
micro seconds for instance), some hosts may interpret this as an unexpected "glitch" rather than as a physical
removal/re-attachment of the USB device. In this case the host may simply ignore the event without re-enumerating the
device. To ensure that the host properly detects and processes the device soft detach/re-attach, it is recommended to make
sure the device remains detached long enough to mimic a real human controlled USB unplug/re-attach event (ex: after
calling USBDeviceDetach(), do not call USBDeviceAttach() for at least 80+ms, preferrably longer.
Neither the USBDeviceDetach() or USBDeviceAttach() functions are blocking or take long to execute. It is the application
firmware's responsibility for adding the 80+ms delay, when using these API functions.
The Windows plug and play event handler processing is fairly slow, especially in certain versions of Windows, and for certain
USB device classes. It has been observed that some device classes need to provide even more USB detach dwell interval
(before calling USBDeviceAttach()), in order to work correctly after re-enumeration. If the USB device is a CDC class device,
it is recommended to wait at least 1.5 seconds or longer, before soft re-attaching to the host, to provide the plug and play
event handler enough time to finish processing the removal event, before the re-attach occurs.
If the application is using the USB_POLLING mode option, then the USBDeviceDetach() and USBDeviceAttach() functions
are not available. In this mode, the USB stack relies on the "#define USE_USB_BUS_SENSE_IO" and "#define
USB_BUS_SENSE" options in the HardwareProfile � [platform name].h file.
When using the USB_POLLING mode option, and the "#define USE_USB_BUS_SENSE_IO" definition has been
commented out, then the USB stack assumes that it should always enable the USB module at pretty much all times.
Basically, anytime the application firmware calls USBDeviceTasks(), the firmware will automatically enable the USB module.
This mode would typically be selected if the application was designed to be a purely bus powered device. In this case, the
application is powered from the +5V VBUS supply from the USB port, so it is correct and sensible in this type of application
to power up and turn on the USB module, at anytime that the microcontroller is powered (which implies the USB cable is
attached and the host is also powered).
In a self powered application, the USB stack is designed with the intention that the user will enable the "#define
USE_USB_BUS_SENSE_IO" option in the HardwareProfile � [platform name].h file. When this option is defined, then the
USBDeviceTasks() function will automatically check the I/O pin port value of the designated pin (based on the #define
USB_BUS_SENSE option in the HardwareProfile � [platform name].h file), every time the application calls
USBDeviceTasks(). If the USBDeviceTasks() function is executed and finds that the pin defined by the #define
USB_BUS_SENSE is in a logic low state, then it will automatically disable the USB module and tri-state the D+ and D- pins.
If however the USBDeviceTasks() function is executed and finds the pin defined by the #define USB_BUS_SENSE is in a
logic high state, then it will automatically enable the USB module, if it has not already been enabled.
Preconditions
Should only be called when USB_INTERRUPT is defined. See remarks section if USB_POLLING mode option is being used
(usb_config.h option).
Additionally, this function should only be called from the main() loop context. Do not call this function from within an interrupt
handler, as this function may modify global interrupt enable bits and settings.
Function
void USBDeviceDetach(void)
1.4.1.1.1.10 USBDeviceInit Function
File
usb_device.h
Syntax
void USBDeviceInit();
1.4 Library Interface MLA - USB Library Help Device/Peripheral
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