resetClear

resetClear is a term used across hardware, firmware, and software to describe an operation that simultaneously resets the state of a component and clears its data or buffers, returning it to a known initial condition. The exact meaning and effects of resetClear vary by context and implementation, and it is not a universally standardized function.

In hardware and digital design, reset and clear are common concepts applied to registers and state machines. Some devices provide a combined resetClear signal that, when asserted, asynchronously forces internal state to a predefined startup condition and clears stored data or flags. The specifics—such as whether the signal is active high or low, whether the reset is synchronous or asynchronous, and what exactly is cleared—depend on the device’s design. Proper release timing is important to avoid metastability and to ensure the system restarts in a deterministic state.

In software, resetClear may refer to a function or method that reinitializes a component by restoring default parameters and clearing internal data structures, caches, or buffers. It is commonly used during lifecycle management, such as reinitializing a module without restarting the entire application. The exact scope of what is reset and cleared is determined by the library or framework and should be documented for correct usage.

In user interfaces and data processing workflows, a resetClear operation can reset fields, validation states, and transient data to defaults, providing a clean slate for subsequent operations. See also: reset, clear, initialize, reinitialize.