This document is a user guide for the W3.5 Kernel (VDK) for 16-bit processors. It provides information about the features and characteristics of the products from Analog Devices, Inc.
This manual introduces the VisualDSP++ 3.5 Kernel (VDK) for 16‑bit processors, describing its purpose, intended audience, and the rapid‑application‑development features it offers. It covers the kernel’s architecture, scheduling methods, thread types, and the APIs needed to create and manage threads, semaphores, events, and device drivers.
The document includes a detailed API reference, linker description file format, debugging tools, and examples of using VDK in C, C++, and assembly. It also provides information on supported processors, hardware abstraction, and troubleshooting tips such as handling kernel panics and preemptive scheduling.
| Part Number | 82-000035-03 |
|---|---|
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Publication Date | October 2003 |
The part number is 82-000035-03.
It was released in October 2003.
The VDK is intended for 16‑bit processors.
It is a user’s guide for the VisualDSP++ 3.5 Kernel (VDK).