Analog Devices W5.0 Linker and Utilities Programming Manual

The VisualDSP++ 5.0 Linker and Utilities Manual is a comprehensive reference manual for the Linker and Utilities tools in the Analog Devices, Inc. VisualDSP++ 5.0 compiler toolset. The manual provides detailed information on the basic concepts and usage of these tools, including linker options, symbol tables, libraries, library linking, and library relocation.


Analog Devices W5.0 Linker and Utilities Programming Manual - cover page
Brand
Analog Devices
Document type
Programming Manual
Language
English
Pages
420
File format
PDF
File size
3.6 MB
Published
03 August, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
B046BE280786649967A613E4256832D7

About this manual

The document serves as a comprehensive guide for the W5.0 Linker and Utilities included in VisualDSP++ 5.0 software development environments. It explains the linking process, including how to direct linker operation using description files (LDF) and command-line switches.

Detailed sections cover memory architecture specific to SHARC, TigerSHARC, and Blackfin processors, defining default memory segments and input sections. The manual also provides extensive references for LDF keywords, operators, and archiver utilities.

What's inside

  • Purpose of This Manual
  • Linker Operation
  • Linking Process Rules
  • Default Memory Segments
  • LDF File Overview
  • Command-Line Reference
  • Memory Characteristics
  • Archiver Utilities

Specifications

Software Version5.0
Document Revision3.1
Part Number82-000420-03

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the LDF file?

The Linker Description File (LDF) specifies memory architecture and placement of code/data.

What processors does this manual cover?

The manual covers SHARC, TigerSHARC, and Blackfin processors.

What is the revision number of this manual?

This manual is Revision 3.1.

When was this manual published?

This manual was published in August 2008.

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