Analog Devices VisualDSP++ 4.5 Kernel User's Guide

About this manual

The VisualDSP++ 4.5 Kernel (VDK) User's Guide serves as a comprehensive reference for developers working with the VDK software development environment. It covers the purpose of the manual, intended audience, and new features included in this revision compared to previous versions.

The document details the core concepts of the kernel, including motivation for its design, rapid application development techniques, debugged control structures, code reuse strategies, and hardware abstraction layers. It further explains how to partition applications and manage scheduling priorities within the system.

What's inside

• Purpose of this Manual
• Intended Audience
• Motivation
• Rapid Application Development
• Debugged Control Structures
• Code Reuse
• Hardware Abstraction
• Scheduling
• Priorities
• Protected Regions

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this manual?

The manual provides information on using, configuring, and developing with the VisualDSP++ 4.5 Kernel (VDK).

Which processors are supported by this kernel?

The VDK supports Blackfin, SHARC, and TigerSHARC processors.

What is the revision level of this guide?

The current version of the guide is Revision 2.0.