C for DSP56800E

This chapter explains considerations for using C with the DSP56800E processor.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Data Types
  
• Calling Conventions and Stack Frames
  
• User Stack Allocation
  
• Data Alignment Requirements
  
• Variables in Program Memory
  
• Code and Data Storage
  
• Large Data Model Support
  
• Optimizing Code
  
• Deadstripping and Link Order
  
• Working with Peripheral Module Registers
  
• Generating MAC Instruction Set