User`s guide

Memory Allocate
Purpose Allocate memory section
Library Cxxxx DSP Chip Support in Embedded IDE Link CC
Description On C2xxx, C5xxx, or C6xxx processors, this bloc k d ire cts the TI compiler
to allocate memory for a new variable you specify. Parameters in the
block d ialo g box let y ou specify the variable name, the alignment of the
variable in memory, the data type of the variable, and other features
that fully define the memory required.
The block does not verify whether the e ntries for yo ur variable are
valid, such as checking the variable name, data type, or section. You
must ensure that all variable names are valid, that they use valid data
types, and that all section names you specify are valid as well.
The block does not have input or output ports. It o n ly allocates a
memory location. You do not connect it to o ther blocks in your model.
Dialog
Box
The block dialog box comprises multiple tabs:
• Memory — Allocate the memory for storing variables. Specify the
data type and size.
• Section — Specify the m emory section in which to a llocate the
variable.
The dialog box images show all of the available parameters enabled.
Some of the param eters shown do not a ppear until you select one or
more other parameters.
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