Texas Instruments TMS34010 Reference Guide

Allocate Memory
malloc
Syntax
#include <stdlib.h>
void *malloc(size)
size-t size; /* size of block in bytes */
Defined in memory. c in rts. src
Description The malloc function allocates space for an object of size bytes and returns
a pointer to the space. If malloc cannot allocate the packet (that is, if it runs
out of memory), it returns a null pointer (0). This function does not modify
the memory it allocates.
The memory that malloc uses is in a special memory pool or heap. A C
module called memory. c reserves memory for the heap in the .bss section.
The constant MEMORY-SIZE defines the size of the heap as 1000 bytes. If
necessary, you can change the size of the heap by change the value of
MEMORY-SIZE and reassembling memory. c. For more information, see
Section 5.1.3, Dynamic Memory Allocation, on page 5-4.
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Texas Instruments TMS34010 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Texas Instruments
Model	TMS34010
Data Bus Width	32-bit
Operating Voltage	5 V
Year Introduced	1986
Category	Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)
Clock Speed	40 MHz (Maximum)
Instruction Set	Custom
Graphics Capabilities	2D graphics
Package	PGA
Resolution Support	up to 1024x768
Architecture	32-bit RISC