1 This file describes the implementation notes of the GNU C Compiler for
2 the Texas Instruments Floating Point Digital Signal Processor
3 families, TMS320C3x and TMS320C4x (including the C30, C31, C32, C40,
7 Currently, only two code variants are generated---those for the C3x
8 and C4x architectures. Note that the new operand combinations for
9 parallel instructions, included in newer silicon revisions, are not
10 yet supported. These should be trivial to add for someone with the
11 newer chips and the inclination.
14 While the generated assembly code is fairly similar to that recognised
15 by the TI assembler, there are a few differences (currently the machine
16 option -mti, designed to enfore compatibility, is not fully
17 implemented). The major difference is the use of the ^ operator to
18 load the 16 MSBs of an address or constant for the C4x.
21 The generated assembly code requires the GNU assembler (GAS). This is
22 not currently included as part of the binutils package, due to the
23 many hacks required to be compatible with TI's kludged COFF
24 implementation, and the binutils not being designed for 32-bit bytes.
25 Patches against binutils-2.7.2 can be obtained from
26 http://www.elec.canterbury.ac.nz/c4x. This site also has patches for
27 the GNU debugger (GDB), incoporating a cycle accurate simulator that
28 can display profiles and histories of code execution, detailing
29 pipeline conflicts etc.
32 GCC can be configured as a cross compiler for both the C3x and C4x
33 architectures on the same system. Use `configure --target=c4x' to
34 configure GCC for both the C3x and C4x. Then use the -m30 option to
35 generate code for the C30 or -m40 (the default) for the C40.
38 Further installation notes and other optimization patches for the C4x
39 target can also be obtained from http://www.elec.canterbury.ac.nz/c4x.
42 A Majordomo mailing list, gcc_c40@atlantek.com.au, exists to discuss
43 related issues and suggestions for further optimizations. To
44 subscribe send a message with `subscribe gcc_c40' in the body to
45 majordomo@atlantek.com.au.
48 Michael Hayes, 26 Nov 98