SPRAD88A
March 2023 – April 2023
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Abstract
Trademarks
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Introduction
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Byte vs Word Terminology
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Key Points to Consider
3.1
8-Bit Data Types are not Supported
3.2
Memory Size is Expressed in 16 Bits
3.3
Arrays and Structures: Individual Element Offsets are Different
3.4
Difference in Standard Data Type Widths
3.5
Dealing With 8-Bit Communication Protocols
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References
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Revision History
Application Note
Migrating Software From 8-Bit (Byte) Addressable CPUs to C28x CPU