lib_locks: Locks for concurrency¶

vendor:: XMOS
version:: 2.3.2
scope:: General Use
description:: Access to hardware and software locks for concurrent C programs
category:: General Purpose
keywords:: locks
devices:: xcore.ai, xcore-200

Summary¶

This library provides access to hardware and software locks for use in concurrent C programs. However, it is generally not safe to use these for marshaling within XC, due to the assumptions XC makes about safe concurrent data access.

Features¶

Hardware locks: fast and power efficient but there are a limited number per tile
Software locks: slower but an unlimited number can be used

Known issues¶

None

Development repo¶

lib_locks

Required tools¶

XMOS XTC Tools: 15.3.1

Required libraries (dependencies)¶

None

Support¶

This package is supported by XMOS Ltd. Issues can be raised against the software at www.xmos.com/support