What does '>>10' mean?

[yzou_ua]

I'm new in embedded c program and this symbol always bother me, like:

EstimParm.qVIndalpha = ((long)MotorEstimParm.qLsDt * (long)(EstimParm.qDIalpha))>>10;

what is '>>10' for??

 

[srizbf]

right shift by 10 times

srizbf
23rdjune2010

 

[chanchal.chauhan]

In C we have left shift and right shift operator.That is bit shift opertaion

>>10 that means 10 right shift.
<<10 that mean 10 left shift.

If you have any query please mail on my personal i.d. I am happy to help you.

Regards
Chanchal

 

[amraldo]

It is used to divide the value by 1024 (2^10).
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Amr

 

[yzou_ua]

Thanks a lot to all of you, guys!

It is used to divide the value by 1024 (2^10).
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Amr

 

[amraldo]

What is the quote about?
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Amr

 

[yzou_ua]

Actually, what's the best way to learn programming of embedded c? Any tutorials or just following previous codes written by others??
Thank you.

 

[chanchal.chauhan]

Here enclosed is Programming PIC microcontroller in C pdf. Please check it out.

It will be helpful for you.

Regards
Chanchal

 

[chanchal.chauhan]

You can learn with some sample code which will come with Compiler.

 

[amraldo]

There is a book called C by Example. It is really nice.
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Amr

 

[yzou_ua]

Thx a lot!! It is helpful for sure...

Here enclosed is Programming PIC microcontroller in C pdf. Please check it out.

It will be helpful for you.

Regards
Chanchal