What does '>>10' mean?

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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??
 

right shift by 10 times

srizbf
23rdjune2010
 

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
 

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

Thanks a lot to all of you, guys!

amraldo said:
It is used to divide the value by 1024 (2^10).
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Amr
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What is the quote about?
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Amr
 

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

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

It will be helpful for you.

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Chanchal
 

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

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

chanchal.chauhan said:
Here enclosed is Programming PIC microcontroller in C pdf. Please check it out.

It will be helpful for you.

Regards
Chanchal
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