allocate xdata in bank x (bank switching method)

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Read-Only Author newbie to c Posted 29-Oct-2002 07:58 Toolset C51	allocate xdata in bank x (bank switching method) newbie to c hi, is it possible to define a global (extern) structure in xdata memory i.e. bank 4 only ? i want to use the whole xdata ram (except common area) for this struct. i don't want to define a local struct in a function which is placed in bank 4. environment: C51 v5.50, bl51 v3.70e

Read-Only Author Jon Ward Posted 29-Oct-2002 10:36 Toolset C51	RE: allocate xdata in bank x (bank switching method) Jon Ward The code banking support that is provided in C51 V5 performs CODE banking--not XDATA banking. So, the answer to your question is, no, since code and xdata are separate memory areas on the 8051. If your struct is really a constant structure, then you can locate it in CODE space and put it in code bank 4 easily enough. If your structure must be in RAM and if you require more than 64K of XDATA then you have several options. Create some kind of data banking yourself. Of course you will have to manage it, too. Use the latest tools (C51 V7) which support xdata banking. Jon