TMS320C5x DSP STARTER KIT USER'S GUIDE

GlossaryOobject file: A set of related records treated as a unit that is the output of anassembler or compiler and is input to a linker.PRSoperand: The arguments or parameters of an assembly language instruction,assembler directive, or macro directive.options: Command parameters that allow you to request additional or specificfunctions when you invoke a software tool.PC:Personal computer or program counter, depending on context and whereit’s used. In this book, in installation instructions, or in information relatingto hardware and boards, PC means personal computer (as in IBM PC).In general debugger and program-related information, PC meansprogram counter, which is the register that identifies the current statementin your program.PROM: Programmable read-only memory. An integrated circuit on whichinformation can be programmed by the user. This circuit can be readfrom but not written to.pulldown menu: A command menu that is accessed by name from themenu bar at the top of the debugger display.raw data:Executable code or initialized data in an output section.reverse assembly: The process of translating the contents of memory frommachine language to assembly language. Also known as disassembly.SARAM: Single-access, random-access memory. Memory that can be alteredonly once during each cycle.section: A relocatable block of code or data that ultimately occupies a spaceadjacent to other blocks of code in the memory map.serial port: An access point that the debugger uses to sequentially transmitand receive data to and from the emulator or the applications board. Theport address represents the communication port to which the debuggeris attached.GlossaryB-5