d_roundup Kernel Service

Purpose

Rounds the value length up to a given number of cache lines.

Syntax

int  d_roundup(length)
int  length;

Parameter

Item Description
length Specifies the size in bytes to be rounded.

Description

To maintain cache consistency, buffers must occupy entire cache lines. The d_roundup service helps provide that function by rounding the value length up to a given number in integer form.

Execution Environment

The d_roundup service can be called from either the process or interrupt environment.