Hi,
SH2A, SH4 and SH4A FPU targets support mode switching i.e. switching
between single precision and double precision. Double-precision FPU
is also available for the above mentioned targets.
The option "-mfmovd" is enabled by default for SH2A which generates
"fmov.d" instruction by default. However, SH4 and SH4A targets
generates "fmov.d" instruction only after passing the option "-mfmovd".
Can somebody clarify the reason behind above implementation?
The instruction "fmov.d" may generate "address error" exception in
some cases as the address involved in "fmov.d" instruction is not
always 8 byte aligned. This problem can be easily resolved by passing
option "-mdalign"(aligns double on 8 byte boundary).
The option "-mfmovd" is enabled by default for SH2A but option
"-mdalign" is not enabled by default. In case of SH4, SH4A neither of
the options are enabled by default.
Can we enable option "-mdalign" by default for SH2A target?
The following testcase results in address error at "fmov.d" instruction.
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void a (void);
void a()
{
double b;
b = b + 526;
}
int main(void)
{
a();
return 0;
}
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Regards,
Naveen.H.S.
KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd,
Pune (INDIA)
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