Simplify Pointers

• DSPs are very good at some kinds of pointer arithmetic...

• But not very good at other kinds

  • Vectorize matrix operations from forms of A[i][j] to B[k] or *B++
  • Avoid hierarchical pointers
  • Avoid pointer swapping

• GPPs usually handle pointers better than DSPs

  • But it generally pays to optimize pointers

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