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@node Preface, CPU Model Dependent Features, Top, Top

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@unnumbered Preface

The Real Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems

(RTEMS) is designed to be portable across multiple processor

architectures.  However, the nature of real-time systems makes

it essential that the application designer understand certain

processor dependent implementation details.  These processor

dependencies include calling convention, board support package

issues, interrupt processing, exact RTEMS memory requirements,

performance data, header files, and the assembly language

interface to the executive.

For information on the i960CA and the i960 processor

family in general, refer to the following documents:

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@item @cite{80960CA User's Manual, Intel, Order No. 270710}.

@item @cite{32-Bit Embedded Controller Handbook, Intel, Order No.  270647}.

@item @cite{Glenford J. Meyers and David L. Budde. The 80960

Microprocessor Architecture. Wiley. New York. 1988}.

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It is highly recommended that the i960CA RTEMS

application developer obtain and become familiar with Intel's

i960CA User's Manual.