Syntax
#include <malloc.h>
void *malloc(int size);
void *mt_malloc(int size);
Arguments
size size of the area to reserve
Return Value
The pointer to the beginning of the reserved area or NULL if it fails to reserve the area
Description
Reserves a memory block that is greater in size than the area that was reserved by InitHeap function where the memory to be reserved is 16-bit aligned. mt_malloc is the multi-thread compatible version of malloc. Interruption is inhibited when processing is being performed to prevent malfunction if used by more than one thread.
Revision History
6/1/99 Added explanation of the multi-thread version