ST20-SWC ST Microelectronics, ST20-SWC Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: ST20-SWC
• Description: C++ preprocessor for ST20 and T4/T8 transputers
• Manufacturer: ST Microelectronics

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The C++ Preprocessor is derived from C++ Language System version 3.0.3 of UNIX System Labora-
tories Inc.
SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics has developed its own tools and libraries so that the C++ compiler,
used in conjunction with the ANSI C Toolset, can be used to programme ST20 and transputer targets.
The C++ Preprocessor is available for two development platforms:
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C++ is a general purpose programming language which has evolved from C. It combines the benefits
of object orientated programming with the efficiency of C.
Its benefits include:
ST20-SWC++ Preprocessor
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Product Overview
ST20-SWC++/PC C++ Preprocessor for IBM PC under MSDOS 5.0
ST20-SWC++/SUN C++ Preprocessor for Sun 4 under SunOS 4.1.3 or Solaris 2.4
C++
Strong Type Checking
Helps reduce coding problems.
Encapsulation
Constructing large applications is easier by using C++ classes. A C++ class is a user defined
type which may contain data to represent the type, and member functions to implement oper-
ations on the type.
Data Abstraction
Ease maintenance and product evolution by restricting access to a class’s implementation
details.
Multiple Inheritance
Classes may inherit properties from other classes. This enables classes (and hence effort)
to be reused.
Dynamic Binding
Use function names consistently, independent of object type, as class members may be
bound dynamically at run-time (virtual functions).
Type-Safe Linkage
Provides function argument checking across different compilation modules. This enables the
correct function to be acquired by a linker when several alternatives are available in the pres-
ence of function overloading.
Parameterized Types (Template)
Allows users to define a type in terms of another, unspecified type, providing a facility for
defining extensive standard libraries.