Notation Conventions - Analog Devices EZ-KIT Lite ADSP-BF538F System Manual

Notation Conventions

Text conventions used in this manual are identified and described as fol-
lows. Additional conventions, which apply only to specific chapters, may
appear throughout this document.
Example
Close command
(File menu)
{this | that}
[this | that]
[this,...]
.
SECTION
filename
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Description
Titles in reference sections indicate the location of an item within the
VisualDSP++ environment's menu system (for example, the Close com-
mand appears on the File menu).
Alternative required items in syntax descriptions appear within curly
brackets and separated by vertical bars; read the example as
. One or the other is required.
that
Optional items in syntax descriptions appear within brackets and sepa-
rated by vertical bars; read the example as an optional
Optional item lists in syntax descriptions appear within brackets delim-
ited by commas and terminated with an ellipse; read the example as an
optional comma-separated list of
Commands, directives, keywords, and feature names are in text with
font.
letter gothic
Non-keyword placeholders appear in text with italic style format.
Note: For correct operation, ...
A Note provides supplementary information on a related topic. In the
online version of this book, the word Note appears instead of this
symbol.
Caution: Incorrect device operation may result if ...
Caution: Device damage may result if ...
A Caution identifies conditions or inappropriate usage of the product
that could lead to undesirable results or product damage. In the online
version of this book, the word Caution appears instead of this symbol.
Warning: Injury to device users may result if ...
A Warning identifies conditions or inappropriate usage of the product
that could lead to conditions that are potentially hazardous for the
devices users. In the online version of this book, the word Warning
appears instead of this symbol.
this
.
this
Preface
or
this
or .
that
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