Compiler/AM4379: About year 2038 problem

Sh.Sasaki

Part Number: AM4379

Tool/software: TI C/C++ Compiler

Hi all,

Can the compiler(gcc, TI-ARM, etc..) standard function included in CCS avoid "year 2038 problem"?
If it can not be avoided, consider using the OS.

I would like to know if the time_t variable of the standard function such as Newlib() is 31 Bit and the timing when the number of elapsed seconds from 1970 overflows 2038.

Best regards,

Sasaki

over 7 years ago

0 George Mock over 7 years ago

TI__Guru**** 251690 points

With regard to the TI ARM compiler... Please see the article Time and clock RTS Functions.

With regard to the GCC ARM compiler that is bundled with CCS ... I tried an experiment with a recent version. The type time_t is 8-bytes wide. So, it doesn't have the 2038 problem. I'm pretty sure this has been the case for several years now.

Thanks and regards,

-George

0 Sh.Sasaki over 7 years ago in reply to George Mock

Guru 13625 points

HI George-san,

Thank you for your support!
I got it!

Best regards,
Sasaki

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