Thread: spliting 16bit variable into LSB and MSB 8 bit variables

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    spliting 16bit variable into LSB and MSB 8 bit variables

    Is there an easier / more efficient way to create an 8bit MSB and LSB pair from a 16bit variable than bit shifting and storing?

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    That is the easy way.
    And most modern processors achieve it in a single clock tick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    That is the easy way.
    And most modern processors achieve it in a single clock tick.
    Okay.. Thanks..

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