snd_pcm_format_size()

Updated: April 19, 2023

Convert the size in the given samples to bytes

Synopsis:

#include <sys/asoundlib.h>

ssize_t snd_pcm_format_size( int format, 
                             size_t num_samples );

Arguments:

format
The format number (one of the SND_PCM_SFMT_* constants). For a list of the supported formats, see snd_pcm_get_format_name().
num_samples
The number of samples for which you want to determine the size.

Library:

libasound.so

Use the -l asound option with qcc to link against this library.

Description:

The snd_pcm_format_size() function calculates the size, in bytes, of num_samples samples of data in the given format.

Returns:

A positive value on success, or a negative error code.

Errors:

-EINVAL
Invalid format.

Classification:

QNX Neutrino

Safety:  
Cancellation point No
Interrupt handler No
Signal handler Yes
Thread Yes