Audio Library Parent topic: Audio Library

snd_pcm_format_width()

Return the sample width in bits for a format

Synopsis:

#include <sys/asoundlib.h>

int snd_pcm_format_width( int format );

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().

Library:

libasound.so

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

Description:

The snd_pcm_format_width() function returns the sample width in bits.

Returns:

A positive sample width 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
snd_pcm_build_linear_format()
snd_pcm_format_big_endian()
snd_pcm_format_little_endian()
snd_pcm_format_signed()
snd_pcm_format_size()
snd_pcm_format_unsigned()
snd_pcm_get_format_name()
Parent topic: Audio Library