atomic_load(), atomic_load_explicit()
Atomically read the value of an atomic object (C11)
Synopsis:
#include <stdatomic.h>
C atomic_load( volatile A *obj );
C atomic_load_explicit( volatile A *obj,
memory_order order );
Arguments:
- obj
- A pointer to the atomic object (see the atomic_* types) whose value you want to read.
- order
- (atomic_load_explicit() only) The memory_order to use for the operation. This must be memory_order_relaxed, memory_order_consume, memory_order_acquire, or memory_order_seq_cst.
Library:
- If the atomic function is lock-free (see atomic_is_lock_free()), no extra library is required.
- If the function isn't lock-free, you need to link against libatomic. Use the -l atomic option to qcc to link against this library.
Description:
The atomic_load() and atomic_load_explicit() functions are generic functions that atomically read the value of the given atomic object. The atomic_load() function orders memory access according to memory_order_seq_cst; atomic_load_explicit() orders them as specified by order.
The implementation of atomic functions may depend on the architecture.
For more information, see
LL/SC vs LSE atomic operations
in the description in Building Embedded Systems of the cpuinfo area of the system page.
Returns:
The current value of the object.
The C
represents the non-atomic data type that corresponds to the atomic object.
Classification:
| Safety: | |
|---|---|
| Cancellation point | No |
| Signal handler | Read the Caveats |
| Thread | Yes |
Caveats:
If this function is lock-free (see atomic_is_lock_free()), it's safe to call it from a signal handler.