LZ4 Compression Library Release Notes

Introduction

The LZ4 compression utility is a lightweight compression library optimized for ultra-low-power microcontrollers. The software is based on the open source LZ4 specification and algorithm and is compatible with existing LZ4 software and files.

This is 1.00.01.00 version of the LZ4 Compression Library.

Documentation

• License
• User’s Guide
• API Guide

What’s New

• Fixed warning with GCC compiler when using LZ4_COMPRESS_MAX_SIZE macro

Upgrade and Compatibility Information

No code compatibility breaks, initial release of software library.

Host Support

• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
• Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit, Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit
• macOS Sierra

Dependencies

This release requires the following other software components and tools.

• CCS 7.2.0
• TI Code Generation Tools
  • ARM version 16.9.1.LTS or later
• GNU Code Generation Tools
  • ARM gcc-arm-none-eabi-6-2017-q1-update
• IAR Code Generation Tools
  • ARM 8.11.1
• Keil uVision
  • 5.23
  • TexasInstruments.MSP432P4xx_DFP.3.1.0.pack

Device Support

• MSP432P401R (Rev C)
• MSP432P401M (Rev C)
• MSP432P4111

Validation Information

The LZ4 Compression Library was validated with the following components:

• Code Composer Studio 7.2.0
  • ARM 16.9.3.LTS
• GNU Code Generation Tools (for ARM only)
  • ARM gcc-arm-none-eabi-6-2017-q1-update
• IAR Code Generation Tools (for ARM Cortex-M only)
  • ARM 8.11.1
• Keil uVision
  • 5.23
  • TexasInstruments.MSP432P4xx_DFP.3.1.0.pack

Known Issues

No known issues.

Versioning

This product’s version follows a version format, M.mm.pp.bb, where M is a single digit Major number, mm is 2 digit minor number, pp is a 2 digit patch number, and b is an unrestricted set of digits used as an incrementing build counter.

Technical Support and Product Updates

• MSP432 E2E Forums