Reference for Wiring version 0024+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

>> (bitwise bit shift right)

Examples
unsigned int value=4;                //  4 = 0000 0100
unsigned int shift=1;

value = value >> shift;        // 2 = 0000 0010
value >>= shift;               // 1 = 0000 0001
Description The left expressions value is moved right by the number of bits specified by the right expression.
Syntax
expression1 >> expression2expression1 >>= expression2
Parameters
expression1 any valid expression
expression2 any valid expression
Usage Application
Related & (bitwise AND)
&= (bitwise AND and assign)
| (bitwise OR)
|= (bitwise OR and assign)
^ (bitwise XOR)
˜ (bitwise ones complement)
<< (bitwise bit shift left)
Updated on November 17, 2009 11:08:35pm PST

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