nk Module (Windows CE 5.0)
The nk module supports Microsoft Windows CE kernel functionality and is required for all OS designs. For more information, see Kernel Overview.
The nk module includes functions for configuring the OS. These functions are defined in the Celog.h, Kerninst.c, Mkfuncs.h, Nkintr.h, Oemioctl.c, Pkfuncs.h, Profiler.h, Pwindbas.h, Pwinuser.h, Winbase.h, Windev.h, and Winnt.h header files.
The nk module contains functions for application developers, which are defined in the Winnt.h and Winbase.h header files. To import these functions, you must link to the Nk.lib file.
Components
The following table shows the components contained in the nk module.
| Component | Description | Note | Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| cefnk | Provides Common Executable Format (CEF) support. | Exposes no public functions. | Cefnk.lib |
| hal | OEM component that abstracts the kernel from the hardware. | Exposes functions to the OEM. | Hal.lib |
| nkcompr | Supports file compression. | Exposes no public functions. | Nkcompr.lib |
| nkmapfile | Supports file mapping. | Exposes no public functions. | Nkmapfile.lib |
| nknocomp | Removes the file compression component from your OS design. | Exposes no public functions. | Nknocomp.lib |
| nknocefnk | Stubs out CEF support. | Exposes no public functions. | Nknofnk.lib |
| nknomapfile | Removes the file mapping component from your OS design. | Exposes no public functions. | Nknomapfile.lib |
hal Component
The hal component is the OEM component that abstracts the kernel from the hardware. The OEM creates this component that is then linked to the kernel to provide a seamless interface to the hardware. This component is required for all OS designs.
The hal component includes functions for configuring the OS. These functions are defined in the Cache.s, Cfwp2.c, Client.c, Ethdbg.h Fwpc.c, Halether.h, Mkfuncs.h, Nkintr.h, Pkfuncs.h, Profiler.h, Oemboot.c, Oeminit.asm, and Oemioctl.c files. To import these functions, you must link to the Hal.lib file.
See Also
Common Windows CE Modules | OEM Adaptation Layer
Last updated on Thursday, February 02, 2006
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