Cmp_BN

Compares two Big Numbers.

Syntax

IppStatus ippsCmp_BN(const IppsBigNumState* pA, const IppsBigNumState* pB, Ipp32u* pResult);

Include Files

ippcp.h

Parameters

pA

Pointer to the context of the Big Number A.

pB

Pointer to the context of the Big Number B.

pResult

Pointer to the result of the comparison.

Description

This function compares Big Numbers A and B and sets up the result according to the following conditions:

  • if A==B, then pResult = IS_ZERO

  • if A > B, then pResult = GREATER_THAN_ZERO

  • if A < B, then pResult = LESS_THAN_ZERO

Return Values

ippStsNoErr

Indicates no error. Any other value indicates an error or warning.

ippStsNullPtrErr

Indicates an error condition if any of the specified pointers is NULL.

ippStsContextMatchErr

Indicates an error condition if the context parameter does not match the operation.