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Question about the name of the definitions in the NFC library

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jean-pierrefort
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Hello,

I was just wondering what is the meaning of prefixes in the NFC library, for example "ph" in "phStatus_t".

Is there a document that explains this?

I haven't found one yet.

Thanks for your help!

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driesmoors
NXP Employee
NXP Employee

Prefixes like that are typically created to indicate code from a specific project, product line or company. Over time, when coding practices are shared across projects or product lines, or after mergers an acquisitions, the original acronym gets lost or no longer fits. Creative minds then usually find a backronym to provide a rationale to keep using it.

 

In short: it is a good question, but it is best to just take them for granted. Nobody knows, cares or wants to share.

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