Threading
Thread stack size - Threading
| Constant | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1024 bytes | Software timers run with a 1 Kbyte stack | |
OS_THREAD_STACK_SIZE_DEFAULT |
3072 bytes | Default if parameter is omitted |
OS_THREAD_STACK_SIZE_DEFAULT_HIGH |
4096 bytes | |
OS_THREAD_STACK_SIZE_DEFAULT_NETWORK |
6144 bytes | The application loop thread is 6 Kbytes |
Because of the limited size of the RAM (particularly on Gen 3 and earlier), and a lack of virtual memory, stack sizes are very small compared to desktop operating system applications and Java.