How to Efficiently Sort 10,000 16-bit Integers on an Embedded Device with 512 KB RAM?
I am working on a project that involves a small, embedded device with only
512 KB of RAM. This device needs to accept a list of 10,000 random numbers prolly 16-bit integers over a serial connection and then send them back sorted in ascending order. The catch is that the device has no additional storage beyond the RAM.
I can't discard any data during the sorting process.
Also the code itself will be stored in ROM.
My question is that , is it possible to sort this list of numbers efficiently within the limited RAM of the device? If so, what are some creative ways we can approach this problem, considering the constraints?
@Middleware & OS2 Replies
You can use in-place sorting algorithms like Quicksort or Heapsort. These algorithms don't require additional memory beyond the input array, making them suitable for this.
@Marvee Amasi
You can use in-place sorting algorithms like Quicksort or Heapsort. These algorithms don't require additional memory beyond the input array, making them suitable for this.
@Marvee Amasi