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7.6.7 New features of XL C/C++ V11.1
IBM XL C for AIX is a standards-based, high-performance C compiler with advanced
optimizing and debugging features. IBM XL C for AIX 11.1 introduces enhancements for
exploitation of the latest POWER7 architecture:
Vector unit and vector scalar extension (VSX) instruction support
Mathematical Acceleration Subsystem (MASS) libraries support
Power instruction direct control support
New arch and tune compiler options
Vector unit and vector scalar extension (VSX) instruction support
IBM XL C for AIX V11.1 supports the VSX instruction set in the POWER7 processor. New
data types and built-in functions are introduced to support the VSX instr