PHP convert integer to 32 bit (4 Byte) hex for soc

Question

I need to convert integer to a 4 byte (32 bit) hex for sending it as ACK to a device i am currently trying to integrate.

For example

3 = 00000003 15 = 0000000F

Check http://www.mathsisfun.com/binary-decimal-hexadecimal-converter.html 1. Select signed 32 bit from the dropdown 2. Enter the value in decomal text box 3. Check value in hex field.

I am using php pack function with this parameter but based on the response from the device, it does not seem to be the correct approach.

$reply = pack(L*,$num);

Is this the correct parameter or there is some other way. Please suuggest.

Answer 1

i would do

$a = 15;
var_dump( sprintf("%08X", $a) );
$a = 3;
var_dump( sprintf("%08X", $a) );

this outputs

string(8) "0000000F"
string(8) "00000003

08X means make a 8 char string padded with 0 (if needed) with the argument being treated as hex. (Upper case letters)

so in your example

$reply = sprintf("%08X", $num)