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| − | The '''Binary Code''' is a code of representing more complex data from a sequence comprised of two components. In computing, these two ''states'' are symbolized by zeroes ''( 0 )'' and ones ''( 1 )''. | + | The '''Binary Code''' is a code of representing more complex data from a sequence comprised of two components. In [[computing]], these two ''states'' are symbolized by zeroes ''( 0 )'' and ones ''( 1 )''. |
Binary code works by applying exponentially increasing numerical values to each item in the sequence. A binary sequence will typically have a uniform delimit, which in computer technology is typically every eight. A sequence of eight zeroes and ones is known as a [[byte]], and each item in a [[byte]] is known as a [[bit]]. One byte can represent one of up to 256 states (ranging from 0 to 255) which are typically equated to characters on the [[ASCII]] ''(American Standard Code for Information Interchange)'' table. | Binary code works by applying exponentially increasing numerical values to each item in the sequence. A binary sequence will typically have a uniform delimit, which in computer technology is typically every eight. A sequence of eight zeroes and ones is known as a [[byte]], and each item in a [[byte]] is known as a [[bit]]. One byte can represent one of up to 256 states (ranging from 0 to 255) which are typically equated to characters on the [[ASCII]] ''(American Standard Code for Information Interchange)'' table. | ||
Revision as of 02:41, July 9, 2008
The Binary Code is a code of representing more complex data from a sequence comprised of two components. In computing, these two states are symbolized by zeroes ( 0 ) and ones ( 1 ).
Binary code works by applying exponentially increasing numerical values to each item in the sequence. A binary sequence will typically have a uniform delimit, which in computer technology is typically every eight. A sequence of eight zeroes and ones is known as a byte, and each item in a byte is known as a bit. One byte can represent one of up to 256 states (ranging from 0 to 255) which are typically equated to characters on the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) table.
Binary Code Examples
| 128 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 185 |