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2. Binary Codes - Part B

The chapter provides an in-depth exploration of binary codes and their various applications, including Gray Codes and alphanumeric codes such as ASCII and EBCDIC. It outlines methods for converting Gray Code to binary and vice versa, and discusses the significance of these codes in digital communications and memory addressing. Additionally, the chapter addresses Unicode as a comprehensive encoding standard supporting multiple languages and symbols.

Sections

  • 2.3

    Gray Code

    Gray code is a binary numbering system that minimizes errors in digital signal transmission and provides a method for converting between Gray code and binary.

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  • 2.3.2

    Gray Code–binary Conversion

    The Gray code can be systematically converted to its binary equivalent by following a series of defined steps, ensuring that relationships between bits are accurately maintained.

    Learning Practice

  • 2.3.3

    N-Ary Gray Code

    The n-ary Gray code expands the concept of binary Gray code to a non-Boolean representation, using multiple digits and varying bases.

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  • 2.3.4

    Applications

    This section explores the practical uses of Gray codes in various applications, highlighting their advantages in minimizing errors and enhancing precision.

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  • 2.4

    Alphanumeric Codes

    Alphanumeric codes are binary codes that represent alphanumeric data, enabling effective interfaces between computers and input-output devices.

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  • 2.4.1

    Ascii Code

    The ASCII code is a 7-bit character encoding scheme used to represent alphanumeric data in computers, including letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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  • 2.4.2

    Ebcdic Code

    EBCDIC is an alphanumeric code developed by IBM primarily for mainframe computers.

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  • 2.4.3

    Unicode

    Unicode is a comprehensive character encoding system that enables the representation of text from various languages and scripts, surpassing limitations of previous coding systems like ASCII and EBCDIC.

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References

chapter 2 part B.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Gray code minimizes transmi...
  • ASCII and EBCDIC are import...
  • Unicode allows the represen...

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