Barcode Online Reference
|
|
Data Matrix is a variable length symbology capable of encoding all 128 ASCII characters and a number of different character sets. The symbol is square and can range from 0.001 inch per side up to 14 inches per side.
As an example of density, 500 numeric characters can be encoded in a 1-inch square using a 24-pin dot matrix printer. Data Matrix can store Data Matrix can store up to 500 MB per square inch and can contain between 1 and 2,000 ASCII or numeric characters.
Data Matrix is being used to encode product and serial number information on electrical rating plates, to mark surgical instruments in Japan and to identify lenses, circuit boards and other items during the manufacturing process.
Data Matrix is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark and light square data modules. It has a finder pattern of two solid lines and two alternating dark and light lines on the perimeter of the symbol.
|
|
|
|
|
