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Binary-coded decimal (BCD) is a binary encoding of decimal numbers where each digit is represented by a fixed number of bits, usually four or eight. Learn about the different types of BCD, their advantages and disadvantages, and their applications in computing and electronic systems.
Addition is one of the four basic operations of arithmetic, which combines two or more numbers to produce a sum. Learn about the notation, terminology, interpretations and properties of addition, with illustrations and historical references.
Learn the meaning and usage of various mathematical symbols, such as +, -, ×, ·, ÷, and more. See examples, syntax, and Unicode and LaTeX versions of each symbol.
A comprehensive overview of the Unicode characters, covering 161 modern and historical scripts, as well as multiple symbol sets. Learn how to reference Unicode characters using numeric or entity codes, and see the control codes and special characters.
Alt code is a method of entering characters that do not have a dedicated key combination on the keyboard, using the Alt key and a numeric code. Learn how Alt code works on different operating systems, code pages, and Unicode, and see a list of common codes.
Learn how to write numbers in scientific notation, a way of expressing large or small numbers as m × 10 n, where n is an integer and m is a nonzero real number. Find out the history, advantages, and applications of scientific notation in science, math, and engineering.
Learn about the history, design and usage of currency symbols, including the euro sign € based on the Greek letter epsilon. Compare the euro sign with other symbols of the four most widely held reserve currencies (dollar, yen, pound).
ASCII is a character encoding standard for electronic communication that represents text in computers, telecommunications equipment, and other devices. It has 128 code points, of which only 95 are printable characters, and it was developed in part from telegraph code and influenced by Unicode.