Binary-coded decimal Binary-coded decimal In computing and electronic systems, binary-coded decimal (BCD) is a class of binary encodings of decimal numbers where each decimal digit is represented by a fixed number of bits, usually four or eight. Special bit patterns are sometimes used for a sign or for other indications (e.g., error or overflow). In byte-oriented systems (i.e. most modern computers), the term "unpacked" BCD usually implies a full byte for each digit (often including a sign), whereas "packed" BCD typically encodes two decimal digits within a single byte by taking advantage of the fact that four bits are enough to represent
Byte (dinghy) Byte (dinghy) The Byte is a small one-design sailing dinghy sailed by one person. It was designed by Canadian Ian Bruce, who also commissioned and marketed the Laser. The Byte began as an inexpensive version of the Europe dinghy that could target sailors weighing between . The Byte is long, wide and roughly . The hull is composed of glass reinforced polyester and foam sandwich. The Byte is designed for sailors weighing although most sailors weighing should have no problems sailing this boat on a recreational basis. The Byte sail size is only making it the ideal boat for those