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Code 93
Code 93 encodes the full 128 ASCII character set using 9 modules arranged into 3 bars with adjacent
spaces. Two of the characters are check characters. Code 93 is similar to Code 39 but encodes more
characters per inch. Code 93 encodes the full 128 ASCII character set and is encoded similarly to Code
39 Extended.
Code 93 Example
D
Data Matrix
Data Matrix is a 2D, variable length symbology capable of encoding all 128 ASCII characters and a
number of different character sets. Each Data Matrix symbol consists of a perimeter quiet zone, border
with two solid edges and two dashed edges, and cells inside the border which are dark or light. The
border's two solid lines with data cells are used for symbol identification, orientation, and cell location.
Data Matrix can accommodate up to 500 MB per square inch with a data capacity of 1 to 2335
characters. Data Matrix has a high degree of redundancy and resists printing defects.
Data Matrix is popular for labeling small products because it can encode many characters in a small
area. It is becoming the industry standard for marking small electronic equipment. It is also used in the
aeronautical industry and the US Department of Defense. Data Matrix barcodes can be read by smart
phones by downloading a reader.
Data Matrix Example
E
EAN/JAN
The EAN/JAN-13 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology, but encodes a 13th digit. Also,
the "12th and 13th" digits of an EAN-13, may represent a country code in its entirety or just the
beginning of the country code, which may vary from 2 to 3 digits. The code 00-04 and 06-09 are
assigned to the United States. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-13 bar code is one inch. The
reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the
country code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of
the nominal size.