The default character set is Latin-1 or ANSI ASCII (equivalent to ECI 000003).The maximum Data Matrix capacity is also influenced by available printing space and the printer resolution. Due to internal data compression algorithms the exact data capacity depends on the structure of the data to be encoded. Data Matrix data capacity: A single Data Matrix symbol can theoretically hold up to 3116 digits, 2335 alphanumeric characters, or 1556 bytes.Normative standards: The normative standards for the Data Matrix barcode symbology are called ISO/IEC 16022:2000 and ISO/IEC 24720:2006 (ISO International Standard).

In connection with mobile marketing the Data Matrix symbology was also named Semacode (but already outdated). AliasesДata Matrix is also known under the name ECC200 referring to the error correction standard applied in the latest Data Matrix specification. This company was later acquired by Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. HistoryДata Matrix was developed by the company RVSI Acuity CiMatrix. Usually a black dot in a Data Matrix symbol is equivalent with the bit-value 1, but Data Matrix may also be printed white on black. This is in contrast to linear bar-codes, where the information is encoded in the ratio of the bars or spaces to each other. Each dot of a Data Matrix symbol represents a bit. Data Matrix symbols are printed in square or sometimes a rectangular pattern. ClassificationДata Matrix is a 2D barcode symbology with very high data density. Mailmarkв„ў), and medical / health industry related applications ( HIBC). In addition Data Matrix is used for general logistic purposes, document management applications, postal services ( Deutsche Post Premiumadress Service or Royal Mail The dominating application areas are direct part marking and laser marking - both especially in the aerospace, electronic, and automotive industry. Data Matrix is used for encoding large amounts of data, it is mainly used in Europe and in the United States.

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