The Code 11 bar code (also known as USD-8) is used for labeling in the telecommunications industry.
The code's symbology is a high-density, variable-length, numeric code that includes the dash character. Each character is a fixed width of five elements, three bars and two spaces.
The Code 11 bar code requires at least one check digit, and may be encoded with a second optional check digit.
NOTE: If the bar code is longer than 10 characters, it is recommended that two check digits be used.
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Specifications |
Description |
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Character set: |
All 10 digits (0-9) - (dash character) |
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Length: Height: |
Variable |
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Data character density: |
10.68 characters per inch |
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Check Digit: |
Mandatory |
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Quiet zone: |
Equivalent to three symbol characters (based on one check digit) |
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Composition: |
Start character | data | check digit(s) | stop character |
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Options: |
Second check digit |