A constituent element of data that takes either of two values or states.
Note: Binary element should not be confused with binary digit.

See truncated binary exponential backoff.

The process of varying a parameter of a carrier as a function of two finite, discrete states.

1. Any notation that uses two different characters, usually the digits 0 and
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Note: Data encoded in binary notation need not be in the form of a pure binary numeration system; e.g., they may be represented by a Gray code.
2. A scheme for representing numbers, which scheme is characterized by the arrangements of digits in sequence, with the… (Read More →)

A number that is expressed in binary notation and is usually characterized by the arrangement of bits in sequence, with the understanding that successive bits are interpreted as coefficients of successive powers of the base
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Synonym bit string.

A character-oriented, data-link-layer protocol.
Note: The bi-sync protocol is being phased out of most computer communication networks in favor of bit-oriented protocols such as SDLC, HDLC, and ADCCP.

Pertaining to the representation of a decimal digit by a unique arrangement of no fewer than four binary digits.

A binary notation in which each of the decimal digits is represented by a binary numeral. Synonyms binary-coded decimal code, binary-coded decimal representation.

Synonym binary-coded decimal notation.