All About BarCodes

EAN-13 is a linear barcode type most commonly used outside America, particularly in European countries. EAN-13 is an abbreviation for European Article Number which is now called International Article Number. EAN-13 contains 13 consecutive and fixed digits in total. The first 2, 3 digits of the EAN-13 code represent the country code next 9, 10 digits represent the manufacturer code and the product code while the last digits are the checksum digits. The total 13 [...]

Aztec Barcode is a high density, high capacity barcode. It is a type of 2-D barcodes. Aztec code is able to encode ASCII as well as Extended ASCII characters. The Aztec barcode consists of black and white square modules like other 2-D barcodes. Aztec code can encode modules in the range from 15 x 15 to an upper limit of 151 to 151 modules. If Aztec code utilizes its maximum storage capacity of 151 x [...]

UPC stands for Universal Product Code. It is a type of linear barcode and is most widely used for retail applications. There are two variations of UPC: • UPC-A format • UPC-E format Learn about: UPC-A and UPC-E Formats UPC Barcode History What is UPC Barcode & Its Purpose UPC Barcode Advantages and Limitations UPC Barcode Usage How to Convert a UPC-E Code Back to UPC-A UPC-A vs UPC-E Check UPC Code Difference Between Barcode [...]

Data Matrix is a type of 2-D barcode with very high data density and can encode a large amount of data. Data Matrix consists of a random sequence of black and white pairs. Data matrix code type can encode the text, as well as raw data. The range of the data encoded by the Data matrix usually lies between a few bytes up to 2 kilobytes. With this data storage space, approximately 2,335 alphanumeric characters [...]

PDF417 is a 2-d barcode type with high density and data encoding capability. It can encode a large amount of data. “PDF” means Portable Data File, and “417” signifies the pattern in the code. This stacked linear barcode format has had numerous applications for identification cards and inventory management. This article explores more on PDF417 from its origins to its usage. History Structure Variations Purpose Advantages Limitations Usage History PDF 417 was developed in the [...]

Code 39 Barcodes Code 39 barcode is one of the most widely and commonly used barcode types. It is a linear or 1d barcode that slices perpendicularly across the bars of the barcode and is also known as USS code 39, code 3 of 9, Alpha 39, USD-3, and Type 39. A 1D barcode means that they create it with single lines without any intersection. Code 39 is capable of encoding all the alphanumeric characters [...]

Code 128 History Structure Purpose Advantages Limitations Applications Conclusion Code 128 Code 128 is another linear barcode which is widely used in industry and stores due to its dynamism and complexity, representing both alphabetic and numeric characters without sacrificing barcode density. Ted Williams is credited with the invention. History Computer Identics, in the year 1981, designed a barcode type denser than previously used code 39. The barcode type could encode all the 128 ASCII characters. [...]