Bit numbering

Bit numbering

In computing, bit positions in a binary numberor a container for such a value are assigned a bit number.The bit number starts with zero and is incremented by one for each subsequent bit position.When the bit numbering starts at zero for the least significant bitthe numbering scheme is called "LSB 0".Similarly, when the bit numbering starts at zero for the most significant bitthe numbering scheme is called "MSB 0". [cite book |last= Langdon |first= Glen G. |title= Computer Design |publisher= Computeach Press Inc. |year= 1982 |isbn= 0-9607864-0-6 |pages= pp. 52 ]

The Internet Request for Comments documents use "MSB 0" bit numbering.

References

ee also

*Most significant bit
*Least significant bit
*Binary numeral system


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