Code 11 Bar Code Description

Introduction Technical Data/Features Encoding Sample Images Common Applications Links

INTRODUCTION

(aka USD-8) A High-density symbology able to encode numbers 0 - 9, the dash symbol (-) and start/stop characters. Code 11 is not very secure and printing imperfections can easily convert one character into an alternate valid character. One or two check characters are used to improve data integrity.

TECHNICAL DATA / FEATURES

Code Type	Discrete, Linear
Encodable Character Set	Numbers 0 - 9, the dash character and a start/stop character
Elements / Symbol Character	5 (3 bars, 2 spaces)
Omnidirectional Decoding	Yes
Error Correction	1-2 check digits
Maximum Data Characters	Limited by available space for width

ENCODING (Section in progress)

Symbol Structure

Character Encodation

Finder Patterns

Quiet Zones

Symbol Dimensions

Error Detection and Correction

Transmitted Data

SAMPLE IMAGES (click on image to download full decodable bmp)

301 KB (bmp)	301 KB (bmp)
301 KB (bmp)	370 KB (bmp)

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Telecommunications equipment labeling

LINKS

Detailed Code 11 information from Barcode Island's website