(37) BCD

BCD

Ø it stands for binary coded decimal .

Ø the binary coded decimal (bcd) is one of the early computer code.

Ø It is based on the idea of converting each digit of a decimal number into its binary equivalents the entired decimal value into a pure binary form.

Ø It convert each digit in -4-bit instil .

Ø That means it convert 2⁴=16 character .

Ø This makes conversion process easier .

Ø The BCD equivalent of each decimal digit each decimal digit each in the figure .