Digital Number System

Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Associate in Aviation Electronics Technology
MODULE 2 Digital Techniques Flexible Modalities

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• 3: Demonstrate a practical ability to accurately identify, carefully formulate, digital number systems,
effectively solve complex logic gate circuit problems by properly applying basic principles and
Course standard method to digital electronics in aircraft.
Learning • 10: Comprehend and explain the proper procedures to resolve digital electronic circuits.
Outcomes
• 1: Demonstrate the common characteristics of all the digital number systems.
• 2: Solve problem involving how a number with one radix is converted into a number with another
radix.
Module
Learning • 3: Demonstrate and properly explore the practical applications of digital number system in aircraft
Outcomes applications.
• 2: Discus and explain the fundamental working principles and application of the parts and
components of digital electronics.
• 3: Discuss and explain the different types of number systems as they relate to digital electronics.
Topic
Learning • 4: Discuss what methods and specific techniques to use to convert numbers into each other are
Outcomes applicable.
Weeks Topics/Activity Allotted Hours

Decimal Number System
Binary Number System 1.7 Hrs
Octal Number System
2 Activity No. 1 30 mins
Hexadecimal Number System
Digital Number Conversion 1.7 Hrs
Activity No. 2 30 mins.

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CONTENTS
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................4
1.0 Definition of Base Radix................................................................................................................5
1.1 Decimal Number System...............................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Disadvantages of the decimal system....................................................................................5
1.2 Binary Number System..................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Conversion of a binary to its decimal equivalent ...................................................................6
1.2.2 Example how to convert decimal to binary.............................................................................7
1.3 Octal Number System....................................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Major Conversion octal to its decimal equivalent...................................................................8
1.3.2 Conversion procedures..........................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Conversion decimal to its octal equivalent.............................................................................9
1.3.4 Conversion of octal to binary equivalent ...............................................................................9
1.3.5 Conversion of binary to octal equivalent ...............................................................................9
1.4 Hexadecimal Number System.....................................................................................................10
1.4.1 Conversion of Hexadecimal to its decimal equivalent .........................................................11
1.4 2 Multiplication technique conversion......................................................................................11
1.4.3 Conversion of decimal to its Hexadecimal equivalent .........................................................11
1.4.4 Conversion of Hexadecimal to its binary equivalent............................................................12
1.4.5 Conversion of binary to its hexadecimal equivalent ............................................................12
1.5 Binary Code Decimal (BCD) ......................................................................................................13
1.6 Gray Code and 2 out of 5 Codes................................................................................................13
1.7 ASCII Code.................................................................................................................................14
1.8 Summary ....................................................................................................................................15
1.9 Key Points ..................................................................................................................................15
Activity ..............................................................................................................................................15
Honesty Clause.................................................................................................................................16
Rubrics..............................................................................................................................................17
References........................................................................................................................................18

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INTRODUCTION
In our daily lives we all use numbers to communicate and perform various tasks. The
measurements and numbers associated with everything characterize our present day world.
Number systems provide the means to convey and quantify information. One of the important
topics in digital electronics is the study of number systems in order to understand how information is
represented. Many of digital electronics applications, such as computers, do not process the
information as either alphabets or decimal numbers, but are designed using binary digit processing
circuits-only 0 and 1
Emphasis is given in this module on various number systems commonly used in the representation
of data. The debate starts with the basic decimal number system and its relationship to the binary
number system. The octal and hexadecimal numbers are described, with special reference to their
binary number system correlation.
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this Topic, you should be able to:

1. Discuss how numbers of different radices are formatted?
2. Explain how to convert a number with one radix into a number with a different radix.
3. Convert a given number in another system from one system to an equivalent number.
In aviation the world switching circuits of one kind or another are found in almost every piece of
electronic equipment ranging from ground radar systems, aircraft navigation and flight systems and
communications equipment. The switching systems, in the form of gate logic circuits and digital
computer units, may be relatively simple or quite complex, incorporating many interrelated circuits. It
is necessary to understand the numbering system on which this circuit operates and to be able to
interpret indications that may display those symbols (digit and letters) of the numbering system.
First of all, we will look at the different numbering systems which are used:
 Decimal
 Binary
 Octal
 Hexadecimal
For their structure and conversion to other systems, each numbering system will be examined.
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1.0 DEFINITION OF BASE RADIX
 The number of symbols used in a numbering system is determined by the base or radix of the
system, e.g. 10 digits (0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) are used in the decimal system and it’s called a
base (or radix) 10 system.
 A binary system only uses two symbols (0, 1) and it’s therefore called a base 2 systems.
 When dealing with computer system it is often convenient to work with octal which is a base of
8 system using the (0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) or hexadecimal which is a base of 16 system using of
a (0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and letters A, B, C, D, E and F).
 Unless the base of the system being used is clear, a subscript of the bas should be used, e.g.:
 Decimal - 14310
 Binary - 10102
 Octal - 3418
 Hexadecimal - FA16
1.1 DECIMAL NUMBER SYSTEM
 In this system the base is 10 consider the number 14310.
 This is stated as One hundred and Forty Three.
 Written in its full form it becomes: (1 x 10²) + (4 x 10¹) + (3 x 10º)
 The 10², 10¹ and 10º is understood but each of them is prefixed by the appropriate coefficient
in this case 2, 8 and 3. It can therefore be seen that each power of 10 can have a coefficient
ranging from 0 to 9, again ten digits.
1.1.1 Disadvantage of the Decimal Number System
 Calculations are performed in a digital computer in Central Processing Unit ( CPU), which may
consist of many transistor, diode ect. If a single transistor is used to count on base 10 decimal
scale, then 10 discrete collector current levels would be required, e.g. 0mA could represent an
input of 0, 1mA at input 1, 2mA at input 2 etc.
 It would be extremely difficult to operate such a system and would require very careful design
with stabilized power supplies, negative feedback network, components of close tolerance, etc.
One requirement of a digital computer is that it is accurate and, therefore, even if they are
close to each other, it must be able to distinguish between numbers. Furthermore it is
important that the number does not drift with changes in the voltage or temperature of the

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power supply. It would be risky to expect a transistorized circuit to unerringly distinguish

between 10 different current magnitudes required by a decimal system.
 There are only possible states in an electronic device where accuracy and speed are important
on which adequate reliance can be placed. These are the state and the state outside. These
states are the basis of the system that is used almost universally throughout digital processing
today and is called the system of binary base 2. By using two widely spaced current values
corresponding to the saturation (on) and cut-off (off) transistor outputs, the possibility of an
error representing a given number is minimized.
 The on / off state of the transistor circuit reflects the binary numbers 0 and 1 and, since they
are well defined and can be easily distinguished from each other, they will not be affected by
even relatively large drifts in power supply voltage or operating temperature.
1.2 BINARY NUMBER SYSTEM
 A decimal number, when written down does not have the base numbers 10º, 10¹, 10² etc,
included but are understood to be there. Furthermore the coefficient of each power of ten
ranged from 0 to 9.
 In a binary number the base numbers 9power of 2) 2º, 2¹, 2² ect, are not shown, similar as
with decimal numbers and the coefficient of each base number can only be 0 or 1.
 To explain this binary number 101010 is given in the top row below, underneath of each binary
digit is written its base number (power of 2) and in the last row appears the decimal weight of
each column.
1 0 1 0 - Binary Number
2³ 2² 2¹ 2º - Base Number 1010102 = 1010
8 4 2 1 - Decimal Weight
1.2.1 Conversion of a Binary Number to its Decimal Equivalent
 To convert the above Binary number 1010 to decimal form, the decimal weight of each of the
base number having a coefficient of 1 (Binary digit=1) is added together giving:
8 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 10
Note: that any number with the exponent of 0 equals to 1 is true for any number having an index of
0 and any number with exponent of 1 is equal to that number.

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 This is one way in which it is possible to convert any binary number into its equivalent decimal
number. For small binary numbers, this scheme is acceptable, i.e. numbers with a small
number of 0's and 1's, but becomes tedious when dealing with large binary numbers.
 It is better to use the following successive multiplication technique to convert a binary number
to a decimal under these circumstances.
 Because the binary number system is the only one recognized by a digital computer, it is
important to convert decimal numbers into their binary form.
 Successive division by 2 is used to convert from decimal to binary, and the remainder of any
division (which must be either 0 or 1) is then successively recorded in a separation column.
The split by 2 continues until the number being split yields a response of 0 with a remainder of
1.
 The binary number equivalent of the original decimal number is then taken from the bottom up
as the sequence or reminder reading. Since the last split, obviously.
1.2.2 The following is an example of how this conversion is carried out:
Convert ion of 21010 to Binary Number
217 ÷ 2 = 108 r. 1 - LBS

108 ÷ 2 = 54 r. 0
54 ÷ 2 = 27 r. 0
27 ÷ 2 = 13 r. 1
13 ÷2=6 r. 1 Read up to obtain binary equivalent
6 ÷2=3 r. 0
3 ÷2=1 r. 1
1 ÷2=0 r. 1 - MSB
21710 = 110110012

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1.3 OCTAL NUMBER SYSTEM
 The octal system, as the name implies, is base 8 systems with symbols 0 , 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and
7. Powers of eight, such as (8 º, 8¹, 8² ect,) and the coefficient of each base number in the
range0 to 7 are now the weight factors.
 To explain this, the octal number 236 is shown at the top below, its base number (power of 8)
is written below each octal digit, and the decimal weight of each column appears in the last
row.
2 3 6 - Octal number
8² 8¹ 8º - Base Number 2468 = 15810
64 8 1 - Decimal weight
1.3.1 Conversion of an Octal Number to its Decimal Equivalent
 The decimal weight of each of the base numbers having a coefficient of 1 to 7 must be
multiplied by the respective octal digit of the octal number in order to convert the above-
mentioned octal number 236 to the decimal form, adding:
(64 x 2) + (8 x 3) + (1 x 6) = 15810
NOTE: Remember any number that has the exponent of 0 is equals to 1 and any number that has
the exponent of 1 is equals to that number.
 Another method to convert its decimal equivalent to an octal number is the technique of
successive multiplication.
1.3.2 This conversion takes place as follows:
 Multiply the most significant digit (the left-most digit) by 8 (base or radix).
 Add the following octal digit of the octal number to this first product then multiply by 8 again.
 To this product add the next digit multiply by 8 again. This process continues until the least
significant digit is added to the generated products; the conversion is completed at this point.

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1.3.3 Conversion of a Decimal Number to its Octal Equivalent
 To convert decimal to octal, successively divide the decimal number by 8, and record the
remainders.
Example:
Convert the decimal number 796 to its octal equivalent:
796 ÷ 8 = 99 r. 4 - LSD
99 ÷ 8 = 12 r. 3
12 ÷ 8 = 14 r. 4 Read up to obtain octal equivalent
1 ÷8=0 r. 1 - MSD
79610 = 14348
1.3.4 Conversion of an Octal to its Binary Equivalent
 This octal number 1434 will now be converted to its binary equivalent which is accomplished
by taking each octal digit and converting it to a three-bit group as follows:
1 4 3 4 – Octal Number
001 100 011 100 – 3-bit group 14348 = 0011000111002 = 1100011002
 Taking these results altogether gives: 79610 = 14348 = 11000111002
1.3.5 Conversion of a Binary number to its Octal Equivalent
 To convert a binary number to its octal equivalent, the digits of the binary number are split into
three-bit groups, starting with the least significant bit (LSB= Right most bit). Zero are then
added before the most significant bit (MSB= leftmost bit) if necessary to complete the group of
Example:
 Convert the binary number 10110011 to its octal equivalent.
 Starting from the LSB and putting the digits in groups 3 gives
010/110/011

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 A zero must be placed in front of the MSB to complete the group of 3 before converting each
group to its value, i.e.
010 110 011 – 3-bit groups 101100112 = 2638

2 6 3 – octal number
 Therefore: 101100112 = 2638
 The successive multiplication technique in converting an octal number to its decimal equivalent
is shown below with the well-known octal number 236.
Octal -2 3 6
Conversion sums from multiplying by 8 and - 16 19 158
Adding next octal digit.
1.4 HEXADECIMAL NUMBER SYSTEM
 This system is used mainly on those systems that handle large binary numbers and is used as
a shorthand method of writing binary numbers, as with the octal system. A base of 16 is used
for this system.
 Since only ten different digit symbols (0 to 9) exist, however, six additional symbols must be
used for the full range of coefficients of each power of 16. These are the alphabet letters
which include A to F. The full set of the hexadecimal symbols is now available for each base
number (16º, 16¹, 16² ect).
0–9 A B C D E F –Hexadecimal symbols

0 – 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 – Decimal Weight
 The hexadecimal number 1A3 is shown at the top, its base number (power of 16) is written
below each hexadecimal symbol and the decimal weight of each column appears in the last
row.
1 A 3 -Hexadecimal Number
16² 16¹ 16º -Base Number 1A316 = 41910
256 16 1 -Decimal Weight

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1.4.1 Conversion of a Hexadecimal Number to its Decimal Equivalent
(256 x 1) + (16 x 10) + (1 x 3) = 419
 The above computation illustrates how to convert decimal to hexadecimal number 1A3. The
decimal weight must be multiplied by the respective hexadecimal symbol of the hexadecimal
number of each of the base numbers with a coefficient of 1 to 9 or A to F and added together.
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1.4.2 The successive multiplication technique is another technique to convert a

hexadecimal number to its decimal equivalent.
 Multiply the most significant symbol (the left-most symbol) by 16.

 Add the following hexadecimal symbol of the hexadecimal number to this first product then
multiply by 16 again.
 Add the next symbol to this product then multiply by 16 again. This procedure continues until
the least significant symbol of the hexadecimal number is added to the products generated, at
this point the conversion is completed.
 The successive multiplication technique in converting a hexadecimal number to its decimal

equivalent is shown below with the well-known hexadecimal number 1A3.
Hexadecimal 1 A 3
Conversion sums from multiplying by 16 and 16 + 26 + 419 1A316 = 41910
 We recognize that the same method can be used to convert hexadecimal to decimal as within
the octal system, and we will see that the conversion between hexadecimal and binary is
carried out in a similar way to the octal system, also vice versa from decimal to hexadecimal.
1.4.3 Conversion of a Decimal Number t its Hexadecimal Equivalent
 The decimal number has to be divided successively by 16 and the remainder are again read
upwards to give the hexadecimal number.
Example:
762 ÷ 16 = 47 r. 10 = A
47 ÷ 16 = 2 r. 15 = F Read up to obtain Hexadecimal equivalent
9 ÷ 16 = 0 r. 2
76210 = 2FA16

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1.4.4 Conversion of a Hexadecimal Number to its Binary Equivalent
 This conversion is done in the same manner as for octal to binary except that now each
hexadecimal symbol is given its binary equivalent as a group of 4.
So the hexadecimal number just found becomes:
2 F A - Hexadecimal Number 72610 = 2FA16 = 10111110102

0010 1111 1010 - 4 bit groups
Note: F and A are 15 and 10 respectively.
The complete conversion therefore is:

76210 = 2FA16 = 10111110102
1.4.5 Conversion of a Binary Number to its Hexadecimal Equivalent
 To do this conversion, the same procedure as for octal is performed but the binary digit is
grouped into fours starting from LSB and adding zero as required to complete the group of 4 in
front of MSB.
Example:
Convert the binary 11011100101 to its hexadecimal equivalent number.
 Group the digits in fours starting from the LSB nought has to be added in front of the MSB to
complete the grouping, thus: 0110/1110/0101.
 Now put the appropriate symbol (digit or letter) for each group. This gives as the answer:
0110 1110 0101 - 4 bit groups

6 E 5 - Hexadecimal Number 110111001012 = 6E516

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1.5 BINARY CODED DECIMAL (BCD)
 The most appropriate form for internal computations is a binary coded system representation,
since there is a direct mathematical relationship for every bit in the number. Other codes are
more useful for interfacing with a user who typically wants to see I /O (input/output) in terms of
decimal numbers. The BCD system is the simplest and most widely used form of digital
system used for inputs and outputs.
 Each decimal digit within the BCD system is expressed as a corresponding 4-bit binary
number. In other words, the 0-9 decimal digits are encoded as a 0000-1001 bit string. A space
is left between each 4-bit group to make that number easier to read. For instance, as shown
below, the decimal number 163 is equivalent to the BCD number 0000 0110 0011.
BCD 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1
2³ 2² 2¹ 2º 2³ 2² 2¹ 2º 2³ 2² 2¹ 2º
Decimal 1 6 3
 A generis code could use any n-bit to represent a piece of information BCD uses 4 bits
because that is the minimum needed to represent a 9. All bits are always written, even a
decimal 0 is written as 0000 in BCD.
 Starting with decimal 10, the significant difference between BCD and the previous number
systems is that BCD loses the standard mathematical relationship of a weighted sum. BCD
uses 0001 0000 to 0001 0101, rather than using the 4-bit code string 1010 to 1111 for decimal
10 to 15.
 The easiest way to convert between decimal and binary code is through BCD. Thus it is the
ideal form I /O interfacing. Since it maintains the mathematical relation between bits, the binary
number system is the ideal form for internal computations of the computer.
1.6 GRAY CODE AND 2 OUT OF 5 CODES
 In analog to digital converters, gray code is often used, which develops this code by converting
an analogically changing value of parameters to digitized binary pulses (e.g. a sensing
element tuning predefined degrees of rotation to an encoding disc). The difference compared
to the natural binary or BCD code is that when the analogically changing parameter has
increased or decreased beyond a predefined measurement, only one bit changes the state
(going from 1 to 0 or vice-versa). This coding has the advantages of easy error detection. This
coding has the advantages of easy error detection. If two bits change after a step above or
below the predefined value of a parameter, something is wrong with the data.

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 The two out of 5 codes used on frequency selection devices offer similar advantages. Here,
two of the 5 bits (wire) are always 1 (open or grounded, depending on the logic assigned) and
there is 0 and the selected digit increment or decrement results in a bit change from 1 to 0 and
a bit change from 0 to 1.
Decimal Binary Gray 2 out of 5

0 0000 0000 10010
1 0001 0001 00011
2 0010 0011 00101
3 0011 0010 00110
4 0100 0110 01010
5 0101 0111 01100
6 0110 0101 10100
7 0111 0100 11000
8 1000 1100 01001
9 1001 1101 10001
1.7 ASCII CODE
 We need more than just numerical representations to get data into and out of a computer; we
also have to take care of all the letters and symbols used in day-to-day processing. Input and
output information such as name, address, and description of items must be in a readable
format. But remember a digital system can only deal with 1's and 0's.
 Most industries have settled on a code called the American Standard Code for Information
Interchange (ASCII) input / output (I /O). The ASCII codes depict all alphanumeric data used in
the I /O computer using 7 bits 128 different code combinations will yield seven bits.
 Each time a key on an ASCII keyboard is depressed, that key is converted to every ASCII
code and processed by the computer. Then all information is converted from ASCII into
Standard English before outputting the computer contents to a display terminal or printer.

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1.8 Summary
The numeral system is used in digital electronics to represent the information. The number system
has different bases, with the decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal being the most common. The
number system base or radix is the total number of the digit that is used in the number system.
Suppose if the system number representing the digit from 0 to 9 then the system base is the 10.
1.9 Key Points
A digital system can only understand the positional number system where there are a few symbols
called digits, and depending on the position they occupy in the number, these symbols represent
different values.
A value can be determined for each digit in a number using:
 The digit
 The position of digit in the number
 The number system base (where the base is defined as the total number of digits in the
number system available).
Activity No. 2 (30 minutes to answer this Activity)
1. Summarize the benefits of using various digital number systems in the aviation field.
2. Convert the number given below from one system of numbers to an equivalent.
After your class schedule your appropriate response to these activity woks through
the Google Classroom platform. (Deadline of Submission to be discuss)

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Honesty Clause
This honesty clause establishes a fundamental social contract within which the College community
agrees to live. This contract relies on the conviction that the personal and academic integrity of each
individual member strengthens and improves the quality of life for the entire community. It
recognizes the importance of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility and wishes these
principles to be a defining part of Philippine State College of Aeronautics
The Institute of Engineering and Technology values and fosters an environment of academic and
personal integrity, supporting the ethical standards of the engineering profession, where we design
and build for the benefit and safety of society and our environment.
I agree that the submission of any academic work shall constitute a representation on my part both
that such work has been done, and its submission is being made, in compliance with honesty and
integrity. Furthermore, my responsibility includes taking action when I have witnessed or am aware
of another’s act of academic dishonesty.
_________________________
Students Name over Signature

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Content The content is The content is Content is not Content is an Incomplete content
Development comprehensive, precise comprehensive, comprehensive and incomplete the topic is not clearly pointed
and encouraging, precise and encouraging, even is not clearly out and not
clearly stated and well encouraging, clearly though the topic is not indicated and is not encouraging (1 out
supported by the stated and well well supported but encouraging (2 of the of 5 questions had
(50 pts) subject. The writing and supported by the addressed.) To have 5 questions been addressed
its purpose are very subject. The scripture the subject matter addressed) with)
clear (Exceptionally, all and its purpose are inconsistent with its
questions were clear. (4 of the 5 content and to clarify
addressed) questions were thoughts. (It
addressed in an addressed 3 out of 5
exceptional way) questions
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The transitions of follow. Paragraph easy to follow. transitions to Paragraph is
(20 pts) paragraphs are present transitions throughout Paragraph transitions paragraphs need confused and
and very logical and the paper are present throughout the paper improvement thought is lacking
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and correctly includes includes incorrect Borderlines, size of Included are elements incorrect
complete references. spacing between text paper, inappropriate borderlines, paper formatting this
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submitted two days submitted four days submitted one week
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Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Associate in Aviation Electronics Technology

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Weeks Topics/Activity Allotted Hours

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TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this Topic, you should be able to:

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1.0 DEFINITION OF BASE RADIX

1.1 DECIMAL NUMBER SYSTEM

 In this system the base is 10 consider the number 14310.

 This is stated as One hundred and Forty Three.

 Written in its full form it becomes: (1 x 10²) + (4 x 10¹) + (3 x 10º)

1.1.1 Disadvantage of the Decimal Number System

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power supply. It would be risky to expect a transistorized circuit to unerringly distinguish

1.2 BINARY NUMBER SYSTEM

1.2.1 Conversion of a Binary Number to its Decimal Equivalent

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1.2.2 The following is an example of how this conversion is carried out:

Convert ion of 21010 to Binary Number

217 ÷ 2 = 108 r. 1 - LBS

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1.3 OCTAL NUMBER SYSTEM

1.3.1 Conversion of an Octal Number to its Decimal Equivalent

1.3.2 This conversion takes place as follows:

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1.3.3 Conversion of a Decimal Number to its Octal Equivalent

Convert the decimal number 796 to its octal equivalent:

1.3.4 Conversion of an Octal to its Binary Equivalent

 Taking these results altogether gives: 79610 = 14348 = 11000111002

1.3.5 Conversion of a Binary number to its Octal Equivalent

 Convert the binary number 10110011 to its octal equivalent.

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010 110 011 – 3-bit groups 101100112 = 2638

 Therefore: 101100112 = 2638

1.4 HEXADECIMAL NUMBER SYSTEM

0–9 A B C D E F –Hexadecimal symbols

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1.4.1 Conversion of a Hexadecimal Number to its Decimal Equivalent

(256 x 1) + (16 x 10) + (1 x 3) = 419

1.4.2 The successive multiplication technique is another technique to convert a

 Multiply the most significant symbol (the left-most symbol) by 16.

 The successive multiplication technique in converting a hexadecimal number to its decimal

1.4.3 Conversion of a Decimal Number t its Hexadecimal Equivalent

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1.4.4 Conversion of a Hexadecimal Number to its Binary Equivalent

So the hexadecimal number just found becomes:

2 F A - Hexadecimal Number 72610 = 2FA16 = 10111110102

Note: F and A are 15 and 10 respectively.

The complete conversion therefore is:

1.4.5 Conversion of a Binary Number to its Hexadecimal Equivalent

0110 1110 0101 - 4 bit groups

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1.5 BINARY CODED DECIMAL (BCD)

1.6 GRAY CODE AND 2 OUT OF 5 CODES