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Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options
(represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the
resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation.
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal
Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals.
Conversion Table
Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0-9, A
(for 10), B (for 11), etc. To convert a binary value (for example, 0100 1100) to a
hexadecimal representation, the upper and lower four bits are treated separately,
resulting in a two-digit hexadecimal number (in this case, 4C). Use the following table
to convert values from binary to hexadecimal.
Decimal
Binary
Hex
0
0000
0
1
0001
1
2
0010
2
3
0011
3
4
0100
4
5
0101
5
6
0110
6
7
0111
7
8
1000
8
9
1001
9
10
1010
A
11
1011
B
12
1100
C
13
1101
D
14
1110
E
15
1111
F
Scientific Calculator
Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator,
such as the one available on Windows’ operating systems. For example:
1. On the Windows’ Start menu, click
Programs
Accessories
Calculator
.
2. On the
View
menu, select
Scientific
. The scientific calculator displays.
3. Select
Bin
(Binary), and type the number to convert.
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