PLCs
What is BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal)?
Definition
A numeric encoding where each decimal digit is represented by a fixed four-bit binary group. BCD is used in PLC thumbwheel switch inputs, seven-segment displays, and legacy industrial control interfaces.
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