00010110

00010110 is an eight-bit binary numeral. Interpreted as a binary number, it equals the decimal value 22. In hexadecimal notation it is 0x16. The bit pattern can be read as two nibbles: the high nibble 0001 and the low nibble 0110, forming 0x16.

In character encoding terms, the byte 0x16 corresponds to the control code SYN (synchronous idle) in ASCII and Unicode. This is a non-printable character historically used to support synchronization in certain communication protocols rather than to represent a written symbol.

In practical computing contexts, 00010110 may appear as a data byte within a larger stream, where its meaning depends on the surrounding protocol or data format. It can be used as a literal value, as a set of flags in a bitfield, or as part of encoded instructions or data payloads. Like other binary patterns, its interpretation is context-specific and not inherently tied to a single universal meaning.

Overall, 00010110 is primarily notable for its value (22 decimal, 0x16 hex) and its role as an 8-bit binary representation used in computing and digital communications. Related topics include the binary numeral system, byte and bit terminology, and ASCII control characters such as SYN.