0b111011010001

0b111011010001 is a binary literal. The 0b prefix indicates that the digits following are in base-2.

The digits themselves are 12 bits long: 111011010001. In hexadecimal, this is ED1, since 1110 maps to E, 1101 to D, and 0001 to 1. As an unsigned integer, its decimal value is 3793.

If interpreted as a signed 12-bit two's complement value, the most significant bit is 1, so it represents -303.

In practical terms, this bit pattern could represent a specific value within a 12-bit field, such as a memory address in a 4096-entry space or a bit mask where certain bits indicate flags. The exact meaning depends on the software or hardware context in which the literal is used.

In programming languages that support binary literals, including Python, JavaScript, and C++14 or later, 0b111011010001 demonstrates expressing bit patterns directly in source code. Such literals are commonly used for low-level tasks like bitwise operations, flag management, and hardware interfacing, where precise control over individual bits is required.