0x170A

0x170A is a hexadecimal numeric literal used in computing. As a base-16 value, it represents the decimal number 5898 (1×4096 + 7×256 + 0×16 + 10×1). The 0x prefix is a common convention in many programming languages to indicate that the following digits are in base 16.

In source code, 0x170A commonly appears as a constant to encode data, specify an address or offset, or express a bit pattern for masking and flag fields. Because hex aligns neatly with binary, such literals are frequent in low-level programming, embedded systems, and diagnostics where precise bit-level control is required. Depending on the context, 0x170A may denote an item in a lookup table, a register value, or a protocol field, among other uses.

The exact meaning of 0x170A is not universal. Its significance depends on the software, hardware, or specification that defines it. In some environments it could be a command identifier, a status code, or part of a composite value formed from several fields. When encountering 0x170A, the surrounding documentation or source code typically clarifies its intended interpretation.

Origin and notation: the hex system uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent values 0 through 15. The digits in 0x170A are 1, 7, 0, and A (which equals 10). This concise representation is favored for readability when dealing with binary data, memory layouts, and hardware registers.