0x97C

0x97C is a 12‑bit hexadecimal literal that appears in several technical contexts, particularly in computer architecture, debugging output, and firmware documentation. In hexadecimal notation, 0x97C is equivalent to the decimal value 2428, which is expressed in binary as 100101111100. The digits are interpreted in base‑16, where the characters 0–9 represent values 0–9 and A–F represent 10–15.

In assembly and machine‑code debugging logs, hexadecimal numbers are used to denote memory addresses, instruction opcodes, or status codes. For example, a disassembler might show a branch instruction that targets 0x97C, indicating that the program counter should jump to that address. Firmware engineers often refer to configuration register offsets in hex; a register at offset 0x97C might enable a particular hardware feature or report a device status flag. In operating‑system kernel debugging, error codes are frequently printed in hex; a return code of 0x97C could signify a specific error condition such as a missing resource or access violation, depending on the subsystem’s enumeration.

Because hex literals are concise and unambiguous, they are the standard representation in source code, documentation, and diagnostic tools. Consequently, 0x97C is frequently encountered in source headers, build logs, and troubleshooting guides for embedded systems, network equipment, and operating‑system kernels.