101001010

101001010 is a binary numeral consisting of nine bits. In the binary numeral system, numbers are represented using base-2 with digits 0 and 1, and 101001010 can be used to encode a value or serve as a data pattern in digital circuits.

Value: In decimal notation, 101001010 equals 330. The value is computed as 1×2^8 + 0×2^7 + 1×2^6 + 0×2^5 + 0×2^4 + 1×2^3 + 0×2^2 + 1×2^1 + 0×2^0, which totals 256 + 64 + 8 + 2 = 330.

Pattern and structure: The sequence is 1-0-1-0-0-1-0-1-0. It is not a palindrome and features a double zero in the middle; as a pattern, it can be used for testing or as a simple example of binary arithmetic.

Context and usage: Nine-bit strings appear in some hardware and software contexts, including custom data formats, parity schemes, or older architectures with wider word sizes. There is no standard meaning attached to this specific sequence beyond its numeric value and potential pattern use.

See also: Binary numeral system, Decimal number system, Bit.