101011110100

101011110100 is a 12-bit binary string used in digital contexts. As a binary numeral, it represents the value 101011110100 in base 2.

In common notations, the string equals 2804 in decimal and 0xAF4 in hexadecimal. This conversion is straightforward: 0xAF4 equals (10 × 256) + (15 × 16) + 4 = 2804.

When grouped in four-bit blocks, it reads as 1010 1111 0100, which corresponds to the hexadecimal digits AF4. The 12-bit width places an overall maximum value of 2^12 − 1 = 4095, making 2804 a valid 12-bit value.

Possible interpretations and uses vary by context. In computing, 12-bit word lengths have historical significance in certain architectures (for example, the PDP-8 family). A 12-bit pattern like 101011110100 could serve as an opcode, address component, flag set, or data fragment within such a system.

In color encoding, the string could be interpreted as 4-4-4 RGB values, yielding red=10, green=15, blue=4 on a 0–15 scale. This is one way to map the bits to color channels, though actual implementations depend on the specific encoding scheme.

As text, the sequence is not directly ASCII, since ASCII typically uses 7 or 8 bits per character. It may, however, be used as a binary token or be padded and embedded within larger binary-encoded data.

See also: binary numeral system, hexadecimal notation, 12-bit architectures.