1011010101110

1011010101110 is a binary numeral consisting of 13 bits. In unsigned form, it represents the decimal number 5806 and the hexadecimal value 0x16AE. The sequence can function as a numeric value or as a raw bit pattern, depending on the context in which it appears.

If interpreted as a signed value in a 13-bit two's complement representation, the leftmost bit denotes sign. In that interpretation, the value would be -2386, illustrating how fixed-width binary numbers can change meaning with different encoding schemes.

In practical terms, 13-bit fields are uncommon in mainstream computing but can appear in specialized protocols, hardware interfaces, or data structures that allocate 13 bits for a particular field. As a bitmask, 1011010101110 has eight set bits, which could enable or disable eight distinct flags within a larger 13-bit register when used in bitwise operations.

Representation in other bases is straightforward: decimal 5806 and hexadecimal 0x16AE. The sequence does not map directly to standard ASCII or Unicode code points, since those encodings use 7–8 or higher bit widths, and 13-bit Unicode ranges are not a standard unit. The sequence is primarily of interest as an example of a fixed-width binary pattern and as a case study in binary-to-decimal conversion.

See also: binary numeral system, decimal numeral system, hexadecimal numeral system, two's complement, bitmask.