110010110

110010110 is a nine-bit binary numeral. The sequence of bits is 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0.

As an unsigned integer, it represents the decimal value 406. This is obtained by summing 2^8 + 2^7 + 2^4 + 2^2 + 2^1 = 256 + 128 + 16 + 4 + 2 = 406. In hexadecimal, the binary pattern corresponds to 0x196.

The bit pattern contains five ones, which is an odd count, giving odd parity for the nine-bit word in a simple parity sense. The least significant bit is 0, so the value is even in unsigned interpretation.

If interpreted as a 9-bit two's complement signed integer, the value is -106. This follows from the most significant bit being 1 (indicating negative) and the value equaling -2^8 plus the value of the remaining eight bits (150), i.e., -256 + 150 = -106.

In broader contexts, 110010110 is primarily encountered as an example of a binary pattern rather than a symbol with inherent meaning. It can serve as a teaching aid for binary arithmetic, base conversion, or as a hypothetical bit mask in digital logic or computer programming.

See also: Binary numeral system, base conversion, hexadecimal notation, two's complement, bitwise operations.