Int6B

Int6B is not a widely standardized term in mainstream programming or computer architecture. When encountered, it is usually a project-specific datatype name, a misnomer for another integer type, or a label used in a particular data format or protocol. Because there is no universally accepted definition, the exact meaning of int6B can vary between implementations.

Possible interpretations include:

- Six-byte integer: a 48-bit value stored across six bytes. This interpretation is plausible in systems that require a fixed-size integer larger than 32 bits but smaller than 64 bits. For an unsigned variant, the range would be 0 to 2^48−1; for a signed variant, −2^47 to 2^47−1. Endianness (big-endian vs. little-endian) affects byte ordering in memory and during serialization.

- Six-bit or compact encoding: less common, but in some compact data schemes a 6-bit field might be packed within a larger structure. If used, it would yield a small numeric range (0–63) and would require careful bit-level handling.

- Domain-specific label: in certain protocols or APIs, “int6B” could denote a fixed-length field (for example, a six-byte integer) or serve as an internal version or type tag. In such cases the exact semantics are defined by the surrounding specification.

Implementation notes: absent an official spec, int6B would typically be implemented as a fixed-size integer type in the language or as a manual arrangement of bytes with explicit endianness. Serialization, deserialization, and interoperability would rely on clear documentation of size, sign, and byte order.

See also: fixed-size integers, 48-bit integers, endianness, big-endian, little-endian.