Guide to Barcode Symbologies

Code 93

 

Example of Code 93

Code 93

 

A variable-length, continuous symbology which is able to encode the complete 128 ASCII character set. Similar to extended Code 39 type, the Code 93 produces more characters per inch, its also a denser format, which can also encode messages of between 0 – 47 characters in lengh.

The labelling of electronic components is a major application that Code 93 currently is used for.