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0xab

Hexadecimal notation that is used to define a byte (i.e., eight bits) of information, where a and b each specify four bits of information and have values from the range {0, 1, 2,…F}. For example, 0xc6 is used to represent 11000110, where c is 1100, and 6 is 0110.

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Hexadecimal notation that is used to define a byte (i.e., eight bits) of information, where a and b each specify four bits of information and have values from the range {0, 1, 2,…F}. For example, 0xc6 is used to represent 11000110, where c is 1100, and 6 is 0110.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    0xab
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/0xab
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