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Hi,
I have the
following query regarding the per encoding as a 2's
complement-binary-integer. In section 10.4.6 of X.691its is mentioned that -
"A minimum octet 2's-complement-binary-integer encoding of the whole number
has a field-width that is a multiple of eight bits and also satisfies the
condition that the leading nine bits of the field shall not all be zero and
shall not all be ones.". What I do not understand is as to what is the
basis of the minimum octet, since the 2's complement of a negative number will
have leading ones only based on the data type. What I mean is -12 is F4
when 1 byte FFF4 when 2 bytes FFFFFFF4 when 4 bytes etc. With such no's what is
the criteria for determining the minimim number of octet's. Thanking
you.
Yours Sincerely
Ramaswamy "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein Information contained and transmitted by this E-MAIL is proprietary to Synergy Infotech Private Limited and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. We have taken precautions to minimize the risk of transmitting software viruses, but we advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. We cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] |
