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| - | ===== 32-bit ===== | + | ===== 32-Bit ===== |
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| - | **32-bit** refers to the number of bits that can be transmitted or processed in parallel. In other words, 32-bits the number of bits that compose a data element. | + | **32-Bit** refers to the number of bits that can be transmitted or processed in parallel. In other words, 32-bits the number of bits that compose a data element. |
| * For a data bus, 32-bit means the number of pathways available, meaning that it has 32 pathways in parallel for data to travel. | * For a data bus, 32-bit means the number of pathways available, meaning that it has 32 pathways in parallel for data to travel. | ||
| - | * For microprocessors, it indicates the width of the registers and it can process any data and use memory addresses that are represented in 32-bits. This is part of the processor’s architecture. | + | * For microprocessors, it indicates the width of the registers and it can process any data and use memory addresses that are represented in 32-bits. This is part of the [[ddsf:public:guidebook:06_append:glossary:p:processor|processor’s]] architecture. |
| * For operating systems, 32-bits refer to how it handles data. It is used to represent a memory address and works in conjunction with the microprocessor. | * For operating systems, 32-bits refer to how it handles data. It is used to represent a memory address and works in conjunction with the microprocessor. | ||
| * As for graphic devices like digital cameras or scanners, it refers to the number of bits used to represent the pixels. 24-bits are used for color information and 8-bits are used for the control information (alpha channel). | * As for graphic devices like digital cameras or scanners, it refers to the number of bits used to represent the pixels. 24-bits are used for color information and 8-bits are used for the control information (alpha channel). | ||
| - | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/289/32-bit | 32-bit ]] | + | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/289/32-bit | 32-Bit ]] |
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