Binary Conversions and Representations

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to binary conversions, signed binary values, and the various methods of representing signed integers.

Binary Conversion

The process of converting numbers from decimal to binary or vice versa.

Unsigned Binary

Binary representation where all bits are used to represent the number without a sign.

Sign Bit

The most significant bit in signed binary numbers that indicates whether the number is positive or negative.

Sign-Magnitude Representation

A method of representing signed numbers where one bit indicates the sign and the rest the magnitude.

1's Complement

A representation for signed integers where negative values are the bitwise inverse of their positive counterparts.

2's Complement

A standard method of representing signed integers where negative values are created by inverting the bits and adding one.

Overflow

A condition that occurs when a calculation exceeds the maximum limit of the binary number representation.

Magnitude

The absolute value of a signed number without considering the sign.

Bitwise Inverse

A transformation of a binary number that flips all bits from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 0.

Integer Division

A mathematical operation where a number is divided by another and the result is rounded down to the nearest whole number.