Barcode Symbology

A Barcode Symbology defines the technical details of a particular type of barcode i.e the width of the bars, character set, method of encoding, checksum specifications, etc.

The specification of a symbology includes the encoding of the single digits/characters of the message as well as the start and stop markers into bars and space.

Code 39

The Code 39 barcode is the easiest to use of alpha-numeric barcodes and is designed for character self-checking, thus eliminating the requirement for check character calculations.

Barcode Types

HIBC LIC

LOGMARS

MIL-STD-1189B

MIL-STD-129

MIL-STD-2073-1C

MIL-STD-129N

Code 128

Code 128 barcodes are compact, high-density codes used in logistics and transportation industries for ordering and distribution. They’re geared toward non-POS products, like when supply chain applications label units with serial shipping container codes (SSCC). Code 128 barcodes are powerful and can store diversified information because they support any character of the ASCII 128 character set.

Barcode Types

CANADA POST

USPS

ISBT 128

USS Code 128

ISS Code 128