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16-bit - Definition and Overview

In computer science, 16-bit is an adjective used to describe integers that are at most two bytes wide, or to describe CPU architectures based on registers, address buses, or data buses of that size.

N-bit computers
4-bit | 8-bit | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | 128-bit
N-bit applications
4-bit | 8-bit | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | 128-bit


Prominent 16-bit processors include the Intel 8086, Intel 80286, the WDC 65C816 used in the Super Nintendo, and the Motorola M68000.

A 16-bit integer can store <math>2^{16}<math> (or 65536) unique values. In an unsigned representation, these values are the integers between 0 and 65535; using two's complement, possible values range from -32768 to 32767.

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Example Usage of 16-bit
HookingStitches: RT @Ines4C: From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another! Jn 1:16 bit.ly/SkKYz #jesustweeters
Keith__W: i miss EGM and the harsh light of its almighty review crew (especially the 16-bit days) ahh the glory days
ambienteer: @sijafr 44kHz/16-bit works for me. :)
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