Specifications
75
Binary Number A number made up only of 1’s and 0’s that represent powers of
two (2). Digital equipment uses binary numbers to represent
numerical values and the on or off condition of devices.
32 16
0
Most Significant Bit (MSB)
2
7
2
6
2
5
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
Least Significant Bit (LSB)
1 1 10 0 0 0
128 64 8 4 2 1
10010010 in Binary = 146 in Decimal
Decimal
Binary
Power of 2
Bit A 1 or 0 representing one position in a binary number.
Bonding The permanent joining of metal parts to form an electrically
conductive path.
Branch Circuit A part of a power distribution system extending beyond the final
overcurrent protection device.
Branch Circuits
Bus A group of conductors used to supply power, data, or control
signals.
Horizontal Bus
Vertical Bus