8-bit encoding
[eɪt-bɪt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ]
nounpl: 8-bit encodings
codificação de 8 bits
1. A character encoding scheme that uses 8 bits (one byte) to represent each character, allowing for 256 possible characters
ASCII extended to 8-bit encoding enables representation of additional characters beyond standard ASCII.
ASCII estendido para codificação de 8 bits permite a representação de caracteres adicionais além do ASCII padrão.
2. A digital graphics or video format using 8 bits per pixel, supporting up to 256 colors
Retro video games often used 8-bit encoding to display their colorful graphics.
Videogames retrô frequentemente usavam codificação de 8 bits para exibir seus gráficos coloridos.
This term is primarily used in technical, computing, and gaming contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It carries nostalgic connotations in gaming culture, referring to the golden age of 8-bit video game consoles like the NES and Master System. In Brazil, the term is often used untranslated in tech communities, though 'codificação de 8 bits' is the formal Portuguese equivalent used in academic and professional documentation.
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