Code 93 Extended barcode symbology refers to a linear and variable length barcode symbology capable of encoding all 128 ASCII characters along with an additional character. Code 93 Extended barcode symbology is an extension over Code 93 barcode symbolgy and does not support self checking.

Code 93 Extended barcode symbology is also known with other popular names including  ANSI/AIM Code 93, ANSI/AIM Code 93, Uniform Symbology Specification Code 93, USS Code 93, USS 93, Code 9/3, USS-93, USD-3, Code 93 Extended, and Code 93 Full ASCII.

Character set of Code 93 Extended barcode symbology

Code 93 Extended barcode symbology consists of the following character set:

• Digits (0-9)

• Uppercase letters (A-Z)

• Specialized shift symbols ($), (/), (%), and (+)

 Structure of Code 93 Extended barcode symbology

Code 93 Extended barcode symbology is composed of the following parts:

• Start character -

• Data to be encoded

• First check character “C”

• Second check character “K”

• Stop character -

• Termination bar

Applications of Code 93 Extended barcode symbology

Canada Postal Services implements Code 93 extended barcode symbology for encoding extra information to be delivered.

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