What Does EBCDIC Stand For?

EBCDIC stands for Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

EBCDIC, or Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code, is a character encoding system primarily used on IBM mainframe and midrange computer systems. It represents each character using 8 bits and is designed to facilitate the interchange of data between different systems and applications. EBCDIC extends the original BCD by including additional characters, enabling support for a broader range of alphanumeric symbols, thus enhancing its functionality in data processing and communication.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym