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Higher-density successor to Code 39 designed by Intermec for Canadian post and electronics manufacturing.
What is Code 93 Barcode?
Higher-density successor to Code 39 designed by Intermec for Canadian post and electronics manufacturing. Defined under standard ANSI/AIM BC5, Code 93 is engineered for fast, reliable optical scanning across industrial and commercial environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Standard Symbology | Code 93 (ANSI/AIM BC5) |
| Character Set | 47 characters (0-9, A-Z, 7 special characters), and full ASCII using 2-character sequences |
| Checksum Algorithm | Dual check characters ("C" and "K" modulo 47) |
| Quiet Zone Margin | 10 times the X-dimension on left and right |
| Processing Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (Zero Server Logs) |
✅ Key Advantages
- •Approximately 30% more compact than Code 39
- •Dual modulo 47 check characters provide exceptional data integrity
- •Full ASCII capability
📦 Common Use Cases
- •Canada Post delivery tracking and parcel routing
- •Electronics component micro-labeling
- •Automated manufacturing lines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Code 93 barcode?
Code 93 is a continuous, variable-length symbology developed in 1982 to provide higher density and data security than Code 39.
Why does Code 93 use two check characters?
Code 93 uses two check characters ("C" and "K") calculated with different weightings to virtually eliminate undetected substitution errors.
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