Data Matrix Size Setting Instruction

Setting Data Matrix Barcode Size

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Data Matrix Structure

X : the width of a module bar; Xmin=1 pixel
Q : the width of the quiet zone; Qmin=X
data regions : consisting of square modules set out in a regular array
finder pattern : two solid adjacent borders in an "L" shape (width=X)
timing pattern : other two borders consisting of alternating dark and light modules
alignment pattern : for larger symbols (start with 32x32) to separate data regions (=2X)

Data Matrix Barcode Width

The width W of a Data Matrix symbol, including quiet zones, is determined by your symbol size (format mode) and module width.
It can be calculated from the following expression:

W = M1X + 2 Q

(M1 stands for the larger number in the Format Mode (Symbol Size), eg1.If 12x12, M1=12; eg2. If 8x32, M1=32.)

Quiet zone is optional for OnBarcode components.

Accoriding to ISO/IEC specifications, the minimum quiet zone is equal to X on all four sides. For applications with moderate to excessive reflected noise in close proximity to the symbol, a Quiet Zone of 2X to 4X is recommended.

Then the minimum value of W can be calculated as below:

N min = X ,

W min = M1 + 2

Eg. If you choose format mode 10*10 to encode data = " 123 "

W min = M + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12 pixel

Data Matrix Barcode Height

The height of a Data Matrix symbol, including quiet zones, is determined by your symbol size (format mode) and module width.
It can be calculated from the following expression:

H = M2X + 2

(M2 Stands for the smaller number in the Format Mode (Symbol Size), eg1.If 12x12, M2=12; eg2. If 8x32, M2=8.)

Then the minimum value of H can be calculated as below:

Q min = X, X min = 1 pixel ,

W min = M2 + 2

Eg. If you choose format mode 8*32 to encode a data,

H min = 8 + 2 = 10 pixel

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Data Matrix Size Setting Instruction

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