1d-industrial

Code 49 (Code 49)

Multi-row stacked linear symbology containing between 2 and 8 rows, designed for small pharmaceutical vials, electronics components, and compact industrial parts.

Governing Specification: ANSI/AIM BC6-1995

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Data Format & Required Fields

Stacked linear barcode with 2 to 8 rows of 70 modules each. Capable of encoding up to 49 alphanumeric characters with built-in row parity.

Allowed Character SetAlphanumeric characters (up to 49 characters).

Payload Length Rule Between 1 and 49 characters

Example Valid FormatPRX-PART-49-VAL

Industry Guidance & Practical Applications

Small healthcare vials and surgical instrument identification
Compact electronics component tracking and PCB manufacturing
Asset identification on narrow cylindrical surfaces

Packaging & Scanning Notes: One of the earliest stacked 2D barcode standards, engineered for component miniaturization.

Symbol Constraints & Label Guidelines

Older stacked linear format; largely superseded by Data Matrix and QR in new installations.