bit (b)

(1) In the binary numeration system, either of the digits 0 or 1. (Ref. ANSI X3.172.)

NOTE Abbreviated form of "binary digit".

(2) The unit of storage capacity that corresponds to a single memory cell.

References

JESD100B.01, 12/02

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