A Data Matrix code is a 2D barcode defined by an international standard that can encode large amounts of data in a small space. It consists of black and white modules arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern. Data Matrix codes are commonly used in industrial applications where small codes are needed, like electronic component labeling, due to their high data density and error correction. They have advantages over barcodes in encoding more data in less space and withstanding more damage but require specialized scanners. While both Data Matrix codes and QR codes are 2D codes that can encode large amounts of data, Data Matrix codes are better suited for industrial use while QR codes are more common for consumer and marketing applications.

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WHAT IS A
CODE?
DATA MATRIX

2. OUTLINE
What is a Data Matrix
code?
What Are Data Matrix
Codes Used For?
Pros and cons of Data
Matrix code
What are the differences
and similarities between
matrix codes, QR, and
barcodes?
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3. WHAT
IS
A
DATA
MATRIX
CODE?
A Data Matrix code is a
specific form of 2D
barcode defined by the
ISO/IEC 16022
international standard.
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WHAT IS A DATA
MATRIX CODE?
up to 3116 numbers
2335 alphanumeric
characters
Data matrix code consists of
DM code is used in aerospace, component labeling,
food and beverage, pharmaceuticals,....

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PROS AND CONS OF
DATA MATRIX CODE
PROS
Take up less space
Tolerate faults up to
30% better
Better readability of
scan
CONS
Require specialized
camera scanners,
which might be mỏe
expensive

6. WHAT
ARE
DATA
MATRIX
CODES
USED
FOR?
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SMALL ROOMS
DM code can cram a lot of information into a little
amount of space.
CODE TAG IN DATA MATRIX
DM code frequently used to label small electronic
parts since they can fit a lot of information in a
short area
UID TAGS
DM code is used in UID tags of military applications.
It's useful to track all required data for assets.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Several businesses employ data matrix codes on
the equipment tags.

7. DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES
MATRIX CODE
VS BARCODE
MATRIX CODE
VS QR CODE
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8. Similarities
Scanned with scanning equipment
Faster and fewer mistake than manually
indentifying goods.
Differences
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DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES
MATRIX CODE
VS BARCODE
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9. Similarities
Be 2D code
They can be read even if they are partially
removed or damaged.
Encode enormous quantities of data in a
compact, scannable region
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Data matrix code QR code
Hold up to 2,335
alphanumeric
characters
Hold up 4,296
alphanumeric
characters
Ideal for industrial
application
Ideal for general and
consumer market
Differences
DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES
MATRIX CODE
VS QR CODE
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