2D Datamatrix Codes are an edge ahead over Conventional 1D Barcodes

Be it an automotive keyless entry system or even home audio equipments, on taking a closer look you will come across a unique coding standard called Datamatrix being used by the product manufacturers now-a-days.

The purpose of using this standard is to help the manufactures to build an automated tracking system which is long lasting, machine readable and that enables the unique identification of each product during its entire lifecycle. ECC 200 2D Datamatrix codes are made through laser marking and they are a cost-effective method for distinctive identification and tracking of products during the manufacturing cycle, sales distribution and after-sale warranty verification stages. Datamatrix codes are well-built to survive complex manufacture processes such as broad cleaning and wave solder, without affecting the circuit performance and that is the reason they are used extensively in manufacturing process. ECC 200 2D Datamatrix codes present a proficient means of storing alphanumeric character strings in a very small area of printed circuit board. Following are the benefits of ECC 200 2D Datamatrix codes over conventional 1D barcodes. 1. 2D Datamatrix codes offer higher information density in comparison to the 1D barcodes. In fact, they are the highest among all the 2D codes, enabling the placement of a large amount of information in a small area. 2. Datamatrix codes easily accommodate low-contrast printing directly on the parts without the help of a label. 3. Datamatrix codes offer built-in error correction techniques due to the fact that they have a high information density. This typical feature allows complete recovery of the encoded message in the Data Matrix symbol even when the mark is missing or damaged as much as 20% of the symbol. 4. Opposed to the analog encoding of data in conventional barcodes, Datamatrix codes encode information digitally. 5. Datamatrix codes are scalable and can be printed in various levels of magnification. However, they are only limited by the resolution of the available imaging and printing techniques. 6. While the conventional barcodes that require a scanned laser beam to enable reading them, Datamatrix codes can be ready by video cameras which essentially means they can be ready in any orientation.