HEX File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .hex |
Full Name | Hexadecimal Source File |
File Format Type | Text |
Primary Use | Storing machine code in hexadecimal format |
Content Type | ASCII or UTF-8 text |
Commonly Used With | Microcontrollers and EEPROMs |
MIME Type | text/plain |
Editable | Yes, with text editors |
Binary | No |
Compression | Not by default, but can be compressed with ZIP, etc. |
Encryption | Can be encrypted |
Structure | Linear sequence of hexadecimal bytes |
Checksum | Often includes checksums for data integrity |
Address Start | Defined within file; specifies memory start address |
Record Types | Data, End of File, Extended Segment Address, etc. |
Usage | Programming, hacking, data recovery |
Accessibility | Accessible with basic text editors and specialized software |
Standard | Intel HEX, Motorola S-record, etc. |
Advantages | Human-readable format for binary data |
Limitations | More storage space required compared to binary formats |
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