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	DataMatrix Change Type Liner Barcodes(1D) UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 MSI Code 2D Barcodes QR Code PDF417 DataMatrix MaxiCode Aztec Code DotCode Micro QR Code Micro PDF417 Composite Barcodes GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked GS1 Composite Code Other Types Patch Code USPS Intelligent Mail Postnet Planet Australian Post UK Royal Mail (RM4SCC)	+ Add comparison Liner Barcodes(1D) UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 MSI Code 2D Barcodes QR Code PDF417 DataMatrix MaxiCode Aztec Code DotCode Micro QR Code Micro PDF417 Composite Barcodes GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked GS1 Composite Code Other Types Patch Code USPS Intelligent Mail Postnet Planet Australian Post UK Royal Mail (RM4SCC)	+ Add comparison Liner Barcodes(1D) UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 MSI Code 2D Barcodes QR Code PDF417 DataMatrix MaxiCode Aztec Code DotCode Micro QR Code Micro PDF417 Composite Barcodes GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked GS1 Composite Code Other Types Patch Code USPS Intelligent Mail Postnet Planet Australian Post UK Royal Mail (RM4SCC)
Structure	1. Data regions that contain square modules in an array 2. Alignment patterns (for larger symbols) 3. Finder pattern 4. Quiet zone border
Density	High-density
Character set	Full ASCII
Capacity	Of all the sizes, 144 x 144 has the largest capacity, which can theoretically hold up to 3116 digits, 2335 alphanumeric characters, or 1556 bytes.
Error detection	Data Matrix uses convolutional error correction and optionally only error detection.
Error correction	Data Matrix uses the Reed-Solomon algorithm for error correction.
Usage	The most popular application for DataMatrix is labeling small items, such as small electronic components and pill bottles. DataMatrix is often found on packaging, posters and on manufacturing parts.
Industry	Electronics Retail Government Marketing Mail Medical DPM