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Most significant bit (MSB)
The highest order bit in a word. The plural form (MSBs) refers to a specified number of high-order bits, beginning with the highest order bit and counting to the right. For example, the eight MSBs of a 16-bit value are bits 15 through 8.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Semiconductors
- Category: Digital Signal Processors (DSP)
- Company: Texas Instruments
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