Common Asked Questions
What is a data matrix barcode?
A data matrix barcode is a 2d or matrix barcode symbology that is made of black (bar) and white (space) modules that are usually arranged in a square pattern.
Using OnBarcode VB.NET Barcode Generator library, you can easily create, encode, customize and print Data Matrix barcode images in Visual Basic .NET classes.
What are the different types of Data Matrix?
According to Data Matrix latest ISO standard (ISO/IEC 16022), there are two versions of Data Matrix
- ECC 000-140
- ECC 200
What is the ISO standard for Data Matrix barcode?
Data Matrix ISO specification is ISO/IEC 16022, and the latest standard version is ISO/IEC 16022:2024.
VB.NET Barcode Generator library fully supports ISO compatible Data Matrix generations in Visual Basic .NET class library, console app, Windows Forms, WPF applications.
How much data can a Data Matrix barcode store?
The maximum data storage of Data Matrix is depending on its encoding data formats.
- Alphanumeric data: up to 2,335 characters
- Byte data (8-bit): 1,555 characters
- Numeric data: 3,116 digits
What is the minimum and maximum size of Data Matrix barcode?
The minimum dimension size of Data Matrix is 10 x 10 modules. And the maximum dimension size of Data Matrix is 144 x 144 modules. Each modules are squares.
OnBarcode VB.NET Barcode library supports all formats defined in Data Matrix ISO standard. You can generate and customize the Data Matrix format
in Visual Basic .NET class library, console, WinForms, WPF windows applications.
What is the difference between Data Matrix and QR Code?
Data Matrix and QR Code have lot of same features. They are both 2 dimensional (matrix) barcodes, and enable to encode ASCII text, Unicode text, binary data.
Both of them are encoding GS1 business data messages.
VB.NET Barcode SDK fully supports both Data Matrix and QR Code 2d barcodes generation in Visual Basic .NET class library, console, WinForms, WPF windows applications
Can a phone scan a Data Matrix barcode?
Yes. You can scan and read a Data Matrix barcode using your smartphone (iPhone or Android phone) with your barcode scanner app installed.
