Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ␗ has the Unicode code point U+2417. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2417 to binary:
00100100 00010111. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10010000 10010111
SYMBOL FOR END OF TRANSMISSION BLOCK·U+2417
␗
Character Information
Code Point
U+2417
HEX
2417
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 90 97 | 11100010 10010000 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 17 | 00100100 00010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 24 | 00010111 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 17 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 00010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 24 00 00 | 00010111 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
␗
URI Encoded
%E2%90%97
Description
The Unicode character U+2417, also known as the SYMBOL FOR END OF TRANSMISSION BLOCK, plays a crucial role in digital text communication. This character is primarily used in telecommunication and computer programming to signal the end of a transmission block. The transmission block can be seen as a segment or a chunk of data that gets transmitted over a network or other communication channels. It acts like a delimiter, enabling systems on either side of the connection to identify where one transmission block ends and another begins. When it comes to its cultural, linguistic, or technical context, U+2417 doesn't have any significant implications as it is a utility character used purely for functional purposes. It does not hold any symbolic meaning or representation in language or culture, but it is critical for maintaining the integrity and readability of data during transmission. Its usage may appear technical and mundane on the surface, but the importance of this character cannot be overstated. The correct identification of the end of a transmission block ensures smooth data transfer and prevents errors that can lead to data corruption or loss. This underlines its significant role in the world of digital text communication and data handling.
How to type the ␗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9239 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.