Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0A55. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+0A55 to binary:
00001010 01010101
. 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:
11100000 10101001 10010101
CHARACTER 0A55·U+0A55
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 A9 95 | 11100000 10101001 10010101 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 55 | 00001010 01010101 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 55 0A | 01010101 00001010 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 55 | 00000000 00000000 00001010 01010101 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 55 0A 00 00 | 01010101 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+0A55 is a Unicode character code that represents the Cyrillic letter "Э" (ESO-optimized). In digital text, it serves as a fundamental building block of the Cyrillic script, which is predominantly used in Russian and other Slavic languages. This character is crucial in representing the distinct sound and meaning specific to the Cyrillic alphabet, enabling accurate communication and expression across various platforms and applications. The cultural, linguistic, and technical context of U+0A55 is deeply rooted in the rich history and evolution of the Cyrillic script, which originated in the 9th century AD and has since played a vital role in preserving and disseminating Slavic languages and cultures. As an expert in Unicode and typography, it's important to acknowledge the significance of U+0A55 in enabling precise communication and fostering understanding across diverse linguistic communities around the world.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2645 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.