Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ă has the Unicode code point U+0102. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+0102 to binary:
00000001 00000010. 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:
11000100 10000010
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH BREVE·U+0102
Ă
Character Information
Code Point
U+0102
HEX
0102
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C4 82 | 11000100 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 02 | 00000001 00000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 02 01 | 00000010 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 02 | 00000000 00000000 00000001 00000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 02 01 00 00 | 00000010 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ă
URI Encoded
%C4%82
Description
The Unicode character Ă (codepoint U+0102) is a Latin Capital Letter A with Breve, coded as 258 in the decimal system. This unique letter is essential for accurate representation of various languages that incorporate diacritics, such as Icelandic or regional dialects of European languages. The small vertical line beneath the letter A, known as the Breve, differentiates similar sounds and provides a visual cue to pronunciation. The Latin Capital Letter A with Breve is part of the Unicode character set, which ensures its consistent representation across diverse digital platforms and software applications. It belongs to the Latin Extended-A Unicode block (U+0256 - U+02AF), a crucial component of the Unicode system expanding the capabilities of the Latin alphabet for various languages. The inclusion of diacritical characters like Ă in digital texts is not just typographically distinctive but also culturally significant, preserving linguistic integrity and facilitating accurate communication across diverse contexts. This character plays a pivotal role in maintaining the intended meaning of texts, thereby fostering better understanding and global communication.
How to type the Ă symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0258 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.