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16-bit Last modified: Monday, September 20, 2004  Refers to the number of bits that can be processed or transmitted in parallel, or the number of bits used for single element in a data format. The term is often applied to the following: microprocessor: indicates the width of the registers. A 16-bit microprocessor can process data and memory addresses that are represented by 16 bits. bus : indicates the number of wires in the bus. A 16-bit bus transmits 16 bits in parallel. graphics device, such as a scanner or digital camera : specifies the number of bits used to represent each pixel. operating system: refers primarily to the number of bits used to represent memory addresses. Windows 3.x is a 16-bit operating system, whereas Windows 95 and Windows NT are 32-bit operating systems. expansion board: refers to how much data can be sent to and from the card in parallel. 8-bit cards are sometimes called half-size cards whereas 16-bit cards are referred to as full-size cards.   Stoud's 16-bit applications menu List of categories that contain reviewed and downloadable 16-bit applications designed to run on Windows 3.x platforms. Related Categories Performance Related Terms 32-bit bit Shopping 16 bit Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Tools and Accessories 4261 Store Offers Hard Drives 26 Store Offers Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Articles: Build a More Agile Business with IBM IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure Articles: IBM Offers Enhanced Measurement and Management for Energy Usage Articles: IBM Helps Transformation to an Information-Based Enterprise Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010 Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7 Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts SAP Webcast: Crystal Reports Server--Do More. Spend Less. Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center Get the Windows 7 SDK Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6 Iron Speed Designer Application Generator MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products All About Botnets MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES