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Integer Range Calculator

Calculate signed and unsigned limits for any register width from 1 to 128 bits. Designed for software developers, electrical engineers, students, and computer architecture researchers requiring deterministic client-side accuracy.

Engine: Client-Side Verified (0ms Latency)

Enter register bit width.

Calculated Output

Primary Representation
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Step-by-Step Mathematical Proof

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Concept

What Is Integer Range Calculator?

The Integer Range Calculator provides exact minimum, maximum, and total state capacities for both signed (Two’s Complement) and unsigned integers for any bit width.

Methodology

How Does It Work?

Computes signed range [-2^(n-1), 2^(n-1) - 1] and unsigned range [0, 2^n - 1] using arbitrary-precision arithmetic.

Formula & Rules

Mathematical Algorithm

\text{Signed: } [-2^{n-1}, \; 2^{n-1}-1], \quad \text{Unsigned: } [0, \; 2^n-1]
Worked Problem

Step-by-Step Example

For 16 bits: Signed: -32,768 to +32,767 Unsigned: 0 to 65,535 Total states: 65,536.

Important Rules & Edge Cases

  • Total unique states is always 2^n.

Practical Applications in Engineering

  • Database column type selection (TINYINT, SMALLINT, INT, BIGINT).
  • Firmware register allocation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Caution: Assuming signed ranges are symmetric around zero.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the range of a 64-bit integer?

Signed: -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to +9,223,372,036,854,775,807. Unsigned: 0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615.