the 8-bit code used by IBM to encode their character set. Based on the original punched card code, it encodes essentially the same characters as ASCII, but in a different numerical order., extended (or: expanded) binary coded decimal interchange code, EBCDIC - Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code, laiendatud kahend-kümnend-infovahetuskood; 8-bitine kood tekstandmete esituseks suurarvutitel
