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HEX2BIN

The HEX2BIN function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool that converts a signed hexadecimal number to signed binary format. This function is especially useful when working with hexadecimal data and needing to convert it to binary for further analysis.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: HEX2BIN(signed_hexadecimal_number, [significant_digits])

Parameters:

  • signed_hexadecimal_number: The signed hexadecimal number to convert to binary.
  • [significant_digits]: [Optional] The number of significant digits to include in the binary result.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using HEX2BIN with a signed hexadecimal number:

    • Example: =HEX2BIN("FF")
    • Result: -11111111

  2. Using HEX2BIN with a signed hexadecimal number and significant digits:

    • Example: =HEX2BIN("FF", 8)
    • Result: -11111111

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Conversion: Convert hexadecimal data to binary for analysis.
  2. Digital Electronics: Perform conversions between hex and binary representations in digital circuits.
  3. Computer Programming: Convert hexadecimal numbers to binary for programming purposes.

Related Functions

  • BIN2DEC: Convert a binary number to decimal format.
  • BIN2HEX: Convert a binary number to hexadecimal format.
  • BIN2OCT: Convert a binary number to octal format.
  • DEC2BIN: Convert a decimal number to binary format.
  • DEC2HEX: Convert a decimal number to hexadecimal format.
  • DEC2OCT: Convert a decimal number to octal format.
  • OCT2DEC: Convert an octal number to decimal format.
  • OCT2HEX: Convert an octal number to hexadecimal format.
  • OCT2BIN: Convert an octal number to binary format.
  • HEX2DEC: Convert a hexadecimal number to decimal format.
  • HEX2OCT: Convert a hexadecimal number to octal format.

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