Han Xin против Data Matrix
China's Han Xin Code (GB/T 21049) vs the international Data Matrix standard. Han Xin natively supports Chinese characters (GB 18030) with high data capacity.
Specification comparison
| Specification | Han Xin Code | Data Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | 2D Matrix | 2D Matrix |
| Symbology family | 2D Matrix Family | 2D Matrix Family |
| Year introduced | 2007 | 1987 |
| Developer | Chinese AIM | RVSI Acuity CiMatrix |
| Data length | variable | variable |
| Variable length | Yes | Yes |
| Character set | GB 18030 (CJK) + ASCII + binary | Full ASCII + binary data |
| Maximum capacity | 7,827 numeric or 4,350 alphanumeric characters | 2,335 alphanumeric or 3,116 numeric characters |
| GS1 data carrier | No | No |
| Unicode encoding | Yes | No |
| Binary data | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum X-dimension | 0.254 mm | 0.254 mm |
| Quiet zone | 1 module | 1 module |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) | 1:1 (square) or rectangular |
| Example payload | HanXin2026 | DataMatrix2026 |
Highlighted rows mark specifications where the two symbologies differ.