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BQT 38bit
Everything you need to understand BQT 38bit
Card format Overview
A proprietary 38-bit card format used in access control systems, featuring a unique structure composed of 13-bit facility code, 19-bit access code, and 4-bit issue code, and 2 parity bits (even and odd), allowing for easy management and avoiding card number duplication for secure, contactless access.
BQT 38bit format properties
13 bits. The facility code range is 0 to 8,191.
19 bits (Bits 2-20), range 0-524,287.
4 bits (Bits 21-24), range 0-15.
Even Parity for Even parity over bits 1-18.
Odd Parity for Odd parity over bits 19-36.
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