Electronic – this QR code like thing

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I found this QR code like object on a PCB today. I tried scanning it with a QR code scanner, but I didn't get a result. What is this? If it is similar to a QR code, how do I scan it?
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Best Answer

This is a "Datamatrix" barcode, not QR. You may have to go in to your barcode scanner's settings to enable datamatrix scanning.

"45506501001855200841661E" is what is encoded.

If you want to read more, you can see it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Matrix

There are two good reasons to use Datamatrix: good data density (more characters per sq mm) and the patent is expired.

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