GB16959-1997
Information technology--Tibetan coded character sets for information interchange--Basic set
信息技术 信息交换用藏文编码字符集 基本集
GB 16959-1997 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Information technology--Tibetan coded character sets for information interchange--Basic set. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a electrical safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 1998.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard is applicable to the representation, transmission, interchange, processing, storage, input, and presentation of the written form of Tibetan and its additional symbols. It is essential for software developers, IT system integrators, and digital content providers dealing with Tibetan language data in China.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the collection of basic Tibetan characters and their coded representation. It adopts a double-octet encoding structure to ensure compatibility with GB 13000.1 without requiring code conversion. The standard defines the structure of the code space, including groups, planes, rows, and cells. Each character is represented by a double-octet sequence consisting of a row octet and a cell octet. It also details the use of combining characters and graphic characters, ensuring that graphic characters, whether composed of multiple graphics or not, are treated as an inseparable whole. The implementation level within GB 13000.1 is defined as level 2.
Testing methods
The standard outlines the code table and character names for Tibetan graphic characters. It specifies the exact code positions for each character, including combining characters marked with an asterisk. The evaluation involves verifying that the encoded character set aligns with the Basic Multilingual Plane of GB 13000.1 and that control functions are used in accordance with GB 2311 and GB 5261.
FAQs
What is the main purpose of GB 16959-1997?
The standard defines the basic set of Tibetan coded characters for information interchange, ensuring standardized representation, transmission, and processing of Tibetan text in IT systems.
Is GB 16959-1997 compatible with international standards?
Yes, it is technically equivalent to the corresponding international standards and is designed to be compatible with GB 13000.1 (UCS), adopting a double-octet encoding to facilitate seamless information exchange.
What encoding structure does GB 16959-1997 use?
It uses a double-octet encoding system, where each character is represented by a row octet and a cell octet, aligning with the structure of the Basic Multilingual Plane in GB 13000.1.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- L71
- ICS
- 35.040
- Competent department
- Standardization Administration of China
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Information Technology of Standardization Administration of China