Bit specification
# Bit specification

In computing, bit specification may mean:

* Computer hardware or software capabilities or design features expressed in terms of bit counts. Higher bit specification (e.g. 16-bit vs. 8-bit) usually indicates better performance. Examples:
   * Color depth
   * Computer bus size
   * Processor register size
   * Sound quality
* Specification or datasheet where the meaning of individual bits in a larger, for example byte-length, message is described. Bit specifications are often required to document low-level device control or data transmission protocols. See bit manipulation.
