Intel Hexadecimal File
General Information
| Title | IHX File Extension |
| Extension | .ihx |
| Full Form | Intel Hexadecimal File |
| File Type | Firmware File |
| Developer | Intel Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store code |
| Additional Functions | Data representation |
| Features | Hexadecimal text, ASCII encoding |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standardized format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| Microcontroller Programming | Yes |
| Firmware Updates | Yes |
| EEPROM Initialization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Checksum validation, secure transfer |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1970s |
| Latest Version | Continuously updated |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .hex, .bin, .mot |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 KEIL µVision |
Paid, Free limited | Windows |
| IAR Embedded Workbench |
Paid | Windows, Linux |
| Hex2bin |
Free | Cross-platform |