~ (Bitwise Not) (SSIS)

Performs a bitwise negation of an integer. This operator can be applied to signed and unsigned integer data types.

Syntax


~integer_expression
        

Arguments

  • integer_expression
    Is any valid expression of an integer data type. integer_expression is an integer that is transformed into a binary number for the bitwise operation. For more information, see Integration Services Data Types.

Result Types

Returns the data type of integer_expression.

Remarks

None

Examples

This example performs a bitwise ~ (NOT) operation on the number 170 (0000 0000 1010 1010). The number is a signed integer.

        ~ 170

The expression evaluates to -170 (1111111101010101).

0000000010101010

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1111111101010101

See Also

Concepts

Operator Precedence and Associativity

Other Resources

Operators (SSIS)

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