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The Parity Check Method is an error detection technique used in digital communication that adds a parity bit to data bits to determine if errors occurred during transmission. It can use even or odd parity to check the integrity of the data, but it only detects errors and cannot correct them. While simple and effective for single-bit errors, it is not suitable for high-reliability systems and has limitations in detecting multiple-bit errors.

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The Parity Check Method is an error detection technique used in digital communication that adds a parity bit to data bits to determine if errors occurred during transmission. It can use even or odd parity to check the integrity of the data, but it only detects errors and cannot correct them. While simple and effective for single-bit errors, it is not suitable for high-reliability systems and has limitations in detecting multiple-bit errors.

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Parity Check Method for Error Detection

Introduction
In digital communication, data is transmitted between devices across networks. However,
errors can occur due to interference, signal degradation, or hardware failures. To ensure data
integrity, error detection techniques are used. One such method is the Parity Check Method, a
simple yet effective technique for detecting errors in transmitted data.

Parity Check Method


The Parity Check Method involves adding an extra bit, known as the parity bit, to a set of data
bits. This bit helps detect whether an error has occurred during transmission.

How It Works

●​ Even Parity: The parity bit is set so that the total number of 1s in the data (including
the parity bit) is even.
●​ Odd Parity: The parity bit is set so that the total number of 1s in the data (including the
parity bit) is odd.

When the data reaches the receiver, the system checks if the parity condition is met. If not, it
means an error has occurred during transmission.

Example of Parity Check

Imagine sending a 4-bit data sequence 1011 using even parity:

●​ The number of 1s is three (odd), so the parity bit is set to 1 to make it even.
●​ The transmitted data becomes 10111.
●​ If the received data is not following the even parity rule, an error is detected.

Advantages & Limitations


Advantages:

●​ Simple and easy to implement in both hardware and software.


●​ Fast processing, requiring minimal computation.
●​ Effective for detecting single-bit errors.

Limitations:

●​ Cannot correct errors, only detect them.


●​ Fails to detect multiple-bit errors when an even number of bits are altered.
●​ Not suitable for high-reliability systems requiring advanced error correction.

Real-Life Applications
●​ Data transmission in networks: Used in protocols like UART (Universal Asynchronous
Receiver-Transmitter) and Ethernet.
●​ Memory storage systems: Simple parity checks help detect errors in RAM.
●​ Barcode and QR code scanning: Some systems use parity bits to verify data accuracy.
●​ Satellite and wireless communication: Used to detect transmission errors over long
distances.

Conclusion & Reflections


The Parity Check Method is a fundamental error detection technique widely used in digital
communications. While it is easy to implement and efficient for detecting single-bit errors, it
lacks error correction capabilities. For more reliable systems, advanced techniques like
Checksums, Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC), and Hamming Code are preferred. Understanding
parity checks is essential for anyone studying computer networks and data integrity.

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