
Computer interfacing
will probably ask for the last data word to be re-
transmitted. The problem arises, as already mentioned,
when an even number of errors occur. For example, if
the second and third bits both corrupt to Is, then the
received data will be:
HlllOlO(data) + O(parity)
The data is incorrect but will be accepted since the
number of Is is even (six), thus conforming to even par-
ity.
Not all serial links employ the parity bit for checking.
They either leave it permanently set (equals 1) or clear
(equals 0) or omit it completely.
Data transfer modes: simplex, full-duplex
and half-duplex
A simplex data link allows the transmission o ...