parbyte
Parbyte is a term used in information theory and computer networking to denote a unit of information that combines a data byte with a parity component used for error detection. In this usage, one parbyte represents eight data bits plus one or more parity bits appended to enable detection of certain error patterns in transmission or storage.
Typically a parbyte comprises 8 data bits and k parity bits, where k is chosen to achieve
Parbytes are used within larger schemes as a modular unit for illustrating redundancy vs efficiency. They may
As with standard parity, a parbyte can detect all single-bit errors within its data portion, but it
The term parbyte does not correspond to a widely adopted industry standard and is primarily found in