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gboyce wrote:
> My understanding is that ECC memory will actually correct single bit 
> errors automatically...

Yup, that sounds right.

My statements apply to the older, simpler concept of parity memory.

So ECC should enhance reliability - at least in theory - in addition to 
making it easier to identify memory faults.

You just have to weight the added cost of ECC vs. the probability of a 
memory fault and how important that is for your application.

  -Tom

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Tom Metro
Venture Logic, Newton, MA, USA
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