A parity bit is an extra bit added to a binary data set to help detect errors during data transmission. It works by ensuring that the total number of 1-bits in the set is even (even parity) or odd (odd parity), which can indicate if an error has occurred. This simple error-checking mechanism is especially important in UART/USART communication where reliable data transfer is crucial.
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