On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Tony Pan wrote:

>>> So what does UL1998 (?) specify ? > 1:2^N where N is the number of rom
>bits you have ? ;-)
>>> Are they saying that 'just testing it' is enough or is there a target
>number ?
>
>Depend on the type of your application, the UL1998 requires you to do either
>16-bit or 32-bit CRC.
>
>If you don't do CRC, you can choose to do other tests on their list. You can
>even come up with your own test as long as you can prove that your test is
>equivalent to those on their list.

Ok, now I understand. I have not read UL1998 (I don't need it - yet).

Are the used CRC algorythms patented by anyone ? Just asking.

Peter

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