Error correction apparatus for performing consecutive reading of multiple code words

摘要

An error correction apparatus for performing an error correction process on digital data that is stored in a buffer memory and includes multiple code words. The device includes a memory access circuit for controlling reading and writing of the code words to the buffer memory. Operational circuits perform a syndrome calculation with each of the multiple code words read from the buffer memory. The memory access circuit consecutively reads the multiple code words from the buffer memory and distributes the code words to the operational circuits.