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dvd-pi-sum8 · unknown · also PI Sum 8

DVD PI Sum8

DVD PI Sum8 counts parity-inner rows containing errors over eight consecutive ECC blocks before correction.

The NIST studies describe a threshold of 280 PI errors in this eight-block window [1]. The denominator is not seconds, and the count is neither uncorrectable files nor CD BLER. Record the aggregation window with the value; an unspecified PI count cannot be compared reliably.

Relations

related
optical-archival, optical-bler

Citations

  1. Slattery, Lu, Zheng, Byers and Tang. Stability Comparison of Recordable Optical Discs: A Study of Error Rates in Harsh Conditions. J. Res. NIST 109(5), 517-524 (2004), sections 2-4. (accessed 2026-10-15)
  2. Hesela: optical-disc lifetime estimates, error thresholds and uncertainty (accessed 2026-10-15)

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