What is Bit error rate (BER)?

The fraction of transmitted bits received incorrectly. High-speed serial links typically require values such as 10^-12 or lower.

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  1. What does a requirement of "bit error rate (BER) at most 10^-12" for a high-speed serial link mean?

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