soft errors

Soft errors are temporary mistakes that occur in electronic devices, such as computers, due to environmental factors like radiation or electrical interference. These errors can cause a memory cell or circuit to malfunction briefly, leading to incorrect data or operations. Unlike permanent hardware failures, soft errors don’t damage the device; they are often corrected through error-checking methods or system resets. They are especially common in high-altitude or space environments but can happen anywhere there’s radiation or electrical noise, affecting the reliability of sensitive electronic systems.