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 First couple of parity bits (Y1W1) are generated from normal ordered input data while second couple of parity bits (Y2W2) are generated from interleaved input data.
 
-The design involves 2 paths one of which is used for interleaved input data.
+The design involves two paths one of which is used for interleaved input data.
 
 #### Top-Level Diagram
 ![alt text](docs/encoder_schematic.png)