Processing data samples may comprise partitioning the data samples in a
first set of data bits and a second set of data bits and utilizing at
least some of the first and second set of data bits while operating under
a first condition. Only at least some of the first set of data bits may
be utilized while operating under a second condition. The first condition
may be a normal operating condition, while the second condition may be a
performance restricted condition. The first set of data bits may be more
significant bits and the second set of bits may be less significant bits.
At least some of the first and second set of data bits may be utilized
while bandwidth is available. Under the second condition, other values
may be substituted for the data values from the second set that were not
read in a read operation.