Abstract: A method for measuring turbidity, chlorine content and color of a liquid, the method including retaining, from a continuous flow of the liquid, a sample volume of the liquid, and at least nearly simultaneously executing at least two of detecting illumination from the sample volume of liquid by at least a first detector operable for detecting illumination from the sample volume of liquid at a 90-degree angle with respect to an illumination beam generated by an illuminator and impinging on the sample volume of liquid, thereby measuring a turbidity of the sample volume of liquid.

Abstract: A method for measuring turbidity, chlorine content and color of a liquid, the method including retaining, from a continuous flow of the liquid, a sample volume of the liquid, and at least nearly simultaneously executing at least two of detecting illumination from the sample volume of liquid by at least a first detector operable for detecting illumination from the sample volume of liquid at a 90-degree angle with respect to an illumination beam generated by an illuminator and impinging on the sample volume of liquid, thereby measuring a turbidity of the sample volume of liquid.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for creating a new model or updating a previously-created model based on a template are described. A template is generated from a previously-created model. The previously-created model specifies a set of parameters associated with a manufacturing process, a process tool or chamber. Variables associated with the manufacturing process are acquired, monitored, and analyzed. A statistical analysis (or multivariate statistical analysis) is employed to analyze the monitored variables and the set of parameters. When any of the monitored variables satisfy a threshold condition, a new model is created or the parameters of the previously-created model are updated, adjusted, or modified based on the template and the monitored variables. A user interface facilitating communication between a user and the systems and display of information is also described.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for creating a new model or updating a previously-created model based on a template are described. A template is generated from a previously-created model. The previously-created model specifies a set of parameters associated with a manufacturing process, a process tool or chamber. Variables associated with the manufacturing process are acquired, monitored, and analyzed. A statistical analysis (or multivariate statistical analysis) is employed to analyze the monitored variables and the set of parameters. When any of the monitored variables satisfy a threshold condition, a new model is created or the parameters of the previously-created model are updated, adjusted, or modified based on the template and the monitored variables. A user interface facilitating communication between a user and the systems and display of information is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one step fiber optic connector polishing method. The method is a sequence of processes that may include severing a fiber (100) length projecting out of the end face (106) of a ferrule (102) having a pre-shaped surface, such that the residual fiber length does not exceed 80 microns. Cleaning ferrule (102) end face (106) such that no residual debris are left on it. Polishing fiber end-face (140) only, on a finishing polishing film (180) until fiber end-face (140) and ferrule end-face (106) are in a relation that ensures the desired fiber undercut or protrusion.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for creating a new model or updating a previously-created model based on a template are described. A template is generated from a previously-created model. The previously-created model specifies a set of parameters associated with a manufacturing process, a process tool or chamber. Variables associated with the manufacturing process are acquired, monitored, and analyzed. A statistical analysis (or multivariate statistical analysis) is employed to analyze the monitored variables and the set of parameters. When any of the monitored variables satisfy a threshold condition, a new model is created or the parameters of the previously-created model are updated, adjusted, or modified based on the template and the monitored variables. A user interface facilitating communication between a user and the systems and display of information is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one step fiber optic connector polishing method. The method is a sequence of processes that may include severing a fiber (100) length projecting out of the end face (106) of a ferrule (102) having a pre-shaped surface, such that the residual fiber length does not exceed 80 microns. Cleaning ferrule (102) end face (106) such that no residual debris are left on it. Polishing fiber end-face (140) only, on a finishing polishing film (180) until fiber end-face (140) and ferrule end-face (106) are in a relation that ensures the desired fiber undercut or protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DBD cell (500) including ring shaped electrodes (512 and 514) that are positioned side-by-side on a dielectric tube (516). An AC power supply (518) is provided such that the cell and the power supply form a DBD treatment device (540) for abatement of noxious gases for example FCs that can be discharged from semiconductor fabricating devices. Additionally, one or more sensors (822) and/or one or more gas addition ports (816) can be included in a DBD cell (800) of the present invention. Several DBD cells (1030, 1036 and 1042) of the present invention can be combined to form a DBD reactor (1010) of the present invention. AC power supplies (1012, 1014 and 1016) are utilized to energize the cells (1030, 1036 and 1042), forming a novel noxious gas treatment device (1000) wherein plasmas are created when gas is present inside the reactor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DBD cell (500) including ring shaped electrodes (512 and 514) that are positioned side-by-side on a dielectric tube (516). An AC power supply (518) is provided such that the cell and the power supply form a DBD treatment device (540) for abatement of noxious gases for example FCs that can be discharged from semiconductor fabricating devices. Additionally, one or more sensors (822) and/or one or more gas addition ports (816) can be included in a DBD cell (800) of the present invention. Several DBD cells (1030, 1036 and 1042) of the present invention can be combined to form a DBD reactor (1010) of the present invention. AC power supplies (1012, 1014 and 1016) are utilized to energize the cells (1030, 1036 and 1042).

Abstract: The present invention provides a DBD cell (500) including ring shaped electrodes (512 and 514) that are positioned side-by-side on a dielectric tube (516). An AC power supply (518) is provided such that the cell and the power supply form a DBD treatment device (540) for abatement of noxious gases for example FCs that can be discharged from semiconductor fabricating devices. Additionally, one or more sensors (822) and/or one or more gas addition ports (816) can be included in a DBD cell (800) of the present invention. Several DBD cells (1030, 1036 and 1042) of the present invention can be combined to form a DBD reactor (1010) of the present invention. AC power supplies (1012, 1014 and 1016) are utilized to energize the cells (1030, 1036 and 1042), forming a novel noxious gas treatment device (1000) wherein plasmas are created when gas is present inside the reactor.