Abstract: An apparatus for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards includes a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate. The apparatus further includes a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure. The second structure includes a first spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.

Abstract: A system and method for management of point source discharges (e.g., mining, pulp and paper, other industrial/municipal) characterized by elevated (e.g., >1,000 mg/L) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations to achieve compliance with Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) requirements, where the aquatic toxicity is related to what is commonly referred to as TDS/ion imbalance, is disclosed. Concentrations of major inorganic ions in a water sample(s) that cause toxicity to aquatic organisms are analyzed to determine which of those cations and anions are deficient in the water sample(s); thereafter it is determined which ion-ratios in the sample(s) contribute to the toxicity to aquatic organisms; and thereafter it is determined which cations and anions to add to the water sample(s) to achieve compliance with aquatic toxicity regulations.

Abstract: A system and method for management of point source discharges (e.g., mining, pulp and paper, other industrial/municipal) characterized by elevated (e.g., >1,000 mg/L) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations to achieve compliance with Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) requirements, where the aquatic toxicity is related to what is commonly referred to as TDS/ion imbalance, is disclosed. Concentrations of major inorganic ions in a water sample(s) that cause toxicity to aquatic organisms are analyzed to determine which of those cations and anions are deficient in the water sample(s); thereafter it is determined which ion-ratios in the sample(s) contribute to the toxicity to aquatic organisms; and thereafter it is determined which cations and anions to add to the water sample(s) to achieve compliance with aquatic toxicity regulations.