Abstract: A method for testing performance of a device-under-test (DUT) includes: examining vectors, each of the vectors including a plurality of characters; and creating waveform entries, each of the waveform entries corresponding to a distinct vector configuration encountered among the vectors examined.

Abstract: A tomographic reconstruction method and system incorporating Bayesian estimation techniques to inspect and classify regions of imaged objects, especially objects of the type typically found in linear, areal, or 3-dimensional arrays. The method and system requires a highly constrained model M that incorporates prior information about the object or objects to be imaged, a set of prior probabilities P(M) of possible instances of the object; a forward map that calculates the probability density P(D|M), and a set of projections D of the object. Using Bayesian estimation, the posterior probability p(M|D) is calculated and an estimated model MEST of the imaged object is generated. Classification of the imaged object into one of a plurality of classifications may be performed based on the estimated model MEST, the posterior probability p(M|D) or MAP function, or calculated expectation values of features of interest of the object.

Abstract: An archival and restoration solution archiving a plurality of CDR files, selectively restoring the CDR files, and performing maintenance on archived CDR files, including purging archived CDR files that are older than a predetermined threshold age. The archival of the CDR files can be implemented with a particular naming convention to ease restoration of particular archived CDR files of all the CDR files archived. After restoration of particular archived CDR files, records within each restored archived CDR file can be searched for particular search criteria, and the result thereof output for a database, further archival, or for further review and analysis. The archival and restoration solution can be implemented by computer code controlling the archival, restoration, and maintenance in an autonomous manner based on a configuration file including operation parameters for the archival, restoration, and maintenance operations.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) of a report format editor for circuit test displays a number of user-selectable representations of circuit test data. The GUI also displays a user-modifiable ASCII report format that is formed, at least in part, of placed ones of the user-selectable representations of circuit test data. Program code interprets the relative sizes and placements of elements forming the user-modifiable ASCII report format, and generates an ASCII format description file in response to the interpretation. A circuit test system then formats circuit test data in accordance with the ASCII format description file.

Abstract: A frequency translating device (FTD) includes at least one mixer diode connected to down-convert a radio frequency (RF) to an intermediate frequency (IF) and to up-convert an IF to an RF and a source of direct current (DC) bias that is connected to the mixer diode. The source of DC bias provides DC bias to the mixer diode that moves the voltage applied to the mixer diode closer to the threshold voltage of the mixer diode. The mixer diode is turned on in response to the DC bias and a local oscillator (LO) drive. Because DC bias is applied to the mixer diode, the peak to peak voltage range of the LO drive can be reduced, thereby reducing the voltage-dependent capacitance of the mixer diode, causing the FTD to exhibit improved reciprocity. The FTD can be used in a three-pair measurement system to determine the conversion response of another FTD.

Abstract: A directional bridge coupler includes a coaxial balun having a coaxial cable with a plurality of ferrite beads disposed about an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and a circuit substrate accommodating a directional bridge coupled to an output of the coaxial bridge. A conductive package having an internal cavity houses the circuit substrate and the coaxial balun. A polyiron saddle straddles a portion of the coaxial balun within the internal cavity of the conductive package.

Abstract: The method defines an input state vector that achieves low power consumption when applied to the circuit inputs of a digital circuit in an idle state. The digital circuit includes one or more circuit elements of respective circuit element types. In the method, idle power values including idle power values for each circuit element type. The idle power values for each circuit element type correspond to different states of the inputs of a circuit element of the circuit element type. Additionally the idle power values are used to determine, for each circuit element, states of the inputs of the circuit element that would set the circuit element to a lowest-allowable idle power state when the digital circuit is in the idle state. The states determined for those of the inputs that constitute the circuit inputs define the input state vector. The states are also determined accounting for the logic constraints of the digital circuit.

Abstract: Selective area stamping of optical elements may be performed to make multiple micro-optic components on one or two sides of a substrate may be fabricated using a batch process. The presence of molding material may be controlled on the substrate through the use of gaps.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing baseband predistortion within a transmitter. In a simplified embodiment, the transmitter contains a main signal path that receives an input signal and generates a main signal in response thereto. A filter in the main signal path is used for removing unwanted signal components from the main signal. A power amplifier having non-linearity is also located within the transmitter. A digital predistortion module is used by the transmitter to digitally process the input signal to generate a predistortion signal that models an inverse of the non-linearity of the power amplifier. In addition, means, located between the filter and the power amplifier, for combining the predistortion signal with the main signal to generate a combined signal, and for providing the combined signal to the power amplifier, is located within the transmitter.

Abstract: A technique for reducing the likelihood that a frequency detector will incorrectly assert control over a VCO because of metastable-induced errors involves qualifying frequency detector control signals by requiring multiple consecutive control signals that indicate the frequency detector should assert control over the VCO before the frequency detector is allowed to assert control over the VCO. In an embodiment, the frequency detector control signals are qualified by a series of full-swing library cell flip-flops.

Abstract: An interconnect formed using a stiff layer having a plurality of holes extending there through. A first flexible layer is bonded to a first side of the stiff layer. The first flexible layer having a plurality of conductive bumps, each conductive bump being positioned over a hole. A second flexible layer is bonded to a second side of the stiff layer. The second flexible layer having a plurality of conductive bumps, each conductive bump being positioned over a hole. Signal paths are formed in the holes, the signal paths connecting the plurality of conductive bumps on the first layer to the plurality of conductive bumps on the second layer.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for determining a signal produced by a micro array device. The apparatus provides an unstructured probe and structured probe. The unstructured probe binds to a target and provides a first signal that can be compared to a second signal produced by a structured probe. A more accurate level of intensity of the first signal can be determined by comparing to the second signal produced by the structured probe. A method for determining a more accurate level of signal intensity produced from the unstructured probes bound to the target is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for use with a mass spectrometry system. The invention provides an ion source, infrared emitter and sensor with closed control feedback loop coupled to the infrared emitter. Methods of control and heating using the apparatus of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus including two distributed network analyzers (each, a “DNA”) and Ethernet cabling to connect the DNAs. Each DNA performs time correlation with the other through the Ethernet cabling.

Abstract: Previously-unused slots in a Huffman code table associated with a Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) image file are associated with various quantization matrices (Q matrices) that are used to quantize data blocks of the JPEG image file. Huffman codes associated with the various Q matrices permit the particular Q matrix used to quantize a given data block to be signaled by a decoder as an end-of-block (EOB) code. The EOB codes and the Huffman code table are sent with the JPEG image file. Upon decoding of the image file, a standard JPEG decoder reads each of the EOB codes as a standard JPEG EOB code and does not vary the Q matrix. A modified decoder reads from each of the EOB codes which Q matrix was used to encode each particular data block of the image and uses that Q matrix to dequantize the data block.

Abstract: Eye detection is used as the basis for providing power management or other variations of operational parameters of a controlled device. The system includes an imager and eye detection processing which cooperate to detect light received from a person's eye. The eye detection processing generates an output that can be used for determinations regarding presence of one or more persons or presence of a specific person. This output is used as the basis for switching the controlled device between at least two power consumption states. Eye detection may also be used to allow a person to actively adjust operational conditions of the controlled device, since unnatural eye blinking patterns may be associated with particular commands.

Abstract: In-situ probing of closely spaced signals of SMT components uses a ribbon of flexible printed circuit material. Upon a first distal end of the ribbon are permanently soldered pins to be soldered to component leads carrying the desired signals. The ribbon may be bent to lie against a surface parallel to the plane of the PCB, where a small amount of adhesive or tape may secure it. That parallel surface may be an empty region of the PCB, may be the top of a component having peripheral leads that are being probed or the top of a nearby component, or (for signals emerging from beneath a BGA without peripheral leads) the parallel surface may be the top of the BGA part itself while the probe tips are soldered to the pins of a nearby SMT device, such as an R-Pack. A stiffener may be permanently carried by the ribbon proximate a location where it contacts the parallel surface. A second distal end couples the signal traces to small coaxial cables leading to the test equipment in use.

Abstract: Signal probing systems are provided. One such signal probing system includes: a socket configured to be electrically coupled to a processor, a printed circuit board (PCB), a separation layer that is located between the socket and the PCB, compensation circuits that each include a resistor and a capacitor coupled in parallel, and an adapter that is attached to the PCB and that is configured to be electrically coupled to a motherboard, wherein the PCB is configured to route respective probed signals through the compensation circuits, the respective probed signals being responsive to respective signals traveling between the processor and the motherboard. Methods and other systems are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for use with a mass spectrometer. The ion enhancement system of the present invention is used to direct a heated gas toward ions produced by a matrix based ion source and detected by a detector. The ion enhancement system is interposed between the ion source and the detector. The analyte ions that contact the heated gas are enhanced and an increased number of ions are more easily detected by a detector. The method of the invention comprises producing analyte ions from a matrix based ion source, enhancing the analyte ions with an ion enhancement system and detecting the enhanced analyte ions with a detector.

Abstract: A detection system for monitoring a subject remains outside the normal field of view of the subject by using a wavelength selective optical member. In one application, an eye of a driver is repeatedly or continuously illuminated and imaged without effect on the field of view of the driver. A dichroic mirror may be used to provide the wavelength selectivity. For the application in which the system is used for a motor vehicle, such as an automobile, the dichroic mirror may be achieved by coating a portion or all of the windshield so as to pass visible light, while reflecting detection light. Other applications of the detection system include monitoring a subject engaged in a person-to-person interaction, wherein a dichroic mirror is defined by a divider between the two persons.