Abstract: The disclosure provides improved processing of optical data by identifying anomalous signals in the electrical data representing the optical data. The improved processing can also include modifying the identified anomalous signal data to provide a truer representation of the optical data. The disclosed processing can be used by various systems and apparatuses for processing spectral data corresponding to the optical data. The improved processing can be used to improve the monitoring of semiconductor processes and, therefore, improve the overall semiconductor processes. In one example, a method of processing spectral data includes: (1) receiving temporally separated spectral data samples, and (2) identifying one or more anomalous signals in an intermediate one of the temporally separated spectral data samples based on at least one preceding and at least one subsequent ones of the spectral data samples.

Abstract: The disclosure provides improved processing of optical data by identifying anomalous signals in the electrical data representing the optical data. The improved processing can also include modifying the identified anomalous signal data to provide a truer representation of the optical data. The disclosed processing can be used by various systems and apparatuses for processing spectral data corresponding to the optical data. The improved processing canbe used to improve the monitoring of semiconductor processes and, therefore, improve the overall semiconductor processes. In one example, a method of processing spectral data includes: (1) receiving temporally separated spectral data samples, and (2) identifying one or more anomalous signals in an intermediate one of the temporally separated spectral data samples based on at least one preceding and at least one subsequent ones of the spectral data samples.

Abstract: The testing apparatus of the present invention provides a self-contained test module that connects to the weapons firing circuit on the weapons platform. This test module communicates with a data collector and controller that is carried by a technician or operator. The communication link between the test module and the data collector and controller is wireless so that the technician can move about without interference from the cable. The test module, which contains a digital voltage detector, is more accurate than prior analog voltage detectors. The test module connects to different connectors, allowing for a reduction of equipment needed in the testing apparatus and providing a significant savings in weight. The data collector and controller stores test data of a particular circuit over a period of time and performs analysis on that test data to identify upcoming or potential problems so that repair can be made before operational readiness is compromised by a circuit failure.