Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to polymer-based building materials that include combining thermoplastic and thermoset polymers to the polymer-based cap. By including thermoset polymers, deficiencies in polymer-based construction materials can be address. The addition of thermoset polymers may facilitate improved scratch, abrasion and slip resistance for polymer-based building materials.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to test and compensate multi-channel digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are described. In some examples, a multi-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an error detector are implemented in an integrated circuit. The multi-channel DAC includes a first DAC channel configured to generate a first analog representation of a digital input signal, and a second DAC channel configured to generate a second analog representation of the digital input signal. The error detector is configured to compare the first analog representation and the second analog representation to generate a difference signal, and to output a signal indicative of whether the difference signal is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to test and compensate multi-channel digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are described. In some examples, a multi-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an error detector are implemented in an integrated circuit. The multi-channel DAC includes a first DAC channel configured to generate a first analog representation of a digital input signal, and a second DAC channel configured to generate a second analog representation of the digital input signal. The error detector is configured to compare the first analog representation and the second analog representation to generate a difference signal, and to output a signal indicative of whether the difference signal is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles and multi-zoned structures comprising a core zone comprising a wood polymer composition comprising a blend of cellulosic material and a thermoplastic polymeric resin; a cap zone disposed overlying at least a portion of the core zone comprises at least a portion of a surface of the multi-zoned structure; and, optionally, a transition zone disposed between the cap zone and the core zone. The articles are useful as wood polymer composites for use as planks, decking, stair treads, window casings, fencings, automobile interiors and pallets.