Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a processor, an actuator portion and a display portion is disclosed. The processor is comprised of a global positioning satellite integrated circuit. The processor is adapted to determine an initial position from a first satellite signal in response to an actuator element of the actuator portion and to determine a distance travelled from the initial position in response to a second satellite signal. The processor outputs the distance travelled from the initial position to the display element of the display portion. The processor receives a goal distance and the processor determines a distance remaining which is the difference between the goal distance and the distance travelled, and outputs the distance remaining to the display element of the display portion. A clock is provided for determining elapsed time and other timing variables.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a solderability testing machine to releasably engage a sample for immersion into a solder bath. The apparatus contains a pair of spring-loaded plates which serve to hold the sample so that only the desired portion of the sample may be dipped in the solder. The apparatus also carries a threaded, depth-controlling member which may be threadedly adjusted to precisely control the depth of immersion of the sample held by the holder into the sample bath.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading integrated circuit packages into package carriers is disclosed. Featured is a pick-and-place mechanism mounted on a tiltable table. Packages and carriers slide toward the pick-and-place mechanism under the influence of gravity. The pick-and-place mechanism combines the packages with carriers. The package/carrier combinations then slide away from the pick-and-place mechanism.