Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a temperature sensitivity of a MEMS device are disclosed. An exemplary method includes determining a temperature response of a MEMS device at an arbitrary temperature and calibrating the MEMS device based on the temperature response.

Abstract: Data to be programmed into memory-containing ICs is divided into a number (X) of blocks preferably equal to the number of sockets on a common programmer unit. A pick-up head inserts an unprogrammed IC into the first socket and the IC is programmed with a first data block A. While programming is occurring the pick-up head fetches an unprogrammed IC and inserts it into a second socket, whereupon both ICs are simultaneously programmed with the second data block B. During this time an unprogrammed IC is fetched and inserted into a third socket, whereupon all socketed ICs are simultaneously programmed with a third data block C. Eventually the first IC is fully programmed and is replaced with an unprogrammed IC and the cycle continues until all ICs to be programmed have been programmed. Multiple pick-up heads and/or multi-socketed programming units can be used.

Abstract: A combination protective covering and locating insert for use with an electrical utility box during an application of a wall covering material over a structural framing to which the insert is secured. The utility box includes a peripherally extending edge, typically in either a rectangular or square/oval shape and associated and inwardly facing surface defining a recessed interior. The insert is constructed as a three dimensional housing with a forward facing and peripherally extending planar face and a rearwardly spaced and recessed base surface, connected together by at least one side wall. The side walls in combination define a mating configuration with the peripherally extending edge of the utility box. A spike is secured to a midpoint location of the recessed base surface and extends forwardly a predetermined spaced distance beyond the peripherally extending planar face.

Abstract: Data to be programmed into memory-containing ICs is divided into a number (X) of blocks preferably equal to the number of sockets on a common programmer unit. A pick-up head inserts an unprogrammed IC into the first socket and the IC is programmed with a first data block A. While programming is occurring the pick-up head fetches an unprogrammed IC and inserts it into a second socket, whereupon both ICs are simultaneously programmed with the second data block B. During this time an unprogrammed IC is fetched and inserted into a third socket, whereupon all socketed ICs are simultaneously programmed with a third data block C. Eventually the first IC is fully programmed and is replaced with an unprogrammed IC and the cycle continues until all ICs to be programmed have been programmed. Multiple pick-up heads and/or multi-socketed programming units can be used.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a nuclear reactor and a preformed containment building for a nuclear reactor. The nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) is assemblied at a manufacturing site while the containment building is constructed in parallel at the reactor site. The completed NSSS is then transported to the reactor site and installed in the specially formed containment building. The NSSS and its safeguards system preferably are formed as a low draft barge which is tugged to the reactor site along navigable waterways.

Abstract: A rotary adhesive carpeting removal tool has a circular base support member adapted to be coupled to a rotary drive floor finishing machine, against the underside of which base support member is removably secured a circular clamping member carrying a plurality of replaceable hardened nails projecting outwardly of the underside thereof and operative to shreddingly engage and thereby strip cemented-in-place carpeting from hard floor surfaces.