Abstract: A unibody air maintenance device includes a body that is a single, integral component. The body has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet receives a pressurized gas and the outlet directs the pressurized gas to a dry fire protection system. A regulator is disposed within the body and maintains a pressure of the pressurized gas at a set pressure. A check valve is disposed within the body and opens to allow the pressurized gas to flow from the inlet towards the outlet and closes to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing from the outlet towards the inlet. A three-way valve is disposed within the body downstream of the inlet and upstream of the regulator. The three-way valve allows the pressurized gas to flow towards the regulator in a regulate position and to prevent the pressurized gas from flowing through the unibody air maintenance device in an off position.

Abstract: A data encryption method using linear-feedback shift registers (LFSRs) is disclosed. The method includes identifying one or more objects each of which comprises a sequence of object bits, and using each object to generate a plurality of logic blocks by: creating an LFSR seed comprising at least a portion of the object bits of the object, wherein the LFSR seed provides an initial state of an LFSR; implementing the LF SR to generate a plurality of LFSR outputs; and using the LFSR outputs to generate the logic blocks. The method also includes encrypting a plurality of data blocks in accordance with an encryption scheme that applies a screen and the LFSR-generated logic blocks. The encrypted data blocks may then be decrypted in accordance with a decryption scheme that applies an inverse screen and the same LFSR-generated logic blocks that were used in the encryption scheme.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for installing a fitting onto a fluid line, the apparatus comprising a main body and a fitting installation member. The main body comprises a base and a guide member, wherein the base comprises a groove extending in a first direction configured to receive at least a portion of the fluid line, wherein the guide member is connected to and spaced apart from the groove of the base, and wherein the guide member comprises a hole extending through the guide member in a second direction. The fitting installation member comprises an elongate shaft and a tip portion, wherein the elongate shaft extends through the hole of the guide member and into the groove of the base member, and wherein the tip portion is smaller than the shaft in a first dimension.

Abstract: A data encryption method using linear-feedback shift registers (LFSRs) is disclosed. The method includes identifying one or more objects each of which comprises a sequence of object bits, and using each object to generate a plurality of logic blocks by: creating an LFSR seed comprising at least a portion of the object bits of the object, wherein the LFSR seed provides an initial state of an LFSR; implementing the LFSR to generate a plurality of LFSR outputs; and using the LFSR outputs to generate the logic blocks. The method also includes encrypting a plurality of data blocks in accordance with an encryption scheme that applies a screen and the LFSR-generated logic blocks. The encrypted data blocks may then be decrypted in accordance with a decryption scheme that applies an inverse screen and the same LFSR-generated logic blocks that were used in the encryption scheme.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a fitting onto a fluid line, comprising a main body and a fitting installation member. The main body comprises a base and a guide member, wherein the base comprises a groove extending in a first direction configured to receive at least a portion of the fluid line, wherein the guide member is connected to and spaced apart from the groove of the base, and wherein the guide member comprises a hole extending through the guide member in a second direction. The fitting installation member comprises an elongate shaft and a tip portion, wherein the elongate shaft extends through the hole of the guide member and into the groove of the base member, and wherein the tip portion is smaller than the shaft in a first dimension.

Abstract: A test probe assembly includes a mounting fixture, a co-planar waveguide lead frame having a device contact point, where the co-planar waveguide lead frame is mounted to the mounting fixture, and at least one radio frequency (RF) connector assembly electrically coupled with the co-planar waveguide lead frame.

Abstract: An adaptive voltage converter adapted to compensate for the exponential sensitivities of sub-threshold and near-threshold circuits. The converter can change its power/performance characteristics between different energy modes. The converter may comprise two or more voltage converters/regulators. A multiplexing circuit selects between the outputs of the several converters/regulators depending on the state of a control signal generated by a control facility. The converter is specially adapted to change the output of each converter/regulator based on a number of variables, including, for example, process corner, temperature and input voltage.

Abstract: A plurality of data blocks are encrypted in accordance with an encryption scheme that transforms a data block into an encrypted data block by: performing a bit modification operation on the data block using one or more logic blocks generated for the data block to thereby generate a first intermediate state data block; performing a bit remapping operation on the first intermediate state data block using at least one encryption screen to thereby generate a second intermediate state data block; and performing a bit modification operation on the second intermediate state data block using one or more logic blocks generated for the data block to thereby generate the encrypted data block. The encrypted data blocks may then be decrypted in accordance with a decryption scheme that applies at least one decryption screen and the same logic blocks that were used in the encryption scheme.

Abstract: An adaptive voltage converter adapted to compensate for the exponential sensitivities of sub-threshold and near-threshold circuits. The converter can change its power/performance characteristics between different energy modes. The converter may comprise two or more voltage converters/regulators. A multiplexing circuit selects between the outputs of the several converters/regulators depending on the state of a control signal generated by a control facility. The converter is specially adapted to change the output of each converter/regulator based on a number of variables, including, for example, process corner, temperature and input voltage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a system having a memory module, a voltage generation module, and a plurality of multiplexors. The memory module has a plurality of memory blocks. The voltage generation module supplies two or more voltage rails. The multiplexors are electrically connected to the voltage generation module. Each memory block is electrically connected to one of the multiplexors. Each multiplexor is configured to switch between the two or more voltage rails based on an operational parameter of each memory block. The operational parameter of each memory block may be process control speed, storage status, an operating mode, temperature, or any combination thereof. The operating mode may further be an active mode, a standby mode, and a deep sleep mode.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a system having a memory module, a voltage generation module, and a plurality of multiplexors. The memory module has a plurality of memory blocks. The voltage generation module supplies two or more voltage rails. The multiplexors are electrically connected to the voltage generation module. Each memory block is electrically connected to one of the multiplexors. Each multiplexor is configured to switch between the two or more voltage rails based on an operational parameter of each memory block. The operational parameter of each memory block may be process control speed, storage status, an operating mode, temperature, or any combination thereof. The operating mode may further be an active mode, a standby mode, and a deep sleep mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a fitting onto a fluid line, comprising a main body and a fitting installation member. The main body comprises a base and a guide member, wherein the base comprises a groove extending in a first direction configured to receive at least a portion of the fluid line, wherein the guide member is connected to and spaced apart from the groove of the base, and wherein the guide member comprises a hole extending through the guide member in a second direction. The fitting installation member comprises an elongate shaft and a tip portion, wherein the elongate shaft extends through the hole of the guide member and into the groove of the base member, and wherein the tip portion is smaller than the shaft in a first dimension.

Abstract: A data encryption method using linear-feedback shift registers (LFSRs) is disclosed. The method includes identifying one or more objects each of which comprises a sequence of object bits, and using each object to generate a plurality of logic blocks by: creating an LFSR seed comprising at least a portion of the object bits of the object, wherein the LFSR seed provides an initial state of an LFSR; implementing the LFSR to generate a plurality of LFSR outputs; and using the LFSR outputs to generate the logic blocks. The method also includes encrypting a plurality of data blocks in accordance with an encryption scheme that applies a screen and the LFSR-generated logic blocks. The encrypted data blocks may then be decrypted in accordance with a decryption scheme that applies an inverse screen and the same LFSR-generated logic blocks that were used in the encryption scheme.

Abstract: An adaptive voltage converter adapted to compensate for the exponential sensitivities of sub-threshold and near-threshold circuits. The converter can change its power/performance characteristics between different energy modes. The converter may comprise two or more voltage converters/regulators. A multiplexing circuit selects between the outputs of the several converters/regulators depending on the state of a control signal generated by a control facility. The converter is specially adapted to change the output of each converter/regulator based on a number of variables, including, for example, process corner, temperature and input voltage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a system having a memory module, a voltage generation module, and a plurality of multiplexors. The memory module has a plurality of memory blocks. The voltage generation module supplies two or more voltage rails. The multiplexors are electrically connected to the voltage generation module. Each memory block is electrically connected to one of the multiplexors. Each multiplexor is configured to switch between the two or more voltage rails based on an operational parameter of each memory block. The operational parameter of each memory block may be process control speed, storage status, an operating mode, temperature, or any combination thereof. The operating mode may further be an active mode, a standby mode, and a deep sleep mode.

Abstract: An adaptive voltage converter adapted to compensate for the exponential sensitivities of sub-threshold and near-threshold circuits. The converter can change its power/performance characteristics between different energy modes. The converter may comprise two or more voltage converters/regulators. A multiplexing circuit selects between the outputs of the several converters/regulators depending on the state of a control signal generated by a control facility. The converter is specially adapted to change the output of each converter/regulator based on a number of variables, including, for example, process corner, temperature and input voltage.

Abstract: A method of determining power data of a system on a chip is disclosed. A plug-in module is provided for installation on the chip. The plug-in module is activated to take a snapshot of the data in power related registers of components on the chip when user provided software is executed on the system on a chip. The collected data is streamed to an external computing device. A spreadsheet of the collected register data may be displayed. A graphic representation of the collected register data may be displayed.

Abstract: A power evaluation tool for a system on a chip is disclosed. The tool includes a power profiling plug-in module executed by a processor on the chip to collect a snapshot of register data of components on the chip associated with power consumption by the system during a certain time. The collected register data is streamed to an external computing device. A data parser module receives the streamed collected register data on the external computing device. A spreadsheet generator module creates a spreadsheet of the collected register data. An interface module displays a graphic representation of the collected register data on a display.

Abstract: A method of determining power data of a system on a chip is disclosed. A plug-in module is provided for installation on the chip. The plug-in module is activated to take a snapshot of the data in power related registers of components on the chip when user provided software is executed on the system on a chip. The collected data is streamed to an external computing device. A spreadsheet of the collected register data may be displayed. A graphic representation of the collected register data may be displayed.

Abstract: A power evaluation tool for a system on a chip is disclosed. The tool includes a power profiling plug-in module executed by a processor on the chip to collect a snapshot of register data of components on the chip associated with power consumption by the system during a certain time. The collected register data is streamed to an external computing device. A data parser module receives the streamed collected register data on the external computing device. A spreadsheet generator module creates a spreadsheet of the collected register data. An interface module displays a graphic representation of the collected register data on a display.