Abstract: Fiber optic terminals, tools and methods for adjusting a split ratio of a fiber optic terminal are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tool for adjusting a split ratio of a fiber optic terminal includes an axle for insertion into a port of the fiber optic terminal, and a terminal engagement body disposed about the axle. The terminal engagement body includes a terminal engagement feature for engaging an alignment feature within the fiber optic terminal, wherein the axle is free to rotate with respect to the terminal engagement body, and a set-point indicator. The tool further includes an end piece coupled to the axle, and a plurality of set-point markers, wherein rotation of the end piece causes rotation of the axle and an alignment between one set-point marker of the plurality of set-point markers with the set-point indicator indicates the split ratio of the fiber optic terminal.

Abstract: Circuits, devices, and methods for enabling the digitization of scanned images with an Analog Front End (AFE) circuit. The AFE circuit includes a sampler for sampling a signal produced by an image sensor and in response generating analog image samples. The AFE circuit also includes a Programmable Gain Amplifier for generating amplified samples by amplifying the analog image samples. The AFE circuit further includes an Analog to Digital Converter for generating digitized samples from the amplified samples; and a Digital Programmable Gain Amplifier for amplifying the digitized samples which are subsequently presented to a processor for further processing of the scanned image. Accordingly, the scanned image is digitized with amplification taking place both in the analog and in the digital domain, deriving benefits from each. The AFE circuit may be calibrated in two steps, once for each of the domains.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for spread spectrum clock generation is provided. Modulation of the clock signal may be accomplished with an N/N?1 clock divider. The N/N?1 clock divider is configured to divide the clock signal by N or N?1, depending on the carry output signal of an accumulator circuit. The accumulator circuit is configured to provide the carry output signal in response to a modulating waveform signal. The modulating waveform signal may be a triangle wave, a sinusoidal wave, another waveform appropriate for spread-spectrum clock generation, and the like.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing muscle mass comprising administering phospholipid arachidonic acid to a human in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing muscle mass comprising administering phospholipid arachidonic acid to a human in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing muscle mass comprising administering phospholipid arachidonic acid to a human in need thereof.

Abstract: Circuits, devices, and methods for enabling the digitization of scanned images with an Analog Front End (AFE) circuit. The AFE circuit includes a sampler for sampling a signal produced by an image sensor and in response generating analog image samples. The AFE circuit also includes a Programmable Gain Amplifier for generating amplified samples by amplifying the analog image samples. The AFE circuit further includes an Analog to Digital Converter for generating digitized samples from the amplified samples; and a Digital Programmable Gain Amplifier for amplifying the digitized samples which are subsequently presented to a processor for further processing of the scanned image. Accordingly, the scanned image is digitized with amplification taking place both in the analog and in the digital domain, deriving benefits from each. The AFE circuit may be calibrated in two steps, once for each of the domains.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of orally administering arachidonic acid and its derivatives for the purpose of increasing the serum level of the prostaglandin PGF2alpha and subsequently the level of retained skeletal muscle mass.