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Conferences

Integration of Manufacturing Simulations Using High Level Architecture (HLA)

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Charles R. McLean, Swee K. Leong, Frank H. Riddick

This paper presents an overview of a neutral reference architecture for integrating distributed manufacturing simulation systems with each other, with other...

AlGaAs Composition Measurements from In Situ Optical Reflectance

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Kristine A. Bertness, J T. Armstrong, Ryna B. Marinenko, Larry Robins, Albert J. Paul, Joseph G. Pellegrino, Paul M. Amirtharaj, Deane Chandler-Horowitz

We measure the composition of AlGaAs layers during epitaxial crystal growth using in situ normal-incidence optical reflectance supported by independent methods...

Mosquito Noise in MPEG-compressed Video: Test Patterns and Metrics

June 24, 2000

Author(s)

Charles D. Fenimore, John M. Libert, Peter Roitman

Mosquito noise is a time dependent video compression impairment in which the high frequency spatial detail in video images having crisp edges is aliased...

Combustion of Floating, Water-In-Oil Emulsion Layers Subjected to External Heat Flux.

June 14, 2000

Author(s)

A Y. Walavalkar, A K. Kulkarni

Prior studies have shown that emulsions with greater than a certain amount of water do not bum, and thus present a difficulty in applying in-situ combustion...

Computation of Causal Characteristic Impedances

June 12, 2000

Author(s)

Dylan F. Williams, Ronald C. Wittmann

We develop a numerical method of determining the magnitude of characteristic impedance required by causal power-normalized circuit theories from its phase using...

Benchmarking of Advanced CD-SEMs Against the New Unified Specification for Sub-0.18 Micrometer Lithography

June 2, 2000

Author(s)

A Deleporte, J Allgair, C Archie, G Banke, Michael T. Postek, J Schlesinger, Andras Vladar, A Yanof

The Advanced Metrology Advisory Group (AMAG) comprised of representatives from International SEMATECH consortium member companies and the National Institute of...

Errors in Accelerometer Calibration Using Laser interferometry Due to Harmonic Distortion and Cross Motion in the Applied Motion

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Beverly F. Payne, David J. Evans

The development of exciters for the precise calibration of accelerometers requires minimizing distortion and cross motion in the exciter (shaker). It is well...

Realistic Sampling-Circuit Model for a Nose-to-Nose Simulation

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Catherine A. Remley, Dylan F. Williams, Donald C. DeGroot

We extend previously developed oscilloscope sampler models to include realistic circuit characteristics and use these models to investigate the nose-to-nose...

Multiport Noise Characterization and Differential Amplifiers

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

James P. Randa

I address the issue of the definition and measurement of noise figure and parameters to characterize multiport devices, particularly differential amplifiers. A...

Uncertainty in Primary Gas Flow Standards Due to Flow Work Phenomena

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

John D. Wright, Aaron N. Johnson

Static gravimetric and static volumetric gas flow standards are both affected by uncertainty components related to the measurement of the change of mass of gas...

Thermal Performance of Residential Electric Water Heaters Using Alternative Blowing Agents

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Arthur H. Fanney, Robert R. Zarr, J D. Ketay-Paprocki

This paper presents the results of a study aimed at quantifying the performance of water heaters insulated with polyurethane foams using three different blowing...

Characterizing the Appearance and Its Related Microstructure of Metallic-Flaked Coatings

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Li Piin Sung, Maria E. Nadal, M E. McKnight

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a study to advance the science of measuring and modeling the optical scattering...

The NIST X-Ray Optics Calibration Interferometer (XCALIBIR)

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Angela Davies, Christopher J. Evans, R Kestner, M Bremer

NIST's next generation interferometer (XCALIBIR) is a 300mm aperture, general-purpose interferometer designed to push the limits of optical testing. In this...

Microstructure Analysis Using Temperature Induced Contrast Variation in Small-Angle Scattering

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

J D. Barnes, R Kolb, K A. Barnes, A Nakatani, Boualem Hammouda

We propose to introduce Temperature-Induced Contrast Variation (TICV) as a technique for improving the specificity of microstructure analyses obtained using...

Analysis of Module Interaction in an OMAC Controller

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

John L. Michaloski

Machine controllers built from standardized software parts, commonly referred to as components or modules, have the greatest potential to reap open architecture...

Characterization of Asymmetric Coupled CMOS Lines

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Uwe Arz, Dylan F. Williams, Dave K. Walker, J. E. Rogers, M. Rudack, D. Treytner, Hartmut Grabinski

This paper investigates the properties of asymmetric coupled lines built in a 0.25 5m CMOS technology in the frequency range of 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz. We show that...

Fiber Optic Based Optical Tomography Sensor for Monitoring Plasma Uniformity, ed. by D.G. Seiler

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Eric C. Benck, K Etemadi

Software Models for Standardizing the Human-Machine Interface Connection to a Machine Controller

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

John L. Michaloski, S Birla, C J. Yen

Software Engineering, Standards

The Neutral Message Language: A Model and Method for Message Passing in Heterogeneous Environments

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

William P. Shackleford, Frederick M. Proctor, John L. Michaloski

To achieve efficient communication between distributed real-time processes, it is desirable to both choose the best protocol for each communication path and...

The Neutral Message Language: A Model and Method for Message Passing in Heterogeneous Environments

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

William P. Shackleford, Frederick M. Proctor, John L. Michaloski

Software Engineering, Standards

Intelligent Control for Unmanned Vehicles

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Karl Murphy, Marilyn N. Abrams, Stephen B. Balakirsky, David Coombs, Tsai Hong Hong, Steven Legowik, Tommy Chang, Alberto Lacaze

Mobility, Unmanned Systems, Vision, Robotics & Intelligent Systems

An Architecture and Tool for Large-scale System Control with a manufacturing system application

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Hui-Min Huang, James S. Albus, William P. Shackleford, Harry A. Scott, Thomas R. Kramer, Elena R. Messina, Frederick M. Proctor

This paper describes a reference architecture that is applicable to multiple classes of large-scale, complex real-time control systems. An associated tool...

Metamodeling With the UML: An Approach to the Formalization of the UML Metamodel

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

M N. Terrasse, M Savonnet

Due to the evolution of analysis & design requirements, the elaboration of formal specifications is becoming the bulk of new development environments. The...

In-Situ Observation of Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering by Dislocations

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Lyle E. Levine, Gabrielle G. Long, R Thomson

Ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering by dislocations in single-crystal aluminum has been observed in situ as a function of plastic deformation. The scattering is...

Convective and Morphological Instabilities During Crystal Growth

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Sam R. Coriell, Geoffrey B. McFadden, B T. Murray

We have studied the effects of interface morphology on the dynamics of dendritic growth. The Ivantsov solution for an isothermal paraboloid of revolution...

Modeling of Stable and Unstable Polarization Switching

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

H Kessler, Lin-Sien H. Lum, H Balke

We examine the stability of polarization switching in polyscrystalline ferroelectric/ferroelastic materials subject to continuous electromechanical loading. In...

Comparison of the Supersonic Length and Dynamic Pressure Characteristics of Discrete-Jet and Annular Close-Coupled Nozzles Used to Produce Fine Metal Powders

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Steven P. Mates, Stephen D. Ridder, Frank S. Biancaniello

Demands for inexpensive fine metal powders for emerging P/M processing applications drive the need to maximize fine powder yields and improve the efficiency of...

An Investigation into the Processing and Properties of Gas Atomized High Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steels

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Frank S. Biancaniello, Rodney D. Jiggetts, Richard E. Ricker, Stephen D. Ridder, Mark R. Stoudt

The addition of nitrogen to stainless steels can dramatically improve properties. Using rapid solidification processing with its increased chemical homogeneity...

Analysis of Plasma Properties and Deposition of Amorphous Silicon Alloy Solar Cells Using Very High Frequency Glow Discharge

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

B Yan, J Yang, S Guha, Alan Gallagher

Positive ionic energy distributions in modified very-high-frequency (MVHF) and radio frequency (RF) glow discharges were measured usinga retarding field...

An XML Repository Architecture for STEP Modules

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Joshua Lubell

NIST is developing a web-based repository to serve as the core of a modular environment for developers of STEP, a family of product data exchange standards...

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