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Conferences

Enhancing Collaboration using an Internet Integrated Workbench

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert Allen, Srinivas Nidamarthi, S P. Regalla, Ram D. Sriram

We report on our experience using an Internet-based collaborative environment to enhance the design and manufacturing process of a custom-designed artifact...

Simulation of Graded Video Impairment by Weighted Summation: Validation of the Methodology

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

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

The investigation examines two methodologies by which to control the impairment level of digital video test materials. Such continuous fine-tuning of video...

Results from the 1999 NIST Mixed-Stain Study #2 DNA Quantitation, Differential Extraction and Identification of the Unknown Contributors

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Margaret C. Kline, Janette W. Redman, David L. Duewer, D J. Reeder

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has provided a number of educational interlaboratory exercises to the forensic community. The recent...

A Standards-Based Approach to Integrating Information Across the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Network

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Barbara L. Goldstein, A, . A. Dugenske

The Representation of Function in Computer-Based Design

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Simon Sykman, Ram D. Sriram, J Racz

This paper proposes a standardized representation of function for use by the research community, industry, and eventually commercial software vendors. This...

Standards-Based Software Testing in a Net-Centric World

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

KC Morris, David Flater

Automation for product development and manufacturing is changing to take advantage of the recent expansion of the Internet and the computing technologies...

The Use of XML to Describe Function and Taxonomies in Computer-based Design

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Simon Sykman, Ram D. Sriram, Jocelyn Senfaute

This paper presents a mapping of a standardized representation of a function, consisting of schemata for functions and associated flows. Along with taxonomies...

Conceptual Design for Assembly

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

V Lombeyda, William Regli

This paper presents an approach to support computer-aided conceptual design of mechatronic assemblies in a collaborative, multi-user environment. We describe a...

Incoporating Process Planning into Conceptual Design

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Shaw C. Feng, Gordon A. Shaw, Walter W. Nederbragt, Serge Kaing, Ram D. Sriram

This paper describes recent developments in the Design and Process Planning Integration (DPPI) project at the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

Towards Unambiguous Specifications: Five Alternative Job Control Models for An Object-Oriented, Hierarchical Shop Control System

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

David Flater, Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Evan K. Wallace

In a distributed, object-oriented, hierarchical shop control system, there are many ways of organizing the interactions between supervisory controllers and...

Spectroscopic Ellipsometry of Ta₂0₅ On Si, in Ultrathin SiO₂ and High-K Materials for ULSI Gate Dielectrics, edited by H. R. Huff, C. A. Richter, M. L. Green, G. Lucovsky, and T. Hattori

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Curt A. Richter, Nhan Van Nguyen, G A. Alers

In this paper, we present the results of spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) studies of Ta 20 5 films on Si. Based on these results, we have experimentally...

Intercomparison of SEM, AFM, and Electrical Linewidths

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

John S. Villarrubia, R. Dixon, S. Jones, J R. Lowney, Michael T. Postek, Richard A. Allen, Michael W. Cresswell

Measurements of the Zero-Dispersion Wavelength in Multimode Fibers Using a Single Low-Cost Sled Source

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

John B. Schlager, Douglas L. Franzen

We have developed a frequency-domain phase shift system for measuring the zero-dispersion wavelength of multimode optical fibers under overfilled launching...

Ultrathin SiO₂ and High-K Materials for ULSI Gate Dielectrics

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

H. R. Huff, Curt A. Richter, M. L. Green, G. Lucovsky, T. Hattori

Multifunctional Optical In Situ Monitoring of Semiconductor Film Growth

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Kristine A. Bertness, S. P. Hays, Robert K. Hickernell

We have modifed a normal-incidence optical reflectance spectroscopy system to allow rapid switching between the measurement of sample reflectance and sample...

Hybrid Fiber Grating and Molecular Absorption Multiple Wavelength Reference

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

William C. Swann, M. A. Hubbard, Sarah L. Gilbert

The development of dense wavelength division multiplexed systems at wavelengths between 1300 and 1600 nm has created a demand for wavelength references...

Wavelength Calibration Standards for Wavelength Division Multiplexing

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Sarah L. Gilbert, William C. Swann

We describe National Institute of Standards and Technology research on wavelength standards for optical fiber communications.

Nuclear magnetic resonance studies of hydrogen-loaded and uv-exposed germanosilicate preforms

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

M. A. Hubbard, E. M. Gill, Sarah L. Gilbert, J. Xiong, H. Lock, G. E. Maciel, T. Taunay, M. A. Putman

preface to Ultrathin SiO₂ and High-K Materials for ULSI Gate Dielectrics, edited by H. R. Huff, C. A. Richter, M. L. Green, G. Lucovsky, and T. Hattori

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

H. R. Huff, Curt A. Richter, M. L. Green, G. Lucovsky, T. Hattori

Hybrid Multiple Wavelength Reference Using Fiber Gratings and Molecular Absorption

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

William C. Swann, M. A. Hubbard, Sarah L. Gilbert

Behavior of Bare and Aspirated Thermocouples in Compartment Fires.

August 15, 1999

Author(s)

L G. Blevins

As part of an effort to characterize the uncertainties associated with temperature measurements in fire environments, models of bare bead, single-shielded...

Accurate Experimental Characterization of On-Chip Interconnects

August 13, 1999

Author(s)

Dylan F. Williams, Uwe A. Hartmut Grabinski

In this paper we examine different approaches to the extraction of frequency dependent line parameters from broadband S-parameter measurements.

Improved Accuracy Tristimulus Colorimeters Calibrated With Standard

August 6, 1999

Author(s)

George P. Eppeldauer

A new method has been developed to calibrate tristimulus colorimeters for high accuracy color measurements. Instead of traditional lamp standards, modern, high...

Scanning Electron Microscopy with Polarization Analysis (SEMPA) Investigations of Multilayer Magnetism

August 4, 1999

Author(s)

John Unguris, Robert Celotta, Daniel T. Pierce

This was an extended abstract prepared for inclusion in the Microscopy & Microanalysis '99 Proceedings. It is a summary of Observation of Antiparallel Magnetic...

Ventilation, Energy and IAQ Impacts of Mechanical Ventilation in a U.S. Dwelling

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily

Based on concerns about indoor air quality and trends towards tighter envelope construction, there has been increasing interest in mechanical ventilation of...

An Indoor Air Quality Performance Standard for Single-Family Residential Buildings

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily

There is increasing interest worldwide in the use of performance standards for removing barriers to the acceptance of housing innovation.The use of performance...

Effects of Cement PSD on Porosity Percolation and Self-Desiccation

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz

The degree of self-desiccation in field concrete depends on the availability of external water to replace that consumed due to the chemical shrinkage that...

SEM/X-Ray Imaging of Cement-Based Materials

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, Paul E. Stutzman, C Haecker, S Remond

Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray imaging techniques have been developed for imaging the complex microstructure of cement-based materials such as cement...

Nondestructive Techniques to Investigate Corrosion Status in Concrete Structures

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Nicholas J. Carino

A critical step in selecting the most appropriate repair strategy for a distressed concrete structure is to determine the corrosion status of reinforcing bars...

Closing Remarks for X99

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

R Deslattes

The following brief essay attempts to summarize some of my remarks at the closing session of X- 99. The three sections below include a well-deserved...

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