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Conferences

A Statistical Text-To-Phone Function Using Ngrams and Rules

May 10, 1999

Author(s)

W M. Fisher

Adopting concepts from statistical language modeling and rule-based transformations can lead to effective and efficient text-to-phone (TTP) functions. We...

Cyclic Contact Fatigue of Brittle Ceramics

May 10, 1999

Author(s)

Brian R. Lawn, Yeon-Gil G. Jung, D H. Kim, S K. Lee, I M. Peterson

Contact damage modes in cyclic loading with spheres are investigated in several ceramics, principally silicon nitride but also some ceramics used for dental...

Construction Metrology Beyond Earth: A White Paper

May 6, 1999

Author(s)

D T. Latimer

Construction metrology standardization research currently focuses on terrestial applications. For space based applications, there is the potential for great...

Compensation of Thermal Expansiveness In Plastic DCA-Flip-Chip Assemblies Using A Mechanically Compliant Dielectric

May 3, 1999

Author(s)

Jan Obrzut

Application of a compliant, low modulus dielectric layer between the chip joints (C4) and the carrier can decrease the thermally induced bending and probability...

Modeling Chamber Radiation Effects on Pyrometric Temperature Measurement in Rapid Thermal Processing

May 2, 1999

Author(s)

F Rosa, Yong Zhou, Z M. Zhang, D P. DeWitt, Benjamin K. Tsai

A detailed analysis of the radiation environment in the lower chamber of the RTP test bed at the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) is...

Carbon Monoxide and Soot Formation in Inverse Diffusion Flames.

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

L G. Blevins, George W. Mulholland, R W. Davis

The objective of this project is to study carbon monoxide (CO) and soot formation in laminar, inverse diffusion flames (IDFs). The IDF is used because it is a...

Evolution of Refrigerant Application

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Piotr A. Domanski

The paper reviews the development of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants, the implemented replacements of ozone-depleting fluids, other considered alternatives, and...

Test Procedure Development for Residential Dishwashers

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti

It has been recognized that the current Department of Energy (DOE) dishwasher test procedure is inadequate in testing soil sensing dishwashers. As a result, DOE...

The Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale: A Reassessment From Structural Engineering Perspective

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Long T. Phan, Emil Simiu

This paper is a condensed version of two previous publications: NIST Technical Note 1426, by Long T. Phan and Emil Simiu; and ASCE Civil Engineering magazine...

Relating Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Microstructure to Paint Adhesion

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Mark R. VanLandingham

Advances in the use of the atomic force microscope (AFM) to characterize polymeric materials have recently been made. Phase imaging with the AFM has emerged as...

Polystyrene Box Uniform Light Sources

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Edward F. Kelley

Evaluation of Light Measuring Devices for Flying-Spot Display Measurements

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Paul A. Boynton

Calculable Coaxial Resistors for Precision Measurements

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Randolph E. Elmquist

Coaxial straight-wire resistors have been constructed with the purpose of improving comparisons between resistors, capacitors, and inductors in the audio...

Flat-Panel Display Measurements and Standards

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Edward F. Kelley

0.1-10 GHZ CMOS Voltage Standard

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dylan F. Williams, Dave K. Walker

We discuss the development of a sinusoidal CMOS voltage standard. The standard incorporates a FET power sensor that transfers the voltage measured at a primary...

Overview of the Manufacture and Certification of Electrodeposited Coating Thickness Standard Reference Materials

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Carlos R. Beauchamp, Hilary B. Gates, David R. Kelley, Stefan D. Leigh

This paper documents major changes in the production of Electrodeposited Coating Thickness Standard Reference Materials. These standards consist of pre...

Characterization of Nanostructured Tungsten Heavy Alloy Produced by Double Ball Milling

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Frank S. Biancaniello, Stephen D. Ridder, Maureen E. Williams, Rodney D. Jiggetts, L S. Magness

Tungsten powder was ball milled in a controlled atmosphere environment with rapidly solidified powders to produce a nanostructured material. The milled powders...

Characterization of Atomized High Nitrogen Stainless Steel as a Possible Implant Material

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

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

High Nitrogen Stainless Steel (HNSS) can simultaneously have high strength (ultimate and yield), high hardness, high ductility, and outstanding corrosion...

The Formation and Behavior of Particles in Silane Discharges

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Alan Gallagher

Particle growth in silane RF discharges and the incorporation of particles into hydrogenated-amorphous-silicon (a-Si: H) devices is described. Measurements of...

Comparison of Sheet-Resistance Measurements Obtained By Standard and Small-Area Four-Point Probing

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Nadine Guillaume, Michael W. Cresswell, Richard A. Allen, Sarah C. Everist, Loren W. Linholm

A modification of the standard four-point probing technique has been developed for measuring the sheet resistance of conducting films. Although the areas of...

Characteristic Impedance, Causality, and Microwave Circuit Theory

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dylan Williams, Bradley Alpert

A new waveguide equivalent-circuit theory guarantees causality of the network parameters of passive devices.

Planar Near-Field Measurements Using Nonideal Measurement Points

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ronald C. Wittmann, Bradley Alpert, Michael H. Francis

Uncertainty Analysis for Four Terminal-Pair Capacitance and Dissipation Factor Characterization at 1 MHz and 10 MHz

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Andrew D. Koffman, S. Avramov, Bryan C. Waltrip, Nile M. Oldham

Internet-Based Test Service for Multifunction Calibrators

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Nile M. Oldham, Mark E. Parker

The Sensitivity of a Method to Predict a Capacitor's Frequency Characteristic

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

S. Avramov, Andrew D. Koffman, Nile M. Oldham, Bryan C. Waltrip

SIMnet - a Collaborative Tool for Metrology in the Americas

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Piotr S. Filipski, Nile M. Oldham

The use of video conferencing equipment used with the Internet to facilitate international comparisons and collaborations is described. The system employs...

Robust Statistical Analysis of Vector Network Analyzer Intercomparisons

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert M. Judish, Jolene Splett

Benchmark Database for Input and Validation of Spray Combustion Models

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

J F. Widmann, S R. Charagundla, Cary Presser

Control of process efficiency and the formation of species byproducts from industrial thermal oxidation systems (e.g., power generation and treatment of liquid...

Experimental Studies of Noise in a Dual Mode Oscillator,

April 13, 1999

Author(s)

Huascar Ascarrunz, F L. Walls, Eva Ferre-Pikal, V Tsarapkin, J Vig

Progress Towards ¹⁹⁹Hg⁺ Optical Frequency Standard

April 13, 1999

Author(s)

R J. Rafac, B C. Young, F C. Cruz, J A. Beall, James C. Bergquist, Wayne M. Itano, David J. Wineland

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