Techniques for estimating test length under random test

When a circuit is tested using random or pseudorandom patterns, it is essential to determine the amount of time (test length) required to test it adequately. We present a methodology for predicting different statistics of random pattern test length. While earlier methods allowed estimation only of upper bounds of test length and only for exhaustive fault coverage, the technique presented here is capable of providing estimates of all statistics of interest (including expected value and variance) for all coverage specifications.Our methodology is based on sampling models developed for fault coverage estimation [1]. Test length is viewed as awaiting time on fault coverage. Based on this relation we derive the distribution of test length as a function of fault coverage. Methods of approximating expected value and variance of test length are presented. Accuracy of these approximations can be controlled by the user. A practical technique for predicting expected test length is developed. This technique is based on clustering faults into equal detectability subsets. A simple and effective algorithm for fault clustering is also presented. The sampling model is applied to each cluster independently and the results are then aggregated to yield test lengths for the whole circuit. Results of experiments with several circuits (both ISCAS '85 benchmarks and other practical circuits) are also provided.This work was done while the author was with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901.     

Determination and Health Implication of the Erucic Acid Content of Broccoli Florets, Sprouts, and Seeds

The erucic acid content of broccoli florets, sprouts, and seeds was found to be about 0.8, 320, and 12100 mg/100 g, respectively. Using the erucic acid limit established for canola oil in the U.S.A. and Canada as a guideline, the estimated dietary intake of erucic acid from florets and sprouts was considered of little consequence, whereas in seeds a relatively small amount (about 35 g/wk) equaled our calculated exposure limit for erucic acid. Additionally, the most complete fatty acid distribution yet published for the various forms of broccoli are presented.     

储层横向相变对剩余油分布的影响

处在构造边部、低部位的商５－５井，在改注水井排液中发现不含水的高产这种非常规现象，由此引起对地质因素的分析。浅湖相沉积的主体是滩砂微相，它可细分为“滩脊”和“滩侧”，其中“滩脊”砂体的泥质含量低，孔隙度、渗透率都较高，而“滩侧”则泥质含量高，物性差。在从“滩脊”砂体向“滩侧”过渡时，极易形成类似于砂体尖灭的岩性封堵，造成剩余油富集，而“滩脊”不一定就在构造的高部位。陆相沉积的砂体非均质性很强，孔隙度和渗透率在横向上的变化很大，高部位的油层水淹，低部位的油层不一定就高含水，这是因为砂体横向上的非均质性，使同一时间单元沉积的砂体很可能不连通。基于这些分析，地质工作者不妨运用沉积微相的原理在构造的低部位或边部寻找剩余油富集区，商５－５井的现实给了我们很好的启示。     

Reliability‐based estimation of the survival of Listeria monocytogenes in chorizos

Reliability analysis is especially important when critical decisions are to be made involving potentially severe adverse consequences such as foodborne illness. Owing to uncertainty associated with the parameters controlling survival of Listeria monocytogenes in chorizo (a Mexican‐style sausage), the time needed to reduce the count by a certain number (n) of logs (t_nD) is probabilistic. In this paper the first‐order second‐moment (FOSM) method based on Taylor series expansion is used to derive the expected value and standard deviation of t_nD as function of the operating conditions (random variables) affecting survival, namely initial water activity (a_w0) of the sausage batter, storage temperature (T) and airflow velocity (F), along with their uncertainties characterised by their means and coefficients of variation. For any given n the derived t_nD probability distribution enables one to determine an estimate of t_nD for any desired level of reliability or confidence level, such as 50% (median value), 95%, 99%, etc. Among the conclusions drawn were: (i) the variability associated with T and F has a minor effect on estimating uncertainty in t_nD, whereas the reliability of t_nD estimation is greatly influenced by the uncertainty in a_w0; and (ii) the uncertainty in a_w0 has the greatest impact when a_w0 of the sausage formulation exceeds 0.90. The approach used and discussed in this paper can be applied to any survival/inactivation study to incorporate the effect of uncertainty in the various extrinsic and intrinsic parameters on the survival kinetics of the pathogen in a food system under evaluation. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

高层印制线路板正面临的对位挑战

封装工业正在推动着印制线路板技术水平朝着半导体要求的方向发展。高密度印制线路板正广泛用于网络路由器、自动测试设备和服务器领域。高密度要求(>150 IO/cm~2)正成为客户的普通需求。为满足现有的高密度封装要求,由于线宽、线距和通孔孔径正接近传统制作极限,普遍的方法就是不断增加印制线路板的层数。这些特征正驱动着印制线路板在基材、图像转移、蚀刻、电镀、阻焊、测试流程和对位系统的变化。此文主要讲述了印制线路板特性的变化趋势和利用对位模式和雷利分布去预测满足高级对位要求的能力以及印制线路板各流程中有关对准度的控制要点。     

水库灌区的全程节水技术

本文就水库灌区多方位的水资源浪费状况。提出了水库应采用汛限分级方法多蓄水的观点；结合降雨，作物需水等建立了水库供水、渠道输配水的高效节水模型；同时对水库——渠道——田间灌水等全程节水技术进行了探讨。     

川东北三叠系飞仙关组鲕滩气藏有利储集层的形成与分布

川东北地区三叠系飞仙关组鲕滩气藏是近年四川盆地碳酸盐岩天然气勘探取得重大突破的领域，目前在中国石油探区内已发现罗家寨、渡口河、铁山坡等大中型气藏。对鲕滩气藏白云岩储集层进行岩心观察、显微薄片分析，并进行微量元素、流体包裹体、X衍射、阴极发光及电子探针等分析，结果表明，白云岩化和多期溶蚀是形成优质白云岩储集层的关键因素，混合云化与埋藏云化的叠加作用是形成孔隙性白云岩储集层的基本条件。飞仙关组鲕滩气藏储集层经历了4期溶蚀作用，即同生期溶蚀作用、浅埋期溶蚀作用、深埋期溶蚀作用和抬升期溶蚀作用，形成优质白云岩储集层的主要溶蚀作用是浅埋期和深埋期的溶蚀作用。优质白云岩储集层主要分布在台缘鲕粒滩相带，纵向与亮晶鲕粒灰岩呈韵律性互层，横向主要分布在鲕粒滩坝靠近漏湖-潮坪一侧。     

基于媒体用户访问行为偏好模型的代理缓存算法

目前,代理缓存技术广泛应用于改善流媒体传输的服务质量.文章从实际用户日志文件的分析出发,利用发现的用户浏览流媒体对象时的行为分布模型,提出了一种新的视频流媒体缓存算法.仿真结果证明,该算法可以通过记录很少的用户访问信息获取较高的性能表现.     

An adaptive non‐conforming finite‐element method for Reissner–Mindlin plates

Adaptive algorithms are important tools for efficient finite‐element mesh design. In this paper, an error controlled adaptive mesh‐refining algorithm is proposed for a non‐conforming low‐order finite‐element method for the Reissner–Mindlin plate model. The algorithm is controlled by a reliable and efficient residual‐based a posteriori error estimate, which is robust with respect to the plate's thickness. Numerical evidence for this and the efficiency of the new algorithm is provided in the sense that non‐optimal convergence rates are optimally improved in our numerical experiments. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Effects of mastication on the distribution of molecular weights and on the mechanical properties of native and commercial dental gutta percha (trans-polyisoprene)

Mastication of gutta percha (trans-polyisoprene) resulted in the selective scission of molecules, producing a narrower distribution of lower molecular weights. The mechanical properties of the samples also underwent a significant change due to mastication. The greater the content of incompatible substances (salts and oxides) in commercial gutta percha. the more substantial were these effects. The atmosphere (air, N₂, O₂) in which the experiments were conducted yielded significantly different results. The decrease in molecular weight was far greater in an O₂ atmosphere than under a current of nitrogen or air, owing to the combination of double bonds with O₂.