Hardware Considerations

The experiments described in this article are usually performed under complete proton decoupling. Thus, in addition to the H coil and the standard lock signal, one needs two more frequencies to be delivered to the sample. The simplest approach would be a fixed probehead, with an additional coil double tuned to, for example, and The drawback of such a probehead is 

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Hardware considerations for automated performance testing systems generally include the computer, software, monitor, and input devices. These features can be provided on multiple testing platforms, including personal computers, handheld personal digital assistants, Internet-based systems, or on platforms that are specially designed to simulate occupational contexts. 

This contribution deals with the use of ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) for the study of the surface and bulk electronic structure of organic molecular and polymeric solids. In so far as is necessary, some features of the UPS of isolated model monomer molecules in the gas phase are described in order to provide a basis for an understanding of certain phenomena that occur in the corresponding condensed molecular and polymeric solids. Some features of photoelectron spectroscopy in general are outlined with an emphasis on the phenomenological interpretation of spectra for the several case studies to be reviewed. The complimentary nature of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS or sometimes ESCA) and UPS is pointed out. The discussions presented are focused upon the experimental aspects of the UPS of insulating organic molecular and polymeric solids, but specific hardware considerations are not included. A variety of references, some of a review nature, are included, but the content is not intended to be historically complete. Examples for examination are drawn primarily from the author s own experience. 

Many other similar engineering considerations exist. We will, however, not be concerned with these mechanical and hardware considerations. Rather, we will focus on major events occurring in the resist layer during exposure. 

Any new hardware requirements and capabilities are examined with respect to their potential impact on the software systems. This evaluation should include all hardware considerations reviewed in the original software design. If it can be shown that the new system does not impact the software requirements, a simplified procedure may be used to implement the modification either at the design or coding phase. 

Kuehl, D., 1981, Hardware Considerations for a Capillary GC/FT-IR Interface, Paper No. 242, Pittsburgh Conf. Anal. Chem. Appl. Spectrosc., Atlantic City, NJ. 

I hope this perspective conveys some of the benefits that can accrue from taking a more holistic view of the computational process and letting hardware considerations become more strongly coupled to algorithm... 

It is advisable to use a surge protector with your DSC. This may filter out unwanted spikes from the DSC traces. Other hardware considerations are as follows ... 

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