A software programmable fuse cell which reduces or eliminates static power consumption is disclosed. The vehicle windshield wiper assembly includes a bridge member that has a first end, a second end, and a medial portion. The variable throttle valve is disposed upstream of the relief valve and is configured to change an opening degree thereof according to a control signal from a controller. Thereafter, the data flow is routed using the selected connection. Rubber gaskets are associated with the respective endcaps, and are reliably secured to the endcaps by being snap fit into grooves molded into the plastic of the endcaps. The pulsed light emitted from the ultra-short pulse fiber laser 22 is converted into a relatively flat super continuum over a broad band of approximately 1200 nm to 2000 nm by chromatic dispersion in the course of transmission through the broadband optical spectrum-generating optical fiber 24.