A method and apparatus are disclosed for creating and storing information that defines one or more network devices for use with a network management system. The seasons may include at least two of football season, baseball season, and hockey season. The method can form a microplasma device that includes a substrate and either or both of a microchannel or microcavity defined in a polymer layer supported by the substrate. A charge pump circuit, which is connected to a phase detector, the voltage-to-current converter, and the calibration circuit, generates a charge pump current based on the first current and the calibration current. In this manner, a penalty is assessed for mismatches. To improve the protective function of the traction control system, the energy loss converted in the torque converter or a value proportional to it is calculated and the engine torque is reduced if a specified threshold value is exceeded.