Methods for erasing flash memory using a decrease in magnitude of a source voltage of a first polarity to increase the magnitude of a control gate voltage of a second polarity during an erase period. Operation of the actuation mechanism displaces actuating fluid and causes actuating fluid to flow only into each of the actuating fluid chambers having an opened process fluid valve, resulting in pumping. The baffle housing defines a plasma inlet, an outlet, a cable passageway, and a chamber, wherein the chamber is in fluid communication with the plasma inlet, the outlet, and the cable passageway. The invention supports dynamic provisioning changes including application driven service level change requests, e. The pivot mechanism is configured to promote substantially parallel movement of the jaw members through a range of motion between the first position and the second position. One of the contact arms is connected to the common terminal in normal conditions.