The present invention is directed toward carrier assemblies, planarizing machines with carrier assemblies, and methods for mechanical andor chemical-mechanical planarization of micro-device workpieces. The adapter is configured with logic to search a data buffer availability vector corresponding to data buffer storage elements from low priority to high priority and from high priority to low priority in parallel thereby enabling multiple data buffers to be located in a single path and reducing the impact of pipelining. The management system includes a connectivity matrix which processes information, such as bandwidth availability and route congestion, and then generate a BGP update that is communicated into at least one of the gateways. The parameter being measured by the direct sensor is different than the parameter being measured by the indirect sensor. The airbag is combined with an inflation, collision sensor and an electronic control unit to form the airbag system. With the hub rotating, a cutting tool is moved across the face of the flange, and it produces the machined mounting surface which is perpendicular to the axis of the bearing.