An electrophotographic apparatus achieves miniaturization thereof and improvement of image quality. The frequency locked loop performs a clock multiplication function such that an inexpensive and low frequency external crystal is usable to both clock a processor of the microcontroller with a higher frequency and low-jitter clock signal and to clock a real time clock of the microcontroller with a low frequency time base that is a power of two multiple of one hertz. The received energy may be converted to a rectified waveform. Further, the pin is recessed within a second portion of the hollow internal channel to prevent further access to the pin for a tamper resistant pin connection. Elastomeric elements can follow the outside edges along the length of the personal care article and then curve inwardly at the crotch portion and cross each other at a cooperative location frontward of the aperture and corresponding to the perineum of a user.