A semiconductor device and an IO cell placement method can cope with reduction of the chip area and increase in the number of pins, without changing a core transistor region inside the semiconductor device. In particular, linkbelts can be modified with topically-applied materials, such as extruded or printed silicone materials, in a pattern that provides an overall background texture andor a decorative design that is imparted to the resulting tissue. The tester also includes a temperature sensor that can measure a temperature of an individual electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells. The combination of the hydrogen and phosphorous compounds stimulates the consortium to metabolize the carbonaceous material into the metabolic product with enhanced hydrogen content. The received information is then converted into a format that is based on the capabilities of the client, the transmission characteristics of the communication link, or both the capabilities of the client and the transmission characteristics of the communication link. The device can further include recessed support contact means carried by the support member.