An integrated circuit with improved intrinsic gettering ability is described, having a bulk micro-defect density of 3. The system includes an input to receive a digital audio signal and a first output to provide a first digital output signal. A plurality of object coordinates of the arrangement of objects is provided to the remote device. A single valve is fluidly coupled with the at least one fluid line. A stable OB clamping is thereby effected even when there has been a change in signal readout mode or in location andor number of pixels to be read out. In one implementation, a subscriber is provided an alternative service upon attempting to access an unauthorized service, thereby providing a framework for efficient control of conditional access and enhanced services.