A memory compiler characterization system and method for determining parametric data, wherein memory compilers of a first type are rigorously characterized and memory compilers of a second type are sparsely characterized with respect to a particular parameter. The shade element includes opposing first and second ends with respective securement elements generally formed thereat and adapted to engage one another for releasably retaining the shade element in its cylindrical deployed configuration. The upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis. The business logic engine comprises tools for collaboration, calculation, optimization and forecasting in the equipment market. A plurality of wires connects each electrode to the power source in the remote. The sample is illuminated a plurality of times, the charge produced by each illumination is accumulated, and the cumulative charge is output.