A method and apparatus for trimming of a local oscillation within a radio frequency integrated circuit includes processing that begins when an RFIC receives a radio frequency signal having a known frequency. A shank with a spiral groove extends through a pattern member rotatably mounted to a front end of the barrel and a sleeve which is received in the tube. A clamping mechanism is carried by the chassis plate and the clamp plate for moving the clamp plate between the released position and the clamped position. \u201d Deliverables comprise a file or directory of files or groups of files or directories that perform a common function and are characterized by the system in a standardized manner.