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Biomolecule measuring device

US10481125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2014
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/4148
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To a biomolecule measuring apparatus, a semiconductor sensor for detecting ions generated by a reaction between a biomolecular sample and a reagent is set. The semiconductor sensor has a plurality of cells which are arranged on a semiconductor substrate, and each of which detects ions, and a plurality of readout wires. Each of the plurality of cells has an ISFET which has a floating gate and which detects ions, a first MOSFET M2 for amplifying an output from the ISFET, and a second MOSFET M3 which selectively transmits an output from the first MOSFET to a corresponding readout wire R1. Each of the plurality of cells is provided with a third MOSFET M1 which generates hot electrons in the ISFET and which injects a charge to the floating gate of the ISFET. Here, the second MOSFET and the third MOSFET are separately controlled.

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