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Multiple chemically modulated capacitance determination

US5164319A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 1989
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/5438
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for multiple detection of analytes employing semiconductor capacitance as the signal modulated by the analyte. A plurality of semiconductor capacitors are organized for detection (at individual sites) of changes in capacitance which are related to changes in a fluid medium, where the change can be related to the presence of an analyte. Circuitry is designed to substantially maximize sensitivity.

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