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Nanochannel process and structure for bio-detection

US8901621B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Nanochannel sensors and methods for constructing nanochannel sensors. An example method includes forming a sacrificial line on an insulating layer, forming a dielectric layer, etching a pair of electrode trenches, forming a pair of electrodes, and removing the sacrificial line to form a nanochannel. The dielectric layer may be formed on insulating layer and around the sacrificial line. The pair of electrode trenches may be etched in the dielectric layer on opposite sides of the sacrificial line. The pair of electrodes may be formed by filling the electrode trenches with electrode material. The sacrificial line may be removed by forming a nanochannel between the at least one pair of electrodes.

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