Method and apparatus for biochemical sensor array with integrated charge based readout circuitry
US9429538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/3275
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A MEMS biochemical sensor configured to sense a target molecule, such as a DNA molecule, a protein molecule, and a viruses molecule. The biochemical sensor may include a cell and a readout module. The cell is configured to be coupled to a probe molecule, to retain a pre-sensing charge before the probe molecule is exposed to the target molecule, and to retain a sensing charge after the probe molecule is exposed to the target molecule. The readout module is coupled to the cell and configured to generate a measurement signal based on the pre-sensing charge and the sensing charge.
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