US Patent Application 18362954. METHOD OF MAKING BIOCHIP HAVING A CHANNEL simplified abstract
Contents
METHOD OF MAKING BIOCHIP HAVING A CHANNEL
Organization Name
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Chun-Ren Cheng of Hsinchu (TW)
Chun-Wen Cheng of Hsinchu (TW)
METHOD OF MAKING BIOCHIP HAVING A CHANNEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18362954 titled 'METHOD OF MAKING BIOCHIP HAVING A CHANNEL
Simplified Explanation
- The patent application describes a method of making a biochip, which is a device used for various biological and chemical analysis purposes. - The method involves creating an opening that goes completely through a fluidic substrate, which is a material that allows the flow of fluids. - The opening is formed by defining multiple sidewalls on the fluidic substrate, which create a channel that connects to the opening. - Each of these sidewalls is made of a material called polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). - The method also includes coating the surface of the fluidic substrate with a layer of silicon oxide, which is a type of coating material. - This silicon oxide coating is applied between the adjacent sidewalls, providing additional stability and protection. - Finally, the fluidic substrate is bonded to a detection substrate, which is another component of the biochip. - The overall purpose of this method is to create a biochip with a well-defined opening and channel, coated with silicon oxide for improved performance and durability.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of making a biochip includes forming an opening extending completely through a fluidic substrate. Forming the opening includes defining a plurality of sidewalls on the fluidic substrate, wherein the plurality of sidewalls defines a channel in fluid communication with the opening, and each of the plurality of sidewalls comprises polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The method further includes coating a surface of the fluidic substrate with a silicon oxide coating wherein, the silicon oxide coating is between adjacent sidewalls of the plurality of sidewalls. The method further includes bonding the fluidic substrate to a detection substrate.
