Active field effect capacitive sensors for high-throughput, label-free nucleic acid analysis

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

11-20-2009

Abstract

We report a highly selective technique for rapid and label-free analysis of nucleic acid sample using Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) capacitive sensors. The binding of charged macromolecules such as DNA on the surface of these Field Effect Devices modifies the charge distribution in the Semiconductor (Si) region of the sensor. These changes are manifested as a significant shift in the Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) characteristics measured across the device. The speed and selectivity of the detection process is enhanced by the use of external electric field of controlled intensity. This simple and high-throughput sensing technique holds promises for future electronic DNA arrays and Lab-on-a Chip devices. © 2009 Materials Research Society.

Identifier

70449585526 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings

ISSN

02729172

First Page

181

Last Page

186

Volume

1139

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