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Backside contacted field effect transistor array for extracellular signal recording.

S Ingebrandt1, C K Yeung, W Staab

  • 1Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128 Mainz, Germany.

Biosensors & Bioelectronics
|February 27, 2003
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This study introduces novel field-effect transistor (FET) sensors for improved extracellular electrophysiological recordings. The new FET sensor design demonstrates effective use in capturing myocyte electrical activity.

Area of Science:

  • Bioelectronics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Field-effect transistors (FETs) are crucial for biosensing applications.
  • Existing FET sensors face challenges in signal detection and integration.
  • Electrophysiological recordings require high-sensitivity and reliable sensor platforms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel FET sensor design for extracellular electrophysiological recordings.
  • To engineer backside contacts for enhanced sensor performance.
  • To assess the utility of the new FET sensors with cultured rat embryonic myocytes.

Main Methods:

  • Engineered backside contacts using deep reactive ion etching and gas-phase boron doping.
  • Utilized planar diffusion sources for doping and gold electroless plating to minimize contact resistance.

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  • Mounted chips on standard dual inline chip carriers using flip-chip process and fineplacer.
  • Cultured rat embryonic myocytes on the developed FET sensor devices (6 x 6 mm(2) growth area).

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully designed and fabricated novel FET sensors with engineered backside contacts.
    • Achieved minimized contact resistance through gold plating and optimized chip mounting.
    • Demonstrated the functionality of the FET sensors in detecting extracellular electrophysiological signals from cultured myocytes.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel FET sensor design is effective for extracellular electrophysiological recordings.
    • The engineered backside contacts and fabrication process enhance sensor performance.
    • These FET sensors represent a promising platform for future electrophysiological studies.