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Area of Science:

  • Sensor Technology
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Materials Science

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  • pH-sensitive ion-selective field effect transistors (ISFETs) offer advantages like robustness and accuracy.
  • High cost and continuous power demand limit ISFET integration into battery-powered systems.
  • Developing low-power ISFET solutions is crucial for portable sensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the long-term performance of three commercial ISFET sensors.
  • To investigate strategies for reducing the power consumption of ISFETs.
  • To assess the suitability of ISFETs for battery-operated devices.

Main Methods:

  • A novel evaluation process was developed to assess ISFETs' conditioning, linearity, accuracy, response times, and long-term stability.
  • Three commercial ISFETs (Winsense, Microsens, Sentron) were directly compared.
  • Power consumption reduction strategies, including operating condition adjustments and an On/Off protocol, were implemented and tested.

Main Results:

  • All tested ISFETs exhibited performance limitations.
  • Winsense ISFETs showed the highest slope (59.7 mV/pH).
  • Microsens ISFETs demonstrated superior output precision (±0.01-0.03 pH).
  • Sentron ISFETs provided the best stability under power-reducing conditions.
  • Combined power-reduction strategies decreased ISFET power demand by 98.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Commercial ISFETs vary in performance characteristics, with specific strengths in slope, precision, and stability.
  • Effective power-saving strategies can significantly reduce ISFET energy requirements, enabling battery-powered applications.
  • The selection of an ISFET should consider the specific application requirements regarding performance and power constraints.