Biochip Technology

ITC 571 – Emerging Technology & Innovation

Study

Bio-chip: Doctor inside the body

Done by

S.Sujanth(11527035)

Supervisor

Dr. Ather Saeed

IT Coordinator / Lecturer

Charles Sturt University

Outline

Introduction History & Development of biochips Architecture of the biochip Classification of biochips Applications of biochips Research & Hypothesis Future direction of biochips

Introduction

Biochips are microscopic electronic devices Biochip requires microarray technology,

transduction and signal processing technology

Made in a glass or Silicon wafer Biochips are capable to execute many hundred

operations simultaneously on a solid surface It combines genetics, molecular biology and

biochemistry Biochip Technology is the most significant

technology in biotechnology High throughput, mini size, automated and cost

effective Biochip is an important potential tool in life

science

Development of biochips

Since 1983 biochips have been in use. Advancements of 1980s in semiconductors and

biochemistry led to the rise of biochips Biochips were initially a “platform” based technology Concept of a biochip was made possible by the work

of Fred Sanger and Walter Gilbert. Scientists have used the Biochip to explore genes

since then

Classification of Biochips

DNA Chip

-DNA analyze

Protein Chip

-Proteome analyze

Antibody Chip

-Detecting antigens

Tissue Chip

-Tissue analyze

Biochip Implant

Biochip Implant system consists of two componentsA Transponder

Composed of Microchip,

Antenna coil, Tuning capacitor,

Glass Capsule

A Reader or Scanner

Radio Frequency Identification and communication System Used commonly in tracking bird migration cycles, tracking spies

for national security etc.

Implant and Scanner

ImplantInjected by a syringe beneath skinInjection is safe & simpleUsually behind the neck

ScannerTransmits a small signal Charges the tuning capacitorID number transmitted by the transponder

Architecture of the biochip

Can be divided into three blocks

1) Biochip platform

2) Digital Micro Controller

3) Handheld Analyzer

Applications of biochips

There are five potential markets for biochips:

1) Pharmaceutical research

2) Medical diagnostics

3) Forensics

4) Transplantation

5) Water and environmental testing

Research & Hypothesis

Hypothesis for biochip research:

1) Reduce the size of the microarray and use multiple micro array to reduce resistance hence temperature

2) Use NFC technology rather than 4G for effitient transmission

3) Use a library to hold unique structure with potential threat for compare hence quick analysis

4) Use decision tree to deduce the right form of data analysis

5) Improve storage by Custom installation of a ROM

6) Improve efficiency and efficacy using Multifunctional biochip

7) Development of 3D biochip could have better, cheaper yet higher batch production of biochips

Future direction of biochips

Implantable multifunctional biochip with personal details and health monitoring capability

Bank Account details to use as NFC Medicare Identification to alarm necessary

authority if the need be by constantly monitoring health

Protecting bank details by storing it in RAM which is powered by a transducer that converts the kinetic energy in blood flow.

Medicare ID and personal info are stored in the ROM which is easily accessible

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