Micro-Fluidic Device Based Upon Active Matrix Principles

摘要

A micro-fluidic device ( 1 ) including a two-dimensional array of a plurality of components ( 2 ) for processing a fluid and/or for sensing properties of the fluid is suggested. Each component ( 2 ) is coupled to at least one control terminal ( 9,10 ) enabling an active matrix to change the state of each component individually. The components comprise at least one heater element ( 13 ). The active matrix includes a two-dimensional array of electronic components ( 12 ) realized in thin film technology. The active matrix provides a high versatility of the device. The thin film technology ensures a very cost efficient manufacturing also of large devices.