Method of sensing a chemical and sensor therefor

A sensor (10) includes a gate electrode (20) overlying a channel region (34). A gap (22) between the gate electrode (20) and the channel region (34) allows a surface (28) of the gate electrode (20) to be exposed to a chemical. Upon exposure to the chemical, a surface potential or an electrical imped...

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Hauptverfasser: EVANS, KEENAN L, CHUNG, YOUNG SIR
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:A sensor (10) includes a gate electrode (20) overlying a channel region (34). A gap (22) between the gate electrode (20) and the channel region (34) allows a surface (28) of the gate electrode (20) to be exposed to a chemical. Upon exposure to the chemical, a surface potential or an electrical impedance of the gate electrode (20) may change. Comparing the changes in surface potential versus the changes in electrical impedance provides a method to distinguish between similar chemical species and also to extend the detection range of the sensor (10).