SENSOR ARRAY-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

摘要

A modular materials characterization apparatus includes a sensor array (10) disposed on a substrate (16), with a standardized array and contact pad (14) format; electronic test and measurement apparatus (54) for sending electrical signals to and receiving electrical signals from the sensor array (10); an apparatus for making electrical contact (50) to the sensors in the standardized array format; an apparatus for routing signals (129) between one or more selected sensors and the electronic test and measurement apparatus and a computer (52) with a computer program recorded therein for controlling the operation of the apparatus. The sensor array (10) is preferably arranged in a standardized format used in combinatorial chemistry applications for rapid deposition of sample materials on the sensor array. An interconnection apparatus (40) and sensor array (10) and contact pad (32) allow measurement of many different material properties by using substrates carrying different sensor types.