TY - JOUR
T1 - How electrical and chemical requirements for refets may coincide
AU - Bergveld, P.
AU - van den Berg, A.
AU - van der Wal, P.D.
AU - Skowronska-Ptasinska, M.
AU - Sudhölter, E.J.R.
AU - Reinhoudt, David
PY - 1989
Y1 - 1989
N2 - After discussing the features of a differential ISFET/REFET measuring concept, the published attempts to construct a proper REFET are summarized. It is concluded that the present REFETs are based upon the addition of a blocking polymeric layer to the gate surface of an ISFET, but that this approach fails with respect to the required insensitivity to ionic strength variations as well as with respect to the electrical stability.
As a solution to these problems, this paper describes the development of a REFET concept that is based on the chemical attachment of a non-blocking polymeric layer. Characterization methods of these layers with respect to the electrical as well as the chemical behaviour are given and discussed.
Finally, the experimental results of an acrylate/polyHEMA-REFET are shown in a differential ISFET/REFET system.
AB - After discussing the features of a differential ISFET/REFET measuring concept, the published attempts to construct a proper REFET are summarized. It is concluded that the present REFETs are based upon the addition of a blocking polymeric layer to the gate surface of an ISFET, but that this approach fails with respect to the required insensitivity to ionic strength variations as well as with respect to the electrical stability.
As a solution to these problems, this paper describes the development of a REFET concept that is based on the chemical attachment of a non-blocking polymeric layer. Characterization methods of these layers with respect to the electrical as well as the chemical behaviour are given and discussed.
Finally, the experimental results of an acrylate/polyHEMA-REFET are shown in a differential ISFET/REFET system.
U2 - 10.1016/0250-6874(89)87038-6
DO - 10.1016/0250-6874(89)87038-6
M3 - Article
SN - 0250-6874
VL - 18
SP - 309
EP - 327
JO - Sensors and actuators
JF - Sensors and actuators
IS - 3-4
ER -