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Title: Computer-aided engineering system for design of sequence arrays and lithographic masks

Patent ·
OSTI ID:321317

An improved set of computer tools for forming arrays is disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a computer system is used to select probes and design the layout of an array of DNA or other polymers with certain beneficial characteristics. According to another aspect of the invention, a computer system uses chip design files to design and/or generate lithographic masks. 14 figs.

Research Organization:
Affymax Research Inst
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-92ER81275
Assignee:
Affymetrix, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,856,101/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-721,689
OSTI ID:
321317
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 5 Jan 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English