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Love-Wave Biosensors Using Cross-Linked Polymer Waveguides on LiTaO{sub 3} Substrates

Journal Article · · Electronics Letters

The design and performance of Love-wave sensors using cross-linked poly-(methyl methacrylate) waveguides of thickness of 0.3--3.2 {micro}m on LiTaO{sub 3} substrates are described. It is found that this layer-substrate combination provides sufficient waveguidance, and electrical isolation of the IDTs from the liquid environment to achieve low acoustic loss and distortion. In bio-sensing experiments, mass sensitivity up to 1,420 Hz/(ng/mm{sup 2}) is demonstrated.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
759946
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-1645J
Journal Information:
Electronics Letters, Journal Name: Electronics Letters
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English