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Title: Integrated solid-state rapid thermo-cycling system

Abstract

Techniques, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing a portable lab system for PCR testing. An example method for operating an integrated thermal cycling system includes depositing samples into the integrated thermal cycling system that includes a thermal cycling device and an electronic interface. The thermal cycling device includes multiple wells to receive the samples to be thermally cycled, a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) element connected to the multiple wells, a substrate on which the TEC element is positioned, and a controller coupled to the TEC element. The multiple wells are positioned within the substrate that includes a thermally conductive ground positioned between adjacent wells. Supplying power to the integrated thermal cycling system, via the electronic interface, allows the multiple wells to exchange heat with the substrate and for each well to operate independently from other wells.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
2293812
Patent Number(s):
11806719
Application Number:
17/816,886
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 08/02/2022
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Beer, N. Reginald, and Johnson, Gary. Integrated solid-state rapid thermo-cycling system. United States: N. p., 2023. Web.
Beer, N. Reginald, & Johnson, Gary. Integrated solid-state rapid thermo-cycling system. United States.
Beer, N. Reginald, and Johnson, Gary. Tue . "Integrated solid-state rapid thermo-cycling system". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/2293812.
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