Current research in biochip-based sensors

Biochips are commonly defined as devices that contain tens of millions of individual sensor elements or biosensors. These sensors are packed together into a package of a micron size. Thus, the biochips are arrays of biological material fixed to a solid surface with a high density of integration. These biochips are often made using the same micro fabrication technology as used in making of conventional microchips. Different biological materials have been studied for optimum performance and design of biochips. Development of biochip-based sensors has been undertaken. In the present research, biological materials alone as well as in combination with piezo-resistive semiconductors and piezo-electric ceramics have been analysed and studied for the development of biochips. Biochip-based sensors have also been made by using such materials for various biomedical and scientific applications. Testing of the devices in the hospital is presented