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Characterization tool for microfluidic devices
Training

Set an appointment with the tool manager to talk about your device to set up individualized tool training.

Additional Restrictions
  • Aqueous solutions only (water, ethanol, proteins, salts, detergents, etc.)
  • NO ORGANIC SOLVENTS ALLOWED.
  • NO BIOSAFETY LEVEL-2 MATERIAL
    • NO HUMAN-DERIVED SAMPLES
    • NO PRIMATE_DERIVED SAMPLES
    • NO PATHOGENIC MICROBES (dead or alive)
    • NO MICROBE-DERIVED TOXINS
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This fluidic probe station makes quick, non-permanent, compression connections to microfluidic devices. High precision, programmable pumps deliver pulse-free flow (0.1-50 microLiters/min) or biomimetic (pulsating) flows in forward and reverse modes.

Several microscopes can be used:

  • A stereo microscope (10-63X), camera and digital image capture software can document flow parameters. 
  • An upright microscope with brightfield or fluorescence (2.5X - 50X)
  • An inverted microscope with brightfield or fluorescence.
Capabilities
  • Connect to any port configuration; also top, side or bottom of chip
  • Connect to any substrate (rigid or soft)
  • Brightfield illumination, magnification 10X - 63X
  • Compatible with any tubing material
  • Flow rate precise between 0.1 - 50 uL/min. (able to go higher or lower)
  • 30 psi pressure limit
  • programmable flow patterns; positive or negative directions
  • two pumps available
  • capture flow rate data, image or movie files
Processes Available
  • Characterize and prototype microfluidic devices
  • Clean, prepare or functionalize channels with aqueous solutions
  • Measure flow characteristics
  • Document (still images or movies) device function
Applications
  • Documenting or testing microfluidic device function.