Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect more surely a data signal. SOLUTION: An integrated memory is provided with memory cells MC having magnetic resistance memory effect and a matrix type memory cell field 1 having column lines BL and row lines WL, memory cells MC are inserted respectively between column lines and row lines, the column lines are connected to a read- out amplifier 2, read out a data signal of the memory cell, the amplifier 2 has an operational amplifier 3 from which an output signal OUT being negative- feedback-coupled is taken, and a first control input side is connected to the column lines. A capacitor 5 is inserted between a second control input side 32 of the operational amplifier and a connection terminal of a power feeding potential GND.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suitable architecture for reliable write, read and erase of magnetoresistive memory cells in a memory cell structure (namely, magnetoresistive memory). SOLUTION: The magnetoresistive memory is provided with a structure of magnetoresistive memory cells arranged in plural rows and/or plural columns, bit lines for each of the columns connected to a 1st electrode of the memory cells belonging to the columns, word lines for each of the rows connected to a 2nd electrode of the memory cells belonging to the rows, a reading voltage source which can individually be connected to the 1st end part of the word lines via switching elements, and a voltage evaluation means at least one of the inputs of which can individually be connected by the switching elements to the 1st end part of the bit lines via an evaluation line.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit arrangement (300) has at least one electronic component (302), and also at least one resistance determining circuit that is coupled to the electronic component and is monolithically integrated with the latter and serves for determining the parasitic non-reactive resistance (303) of at least the lead to the at least one electronic component.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a biosensor that is provided with a first electrode having a first holding area and a second electrode having a second holding area for holding probe molecules which can bind macromolecular biopolymers to be detected. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged in relation to one another in such a way that essentially unbent field lines of a generated electric field can be embodied between said electrodes.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of line conductors oriented in a first direction, a plurality of column conductors oriented in at least a second direction, and a plurality of sensor fields arranged in intersection zones between line conductors and column conductors. Each sensor field comprises at least one coupling device for electrically coupling respectively a line conductor with a column conductor, and a sensing element which is associated with the coupling device and which is designed in such a way as to influence the electric current flow passing through the associated coupling device. The inventive sensor assembly also comprises a means electrically coupled with an end zone of at least part of the line conductors and of at least part of the column conductors and designed to detect a corresponding cumulative current flow, consisting of individual current flows supplied by the sensor fields of each conductor. The inventive sensor assembly further comprises a decoding device coupled with the line conductors and with the column conductors.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a biosensor for detecting nucleic acids, comprising at least two units for immobilizing nucleic acids and one electrical detection circuit. Said units are electroconductive and electrically insulated from one another. The units are provided with first nucleic acid molecules that are present as single-stranded molecules and that are capable of binding second nucleic acids to be detected. These scavenger molecules are provided with a redox-active marker that is capable of producing a detectable signal. The electrical detection circuit is adapted to detect by means of the marker any nucleic acid molecules bound to the scavenger molecules.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a magnetoresistive memory and is characterized by a control circuit (1) with a first pole which, via a reading distributor (14), can be individually connected to first ends of bit lines (4a, 4b) by means of switching elements (8a, 8b). Said control circuit also has a second pole, which supplies power to an evaluator (2), and has a third pole that is connected to a reference voltage source (U5). The readout circuit additionally comprises a third voltage source (U3) having a voltage, which is approximately equal to the voltage of the first reading voltage source (U1) and which can be individually connected to second ends of the bit lines (4a, 4b) by means of switching elements (9a, 9b). Finally, the readout circuit comprises a fourth voltage source (U4), which can be individually connected to second ends of the word lines (5a, 5b) by means of switching elements (7a, 7b).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a biosensor comprising: a support; a gate region situated on said support; a first and a second source/drain region situated in said gate region and a body region positioned between the first and the second source/drain region, whereby the body region comprises an organic material; and a body connection located on the body region, which is configured in such a way that macromolecular biopolymers can be immobilised on said connection.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a switching circuit system, an electrochemical sensor, a sensor system, and a method for processing a current signal made available via a sensor electrode. The inventive switching circuit system comprises a sensor electrode, a first circuit unit that is electrically coupled to the sensor electrode, and a second circuit unit which is provided with a first capacitor. The first circuit unit is arranged in such a way that it maintains the electric potential of the sensor electrode within a predefined first reference range at a predefined electric set point potential by coupling the first capacitor to the sensor electrode such that the electric potential can be adjusted. The second circuit unit is arranged in such a way that it detects any deviation of the electric potential of the first capacitor from a second reference range and brings the first capacitor to a first electric reference potential.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a measuring cell for receiving an electric potential of a sample. Said cell has a common substrate for a sensor, which converts a sample into an electric potential and for an amplifier circuit, which is connected to the sensor. The measuring field contains several measuring cells. The measuring cell can also be used to subject a sample to an electric potential, by applying an electric signal to the amplifier circuit.