Design Automation Methods and Tools for Microfluidics-based Biochips

Chakrabarty, Krishnendu (Editor)/ Zeng, Jun (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1402051220 / ISBN 13: 9781402051227

Published by Springer Verlag, 2006

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1st edition. 403 pages. 10.25x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Design Automation Methods and Tools for Microfluidics-based Biochips
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402051220
• ISBN 13: 9781402051227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.89 kilograms

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Synopsis

Microfluidics-based biochips, also known as lab-on-a-chip or bio-MEMS, are becoming increasingly popular for DNA analysis, clinical diagnostics, and the detection/manipulation of bio-molecules. As the use of microfluidics-based biochips increases, their complexity is expected to become significant due to the need for multiple and concurrent assays on the chip, as well as more sophisticated control mechanisms for resource management. Time-to-market and fault tolerance are also expected to emerge as design considerations. As a result, current full-custom design techniques will not scale well for larger designs. There is a need to deliver the same level of CAD support to the biochip designer that the semiconductor industry now takes for granted.

Design Automation Methods and Tools for Microfluidics-Based Biochips deals with all aspects of design automation for microfluidics-based biochips. Experts have contributed chapters on various aspects of biochip design automation. Topics include device modeling; adaptation of bioassays for on-chip implementations; numerical methods and simulation tools; architectural synthesis, scheduling and binding of assay operations; physical design and module placement; fault modeling and testing; reconfiguration methods.