Helping researchers to combine technologies into a single microsystem is a key objective for CMC. Since 2006, CMC worked directly with research clients on the realization of over 65 microsystems prototypes that combined technologies; these include:
- Prototype custom fixture for a microfluidics-based micropump (a combination of microfluidics, an optical observation port, and driver microelectronics)
- Isomotive DEP cell sorter using hybridization of microfluidic chip with embedded electrodes and near-field optical sensors (a combination of microelectronics driver circuitry and microfluidics)
- Neurological stimulation via multi-technology chip-on-chip assembly (a combination of MEMS, microelectronics, and hybrid packaging technologies)
- Radio frequency MEMS monolithic integration (a combination of MEMS and microelectronics)
- Microfluidic implementation of a fluid mass spectrometer (a combination of microfluidics and a custom fixture achieved via hybrid packaging technology)
- Microfluidic device with embedded electrodes (a combination of microfluidics, electrodes, microelectronics, and hybrid packaging technology)
- Chemical sensor (a combination of microelectronics and microfluidics)
- Programmable MEMS device (a combination of technologies, and a custom fixture)
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Dr. Roman Genov, Leader of the Intelligent Sensory Microsystems Laboratory at the University of Toronto, is developing an implantable, low-power microsystem that could detect the onset of an epileptic seizure, and stimulate electrical signals in the brain to prevent a seizure. He describes CMC’s contribution: “CMC has played a key role in my research by providing access to computer-aided design tools, prototyping and custom packaging solutions. We have recently conducted early experiments on mice with promising results, and are now working with Toronto Western Hospital to assess the potential of this technology for those who suffer from epilepsy and other neurological disorders.” |
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