초록 ▼

A system and method for detecting a molecular event in a test sample using a resonant test structure is presented. The method includes providing a resonant test structure having a resonant response associated therewith. Next, a first resonant response of the resonant test structure is obtained when

A system and method for detecting a molecular event in a test sample using a resonant test structure is presented. The method includes providing a resonant test structure having a resonant response associated therewith. Next, a first resonant response of the resonant test structure is obtained when the resonant test structure is electromagnetically coupled to a reference sample, the reference sample having a known composition. A second resonant response is also obtained when the resonant test structure is electromagnetically coupled to the test sample, the test sample having an unknown composition. Subsequently, one or more first electrical parameters, such as the q-factor of the resonator, are derived from the first resonant response. One or more second electrical parameters are similarly derived from the second resonant response. The similarity or difference between the first and second electrical parameters are analyzed to determine the presence or absence of the molecular event in the test sample.

대표청구항 ▼

A system and method for detecting a molecular event in a test sample using a resonant test structure is presented. The method includes providing a resonant test structure having a resonant response associated therewith. Next, a first resonant response of the resonant test structure is obtained when

A system and method for detecting a molecular event in a test sample using a resonant test structure is presented. The method includes providing a resonant test structure having a resonant response associated therewith. Next, a first resonant response of the resonant test structure is obtained when the resonant test structure is electromagnetically coupled to a reference sample, the reference sample having a known composition. A second resonant response is also obtained when the resonant test structure is electromagnetically coupled to the test sample, the test sample having an unknown composition. Subsequently, one or more first electrical parameters, such as the q-factor of the resonator, are derived from the first resonant response. One or more second electrical parameters are similarly derived from the second resonant response. The similarity or difference between the first and second electrical parameters are analyzed to determine the presence or absence of the molecular event in the test sample. ge elements having charging/discharging characteristics different from each other and being connected in parallel. 21. A voltage equalizer comprising: a plurality of first windings electromagnetically coupled to each other; a plurality of storage elements series-connected to each other; a plurality of first switching elements, each connected to one of the first windings and one of the storage elements to constitute a closed circuit; a second winding electromagnetically coupled to the first windings; a second switching element series-connected to the second winding; a DC power supply series-connected to the second winding and the second switching element, the DC power supply for applying reference voltage to the second winding; a monitoring storage element connected between the second winding and the second switching element; and a diode biased along a forward direction to supply a current to the second winding if the voltage of the DC power supply is higher than a voltage between terminals of the monitoring storage element; wherein all of the first switching elements and the second switching element are turned ON/OFF in synchronous. 22. The voltage equalizer as claimed in claim 21, wherein the storage elements are connected in series to the DC power supply. 23. The voltage equalizer as claimed in claim 21 wherein the DC power supply includes a bidirectional converter having a first input/output terminal connected to the monitoring storage element, and a second input/output terminal connected to a battery. 24. The voltage equalizer as claimed in claim 21, wherein each of the plurality of storage elements includes a plurality of internal storage elements having charging/discharging characteristics different from each other and being connected in parallel. 25. A voltage equalizer comprising: a plurality of first windings electromagnetically coupled to each other; a plurality of storage elements series-connected to each other; a plurality of first switching elements, each connected to one of the first windings and one of the storage elements to constitute a closed circuit; a second winding electromagnetically coupled to the first windings; a second switching element series-connected to the second winding; a DC power supply series-connected to the second winding and the second switching element, the DC power supply for applying reference voltage to the second winding; and a controller for turning ON/OFF all of the first switching elements and the second switching element in synchronous. 26. The voltage equalizer of a storage element as claimed in claim 25, wherein each of the plurality of storage elements includes a plurality of internal storage elements having charging/discharging characteristics different from each other