Table 1.

Comparison of different multiplexed sensor designs (Hor: horizontal, Vert: vertical) and miLab

BiosensorX	4-plex Hor	4-plex Vert	6-plex Hor	6-plex Vert	8-plex Hor	8-plex Vert	miLab
Length (mm)	18.5	18.5	18.5	22	22	22	10
# of Incubation areas	4	4	6	6	8	8	1
Chips per wafer	30	30	30	26	26	26	130
Total channel length (mm)	172	124	238	227	310	274	25
Total channel volume (μl)	5.5	4	7.6	7.2	9.9	8.8	0.8
Immobilization region length (mm)	21	19	21	20	21	20	16.4
Immobilization region volume (μl)	0.67	0.61	0.67	0.64	0.67	0.64	0.52
Pressure drop in channel (kPa)	2.86	2.06	3.95	3.77	5.15	4.55	0.41