Lab Contact Information
Lab Address: 506 Nesbit Hall
Lab Phone Number: 215.895.2261
Faculty in Charge
Name: Ryszard M. Lec, Ph.D.
Phone: 215.895.1334
Fax: 215.895.4983
Email: r.lec@coe.drexel.edu
Lab Overview
The BioNanoSensor Research Laboratory (BRL) at Drexel has well-equipped
testing and technological facilities for the study and development of solid
state acoustic and thin film sensors as well preparation of biological samples.
The (BRL) facilities is used to calibrate and test piezoelectric, optical
and piezoresitive transducers over a broad range of sensor operating conditions.
Also, the BRL facilities will be used for preparation, immobilization, and
characterization of biofunctionalized surfaces and biological interfacial
systems.
List of Available Major Equipment
The BioNanoSensor Research Laboratory (BRL) is located in Nesbit Hall ,
Rooms 506 and 507. It has very well-equipped testing and technological facilities
for the study and development of solid state acoustic, thin film sensors
and biological samples. In particular, the microfabrication facilities,
the electronic characterization instrumentation, and the material analysis
measurement systems will be available for research. Specifically, the BL
includes: Crystal and Material Preparation Facilities, Thin Film Deposition
Technology Equipment, Surface and Thin Film Characterization Instrumentation,
Piezoelectric Transducer Fabrication Equipment, Acoustic and Dielectric
Spectroscopy Measurement Systems: and Microsensor Electronic Measurement
Testing Systems. |
List of Available Major Equipment
| Equipment 1 |
| Make and Model: |
3 Network/Spectrum Analyzers. HP 4395A Agilent. |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Complete characterization of electric parameters ( S-matrix, Impedance,
Admittance, etc. ) sensors, and passive and active electronic components
and systems over broad frequency range fro 1 KHz to 500 MHz.
Time and Spectrum analysis of electric signals ( FFT, time-domain spectrometry)
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| Location: |
NA |
| Equipment 2 |
| Make and Model: |
3 Oscilloscopes: Both digital and analog. Digital: Agilent Infinium. Analog:
Philips PM 3052 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Instrument for measurement and visualizing of electric signals: 4 channel,
DC to 500MHz capabilities. |
| Location: |
NA |
| Equipment 3 |
| Make and Model: |
Impedance Analyzer: Agilent 4292A |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Measures equivalent circuit parameters of electrical systems in 5 preset
lattice network structures. . Gives accurate |
| Location: |
NA |
| Equipment 4 |
| Make and Model: |
Micromanipulator System (developed-in - house): Agilent 4292A |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Used to manipulate microparticles while simultaneously monitoring the
behavior both electrically and optically. |
| Location: |
NA |
| Equipment 5 |
| Make and Model: |
Wire Bonder: KS 4523A, Kurt Lesker |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
17”W x 26”D x9”H. Can make precise and tiny electrical
connections. Has a 0.5” spool of aluminum wire with a vertical feed. |
| Location: |
LeBow Cleanroom |
| Equipment 6 |
| Make and Model: |
Vacuum Oven: Yamato ADP-31 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Standard vacuum oven that can be connected to a pump. It is used for studies
of temperature characteristic of sensors and biological processes. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 7 |
| Make and Model: |
Optical Bench: Built In-house |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Workbench to create different configurations for light scattering experiments.
Near infra-red and red light capabilities. Used as characterization of biological
tissues and for comparative study of piezoelectric sensors. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 8 |
| Make and Model: |
3 Function Generators: HP 3325A, Agilent 8648A, HP 8648B,
Wavetek
182A |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Used to generate various electrical waveforms over a wide range of frequencies
and voltages. 0 to 20Vpp, and Frequency ranges from DC to 100MHz |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 9 |
| Make and Model: |
Vector Volt Meter: HP 8508A Agilent |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
The 8508A vector voltmeter is a fully automatic tuned receiver that makes
RF voltage and phase measurements easy. Its narrowband measuring technique
gives a dynamic range of over 90 dB and a sensitivity of 10 µV to
trace even the smallest signal. This vector voltmeter also measures the
phase difference between its two input channels with at least 0.1° resolution
over a full +180 to -180° range, so they can be used for another complete
set of measurements - such as electrical length, phase distortion, or impedance. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 10 |
| Make and Model: |
Universal Frequency Counter: Agilent 53131A |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
The Agilent 53131A has frequency resolution of 10 digits per second, 500
ps time interval resolution and a complete set of test and analysis features.
The unit comes with two 225 MHz channels, and you can choose an optional
third channel that measures up to 3 GHz, 5 GHz, or 12.4 GHz. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 11 |
| Make and Model: |
Various Electronic Systems: N/A |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Power supplies, multi meters, soldering station, etc. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 12 |
| Make and Model: |
Diamond Wet Saw: Buehler Isomet 1000 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Capabilities: Precision sectioning of organic and inorganic samples for
sensor experimentation: sensor substrates, biological samples, etc. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 13 |
| Make and Model: |
Polisher: Buehler Minimet 1000 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Precision polishing, thinning and mirror polishing various materials,
both organic and inorganic; 5 different quality levels of the surface. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 14 |
| Make and Model: |
UV curing station: ADAC Systems Curespot 50 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Used for curing UV sensitive resin. Can be operated with a foot petal
and a timer. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 15 |
| Make and Model: |
Microscope: Fisher Scientific Bifocal |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Inverted bifocal microscope with a range of 40x to 250x magnification
used for observation of physical and biological processes, mostly on the
sensor surface. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 16 |
| Make and Model: |
Benchtop Centrifuge: Thermo Electron, IEC Centra CL2 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Standard centrifuge with spin rates of up to 4,770 x g Sealed Aerocarrier™
adapter ensure biocontainment Rotor contains 8 x 15 mL conicals |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 17 |
| Make and Model: |
Incubator: Thermoforma 3110 |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
Provides a controlled environment for biological experiments. Typically,
connected to Network Analyzer measurement system |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 18 |
| Make and Model: |
Acid Cabinet |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
N/A |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Equipment 19 |
| Make and Model: |
Tool Bench |
| Brief Description of Capability: |
N/A |
| Location: |
N/A |
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