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Heat-reduction methods and systems related to microfluidic devices

  • US 8,734,733 B2
  • Filed: 05/13/2013
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated microfluidic processing system comprising a microfluidic device, the device comprising:

  • a microfluidic complex comprising at least one thermally actuated component;

    a thermally insulating substrate comprising a heating element configured to actuate the at least one thermally actuated component; and

    at least one conductive lead for supplying electrical current from a current source to the heating element, wherein the lead has a lower current density than the heating element.

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