Integrated analytical system and method
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1. A method for nucleic acid sequencing comprising:
- delivering sequencing reagents onto a sequencing chip having at least 10,000 analytical devices, each analytical device having a reaction cell, optical elements, one or more detection elements that detect light emitted from the reaction cell and convert the detected light into electrical data signals, and waveguides that deliver illumination light to the reaction cells, wherein the reaction cell, waveguides, optical elements, and detection elements, are pre-aligned and locked in during manufacturing of the sequencing chip and there is no substantial open or free space between the reaction cell, waveguides, optical elements, and detection elements;
delivering illumination light to the waveguides of the sequencing chip;
detecting the emitted light from the reaction cells using the detection elements while sequencing reactions are occurring within the reaction cells;
converting the detected light into electrical data signals using the detection elements; and
transferring the electrical data signals through electrical connections on the sequencing chip to a processor to process the electrical data signals.
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Abstract
An analytical assembly within a unified device structure for integration into an analytical system. The analytical assembly is scalable and includes a plurality of analytical devices, each of which includes a reaction cell, an optical sensor, and at least one optical element positioned in optical communication with both the reaction cell and the sensor and which delivers optical signals from the cell to the sensor. Additional elements are optionally integrated into the analytical assembly. Methods for forming and operating the analytical system are also disclosed.
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1. A method for nucleic acid sequencing comprising:
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delivering sequencing reagents onto a sequencing chip having at least 10,000 analytical devices, each analytical device having a reaction cell, optical elements, one or more detection elements that detect light emitted from the reaction cell and convert the detected light into electrical data signals, and waveguides that deliver illumination light to the reaction cells, wherein the reaction cell, waveguides, optical elements, and detection elements, are pre-aligned and locked in during manufacturing of the sequencing chip and there is no substantial open or free space between the reaction cell, waveguides, optical elements, and detection elements; delivering illumination light to the waveguides of the sequencing chip; detecting the emitted light from the reaction cells using the detection elements while sequencing reactions are occurring within the reaction cells; converting the detected light into electrical data signals using the detection elements; and transferring the electrical data signals through electrical connections on the sequencing chip to a processor to process the electrical data signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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