Patent ID: 9052281
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A transistor comprising a gate and configured to detect at least a non-charged particle secured to the gate, wherein the transistor further comprises one or more receptor particles on the gate that secure(s) the non-charged particle, wherein the transistor is configured to change current flow through the transistor in response to a change in stiffness of the gate caused by securing of the non-charged particle to the gate, wherein the transistor is configured to detect the non-charged particle at least from the change in current flow, wherein the transistor further comprises a dielectric and a supporting structure contacting the gate and separating the gate from the dielectric, and wherein the transistor is configured to cause the gate to bend away from the dielectric in response to the change in stiffness of the gate caused by the securing of the non-charged particle to the gate.