BIOCHIPS

PRESENTED BY:
Namratha.K.Asher
III IT(2007-2011)
Group:unisys

SEMINOR TITLE: BIOCHIPS DATE: 19/2/2010

 ABSTRACT:

ØA marriage between electronics and

biology/medicine
Bio + Chip = Biochip
Bio: stands for any biological entity
eg: protein, DNA
Chip: a computer chip
Biochip: a mate between biological entity and
a computer

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 INTRODUCTION:-

BIOCHIPS are any microprocessor chips that

can be used in Biology. This technology was
originally developed in 1983 for monitoring
fisheries, it’s use now includes, over 300 zoos,
Monitoring lab animals, endangered wildlife,
automobiles.

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 BIOCHIP TECHNOLOGY

TWO COMPONENTS:

1.TRANSPONDER
2.READER

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 THE TRANSPONDER:
The implantable biochip
Passive Biochip: No Batteries
Composed of:
§Microchip
§Antenna coil
§Tuning capacitor
§Glass Capsule

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 TRANSPONDER
Computer Microchip:
• Stores the unique identification number from
10 to 15 digits long.
• Also contains electronic circuitry to transmit
ID number to the “reader”.

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 Transponder
• Antenna Coil: Primitive Radio antenna to
receive and send signals

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 Transponder
• Tuning Capacitor: Charged by the
small (1/1000 of Watt) signal sent by
the reader

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 Transponder
• Glass Capsule: Made of biocompatible
material such as soda lime glass,
hermetically (air-tight) sealed, covered with
Polypropylene polymer

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 Implant
• Injected by a Hypodermic syringe beneath
the skin
• Usually behind the neck in cats and dogs

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 Reader/Scanner
• Transmits a small signal
• Charges the tuning capacitor
• ID number transmitted by the
transponder

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 WORKING OF A BIOCHIP

IT WORKS BY INTEGRATING ALL OF ITS

COMOPONENTS WHICH PERFORMS
REQUIRED TASK…

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 APPLICATIONS

ØBiochip as a Glucose Detector

ØBiochip as a Blood Pressure sensor
ØWith a biochip tracing of a
person/animal in this world is possible

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 CONCLUSION

ØA Chip implanted somewhere in human

bodies might serve as a combination of
credit card,personal diary etc.
Ø“This is a true example to prove
science really starts with fiction”.

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