Similar to a computer chip, The Biochips can conduct biological processes like gene decoding and contaminant detection in a matter of seconds as opposed to hundreds of mathematical operations per second. Depending on the type of biochip, the sensors are the brains of the device. Biochips for detecting pH, oxygen, decoding genetic material, and many more functions are available. A biochip's microarray, a two-dimensional grid of biosensors, is its most crucial part.
These sensors are placed on a flat substrate, which can be active or passive. Active substrates use electronic or electromechanical components to help the sensor convert electrical signals into mechanical ones. The majority of the time, microarrays and Biochips are employed for DNA analysis. However, there are other biochips created for proteins, antibodies, and chemical compounds. These chips are typically used in tandem with one another to assess a panel of tests at the same time using a single sample to create a patient profile.
