DocumentCode
1203028
Title
Micropositioner in a Closed-Loop Control System
Author
Connor, G.I.
Author_Institution
Electronics Group, Division of Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. 99163.
Issue
2
fYear
1973
fDate
3/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
114
Lastpage
119
Abstract
A bimorph linear motor within a closed-loop control system is used to thrust microelectrodes through cell membranes. Penetration distances are programmed in the microscopic field of view by a controlled displacement of the microelectrode, away from a selected membrane surface, to a distance equal and opposite to the intended penetration on the other side of the membrane. These characteristics improve penetration against mechanical resistance such as plant cell walls.
Keywords
Biomembranes; Cells (biology); Control systems; Hemodynamics; Immune system; Integral equations; Microelectrodes; Microscopy; Performance analysis; Valves; Cell Membrane Permeability; Electric Conductivity; Membrane Potentials; Microelectrodes; Micromanipulation; Surface Properties;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1973.324172
Filename
4120606
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