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Fig. 1.10
(
a
) Digital microfluidic biochip with dielectric breakdown defects; (
b
) zoomed-in image
of defects: When the dielectric layer is broken, the droplet(s) will make direct contact the metal
electrode. When this happens, the droplet(s) stick to the electrode(s)
Fig. 1.11
Top vi ew of t he
degradation of an
electrode [
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]
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An opening in the metal connection between the electrode and the control
source:
This defect results in the inability of charging the electrode while trying
to drive the droplet.
