CMOS integrated NMR spectrometer
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers have been in use for many years and are used to provide imaging or analysis of a sample being tested. In general, an NMR spectrometer is comprised of three main components: a pulse sequencer, an NMR transmitter, and an NMR receiver. These components are often costly and large, limiting use. This invention integrates the three major building blocks in a single chip (4 mm²) and uses commercially available process technology. All components are digitally controllable and can be easily interfaced to commercially available micro-controllers. The chip can be used as a stand alone NMR system or as part of a multichannel system. Furthermore, due to small size and the lack of long interconnects, the invention can have a greatly improved signal to noise ratio, and lower power usage than traditional NMR systems.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers have been in use for many years and are used to provide imaging or analysis of a sample being tested. In general, an NMR spectrometer is comprised of three main components: a pulse sequencer, an NMR transmitter, and an NMR receiver. These components are often costly and large, limiting use. This invention integrates the three major building blocks in a single chip (4 mm²) and uses commercially available process technology. All components are digitally controllable and can be easily interfaced to commercially available micro-controllers. The chip can be used as a stand alone NMR system or as part of a multichannel system. Furthermore, due to small size and the lack of long interconnects, the invention can have a greatly improved signal to noise ratio, and lower power usage than traditional NMR systems.
U.S. Patent(s) Issued: WO/2015/066005
Case Number: 4823