Abstract
We demonstrate a cost-effective but fast multiparameter data acquisition system for odour sensors based on low threshold organic field effect transistors (OFETs) with an amorphous methoxy-derivative of poly(triaryl amine) (PTA-OMe) as semiconductor. The system applies a simple algorithm to measure OFET saturated transfer characteristics with a tailored operational amplifier circuit that is interfaced to a laptop that controls the circuit and analyses data with bespoke software. Despite the semiconductor's low charge carrier mobility μ ∼ 5 × 10-5 Vs/cm2, the system returns multiparameter OFET data: OFET source-drain current ISD in both the 'on' and 'off' state, carrier mobility μ, and threshold (VT), in real time (resolution PrOH > EtOH > MeOH. Crown Copyright © 2009.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 586-591 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical: international journal devoted to research and development of physical and chemical transducers |
Volume | 137 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Apr 2009 |
Keywords
- Amorphous polymer
- Chemical sensor
- Fast and automated data acquisition
- Multiparameter sensor
- Organic field effect transistor