MFCS allows the design, optimisation and full automation in a few clicks, of virtually any spatial and temporal flow circulation patterns in complex microchannels architectures
Syringe or peristaltic pumps may seem suitable for microfluidic applications requiring knowledge of the transported fluid volumes.
However, due to hysteresis and connections compliance, actual instantaneous flows in microchannels often have little to do with the pump's setting.
In many cases, calculating flows in a Microfluidic network under high resolution pressure control is easier and more accurate than using volume-based pumps.
To address this problem, Fluigent developed the MFCS microfluidics flow control systems, based on the proprietary Fastab technology.
From nl/mn to several ul/mn, the repeatability and the fast response time of the MFCS are inherent aspects of Fastab technology.
A pressure dividing bridge now allows dynamic pressure management in real time.
For the first time, the equivalent of a Wheatstone bridge is applied to the microfluidics reality.
With four or eight independent channels and a 40ms response time, MFCS allows the design, optimisation and full automation in a few clicks, of virtually any spatial and temporal flow circulation patterns in complex microchannels architectures.
