Abstract: There are disclosed systems and methods in which a liquid dispensing head is positioned above the contact area of the device under test (DUT). A stream of liquid is dispensed from the head such that a continuous column of liquid extends from the head to the contact area of the test device. This column of liquid completes a circuit which allows current to flow thereby allowing for current measurement.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for sensing the level of a fluid in a reservoir. The device comprises a generator for generating symmetrical pulses of electric potential, a ground generator in communication with the above generator, means for sensing resistance, and a latch circuit in communication with the above means for sensing resistance. In a method of the invention, a first electric potential is applied to an electrode within the reservoir. The first electric potential has a predetermined value and duration. The resistance of fluid within the reservoir is measured during application of the first electric potential. A second electric potential is applied to the electrode after the measurement for a period of time substantially equivalent to the duration of the first electric potential and of a value substantially equivalent to and opposite to the predetermined value of the first electric potential.

Abstract: Methods and devices for fabricating a chemical array are provided. Embodiments include determining a chemical array layout in which each feature in the layout has a size that is chosen based on its composition and fabricating a chemical array according to the chemical array layout. In certain embodiments, at least two features of an array fabricated according to the subject methods are of different sizes. Embodiments also include chemical arrays having features of different sizes, e.g., fabricated according to the subject methods. Also provided are embodiments that include fluid deposition devices capable of fabricating chemical arrays having features of different sizes, e.g., for use in practicing the subject methods. Algorithms present on computer readable mediums for use in practicing the subject methods may also be provided in certain embodiments. Embodiments of the subject invention may also include systems and kits for use in practicing the subject methods.

Abstract: A generalized printhead control model is provided herein as a basis for configuring printhead control software that will operate any selected printhead or group of printheads. The subject model covers a hierarchy of classes for the attributes of software that controls the printheads in a system, such as for producing a biopolymer array.