Abstract: An electronic component includes a first trace configured to transmit a first signal and a second trace configured to transmit a second signal. The electronic component further includes a layer of conductive material separated from the first and second traces by a layer of insulative material. The electronic component further includes a first vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The electronic component further includes a second vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The second vertical wall is separated from the first vertical wall by a void, and the void extends between the first trace and the second trace.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of coating beads with a biological molecule comprising: (i) coating a plurality of beads with the biological molecule; (ii) mixing the coated beads with a liquid stabilizing and/or blocking agent (iii) dispersing the coated beads still substantially surrounded by a liquid phase comprising the liquid stabilizing and/or blocking agent across a surface that is at least partially liquid permeable; (iv) drying the beads on the surface to substantially remove the liquid phase; and (v) removing the dried beads from the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of coating beads with a biological molecule comprising: (i) coating a plurality of beads with the biological molecule; (ii) mixing the coated beads with a liquid stabilising and/or blocking agent (iii) dispersing the coated beads still substantially surrounded by a liquid phase comprising the liquid stabilising and/or blocking agent across a surface that is at least partially liquid permeable; (iv) drying the beads on the surface to substantially remove the liquid phase; and (v) removing the dried beads from the surface.