Micro-fluidic system, has system components thermally connected with each other, where membrane is located in recess that is formed in system components, which comprise structure raising from recess and clamping membrane

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This patent describes a micro-fluidic system made of two planar components that have cavities on their surfaces, separated by a membrane. The components are thermally connected, and the membrane is clamped securely in place using raised structures. The system can be partially made from printed circuit board materials, and the membrane may use paraffin-based materials for specific properties. The invention also covers how to manufacture such micro-fluidic systems.

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• Medical diagnostic devices that use micro-fluidics for analyzing biological samples
• Lab-on-a-chip platforms for chemical or biological experiments
• Environmental sensing systems for detecting pollutants in fluids
• Food and beverage quality testing systems
• Microfluidic cooling systems for electronics

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• Improved structural stability and secure membrane placement due to clamping design
• Enhanced thermal connection between components enables precise temperature control
• Versatile material options, including use of printed circuit boards and paraffin-based membranes
• Potential for reliable manufacturing methods suitable for mass production
• Micro-scale design allows for compact, efficient fluid handling

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The system (1) has two planar system components (2, 4) at whose surfaces two cavities (3) are formed to a surface. A membrane (8) is arranged between the system components for disconnection of the cavities. The system components are thermally connected with each other. The membrane is located in a recess (6) that is formed in the system components. The system components comprise a structure raising from the recess and clamping the membrane. A substrate (11) is made of a printed circuit board material. The membrane comprises a perforation. The membrane is partially made of a plastic deformable material containing paraffin or a paraffin-coated film. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a micro-fluidic system.