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Micromachined rubber O-ring micro-fluidic couplers
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Micromachined rubber O-ring micro-fluidic couplers

Tze-Jung Yao, Sangwook Lee, Weileun Fang and Yu-Chong Tai
Proceedings of the IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), pp.624-627
2000

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Control and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering
In this paper, we present a novel type of a `quick-connect' for micro-fluidic devices realized by a simple silicone-rubber O-ring MEMS coupler. As shown in this work, the proposed O-ring couplers are easy to fabricate and utilize, reusable, can withstand high pressure (>60 psi), and provide good seals. In the paper, results from both the leak rate test and pull-out test are presented, demonstrating the functionality of the O-ring couplers.

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