In Vitro Diagnostics: Applications of ARM/X86 + FPGA Embedded Computers in Immunoassay Equipment

In Vitro Diagnostics

Xinmai provides computer hardware such as core boards, 2.5-inch motherboards, Mini-ITX motherboards, 4-inch motherboards, PICO-ITX motherboards, and embedded barebones systems based on Intel, AMD, and NXP platforms. Our products support independent dual displays like VGA+HDMI, offer rich I/O interfaces such as serial ports, USB, GPIO, and PCIe expansion slots, boast strong expandability, and feature ultra-high stability and reliability. They are suitable for various in vitro diagnostic instruments, including biochemical analyzers, immunoassay analyzers, and electrolyte and blood gas analyzers.

Applications of Embedded Computers in Immunoassay Equipment

Immunoassay equipment is a type of in vitro diagnostic instrument that is increasingly applied in various clinical fields, meeting the needs of the developing medical testing industry. Fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) analyzers are currently one of the most widely used immunoassay devices.

Application Requirements for Fully Automatic Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzers

Fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers are sample-selective benchtop analyzers designed for medium to large laboratories or testing centers to perform heterogeneous immunoassays. They combine luminescence reactions with immune reactions, utilizing micro-amplification technology, etc. Compared to other immunoassay equipment, they offer higher detection sensitivity, a wider range of detectable analytes (from traditional proteins, hormones, and enzymes to drugs, etc.), and shorter reaction times, which can effectively improve testing quality and work efficiency.

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It is understood that the system design of fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers mainly consists of three unit modules: the computer control system, the electrochemical detection system, and the sample tray and reagent kit. According to testing requirements, their main performance and hardware requirements are as follows:

Accuracy

Requires relevant hardware to have powerful computing and storage capabilities.

The instrument performs automatic data processing and uses 2D barcode technology for safe reagent tracking. All data information generated during operation needs to be analyzed and processed by the computer control system. Therefore, the relevant hardware must have excellent computing power and support high-speed storage.

Reliability

Requires relevant hardware to be secure, trustworthy, stable, and reliable.

According to testing requirements, fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers support various rapid tests for different practical applications, and the machine must be readily available. This requires the device's hardware platform to have a low-power design, high environmental anti-interference capability, and a long equipment lifecycle.

Intelligence

Requires relevant hardware to have strong expandability and be easy to operate.

Fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers feature programmed sample loading. The computer control system is a critical part of the instrument and serves as its command and control center. It performs functions such as programmed operation, automatic monitoring, indication judgment, and data processing. Therefore, the relevant hardware must have rich interfaces and strong expandability to meet the instrument's multi-functional extension and development.

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Computer Product Solutions for Immunoassay Equipment

Xinmai Technology believes that the intelligent and digital development trend of fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers is evident. In this process, to ensure the normal operation of system equipment and the possibility of performance improvement, adopting higher-quality, higher-performance embedded computers as the key hardware support for their computer control systems is a necessary measure.

Diverse Computer Product Solutions

We can provide embedded computer hardware such as computer boards, embedded barebones systems, industrial PCs, and industrial panel PCs for fully automatic electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers. The main technical characteristics of the products are as follows:

1. Products support Intel Celeron, Pentium, and Core series CPUs, as well as Rockchip, Freescale, HiSilicon, and Phytium series CPUs.
2. Products integrate efficient processing cores, onboard high-speed memory, powerful computing capabilities, and support fast storage.
3. Products feature excellent architecture, combining industrial-grade high reliability, low power consumption, and high stability, with a longer lifecycle.
4. Products feature multi-serial port design to meet various peripheral access needs; multi-network port design supports Gigabit Ethernet/WIFI/3G/4G networks, providing a flexible network application environment.
5. Products support various PCIe expansions such as network cards, graphics cards, accelerator cards, and capture cards, and use operating systems like Android/Linux, offering strong expandability, easy maintenance, and ease of use.

Currently, in vitro diagnostics has become an increasingly important part of disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Keeping pace with the development of smart healthcare and adhering to innovation, we will continue to launch more high-quality, high-performance computer product solutions, providing highly flexible and customized products and services to customers across various industries.