chip device, chip worksheet gen.

[tahana]

Добрый вечер, коллеги. подскажите, что значит слово chip в следующем контексте:

Before loading chips, write the chip number on each chip, according to the numbering scheme on the chip worksheet (13 samples are associated with each numbered chip). Samples should be loaded into the corresponding wells of the appropriate chip, according to the worksheet. Refer to the Instructions for Use of Chip Devices for details on running chips.
Once chips are run on the analyzer, the chip data automatically exports encrypted data from the analyzer to the ABC Software via a secure Internet connection. Use the following procedure to QC a chip.

Отрывок из мануала по микробиологическому девайсу. Хоть на пальцах поясните, что это за чип такой.
спасибо

[Karabas]

Может, это? http://humbio.ru/humbio/har/0022b1b4.htm