Thermal cycler

Abstract

A thermal cycler may include a thermal unit comprising a thermal block for receiving a sample and a thermal element in thermal contact with the thermal block. The thermal cycler may also include a control unit comprising a control circuit board configured to control thermal cycling of the thermal element. The thermal cycler may further include a cooling unit comprising a duct positioned between the thermal unit and the control unit and configured to provide an air flow passage. The thermal cycler may further include a cooling fan configured to provide an air flow to the duct, wherein the thermal unit, the control unit, and the cooling unit are combined into an integrated module.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.