The gradient thermal cycler features peltier heating units, a capacity of 96×0.2 ml samples, and can process over 100 cycles with a maximum heating rate of 4.5 °C/s. It includes an 8-inch color touchscreen for user-friendly programming and offers pre-installed protocols, USB connectivity, and data protection features such as password login. This device is suitable for various applications including gene expression analysis and pathogen detection.