FAQs

How can I convert A/D values to Volts? 

Neuralynx stores all data in our record files as A/D values. This means that any program you use that reads these files, will read the data in as A/D values by default, NOT volts. In order to convert these A/D values to volts, you need to view the header of the file in question and find the “-ADBitVolts” entry. This value will give you the number of volts for each bit increment in the A/D value. To convert to volts, simply multiply the A/D value by the ADBitVolts value.  

Voltage(V)=ADValue*ADBitVolts.  

Some Neuralynx programs (such as Neuraview) have an option to display data values as either A/D values or volts. The input range depends on the system (see the table below). 

Acquisition System  Input Range 
Digital Lynx +  +/- 262mV  
Digital Lynx SX  +/- 132mV 
FreeLynx  +/- 5mV 
LabLynx  +/- 5mV 
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