Research Hardware
Neuralynx offers a wide range of high end acquisition equipment to meet your electrophysiology experiment needs.
Data Acquisition
We offer three main systems that are customizable to meet your electrophysiology experiment needs
Digital Lynx SX
High Performance, Expandable Recording System with Closed Loop Processing
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Cheetah
All Neuralynx’ basic research data acquisition systems integrate with our extremely stable, user-friendly, high-performance software package. Backed by two decades of continuous development, Cheetah Software is the ultimate solution for neural signal processing, display, recording, and network data distribution.
Cheetah Software
Hardware Processing Platform
(HPP v1.0.0). A closed loop signal processing platform that connects directly to the Digital Lynx SX motherboard, providing real-time data analysis and response for low-latency feedback stimulation experiments.
Optogenetics
Equipment to deliver optogenetic stimulation from inside a Halo microdrive
15mm or 33mm Fiber Mounted LEDs
Deliver optogenetic stimulation from directly inside a Halo microdrive.
FLED Driver
Stand-alone current source driver with 3 output channels for precision real-time stimulus sequencing and delivery
Saturn Commutator
Low profile powered commutator for twist-free tethers, allowing subjects to exhibit more natural behavior and unencumbered movement
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16 to 160 channels (1 to 5 headstages)
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Motorized with micro-torque tether rotation sensor
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Low profile ceiling mount
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Through-bore cannula for optical fiber or fluid delivery
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Easier to install
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Sealed against dirt and dust
Animal Interfaces
Our animal interface devices provide the advanced connection between data recording and analysis systems and the organic electrical activity happening inside your test subjects.
EIBs
Permanently attached Electrode Interface Boards to animal or microdrive. Connects electrode wires and headstages.
Headstage Pre-amplifiers
Small, low weight pre-amplifiers with high resolution. Low noise, low power and low input bias from 8 to 72 channels
Microdrives
Microdrive Preparation
Tools to help you prepare your microdrives including tetrode assembly
Adapters
We offer a range of adaptors so that your hardware meets your experimental needs and preferences
Tether Cables
We offer a range of cables to connect your headstages to the DAS based on your experimental needs and preferences
Test Equipment
Additional equipment to help test your Data Acquisition System which is especially helpful in troubleshooting if any problems arise
Universal Signal Mouse
For use with HS-8/16/18/27/36 headstages.
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QuickClip 72 Signal Mouse
For use with QuickClip 72 and QuickClip 36 headstages.
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QuickClip 36 Signal Mouse
For use with QuickClip 36 headstages.
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QuickClip 16 Signal Mouse
For use with QuickClip 16 headstages.
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HS-64-mux Signal Mouse
For use with HS-64-mux headstages.
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Minirator Kit
A convenient, battery powered, handheld signal generator that outputs Sine/Ramp/Noise waves to simulate spikes.
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HS-36-mux Impedance Plug
Provides different resistance values in banks of 8 for multiple testing applications on 32/64 channel multiplexing (MUX) headstages.
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HS-36-Stim Test Board
Test Board for use with 36 channel stimulation headstages with Omnetics connectors.
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HS-18-MM-Stim Test Board
Test Board for use with 18 channel stimulation headstages with Mill-Max connectors.
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HS-18-Stim Test Board
Test Board for use with 18 channel stimulation headstages.
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Accessories
Additional accessories available to meet your experimental needs
10V Video Tracking LEDs
10V video tracking LEDs for 16/18/27/36 channel and 16 channel QuickClip headstages with LED sockets.
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3.3V Video Tracking LEDs
3.3V video tracking LEDs for FreeLynx telemetry system and digital multiplexing headstages.
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ADPT-Parallel-TTL
Connects a computers parallel port to the TTL I/O Ports on Digital Lynx systems.
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10-Pin Stimulus Cable
Provides banana plug terminations to connect external electrical stimulus sources to the dual differential pair stimulus connections on the front panel of Digital Lynx SX and ERP-27.
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2Pin to BNC Cable
Provides a signal and ground BNC connection for signals from 2 pins of a male IDC-panel-mount ribbon-cable style connector.
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Fiber Optic Cables
Replacement fiber optic cable to connect Digital Lynx to the Cheetah workstation.
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MDR50 Breakout Board
Used to make custom (non-standard) signal connections between a headstage tether and the input channel of a Digital Lynx SX.
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Noise Clipper
Eliminates background noise from single unit (spike) channels, allowing the user to hear only the pop of the spikes.
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TTL Isolator
Electrically isolates the Digital Lynx SX from external devices up to 5000VRMS.
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FreeLynx Remote Power Control Set
Infrared (IR) receiver and transmitter pair for remote power control to turn FreeLynx on/off - ideal for sleep studies.
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FreeLynx Power Tether
Allows continued use of FreeLynx for recording setup without use of battery.
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FreeLynx Charger
Conveniently charges FreeLynx batteries, indicating charging status via colored LEDs.
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FreeLynx Shield
~ 3 grams. Optional, but highly recommended for protection and optimal battery life.
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FreeLynx EIB-72-QC Large
Provides microwire connections to FreeLynx with QuickClip® connectors.
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FreeLynx EIB-72-QC Small
Provides microwire connections to FreeLynx with QuickClip® connectors.
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FreeLynx LEDs
Omni-directional LEDs for tracking subjects head location and direction.
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FreeLynx Training Weight
Used to train subjects prior to running experiments with FreeLynx system. This is a FreeLynx mass model, representing approximate size, weight and balance of FreeLynx.
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Private: FreeLynx Signal Mouse
Simulates a live subject by sending an individual signal to all headstage channels for testing purposes.
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FreeLynx Protective Cover
Prevents NHP subjects from accessing or damaging FreeLynx. On/Off switch may be toggled using FreeLynx Power Stick while FreeLynx Protective Cover is in place. Customized for specific application.
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FreeLynx 256 Channel 4 Port LVDS Bridge Board
Adapts FreeLynx to most major neural probes. Connects up to four LVDS tethers with four 30-position Molex input connectors.
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FreeLynx PZN-12 LVDS Tether
Connects FreeLynx wireless acquisition system to animal interfaces using Polarized Nano (PZN-12) connection such as Cambridge NeuroTech Mini-Amp-64. Custom lengths available for your application.
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FreeLynx LVDS tether
Connects Freelynx wireless acquisition system to 32 or 64 channel silicon probes: Cambridge NeuroTech® (ASSY-116, ASSY-156, ASSY-158), NeuroNexus® (CM/OCM/H/HC/P series), ATLAS Neuro® (Omnetics 32-Chronic).
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QuickClip 72 to Dual Omnetics Adapter
Connects a HS-72-QC headstage or 64-channel FreeLynx to compatible 3rd party animal interfaces (Omnetics 36).
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