How is X-Headstage more cost-effective than headstages offered by other vendors?
The X-Headstage is a better headstage solution. It is super small and supported by a wide variety of accessories for more flexible surgery. It can transform passive probes into an active design, offering better noise rejection and signal acquisition quality.
The X-Headstage leverages an adapter-based design to interface with commonly used probes with connectors such as the Omnetics, which can be difficult to plug and unplug. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for the Omnetics connector headstage pins to bend or break and if this happens the headstage has to be thrown away.
If the adapter pins on the X-Headstage are damaged, simply swap and install a new adapter. Alternatively, the X-Headstages can be repaired. Even with the armor installed, we can replenish broken X-Headstages with new connectors while reusing the expensive amplifier chip. See our site for “Repair and service cost" conditions apply.
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Selecting and Configuring the X-Headstage
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Do I need to use the KONTEX XDAQ system to use the X-Headstage?
No, you could use any existing Intan-compatible controllers (from Intan, Open-Ephys, NeuroNexus Smartbox, etc.). The X-Headstage is designed to use the micro HDMI connector, which is easy to plug in and can leverage our low-cost, ultra-flexible cable ...
3D print the X-Headstages
The X-Headstage is designed with an adapter-based approach to interface with various connectors. We offer off-the-shelf designs and can provide custom designs. Contact us for more information. Browse all the available probe adapters here: ...
What chips are used in the X3 and X6 series X-Headstages?
The X3- and X6- X-Headstages are performance-tuned headstages based on Intan Technologies ASIC. KONTEX leverages advanced chip packaging technologies to pack multiple ICs in each chip. Specifically, here are the actual compositions: X3R32 - 1 RHD2132 ...