I have the OpenEphys or Intan Controller with the blue or purple Intan SPI cables, can they still be used with the X-Headstage?
We recommend the HDMI connector/cable solution as it is easy to plug in and unplug, low-cost, and flexible. However, you can configure the X-Headstage with the Omnetics connectors and use your existing cable system.
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Is X-Headstage's HDMI connector solution same as ones used by other vendors (such as NeuroNexus' Smartbox)?
The X-Headstage is designed to leverage consumer tech HDMI accessories, so we carefully mapped the signal circuit to ensure maximum compatibility. NeuroNexus and other vendors custom-made the HDMI cable for their specifications and, therefore, have ...
Selecting and Configuring the X-Headstage
Currently, KONTEX offers several types of X-Headstages X3R32: 32ch recording headstage X3R64: 64ch recording headstage XeR64: e-series 64ch recording headstage XeSR16: e-series 16ch switchable stimulation + recording headstage XeSR32: e-series 32ch ...
Can X-Headstage be used for non-human primate experiments?
X-Headstage can be easily adapted for NHP experiments. KONTEX is experienced with various pedestal or chamber designs commonly used in the NHP experiments. We are working on a few solutions for NHP in our lab. Contact us for more details.
How is X-Headstage different than Intan's RHD-/RHS-2000 chips?
The X-Headstage features a KONTEX-designed chip package based on Intan's frontend ASICs. Our chip package enables multi-die integration and SiP class interposer technology to route IOs across the top and the bottom of the chip. This enables more ...
What connectors are used on the X-Headstage?
The connectors on the X3 line (X3 Probe Interface) are Molex PN: 5050663422. The mating connector to be used is Molex PN: 5050703422. For X6, the connectors on the headstage (X6 Probe Interface) are Panasonic PN: AXG144144A, and the mating connector ...