What connectors are used on the X-Headstage?

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• Notes regarding the reliability of the connectors used on the X-Headstage

  X-Headstage uses ultra-small connectors, called board-to-board connectors, commonly used in the PC industry. These types of connectors have a cycle rating of about 50 cycles according to the manufacturers. But that doesn't mean it will fail at the ...

• How do I interface the electrode with the X-Headstage?

  If you make your electrode, we offer EIBs with a direct interface to the X-Headstage. If the existing EIB designs do not satisfy your research needs, contact us for customization. There is a selection of off-the-shelf adapters for commonly used ...

• 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.

• My electrode uses a different kind of connector than what is on the X-Headstage. Can I still use the X-Headstage?

  Yes. If you use connectors commonly used in neuroscience, chances are we already have adaptors made. The X-Headstage is designed for minimal size and thus has carefully chosen these small industrial connectors. The adaptor-based approach offers the ...

• 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 ...