Are there adaptors to interface the X-Headstage with my electrode?

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• 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 ...

• Designing electrode interface board (EIB) for the X-Headstage

  Designing an electrode interface board (EIB) for the X-Headstages is easy. Download the example EIB Eagle PCB design in the Download/PCB Design/ section. You must register an account here to see the link. Here are a few things to keep in mind: X3R32, ...

• 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 ...

• What is the advantage of implanting/cementing the X-Headstage with the electrode?

  In general, signal quality and longevity can be improved when the headstage and electrode are firmly cemented on the skull. Due to the lower height from the cantilever effect, mechanical strain is minimized on the connector interface, drastically ...

• 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 ...