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MZ60 MEA Interface

The MZ60 Microelectrode Array Interface supports simultaneous stimulation and extracellular in vitro recording on up to 60 channels and offers environmental control (see HC10 below) and optical isolation.

Headstage amplification is optimized for high input impedance and low output impedance to achieve high signal-to-noise ratio, high sensitivity, and stability for long experimental durations.

The interface is used with our RZ2 BioAmp Processor and the PZ2 Amplifier as part of a complete solution for high spatio-temporal resolution tissue slice and cell culture recordings.

The MZ60 is compatible with a large selection of MEA plates and both inverted and upright microscopes.

Part numbers:
MZ60 MEA Interface
HC10 Temperature Controller
MZ-Cable MZ60-Cable

MEA Interface technical specifications:

Analog Input Channels: Up to 60
Stimulus Input Channels: Up to 60 (0.75 mm female input pin)
Input Impedance: 1014 Ohms
Compatible MEAs : 49x49 mm

HC10 temperature controller

The HC10 temperature controller provides controlled heating for the MEA Interface. This device allows you to adjust temperature settings in either Celsius or Fahrenheit up to a degree. Built in offsets and buffered memory allow user specified settings. The heating coil located underneath the MEA plate is used to monitor the current temperature as well as regulate the temperature.

Temperature Controller technical specifications:

Power Requirements: External 12VDC, 1.25A power supply
Maximum Precision: 1 degree with 1/10 degree offset
Display Units : Celsius (default) or Fahrenheit

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended for:

Long Term Potentiation

Paired-Pulse experiments: Facilitation and Depression

Local field potentials and spiking activity

ERG

Long term repeated measure electrophysiology (up to months)

Single Unit experiment

Spontaneous activity

Learning and memory experiments

MZ60 System Advantages:

Optical and electrical isolation for clean, interference-free signals

Easy, cost effective upgrade with 2, 3, or 4 MZ60s supported on a single RZ2

Powerful real-time spike-sorting, filtering, and experiment control

Broadband signal conditioning prevents filter induced artifacts

Highest bit-rate digitizing and sampling rates available

Easily configured to include support for in vivo experiments.

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