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Microwire Arrays

With over 15 years of experience in manufacturing hardware for scientific applications, TDT has the resources to reliably deliver the arrays you depend on for your research. Our manufacturing methods produce consistent, dependable, and affordable arrays while maintaining the flexibility to build custom arrays to your specifications. With TDT microwire arrays you can design your own electrodes without the time and labor intensive task of building arrays by hand.

ZIF-Clip^® Based Microwire Arrays
16, 32, or 64 Channels
Compatible with TDT Zero Insertion Force Headstages

Omnetics Based Microwire Arrays
8-32 Channels
Compatible with TDT RA16CH Headstages

ZIF-Clip^® Based Microwire Arrays

Features:

Custom configurations for 16, 32, or 64 channels.
Polyimide-insulated tungsten microwire for excellent recording characteristics and easy insertion.
An optional epoxy “land” near the recording end of the array maintains electrode spacing.
Laser cut manufacturing for custom array lengths. Each wire is individually cut to length, so you can specify an array profile that matches the geometry of your target tissue
Optional laser sharpened tips to minimize tissue damage during insertion.
Lightweight design and small overall array size.
Notched ZIF-Clip™ connector ensures correct insertion into the headstage.
New optional 26 mm ribbon for flexible land-type applications. Available with separated or attached electrode sites.


Electrode sites attached	Electrode sites separated

Design Specifications and Ordering Information:

The standard ZIF2010 array consists of sixteen channels configured in two rows of eight electrodes each.

32 channel arrays contain four rows and are constructed by wrapping together two 16 channel arrays. These arrays are accessed via the same ZIF-Clip™ connector as a two row array.

64 channel arrays contain eight rows and are constructed by wrapping together two 32 channel arrays. These arrays are accessed via a 64-channel ZIF-Clip™ connector as a four row array.

Technical specifications:

Metal: Tungsten

Insulation: Polyimide

Overall array size (standard array): 2.5mm x 9mm x variable; ~0.3 g (standard array); ~0.5 g (with G/R wires)

ZIF-Clip™ connector (0.025 mil pitch; <2.5x9x8 mm)

Options:

Specification	Default	Options
Electrode Type	Standard	Flex Ribbon
Flex Ribbon Site Specification	Attached	Separated
n Rows X n Electrodes	2X8	Max channels = 64
Wire Diameter	50 μm	33 μm
Electrode Spacing	250 μm	500 μm
Row Seperation	375 μm
Tip Angle	Blunt Cut (0 degrees)	30, 45, 60 degrees
Tip Length	2mm	0.5mm min to 10 mm max
Ground and Reference Wires	Differential	Differential, Single-Ended

See the Online Order Form for ordering specifications.

ZIF-Clip^® is a TDT patented technology. Patent No. 7540752

Omnetics Based Microwire Arrays

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Features:

Custom configurations up to 32 channels.
Polyimide-insulated tungsten microwire for excellent recording characteristics and easy insertion.
An optional epoxy “land” near the recording end of the array maintains electrode spacing.
Laser cut manufacturing for custom array lengths. Each wire is individually cut to length, so you can specify an array profile that matches the geometry of your target tissue
Optional laser sharpened tips to minimize tissue damage during insertion.
Lightweight design and small overall array size.

Design Specifications and Ordering Information:

The standard Omn1010 array consists of sixteen channels configured in two rows of eight electrodes each.

Arrays with more than two rows are constructed by stacking and bonding together standard two-row arrays. These are accessed via multiple 16-channel connectors and headstages.

Technical specifications:

Metal: Tungsten

Insulation: Polyimide

Overall array size: 2mm x 9mm x variable; ~0.3 g (standard array); ~0.5 g (w/shroud & G/R wires)

Omnetics dual row 18-pin nano connector(s) (0.025 mil pitch; <2x7x4 mm)

Options:

Specification	Default	Options
n Rows X n Electrodes	2X8	Max channels = 32
Wire Diameter	50 μm	33 μm
Electrode Spacing	250 μm	175 μm, 350 μm, 500 μm
Row Seperation	500 μm	1000 μm, 1500 μm, 2000 μm
Tip Angle	Blunt Cut (0 degrees)	30, 45, 60 degrees
Tip Length	2mm	0.5mm min to 4 mm max
Land Specification	None	5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm
Attached G/R Wires	None	Ground, Reference

See the Online Order Form for ordering specifications.

Request a Quote!

New!

New microwire array online order forms are available to request a quote for your custom configuration.

ZIF-Clip™ based form

Omnetics based form

Complete and fax in the Microwire Order Form (PDF format) to request a quote for your custom configuration.

New!

ZIF-Clip^®Aluminum Caps

Designed to protect the ZIF-Clip^® micro connector from potential damage in the absence of the ZIF-Clip^® headstage. The caps are made of high quality aluminum and feature a rubber O-ring for easy handling and grip.