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PZ2 Z-Series High Impedance Preamplifier

PZ128-PZ256TDT’s high-count Z-Series preamplifiers feature a fast new fiber optic connection capable of simultaneously transferring up to 256 channels at full precision. This extended bandwidth supports sampling rates up to ~50 kHz and improves signal fidelity, spike discrimination, sorting, and analysis. Used exclusively with Z-Series base stations, preamps are available in 64, 128 or 256-channel models. Our custom 18-bit hybrid A/D architecture offers the advantages of Sigma-Delta converters at significantly lower power. LEDs indicate battery status as well as spike detection and clipping on each channel.

Part numbers:
PZ2-64 64-Channel PreAmp
PZ2-128 128-Channel PreAmp
PZ2-256 256-Channel PreAmp

Technical specifications:

A/D: up to 256 channels 18-bit hybrid
A/D sampling rate: up to ~50 kHz
Maximum voltage in: 10 mV
Input Impedance 100 kohms
Frequency Response 3 dB: 0.35 Hz – 7.5 kHz
6 dB: 0.2 Hz – 9 kHz
Battery: two Lithium Ion cells at 10 AmpHours each, eight hours battery life between charges (at 128 ch), eight hours to charge
Indicator LEDs: 256 status, 256 clipping, battery life, active battery bank
Input referred noise: ~2 µV rms 300- 7000Hz