CerePlex μ (mu)

At less than 1 gram, the CerePlex μ (mu) is a small, lightweight and high-resolution digital headstage for rodent neural recording and stimulation with video tracking and motion sensing capabilities.

CerePlex μ (mu)

Features

Lightweight and Small

The small form factor of the CerePlex μ (mu) provides a lightweight platform for simple stimulation and tracking in freely moving rodents.

High Resolution, Low-Noise, & Dynamic Range

The CerePlex μ (mu), with Blackrock’s customized Honey Badger ASIC Chip, provides 7x higher resolution to record high-fidelity transmission of extracellular spikes and local field potentials.

*Compared to competitors’ 12 Effective Number of Bits 2.44 μV vs. Blackrock’s 15.5 Effective Number of Bits 0.353 μV.

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On-Board Impedance Measurement

With a flip of a switch, the CerePlex μ (mu) allows researchers to test impedance of the electrode while in the brain to monitor electrode tip condition. This helps researchers troubleshoot the quality and integrity of the electrode.

Infrared Optical Tracking

The CerePlex μ (mu) has two infrared LEDs used for video tracking when using Blackrock’s Neuromotive video tracking software. The LEDs can be turned on or off via the CerePlex μ (mu) Headstage Adaptor.

3D Motion Sensing

The CerePlex μ (mu) features an onboard accelerometer and gyrometer for sensing motion along 6-axises, which enables researchers to match neural recording to movement and behaviors with high temporal precision including. 

  • Freezing and anxiety 
  • Grooming
  • Rearing
  • Circadian rhythms
  • Disease states (turning, shaking, etc.)
  • Movement initiation/termination within operant tasks

Specs

Spec
Number of Channels 16, 32
Dimensions 13.2 mm x 18.2 mm x 3 mm
Weight 1 gram, 1.2 grams
Resolution 16-bit ADC, 250 nV/bit
Input Connector 16/32 Omnetics Nano Strip (you have more of the detials below)
Compatible Array Omnetics Utah Array, Third Party Electrodes
Sampling Frequency 30 kS/s
Input Frequency Range 0.3 Hz - 7.5 kHz
Input Impedance 1300 MΩ @ 10 Hz, 13 MΩ @ 1 kHz
Auto Impedance Measurement Range 15 kΩ - 1 MΩ
Maximum Input Range +/- 8.192 mV with respect to reference
Output Connectors 12 Position Polarized connector, custom cables, Mu adapter, HDMI A
Input Connectors 32 Ch Omnetics, 36 Pin Omentics, 36 Position Dual Row Female Nano-Miniature (.025"/.64mm) Connector OR 16 ch Omnetics, 18 Pin Omnetics, 18 Position Dual Row Female Nano-Minature (.025"/.64mm) Connector

Support & Downloads

Project LB# Rev.
CerePlex μ (Mu) IFU LB-0729 5.00

Common Setups Guide

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