Peripherals
peripherals
TDT’s product family for fiber photometry, imaging, and optogenetics is called LUX. The LUX platform provides a comprehensive solution for real-time, multi-site, and multi-subject photometry or optogenetic experiments.
TDT’s engineering expertise in real-time signal processing and our 30+ years in electrophysiology provide the backbone for a new era in calcium-based and optogenetic neuroscience.
TDT’s LUX platform includes physically integrated LEDs, photosensors, and external connectors to simplify your setup. Pick and choose the combination of TDT’s LUX and third-party components that best fit your research needs.
Maximize your fiber photometry and optogenetic capabilities with a large variety of TDT LED colors. TDT LUX LEDs have a wide, linear dynamic range to drive light power at the microwatt level (fiber photometry) or the milliwatt level (optogenetic control).
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Lx385 | 385 nm | Click here | |
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Lx405 | 405 nm | Fiber photometry | Click here |
| Violet |
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Lx415 | 415 nm | Fiber photometry | Click here |
| Royal Blue |
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Lx450 | 450 nm | Optogenetics | Click here |
| Blue |
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Lx465 | 465 nm | Fiber photometry/ Optogenetics | Click here |
| Blue-Green |
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Lx500 | 500 nm | Optogenetics | Click here |
| Green |
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Lx530 | 530 nm | Optogenetics | Click here |
| Lime |
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Lx560 | 560 nm | Fiber photometry/ Optogenetics | Click here |
| Amber |
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Lx590 | 590 nm | Red-shifted Optogenetics | Click here |
| Red-Orange |
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Lx615 | 615 nm | Red-shifted Optogenetics | Click here |
| Red |
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Lx635 | 635 nm | Red-shifted Optogenetics | Click here |
| Infrared |
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Lx850 | 850 nm | ||
| Infrared |
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Lx940 | 940 nm | ||
| White |
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Lx5K | 5K nm | ||
| Important LED Safety Information
Use caution when operating LUX LEDs. High-power light output from the LUX LEDs can be harmful to the eyes and skin. Never look directly at any LED light output, either from the LED module directly or from the output of a connected optical cable. For ultra-violet (UV) LEDs (415 nm and lower), extra precaution must also be taken to avoid direct light exposure to skin. Protective eyewear, such as these from ThorLabs, should be worn when operating LEDs.
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| COLOR | PART # | WL | 200 um Fiber Ø* | 400 um Fiber Ø* | |
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| Blue |
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Lx465 | 465 nm | 4.9 mW | 15.7 mW |
| Blue-Green |
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Lx500 | 500 nm | 3.6 mW | 11.6 mW |
| Lime |
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Lx560 | 560 nm | 5.3 mW | 16.9 mW |
| Amber |
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Lx590 | 590 nm | 4.0 mW | 12.2 mW |
| Red-Orange |
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Lx615 | 615 nm | 2.2 mW | 7.6 mW |
| Red |
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Lx635 | 635 nm | 2.3 mW | 7.1 mW |
| *Fiber NA 0.5 – Max Voltage on LED driver | |||||
TDT LUX integrated photosensors have a wide bandwidth and gain for detecting fluorescent response signals in a large variety of fiber photometry applications. They also have a large voltage range to avoid sensor saturation. TDT LUX photosensor components require no external batteries or connectors when used with the RZ10X processor or iX6 / iConZ configuration.
| Product Specs | |
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| Bandwidth | DC – 700 Hz |
| Wavelength Range | 320 – 1100 nm |
| Max Responsivity (A/W) | 0.6 (at 960 nm) |
| Gain | 1×1010 |
| Photosensor Sensitivity | 240 fW @ 375 nm 55 fW @ 900 nm |
The PMI Power Meter takes the guesswork out of your fiber photometry setup. Prior to recording, measure the power of your rig and optimize your signal. TDT’s Fiber Photometry Gizmo displays power output, light loss, and distortion.
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| Bandwidth | DC – 3000 Hz |
| Wavelength Range | 320 – 1100 nm |
| Gain | 6.5×104 |
| Sensitivity | 36 nW @ 375 nm 8.2 nW @ 900 nm |
The LUX Cable Kit has been optimized for fluorophore stimulation and detection for two and three LED configurations.
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| LxFX-KIT-2C | 2-color fiber cable kit |
| LxFX-KIT-3C | 3-color fiber cable kit |