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ZIF-Clip® Analog Headstages

TDT’s low insertion-force set of headstages support electrode arrays of up to 128 channels. The patented ZIF-Clip® system features an innovative, hinged headstage design that ensures quick, easy connection with almost no insertion force applied to the subject. Choose between our 16, 32, 64, 96 and 128 channel versions. An aluminum finish protects the sensitive electronics contained within the headstage and provides increased durability. Also available as passive headstages for stimulation or with LEDs for video tracking applications.

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  • Auditory neuroscience
  • Awake behaving animals
  • Electrophysiology
  • EEG, EMG & ECoG
  • High and low count neurophysiology

ZIF-Clip® Analog Headstage Specifications Sheet

ZIF-Clip® Analog Headstage Fast Facts

ZIF-Clip® Analog Headstage User Manual

Solid Structure for Flexible Research

ZIF-Clip® Analog Headstage

ZIF-Clip® headstages are designed for zero insertion-force transition when connecting to electrodes or adapters. The form-factor automatically aligns the high-density connectors on the headstage and probe. The miniature electronics contained within the headstage allow for high channel densities while maintaining an extremely compact structure.

Note:
ZIF-Clip® headstages are designed for TDT amplifiers; however, adapters for other amplifiers are available on request.

Ease of Connection with the ZIF-Clip® Headstage Holder

The ZIF-Clip® holder simplifies electrode insertion by securing your ZIF-Clip® headstage firmly, enabling use with most micromanipulators. Each holder uses a 3/32″ diameter, 3″ length rod and is designed for use with the specified ZIF-Clip® headstage dimension.

Test your protocol or recording hardware without disturbing your awake behaving subject.

Good practice for behavioral studies

Because of the variability inherent in behavioral experiments, everything from prenatal events up to the present moment, affect results of the awake subjects in behavioral studies.

Reduce hardware variability by setting-up and testing the recording part of your system as you would during your experiment with the FB128 in place of the subject and electrodes. The simulator can operate in eight different modes and includes an inhibitory/excitatory option for even more output variations.

FB128 Neural Simulator

ZIF-Clip® Demonstration

Our long lasting, highly reliable headstages enable stress-free connection without anesthetizing the subject. The headstage automatically aligns to the ZIF-Clip® connector, producing a firm lock between the headstage and probe.

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FB128 Neural Simulator