Plextrode® Microwire Array

Features

• Available in any spatial configuration (2x4, 4x4, 4x8, 3x3, etc.)
• User specified wire diameter (25 µm or 50 µm) and inter-electrode spacing (250 µm or 500 µm)
• Uses carbo wax mold to fix electrode position during insertion (carbo wax is easily dissolved with saline solution)
• Arrays can be made using any Plexon-headstage-compatible Omnetics connector

Description
The Plextrode® microwire arrays are most commonly used in chronic, freely moving animal studies. They are Plexon's best selling electrode array due to both recording reliability and cost efficiency.

Carbo wax is used to ensure that all electrodes are parallel which, is particularly important when deep brain structures are targeted. All of the Plextrode microwire arrays come with a ground and low-impendence reference wire which, when used with Plexon headstages and preamplifiers, assists with common-mode rejection and removal of artifacts.

The Plextrode Series of Electrodes leverages off of over 25 years of experience in electrode manufacturing and design. The microwire array is the standard choice for hundreds of research labs around the world.

Technical Specifications

• Length of array: Up to 30 mm
• Material: Stainless steel or Platinum/Iridium
• Connector: Omnetics connector compatible with any Plexon headstage
• Array configuration: Typical configurations are 2x4, 4x4, 2x8, 4x8, etc. (custom configurations are available at no extra charge)
• Dedicated referencing ground: Ground wire and de-insulated reference wire (25 kohm)
• Standard inter-electrode spacing: 250 µm or 500 µm (custom available)
• Standard spacing between rows: 250 µm or 500 µm (custom available)

For ordering information contact Plexon Sales at (214) 369-4957 or info@plexoninc.com