Wireless Optogenetics FAQs
Wireless Optogenetics FAQs
A: There is a 240 µsecond latency for activating the original pulse receiver, 25 ms for the continuous receivers, and 2050 µs for the new 2 channel pulse re...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:09 AM
A: The emitters are limited only by range and line of sight, and will pulse all of the receivers that can “see” an emitter. We offer a wide beam emitter tha...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:10 AM
A: Teleopto fiber optics can be made to any length you specify. The acrylic fiber is flexible, so a guide cannula may be appropriate for deep implants in la...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:10 AM
A: Users following the implantation and removal instructions in our manual have used the same LED-fiber optics up to 5 times.
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:13 AM
A: 940nm. Polycarbonate is generally transparent at this wavelength: the signal can pass through several standard transparent mouse home cages so long as th...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:13 AM
A: Both emitter types can either be plugged directly into the remote or via the Telehub.
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:14 AM
A: We offer custom high power receivers. A standard 1 gram pulse receiver coupled to a blue LED with a 500µm diameter fiber optic can output 13 mW; custom ...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:14 AM
A: A drop of hot glue covering the pins and the top surface of the implant will help protect the pins. If you have difficulty removing the hot glue: You can...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:14 AM
A: Yes. Users sometimes see stimulation artifacts at the onset of optical stimulation, but the amplitude is smaller than the artifacts seen with conventiona...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:14 AM
A: Quickly wiping the implant with 70% ethanol is recommended.
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 11:14 AM