From Optogenetics LED light source to cannula and everything in between, Prizmatix can provide
all the components necessary for your Optogenetics research – including advice and guidance.
In-vivo optogenetics LED modules starting from single wavelength plug-and-go Optogenetics-LED
for neuron activation to multi-wavelength systems for activation and silencing.
Prizmatix supplies unique polymer optical fibers for Optogenetics light delivery from LED source to cannulae.
These optical fibers have high NA and are extremely flexible and non-brittle. For special cases we can supply armored fibers.
Optogenetics Rotary-Joint has an extremely low friction that enables truly free moving animal experiments.
Prizmatix supplies variety of high NA glass implantable cannulae at custom lengths and core diameter.
Prizmatix Pulser / PulserPlus are programmable TTL pulse generators designed especially
for Optogenetics experiments in contrast to general purpose devices aimed at electronics technicians.
The high-power fiber-coupled Prizmatix Optogenetics-LED light source
available at Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red and Deep Red wavelengths
for activation or silencing of various Optogenetics opsins.
The LED can be triggered by a standard TTL signal and the power can be precisely
controlled by 10 turn potentiometer or by 0-5V analog signal. Single or
Dual independent channels as well as stimulation and silencing by same fiber devices are available.
Prizmatix provides diverse fiber optics solutions for optogenetics in-vivo. Made of
silica or polymer, these high NA fibers can be constructed to fit any research set-up
with various combinations of connectors, ferrules, core diameters and lengths.
Typical Optogenetics in-vivo fiber optics setup will include fiber patch cord from
Optogenetics-LED to Rotary Joint (P/N: Optogenetics-Fiber-1000), fiber to connect
the Rotary-Joint to cannula (P/N: Optogenetics-Fiber-500) or dual fiber for
bilateral activation (P/N: Optogenetics-Fiber-Dual-500). The later can be optimized
for mice (1.25mm ferrule) or to rat (2.5mm ferrule). In some setups this fiber can
be produced as Armored fiber with very light and flexible metal sheath. See more ...
Watch as Prizmatix's Rotary Joint spins freely for over 30 seconds,
benefiting from low torque and friction, with minimal impact on behavior.
Prizmatix's Rotary Joint is
specially designed for Optogenetics experiments
with High NA detachable fibers equipped with FC connectors.
Prizmatix Rotary Joint can be used with single or multiple output fibers
simultaneously, enabling concurrent delivery of light to separate areas of the brain
without loss of power or brightness.
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Prizmatix Implantable Fiberoptic Cannulae / Ferrules
allow direct light stimulation of certain deep brain regions
in living animals.
Each Cannula consists of a zirconia ferrule
accommodating a high NA Silica/POF fiber, protruding from
the zirconia ferrule at the specified length. See more...
Prizmatix Sleeves are small ceramic or metal parts
that enable proper alignment and connection between
the Optogenetics-fiber ferrule and the implant (cannula) ferrule.
The Sleeves are available for 1.25 mm diameter (Mice) and 2.5 mm diameter (Rat) cannulae.
The Prizmatix DIY Optogenetics implant kit allows you to make your own implantable cannula on demand, whenever you need them.
The kit contains everything you need to make cannulae for your experiments. See more…
The Pulser device is an easy and inexpensive way
to create trains of TTL pulses for Optogenetics activation
directly from your computer via USB.
Pulser includes all necessary hardware, software and cables.
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The software enables easy visual design of the various TTL pulse Trains and conditions. The pictures below show the Graphical User Interface (GUI). The upper right side of the GUI shows an example waveform with the legend of user definable parameters. The bottom pane shows the actual TTL waveform programmed with the user settings on the left side.
The software available as stand-alone Windows application as well as Web application running on Google Chrome browser enabling using of Pulser software on Mac or Windows computers without software installation.
Click here to run Pulser web application
!New: Now you can use Pulser also from Google Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC.
