alphaRS

alphaRS

Key Features

Details

Expandability. Up to 128 channel configurations
Online statistics. Spike raster, firing rate, PSTH and evoked potential
Intan. The AlphaRS is designed to work with all Intan based HeadStages
Integrated Recording and Stimulation in one system. Using one software to control all channel’s modes and enabling closed-loop actions with short latency timing
Advanced stimulation capabilities. Allowing a variety of stimulation options, patterns, and amplitudes, allowing manual or automatic control over all channel’s modes
Online Recording and Stimulation algorithm. An adaptive algorithm for fast recovery from stimulation artifact, the artifact deducted during stimulation enables online spike segmentation and sorting
Simultaneous data streaming of Raw, Spike & LFP
Real-time closed loop. DSP programming allowing fast response for closed-loop (>1ms)
Powerful DSPs. State-of-the-art Octa-core DSPs
SDK tool. Two-way communication using MATLAB or C++ for streaming all data and controlling system functionality
Optogenetics. Built-in GUI for controlling various optogenetics systems

Technical Specs

Features	Specifications and Options
Filtering	4 Selectable software digital filtering per channel (0.02Hz to 10KHz)
Referencing	Digital selected channel referencing
Spike sorting	Up to 4 spike templates per channel using 8-point template matching, an SSQ algorithm, and optional window discriminators
Compatibility	MATLAB, C++, NeuroExplorer® online link
Audio	2 stereo outputs
General purpose digital outputs	8 outputs single-bit digital outputs, Synchronization TTL output
General purpose analog outputs	4 outputs ± 5.0 V, 16-bit analog outputs
General purpose digital Inputs	4 digital input channels (TTLs) , 16-bit digital input port
General purpose analog Input	4 differential analog input channels with 16 bit-resolution and dynamic range of ±5V
PC interface	1 Gbit Ethernet
Power supply	4-pin DC power connector (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)
HeadStage connectivity	Up to 8 HeadStages with micro HDMI connector
LED Indicators	Indicating general system’s state
System size	26185 cm

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Software Toolkit

Complete MATLAB Control & Data Access
Data streaming. All data collected by the AlphaRS can be accessed online in MATLAB.
Full system control. From within MATLAB, commands can be sent to adjust almost all system parameters or trigger unique stimulation paradigms.
Closed-loop functionality. Data can be analyzed online, and results can directly trigger digital outputs or stimulation
Easy programming. Specially designed MATLAB toolbox and instructions make accessing data in MATLAB simple and easy.
Endless possibilities. Online access to data means each user can code paradigms specifically for their unique needs.