Electrode Adapters

18-pin Electrode Adapter Board

The 18-pin electrode adapter board (Part #C3418) facilitates custom electrode wiring by bringing out all electrode contacts from a headstage – as well as reference and ground – to solder holes spaced 0.10" (2.54 mm) horizontally and 0.15" (3.81 mm) vertically. Wires or other connectors may be soldered to the holes in the adapter boards.

To reduce noise pickup, the lengths of added wires should be minimized, and the wires should be bundled together to avoid creating open loops that can pick up inductive interference.

This board includes a 16-pin DIP socket that may optionally be soldered to the board to support NeuroNexus A, OA, or D16 acute electrode connectors.

The 18-pin electrode adapter board connects to the following Intan headstages:

Intan 18-pin electrode adapter with 16-channel headstage
18-pin electrode adapter board connected to RHD 16-channel headstage with accelerometer (part #C3335).
Intan 18-pin electrode adapter with DIP socket
18-pin electrode adapter board with 16-pin DIP socket for use with NeuroNexus A, OA, or D16 acute electrode connectors.

36-pin Electrode Adapter Board

The 36-pin electrode adapter board (Part #C3410) facilitates custom electrode wiring by bringing out all electrode contacts from a headstage – as well as reference and ground – to solder holes spaced 0.10" (2.54 mm) horizontally and 0.15" (3.81 mm) vertically. Wires or other connectors may be soldered to the holes in the adapter boards.

To reduce noise pickup, the lengths of added wires should be minimized, and the wires should be bundled together to avoid creating open loops that can pick up inductive interference.

This board includes a 16-pin DIP socket that may optionally be soldered to the board to support NeuroNexus A, OA, or D16 acute electrode connectors.

The 36-pin electrode adapter board connects to the following Intan headstages:

Intan 36-pin electrode adapter with headstage
36-pin electrode adapter board connected to RHD headstage (part #C3313).
Intan 36-pin electrode adapter with DIP socket
36-pin electrode adapter board with 16-pin DIP socket for use with NeuroNexus A, OA, or D16 acute electrode connectors. Only 16 amplifier channels are easily accessible if this included socket is soldered to the board.

18-pin Wire Adapter

The 18-pin wire adapter (Part #B7600) facilitates custom electrode wiring by bringing out all electrode contacts from a headstage – as well as reference and ground – to 34 AWG wires 18 inches (45 cm) in length. These wires may be trimmed to the desired length and soldered to other conductors or connectors.

To reduce noise pickup, the lengths of these wires should be minimized, and the wires should be bundled together to avoid creating open loops that can pick up inductive interference.

Tip: The easiest way to remove insulation from the ends of the wires is by using a flame to burn off the outer coating.

The 18-pin wire adapter connects to the following Intan headstages:

Intan 18-pin wire adapter
18-pin wire adapter

36-pin Wire Adapter

The 36-pin wire adapter (Part #C3420) facilitates custom electrode wiring by bringing out all electrode contacts from a headstage – as well as reference and ground – to 34 AWG wires 18 inches (45 cm) in length. These wires may be trimmed to the desired length and soldered to other conductors or connectors.

To reduce noise pickup, the lengths of these wires should be minimized, and the wires should be bundled together to avoid creating open loops that can pick up inductive interference.

Tip: The easiest way to remove insulation from the ends of the wires is by using a flame to burn off the outer coating.

The 36-pin wire adapter connects to the following Intan headstages:

Intan 36-pin wire adapter with headstage
36-pin wire adapter board connected to RHD headstage (part #C3313).
Intan 36-pin wire adapter
36-pin wire adapter