Omnetics Based Microwire Arrays - TDT RZ2 Manual

Omnetics Based Microwire Arrays
Part Numbers: OMN1010, OMN1005, OMN1020, OMN1030
Standard 50 μm polyimide-insulated tungsten microwire gives the arrays excellent
recording characteristics and the rigidity of tungsten facilitates insertion. The standard
OMN1010 array consists of sixteen channels configured in two rows of eight
electrodes each and are typically accessed via our RA16CH 16-channel headstages.
OMN1005, OMN1020, and OMN1030 share this standard configuration with varying
electrode separation specifications. Consult the documentation provided with your array
for custom specifications.
Grounding the Electrode
Our latest laser cut microwire arrays (OMN1010) have one location each to connect
needed ground and reference wires. Because the reference and ground are shorted
together in our RA16CH chronic headstages (unless the jumper is cut by the user)
only one wire will be needed for most cases.
Important! The solder pad is located on the backside of the microwire circuit board.
The illustrations above show a single wire connected to the ground pad located on
the backside of the array.
Caution! The microwire array can be damaged by extreme heat. Use caution
when soldering.
Back View ‐‐‐‐‐‐ Front View

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