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5 Using the System
5.1 Connecting the System Components
Probe to HS
The probe flex connects to the HS via the ZIF connector, as shown in Figure 33. To plug the flex into the
HS, gently lift the black latch of the HS ZIF connector (Figure 33, left). If the HS ZIF connector faces up,
the gold contacts on the flex cable (Figure 5, right) must face down. Ensure that the flex cable is fully
inserted into the HS ZIF connector before closing the connector latch. It is best to close the latch while
maintaining slight pressure to keep the flex seated; a good connection is crucial to probe function.
HS to PXIe Acquisition Module
The PXIe side of the interface cable is terminated with a USB-C connector, which is symmetric and can
thus be plugged into the PXIe acquisition module in either orientation. The HS side of the cable is
terminated with a 4-pin Omnetics connector. This connector is not symmetric and must be plugged into
the HS so that the two exposed metal pins mate easily with the two receiving holes (Figure 7 on page
15, right).
NOTE: Please carefully read and follow the instructions on probe handling (Appendix A) and ESD
protection (Appendix C) prior to handling any system components.
5.2 Probe and System Configuration
The Neuropixels API provides various functionalities to control, configure and test the probe and control
system, including (but not limited to):
Selection of recording electrodes, reference inputs, channel gains, and bandwidth.
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Selection of trigger mode.
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Loading of probe-specific configuration files (these files are provided by imec with every probe
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shipment through a file transfer service).
Reading of serial numbers, part numbers, hardware versions, and software versions.
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Enabling of BISTs.
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and others.
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Figure 33: Connecting the probe flex to the HS
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