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2 Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking and Handling
Upon receiving the Neuropixels probe and control system immediately inspect the shipping boxes and
content for damage. In case of damage, please carefully read the included warranty document and
follow the instructions.
The probes arrive in black shipping boxes containing black foam inlays. Both the box and foam inlays
are manufactured from ESD compliant (antistatic) material. All system components are also delivered in
antistatic bags or boxes. It is advised to wear ESD protective equipment when handling the probes and
system components. Carefully read the guidelines on probe handling (Appendix A), soldering
(Appendix B) and ESD safety (Appendix C).
2.2 Hardware & System Requirements
Figure 1 shows the Neuropixels 1.0 probe and control system that can be purchased from imec through
www.neuropixels.org
or www.neuropixels.info. To get started you need:
one PXIe acquisition module,
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one data/power interface cable,
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one headstage and
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at least one probe.
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Figure 1: Neuropixels 1.0 probe and control system (chassis not included)
In addition, the PXIe chassis required for using the PXIe acquisition module must be purchased
separately from third-party suppliers such as National Instruments (NI), Keysight or Adlink. Below we
provide recommendations for PXIe chassis using a remote controller (MXI-Express interface).
For first-time probe users intending to use less than 3 PXIe acquisition modules (or 12 probes)
simultaneously, we recommend the following entry-level chassis and remote controller combination:
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