MicroProbes for Life Science is proud to announce the launch of a novel Floating Microelectrode Array (FMA) for chronic and acute experimentation along with optional accessories, including a titanium pedestal, vacuum inserter tool and 18 channel impedance tester. Our new FMAs have been developed in cooperation with Dr. Richard Andersen’s laboratory at Cal Tech, Dr. Philip Troyk at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the support of a grant from the National Institutes of Health. These arrays offer optimum flexibility, allowing users to specify parameters such as the number of electrodes, electrode length, electrode impedance values, metal type, and cable length. Custom geometries and electrode juxtaposition may also be special ordered. 

The optional vacuum inserter tool provides an effective method for implanting the arrays. The inserter features stainless steel cannula, which is easily attached to a standard micromanipulator system for implanting the FMA into the brain.

The optional titanium pedestal houses a single Omnetics connector. Pedestal designs holding up to 6 connectors will be offered soon for large animal models where multiple FMAs need to be implanted. An eighteen channel impedance tester is also being offered and will greatly improve the efficiency of confirming impedance values for FMA.

The impedance tester has been designed so that extension cables may be specified for multiple connector styles that are typically used in our other multi-electrode and micro-wire array designs.