Motorized Commutator: The Alpha

The Alpha Commutator is a motorized slip-ring commutator designed to provide smooth and torque-free connections during electrophysiological recordings and optogenetic stimulation experiments with freely-moving research subjects.

Key Features:

• Channel Capacity: Supports from 16 up to 256 channels.
• High-Resolution Sensing: Ensures precise and reliable data transmission.
• Adjustable Control: Allows customizable commutator rotation speed and sensitivity.
• Intan Compatibility: Fully compatible with Intan Headstages.
• Optogenetics Integration: Supports optogenetic experiments with up to 4 optical fibers.
• Liquid Torque Compensation: Actively tracks and compensates rotation to eliminate turn-induced torque, ensuring minimal impact on subject movement.
• High-Quality Signal Transmission: Allows high-resolution sensing, delivering reliable electrophysiological data.
• General Purpose Flexibility: Includes compatibility with liquid commutation solutions for diverse research setups.
• Additional Compatibility: Provides seamless integration with liquid fluid channels for additional experimental needs.
• General Compatibility: Adaptable for various experimental setups including electrophysiological and behavioral research.
• Extra Compatibility: Offers compatibility with liquid swivel options for more diverse experimental designs.
• Arena Compatibility: Suitable for use in arenas or setups requiring smooth, unobtrusive tethering.

Applications: Ideal for neuroscience research requiring tethered but freely-moving subjects, such as electrophysiological recordings, electrical stimulation studies, optogenetic stimulation, behavioral tracking, and experiments involving high-density neuronal channel counts.