Micro1401-4*

The Micro1401-4 is a low cost, versatile data acquisition unit. The on-board processor with high speed memory is optimised for real time processing, free from the constraints of the host computer operating system. Fast and accurate sampling coupled with simultaneous output offers extensive on-line experimental control.

Fast data acquisition and analysis

The Micro4 records waveform data, digital (event) and marker information and can simultaneously generate waveform and digital outputs in real-time for multi-tasking experimental control. It features high-speed waveform capture at rates up to 1MHz with 16-bit resolution. The 32-bit RISC processor allows complex on-line analysis while freeing time for the host computer to perform other tasks, such as data manipulation and further analysis.

Features
  • 4 channels of 16-bit waveform input on base unit

  • Software-selectable ±5V or ±10V input and output ranges

  • Synchronisation with other CED 1401s for large numbers of channels, all accurately timed

  • USB 2.0 high-speed connection

  • Firmware upgrades via CED web site

Application Software

The CED Spike2 and Signal, applications customise the system for use in a wide range of research areas. Advanced software features include on-line spike sorting in Spike2 and fast sweep modes in Signal when using the Micro4.

  • Tetrode and n-trode recording

  • Single and multi-unit spike processing

  • Evoked response, TMS and rTMS

  • In-vivo and in-vitro studies

  • Gastro-intestinal studies

  • Cardiovascular studies

  • Tremor analysis

  • ECG, EEG, EMG & EOG

  • Patch and Voltage clamp

  • ECG, EEG, EMG & EOG

  • Sports physiology

  • LTP, LTD capture and analysis - and more

Dynamic clamp simulating action potentials with model parameter access during sampling

Technical Specifications
    Waveform I/O
  • Waveform input: 4 channels on base unit more details

  • Total of 16, 28, 64 or 128 waveform inputs via expansion units

  • ADC: 16-bit, 1 MHz maximum aggregate sampling rate

  • Waveform output: 2 channels, optionally 4 more details

  • DACs: 16-bit, 1 microsecond settling time

  • Waveform I/O software selectable ±5V, or ±10V

  • System accuracy and noise: 0.05% of full scale ±1.5 bits RMS

    Digital I/O
  • Digital inputs and outputs 5V TTL compatible, inputs over-voltage protected

  • 16 digital inputs, 8 with change-of-state detection to micro-second accuracy

  • 16 digital outputs, 8 clocked for microsecond accurate switching

  • Handshake lines for byte input and output more details

    Clocks and Events
  • 4 programmable clocks with 100nS resolution more details

  • BNC socket for clock inputs and event (clock start) connections

    Processor and memory
  • 32-bit ARM Cortex M7 processor running at 400MHz

  • 32 MBytes of fast read-write memory

    Case and power supply
  • Size: 366 x 48 x 217mm (14.4 x 1.75 x 8.5 ins) (W x H x D)

  • Rack mount for standard 19 inch laboratory racks

  • External 110-240V 50-60 Hz auto-sensing power supply, 15W approx.

  • 12 Volt DC power option for mobile, trolley or remote applications

    Synchronization
  • Synchronize (time lock) multiple Micro1401s and Power1401s

    Host interface
  • USB 2.0

Compatibility

Software compatible with CED 1401, Power1401 and 1401plus at application level.
Runs CED Spike2, Signal and applications written for the CED 1401 family of interfaces.
Drivers for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and 32-bit and 64-bit XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10. Intel Macintosh running Windows.

Items marked with* are investigational devices and for research use only. CAUTION - Investigational Device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use.