The Vector Array™ is optimized for large animal deep brain applications, utilizing NeuroNexus silicon microelectrode technology with added length and strength. Choose the Vector Array™ for repeated acute use or chronic implantation recording in targets multiple centimeters deep in tissue.

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Reach deep brain structures – The Vector Array^TM comes in 70 mm and 110 mm implantable lengths to reach deep structures in large animal models.
High resolution – Record and/or stimulate with 16, 32, or 64 channels. The Vector Array^TM features the same precise electrode geometry and contact density as other NeuroNexus microelectrode arrays.
Versatile – Configure the Vector Array^TM for acute or chronic applications.
Microdrive compatible – The pDrive chamber microdrive system facilitates chronic deep brain applications with the Vector Array^TM.
Optogenetics compatible – An optical fiber can be mounted on the Vector Array^TM for optogenetics applications.
Many options – Specify a laminar array design, or utilize multiple representation techniques with a Poly2 contact layout. Alternatively, design your own custom Vector Array^TM.
Robust hybrid assembly – The Vector Array^TM combines a high-resolution silicon MEA with a rigid stainless steel support body. This arrangement provides strength where needed while minimizing tissue damage at the recording sites.
Inexpensive – With a low cost per use, the Vector Array^TM increases your data yield while saving you money.

Edge sites provide a Linear layout, but electrode sites are strategically positioned at along a vertical edge of the shank.
Polytrode electrode site layout is available as Poly2 (two columns of sites). This offers a mix of linear and traditional tetrode beneﬁts, with sites close enough together to allow a degree of redundancy across different sites while sampling a larger space.

Acute Vector Arrays^TM
The Acute Vector ArrayTM The Acute Vector Array^TM is optimized for acute deep brain applications, utilizing NeuroNexus microelectrode technology to record and stimulate high resolution in hard-to-reach structures.

Chronic Vector Arrays^TM

The Chronic Vector Array^TM enables access to deep brain structures (> 10 mm deep) during chronic applications. Request VC-series connector packages.

Chronic Vector Arrays^TM can be configured with implantable lengths from 30 – 55 mm. Please factor in implantation hardware (clamps, etc.) when configuring your probe.

Opto Vector Arrays^TM Opto Vector ArraysTM

Acute Vector Array™ can be configured with a 50µm- or 105µm-core optical fiber on the silicon shank. Request OV-series connector packages.

Channel Count

Acute: 16,32,64
Chronic: 16,32

Connector Type

Acute: Omnetics NPD18 (V16, OV16), Omnetics NPD36 (V32, OV32, V64, OV64)
Chronic: Omnetics NPD18 (VC16), Omnetics NPD36 (VC32), Zif-Clip (VZC16, VZC32)

Implantable Length*

Acute: 70 mm or 110 mm
Chronic: 30 mm or 55 mm

Silicon Electrode Width

20 µm min (Edge design), 75 µm min (Poly2 design), 175 µm max

Silicon Electrode Thickness

50 µm

Site Area

177 µm ²

Site Coverage

Acute: 375 µm – 6300 µm
Chronic: 375 µm – 3100 µm; depending on design

Site Material

Iridium

Application

Single Unit or LFP recording, stimulation

Support Body Diameter (non-recording area)

315 µm OD (16-ch), 400 µm OD (32-ch and 64-ch)

* Implantable length does not factor in chamber offset from the brain surface. Please consider this measurement when ordering.

Opto-Vector Array^TM Fiber Options:

50 µm dia. core / 62.5 µm dia. cladding / 0.22 NA
50 µm dia. core / 85 µm O.D. / 0.22 NA / Coupling Loss: -3.2 dB per junction (measured with NeuroNexus standard 105 µm patch cable)
105 µm dia. core / 125 µm dia. cladding / 0.22 NA
105 µm dia. core / 125 µm dia. cladding / 0.66 NA

Vector Array^TM Alignment Device	Used to mount a guide tube and/or protective sleeve onto the Vector Array^TM
Guide tube	Stainless steel, 23 gauge, 35 mm length
OM32-M-F-Jumper_MRI	MRI compatible 32-ch Omnetics male-to-female jumper (approx. 2.5″ / 63.5 mm)
OM32/16_x2-Jumper_MRI	MRI compatible 32-ch Omnetics male to 2x 16-ch Omnetics female jumper (approx. 2.25″ / 57 mm)
Adpt-OM32-A32	Connects 32-ch Vector Array^TM to 32-ch SAMTEC headstage
Adpt-OM32-OM16x2	Connects 32-ch Vector Array^TM to two 16-ch Omnetics headstages
Adpt-OM32-Z32	Connects 32-ch Vector Array^TM to 32-ch Zif Clip™ headstage

First-time Vector Array^TMpurchases come with a free non-functioning mechanical sample.

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