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Multichannel Systems MEA Manual User Manual

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Microelectrode Arrays (MEAs) — Overview

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Recording with MEAs

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7.1

 

Mounting the MEA

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7.1.1

 

Cleaning the Contact Pads

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7.1.2

 

Positioning the MEA

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7.1.3

 

Grounding the Bath

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7.2

 

General Performance / Noise Level

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Stimulation 53

 

8.1

 

Using MEA Electrodes for Stimulation

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8.2

 

Capacitive Behavior of Stimulating Electrodes

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8.3

 

Aspects of Electrode Size and Material

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8.4

 

Recommended Stimulus Amplitudes and Durations

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Troubleshooting 57

 

9.1

 

About Troubleshooting

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9.2

 

Technical Support

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9.3

 

Noise on Single Electrodes

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9.4

 

Overall Noise / Unsteady Baseline

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9.5

 

Missing Spikes or Strange Signal Behavior

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Appendix 63

 

10.1

 

Contact Information

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10.2

 

Safe Charge Injection Limits

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10.3

 

Data Sheets

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