Multichannel Systems MC_Rack Manual - Manual (Page 153)

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4.13.6 Burst Analysis
The “Burst Detection” option allows the detection and analysis of spike bursts. The spikes have
to be detected by the spike sorter first. The quality of the burst analysis therefore depends heavily
on the accuracy of the spike detection.
Add the "Spike Sorter" and the "Spike Analyzer" to the virtual rack. Click "Analyzer" tab.
Spike burst analysis will be active as soon as the "Burst Marker" is selected. Bursts are detected
based on the MaxInterval Method. The method is explained below.
The MaxInterval Method for detecting bursts
Find all bursts using the following algorithm:
 Scan the spike train until an interspike interval is found that is less than or equal to Max.
Interval.
 While the interspike intervals are less than Max. End Interval, they are included in the burst.
 If the interspike interval is more than Max. End Interval, the burst ends.
 Merge all the bursts that are less than Min. Interval between Bursts apart.
 Remove the bursts that have duration less than Min. Duration of Burst or have fewer spikes
than Min. Number of Spikes.