Scientifica MicroStar Motorised Micromanipulator
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    Scientifica MicroStar Micromanipulator

    The ultimate micromanipulator for synaptic connectivity and neuronal network studies. Arrange up to 12 manipulators around your sample for complex electrophysiological studies.

    Benefits

    Compact

    Under 97 mm wide to fit multiple manipulators and other equipment close to your sample

    Ultra-stable

    Less than 1 µm drift over 2 hours for long-term experiments

    Super-smooth movement

    20 nm resolution for absolute positioning in four axes

    Silent

    Electrically quiet for recording of extremely small signals without having to switch off the motors

    Versatile

    Easily switch between left and right-handed configurations and mount next to both upright and inverted microscopes

    MicroStar 360° view

    Control options

    Operate via our ergonomically designed remote control options or through our specially designed LinLab software.

    Downloads

    Download the MicroStar Micromanipulator brochure for more information.

    Design & Specifications

    Axes
    Axes
    3 orthogonal and 4th virtual
    Travel
    Travel
    20 mm (in X and Z axes), 14 mm in (Y axis)
    Bearings
    Bearings
    Crossed roller
    Minimum speed
    Minimum speed
    1 µm per second
    Maximum speed
    Maximum speed
    4 mm per second
    Electronic resolution
    Electronic resolution
    20 nm
    Memory positions
    Memory positions
    50 on control device (unlimited via LinLab)
    Software
    Software
    LinLab for Windows

    Testimonials

    “The low drift of these manipulators allows us to hold patches for over an hour and the noise-free electronics enables us to record the smallest of connection signals better"
    Dr Thomas Mrsic-Flogel, UCL
    “The small size of the MicroStar manipulators allowed us to fit more manipulators around the rig, improving the yield of the experiments"
    Dr Ho Ko, UCL

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    Cossell, L., Iacaruso, M., Muir, D., Houlton, R., Sader, E., & Ko, H. et al. (2015). Functional organization of excitatory synaptic strength in primary visual cortex. Nature, 518(7539), 399-403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/natu...

    Hatch, R., Leinenga, G., & Götz, J. (2016). Scanning Ultrasound (SUS) Causes No Changes to Neuronal Excitability and Prevents Age-Related Reductions in Hippocampal CA1 Dendritic Structure in Wild-Type Mice. PLOS ONE, 11(10), e0164278. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/jour...

    Mean-Hwan, K., Znamenskiy, P., Iacaruso, M F., Mrsic-Flogel, T D. (2015). Exclusive functional subnetworks of intracortical projection neurons in primary visual cortex. bioRxiv. https://www.biorxiv.org/conten...

    Accessories

    Dovetail Probe Holder (PH-1000)

    Attach a wide-range of bars and probes to your manipulator. Electrode/probe holding bar with v groove which can also be used with Scientifica’s LBM-7 manipulator and In Vivo Manipulators.

    Dovetail Probe Holder Dovetail probe holder

    Post and Platform for MMBP (PP-3400-00)

    Used to mount the MicroStar onto the Scientifica MMBP

    Magnetic Base for MicroStar (S-MB-3030-00)

    Low-profile magnetic base to attach your MicroStar to your antivibration table or other platform

    Electrode Holding Bar (EHB-500)

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