SpriteDock

The SpriteDock control unit features 2-way radio frequency (RF) communication capabilities for SpikeGadgets neural data logger headstages. The SpriteDock enables independent control and monitoring of up to 6 Sprite32 headstages simultaneously, and features 4 SPI input channels (3 digital; 1 analog) for recording environmental event data.

  • Connect up and record from up to 6 Sprite32 headstages simultaneously
  • Features 3 digital inputs and 1 analog input, with support for additional IOs via Ethernet connection to the ECU
  • Charge and update the Sprite32 via built-in USB
  • 5v linear power supply (international options available)
  • USB cable
  • RF antenna
Channel count128
Intended experimental applicationsfreely-moving, untethered data logging
Connectors to electrode array160-pin Amphenol Lynx connector. An assortment of routing boards to probes and electrode interface boards are available.
Configurable sampling rate supports30kHz, 20kHz and 2kHz recording modes
Aux pin input range± 5 mV
Bit depth12 and 16-bit depth supported
Power consumption138mA at 3.8V
Data logging~2 hours 5 minutes full data-rate broadband data with 400 mAh battery and 128GB SD card
Sensors3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro
Dimensions35mm ✕ 22mm footprint; 24mm height
Weight 12.9 grams (headstage only)
17.1g (headstage and Lynx adaptor board)
27g (headstage, Lynx adaptor board, 400mAh battery)