The Axon™ Digidata® 1550B plus HumSilencer® is one of the most advanced analog-to-digital signal converters on the market, offering the innovative line synchronous noise-cancelling feature, HumSilencer. This advanced feature learns, adapts, and eliminates local 50/60 Hz line-frequency noise and high-frequency harmonics from incoming signals. The digitizer works with pCLAMPTM 11 Software for data acquisition and analysis. The software supports eight channels of analog acquisition and four acquisition modes.
Ion channels are involved in many cell pathways and understanding the function of ion channels in response to changes in membrane potential or the presence or absence of other molecules is important in order to understand exactly how ion channels participate in normal and abnormal biological processes such as cell differentiation and migration, disease states, and neuronal communications.
The current or voltage signal acquired by the amplifier is an analog signal, but to perform data analysis needed for high resolution patch-clamp measurements, the analog signal must be converted into a digital one. Positioned between the amplifier and the computer, the digitizer accomplishes this important task. Signal quality is extremely important and is impacted by the sampling frequency. The latest generation of Digidata digitizers sample at 500 kHz and can be equipped with HumSilencer, which eliminates 50/60 Hz line-frequency noise.
Ion channels play a role in many diseases including hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, gastrointestinal, immune and neuromuscular disorders, pathological pain, and cancer. By understanding the exact role that ion channel play in a particular disease, researchers might be able to find a way to affect the ion channel in such a way as to alter the course of the disease.
50/60 Hz line-frequency noise, also known as electrical hum, is the most common source of background noise in patch-clamp electrophysiology experiments. This noise can overwhelm biological signals of interest, making sensitive patch-clamp measurements nearly impossible. Traditional trouble shooting is typically only partially effective and can impair data accuracy. HumSilencer is a filter-free, adaptive technology that learns and removes line frequency noise without using methods that impair signal accuracy like filters, that can distort biological signals.
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Headstages
Description | Details | Part Number |
Axoclamp 900A Headstage HS-9A X0.1U | x0.1 headstage | 1-2950-0359 |
Axoclamp 900A Headstage HS-9A X1U | x1 headstage | 1-2950-0360 |
Axoclamp 900A Headstage HS-9A X10U | x10 headstage | 1-2950-0361 |
Axoclamp 900A Headstage VG-9A X10U | x10 virtual ground headstage | 1-2950-0362 |
Axoclamp 900A Headstage VG-9A X100U | x100 virtual ground headstage | 1-2950-0363 |
MultiClamp 700B Headstage CV-7B | Patch-clamp headstage | 1-CV-7B |
MultiClamp 700B Headstage CV-7B/BL | Bilayer headstage | 1-CV-7B/BL |
MultiClamp 700B Headstage CV-7B/EC | Electrochemistry headstage | 1-CV-7B/EC |
Electrode holders, adapters, and holder components
Description | Details | Part Number |
Electrode Holder for U-Type Headstages | Fits glass pipettes with outer diameter of 1.0 - 1.7 mm | 1-HL-U |
Electrode Holder Replacement Caps | Set of 2 polycarbonate caps for HL-U holders | 1-HL-CAP |
Cone Washers 1.1mm ID | Set of 10 orange cone washers for HL-U holders, fit glass with outer diameter of 1.0 - 1.1 mm | 1-HLC-11 |
Cone Washers 1.3mm ID | Set of 10 orange cone washers for HL-U holders, fit glass with outer diameter of 1.1 - 1.3 mm | 1-HLC-13 |
Cone Washers 1.5mm ID | Set of 10 orange cone washers for HL-U holders, fit glass with outer diameter of 1.3 - 1.5 mm | 1-HLC-15 |
Cone Washers 1.7mm ID | Set of 10 orange cone washers for HL-U holders, fit glass with outer diameter of 1.5 - 1.7 mm | 1-HLC-17 |
Pins 1mm for HL-U Holders | Set of 3 brass pins for HL-U holders, 1mm | 1-HLP-U |
2mm Plugs with Solder Cups | Set of 5 general purpose gold plugs, 2mm, with solder cups | 1-HLP-0 |
Silver Wire | Set of 5 Ag wires, 0.25mm diameter, 50mm long | 1-HLA-005 |
Silicone Tubing for Silver Wire | 1mm ID x 70mm Long Silicone Tubing | 1-HLT-70 |
Silver/Silver Chloride Pellet Assemblies | Set of 3 Ag/AgCl pellet assemblies | 1-HLA-003 |
Adapter For BNC Holders To U-Type Headstages | Connects BNC holders to CV and HS headstages with threaded collets (U-type) | 1-HLB-U |
Right-Angle Adapter for HL-U Electrode Holders | Fits CV and HS headstages with threaded collets (U-type) | 1-HLR-U |
Model Cells
Description | Details | Part Number |
Model Cell for Oocytes | Axoclamp/ GeneClamp model cell for oocytes. Connects to U-type HS series headstages | 1-MCO-2U |
Model Cell for TEVC / DSEVC | Axoclamp/ GeneClamp model cell for two-electrode voltage clamp/ discontinuous single-electrode voltage-clamp conditions. Connects to U-type HS series headstages | 1-CLAMP-1U |
Model Cell for Whole Cell/ Single Channels | Axopatch/ GeneClamp/ MultiClamp model cell for whole-cell / single-channel patch-clamp conditions. Connects to U-type CV series headstages | 1-PATCH-1U |
Model Cell for Bilayers | Axopatch/ GeneClamp/ MultiClamp model cell for bilayer conditions. Connects to U-type CV series headstages | 1-MCB-1U |
Cables
Description | Details | Part Number |
Cable To Connect Axoclamp 2 Headstages To Axoclamp 900A Amplifier | Allows Axoclamp 2 headstages (HS-2, VG-2) to be used on Axoclamp 900A Amplifiers | 1-2100-0934 |
Miscellaneous
Description | Details | Part Number |
SoftPanel Amplifier Control Unit | Provides physical knob and button control for computer-controlled Axoclamp 900-series and MultiClamp 700-series amplifiers. Requires a USB connection. | 1-SOFTPANEL (USB) |
Remote Buzz For Axoclamp 900A | Hand-held buzz duration control for Axoclamp 900A Amplifier (1-50ms) | 1-2950-0366 |
Silver/Silver Chloride Pellet Assemblies | Set of 3 Ag/AgCl pellet assembly and Ag wire | 1-HLA-003 |