As far as optogenetics applications are concerned, LEDs are able to simultaneously meet both the speed and the spatial precision requirements mentioned above. Specifically, ChR2 activates neurons stimulated by blue light (e.g. 470nm), which can be delivered via an optical fiber to a live animal (e.g. a mouse). Mightex's optogenetics start kits, based on our high-power fiber-coupled LED's and versatile LED controllers, are specifically designed to provide the most cost-effective turn-key solutions for ChR2 stimulation.?
Specification Summary
Starter Kit P/N |
OGK-0470-0200-37-250-BLSSA02 |
OGK-0470-0200-37-250-BLS3000 |
OGK-0470-0200-37-125-BLSSA02 |
OGK-0470-0200-37-125-BLS3000 |
Light Source |
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Fiber Core Size |
Φ200?m |
LED Controller |
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Cannula Ferrule Size |
Φ2.5mm |
Φ2.5mm |
Φ1.25mm |
Φ1.25mm |
Patch Cable |
Standard |
Cannula Output Power1 |
7.2mW |
7.2mW |
6.4mW |
6.4mW |
Variation in Output Power During Rotation2 |
N.A. (system does not include a rotary joint) |
? ? Starter Kit P/N | OGK-0470-0200-37-250-BLSSA02-RJ | OGK-0470-0200-37-250-BLS3000-RJ | OGK-0470-0200-37-125-BLSSA02-RJ | OGK-0470-0200-37-125-BLS3000-RJ | Light Source | | Fiber Core Size | Φ200?m | LED Controller | | | | | Cannula Ferrule Size | Φ2.5mm | Φ2.5mm | Φ1.25mm | Φ1.25mm | Patch Cable | Integrated Rotary Joint | Cannula Output Power1 | 4mW | 4mW | 3.6mW | 3.6mW | Variation in Output Power During Rotation2 | ±2% |
1. Output power measured at the cannula at maximum driving current. For BLS-SA02-US LED controller, maximum driving current using Intellipulsing;
2. Output power variation during rotation of the rotary joint. Fiber-Optic Components Implantable fiber optic cannula - CNL-0200-37-05-250C, Implantable fiber optic cannula, 2.5mm ceramic ferrule with 0.37NA, 200um core fiber, protrusion length 5mm;
- CNL-0200-37-05-125C, Implantable fiber optic cannula, 1.25mm ceramic ferrule with 0.37NA, 200um core fiber, protrusion length 5mm;
- CNL-0200-37-10-250C, Implantable fiber optic cannula, 2.5mm ceramic ferrule with 0.37NA, 200um core fiber, protrusion length 10mm; and
- CNL-0200-37-10-125C, Implantable fiber optic cannula, 1.25mm ceramic ferrule with 0.37NA, 200um core fiber, protrusion length 10mm.
Mating sleeves
- ACC-FPC-SLV250, Mating sleeve for 2.5mm ferrule or cannula;
- ACC-FPC-SLV125, Mating sleeve for 1.25mm ferrule or cannula.
Fiber Patch Cords - FPC-0200-37-01SMA-250C, Multimode Fiber Patchcord, 0.37 NA, 200μm Core, SMA on one end , 2.5mm ceramic ferrule on other end, 1 meter long;
- FPC-0200-37-01SMA-125C, Multimode Fiber Patchcord, 0.37 NA, 200μm Core, SMA on one end , 1.25mm ceramic ferrule on other end, 1 meter long.
Fiber-Optic Rotary Joints with Patch Cords
- FPC-RJ-0200-37-03SMA-250C, Rotary Joint Multimode Fiber Patchcord, 0.37 NA, 200μm Core, SMA on one end , 2.5mm ceramic ferrule on other end, 3 meters total;
- FPC-RJ-0200-37-03SMA-125C, Rotary Joint Multimode Fiber Patchcord, 0.37 NA, 200μm Core, SMA on one end , 1.25mm ceramic ferrule on other end, 3 meters total.
For more technical details and specifications, please check: https://www.mightexbio.com/products/bioled-sources/fiber-coupled-leds/ |
