AcadeMEA

AcadeMEA is a compact microelectrode array (MEA) system designed for straightforward acquisition of extracellular signals from neuronal and cardiac preparations. The system combines the MEA2100-Mini headstage (60 or 120 channels) with the eGG USB interface, enabling direct connection to a PC for data acquisition and analysis.

With software-controlled amplification, high-resolution data conversion, and sampling rates up to 50 kHz per channel, AcadeMEA provides a robust platform for electrophysiological recordings in early-stage and routine applications.

System Configuration

AcadeMEA Setup

• MEA2100-Mini headstage (60 or 120 electrodes)
• eGG USB interface
• Direct connection to PC via USB-C
• Multi Channel Systems acquisition and analysis software

This configuration enables a simplified signal pathway from electrode to data acquisition system.

Amplifier & Data Acquisition

• Data resolution: 24 bit
• Number of channels: 60 or 120
• Sampling rate per channel: up to 50 kHz
• Signal input range: ±70 mV
• Bandwidth: DC to 10 kHz (software controlled)
• Input impedance: 450 MΩ | 10 µF
• Input noise: ~0.7 µV RMS

The integrated amplifier and analog-to-digital conversion within the MEA2100-Mini headstage ensure high signal fidelity and stable recordings.

eGG USB Interface

• Connection to headstage: LEMO connector (EPG.0B.307.HLN)
• Connection to PC: USB-C
• Dimensions: ~9 cm length, ~4 cm width
• Operating temperature: 10–50 °C
• Humidity: 10–80% (non-condensing)

MEA2100-Mini Headstage

• Channel configurations: 60 or 120 electrodes
• Data resolution: 24 bit
• Sampling rate: up to 50 kHz/channel
• Power consumption: 1.5 W
• Dimensions: 186 × 80 × 12 mm
• Cable length: 3 m
• Weight: 485 g

The headstage integrates pre-amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, enabling direct electrode access and software-controlled acquisition.

Software Compatibility

• Multi Channel Experimenter: Included
• Multi Channel DataManager: Included
• Multi Channel Analyzer: Optional license

Environmental & Thermal Control

• Temperature sensor: Pt100 (4-wire)
• Accuracy: ±0.1 °C

Compatible with external temperature control systems (e.g., TCX) for stable experimental conditions.

Expandability

AcadeMEA is compatible with the Multi Channel Systems ecosystem via the MEA2100-Mini headstage, enabling future system expansion:

• Mesh MEA for organoid electrophysiology
• IntraCell™ to record intracellular action potentials using laser-based optoporation
• Incub8™ Multiwell MEA systems for high-throughput screening

• MEA2100-256 System for high-resolution, 256-channel electrophysiology
• Wireless-System for in vivo electrophysiology
• ME2100-System for tethered in vivo recordings