Using a separate, customizable front end input module, FreeLynx quickly adapts to your animal interface. With our custom LVDS tethers, FreeLynx is compatible with most major silicon probes, making FreeLynx ideal for non-standard animal models and complex behavior studies. Our customizable front end also quickly adapts FreeLynx to varying channel counts, multiple implant sites, and flexible mounting options.

Example Configurations

• QuickClip® AFE snaps to Halo Microdrive (tetrodes)
• QuickClip® AFE to Dual 36-pin Omnetics Adapter for 32 or 64 Channel Silicon Probes
• LVDS Bridge Board / Tethers to Implantable Headstage (Cambridge Neurotech Mini-Amp)
• LVDS Bridge Board / Tethers to Silicon Probes
• LVDS Bridge Board / Tethers to Pedestal Adapter / Utah Array

Engineered especially for high-density, high fidelity acquisition, FreeLynx opens the door to outstanding neural data quality and quantity from each untethered subject and is especially well-suited for neural recordings using models of 400 grams body weight and larger.

• Strong wireless signal transmission range allows large arena for natural behaviors and performance nearly indistinguishable from wired systems.
• Animal- and experiment-specific enclosure options protect device and implant sites for long-duration studies.
• Compatibility with advanced neural probes for precise and multi-targeting of brain regions.

“Our lab has experimented with a number of wireless data acquisition systems for both rodent and primate electrophysiology. We are very pleased with the recording quality and overall performance of Neuralynx’s [FreeLynx] - which we find to be virtually indistinguishable from traditional wired systems. We would happily recommend this device for any researcher seeking a reliable and user friendly system for performing wireless electrophysiology recording.”

Carol A. Barnes, Ph.D. Director, ARL Division of Neural Systems, Memory and Aging, University of Arizona

At 30 x 35 x 30 millimeters, 11.5 grams, the FreeLynx is very powerful for its size.

• FreeLynx: 11.5 grams
• Small battery: 6.8 grams
• 64-channel AFE: 3 grams
• Total: 21.3 grams
• QuickClip® to Halo Microdrives - low-profile for reduced head torque
• Or connect to Mini-Amp-64 (Cambridge NeuroTech) implantable headstage
• Backpack options further reduce felt weight by relocating battery & FreeLynx to animal's center of mass

1. A Stand-Alone Acquisition System

FreeLynx is capable of connecting and transmitting neural data up to 256 channels directly to a Cheetah acquisition computer. Multiple Cheetah / FreeLynx systems allow simultaneous time-synchronized telemetry recordings.

• Reduced cost for startup labs
• Up to 256 channels per FreeLynx / Cheetah system

2. Combine with the Digital Lynx SX

For Digital Lynx SX labs, FreeLynx brings additional advanced electrophysiology capabilities.

• Simultaneous wired & wireless recording
• Record from 1 or 2 FreeLynx simultaneously, up to 128 channels each
• Process and respond to signals in real-time with HPP closed loop technology

3. On-board MicroSD Memory

Switch FreeLynx to a high-performance neural data logger at any time during experiment by recording to a tiny on-board MicroSD card (~0.5 grams). Storage capacity allows continuous, high-density neural recording for 24+ hours depending on battery capacity.

• Remotely switch between telemetric and on-board MicroSD recording at any time during experiment
• Improves battery life to increase recording duration