Pixel 16K

Highly configurable 16K pixel passive microLED driver designed for optogenetic applications

The Pixel 16K chip is a low-power passive LED driver with 7-bit brightness control capable of delivering optogenetic stimulation to orders of magnitude more neurons than electrode-based stimulation methods. Its rich set of configuration options and small footprint enable a wide range of in-vivo and in-vitro applications, ranging from advanced imaging tools to high bandwidth neural interfaces.

With high pixel density, built-in safety mechanisms, adjustable timing controls, and tunable drive settings, the Pixel 16K is tailored to meet the needs of any design, and is especially well suited for microLED arrays. Containing circuitry to drive 16,384 pixels with ultimate flexibility in a footprint merely 6.5 mm2, the Pixel 16K offers unparalleled precision and performance for next-generation technologies.

Documentation

Access detailed Pixel 16K product specifications, including information about its architecture, electrical interface, packaging, and downloadable resources.

Documentation

Product Features

Chip Architecture

128 Row Drivers x 128 Column Drivers

Pixel Features
  • 1-bit Voltage Driver for each row output
  • 7-bit Constant-Current driver for each column output
  • Externally configurable row low and high drive voltage
  • Externally configurable column drive current
Electrical Interface
  • 4 Wire Serial Interface
  • 1.8 V IO logic level
Packaging

285-BGA

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Science Corporation provides Pixel 2K chips to select academic, research, and commercial collaborators. If you have an interesting application for our technology in neuroscience or beyond, learn more about collaborating with Science Corporation.

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Documentation

Explore our datasheets and guides for using Pixel 16K for your own experimental setups

Technical documentation

The Science Ecosystem

Software

Intuitive and comprehensive suite of tools to design, program, and run neuroscience experiments.

Nexus Python Library TS Library C++ Library
Software
Hardware
Synapse

Headstages

Electronics that process, store, and transmit signals between probes and the network.

SciFi
Wearables

Probes

Tissue-contacting elements designed for high precision detection and stimulation of neural signals.

Dev Kit
Thin Film Axon Silicon Axon PRIMA Biohybrid Chips

Fabrication

Manufacturing, assembly and packaging of micro scale MEMS and IC devices.

Science Foundry
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