SciFi headstage

Neural stimulation and high-bandwidth data acquisition over WiFi

With WiFi 6, UDP multicast low latency streaming, service autodiscovery, and plug-and-play functionality, SciFi helps you perform complex precision experiments with ease and flexibility.

$1,024 USD

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  • 2 Gbps of probe bandwidth

    Built for high-bandwidth neural recording and stimulation across thousands of channels

  • 850 Mbps of network bandwidth over WiFi 6

    WiFi 6 connectivity with multicast support and up to 2.4 Gbps (850 Mbps Synapse bandwidth typical end-to-end)

  • Low end-to-end latency

    Supports experiments that require precision timing and realtime processing

  • 128 GB internal storage

    Capture every sample with microsecond precision for offline download, never limited by network bandwidth

  • Batteries included

    Integrated 5.6 Wh battery with undervoltage and overcurrent protections and JEITA battery charging safety features

  • Low-power delivers longer experiments

    Delivers 2-4 hours of continuous use on internal battery with full isolation from wall power noise

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Use our probes, or bring your own

The Synapse Headstage integrates with Science Axon Probes to streamline your experiments. Our Probe Development Kit provides a way to integrate your legacy probes into the Science Ecosystem.

Three SciFi headstages sit next to one another: one flexible, one rigid with a well, and one rigid without a well.

Part of the Science Ecosystem via Synapse

Effortlessly discover and connect to other Synapse devices on your local network. The Synapse protocol lets you automatically identify each device, making setup quick and intuitive.

$ synapsectl discover
10.40.60.203:650 SYN1.0 incredible-mysterious-mouse (SFI000004)
10.40.60.203:649 SYN1.0 judicious-skink-of-novelty (SFI000003)
10.40.60.203:648 SYN1.0 cryptic-kagu-of-defense (SFI000002)

Product Features

Connectivity
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
  • USB 3.1 5Gbps
Storage
  • 128 GB Storage capacity
  • 120 minutes approximate storage capacity with Axon probe
Computation
  • Octa-core processor with integrated GPU
  • Up to 15 TOPS
Dimensions
  • 56 mm x 66 mm x 17.5 mm enclosure
  • 28.7 mm x 34.94 mm display

Optimized Power Efficiency

Designed for extended experiments, SciFi's 1400 mAh battery offers approximately 2-4 hours of battery life. The optimized power management system ensures consistent performance throughout your research sessions, minimizing the need for frequent recharging.

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Compact and Lightweight Design

With dimensions of 56 mm x 66 mm x 17.5 mm and lightweight design, the SciFi headstage is designed to be ideal for in vivo studies where subject mobility and behavior must remain unaffected.

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Multipurpose USB Type C®

The SciFi headstage includes a versatile USB-C port for high-speed data transfer and power delivery. This port simplifies connectivity, allowing you to charge the device or connect peripherals with ease, reducing the need for multiple cables.

The bottom of the SciFi headstage shows the USB-C port.

Full Color Display and Customizable Status Ring

The SciFi headstage features a full-color display and a customizable status ring, which can be programmed to alert you when cell media needs to be swapped or neural spikes are detected.

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Network discoverability

SciFi's built-in network discovery feature enables automatic detection of devices on the local network. The headstage communicates effortlessly via WiFi 6, ensuring that your data is securely and rapidly transmitted.

A list of devices showcases the autodiscovery capability of the device.
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Documentation

Explore our datasheets and guides for using SciFi 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 Scope Chips

Fabrication

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

Science Foundry
Your Fab