The Spike Histogram Module for Windows
provides the neuroscientist, in conjunction with our PowerLab systems,
the ability to record and analyze extracellular spike data in real
time and offline.
The Spike Histogram Module should be used with the latest version of Chart.
Click here for the latest Chart update for Windows.
This module provides the user with the ability to discriminate
and analyze extracellular neural spike activity, featuring a simple
height/width discriminator. The height and width discriminator window
provides reliable discrimination against unwanted units in multi-unit
recordings. This method of detection is better than simple amplitude
window discrimination and faster than template matching. The module
provides both in real time and offline discrimination and analysis, and at
all times the recorded spikes can be reanalyzed with modified discriminator
settings.
Discriminator window – spike populations are selected in
the left-hand pane, with
selected spikes viewed on the right-hand pane (red lines).
The Discriminator Settings window can be accessed from the Discriminator
window and user defined spike detection settings of noise threshold
(V) and waveform period (secs) allow for automated detection of spikes
and filtering of unwanted units.
The Spike Histogram Module also features four histogram windows which
can display Ratemeter, Amplitude, Interspike Interval and Peristimulus
Time Histograms. The chart file and analysis windows can be viewed simultaneously
and operate both offline and in real time, with the option of all data collected
by the spike detection parameters being updated and logged into the
analysis windows in real time.
NeuroExplorer
Another added feature to the Spike Histogram Module is the ability
to export to NeuroExplorer software
for advanced analysis of spike trains. The export feature saves files
in .nex format which are effortlessly opened in NeuroExplorer. NeuroExplorer
provides an extensive set of spike train analysis options and histograms
including autocorrelograms, crosscorrelograms, burst analysis, spectral
analysis, Poincare maps. For a complete list of features see our Product
page. NeuroExplorer also includes features for analysis of continuously
recorded signals and populations of neurons as well as allowing the
user to create publication-quality figures. A built-in scripting engine
allows data editing as well as the ability to run analyses in batch
mode to automate analysis tasks. NeuroExplorer can be purchased independently
or as a module with Spike Histogram, see details below.
NeuroExplorer – a selection of analyses of a spike train
(autocorrelogram, Interspike
Interval, Power Spectral Density and Joint PSTH)
See the NeuroExplorer page for more
details.
Ordering Information:
Spike Histogram Module (Product Code MLS062)
NeuroExplorer (Product Code MLS063)
NeuroExplorer/Spike Histogram Module (Product Code MLS064)
The Spike Histogram Module is also available as part of Chart Pro. Visit the Chart Pro information page prior to making a purchasing decision. Existing Chart users and PowerLab system purchasers can upgrade to Chart Pro at a special price. If you need more information please contact your ADInstruments representative.
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