Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

Axoclamp 900A amplifier

The Axoclamp 900A is Molecular Devices’ latest electrophysiology amplifier, designed for microelectrode recordings on single cells, tissue slices or in vivo preparations. It offers several operating modes, including impressed current (I-Clamp), discontinuous impressed current (DCC), two-electrode impressed potential (TEVC), discontinuous single-electrode impressed potential (dSEVC), and HVIC mode for extracellular iontophoresis. The instrument can be controlled either by software via a computer, allowing automation and automatic detection of oscillations, or by a mechanical control box for instant and precise adjustments. The miniaturised HS-9A and VG-9A pre-amplifiers can be easily integrated and securely attached to all types of micromanipulators. Built-in signal conditioning eliminates the need for additional hardware, making for a more compact and efficient installation in an electrophysiology workstation.

Features of theAxoclamp 900A amplifier

  • Control via software or mechanical control box
  • Low operating noise and high bandwidth
  • Several recording modes: I-Clamp, DCC, TEVC, dSEVC, HVIC
  • Automatic correction of potential and current oscillations
  • Integrated output gain and filters
  • Wheatstone bridge balance control and neutralisation of pipette capacitance
  • Automatic transition between impressed current and impressed potential modes
  • Miniaturised HS-9A and VG-9A pre-amplifiers for robust attachment to micromanipulators
  • USB 2.0 connection for PC interfacing
  • Allows recording on single cells, tissue slices and in vivo preparations
  • Compatible with patch pipettes, microelectrodes and configurations requiring integrated signal conditioning

Documentation

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