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.

TwinLED LED Fluorescent Illuminators – Cairn Research

The TwinLED is a compact, modular LED illuminator designed for fluorescent imaging and transmitted light.
Optimised for control by the OptoLED module, it incorporates pre-configured LEDs (green/red) for applications in green fluorescence, red fluorescence, optogenetics or broadband lighting.
Cairn takes care of LED selection, intensity control, optical assembly and filtering to ensure an excellent signal-to-noise ratio.

Features of the TwinLED – Cairn Research

  • Ready-to-use, compact and scalable dual-channel illuminator
  • Sub-microsecond digital/analogue switching
  • Compatible with Cairn OptoLED controllers and accessories
  • Dual digital inputs for camera synchronisation and photobleaching reduction
  • Coupled with Cairn MultiStream for high-speed calcium imaging
  • Low maintenance due to high stability

Technical specifications of the TwinLED – Cairn Research

Caractéristique Valeur
Configuration Dual channel (green + red LED), pre-configured
Control Digital / analogue, sub-microsecond switching
Compatibility Compatible with OptoLED, MultiStream and macroscopic adapters
Synchronisation Dual digital inputs for camera, opto-module
Targeted applications Fluorescence, optogenetics, calcium imaging, transmitted light
Stability Very high stability, high thermal stability
Assembly Couplings for microscopes / macroscopes available

Applications

  • Rapid calcium imaging and photometry
  • Combined calcium and voltage-sensitive dye imaging
  • Optogenetic experiments (channelrhodopsin)
  • Adding rapid fluorescence imaging capability to an existing microscope

Documentation

Brochure

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