Multichannel Systems MEA Manual - Manual (Page 5)

Microelectrode Arrays (MEAs) — Overview
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7 Recording with MEAs 50
7.1 Mounting the MEA 50
7.1.1 Cleaning the Contact Pads 50
7.1.2 Positioning the MEA 50
7.1.3 Grounding the Bath 50
7.2 General Performance / Noise Level 51
8 Stimulation 53
8.1 Using MEA Electrodes for Stimulation 53
8.2 Capacitive Behavior of Stimulating Electrodes 54
8.3 Aspects of Electrode Size and Material 55
8.4 Recommended Stimulus Amplitudes and Durations 56
9 Troubleshooting 57
9.1 About Troubleshooting 57
9.2 Technical Support 57
9.3 Noise on Single Electrodes 58
9.4 Overall Noise / Unsteady Baseline 60
9.5 Missing Spikes or Strange Signal Behavior 61
10 Appendix 63
10.1 Contact Information 63
10.2 Safe Charge Injection Limits 64
10.3 Data Sheets 65