Connectors

As Plexon offers a variety of headstages–generally utilizing female Omnetics input connectors–we stock a selection of mating connectors in house for a quick turn-around.

 

Descriptions

We offer connectors compatible with all Plexon headstages.

Connectors are available in various pitch, pin and channel counts. Additionally, we offer latching connectors for a more secure connection, MRI compaticle, nickel-free connectors, and the Mill-Max connector used with the CereStage™ channel headstage.

The table under the Technical Specs tab represents the most popular connectors requested by our customers. However, we are able to accommodate other needs as well. The most advantageous combinations of connectors, headstages and headstage cables for your specific circumstances can be best determined with the assistance of your Plexon Sales Engineer.

Note that product images below are not to scale relative to either actual size or to each other.

Technical Specs

0.050″ Pitch Connectors

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Pitch
Channels
Pins		 Input Mating Connector
(male)		 Headstage Input Connector (female) Compatible Headstage(s) Notes
1
0.050″
8 Channels
10 data pins
2 guide pins

CON/8o50m-10P
A18166-001
(Also known as A11365-001)

CON/8o50f-10P
A18165-001
(Also known as A11862-001)

 Headstage A
HST/8o50-Gx-xR		 This connector is also available in stacked 16 and 32 channel configurations.
2
0.050″
8 Channels
10 data pins
2 guide pins
Latching

CON/8o50m-10P-L
A19596-001
(Also known as A12623-001)

CON/8o50f-10P-L
A12624-001

 Headstage B
HST/8o50-Gx-xR-Lxx		 This connector is also available in stacked 16 and 32 channel configurations.

Latching option provides additional connection security for use with less cooperative animals and can be attached to either side of the headstage.
10
0.050″
32 Channels
36 data pins
No guide pins

Mill-Max 852-10-036-10-001000

Samtec-SFMC-118-L2-S-D

 Headstage M
HST/CereStage 96		 For use with a Utah Array with an ICS style connector.

Gecko Connectors

Pitch
Channels
Pins		 Input Mating Connector
(male)		 Headstage Input Connector (female) Compatible Headstage(s) Notes
11
0.049″
8 Channels
20 data pins
No guide pins

Gecko G125-MV12005L0P

Gecko G125-FV12005L0P

 Headstage N
HST/8-BIOP-PNSHeadstage P
HST/8-BIOP-EDIF		 For use with Plexon Biopotential Headstages designed for peripheral nerve, EMG, EEG or EKG recordings.

 

0.025″ Pitch Connectors

Pitch
Channels
Pins		 Input Mating Connector
(male)		 Headstage Input Connector (female) Compatible Headstage(s) Notes
3
0.025″
8 Channels
9 data pins
2 guide pins
CON/8o25m-9P
A8177-001
CON/8o25f-9P
A8776-001		 Headstage C2
HST/8o25-GEN2-9P-G1-xR
4
0.025″
8 Channels
10 data pins
2 guide pins
CON/8o25m-10P
A8393-001
CON/8o25f-10P
A8777-001		 Headstage D2
HST/8o25-GEN2-10P-G1-xR
5
0.025″
16 Channels
18 data pins
2 guide pins
CON/16o25m-18P
A8141-001
CON/16o25f-18P
A8663-001		 Headstage E2a
HST/16o25-GEN2-18P-2GP-G1
6
0.025″
16 Channels
18 data pins
6 guide pins
CON/16m-V
A8784-001
CON/16f-V
A8858-001		 Headstage E2b
HST/16o25-GEN2-18P-6GP-G1Headstage H
HST/16V-G20Headstage Q
HST/16D
7
0.025″
16 Channels
18 data pins
6 guide pins
Nickel-free		 CON/16m-V-NiFree
A72338-001		 N/A Headstage E2b
HST/16o25-GEN2-18P-6GP-G1Headstage H
HST/16V-G20Headstage Q
HST/16D
 Nickel-free connector is MRI compatible.
8
0.025″
32 Channels
36 data pins
4 guide pins
CON/32m-V
A8828-001
CON/32f-V
A8857-001		 Headstage F3
HST/32o25-GEN3-36P-G1

Headstage J
HST/32V-G20Headstage M
HST/CereStage 96

Headstage R
HST/32D
9
0.025″
32 Channels
36 data pins
4 guide pins
Nickel-free
CON/32m-V-NiFree
A72312-001		 N/A Headstage F3
HST/32o25-GEN3-36P-G1

Headstage J
HST/32V-G20Headstage M
HST/CereStage 96

Headstage R
HST/32D		 Nickel-free connector is MRI compatible.

Samtec Connectors


Channels
Pins		 Input Mating Connector
(female)		 Headstage Input Connector (male) Compatible Headstage(s) Notes
12
64 Channels
72 data pins
No guide pins

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/64f-Samtec

Samtec Part Number:

SEAF8-10-05.0-S-08-2-k

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/64m-Samtec

Samtec Part Number:

SEAM8-10-S02.0-S-08-2-k

 Headstage U
HST/64DS		 Note the input mating connector is female.

The single piece Samtec connector requires no special alignment. The mating force with this connector is considerably less than the combined Omnetics connectors, without sacrificing a solid look and feel.
13a
128 channels
160 data pins
No guide pins

 

 

 

 

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/128f-Samtec-Gen 1

Samtec Part Number:

ADF6-20-03.5-L-04-2-Gen 1

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/128m-Samtec-Gen 1

Samtec Part Number:

ADM6-20-01.5-L-04-2-Gen 1

 Headstage V
HST/128DS Gen 1		 Note the input mating connector
is female. The input connector is a pair of Samtec ADM6-20-01.5-L-04-2-Gen 1 connectors. The connectors are spaced 6.35 mm apart.

Gen 1 headstages do not mate with accessories made with Gen 2 connectors.
13b
128 channels
160 data pins
No guide pins

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/128f-Samtec-Gen 2

Samtec Part Number:

ADF6-20-03.5-L-04-2-Gen 2

Plexon Catalog Number:

CON/128m-Samtec-Gen 2

Samtec Part Number:

ADM6-20-01.5-L-04-2-Gen 2

 Headstage V2
HST/128DS Gen 2		 Note the input mating connector
is female. The input connector is a pair of Samtec ADM6-20-01.5-L-04-2-Gen 2 connectors. The connectors are spaced 6.35 mm apart.

Gen 2 headstages do not mate with accessories made with Gen 1 connectors.