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.
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.
0.050″ Pitch Connectors
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 | ![]() CON/8o50f-10P | 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 | ![]() CON/8o50f-10P-L | 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. |
Technical Specs and Data Sheets