IMPLANTABLE MULTI-ELECTRODE MICRODRIVE ARRAY

摘要

An apparatus for recording timing patterns of neural activity in particular, for use on conscious, freely moving animals comprises an array of elongated guide cannulae (20) have lower ends (21b) which are parallel with and adjacent each other and upper ends (21a) which are inclined outwardly. Recording electrodes (51) are slidably carried within each of the guide cannulae (20) and an electrode adjustment mechanism (70) moves the electrode or electrodes (51) in each of the guide cannulae (20) independently of the electrodes carried in the other guide cannulae.