Neural Probes for
Neuroscience Research
Silicon neural probes
Versatile specs covering a variety of
applications
Affordable probes to fit your needs
Our Products
ML Precision (MLP) provides neural probes for research applications
in the neuroscience, electrophysiology, and medical fields. Our probes are
precisely manufactured for low impedance and reliability during experimentation,
and come in both rigid and flexible configurations.
Rigid probes are designed with a shank directly connected to the PCB
unit.
Long probes are designed identically to rigid probes with an
extended shank for research on larger animals.
Flex probes are designed with a flexible cable that
connects the shank to the PCB.
Rigid Probes
Rigid probes are available in M0 series (numbered M1-M8) and
M10 series (numbered M11-M18) specifications.
Each series differs in the PCB unit and the size of the connectors used for the probe.
M0 series: M1-M8
M10 series: M11-M18
Note: When using adaptors, only M0 series probes are compatible with the
A32-1, A32-1D rigid probe adaptors. M10 series probes use flex probe adaptors.
Total Weight
0.32g
Electrode Count
32
Max Shank Width
84um
Electrode Spacing
50um
Shank Thickness
50um
Probe tip to first electrode
50um
30um Electrode
15um Electrode
Probes within a series differ in shank length and electrode diameter. See probe images and table below for details.
M1, M2
M3, M4
M5, M6
M7, M8
M11-M18 (varies in shank length)
Long Probes
Long probes are designed identically to M0 series rigid probes with an extended shank.
Long Probes: P1-P6
Total Weight
0.32g
Electrode Count
32
Max Shank Width
250um
Electrode Spacing
100um
Shank Thickness
200um
Probe tip to first electrode
100um
Shank Cross Section
P1-P6 (varies in shank length)
Flex Probes
Flex probes come in both single shank and multi shank designs.
L1-L4: Single shank
L11-L14: Multi shank
Total Weight
0.26-27g
Electrode Count
32
Multi-shank Electrode Numbering
Multi-shank Design Diagrams
L11
L12
L13
L14
L1-L4 (Single Shank)
L11-L14 (Multi Shank)
Adaptors
Rigid, Long Probe Adaptors
A32-1
Total weight
0.85g
- Compatible with M0 series rigid probes, long probes
- Adaptor for Intan 32-ch headstage
- x1 GND pad, x1 REF pad
A32-1D (Dummy)
- Same form factor without omnetics
- Protects probe connector during surgery
- Compatible with M0 series rigid probes, long probes
Flex Probe Adaptors
A32-2
Total weight
0.51g
- Compatible with flex probes, M10 series rigid probes
- Adaptor for Intan 32-ch headstage
- Omnetics and slimstack connectors are on the same side
A32-3
Total weight
0.43g
- Compatible with flex probes, M10 series rigid probes
- Adaptor for Intan 32-ch headstage
- Omnetics and slimstack connectors are on opposite sides
About Us
We believe scientists conducting vital research in neuroscience
and the medical field should be able to access research
tools without finances acting as a barrier to the important
research they conduct. ML Precision was founded with this mission of providing
neural probes at a reasonable cost.
Our mission is to support research without a significant markup while providing
quality probe performance. We strive to help researchers
around the world further human understanding of both cognitive processes and the
major neurological disorders that affect millions of people still today.
Hear From Our Customers
"MLP probes are the perfect tool for low-cost high density LFP/MUA recordings. The devices are reliably low impedance and remain stable throughout weeks-long chronic recordings. Of course, the biggest feature is the price, which absolutely cannot be beat. The price point makes these devices accessible to many more labs employing riskier and higher throughput experimental preparations."
S McKenzie
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosciences, University
of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
"We have been using these probes for several months in conjunction with two-photon imaging. They are affordable, well designed, robust and long-lasting. Their signal quality is as good as that of any other silicon probe I have previously used."
A Grosmark
Assistant Professor
Department of Neuroscience, University
of Connecticut Medical School
"MLP probes have been the most cost-efficient solution for high-quality multi-channel recordings of single and multi-unit spike activity, as well as local field potentials, that we've used to date. We are continuing our collaboration with MLP and greatly appreciate the ability to develop and refine customized designs for our projects."
D Heck
Department Head and Professor
Department of
Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota
Y Liu
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Sciences,
University of Minnesota
Contact Us
Currently we are only able to accept orders through email.
Please email us at
[email protected]
or click the email button below.
We look forward to hearing about your research needs and uses for our neural probes!