Concentric Bipolar

Concentric Bipolar Microelectrodes are widely used for stimulation in both slice and in vivo setups. We can custom tailor all design parameters to fit individual needs. As an example, we have worked with many customers that needed CB’s to be bent to varying angles to fit under their microscope objective. CB’s are ideal for large field stimulation in fresh tissue slices.

These electrodes terminate with a flexible wire and are intended to be cemented in place at the skull in research applications requiring microelectrode recording or stimulation with freely moving subjects. 

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Research Application:

User Profession:

For Research Only – Not For Human Use

These concentric bipolar microelectrodes are designed for acute research and can be used to stimulate multiple cells.

Detailed specifications and technical information can be found under the Technical Documents tab.

Sold in packages of 3.

These microelectrodes have a Platinum-Iridium inner pole and a Stainless Steel outer pole.

SKU Tip Diameter Outer/Inner Pole Length
30200 Rounded 125/25 µm 75mm
30201 Extended 125/25 µm 50mm
30202 Cone 125/25 µm 50mm
30203  Cone 125/12.5 µm 50mm
30204 Extended 125/12.5 µm 50mm
30205 Rounded 200/25 µm 75mm
30077* Extended   Detachable 65mm tubing
30213 Cone 125/25 µm  75mm
30214 Extended 125/25 µm  75mm
30215 Cone 200/50 µm  75mm

*The 30077 Mass General Concentric Bipolar Microelectrode has a built in ground cannula 

 

Refrence the table below  if you are looking for a common custom Concentric Bipolar microelectrode number

Custom Microelectrode Code Closest/Matching Standard Number Differences
CBARC75 30200 Exact Match
CBBRC75 30205 Exact Match (contact FHC to order)
CBAEC75 30201 Same base product, but the standard microelectrode is 25mm shorter (contact FHC to order)
CBBRF50 30205 Inner pole diameter is 50 microns, standard IP is 25 microns.  Length is 50mm, standard length is 75mm (contact FHC to order)
CBBRF75 30205 Inner pole diameter is 50 microns, standard IP is 25 microns (contact FHC to order)

Concentric Bipolar Spec Sheet

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The Mass General CB Special Specifications

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Cleaning and Sterilization of Research Microelectrodes

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