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Pulsatile Tissue Studies [Advanced Feature]

Automatically analyze pulsatile tissue data with the online calculation channels. The calculations will provide real-time values for maximum, minimum, peak-to-peak and the area under the curve for each response. To…

QRS Amplitiude & Respiratory Modulation [Knowledge Base]

MODULATION OF QRS AMPLITUDE Several anatomical and physiological factors determine the amplitudes of the Q, R, and S waves in the ECG of a normal person. These factors include the…

Recording Cardiac Output Measurements in an MRI [News]

Acting to support researchers affiliated with UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, BIOPAC developed a specialized Noninvasive Cardiac Output amplifier module designed for operation in an MRI.…

Recording EDA & Other Questions [Page]

EDA Questions and Answers Your colleagues submitted these questions during BIOPAC EDA Webinars.  Topics include EDA Recording Systems Recording EDA in the MRI EDA Markers Temporal Factors and EDA Stimulation and EDA…

Recording good data [Knowledge Base]

When using electrodes: Prepare the electrode site by removing dead skin—unless recording EDA/GSR—using an ELPAD and cotton swabs with water. If recording EDA/GSR, see EDA (GSR) subject preparation for guidelines.…

Research-FR [Page]

Des système, solutions pour de meilleures données, au service d’une Science de qualité Résultats reproductibles – pour un ou plusieurs sujets, une ou plusieurs expériences Les laboratoires de recherche d’aujourd’hui…

Respiration Monitoring [Advanced Feature]

For bioimpedances measured across the thorax using the EBI100C, a small impedance change is observed with each inspiration and expiration. For respiration monitoring, electrodes are placed across the mid-thorax along…

Reusable vs. disposable EDA/GSR electrodes [Knowledge Base]

Reusable and disposable EDA/GSR electrodes both use isotonic gel but the formulas are different so results will be almost identical but will show a small difference.   The researcher should compare…

S11 – Reaction Time – Biopac Science Lab [Video]

The Reaction Time lesson demonstrates the effect of learning and physiological processes on reaction times. Students hear two presentation schedules of clicks through a set of headphones. With electrodes in…

S11 Reaction Time [Curriculum]

The Reaction Time lesson demonstrates the effect of learning and physiological processes on reaction times. Students hear two presentation schedules of clicks through a set of headphones. With electrodes in…

Single-Fiber EMG [Advanced Feature]

Record and analyze single-fiber potentials with a concentric needle electrode (EL451). Set the EMG100C to a 100 Hz – 5 kHz recording bandwidth. For improved rejection of low frequency background…

Skin Conductance Response in Partisan Politics [News]

Political scientist Gregg Murray, Ph.D. recently published a post on Psychology Today regarding electrophysiological cues in highly political individuals. In it, he discusses the inherent biases of those identifying with a certain political…

Stimulating Electrodes [Product]

Recommended for use when applying a stimulus to animal subjects and tissue preparations ELSTM1 Unshielded Stimulation Bar Electrode for Research Systems with BNC connector ELSTM2 Needle electrode has a BNC…

Stimulus-Response MP40 [Area of Study]

Biopac Science Lab with the stimulus response kit comes with one lesson focused on stimulus response: Lesson 11 — Reaction Time Fixed and Pseudo-random Intervals Lesson 11 demonstrates the effect…

Strategies to record subject data in MRI or fMRI [News]

BIOPAC Systems, Inc. has released a new application note that lays out some generally recommended methods for recording data from subjects in the MRI or fMRI. Click here to request…

Stress Test Electrodes [Product]

These Ag-AgCl disposable, stress test, snap electrodes have the same signal transmission as reusable electrodes, with added convenience and hygiene. Each peel-and-stick electrode is a foam base pre-gelled with hypoallergenic…

Stroke volume [Knowledge Base]

Models designed to infer stroke volumes based on changes in thoracic impedance rely on many simplifying assumptions. These assumptions are not universally valid. Consequently the relationship between measured impedances and…

Students Get Smart [News]

Science Night at Adams Elementary (Santa Barbara, CA) encourages students to discover, play, explore and learn about the importance of science and engineering in daily life. BIOPAC set up a BioNomadix Wireless Smart…

Surface EMG [Advanced Feature]

BIOPAC offers a variety of surface EMG (sEMG) recording and analysis options. sEMG data can be recorded with reusable or disposable surface EMG electrodes sent to a wired, wireless, or…

tDCS/tACS transcranial current stimulation [Advanced Feature]

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS), and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) are forms of electrical stimulation to effect neuro-modulation in the brain. These…

Tissue Conductance Measurement [Advanced Feature]

Tissue conductance measurements can be performed with the MCE100C using either AC or DC excitation currents. Use surface, needle or micro-electrodes to interface to the tissue. Use four electrodes to…

TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation [Advanced Feature]

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive method of studying brain functions and interconnections—it causes hyperpolarization or depolarization of neurons in specific or general parts of the brain. For TMS…

Unipolar-EEG [Knowledge Base]

On the MP100/MP150: For unipolar recording you need as many amplifiers as you have sites to record from. For example, for 16 electrodes (not including 1 reference and 1 ground),…

VEP Lesson Updated [News]

BIOPAC's Visual Evoked Potential lesson guides students to record a baseline and two experimental Visual Evoked Potentials segments.   Each experimental segment presents a visual stimulus to a human subject…

Vibromyography (VMG) – Muscle Activity [Application]

Capture muscle force data in real time. Features include improved reproducability between subjects, reduced setup time, no skin prep, and no electrodes.

Visual Evoked Response (VER) [Advanced Feature]

To perform Visual Evoked Response (VER) and Flash Visual Evoked Potential (FVEP) studies, use the TSD122 Stroboscope and the averaging mode in AcqKnowledge. The stroboscope will trigger the MP System…

What types of electrode should I use? [Knowledge Base]

Our goal is generally to provide but not proscribe choices. As with electrode positioning, decisions about electrode type are best addressed via the literature and discussions with colleagues. That said,…

Where do I place electrodes/sensors/transducers? [Knowledge Base]

The best answers for this sort of question are found in the literature and via discussions with colleagues. Decisions about such things are matters of science, not technical support. In…

Wireless Neuro-Actuator Prosthetic uses BioNomadix EMG [News]

A wireless neuro-actuator prosthetic was created using BIOPAC's wireless hardware and additional custom hardware. The electromyogram of both opponens pollicis (thumb flex) and pronator quadratus (wrist rotate) was recorded from…