XDAQTM
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Data Acquisition Solution for Today's Neuroscience

All new Gen2

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

Electrical Stimulation Built-In

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

Every XDAQ includes out-of-box support for switchable stim-record headstages

Optogenetics Stimulation

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

XDAQ™ AIO includes out-of-box support for synchronized optogentics stimulation.  Drive up to 4 high powered LED light sources with events automatically time-stamped in the data frame.

Neuropixels Built-In

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

XDAQ supports state-of-the-art silicon probes like the Neuropixels. Drive up to four probes simultaneously.

This product includes technology and knowhow developed by IMEC.

Synchronized Video Capture

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value
Simultaneous multi-camera (4ch) with guaranteed aligned capture
High frame rate (>100FPS) recording
Synchronized DAQ time stamp and IO events encoded in video metadata
Supports wide variety of cameras from webcam to industrial-cam

Validated Hardware,
Opensource Compatible

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

XDAQ seamlessly integrates with open-source applications like OpenEphys and IntanRHX, providing a robust platform for your electrophysiology research. Our hardware is 100% tested.

Explore the development resources by visiting the KonteX Developer Portal and our GitHub repository for documentation, sample code and ready to run programs.

Wide Compatibility

Expanded Capability, Exceptional Value

XDAQ works with existing Intan-based hardware - headstages and accessories.

XDAQ™ AIO Features

Optimized inside out
Headstage Ports

Each HDMI port is electrically isolated from the system to ensure interference-free operation of connected headstages.

Record a wide range of neural signals at sampling rates up to 30 kHz per channel. In XR Mode, each port supports up to 256 channels, enabling acquisition from up to 1024 channels per system.

Deliver electrical stimuli up to 2.5 mA and down to 10 nA, and seamlessly switch to recording from the same electrode site within microseconds. In XSR Mode, each port supports up to 32 channels, with a total of up to 128 channels per system.

Optimized inside out
NeuroPixels

XDAQTM supports up to 4 Neuropixel ports. Experience high-end acquisition performance without the need to custom built PXI system with a QBSC card.
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IMEC Neuropixels 1.0 and accessories are supported now; Neuropixels 2.0 coming soon. The system runs on open-source application like Open-Ephys on both Windows and macOS (an exclusive feature!). Additionally, a cost-effective commutator solution is available.

Optimized inside out
Wide Range, Flexible I/O

XDAQ AIO features up to 8 channels of onboard digital I/O and 2 channels each of general-purpose analog-to- digital converters (ADC) and digital-to-analog converters (DAC).

The ADCs and DACs have a wide I/O range of +/-10V and a resolution of 16bits. The digital input is both 3.3/5V compliant while the digital output is configurable to send out either 3.3 or 5V pulse.

Optimized inside out
Video Capture

XDAQ AIO features a on-board hardware video processor capable of capturing up to four UVC camera streams simultaneously, or a single high-speed camera stream at up to 300 FPS. Each video frame is precisely time-stamped with the corresponding neural data acquisition timestamp.

By utilizing a dedicated hardware video encoding engine, the system ensures reliable, lossless frame capture—eliminating dropped or skipped frames commonly associated with software-based solutions.

Optimized inside out
Optogenetics

XDAQ AIO features 4ch of onboard high-power light source drivers.  Drive LED light sources from commercial vendors like Thorlab, Plexon, TDT etc.

Stimulus intensity and modulation can be controlled independently of the main neural acquisition.

Each light source driver supports up to 1A of power output and modulation frequency from DC to 10kHz.

Optimized inside out
Thunderbolt Connector

Connect to the PC using the Computer Port and use the Peripheral Port for accessories like a Thunderbolt SSD.  The XDAQ AIO Computer Port supplies up to 60W, plenty for a powerful laptop like a MacBook Pro.

KonteX’s custom-developed Thunderbolt bolt interface has a measured transfer speed in the order of GB/s and a latency <0.5ms.

Optimized inside out
Expansion Ports

XDAQ, when paired with the XDAQ I/O Expander, can support up to 32 channels of digital I/O and up to 8 channels each of general-purpose ADC and DAC.

All I/O channels are sampled at the same rate as the neural signals, ensuring synchronized data acquisition.

XDAQ™ ONE+ Features

Optimized inside out
Expansion Ports

XDAQ, when paired with the XDAQ I/O Expander, can support up to 32 channels of digital I/O and up to 8 channels each of general-purpose ADC and DAC.

All I/O channels are sampled at the same rate as the neural signals, ensuring synchronized data acquisition.

Optimized inside out
Thunderbolt Connector

Connect to the PC using the Computer Port and use the Peripheral Port for accessories like a Thunderbolt SSD. The XDAQ AIO Computer Port supplies up to 60W, plenty for a powerful laptop like a MacBook Pro.

KonteX’s custom-developed Thunderbolt bolt interface has a measured transfer speed in the order of GB/s and a latency <0.5ms.

Optimized inside out
Wide Range, Flexible I/O

XDAQ ONE+ features up to 8 channels of onboard digital I/O and 2 channels each of general-purpose analog-to-digital converters (ADC) and digital-toanalog converters (DAC).

The ADCs and DACs have a wide I/O range of +/- 10V and a resolution of 16bits. The digital input is both 3.3/5V compliant while the digital output is configurable to send out either 3.3 or 5V pulse.

Optimized inside out
Headstage Ports

Each HDMI port is electrically isolated from the system,
allowing headstages to operate without interference.

Record all types of neural signals at up to 30 kHz per channel, with up to 256 channels per port, for a total of up to 1024 channels in ONE+ XR Mode.
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Deliver electrical stimuli of up to 2.5 mA, with precision down to 10 nA, and switch to record the neural response at the same electrode site within microseconds, supporting up to 32 channels per port and a total of up to 128 channels per system in ONE+ XSR Mode.

Optimized inside out
NeuroPixels

XDAQ ONE+ supporting up to 4 Neuropixel ports. Experience high-end acquisition performance without the need to install a QBSC card or purchase a PXI enclosure.

IMEC Neuropixels 1.0 and accessories are supportednow; Neuropixels 2.0 coming soon. The system runs onopen-source applications like Open-Ephys on bothWindows and macOS (an exclusive feature!).
Additionally, a cost-effective commutator solution isavailable.

XDAQ™ CORE2 Features

Optimized inside out
Headstage Ports

Each HDMI port is electrically isolated from the system, allowing headstages to operate without interference

Record all types of neural signals at up to 30 kHz per channel, with up to 128 channels per port, for a total of 512 channels in CORE2 XR Mode.

Deliver electrical stimuli of up to 2.5 mA, with precision down to 10 nA, and switch to record the neural response at the same electrode site within microseconds, supporting up to 32 channels per system in CORE2 XSR Mode.

Optimized inside out
NeuroPixels

XDAQ CORE2 supports up to 2 Neuropixel ports. Experience high-end acquisition performance without the need to install a QBSC card or purchase a PXI enclosure.

IMEC Neuropixels 1.0 and accessories are supported now; Neuropixels 2.0 coming soon. The system runs on open-source applications like Open-Ephys on both Windows and macOS (an exclusive feature!). Additionally, a cost effective commutator solution is available.

Optimized inside out
Wide Range, Flexible I/O

XDAQ CORE2 features up to 7 channels of onboard digital I/O and 1 channels each of general-purpose analog-to-digital converters (ADC) and digital-toanalog converters (DAC).

The ADCs and DACs have a wide I/O range of +/- 10V and a resolution of 16bits. The digital input is both 3.3/5V compliant while the digital output is configurable to send out either 3.3 or 5V pulse.

Optimized inside out
Thunderbolt Connector

Connect to the PC using the Computer Port and use the Peripheral Port for accessories like a Thunderbolt SSD. The XDAQ CORE2 supplies up to 15W.

KonteX’s custom-developed Thunderbolt bolt interface has a measured transfer speed in the order of GB/s and a latency <0.5ms.

Optimized inside out
Expansion Ports

XDAQ, when paired with the XDAQ I/O Expander, can support up to 31 channels of digital I/O and up to 7 channels each of general-purpose ADC and DAC. 

All I/O channels are sampled at the same rate as the neural signals, ensuring synchronized data acquisition.

XDAQ™ IO Expander Features

Optimized inside out
DI/O DB25 Connectors

Additional 3.3/5V compliant digital I/Os are available in the DB25 connectors. BNC breakout boards are available for easy connectivity.

Optimized inside out
Digital Output BNC

XDAQ IO Expander adds 6 additional Digital Output using BNC connectors. The output has a logic high of 3.6V which satisfies both the 3.3V and 5V TTL spec.

Optimized inside out
Connectors to XDAQ

Connects EXP1 ports between the XDAQ and the IO Expander using the KonteX 80cm HDMI Cable. Similarly connect the EXP2 ports. These two high quality coaxial shielded cables provide both the communication as well as power.

Optimized inside out
Analog Output BNC

XDAQ IO Expander adds 6 additional 16-bit DAC at full +/- 10V ouput range.

Optimized inside out
Analog Input BNC

XDAQ IO Expander adds 6 additional 16bit ADC with full +/- 10V input range.

Optimized inside out
Digital Input BNC

XDAQ IO Expander adds 6 additional Digital Inputs with BNC connectors. The input is compliant with 3.3V and 5V TTL spec

XDAQ AIO
XDAQ ONE+
XDAQ CORE2
IO Expander

XDAQ™ Configuration

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XDAQ-IO-EXP
Lead time
2-3 Weeks
IO Expander
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SKU
XDAQ-CORE2-R512-SR32-NP2
Lead time
2-3 Weeks
XDAQ CORE2
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XDAQ-ONEP-R1024-SR128-NP4
Lead time
3-4 Weeks
XDAQ ONE+
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SKU
XDAQ-AIO
Lead time
3-4 Weeks
XDAQ AIO
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Passive Probe Experiment

Run XDAQ in XR/XSR Mode
Plug in compatible headstage.
Run compatible software and choose the desired mode.

Neuropixels Experiment

Run XDAQ in NP Mode
Plug in IMEC Neuropixels probes and headstages.
Run compatible software and choose the desired mode.

Video Capture (Available for AIO Only)

Comprehensive Video Capture of the Test Subject

  • Simultaneous multi-camera(4ch) with guaranteed recording alignment with neural signal
  • High frame rate(>100FPS) capture
  • Synchronized DAQ time stamps and IO events directly encoded in the video meta data
  • Supports wide variety of cameras from webcam to industrial
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Headstage
XeSR

XeSR16-HDMI

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Price:
$ 200.00 USD
Lead time:
2-3 Weeks
Information

Resources

Documentation
XDAQ Help Desk

Specs

CORE2

ONE+

AIO

Base
Max
Base
Max
Base
Max

Recording Only
(XR Mode)

512ch
512ch
1024ch
1024ch

Rec+Stimulation
(XSR Mode)

16ch
32ch
64ch
128ch
128ch

Neuropixels1
‍(NP Mode)

2-Port
4 Port
4-Port

Guaranteed Video Capture

4ch

Optogenetics LED Driver

4ch

# of Animal Monitored 2

Recording Only Experiment

8
8
16

Rec+Stimulation Experiment

1
2
4
8
8

Single Cable Passive Probe

Recording Only Experiment

128ch
256ch
256ch

Rec+Stimulation Experiment3

16ch
32ch
32ch
64ch
32ch
64ch

Synchronized GPIO4

Digital In (2.2-5.5V Logic High)

7ch
31ch
8ch
32ch
8ch
32ch

Digital Out (3.3-5V Logic High)

7ch
31ch
8ch
32ch
8ch
32ch

ADC (16bit ±10V)

1ch
7ch
2ch
8ch
2ch
8ch

DAC (16bit ±10V)

1ch
7ch
2ch
8ch
2ch
8ch

Stimulation Compliance Voltage

±7V
± 7V
+ 10  - 4V
+ 4  - 10V
± 7V
+ 10  - 4V
+ 4  - 10V

Communication

Thunderbolt 3

PC Powering

15W
60W
60W

Latency(roundtrip)

<1ms5

Software

Open-Ephys, RHX, Radiens

OS

Win, MacOS, Linux

Software

Open-Ephys, RHX, Radiens

Dimension (mm)

190x155x72
227x190x94
227x190x94

Weight (g)

900
3105
3105

1. Neuropixel support (NP Mode) can be configured without XR Mode or XSR Mode for passive probes.

2. Number of animals monitored can be increased using Port Expander, which provide each animal monitored with independent and isolated ground circuit.

3. Adpt-SR64 adapter is required to drive 64ch X3SR64 headstage.

4. IO Expander is required to increase the IO support.

5. Latency varies per OS, best result obtained in macOS.

6. This product includes technology and knowhow developed by IMEC.

CORE2

Base
Max
Recording Only (XR Mode)
512ch
Rec + Stimulation (XSR Mode)
16ch
32ch
Neuropixels 1 (NP Mode)
2-Port
# of Animal Monitored 2
Recording Only Experiment
8
Rec+Stimulation Experiment
1
2
Single Cable Probe
Recording Only Experiment
128ch
128ch
Rec+Stimulation Experiment 3
16ch
32ch
Synchronized GPIO4
Digital In (2.2-5.5V Logic High)
7ch
31ch
Digital Out (BNC 3.3, 5V configurable)
(DB25 3.3V)
7ch
31ch
ADC (16bit ±10V)
1ch
7ch
DAC (16bit ±10V)
1ch
7ch
Stim Compliance Voltage
± 7V
± 7V
Communication
Thunderbolt 3
PC Powering
15W
Latency (roundtrip)
< 1ms5
Software
Open-Ephys, XDAQ-RHX, Radiens
OS
Win, MacOS, Linux
Dimension (mm)
190x155x72
Weight (g)
900

ONE+

Base
Max
Recording Only (XR Mode)
512ch
1024ch
Rec + Stimulation (XSR Mode)
16ch
128ch
Neuropixels 1 (NP Mode)
4-Port
# of Animal Monitored 2
Recording Only Experiment
2
16
Rec+Stimulation Experiment
2
8
Single Cable Probe
Recording Only Experiment
256ch
Rec+Stimulation Experiment 3
32ch
64ch
Synchronized GPIO4
Digital In (2.2-5.5V Logic High)
8ch
32ch
Digital Out (BNC 3.3, 5V configurable)(DB25 3.3V)
8ch
32ch
ADC (16bit ±10V)
2ch
8ch
DAC (16bit ±10V)
2ch
8ch
Stim Compliance Voltage
+- 7V

+ 10 -4V

+ 4 -10V
+- 7V

+ 10 -4V

+ 4 -10V
Communication
Thunderbolt 3
PC Powering
60W
Latency (roundtrip)
< 1ms5
Software
Open-Ephys, XDAQ-RHX, Radiens
OS
Win, MacOS, Linux
Dimension (mm)
227x190x94
Weight (g)
3105

AIO

Base
Max
Recording Only (XR Mode)
1024ch
1024ch
Rec + Stimulation (XSR Mode)
128ch
128ch
Neuropixels 1 (NP Mode)
4-Port
4-Port
Guaranteed Video Capture
4ch
4ch
Optogenetics LED Driver
4ch
4ch
# of Animal Monitored 2
Recording Only Experiment
16
16
Rec+Stimulation Experiment
8
8
Single Cable Probe
Recording Only Experiment
256ch
256ch
Rec+Stimulation Experiment 3
32ch
64ch
Synchronized GPIO4
Digital In (2.2-5.5V Logic High)
8ch
32ch
Digital Out (BNC 3.3, 5V configurable)
(DB25 3.3V)
8ch
32ch
ADC (16bit ±10V)
2ch
8ch
DAC (16bit ±10V)
2ch
8ch
Stim Compliance
+- 7V

+ 10 -4V

+ 4 -10V
+- 7V

+ 10 -4V

+ 4 -10V
Communication
Thunderbolt 3
Communication
60W
Latency (roundtrip)8
< 1ms5
Software
Open-Ephys, XDAQ-RHX, Radiens
OS
Win, MacOS, Linux
Dimension (mm)
227x190x94
Weight (g)
3105

1.  Neuropixel support (NP Mode) can be configured without XR Mode or XSR Mode for passive probes.

2. Number of animals monitored can be increased using Port Expander, which provide each animal monitored with independent and isolated ground circuit.

3. Adpt-SR64 adapter is required to drive 64ch X3SR64 headstage.

4. IO Expander is required to increase the IO support.

5. Latency may vary with OS.

6. This product includes technology and knowhow developed by IMEC.