Fiber Optic Cannulae and Sleeves
Product Overview
Optimize your fiber photometry system with our high-quality consumables: Fiber Optic Cannulae (FOC) and Ceramic Split Sleeves, designed to ensure optimal performance in your experiments.
Key Benefits
- Unmatched Efficiency: Our FOC boast an industry-leading 80% efficiency cutoff, guaranteeing reliable and accurate results in your research.
- Exceptional Clarity: Black ceramic ferrules effectively minimize autofluorescence, ensuring precise measurements and preventing light contamination when recording in the light.
- Tailored for You: Choose from a range of core diameters and lengths to meet your specific needs.
- Versatility: Our FOC are suitable for both fiber photometry and optogenetics experiments.
Engineered for exceptional performance, our high-quality consumables: Fiber Optic Cannulae (FOC) and Ceramic Split Sleeves deliver unmatched efficiency, minimized autofluorescence, and customizable configurations to guarantee the accuracy and precision of your data.
Individual FOC units are priced at $20 each, with compelling discounts for bulk orders:
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- $18 each for orders of 100 or more FOC
- $17 each for orders of 200 or more FOC
- $15 each for orders of 500 or more FOC
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FOC units are conveniently sold in boxes of 20, ensuring an ample supply for your experiments.
Connectivity Solutions: To seamlessly connect your FOC to a patch cord, our collection includes white ceramic split sleeves, available at an affordable $1 each.
Experience the precision of our Fiber Optic Cannulae by placing your order today. Benefit from bulk discounts, customize your setup, and rely on our expertise to enhance the success of your fiber photometry experiments.
For inquiries or assistance in choosing the right configuration, feel free to contact our dedicated team.
| Ferrule Sizes | Choose from 1.25mm or 2.5mm diameter options. |
| Fiber Core Diameters | Choose from 200um or 400um |
| Numerical Aperture (NA) | A range of options available, including 0.22, 0.37, 0.39, 0.48, and 0.50. |
| Fiber Length | We stock 5mm and 10mm FOC that can be cleaved to length for each experiment. If you prefer not to cleave your own, we accept custom orders for lengths between 1.5mm-40mm. |
Who Is Using MBF Products?
MBF products are used across the globe by the most prestigious laboratories.
Cited in Peer Reviewed Scientific Publications
MBF’s utility is underscored by the number of references it receives in the world’s most important scientific publications. See examples below:
Xiao, X., H. Deng, et al.
A Genetically Defined Compartmentalized Striatal Direct Pathway for Negative ReinforcementView Publication
Flanigan, M. E., H. Aleyasin, et al.
Orexin signaling in GABAergic lateral habenula neurons modulates aggressive behavior in male miceView Publication
David, S. J. and M. Bita
Prefrontal Cortex Representation of Learning of Punishment Probability During Reward-Motivated ActionsView Publication
Barik, A., A. Sathyamurthy, et al.
A spinoparabrachial circuit defined by Tacr1 expression drives painView Publication
Hrvatin, S., Sun, S., Wilcox, O.F. et al.
Neurons that regulate mouse torporView Publication
Dong, A., He, K., Dudok, B. et al.
A fluorescent sensor for spatiotemporally resolved imaging of endocannabinoid dynamics in vivoView Publication
Hollon, Nick G. et al.
Nigrostriatal dopamine signals sequence-specific action-outcome prediction errorsView Publication
Murphy, K. R., Farrell, J. S., Gomez, J. L., et al.
A tool for monitoring cell type–specific focused ultrasound neuromodulation and control of chronic epilepsyView Publication
K. M. John, S. Smrithi, J. Nelson, et al.
Enhancer-AAVs allow genetic access to oligodendrocytes and diverse populations of astrocytes across speciesView Publication
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What numerical aperture is compatible with FP3001 and FP3002?
For best results, we recommend .37NA, which matches the optical components in the systems.
Can I synchronize fiber photometry data with my existing behavior hardware?
There are a variety of options for synchronizing fiber photometry recordings with behavior hardware. The system includes 2 digital inputs and outputs that can send or receive 5v TTL pulses for ultra-precise timestamp alignment. Behavior cameras and custom Arduino-based devices can also be synchronized through data acquisition software for simple synchronization.
How long should my FOC be?
The length of FOC that you choose will depend on the region you are targeting. We recommend choosing a length that is the same as or slightly (<.5mm) longer than the dorsal/ventral stereotaxic coordinate of your target. For example, if you are targeting a structure with a DV of –4.35, a 4.5mm fiber is appropriate. Excessive length will cause the ferrule to stick out further from the skull surface.
Are FOC reusable?
Generally, FOC are not reusable, as the chemicals capable of dissolving dental cement will also etch the glass core and damage them.
Are Ceramic split sleeves reusable?
Ceramic split sleeves can be reused indefinitely.
Testimonials
“As a new PI, it’s incredibly challenging to get your lab up and running while staying on top of all the latest technologies. So I’m really grateful for all of the support that we’ve received from Neurophotometrics. Their system was affordable for our new lab budget, and more importantly, has come with a ton of customer support. My lab has no prior experience with fiber photometry, but we were up and running within 24 hours of [Neurophotometrics] visiting.”
"I rarely have encountered a company so committed to support and troubleshooting as MBF."
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