About DSP Wireless, Inc. - DSPW
Making Wireless Neuroscience Research Affordable
DSP Wireless, Inc. (DSPW) designs innovative wireless solutions for neuroscience and electrophysiology research. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we're dedicated to advancing brain research by giving scientists the tools they need to study neural activity in freely-moving animals.
DSP Wireless (DSPW) provides high-quality, affordable wireless neural recording systems specifically designed for labs with limited research resources, including teaching labs, early-stage investigators, and resource-constrained institutions. Our systems support open-source software and standard Intan headstages, giving small labs access to cutting-edge neuroscience tools without the cost of large commercial systems.
Our Mission
We support the belief that breakthrough discoveries in neuroscience require animals to behave naturally, without the constraints of traditional tethered recording systems. Our mission is to make high-quality wireless neural recording accessible, affordable, and reliable for researchers worldwide.
What We Do
We create wireless Wi-Fi interfaces that connect to neural recording headstages, allowing researchers to capture brain activity from animals moving freely in their environment. Our products eliminate tethers while maintaining the data quality scientists need for publication-worthy research.
Think of us as the bridge between neural sensors and recording computers - but without the wires.
The Technology: Internet of Neuroscience Things (IoNT)
Our products are part of what we call the Internet of Neuroscience Things - applying modern wireless networking technology to neuroscience research. Just as IoT devices connect everyday objects to the internet, our IoNT devices connect neural recording equipment wirelessly to research systems.
Key Innovation
Unlike expensive proprietary wireless systems, our products work with:
Many new and smaller neuroscience and electrophysiology labs face limited funding for essential research equipment. DSPW exists to bridge that gap, offering wireless recording modules that provide full functionality at a fraction of the cost of traditional commercial systems. By integrating seamlessly with open-source tools like Open Ephys, small labs can perform high-quality neural recording experiments without the need for large capital outlays.
Our products are part of what we call the Internet of Neuroscience Things - applying modern wireless networking technology to neuroscience research. Just as IoT devices connect everyday objects to the internet, our IoNT devices connect neural recording equipment wirelessly to research systems.
Key Innovation
Unlike expensive proprietary wireless systems, our products work with:
- Standard COTS Wi-Fi routers you can buy anywhere
- Open-source software like Open Ephys GUI
- Industry-standard headstages from Intan Technologies
Many new and smaller neuroscience and electrophysiology labs face limited funding for essential research equipment. DSPW exists to bridge that gap, offering wireless recording modules that provide full functionality at a fraction of the cost of traditional commercial systems. By integrating seamlessly with open-source tools like Open Ephys, small labs can perform high-quality neural recording experiments without the need for large capital outlays.
Our Products
RCB-W24x-LVDS Wireless Interface Family
Our flagship products are the RCB-W24A-LVDS and RCB-W24B-LVDS wireless interfaces:
What They Do:
RCB-W24A (Head-Mounted):
RCB-W24x-LVDS Wireless Interface Family
Our flagship products are the RCB-W24A-LVDS and RCB-W24B-LVDS wireless interfaces:
What They Do:
- Stream 32 channels of neural data wirelessly at 20,000 samples per second
- Connect directly to Intan RHD2000 headstages via LVDS interface
- Powered by rechargeable batteries (different sizes for each model)
- Work with any standard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi router
RCB-W24A (Head-Mounted):
- Lightweight with small battery
- Optimized for head mounting
- Minimizes weight burden for natural behavior
- Ideal for weight-sensitive applications
- Larger battery for extended sessions
- Jacket or table-mounted configuration
- Longer recording duration
- Weight distributed via mounting system
- University neuroscience laboratories
- Electrophysiology research groups
- Behavioral neuroscience researchers
- NIH BRAIN Initiative projects
- Academic and institutional research programs
- Recording neural activity during natural behavior
- Long-duration wireless recording sessions
- Multi-animal experiments in the same space
- Complex behavioral paradigms without cable management
- Real-time monitoring and feedback
Who We Serve
Researchers & Scientists
We design our products for neuroscientists, electrophysiologists, and biomedical engineers conducting in vivo experiments. Whether you're studying learning and memory, motor control, sensory processing, or neural circuits, our wireless interfaces help you collect better data.
Research Areas
Our devices can be used in a wide range of topics:
Our systems are designed for rat-sized or larger animal models, including:
Researchers & Scientists
We design our products for neuroscientists, electrophysiologists, and biomedical engineers conducting in vivo experiments. Whether you're studying learning and memory, motor control, sensory processing, or neural circuits, our wireless interfaces help you collect better data.
Research Areas
Our devices can be used in a wide range of topics:
- Brain activity and neural circuits
- Behavior and decision-making
- Learning and memory formation
- Motor control and movement
- Sleep and circadian rhythms
- Neural disorders and treatments
- Brain-computer interfaces
Our systems are designed for rat-sized or larger animal models, including:
- Rats (most common)
- Guinea pigs, rabbits, and other rodents
- Small primates (consult for specific applications)
- Mice (jacket configurations may be possible)
Our Approach
Research-Driven Design
We work closely with neuroscience researchers to understand real-world lab needs. Our products are designed by engineers, for scientists, addressing actual challenges in neural recording experiments.
Open Standards
We believe in open science. Our products integrate with open-source software (Open Ephys) and industry-standard hardware (Intan), giving researchers flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Affordability
By using commercial off-the-shelf components where possible and avoiding proprietary infrastructure, we keep costs reasonable without sacrificing performance.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly update our products based on user feedback, advancing technology, and evolving research needs.
Research-Driven Design
We work closely with neuroscience researchers to understand real-world lab needs. Our products are designed by engineers, for scientists, addressing actual challenges in neural recording experiments.
Open Standards
We believe in open science. Our products integrate with open-source software (Open Ephys) and industry-standard hardware (Intan), giving researchers flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Affordability
By using commercial off-the-shelf components where possible and avoiding proprietary infrastructure, we keep costs reasonable without sacrificing performance.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly update our products based on user feedback, advancing technology, and evolving research needs.
Community Engagement
We're active members of the neuroscience research community:
Conferences & Events
We regularly attend and exhibit at:
Collaboration
We work directly with laboratories to:
Educational Resources
We provide free resources to help researchers succeed:
We're active members of the neuroscience research community:
Conferences & Events
We regularly attend and exhibit at:
- NIH BRAIN Initiative Meetings - Showcasing new technologies for the BRAIN Initiative community
- Society for Neuroscience (SFN) - Connecting with researchers at the world's largest neuroscience conference
- Regional meetings and workshops - Supporting local research communities
Collaboration
We work directly with laboratories to:
- Understand research requirements
- Provide technical support and guidance
- Beta test new products and features
- Share knowledge and best practices
Educational Resources
We provide free resources to help researchers succeed:
- Detailed user manuals and documentation
- Video tutorials on YouTube (@dspwireless)
- Application notes for specific use cases
- Technical support and troubleshooting assistance
Our History
DSPW was created to address a critical need in neuroscience research: reliable, affordable wireless neural recording. Starting with the vision of "untethering" neuroscience experiments, leveraging IoT and Wi-Fi technology, we've developed affordable wireless interfaces for labs with limited research resources.
Recent Milestones:
DSP Wireless Inc. has been in business since 2000. There have been various people involved over the years and the company focus has moved around a bit as market opportunities came and went. Contact info is here.
DSPW was created to address a critical need in neuroscience research: reliable, affordable wireless neural recording. Starting with the vision of "untethering" neuroscience experiments, leveraging IoT and Wi-Fi technology, we've developed affordable wireless interfaces for labs with limited research resources.
Recent Milestones:
- 2025: Released RCB-W24B-LVDS and new Open Ephys GUI plugin versions
- 2024: Multiple product releases and expanded capabilities
- 2024: Relocated to Portsmouth, NH
- 2024: Exhibited at the NIH Brain Initiative Conference in Bethesda, MD.
- 2023: Exhibited at the NIH Brain Initiative Conference in Bethesda, MD.
- Ongoing: Continuous product development and community engagement
DSP Wireless Inc. has been in business since 2000. There have been various people involved over the years and the company focus has moved around a bit as market opportunities came and went. Contact info is here.
Looking Forward
Neuroscience is advancing rapidly, and wireless recording technology is becoming essential for understanding how brains work in natural conditions. We're committed to continuing innovation in wireless neural interfaces, supporting the research community, and enabling discoveries that weren't possible with traditional tethered systems.
Whether you're just starting with wireless recording or looking to expand your capabilities, we're here to help.
Neuroscience is advancing rapidly, and wireless recording technology is becoming essential for understanding how brains work in natural conditions. We're committed to continuing innovation in wireless neural interfaces, supporting the research community, and enabling discoveries that weren't possible with traditional tethered systems.
Whether you're just starting with wireless recording or looking to expand your capabilities, we're here to help.
Get in Touch
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- Explore our Products page
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- Check out Recent News for latest updates
- Visit our Downloads page for documentation
- Contact us through our website
- Visit us at upcoming conferences
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DSP Wireless
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
www.dspwi.com
Advancing neuroscience through wireless innovation. If it has a tether it's not freely behaving!
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
www.dspwi.com
Advancing neuroscience through wireless innovation. If it has a tether it's not freely behaving!
