Wi-Fi Solutions for Electrophysiology

Low cost portable wireless electrophysiology interfaces for research and education.
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Who this is for
​Ideal for small labs, teaching labs, or pilot studies where budget is limited. Compatible with open-source software to maximize flexibility and minimize additional costs.
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Contact DSPW for more information and device availability.

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Low cost portable wireless electrophysiology interfaces for research and education.
Contact DSPW for more information.
  
RCB-W24x-LVDS User Manuals and Brochures are available on the Downloads page. - Downloads

Typical Applications for DSPW Wi-Fi interfaces for Intan RHD2132/16 headstages.
  • Portable battery powered wireless interfaces for electrophysiology experiments.
  • Small multi-channel interfaces for neural or ECoG recording
  • Simultaneous recording of spikes and local field potentials.
  • Portable multi-channel EKG or EMG monitoring.
  • Advanced prosthetic limb controller front-ends

DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html
Purchase Intan RHD headstages and SPI cables from Intan Technologies or their distributor.

Products

Battery powered Wi-Fi interfaces for Intan RHD2000.
Common features:
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to Intan LVDS interface.
  • Supports 32 single ended channels or 16 differential channels + 3 aux channels.
  • 20ksps max sampling rate for 32 channels.
  • 30ksps max sampling rate for 16 channels.
  • 16 bits per channel.
  • Continuous data streaming from RHD2132/16 to PC GUI.
  • ​Open Ephys GUI plugin for Win10/11 and MacOS.
  • Battery powered, small package.  Suitable for Rat or larger animal models.​
  • 12 Pin Omnetics connector provides connection to Intan SPI cables that connect to Intan RHD2000 Amplifier Boards (headstages).
  • Streaming time depends on battery size, number of channels, and sample rate. 
  • Approximately 150mA when streaming 32 Channels at 20ksps 16 bits.   Approximately 6mA in standby (not streaming).
  • Does not include Intan RDH2000 Headstage or SPI cable.
  • Does not support RHD2164 headstage.

RCB-W24A-LVDS v2
  • Size - 1.4" x 1.1" x 0.7" with Battery module attached. 
  • Weight​ 13.7g (including WiFi,200mAh battery, Intan RHD2132 headstage weight).
  • Battery - Rechargeable 200mAh battery module.
  • Charger - Requires DSPW custom battery charger.
  • Antenna - Internal PCB trace antenna.
  • Includes carrier interface for Intan RHD2132 headstage. No SPI cable needed.
  • Head mount for Rat or larger animal model.
  • Limited number of pre-release units available Q2 2025.
  • Early Adopter Price $1000.00.  
  • ​DSPW Battery Charger is an additional cost.
  • Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.
DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html

RCB-W24A Battery module
  • Size - 1.4" x 1.1" x 0.5" package
  • Weight​ 9.2g - 250 mAh battery.
  • Weight​ 7.9g - 200 mAh battery.
  • Incudes 12-pin Omnetics connector and Headstage board guides.
  • Early Adopter Price $300.00.  
  • ​DSPW Battery Charger is an additional cost.
  • Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.
DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html

​RCB-W24B-LVDS 
  • Size - 2.1" x 1.55" x 0.63" PLA enclosure.
  • Weight​ 40.6g including battery. 
  • Battery - Removable 900mAh NB-11L battery pack.
  • Charger - NB-11L charger available at Amazon.
  • Antenna - Internal PCB trace antenna or external SMA antenna connector.
  • Backpack, jacket or table mount.
  • Limited number of pre-release units available Q1 2025.
  • Early Adopter Price $1000.00.
  •  Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.​
DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html

RCB-W24C-LVDS
  • Size - 1.76" x 1.26" x 0.58" PLA enclosure.
  • Weight ​21.1g  including battery
  • Battery - Internal non-removable rechargeable 300mAh battery.
  • Charger - ​USB-C connector for easy USB charging.
  • Antenna - Internal PCB trace antenna.
  • Backpack, jacket or table mount.
  • Limited number of pre-release units available Q2 2025.
  • Early Adopter Price $1100.00.  
  • Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.
DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html

RCB-W24D-LVDS
  • Size - 2.0" x 1.5" x 0.46" PLA enclosure.
  • Weight​ 16.42g including battery
  • Battery - Internal non-removable rechargeable 200mAh battery.  
  • Charger - Requires DSPW custom battery charger.
  • Antenna - Internal PCB trace antenna.
  • Backpack, jacket or table mount. 
  • Limited number of pre-release units available TBD.
  • Early Adopter Price TBD.  
  • Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.
​DSPW solutions work with Intan RHD2132 and RHD2116 headstages - Link: intantech.com/RHD_headstages.html

Battery Charger
  • Required for RCB-W24A-LVDS Battery module.
  • Size - 3.25" x 2.25" x 0.5" PLA enclosure.
  • Weight​ 
  • USB-C connection.
  • Limited number of pre-release units available late Q1 2025.
  • Early Adopter Price TBD
  • Does not include Intan headstage, SPI cable or Open Ephys test board.

Pre-configured Wi-Fi Router
  • Set up to work with your RCB-W24x-LVDS device.
  • Limited number of pre-release units available late Q1 2025.
  • Early Adopter Price TBD

Older docs and Info - will be updated soon.
RCB-W24B-LVDS brochure  - here.​
RCB-W24A-LVDS v2 brochure - rcb-w24a-lvds_user_guide_1_2.pdf
RCB-W24B-LVDS User Guide - rcb-w24b-lvds_user_guide_1_2.pdf
RCB-W24C-LVDS User Guide - rcb-w24c-lvds_user_guide_1_2.pdf
RCB-LVDS v1 Preliminary User Manual -  here.
RCB-LVDS network application programming interface API v0.14.  - here.
Maximizing data integrity Application Note AP1 - here.
​Digital Input Application Note AP2 - here.
Matlab/Octave script for use with files recorded in Intan file format. - here.

Wi-Fi interface Support​ here.

On the roadmap.  Get in touch for more info.
​RCB-W24A-RHD32
  • 32 single ended channels.
  • 3 aux channels.
  • 36 pin Omnetics connector.

RCB-W24A-RHD16
  • 16 differential channels
  •  3 aux channels.
  • 36 pin Omnetics connector.

RCL-W24A-RHD32
  • 32 single ended channels
  •  20ksps at 32Ch.
  • Samtec IO connectors.

RCB Model Comparison: W24A vs W24B

Feature RCB-W24A-LVDS RCB-W24B-LVDS
Mounting Type Head-mounted Jacket/Table-mounted
Weight w/battery 12.6 - 15.4g 39g
Battery Capacity 150 - 250 mAh 900 mAh
Recording Duration 1-2 hours typical 4+ hours typical
Best For Weight-sensitive studies, natural head movement Extended sessions, longer battery life
Note: Both models provide identical data quality, wireless performance, and compatibility with Intan RHD2000 headstages and Open Ephys GUI.