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KonteX’s value-centric design philosophy focuses on achieving optimal performance while balancing trade-offs. For the X-Headstage™, the µHDMI connector was chosen over the challenging Omnetics connectors due to its availability, low cost, adequate pin count, and reliable keyed orientation. The µHDMI connector, although similar in size and weight to Omnetics, offers a more user-friendly and dependable connection, reducing the risk of damage and experiment disruptions. This design facilitates easier and stress-free connections compared to the smaller Omnetics connectors, which can be difficult to handle. Additionally, the X-Headstage™ is compatible with some consumer HDMI cables, but only KonteX’s validated stock HDMI cable should be used to ensure proper functionality with the XDAQ™.

The X-Headstage™ offers a cost-effective, reusable solution for creating active implants by embedding or dental cementing electrodes with integrated electronics for enhanced signal quality and noise rejection. Compared to expensive, disposable commercial probes like those from NeuroNexus Technologies and Diagnostic BioChips, the X-Headstage™ is smaller, features efficient SiP chip integration, and can be adapted to existing silicon probes with affordable connectors. It also allows researchers to upgrade passive implants to active designs and supports flexible configurations through KonteX’s connectivity accessories.