Multichannel Electrochemical System for Microscopy

Precision Electrochemical Control for Cell-Based Experiments

Electrophorus’ Multichannel Electrochemical System for Microscopy is a universal, plug-and-play platform designed to deliver programmable electrochemical (galvanic) treatments directly to cell cultures grown on standard 3 × 1”  microscope slides. Optimized for use under live-cell imaging conditions, this system allows researchers to simultaneously observe and modulate cellular responses in real time. Whether you’re conducting mechanistic studies or generating statistically robust data, this system brings scalability, precision, and seamless integration into your in vitro bioelectrochemical workflows.

Designed for Inverted and Upright Microscopy

The system includes:
Planar electrode array consisting of 8 concentric electrode pairs on a microscope slide with integrated well system for cell culture - expanded view

BRICK micro

A modular electrode array integrated on a standard 1 × 3 inch glass slide, compatible with chambered coverslips for live-cell experimentation.

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Microscope Stage Adapter

Universal K-FRAME-compatible adapter ensuring stable and seamless electrical interfacing between BRICK micro and GALSTAT 8C during live-cell experiments.

Galstat 8C programmable 8-channel galvanostat compatible with BRICK micro electrode systems

Galstat 8C

An 8-channel programmable galvanostat

Adaptable to Any Experimental Need

The BRICK micro system offers a high degree of customization to accommodate diverse research protocols and experimental designs.

Showcase of paralell, concentric and interdigitated 8-channel electrode arrays on a glass lside

Wide Selection of Electrode Geometries

Choose from a range of standard electrode geometries or design custom layouts tailored to your specific application.

Standard geometries include:

Electrode dimensions and spacing can be customized across a broad range — from tens to thousands of micrometers.

Wide Selection of Electrode Materials

We offer thin-film electrodes fabricated from high-performance materials.

Standard materials include:

All electrodes are encapsulated with Parylene-C, ensuring biocompatibility, chemical resistance, and precise insulation.

Showcase of paralell 8-channel electrode arrays on a glass lside with platinum, gold and PEDOT:PSS electrodes

Double Salt Bridge Configuration for Electric Field Studies

A specialized BRICK micro variant is available for studies focusing on the effect of electric fields on cell cultures, while minimizing the direct influence of electrochemical reaction byproducts.

This configuration comprises eight parallel electrochemical cells, each composed of three interconnected wells:

  • The central well is used for cell cultivation
  • It is connected via hydrogel-based salt bridges to two adjacent side wells
  • Ag/AgCl electrodes are inserted into the side wells using a compatible lid system
Galstat 8C programmable 8-channel galvanostat compatible with BRICK micro electrode systems

GALSTAT 8C

8-Channel Galvanostat

A compact, robust, and fully programmable galvanostat built for demanding lab environments.

Electrical Specs:

Current Range ±1 mA
Current Resolution 100 nA
Voltage Compliance ±10 V

Application Areas

Our system is designed for cutting-edge research in:

Not sure if our system fits your experiment? We’ll be happy to help you assess the use case.

BRICK micro multichannel electrochemical system for live cell microscopy with microscope holder and Galstat 8C programmable 8 channel galvanostat

Configure BRICK micro to Fit Your Unique Application

Select from Available Options:

Showcase of paralell, concentric and interdigitated 8-channel electrode arrays on a glass lside

Electrode Geometry

Select from standard layouts like parallel, concentric, or interdigitated electrodes—or define a custom geometry suited to your application.

Showcase of paralell 8-channel electrode arrays on a glass lside with platinum, gold and PEDOT:PSS electrodes

Electrode Material

Choose from Platinum, Gold, or PEDOT:PSS electrodes, available on metallic substrate or as free-standing films.

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Double Salt Bridge Configuration

Ideal for electric field studies, this setup uses salt bridges to isolate cells from direct electrochemical reactions.

Ready to Supercharge Your Research?

Let’s talk about your application and how our BRICK micro + GALSTAT 8C system can empower your work.