Polymer Microelectrode Array

This repository contains all files relevant to the design and manufacture of the PIE Foundry polymer microelectrode arrays. For more information about the PIE Foundry, visit our website.
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Organization

Protocols directory holds up-to-date protocols and subprotocols for PMEA microfabrication and PCB attachment/packaging. PDF files are updated with each release.
Designs directory holds lithographic designs of open-source PMEAs produced by the PIE Foundry, including component designs for lithographic masks, and PCB designs of common adapter boards. Lithographic designs are stored as .dxf and PCB designs are stored as gerber files and Eagle schematics.
Resource directory holds PIE Foundry generated Eagle libraries, including for common PMEA wirebond connector layouts and Omnetics brand analog connector solder pad layouts, as well as useful solid files. Solid files are stored in STEP format.

License

All files in this repository are released under the CC-BY 4.0 International copyright license

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