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fNIR Imager

By BIOPAC Systems

Identity

Manufacturer
BIOPAC Systems
Model number
—
Codename
—
Aliases
BIOPAC fNIR Imager, fNIR 2000M, fNIR C-Series, Drexel fNIR
Generation
—
Country of origin
US
Released
—
Announced
—
Discontinued
—
Status
shipping

Classification

Invasiveness
non-invasive
Modalities
fNIRS
Primary modality
fNIRS
Direction
read
Categories
research-grade, education
Form factor
forehead-patch, headband
Use cases
prefrontal cognition research, working memory / attention / cognitive load assessment
Target users
neuroscience-researcher, educator

Electrodes

Total channels
54
Recording channels
54
Reference channels
—
Electrode type
optical
Material
—
10-20 positions
—
Requires gel
No
Requires saline
No
Prep time
—
Reusable
Yes
Disposable
No

Signal acquisition

Sampling rate
10–20 Hz (typ. 10 Hz)
ADC resolution
—
Notch filters
—
Onboard artifact rejection
—

Stimulation

Capable
No

Connectivity

Protocols
usb-2
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth profiles
—
Concurrent mode
—
Encryption (transit)
—
Pairing methods
—
Cloud sync
No
Offline recording
No

Power

Sources
wired
Battery life (active)
—
Charging port
—
Charging time
—
Battery replaceable
—
Notes
USB-powered from the host PC.

Physical

Weight
—
Dimensions
—
Materials
—
Sizes
—
Head circumference
—
Operating temp
—

Software & data

Mobile app
No
Cloud platform
No
Offline mode
Yes
Subscription required
No
Raw data access
Yes
Export formats
—
LSL support
—
Data ownership
user
Apps
COBI Studio (Cognitive Optical Brain Imaging), fnirSoft

SDK & developer access

Has SDK
Yes
Open source
No
Languages
—
Web Bluetooth
No
Raw sample access
Yes
BCI paradigms
passive-monitoring
3rd-party integrations
—
Docs
biopac.com

Regulatory & clinical

FDA status
none
CE mark
—
Certifications
—
Prescription required
No
Pediatric approved
—

Pricing & availability

MSRP
—
Current price
—
Subscription
—
Warranty
—
Return policy (days)
—
Where to buy
Buy at biopac.comBuy at neurospec.com

Editor’s take

In favor

  • Long-running prefrontal-cognition reference
  • Education-friendly support

Against

  • Prefrontal-only coverage
  • Slow sampling (10–20 Hz)
  • Older platform

Sources & provenance

Last reviewed