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Borealis

Name: Borealis
Brand: NIRX
SKU: BORE
Availability: InStock

The NIRx Borealis is a specialized, MRI-compatible fNIRS system designed for high-density, multi-modal brain imaging. By combining the mobile NIRSport 2 platform with high-powered laser sources and avalanche photodiode (APD) detectors, it enables simultaneous fNIRS-fMRI recording and deep-tissue tomography.

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Key Features

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fMRI-Compatible: Designed specifically for simultaneous recording inside the MRI scanner, enabling cross-validation of BOLD signals with fNIRS hemodynamics.

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Deep Tissue Penetration: High-power laser sources and APD detectors allow for signal acquisition from deeper cortical layers (up to 4 cm depth).

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High-Density Tomography: Supports multi-distance probe arrays for 3D reconstruction of brain activation.

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Translational Research: Allows researchers to run the exact same experimental paradigm inside the scanner (fMRI+fNIRS) and outside the scanner (mobile fNIRS) to validate ecological findings.

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Modular Design: Built upon the NIRSport 2 architecture, offering flexibility to scale channel counts or integrate with other modalities like EEG and TMS.

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Advanced Triggering: Features optically isolated digital inputs for safe synchronization with MRI scanner pulses and stimulus presentation software.

Technical Specifications

WeightApprox. 12 kg.

SourcesUp to 32 Laser Sources (785 nm & 830 nm).

ChannelsUp to 200 channels (in quad-tandem mode).

DetectorsUp to 32 Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs).

Dimensions286 x 368 x 391 mm.

Sensitivity< 32 fW.

ConnectivityUSB, LSL (Wireless), 8-bit TTL Trigger.

IlluminationFiber-coupled Laser Diodes (Class 1 safety).

Dynamic Range> 76.5 dB (optical).

Sampling Rate70 – 240 Hz.

MRI CompatibilityYes (via long optical fibers and non-magnetic probes).

About the Manufacturer

NIRx is a German neuroimaging leader specializing in high-density functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). Their platforms, including the lab-based NIRScout and the wireless, wearable NIRSport2, offer seamless multi-modal integration with EEG, TMS, and fMRI for advanced brain research.

More Than a Distributor: Your Strategic Scientific Partner

Backed by PhDs and domain experts, we go beyond distribution - offering consultation, training, and long-term support to drive clinical impact.

PhD-Led Expertise

PhD-Led Expertise We don't just send quotes; we design solutions. Our team of PhDs and domain experts ensures your complex multi-modal setups are configured for success.

3,000+ Global Installations

3,000+ Global Installations Execution you can trust. With a presence in 16+ countries, we handle everything from complex logistics to on-site calibration and compliance.

Lifetime Application Support

Lifetime Application Support Our relationship begins after the sale. We provide comprehensive training, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your lab operational year-round.

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Borealis

NIRX

Borealis

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Key Features

✓

fMRI-Compatible: Designed specifically for simultaneous recording inside the MRI scanner, enabling cross-validation of BOLD signals with fNIRS hemodynamics.

✓

Deep Tissue Penetration: High-power laser sources and APD detectors allow for signal acquisition from deeper cortical layers (up to 4 cm depth).

✓

High-Density Tomography: Supports multi-distance probe arrays for 3D reconstruction of brain activation.

✓

Translational Research: Allows researchers to run the exact same experimental paradigm inside the scanner (fMRI+fNIRS) and outside the scanner (mobile fNIRS) to validate ecological findings.

✓

Modular Design: Built upon the NIRSport 2 architecture, offering flexibility to scale channel counts or integrate with other modalities like EEG and TMS.

✓

Advanced Triggering: Features optically isolated digital inputs for safe synchronization with MRI scanner pulses and stimulus presentation software.

Technical Specifications

WeightApprox. 12 kg.

SourcesUp to 32 Laser Sources (785 nm & 830 nm).

ChannelsUp to 200 channels (in quad-tandem mode).

DetectorsUp to 32 Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs).

Dimensions286 x 368 x 391 mm.

Sensitivity< 32 fW.

ConnectivityUSB, LSL (Wireless), 8-bit TTL Trigger.

IlluminationFiber-coupled Laser Diodes (Class 1 safety).

Dynamic Range> 76.5 dB (optical).

Sampling Rate70 – 240 Hz.

MRI CompatibilityYes (via long optical fibers and non-magnetic probes).

About the Manufacturer

More Than a Distributor: Your Strategic Scientific Partner

Backed by PhDs and domain experts, we go beyond distribution - offering consultation, training, and long-term support to drive clinical impact.

PhD-Led Expertise

PhD-Led Expertise We don't just send quotes; we design solutions. Our team of PhDs and domain experts ensures your complex multi-modal setups are configured for success.

3,000+ Global Installations

3,000+ Global Installations Execution you can trust. With a presence in 16+ countries, we handle everything from complex logistics to on-site calibration and compliance.

Lifetime Application Support

Lifetime Application Support Our relationship begins after the sale. We provide comprehensive training, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your lab operational year-round.