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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