The PC-505B Whole Cell/Patch Clamp Amplifier is a low noise, resistive-feedback patch clamp
designed for whole-cell, single channel, and bilayer applications. The unique circuitry and
dedicated design of this amplifier allows Warner Instruments to present a superior quality
instrument at a cost significantly below that of many of our competitors.
Principal features of the PC-505B include:
✓ Low noise levels of 0.038 pA RMS at 1 kHz
✓ Built-in RMS noise monitor
✓ Voltage and current clamp modes with independently selectable V
hold
and I
hold
✓ Bandwidth to 25 kHz
✓ Internal 4-pole low-pass Bessel filter with rear panel filter telegraph
✓ Built-in test generator
✓ Automatic junction potential compensation
✓ Two-range fast capacitance compensation
✓ Series resistance and C-slow capacitance compensation
✓ % Correction circuitry
✓ Adjustable duration zap circuit for whole cell membrane penetration
✓ Output gain selection with rear-panel gain telegraph
✓ Front/rear panel controls and connectors are color coded and organized for quick
reference and convenient operation
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED
FOR USE ON HUMAN SUBJECTS