| Abstract: | A set of programs is described for the digitization and analysisof electrophysiological recordings in which the nerve impulsesfrom several different cells may be present. Although they weredesigned for analysis of data from insect taste sensilla, theymay be applicable to other multi-unit preparations, and areavailable free from the authors. The programs run on standardMS-DOS compatible microcomputers, using a readily availableanalog-to-digital plug-in board. They are ‘modular’,and break the analysis into several stages, each of which maybe applied to many related files of data in a ‘batch’mode. Program design stresses the involvement of the user indecisions as to the effectiveness and accuracy of the analysisas it proceeds, as well as ease and efficiency of use. The programsuse many graphics screens in color, and are controlled by keyboard-or mouse-operated menus; however, they can also be controlledby command-line parameters for standard or repetitive input. |
