Multi-Channel Dual Tuned Head Array for 7 T
Description
- combined dual tuned volume resonator and 30-channel non-proton Rx-array
for human head applications - transmit / receive quadrature polarization for dual tuned volume resonator
- 30 channel non-proton Rx-array for increased SNR performance
- open design for fMRI studies
- B0‑field strength 7 T
- sliding mounting mechanism for patient access
- other nuclei combinations on demand
- approx. housing dimensions:
dual tuned volume resonator OD 36.5 cm
30 channel non-proton Rx-array: ID 20 cm x 22 cm (oval) - approx. weight: 12.5 kg
- individually adaptable to different MR systems
- no medical device
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Caution! Investigational device limited by Federal (or United States) Law to investigational use only.
Important Note: For Siemens Terra MR systems a 32-channel version of this product is available exclusively through SIEMENS Healthcare.
Image Courtesy: J.M. Kommen, DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany
23Na MRI data from 30-channel array data reconstructed using ADC (1st column) and B1– corrected ADC (2nd column). Anatomical details become clearly visivible. The 1H data displays good field homogeneity (3rd column).
Datasheet
Publications
T. Wilferth et al.: X-Nuclei MRI on a 7T MAGNETOM Terra: Initial Experiences.
MAGNETOM Flash (76) 1/2020, 45-51
with RAPID Biomedical X-nucleus head arrays P-XQS-X32LE-HQ-070-01862 (23Na/1H) & V-YQ-XQ-070-01823-001 (39K/23Na)
J. Lommen et al.: Comparison of a 30-channel head array with a birdcage for 23Na MRI at 7 Tesla.
ISMRM 2016 Singapore, Magna Cum Laude Award, Abstract ID 1663 (2016)
with RAPID Biomedical 30-channel 23Na/1H head array # P-X30LE-070-01658-001 & V-XQS-HQ-070-01657-001
F. Resmer et al.: A 30 Channel Rx Array for 23Na Imaging of the Head at 7 Tesla.
UHF Meeting Berlin (2016)
with RAPID Biomedical 30-channel 23Na/1H head array # P-X30LE-070-01658-001 & V-XQS-HQ-070-01657-001