Siemens Magnetom Skyra

The MAGNETOM Skyra 3T scanner employs Siemens’ Tim (total imaging matrix) 4G and Dot (day optimizing throughput) technologies. Tim 4G, the fourth generation of Siemens RF technology, starts with 48 RF channels at both 1.5 and 3T. Tim’s all digital-in/digital-out design, DirectRF, integrates all RF transmit and receive components at the magnet to eliminate analog cables for signal purity and RF stability. TimTX TrueForm enables optimized RF transmission for B1 homogeneity. The Siemens-exclusive Dot engine provides a customizable framework for patient personalization, user guidance and exam automation to help optimize MR workflow. Dot offers optimized engines for brain, cardiac, abdomen and knee exams, for example. Originally published in Medical Dealer Magazine.

Wed Aug 10 2011