Siemens Biograph MCT
AMERICA North (USA-Canada-Mexico)
Key Technical Specifications:
Bore Diameter: 78 cm (accommodates larger patients, 8 cm wider than standard).
PET Detectors: LSO (Lutetium Oxyorthosilicate) crystal elements (4x4x20 mm).
Axial Field of View (FOV): 21.8 cm or higher, with TrueV expansion options.
CT Options: 40, 64, or 128 slices (based on Siemens Somatom Definition AS/AS+).
CT Generator/Tube: 80 kW or 100 kW generator; 70–140 kV tube voltages.
Table Capacity: 227 kg (500 lbs) with zero-differential deflection.
Reconstruction: True Time-of-Flight (TOF)
Unique Features & Technologies:
FlowMotion™ (mCT Flow): Continuous bed motion,
eliminating traditional "stop-and-go" scanning for better workflow and image quality.
HD FoV: Provides accurate PET quantification and CT image quality beyond the
standard 50 cm diagnostic field of view.
Low-Dose Imaging: Features CARE Dose4D for automated exposure control,
minimizing radiation dose.
Sim Edition: Specialized configuration available for radiation therapy planning