The seamless blending of high-field performance and the patient comfort of Open MRI was up until now mutually exclusive. Hitachi .7T Altaire employs a unique blend of innovative Hitachi features called VOSI® technology, optimizing each sub-system’s performance in concert with the other sub-systems. In this way, Altaire is able to shatter old performance barriers while still delivering all of the benefits of Open MRI. Hitachi .7T Altaire is exactly what one would expect from Hitachi, the world leader in Open MRI.
An MR imaging system is made up of sub-systems that must work in close concert to create a high quality magnetic resonance image. Careful specification and design of not only the magnet, but also the gradient, radio frequency and computer sub-systems is critical to consistently high image quality. Optimization of any one of these sub-systems in isolation will not necessarily yield high image quality.
VOSI (pronounced Vo' sigh) technology is the embodiment of Hitachi's attention to each aspect of the imaging system's specification, design and manufacture.
Through the application of VOSI technology, Hitachi is able to optimize image quality in an open architecture vertical field system.
Superconductive Magnet
0.7T Vertical Field
Extremely high homogeneity
Self-shielded to contain five gauss line within scan room which eliminates need for magnetic shielding thereby potentially reducing construction costs and allowing windows to be included in scan room design
Post to post: 115cm (45.3 inches)
Advanced Computer System
64-bit RISC based architecture
1 GB of memory
Large LCD color monitor
Intuitive Open Windows-based graphical user interface
Comprehensive multi-tasking capabilities
Powerful Gradient System
Maximum Amplitude of 22mT/m
Slew Rate of 55 T/m/s
Allows for short inter-echo times
Enables very short TEs
Powerful enough for advanced imaging techniques such as single-shot EPI
Patient Table
Table width: 80cm (31.5 inches)
Tabledrop: 49cm (19.2 inches)
Weight limit of 500 lbs
Power Driven in six directions
Unique Open Design
Designed for maximum openness
Uses Hitachi’s signature asymmetric two-post architecture
Gap: 47cm (18.5 inches)
Reduces claustrophobia which leads to less rescanning caused by anxious patients
Open on all four sides allowing easy access to the patient