Introducing the GE Signa Architect 3T MRI, a state-of-the-art MRI scanner that combines GE Healthcare’s intuitive engineering with unparalleled advancements in MR technology. Powered by the SIGNA Works productivity platform, it redefines productivity and pushes the boundaries of MR imaging to new heights.
GE Signa Architect 3T MRI
The Architect series comes equipped with SIGNA Works. Customizable options allow you to tailor the system to your practice with innovative applications.
HyperWorks, ViosWorks, SilentWorks, and ImageWorks offer improved image quality, higher efficiency, and streamlined workflow.
The SIGNA Works platform includes a comprehensive portfolio of standard applications:
- NeuroWorks
- OrthoWorks
- BodyWorks
- OncoWorks, CVWorks
- PadeWorks
- Covering contrasts
- 2D/3D data
- Motion Correction
Total Digital Imaging (TDI)
The SIGNA Architect’s standout feature is its Total Digital Imaging (TDI) capability, powered by GE’s Direct Digital Interface (DDI) and Digital Micro Switching (DMS) technology. DDI uses independent analog-to-digital converters for each of the 128 RF channels, eliminating unnecessary noise enhancement. DMS technology replaces analog blocking circuits with intelligent Micro Electro-Mechanical Switches (MEMS), revolutionizing RF coil design. Additionally, the SIGNA Architect is equipped with Digital Surround Technology (DST). This feature combines signals from every coil element, offering exceptional SNR and sensitivity of high-density surface coils, combined with superior homogeneity and deeper signal penetration of the integrated RF body coil.
The SIGNA Architect also features the optional TDI 48 Channel Head Coil and Coil Suite. This upgrade delivers phenomenal performance for every patient with a fit-adaptable design that addresses 99.99% of the population while preserving the highest SNR and supporting advanced imaging capabilities such as HyperWorks technologies.
Accessibility and Ease of Use
With the eXpress Dockable Table, the SIGNA Architect offers convenient feet-first or head-first imaging for all patients, and its memory foam surface ensures maximum comfort. The detachable egress of the table allows for quick exit from the MR suite, and the IntelliTouch positioning feature enables easy patient positioning with just a touch of the table’s edge.
The SIGNA Architect also boasts advanced imaging features such as reFINE and deFINE. With reFINE, you gain increased control over RF pulse efficiency, resulting in clearer and crisper signals regardless of patient composition or position. deFINE takes image appearance to the next level with integrated inline optimizable settings, which can be generated for individual sequences or the entire exam.
Scan FOV – GE Signa Architect 3T MRI
Furthermore, the SIGNA™ Architect’s field of view (FOV) is designed to accommodate larger patients, with a full 50x50x50cm FOV in a 70cm wide bore, allowing for proper imaging of off-center anatomy such as shoulders and hips. The exceptional homogeneity of the SIGNA Architect enables the largest FOV ever, providing comprehensive imaging capabilities.
Conclusion
The GE Signa Architect 3T MRI scanner blends advanced tech, intuitive design, and powerful tools for unparalleled imaging. Features like TDI, HyperWorks, and eXpress Dockable Table enable extraordinary MR imaging possibilities.