ULTRA
High Resolution CT
Precision in Every Detail
ULTRA High Resolution CT
Precision in Every Detail
Aquilion Precision
Provides More than Twice the Resolution of Today’s CT Systems
The world's first Ultra-High Resolution CT (UHR CT) capable of resolving anatomy as small as 150 microns, providing CT image quality with resolution typically seen only in cath labs. The UHR detector is newly designed to provide more than twice the resolution when compared with today’s CT technology, with an all-new detector as well as tube, gantry and reconstruction technologies.
Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE)
Ultra-High Resolution at standard CT dose
The Aquilion Precision introduces an innovative approach to CT reconstruction that leverages Deep Learning Neural Networks specifically trained to perform one task—reconstruct images that are sharp, clear, and distinct.
Known as AiCE, this deep learning reconstruction network is trained on an advanced Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR) algorithm to produce low noise, and 0.25 mm, 1024 matrix Ultra-High Resolution CT images.
ULTRA High Resolution CT
Hardware Technology Innovations
- New tube design with industry smallest focal spot
- New 0.25 mm x 160 rows—Industry smallest
- New miniaturized DAS components
- Couch top with precision reinforced drive mechanism
Reconstruction Innovations
- New Matrix, 1024 x 1024
- Optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
- 150 micron, 50 lp/cm* resolution
- AIDR 3D Enhanced optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
- FIRST (MBIR) optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
*MTF 0% (reference value)
Precision, UHR Detector System
- 0.25 mm x 160 rows, 1792 channels
- Low electronic noise
Precision, UHR Couch Technology
- 2 step slide mechanism
- Ultra high rigid couch
FIRST, MBIR reconstruction optimized for UHR CT
Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction:
- MBIR reconstruction with the ability to reduce noise and maintain resolution.
- Integrated and easy to use
- Automated
- Fast
New UHR Reconstruction Matrix
512 x 512
Conventional CT
1024 x 1024
UHR CT
Clinical Examples
SHR, Brain CTA, 0.25 mm, 1024 matrix¹
Ground Glass Opacity, Normal Resolution and Super High Resolution Comparison²
Normal CT 0.5 mm
UHR CT 0.25 mm
SHR, Ankle, 0.25 mm, 1024 matrix³
¹ Courtesy of Fujita Health University Hospital, Japan
² Courtesy of Kyorin University Hospital, Japan
³ Courtesy Prof. Prokop RadboudUMC, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
