The advantages of W/Rh:

• Increased visibility of details
• SNR (Signal-to-Noise-Ratio) is improved by up to 50%
• Contrast resolution is improved up to 40 % for the thickest phantom combination
• Dose level can be lowered up to 50%

Compared to Mo/Mo as anode/filter combination W/Rh provides:

• Reduced glandular dose: by up to 50% at the same image quality
• Improved image quality: Significantly more details by increased SNR/CNR at same entrance dose and a better visualization for fibers, specks and masses
• Improved SNR (Signal-to-Noise-Ratio): By up to 50%
• Improved CNR (Contrast-to-Noise-Ratio): By up to 50 % better

Imaging of almost all breast sizes

• Large detector format with 24 x 29 cm²

Improved image quality

• High X-ray absorption in low energy range
• High DQE ≥ 50% (Detective Quantum Efficiency) and MTF ≥ 50% (Modulation Transfer Function )
• Excellent spatial resolution with 7.1 lp/mm at 70 µm pixel size
• Dynamic range up to 9 cm
• Dual target X-ray tube: Mo/Mo, Mo/Rh, W/Rh for dose reduction

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• a-Se exploits X-ray energy best: higher DQE leads to better image quality
• Direct conversion allows higher resolution: MTF is not degraded by scattered light

* DQE = Detective Quantum Efficiency: The DQE measures the efficiency of the acquisition process of an image detector, expressed as the square of the ratio of the output signal-to-noise ratio and the input signal-to-noise ratio

** MTF = Modulation Transfer Function: The MTF is a measure of the spatial resolution capacity for high contrast objects, calculated by the output modulation / input modulation. The MTF can be determined for each component of a system and thus for the entire system.

The automatic exposure control (AEC) provides

• Optimal image quality at lowest possible mean glandular dose for each individual composition and thickness of the breast
• Very short pre-exposure shot
  (5 mAs)
• 3 pre-defined areas in the detector to calculate the correct exposure values

Networking - The cornerstone for the entire mammography workflow

MAMMOMAT Novation S features unique workflow advantages in digital data handling and communication with the dedicated syngo-based Acquisition Workstation (AWS) and the high-speed softcopy reporting workstation syngo MammoReport.

Immediate image access - High speed for screening

• Display of previous exams including other modalities (e.g. MR, US)
• Designed to load 1 case (8 mammograms) in less than 1 second (syngo MammoReport)

HIS/RIS and PACS connectivity

• Digital archiving
• RIS client running on the same workstation (Novius, IWM - Image Workflow Manager)
• Tailored storage solutions: MagicView 300 Archive and MagicStore

DICOM conformance

• Storage (e.g. MG, CT, MR, US, …)
• Query/Retrieve- Modality Worklist
• Modality Performed Procedure Steps (MPPS)
• Print- Storage Commitment

DICOM Statements