A new technology for data conversion that gives clinicians and radiologists the improved image clarity they need to see smaller anatomical structures and abnormalities such as breast cancer cells has been introduced by Analog Devices.
The US company's AD5791 high-accuracy 20-bit digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) features true 1ppm (parts per million) resolution and accuracy, low noise (sub-1ppm), fast refresh rates (1µs), low output drift (sub-1ppm) and reduced risk.
The device will be used in conjunction with MRI scans, which are commonly used to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and injuries, such as Alzheimer's disease, cancerous tumours and torn ligaments.
This technology improves image quality, enables precise control of the magnetic gradient in high-field-strength applications, and results in superior image resolution and contrast in MRI systems.
Improved data conversion features allow imaging system designers to improve image clarity and speed up clinicians' ability to diagnose illnesses at an early stage.
