Siemens Amira 1.5T

The Siemens MAGNETOM Amira is a high-performance 1.5 Tesla (1.5T) MRI scanner engineered by Siemens Healthineers to balance exceptional clinical image quality with cost-effective operations. It incorporates advanced workflow solutions like BioMatrix technology and Tim 4G to deliver reproducible diagnostic results regardless of patient anatomical variations.

Key Technical Specifications

The system is built on a compact, efficient footprint designed to reduce facility installation and power costs.

1. Field Strength: 1.5 Tesla superconducting magnet.
2. Bore Size: 60 cm inner diameter.
3. Magnet Length: 155 cm compact design.
4. Helium Consumption: Zero Helium boil-off technology.
5. Gradient Strength: XF Gradients (33 mT/m @ 125 T/m/s).
6. RF Technology: Tim [96 x 24] or [96 x 16] configurations.
7. Minimum Room Size: 28 m² (302 sq ft).

Core Technologies & Features

1. BioMatrix Technology: Automatically adjusts to individual patient biometrics to eliminate routine scanning variations.
2. Tim 4G (Total Imaging Matrix): Combines up to 96 coil elements with up to 24 channels for ultra-high-resolution imaging and accelerated sequences.
3. DotGO Workflow: Utilizes intuitive protocol management (Dot Cockpit and Dot engines) to standardize and speed up exams.
4. Quiet Suite: Reduces acoustic noise levels by up to 97% during examinations, significantly improving patient comfort.
5. Eco-Power Technology: Drastically reduces energy consumption during standby modes to minimize ongoing facility utility costs.
6. Syngo MR XA Platform: Drives trendsetting clinical applications for advanced diagnostics across neurology, orthopedics, and body imaging.

Principal Benefits

1. High Efficiency: Streamlined software engines maximize patient throughput and minimize setup errors.
2. Lower Operating Costs: Zero boil-off helium and Eco-Power functions cut down overhead spending.
3. Enhanced Comfort: Shorter magnet length and quiet sequences minimize patient claustrophobia and anxiety.