Digital Mammography Comparison Chart
| Company Name | Fujifilm | GE Healthcare | GE Healthcare | Hologic, Inc. | Hologic, Inc. | Hologic, Inc. | IMS | Philips | Planmed | Planmed | Siemens |
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| Product Name | Aspire Cristalle | Senographe Pristina | Senographe Essential with SenoClaire | Selenia Dimensions 3D | Selenia Dimensions 2D | Selenia Dimensions Avia Package | Giotto Image 3D/3DL | Microdose SI | Planmed Nuance Excel | Planmed Nuance | Inspiration |
| FDA cleared, year | 2014 | 510k – November 2016; PMA – March 2017 | 2014 | 2011 | 2008 | 2012 | Yes, 2011 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | Yes, 2011 |
| Generator type | Fujifilm Hi Frequency | High frequency single-phase power supply | High frequency single-phase power supply | Constant potential, high-frequency inverter type; 7kW max.; fully integrated into gantry | Constant potential, high-frequency inverter type; 7kW max.; fully integrated into gantry | Constant potential, high-frequency inverter type; 7kW max.; fully integrated into gantry | High power (8kW) Microprocessor-controlled high frequency generator | Microprocessor-controlled high-frequency X-ray generator | Planmed; constant potential high frequency | Planmed; constant potential high frequency | Microproccessor -controlled high frequency generator |
| kV range | 22 to 49 in 1 kV increments | 22 to 49 kV | 22 to 49 kV | 20-49 kV in 0.5 kV increments | 20-49 kV in 0.5 kV increments (limited to 39 kV without tomosynthesis option) | 20-49 kV in 0.5 kV increments (limited to 39 kV without tomosynthesis option) | 22 kV to 40 kV (adjustable in 0.5 kV increments) | 20-40 | 20-35 kV, +/- 2 kV | 20-35 kV, +/- 2 kV | 23-35 kv |
| mAs Range | 2-600 mAs | 4 to 600 mAs (depending on track, filter and kV) | 4 to 500 mAs (depending on track, filter and kV) | 3-500 | 3-500 | 3-500 | 2-600 with increments of 1 mAs | 4000 | LF (0,3 mm): 5 – 550 mAs (Toshiba)/5 – 600 mAs (Varian Mo&W); SF (0.1mm): 5 – 310 mAs (Toshiba)/5 – 400 mAs (Varian Mo&W) | LF (0,3 mm): 5 – 550 mAs (Toshiba)/5 – 600 mAs (Varian Mo&W); SF (0.1mm): 5 – 310 mAs (Toshiba)/5 – 400 mAs (Varian Mo&W) | Mo anode: 2mAs to 500 mAs mode/5 mAs – 500 in AEC mode, W anode: 2mAs – 630mAs mode/5 mAs to 630 mAs in AEC mode |
| mA range | 20 – 200 mA | Molybdenum target: 100 mA from 25 to 30kV on large focal spot, 40 mA from 25 to 30 kV on small focal spot; Rhodium target: 62 mA from 25 to 30 kV on large focal spot, 35 mA from 25 to 30 kV on small focal spot | Molybdenum target: 100 mA from 25 to 30kV on large focal spot, 40 mA from 25 to 30 kV on small focal spot; Rhodium target: 62 mA from 25 to 30 kV on large focal spot, 35 mA from 25 to 30 kV on small focal spot | 10-200 microns, large focal spot; 10-50 microns, small focal spot | 10-200 microns, large focal spot; 10-50 microns, small focal spot | 10-200 microns, large focal spot; 10-50 microns, small focal spot | Up to 150 mA for Large Focus, up to 45 mA for small focus | 50-210 | LF (0,3 mm): 80-110mA (Mo, Toshiba)/91-120 mA (Varian, Mo&W) SF (0,1 mm): 20-35mA (Toshiba, Mo)/30-42 mA (Varian Mo&W) | LF (0,3 mm): 80-110mA (Mo, Toshiba)/91-120 mA (Varian, Mo&W) SF (0,1 mm): 20-35mA (Toshiba, Mo)/30-42 mA (Varian Mo&W) | N/S |
| Time range, sec. | 0.01 to 10 sec. (61 steps) | N/S | N/S | 0.1-2.5 large focal spot; 10-50 small focal spot | 0.1-2.5 large focal spot; 10-50 small focal spot | 0.1-2.5 large focal spot; 10-50 small focal spot | 20 ms to 5 s | 4-16, depending on breast thickness and glandularity | LF (0.3 mm): 0.1 – 5 s SF (0.1 mm): 0.1 – 9.9 s | LF (0.3 mm): 0.1 – 5 s SF (0.1 mm): 0.1 – 9.9 s | exposure times, automatic: 10 ms to 4 seconds (large focus); 60 ms to 6 s (small focus) |
| AEC detector | Auto, semi, manual | Two exposure modes: automatic optimization of parameters (AOP) and manual mode available | Two exposure modes: automatic optimization of parameters (AOP) and manual mode available | 2-cell, automatic or manual 7-position photocell placement | 2-cell, automatic or manual 7-position photocell placement | 2-cell, automatic or manual 7-position photocell placement | Anrad LMAMII detector; detector has an AEC multiple esposimete; operation: a) very short pre-exposure to detect the breast density and b) the thickness difference within compressed and non compressed breast to determine kV, filter and starting grid speed; fully microprocessor controlled | SmartAEC exposure mode continuously adjusts exposure during image scan, according to feedback from exposure during image scan, according to feedback from exposure sensor | 48 automatically selected detector areas | 48 automatically selected detector areas | N/S |
| Parameters controlled | Track, filter, kVp, mAs, AOP or manual | Track, filter, kVp, mAs, AOP or manual | Manul, auto-time, auto-kV, auto-filter | Manul, auto-time, auto-kV, auto-filter | Manual, auto-time, auto-kV, auto-filter | kV, mAs, Ag/Rh filter | N/S | kV, mAs and filtration | kV, mAs and filtration | N/S | |
| Breast Density and Dose Reporting | |||||||||||
| Density reporting software (list if it is optional or integrated and who is the software vendor) | Optional; vendors: 1. Volpara and 2. VuComp | Optional; Volpara Density 3D – specifically designed and cleared fo 3D/ Tomo mammography systems | Optional; Volpara Density 3D – specifically designed and cleared fo 3D/ Tomo mammography systems | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | N/S | Philips Spectral Breast Density Measurement tool (optional) | VolparaDensity (optional) | VolparaDensity (optional) | N/S |
| Vendor 1: generates patient density scorecards for each study; volumetric numbers include volume of fibroglandular tissue, breast volume and volumetric breast density; vendor 2: identifies and records the radiographically dense areas of a mammogram, and then maps this finding to a calibrated VuCOMP density category | Breast density score compliant with BI-RADS fifth edition | Breast density score compliant with BI-RADS fifth edition | Volumetric breast density, volume of fibroglandular tissue, volume of breast, area breast density, BI-RADS density assessment, etc. | Volumetric breast density, volume of fibroglandular tissue, volume of breast, area breast density, BI-RADS density assessment, etc. | Volumetric breast density, volume of fibroglandular tissue, volume of breast, area breast density, BI-RADS density assessment, etc. | N/S | The Philips Spectral Breast Density Measurement uses the spectral data from the photon-counting detector to make a direct measurement of the fibro-glandular content of the breast through spectral material decomposition; the outputs from this measurement are listed below; it is also possible to configure the system to also save the complete spectral data set | N/A | N/A | N/S | |
| Vendor 1: volumetric numbers include volume of fibroglandular tissue, breast volume and volumetric breast density, along with a Volpara Density Grade (VDG) corresponding to the BI-RADS breast density categories; vendor 2: breast area, dense area, percent breast density, density catergory for each case | Breast density score compliant with BI-RADS fifth edition | Breast density score compliant with BI-RADS fifth edition | Configurable | Configurable | Configurable | N/S | Volumetric percentage of glandular tissue; volume of glandular tissue; total breast volume; MicroDose Density Score (correlated to the BI-RADS breast composition score) | Patient information, breast density for each breast and average density for both breasts, VDG/ACR breast density category, volume of fibroglandular tissue, volume of breast, average radiation dose/ image, average pressure applied using compression force/contact area | Patient information, breast density for each breast and average density for both breasts, VDG/ACR breast density category, volume of fibroglandular tissue, volume of breast, average radiation dose/ image, average pressure applied using compression force/contact area | N/S | |
| Dose software record dose | Vendor 1; yes; vendor 2: no | DoseWatch provides dose monitoring and analytics that enables you to drive quality care improvement so you can deliver accurate diagnoses in a safe manner for each patient | DoseWatch provides dose monitoring and analytics that enables you to drive quality care improvement so you can deliver accurate diagnoses in a safe manner for each patient | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | Optional, Hologic, Inc. | N/S | Yes (part of device software, not part of breast density measurement tool) | N/A | N/A | N/S |
| How is density information stored or transferred | Vendor 1: DICOM secondary capture image; vendor 2: DICOM mammography structured report or secondary capture image storage | Structured report and secondary capture | Structured report and secondary capture | Radiation dose SR, MPPS, image headers | Radiation dose SR, MPPS, image headers | Radiation dose SR, MPPS, image headers | N/S | The Spectral Breast Density Measurement parameters are stored as part of the DICOM header of the images and also can be displayed in the DICOM structured report; this enables display on the review station together with the acquired images and archiving | N/A | N/A | N/S |
| Digital Detector | V | ||||||||||
| Type (CCD, aSi, aSe) | aSe exclusive hexagonal close pattern pixels | Patented needle structure CsI scintillator, single piece construction | Patented needle structure CsI scintillator, single piece construction | aSe | aSe | aSe | Amorphous selenium (aSe) | Crystalline silicon with no dead pixels | aSe | aSe | Amporphous selenium (ase) |
| Spatial resolution | 10 lp/mm | 2-D: 7.1 lp/mm; 3-D: 3.5 lp/mm | 2-D: 7.1 lp/mm; 3-D: 3.5 lp/mm | 2-D: 7.1 lp/mm; 3-D: 3.5 lp/mm | 6 lp/mm | 10 lpmm | 5.88 lp/mm | 5.88 lp/mm | N/S | ||
| Matrix, pixels | N/S | 2,850 x 2,394 pixels; approx 13 MB per image | 3,062 x 2,394 pixels; approx 14 MB per image | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2,816 x 3,584 (24 x 30 cm), 2,016 x 2,816 (18 x 24 cm) | Large: 24 x 26 cm: 4,915 x 5,355 pixel; small: 24 x 12.5 cm: 4,915 x 2,600 pixel; the numbers are a bit larger than expected from 50 micron pixel size and physical image size because the pixel size is defined 20 mm below the patient support; the effective pixel size on the patient support is 49 microns | N/S | N/S | Pixel: 85 um, image matrix: 24 x 30 cm: 2,816 x 3,584, 18 cmx 24 cm: 2,016 x 2,816 |
| Standard size | 2,850 x 2,394 | 3,062 x 2,394 | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | N/S | ~50 Mb uncompressed, standard configuration | 85 x 85 um | 85 x 85 um | 24 x 30 cm | |
| High-resolution size | 28 micron at 1.8 x mag | 2,850 x 2,394 | 3,062 x 2,394 | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | 2,560 x 3,328 and 3,328 x 4,096 at 70 microns | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S |
| Imaging area | N/S | N/S | N/S | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S |
| Standard size, cm | 18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm | 24 x 29 cm | 24 x 30.7 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 17, 14 x 23, 94 (18 x 24) or 23, 94 x 30, 46 (24 x 30) | 240 x 260 mm; studies show that this size is sufficient for 99% of all breasts, with significant improvements in positioning the patient compared to larger detectors; 240 x 126 mm (configurable only with spot compression) | 23.94 x 30.46 cm | 171 x 239 cm | Small: 18 x 24 cm, large: 24 x 30 cm |
| High-resolution size, cm | 18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm | 24 x 29 cm | 24 x 30.7 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 29 cm | 17, 14 x 23, 94 (18 x 24) or 23, 94 x 30, 46 (24 x 30) | N/S | N/A | N/A | 16 x 20 cm, mag spot: 9 x 9 cm |
| Additional Features | Includes QC, 1-shot phantom kit, patented comfort compression paddles | DQE at IEC 62220-2-3 equivalent spectrum, at 75_Gy: 70% (+/-3) at 0.5lp/mm and 64% (+/-3) at 2 lp/mm; Bucky front cover thickness: 49 mm; optimized room for positioning due to the Bucky depth: 470 mm | Integrated, exclusive high transmission cellular (HTC) grid; smart paddle system; Fast paddles; automatic collimation | Integrated, exclusive high transmission cellular (HTC) grid; smart paddle system; Fast paddles; automatic collimation | Integrated, exclusive high transmission cellular (HTC) grid; smart paddle system; Fast paddles; automatic collimation | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | |
| Acquisition Workstation | |||||||||||
| Workstation | HP Z420 Workstation | Quad core Intel i5 workstation | Dual core Kontron workstation | Three: AWS 8000, AWS 8000 Mobile and AWS 5000 | Three: AWS 8000, AWS 8000 Mobile and AWS 5000 | Three: AWS 8000, AWS 8000 Mobile and AWS 5000 | MultiCore CPU, 24 GB RAM, Windows 7 embedded 64 bit OS, 1 HDD of 1 Tbyte | Intel Core i5 or better | HP Z420 workstation | HP Z420 workstation | N/S |
| Monitor size, inches | 21.3 in. | 2 types of display available: 1 MP LCD monitor; 48 cm (19-in.) medical grade; 1,280 x 1,024 pixels (landscape); high luminance – up to 300 Cd/m2; contrast ratio: 2,000:1; viewing angle: 170 degrees; mounted on a rotating arm for in-room access; 3 MP monitor display: high performance color IPS 3 MP monitor; 54 cm (21.2-in.); 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (landscape); brightness: 1,000 Cd/m2; contrast ratio: 1,400:1; viewing angle: 170 degrees; mounted on a rotating arm for in-room access | 2 types of display available: 1 MP LCD monitor; 48 cm (19-in.) medical grade; 1,280 x 1,024 pixels (landscape); high luminance – up to 300 Cd/m2; contrast ratio: 2,000:1; viewing angle: 170 degrees; mounted on a rotating arm for in-room access; 3 MP monitor display: high performance color IPS 3 MP monitor; 54 cm (21.2-in.); 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (landscape); brightness: 1,000 Cd/m2; contrast ratio: 1,400:1; viewing angle: 170 degrees; mounted on a rotating arm for in-room access | Control monitor: 17 in. color, touch screen on some models; image monitor: three: 21 in. color 2 MP, 21 in. gray 2 MP, 21 in. gray 3 MP | Control monitor: 17 in. color, touch screen on some models; image monitor: three: 21 in. color 2 MP, 21 in. gray 2 MP, 21 in. gray 3 MP | Control monitor: 17 in. color, touch screen on some models; image monitor: three: 21 in. color 2 MP, 21 in. gray 2 MP, 21 in. gray 3 MP | 21.3 in. Barco TFT LED 2 Mpixel – ; – very high brightness (250cd/m2) and resolution for medical use; or 21.3 in. Barco TFT LED diagnostic color 3 Mpixel very high brightness (400 cd/m2) | Standard monitor 1,280 x 1,024 DICOM monitor 1,280 x 1,024; 3 MP 2,048 x 1,536 | 21 in. | 21 in. | 48 cm |
| Hard disk capacity | Disk 1: 330 GB for 2-D images | 1 internal 250 GB disk for the system, 1TB for image storage | 1 internal 500 GB, 7,200 RPM | At least 1 TB | At least 1 TB | At least 1 TB | 70,000 images on HDD | Up to 10,000 image acquisitions | 1 TB | 1 TB | 24,7000 images on hard disk (500 GB) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | At least 6 GB | At least 6 GB | At least 6 GB | 1 TB | N/S | 8 GB | 8 GB | 500 GB |
| Networking capabilities | Printer, DMS network | 4 Gigabit Ethernet port; DVI display and port connector; DICOM 3.0 platform: query/retrieve modality worklist user; modality performed procedure steps; storage provider and user; storage commitment user; query/retrieve user; basic grayscale print user; verification provider; DICOM-compliant CD, DVD-R/-RW and USB data interchange | 2 Gigabit Ethernet port; DVI display; DICOM 3.0 platform: modality worklist user; modality performed procedure steps; storage provider; storage commitment user; query/retrieve user; basic grayscale print user; verification provider; DICOM-compliant CD-RW data interchange | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | Storage of MG, DX, CR, MR, US, CT, NM, DBT, SC as SCU/SCP, storage commitment/SCU, query retrieve/SCU/SCP, basic print/SCU, modality worklist/SCU, MPPS/SCU verification/ SCU/SCP, DICOM-compliant DVD/CD (multisession) | Gigabit copper network category 5 cable; 100 Mbps copper network RJ45 RJ45 connectors no network connection support for external disk with specification: USB 2.0 interface, hard disk based, no separate power supply, minimum storage capacity 160 GB | Intel CT x1 PCIe NIC | Intel CT x1 PCIe NIC | Yes |
| Gray levels | 1,024 gray levels | Acquisition dynamic range 14 bits | Acquisition dynamic range 14 bits | Acquire 14 bits, transmit 12 bits, display 8 bits | Acquire 14 bits, transmit 12 bits, display 8 bits | Acquire 14 bits, transmit 12 bits, display 8 bits | 14 bit | N/S | 1,024 grey levels | 1,024 grey levels | 14 |
| DICOM 3.0 compliant | Yes | N/S | N/S | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Intelligent AEC (iAEC) factors breast density and implant recognition to calculate optimal dose for each exam; ISC image processing optimizes contrast and IQ; 50 micron image output display; automatic system start up and calibration for efficient workflow and extended system perfomance | Connectivity features: customizable autopush to multiple DICOM databases, autoprint, autodelete based on storage commitment, connectivity to GE service for remote diagnostic capability | Image preview time <4 sec; can preview 2-D, 3-D projections, 3-D slices, generated 2-D, contrast 2-D images at AWS | Image preview time <4 sec; can preview 2-D, 3-D projections, 3-D slices, generated 2-D, contrast 2-D images at AWS | Image preview time <4 sec; can preview 2-D, 3-D projections, 3-D slices, generated 2-D, contrast 2-D images at AWS | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | |
| Review Workstation | |||||||||||
| Workstation | Dell 1,920 x 1,200 wide-screen monitor | SenoIris Diagnose | SenoIris Diagnose | SecurView DX | SecurView DX | SecurView DX | Raffaello | IntelliSpace Breast Solution | HP Z420 workstation | HP Z420 workstation | N/S |
| Monitor size, inches | 2 x Barco 5 MP (21.3 in. diagonal) | Dual 5 MP 21.3-in. LCD display; single 12 MP 33.6-in. color LCD display; 19-in. TFT color monitor | Dual 5 MP 21.3-in. LCD display; single 12 MP 33.6-in. color LCD display; 19-in. TFT color monitor | 21.3 in. (5 MP) or 30 in.(10 MP) | 21.3 in. (5 MP) or 30 in.(10 MP) | 21.3 in. (5 MP) or 30 in.(10 MP) | 2 x 5 MPixel Barco Coronis monitors; 21.3 in. self-calibrating, mono-chrome monitors portrait format with very high resolution and brightness dedicated to digital mammography; Barco QAWEB for calibration and quality control | 546.4 x 185.4 x 365 493.9 mm (21.51 x 7.30 x 14.37 19.44) | 2 x 21 in. | 2 x 21 in. | N/S |
| Hard disk capacity | 256 GB | 1 x 256 GB, 2 x 1 TB SSD (additional 1 TB optional) | 1 x 256 GB, 2 x 1 TB SSD (additional 1 TB optional) | At least 1.7 TB, raid 5 | At least 1.7 TB, raid 5 | At least 1.7 TB, raid 5 | 1 x 1 TB (raid configuration) | N/S | 1 TB | 1 TB | N/S |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM | At least 6 GB | At least 6 GB | At least 6 GB | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB), 1,333 Mhz, RDIMM, low volt, dual rank, x8 | 8 GB | 8 GB | N/S |
| Networking capabilities | 10/100/1,000 ethernet | 10/100/1,000 base T Ethernet | 10/100/1,000 base T Ethernet | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | 10, 100, 1,000 base-T ethernet | 100/1,000 Mbits/s | N/S | Intel CT x1 PCIe NIC | Intel CT x1 PCIe NIC | N/S |
| Archive/storage | N/S | Enterprise archive | Enterprise archive | SecurXchange archive | SecurXchange archive | SecurXchange archive | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S | N/S |
| Type | Images stored in PACS | Departmental PACS | Departmental PACS | Departmental PACS | Departmental PACS | Departmental PACS | CPU with processor Intel Core i5-2500 3.30 GHz | N/S | N/A | N/A | N/S |
| Capacity | N/A | N/S | N/S | At least 3 TB | At least 3 TB | At least 3 TB | 2 x 1 TB (raid configuration) | N/S | N/A | N/A | N/S |
| Gray levels | 1,024 gray levels | N/S | N/S | 12 bits | 12 bits | 12 bits | N/S | N/S | 1,024 gray levels | 1,024 gray levels | N/S |
| DICOM 3.0 compliant | Yes | N/S | N/S | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/S |
| Additional features | N/S | Meetings requirements of IHE radiology mammography imaging integration profile-imagine display actor; capable of accepting DICOM breast tomosynthesis objects; explore DBT images quickly and easily with the V-Preview navigation tools (Navigate, Inspector, Bookmark) | Meetings requirements of IHE radiology mammography imaging integration profile-imagine display actor; capable of accepting DICOM breast tomosynthesis objects; explore DBT images quickly and easily with the V-Preview navigation tools (Navigate, Inspector, Bookmark) | Custom workflow keypad; application synchronization; multimodality viewing; barcode scanner; workstation cluster manager | Custom workflow keypad; application synchronization; multimodality viewing; barcode scanner; workstation cluster manager | Custom workflow keypad; application synchronization; multimodality viewing; barcode scanner; workstation cluster manager | N/S | Multi-modality, vendor neutral | DigiPad | DigiPad | N/S |
| X-Ray Tube | |||||||||||
| Anode type | Rotating | Dual track anode: molybenum (Mo) enriched with vanadium and rhodium (Rh) | Dual track anode: molybenum (Mo) enriched with vanadium and rhodium (Rh) | Rotating tungsten | Rotating tungsten | Tungsten (W) doped with rhenium (Re)/dual anode angle | Tungsten | Rotating bi-angular anode | Rotating bi-angular anode | Dual | |
| Heat capacity, HU | 300,000 HU | Anode heat storage capacity: 250 kJ (340 kHU) | Anode heat storage capacity: 250 kJ (340 kHU) | 300,000 (222 kJ) | 300,000 (222 kJ) | 300000 | 445kJ (600 kHU) | Tube housing 700 kHU | Tube housing 700 kHU | 1 800 000j 430 000 HU | |
| Heat dissipation rate, HU/min. | 60,000 HU/min | 500 W (40 kHU/min) | N/S | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | 0.7 kW (maximum workflow) | Anode: 56 kHU/min | Anode: 56 kHU/min | N/S | |
| Target/filter combinations | W/RH | Mo/Mo and Rh/Ag | N/S | 2-D: W Rh, W Ag; 3-D: W Al | 2-D: W Rh, W Ag; 3-D: W Al | W/Rh; W/Ag | 0.40 mm (0.016-in.) Al | Mo/Mo or RH; W/RH or Ag | Mo/Mo or RH; W/RH or Ag | MO anode: 2mAs to 500 mAs mode/5 mAs – 500 in AEC mode, W anode: 2 mAs -630 mAs mode/5 mAs to 630 mAs in AEC mode | |
| Focal spot size, mm | 0.1 and 0.3 | 0.1 and 0.3 IEC on each target | 0.1 and 0.3 IEC on each target | 0.1 and 0.3 | 0.1 and 0.3 | 0.1/0.3 | 0.3 mm (0.012-in.) according to IEC 60,336 | 0.3 mm/0.1 mm | 0.3 mm/0.1 mm | Molybdeum: 0.1/0.3; tungsten: 0.1 /0.3 | |
| Positioning Assembly | |||||||||||
| Collimation | N/S | Filters: molybenum 0.030 mm; silver 0.030 mm | Filters: molybenum 0.030 mm; rhodium 0.025 mm | Automatic or user-selectable | Automatic or user-selectable | Automatic/manual | X-ray field is fixed | N/S | |||
| 18 x 24 cm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Automatic | N/S | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 24 x 30 cm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (24 x 29 cm) | Yes (24 x 29 cm) | Automatic | N/S | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Movement locks | Electromagnetic | Gantry locked when compression force applied | Gantry locked when compression force applied | Fail-safe electromagnetic locks | Fail-safe electromagnetic locks | Yes | All movements are motorized | No, motorized movements | No, motorized movements | N/S | |
| Assembly movement | N/S | N/S | N/S | Yes | Yes | Yes | The gantry movement allow both face-to-face patient positioning and conventional (technologist at the side of the patient); the 3-D movement is useful in case of disabled patient | N/S | N/S | ||
| Rotation, degrees | negative 190 to positive 190 degrees | 180 to – 180 degrees | 185 to – 165 degrees | 2-D: 195 to -155; biopsy and 3-D: 180 to -140 | 2-D: 195 to -155; biopsy and 3-D: 180 to -140 | 2-D: 195 to -155; biopsy and 3-D: 180 to -140 | 180 degrees to -180 degrees – isocentric programmable | -100 to + 180, isocentric | Motorized, -135 degrees to +180 degrees | Motorized, -135 degrees to +180 degrees | Plus 180 to minus 180 |
| Vertical, cm (inches) | 69 to 150 (27.2 to 59.1) | Floor to image receptor distance: from 65 cm to 150 cm | Floor to image receptor distance: from 65 cm to 150 cm | 71-142 (27.8-56) | 71-142 (27.8-56) | 75 cm range (65 cm-140 cm) | 76-138 | Motorized, 800 mm to 1,400 mm | Motorized, 800 mm to 1,400 mm | N/S | |
| SID, cm | 65 | 66 cm | 66 cm | 70 | 70 | 65 cm (25.6 in.) | 66 | 650 mm | 650 mm | 65 cm | |
| Scale guide | Yes, newtons (N) for force and millimeters (mm) for thickness | Yes | Yes | Yes, two digital displays | Yes, two digital displays | Yes, two digital displays | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/S |
| Handswitch | Yes, also dual foot switches | Dual foot-pedals for column height and compression adjustments | Dual foot-pedals for column height and compression adjustments | Yes, on both sides of the device | Yes, on both sides of the device | Yes | N/S | No | No | N/S | |
| Radiation Output | |||||||||||
| mR/sec. at 28 kVp | 540 mR/sec with W/Rh tube using 50 micron filter | N/S | N/S | >230 | >230 | >230 | 21uGy/mAs: 3.05uG/s at 30 kV | N/S | 2,100 mR/s | 2,100 mR/s | N/S |
| Radiation Shield | |||||||||||
| L x W, cm (inches) | 108 x 60.4cm (42.5 x 24 in.) | Choice between two radiation shields: integrated to the control console (height: 190 cm or 220 cm); standalone | Choice between two radiation shields: integrated to the control console (height: 190 cm or 220 cm); standalone | 203 x 86 (80 x 34) | 203 x 86 (80 x 34) | 60 x 193 cm | 732 x 28 | 74 x 30.5 in. | 74 x 30.5 in. | N/S | |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm Pb equivalent; designed to meet the relevant requirements of 21 CFR 1,020 and IEC60601-2-45:2001 | N/S | N/S | 6 mm tempered glass, 0.5 mm leaded glass equivalent | 6 mm tempered glass, 0.5 mm leaded glass equivalent | 6 mm tempered glass, 0.5 mm leaded glass equivalent | 0.5 mm Pb | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mmPb led equivalent | 0.5 mmPb led equivalent | N/S |
| Compression system | Auto compression: 0N to 200 N; manual compression: 0N to 200 N | Motorized/manual | Motorized/manual | Yes, with lightweight, flexing paddles, automatically shifting paddle positions and auto-sensing paddle identification | Yes, with lightweight, flexing paddles, automatically shifting paddle positions and auto-sensing paddle identification | Yes, with lightweight, flexing paddles, automatically shifting paddle positions and auto-sensing paddle identification | SCS-sensitive compression system-double power driven speed: fast up to the breast and very slow when compression starts; foot-pedal control | Motorized compression | Motorized | Motorized | 3kg to 20 kg automatic and manual adjustments |
| Force, Newtons | 200 N | Motorized up to 20 daN; manual up to 27 daN | Motorized up to 20 daN; manual up to 30 daN | 178 maximum, motorized; 300 maximum, manual | 178 maximum, motorized; 300 maximum, manual | 178 maximum, motorized; 300 maximum, manual | Up to 200 N | 200 maximum | Adjustable maximum: 20 – 25 daN | Adjustable maximum: 20 – 25 daN | Neutons |
| Grid ratio | 6 to 1 | Grid ratio: 11:1 in both 2-D and DBT acquisitions | 2-D ratio 5:1 frequency 36l/cm – 3-D grid for DBT acquisition | 4:1; exclusive HTC grid | 4:1; exclusive HTC grid | 4:1 grid 31 lp/mm-low absorption | N/A | r5 | r5 | 0.209027778 | |
| Bucky | N/A | 24 x 29 cm | 24 x 31 cm | Sealed; auto-retracting HTC grid | Sealed; auto-retracting HTC grid | Yes | N/A | Linear grid, motorized | Linear grid, motorized | No Bucky, FFDM unit | |
| Magnification device | Yes, 1.8x | 1.5 and 1.8 (2-D) | 1.5 and 1.8 (2-D) | 2-D: carbon fiber platform for 1.5x or 1.8x | 2-D: carbon fiber platform for 1.5x or 1.8x | 2-D: carbon fiber platform for 1.5x or 1.8x with fiagnostic imaging kit option | 1.8 | Diagnostic scan | Mag factors 1.6, 1.8 | Mag factors 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 | Yes |
| Stereotactic device | Available | N/S | Yes (2D) | Optional stereotactic biopsy guidance system with tomosynthesis guidance option | Optional stereotactic biopsy guidance system with tomosynthesis guidance option | Optional stereotactic biopsy guidance system with tomosynthesis guidance option | Yes using same digital detector area | N/A | DigiGuide | DigiGuide | Yes |
| Film ID system | N/A | Digital detector, no film | Digital detector, no film | Included in the print function | Included in the print function | N/S | N/A | N/A | N/A | DICOM header | |
| Label printer | N/A | N/S | N/S | N/A | N/A | N/S | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | |
| Power requirements | 200 V AC/208V AC/220 V AC (single pPhase) | Input frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz; input voltage: single-phase 200-240 V~; EATON UPS 5P650 650 VA | Input frequency: 50Hz/60Hz; input voltage: single phase 200/208/220/240 V~, APC smart UPS 750 VA | AWS: 100 120 200 220 230 240 VAC; gantry: 200 209 220 230 240 VAC nominal 10%, 5060 Hz 5% permanently wired; single- phase gantry | AWS: 100 120 200 220 230 240 VAC; gantry: 200 209 220 230 240 VAC nominal 10%, 5060 Hz 5% permanently wired; single- phase gantry | AWS: 100 120 200 220 230 240 VAC; gantry: 200 209 220 230 240 VAC nominal 10%, 5060 Hz 5% permanently wired; single-phase gantry | 8 kW output-240/220/208/200 VAC | None | 208 VAC 50/60Hz – 240 VAC | 208 VAC 50/60Hz – 240 VAC | 208 V, 230 V, 227 V, +/-10% single phase, 208 V, 230 V 240V +/-10% two phase, 50/50 Hz+Hz |
| H x W x D, cm (inches) | Gantry: 24.5 x 50 x 90 (62.4 x 127 x 228.5) | Gantry: H 202 cm (80 in.) x W 72 cm (28 in.) x D 131 cm (52 in.); acquisition station: H 188 cm (74 in.) x W 77 cm (30 in.) x D 37 cm (15 in.) | Gantry: H 193 cm (76in.) x W 70 cm (28 in.) x D 127 cm (50 in.); acquisition station: H 156 cm (61 in.) x W 71 cm (28 in.) x D 40 cm (16 in.); generator H 133 cm (52 in.) x W 64 cm (25 in.) x D 44 cm (17 in.) | Gantry: 223 (max.) x 66 x 138 (87.8 x 26 x 54.25); acquisition station: 207 x 92.7 x 58.5 (81.5 x 36.5 x 23) | Gantry: 223 (max.) x 66 x 138 (87.8 x 26 x 54.25); acquisition station: 207 x 92.7 x 58.5 (81.5 x 36.5 x 23) | Gantry: 223 (max.) x 66 x 138 (87.8 x 26 x 54.25); acquisition station: 207 x 92.7 x 58.5 (81.5 x 36.5 x 23) | 144 x 93.5 x 215 | 73.2 x 28 x 05 | 40.4 x 39.1 x 29.7 in minimum | 40.4 x 39.1 x 29.7 in minimum | N/S |
| Weight, kg (lb) | 370 | Gantry: 420 kg (926 lb); control station without monitors: 160 kg (353 lb) | Acquisition station: 217 kg (478 lb); gantry: 420 kg (926 lb); generator: 160kg (353 lb) | Gantry: 400 (882); AWS: 154 (340) | Gantry: 400 (882); AWS: 154 (340) | Gantry: 400 (882); AWS: 154 (340) | 330 | 65 lbs | 421 lbs | 421 lbs | Examinination stand and generator: 770 lbs; control desk with radiation sheild: 275 lbs |
| Optional accessories | Biopsy paddle, rectangle spot compression paddle, flex | Additional 24 x 29 cm paddle; additional 19 x 23 cm sliding paddle; 24 x 29 cm flexible | Options: 24 x 31 cm ergonomic paddle that conforms to the breast, 19 x 23 cm ergonomic | Affirm biopsy guidance system; tomo guided biopsy software; | Affirm biopsy guidance system; tomo guided biopsy software; | Diagnostic imaging kit; Affirm biopsy guidance system; tomo | Stereotactic biopsy systems-Giotto Image 3D is pre-arranged | Accessory shelf | N/S | N/S | N/S |
| paddles, stereotactice biopsy system compression paddle; 19 x 23 cm flexible and sliding compression paddle; 10 x 23 sliding implant/small breast compression paddle; square spot sliding compression paddle; round spot sliding paddle; 2-D localization 19 x 23 Swiss Cheese sliding compression paddle; 2-D localization 19 x 23 sliding standard compression paddle; 2-D crosshair device; X-ray protective shield; bar code reader; senoIris review station providing technologist easy access to prior images and reports in the exam room | sliding paddle that conforms to the breast, 1.5 and 1.8 magnification stands with dedicated paddles (19 x 23 cm, round spot, square spot), square spot sliding compression paddle, round spot sliding compression paddle, 2-D localizer with standard and round spot biopsy paddles, bar code reader, mobile mounting kit, stereotaxy add-on (2-D), senoIris Review station providing technologist easy access to prior images and reports in the exam room | C-view generated 2-D image software; I-View contrast enhanced 2-D software; SecurView DX diagnostic workstation; SecurView RT workstation; workstation cluster manager; advanced workflow manager; extra paddles; needle localization kit; CAD and Quantra Breast Density Analysis software | C-view generated 2-D image software; I-View contrast enhanced 2-D software; SecurView DX diagnostic workstation; SecurView RT workstation; workstation cluster manager; advanced workflow manager; extra paddles; needle localization kit; CAD and Quantra Breast Density Analysis software | guided biopsy software; C-view generated 2-D image software; I- View contrast enhanced 2-D software; SecurView DX diagnostic workstation; SecurView RT workstation; workstation cluster manager; advanced workflow manager; extra paddles; needle localization kit; CAD and Quantra breast density analysis software | for full field digital biopsy both in upright and prone position; the system can be transformed into a stereotactic prone biopsy system using same detector of the mammography unit and adding the MammoBed table | ||||||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year system warranty standard | 1 year system warranty standard | 1 year parts and labor; 2 year prorated manufacturers warranty on X-ray tube | 1 year parts and labor; 2 year prorated manufacturers warranty on X-ray tube | N/S | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | N/S |
updated 4.7.25