MAMMOSCAN

X-ray tube assembly
Focal spot size0.3 mm
Anode materialRhenium-tungsten facing on molybdenum
Anode heat capacity600 kHU
Rated anode voltage49 kV
DiaphragmSlotted, 2.8 mm width
X-ray generator
TypeHigh frequency, 50 kHz
Rated power10 kW
kV rangefrom 20 to 50 kV with step of 1 kV
mA rangefrom 5 to 250 mA
X-ray image receiver
Maximum image size22 cm x 28 cm
Image format4096 pixels x 5200 pixels
Size of image pixel54 µm
High contrast limiting resolution10 lp/mm
Chest wall gap≤ 5 mm
Analog-to-digital converter14 bit
Patient positioning
Wheelchair accessYes
Provision of patient support handlesYes
Range of breast platform vertical movement (from floor)65 to 135 cm
Range of U-arm angulation+90º to -90º
Angulation scalesOn display at floor level of gantry
Compression plate sizes supplied as standard24 cm x 30 cm / 18 cm x 24 cm
Compression movementMotorized
Compression force applied to the compression plate:
maximum powered 160-190 N
indication error ±20 N
Range of movement of the compression plate, relative to the breast support platform16.8 cm