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SIGNA Architect
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Clear advances with clear advantages

Now the potential for MR is even more astonishing with the

SIGNA™ Architect 3.0T, a state-of-the-art imaging solution that
combines the advancements in MR technology with GE Healthcare’s
intuitive engineering. Fueled by our new SIGNA™Works productivity
platform, the SIGNA™ Architect is a harmonious design of form and
function. Everything in its blueprint is crafted to significantly energize
your productivity, enhance security, improve diagnostics and boost
your bottom line.

Welcome to the future of MR. Forge ahead with SIGNA™ Architect.

AIR™ | Simply better Highest channel
count with 30 channels Highly flexible to fit all
AIR™ Anterior Array Coil
and 65 cm of coverage. sizes, shapes and ages.
Form fitting for every form The 30-channel AIR™ Anterior Array Coil (AA) is the next generation anterior array
that allows flexibility in all directions to conform to the patient’s anatomy.
Freedom in coil positioning is the ultimate
Based on the innovative technologies behind the Inca conductor and the Emode
design goal behind AIR™.
electronics, the AA provides uncompromised SNR and acceleration performance,
Its flexible design improves the scan while improving the overall patient and user experience. The coil has been designed
≥ 60% lighter design* to adapt various patient shapes and sizes, with an ultra-light weight distribution.
experience while increasing signal quality. without compromising The AA can be used for torso, cardiac, abdomen, prostate, pelvis, msk, whole-body
image quality. and peripheral vascular examinations, potentially in conjunction with other coils.
As a result, AIR™ is reinventing the way
imaging should be.

AIR™ 48ch Head Coil

AIR™ Anterior Array Coil (AA)
The AIR™ 48ch Head Coil delivers phenomenal performance for
every patient, with a fit-adaptable design that addresses 99.99%
of the population. It also preserves the highest SNR and supporting
Simply better advanced imaging capabilities such as HyperWorks technologies.
The AIR™ 48ch Head Coil is compatible with advanced features
such as video goggles for patient comfort and fMRI studies, plus
an industry-leading EEG-compatible design.

Promotes patient satisfaction

Lightweight, industry-leading flexible
design. Highest channel count
and coverage
Increases signal-to-noise
ratio and reduces
Improves signal quality
by bringing the elements
AIR Touch™  AIR x™  AIR™ Recon 
AIRx
TM

Redefine clinical excellence in the industry imaging artifacts closer to the patient
Consistent high-quality imaging. Streamline and optimize scan setup Intelligent MR slice A smart reconstruction algorithm
with AIR Touch™ prescription that improves SNR, reduces
Perform efficiently background noise and suppresses
Automatically select coil element combinations •A
 utomatically detects anatomy and
Breakthrough freedom in coil positioning. artifacts. The result is cleaner, crisper
to optimize uniformity, SNR and parallel imaging prescribes slices in the brain.
images.
tradeoff with AIR Touch™.
Improves parallel Simple, more durable Large coverage •D
 elivers consistent and quantifiable
acceleration design And with AIR Touch™ intelligent coil selection, results.
technologists no longer have to worry about selecting
•H
 elps eliminate rescans and scanning
the optimal coil element configuration for every exam,
* Compared to conventional coil technology. inefficiencies.
Simply better compared to conventional coil technology. resulting in reduced coil setup time and fewer errors.
  
SIGNA Works TM 

Energize
Phenomenal exams to meet
The new standard is extraordinary
your clinical needs
SIGNA™Works is the fuel that drives your imaging to the next level.
The standard applications come pre-loaded with the SIGNA™ Architect, The SIGNA™Works applications portfolio covers a wide
enabling you to achieve efficient and high-quality imaging. The application variety of imaging solutions: NeuroWorks, OrthoWorks,
suite is upgradeable and customizable, giving you the flexibility to add BodyWorks, OncoWorks, CVWorks and PaedWorks.
applications to suit the needs of your growing practice. SIGNA™Works provides all the tools you need to
complete a fast and high-quality clinical exam, including
SIGNA™Works takes full advantage of TDI (Total Digital Imaging), further 2D, 3D and motion correction capabilities.
advancing diagnostics and increasing throughput, while simultaneously
improving patient outcomes and your ROI.
NeuroWorks BodyWorks OncoWorks
This one-stop solution enables you to image brain, spine, vascular Scan whole-body, abdominal and pelvic This extensive library of techniques captures anatomic data to uniquely enable
and peripheral nerve anatomy with exceptional tissue contrast. anatomy with speed and flexibility to adapt oncological assessment of the anatomy. OncoWorks includes robust tissue
These motion-insensitive techniques feature single-click auto to different patient types. contrast, motioninsensitive, high temporal and spatial resolution imaging.
alignment, providing the complete neuro solution from scanning to
post processing. Reduce respiratory motion for more 3D volumetric imaging with an optimized adiabatic fat suppression, combined
accurate abdominal imaging with Auto with ARC or ASSET, provides high spatial and temporal resolution capture contrast
Suppress CSF and either white or gray matter to increase lesion Navigator. uptake patterns.
conspicuity with Cube, our 3D volumetric imaging suite. This free-breathing approach is compatible
with multiple pulse sequences including
3D MRCP
Preserve tissue contrast, both in T1 and T2 scans, while also diffusion, PROPELLER MB, MRCP and
1.4 x 1.4 x 1.2 mm
reducing motion artifacts with PROPELLER MB. dynamic T1 imaging.

3D Cube DIR Coronal (inverted) T2 PROPELLER MB

1.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 mm 0.6 x 0.6 x 3 mm

OrthoWorks Sagittal T2 PROPELLER

0.75 x 0.75 x 4 mm
Axial T1 Vibrant
0.8 x 0.9 x 1.8 mm

This extensive library of musculoskeletal imaging techniques

enables you to image bone, joint and soft tissue with remarkable
tissue contrast.

Cube, combined with ASPIR, produces proton-density 3D images

with improved fat suppression uniformity.

With one 3D acquisition and multi-planar reformats, Cube may Axial Navigated Turbo LAVA
replace individual 2D scans. Free-breathing Dynamic Liver
1.9 x 2 x 4 mm
20 sec / phase

Sagittal PD FatSat Cube Coronal PD FatSat

0.6 x 0.6 x 1.2 mm 0.2 x 0.3 x 2.5 mm Axial T2 FSE Axial DWI FOCUS
0.7 x 0.7 x 2.5 mm 2 x 2 x 3 mm
CVWorks

Expand
Intuitive cardiac techniques that adapt to different patient types. Assess morphology,
flow, function and tissue viability to gain crucial insights into vascular structure and flow
dynamics.

Multi breath-hold imaging is no longer needed with Single Shot MDE and Black Blood
techniques, which provide patient-friendly alternatives to uncomfortable breath-holds. Broaden your areas of expertise
With our workflow-simplified QuickStep protocols, scanning whole body vasculature can
be done in less than 6 minutes. High-performance gradients allow bright blood pool and Take your expertise to the next level when you move beyond the standard with SIGNA™Works
myocardial tissue contrast on FIESTA Cine with high spatial resolution.
innovative applications. Improved image quality, higher efficiency and a more streamlined
workflow help you perform better than ever before.

HyperWorks ImageWorks
Axial Navigated Turbo LAVA HyperWorks means hyper scanning with astonishing imaging and impressive Boost your overall MR performance with ImageWorks applications. Deliver
Free Breathing Dynamic Liver
speed. Innovative applications that improve image quality, efficiency and multiple contrasts in a single scan with MAGiC, reducing scan time by up to
1.2 x 1.7 x 2.5 mm
25 sec / phase workflow to help you perform better than ever before. HyperWorks includes 50 percent compared to acquiring all contrasts separately.
HyperSense, which can deliver higher spatial resolution images or reduced
scan times. MUSE
A diffusion weighted and diffusion tensor technique that allows higher spatial
Sagittal T2 frFSE ViosWorks resolution with reduced EPI-based distortions. MUSE implements a segmented
2D Cine FIESTA Extend cardiac MR assessment beyond the anatomy with a comprehensive readout approach along the phase encoding direction and utilizes a dedicated
solution that captures all 7 dimensions of information in a cardiovascular scan image reconstruction algorithm to mitigate shot-to-shot motion-induced phase
in 10 minutes or less with ViosWorks. errors inherent to multi-shot diffusion.
PaedWorks SilentWorks PROGRES
Black Blood – SSFSE Specialized protocols to simply address the needs of your smallest, most fragile patients. Virtually eliminate the acoustic noise of MR across all anatomies without Providing an automated distortion, motion and eddy current correction
Techniques such as Auto Navigator combined with PROPELLER MB can be used with compromising image quality with SilentScan. technique, based on an integrated Reversed Polarity Gradient (RPG) acquisition.
diffusion imaging for patient-friendly free-breathing exams. Using a rigid affine registration, the technique outputs images with reduced
When it comes to cardiac, Single Shot MDE provides faster and more reliable results. HyperMAVRIC SL susceptibility artifacts at no significant impact in overall scan time. Extended
Hyper Multi-acquisition with Variable Resonance Image Combination SeLective DTI capabilities allowing the selection and customization of up to 300 diffusion-
Images on the left demonstrate dynamic T1 imaging with Auto Navigator, which enables (HyperMAVRIC SL) is our latest imaging technique for bone and soft tissue encoding directions, resulting in more accurate diffusion tensor estimations.
the patient to breathe freely while capturing contrast. Whole spine evaluation can be around MR Conditional metallic implants, enabling an average scan time
obtained simply with routine T2 frFSE imaging. reduction of 40%.
PS MDE
QuickStep MRA
HyperWorks ViosWorks SilentWorks
HyperCube HyperBand Extend cardiac MR assessment beyond the anatomy by acquiring all SilentWorks is available across all anatomies and can be done with multiple coils and weightings,
7 dimensions of information (spatial, time and velocity) in a cardiovascular including DWI. And with new enhancements like 3D Silenz and PROPELLER MB, your exam time is
HyperCube expands the capabilities of 3D imaging, allowing you to significantly HyperBand takes your diffusion to a new level by allowing you to acquire more slices or diffusion
scan of 10 minutes or less with ViosWorks. shortened without compromise.
reduce scan times and minimize artifacts such as motion and aliasing by reducing directions within a typical scan.
the phase field of view without the presence of aliasing artifacts.
ViosWorks leverages the
imaging analytic power
of the Arterys™
cloud-based platform to
precisely visualize and
quantify cardiac flow.

HyperBand colored orientation map HyperBand DTI

HyperCube T2 with Flex HyperCube with HyperSense
IAC Cube T2
0.5 x 0.5 x 0.6 mm
HyperMAVRIC SL ZTE Silent MRA Axial DWI with SilentScan

HyperMAVRIC SL now brings T2-weighting, Flexible No Phase Wrap and an

Axial HyperCube T2 with HyperSense automated-parameter setting for streamlined UI workflow.
0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 mm
HyperSense 3:58 min
Reduce overall scan times without compromising
image quality with HyperSense, which can be used
in 88% of all clinical procedures.

MAVRIC SL PD HyperMAVRIC SL
0.4 mm x 0.6 mm x 4 mm 1.3 mm isotropic Sagittal 3D T1 SilentScan Coronal T2 PROPELLER
3D & MPR Cube DIR with Axial and Coronal MPR’s FatSat with SilentScan
1.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 mm 3D TOF with HyperSense Fibrous membrane formation in femur
3:09 min 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.6 mm that was not appreciated in a conventional
3:29 min acquisition or same scan time.
ImageWorks Visualization MUSE
A diffusion weighted and diffusion tensor technique that allows higher spatial resolution with reduced EPI-based distortions.
MAGiC Quantib™ Brain cvi42
The secret of MAGiC lies in its unique ability to deliver Quantib™ Brain is a medical imaging processing cvi42 is a comprehensive cardiovascular post
multiple image contrasts in a single neuro scan. MAGiC software that is intended for automatic labeling, processing solution that uses automated
delivers enhanced clinical flexibility by freeing up time for visualization, and volumetric quantification algorithms to characterize tissue, generate
advanced imaging. MAGiC goes beyond the routine, of segmentable brain structures from a set of maps, and assess flow and function.
providing complementary parametric data for a more MR images.
complete picture. Image contrast can be changed by
applying simple adjustments after acquisition. The Quantib™ Brain output consists of
segmentations, visualizations and volumetric
measurements of grey matter, white matter,
and cerebrospinal fluid. The output also visualizes
and quantifies white matter hyperintensity (WMH)
candidates.

The Quantib™ Brain WMH segmentation function

can perform a longitudinal analysis on validated
WMHs for comparison of multiple exams of an Sagittal T2 320 x 320 3.5 mm Standard EPI DWI on the left shows increased susceptibility likely
Axial DIR, FLAIR, PSIR (top), T2, T1
individual patient. from air on the bowel. MUSE image on the right demonstrate
and T2 maps (bottom) were
acquired in one scan increased revolution and reduction in artifacts

PROGRES
READYView PROGRES provides automated distortion and eddy current correction, based on an integrated Reversed Polarity Gradient (RPG) acquisition.
READYView helps simplify
complex exams by providing
a visualization platform that
gives you access to advanced
post processing technology.
Being directly available on the
MR operator console,
READYView accelerates
workflow and reading
readiness by eliminating time
consuming post processing
steps.
Axial EPI DWI without PROGRES Axial EPI DWI with PROGRES MUSE DWI 0.9 x 0.8 x 4 mm
 Total Digital Imaging (TDI)
The SIGNA™ Architect offers startling advances in imaging
and a total imaging win with TDI.

Elevate GE’s Direct Digital Interface (DDI) employs an independent analog-to-digital

converter to digitize inputs from each of 128 RF channels, eliminating unnecessary
noise enhancement. In other words, every element translates to a digitized signal.
The result? Not only does DDI technology improve the SNR of our images but it also
works with legacy GE coils for unmatched flexibility.
Raise your MR performance
eMode technology replaces analog blocking circuits with intelligent ultra-fast
to new heights with switches which further expand zero TE imaging capabilities.

groundbreaking technology

The SIGNA™ Architect is designed to overcome barriers

that held you back. The cutting-edge platform makes
it one of the most versatile, adaptable and powerful
systems available from GE Healthcare to date.

Now, feet-first, whole body coverage is made easy.

Dynamic yet insightful, the SIGNA™ Architect is MR
built to work for you, not the other way around.
 FOV
In addition to accommodating larger patients,
full 50 x 50 x 50 cm FOV in a 70 cm wide bore
allows you to properly image off-center
anatomy such as shoulders and hips.
The SIGNA™ Architect’s phenomenal
homogeneity enables our largest FOV ever, with
eXpress Dockable Table higher gradient specifications. Additionally,
excellent spatial integrity is provided by 3D
GradWarp distortion correction.
And no body part is left behind.
The SIGNA™ Architect’s eXpress table delivers feet-first or head-first
imaging for all, with a more pleasant, quicker, targeted exam.
Our table has the most comfortable memory foam surface available,
alleviating pressure points.

With its detachable table, you never have to worry about how
fast you can exit the MR suite. And with IntelliTouch patient
positioning, just touch the edge of the table to position reFINE and deFINE
your patients. With reFINE, the challenge of 3.0T high-field
uniformity has finally met its match. Just like a
home theater surround system can be optimized,
with reFINE, you increase your control over
improved RF pulse efficiency, so you get clearer,
crisper signals no matter your patient
composition or position. reFINE makes consistent
3.0T imaging the rule, not the exception.

deFINE takes the results of SIGNA™ Architect to

the next level by enhancing the image
appearance with integrated, in-line, optimizable
settings. These settings can be generated for
each individual sequence or for the entire exam.
With deFINE, you meet your high quality image
needs and go beyond the normal.
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