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Abstract #0726

Muti-Channel, In-Bore Power Amplifiers for Multi-Channel Coil at 7T

Lance DelaBarre1, Daniel Myer2, University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Vaughan3

1Radiology - Center for MR Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States; 2CPC Amps, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, United States; 3Radiology - Center for MR Research, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Parallel transmission in MRI has created a need for multiple, independently controlled power amplifier channels. Meeting this need with multiple, intermediate powered amplifiers opens the possibility to move the amplifiers closer to the RF coil to eliminate cable losses. Eight 1 kW A/B linear RF Amplifiers operating inside a 7T magnet bore are demonstrated.

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