SEMCAD X + MUSAIK

Coil optimization and performance verification are essential for dessigning coil arrays. The combined software platforms of SEMCAD X + MUSAIK provide coil designers with the advanced tools needed to analyze, predict and simulate array elements.

MUSAIK enables the user to import simulation results of array coils and assess their parallel imaging capabilities. Equivalent analysis is available for experimentally obtained data, allowing accurate verification for a range of different design processes or to evaluate simulation model fidelity. The user can evaluate signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and 2D parallel MRI g-factor maps from simulated and/or experimental datasets.

MUSAIK is a great tool to use with SEMCAD X for optimizing MRI coil designs or verifiying the performance of exiting coils.

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SEMCAD X 15Ch array coil model with generic phantom

SNR/g-factor, equivalent to the
overall SNR with R=3

MUSAIK S: MRI Analysis of SEMCAD X Simulated Data

3-D analysis of array coil SNR and g-factor performance
single channel modeling for Tx, Rx or Tx-Rx field profiles
input multiple SEMCAD X simulations to create multi-channel arrays
explore channel compression by combining multiple array elements into a single channel
assess SNR and g-factor benefits from different coil designs or configurations

MUSAIK E: MRI Analysis of Experimental k-Space Data

evaluate SNR and g-factor capabilities of a coil being purchased or constructed in-house
save system time by emulating parallel imaging conditions to check SNR sacrifice
troubleshoot defective Rx channels and coil isolation
compare different image reconstruction algorithms

MUSAIK Pro: Combines Musaik S & Musaik E

verify performance of realized coil designs
troubleshoot simulation model accuracy or experimental outputs by comparing equivalent systems
easy to use GUI for immediate array coil performance analysis

Additional features as follows: