Description
Overview
The GE BrightSpeed Elite Select 16-Slice CT Scanner delivers high-definition multi-detector diagnostic power wrapped in an ultra-compact, space-saving design. Built on GE’s reliable LightSpeed VCT platform with Volara™ Digital DAS and Xtream FX workflow, the Elite Select model provides exceptional soft-tissue clarity, rapid scan speeds, and low operational costs.
Equipped with IQ Enhance (IQE) software, the system accelerates helical pitch up to 70%, allowing high-speed coverage equivalent to a 50-slice CT scanner without sacrificing image resolution. Designed with the technologist in mind, its Freedom Workspace console provides an ergonomic, sit-to-stand environment that speeds up patient processing and post-processing tasks.
Key Features & Technology
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IQ Enhance (IQE) Technology: Accelerates helical pitch while minimizing helical artifacts during thin-slice scanning, giving 50-slice equivalent coverage speed.
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Volara™ Digital Data Acquisition System (DAS): Reduces electronic noise by up to 33–40%, enhancing low-contrast resolution for detailed neuro and abdominal imaging.
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3D Dose Modulation: Automatically adjusts mA along the X-Y-Z axes in real-time, reducing radiation exposure by up to 40% while preserving diagnostic image quality.
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Neuro 3D Filter: Advanced noise-reduction filter providing up to 20% noise reduction in brain and head scans.
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Ultra-Compact Gantry: Lightweight, air-cooled gantry fits into smaller diagnostic suites, significantly lowering site preparation and HVAC installation expenses.
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Freedom Workspace Console: True-In-One console platform that streamlines protocol selection, image reconstruction, and 3D visualization.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Detector / Slice Capability | 16-Slice (16 x 0.625 mm routine thin slice) |
| Gantry Aperture | 70 cm |
| Rotation Speed | Full 360° rotation in 0.8 to 4.0 seconds |
| X-Ray Tube Capacity | 3.5 MHU Solarix Tube |
| Generator Output | 48 kW High Frequency |
| mA Range | 10 to 350 mA |
| kVp Settings | 80, 100, 120, 140 kVp |
| Patient Table Weight Limit | Accommodates patients up to 226 kg (~500 lbs) |
| Reconstruction Speed | High-speed real-time transfer up to 10 frames per second |





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