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News Release from: Advantech (UK) | Subject: MDPC-4090 PC and medical imaging display
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 December 2004
Specialist platforms for the medical
market
Advantech has announced the worldwide availability of two new platforms aimed specifically at medical applications.
Advantech has announced the worldwide availability of two new medical platforms: the MDPC-4090, which is a medical-grade desktop PC, and the medical imaging display (MID) series for use in picture archiving and communication systems as well as other medical-grade applications By offering computing and display platforms in a bundle, Advantech not only maintains enhanced capabilities vital to medical-grade computing, but has also taken into account possible compatibility concerns
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed to meet the demanding requirements for medical applications, the MDPC-4090 is a Pentium 4M processor-powered PC optimised for use in processing and storing the most complex medical data.
The system's built-in high-performance graphic controller enables dual display (up to 1600 x 1200 resolution) and offers the superior display quality and expandability required for medical applications.
The MID series is designed to provide maximum style, flexibility and visual capability required by medical applications.
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Its dual-input feature allows medical images to be displayed in high clarity, and with both analogue and digital interfaces, the LCD monitor offers optimal performance for both the analogue displays that are used today and the advanced digital standards of the future.
Advantech understands that medical-grade computing requires better ability to process and access highly-complex images due to medical professionals' need to examine information in detail.
Therefore, the company has equipped the MDPC-4090 with a high-performance ATI M9 graphic controller with 64MB video RAM to quickly process and analyse images.
The MID series' high UXGA LCD display offers resolution up to 1600 x 1200, meeting the standards required for diagnosing medical graphics.
As components in picture archiving and communication systems, proper connection and compatibility between each link is vital for accurate functioning of the system as a whole.
Connected via VGA or DVI, the MDPC-4090 and the MID series can work together precisely and smoothly; thus, becoming a fully integrated system that is simple and complete for medical applications.
When designing the MID series, Advantech integrated a multitude of ergonomic functions that are necessary for viewing radiography, medical graphics and even Internet browsing.
MID series' four-way ergonomic adjustment, including tilt, height, swivel and pivot, eliminates a considerable amount of scrolling while ensuring browsing convenience.
Systems used for picture archiving and communication require better imaging capabilities than those used for standard computing needs.
Advantech's MID series high-brightness, resolution and contrast ratio LCD display are suitable for medical treatment involving CT diagnosis, X-ray and picture archiving and communication systems.
In addition, the MDPC-4090 is offered with a wide selection of standard features, such as dual display for scalability, dual LAN for communication, USB 2.0 ports for connection and expansion slots for proprietary PCI cards, enabling medical professionals to perform the multitude of tasks that they might be confronted with.
UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 certified, Advantech's MDPC-4090 and MID series are aimed at ensuring maximum safety, minimum interference with other electronic equipment and industrial-level reliability required by safety standards in the country they are offered in.
Both platforms have been certified UL 60601-1 for the USA and EN 60601-1 for Europe.
Traditional medical image and data processing is gradually being replaced by digital technologies, and Advantech is providing qualified platforms to aid the transition.
As a versatile ePlatform service provider, the company's imaging and computing platforms are safe, reliable, durable and cost-effective.
By adopting Advantech's MDPC-4090 and MID series, medical professionals can eliminate possible compatibility problems while enjoying the foremost benefits of processing and imaging technologies that are required to make precise medical diagnosis. Request a free brochure from Advantech (UK) ...
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