The LabPET II Technology
UNLEASH THE POWER OF DETAIL
LabPET II technology revolutionizes preclinical imaging with its True Pixel Detectors and advanced128-channel detection module, offering unparalleled spatial resolution and image quality. This cutting-edge technology enables researchers to explore intricate biological details, advancing disease research and therapeutic development.
Elevating Preclinical Imaging to New Heights With Groundbreaking Technology
From One Success to Another
Building on the global success of the LabPET I, our team gathered invaluable feedback from top research centers worldwide to develop the LabPET II. Launched as a second-generation preclinical PET scanner, LabPET II is designed to deliver superior image quality. This ambitious project, supported by research teams at Université de Sherbrooke and partners across North America, resulted in a scanner that enhances all aspects of performance while maintaining the renowned stability and reliability of its predecessor. With a modular design, LabPET II offers various configurations to suit different small and mid-sized animal studies, providing exceptional submillimetric spatial resolution and unlocking new research possibilities.
Overview of Technology
At the heart of the LabPET II is a 128-channel detection module composed of four arrays of 4 × 8 avalanche photodiodes (APD), each coupled with a 4 × 8 scintillator array. This advanced setup supports up to ~37,000 channels, a significant leap from the ~4,600 channels in the LabPET I, for the same scanner dimensions. The integration of the front-end electronics into a 64-channel, mixed-signal ASIC using TSMC CMOS 0.18 μm technology exemplifies the cutting-edge engineering behind LabPET II, pushing the boundaries of preclinical imaging.
Advanced Detection Module for High-Resolution PET Imaging
Introducing the LabPET II detection unit, a state-of-the-art 128-channel pixelated detector module designed for unparalleled PET imaging performance. Each module features four arrays of 1.12×1.12×12 mm³ LYSO scintillator pixels, each coupled to an avalanche photodiode (APD). This advanced setup ensures exceptional spatial resolution and image clarity, free from spatial distortion, which is critical for high-precision imaging applications.
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High-Resolution Imaging: Achieve superior image quality with pixelated detectors that eliminate spatial distortion, ensuring precise and reliable results for comprehensive preclinical studies.
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Real-Time Data Processing: Advanced Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology captures event timestamps and energy levels accurately using a time-over-threshold (TOT) scheme. This allows for real-time data acquisition and analysis, supporting efficient PET imaging workflows.
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Optimized Performance: Benefit from high intrinsic data collection rates, minimal dead time, and optimized maximum count rates, enhancing overall system performance and reliability in dynamic imaging environments.
Ideal for demanding research and clinical environments, the LabPET II module sets a new standard in PET imaging technology. Experience enhanced spatial resolution and image fidelity, empowering researchers with the tools needed to make groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical imaging and beyond.
Unleashing the Full Potential of LabPET II with Advanced DAQ Architecture
The original LabPET II Data Acquisition (DAQ) architecture is a game-changer in preclinical imaging. Featuring two custom electronic boards based on Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology, this system includes an Embedded Signal Processing Unit and a Coincidence, Data Communication, and Gating Unit. By leveraging advanced FPGA resources, we have streamlined the design, reducing both the number of electronic boards required and the overall cost.
To handle the increased data rate, we've implemented a high-throughput, real-time firmware in FPGAs using VHDL, complemented by an OS developed in C language within the FPGA's embedded microprocessor. This robust setup ensures the LabPET II operates at peak performance, pushing the boundaries of preclinical imaging capabilities.
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