TABLE 1

Comparison of Micro Insert System and microPET F-220 Scanner

CharacteristicMicro insert systemmicroPET F-220
Image resolution (FWHM)
 SS events1.7–1.8 mm1.7–1.8 mm
 IS events1.3–1.5 mmNA
 II events1.0–1.2 mmNA
Sensitivity at the center of FOV (250- to 750-keV energy window and 6-ns timing window)2.67%3.0%
Energy resolution19.0%18.5%
FOV
 Transaxial∼4 cm20 cm
 Axial5.7 cm total with central 2 cm with higher resolution7.6 cm
  • NA = not applicable.