Synopsis

Keywords: Physics & Engineering: Hardware

This lecture focuses on the presentation of key requirements and possible strategies for the future development of wireless radiofrequency (RF) coils. On-coil signal digitization, different wireless transmission technologies as well as recent advances e.g., related to wireless control signaling, clock synchronization to the MRI system, and wireless power delivery strategies will be discussed. Course participants are introduced to the remaining challenges and perspectives in wireless RF coil development.

Target Audience

Physicists, engineers, or scientists who are interested in radiofrequency coil development.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the context and motivation for wireless coils.
2. Understand the requirements for wireless coil development.
3. Learn about the status quo in

• MR signal digitization,
• wireless MR data transmission,
• wireless control signaling, and
• wireless power supply.

4. Gain an overview of the challenges and perspectives in wireless coil development.

Acknowledgements

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