Tim proves it.

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Tim Benefits
Flexibility, Accuracy,
Speed

Tim for Patients,

Radiologists and
Administrators

Tim Technology
Tim
proves it.
• Matrix Coils
• Open Architecture

Tim Performance Levels

Tim Application Suite

Tim‘s World of MRI

Around the world, Tim (Total imaging matrix

technology) has become the new standard in MRI.

With hundreds and hundreds of installations,

Tim is proving it every day, with unprecedented

flexibility, accuracy and speed.

Let Tim prove it to you.

Tim Benefits
Flexibility, Accuracy, Speed

Flexibility:
Select exams, not coils.

Flexibility to build your coil and cover The advantage:

the anatomy or pathology of interest.
Up to 76 (1.5T) or 102 (3T) coil elements
can be seamlessly integrated into one
examination. By combining two Matrix
coils side-by-side, obese patients can be
scanned with surface coil image quality.
Improved workflow and increased pro-
ductivity: set-up your patient once and
no need for coil or patient repositioning.
Reduces the need to buy special coils.

Accuracy:
Local and total.
Accuracy from local to total, from
single-organ up to whole-body
imaging. Detect small pathologies
with high sensitivity – for example
in the brain – and extend your
anatomical coverage when needed
– for example to the whole spine
in the case of multiple sclerosis.
Without patient or coil repositioning.
“Exam flexibility has given us a chance
to get the patients in and out faster.
I’ve actually converted to 30-minute slots
versus the old 45-minute slots.”
St. Francis Hospital Hartford, CT
The advantage:
Answer all clinical questions with Tim;
from a local pathology such as orbital
imaging up to the investigation of
multiple sclerosis or cancer metastasis
throughout the body.
“We see a lot of patients with multiple
sclerosis or with other diseases that
affect the brain and spine. With this new
technology, we can scan the patient from
head to toe very quickly.”
National Neurological Institute Milan, Italy

Speed:
Parallel in all directions.

Maximum speed with Parallel Imaging The advantage:

or iPAT (integrated Parallel Acquisition Maximal speed with iPAT
Techniques) – in all body regions. This in all body regions inclu-
is enabled by the high number of coil ding the spine (Siemens
elements and up to 32 independent unique) and therefore
RF channels today: the more elements highest throughput.
and channels, the faster the acquisition. Future security with up to
And Tim is so flexible that it enables 32 independent RF chan-
Parallel Imaging in all directions including nels deliverable today.
double oblique slices.
Whole Central Nervous
System in 1:53 min with PAT 4

MRCP in 23 s with PAT 4

Flexibility
Accuracy
Speed
What Tim can do for Patients,
Clinicians and Administrators.

Clinical perspective

• Confidence in diagnosis. See the smallest details with Tim. Tim‘s Matrix coils
provide up to 100% more Signal-to-Noise.

• Ultra-fast acquisitions. Parallel Imaging is standard and usable in all body

regions. It enables the fastest scanning, for MR Angiography and more.

• Diagnose a disease, not a body region. Tim‘s flexible coil combination

enables looking at all body parts that need to be examined. Without patient or
coil repositioning.

• Tim for every clinical need. Ready from the start with the Tim Application
Suite: comprehensive set of tools and protocols to cover all clinical needs,
including cardiac. Standard with all Tim systems.

• Applications from head to toe. Tim enables whole-body examinations without

patient or coil repositioning for metastatic and other systemic diseases such
as atherosclerosis.
 “Tim is one of the most significant
developments in MRI in the past ten years.”

New York University, Medical Center,

New York

Business perspective

• More patients and Return on Investment (ROI) with up to 50% higher

throughput (quote: St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT, USA)
• Get the Tim Application Suite with every Tim system. The Tim Application
Suite contains 9 suites. At no extra cost!
• Future security with Tim. Up to 32 independent RF channels deliverable today
and Matrix coils that are automatically “scalable” if you upgrade to a higher Tim
level later. No coil upgrades necessary after an RF channel upgrade.
Less costs, approx. 200,000 $ savings for new coils.

Patient perspective

• Faster examinations with Parallel Imaging. Less time in the MR scanner

but maximum confidence in the diagnosis.
• Ultra-light weight Matrix coils, only 950 g (2 lbs) for the Body Matrix coil.
• Feet-first positioning enables easy examinations for claustrophobic and
anxious patients.
Tim Technology
An Overview

What is Tim?

• Tim (Total imaging matrix) is a Siemens-unique technology. It has become

the new standard in MRI. There have been more than 1,000 Tim systems installed
world-wide as of today.

• Tim seamlessly integrates a high number of elements with a high number of

independent RF channels. For example, Tim [76x32] integrates 76 coil elements
which are read in 32 independent RF channels.

What are Matrix Coils?

• Matrix coils – also called Tim coils – are radio frequency (RF) coils with
a high number of elements and are developed by Siemens.

• Greatest flexibility: several Matrix coils can be combined for tall or obese
patients – or to cover a large region of interest because “pathology does not
stop at the end of a coil”. No other manufacturer can provide that.

• Best iPAT capabilities and speed: Matrix coils are optimized for the best
Parallel Imaging capabilities (iPAT- which incorporates the two techniques
mSENSE and the Siemens-unique GRAPPA). So you do not need to invest
extra money to do Parallel Imaging.
 “I can change exams with one mouse click.”

Massachusetts General Hospital Boston,

Massachusetts

• Foremost scalability: with other manufacturers, a coil with a given number of

coil elements can only be used with a similar number of RF channels. With
Siemens and the Matrix coils, Tim scales digitally and automatically the number
of coil elements to your Tim level. When you want to upgrade to a higher Tim
level, no need to buy new coils!

Why is Open Architecture with Tim important?

• Tim’s Open Architecture and its 32 independent RF channels enable to plug

current and future highest-density mosaic coils from Siemens, accessory or
research-developed coils.

• And even with this high-end technology, Tim systems do not need a dedicated
equipment room. Compact cabinets can be placed against the wall and
accommodate even your 32 independent channel components! And small siting
requirements mean low cost!

• With the high number of independent RF channels available with Tim, you
are ready for new developments that will happen in the future.

• Prototype Tim systems have already been expanded to 128 independent

RF channels at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. This is true Open
Architecture.
Tim Technology
Matrix Coils

Tim allows the most flexible combination of highest density coils to cover
a single organ, a large anatomical area or the whole body.

Spine Matrix Coil Smoothly integrated into the patient

table and streamlined with the Head and
Spine Matrix – 24 elements Neck Matrix coil

• The Spine Matrix may stay on

the table for almost all exams

• Provides the unique capability of

Parallel Imaging in left-right direction
up to PAT 3 and in head-feet direction
up to PAT 4

• Creates a 28-element whole-spine

coil in combination with the
Neck Matrix
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Head Matrix Coil The high SNR and full capability in Parallel
Imaging of the Head Matrix coil omits
Head Matrix – 12 elements the necessity for dedicated coils

• The lower part of the coil, which may

stay on the patient table for most
of the examinations, can be used
without the upper part e.g. for
claustrophobic patients

• Matrix Spectroscopy and Parallel

Imaging in all directions can be
performed without patient or coil
repositioning

• With a single mouse-click the Head

Matrix can be run as a 4-, 8- or
12-channel coil
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Head + Neck + Spine Matrix Coil Tim allows MR imaging of the whole CNS
without patient repositioning or coil
Combined to a 40-element coil reconfiguration.

• For confident diagnosis of diseases

that effect the whole central
nervous systems such as multiple
sclerosis or cancer.

• The flexibility of Tim coils result

in higher workflow efficiency and
higher patient throughput.
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Head + Neck + Spine +
Body Matrix Coil
Head, Neck Spine and Body Matrix
Combined – Neurovascular Coil with
22 elements
Tim allows a customized Neurovascular
Coil set up for complete MR imaging of
the brain, soft tissue neck, cervical and
upper thoracic spinal regions.
• Perform vascular imaging from the
circle of Willis to the aortic arch
without changing coils or patient
positioning.
• For non-invasive neurovascular
assessment in patients presenting
with diseases of the carotid,
vertebral, and intracranial arteries.
• No need to invest in dedicated coils.
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Body + Spine Matrix Coil
Combination: Body Matrix coil and Spine
Matrix – 12 elements
Ultra-light weight coil – only 950 g
(2 lbs)
• Together with the Spine Matrix the
ideal combination to exam thorax,
abdomen or pelvis.
• With a single mouse-click the
Body Matrix can be run as a 2-, 4- or
6-channel coil.
• Together with the respective
elements of the Spine Matrix as
a 4-, 8, or 12-channel coil e.g.
for cardiac, liver or bilateral hip
imaging.
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
2 Body + Spine Matrix Coil
Combination: 2 Body Matrix coils and
Spine Matrix – 24 elements
To cover large anatomical areas for multi-
organ or multi-joint studies
• Provides comprehensive coverage
for combined Thorax + Abdomen,
Whole-Abdomen and Abdomen +
Pelvis including MR Colonography
• Two Body Matrix coils combined
with the respective elements of the
Spine Matrix serve as a 24-element
coil
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
2 x Body Matrix (side-by-side) + Spine
Matrix
Tim coil built with 2 Body Matrix coils
and the Spine Matrix for large patients
– 18 elements
Up to four Body Matrix coils can be
combined
• Providing the flexibility to serve tall
or obese patients by arranging up
to three Body Matrix coils in head-
feet direction or up to two Body
Matrix coils in left-right direction
• Two Body Matrix coils combined with
the respective elements of the Spine
Matrix serve as a 18-channel coil for
obese patients.
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
PA Matrix Coil The PA Matrix can be utilized head-first and
feet-first
16-element design (8 CP pairs) for 1.5T • Both legs are independently covered with
36-element for 3T coil elements, maximizing the coil filling
factor and the signal-to-noise ratio

Combined with one or two Body Matrix coils

• Examination of the peripheral
vasculature from the renal arteries or
even heart down to the distal vessels
• Parallel Imaging in all directions for fast
high-resolution angiography
• Can be combined with the Spine Matrix.
Coil elements (PA + Spine + 2Body):
1.5T: Up to 16 + 24 + 12 = 42
3T: Up to 36 + 24 + 12 = 72
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Whole-Body coil set-up (Head, Neck,
2-3 Body, PA, Spine Matrix)
Tim provides high-resolution imaging of
the entire human body (up to 205 cm
or 6' 9'') in a single examination without
patient or coil repositioning. Up to
76/102 seamlessly integrated coil
elements read in up to 32 independent
RF channels.
• Excellent imaging of systemic
diseases like diabetes or cancer with
wholebody angiography or
metastases evaluation
• Because pathology doesn‘t stop
at the end of an RF coil
Head Neck Body Body PA

Spine
Tim Technology
Open Architecture

With 32 independent RF channels

delivered today and Tim’s Open
Architecture, 32-channel coils,
accessory or home built coils can be
connected to your Tim system right
away.

32-channel Head coil for research and 32-channel Body coil for research and
cutting edge neuro imaging cutting edge cardiac and body imaging
 “The image resolution has significantly
improved because we’ve been using
iPAT more. With Tim we’re able to get
higher resolution in less time.”

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

128-channel mosaic cardiac coil @ 3T The product is under development and not
MGH, NMR center, Boston, USA commercially available in the US, and its
future availability cannot be ensured.
Tim Performance Levels
Tim [coil elements x RF channels]

Tim levels @ 1.5T Head Matrix Coil

Neck Matrix Coil

Body Matrix Coil

[32x8], Body Matrix Coil

[76x18], Peripheral Angiography Matrix Coil

[76x32]

Spine Matrix Coil

Tim levels @ 3T Head Matrix Coil

Neck Matrix Coil

Body Matrix Coil

[102x8], Body Matrix Coil

[102x18], Peripheral Angiography Matrix Coil

[102x32]

Spine Matrix Coil

New MAGNETOM systems

MAGNETOM Espree with I-class MAGNETOM Avanto with I-class

MAGNETOM Trio with I-class

 Tim Upgrades

MAGNETOM Symphony, A Tim System with I-class

MAGNETOM Trio, A Tim System with I-class

Tim levels tailored to individual

needs. For studies ranging from

clinical routine to demanding

applications, from interventional

procedures up to the most

advanced research.
Tim Application Suite

The Tim Application Suite is a set of protocols and tools that is standard on all
Tim systems. They address all your clinical needs from day 1 and without any extra
optional packages. The Tim Application Suites are composed of 9 suites.

• Neuro Suite
Incl. syngo SPACE1 for 3D Dark Fluid, STIR, T1 and T2 imaging
• Body Suite
Incl. 2D PACE1 for free-breathing exams
• Angio Suite
Incl. CareBolus
• Onco Suite
Incl. syngo dynaVIBE for dynamic liver imaging
 “I can see 8 to 10 more patients a day.
Tim technology has allowed us to do that.”

Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL

• Breast Suite
Incl. syngo VIEWS: fast 3D breast imaging with Parallel Imaging
• Ortho Suite
Incl. 3D MEDIC and PD SPACE1
• Cardiac Suite
Morphology, function, coronaries – in standard; TrueFISP 2D/3D
• Pediatric Suite
Age-dependent protocols ready to go
• Scientific Suite
Advanced image calculus and data export tools

With the Tim Application Suite you can perform all applications
without buying additional optional packages.

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Siemens unique

Competitive information
provided is based on
interpretation of available
data and may require
independent verification.
Tim‘s world of MRI
 “Patients can go in feet or head first. That’s
fabulous as far as claustrophobia goes.”

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin,

North Carolina

Welcome to the next generation of MRI. Powered by Tim.

• I-class: Innovative applications and innovative workflow.

I-class combines innovative clinical applications with unprecedented workflow efficiency.
Enabling you to see more. And do more.
I-class includes innovative applications like syngo SPACE, 2D PACE, SPAIR, dynaVIBE,
syngo REVEAL*, and BEAT 2D as standard and enables you to benefit from unique
applications like syngo SWI, syngo BLADE motion correction in all body parts,
syngo MapIt, syngo GRACE, syngo TWIST and syngo DTI Tractography.

I-class further enhances your workflow with Inline Technology, PhoenixZIP and gives
you access to AutoAlign or syngo Expert-i.

• T-class: Trendsetting applications and trendsetting workflow.

In addition to the innovations every Tim system provides, T-class exclusively features
syngo TimCT, Continuous Table move scanning. The natural next step in the Tim
revolution. Opening the door to completely new applications.
So T-class means seamless workflow at the MR scanner – and beyond the scanner.
Trendsetting syngo Chorus MR links the scanner with your PACS and RIS system.
For easier ordering, planning, processing, and distribution.

* requires Inline Diffusion

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prove it to
you too.
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