Datasheet

SOMATOM go.Top
Datasheet for 128-slice configuration
syngo CT VA20
International version.
Not for distribution or use in the U.S.

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Make Success Stand Out in Advanced

Your Daily Business CT Procedures
The SOMATOM go. platform SOMATOM go.Top

In a market characterized by intense SOMATOM go.Top enables you to confidently

competition, more selective patients, and offer specialized CT procedures, including
reimbursement cuts, healthcare providers Dual Energy.
must find ways to leverage technological
With patient-centric technology and work­
advancements and secure income and
flows to optimally adapt to each type of
referrals. To keep the business running, it is
patient, all operators can turn challenging
crucial for CT departments to differentiate
fields into routine.
them selves and deliver excellent patient-
centered care. With its unique TwinBeam Dual Energy
technology the SOMATOM go.Top brings
To help you succeed day after day, we
spectral imaging into routine. The GO
developed the SOMATOM® go. platform. As
technologies allow full workflow automation,
a member of this family, SOMATOM go.Top
while the 3.84 cm wide Stellar detector
supports all users to provide the best scan
enables fast scanning for reduced motion
for every type of patient – no matter the
artifacts and outstanding cardiac imaging.
clinical demands and challenges. The
scanner features a unique tablet-based
mobile workflow, user guidance with our
GO technologies, and exclusive innovations
such as Tin Filter low-dose technology.

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Highlights
The mobile workflow
A central element of
optimizing performance
and generating daily
revenue is an entirely new
approach to operating the
scanner. Built around a
new mobile workflow, the
SOMATOM go.Top features
a line-up of innovative
solutions – tablet, remote
control, camera, and a new
workplace design – that
bring an unparalleled level
of flexibility and mobility
to daily CT routines. The
solutions also help to
enhance patient comfort
for potentially higher levels
of patient satisfaction.
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Optional
The GO technologies
Another important factor
contributing to high
performance is workflow
automation. The
SOMATOM go.Top features
a holistic set of intuitive
solutions that addresses
your workflow not only
at the scanner but also
beyond. By reducing
repetitive workflow steps,
GO technologies help
standardize and simplify
all depart­mental processes
– from patient setup
to image distribution,
archiving, and reading.
You can therefore work
more efficiently and focus
on your patients – two
factors key to running
a successful business.
TwinBeam Dual Tin Filter
Energy1
Inherited from high-end
dual source scanners, the
SOMATOM go.Top allows
Tin Filter (Sn) cuts out
you to see more. Its
lower energies to reduce
TwinBeam Dual Energy
dose and optimizes contrast
technology acquires low-
between soft tissue and air.
and high-kV datasets in a
This has direct benefits in
single scan. This produces
lung and colon imaging,
rich diagnostic information
for example. Clinical
that a conventional
experience also shows
single source scan cannot
that Tin Filter technology
deliver. By allowing you to
reduces beam-hardening
characterize, highlight, and
artifacts and improves
quantify different materials,
image quality in bony
TwinBeam Dual Energy
structures, making
gives you greater diagnostic
it extremely useful in
confidence with virtually
orthopedic examinations.
all patients. It does this
without dose penalty, and
even allows you to further
minimize radiation with
any of our existing dose-
reduction technologies.
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Highlights
Siemens Healthineers Connect Plan1
The Siemens Healthineers Connect Plan is an all-new
service plan that comes as standard with SOMATOM
go.Top. It fully utilizes the capabilities of connection to
our digital platforms – SRS, PEPconnect2, LifeNet – and to
our remote services3. This allows you to receive seamless
support. It covers the second and third year after system
purchase and gives you the financial confidence of
premium service, matching your total cost of ownership
requirements.
Our service model is an entirely new approach to
improving scanner uptime, affording you financial
certainty from day one. With many aspects of service –
including spare parts2 – covered in the scanner purchase
price, you can look forward to higher uptime, improved
workflows, efficient support, and streamlined training.
The system performance part of the service package
offers onsite preventive maintenance that will identify
potential issues and resolve them before they become a
problem. It also allows you to perform straightforward
tasks yourself – such as installing software updates –
which means you can schedule them for times that fit
into your workflows.
3 years
1
Powered by Smart Remote Services. Siemens Healthineers Connect Plan is subject to regional adaptions/restrictions.
2
PEPconnect availability is subject to regional restrictions.
3
Requires LifeNet access – subject to country specific availability.
4
In terms of support, the connection between SOMATOM
go.Top and the certified Smart Remote Services infra­
structure allows our experts to keep an eye on the system
and take corrective action if problems appear. It also
means we can offer remote desktop sharing to guide you
through protocols and examinations. If you encounter a
fault with the scanner, FAST Contact™3 allows you to raise
a service ticket easily. This triggers a call-back from our
experts, who provide quick support to customers whenever
they need it.
As part of the educational excellence, the go.Top gives
you access to blended learning and performance support
activities on PEPconnect, the industry’s first online
personalized education experience. With PEPconnect,
you can begin your training even before the arrival of
your SOMATOM go.Top system. And with multidevice
accessibility, you experience your choice of learning
sessions anytime and anywhere.
Benefit from the broad portfolio of competency-based
performance support and social learning activity within
PEPconnect, providing individual learning experiences
in the healthcare world.
System
Performance
Rapid
Response
Education
Excellence
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System Configuration

Standard system • 0.5, 1.0 s rotation time Optional High • High Power 70 & 80
hardware • Multislice UFC (Ultra Fast Performance • High-speed 0.33 s
Ceramic) detector package
• iMAR
• 70 cm bore size • Basic cardio package including:
• 75 kW; equivalent to 187 kW with --Physiological Measurement
SAFIRE1 Module
• Athlon X-ray tube --ECG cable
--Cardio Spiral functionality
• Adaptive Dose Shield
--syngo CT CaScoring
• Tin Filter
• Recon&GO including:
• Ultra-FAST IRS --Inline Spine Ranges
• CT patient table --Inline Radial and
(227 kg / 500 lbs table load) Parallel Rib Ranges
• 20 fps IR, 23 fps FBP --Inline Lung CAD
• CT View&GO including:
Hardware options • 0.33 s rotation time
--Spine Ranges
• CT patient table --Lung CAD
(307 kg / 676 lbs table load)
Standard system • syngo Examination
• RT patient table
software and • syngo Archiving & Network
• Patient table foot switch applications
• SureView™
• X-ray foot switch
• IVR (Interleaved Volume
• Dual 23” / 58 cm flat screen
Reconstruction)
monitor with dual display
functionality • HD FoV Pro2
• Integrated Injector Arm • Dual Spiral Dual Energy
acquisition
• TwinBeam Dual Energy
• Video Capture and Editing Tool
Standard • 23” / 58 cm flat screen monitor
• Screen recorder
workplace • External USB 3.0 disks support
• Exam Designer
• WorkStream4D™
(direct 3D-recon)
• Adaptive Signal Boost
• syngo security package
• IT Whitelisting

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In clinical practice, the use of SAFIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice.
A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular
clinical task. As determined from SOMATOM Definition Flash data, SAFIRE enables up to 60% dose reduction. Data on file.
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Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.

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System Configuration

Standard • Scan&GO Standard CARE • CARE kV

GO technologies • Check&GO incl. FAST ROI applications • 10 kV steps
• Recon&GO including: • CARE Child
--Inline Anatomical ranges • CARE Dose4D™
--Inline Table removal
• CARE Topo
--Inline Bone removal
--Inline Vessel Ranges • CARE Profile
--Multi Recon • CARE Filter
• CT View&GO including: • CARE Bolus CT
--Vessel Extension • CARE Test Bolus
--Endoscopic View
• X-CARE
--Lung Lesion Segmentation
--Diameter / WHO area • SAFIRE (Sinogram Affirmed
--ROI HU Threshold Iterative Reconstruction)
--Dual Energy ROI Optional CARE • CARE Contrast
--2D and 3D (MPR, MIP, VRT) applications
--Evaluation tools
--Filming Optional system • syngo.CT Dental
software and • CT Osteo @ CT View&GO
Standard FAST • FAST Planning @ AWP packages
applications • Advanced Cardio Package
• FAST Planning @ Scan&GO
tablet • Neuro Package
• FAST ROI • Guide&GO CT-guided
Intervention Package
• FAST Contact
• TwinBeam Dual Energy Package
Optional hardware • Patient table RT
and software • RTP Excellence package
applications for
• Respiratory Motion Management
Radiation Therapy
• RT Image Suite Sim
Standard software • HD FoV Pro1
applications for
Radiation Therapy

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Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.

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System Hardware

Gantry
Aperture • 70 cm / 27.6”
Depth • 84 cm / 33”
Distance scan • 25.0 cm / 9.84”
plane to gantry • The short distance from the
cover gantry front to the scan plane Tube Assembly
allows for easy operator access. Tube • Athlon™ liquid metal bearing
Distance focal spot • 53.5 cm / 21.1” X-ray tube
to isocenter Tube current range • 13–625 mA
Distance focal spot • 97.6 cm / 38.4” • 13–8252 mA
to detector • Max. tube current equivalent
Scan field • 50 cm / 19.7” to 1560/20602 mA utilizing
SAFIRE
• 70 cm / 27.5” with HD FoV Pro1
Tube voltage • 70–140 kV in 10 kV steps
Physical tilt • up to ± 30°
• Sn100, Sn110, Sn120, Sn130,
Rotation time • 0.332, 0.5, 1.0 s Sn140
Halo (incl. 2D • By helping you keep an eye on Tube anode heat • 6.0 MHU; equivalent to 15.0 MHU
Camera, Visual the patient at all times, the storage capacity with SAFIRE
countdown, Mood gantry-integrated camera makes
• With iterative reconstruction
Lighting it easy to provide better care. Its
technology the same clinical
90° viewing angle gives you a
results can be achieved with
superb view of the tunnel on the
less dose at maintained image
stationary monitor. The close-up
quality. Therefore when using
perspective makes it easy to spot
less dose the heat storage fills up
even micro-movements and keep
more slowly.
the patient in the right position.
In addition to the camera, the Tube cooling rate • 780 kHU/min
Halo assembly includes ambient
Focal spot size • 0.8 x 0.8 / 7°
mood lighting and a digital visual
according to • 1.0 x 1.2 / 7°
countdown to help improve
IEC 60336
patient well-being and help them
comply with breath-hold times.
Three laser light • Coronal, sagittal, transversal
markers laser light showing the isocenter
position of the scan plane.
Integrated injector • The unique gantry-mounted
arm2 injector arm of SOMATOM go.Top
lets you position the injector
where you need it, when you
need it. While a traditional
injector cart is often in the way,
the injector arm makes for a 1
Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of
neat and organized working ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may
vary. Data on file.
environment and still lets you 2
Optional. Depends on country-specific regulatory approval and release
flexibly arrange the injector.

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System Hardware
Adaptive Dose Shield
• The first dynamic tube
collimation that protects the
patient from clinically
irrelevant radiation in all
standard spiral CT scan modes.
• Avoid unnecessary radiation
most effectively in short scan
ranges, especially in cardiac
and pediatric scans.
Tin Filter
• Inherited from high-end dual
source scanners, the Tin Filter
(Sn) cuts out lower energies to
reduce dose and optimizes
contrast between soft tissue
and air.
Generator
Max. power • 75 kW
• equivalent to 187 kW with
SAFIRE
• equivalent to 93 kW with 78 cm
gantry aperture
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Or equivalent
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Data Measurement System
UFC (Ultra Fast • The Stellar detector keeps
Ceramics) electronic noise low, increases
dose efficiency, and improves
spatial resolution.
• Speed and efficiency based
on Siemens Healthineers‘
proprietary scintillator material
with ultra-short decay,
extremely low afterglow and
high absorption for optimized
image quality and high dose
efficiency.
Max. number of • 64 (acquired slices)
slices/rotation • 128 (with IVR)
• max. 384 (reconstructed slices)
Number of detector • 64
rows
Number of detector • 53,760
elements
Number of detector • 840
channels per row
(in-plane)
Number of • 1,536
projections 1 s/360°
Sequence • 64 x 0.6 mm, Sn64 x 0.6 mm,
acquisition modes Sn3 x 5 mm, 1 x 10 mm,
1 x 5 mm, 3 x 5 mm, 5 x 5 mm
Spiral acquisition • 64 x 0.6 mm, Sn64 x 0.6 mm,
modes AuSn64 x 0.6 mm
Adaptive Signal • The Adaptive Signal Boost
Boost amplifies low signal areas
of the CT data when high
attenuation is present – such as
when imaging obese patients or
patients with metal implants.
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System Hardware

Acquisition Workplace (AWP) TwinBeam Dual Energy1

Computer integrated • Hardware integrated into the • SOMATOM go.Top allows you to
into the gantry gantry to: see more. Its TwinBeam Dual
--enable Flexible Room Design Energy technology acquires
(see Installation part) low- and high-kV datasets in a
--minimize the elements of the single scan. This produces rich
new workplace design to a diagnostic information that a
monitor, keyboard, mouse conventional single source scan
and the control box cannot deliver.
High performance • Intel Xeon 3.6–4.0 GHz1 with • By allowing you to characterize,
computer CPU Turbo Boost Technology highlight, and quantify different
materials, TwinBeam Dual
RAM • 32 GB DDR4 RAM Energy gives you greater
Graphics card • Intel® HD Graphics P5301 diagnostic confidence with
virtually all patients. It does
Hard disk • 720 GB this without dose penalty, and
Patient Table even allows you to further
minimize radiation with any
Max. table load • 227 kg / 500 lbs2/3 of our existing dose-reduction
• 307 kg / 676 lbs1/4 technologies.

Max. table feed speed • 200 mm/s

Vertical table travel • 46–88.5 cm / 18”–35”
range (at table top)2
• 48.2–90.7 cm / 19”–35.7”
(at table top)1/3
• 47.5–90 cm / 18.7”–35.4”
(at table top)1/4
Vertical travel speed • 28.3 mm/s
Scannable range • 160 cm / 63” with patient table
extension1/2/3
• 200 cm / 78.7” with patient table
extension1/4
Patient table foot • Foot Switch located on the
switch1 bottom edge of the patient
table allowing table positioning.
• Speeds up patient preparation
and keeps the operator hands
sterile.
X-ray foot switch1 • Foot switch for triggering scans
from the examination room

1
Optional
2
For CT patient table (227 kg)
3
For RT patient table
4
For CT patient table (307 kg)

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The new Workplace Design

Thanks to gantry-integrated computers, SOMATOM go.Top

gives you complete flexibility over where you position the
workstation. Depending on your needs and infrastructure,
you can set it up in the same room, outside the scan room,
or in a separate control room.

Image Reconstruction
Real-time display • Real-time image display Standard monitor • 23” / 58 cm flat screen
(512 x 512) during spiral • 1,920 x 1,080 resolution
acquisition on the workplace
Additional monitor 2
• Yes
• Wireless transfer of images for
preview on the tablet. Transfer Dual monitor2 • Yes
starts immediately after the
Image storage • up to 300,000 images (150 GB)
end of scanning
Additional storage • External USB 3.0 disks for quick
Slice thickness • 0.6–10 mm
and easy raw data storage are
Recon field • 5–50 cm / 1.9”–19.7” supported
• 5–70 cm / 1.9”–27.5” with
HD FoV Pro1 
Maximum • 23 fps for FBP
reconstruction rate • 20 fps for IR
Recon matrix • 512 x 512
HU scale • - 8,192 to + 57,343
Advanced • Iterative Beam Hardening
algorithms Correction (iBHC) for reduction
of beam hardening artifacts,
e.g. in head images
• Large selection of reconstruction
kernels to adapt to specific
clinical needs
Wide range of freely selectable slice thickness for
prospective and / or retrospective reconstruction

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Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.
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Optional

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Standard System Software and Applications

syngo Examination

Exam Designer Sequence Acquisition

Easy and intuitive way to change and manage scan Reconstructed slice • 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
protocols widths 10 mm
Topogram Partial scan times • 0.221, 0.33, 0.67
(240°)
Length • 128–1,600 mm / 5–63”
with table extension1 Scan times • 0.331, 0.5, 1.0 s
• 128–2,000 mm1 / 5–78.7”1 (full scan)
with table extension1 Acquisition with or without table feed
Scan speed • 20 cm/s Dynamic Serio Scan
Scan times • 1.36–8.76 s Automatic clustering of scans
• 1.36–10.76 s1
Multislice Spiral Acquisition
Views • a.p., p.a., lateral
Reconstructed slice • 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
Real-time topogram widths 10 mm
Manual interruption possible once desired anatomy Temporal resolution • 165 ms1
has been imaged • down to 83 ms1 (bisegment)
Topogram scan using Tin Filter for further dose Scan times full scan • 0.331, 0.5, 1.0 s
reductions (360°)
Patient Communication Reconstruction • min. 0.1 mm
Integrated patient intercom increment

Automatic Patient • Freely recordable Pitch factor • 0.03–1.5

Instruction (API) • 54 API text pairs Spiral scan time • max. 300 s
• Presets in eighteen languages
available
• New gentle voice for better
patient comfort and increased
audibility

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Optional

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Standard System Software and Applications

syngo Examination

WorkStream4D™ IT Security – Whitelisting

4D workflow with direct generation of axial, sagittal,
coronal, or double-oblique images from standard
scanning protocols
Elimination of manual reconstruction steps
Reduction of data volume, since virtually all diagnostic
information is captured in 3D slices
Patient Registration
Direct input of patient information on the workplace
immediately prior to scan
Pre-registration of patients at any time prior to scan
Special emergency patient registration (allows
examination without entering patient data before
scanning)
Transfer of patient information from HIS/RIS via DICOM
Get Worklist
IVR (Interleaved Volume Reconstruction)
IVR is a method to use the measured data as efficiently
as possible to improve the spatial sampling in
z-direction by reconstructing 128 slices for all spiral
scans independent of pitch.
HD FoV Pro2
Special image reconstruction algorithms using a FoV
up to 70 cm that provide visualization outside of the
normal scan FoV.
Dual Spiral Dual Energy
The included syngo Single Source Dual Energy Scan
mode feature offers the possibility to acquire two spiral
data sets in sequence at different energies. Two different
kV levels are utilized to combine tissue information.
With the dual energy ROI viewer it is possible to
evaluate the behavior of different tissues at different
energies as an indication of their atomic composition.
Whitelisting is a widely used security process in IT,
designed to secure a system from viruses and malware.
Working in the opposite way to commonly known
blacklisting, the system knows what state it is delivered
in and will ignore all other outside threats.
SureView™: Siemens Healthineers’ Patented Solution
for Multislice CT Reconstruction
Pitch independent image quality
Excellent for clinical workflow: Forget about
compromises in your clinical workflow. Just specify
the slice thickness in your protocols according to
your clinical needs. SureView automatically takes
care of providing excellent volume image quality –
with exceptional performance.
Multiply your clinical performance with SureView:
High-quality imaging at any scanning speed. SureView
allows the CT scanner to automatically select the
necessary pitch value to achieve the coverage and
scan time defined by you, while keeping selected slice
thickness and image quality.
Auto Field of View Adaption
When positioning the scan range, the width of the
range is automatically adapted to cover the whole
body of the patient.
CINE Display
Display of image sequences
Automatic or interactive with mouse control

syngo Security Package Max. image rate: 30 frames/s

Provides functionality for user management and

flexible access control for patient data

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Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.

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Standard System Software and Applications

syngo Examination syngo Archiving & Networking

teamplay Screen Recorder • Integrated solution for imaging

and visualization of 4D
information, allowing the
generation and editing of video
files for improved diagnoses,
recording, and teaching. A wide
range of multimedia formats are
supported, e.g., AVI, Flash (SWF),
GIF, QuickTime (MOV), streaming
video.
Image Transfer /  • Interface for transfer of medical
Networking images and information using
the DICOM standard. Facilitates
With SOMATOM go.Top and our cloud-based communication with devices
performance management solution teamplay, you from different manufacturer.
will get a transparent overview of your system data. • DICOM Storage (Send/Receive)
teamplay helps you identify areas of improvement • DICOM Query/Retrieve
and monitor your imaging fleet’s performance.
• DICOM Basic print
With teamplay you can distribute one master protocol • DICOM Get Worklist (HIS/RIS)
to all your SOMATOM go. scanners – for consistent
• DICOM SR viewer
quality.
• DICOM Storage Commitment
SOMATOM go.Top is compatible and ready for
• DICOM Viewer on CD/DVD
teamplay. For more information and experiences please
visit: www.siemens.com/teamplay

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Standard GO Technologies

Scan&GO1 Recon&GO

This advanced tablet app allows you to control scans Recon&GO performs zero-click postprocessing making it
remotely. You can choose whether to operate the part of the standard reconstruction tasks. This ready-to-
scanner at the gantry or from outside the room to read technology saves time and cuts down on workflow
benefit from faster patient preparation and positioning. steps. Recon&GO delivers high-quality results irrespective
You can also check the images quickly after the scan, of the operator or clinical area, and allows users to
as wireless connectivity sends the results to the tablet spend more time with the patient.
almost immediately.
Recon&GO including:
Check&GO
Multi-recon • Simultaneous reconstruction of
different MPR orientations or
image impressions (kernel and
window settings)
Inline Anatomical • Powered by ALPHA (Automatic
Ranges Landmark Parsing of Human
Anatomy), this technology
automatically recognizes
anatomical landmarks in the
acquired images and creates
ready-to-read standard
This intelligent algorithm flags up problems with
orientations for different joints
coverage or contrast distribution as they occur.
and body regions
Correct issues on the go, prevent subsequent errors
in multiphase scans, and avoid archiving suboptimal Inline Table and • Zero-click bone-free VRT
images. Bone Removal reconstruction that facilitates a
precise vascular assessment by
Check&GO is available both on the AWP and on the
visualizing blood vessels without
Scan&GO tablet application.
interfering anatomical structures
Inline Vessel Ranges • Zero-click vessel centerline
extraction and anatomical
labeling of the main vessels
with display of Curved Planar
Reconstruction to simplify
reporting of findings and stenosis
assessment

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Availability depends on country-specific approval and release

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Standard GO Technologies

CT View&GO Evaluation Tools @ CT View&GO

Parallel evaluation • Circle
of more than 10 • Irregular
Regions of Interest
• Polygonal
Statistical • Area / volume
evaluation • Standard deviation
• Mean value
• Min. / max. values
Profile cuts • Horizontal
As an all-in-one, cross-specialty viewing solution,
CT View&GO provides a large variety of clinical • Vertical
applications and tools for smooth reading in just • Oblique
one workflow
Distance measurement
Customizable user interface, through a Favorite Toolbox
Angle measurement
Automatic distribution and filming of images and
Online measurement of a 5 x 5 pixel size ROI
results
Freely selectable positioning of coordinate system
Window width and center freely selectable
Crosshair
Single window
Image annotation and labeling
Multiple window settings for multi-image display
Filming and Printing @ CT View&GO
Organ-specific window settings, e.g., for soft tissue
and bones Filming • Digital film documentation,
connection to a suitable digital
Image zoom and pan
camera
• Connection via DICOM Basic
print
• Automatic filming
• Interactive virtual film sheet
• Customizable film formats with
up to 64 images
• Filming parallel to other
activities
• Independent scanning and
documentation
• Freely selectable positioning
of images onto film sheet
• Configurable image text
Printing • Documentation on postscript
printer supported

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Standard GO Technologies
3D Visualization @ CT View&GO
Real-time MPR • Real-time multiplanar
reformatting of secondary
views
• Variable slice thickness (MPR
thick, MPR thin) and distance
with configurable default
values
• Viewing perspectives
--Sagittal
--Coronal
--Oblique
--Double oblique
--Freehand (curvilinear)
MIP and MinIP • MIP: Maximum Intensity
Projection
• MinIP: Minimum Intensity
Projection
• Thin MIP function for projection
within a small slab to focus on
particular vascular structure
syngo VRT (Volume • Advanced 3D application
Rendering Technique) package for the optimal display
and differentiation of different
organs through independent
control of color, opacity, and
shading
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Post-processing applications @ CT View&GO
Table and Bone • Fast accurate presentation
Removal of subtracted CT Angiographic
data sets
Vessel Extension • Set of tools and layouts for
guided creation of CPR (Curved
Planar Reconstructions) for
enhanced vascular assessment
– for aneurysms or peripheral
artery disease, for instance
• Comprehensive length and
diameter measurements
Endoscopic View • Virtual Endoscopy software
enabling visualization of
airways and intestines
Diameter / WHO area • Longitudinal lesion measure­
ments and WHO for enhanced
clinical decisions in oncology
ROI HU Threshold • Evaluation and display of
tissue densities within a certain
HU range. This can help to
quantify fat or assess lesions
for hypodense areas as a
possible indicator of therapy
response.
Dual Energy ROI • Basic evaluation of the
behavior of different tissues
at different energies as an
indication of their atomic
composition
Lung Lesion • The Lung Lesion Segmentation
Segmentation tool in CT View&GO performs
an automated segmentation of
solid and subsolid lesions in
lungs, providing the volume
and diameter according to the
LungRADS guidelines.
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Standard FAST Applications

FAST Planning @ AWP FAST Contact1

It detects the ROI based on organ characteristics, and
sets the scan parameters accordingly. The automatic
parameter settings provide precise organ coverage
without over scanning, and limit the need for rescans
due to incorrect positioning. In addition, this function
can be used in critical clinical situations where there is
no time for extensive manual preparation.
FAST Planning @ Scan&GO tablet
FAST Contact is the easiest way to contact our service
experts directly from the scanner console for technical
and clinical application support. LifeNet – our fleet
management tool – also tracks and archives service
tickets generated with FAST Contact.
FAST ROI
The FAST ROI feature automatically identifies regions
of interest and calculates HU in the aorta and the
pulmonary trunk for automatic triggering of bolus-
tracking examinations.
Ultra-FAST IRS
Powerful Image Reconstruction System that allows
faster pre-processing and reconstructions of the CT
data, with up to 23 images/second.

In addition to the Acquisition Workplace (AWP), FAST

Planning is also part of the Mobile Workflow as it is
integrated in the Scan&GO tablet user interface. The
automatic and precise organ coverage leverages the
mobility of the user as FAST Planning is applied on
the topogram image which is wirelessly sent from the
gantry computers to the tablet. The user can also
decide if he would like to adjust further the scan plane
by using the touch screen on the tablet and define the
new axial and transaxial ranges manually.

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Standard and Optional CARE Applications

CARE kV CARE Bolus CT

Scan mode for contrast bolus triggered data acquisition
Significant improvement of the planning procedure by
enabling an optimum spiral scan start after contrast
injection
The procedure is based on repetitive low dose
monitoring scans at one slice level and analysis of
the time density curve in an ROI (Region of Interest).
CARE Bolus CT allows the planning and the execution
of contrast workflows within the Scan&GO user
interface.
CARE kV automatically tailors tube voltage to each
CARE Topo
patient and clinical indication. With optimal kV levels
in every case, CARE kV keeps dose low, making it ideal Real-time topogram
for pediatric imaging. It further simplifies the process
Manual interruption possible once desired anatomy has
by aligning the tube current with the selected kV.
been imaged
10 kV Steps
CARE Dose4D
Our unique 10 kV Steps feature also helps you tailor
voltage to your patient. It can adjust the level at Scan with
constant mA
intervals of 10 kV for less dose and high contrast
resolution. Reduced dose
level based
CARE Child
on topogram
CARE Child offers a range of targeted solutions for
minimizing radiation exposure while maintaining Angular dose
modulation
diagnostic image quality. Pediatric protocols
automatically set a low tube voltage – in most cases
70 kV1 – while CARE Dose4D optimizes dose distribution
and offers special modulation curves. The X-ray Automated tube current adjustment for optimum
exposure is adapted to the child’s (and small adult’s) diagnostic image quality at lowest possible dose,
weight and age, substantially reducing the effective depending on patient size and anatomy
patient dose. Fully automated dose management for adults and
CARE Filter children

Specially designed X-ray exposure filters installed at X-CARE

the tube and the collimator for protocol individual
Reduce the organ dose for dose-sensitive body parts
optimization of patient dose and image quality
while maintaining image quality. Organ dose reduction
Permanent filtration of • Equivalent to 5.5 mm Al for radiation-sensitive peripheral organs, e.g., eye
X-ray tube assembly @ 140 kV lenses. Keep the average CTDIvol constant with
automated tube current adjustments and use by simply
Tube collimator • Equivalent to 0.5 mm Al selecting the dedicated right protocols.
in the isocenter
• 1 mm Al with cardio
wedge

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Optional

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Standard and Optional CARE Applications

Protocol Password Protection SAFIRE (Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction)

Prevent unauthorized access to scan protocols and Filtered back projection

avoid unauthorized modifications.

DICOM SR Dose Reports
Measured data
DICOM structured file allows for the extraction of
Final image
dose values (CTDIvol, DLP) to create transparency Validation with
measured data
Validation with
measured data
and document dose values.
Raw data Image data
DoseLogs space space

Whenever the set reference dose levels are exceeded

automatically a report is created on the system. The
report can for example be used for audit purposes.
Dose Notification
The software checks the dose values per chronicle
entry. May help to protect from over-radiation and
warn the operator in case set dose thresholds are
exceeded.
Forward projection artifacts noise
SAFIRE is a unique method that reduces image noise
without loss of image quality or detail visualization by
introducing multiple iteration steps now also in the raw
data in the reconstruction process. As determined from
SOMATOM Definition Flash data, SAFIRE enables up to
60% dose reduction2.

Dose Alerts SAFIRE is easily incorporated into daily routine to

maintain high patient throughput thanks to an
The software checks the accumulated dose per excellent reconstruction speed.
z-position. May help to protect from over-radiation
and warn the operator in case set dose thresholds are
exceeded.
CARE Contrast1
Facilitates contrast enhanced clinical workflow by
synchronizing CT scan and contrast media injection
using a single button control. It speeds up clinical
workflow and allows efficient and confident monitoring
of patients during contrast media injection and scan
start.

1
Optional
2
In clinical practice, the use of SAFIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice.
A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular
clinical task. As determined from SOMATOM Definition Flash data, SAFIRE enables up to 60% dose reduction. Data on file.

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Optional High Performance Package
Benefit from additional operational and clinical flexibility
by configuring your SOMATOM go.Top with the High
Performance package, a bundle of software and hardware
options to boost your performance.
High Power 70 & 80
High Power 70 & 80 and the all new Athlon X-ray tube
allow you to scan at 70 or 80 kV with the highest tube
current of this CT class, up to 825 mA.
Benefit from exceptionally high currents at low kV
levels down to 70 kV (selectable in 10 kV steps) for
enhanced iodine contrast, which is especially useful
for very small vessels.
The clinical benefit of High Power 70 & 80 is based on
the mass attenuation coefficient. For lower photon
energies, the mass attenuation coefficient of iodine
increases, whereas soft tissue is less energy-dependent.
This means that the iodine-to-soft-tissue contrast in the
CT image will increase with low-kV imaging and lower
average photon energy. This increase is extremely
beneficial for contrast-enhanced studies.
High-speed 0.33 s
This option provides a rotation speed of down to
0.33 sec per rotation, for outstanding image quality
and very high scan speeds. Fast gantry rotation is the
prerequisite for highest temporal resolution and is
therefore essential for brilliant, motion free cardio­­
vascular imaging. With the temporal resolution of
up to 83 ms, this CT is especially suitable for cardiac
examinations and fast scanning.
1
Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.
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Basic Cardio Package
The SOMATOM go.Top already comes with a basic cardio
package including the Physiological Measurement
Module for ECG cable connection and the 3 channel
ECG cable. The ECG signal is automatically checked
for impedance and monitored on the tablet. The ECG
signal is supported by an ECG signal integrated into the
tablet. Additionally, the syngo Calcium Scoring provides
total and relative Calcium Scoring with Coronary
Age calculation based on trial data. The adaptive
retrospective ECG-gated CT cardio spiral obtains CT
images of the heart in defined phases of the cardiac
cycle. Retrospective ECG gating also allows functional
imaging of the heart. Moreover, these techniques
suppress pulsation or motion artifacts in the lung and
in vessels close to the heart (e.g. ascending aorta). After
the scan, Check&GO automatically checks for correct
organ coverage and contrast media distribution in real
time.
iMAR
Input Image iMAR Image
Detail recovery Strong metal artifacts
removal method in areas
with severe artifacts
Soft metal artifacts
Adaptive
removal method in areas
with less severe artifacts
Sinogram Mixing
iMAR is a metal artifact reduction algorithm based on
the Adaptive Sinogram Mixing. The Adaptive Sinogram
Mixing combines a strong metal artifact removal
method in areas with severe artifacts and a soft
correction in areas with less severe artifacts. The result
is an outstanding image quality with metal artifacts
removed while valuable information remains even for
challenging cases like spine implants, pacemakers,
dental fillings and neuro coils.
Compatible with HD FoV Pro1, Guide&GO, extended CT
scale and dose reduction features
Simple user interface
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Optional High Performance Package

Recon&GO CT View&GO

Inline Spine Ranges Lung CAD

Zero-click reconstruction of anatomically aligned Lung CAD (Computer Aided Detection) is a fully
spine reconstructions. The software detects and labels automated, computer assisted second reader tool,
vertebrae within a predetermined scan area, and designed to assist radiologists in the detection of
calculates their position for anatomically correct pulmonary nodules during review of CT examinations
image reconstructions. This delivers time savings for a of the chest.
complete spine reconstruction, while reducing the risk
Lung CAD potentially makes results more objective and
of mislabeling associated with manual preparation.
consistent, and shortens the radiologists’ learning curve
Inline Radial and Parallel Rib Ranges since the skill in interpreting diagnostic images may
vary among interpreting physicians.
Zero-click reconstruction of radial and parallel rib
specific visualization that adapts the rib cage anatomy Detection of solitary nodules, as well as those adjacent
according to the radiologist’s reading needs – displaying to vessels and pleural surfaces
all ribs spread out in one plane. Automated rib
Spine Ranges
labelling and numbering
Guided reconstruction of anatomically aligned spine
Inline Lung CAD
Curved Planar Reconstructions (CPR)
Zero-click Lung CAD (Computer Aided Detection) series
Automatic detection and labeling of vertebrae
reconstruction, designed as second reader tool to assist
radiologists in the detection of pulmonary nodules
during review of CT examinations of the chest.
Detection of solitary nodules, as well as those adjacent
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Optional System Software and Packages
syngo.CT Dental
Allows reformatting panoramic views and paraxial
slices through the upper and lower jaw, and enables
the display and measurement of mandibular bone
structures (even on a 1:1 scale) as the basis for OR
planning and oral surgery.
CT Osteo @ CT View&GO
Non-invasive measurement of the bone mineral
density of the lumbar spine to help early diagnosis
of osteopenia and osteoporosis, and to assess the
effectiveness of treatment. Osteo CT measurements
are standardized to the ESP Phantom (ESP: European
Spine Phantom). Includes table mat and reference
phantom for Osteo CT studies.
1
Requires High Performance Package
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Guide&GO CT-guided Intervention Package
The first tablet-based solution for CT-guided inter­
ventions. Built on the new mobile workflow, it is both
familiar and easy to use. You can control the entire
intervention with the tablet and the remote control –
no need for ceiling-mounted displays or joysticks – and
the tablet cover means you can use it even in sterile
environments. Needle guidance is supported by the
highly intuitive image manipulation functions we know
from our smartphones.
It features: • CT-guided intervention workflow
supported by the Guided path in the
Scan&GO tablet user interface
• Image based navigation for fast location
of the slice target position
• Autorepeat functionality for the
sequential scans
• iMAR1 removes or mitigates artifacts in a
wide variety of clinical situations
• Toggle functionality between predefined
window settings
• Laser cross hair visualization
• Tin Filter low dose protocols for spiral
scans
• Intuitive tools at the tablet:
--Zoom/Pan
--Window presets
--Free windowing
--Distance measurements
--Show/Hide graphics
• Patient table side rails
• Goose neck tablet and remote control
holders for improved ergonomics
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Optional System Software and Packages

Advanced Cardio Package1 Neuro Package

The Advanced Cardio Package allows for comprehen­
sive cardiac assessment and clinical consistency in
cardiac CT with ease. Optimized, fully tablet-operated
scan preparation, fast scanning, and standardized
results in every cardiac case enabled by the integrated
GO technologies allow you to devote more time to your
patient.
It features: • ECG signal check integrated into the
tablet
• Automated check for organ coverage
and contrast media distribution in real
time with Check&GO
• Inline cardio ranges with zero-click CPR
creation with Recon&GO
• Intuitive and straightforward reading
of challenging cases with the Cardio
Ranges functionality at the CT View&GO
The Neuro • Outstanding native neuro
Package of your scanning with high detector
SOMATOM go.Top channel density of the Stellar
provides you with detector for excellent gray/
tools for the full white matter differentiation
stroke assessment • Neuro DSA (Digital Subtraction
Angiography) @ CT View&GO
for bone-free evaluation of the
neuro vasculature
• syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion for
dynamic 4D quantification and
visualization of perfusion data
In addition, Recon&GO automatically produces
standardized orientations to overcome challenging
situations where patients might be wrongly positioned
or unable to cooperate.
Neuro DSA @ CT View&GO
By enabling single-click, bone-free visualization, Neuro
DSA (digital subtraction angiography) allows quick and
easy neurovascular assessment without increasing
dose, as it uses the standard, non-enhanced head scan
for the subtraction.

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Optional Radiation Therapy

System Software and Hardware
Radiation Therapy Respiratory Motion Management
SOMATOM go.Top is very well suited for Radiation 4D Acquisition & • Advanced 4DCT/respiratory
Therapy, with its ergonomic flared gantry opening for Reconstruction gating package that allows for
easy patient positioning. retrospective acquisitions
Patient Table RT • Dedicated patient table fully • Acquire, reconstruct, generate
compliant with AAPM TG-66, MIP, tMinIP, and AverageCT
compatible with third party • Compatible with multiple
companies carbon-fiber overlay respiratory gating hardware
such as Quantum from Qfix. devices
RTP Excellence • Therapy kit that optimizes the 4D Image • Supports 4D image review
package RTP installation process assessment and and contouring. Contouring
contouring propagation (i.e. contouring
HD FoV Pro1/2
target volume on one phase and
Special image reconstruction using a FoV of up to propagate to other phases)
70 cm algorithms that provide visualization outside • Semi-automatic ITV generation
of the normal scan FoV2 and calculation of the tumor
trajectory with mid ventilation
phase
• Direct4D for creation of tMIP,
tminIP, AverageCT
• Postprocessing (image creation)
• Deformable registration

1
Part of the standard system configuration
2
Scans on a Gammex 467 phantom with water inserts show HU accuracy of ± 20 HU and a skin line accuracy of ± 2 mm up to 70 cm. Clinical results may vary.
Data on file.

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Optional Radiation Therapy

System Software and Hardware
RT Image Suite Sim Contouring • The application supports image
features review and contouring on CT,
RT Image Suite is a dedicated RT software that is
MR, PET, PET-CT, CBCT, 4D CT,
designed to make simulation, image assessment, and
time-resolved CT / MR images
contouring easier and better integrated. Work more
(e.g., perfusion)
efficiently and comfortably with an efficient, flexible,
and well integrated tool • Fast and efficient contouring with
3D contouring, adaptive smart
Patient marking • Reference point and isocenter brush, contour cropping, contour
features management, and display of laser preview, contour re-size, organ
crosshairs on volume rendering templates
of patient skin with Virtual Laser
View AutoContouring • The software detects and contours
organ at risk within a predeter­
• Direct Laser Steering for
mined scan area
compatible LAP lasers, DICOM
transfer of coordinates for LAP • Model based (9 organs) and Atlas
lasers and text-file based transfer based (10 organs) for organs at
of coordinates for other laser risk are available
manufacturers Beam Placement • Beam definition (manual or auto­
Image handling • Rigid image registration including matic tools), MLC configuration to
features automatic registration of images, define the default field size.
Region-of-Interest based registra­ • Auto Beam Adjustment according
tion, multiple registrations per to the tumor volume,Nudge tool
image pair, export of registration to adjust the beam shape on DRR.
matrix and registered image series
• Simple integration of multiple
images into the contouring
workflow with display of up to
4 images series over two panels
(2 series + 2 fused series) and
parallel contouring on multiple
images

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Image Quality

Low-contrast Resolution Homogeneity

Low-contrast • a small object Cross-field • max. ± 4 HU1
resolution is the • with a certain contrast uniformity in • typ. ± 2 HU
ability to see … difference a 20 cm water
phantom
• on a particular phantom
• with a particular dose Phantom positioned near center of rotation
(CTDIvol) Dose, CTDI100 Values mGy/100 mAs
Phantom CATPHAN (20 cm) Phantom Ø kV kV kV kV
Object size • 5 mm 70 80 110 140

Contrast difference • 3 HU 16 cm A 3.8 5.9 14.6 25.8

CTDIvol (32 cm) • 10.75 mGy B 4.3 6.4 15.3 26.6

Technique • 1.0 s, 10 mm, 120 kV 32 cm A 0.9 1.5 4.3 8.3

Isotropic Resolution B 2.2 3.3 8.5 15.3

Isotropic voxels using Siemens Healthineers’ proprietary A: at center B: 1 cm below surface

SureView technology Technique • PMMA-Phantom
Isotropic resolution • 0.33 mm • Absorbed dose for reference
material air
High-contrast Resolution
• Expected deviation:
50% MTF • 12.0 lp/cm (± 10%) ± 10% without Split Filter
10% MTF • 14.6 lp/cm (± 10%) • ± 20% with Split Filter
2% MTF • 15.1 lp/cm (± 10%) • Max. deviation:
± 20% without Split Filter
Technique • Tungsten wire in air ± 30% with Split Filter
• 160 mA, 120 kV, 1 s, 5 mm

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Installation

Components

Dimensions Height Width Length Weight

(mm / inch) (mm / inch) (mm / inch) (kg / lbs)
Gantry ≤ 1,860 / 73.2 ≤ 2,250 / 88.6 ≤ 840 / 33.1 ≤ 1,400 / 3,086
CT patient table (227 kg) ≤ 950 / 37.4 ≤ 700 / 27.6 ≤ 2,480 / 97.6 ≤ 500 / 1,102
CT patient table (307 kg)1 ≤ 950 / 37.4 ≤ 700 / 27.6 ≤ 2,560 / 100.8 ≤ 500 / 1,102
RT patient table1 ≤ 950 / 37.4 ≤ 700 / 27.6 ≤ 2,480 / 97.6 ≤ 500 / 1,102

Power Supply Electromagnetic Compatibility

Nominal voltage ± 10% • 380–480 V This product is in compliance with IEC 60601-1-2 and
fulfills CISPR 11 Class A.
Nominal line frequency ± 10% • 50; 60 Hz
Room Environment
Power Consumption
Temperature range • 18–30 °C / 64.4–86 °F
Max. power consumption • ≤ 115 kVA
Relative air humidity • 20–75%
Standby • ≤ 3 kVA
without condensation
Protection Against Input Power Instability
Heat dissipation • ≤ 7.4 kW scanning
Controllers • 20 ms (gantry, table and
integrated computers)
syngo Acquisition Workplace • 3 min, with UPS
Surface Area for Installation2
Frequency stability • ± 5% at 50 and 60 Hz
System footprint • 4 m2 / 43 ft2
Sound Design
(surface area covered by
Standby • 55 dB(A) gantry and moving table top)
Peak • 67 dB(A) Flexible room design • 12 m2 / 130 ft2
minimum requirement

A B C

A) Follow the “niche” concept to B) Position the workstation outside C) Minimize the room requirements
work in the examination room. the room, e.g., in the corridor. of a separate control room.

1
Optional
2
Subject to local regulations. Safety distances must be checked according to country specific requirements.

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