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5. Provide a pro and cons of the device/tools/system/company that using the circuit.

The oscillator circuit used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has several pros and cons,
which are listed below:

Pros:
i. High precision: The oscillator circuit used in MRI provides high-precision control
over the magnetic field, which is essential for producing accurate and detailed images
of the human body.

ii. Reliability: The oscillator circuit is highly reliable, which ensures that the magnetic
field remains stable and consistent during the MRI exam.

iii. Efficient: The oscillator circuit is designed to be highly efficient, which helps to
reduce power consumption and minimize heat generation.

iv. Cost-effective: The oscillator circuit used in MRI is relatively inexpensive, making it
a cost-effective solution for producing high-quality images.

Cons:
i. Complexity: The oscillator circuit used in MRI is a complex system that requires
specialized knowledge and skills to install, maintain, and repair.

ii. Maintenance: The oscillator circuit used in MRI requires regular maintenance and
calibration to ensure that it continues to perform accurately and efficiently.

iii. Vulnerability to interference: The oscillator circuit used in MRI is vulnerable to


electromagnetic interference, which can cause image distortion or other issues.

iv. Limited lifespan: The oscillator circuit used in MRI has a limited lifespan and may
need to be replaced over time, which can be expensive and time-consuming.

v. Specialized equipment: The oscillator circuit used in MRI requires specialized


equipment, such as high-precision magnetic field sensors, to function effectively.
REFERENCES
Liang, X., Tang, X., Tang, W., & Gao, J. H. (2014). A high-field magnetic resonance

imaging spectrometer using an oven-controlled crystal oscillator as the local oscillator

of its radio frequency transceiver. Review of Scientific Instruments, 85(9), 094705.

https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4894657

Harris, M. (2023, January 11). What Is An Oscillator? Everything You Need to Know. Altium.

https://resources.altium.com/p/everything-you-need-know-about-oscillators

Kowalski, J., Strzelecki, M., & Kim, H. (2011). Implementation of a synchronized oscillator

circuit for fast sensing and labelling of image objects. Sensors, 11(4), 3401–3417.

https://doi.org/10.3390/s110403401

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