351-01-013 / 351-01-013 ISMRM Abstract

Noise Analysis of dc-dc Power Converters: Towards MR-Compatible Switched-Mode Power Supplies

Primary: Physics & Engineering - New Devices

Secondary: Physics & Engineering - Hybrid & Novel Systems Technology

351-01-013 · Emerging Devices, Novel Capabilities · Monday, 11 May, 8:20 AM–9:56 AM · Power Pitch Theatre 1

Keywords: Hardware Prototyping Portable systems MR-Compatible Hardware Design Power dissipation Energy efficiency

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Heather Chang ¹, Katherine Liang¹, Hong En Chew¹, Zhechi Ye¹, Daniel R Abraham¹, Eric Stolt, Ivan Qin¹, Kawin Setsompop^1,2, Juan Rivas¹

¹Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, United States of America

²Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, United States of America

Presenting Author: Heather Chang

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