Modular MRI gradient amplifier using unipolar PWM drive

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PATENT NO 6323649
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09395652

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A gradient amplifier (20), for driving a gradient coil (22) of an MRI scanner, includes a plurality of first modules (60). The first modules (60) provide unipolar PWM control of an input supplied thereto to generate a unipolar waveform. A high voltage DC power supply (64) electrically connected to the first modules (60) supplies the input to the first modules (60). At least one second module (140a, b) is electrically connected to the first modules (60). The second module (140a, b) selectively provides polarity switching of the unipolar waveform output from the first modules (60) to generate a bipolar waveform which drives the gradient coil (22).

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PICKER INTERNATIONAL INC595 MINER ROAD HIGHLAND HEIGHTS OH 44143

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Blakeley, Douglas M Euclid, OH 12 655
Burl, Michael Chargrin Falls, OH 32 1036
Pace, Steven D Maldon, GB 1 12

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