Siemens SOMATOM Perspective Overview

The Siemens SOMATOM Perspective is a compact, energy-efficient multi-slice CT scanner available in 64- and 128-slice configurations. It features a 68.5 cm gantry aperture and uses Siemens' Ultra Fast Ceramic (UFC) detectors, offering fast acquisition speeds with improved dose control via SAFIRE and intelligent workflow optimization with eCockpit. Perspective is tailored toward mid-range imaging environments and offers modular upgrade paths. Its lightweight design and 18.5 m² footprint make it ideal for facilities with limited space or power infrastructure.

Summary:

• Slice Options: 64 and 128

• Detector Type: Ultra Fast Ceramic (UFC)

• Gantry Aperture: 68.5 cm

• Temporal Resolution: Improved with iTRIM (cardiac)

• Reconstruction: SAFIRE (dose reduction)

• Heat Dissipation: 8.5 kW

• Power Draw: ≤70 kVA

• System Weight: ~1,719 kg

• Minimum Room Size: ~18.5 m²

• Software: eCockpit (eStart, eSleep, eMode)

• Upgrade Path: Modular design, field-upgradable

Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS Overview

The SOMATOM Definition AS is a more robust, high-capability scanner designed to cover a wide range of clinical demands — from trauma to cardiac and obese patient scanning. Available in 20 to 128-slice configurations, it offers up to 0.3s rotation speeds, dual energy scanning, and a higher generator power profile than the Perspective. It also integrates SAFIRE and Siemens' FAST (automated protocol and workflow tools). A higher pitch and heavier table load support make it suited for high-throughput and advanced applications.

Summary:

• Slice Options: 20, 40, 64, 128

• Detector Type: Ultra Fast Ceramic (UFC)

• Rotation Time: As low as 0.3s

• Temporal Resolution: Up to 150 ms

• Generator: 80 or 100 kW

• kVp Settings: 70–140 kVp

• Resolution: Isotropic 0.33 mm

• Pitch: Up to 1.5 (192 mm/s scan speed)

• Table Load Capacity: 307 kg

• Dose Tech: SAFIRE + Dual Energy

• Additional Tools: FAST, Sliding Gantry (optional)

Disclaimer and Source Credit:

This article was originally published by Imaging Quest LLC on iqmedmart.com on May 19, 2025. All data included is accurate to the best of our knowledge, based on publicly available information from Siemens Healthineers and some historical service experience and end-user reports.

Siemens Healthineers, Definition As, and Somatom Perspective are registered trademarks of Siemens Healthineers and / or Siemens Medical Systems.