Research Gradients



 

Tesla offers individual customers a range of standard research gradient coils, suitable for most MRI magnets and applications, and available for early delivery. If you would like further information about any of these designs please complete our online enquiry form.

Gradient description

395/ 290

395/ 256

304/ 206

217/ 130

204/ 117

180/ 110

115/ 60

Outside diameter (mm) 395 395 304 217 204 180 115
Inside diameter (mm) 290 256 206 130 117 110 60
Imaging sphere (mm dia.) 220 200 120 80 80 80 50
Strength @ 200A (mT/m) 82 130 206 420 540 400 800
Rise-time @ 300V (ms) 290 490 370 165 110 35 52
Slew rate @ 300V (T/m/s) 280 265 560 2600 4900 11400 15350
Heat extraction (W) 2100 2000 550 500 1200 850 450
RMS current (A) 3´75 3´75 3´35 3´30 3´60 3´55 3´45
Resistive shims 14 14 12 12 12 12 6

Notes:

  1. Values in italics are provisional.

  2. Gradients are available in a range of lengths, to suit a variety of magnets.

  3. Most gradients are also available as insertable upgrade coils.

 

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