It is widely recognized that medical imaging equipment is one of the most promising sub-sectors in the medical device industry. CT scanners (referred to as CT), for example, are an ideal choice for doctors in clinical examination and diagnosis of various diseases.

Development Potential and Challenges of Medical CT Scanners

CT, or Computed Tomography, uses a computer to control and adjust X-ray beams, ultrasound, etc. High-sensitivity detectors scan the human body layer by layer from all angles to generate digital signals, which are then integrated on a computer platform to produce a detailed image of the human body. It features fast scanning times, comprehensive data, and clear images, capable of revealing minute lesions in organs, abnormalities in bone density, and more. This assists doctors in more efficient and accurate lesion diagnosis and treatment planning, leading to its widespread use.

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Currently, CT occupies the largest sub-market within China's medical imaging equipment market. According to an article published by DianShi Capital, in 2020, CT sales in China exceeded 7,200 units, and in 2021, they surpassed 7,000 units. The total number of CT units sold in these two years exceeded the combined sales of the previous five years (2014-2019). In the future, with China's economic development, the exacerbation of population aging, and the continuous growth in citizens' demand for medical services, the market size for CT will further expand.

However, medical imaging equipment faces high technical barriers and high manufacturing costs. Furthermore, key technologies and core components have long been monopolized by foreign companies. The development of domestic CT and other medical imaging equipment also faces challenges such as low industry concentration and a scarcity of computer hardware products on the market that meet their demands for high resolution, high sensitivity, high stability, and specialized service. In response, Xinmai has actively strategized in the medical imaging equipment sector, continuously deepening communication and cooperation with industry clients, and has developed embedded computer products that support various medical imaging equipment applications, including CT scanners.

Industrial All-in-One PC Solution

Targeting fields such as medical imaging equipment that require high-performance computing and graphics processing, as well as specialized and customized services, we have launched the EPC Industrial All-in-One PC solution. The product integrates a high-performance CPU and features a rich I/O interface design. It boasts excellent graphics performance, network communication capabilities, and industrial-grade high reliability, supporting various medical imaging equipment applications, including CT scanners.

Product specifications are as follows:

Supports Intel 10th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 LGA1200 processors and Intel H420E/Q470E chipsets. Features 2*SO-DIMM memory slots, supporting DDR4-2400/2666/2933MHz, up to 64GB, enabling high-speed, large-capacity data processing and storage.

CPU integrated graphics control, supporting 1VGA, 1HDMI, 1*DP, with a maximum resolution of 4K.

Supports 2SATA3.0 and 1M.2 2280 KEY M interface for SSD access (Q470E supports PCIe X4 SSDs, H420E supports SATA SSDs).

Supports 5Intel I226, 1Intel I219 adaptive RJ45 network ports, 6USB3.0, 4USB2.0, 6RS232/RS485 serial ports, and 1M.2 2230 KEY-E WLAN/BT (Q470E supports PCIe/USB signals), enabling high-speed network communication and multi-device networked control.

Supports 1Mic-In, 1Headphone, 1*AMP (3.2W into 4Ω load, 5.2W into 2Ω load).

Supports 1*PS2 KBMS keyboard/mouse.

Supports watchdog function.

Compatible with Windows 10/11 and Linux operating systems.

ATX power supply, active cooling design, ensuring stable operation under various conditions, including wide temperature ranges and complex electromagnetic environments.

Dimensions: 230mm x 190mm x 90mm (W x D x H).

Supports desktop/wall-mount installation.

Currently, the country is accelerating the development of smart healthcare and new medical reforms, leading to a surging demand for advanced medical devices such as medical imaging equipment, in-vitro diagnostic equipment, and medical robots. By closely following market trends and continuously investing in R&D for embedded products in the medical device sector, we can provide industry clients with diverse and customized embedded computer products and services based on X86 and ARM architectures.