Table 2.
Parameters in EOS micro-dose and standard digital radiography
| EOS micro-dose | Digital radiography | |
|---|---|---|
| FSD (cm) | 86.43 (4.56) | 163.3 (0.94) |
| Beam width (cm) | 44.22 (1.27) | 34.2 (2.51) |
| Beam height (cm) | 76.69 (4.47) | 32.9 (3.04) – in 3 sections |
| Projection angle (degree) | 90o (PA) | 90o (PA) |
| X-ray tube potential (kv) | 60.7 (1.83) | 78.2 (5.9) |
| X-ray current (mA) | 80.8 (3.96) | 402.3 (56.0) |
| X-ray tube anode angle (degree) | 7o | 12o |
| Filter | Copper (Cu) | Aluminum (Al) |
| Filter thickness (mm) | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Scanning Time (sec/msec) | 7.72 (0.65) | 12.09 (3.92) Sternal notch 33.03 (13.72) Nipple line 53.14 (18.04) Symphysis pubis |
| Monte Carlo simulation parameters: Maximum energy | 150 keV | 150 keV |
| Monte Carlo simulation parameters: Number of photons | 20000 | 20000 |