Simultaneous Transmit and Receive (STAR) MRI

STAR MRI is a currently researched technology with the goal of bringing to market a fast, low-power and portable medical imaging system by adapting what is referred to in communication systems as “full-duplex”. STAR systems are always receiving signals from the tissue because it requires no down time between transmitting and receiving signals. MRI imaging today requires kilowatts of RF power while STAR MRI has the potential to require merely milliwatts using low-flip angle pulse sequences and removing the issue of receiver saturation.