Siemens SOMATOM Definition (family)
Siemens CT platform that introduced dual-source CT commercially (Definition, then Flash, then Force). In addition to the dual-source line, single-source AS variants (Definition AS) made up the mainstream volume. Largely succeeded in new orders by SOMATOM go.Top / Force / drive / X.cite family, but still the dominant name in the refurb market.
Variants
- SOMATOM Definition AS — single-source 64/128-slice
- Definition Flash — dual-source, 0.28s rotation (card pending)
- Definition Edge — single-source premium (card pending)
- Definition Force — dual-source premium current (card pending)
Shared platform characteristics
- STRATON tube (spiral-groove cooling)
- CARE dose suite
- syngo.via workstation