Table 2 Parameters in EOS micro-dose and standard 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)

90^o (PA)

90^o (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)

7^o

12^o

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