The Philips C5-1 transducer is a broadband curved array ultrasound probe featuring advanced PureWave crystal technology. It offers superior imaging quality across a wide frequency range, designed for a variety of clinical applications including fetal echocardiography, abdominal, interventional, obstetrics, and gynecological imaging. This transducer provides exceptional image clarity and depth penetration, making it valuable for examining technically challenging patients, including those with obesity.
Key Features:
- Frequency range: 5 to 1 MHz for deep tissue imaging
- Array type: Curved array with 160 elements
- Aperture: 55.5 mm
- Field of view: 111° wide-angle for comprehensive anatomical visualization
- Imaging modes: 2D, steerable pulsed wave, high-PRF Doppler, color Doppler, color power angio (CPA), directional CPA, SonoCT, variable XRES, multivariate harmonic imaging
- Applications: Abdominal, fetal echocardiography, interventional procedures, obstetrics, gynecology, vascular, and prostate imaging
- PureWave crystal technology: Enhances image clarity and penetration, especially in technically difficult patients
- Compatible with multiple Philips ultrasound systems such as EPIQ 7, EPIQ 5, Affiniti 70, iU22, iE33, and HD15
- Biopsy guide capable and compatible with image fusion navigation for precision procedures
- Deep penetration capability up to 40 cm for clear imaging of deep anatomical structures
- Ergonomic design for ease of handling during lengthy examinations
