National Semiconductor and Siemens align to advance ultrasound technology
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Siemens Medical Solutions and National Semiconductor have combined forces to create ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3d/4d imaging capabilities, while consuming less power.
National will combine its power management, signal path and transducer solutions with Siemens' ultrasound systems. The goal is to provide medical ultrasound systems that change the game in workflow efficiency, diagnostic reliability and ease of scanning.
"For many years, we have been pushing the envelope to advance ultrasound imaging to the next level," said Dr Norbert Gaus, chief executive officer, Clinical Products Division of Siemens Healthcare. "Large data volumes and the increased demand for portability require systems with an effective balance between power efficiency and performance. We view National Semiconductor as a strategic analogue alliance to help us make this happen,"
Mike Polacek, senior vice president of Key Market Segments and Business Development for National, added: "This is an ideal alliance, which effectively leverages both companies' strengths. Already well known for its world class healthcare solutions, Siemens' next generation ultrasound systems will be enhanced by our high performance technology, chipsets and subsystem level solutions. We are going to do great things together."
