Microwave Tomography for Brain Imaging: Feasibility Assessment for Stroke Detection

Table 3

Characteristics and projected performance of an initial MWT system for brain imaging.

MW frequencies	0.7–1.0 GHz
Imaging chamber	3D “Helmet” like, with R∼11cm
Number of antennas per a 2D “slice” of an imaging chamber	32–64
Type of antennas	ceramic (𝜺∼60-90) loaded waveguides
Each antenna works as transmitter and receiver	Yes
Measured attenuations [dB]	60–110
S/N ratio [dB]	40–60
IFBW [kHz]	1–10
Output power on antenna	+20 dBm