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Within the various individual subsystems of the CT unit there may be several microprocessors, e.g. for the X-ray generator imaging cameras and viewing consoles. These are under the control of the central processing unit (Figure 3.1) which is in continuous communication with the technician/radiographer via the operator’s console.

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Brooker, M.J. (1986). Computer and disc drive. In: Computed Tomography for Radiographers. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7996-6_3

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