To operate ultra short echo time (UTE) or zero echo time (ZTE) imaging, the ability to switch rapidly from detuned to tuned state is mandatory, as any delay causes signal loss for UTE or missing data points in the k-space center for ZTE. While propagation delays arising during radio frequency (RF) front end control can be measured and compensated, the dead time of the receive coil remains a limiting factor. In this contribution we investigated an approach to speed up PIN-diode based coil-tuning, using a dedicated driver providing a low detune current. Tuning times below $$$1000\,\mathrm{ns}$$$ could be realized.
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