发明名称 |
Grid voltage generation for x-ray tube |
摘要 |
An x-ray source for improved electron beam control, a smaller electron beam spot size, and a smaller x-ray spot size with reduced power supply size and weight. A method for improved electron beam control, a smaller electron beam spot size, and a smaller x-ray spot size with reduced power supply size and weight. Grid(s) may be used in an x-ray tube for improved electron beam control, a smaller electron beam spot size, and a smaller x-ray spot size. Control circuitry for the grid(s) can be disposed in electrically insulative potting. Light may be used to provide power and control signals to the control circuitry. |
申请公布号 |
US9072154(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.06.30 |
申请号 |
US201314038226 |
申请日期 |
2013.09.26 |
申请人 |
MOXTEK, INC. |
发明人 |
Wang Dongbing |
分类号 |
H05G1/10;H05G1/08;H05G1/12;H05G1/00;H05G1/06 |
主分类号 |
H05G1/10 |
代理机构 |
Thorpe North & Western LLP |
代理人 |
Thorpe North & Western LLP |
主权项 |
1. An x-ray source comprising:
a. an x-ray tube including:
i. an anode attached to an evacuated enclosure, the anode configured to emit x-rays;ii. a cathode including an electron emitter attached to the evacuated enclosure, the electron emitter configured to emit electrons towards the anode;iii. an electrically conducting grid disposed between the electron emitter and the anode, with a gap between the grid and the anode, and a gap between the grid and the electron emitter; b. an internal grid control configured to provide alternating current; c. a grid high voltage multiplier electrically coupled between the internal grid control and the grid; d. the grid high voltage multiplier configured to receive alternating current from the internal grid control, generate a direct current (“DC”) voltage based on the alternating current, and provide the DC voltage to the grid; e. a primary high voltage multiplier configured to provide a DC bias voltage at a high voltage connection to the electron emitter, the grid high voltage multiplier, and the internal grid control; f. electrically insulating potting substantially surrounding a cathode end of an exterior of the x-ray tube, a high voltage connection end of an exterior of the primary high voltage multiplier, the grid high voltage multiplier, and the internal grid control; g. the internal grid control having a light sensor configured to receive a light control signal emitted by an external grid control; h. the internal grid control configured to modify the alternating current to the grid high voltage multiplier based on the light control signal; and i. the grid high voltage multiplier configured to modify the grid voltage based on the modified alternating current. |
地址 |
Orem UT US |