Program Information
X-Ray Tube Design
R Behling1*, (1) Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH, Hamburg, DE
Presentations
SA-D-BRA-0 (Saturday, March 5, 2016) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Room: Grand Ballroom A
In the vast majority of radiological sites for imaging and therapy vacuum electronics devices are still generating bremsstrahlung, more than 120 years after Conrad Roentgen’s discovery. Wouldn’t it be time for a change? Where is the innovation? How do current X-ray tubes function? How do they look like after dissection? What are the technical trends? Will we see X-ray LED’s, compact X-ray Lasers or flat panel sources soon in medical imaging?
This lecture will try to raise understanding and provide answers. It will briefly touch on the physics of X-ray generation, treat key characteristics of X-ray sources, materials and components, manufacturing technology, cost drivers and service aspects. Important quality parameters for comparison and selection of the most suitable source will be identified. Advice will be given to extend the service life. It will become evident, that the term X-ray tube understates the importance of well-matched supporting generator electronics, which controls the very complex functions of modern diagnostic X-ray sources.
Learning Objectives:
1. Know tube design concepts and sub-components
2. Understand the importance of well-matched control electronics
3. While departing from outdated metrics, learn to compare tubes of current technology
4. Understand why X-ray tubes fail early and how this can be avoided
Funding Support, Disclosures, and Conflict of Interest: Mr. Behling is an employee of Royal Philips
Handouts
- 113-31203-379492-117965-693976871.pdf (R Behling)
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