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Power supply for an x-ray emitter, x-ray device and method for testing an x-ray device

US11140764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2020
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G1/58
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A power supply for an x-ray emitter is disclosed. A voltage source of the power supply is configured to provide an acceleration voltage or a heating voltage between a first internal contact and a second internal contact to, in a first operating mode, supply the x-ray emitter with power. The power supply includes a control device configured, in a second operating mode, to detect a voltage between the first and the second internal contact and/or to detect a current via the first and/or second internal contact. As a function of the detected voltage and/or of the detected current, the control device is configured to activate a warning device for giving a warning and/or to transmit a warning signal. A method is further disclosed.

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