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Methods and systems for x-ray tube with texturing

US11581160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2020
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/064
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems are provided for a cathode cup having a surface texturing to aid in adherence of emitter deposited films. In one embodiment, a method may include chemically and/or mechanically texturing a surface of a cathode cup to form a plurality of features with a higher than threshold depth of each feature, the surface of the cathode cup facing an emitter coupled to the cathode cup.

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