Multiple target anode assembly and system of operation
US7065179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anode assembly having multiple target electrodes is disclosed. Each target electrode produces an x-ray fan beam for radiographic data acquisition. The target electrodes are designed to sequentially generate an x-ray fan beam and therefore operate at a proportional duty cycle per scan. Power output capabilities of the anode assembly is increased without an increase in the size or thermal overloading of the anode assembly.
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