Mass spectrometer multipole device
US7507955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/4255
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a multipole device for a mass spectrometer system. In general, the multipole device contains a plurality of conductive rods each comprising a conductive layer, a resistive layer, and an insulative layer between the conductive and resistive layers. The invention finds use in a variety of applications, including ion transport, ion fragmentation and ion mass filtration. Accordingly, the invention may be employed in a variety of mass spectrometer systems.
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