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Electrical power supply for an X-ray tube and method for putting it into operation

US7526067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2008
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G1/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrical power supply for an X-ray tube comprising a current source, a transformer with a primary circuit and a secondary circuit coupled with a resistor (R), the unit supplying a high-voltage generator provided with an equivalent input capacitor is used, when the generator is powered on, to limit the intensity of the inrush current appearing in the circuit.

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