Modular multispot X-ray source and method of making same
US7809101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes an electron source mounting plate, two or more electron sources each mounted on and electrically coupled to the electron source mounting plate, and a target block positioned proximately to the two or more electron sources. The source includes two or more targets mounted on and electrically coupled to the target block, each target positioned opposite a respective one of the two or more electron sources to receive a respective beam of electrons therefrom.
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