Systems and methods for fast kilovolt switching in an X-ray system
US9160325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/009
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various of the disclosed embodiments contemplate systems and methods in an X-ray imaging system, such as a CT system, facilitating more crisp switching between high and low voltages at an X-ray tube. Certain embodiments circuits which store and discharge energy to improve voltage rise and fall times. These circuits may mitigate the effects of losses, hysteresis cycles, and leakage currents. More controlled voltage rise and fall times may improve X-ray emission and detection synchronization.
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