X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Electronic circuit – X-ray source power supply
Patent
1996-06-27
1997-08-26
Wong, Don
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Electronic circuit
X-ray source power supply
378105, 378145, H05G 110
Patent
active
056617747
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed dual energy baggage scanning assembly includes a CT scanning system, and a conveyor belt for transporting items through the CT scanning system, and an improved power supply for the X-ray source of the CT scanner so that a dual energy beam is provided. The power supply alternately powers the X-ray tube of the scanning system at high and low voltage levels at a predetermined rate and comprises at least one high voltage DC power supply for providing a stable, high DC voltage the X-ray tube; means, including at least one waveform generator, for providing a periodic time varying waveform; and coupling means, including a transformer, for coupling the waveform generator to said DC voltage supply so that the total voltage across the cathode and anode of the tube is periodically changed between the high and low voltage levels at the predetermined rate in response to the periodic time varying waveform provided by the waveform generator.
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Fox Timothy R.
Gordon Bernard M.
Izrailit Iosif
Moore John F.
Weedon Hans
Analogic Corporation
Wong Don
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