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Xray2 Generators

This document summarizes the key components and functions of x-ray generators. X-ray generators must precisely control tube voltage and current to produce x-rays of the desired quality and quantity. The main components are a console containing switches, meters and timer circuits; a transformer tank housing a high voltage transformer, rectification and filament current supply. Generators can use single or three-phase power supplies, and half-wave or full-wave rectification to deliver high voltage to the x-ray tube. Timer circuits control exposure time, while automatic exposure controls end exposures based on radiation detected at the cassette. Portable and capacitor discharge generators are also discussed.

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Xray2 Generators

This document summarizes the key components and functions of x-ray generators. X-ray generators must precisely control tube voltage and current to produce x-rays of the desired quality and quantity. The main components are a console containing switches, meters and timer circuits; a transformer tank housing a high voltage transformer, rectification and filament current supply. Generators can use single or three-phase power supplies, and half-wave or full-wave rectification to deliver high voltage to the x-ray tube. Timer circuits control exposure time, while automatic exposure controls end exposures based on radiation detected at the cassette. Portable and capacitor discharge generators are also discussed.

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X-Ray Units

X-Ray Tube Circuits

X_RAY GENERATORS

Must provide precise tube voltage (kVp) and


filament current to allow x-ray production of
desired quality (kVp) and quantity (mA)
Console

Line Compensator
Autotransformer
Switches, Meters and timer circuits

Transformer Tank
High Voltage transformer
Rectification
Filament current supply

1-Phase Full Wave X-Ray Generator

X-Ray Console and Primary Circuits

X-Ray Console and Primary Circuits


Line Voltage Compensation:

-- Monitors input line voltage


-- Adjusts for drops/surges in
line voltage
--Automatic (and invisible) or
Autotransformer:
manual
-- Self-induction (1 coil) with
adjustable
input (for LVC) and output
taps
-- Provides adjustable down)
voltages to
primaries of kV and mA
circuits
-- Step-up (~ 2:1 max) or step

mA
Circuits

Regulates mA by controlling filament


current (i.e., filament heating) and thus
thermionic emission

Selector: separate rheostat for each mA


station, calibrated to yield current (3-5
amps) for desired mA crossing tube
Transformer: Step down to ~10 volts

kV
Circuit

Selector: Taps off autotransformer (maybe


coarse+fine)
kV Meter: In primary circuit (uses transformer
law)
(calibrated for power losses
High voltage transformer: 500-1000 turns-ratio
(150 kV)

High Voltage: No rectification

High Voltage: Half-wave Rectification

Half-wave Rectification Tube Circuit

High Voltage: Full-wave Rectification

X-ray Production Efficiency vs kV

3-PHASE VOLTAGE SUPPLY

3-Phase 6-Pulse vs 12-Pulse

kV Waveforme Ripple

High Frequency Generators

Timer Circuits (Modern Generators)

Timers:

Electronic RC circuit timers


Usually in multiples of 1/120 second for 1phase

Switches:
Solid state switches (Thyratrons)
Grid-controlled x-ray tubes for rapid pulsing

Automatic
Exposure
Control
(AEC):
Phototimers

Automatic Exposure Control (Phototimer):


Sensor(usually 3) measuring radiation at cassette; signal
to generator to end exposure at proper time.
Types of phototimers:
Photomultiplier: light from a small screen converted to
electrical signal proportional to radiation at receptor
Radiopaque, so must be behind cassette
Ionization

Chambers:

Plate or grid type operating in ion chamber region


Radiolucent, so may be placed in front of cassette

Solid State:
Can be ~radiolucent, but often quite energy dependent

Falling Load Generators

Battery Powered Generators-Portable

Capacitor Discharge Generators


V = Q/C
where:
V=volts
Q=charge
C=capacitance

mAs = F x
kV

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