
X-Ray Sources 101: How Long Will My X-ray Tube Last?
Most users of X-ray tubes intuitively understand that X-ray…

X-ray Sources 101: What’s a Microfocus Source, Anyway?
Definition of a Microfocus Source
Much to the chagrin…

X-ray Sources 101: Bremsstrahlung Radiation and Why it Matters for Imaging
We’ve talked before about choosing a target material, what…

X-ray Sources 101: Taking Faster Images at Higher Resolution (Part 2)
Before jumping into today's post discussing Micro X-Ray's unique…

X-ray Sources 101: How to Choose a Target Material for XRF
Target Material for XRF Instruments
Selecting the appropriate…

X-ray Sources 101: Voltage, Current, and Power in X-ray Tubes
Introduction
X-ray tube power is defined as the product…

X-Ray Sources 101: What is Focal Spot Size and Why Does it Matter?
In simple terms, the focal spot size is the size of the electron…

X-ray Sources 101: X-ray Tube Topologies
What are X-ray tube topologies?
The topology of an X-ray tube…

X-ray Sources 101: Anatomy of an X-ray Tube
What are the major parts of an X-ray tube?
X-ray tubes come…

X-ray Sources 101: X-ray Tube Grounding Considerations
X-ray Tube Grounding and Instability
When evaluating and using…