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Silicon Encapsulated X-Ray Tube - Micro X-Ray

Use Case Deep Dives: X-ray Thickness Gauging

What is X-ray Thickness Gauging? X-ray thickness gauging is…
100W Lightbright Tube

Use Case Deep Dives: Empowering EDXRF Analysis with Micro X-Ray Tubes

When analyzing samples with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence…
Gridded Minifocus Tube, -40V Grid Voltage

Operational Tips: Do I Need a Gridded Tube?

What's a Grid Voltage? One of the most misunderstood aspects…
Pebbles and sand

X-ray Sources 101: What’s a Microfocus Source, Anyway?

Definition of a Microfocus Source Much to the chagrin…
Micro X-Ray Integrated Micro Focus Tube and Power Supply2020 Micro X-Ray

X-ray Sources 101: Bremsstrahlung Radiation and Why it Matters for Imaging

We’ve talked before about choosing a target material, what…
Lightbright Spectra

X-ray Sources 101: How to Choose a Target Material for XRF

Target Material for XRF Instruments Selecting the appropriate…
Power = Voltage x Current

X-ray Sources 101: Voltage, Current, and Power in X-ray Tubes

Introduction X-ray tube power is defined as the product…
X-ray Magnification Terms

Operational Tips: X-ray Coverage and Magnification Formulas and Calculator

X-ray Coverage and Magnification Formulas Some of the first…
Lightbright Beam Current

Operational Tips: Why is High Beam Current at Low Excitation Voltages So Hard?

Why is High Beam Current at Low Excitation Voltages So Hard? In…
Micro X-Ray Mini Focus Glass 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…