X-ray sources package more power

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp has expanded its Monoblock series of X-ray sources. New methods of high voltage packaging and thermal management now allow Monoblock X-ray sources to power integrated X-ray tubes at voltages of up to 200kV and power levels up to 1000W. Spellman's series of Monoblock X-ray sources eliminates the problematic external high voltage cabling by integrating the high voltage power supply, the filament power supply and X-ray tube into one compact, easy to use package.

Spellman has leveraged two decades of experience designing rotating medical CT generators to now offer Monoblock solutions for a wide variety of rotating security screening and explosive detection systems, CT-based imaging scanners, food and fill level inspection systems, nondestructive testing devices and bone densitometers.

The Monoblock can be designed in a wide variety of geometries with beam shape, focal spot size and other critical parameters customised for a particular application.

Spellman's Monoblock X-ray sources are used daily to power thousands of carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and cargo scanners in airports around the world, in addition to TSA-approved explosive detection systems.

Spellman continues to collaborate with leading security screening device manufacturers, innovating the next generation of X-ray screening technology, thus contributing to secure aviation transportation.