Course:
College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Mammography, Sinclair Community College
Module:
Mammographic Equipment: Generators, Tube and Photon Production
Module Description:
Audience: Mammographers and health care professionals interested in learning about mammographic equipment.
Prerequisites: None
This is one unit of a planned mammographic equipment series. Lessons include important generator characteristics and special x-ray tube construction considerations specific to mammography. Learners will be able to describe the impact of electrical voltage ripple, how rectified x-ray generators resolve ripple problems, and how special x-ray tube components and designs are utilized in the mammographic imaging process.
Learning Objectives
* Describe the importance of rectification of AC to DC electrical power supply and its impact on x-ray production.
* Recognize the differences in voltage ripple related to various generators used in x-ray production.
* Describe how high frequency generators affect the efficiency of the x-ray production process benefiting mammographic imaging.
* Describe unique x-ray tube design considerations as they relate to focal spot size, anode heel effect, beam geometry and spatial resolution.
* Recognize the impact of target and filter composition as controllers of x-ray beam intensity and radiation quality.
Author:
Sinclair Community College
About the author:
Sinclair Community College has a 30-year history of providing quality instruction in radiologic technology. In addition, the college’s nationally recognized distance-delivered learning activities date back as early as 1979. By fusing quality radiologic technology instruction with a state of the art distance delivery framework, Sinclair offers top-notch, relevant continuing education opportunities.
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