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1550 Series Glass X-ray Tube

The 1550 Series X-ray tube is a 50kV, 50W X-ray tube designed for applications where high flux density and continuous operation are important.

Utilizing our highly stable, high intensity X-ray tube technology coupled with grid-controlled variable focus enables our 1550 Series X-ray tube to produce very small focal spots; this makes the 1550 Series ideal for most industrial inspection and non-destructive testing applications that require high resolution, including PCB assembly, battery, plastic, metal and mechanical parts inspection. Flexible and reliable, this unit is also highly suited for use with X-ray optics.

The 1550 Series X-ray tube can also be supplied in a stainless steel, lead-lined package that is filled with dielectric oil that enables the unit to provide maximum X-ray shielding and heat dissipation; this configuration is our popular Apogee 5500 Series packaged tube, which includes high voltage and filament connectors making it ideal for plug and play operation.


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Specifications

Operating Voltage Range 10-50kV
Maximum Power 50W
Maximum Beam Current 1.0mA
Grid Voltage 0-100V
Maximum Filament Current 1.70A
Filament Voltage 2.0V (Nominal)
Target Material Cu, W, Mo, Co, Rh
Spot Size <50μm (X and Y)
Cone of Illumination 22°
Spot to Window Spacing (FOD) 30.8 mm ± 1mm (1.213")
Window Material and Thickness Be @ 127μm
Flux & Current Stability ≤ 0.2% over 4-hour period
Duty Cycle Continuous
Ambient Temperature Conditions Operating: 0°C to 40°C; Storage: -10°C to 50°C
Humidity 0-95% RH up to 5,000 ft
Method of Cooling Must not exceed 80°C oil temperature. Customer provides enclosure and cooling.
X-ray Shielding Customer must provide enclosure with adequate shielding. Tube emits X-rays in all directions.
Dimensions 81mm L X 47mm W (3.2" L X 1.8" W)
Weight 119g

Wide operating range - enables optimal image contrast

Stable X-ray output - delivers high precision measurements

Low attenuation beryllium window - ensures high transmission of low energy X-rays

  • Medical imaging
  • Inspection of printed circuit boards and electronic devices
  • Nondestructive testing of plastic, metal and mechanical parts
  • Thickness gauging

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Product Name Part NumberOutline DrawingTargetOperating Range (kV)Max Anode Current (mA)Max Anode Power (W)Max Filament Current (A)Spot Size (µm)**  
X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Cu, VHP 902008242Cu10 - 501.0501.750 Max. Add to quote list
X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, W, VHP 902018242W10 - 501.0501.750 Max. Add to quote list
X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Mo, VHP 902028242Mo10 - 501.0501.750 Max. Add to quote list
X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Rh, VHP 902048242Rh10 - 501.0501.750 Max. Add to quote list

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**Max. = Maximum, Typ. = Typical, Nom. = Nominal (per IEC60336,NEMA XR5-1999)

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