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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.
| 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
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| Product Name | Part Number | Outline Drawing | Target | Operating Range (kV) | Max Anode Current (mA) | Max Anode Power (W) | Max Filament Current (A) | Spot Size (µm)** | |
| X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Cu, VHP | 90200 | 8242 | Cu | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 50 Max. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, W, VHP | 90201 | 8242 | W | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 50 Max. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Mo, VHP | 90202 | 8242 | Mo | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 50 Max. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, 1550 Glass, Rh, VHP | 90204 | 8242 | Rh | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 50 Max. | Add to quote list |
Note: Part number specific copies of outline drawings and product specification sheets are available.
**Max. = Maximum, Typ. = Typical, Nom. = Nominal (per IEC60336,NEMA XR5-1999)
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