Specifically designed to meet the power and control requirements for high-voltage imaging technology used in medical applications, new hermetic seals and connectors from Douglas Electrical Components provide reliable, highly engineered solutions for passing signals into and out of sealed X-ray tube enclosures.
The company notes that powering an X-ray tube requires relatively large amounts of electricity to pass through a dielectric fluid, which prevents heat damage by providing both insulation and cooling. To deliver power to the tube without risk of fluid leakage, Douglas has now developed a broad range of ultra-high integrity hermetic seals and feedthroughs custom-engineered to meet the unique requirements of medical imaging equipment, including installation geometry, high-voltage, high-power and fluid-sealing needs.
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The components are designed to provide optimal tube operation and longevity while minimizing installation time and complexity. Specifying and designing these connectors requires familiarity with a range of solutions and feedthrough technology. Such solutions may include the following components, according to Douglas: BNC connector backpotting; custom wire harness solutions; direct hermetic sealing of ribbon cable; plastic connector hermetic backpotting; three conductor radial o-ring and snap ring feedthru; sealing of lead wires thru the wall of x-ray heads.
For more information about Douglas Electric and its solutions for medical imaging equipment, visit http://www.douglaselectrical.com .
