Abstract: A modular power distribution unit includes a power rail, a power input module, a control module, and a power output module. The power input module includes at least one power inlet which is connectable to a power source. The control module includes a microcontroller and at least one external communication interface to transfer data to and preferably also to receive data from external devices. The power output module includes at least one power socket and either a metering device for metering at least one power parameter or at least one switch configured to selectively interrupt the transmission of power between at least two contact elements of the power output module and the at least one power socket. The control module and the power output module each include at least one optical communication unit which sends and/or receives data from at least one neighboring module via optical signals.

Abstract: In a high-voltage X-ray tube, which a cathode, which is held at negative high voltage during operating conditions, and an anode, which is held at positive high voltage during operating conditions, are disposed opposite each other in a vacuumized inner space, the anode being attached to an anode insulation element in such a way that the anode insulation element has a cylindrical shape or a shape tapering toward the anode and includes an opening to receive a high-voltage plug, and a pipe structure is provided by means of which a coolant is able to be supplied to the anode. This coolant can be in particular insulating oil or another electrically non-conducting liquid. The pipe structure can, for example, be integrated completely into the interior of the anode insulation element, but can also be integrated into the surface of the high-voltage plug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-voltage x-ray tube (R) with an inner vacuum chamber (11) in which lie, oriented opposite one another, a cathode (8) held at a negative high voltage during operating conditions and an anode (2) held at a positive high voltage during operating conditions, wherein the anode (2) is affixed to an anode isolation element (3a) such that the anode isolation element (3a) has a cylindrical form or a form tapering toward the anode (2) and comprises an opening (5a) to receive a high-voltage plug (12) and has a conductor structure (6/7) via which a coolant can be supplied to the anode (2). This coolant can be, in particular, an insulating oil or another electrically nonconductive liquid. The conductor structure (6/7) can, for example, be integrated completely into the interior of the anode isolation element (3a) but can also be integrated into the surface of the high-voltage plug (12).

Abstract: X-ray tube (11/12) for high dose rates, a corresponding method for generating high dose rates with X-ray tubes (11/12) as well as a method for producing corresponding X-ray devices (11/12), in which an anode (31/32) and a cathode (21/22) are disposed opposite each other in a vacuumized internal chamber (41/42), electrons e? being accelerated to the anode (31/32) by means of impressible high voltage. The anode (31/32) is made of a layer or coating of a metal having a high atomic number, for conversion of the electrons (e?) into X-ray radiation (?) with cooling. The cathode (21/22) comprises a substrate substantially transparent for X-ray radiation (?). In particular, the likewise substantially transparent for X-ray radiation (?). In particular, the cathode (31/32) can close off the vacummized internal chamber (41/42) toward the outside.

Abstract: The invention relates to an X-ray tube (11/12) for high dosing performances, a corresponding method for the production of high dosing performances with X-ray tubes (11/12) and method for the production of corresponding X-ray devices (11/12), wherein an anode (31/32) and a cathode (21/22) are arranged opposite each other in a vacuumed internal chamber (41/42). Electrons (e?) are accelerated by means of high voltage which can be applied to the anode (31/32). The anode (31/32) is made of a metal layer having a high ordinal number which is used to convert the electrons (e?) into X-ray radiation (Y) with the aid of a coolant. The cathode (21/22) comprises an essentially transparent carrier material for X-ray radiation (Y) and an essentially transparent electron emitter layer for X-ray radiation (Y). According to the invention, the cathode (31/32) can, in particular, close the vacuumed internal chamber (41/42) from the outside.