Abstract: A system includes a downhole tool having a first load of a plurality of loads that receive power from a system power supply. The downhole tool includes a second load of the plurality of loads configured to receive power from the system power supply. The downhole tool includes control electronics that control a temporal distribution of power delivered from the system power supply to at least the first and second load such that timing of power drawn by the first load is based on timing of power drawn by the second load.

Abstract: A system includes a downhole tool having a first load of a plurality of loads that receive power from a system power supply. The downhole tool includes a second load of the plurality of loads configured to receive power from the system power supply. The downhole tool includes control electronics that control a temporal distribution of power delivered from the system power supply to at least the first and second load such that timing of power drawn by the first load is based on timing of power drawn by the second load.

Abstract: A method is described for obtaining an accurate and precise value for radiation output of a radiation generator. Radiation is generated in the radiation generator, and the radiation output of the radiation generator is measured using a radiation monitoring device. An instantaneous inferred radiation output is determined from operating parameters of the radiation generator, and over a period of time a calibration factor between the measured and the instantaneous inferred radiation output is determined. The accurate and precise value for radiation output is determined from the instantaneous inferred radiation output and the determined calibration factor.