A novel silicon-based, low voltage, nano-scale cold cathode generating the electron stream needed for X-ray via field-emission technology
510(k) cleared imaging systems using the Nanox.SOURCE
Patent families, registrated in various countries
Years developing the source for the medical imaging industry
Over a decade of substantial resources invested in development of FED technology by Sony
From one metal filament heated to 2,000° Celsius requiring special cooling and rotation mechanics
To 100 million nano-cones field on a silicon chip emitting digitally controlled electron streams under low voltage
Most beneficial in mobile imaging units that run off chargeable batteries
No filament heating is required to “boil off” electrons off the Cathode
Cold Cathode tubes are much smaller and lighter than conventional X-ray tubes
Drastically reduces the size and complexity of imaging systems, and consequently, their cost
Allows simultaneous connection and switching of multiple X-ray tubes
With only two voltages controlling X-ray output: the Cathode-Anode voltage and the Cathode Cone-Gate voltage
High efficiency due to sturdy gate design, millions of nano-gates manufactured on a nano-scale chip
Limited metal edge exposure provides high efficiency and longevity, ensuring impeccable functionality and handling
Improving emission uniformity, available current, operational reliability, and maintaining a consistent current density
Supply of less than 50V is required to activate electron ejections from the chip and enable voltage-independent current (X-ray dose)
Faster switching and better synchronization with digital image receptors, reduce image blurring and patient movement artifacts