Abstract:
A miniature X-ray source includes a support structure provided with a through hole, an anode arranged at one end of the hole and a cathode at the other end of the hole, thereby defining a cavity, wherein the anode and cathode are adapted to be energized to generate X-ray radiation. The support structure has a cross-sectional shape that is determined such that a desired radiation distribution of the radiation generated by the X-ray source is achieved. Also a method of manufacturing miniature X-ray sources is disclosed.
Abstract:
A silicon micromechanical non-reverse valve. In a main surface of a silicon wafer there is provided a cavity and a cantilever beam. The beam extends over the cavity and is integrally formed with the wafer at its top portion. The beam is provided at a distance above the bottom wall of the cavity. A second wafer of silicon or glass is provided over the first silicon wafer and covers the cavity in order to form a chamber. A second wafer is provided with two openings one of which is situated within the outline of the beam and the other of which is situated outside said outline. The first opening acts as an inlet and the second opening as an outlet for the valve.
Abstract:
Medical system comprising an X-ray tube unit catheter 302 and an X-ray tube unit including a miniaturised X-ray tube 301, wherein the X-ray tube unit is adapted to be inserted into the X-ray tube unit catheter in order to generate X-ray radiation at a treatment position in a vessel within a human or animal body.The X-ray tube is provided with a distal electrical pole and a proximal electrical pole. The proximal pole is connected via an insulated electrical conductor 305 to an external power source. The distal pole is connectable to a conducting means 304 at the inner surface of the catheter wall via distal connecting means 303. The conducting means has a predetermined length extending in the longitudinal direction of the catheter and is connected via an insulated electrical conductor to the external power source. During treatment the X-ray tube unit is adapted to be moved in relation to the X-ray tube unit catheter, wherein the distal pole is electrically connected to the conducting means.
Abstract:
In an output stage of an electronic signal processing circuit such as that used for transmission from a mobile telephone set the amplifier circuit comprises two power transistors (A, B) or type FET. The power transistors are used for amplifying different signals such as signals for different wavelength bands in a duel band telephone set and they are not used simultaneously. Each power transistor comprises a multitude of elementary transistors (19, 21) or “fingers” which are interdigitated to form an interleaved configuration, the element transistors of one transistor alternating with the element transistors of the other transistor. Thereby the effective area which can receive heat dissipated by the element transistors will be twice that used when the element transistors are located in two geometrically separated groups which will allow a higher power load on each transistor element.
Abstract:
A method and a system for x-ray treatment of, for example, cancer or restenosis prevention inside a living body is disclosed. A miniature x-ray tube (1) is provided with at least one pair of electrodes (6, 8), the electrodes alternatingly serving as anode and cathode, respectively. A power supply (13) is connected to the electrodes, and a switching unit of the power supply alternates the electrical potential across the electrodes. With the x-ray tube according to the invention the temperature increase at the site of treatment is limited, thereby providing an effective treatment without unduly prolonged treatment duration.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for the controlled delivery of ionizing radiation to a therapy location. It comprises a source (4) of ionizing radiation provided at the distal end of an elongated member (6). It also has a control unit (12) for controlling the movement of said radiation source (4) at the therapy location, via a driving unit (21, 22; 23, 24, 25, 26). A method according to the invention comprises controlling the radiation dose at the therapy location, by controlling the movement of the source.
Abstract:
A detector circuit, for example for optical radiation, has a detector diode (20) and an amplifier circuit (30) integrated with the diode in the same silicon wafer for amplification of the diode signal. The diode is designed as a lateral diode. The diode and the amplifier circuit are both produced in a homogeneously weakly doped silicon wafer (1).