Kowotest nanoXspot

Kowotest nanoXspot

Focal Spot Measurement <100 µm in Accordance with ISO 32543-4 and ISO 32543-5

Overview

The nanoXspot is a Focal Spot Gauge that measures below 100 µm. It determines the focal spot size, shape, and position of nanometer resolution X-Ray Tubes. The nanoXspot was developed to address the demand for consistent microscale measurements in the X-Ray equipment manufacturing.

Features

  • Multi-pattern gauge design with line groups, converging patterns, and hole arrays
  • Automated profile alignment and fitting for minimal user influence
  • Handles diverse spot shapes and line group geometries
  • Focal spot reconstruction via filtered back projection
  • Comprehensive evaluation of edge and line spread functions
  • Reduced image quality requirements versus alternative methods
  • Compatible with emerging CEN/ASTM/ISO standards (EN 12543 series)

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

nanoXspot Technical Specifications
Gold Structure Height: 6 X 8 µm
Chip size / structured Area: 10 x 10 mm²  | 9 x 9 mm²
Line Groups on nanoXspot - Line Width:

   

2 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 13 - 16 - 20 - 25 - 32 - 40 - 50 - 63µm

4µm Line Group (Above, Left) & 63µm Line group (Above, Right) examples above
Disks on nanoXspot - Diameter:

   

10, 20, 30, 50, and 100µm

10µm Disk (Above, Left) & 100µm Disk (Above, Right) examples above
Conformances:

ISO 32543-4

ISO 32543-5

 

Applications

The nanoXspot gauge is for evaluating focal spot sizes and shapes for quality assurance in radiographic manufacturing. Applications include: 

  • Measurement and characterization of focal spot size, shape, and position of micro- and nanofocus X-ray tubes (100 nm to 5 μm)
  • Quality control and performance verification of X-ray tubes used in industrial computed tomography (CT) systems
  • Reconstruction of focal spot intensity distributions via filtered back projection from hole edges or converging line group patterns
  • Evaluation of edge spread functions, line spread functions, and modulation transfer functions for imaging system assessment
  • Validation of X-ray imaging system resolution for high-precision testing

 

Scope of Supply

  • nanoXspot Unit
  • Wooden Case
  • 2 Holder Rods
  • Certificate of Conformity
  • ** Test Report only available with purchase of RT-KT-11-01202

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
nanoXspot Gauge for focal spot measurement, including certificate of conformity RT-KT-11-01201
$4,605.00
nanoXspot Gauge for focal spot measurement, certificate of conformity, test report RT-KT-11-01202
$4,450.00
Extension Rod For nanoXspot Gauge, 2" (50mm) RT-KT-11-01205
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