DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Focal Spot
Test Tool
GAMMEX 112B

The focal spot size of an X-ray tube is a simply converted into an effective focal spot size. This
key factor in determining system resolution. The process is simpler than the use of an IEC slit camera
smaller the focal spot size, the sharper the image at and can be easier to interpret than a star pattern.
high geometric magnification.

The Gammex 112B Focal Spot Test Tool consists of six SPECIFICATIONS
groups of bar patterns with spacing decreasing in 16%
Construction . . . . Six inch acrylic cylinder with a
steps from 0.84 lp/mm (line pairs per millimeter) to
12 group bar pattern target
5.66 lp/mm. The test pattern is mounted on the top of
mounted on top
a 16 cm acrylic cylinder. Resolution . . . . . 0.84 to 5.66 lp/mm
Size. . . . . . . . . . 16.5x7.6 cm diameter
The test tool works by forming a magnified image of
(6.5x3 in diameter)
the precision bar pattern. The cylinder provides accu-
Weight. . . . . . . . 329 g (11.6 oz)
rate and reproducible target-to-image receptor spac-
ing. The visually observed limiting resolution can be

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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

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