Indirect Measure Voltage and Exposure Time Device for Medical X-ray

Abstract

X-ray machine is used to create an image of diagnosing or treatment by using X-ray beam. X-ray beams are harmful to the body’s cells when the radiation dose is high enough. Therefore, the X-ray machine must always be calibrated or test to ensure that the X-ray machine is accurate to keep users safe. In this research presents the design and construction of x-ray testing device. It will focus on measuring the two main parameters of the x-ray machine. Measurement of exposure time (x-ray emission time) and measurements of peak kilovoltage from the x-ray tube. This device has 2 parts, hardware and software. The hardware is the circuit consist of intensifying screen for a radiation receiver and converted energy from x-ray into light energy. The wavelength of the light emitted is in the range of 500–600 nm, then use a circuit of photodiode. It is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electric current. The electric current is a full-wave rectification waveform corresponding to the 100 Hz high voltage supply of the x-ray tube. Take the signal from the electric current to filter circuit for reducing noise. And then take the signal to the microcontroller (Arduino). Arduino is used for taking the signal to process in Visual Studio program to measure exposure time and peak kilovoltage of x-ray, which can be measured and processed immediately. The waveform is digitized, and peak detected with Arduino. The number of peaks is then converted to exposure time, i.e. one peak corresponds to 10 milliseconds. The result, exposure time and peak kilovoltage of x-ray, will show on window form application in Visual Studio program.