CT Additional X-Ray Source Sequence

(0018,9360)

1

Contains the Attributes defining the data acquisition in a multiple X-Ray source system beyond the primary source. The primary X-Ray source is specified in the CT X-Ray Details Sequence.

One or more Items shall be included in this Sequence.

>KVP

(0018,0060)

1

Peak kilo voltage output of the X-Ray generator used.

>X-Ray Tube Current in mA

(0018,9330)

1

Nominal X-Ray tube current in milliamperes.

>Data Collection Diameter

(0018,0090)

1

The diameter in mm of the region over which data were collected.

>Focal Spot(s)

(0018,1190)

1

Used nominal size of the focal spot in mm.

>Filter Type

(0018,1160)

1

Type of filter(s) inserted into the X-Ray beam. See Section C.8.15.3.9.

>Filter Material

(0018,7050)

1

The X-Ray absorbing material used in the filter. May be multi-valued.

See Annex P “Correspondence of X-Ray Filter Material Codes and Defined Terms” in PS3.16 for Defined Terms.

>Exposure in mAs

(0018,9332)

1

The exposure expressed in milliampere seconds, for example calculated from exposure time and X-Ray tube current.

>Energy Weighting Factor

(0018,9353)

1C

The weighting factor of the data from this additional source in a multiple energy composition image. This factor incorporates the effects of

Required if Required if Frame Type (0008,9007) Value 4 of this frame is ENERGY_PROP_WT. May be present otherwise.