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Philips MRC CT X-ray Tube

Philips' CT X-ray tube family across multiple generations — MRC 400, MRC 600, MRC 800, and the current iMRC generation. Direct-bearing rotating-anode design with Philips' proprietary thermal-path engineering. The MRC family shipped across the Brilliance 64, Ingenuity, iCT, and current Incisive CT and IQon Spectral CT platforms, with tube generation matched to the CT platform's power and duty-cycle envelope.

Fits

Specs

  • Rotating-anode with direct-bearing architecture
  • Heat capacity varies by tube generation (MRC 400 < MRC 600 < MRC 800 < iMRC)
  • Dual focal spots standard
  • Philips CT Tube Guarantee on current Incisive platform — extended-life tube program

Diagnosis

  • Tube scan counter and tube-hour counter — primary wear indicators.
  • Arcing / dose-output drift — acceptance testing catches it first.
  • Bearing noise — end-of-life audible warning.

Replacement

Not a field repair. Lead times vary by tube generation and sourcing. Acceptance testing (dose output, kVp stability, focal-spot integrity) mandatory post-swap. Philips CT Tube Guarantee on current Incisive platform affects service economics on covered units.

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