Hollow Cathode Assembly
AssemblyThermionic electron source emitting electrons to ionize propellant and neutralize exiting ion beam. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Hollow Cathode Assembly
4 top-level lines as of r79112| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cathode Heater | hall-thruster-cathode-heater | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Cathode Insert | hall-thruster-cathode-insert | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Cathode Keeper | hall-thruster-cathode-keeper | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |