Discharge Chamber
AssemblyCylindrical chamber where electrons from the cathode bombard xenon atoms into a plasma; ring-cusp magnets keep the electrons bouncing through the gas long enough to ionize most of it. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Discharge Chamber
5 top-level lines as of r91255| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anode Shell | ion-thruster-chamber-shell | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Ring-Cusp Magnet Ring 2 parts | ion-thruster-cusp-magnet-ring | 3× | 3 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Main Flow Distributor | ion-thruster-propellant-manifold | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | High-Voltage Isolator | ion-thruster-chamber-isolator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Rear Plenum Plate | ion-thruster-backplate | 1× | 1 | · | part |