Ion Optics Assembly
AssemblyPair of precisely aligned multi-aperture grids: the screen grid sits at beam potential and the accel grid 250 V negative, extracting and accelerating ions through ~15,000 matched holes. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Ion Optics Assembly
5 top-level lines as of r91262| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screen Grid | ion-thruster-screen-grid | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Accelerator Grid | ion-thruster-accel-grid | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Grid Mount Ring | ion-thruster-grid-mount-ring | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Grid Standoff Insulator | ion-thruster-grid-insulator | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |