This standard is applicable to x-ray source assemblies and x-ray tube assemblies containing rotating anode x-ray tubes, for use in medical diagnostic radiology for techniques in which the x-ray pattern will be received simultaneously in all points of
the IMAGE RECEPTION AREA.
Unless otherwise specified, this standard is applicable to an x-ray tube assembly with a brand-new rotating anode x-ray tube.
This standard does not apply to x-ray source assemblies and x-ray tube assemblies for special applications, when for example steeper variations of the air kerma r?te or particular distributions are intended.