an x-ray imaging system consists of a generator control console where the operator selects desired techniques to obtain a quality readable image(kvp, ma and exposure time), an x-ray generator which controls the x-ray tube current, x-ray tube kilovoltage and x-ray emitting exposure time, an x-ray tube that converts the kilovoltage and ma into actual x-rays and an image detection system which can be either a film (analog technology) or a digital capture system and a pacs.