Mass Spectrometer Components Including Programmable Elements and Devices and Systems Using Them

Certain configurations of mass spectrometer components are described herein that comprise one or more mass spectrometer programmable elements. In some instances, the mass spectrometer programmable element can be configured as an electrode that can function independently of any underlying substrate or component. Ion guides, lenses, ion switches, mass analyzers and other components of a mass spectrometer are described which comprise one or more mass spectrometer programmable elements.