Liquid cooling system for precise temperature control of radiation detector for positron emission mammography
US12262463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10151
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temperature control assembly that enables precise temperature control for radiation detectors, such as positron emission tomography (“PET”) detectors and other densely packed electronics is described. The temperature control assembly includes a liquid cooling assembly that generally includes a cold plate having formed therein one or more channels through which a liquid coolant is able to flow. The channels are enclosed by the cold plate, such that the liquid coolant does not come into contact with sensitive electronic components used in the radiation detectors. When a liquid coolant is flowing through the channels, a sufficiently low humidity level is maintained external the cold plate. The liquid cooling assembly is removable and can be arranged between layers of printed circuit boards in an array of radiation detectors. Heating elements can be coupled the liquid cooling assembly and operated to increase the temperature as necessary to maintain a precisely controlled temperature environment.
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