Tile for detector array of imaging modality having selectively removable/replaceable tile sub-assemblies
US8829446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/2985
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Among other things, one or more tiles for an indirect-conversation radiation detector array are provided herein. Respective tiles comprise a detector sub-assembly and an electronic sub-assembly, which are operably coupled together, yet selectively removable, via a connection interface. When an electronic sub-assembly portion of a tile, which comprises a signal acquisition system (e.g., an integrated circuit, such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC)), functions improperly, the electronic sub-assembly portion of the tile may be selectively removed for repair/replacement without removing and/or replacing the detector sub-assembly (e.g., which may be much more costly to replace). Similarly, when the detector sub-assembly portion of a tile functions improperly, the detector sub-assembly portion of the tile may be selectively removed for repair/replacement without removing and/or replacing the electronic sub-assembly portion of the tile (e.g., although some manipulation of the properly functioning sub-assembly may occur).
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