Method and apparatus for thermal control in a CT detector
US9086360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/482
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A CT system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening for receiving an object to be scanned, an x-ray source configured to project x-rays through the opening, and a detector assembly positioned to receive the x-rays. The detector assembly includes a plurality of readout chips positioned within a cooling zone and configured to receive electrical signals from a plurality of diode arrays, and a fan positioned to blow air into the cooling zone. An air temperature within the cooling zone is controlled independent of a speed of the fan.
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