Integrated diode DAS detector
US9689996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Improved imaging systems are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for an improved image sensor assembly for an imaging system, the image sensor assembly having an integrated photodetector array and its associated data acquisition electronics fabricated on the same substrate. By integrating the electronics on the same substrate as the photodetector array, this thereby reduces fabrications costs, and reduces interconnect complexity. Since both the photodiode contacts and the associated electronics are on the same substrate/plane, this thereby substantially eliminates certain expensive/time-consuming processing techniques. Moreover, the co-location of the electronics next to or proximal to the photodetector array provides for a much finer resolution detector assembly since the interconnect bottleneck between the electronics and the photodetector array is substantially eliminated/reduced. The co-location of the electronics next to or proximal to the photodetector array also enables/facilitates programmable pixel configuration for optimal image quality.
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