Abstract:
Among other things, a detector unit for a detector array of a radiation imaging modality is provided. In some embodiments, the detector unit comprises a radiation detection sub-assembly and an electronics sub-assembly. In some embodiments, at least some portions of the detector unit, such as the electronics sub-assembly, may be formed via a semiconductor fabrication technique. By way of example, an electronics sub-assembly may be formed via a semiconductor fabrication technique and may comprise electronic circuitry which is embedded in a molding compound. In some embodiments, such electronic circuitry may be electrically coupled together via electrically conductive traces and/or vias.
Abstract:
Among other things, a detection assembly of a radiation detector system is provided. In some embodiments, the detection assembly comprises a plurality of detector elements. Respective detector elements include a scintillator array, a photodetector array supporting the scintillator array on a first side of the photodetector array, and an electrical contact disposed on a second side of the photodetector array. In some embodiments, the detection assembly includes a printed circuit board. The electrical contact of respective detector elements is bonded to the printed circuit board to physically and electrically couple respective detector elements to the printed circuit board. A method of fabricating a detection assembly of a radiation detector system is also provided.
Abstract:
Among other things, a radiation system configured to examine an object is provided. The radiation system comprises, among other things, a radiation source, a detector array, and an object support. The object support is configured to rotate an object and to translate the object during the examination to facilitate acquiring volumetric data indicative of the object. In some embodiments, the detector array comprises a single row of detector cells and the radiation source emits fan-beam radiation. In some embodiments, the radiation system further comprises an image generator configured to generate an image of a surface of the object based upon first data corresponding to a first ray having a first trajectory and intersecting a first location within the object and second data corresponding to a second ray having a second trajectory and intersecting the first location within the object.