X-ray imaging system and solid state detector therefor

Details X-ray imaging system and solid state detector therefor X-ray imaging system and solid state detector therefor

1993-06-14

1995-08-08

Dzierzynski, Paul M.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Semiconductor system

378 988, G01T 124, G01T 116

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054401305

ABSTRACT:
The x-ray imaging system comprises an x-ray source for producing an x-ray beam having an energy of at least 30 kVp and an x-ray detector. The x-ray detector comprises a solid state integrated circuit having a silicon substrate and a plurality of charge storage devices. The detector is responsive to x-rays of at least 30 keV to directly produce free electrons which interact with the charge storage devices.

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