研究目的
To present a 16-channel readout integrated circuit (ROIC) with nanosecond-resolution time to digital converter (TDC) for pixelated Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) gamma-ray detectors, aimed at medical imaging applications such as PET scanners, PEM scanners, and Compton gamma cameras.
研究成果
The presented 16-channel ROIC achieves high energy resolution, low power consumption, and fast trigger capabilities suitable for medical imaging applications. The integrated TDC and temperature sensor meet the required specifications, paving the way for the development of a full pixel array VIP-PIX ASIC.
研究不足
The architecture's sensitivity is reduced due to the use of unfiltered fast output of the pre-amplifier for the discriminator, leading to a higher minimum detectable energy. The power consumption and cooling requirements for a full PET scanner with millions of pixels could be challenging.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The design includes an analog front-end with switchable gain, an ADC, configuration registers, and a 4-state digital controller for each pixel. The ASIC integrates a 16-pixel matrix, digital controller, global voltage references, TDC, temperature sensor, and current reference.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The ASIC was fabricated with TSMC m mixed-signal CMOS technology and characterized with external test pulses and radioactive sources.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
TSMC m CMOS technology, CdTe detectors, test pulse capacitors, and a temperature-controlled environment for sensor characterization.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Characterization included noise level measurement, linearity and resolution tests, trigger jitter analysis, and spectroscopy with a pixelated CdTe detector.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Gaussian fits were used to analyze energy resolution and linearity, and external counters/TDCs measured time resolution.
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