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Future nuclear medicine imaging will use advanced semiconductor detector arrays. A new readout integrated circuit, AEGIS, is designed to enable higher pixel counts and smaller pixel pitches for improved performance.

Keywords:
CZTCdTeCdZnTehybrid detectormedical imagingnuclear medicinereadout integrated circuitsemiconductor camerasemiconductor detector

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  • Medical Imaging
  • Semiconductor Physics

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  • Clinical nuclear medicine imaging systems rely on semiconductor detector arrays (CdTe/CdZnTe).
  • Future systems require higher pixel counts and smaller pixel pitches than current technologies offer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel readout integrated circuit, AEGIS, designed for hybrid semiconductor detector arrays.
  • To facilitate the development of next-generation nuclear medicine cameras with enhanced capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A basic design for the AEGIS integrated circuit is presented.
  • HSPICE™ simulations were performed to evaluate the performance of the AEGIS unit cell.
  • Key features include a shaper-amplifier unit cell, neighbor pixel readout, on-board bias generation, digital control, and list-mode compatibility.

Main Results:

  • Simulation results indicate the AEGIS unit cell's performance is suitable for its intended application.
  • The design incorporates essential features for advanced detector arrays, including digital control and efficient readout.

Conclusions:

  • The AEGIS integrated circuit is a promising development for future high-performance clinical nuclear medicine imaging.
  • An 8x8 prototype is under development, with a full 64x64 array planned with a 300 μm pitch, addressing the need for increased pixel density.