Patent ID: 7638776
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: G01J,G01T

Abstract:
1. A radiation inspection system comprising: a first set of semiconductor radiation detectors spaced apart from one another in a first direction; a second set of semiconductor radiation detectors spaced apart from one another in the first direction, wherein: each of said radiation detectors includes a first plurality of pixels spaced apart from one another in said first direction and a second plurality of pixels spaced apart from one another in said first direction; said second plurality of pixels is positioned laterally adjacent said first plurality of pixels; said pixels of said first and second pluralities of pixels of each of said radiation detectors are arranged in an alternating or staggered pattern in said first direction; each of said pixels is operative for outputting a current or voltage pulse in response to radiation from a radiation source striking said pixel; said second set of radiation detectors is positioned laterally adjacent said first set of radiation detectors; and said radiation detectors are arranged in an alternating or staggered pattern in said first direction.