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Multi-chip imager

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6219212
Thinned, contiguous imager chips, are arranged end-to-end, and accurately positioned relative to one another, that is, are positioned so that the proper spacing period between adjacent imager pixel detectors is maintained, by using a lap joint between contiguous chips. The use of a lap joint rather than a butt joint permits operation without any significant phase difference occurring and without any pixel detector gap occurring at the lap joint seam. Further, such a lap joint permits proper operation to be obtained even with relatively coarse chip-edge tolerances.
Assignee:
RCA Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4467342
OSTI ID:
6219212
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English