Micromachining of X-Ray Medical Imager and Radiographic System

In Phase I of the program LEEOAT company will develop and optimize the conceptual design and fabrication strategy for a high performance, miniaturized and cost-effective x-ray focal plane array detector together with a digital medical radiographic multiorgan system. The detector architectural is based on LEEOAT company novel micromachining technology and ultra precise packaging. This resolution matrix detector will replace films in medical and industrial imaging applications. We will demonstrate the device fabrication feasibility and perform tests on its characteristics to predict its performance for radiographic multiorgan medical imaging for diagnostic screening. We will theoretically model the detector and predict the system expected imaging performance (sensitivity, quantum efficiency, signal/noise, resolution etc.). Additionally, we will estimate the fabrication and testing costs of the prototype in phase II of the program. This x-ray electronic real-time imaging system will render tremendous benefits for military and civilian health care. It will allow real-time military combat diagnostic screening for emergency treatment. For general medical and dental applications, it will realize better imaging quality, reduced dosage of radiation, cost saving and environmental benefits due to the film-free process. The benefits will be also realized in the electronic data keeping, processing, management and storage. Anticipate Military Benefits/Potential Commercial Applications of the Research or Development: The development of electronic x-ray imaging detector will open a large window of opportunity of replacing films in a variety of medical and dental x-ray radiographic applications, as well as industrial opportunities for x-ray noninvasive testing.