Sensor Device Interposer for Four-Sided Buttable Radiation Detection

The patent introduces an interposer element as an intermediary component between adjacent detectors. This interposer element includes a strain relief structure that mechanically decouples the detectors from each other, preventing strain propagation across detector boundaries. The interposer acts as a mediator that maintains structural continuity while isolating detectors from mechanical stress, thereby preserving signal integrity during four-sided butting arrangements.

The patent segments the detector array into independent detector units, each surrounded by its own interposer element. This segmentation allows each detector to be independently mounted and isolated from strain effects originating in adjacent detectors. The modular structure with interposers between each detector enables four-sided butting while maintaining signal integrity through mechanical isolation.

The patent merges multiple functions into the interposer element: it provides mechanical support for the detector, incorporates strain relief structures to prevent strain propagation, and facilitates thermal management. By combining these functions into a single integrated component rather than separate elements, the design reduces overall device complexity while maintaining the ability to achieve four-sided butting for high-resolution imaging.

The interposer element is designed as a universal component that serves multiple purposes: mechanical support, strain isolation, thermal management, and electrical isolation. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate components for each function, thereby reducing device complexity while enabling high-resolution four-sided buttable detector arrangements.

The patent employs parameters such as varying the thickness of the interposer element and adjusting the dimensions of the strain relief structures to optimize both signal integrity and manufacturing cost. By carefully selecting these parameters, the design achieves effective strain isolation without requiring excessively thick or complex interposer structures that would increase manufacturing costs.

The strain relief structures within the interposer element are strategically positioned only at critical locations where strain propagation would affect detector performance. Rather than making the entire interposer uniformly thick or complex, the design applies enhanced structural features only where needed, reducing material usage and manufacturing cost while maintaining signal integrity.