New readout integrated circuits for position sensitive solid state detectors

We have been developing custom multi channel mixed signal readout integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced position sensitive solid-state radiation detector arrays for applications ranging from X-ray astronomy and medical imaging to security and industrial inspection. Readout ICs are an integral part of position-sensitive semiconductor detectors for X-ray, gamma-ray and charged particle imaging. Different detector applications require custom IC, which is typically designed for a specific detector array. Therefore, it is important to develop generic ICs to meet a range of applications in different complementing fields. To achieve this aim NOVA has been developing generic ICs for different fields of applications, which embodies versatile and adaptable functions as well as selectable features. An overview of generic ICs developed at NOVA is presented here. Each chip described targets a complementing application field with versatile functions and features.