Abstract: A direct radiation converter module and a direct radiation converter are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the direct radiation converter module includes a direct converter layer, provided with a metal layer, for converting radiation absorbed therein into electrical charge. For protection and passivation, the surface, of the metal layer and of the direct conversion layer, is coated at least partially with a protective layer made from parylene.

Abstract: An X-ray detector is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the X-ray detector includes a detector housing including a plurality of detector modules that extend into an interior space of the detector housing, the detector housing being designed to feed a coolant into the interior space. In order to cool the detector modules, in at least one embodiment the latter are respectively arranged on a hollow module carrier forming a cooling channel, it being possible for coolant to flow through the cooling channel during operation.

Abstract: A protective layer is provided for an image detector used for an x-ray image. This image detector comprises a layer of luminescent material that is to be protected against mechanical stress and moisture. A polymeric protective layer is disposed thereupon and is hardened exclusively in an area which does not border the layer of luminescent material. The hardened area provides protection against mechanical stress while the remaining area forms a moisture barrier. An appertaining method is provided for producing a polymeric protective layer on an image detector for an x-ray image, which is provided with a layer of luminescent material. The protective layer is deposited on the layer of luminescent material and then is hardened only in an area which does not border the layer of luminescent material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for capturing ionizing radiation, in which a substrate which is provided with a phosphor layer is accommodated in a housing. To simplify the device and to ensure a high light yield, the invention provides that a means for buffering the atmospheric humidity is accommodated in the housing.

Abstract: A tool for the ESD-safeguarded mounting of a detector module is disclosed. The tool includes an accommodating element for accommodating at least one module plug of the detector module, in which case it is possible, when the module plug is accommodated, for an electrostatic charge on the detector module to flow away by way of an electrical connection between the module plug and an ESD-safeguarded operator actuating the tool. As such, it is not necessary to intentionally touch module-side contact-making devices of the module plug, and/or the risk of damage to the signal-processing electronics, which are to be brought into contact with the detector module, as a result of overvoltages is avoided.

Abstract: An adapter is disclosed for a detector including a plurality of detector modules. A method is further disclosed for carrying out faultfinding on the detector including such an adapter. It is possible for an electrical cross-connection to be produced between at least one first detector module and a second slot on a printed circuit board, and between a second detector module and a first slot of the printed circuit board by use of the adapter. The adapter makes possible simple and rapid faultfinding of a defective component of the detector by way of a first and a second measurement, in which measurements a position of the faulty output signal is determined.

Abstract: A protective layer is provided for an image detector used for an x-ray image. This image detector comprises a layer of luminescent material that is to be protected against mechanical stress and moisture. A polymeric protective layer is disposed thereupon and is hardened exclusively in an area which does not border the layer of luminescent material. The hardened area provides protection against mechanical stress while the remaining area forms a moisture barrier. An appertaining method is provided for producing a polymeric protective layer on an image detector for an x-ray image, which is provided with a layer of luminescent material. The protective layer is deposited on the layer of luminescent material and then is hardened only in an area which does not border the layer of luminescent material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for capturing ionizing radiation, in which a substrate which is provided with a phosphor layer is accommodated in a housing. To simplify the device and to ensure a high light yield, the invention provides that a means for buffering the atmospheric humidity is accommodated in the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation converter, wherein a fluorescent layer formed by needle-shaped crystals (3) is applied on a substrate (1). In order to provide a radiation converter with improved light conducting properties that can be easily produced, a colorant (4) is contained in the crystals (3).

Abstract: A supported phosphor screen or panel suitable for use in radiation detectors has been described, as well as a method to prepare said screen or panel, comprising a phosphor layer wherein the phosphor layer has a main surface and edges, and further comprises, as an overcoat layer, a moistureproof protective layer, characterized in that the panel comprises a support with a surface larger than the said main surface of said phosphor layer, so that the said phosphor layer leaves a portion of said support free, and said overcoat layer covers at least a part of said portion of said support left free by said phosphor layer.