Uncooled LWIR OEM Thermal Camera Module

BOSON ®

Made in the USA, and ITAR-free, the Boson longwave infrared

(LWIR) OEM thermal camera module set the standard for size,
weight, power, and performance (SWaP). Utilizing Teledyne
FLIR’s advanced image processing and several industry-standard
communication interfaces, Boson enables applications from
firefighting to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), security, and
automotive development kits, all for as little as 600 mW.

The 12 µm uncooled detector comes in two resolutions – 640 ×

512 or 320 × 256 – and multiple frame rate options. Radiometric
models offer absolute temperature measurement. With multiple
lens configurations also available, Boson offers the widest range
of LWIR models from Teledyne FLIR and the most flexibility to
integration programs. The easy-to-use Boson SDK, user-friendly
GUI, and comprehensive product integration documentation
further simplify OEM integrated into higher-level systems.

For a plug-and-play sensitivity upgrade, the new Boson+,

provides an industry-leading NeDT of <20 mK.

INDUSTRY-LEADING SIZE, PROVEN PERFORMANCE AND DESIGNED FOR INTEGRATORS

WEIGHT, AND POWER WIDELY DEPLOYED Shared mechanical/electrical compatibility
(SWAP) WITH RADIOMETRY Consistent performance, flexibility, and across all Boson provides plug-and-play with
A full-featured VGA and QVGA LWIR thermal availability of the widest range of LWIR model existing designs.
camera modules starting at 7.5 grams and configurations from Teledyne FLIR.
<4.9 cm³. • Easy-to-use Boson SDK, user-friendly
• High volume manufacturing with off- GUI, and comprehensive product
• Low power consumption, starting at the-shelf availability integration documentation
600 mW
• Accessible third-party accessory kits • Highly qualified Technical Services
• 640 and 320 resolutions, 12 µm pixel from numerous third parties team available to support integration
pitch radiometric LWIR microbolometer
• Adapt performance to use conditions • Manufactured in the USA and classified
• Rugged construction and stable through both hardware and software under US Department of Commerce
operation across temperature rating of configurations jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.b
-40 °C to 80 °C

For more information visit: www.teledyneflir.com

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 SPECI FI CATI O NS
Thermal Imager Boson
Array Format 320 × 256 or 640 × 512
Pixel Pitch 12 μm
Thermal Spectral Range Longwave infrared; 8 µm – 14 µm
Thermal Sensitivity <40 mK (Industrial)
<50 mK (Professional)
<60 mK (Consumer)
Radiometric Temperature Measurement Available in some models
Full Frame Rate, Slow Frame Rate 60 Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable, <9 Hz available
Non-uniformity Correction (NUC) Factory calibrated; updated FFCs with FLIR Silent Shutterless
NUC (SSN™)
Solar Protection Integral
Digital Zoom 1x to 8x zoom
Symbol Overlay Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for
translucent overlay
Lens Options
Array Format 320 × 256 640 × 512
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV); 92°; 2.3 mm 95°; 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Length 50°; 4.3 mm 50°; 8.7 mm
34°; 6.3 mm 50°; 9.2 mm
24°; 9.1 mm 32°; 13.6 mm
16°; 14 mm 32°; 14 mm
12°; 18 mm 24°; 18 mm
6°; 36 mm 18°; 24 mm
4°; 55 mm 12°; 36 mm
8°; 55 mm
6°; 73 mm
Physical Attributes
Size 21 × 21 × 11 mm (0.83 x 0.83 x 0.43 in) without lens
Weight 7.5 g (0.26 oz) without lens
Precision Mounting Holes Four tapped M1.6x0.35 (rear cover)
Interfacing
Input Voltage 3.3 VDC
Power Dissipation Varies by configuration; as low as 500 mW
Video Channels CMOS or USB-2
Control Channels UART or USB
Configurable GPIO Up to 11; user configurable
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to 80 °C (-40 °F to 176 °F)
Non-Operating Temperature Range -50 °C to 85 °C (-58 °F to 185 °F)
Shock 1,500 g @ 0.4 msec
Operational Altitude 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
(max altitude of a commercial airliner or airborne platform)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For the most up-to-date specs, go to www.flir.com/boson

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