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Uncooled, Longwave Infrared (LWIR) OEM Thermal Camera Module
Boson®
4.5 (34 Reviews)
Model: Boson 320, 4° (HFOV) 55 mm
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.
Uncooled, Longwave Infrared (LWIR) OEM Thermal Camera Module
Boson®
Model: Boson 320, 4° (HFOV) 55 mm
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.
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Description
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.
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Accessories
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Expansion Boards
Boson Camera Link Accessory Kit (421-0063-00)
Boson Development Board (250-0705-00)
Boson VPC (only) (500-0869-00)
Boson VPC Accessory w/ Analog (421-0062-00)
Boson VPC w/Cables (421-0061-00)
Optical Accessories
12V 4" Blackbody for Gain Cal & Supplemental FFC (285-0029-02)
Boson Lens Focus Tool (261-2609-00)
Mounts
Boson Tripod Mount Adapter (261-2608-00)
Cables
Boson VPC Cable (308-0271-00)
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Industry-Leading Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) with Radiometry
A full-featured VGA and QVGA LWIR thermal camera modules starting at 7.5 grams and <4.9 cm³
Proven Performance and Widely Deployed
Consistent performance, flexibility, and availability of the widest range of LWIR model configurations from Teledyne FLIR
Designed for
Integrators
Shared mechanical/electrical compatibility across all Boson provides plug-and-play with existing designs
Teal 2 sUAS Overview feat. Hadron 640R
Boson Comparison
Boson+ |
Boson |
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|---|---|---|
Resolution |
VGA: 640 × 512 QVGA: 320 × 256 |
VGA: 640 × 512 QVGA: 320 × 256 |
Pixel Size |
12 μm | |
Spectral Band |
8μm - 14μm | |
THERMAL Sensitivity |
Industrial: ≤20
mK Professional: ≤30 mK |
Industrial: ≤40 mK Professional: ≤50 mK Consumer: ≤60 mK |
Video Pipeline & Latency |
AGC: Improved with
deeper blacks Latency: <6 ms |
AGC: Yes Latency: <25 ms |
Scene Dynamic Range |
High Gain: up to 150 °C Low Gain: up to 350 °C |
High Gain: <140 °C Low Gain: <500 °C |
Frame Rate |
60Hz default; 30 Hz runtime selectable | 60 Hz & 9 Hz |
Radiometry Option |
Available Q2 2024 on 640 x 512 and 320 x 256 resolution models. | Yes |
Low-Gain Mode Available |
Yes | Yes |
Shutterless OptionS |
Yes | Yes |
THE TELEDYNE FLIR ADVANTAGE
Integrating Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules is now easier with our library of how-to-videos, application notes, and our comprehensive support center with product drawings, datasheets, and more!
The Power of Boson
With nearly sixty models, the ITAR-Free Boson family represents the most dynamic, highest-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology in the Teledyne FLIR portfolio.
Boson Lens Selector Tool
3 easy steps to determine the best camera focal length for your application!
GUI 4.6.6 for Boson+
The Boson GUI provides the ability to quickly access radiometry settings critical to high-speed integration cycles, balancing schedule, cost, and performance.
Prism
The end-to-end computational imaging ecosystem that supports various AI-powered object detection and tracking capabilities and advanced image processing.
Specifications
| PARAMETERS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Thermal Imaging Detector | Uncooled VOx microbolometer |
| Pixel Size | 12 µm |
| Frame Rate Options | 60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable |
| Thermal Spectral Range | Longwave infrared; 8 µm – 14 µm |
| Scene Temperature Range | to 140 °C (high gain) to 500 °C (low gain) |
Performance
| Scene Temperature Range | to 140 °C (high gain) to 500 °C (low gain) |
| Thermal Spectral Range | Longwave infrared; 8 µm – 14 µm |
Imaging & Optical
| Array format | 320 × 256 |
| Digital Zoom | 1x to 8x zoom |
| f-number | 1.0 |
| Frame Rate Options | 60Hz default; 30 Hz runtime selectable |
| Image Orientation | Adjustable (vertical flip and/or horizontal flip) |
| Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) | Factory calibrated; updated FFCs with FLIR’s Silent Shutterless NUC (SSN™) |
| Pixel Size | 12 µm |
| Slow Video Option [factory configured] | < 9Hz available |
| Snapshots | Full-frame snapshot via Boson GUI |
| Symbol overlay | Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for translucent overlay |
| Thermal Imaging Detector | Uncooled VOx microbolometer |
| Thermal Sensitivity | <40 mK (Industrial); <50 mK (Professional); <60 mK (Consumer) |
Connections & Communications
| Control Channels | UART or USB |
| Peripheral Channels | I2C, SPI, SDIO |
| Video Channels | CMOS or USB2 |
Electrical
| Input Voltage | 3.3 VDC |
| Power Dissipation | Varies by configuration; as low as 500 mW |
Mechanical
| Precision Mounting Holes | Four tapped M1.6×0.35 (rear cover) |
| Size (w/o lens) | 21 × 11 mm |
| Weight | 7.5 g without lens (configuration dependent) |
Environmental & Approvals
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -50° C to 85° C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40° C to 80° C |
| Operational Altitude | 12 km (max altitude of a commercial airliner or airborne platform) |
| Shock | 1,500 g @ 0.4 msec |
| Solar protection | Integral |
Export Designations
| ECCN Code | 6A003.b.4.b (Fast Video, 60Hz) 6A993.A (Slow Video, 9Hz) |
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