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High Performance, Uncooled, Longwave Infrared (LWIR) OEM Thermal Camera Module

Boson®+

Model: Boson Plus 320, 12° (HFOV) 18 mm Go to Product Support
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Made in the USA, the Boson+ sets the standard for longwave infrared (LWIR) OEM thermal camera performance and size, weight, and power (SWaP). It features an industry-leading thermal sensitivity of less than or equal to (≤)20 mK and an upgraded automatic gain control (AGC) filter delivering dramatically enhanced scene contrast and sharpness. Lower video latency enhances tracking, seeker performance, and decision support. Radiometry will be available in the fourth quarter of 2023 on 640 x 512 and 320 x 256 resolution models.

Boson+ maintains the widely-deployed Boson mechanical, electrical, and optical interfaces enabling a plug-and-play upgrade. New models also include factory-integrated continuous zooms lenses to streamline development and maximize performance. With customer-selectable USB, CMOS, or MIPI video interfaces, it is easier than ever to integrate Boson+ into a wider range of embedded processors from Qualcomm, Ambarella, and more. The user-friendly Boson SDK, GUI, and comprehensive product integration documentation further simplify OEM integration. Enhanced thermal performance and industry-leading reliability provide low-risk development, making Boson+ ideal for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), wearables, security applications, handhelds, and thermal sights.

Sensitive, Sharp & SWaP

  • Market-leading Thermal Sensitivity, Contrast, and Latency

    NEDT of ≤20 mK extends detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) performance

  • Optimized Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP)

    Full-featured LWIR thermal camera module just 7.5 grams and less than 4.9 cm³

  • Plug-and-Play Upgrade

    Shared mechanical, electrical, and video interface across all Boson models

Thermal Integration Made Easy

Thermal Integration Made Easy

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!

Boson Comparison

 
Boson+
Boson
  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 on select models in the fourth quarter of 2023 Yes
  Low-Gain Mode Available
 Yes Yes
  Shutterless OptionS
 Yes Yes

 

Specifications
Pixel Size
12 µm
Frame Rate Options
60Hz default; 30 Hz runtime selectable
Thermal Spectral Range
Longwave infrared; 8 µm – 14 µm
Performance
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
Scene Dynamic Range
to 150 °C (high gain) to 350 °C (low gain)
Snapshots
Full-frame snapshot via Boson GUI
Symbol overlay
Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for translucent overlay
Thermal Sensitivity
<20 mK (Industrial); <30 mK (Professional)
Connections & Communications
Control Channels
UART, USB or I2C
Peripheral Channels
I2C, SPI, SDIO
Video Channels
CMOS, MIPI or USB3
Electrical
Input Voltage
3.3 VDC
Power Dissipation
Varies by configuration; as low as 600 mW
Mechanical
Precision Mounting Holes
Four tapped M1.6x0.35 (rear cover)
Size (w/o lens)
21 x 21 x 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
Yes, when integrated with factory lens
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