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The NDAA compliant, ITAR free Boson® SX8 - CZ 15–75 combines Boson SX8, a volume production, uncooled, longwave infrared (LWIR) camera module with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution, and an 8 micron (µm) pixel pitch paired with a 5× continuous zoom (CZ) 15–75 mm lens. The result is a high performance thermal imaging solution in a compact form factor. Engineered to redefine size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimization, the AI ready Boson SX8 – CZ 15–75 enhances situational awareness for industrial, commercial, and defense integrations, delivering exceptional clarity, range, and performance.

Designed as a single, factory integrated system, the Boson SX8 - CZ 15–75 delivers optimized optical and electronic performance backed by a single source warranty. Advanced lens and control electronics maintain focus throughout the zoom range, enable real time thermal gradient compensation, and support flexible, user defined command syntax with expansion capability for additional features. By reducing development and supply risk while accelerating time to market, the Boson SX8 - CZ 15–75 is ideal for integrators developing uncrewed systems, counter UAS solutions, perimeter surveillance, light armored vehicle situational awareness and targeting, and soldier sighting systems.
 

SEE AND DO MORE WITH SXGA LWIR + ZOOM

High-performance 1280 × 1024 clarity in a SWaP-optimized, AI-ready package

  • SWaP-optimized 8 µm pixel pitch
  • Market-leading 1280 × 1024 (SXGA) resolution
  • Compact, factory-integrated 15–75 mm continuous-zoom lens
  • 30 Hz and 60 Hz with roadmap to higher frame-rate options
 

SEAMLESS OPTOMECHANICAL INTEGRATION

Factory-designed camera and lens optimize performance and cost

  • Factory alignment eliminates boresight wander through zoom
  • Calibrated for maximum performance and MTF
  • Object focus range compensation for near targets
  • Thermal-gradient compensation maintains focus across the full temperature range
 

TELEDYNE FLIR BRAND PROMISE AND TRUSTED MANUFACTURING

A trusted development partner and low-risk volume supplier

  • World-class support and service
  • ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant
  • High-volume manufacturing in the USA
  • Classified under U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.b.

Boson SX8 Launch Presentation | Full Product Overview


Introducing Boson SX8


Surveillance


UAS


Counter-UAS


Shooting Range


Driving in Desert


Outdoor Surveillance


Motorcycle

Specifications

Performance

Thermal Spectral Range
Longwave infrared; 7.5 µm – 14 µm

Radiometry

Temperature Accuracy
±5° C accuracy or less, depending upon operating conditions.
Temperature Measurement
No

Imaging & Optical

Boresight Drift Through Zoom
< 0.10mm
Digital Zoom
8x
Distortion
WFOV <7%; NFOV < 3%
Focal Length
NFOV = 75mm +4% / -0%; WFOV = 15mm +0% / -4%.
Frame Rate
60Hz default; 30 Hz runtime selectable
Image Orientation
Adjustable (vertical flip and/or horizontal flip)
Minimum Focus Distance
NFOV > 18M
WFOV > 3M
Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)
Factory calibrated; updated FFCs with FLIR’s Silent Shutterless NUC (SSN™), Standard configuration also includes physical shutter
Optical Continuous Zoom
5.35x
Parfocality
At 20°C the lens shall stay in focus thru zoom within 1/4-wave at 10.6um
Pixel Pitch
8 µm
Relative Illumination
NFOV = 70%
WFOV = 96%
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Scene Dynamic Range
to 140 °C (high gain)
Sensitivity [NEdT]
Industrial: ≤35 mK
Professional: ≤45 mK
(factory filters enabled)
Symbol overlay
Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for translucent overlay
Time to Focus
< 0.5 sec
Time to Zoom
< 1.5 sec

Connections & Communications

Peripheral Channels
I2C, SPI, SDIO
Serial Communication
The following serial communications shall be set: RS232, 38400 baud, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, no parity

Electrical

Power Supply
Nominal voltage 12V ± 1V

Mechanical

Size (L x W x H)
110 (L) x 84.3 (w) x 84.3 (h) mm
Weight
530g

Environmental & Approvals

Design and Construction
Lens assembly to meet MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-HDBK-1686
DLC Option
With DLC front coating, lens to withstand Humidity, Severe Abrasion, and Salt Fog Exposure
ESS Thermal
Lens assembly to be subjected to -35 °C to +70 °C temperature extremes with a maximum of 5 deg/min ramp rate and a minimum dwell of 60min at each temperature extreme
ESS Vibration
Random vibration, from 10 Hz to 500 Hz with the following vibration profile along the optical axis for a minimum of 10 minutes:
at 10 Hz, 0.01 G2/Hz
at 50 Hz, 0.01 G2/Hz
at 80 Hz, 0.04 G2/Hz
at 350 Hz, 0.04 G2/Hz
at 500 Hz, 0.01 G2/Hz
Focus Over Temperature
Maintain focus from -35 °C to 70 °C
IP Rating [At Front of Lens]
IP67
Non-Operating Temperature Range
-40 °C to 80 °C (-40 °F to 176 °F)
Operating Temperature Range
-35 °C to 70 °C (-31 °F to 158 °F)
Operational Altitude
12 km (max altitude of a commercial airliner or airborne platform)
Shock
9G with 11msec half-sine pulse, minimum 3 pulses for each of 3 axes
Solar protection
Lens attenuates solar energy below pass band.

Resources & Support

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Whitepaper

Thermal Infrared Sensor Design Considerations for Counter-UAS Defense

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Application Note

A Guide on Cost-Effective Thermal Lens Integration: What to Know for Defense and Autonomous Vehicle Applications

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Assets below are shared by all models in this product family.

 

The Engineering Datasheet provides detailed information.

  • Functional Characteristics
  • Technical Specifications
  • Performance Data
  • Electrical and External Circuitry
  • Mechanical Recommendations

 

The mechanical drawings and 3D files are available in IDD+ and STEP formats.

Boson SX8 CZ Datasheet

Datasheet

Boson - RoHS - Declaration of Compliance - 20000-00-67 Rev 150

Certification

Boson REACH - Declaration of Compliance

Certification

BosonSX8 GUI User Guide, Rev 100

Quick Start Guide

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