Uncooled, LWIR OEM Thermal Camera Module

Boson®

The Boson longwave infrared (LWIR) OEM thermal camera module sets the standard for size, weight, power, and performance (SWaP). Utilizing FLIR's advanced image processing and several industry-standard communication interfaces, Boson enables applications from firefighting to unmanned aerial vehicles and automotive development kits, all for as little as 800mW. The 12 µm pitch Vanadium Oxide (VOx) uncooled detector comes in two resolutions – 640 × 512 or 320 × 256. Both resolutions are available with multiple lens configurations, adding flexibility to integration programs. Radiometric models are also available with absolute temperature measurement in select configurations. The Boson is an OEM camera module that is intended to be integrated into a higher level system.

Boson®

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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

Low power consumption, starting at 600 mW
640 and 320 resolutions, 12 μm pixel pitch radiometric LWIR microbolometer
Rugged construction and stable operation across temperature rating of -40 °C to 80 °C

PROVEN PERFORMANCE AND WIDELY DEPLOYED

Consistent performance, flexibility, and availability of the widest range of LWIR model configurations from Teledyne FLIR.

High volume manufacturing with off-the-shelf availability
Accessible third-party accessory kits from numerous third parties
Adapt performance to use conditions through both hardware and software configurations

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DESIGNED FOR INTEGRATORS

Shared mechanical/electrical compatibility across all Boson provides plug-and-play with existing designs.

Easy-to-use Boson SDK, user-friendly GUI, and comprehensive product integration documentation
Highly qualified Technical Services team available to support integration
NDAA compliant and classified under US Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a

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	Yes	Yes
Low-Gain Mode Available	Yes	Yes
Shutterless Options	Yes	Yes

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Outdoor Fireplace - Boson Radiometry

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Electrical Panel - Boson Radiometry

Model Finder

Product	Resolution	Frame Rate	Pixel Pitch (μm)	FOV Horizontal	Temperature Measurement	Status	Compare
Boson 320, 4° (HFOV) 55 mm 20320A004	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	4°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 6° (HFOV) 36 mm 20320A006	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	6°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 12° (HFOV) 18 mm 20320A012	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	12°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 16° (HFOV) 13,8 mm 20320A016	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	16°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 24° (HFOV) 9,1 mm 20320A024	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	24°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 34° (HFOV) 6,3 mm 20320A034	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	34°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 34° (HFOV) 6.3 mm - Radiometry 20320A034-6IARX	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	34°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 50° (HFOV) 4,3 mm 20320A050	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	50°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 50° (HFOV) 9.2 mm - Compact Lens 20640AS50	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	50°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 50° (HFOV) 4.3 mm - Radiometry 20320AS50-6IARX	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	50°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 320, 92° (HFOV) 2,3 mm 20320H092	320 x 256	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	92°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 5,5° (HFOV) 73 mm 20640A006	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	6.0°	No	Discontinued
Boson 640, 8° (HFOV) 55 mm 20640A008	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	8°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 8° (HFOV) 55 mm - Radiometry 20640A008-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	8°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 12° (HFOV) 36 mm 20640A012	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	12°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 18° (HFOV) 24 mm 20640A018	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	18°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 18° (HFOV) 24 mm - Radiometry 20640A018-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	18°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 24° (HFOV) 18 mm 20640A024	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	24°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 24° (HFOV) 18 mm - Compact Lens 20640AS24	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	24°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 24° (HFOV) 18 mm - Radiometry 20640A024-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	24°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 32° (HFOV) 13.6 mm - Radiometry 20640AS32-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	32°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 32° (HFOV) 14 mm 20640A032	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	32°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 32° (HFOV) 13.6 mm - Compact Lens 20640AS32	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	32°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 32° (HFOV) 14 mm - Radiometry 20640A032-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	32°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 50° (HFOV) 8,7 mm 20640A050	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	50°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 50° (HFOV) 9.2 mm - Radiometry 20640AS50-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	50°	Yes	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 95° (HFOV) 4,9 mm 20640A095	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	95°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 95° (HFOV) 4.9 mm - Compact Lens 20640AS95	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	95°	No	In Production Request Info
Boson 640, 95° (HFOV) 4.9 mm - Radiometry 20640AS95-6IARX	640 x 512	60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable	12 µm	95°	Yes	In Production Request Info

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Boson 2.0.6 IDD & SDK

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Boson 3.0 IDD & SDK

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Boson and ADK GUI 3.0.0 with x64 (64-bit) Drivers

GUI

Version: 3.0.0

Boson and ADK GUI with x64 Drivers

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Version: 1.4.4

Boson and ADK GUI with x86 (32-bit) Drivers

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Version: 1.4.4

Boson GUI v3.0.0 x64drivers

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Boson+ GUI v4.6.6 x64drivers

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Boson Family Brochure

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Boson Datasheet

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Boson - Fleet Grade Datasheet

Datasheet

Boson Camera Adjustments Application Note

Datasheet

Boson Engineering Datasheet Rev 350

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Boson GUI 3.0 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Boson Development Board Tech Note

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Boson FFC/NUC Control Application Doc Sept 2018

Tech Note

Boson SDK Documentation Rev 206

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Boson VPC Accessory with USB Analog Cable Drawing

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