Teledyne FLIR releases most sensitive thermal camera module yet

Teledyne FLIR has announced a longwave thermal infrared camera with a thermal sensitivity of 20 mK or less, claiming it is the most sensitive longwave infrared (LWIR) camera in the market. The Boson+ shares the industry-leading SWaP of the widely deployed and real-world-proven Boson thermal camera module. With identical mechanical, electrical and optical interfaces, the Boson+ is a drop-in upgrade that also includes updated image processing to deliver enhanced sharpness and contrast for defence and commercial applications.

“Improved thermal sensitivity and automatic gain control (AGC) allows for more scene detail in the image for better detection, specifically in outdoor low-contrast scenes,” said Dan Walker, vice president, product management, OEM cores, Teledyne FLIR. “Improved thermal performance and proven market-leading reliability make it the ideal uncooled thermal module for integration in unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables and thermal sights.”

The Boson+ includes a redesigned 640 x 512 resolution, 12-micron pixel pitch detector with a noise equivalent differential temperature (NEDT) of 20 mK or less that offers significantly enhanced detection, recognition and identification performance. Improved video latency enhances tracking, seeker performance and decision support.

Designed for integrators, the Boson+ is available with a variety of lens options, comprehensive documentation, an easy-to-use SDK and a user-friendly GUI.