Teledyne FLIR BOSON 320 x 256 6.3mm 34° HFoV – Radiometric LWIR Thermal Camera Core

Resolution: 320×256 – 34° HFoV
6.3mm Focal Length
12 µm pixel pitch VOx microbolometer
21 x 21 x 11 mm, (4.9 cm³) camera body
Weight as low as 7.5 grams
Low power consumption, starting at 500 mW
Rugged construction and highest temperature rating -40 °C to +80 °C
Consumer Grade <60mK NEDT SKU:20320A034-6CARX – $2059.00
Professional Grade <50mK NEDT SKU:20320A034-6PARX – $2549.00
Industrial Grade <40mK NEDT SKU:20320A034-6IARX – $3038.00

$2,059.00 – $3,038.00

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FLIR Boson® 320 – 6.3mm Lens

Compact LWIR Radiometric Thermal Camera

The Boson® longwave infrared (LWIR) Radiometric Thermal Camera module sets a new standard for size, weight, power, and performance (SWaP). It utilizes FLIR infrared video processing architecture to enable advanced image processing and several industry-standard communication interfaces while keeping power consumption low. The 12 µm pitch Vanadium Oxide (VOx) uncooled detector comes in two resolutions – 640 x 512 or 320 x 256. It is available with multiple lens configurations, adding flexibility to integration programs.

With a weight as low as 7.5g and a camera body as small as 21 x 21 x 11 mm, the Boson represents an industry-leading reduction in SWaP with no reduction in performance. Advanced embedded processing and video analytics, as well as software-customizable functionality, give this small camera big capabilities, including integration with auxiliary sensors such as third-party cameras, GPS, and IMU.

Your Application, Now With Radiometry.

Why Radiometry?

There are times when a simple thermal image is not enough to interpret a scene. In these scenarios, the ability to detect and record the temperature data from every pixel is vital to the task at hand. Radiometric thermal cameras measure the intensity of infrared signals reaching the camera to provide an accurate temperature reading of objects in the scene.

Built-In Spot Meter Accuracy

Boson Radiometric cameras include a Spot Meter Accuracy software feature that provides an assessment of how accurate a given temperature measurement appears in the scene. Available as telemetry data accessed through the Boson SDK or the Boson graphical user interface (GUI), this feature provides guidance across five confidence grades, offering in-the-moment assessment to help improve temperature measurement confidence.

DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN SIZE, WEIGHT AND POWER (SWaP) WITH NO REDUCTION IN PERFORMANCE A full-featured VGA thermal camera module at less than 4.9 cm³.

21 x 21 x 11 mm camera body and weight as low as 7.5g.
Low power consumption, starting at 500 mW
12 µm pixel pitch VOx microbolometer with 320 and 640 resolutions.
Rugged construction and highest temperature rating -40 °C to 80 °C.

POWERFUL INFRARED VIDEO PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE FLIR infrared video processing with embedded industry-standard interfaces empowers advanced processing and analytics.

Includes embedded algorithms for noise filters, gain control, blending, and more.
Software-customizable functionality for video processing and power dissipation requirements.
Built-in support for physical and protocol-level interface standards.

WIDE CONFIGURABILITY FOR FASTER DEVELOPMENT AND LOWER COST-TO-MARKET Unprecedented integration flexibility for fast, affordable developments.

Customized applications through FLIR-trusted third party developers.
Mechanical/electrical compatibility across all versions.
Variety of hardware and image processing integration to fit OEM requirements.

Resolution ℹ️	320 x 256
Pixel Pitch ℹ️	12 µm
Spectral Band ℹ️	LWIR \| 7.5 µm – 13.5 µm, LWIR \| 8 µm – 14 µm
Noise Level (NEdT Value) ℹ️	Boson Consumer Grade <60 mK NEdT, Boson Professional Grade <50 mK NEdT, Boson Industrial Grade <40 mK NEdT
Frame Rate Option ℹ️	<9 Hz Slow Frame Rate, 60Hz default; 30 Hz runtime selectable
Shutter ℹ️	Yes
Solar protection	Integral
Continuous Digital Zoom	1X to 8X zoom
Symbology	Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for translucent overlay
Radiometry	Yes
Scene Dynamic Range	to 140 °C (high gain) to 500 °C (low gain)
Temperature Accuracy	±5° C accuracy or less, depending upon operating conditions.
Field of View ℹ️	34° HFoV
Focal Length ℹ️	6.3mm
Short Lens	No
f-number ℹ️	f/1.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	21 × 21 × 11 mm without lens
Weight	7.5 g without lens (configuration dependent)
Precision Mounting Holes	Four tapped M1.6 x 0.35 (rear cover). Lens support recommended when lens mass exceeds core mass.
Input Voltage	3.3 VDC
Power Dissipation	Varies by configuration. 320+ as low as 500 mW, 640+ as low as 1000 mW
Video Channels	CMOS or USB2
Control Channels	UART or USB
Configurable GPIO	Up to 11; user configurable
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to 80°C
Non-Operating Temperature Range	-50 °C to 85 °C (-58 °F to 185 °F)
Shock	1, 500 g @ 0.4 msec
Operational Altitude	12 km (max altitude of a commercial airliner or airborne platform)
Boson Enclosure Compatible	Yes

IDD CAD Data Boson 320 - 6.3mm-f1.0

_{This IDD CAD Data package includes a comprehensive set of design resources, featuring a .STEP file and an accompanying PDF. The .STEP file provides a detailed 3D model that ensures compatibility with various CAD software, facilitating seamless integration into your projects. The PDF offers essential documentation, including specifications, dimensions, and guidelines to help you make the most of the provided CAD data. Download the zip file to access these valuable resources for your design and engineering needs.}

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Boson Comparison	Boson+	Boson
Resolution	VGA: 640 × 512 \| QVGA: 320 × 256	VGA: 640 × 512 \| QVGA: 320 × 256
Pixel Size	12 μm	12 μm
Spectral Band	8μm - 14μm	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
	BOSON+	Boson