Infrared thermal camera performance boosted with embedded software upgrade

Enhanced LWIR thermal performance with leading SWaP provides low-risk integration for unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights

Teledyne FLIR has announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, which provides high-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications.

Featuring industry-leading thermal sensitivity of ≤20mK, Boson+ has been upgraded to deliver even sharper thermal imagery and enhanced spatial filtering. Continuously improved thermal performance and proven market-leading reliability make the module the low-risk integration choice for unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights.

"Boson+ shares the industry-leading size, weight, and power (SWaP) of the widely deployed and real-world-proven Boson thermal camera module, simplifying integration and shortening time to market for our customers," said Dan Walker, vice president, product management, OEM cores, Teledyne FLIR. "With software updates including new colour palettes, low gain mode, and an updated GUI, the AI-ready Boson+ continues to be the go-to thermal module for defence, industrial, and commercial integrators."

The module interfaces seamlessly with the new Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor that powers Prism AI and computational imaging at the edge. The AVP, built on the latest Qualcomm QCS8550, efficiently runs Teledyne FLIR Prism AI software, supplying detection, classification, and target tracking. It also operates Prism ISP algorithms to improve data fidelity and enhance decision support, including super-resolution, image fusion, atmospheric turbulence removal, electronic stabilisation, local contrast enhancement, and noise reduction.

Made in the USA, the 12-micron pixel pitch module is offered in 320 x 256 and 640 x 512 resolutions. The noise equivalent differential temperature (NEDT) of 20 mK or less provides notably enhanced detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) performance. Improved video latency enhances tracking, seeker performance, and decision support.

Truly designed for integrators, the module offers various lens options, comprehensive product documentation, an easy-to-use SDK, and a user-friendly GUI. Customers have access to the US-based Teledyne FLIR Technical Services team to lower development risk and cost. Boson+ is dual-use (non-ITAR) and is classified under the US Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a.