Enhanced LWIR thermal performance with leaing SWaP provides low-risk integration for unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights.
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, has unveiled the next generation of its embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module. The solution aims to provide users with high-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology that can be used in defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance settings.
As part of the new upgrades, Teledyne FLIR has focused on improving the system’s thermal imagery and spatial filtering. The camera module already offers an “industry-leading” thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK.
“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 at 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.”
Key features of the Boson+:
- Thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK.
- 12-micron pixel pitch.
- Available in either 320 x 256 or 640 x 512 resolutions
- Noise equivalent differential temperature (NEDT) of 20 mK or less.
- Enhanced detection, recognition, and identification levels.
- A variety of lens options are available.
- Easy to use SDK and GUI.
Boson+ LWIR Product Family.
The Boson+ is compatible with the Teledyne FLIR AVP, which is an advanced video processor powered by Prism artificial intelligence (AI) and computational imaging at the edge. By utilising AI technology, the software provides detection, classification, and target tracking. Additionally, the system also leverages Prism ISP algorithms relating to super-resolution, image fusion, atmospheric turbulence removal, electronic stabilisation, local contrast enhancement, and noise reduction.