







Available Accessories
- 640x480 resolution
- 50° HFoV
- 12 µm pixel pitch VOx microbolometer
- Multiple high-performance FOV options
- Multiple levels of sensitivity starting at <40 mK
- 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:20640A050-6CAAX - $3520.00
- Professional Grade <50mK NEDT SKU:20640A050-6PAAX - $4400.00
- Industrial Grade <40mK NEDT SKU:20640A050-6IAAX - $5280.00
- SKU: 20640A050
Available Options
FLIR Boson® - 8.7mm Lens
Compact LWIR Thermal Camera
The Boson® longwave infrared (LWIR) 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 7.5 g 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.

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 7.5 g.
- 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.
OVERVIEW | |
Spectral Band | LWIR | 7.5 µm – 13.5 µm |
Resolution | 640 x 512 Pixels |
Sensitivity/NEdT | <40 mK (Industrial) | <50 mK (Professional) | <60 mK (Consumer) |
Pixel Pitch | 12 µm |
f-number | 1.0 |
Weight | 7.5 g without lens (configuration dependent) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 21 × 21 × 11 mm without lens |
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL | |
Control Channels | UART or USB |
Peripheral Channels | I2C, SPI, SDIO |
Video Channels | CMOS or USB2 |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
Operational Altitude | 12 km (max altitude of a commercial airliner or airborne platform) |
Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 80°C |
Shock | 1,500 g @ 0.4 msec |
IMAGING & OPTICAL | |
Full Frame Rate | 60Hz baseline; 30 Hz runtime selectable |
Image Orientation | Adjustable (vertical flip and/or horizontal flip) |
Lens Options | 640 x 512 50° HFoV 8.7mm (EFL) |
Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) | Factory calibrated; updated FFCs with FLIR’s Silent Shutterless NUC (SSN™) |
Scene Range [high gain] | to +140 °C (high) |
Scene Range [low gain] | +500 °C (low) |
Slow Frame Rate | ≤9 Hz available |
Snapshots | Full-frame snapshot, SDIO interface to support removable media |
Solar protection | Integral |
Sensor Technology | Uncooled VOx microbolometer |
Symbology | Re-writable each frame; alpha blending for translucent overlay |
Continuous Digital Zoom | 1X to 8X zoom |
POWER | |
Input Voltage | 3.3 VDC |
Power Dissipation | Varies by configuration; as low as 500 mW |
MECHANICAL | |
Precision Mounting Holes | Four tapped M1.6x0.35 (rear cover). Lens support recommended when lens mass exceeds core mass. |