The 1280 × 1024 Boson SX8 and Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 deliver optimized size, weight, and power with high-performance thermal imaging
Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced the Boson® SX8, the first NDAA-compliant, volume-production uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution. Designed for defense and industrial applications where size, weight, and power (SWaP) are critical, the new module delivers four times the resolution of conventional VGA thermal cameras while maintaining a compact form factor.
The ITAR-free Boson SX8 family enables users to detect, identify, and track objects at greater distances while preserving the compact footprint required for modern platforms. The camera is intended for applications including uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), counter-UAS operations, perimeter security, handheld imaging devices, seekers, visual augmentation systems, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Advanced 8-Micron Pixel Technology
The Boson SX8 utilizes a next-generation 8-micron pixel architecture that reduces pixel area by 55% compared to the standard 12-micron LWIR format. This innovation allows significantly higher image resolution and thermal performance without increasing the camera’s overall size.
According to Paul Clayton, President of Teledyne FLIR OEM, the technology marks a significant advancement in thermal imaging by providing greater situational awareness and extended operational range while maintaining SWaP efficiency and supply-chain reliability.
Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 Continuous-Zoom Variant
Alongside the standard module, Teledyne FLIR OEM introduced the Boson SX8-CZ 15–75, which integrates a factory-calibrated 5x continuous-zoom lens system.
The integrated 15–75 mm continuous-zoom lens offers:
- Focus-through-zoom capability
- Thermal gradient compensation
- Factory alignment and calibration
- Optimized optical performance
- Single-source warranty coverage
This integrated design helps reduce system integration complexity and accelerates deployment timelines for OEM customers.
Designed For Production-Scale Deployment
Manufactured in the United States, the Boson SX8 family is designed for high-volume production and provides OEMs with a streamlined path from prototype development to full-rate manufacturing.
The camera modules also integrate with Teledyne FLIR OEM’s Prism™ embedded software platform, enabling advanced intelligent imaging capabilities and accelerated product development.
Eurosatory 2026 Demonstration
Teledyne FLIR OEM will showcase the Boson SX8 product family during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, where attendees will be able to experience the company’s latest SWaP-optimized thermal imaging technologies.
Teledyne FLIR OEM is a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant infrared sensor and thermal camera modules. The company supplies thermal imaging technologies for defense, automotive, uncrewed systems, industrial, professional, and artificial intelligence applications.
Teledyne FLIR OEM develops thermal imaging sensors and camera modules for defense, industrial, automotive, and AI-driven applications, delivering advanced infrared imaging technologies worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Boson SX8?
The Boson SX8 is an uncooled LWIR thermal camera module that combines an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution.
2. Why is the 8-micron pixel important?
The smaller pixel size enables higher resolution and improved thermal performance while maintaining a compact camera footprint.
3. What applications is the Boson SX8 designed for?
It is intended for UAS, counter-UAS, perimeter security, ISR systems, handheld thermal devices, seekers, and visual augmentation applications.
4. What is the Boson SX8-CZ 15–75?
It is a variant of the Boson SX8 featuring a factory-integrated 15–75 mm continuous-zoom lens with focus-through-zoom functionality.
5. Where is the Boson SX8 manufactured?
The Boson SX8 family is manufactured in the United States and designed for high-volume production deployment.
Source: flir.com