Lepton® 3.0 by FLIR

Description

The latest FLIR Lepton 3.0 longwave-infrared (LWIR) camera core is finally available! With 160x120 pixels, get two times the resolution and 4x the pixels of the previous 2.x generation. Lepton 3.0 is the same sensor inside of the second generation FLIR One but now there is no need to scavenge these cores from existing products to get more pixels - just buy one from GroupGets!

Check out the resolution difference between a Lepton 2.5 and Lepton 3.0 - shot with DIY-Thermocam.

Specifications

• Sensor technology - Uncooled VOx microbolometer
• Scene Dynamic Range - Low Gain Mode: up to 450°C; High Gain Mode: up to 150°C
• Spectral range - Longwave infrared, 8 μm to 14 μm
• Array format - 160 x 120, progressive scan
• Pixel size - 12 μm
• Effective frame rate - 8.8 Hz (commercial application exportable)
• Thermal sensitivity - <50 mK (0.050° C)
• FOV - 56° Horizontal, 71° diagonal
• Output format - User-selectable 14-bit, 8-bit (AGC applied), or 24-bit RGB (AGC and colorization applied)
• Video data interface - Video over SPI
• Control port - CCI (I2C-like), CMOS IO Voltage Levels
• Input supply voltage (nominal) - 2.8 V, 1.2 V, 2.8 V to 3.1 V IO
• Power dissipation (Typical, room temp) - 140 mW (operating), 650 mW (during shutter event), 4 mW (standby)
• Package dimensions – socket version (w x l x h) - 11.8 x 12.7 x 7.2 mm
• Weight - 0.9 grams
• Optimum temperature range - -10 °C to +65 °C
• Shock - 1500 G @ 0.4 ms

Documentation

• Lepton Google Group
• Lepton Engineering Data Sheet rev 204
• Lepton Software Interface Description Document (IDD) rev 303
• Lepton on FLIR's Maker Site

Mechanical

• FLIR Lepton 2.5 and 3.5 3D Model (step)

Software

• GroupGets GetThermal Viewer (Linux and macOS)
• FLIR Lepton User App for Windows v1.3.2
• PureThermal Firmware
• FLIR Lepton SDK

Development Hardware

• PureThermal Mini Pro JST-SR
• PureThermal Mini - FLIR Lepton Smart I/O Module
• PureThermal 2 FLIR Lepton Smart I/O Module by GetLab
• PureThermal Breakout Board

Tips for integrating Lepton into a Housing

• Recommended Material
  • PORON®
• Socket Stack
  • Socket > Lepton > Foam > Window > Enclosure
• Maximum Force
  • < 1Kg (more force will damage the shutter)
• The foam must be cut out so that it does not interfere with the mechanical shutter pins.
• Thickness
  • Depends on the enclosure and spacing, do not exceed 1Kg of force.

Important Information

• PureThermal 1/2/Mini/Pro with Radiometric FLIR Lepton 3.5 requires specialized software to show radiometry such as GetThermal.
• All international customers that are ordering any Thermal Imaging Camera will be required to fill out an End Use Statement document before shipment. Once you place your order we will email you with the document within one business day.
• Important information for customers in Russia. Due to recent US regulations we are no longer able to ship FLIR thermal camera cores to these countries/territories. Any orders containing these products from these countries will be canceled and refunded. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
• We can only ship this product with a Lepton to North America, Australia, and the European Union Countries. Any orders for this product with a Lepton placed in a country other than those will be canceled and refunded. We are sorry for the inconvenience.