Hadron 640R dual visible and thermal camera module

Hadron 640R is a dual visible and thermal camera module from Teledyne FLIR, an OEM camera that pairs a 640 x 512 radiometric Boson longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera with a 64 MP visible camera in one module. Both imagers are delivered as a single assembly, so an integrator handles one mechanical, electrical and software interface.

The module is intended as a size, weight and power optimized dual-sensor payload for unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground vehicles, robotic platforms and AI-ready applications where battery life and run time matter. The thermal camera sees through total darkness, smoke, most fog and glare and gives a temperature reading for every pixel, while the visible imagery supports machine learning and intelligent sensing.

The main figures are the following. The thermal detector has 640 x 512 pixels at a 12 micrometre pitch, with a 13.6 mm effective focal length, a 32 degree horizontal field of view and F/1.0 optics. The visible sensor has 9248 x 6944 pixels (64.2 MP), a 4.8 mm focal length, a 67 degree horizontal field of view and a 4 to 3 aspect ratio. Both cameras deliver full-resolution video at 60 Hz. Radiometric temperature accuracy is within plus or minus 5 degrees C over 0 to 100 degrees C. The module includes an ICM20602 IMU, read over I2C or SPI.

For integration, the module has a 5 V supply with typical power dissipation below 1,800 mW and a maximum below 2,900 mW. Mass is 56 g and the size without lens is 35 x 49 x 45 mm, mounted with screws to a back plate. Video outputs are USB 3.0 and 2-lane MIPI for the thermal camera and 4-lane MIPI for the visible camera, with an electrical connector of Hirose DF40C-50DP-0.4V(51) type. Software drivers and sample code are available for NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Qualcomm Snapdragon RB5 and Snapdragon 865.

Environmental and regulatory data: operating and storage temperature is -20 to +60 degrees C, sealing is IP54 with the rear interfaces sealed, and tested EMI performance is FCC part 15 Class B. The product is NDAA compliant and ITAR-free, and the maker classifies it under US Department of Commerce jurisdiction as ECCN 6A003.b.4.b, so an export license may be required. Typical uses are UAS inspection, search and rescue, public safety and robotics payloads.