Teledyne FLIR Lepton XDS thermal-visible camera module

Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched the Lepton XDS, a compact dual‑thermal‑and‑visible camera module featuring Teledyne FLIR’s patented MSX (Multi‑Spectral Dynamic Imaging) technology.

Designed for rapid integration, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) -free Lepton XDS reduces development risk and accelerates time to market for embedded, mobile and industrial applications.

The thermal-visible camera module pairs a 160×120 radiometric Lepton 3.5 micro‑thermal camera with a five‑megapixel (MP) visible sensor, featuring MSX that enhances thermal imagery in real time by embossing visible‑image edges directly onto the thermal scene. This patented software delivers sharper detail, improved context and an enhanced level of actionable thermal intelligence. It is suitable for fire detection and prevention, EV battery monitoring, robotics navigation, unmanned platforms, smart infrastructure and health and safety systems.

The integrated FLIR Prism ISP software enables real‑time image enhancement while providing a comprehensive out‑of‑the‑box suite of advanced image‑processing features, including thermal‑visible fusion, advanced image processing and radiometric JPEG (RJPEG) output. Built‑in measurement and visualisation tools include regions of interest (ROI), spot temperature measurements, isotherms and customisable colour palettes. The device is also compatible with the Teledyne FLIR OEM software ecosystem for analysis, post‑processing and reporting.

The Lepton XDS is a size, weight and power (SWaP)‑optimised module; its USB output makes it well-suited for battery‑powered and always‑on systems. It is also ITAR‑free and classified under 6a993.b.4.b, making it broadly available for commercial applications worldwide.