NLIR640 | 640×512 Uncooled Thermal Camera Module
The NLIR640 professional uncooled infrared engine is a high-performance Thermal Camera Module specifically optimized for seamless imaging applications. Utilizing state-of-the-art Shutterless NUC technology, this module ensures an uninterrupted 60Hz video stream, making it the definitive choice for precision industrial robotics and persistent security monitoring.
- Seamless Integration: Shutterless NUC standard for lag-free thermal telemetry.
- High-Definition Matrix: Native 640×512 resolution with a 12μm pixel pitch for superior identification.
- SWaP-C Excellence: Compact 21mm footprint and <0.7W power consumption for cost-effective deployment.
I. NLIR640 Thermal Camera Module | High-Resolution Shutterless Core
Professional 640×512 Infrared Engine for Continuous Industrial Telemetry
The NLIR640 represents a significant advancement in thermal camera module engineering, designed to deliver high-fidelity infrared data without the interruptions typically associated with mechanical shutters. By integrating advanced Shutterless Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) algorithms, this module provides a continuous, fluid thermal video stream at a native 60Hz frame rate. This makes the NLIR640 the ideal thermal sensor for high-speed industrial robots and sensitive security monitoring environments where even a millisecond of calibration lag is unacceptable.
This 640×512 uncooled infrared core is built around a high-sensitivity VOx detector with a 12μm pixel pitch and a thermal time constant of <12ms, ensuring premium image quality and rapid response. It supports multiple digital interfaces, including MIPI, DVP, and USB 2.0, alongside CVBS analog output, providing hardware integrators with universal adaptability for varied system architectures. Whether deployed for automated inspection or long-range situational awareness, the NLIR640 thermal camera module sets the benchmark for reliability and seamless data acquisition.
II. Core Advantages of the NLIR640 Thermal Camera Module
- Continuous Shutterless Operation: Employs a non-shuttering algorithm for seamless operation without lag, ensuring a stable video feed for real-time robotic analytics.
- Superior SWaP-C Design: Weighing <8.6g with a 21x21mm form factor, it offers 30% lower deployment costs compared to competitors through patented ISP technology.
- Versatile Interface Hub: Integrated support for MIPI, DVP, USB, and GigE allows for rapid integration with diverse AI processing platforms.
- Extreme Environmental Resilience: Engineered to withstand 6.06grms vibration and 80g sawtooth shock within a wide -40℃ to +80℃ operating range.
- Advanced Image Processing: Features 1.0–8.0× continuous electronic zoom, multiple pseudo-color palettes, and proprietary DDE enhancement.
III. Application Scenarios for High-Performance Thermal Camera Modules
Industrial Robotics and Automation
The lag-free nature of the NLIR640 is critical for autonomous inspection robots and perimeter scanning. Its 60Hz high frame rate allows for precise thermal mapping in zero-light industrial zones.
EO/IR Gimbal and Drone Systems
Optimized for drone search and rescue, the module’s lightweight construction and low power consumption (<0.7W) maximize flight endurance for airborne gimbal systems.
Security and Firefighting
Integrated into firefighting helmets and fire warning systems, the NLIR640 provides military-grade clarity to pierce through smoke and darkness for emergency rescue.
IV. NLIR640 Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter Category | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Detector Type | VOx Uncooled Infrared Focal Plane Array |
| Resolution / Pixel Pitch | 640×512 / 12μm |
| Detector Frame Rate | 30Hz / 60Hz |
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) | ≤40mK @25℃, F#1.0, 25Hz |
| Thermal Time Constant | <12ms |
| Spectral Wavelength | 8μm ~ 14μm |
| Input Voltage / Power | DC 5V / <0.7W |
| Digital Video Out | DVP / BT656 / USB2.0 / MIPI |
| Control Interface | UART / I2C / USB2.0 |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ to +80℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -50℃ to +85℃ |
| Physical Weight / Size | <8.6g / 21mm × 21mm × 10.3mm |
| Vibration / Shock | 6.06grms random / 80g sawtooth shock (4ms) |
V. Optical Lens Selection & Target Detection Range
| Focal Length / F# | FOV (H×V) | IFOV | Detection / Recognition / Identification (Range) | Lens Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1mm F1.0 Manual | 48° × 38.4° | 1.3mrad | 1.1km / 0.25km / 0.17km | 10.5g ±5% |
| 13.5mm F1.0 Manual | 31.9° × 25.7° | 0.9mrad | 1.5km / 0.37km / 0.19km | 15.2g ±5% |
| 18mm F1.1 Manual | 24.2° × 19.5° | 0.7mrad | 2.0km / 0.5km / 0.25km | 25g ±5% |
| 25mm F1.0 Prime | 17.5° × 14.0° | 0.48mrad | 2.8km / 0.7km / 0.35km | 67g ±2% |
| 35mm F1.0 Prime | 12.5° × 10.0° | 0.34mrad | 3.9km / 0.97km / 0.49km | 111g ±2% |
| 55mm F1.0 Prime | 8.0° × 6.4° | 0.22mrad | 6.1km / 1.5km / 0.76km | 191g ±2% |
Range estimations for the NLIR640 are based on standard pedestrian targets (1.8×0.5×0.3m) per Johnson’s Criteria.
VI. Mechanical and Optical Interface Specifications


Core Dimensions: 21mm × 21mm × 10.3mm | Mounting: Optimized for industrial integration.
VII. Thermal Camera Module Universal Adaptability
Additional information
| Weight | 6098603 lbs |
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