DESCRIPTION:

The FLIR X6980-HS InSb™ Series represents FLIR's highest-speed 640 × 512 MWIR scientific thermal imaging platform, developed for researchers and engineers who require uncompromising thermal measurement performance when studying extremely fast thermal events. The series combines a cooled Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector with industry-leading acquisition speeds, enabling users to capture detailed radiometric thermal data from events that occur in microseconds.

Designed for demanding R&D environments, the X6980-HS InSb platform is widely used in aerospace testing, propulsion research, defence programmes, ballistics analysis, materials science, electronics development, combustion studies, additive manufacturing, and industrial process investigations. The camera records full-frame 640 × 512 thermal imagery at up to 1004 Hz while supporting advanced sub-windowing modes that can achieve frame rates exceeding 29,000 frames per second.

The series incorporates FLIR's advanced high-speed architecture with 10 GigE, CoaXPress 2.1, and Camera Link Full interfaces, ensuring reliable high-bandwidth data streaming with zero dropped frames. An integrated 4 TB SSD recording system enables more than 1.5 hours of continuous thermal recording, while advanced triggering, synchronization, and IRIG time-stamping capabilities simplify integration into sophisticated laboratory and test-range environments.

Support for multiple lens configurations, motorized optics, and a four-position motorized filter wheel allows the X6980-HS InSb family to be tailored to a wide range of measurement requirements. The cameras are fully compatible with FLIR Research Studio and ResearchIR software, providing comprehensive acquisition, analysis, recording, and reporting functionality.

Technical Specifications

• Series: X6980-HS InSb™
• Detector type: Cooled Indium Antimonide (InSb)
• Thermal resolution: 640 × 512 pixels
• Detector pitch: 25 µm
• Spectral range: 1.5 µm to 5.0 µm
• Camera f-number: f/2.5
• Full-frame acquisition rate: Up to 1004 Hz
• Windowed acquisition rates: Up to 29,000+ Hz
• Dynamic range: 14-bit
• Thermal sensitivity (NETD): <20 mK typical
• Programmable integration time
• Four-position motorized filter wheel
• Manual and motorized lens options
• 10 GigE interface
• CoaXPress 2.1 interface
• Camera Link Full interface
• Integrated 4 TB SSD recording
• IRIG-B time synchronization
• Advanced triggering and synchronization
• Research Studio and ResearchIR compatible
• Radiometric temperature measurement capability
• Standard temperature range: -20°C to 300°C
• Optional high-temperature ranges available

Available Variations

The X6980-HS InSb platform is available in multiple configurations including:

• Broadband MWIR configurations (1.5 µm to 5.0 µm)
• Research-grade radiometric packages
• High-speed streaming configurations
• SSD recording configurations
• Motorized lens configurations
• Custom optical filter configurations
• Application-specific aerospace and defence packages

Key Features

• Cooled InSb detector technology
• MWIR spectral response
• 640 × 512 thermal resolution
• Up to 1004 Hz full-frame capture
• Greater than 29,000 Hz sub-window operation
• Scientific-grade radiometric measurements
• Thermal sensitivity below 20 mK
• 10 GigE high-speed streaming
• CoaXPress 2.1 support
• Camera Link Full support
• Integrated 4 TB SSD recording
• Four-position motorized filter wheel
• Advanced triggering and synchronization
• IRIG time-stamping capability
• Compatible with FLIR Research software
• Suitable for aerospace testing
• Suitable for defence and ballistics research
• Suitable for electronics thermal analysis
• Suitable for materials science applications
• Suitable for combustion and propulsion studies