KEY CAMERA SPECS

Micro Core™ 200 x 150 Sensor Resolution

61˚and 81˚Field of View Options

The smallest and lightest -20C to 300C (-4F to 572F) Detection
shutterless thermal camera Size (LxWxH) <8 x 11 x 9mm
on the market today thermal.com
Shutterless Design

Dual-Gain Smart Pixels

< 9Hz Frame Rate

Micro Core is a high-performance thermal

sensor in a market-leading size footprint.
Designed for small form factor, low power
and lightweight applications, the Micro
Core delivers high-end thermal capabilities,
accuracy and performance that is unmatched
in its price range.

Designed and Manufactured in Santa Barbara,

California with Global Components.

KEY FEATURES

Shutterless Design for Uninterrupted Imaging Small Size. Big Performance.

Automatic shutterless correction increases reliability by eliminating a Unmatched combination of performance, size, and price
moving mechanical part and delivers uninterrupted thermal imaging

Easy To Use Development Tools

200 x 150 Thermal Sensor Resolution Get access to SDKs, APIs, support documentation and other important
30,000 temperature pixels for excellent image clarity and sensitivity tools to ensure your project is a success

12 Micron Pixels Dual-Gain Smart Pixels

More resolution and temperature data packed into a physically tiny Each pixel automatically adjusts gain states to maximize resolution
array enables small form factor applications and lower cost contrast when viewing hot and cold objects in the same scene

Ruggedized Devices Monitoring Firefighting Test & Measurement Drones Automotive

2021 V2

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TECHNICAL SUMMARY 200 x 150 RESOLUTION

Specifications Description
Microbolometer Uncooled Vanadium Oxide
Pixel Pitch 12 Microns
Spectral Response 7.8 - 14 Microns
Sensor Resolution (Array Format) 200 (h) x 150 (v); 30,000 pixels
Frame Rate < 9Hz
Scene Dynamic Range 1 -20°C to 300°C
Measurement Range 1 0°C to 300°C
Sensor Sensitivity 75mK (typical), <100 mK (max) @ 25°C with f/1.1
Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) Automatic shutterless NUC (with scene motion)
Video Output Interfaces2 USB (with separate processor board)
Supply Voltage 3.3V to 5.0V
Power: Core Only <50mW @ 25°C
Power: Core + Interface Board <300mW @ 25°C
Output Formats (user selectable) Linux / Windows SDK
Partially Processed 16-bit corrected data and pre-AGC filtered
Color Data 32bit float & 16-bit and 8-bit Grayscale Data
Thermography 32-bit floating point or 16-bit fixed point
Optics
Focal Length 1.8mm 2.3mm
F-number (focal length/aperture) f/1.10 f/1.05
Spatial Resolution (IFOV, center) 6.67 5.23
HFOV 81° 61°
VFOV 59° 45°
Detection Range
3 145m 186m
Recognition Range 3 36m 46m
Identification Range
3 21m 27m
Distance to Spot Ratio 25:1 32:1
Focus Fixed Fixed
Depth of Field 10 cm to infinity 10 cm to infinity
Lens Material Chalcogenide Chalcogenide
Mechanical
Focal Length 1.8mm 2.3mm
Core Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.3 x 11 x 9mm core only plus flex 7.9 x 11 x 9mm core only plus flex
Core Weight 1.9 grams 2.0 grams
Thermography
Temperature Calibration Calibrated Output in °C, °F, K
Thermography Accuracy1,4 The greater of ±5°C or 5% between 0°C to 300°C scene temperature
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 65°C
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 105°C
Solar Protection Yes
Humidity 10%~95%RH, non-condensing
Ingress Protection IP50
Regulatory ROHS, WEEE, REACH
Documentation and Tools
Starter Kits Available
Data Sheet Available

1. Specified at nominal 25°C ambient operating temperature and nominal measurement distance of 12 inches.
Temperature reported is Center Spot temperature, which is an average of the center 36 pixels.
Contact Seek Thermal for performance at other nominal operating temperatures.
2. SPI option available. Contact Seek Thermal for further details.
3. Based on Johnson Criteria and 2m target size.
4. Factory default emissivity is set to 0.97. Emissivity is adjustable using the SDK.

Specifications and undocumented specifications are subject to change without notice.

For the most up-to-date specifications, visit thermal.com/oem

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 Micro Core™ Starter Kit

Everything you need to get started

with thermal imaging.

Starter Kits enable your project team to

begin development with Micro Core quickly
and easily. Get access to the Developer
Portal with SDKs, APIs, and other important
documentation to ensure your project is a
success. Purchase a Starter Kit today to begin
your evaluation.

INCLUDED IN A STARTER KIT

Micro Core: Thermal camera with Interface Board Kit

THERMAL CAMERA

Starter Kit Baseboard: Development board with STARTER KIT BRACKET

USB-C port. SENSOR FLEX

INTERFACE BOARD
Cable: USB-C to USB-A cable.
USB-C
Developer Portal Access: Get access to SDKs, APIs, a
Sample Viewer and other support tools.

STARTER KIT BASEBOARD

STARTER KIT PART NUMBERS

Resolution Lens HFOV Interface Board Kit Frame Rate Part Number
200 x 150 1.8mm f/1.10 81° Provided by Seek < 9Hz MS201SP
200 x 150 2.3mm f/1.05 61° Provided by Seek < 9Hz MS202SP

6300 HOLLISTER AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117 USA

Seek Thermal engineers and manufactures affordbale, high-resolution thermal imaging cameras and OEM
thermal cores. Founded by industry pioneers who spent 40 years advancing the state of military and
professional-grade thermal technologies, Seek Thermal has developed a breakthrough line of products at
competitive price points making this technology more accessible to manufacturers and end users. The
company’s products serve the firefighting, law enforcement and commercial markets, among others, under its
own brand and OEM offerings.

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