Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS at Mobile World Congress; A Compact Thermal-Visible Camera Module Featuring Patented MSX Technology
Teledyne FLIR OEM, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
(NYSE: TDY), today announced the launch of the Lepton® XDS, a compact dual‑thermal‑and‑visible camera
module bringing Teledyne FLIR’s patented MSX® (Multi‑Spectral Dynamic Imaging) technology to a new
class of space‑ and power‑constrained Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. 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 Lepton XDS 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 a level
of actionable thermal intelligence typically associated with more-expensive, higher-resolution camera
systems. It is ideal for fire detection and prevention, EV battery monitoring, robotics navigation, unmanned
platforms, smart infrastructure, and health and safety systems.
“MSX technology has long been a defining advantage of Teledyne FLIR, and with Lepton XDS, we are
making that capability accessible in a compact, OEM‑ready module,” said Mike Walters, vice president of
product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “By combining a visible camera, a proven micro‑thermal sensor,
onboard Prism ISP processing, and direct access to radiometric overlays including spot meters and regions
of interest we’re accelerating innovation and enabling OEMs to deliver clearer thermal imagery for faster user
interpretation.”
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Prism ISP: Advanced Imaging Beyond MSX
The integrated FLIR Prism ISP software ensures 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 an industry-first radiometric JPEG (RJPEG) output. Built‑in measurement
and visualization tools include regions of interest (ROI), spot temperature measurements, isotherms, and
customizable color palettes, and it is seamlessly compatible with the Teledyne FLIR OEM software
ecosystem for analysis, post‑processing, and reporting.
Designed for Scalable OEM Deployment
The Lepton XDS is a size, weight, and power (SWaP)‑optimized module, and an industry‑standard 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 enabling broadly available for commercial applications worldwide.
As the global leader in thermal camera manufacturing, Teledyne FLIR OEM’s global technical services
organization and proven high‑volume manufacturing systems have delivered more than six million Leptons
supporting scalable production while minimizing supply‑chain risk.
To see the new Lepton XDS and other exciting products from the Thermal by FLIR collaborative
development program, visit booth 7B6 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 2-5 March 2026. Learn more
at www.oem.flir.com/lepton.
About Teledyne FLIR OEM
Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company, is the world’s largest volume
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manufacturer of ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant infrared (IR) sensor and camera modules. As a vertically
integrated supplier, Teledyne FLIR OEM delivers thousands of thermal imaging modules and related
software tools daily for defense, automotive, uncrewed, professional, and artificial intelligence applications
designed to improve decision support and situational awareness. Teledyne FLIR OEM enables life-changing
thermal sensing so the world can do and see more. For more information, please visit https://oem.flir.com/ or
follow @flir.
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