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# Type-C IR Thermal Camera for Smartphone – 160x120, 88° FOV, Aluminum

**Brand:** Waveshare

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/type-c-ir-thermal-camera-for-smartphone-160x120-45-88-fov-aluminum-ws-31715 — [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/type-c-ir-thermal-camera-for-smartphone-160x120-45-88-fov-aluminum-ws-31715.md)

## Pricing

- **Price:** $202.90
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Waveshare):** 100 units
- **SKU:** WS-31715

## Description

A compact infrared thermal imaging camera that plugs directly into Android smartphones via USB Type-C. The 160 × 120 pixel sensor uses hybrid microbolometer and thermopile technology to capture detailed thermal images with up to ±1.0°C accuracy per pixel. The shutterless design enables continuous operation without calibration pauses. This is the 88° wide-angle FOV model in an aluminium alloy case. Simply plug into your phone, launch the companion app, and start capturing thermal images — no setup or drivers required. Key Features 160 × 120 Resolution – 19,200 temperature-measuring pixels with SenXor™ technology Wide-Angle 88° FOV – 110°(D) × 88°(H) × 66°(V) for broad scene coverage Plug-and-Play – USB Type-C connection to Android smartphones, no drivers needed Shutterless Design – Continuous thermal imaging without calibration interruptions Up to 9 FPS – Smooth thermal video stream output Aluminium Alloy Case – Durable, lightweight, and compact (42 × 23mm) Specifications Resolution – 160(H) × 120(V) pixels Temperature Range – 20°C to 250°C Accuracy – ±1.0°C (single pixel), ±3.5°C (full frame) Wavelength – 8–14µm Field of View – 110°(D) × 88°(H) × 66°(V) Frame Rate – Up to 9 FPS Interface – USB Type-C Operating Voltage – 5V (powered by smartphone) Operating Current – 81mA @ 5V Operating Temperature – −20°C to 85°C Dimensions – 42 × 23mm Companion App Features Multiple colour palettes for thermal visualisation High-temperature alerts Photo capture and video recording Ideal For Home insulation and energy efficiency inspections Electrical and HVAC troubleshooting Plumbing leak detection Outdoor and nature exploration Package Contents 1× Thermal-88 USB Camera (C) Resources Product Wiki – Documentation and app downloads

**Product Type:** physical

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