Corvid OEM Boards

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

KONA Boards

KONA 1
KONA 4 (Quad Mode) and KONA 4 (UFC Mode)
KONA 5
KONA HDMI
KONA LHe Plus
KONA LHi
KONA X™
KONA XM™

Legacy Devices

Corvid, Corvid 3G
Corvid 24
Corvid HB-R
Io4K (Quad Mode) and Io4K (UFC Mode)
Io Express
Io IP
IoXT
KONA 3G (Quad Mode) and KONA 3G (UFC Mode)
KONA IP
T-Tap

Breakout Boxes and Cables

101884 Breakout Cable

The AJA 101884 Breakout Cable is designed to connect to the KONA LHe Plus and KONA LHi ingest/playout boards.

Pin Map
	Pin (LFH-60)	Function	Pin, Connector
1	GND	shield, BNC3
2	Y/G/CVBS Out	center conductor, BNC3
3	GND	shield, BNC2
4	Pb/B/Y Out	center conductor, BNC2
5	GND	shield, BNC1
6	Pr/R/C Out	center conductor, BNC1
7	GND	shield, BNC6
8	Y/CVBS In	center conductor, BNC6
9	GND	shield, BNC5
10	Pb/Y In	center conductor, BNC5
11	GND	shield, BNC4
12	Pr/C In	center conductor, BNC4
13	GND	shield, BNC7
14	Reference In	center conductor, BNC7
15	+5V	no connection
16	+5V	no connection
17	NC	no connection
18	GND	1+4+6+9, DB-9
19	GND	1, XLR5 & XLR6
20	S5	no connection
21	GND	1, XLR3 & XLR4
22	S4	no connection
23	GND	no connection
24	S3	no connection
25	GND	1, XLR2
26	S2	no connection
27	GND	no connection
28	S1	no connection
29	GND	1, XLR1
30	S0	no connection
31	AES Out 1/2+	2, XLR1
32	AES Out 3/4+	no connection
33	AES Out 5/6+	no connection
34	AES Out 7/8+	no connection
35	AES In 1/2+	2, XLR2
36	AES In 3/4+	no connection
37	AES In 5/6+	no connection
38	AES In 7/8+	no connection
39	Analog Out 1+	2, XLR3
40	Analog Out 2+	2, XLR4
41	Analog In 1+	2, XLR5
42	Analog In 2+	2, XLR6
43	RS-422 Tx+	3, DB-9
44	RS-422 Rx+	7, DB-9
45	S6	no connection
46	S7	no connection
47	RS-422 Rx-	2, DB-9
48	RS-422 Tx-	8, DB-9
49	Analog In 2-	3, XLR6
50	Analog In 1-	3, XLR5
51	Analog Out 2-	3, XLR4
52	Analog Out 1-	3, XLR3
53	AES In 7/8-	no connection
54	AES In 5/6-	no connection
55	AES In 3/4-	no connection
56	AES In 1/2-	3, XLR2
57	AES Out 7/8-	no connection
58	AES Out 5/6-	no connection
59	AES Out 3/4-	no connection

Breakout Boxes and Cables

102953 Breakout Cable

The AJA 102953 Breakout Cable is designed to connect to the Corvid 22 and Corvid 24 ingest/playout boards.

Breakout Boxes and Cables

103226 Breakout Cable

The AJA 103226 Breakout Cable is designed to connect to the KONA 3G (Quad Mode) / KONA 3G (UFC Mode) and KONA 4 (Quad Mode) and KONA 4 (UFC Mode) ingest/playout boards.

Breakout Boxes and Cables

K3G-Box Breakout Box

This page describes the AJA K3G-Box Breakout Box, which can be connected to a KONA 3G or KONA 4 capture/playout boards.

Front Panel

The left side of the front panel has BNC connectors for 16 input and output AES/EBU audio channels.

The center of the front panel has HDMI out, plus BNC connectors for each of the four SDI inputs/outputs, and BNCs for analog component video output.

The far right side of the front panel has connectors for Reference in & out, LTC In, LTC Out, UART 1, and RCA connectors for line-level outputs for audio channels 1 & 2.

Rear Panel

These connectors tie the breakout box to the KONA 3G or KONA 4 board in the host computer (cable included with the box).

Breakout Boxes and Cables

KL-Box-LH Breakout Box

This page describes the AJA KL-Box-LH Breakout Box, which can be connected to a KONA LHe Plus capture/playout board.

Front Panel

The far left side of the front panel has a group of XLR connectors for balanced analog audio input and output. The left two XLRs are balanced analog audio inputs. The right two XLRs are balanced analog audio outputs.

The center of the front panel has XLR and BNC connectors for (unbalanced) AES/EBU audio inputs & outputs.

Finally, on the right are BNCs for SDI In, SDI Out 1, and SDI Out 2; BNCs for reference in & out; BNCs for analog video in & out; one DB-9 connector for the RS-422 serial port; and twin RCAs for line-level audio channel 1 and 2 output.

Rear Panel

These connectors tie the box to the KONA LHe Plus board in the host computer.

Breakout Boxes and Cables

KLHi-Box Breakout Box

This page describes the AJA KLHi-Box Breakout Box, which can be connected to a KONA LHi capture/playout board.

Front Panel

The far left side of the front panel has a group of four XLR connectors for analog audio. The left two XLRs are balanced analog audio input channels. The right two XLRs are balanced analog audio output channels.

Next to the analog grouping is the AES/EBU audio group. Two XLRs are provided for two channels of AES/EBU (unbalanced) audio; one (female) for input, the other (male) for output. BNCs are provided for two channels of (unbalanced) audio, one input, and one output.

The center of the front panel has one HDMI input, one HDMI output, plus two BNC connectors, one for SDI input, the other for SDI output.

Toward the right side, there's the Reference Loop section with two BNCs, one for Reference in, the other for Reference out.

Next to that is the analog component video BNC group, inputs on top, outputs on the bottom.

Finally, on the far right side is the DB-9 RS-422 serial connector, and two RCA output connectors for line-level audio channels 1 and 2.

Rear Panel

These connectors tie the box to the KONA LHi board in the host computer.

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid, Corvid 3G

This page describes the Corvid (sometimes called the Corvid 1), and the Corvid 3G OEM video capture/playout boards.

Note: These products were EOL’d on November 27, 2018 and superceded by KONA 1.

The Corvid 1 – identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID1 – has one SDI input, one SDI output, one LTC input or output, and one RS-422 port. It can handle 8 or 10 bit video up to 720p60 and 1080p30.

The Corvid 3G – identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID3G – has one SDI input, one SDI output, one LTC input, and one RS-422 port. It has a video processing module (mixer/keyer), and can handle 2K and 3Gb video formats.

The Corvid 3G Fiber looks very similar:

The connector layout is the same on all three boards: RS-422 serial on the far left; LTC in/out on the left, video input in the middle, and video output on the right.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID (Corvid): 0xDAFE
PCI device ID (Corvid3G): 0xDB03
Four-lane gen 1 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × SDI input
1 × SDI output
1 × reference input
1 × LTC input
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

256 MB SDRAM
32 × 8MB frames
16 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB (Corvid 3G only)

Audio

1 audio system
8 channels (max.) per audio system
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame

Video Formats

Supports most standard video formats.
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs not supported.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats (Corvid 3G only).

SDK Support

Since before 2009 in SDK v2.1 (MacOS).
Feature-complete in SDK v15.0.

Firmware

Corvid 1: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware
Corvid 3G: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.55" × 6.61" × 2.16" (14mm × 168mm × 55mm)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid 22

This page describes the Corvid 22 capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID22.

Note: This board was EOL’d December 20, 2021 and superseded by Corvid 44.

The Corvid 22 has two SDI inputs, two SDI outputs, plus a reference input. The connector on the far left is for the optional AJA 102953 breakout cable.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB01
Four-lane gen 1 PCI Express
3 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

2 × SDI inputs
2 × SDI outputs
1 × reference input
2 × RS-422 serial ports

Frame Buffer

512 MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame

Video Formats

Supports most standard video formats.
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs not supported.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

External Connectivity

Optional breakout cable (AJA 102953 Breakout Cable) provides access to other inputs and outputs

SDK Support

At least since 2009 in SDK v2.1 (MacOS).

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.708" × 6.57" × 3.86" (18mm × 167mm × 98mm)
Power: 12w (typ), 15w (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Additional Topics

102953 Breakout Cable

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid 24

This page describes the Corvid 24 OEM capture/playout board, which features bypass relays on each SDI connector that can operate under software control or hardware control (using the built-in “watchdog” timer). Its four SDI connectors can programmatically be configured as inputs or outputs. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID24.

Note: This board was EOL’d March 30, 2021 and superseded by Corvid 44.

The Corvid24 has four bi-directional SDI connectors, plus a reference input. The connector on the far left is for the optional AJA 102953 Breakout Cable .

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB09
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI bi-directional inputs/outputs (under software control)
1 × reference input
2 × RS-422 serial ports

Frame Buffer

512 MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports most standard video formats.
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs not supported.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

External Connectivity

Optional breakout cable (AJA 102953 Breakout Cable) provides access to other inputs and outputs

Bypass Relays

In a typical facility a video signal may pass through many types of equipment before reaching its final destination. In the event that a device in this video path should fail, the disruption of the signal can be minimized by bypassing the faulty device.

The AJA Corvid24 board has relays on its SDI connectors that can perform this bypass function. One set of relays will bypass the SDI 1 and SDI 2 connectors, and the other set of relays will bypass connectors SDI 3 and SDI 4. The two sets of relays are independently controllable.

The relays may be switched directly by software, or they can be put under the control of a watchdog timer. The watchdog can be configured to switch the relays to bypass after a programmable time interval has elapsed. Software can prevent this by writing specific values to the watchdog before the time interval expires to indicate it is still functioning properly.

Users of the bypass relay feature will want to cable their systems with SDI 1 and SDI 3 as inputs, and SDI 2 and SDI 4 as outputs. Note that by default the Corvid24 firmware will configure SDI 1 and SDI 2 as inputs, and SDI 3 and SDI 4 as outputs. Because of this, during initialization user applications should use the CNTV2Card::SetSDITransmitEnable SDK call to set the correct direction of the SDI ports before taking the relays out of bypass.

Hardware Jumpers

Two jumpers on the upper left of the component side of the Corvid24 enable or disable control of the bypass relays. The top jumper controls the bypass between SDI connectors 1 and 2, and the other between connectors 3 and 4. When a jumper is in the leftmost position, the corresponding bypass relays are disabled, and the SDI signals are connected to the logic on the board. This is the same routing as AJA boards without relays. When a jumper is in the rightmost position, control of the relay state is put under firmware control. In Figure 5 below, the connector 1 and 2 bypass (Jumper 1) is controlled by the firmware, and the connector 3 and 4 bypass (Jumper 2) is disabled.

The NTV2 SDK provides several functions for querying and/or controlling the bypass relays:

SDK Support

At least since 2012 in SDK v4.4 (Windows) and SDK v3.6.2 (MacOS).
Feature-complete in SDK v16.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.708" × 6.57" × 3.86" (18mm × 167mm × 98mm)
Power: 12w (typ), 15w (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Additional Topics

102953 Breakout Cable

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid 44

This page describes the Corvid 44 OEM capture/playout board, which features four SDI connectors that can be programmatically configured as inputs or outputs. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID44.

The Corvid44 has an RS-422 serial port, 4 × bi-directional SDI connectors, a reference/LTC input BNC, and a secondary LTC-only input connector on the board header.

BNC Version:

Low-Profile Version:

Fanless Version: (See important environmental note below.)

Low-Profile Fanless Version: (See important environmental note below.)

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB0E
Eight-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × secondary LTC-only input (2-pin Molex connector on board header)
1 × RS-422 serial port (full-height board version has DB-9 connector)

Frame Buffer

1GB SDRAM
128 × 8MB frames
64 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB
Support for planar formats added in firmware rev 0xNN and SDK 14.0:

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60.
Multiple, independent video formats supported (provided all in same clock family).
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported.
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

SDK Support

Introduced in 2015 in SDK v12.1.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.875" × 7.25" × 4.875" (22.23mm × 184.15mm × 123.83mm)
Weight: 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Power: 17w (typ), 19w (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Note: The fanless version of this device requires airflow of 100LFM @25deg C or lower, and the host chassis must have a vented opening to the exterior, immediately adjacent to the PCIe shield (heatsink side), to permit 100LFM across the heatsink.

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid 44 12G

This page describes the Corvid 44 12G OEM capture/playout board, which features four 12G SDI connectors that can be programmatically configured as inputs or outputs. It’s identified by these device identifiers:

DEVICE_ID_CORVID44_8KMK (8K: 4 FrameStores, 1 Mixer, 2 CSCs, no LUTs)
DEVICE_ID_CORVID44_8K (OEM 8K: 4 FrameStores, no Mixer, no CSCs, no LUTs)
DEVICE_ID_CORVID44_2X4K (2×4K: 2 FrameStores, 1 Mixer, 2 CSCs, 2 LUTs)

The Corvid 44 12G has an RS-422 serial port, 4 × bi-directional 12G-SDI connectors, a reference/LTC input BNC, and a secondary LTC-only input connector on the board header.

Low-Profile Version:

This board is available with either active (fan) or passive cooling (no fan). (See environmental note below.)

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB25
Eight-lane gen 3 PCI Express
2 DMA engines

Inputs & Outputs

4 × 12G-SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × secondary LTC-only input (2-pin Molex connector on board header)
1 × RS-422 serial port (full-height board version has DB-9 connector)

Frame Buffer

4GB SDRAM
512 × 8MB frames
256 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K, 4K and UHD2 video formats (8K coming soon).
Multiple, independent video formats supported (playout requires same clock family).
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors
VANC Frame Geometries

SDK Support

Introduced in 2019 in SDK v15.2.

Firmware

Physical

Size with Standard PCIe Bracket (W × D × H): 0.875" × 7.25" × 4.875" (22.23mm × 184.15mm × 123.83mm)
Size with Low-Profile PCIe Bracket (W × D × H): 0.875" × 7.25" × 3.2" (22.23mm × 184.15mm × 81.28mm)
Weight: 0.47 lb (0.21 kg)
Power: 25w (typ), 32w (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to +70°C (-40° to +158°F)

Note: The fanless (passively-cooled) version of this device requires airflow of 150LFM @30°C or lower. Most host systems have enough circulating airflow, neighboring vent holes, and/or ability to increase the case fan speed as necessary, such that additional steps or precautions are not required. However, if adequate cooling is not being achieved, then removal of the adjacent PCIe bracket next to the heatsink (adjacent to the CRV44-12G) is an option.

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid 88

This page describes the Corvid 88 OEM capture/playout board, which features eight SDI connectors that can be programmatically configured as inputs or outputs. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVID88.

The Corvid88 has eight bi-directional SDI connectors, plus a reference/LTC input.

Low-Profile Version:

Fanless Version: (See important environmental note below.)

Low-Profile Fanless Version: (See important environmental note below.)

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB0D
Eight-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI is supported

Inputs & Outputs

8 × SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × secondary LTC-only input (2-pin Molex connector on board header)
1 × RS-422 serial port (full-height board version has DB-9 connector)

Frame Buffer

1GB SDRAM
128 × 8MB frames
64 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

8 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
24-bit PCM, 48kHz sample rate, synchronous SDI embedded
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60.
Multiple, independent video formats supported (provided all in same clock family).
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Secondary LTC Input

The secondary LTC input connector is a 2-pin Molex (part number 22-05-3021) located on the top of the board next to the fan. It allows the input of analog LTC while the Reference/LTC input is connected to a reference source. When looking at the top edge of the board, the pin closest to the front (toward the SDI connectors) is electrical ground. The pin closest to the back of the board should carry the LTC signal.

SDK Support

Introduced in 2014 in SDK v12.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.875" × 7.25" × 4.875" (22.23mm × 184.15mm × 123.83mm)
Weight: 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Power: 17 watts (typ), 19 watts (max)

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Note: The fanless version of this device requires airflow of 100LFM @25deg C or lower, and the host chassis must have vented opening to the exterior, immediately adjacent to the PCIe shield (heatsink side), to permit 100LFM across the heatsink.

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid HB-R

Note: This product was EOL’d July 20, 2020.

This page describes the Corvid HB-R OEM capture board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVIDHBR.

The HB-R provides a single RJ-45 HDBaseT connector that supplies power (up to 10 watts), ingests HDMI video (up to 4Kp60, 8-bit 4:2:0) and audio (up to 8 embedded audio channels), and includes bi-directional VISCA/RS-232 control. It was developed as an OEM ingest solution for AJA’s RovoCam and other HDBaseT camera devices.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB18
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines

Inputs & Outputs

1 × RJ-45 HDBaseT input connector
1 × HDMI 1.4b full-time looped output

Frame Buffer

512MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

1 audio system
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60 (no DVCPro HD or HDV).

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input YCbCr to RGB when using RGB buffer formats, or input RGB to YCbCr when using YUV buffer formats.; A hardware 4K down-converter can convert incoming 4K/UHD video to standard HD (1080) rasters.

SDK Support

Introduced in 2016 in SDK v12.5.
Feature-complete in SDK v15.5.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size, without bracket (W × D × H): 0.7" × 6.7" × 2.7" (18mm × 170mm × 69mm)
Bracket is standard full-height PCIe card size
Conforms to PCIe Card Electromechanical Specification Rev 1.0A low-profile add-in card
Power: 10-20V, 10W (typical, card only), 16W (typical, when powering RovoCam), 18W (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Corvid OEM Boards

Corvid HEVC

This page describes the Corvid HEVC OEM capture/playout board, which features four SDI inputs to support real time, low-latency HEVC encoding up to 4Kp60. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_CORVIDHEVC.

The Corvid HEVC has 4 × input SDI connectors and an LTC/reference input BNC.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB15
Eight-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines

Inputs

4 × 3G-SDI inputs
1 × LTC input

Frame Buffer

1GB SDRAM
64 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60.
Multiple, independent video formats supported (provided all in same clock family).
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported.
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert input YCbCr SDI to RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

SDK Support

Introduced in 2016 in SDK v12.4.
The Corvid HEVC Supplement

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size, without bracket (W × D × H): 0.875" × 7.5" × 5" (22.23mm × 190.5mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
Power: Requires either PCIe bus power via graphics slot or ATX 6-pin from host power supply

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

Io4K Plus

This page describes the Io4K Plus capture/playout device with standard Quad-Mode firmware, which supports 4K ingest or playout through a Thunderbolt III port. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IO4KPLUS.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB11
Four-lane gen 3 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI supported
2 × Thunderbolt III connectors

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI connectors
1. Bi-directional in 3G mode (under software control), 4K/UHD input-only in 6G/12G mode
2. Bi-directional 3G-SDI (under software control)
3. Bi-directional in 3G mode (under software control), 4K/UHD output-only in 6G/12G mode
4. Bi-directional 3G-SDI (under software control)
1 × 3G-SDI monitor output
1 × HDMI 2.0 input
1 × HDMI 2.0 output (supports HDR InfoFrame metadata and UHD/4Kp60 4:4:4)
1 × Reference/LTC input (Ref supports 1V analog color black, 2/4V composite sync, or 1V HD tri-level sync)
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port
1 × Microphone input
1 × DB-25 connector for audio (8 channels in, or 8 channels out, or 4-in/4-out)

Frame Buffer

2GB SDRAM
256 × 8MB frames
128 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

5 audio systems, 1 reserved for Mic input
16 channels (max.) per audio system
24-bit D/A 48kHz balanced analog audio XLRs (requires breakout cable):
- 8-channels input-only
- 8-channels output-only
- 4-channel input and 4-channel output
Audio I/O to/from HDMI supports 2 or 8 audio channels
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60.
Multiple, independent video formats supported (provided all in same clock family).
DVCPro HD and HDV not supported with Quad firmware.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported.
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 8.74" × 8.11" × 1.65" (222mm × 206mm × 42mm)
Weight: 3.4 lb (1.5 kg)
Power: 30W (typ), 33W (max), 70W max with USB-C power delivery to downstream devices

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

SDK Support

Introduced in 2018 in SDK v14.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

Io4K (Quad Mode)

This page describes the Io4K capture/playout device with Quad-Mode firmware, which supports 4K ingest or playout through a Thunderbolt II port. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 2-channel device (see Io4K (UFC Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IO4K.

Note: This product was EOL’d July 14, 2020 and superceded by Io4K Plus.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB07
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI supported
2 × Thunderbolt II connectors

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × SDI monitor output
1 × HDMI 2.0 input
1 × HDMI output (HDMI v2.0a subset with v1.4 connection, to support HDR InfoFrame metadata and UHD/4K@60 4:2:0 YUV)
1 × Reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

888MB SDRAM
111 × 8MB frames
55 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, 2K and 4K video formats, including 4Kp60.
Multiple, independent video formats supported (provided all in same clock family).
DVCPro HD and HDV not supported with Quad firmware.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported.
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 8.74" × 7.09" × 1.65" (222mm × 180mm × 42mm)
Weight: 3.1 lb (1.5 kg)
Power: 23W (typ), 28W (max)
NOTE: Power supply to Thunderbolt ports can cause power draw to reach 58W

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

SDK Support

Introduced in 2014 in SDK v11.2.
Feature-complete in 2020 with SDK v15.2.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

Io4K (UFC Mode)

This page describes the Io4K capture/playout device with UFC firmware, which supports high frame-rate ingest or playout through a Thunderbolt II port. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 4-channel device (see Io4K (Quad Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IO4KUFC.

Note: This product was EOL’d July 14, 2020 and superceded by Io4K Plus.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB07
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI supported
2 × Thunderbolt II connectors

Inputs & Outputs

2 × SDI inputs
2 × SDI outputs
1 × SDI monitor output
1 × HDMI 2.0 input
1 × HDMI output (HDMI v2.0a subset with v1.4 connection, to support HDR InfoFrame metadata and UHD/4K@60 4:2:0 YUV)
1 × Reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

888MB SDRAM
111 × 8MB frames
55 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD, and 2K video formats, including HFR.
Supports DVCPro HD and HDV.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs supported.
3GbA and 3GbB (dual-link) supported.
SMPTE 425 2si mux supported

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 8.74" × 7.09" × 1.65" (222mm × 180mm × 42mm)
Weight: 3.1 lb (1.5 kg)
Power: 23W (typ), 28W (max)
NOTE: Power supply to Thunderbolt ports can cause power draw to reach 58W

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

SDK Support

Introduced in 2014 in SDK v11.2.
Feature-complete in 2020 with SDK v15.2.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

Io Express

This page describes the IoExpress capture/playout device. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IOEXPRESS.

The IoExpress supports 8/10-bit single-channel SD/HD SDI or HDMI ingest/playout through a PCMCIA connector.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB00
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × 1.5G SDI input
1 × 1.5G SDI output
1 × HDMI input
1 × HDMI output
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port
1 × analog component video output

Frame Buffer

256 MB SDRAM
32 × 8MB frames
16 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC (YCbCr only)

Audio

1 audio system
8 channels (max.) per audio system
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame

Video Formats

Supports most standard SD and HD video formats.
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB is not supported.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

SDK Support

At least since 2009 in SDK v2.1 (MacOS).

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

Io IP

This page describes the Io IP device. It can be "flashed" with different firmware to support one of many different video-over-IP standards. It's a flexible hardware device that can support, via firmware upgrades, many IP protocols including SMPTE ST-2022, SMPTE ST-2110 and more. It’s identified by one of these device identifiers:

Note: This board was EOL’d November 17, 2021.

Io IP has two 10GigE SFP cages for multichannel input and/or output, enabling effective IP video reception, delivery or both.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB1B
Four-lane gen 3 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI supported
2 × Thunderbolt III connectors

Inputs & Outputs

2 × bi-directional 10GbE SFP+ TCP/IP cages, represented in firmware as 4 × virtual 3G-SDI bi-directional SDI spigots
SMPTE 2022-6 supported for input & output, up to 4 streams of SD or HD each with 16 audio channels and metadata
1 × HDMI 1.4 output (8-channel embedded audio support, no HDCP support)
1 × reference input

Frame Buffer

2GB SDRAM
256 × 8MB frames
128 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats, plus 2K and 4K/UHD formats, and 4Kp60.

Note: 4 × hardware color-space converters (CSCs) can convert the input/output YCbCr to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries (S2022-6 only)

Video Processing

2 × independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video
2 × 2D LUTs

Configuration

The NTV2 JSON Setup Demo demo application shows how to software-configure the SFPs.
Note that the Io IP has a MicroBlaze processor that must be booted when power is applied to the board, so it won't respond to configuration changes for a minute or two. To detect when the MicroBlaze is running, and thus when the SFPs can be configured, poll CNTV2DriverInterface::IsDeviceReady until it returns true.

SDK Support

Introduced in 2018 in SDK v14.1.
Feature-complete in SDK v16.2.

Firmware

SMPTE 2110: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware
SMPTE 2022: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 8.25" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 209.55mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)
Power: 25W (typ), 27W (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

IoX3

This page describes the IoX3 Thunderbolt-3 capture/playout device. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IOX3.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB27
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery
2 × Thunderbolt-3 connectors

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI inputs
4 × SDI outputs
1 × HDMI input
1 × HDMI output
1 × DB-25 connector for analog audio (8 channels in, or 8 channels out, or 4-in/4-out)
1 × Reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

1GB SDRAM (64MB reserved for UFC)
128 × 8MB frames
64 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB
32 × 32MB frames for UHD/4K

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
24-bit D/A 48kHz balanced analog audio XLRs (requires breakout cable):
- 8-channels input-only
- 8-channels output-only
- 4-channel input and 4-channel output

Video Formats

SD:
- 625i 50
- 525i 59.94
HD:
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- 720p 50, 59.94, 60
2K:
- 2048×1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 2048×1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors
VANC Frame Geometries (SD/HD only)

Power Dissipation

18W typical, 22W maximum

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyers, each with its own Mix Coefficient
- Can mix keys on and off
- Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

SDK Support

Introduced in 2021 in SDK v16.1.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

If, after a firmware update, the IoX3 fails to be recognized by the host:

Be sure power is applied and the power switch is lighted.
Be sure a good Thunderbolt cable is being used.
Be sure the AJA driver software is installed and able to be loaded.

If the IoX3 still fails to be recognized, it may be that its main firmware image is corrupt. To force the IoX3 to load its fail-safe firmware:

Be sure the IoX3’s power cord is connected to a known-good power source.
Have a known-good Thunderbolt cable connected on only one end (either to the IoX3, or the host).
Press the fail-safe button in the IoX3 by inserting an unbent paperclip lead into the hole shown in the photo (below).
While the fail-safe button is pressed, connect the free end of the Thunderbolt cable to the IoX3 or host, as appropriate.
When the IoX3 lights up, release the fail-safe button.

If the IoX3 is recognized by the host OS and AJA software, try re-flashing the firmware. If it’s still not recognized, you should contact AJA Support.

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

IoXT

This page describes the IoXT Thunderbolt-based capture/playout device. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_IOXT.

Note: This device was EOL’d March 30, 2021 and superseded by IoX3.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB06
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy and MSI interrupt delivery supported
2 × Thunderbolt I connectors

Inputs & Outputs

2 × SDI inputs
2 × SDI outputs
1 × HDMI input
1 × HDMI output
1 × analog component video output
1 × Reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

256MB SDRAM (64MB reserved for UFC, 192MB for frame storage)
32 × 8MB frames
16 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports most standard SD, HD, and 2K video formats.
RGB on SDI inputs/outputs not supported.
Supports DVCPro HD and HDV.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

Power Dissipation

18W typical, 22W maximum

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyers, each with its own Mix Coefficient
- Can mix keys on and off
- Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

SDK Support

Introduced in 2011 in SDK v3.0 (MacOS) and in 2012 in SDK 10.2.1 (Windows).
Feature-complete in SDK v16.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

If, after a firmware update, the IoXT fails to be recognized by the host:

Be sure power is applied and the power switch is lighted.
Be sure a good Thunderbolt cable is being used.
Be sure the AJA driver software is installed and able to be loaded.

If the IoXT still fails to be recognized, it may be that its main firmware image is corrupt. To force the IoXT to load its fail-safe firmware:

With the IoXT’s power cord connected, and a known-good Thunderbolt cable connected from IoXT to host, and with the host powered-on and awake…
Press the fail-safe button in the IoXT by inserting an unbent paperclip lead into the hole next to the power button (see photo below).
While the fail-safe button is pressed, press the IoXT’s power button. When it lights up, release both the power button and fail-safe button.

If the IoXT is recognized by the host OS and AJA software, you may try re-flashing the firmware. If it’s still not recognized, you should contact AJA Support.

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°-40°C (32°F-104°F)
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)

KONA Boards

KONA 1

This page describes the KONA 1 capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONA1.

The KONA 1 has three BNC connectors:

Reference/LTC input (nearest the RS422 connector);
Input SDI (middle connector);
Output SDI.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB23
Gen 2 × 1 PCIe
2 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × 3G-SDI input
1 × 3G-SDI output
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

1 GB SDRAM
128 × 8MB frames
64 × 16MB frames for 2K, HD VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 audio channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all SD, HD and 2K formats up to 60fps.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Video Processing

1 Mixer/Keyer widget
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

SDK Support

Introduced in 2018 in SDK v14.2.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.55" × 6.61" × 2.16" (14mm × 168mm × 55mm)
Weight: TBD

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA 3G (Quad Mode)

This page describes the KONA 3G capture/playout board in its 4-channel mode of operation. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 2-channel device (see KONA 3G (UFC Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONA3GQUAD.

Note: This board was EOL’d November 27, 2018 and superseded by KONA 4 (Quad Mode).

The KONA 3G has a breakout connector on the far left, followed by the HDMI output, then the four SDI connectors. In quad mode operation, the SDI connectors are bidirectional, and can be configured as inputs or outputs under software control.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB04
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × HDMI output
1 × analog component video output
2 × reference/LTC inputs
2 × LTC outputs
2 × RS-422 serial ports

Frame Buffer

512 MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
16 channels (max.) of AES audio
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats, plus 2K and 4K formats (but not UHD, and not 4Kp60).

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

External Connectivity

Optional 103226 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional K3G-Box Breakout Box provides convenient access to most of the board's inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis

SDK Support

Introduced in 2011 in SDK v3.0 (MacOS) and SDK 7.3 (Windows).
Feature-complete in SDK v15.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

KONA Boards

KONA 3G (UFC Mode)

This page describes the KONA 3G capture/playout board in its 2-channel mode of operation. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 4-channel device (see KONA 3G (Quad Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONA3G.

Note: This board was EOL’d November 27, 2018 and superseded by KONA 4 (UFC Mode).

The KONA 3G has a breakout connector on the far left, followed by the HDMI output, then the four SDI connectors. In normal operation, SDI connectors 1 and 2 are inputs; connectors 3 and 4 are outputs.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB02
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

2 × SDI inputs
2 × SDI outputs
1 × HDMI output
1 × analog component video output
2 × reference/LTC inputs
2 × LTC outputs
2 × RS-422 serial ports

Frame Buffer

512 MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
16 channels (max.) of AES audio
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats (except 4K/UHD).
Supports DVCPro HD and HDV.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

External Connectivity

Optional 103226 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional K3G-Box Breakout Box provides convenient access to most of the board's inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis

SDK Support

Introduced in 2011 in SDK v3.0 (MacOS) and SDK 7.3 (Windows).
Feature-complete in SDK v15.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

KONA Boards

KONA 4 (Quad Mode)

This page describes the KONA 4 capture/playout board in its 4-channel mode of operation. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 2-channel device (see KONA 4 (UFC Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONA4.

The KONA 4 has a breakout connector on the far left, followed by the HDMI output, then the four SDI connectors. In quad mode operation, the SDI connectors are bidirectional, and can be configured as inputs or outputs under software control.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB0B
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy and MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI bi-directional (under software control)
1 × HDMI output (HDMI v2.0a subset with v1.4 connection, to support HDR InfoFrame metadata and UHD/4K@60 4:2:0 YUV)
1 × analog component video output
2 × reference/LTC inputs
2 × LTC outputs
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

888 MB SDRAM
111 × 8MB frames
55 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
16 channels (max.) of AES audio
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats, plus 2K, 4K and UHD formats, including 4Kp60.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

External Connectivity

Optional 103226 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional K3G-Box Breakout Box provides convenient access to most of the board’s inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis

SDK Support

Introduced in 2014 in SDK v11.3.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 8.25" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 209.55mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA 4 (UFC Mode)

This page describes the KONA 4 capture/playout board in its 2-channel mode of operation. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to become a 4-channel device (see KONA 4 (Quad Mode)). It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONA4UFC.

The KONA 4 has a breakout connector on the far left, followed by the HDMI output, then the four SDI connectors. In UFC mode operation, SDI connectors 1 and 2 are inputs; connectors 3 and 4 are outputs.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB0C
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy and MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

2 × SDI inputs
2 × SDI outputs
1 × HDMI output (HDMI v2.0a subset with v1.4 connection, to support HDR InfoFrame metadata and UHD/4K@60 4:2:0 YUV)
1 × analog component video output
2 × reference/LTC inputs
2 × LTC outputs
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

888 MB SDRAM
111 × 8MB frames
55 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048), 1920×1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
16 channels (max.) of AES audio
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats (except 4K/UHD).
Supports DVCPro HD and HDV.

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

External Connectivity

Optional 103226 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional K3G-Box Breakout Box provides convenient access to most of the board’s inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis

SDK Support

Introduced in 2014 in SDK v11.3.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 8.25" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 209.55mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA 5

This page describes the KONA 5 capture/playout board. It has two different firmware personalities:

DEVICE_ID_KONA5 — “retail” personality, similar to the Io4K Plus (4 × 3G FrameStores, one 12G/6G in & out);
- See KONA5 “Tech Specs” for details.
DEVICE_ID_KONA5_8K — “OEM” personality, with all-new 12G FrameStore architecture. The specifications on this page reflect this firmware.
- Up to 8K YUV or RGB in/out
- No CSCs, no Mixer/Keyers, no audio mixer
DEVICE_ID_KONA5_8KMK — Another “OEM” personality for the new 12G FrameStore architecture.
- Up to 8K YUV in/out
- Up to 4K using CSCs & mixer/keyers
- No audio mixer

The KONA 5 has a breakout connector on the top, followed by the HDMI output, then four 12G SDI connectors and a reference input connector. The SDI connectors are bidirectional, and can be configured as inputs or outputs under software control.

KONA-5-R0 — ATX Power, cables included (for retail)
KONA-5-R0-S00 — ATX Power, no cables included (OEM)
KONA-5-R0-S01 — PCIe Power, cables included (OEM)
KONA-5-R0-S02 — PCIe Power, no cables included (OEM)

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB1F
8-lane gen 3 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery

Inputs & Outputs

4 × SDI connectors, bi-directional (under software control)
- 12G SDI, SMPTE 2082, 12/10/8-bit
- 6G SDI, SMPTE 2081, 10/8-bit
- 3G SDI, SMPTE 259/292/296/424, 12/10/8-bit
- 1.5G SDI:
  - SMPTE 372M, Dual-Link HD 4:4:4 (2 × BNCs), 12/10/8-bit
  - SMPTE 292M, Single-Link 4:2:2 (1 × BNC), 10/8-bit
1 × HDMI v2.0 output
- 30/36-bpp, RGB/YUV, 6-Gbps per color component
- 4K/UHD/2K/HD/SD + HFR up to 60p 4:2:2, 10/8-bit
- HDR10 support — HDR InfoFrame metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
- HLG support — compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G
1 × Reference input (via 1 × HD-BNC at PCIe bracket)
- Analog Color Black (1V) or…
- Composite Sync (2V or 4V) or…
- HD Tri-Level Sync (1V)
- Reference input is terminated into 75Ω when Genlock set to NTV2_REFERENCE_EXTERNAL
1 × LTC output (via 1 × HD-BNC on Breakout Cable)
1 × LTC inputs — use one of:
- 1 × HD-BNC on Breakout Cable
- 1 × HD-BNC at PCIe bracket
- 2-pin header on PCIe card
1 × RS-422 serial port, Sony 9-pin protocol (via Breakout Cable)

Frame Buffer

4GB SDRAM
512 × 8MB frames
256 × 16MB frames
128 × 32MB frames

Audio

4 audio systems + Mixer audio system
16 channels (max.) per audio system
16 channels (max.) of AES audio
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz

Video Formats

SD:
- 625i 50
- 525i 59.94
HD:
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- 720p 50, 59.94, 60
2K:
- 2048×1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 2048×1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
UHD: 3840×2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
4K: 4096×2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
UHD2: 7680×4320P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
8K: 8192×4320P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors
VANC Frame Geometries (SD/HD only)

Video Processing

2 independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

External Connectivity

Optional breakout cable provides access to other inputs and outputs

SDK Support

Introduced in 2018 in SDK v15.0.

Firmware

8K: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware
8K (Mixer/Keyer): https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware
Retail: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 6.9" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 175.26mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.6 lb (0.3 kg)

Power

28W typical, 35W maximum
The socket that contains the fuse determines the board’s power source (see illustration below).
- Use the top socket for external ATX power.
- Use the bottom socket for PCIe bus power.
- NOTE: The fuse sockets aren’t designed for frequent insertion or removal. Change the fuse position only when necessary.

To remove or insert the fuse:

Use a pair of needlenose pliers to grip the fuse.
CAUTION: Squeezing the fuse too tightly can break the fuse, making it inoperable.
To remove: Gently (but firmly) wriggle the fuse out of its socket.
To insert: Grip the fuse with pliers and “cradle” it on its socket, then push firmly until it snaps into place.

Noise

<50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA HDMI

This page describes the KONA HDMI capture board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONAHDMI.

The KONA HDMI has four input-only HDMI connectors.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB24
Gen 2 × 8 PCIe
2 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

4 × HDMI 2.0 inputs

Frame Buffer

2 GB SDRAM
256 × 8MB frames
128 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080×2048) and RGB-16+
64 × 32MB frames for 4K RGB

Audio

4 audio systems
Maximum number of audio channels, per-subsystem:
- Quad-stream mode:
  - 32 channels (max.)
- Single-stream mode:
  - 8 channels (max.)
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats, plus 2K, 4K and UHD formats.
Single-stream mode:
- 4K/UHD with HFR support up to 60p 4:2:2 10-bit
- 30/36 bits per pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
Quad-stream mode:
- SD/HD/2K with HFR support up to 60p 4:2:2 10-bit
- 30/36 bits per pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps per color component

Note: Hardware color-space converters (CSCs) can convert input YUV to RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

HDMI HDR

SDK Support

Introduced in 2018 in SDK v14.2.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 8.25" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 209.55mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA IP

This page describes the KONA IP board. It can be “flashed” with different firmware to support one of . It's a flexible hardware device that can support, via firmware upgrades, many different video-over-IP standards, including J2K (JPEG 2000) compression, SMPTE ST-2022, SMPTE ST-2110, and more. Currently supported firmware device identifiers:

Note: This board was EOL’d November 17, 2021.

KONA IP has two 10GigE SFP cages for multichannel input and/or output, enabling effective IP video reception, delivery or both.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB1B
Eight-lane gen 2 PCI Express
4 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

2 × bi-directional 10GbE SFP+ TCP/IP cages, represented in firmware as 4 × virtual 3G-SDI bi-directional SDI spigots
SMPTE 2022-6 supported for input & output, up to 4 streams of SD or HD each with 16 audio channels and metadata
1 × HDMI 1.4 output (8-channel embedded audio support, no HDCP support)
1 × reference input

Frame Buffer

512 MB SDRAM
64 × 8MB frames
32 × 16MB frames for 2K (1080x2048), 1920x1080 VANC, and 16-bit RGB
4 frame store widgets (each independently configurable for capture or playback)

Audio

2 audio systems
16 channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

Supports all standard video formats, plus 2K and 4K/UHD formats, and 4Kp60.

Note: 4 × hardware color-space converters (CSCs) can convert the input/output YCbCr to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries (S2022-6 only)

Video Processing

2 × independent Mixer/Keyer widgets, each with its own Mix Coefficient
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video
2 × 2D LUTs

Configuration

The NTV2 JSON Setup Demo demo application shows how to software-configure the SFPs.
Note that the KONA IP has a MicroBlaze processor that must be booted when power is applied to the board, so it won't respond to configuration changes for a minute or two. To detect when the MicroBlaze is running, and thus when the SFPs can be configured, poll CNTV2DriverInterface::IsDeviceReady until it returns true.

SDK Support

Introduced in 2017 in SDK v13.0.
Feature-complete in SDK v16.2.

Firmware

SMPTE 2110: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware
J2K 2-channel Tx SMPTE 2022-1/2
J2K 1-channel RxTx SMPTE 2022-1/2
4-channel RxTx SMPTE 2022-6/7
2p 2-channel SMPTE 2022-6 (Deprecated)

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 0.75" × 8.25" × 5.0" (19.05mm × 209.55mm × 127mm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.4 kg)
Power: 25W (typ), 27W (max)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

SDK/Driver Support

NTV2 SDK versions 12.4.2 and later

KONA Boards

KONA LHe Plus

This page describes the KONA LHe Plus video capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONALHEPLUS.

The KONA LHe+ board has a breakout connector on the far left, then the SDI input (J2), SDI output 1 (J3), and SDI output 2 (J4).

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB05
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × SDI input
2 × SDI outputs
1 × analog component video input
1 × analog component video output
1 × reference/LTC input
1 × LTC output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

256 MB SDRAM
32 × 8MB frames

Audio

1 audio system
8 channels (max.) per audio system
2 channels (max.) of AES audio (input and output)
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz
AES audio outputs

Video Formats

Supports most standard video formats.
Does not support DVCPro HD or HDV.
RGB is not supported.

Video Processing

1 mixer/keyer, with Mix Coefficient and Wipe Generator
Compression widget

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

External Connectivity

Optional 101884 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional KL-Box-LH Breakout Box provides convenient access to the board's inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis.

SDK Support

Since before 2009 in SDK v2.1 (MacOS).

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

KONA Boards

KONA LHi

This page describes the KONA LHi video capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONALHI.

The KONA LHi board connects (via J1) to the optional 101884 breakout cable or the KLHi-Box breakout box. J2 is HDMI in, and J3 is HDMI out. J4 is SDI in, and J5 is SDI out.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDAFF
Four-lane gen 2 PCI Express
3 DMA engines
Legacy interrupt delivery (INTA# for all interrupts) — MSI not supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × SDI input
1 × SDI output
1 × analog component video input
1 × analog component video output
1 × HDMI input
1 × HDMI output
1 × reference input
1 × reference output
1 × RS-422 serial port

Frame Buffer

256 MB SDRAM
32 × 8MB frames
16 × 16MB frames for VANC and 2K formats

Audio

1 audio system
8 channels (max.) per audio system
2 AES audio input and output channels
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame
AES audio inputs support asynchronous audio, 32Hz-96kHz, sample-rate converted to 48kHz
AES audio outputs

Video Formats

Supports most standard video formats.
RGB is not supported.

Video Processing

1 mixer/keyer, with Mix Coefficient
Compression widget
Up/Down/Cross Converter

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

External Connectivity

Optional 101884 Breakout Cable provides access to other inputs and outputs
Optional KLHi-Box Breakout Box provides convenient access to the board's inputs and outputs in a 1U rack-mountable chassis.

SDK Support

Since before 2009 in SDK v2.1 (MacOS).

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

KONA Boards

KONA X™

This page describes the KONA X capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONAX.

Note: This firmware does not support the new streamingdma feature — see the KONA XM™ for more information.

The KONA X has two full-size 12G BNC connectors, and two full-size HDMI v2.0 connectors.

It has multi-color indicator LEDs at each connector that can be used to convey signal format and other information.

Actively Cooled (with fan):

(A passively-cooled version for OEM use is being planned. Please contact AJA Sales for more information.)

Expansion Board:

A companion expansion board, the KONA XPAND™ Breakout Board is available for greatly expanding its connectivity.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB29
Gen 3 × 4 PCIe
2 DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery supported

Inputs & Outputs

1 × 12G-SDI input
1 × 12G-SDI output
1 × full-size HDMI v2.0 input
1 × full-size HDMI v2.0 output
1 × 40-pin shrouded Multi-Function I/O connector
2 × Molex 2-pin “KK” connectors for LTC input + output
1 × RS-422 10-pin unshrouded connector for serial I/O

Frame Buffer

1920 MB SDRAM
240 × 8MB frames
120 × 16MB frames for 2K, HD VANC, and 16-bit RGB

Audio

2 audio systems
16 audio channels (max.) per audio system
First audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM
Optional KONA Xpand board contains hardware to support AES/EBU digital audio, discrete analog audio, and other functions.

Video Formats

SDI: SMPTE SD, HD, 2K, UHD and 4K formats up to 60fps.
HDMI v2.0:
- SMPTE SD, HD, 2K, UHD and 4K formats up to 60fps.
- VESA DMT 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480 … all at p60
- Additional VESA (DMT) formats supported for certain applications

Note: A hardware color-space converter (CSC) can convert the input/output YCbCr SDI to/from RGB when using RGB buffer formats.

Video Processing

1 Mixer/Keyer widget
Supports graphics up to 4K with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte
Can mix keys on and off
Can differentiate between shaped and unshaped video

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters and extractors (use AUTOCIRCULATE_TRANSFER)
VANC Frame Geometries (SDI SD/HD only)

SDK Support

Introduced in 2023 in SDK v17.0.

Firmware

TBD

Connector Pinouts

Power Dissipation

20W typical, with 16W on +12V and 4W on +3.3V
PC Internal or PCi Aux Power Connector: Molex part number 45558-0003
Card can utilize PCIe power from a 6-pin PCi 2x3 Aux Power connector or PCIe slot

Noise

≺ 50 dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air)
Fan rated at 33.1 dBA

Regulatory Compliance (Prelim.)

UL94 V-0 flammability requirements
RoHS 3, WEEE, and REACH compliant
62368-1 safety standards
NRTL and/or T-mark license for AJA SDK Developers

Physical

Size (W × D × H):
- Passive, without fan: 0.63" × 7.5" × 3.88" (15.9mm × 190.5mm × 98.6mm)
- Active, with fan: 0.63" × 9.75" × 3.88" (15.9mm × 247.7mm × 98.6mm)
- Bracket Height: 5.0" (127mm)
Weight:
- Passive, without fan: 217.7g (7.7oz)
- Active, with fan: 290.3g (10.2oz)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet) IEEE 1588-2008
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

KONA Boards

KONA XM™

This page describes the KONA XM capture/playout board. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_KONAXM. The KONA XM is identical to the KONA X™ with the exceptions listed herein.

An actively-cooled version (with fan) for OEM use is planned for release. (Please contact AJA Sales for more information.)

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB28
Gen 3 × 4 PCIe
Multiple DMA engines
MSI interrupt delivery supported

Frame Buffer

N/A (video and ancillary data streams asynchronously buffered directly to/from host SDRAM memory)

Audio

If you require audio functionality with KONA XM, please contact AJA SDK Support for more information.

Video Formats

SDI: SMPTE SD, HD, 2K, UHD and 4K formats up to 60fps.
HDMI v2.0:
- SMPTE SD, HD, 2K, UHD and 4K formats up to 60fps.
- Additional VESA (DMT) formats supported for certain applications
- 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- HDMI Inputs and Outputs support VESA (DMT) rasters at limited rates

SDK Support

Introduced in 2023 in SDK v17.0.

Firmware

TBD

Regulatory Compliance (Prelim.)

UL94 V-0 flammability requirements
RoHS 3, WEEE, and REACH compliant
62368-1 safety standards
NRTL and/or T-mark license for AJA SDK Developers

Physical

Size (W × D × H):
- Passive, without fan: 0.63" × 7.5" × 3.88" (15.9mm × 190.5mm × 98.6mm)
- Active, with fan: 0.63" × 9.75" × 3.88" (15.9mm × 247.7mm × 98.6mm)
- Bracket Height: 5.0" (127mm)
Weight:
- Passive, without fan: 217.7g (7.7oz)
- Active, with fan: 290.3g (10.2oz)

Breakout Boxes and Cables

KONA XPAND™ Breakout Board

This page describes the AJA KONA XPAND™ Breakout Board, which must be installed adjacent to, and connected to, a KONA X™ or KONA XM™ capture/playout board.

A full-size BNC connector is provided at the top for Reference input.
A general-purpose 26-pin Multi-I/O connector is provided in the middle that can be used for a wide variety of applications.
A DB-9 connector is provided at the bottom for analog audio.

Connectors

Multi-Function I/O
- General Purpose I/O (GPIO)
  - 4 input pins, 4 output pins, plus ground reference pin
  - 3.3V TTL levels
  - OEM must connect to appropriate electronic circuits. (They cannot be connected directly to typical GPI inputs/outputs.)
- Digital Audio
  - Input:
    - 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion via 4× BNCs on breakout cable (cable not included)
  - Output:
    - 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion via 4× BNCs on breakout cable (cable not included)
Analog Audio I/O
- Input:
  - 2-channel, 24 and 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 2× XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  - +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
  - ⁺⁄₋ 0.2 dB 20Hz-20kHz frequency response
- Output:
  - 2-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry-standard 2× XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  - +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
  - ⁺⁄₋ 0.2 dB 20Hz-20kHz frequency response

Connector Pinouts

Power Dissipation

2.5W (typical)

Physical

Size (W × D × H):
- 0.66" × 3.87" × 3.58" (14.2mm × 98.4mm × 90.9mm)
- Bracket Height: 4.73" (120mm)
Weight: 2.2 oz (62.4 g)

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet) IEEE 1588-2008
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

T-Tap

This page describes the T-Tap video playout device. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_TTAP.

Note: This device was EOL’d March 30, 2021, and was superseded by T-Tap Pro.

The T-Tap has one Thunderbolt-I input on the left side. On the right side, it has one SDI output, and one HDMI output.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xDB11
Four-lane gen 1 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy and MSI interrupt delivery
1 × Thunderbolt I connector

Inputs & Outputs

1 × SDI output
1 × HDMI output

Frame Buffer

128 MB SDRAM
16 × 8MB frames

Audio

1 audio system
8 channels (max.) per audio system
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory starts at first byte of last frame

Video Formats

Supports most standard SD and HD video formats up to 1080p30 and 2Kp25.
RGB is not supported.

Ancillary Data

VANC Frame Geometries only

SDK Support

Introduced in 2012 in SDK v3.6.2 (MacOS) and SDK v11.1 (Windows).
Feature-complete in SDK v16.0.

Firmware: https://github.com/aja-video/ntv2-firmware

Io (Thunderbolt) Devices

T-Tap Pro

This page describes the T-Tap Pro video playout device. It’s identified by DEVICE_ID_TTAP_PRO.

On the front, the T-Tap Pro has a standard headphone jack and a volume control. The rear panel has a Thunderbolt-3 connector, a single 12G SDI output BNC connector, an HDMI 2.0 socket, and an external 12VDC power jack.

PCI Interface

PCI device ID: 0xEB26
Four-lane gen 1 PCI Express
2 DMA engines
Legacy and MSI interrupt delivery
1 × Thunderbolt I connector

Inputs & Outputs

1 × 12G SDI output
- Up to 4:2:2 10-bit YCbCr with HFR up to 60p
- Up to 4:4:4 12-bit RGB up to 30p
- 12G, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 6G, SMPTE-2081, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 3G, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G, SMPTE 372M, Level B Dual Link (single-wire), 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2, 10-bit and 8-bit
1 × HDMI v2.0 output
- 30/36-bpp, RGB/YUV, 6-Gbps per color component
- 4K/UHD/2K/HD/SD + HFR up to 60p 4:2:2, 10/8-bit
- HDR10 support — HDR InfoFrame metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
- HLG support — compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G
- 8 Audio Channels (max.), 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
1 × Analog Audio output
- Standard 3.5mm headphone jack
- Unbalanced 1.2V RMS full-scale output level (0 dBFS)
- 2 Audio Channels, 18-bit D/A, 48 kHz sample rate

Frame Buffer

128 MB SDRAM
16 × 8MB frames

Audio

1 audio system
16 channels (max.) per audio system
Audio system’s 8MB buffer memory ends at the end of SDRAM

Video Formats

4K: 4096×2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
UHD: 3840×2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
2K:
- 2048×1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 2048×1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
HD:
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- 720p 50, 59.94, 60
SD:
- 625i 50
- 525i 59.94

Ancillary Data

Anc inserters (SDI)
VANC Frame Geometries (SD/HD SDI)
HDMI HDR

Physical

Size (W × D × H): 5" × 1" × 5" (127mm × 25.4mm × 127mm)
Weight: TBA lb (TBA kg)

Power

18W maximum

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: under 3,000 meters (under 10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)

SDK Support

Introduced in 2020 in SDK v16.0.

Firmware: TBA