AJA Corvid 44 BNC

Corvid 44 BNC
Flexible multi-format I/O with full-size BNC connectors

Full-size BNC connectors, standard-height PCIe bracket; cables not included

Expand your video and audio I/O capacity with the Corvid 44 BNC, featuring 3G-SDI connectivity via standard BNC connectors. Configure each SDI port individually as an input or output, and mix formats for up to four HD or SD channels on a single card. As your need for higher resolutions grows, you can combine SDI ports into a single 4K/UHD channel, ensuring maximum flexibility and future-proofing.

Multi-stream, multi-format PCIe I/O card
The Corvid 44 with SDI allows AJA Developer Partner applications to access up to four simultaneous input and output streams via a single PCIe card.
This makes it ideal for a wide range of medium-density applications.

Flexible multi-format I/O
Each BNC connector on the Corvid 44 BNC (with 3G-SDI) can be programmatically configured as either an input or an output. Each port can also support a different video format, provided that all formats share the same clock timing. Connections can also be linked together to support Dual Link or 4K/UHD formats.

High frame rate support
The Corvid 44 BNC supports 4K (4096 x 2160) and UltraHD (3840 x 2160) high frame rate (HFR) workflows. Frame rates of 48p, 50p, and 60p ensure fluid motion, even in the most demanding 4K and UHD applications.

High frame rates on the Corvid 44 BNC are not limited to 4K and UHD; the card also supports multiple 720p and 1080p HD inputs and outputs at frame rates up to 50p and 60p, making the Corvid 44 BNC exceptionally flexible for your current and future requirements.

LTC and Reference Input
The Corvid 44 BNC features an external, switchable LTC/reference input on the rear of the card. A second LTC input is available via an internal header, providing an additional reference for the Corvid 44 BNC.

RS-422
An integrated RS-422 port is available as an external connection on the Corvid 44 BNC. RS-422 enables the control of external devices for frame-accurate data capture and output.

Key Features
• PCIe Express Gen 2.0 8-lane
• Up to four independent* 3G, HD, or SD-SDI I/O channels
• Support for all SD/HD/2Kx1080/4K video formats
• 3G I/O for high frame rate (HFR) support
• 8/10-bit YCbCr and 12-bit RGB framebuffer formats
• 2 independent mixer/keyer widgets • 4 independent 16-channel, 48 kHz SDI embedded audio I/O engines
• Analog Color Black or HD Tri-Level Sync
• 3-year warranty

* The channels must use the same master clock (e.g., 29.97 and 59.94).

Powerful platforms for development partners.
AJA’s developer program enables partner companies to integrate AJA products into their own systems. By leveraging existing, field-proven video I/O devices, development partners benefit from AJA’s expertise in the development and support of these technologies. This reduces costs and accelerates the time-to-market for their integrated products. Technical data

Video formats
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 720p 50, 50, 94, 60
(SD) 625i 25
(SD) 525i 29.97
Digital Video Input
4 x 3G-SDI BNC

Digital Video Output
4 x 3G-SDI BNC
Digital Audio Input
16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz synchronous
Digital Audio Output
16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz synchronous
Dimensions (W x D x H)
0.727" × 6.6" × 2.713" (18.47 mm × 167.65 mm × 68.90 mm)
Weight
0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Power
Typically 17 watts, maximum 19 watts
Environment
Safe operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
Safe storage temperature (powered off): -40 to 60 degrees Celsius (-40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit)
Relative operating humidity: 10–90% (non-condensing)
Operating altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Continuous airflow for fanless models
At 100 LFM and 25 °C or below, the computer chassis must feature a ventilation opening to the outside, located directly next to the PCIe bracket (on the heatsink side), to allow for an airflow of 100 LFM across the heatsink.