AJA: KONA-XM-P-R0 (Medical) 12G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 Ultra Low Latency PCIe, no Fan, Passive Cooling

MPN: KONA-XM-P-R0

CAT: 15982

7-10 Days Lead Time

£3,336.80 (ex VAT)

£4,004.16 (inc VAT)

Features

4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD capture and playback, up to 60p
Ultra-Low Latency: As low as sub-frame delay on processed video output
2x uni-directional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio
HDMI 2.0 input and output, with VESA support
RGB 4:4:4 12-bit workflows supported
YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit workflows supported
Windows and Linux support for OEM applications via the AJA SDK
In Firmware Microcontroller
Supports graphics up to 4K/UltraHD with alpha channel
VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI
HLG and HDR10 HDR support, via HDMI
Audio accessed through the AJA SDK
Available in active and passive cooling options
Three year warranty

Passive: KONA-XM-P-R0 (fanless)

Description
Specs

AJA: KONA-XM-P-R0. - For medical: 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Ultra Low Latency PCIe card, no Fan, Passive Cooling

Overview

KONA XM represents a new generation of I/O technology from AJA that allows medical OEM developers to leverage streaming DMA (Direct Memory Access) to ensure ultra-low latency for the most mission-critical video applications, including surgical and medical video hardware devices. KONA XM is designed and certified to be the heart of the next generation medical video technology solutions.

KONA XM is a 4-lane, PCIe 3.0 video I/O card with dual 12G-SDI BNC connections, one for input and one for output, and two full-sized HDMI 2.0 connections, one for input and one for output. KONA XM provides an ultra-low latency design, which enables powerful real time workflows with no perceptible delay on I/O and processing.

KONA XM lets OEM developers achieve sub-frame latencies with GPUDirect DMA; the ability to transfer data from host memory into a hardware accelerator and stream the results back to host memory without using local FPGA memory as a temporary buffer.

KONA XM supports video healthcare innovation by developing world- >Next Generation Medical Procedures with NVIDIA IGX and Holoscan

AJA KONA XM is the recommended video I/O solution for NVIDIA’s IGX edge computing AI hardware platform. KONA XM integrates seamlessly with NVIDIA Holoscan, a deployable software solution targeting IGX and other NVIDIA platforms. The combination of NVIDIA IGX and Holoscan makes it easy for medical device manufacturers to apply real time, low latency, high performance AI-driven overlays to live video in a variety of medical devices and create innovative medical video solutions.

Ultra-Low Latency / Streaming DMA

KONA XM supports application driven streaming DMA (Direct Memory Access); the DMA operation happens directly between the video I/O and computer buffer, completely bypassing the on-card memory. This enables OEM developers to achieve as low as sub-frame latencies and a much simpler method of dealing with dynamic video (i.e., video whose frame rate may wander or generated video that needs to be generated much closer to the scan line it's output).

KONA XM Augmented Reality Assisted Surgery Workflow Diagram

In this workflow example, the video signal is coming into the KONA XM inside a medical device computer system from two separate video sources: a remotely controllable PTZ camera, and the robotic surgical device up to UltraHD/4K. The signal is then processed in the medical device's computing platform and the video signal with the AI/AR overlay is then fed into the surgical workstation.

Download Workflow

IEC 60601-1-2 EMI/ESD Certification

KONA XM has undergone rigorous testing to meet the IEC 60601-1-2 EMI/ESD standards required for medical device components—one of the few video I/O cards on the market to do so.

AJA SDK

Developers who wish to use AJA’s world->For the quickest and easiest way to get up and running with the core AJA SDK, we recommend the AJA Open Source Developer path which is under the MIT license and hosted via GitLab.

For access to the AJA SDK including AJA proprietary technologies and world->It is entirely possible for a developer to begin on the AJA Open Source Developer path, and if necessary in the future, apply to enroll in the AJA Developer Program path.

In Firmware Microcontroller

KONA XM OEM developers can run code directly on the card with the in Firmware Microcontroller for supervisory and safety purposes and achieve ultra-low latency or functionality that might need to exist before the system containing the card fully boots.

This feature makes the high performance video processing of the KONA XM ideal for developing and testing artificial intelligence and augmented reality video playback without the need to create a fully finalized device. Medical device developer partners can use the in Firmware Microcontroller to speed the development cycle.

KONA XM Operating Systems Compatibility

Linux Ubuntu support for 20.04 LTS, 22.04
Linux Rocky 8.5 and Rocky 9.1
Windows 11, 10 and updates

Two Cooling Options

KONA XM is available in both active (with fan) and passive (fanless) cooling versions.

Part Numbers:

Passive: KONA-XM-P-R0 (fanless)

Active: KONA-XM-F-R0 (With Fan)

Industry Leading Developer Support

AJA’s SDK support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your KONA XM development, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, AJA SDK Support will work with you to get up and running.

KONA products are covered by a generous three year warranty.

SDI Video Formats

(4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 59.94

HDMI Video Formats

(4K CEA) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K CEA) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(VESA DMT) 1600x1200p 60
(VESA DMT) 1280x1024p 60
(HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
(VESA DMT) 1024x768p 60
(VESA DMT) 800x600p 60
(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 59.94
(VESA DMT) 640 x 480p 60

Note: Additional VESA (DMT) formats supported for certain applications

Video Inputs Digital

12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit, 10-bit
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
HDMI v2.0
- 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- Connectors are full-size BNC / full-size HDMI
- HDMI Inputs and Outputs support VESA (DMT) rasters and at limited rates

Video Outputs Digital

12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082*, 12-bit, 10-bit
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081*, 10-bit
3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
- RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M
- Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
HDMI v2.0
- 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
- Connectors are full-size BNC / full-size HDMI
- HDMI Input and Output support VESA rasters

*Compliant with subsets of specification for supported formats

HDR

SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance
HDMI: HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
HDMI: HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G

SDI I/O
(Via PCIe Bracket)

2x full-size 12G-SDI connections
SDI connections are one for input and one for output
- Single channel SDI capture (plus simultaneous SDI pass-through monitoring)
- Single channel SDI output

HDMI I/O
(Via PCIe Bracket)

2x full-size (Type A) HDMI 2.0 connections
HDMI connections are uni-directional (1x Input, 1x Output)
- Single channel HDMI input
- Single channel HDMI output

HDMI Monitoring for SDI Inputs

HDMI output connector supports
- Single channel SDI source monitoring

Video I/O Performance

Capable of two channel 4K p60 capture or playback

Audio Support

KONA XM card is equipped with on-board hardware to support embedded audio, and the optional KONA Xpand board contains the hardware to support AES/EBU digital audio and discreet analog audio (and other functions). However, audio functionality is controlled by firmware programming. If you require audio functionality with KONA XM, please consult AJA SDK Support for more information.

Downstream Keyer

Supports graphics up to 4K/UltraHD with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte

Reference

Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1V)
Reference input is terminated into 75 ohms when Genlock is set to Ref In

Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card

Timecode

LTC timecode input
LTC timecode output

Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card

Electrical Interface

PCIe Gen 3x4

Machine Control

RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1 GND
2 RX-
3 TX+
4 GND
5 No Connection
6 GND
7 RX+
8 TX-
9 GND
Shell GND

Note: Available via optional KONA Xpand card or via customer supplied breakout connection to internal card

Noise

<50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air) <40-45dBA preferred (Phase 01 )>
Fan is rated at 33.1dBA

Regulatory Compliance (PRELIMINARY)

UL94 V-0 flammability requirements
RoHS 3, WEEE, and REACH compliant
62368-1 or 60601-1-2 safety standards
NRTL and/or T-mark license for AJA SDK Developers

Size

Passive Configuration (no fan): 190.5 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (7.5" x 0.63" x 3.88") Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")
Active Configuration (with fan): 247.7 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (9.75" x 0.63" x 3.88") Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")
Xpand Card: 108.0 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm (4.25" x 0.63" x 3.88") Bracket Height: 127 mm (5.0")

Weight

PCIe Card: Active (with fan): 290.3g (10.2oz), Passive (no fan): 217.7g (7.7oz)
Xpand Card: 90.7g (3.2oz)

Power

20W typical with 16W on +12V and 4W on +3.3V
PC Internal or PCi Aux Power Connector: Molex part number 45558-0003

Note: Card can utilize PCIe power from a 6 pin PCi 2x3 Aux Power connector or from the PCIe slot

Environment

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