US M.2 Video Capture Cards
M.2 Video Capture Cards for Compact Embedded Systems
An M.2 capture card adds HDMI, SDI, DVI or TVI capture to a compact embedded PC or edge AI system through an M.2 socket, where there is no room for a PCIe card. Available in 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes, with single and multi-channel models from 1080p60 to 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 at 4K.
Options include two and four-input cards, loop-through on selected models and Linux support for embedded builds, suited to medical devices, vehicle systems and edge AI boxes that need video in a small enclosure.
Speak to a video capture specialist to match the M.2 key, size and inputs to your system.
Browse Our M.2 Capture Cards
- Host: M.2 [3080, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 2
- Video Input: 2x HDMI2.0
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Host: M.2 [2280, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x RJ45 (10G)
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x HDMI2.0
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3030, A-Key/E-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI
- Max Input Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD30 [1920x1080p @ 30/25fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2230, A-Key/E-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI
- Max Input Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps], UXGA60 [1920x1200 @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps], UXGA30 [1920x1200 @ 30/25fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3030, A-Key/E-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI
- Max Input Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD30 [1920x1080p @ 30/25fps]
- Recording Mode: Hardware Compression
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3080, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 8
- Video Input: 8x TVI
- Max Input Resolution: HD30 [1920x1080p @ 30/25fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD30 [1920x1080p @ 30/25fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2280, B-Key/M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI
- Max Input Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x HDMI
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps], UXGA30 [1920x1200 @ 30/25fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2260, B-Key/M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x SDI
- Max Input Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x SDI
- Max Video Capture Resolution: HD60 [1920x1080p @ 60/50fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3080, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI2.0
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3080, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI2.1
- Max Input Resolution: 8K60 [7680×4320p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x HDMI2.1
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2280, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 2
- Video Input: 2x HDMI2.0
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2280, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI2.0
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [3080, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 4
- Video Input: 1x 12G-SDI, 1x 6G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2280, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x 12G-SDI
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x 12G-SDI
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
- Host: M.2 [2280, M-Key]
- Simultaneous Video Inputs: 1
- Video Input: 1x HDMI2.0
- Max Input Resolution: 4K60 [4096×2160p @ 60/50fps]
- Video Output: 1x HDMI2.0
- Max Video Capture Resolution: 4K60 [4096x2160p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps]
- Color Formats: NV12 4:2:0 8Bit, P010 4:2:0 10Bit, RGB24 4:4:4 8Bit, RGB32 4:4:4 8Bit, YUY2 4:2:2 8Bit, YV12 4:2:0 8Bit
M.2 Capture Card Ranges Configured by Things Embedded
We work with a leading manufacturer of M.2 capture cards, so the ranges below are the ones we specify for compact embedded and edge AI systems. Compare them by M.2 key, size and inputs, then browse the models above or ask a video capture specialist which range suits your system.
SC400 and SC410 Yuan Capture Cards
HDMI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and TVI capture on PCIe, M.2 and Mini PCIe, from single-input all-in-one cards to four-channel 4K30 models.
SC540 and SC542 Yuan HD Capture Cards
One to eight channels of HDMI, SDI, DVI-I and analog capture at up to 1080p on PCIe, M.2 and Mini PCIe.
SC550 Yuan HD Capture Cards
One to eight channels of HDMI, 3G-SDI and DVI capture at 1080p60 on PCIe, M.2 and Mini PCIe, with GPIO on selected cards.
SC5A0 Yuan HD Frame Grabbers
One to eight channels of HDMI, SDI, DVI and analog capture on PCIe, M.2 and Mini PCIe for recording and monitoring PCs.
SC710, SC720, SC730 and SC750 Yuan 4K and 8K Capture Cards
M.2 and PCIe capture for HDMI 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 12G-SDI, DisplayPort 1.4a and SDVoE at 4K60 and up to 8K, including the dual HDMI 2.0 SC730N2 M.2 card.
Not sure which range fits? Tell us the application and we will recommend the right model.
What to Specify in an M.2 Capture Card
An M.2 capture card adds HDMI, SDI or analog video input to compact embedded PCs and Jetson carriers that have no full-size PCIe slot. The M.2 key and socket wiring decide whether a card will work.
M.2 Key and Length
Check the M.2 key (B+M, M or A+E) and the card length the board supports, and that the socket carries PCIe lanes.
Video Inputs
HDMI, SDI, DVI or TVI inputs, with multi-channel models that capture several cameras from one socket.
Operating System
Linux support for embedded and Jetson builds, Windows for PC-based systems, with SDKs for the capture software.
Resolution and Frame Rate
1080p60 cards for most cameras, with HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI cards capturing 4K60 in a compact system.
Cooling in Small Enclosures
Capture chips need airflow or a thermal path. Check the card's temperature rating against the enclosure.
Edge AI Hosts
Pairing an M.2 card with a Jetson or NPU computer lets live video feed AI models without a larger chassis.
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M.2 Capture Innovation & Embedded Video Insights
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Tell us the board or compact PC the card goes into, the sources it must capture and the operating system you run. We will recommend the right capture card for the socket, then configure and test it with your system before it ships.