KRONOS Optikos3G

Welcome to the next generation of Bluefish444, with the arrival of the KRONOS Optikos3G range of video, audio, and data processing I/O cards. Built with multi-channel 4K/UHD 60p, High Dynamic Range (HDR), High Frame Rate SDI and SMPTE 2110/2022 support for Video Over IP workflows for broadcast, production and post-production, the new KRONOS Optikos3G is ready for anything that you can throw at it.

Major features at a glance

	KRONOS Optikos3G
Bi-Directional SDI (HDBNC)	2
1.5G HD/SD-SDI	2
3G-SDI (Level A+B)	2
Maximum UHD Channels	2
Dual Link 1.5G (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4)	YES
Dual Link 3G (Level A+B)	YES
Quad Link 1.5G	YES
Quad Link 3G (Level A+B)	YES
4K/UHD HDR	YES
SFP+ Dual Channel I/O Cages (SDI, HDMI, ST 2110/2022)	3
LTC I/O	YES
Optional AUX I/O via STEM port	YES
Reference I/O	YES
Interlocking I/O	YES
Embedded audio	YES
Low-latency hardware keyers	4
Bypass relays	1
Colour space converter	YES
Customisable pixel formats and rasters	YES
Multi-card support	YES
Thunderbolt compatible	YES
16-bit half float pixel format	YES
Full-duplex DMA	YES
VBI, HANC & VANC	YES
NVIDIA GPUDirect	YES

SFP+ Options

The SFP+ IP modules are not bi-directional - Choose either Single or Dual Channel Inputs or Outputs from the Choose Signal drop down list.

The SFP+ IP modules run 1 (one) SMPTE IP license at a time - not multiple SMPTE IP licences at the same time.

Choose between SMPTE Inputs or Outputs from the Choose Option list.

The SFP+ SDI modules are available as 2in, 2out or 1in/1out from the Choose Signal drop down list. Choose between Coaxial Reclocked or Fiber interface at the Choose Option list.

The SFP+ HDMI 1.4 modules are available as 1in or 1out from the Choose Signal drop down list. Choose a locking cable from the Choose Option list.