{"product_id":"qhyccd-pcie-card","title":"QHYCCD PCIE 2.0 x8 Grabber Card","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables 2x10Gbps high-speed optical data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls in a standard PCIE 2.0 x8 computer slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypasses USB bottlenecks for maximum frame rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired for select QHY PRO-series cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePCIE 2.0 x8 Grabber Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY PCIE 2.0 x8 Grabber Card is the essential data interface for achieving the highest possible frame rates with QHY's professional cameras, establishing a dedicated 2x10Gbps fiber optic communication link between your camera and computer. This card installs directly into a PCIE 2.0 x8 slot, completely bypassing the data transfer limitations of standard USB connections for uncompromised imaging acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlocking Full Frame Rates with 2x10Gbps Fiber Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern large-format CMOS sensors like those in the QHY600PRO or QHY411 generate immense amounts of data, especially during full-resolution, high-bit-depth video capture. The QHY PCIE Grabber Card is engineered specifically to handle this workload, providing two 10Gbps channels to ensure the data pipeline from the camera never becomes a bottleneck. This allows you to capture at the sensor's maximum native speed without dropped frames or compression artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative Compatibility for QHY's 2x10Gbps PRO-Series Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grabber card is the designated data transfer solution for QHY cameras equipped with a 2x10Gbps fiber optic interface. It ensures seamless, high-speed operation with professional models including the QHY268PRO, QHY600PRO, QHY461, QHY411, and QHY4040PRO. For these cameras, this card isn't an upgrade—it is the required hardware to unlock their full scientific imaging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of the QHY PCIE 2.0 x8 Grabber Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY PCIE Grabber Card is an internal computer card that receives high-speed image data from specific QHY cameras over a 2x10Gbps fiber optic connection. It is necessary to achieve the maximum possible frame rates that these high-resolution cameras can produce, bypassing the speed limitations of USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich QHY cameras require this PCIE Grabber Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is designed for QHY models that have a 2x10Gbps fiber optic interface. This includes, but is not limited to, the \u003cstrong\u003eQHY268PRO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eQHY600PRO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eQHY461\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eQHY411\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eQHY4040PRO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy can't I just use USB with my QHY600PRO to get the maximum speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the QHY600PRO has a USB port for standard operation, the sheer volume of data generated at its highest frame rates and bit depths exceeds the bandwidth of the USB interface. The 2x10Gbps fiber optic connection, enabled by this PCIE Grabber Card, is required to transfer the full, uncompromised data stream without bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of computer slot do I need for the QHY PCIE Grabber Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need an available \u003cstrong\u003ePCIE 2.0 x8\u003c\/strong\u003e slot on your computer's motherboard. While it may work in a larger x16 slot, it requires at least an x8 electrical connection to function correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy images are misaligned when using the QHY PCIE Grabber Card. What should I do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience image misalignment, the first troubleshooting step is to check the physical connections. Power down the system, then carefully unseat and reconnect both the PCIE card in its motherboard slot and the optical fiber cables at both the card and camera ends to ensure a secure link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the QHY PCIE Grabber Card work with cameras from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this card is specifically designed for the proprietary high-speed fiber optic interface on select QHY cameras. It is not a generic video capture card and will not work with cameras from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIE 2.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 10Gbps via Optical Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHY cameras with 2x10Gbps interface (QHY268PRO, QHY600PRO, QHY461, QHY411, QHY4040PRO, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product listing is for the PCIE Grabber Card only. 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