95 current products
PCIe
A strong fit for fixed hosts, higher channel counts, and systems where the capture card stays installed.
Review PCIeCapture-card selection guide
Choose the host connection first
PCIe, M.2, MiniPCIe, and USB solve different installation problems. Start with the host and the way the system will be deployed, then narrow the catalog by signal, channel count, resolution, compression, and software support.
First decision
Match the form factor to the host
No connection is the universal winner. Select the format the host can support reliably, then verify the exact product specification.
36 current products
M.2
A compact internal option for embedded video and edge-AI designs where board space is limited.
Review M.218 current products
MiniPCIe
An internal embedded option for systems designed around MiniPCIe expansion rather than M.2.
Review MiniPCIe21 current products
USB
An external option for laptops, portable kits, and systems where opening the host is impractical.
Review USBSide-by-side
Compare the installation constraints
This comparison narrows the host connection. It does not replace the exact model's signal, format, driver, SDK, thermal, and mechanical checks.
| Decision | PCIe | M.2 | MiniPCIe | USB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Internal expansion slot | Internal compact slot | Internal MiniPCIe slot | External USB connection |
| Start here when | The fixed desktop, workstation, or server has a compatible slot | Capture must fit inside a compact embedded or edge host | An established embedded host is designed for MiniPCIe | The device must stay external or move between compatible hosts |
| Check first | Lane allocation, slot generation, and physical clearance | Key, board length, lanes, mounting, and thermal clearance | Slot electrical interface, card size, mounting, and connectors | USB generation, host controller, cable, power, driver, or UVC support |
| Current catalog | 95 products in 2 catalog series | 36 products in 2 catalog series | 18 products in 2 catalog series | 21 products in 2 catalog series |
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Selection sequence
Four checks before you compare models
A short requirements list makes ASK YUAN, product comparison, and a technical inquiry more useful.
01
Start with the host
Document the available expansion interface, physical clearance, operating system, and whether the capture device must move between hosts. This usually narrows the form factor first.
02
Define every source
List HDMI, SDI, DVI, analog, or camera-link inputs together with channel count, resolution, frame rate, color format, HDR, and loop-through requirements.
03
Choose raw or compressed capture
Use ProAV series when the application needs raw frames for processing. Review Pro H.26X series when on-card compression is part of the recording or streaming design.
04
Verify the exact model
Confirm the model's slot or USB requirements, drivers, SDK, supported formats, environmental limits, and physical dimensions before finalizing the design.
Before contacting YUAN USA
Bring a requirements list, not a guessed model number
Record the host, source interfaces, channel count, maximum resolution and frame rate, operating system, project stage, expected volume, and schedule. If you already have candidates, add same-category products to a shortlist and compare their specifications before sending the inquiry.
Common questions
Form-factor FAQ
Is PCIe always better than USB for video capture?
No. PCIe suits fixed hosts with an available expansion slot, while USB suits external and portable setups. The correct choice depends on the host, source count, formats, drivers, and installation requirements.
Can an M.2 capture card use any M.2 slot?
No. M.2 describes a family of connectors and card sizes. The key, dimensions, mounting, PCIe lane support, and host firmware or driver requirements must match the exact capture card.
What is the difference between ProAV and Pro H.26X capture?
YUAN's ProAV series is organized around raw frame capture for downstream processing. Pro H.26X products add hardware video compression for recording or streaming workflows. Check each model for supported inputs and formats.
Still choosing between connections?
Ask YUAN with your host, source count, signal, resolution, and operating system, or send the same requirements to the U.S. product team.
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