‌Hades Canyon SDI Ring Spacer for the Eco Capture Quad SDI M.2.

‌1. Hades Canyon NUC:

Intel Hades Canyon is a powerful, small-form-factor PC designed for high-performance applications like gaming, content creation, and media capture. It has limited internal space, which can be a challenge when installing additional hardware.

Space Constraints: Due to its compact design, the Hades Canyon NUC may not always have enough room for larger or more complex components, such as certain M.2 capture cards, which is where a ring spacer comes into play.

2. Eco Capture Quad SDI M.2:

Eco Capture Quad SDI: This refers to a video capture card in the M.2 form factor that supports capturing from four SDI inputs simultaneously. SDI (Serial Digital Interface) is a professional video interface commonly used in broadcast and video production.

M.2 Form Factor: The card fits into an M.2 slot, but because M.2 slots are typically designed for SSDs, installing a more complex video capture card like the Eco Capture Quad SDI may require additional space.

Use Case: This type of card is often used in professional settings where multiple video sources need to be captured at once, such as live broadcasting or video production environments.

3. SDI Ring Spacer:

Purpose: A ring spacer (also known as an extender ring or bottom spacer) adds vertical clearance inside the NUC. It fits between the base of the NUC and its cover, allowing you to install components that might otherwise be too tall to fit inside the standard casing.

Application for Eco Capture Quad SDI: The Eco Capture Quad SDI M.2 card might be taller or bulkier than standard M.2 SSDs due to the additional components needed for video capture, like heatsinks or SDI connectors. The ring spacer ensures that the card can be installed without interfering with other internal components or the NUC’s casing.

Cooling and Power: The spacer may also provide extra room for cooling solutions (such as heatsinks or fans) or for routing cables related to the SDI capture process.