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IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)
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The IEEE 1394 connector, also known as iLink® or Fire Wire, is a serial bus standard used for
rapid digital data exchange.
Application Options for IEEE1394
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Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry, such as set-top speakers,
digital video and camcorder, ‘Digital Versatile Disk’ (DVD), television etc.
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Multimedia applications and video processing.
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Input and output devices such as printers, scanners, etc.
Technical Specifications
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Depending on the application, the maximum data transfer is about 100, 200 or 400
Mbit/s, corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second.
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The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation (hot plugging).
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The standard cord (‘Shielded Twisted Pairs’ –STP) includes 6 strands, two lines are live
(8V up to 40V, 1.5 A max.) and can be used as an external power supply. The four
signal lines transfer data or control information. Some devices do not require a power
supply via the cord in these cases four pole plugs are used.
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The voltage output of the 6-pole IEEE 1394 jack is protected by a fuse (limited power
source according to EN60950).
