FireWire Demystified

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Why is it important to know about (IEEE1394) FireWire?

  • High-speed data transfer standard used by computer hardware and software for real-time transfer of digital video and audio.
  • Almost all digital video cameras include a 4-Pin FireWire connection
  • Standard FireWire connectors
  • 4-Pin (400)
  • 6-Pin (400)
  • 9-Pin (800)

FireWire FAQ
Q: Why does my external hard drive have two FireWire ports?
A: This is cool. FireWire technology allows devices to be daisy-chained together for expandability. (watch)

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