PCI Express to FireWire IEEE 1394 Host Adapter Home
PCI Express (PCIe) to FireWire host adapters allow addition of FireWire to PCI Express (PCIe) equipped desktop computers. One of the fastest and most versatile bus standards ever devised, FireWire (aka i.LINK and IEEE 1394) makes a powerful addition to any computer. Used by most DV25, DV50 and other DV Camcorders, FireWire's ability to guarantee bandwidth and isosynchronous mode makes it a favorite connectivity standard among video professionals. FireWire provides performance for high-bandwidth applications including mass storage devices like hard drives. FireWire allows connections of up to 63 devices, is "hot pluggable," easy to use, and doesn't suffer from the latency and CPU burden issues exhibited by USB 2.0. In real world use FireWire 400 outperforms USB 2.0 in bandwidth intensive applications. FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) effectively doubles the bandwidth of FireWire to 800Mbps over copper.
- PCIe USB/FireWire 800 Combo
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- PCIE-U2FW8IO-01
- PCI Express to USB 2.0 and FireWire 800/400 Combo Host Adapter 3+2+1 Ports
- Add both the versatility of USB 2.0 and the ultra-high performance of FireWire 800 with a single card
- PCIe FireWire 400
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- PCIE-FW4IO-01
- PCI Express to FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) Host Adapter 2+1 Ports
- Excellent way to add or supplement FireWire channels for DV and storage
- PCIe USB/FireWire Combo
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- PCIE-U2FW4IO-01
- PCI Express to USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 Combo Host Adapter 3+2 Ports
- Add both the versatility of USB 2.0 and the high performance of FireWire 400 with a single inexpensive card
