About FireWire® (IEEE 1394, iLINK)
IEEE 1394 (aka. FireWire and iLINK) is a high-bandwidth isochronous (real-time) interface for computers, peripherals, and consumer electronics products such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, PCs, TVs, and digital cameras. With IEEE 1394-compatible products and systems, users can transfer video or still images from a camera or camcorder to a printer, PC, or television, with no image degradation.
Additionally, IEEE 1394 will allow connections for various devices that require high-bandwidth transfer including mass storage devices. IEEE 1394 allows connections of up to 63 devices is "hot pluggable" and easy to use. FireWire® is considered a complimentary technology to Universal Serial Bus, so expect to see IEEE 1394 wherever bandwidth requirements exceed those USB's capabilities. Synchrotech intends to provide its customers with the best these exciting new technologies offer.
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FireWire 2.7 is included in Mac OS 9.1. FireWire 2.5 is currently the latest stand alone system software for MacOS, read more about the release and download the software from Apple Support. |
Windows ME supports TCP/IP networking over IEEE 1394, get the latest information on this capability. Get support for IEEE 1394 Storage Peripherals in Windows 98 Second Edition. |
The IEEE 1394 for Linux features a wealth of information for using IEEE 1394 devices with Linux. Sun Microsystems is including IEEE 1394 on several of its workstations including the Sun Blade 100. |
