FireWireliitäntä

FireWireliitäntä, also known as IEEE 1394, is a serial bus interface standard. It was developed by Apple in the late 1980s and later standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). FireWire was designed as a high-speed, low-cost, and high-performance digital interface for connecting peripherals to computers.

The FireWire interface supports data transfer rates of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps) for the original standard (FireWire 400) and up to 800 Mbps for its successor (FireWire 800). It also offers features like plug-and-play functionality, hot-swapping (connecting and disconnecting devices without shutting down the computer), and peer-to-peer communication, meaning devices can communicate directly with each other without a host computer.

Common applications for FireWire include connecting high-speed storage devices like external hard drives and solid-state drives, digital video cameras for capturing and transferring video footage, and other professional audio and video equipment. While USB has largely overtaken FireWire in mainstream consumer markets, FireWire remains relevant in certain professional and specialized applications due to its consistent performance and bandwidth. The interface uses a unique 6-pin or 4-pin connector, depending on the version and power requirements.