bus, standard (Or "
IEEE 1394", "FireWire", "I-Link") A
1394 can transfer data between a computer and its
increase to 2
Gbps. Cable length is limited to 4.5 m but up
to 16 cables can be daisy-chained yielding a total length of
72 m.
tree-like structure (as opposed to
SCSI's linear structure).
It allows peer-to-peer device communication, such as
place without using system memory or the
CPU. It is
six-wire cable is not only more convenient than SCSI cables
but can supply up to 60 watts of power, allowing
low-consumption devices to operate without a separate power
cord.
Some expensive camcorders have included this bus since Autumn
1995. It is expected to be used to carry
SCSI, with
(2000-09-03)