Firewire (IEEE 1394) is a serial bus used mainly for PC and video camcorder applications for digital data/video transmission in addition to other PC related A/V devices.
Up to 63 devices can be connected to one host controller, and the throughput of the Firewire is usually higher than in USB.
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Data rate
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400 Mbps (1394a)
800Mbps (1394b)
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Duplex/Simplex
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Full duplex
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Connector physical size (WxHxD)
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5.5x3.5x 6mm
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PHY properties
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4 wire + GND/PWR, differential signalling
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