What is a 4-pin ieee 1394 port?
Computer jargon can be confusing, as many devices have several names they are known by, as is true for the 4-pin ieee 1394 port.DefinitionA 4-pin ieee 1394 port, also known as a FireWire or an iLink port, is a kind of port for connecting FireWire cables to digital devices and computers.FunctionThe 4-pin ieee 1394 port is used to transfer files very quickly from digital media devices, such as digital video cameras, onto computers.BenefitsIeee 1394 ports can support transfer rates of up to 400 megabytes per second, which is faster than the other standard, Universal Serial Bus (USB).TypesSome devices have 4-pin ieee 1394 ports, while most computers have 6-pin ports. Other devices have 9-pin ports. It is easy to find cables that can connect any of these ports to each other.HistoryThe ieee 1394 design was developed by the IEEE P1394 Working Group, and was intially supported most strongly by Apple.
