What is Burewire® Bus?
Burewire® BUS is a type of interface that allows different electronic devices to connect with high -speed digital data cables without having to interfere with the computer. Firewire® can transmit data at up to 800 megabits per second (MBPS), which is reflected in the theoretical maximum data transfer speed of 100 megabytes per second. It first appeared on the market in 1995 and is used primarily for sound and video devices such as digital camcorders. Firewire® is compatible with all the main computer operating systems and some less known operating systems.
Apple, Inc., formally known as Apple Computer, designed firewire® Bus in 1986 as a means to increase data transfer speed on hard disk. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) subsequently joined its development and production, which provided him with the general name IEEE 1394.Digital EquiPment Corporation (DEC), International Business Machines (IBM), Sony Corporation and Texas Instruments.
Firewire® technology allows equipment to communicate like peers. This allows the interaction between devices when both Connectivity Firewire®, such as a digital camera that sends photos directly to the printer without the middle computer. Firewire® can also connect via Daisy, which means they can connect in the Peer-to-Peer settings, such as a computer connected to a camera that is directly connected to the printer. In addition, firewire® support can be connected in the trees hierarchy, which means that the computer can connect with the camera and the printer, and then connect to another computer with a printer and scanner.
BUS Firewire® comes in two main implementations that are FireWire® 400, I knowalso as 1394a; and firewire® 800, known as 1394B. Firewire® 400 transmits data at a maximum speed of 400 Mbps, firewire® 800 has the highest bandwidth of 800 Mbps and both use 64 -bit addressing. As a result of their connection to peer-to-peer, both buses allow functions such as network network between two computers, without the need for an intermediary router or a network center. The firewire® port provides up to 45 Watts to the connected device, which can free them from the need for their own power supply.
devices that use FireWire® Bus Technology technology use various benefits over previous analog and digital data technologies. These improvements include the use of smaller, lighter cables, easy use and excellent speed. In addition, all data are transmitted digital and offer excellent data transfer quality through standard audio and video cables. It has advantages over other bus technologies, including Hotwap devices, which means that there is no need to turn offt computer or printer for disconnecting a hard disk based on firewire®. Real -time data transfer is another advantage in terms of applications such as capturing and recording live video.
There are some limitations that exist with the design of the Firewire® technology. For example, only 63 devices can connect via the Singe Firewire® host device. The maximum length for FireWire® 400 is slightly less than 15 feet (about 4.5 m) and the maximum FireWire® 800 cable is 330 feet (100 m). Although firewire® can provide up to 45 Watts of energy, it is not enough to supply 63 devices that can connect to the bus, which means that some devices will have to have their own energy sources.