IEEE 1394 Firewire

1
IEEE 1394 Firewire Product Introduction

• June 25, 2002

2
Product Overview

• IEEE 1394 Firewire, i.Link
• Typical Use
• Primary Interconnect among Computers and
  High-Speed peripherals
• Applications
• Desktop and Notebook Computers
• Digital Video Cameras
• High End Audio Systems
• Portable MP3 Players
• and Recorders

3
IEEE 1394 Features

• Industry standard footprint
• IEEE 1394 Trade Association Document 1995042
• Both 4 and 6 pin versions
• Flexible
• Both 4 (i.Link) and 6 (FireWire) position parts
  available
• Through Hole SMT mounting styles
• Allows for hot plugging of multiple devices
• Vertical, through hole, wave solder application
• Ruggedness
• Full metal shields protect contacts from physical
  damage. They also prevent electrical damage from
  ESD (Electro Static Discharge) events.
• Several gold plating options are available for
  improved reliability