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Firewire/i.Link

i.link / Firewire / IEEE1394 Don't be confused.....
"Firewire" is what Apple* calls it, "i.link" is what Sony calls it. It is commonly called "DV" by camcorder manufacturers. IEEE-1394 is the name of the IEEE standard.
As far as cables are concerned, you really just need to worry about matching up connectors. There are three connectors: 4-pin, 6-pin and 9-pin. Laptops and Camcorders usually use the tiny 4-pin connector. Desktop Pc's and Macs use 6-pin or if they are newer maybe 9-pin. The 9pin is for 1394b which supports up to 800Mbps, as opposed to the 400Mbps maximum of 1394a.
More Info:
DVI/HDMI/1394 Home Theater Connection FAQ
IEEE-1394/Firewire/iLink card installation problems

Help FAQ

There are basically two types of Firewire and three types of connectors to be concerned about. Unfortunately before we get to them, we really should mention all the names people use for it. IEEE-1394 is the IEEE Standard specification, or we should say IEEE-1394a and IEEE-1394b are the standards.
Firewire is Apples name for it,and since they developed it, that is what it is usually called. i.Link, is Sonys name for it.
DV is another general term associated with it.
Firewire 400 | 1394a
Also called i.link or DV, you get almost 400mbps as a top speed, but cable lengths are limited to about 15 feet. There are two connectors, a small 4-pin and a larger 6-pin connector. The 4-pin does not have power connections, so peripherals cannot be cable-powered, they must have their own power supply.

Firewire 800 | 1394b
Firewire 800 operates at a maximum of almost 800Mbps (100MBps!) and uses a 9-pin Connector. Cable lengths can be much longer than Firewire 400 (IEEE1394a) and Fiber Optic systems can run up to 100 meters.
Connection FAQ:
A) You Cannot connect Firewire to USB. Get over it. Really, we're very Sorry...
B) Connecting a 9-pin 1394b connection to a 6-pin or 4-pin connection at any point means you have a 1394a connection. You cannot have 800Mbps, sorry.
C) Camcorders usually have 4-pin connections, as do many laptops and most smaller devices. Desktop Computers have 6-pin or sometimes 9-pin connectors. Portable drives have 6-pin or 9-pin connectors as well, except the little 2.5" drive ones which often have 4-pin.
D) You must have some sort of firewire on your computer to connect to a Firewire device. These must connect through a slot - PCI, PCMCIA or higher slots.
Converters for parallel ports, serial ports, or yes, again USB, do not exist!

IO-PEFW332

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3-Port Firewire 1394a/1394b PCI-Express (x1) Card (with both Regular & Low-Profile brackets), Koutech IO-PEFW332

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2-Port FireWire Rear Panel Bracket

1394a Firewire PCI Express Card, PVC-316

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3 Port PCI Express 1394a Firewire 400 PCle Card, Pyro AV PVC-316. Professional Quality Firewire Card for Total Reliability

1394b Firewire 800 Card, Pyro AV PVC-811

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3 Port 1394b Firewire 800 PCI Card, Pyro AV PVC-811, Pro Grade Firewire Card

1394b Firewire PCI Express Pyro AV PVC-815

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3 Port PCI Express 1394b Firewire 800 PCle Card, Pyro AV PVC-811, Pro Level Reliability and Speed

29970

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CablesToGo 3-Port FireWire PCI Card

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CablesToGo 2-Port FireWire Controller, PC Card for laptops

3-port Firewire 800 Card, IO-PFW320

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3 Port Firewire 800 1394b PCI Card, TI chipset, 3x 9 pin external connectors

AD1394B9L6M

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Firewire Adapter, 1394b 9-pin male to 6-pin male

AD1394B9LF4F

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Firewire Adapter, 1394b 9-pin female to 4-pin female

CF114000

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IEEE-1394 adapter, 6 pin female to 4 pin male.

CF123000

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CF123000 IEEE-1394 adapter, 4 pin female to 6 pin male

FW-141

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IEEE 1394 Firewire Repeater, A three port IEEE-1394 PHY repeater featuring Texas Instruments new1394 a 400Mbps PHY .

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3 port Firewire 800 Hub and Extend 1394b 33 feet to 250 feet

Fiber Optic Firewire Extender, M4-200

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Fiber Optic firewire extension System, with 2 six foot firewire cables, and one +12v universal (120/240VAC 50/60Hz 0.3A AC/DC) power adapter. Fiber Optic cables are not included, please contact us for a quotation on your required cable length.

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