print email comment close 1394 Trade Association: 1394 Technology URL: http://www.1394ta.org/Technology/About/ Description: Background documents about IEEE 1394 standard (also known as the FireWire and i.Link), which was "designed to be a universal interconnect, eliminating the need for many different input/output connectors" in computers and electronic devices. Includes a FAQ about 1394, definitions of basic terms (such as peer-to-peer, backplane, and daisy chain), and documents promoting 1394 in automotive networking and home entertainment. Publisher: 1394 Trade Association Extra Keywords 1394a 1394b Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Library of Congress Subject Headings: Data transmission systems IEEE 1394 (Standard) Microcomputers -- Buses LII Database Information: Record 16423 created by Jennifer English on 06/21/2005 Last modification on 06/21/2005 Published: 06/21/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/16423