Firewire is a high speed interface that is

• available on all Apple models and some PC models
• known under the Sony brand name iLink and its generic designation IEEE-1394
• commonly used to interface digital video equipment to a personal computer
• used also for devices such as CD-recorders, external hard drives and image scanners
• expressly designed for high throughput situations while offering simple connectivity similar to USB

Last modified May 18, 2006 by shn