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i.link 6 an 4 pin (firewire)

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by tadennisjr

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I can't find anything on the difference between the 6pin and 4pin (besides 2pins LOL) or what devices would use which. Is there a source for dumb questions like this.

Tom

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by thechas

Most of the information that I found on FireWire related to the data stream and protocols.

The 6 pin is a type A system. The extra 2 pins are for power and ground.

A 4 pin cable or connection has just the 4 data lines.

Check out this page for a description:

http://www.firewirestuff.com/cables1.html

Chas

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