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FireWire - What is a FireWire Connection

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Definition: IEEE 1394, also know as FireWire or i.Link is a common interface for high speed communication and data transfer. IEEE 1394 is used in nearly all professional video and audio devices, and most computers include a FireWire port..
Also Known As: IEEE 1394, i.Link
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