A 1394 cable refers to a cable used to connect FireWire devices to a computer. There are several variations of this cable, which are compatible with a range of different IEEE1394 FireWire ports.
Background
FireWire was a technology developed by Apple and several other major companies. It is a fast means of connecting computer peripherals. It is frequently used to connect camcorders and other video devices to computers for rapid data transfer. Various other FireWire devices are available, including external hard disk drives.
Variations
1394 FireWire cables are available with a range of connections, supporting the various different FireWire variations that have been developed, including FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 connections. Some computers, including Apple Macintosh laptops, require cable adapters to fit their custom "Mini FireWire" jacks.
Alternative
The main alternative to using FireWire connectivity is the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard. This is commonly used on computers from various manufacturers.
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