Legacy Data
FireWire 400 (6-pin)
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Family
Legacy Data
Form Factor
Rectangular with notch
Pin Count
6
Year
1995
IEEE 1394a connector providing 400 Mbps with bus power. Popular on Macs, DV camcorders, and audio interfaces through the 2000s. The 6-pin version supplies power.
Specifications
Supported Standards
Compatible Cables
Compatibility
| Connect To | Compatible | Adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Mini-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-A | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Mini-A | No | Active | Details → |
| HDMI Type-D (Micro) | No | — | Details → |
| FireWire 400 (4-pin) | Yes | — | Details → |
| IEC C7/C8 (Figure-8) | No | — | Details → |
| MIDI DIN | No | — | Details → |
| MagSafe | No | — | Details → |
| DVI-I | No | — | Details → |
| S-Video | No | — | Details → |
| NEMA 5-15P (US Plug) | No | — | Details → |
| Banana Plug | No | — | Details → |
| IEC C13/C14 | No | — | Details → |
| 3.5mm TRS | No | — | Details → |
| SFP | No | — | Details → |