Can I connect FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin)?

Yes, FireWire 400 (6-pin) and FireWire 400 (4-pin) are directly compatible — you can connect them without an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin)?

No, FireWire 400 (6-pin) and FireWire 400 (4-pin) can be connected directly without an adapter.

Will connecting FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin) cause signal loss?

No significant signal degradation is expected when connecting FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin).

What is the best standard achievable with FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin)?

The best standard achievable when connecting FireWire 400 (6-pin) to FireWire 400 (4-pin) is FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a), which supports up to 0,40 Gbps.

FireWire 400 (6-pin) ↔ FireWire 400 (4-pin)

Vérification de compatibilité et analyse du chemin de signal

Compatible

Ces connecteurs peuvent être connectés directement ou avec un câble standard.

Chemin de Signal

FireWire 400 (6-pin) Unknown

Câble

Max: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)

FireWire 400 (4-pin) Unknown

FireWire 400 (6-pin)

Famille Legacy Data

Facteur de Forme Rectangular with notch

Nombre de Broches 6

Réversible Non

FireWire 400 (4-pin)

Famille Legacy Data

Facteur de Forme Small rectangular

Nombre de Broches 4

Réversible Non

Notes

Le 6 broches fournit l'alimentation bus, le 4 broches non. Identiques par ailleurs.