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)

Pemeriksaan kompatibilitas dan analisis jalur sinyal

Kompatibel

Konektor ini dapat dihubungkan langsung atau dengan kabel standar.

Jalur Sinyal

FireWire 400 (6-pin) Unknown

Kabel

Maks: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)

FireWire 400 (4-pin) Unknown

FireWire 400 (6-pin)

Keluarga Legacy Data

Faktor Bentuk Rectangular with notch

Jumlah Pin 6

Dapat Dibalik Tidak

FireWire 400 (4-pin)

Keluarga Legacy Data

Faktor Bentuk Small rectangular

Jumlah Pin 4

Dapat Dibalik Tidak

Catatan

6-pin menyediakan bus power, 4-pin tidak. Selain itu identik.