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)

互換性チェックと信号経路解析

互換

これらのコネクタは直接接続または標準ケーブルで接続できます。

信号経路

FireWire 400 (6-pin) Unknown

ケーブル

最大: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)

FireWire 400 (4-pin) Unknown

FireWire 400 (6-pin)

ファミリ Legacy Data

フォームファクタ Rectangular with notch

ピン数 6

リバーシブルいいえ

FireWire 400 (4-pin)

ファミリ Legacy Data

フォームファクタ Small rectangular

ピン数 4

リバーシブルいいえ

備考

6ピンはバスパワーを供給し、4ピンは供給しません。それ以外は同一です。