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)

兼容性检查和信号路径分析

兼容

这些接口可直接连接或使用标准线缆连接。

信号路径

FireWire 400 (6-pin) Unknown

线缆

最大: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)

FireWire 400 (4-pin) Unknown

FireWire 400 (6-pin)

系列 Legacy Data

外形规格 Rectangular with notch

针脚数 6

可反插否

FireWire 400 (4-pin)

系列 Legacy Data

外形规格 Small rectangular

针脚数 4

可反插否

备注

6针提供总线供电，4针不提供。其他方面相同。