Peripheral Interconnects Eye High-Speed Applications

Feb. 1, 2000

The Firewire 1394 plugs and sockets are targeted for high-speed and wide bandwidth applications, such as in digital video, digital cameras, DVD players, cable modems, LAN connections and consumer AV devices. The jacks are surface-mount and feature snap-in PC tails to hold the connector in position. Also available are horizontal and upright through-hole mount versions. All are designed to withstand greater than 1500 mating cycles. The plug offers a modular design for fast and easy assembly and has tin-lead plated tails to provide excellent solderability. The gold-plated contacts provide low contact resistance and reliability. Insulation is UL 94V-0 approved.

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