| Publisher | 1394 Trade Association | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 | Date added | 12 Nov 2003 |
| Topics | Interfaces / Buses / I/Os, Workstations | ||
| Downloads | 8 | ||
Manufacturers of electronic instrumentation and manufacturers of industrial control devices know that such devices are frequently connected to computers for automated test and control. There is an obvious need to
connect these devices using industry standard I/O. Using industry standard I/O has several advantages:
1. Cost. Standard I/O connectors and cables are cheaper than proprietary or low-volume connectors and cables.
2. Ease of use. Users simply plug standard, familiar cables into connectors that already exist on computers. Users do not have to open up a computer to install a host bus adapter. More importantly, users do not have to deal with hardware or software configuration for the host bus adapter.
It is anticipated that the IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus will become an industry standard I/O on many computers. The 1394 interface is already on some PC’s and workstations, and more manufacturers plan on providing 1394 to meet I/O needs for consumer electronics.
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