Belkin Components Announces New Maximum- Performance IEEE 1394 FireWire-Compatible S-400 Cables for High-Speed Data Transfer.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers COMPTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2000 Belkin Components, the leading manufacturer of FireWire(R) digital video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. equipment and Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) connectivity products, today announced the launch of its new Pro Series IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 FireWire(R)- compatible high-speed S-400 cable. With IEEE 1394 industry standards at transmission rates of 400 Mbps data transfer, the new Belkin cable is designed to exceed IEEE 1394 specifications by featuring Quad Shielding Construction and Signal Exact Twist(TM) technology, which delivers multimedia data in real time, allowing for high-speed performance and error-free data transfer. Data is also protected from being lost or corrupted. IEEE 1394 (FireWire(R) or i.LINK(TM)) is a new high-speed serial bus standard that bridges the worlds of consumer electronics and computers. This convergence allows users to easily attach digital video camcorders, cameras, VCRs, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and other audio/video components to computers with IEEE 1394 capability. Belkin FireWire(R)-compatible IEEE 1394 cables work with all Apple FireWire(R) and Sony i.LINK(TM) compatible devices on the market today and are hot-pluggable. "IEEE 1394 extends plug-and-play features far beyond the confines of the personal computer," stated Sean Angus, product marketing manager for the Belkin cable line. "IEEE 1394 promises to revolutionize the transport of digital data for consumer electronic products and computers. It provides an inexpensive, easy-to-use, high-speed method of interconnecting digital devices that surpasses the needs and demands of today's consumers," he added. The new Belkin IEEE 1394 FireWire(R)-compatible cable exceeds the S-400 standard minimum requirements by providing quad shielding (double shielding around the individual data pairs and outer double shielding -- foil and braid). Belkin offers two connector types used in IEEE 1394 connectivity: a 6-pin and a 4-pin connector. The 6-pin is used to connect to computers and computer devices (such as IEEE 1394 storage devices, scanners, printers, hubs, etc.), while the 4-pin is used to connect to audio/video devices such as digital video camcorders, digital cameras and digital VCRs. The cable comes in a hot, new, smoky gray color with a frosted cable jacket and a custom molded hood. It has a lifetime warranty and is shipping now. MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ranges from $34.99 to $59.99. Belkin Components is the leading manufacturer of computer cables, surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply See UPS. (hardware) Uninterruptible Power Supply - (UPS) A battery powered power supply unit that is guaranteed to provide power to a computer in the event of interruptions in the incoming mains electrical power. (UPS), Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity devices, FireWire(R) digital video editing and connectivity products, Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM (K Virtual Machine) A version of the Java Virtual Machine for small devices with limited memory. See J2ME. See also KVM switch. KVM - Keyboard Video Mouse ) switches, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. cabling, peripheral sharing devices, high-quality audio/video cables, and cellular/PCS and computer accessories. Belkin products are available through a network of major distributors, resellers and superstores. For more information, call 800/2BELKIN or visit the company's Web site at www.belkin.com. |
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