Unibrain FireWire 400 6-Pin to 6-Pin Cable | IEEE 1394a S400
High-quality FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) 6-pin to 6-pin cable for reliable S400 data transfer, quad shielding and low EMI for professional and legacy AV systems.
Interface
FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)
Speed
Up to 400 Mbps
Connector
6-Pin to 6-Pin
Shielding
Quad Shielded
Technical Architecture & Functionality
The Unibrain FireWire-400 (IEEE 1394a) 6-pin to 6-pin cable is a professional-grade cable designed for reliable high-speed FireWire connections in broadcast, industrial, scientific, and legacy AV environments where FireWire still does real work.
Built to exceed the original IEEE-1394a cabling requirements, Unibrain cables feature precise 110-ohm impedance control, quad shielding, and high-quality connectors to maintain signal integrity across longer runs. Unlike bargain-bin FireWire cables that quietly ruin your signal, these are engineered to minimize skew, attenuation, crosstalk, EMI, and RFI.
These cables support FireWire S400 (up to 400 Mbps) and are fully compatible with IEEE-1394a and Sony i-Link devices. Plug-and-play hot swapping is supported with no terminators required. They are suitable for professional devices such as DV cameras, audio interfaces, external drives, test equipment, and industrial imaging systems.
Note: For reliable operation at full S400 speeds, cable lengths up to 10 m (32.8 ft) are recommended. Longer FireWire networks should use active repeaters.
Key Engineering Advantages
Reliable Legacy Connectivity
Maintains stable FireWire 400 connections for professional and industrial systems still relying on IEEE 1394a.
Superior Signal Integrity
Controlled impedance and quad shielding reduce skew, attenuation, EMI, and crosstalk over long cable runs.
Rugged Professional Build
High-density connectors and durable cable jacket outperform consumer-grade FireWire cables.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
Hot-swap support with no drivers or terminators required.
Multiple Length Options
Available from short patch lengths to long 10 m runs for flexible system design.
Feature Checklist
- FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) compliant
- Up to 400 Mbps (S400) data transfer
- 6-pin to 6-pin connectors (power + data)
- Quad-shielded construction (foil + braid)
- 110-ohm impedance controlled
- Low skew, attenuation, and crosstalk
- Hot-plug / plug-and-play (no terminators required)
- Compatible with Sony i-Link devices
- Rugged connectors with high-density shielding
Technical Specifications
Validated performance benchmarks and physical parameters.
- Interface
- IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400)
- Data Rate
- Up to 400 Mbps (S400)
- Connector Type
- 6-pin male to 6-pin male
- Shielding
- Quad shielded (foil + braid)
- Impedance
- 110 ohm controlled
- EMI/RFI
- Low emission / high immunity
- Hot Plug
- Yes
- Max Recommended Length
- 10 m for S400 devices
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
- Humidity
- Up to 95% RH
Documentation & Drivers
Package Contents
- 1x Unibrain FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) 6-Pin to 6-Pin Cable
- Protective packaging
Wiring & Connection Diagram
Inspect module pinouts, transmitter/receiver cabling, and power connections.
Target Application Scenarios
Engineered for harsh industrial automation, medical suites, aerospace testing, and command centers where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
Sector Compliance & Use Cases
- DV / HDV camcorders
- FireWire audio interfaces
- External FireWire hard drives
- Machine vision and industrial cameras
- Scientific and lab equipment
- Legacy professional AV systems
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Unibrain FireWire 400 6-Pin to 6-Pin Cable | IEEE 1394a S400
$49.00