Unibrain FireWire 800 9-Pin to 9-Pin Cable | IEEE 1394b S800
Professional FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) 9-pin to 9-pin cable supporting up to 800 Mbps with quad shielding and low EMI for legacy AV and industrial systems.
Interface
FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)
Speed
Up to 800 Mbps
Connector
9-Pin to 9-Pin
Shielding
Multi-layer Shielded
Technical Architecture & Functionality
The Unibrain FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) 9-pin to 9-pin cable is built for high-speed, low-noise FireWire connections in professional AV, broadcast, industrial, and scientific environments where FireWire 800 is still mission-critical.
Unlike generic FireWire cables, Unibrain designs these with precision 110-ohm impedance control, multi-layer shielding (foil + braid), and high-density connector housings to minimize skew, attenuation, crosstalk, EMI, and RFI. The result is stable S800 performance even at longer cable lengths.
These cables exceed the original IEEE-1394b 4.5 m limitation and are engineered for reliable operation up to 10 m (32.8 ft) when used with compliant FireWire 800 devices and host controllers.
FireWire hot-plugging is fully supported, making these cables ideal for FireWire storage arrays, professional audio interfaces, machine vision cameras, and legacy broadcast equipment that demand dependable throughput.
Key Engineering Advantages
Stable S800 Performance
Engineered for reliable FireWire 800 throughput with controlled impedance and low signal loss.
Professional-Grade Construction
High-density connectors and multi-layer shielding outperform consumer FireWire cables.
Low EMI for Sensitive Environments
Foil and braid shielding reduce electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
Longer Reach Than Spec Minimums
Designed to operate reliably up to 10 meters, exceeding original 4.5 m FireWire limits.
Plug-and-Play Reliability
Hot-swap compatible with FireWire 800 devices and controllers.
Feature Checklist
- FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) compliant
- Up to 800 Mbps (S800) data transfer
- 9-pin to 9-pin connectors
- Multi-layer shielding (foil + braid)
- 110-ohm impedance controlled
- Low skew, attenuation, and crosstalk
- Hot-plug / plug-and-play
- RoHS compliant
- Rugged, high-density connector housings
Technical Specifications
Validated performance benchmarks and physical parameters.
- Interface
- IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
- Data Rate
- Up to 800 Mbps (S800)
- Connector Type
- 9-pin male to 9-pin male
- Shielding
- Multi-layer (foil + braid)
- Impedance
- 110 ohm controlled
- EMI/RFI
- Low emission / high immunity
- Hot Plug
- Yes
- Max Recommended Length
- Up to 10 m
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
- Humidity
- Up to 95% RH
Documentation & Drivers
Package Contents
- 1x Unibrain FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) 9-Pin to 9-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
- Professional FireWire audio interfaces
- External FireWire 800 storage arrays
- Machine vision and scientific cameras
- Broadcast and post-production equipment
- Industrial control and test systems
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Unibrain FireWire 800 9-Pin to 9-Pin Cable | IEEE 1394b S800
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