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Small black FireWire adapter, 6-pin female to 4-pin male

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Cables Unlimited ZIP-ADP-FW1 Firewire 6Pin to 4Pin Adapter mobile electronics accessory

SKU CH-15SF-NC36M

Converts a 6-pin FireWire cable to a 4-pin connector for IEEE-1394 peripherals

  • TypeAdapter
  • ColorBlack
  • Connects 6-pin cables to 4-pin ports for notebook compatibility
  • Twisted-pair construction supports 100% IEEE-1394 high-speed performance
  • Small form factor saves space in mobile setups
  • Works with Apple FireWire and Sony iLink devices
  • Converts 6-pin male cables to 4-pin male connectors

Product Identity

This FireWire adapter converts a 6-pin male cable into a 4-pin male connector. It targets owners of notebooks or other systems equipped with a 4-pin IEEE-1394 port who need to link standard 6-pin peripherals. The black, compact housing makes it easy to carry alongside mobile devices. It is not intended for bus-powered FireWire peripherals that draw current from the 6-pin side.

Build and Connections

Twisted-pair construction supports the high-speed performance expected from IEEE-1394 devices. The 6-pin female to 4-pin male layout plugs directly into a 4-pin port without extra cables or tools. Because the adapter omits the two power contacts found on a 6-pin connector, it cannot supply bus power to attached devices. Compatibility is stated for Apple FireWire, Sony iLink and other IEEE-1394 equipment.

Upgrade Context

The adapter replaces a dedicated 6-pin-to-4-pin cable when you already own a 6-pin male lead and want to avoid buying a second cable. The jump is worthwhile when your legacy 6-pin cable is in good condition and the only missing link is the 4-pin interface on a notebook or compact system. Buyers who need to power a peripheral through the FireWire bus should not use this adapter.

Highlights

  • Connects 6-pin cables to 4-pin ports for notebook compatibility
  • Twisted-pair construction supports 100% IEEE-1394 high-speed performance
  • Small form factor saves space in mobile setups
  • Works with Apple FireWire and Sony iLink devices
  • Converts 6-pin male cables to 4-pin male connectors

Specifications

BrandZipLINQ
ModelZIP-ADP-FW1
TypeAdapter
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

What IEEE-1394 speed does the 6-pin-to-4-pin adapter support?

It is built for IEEE-1394 high-speed performance and is 100% compatible with Apple FireWire and Sony iLink devices.

What connectors does the ZIP-ADP-FW1 present on each end?

One side is a 6-pin female port; the other is a 4-pin male plug, so a 6-pin male cable becomes a 4-pin male connection.

How do I install the adapter without losing bus power to my peripheral?

Plug the 4-pin male end into the notebook's 4-pin port first, then attach the 6-pin male cable to the female end; do not use it with bus-powered FireWire peripherals.

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