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FireWire Technology

This section explains what FireWire technology is and gives 

specific information on Apple Computer’s FireWire card, 

which ships as an optional build-to-order module on the 

Power Macintosh G3 Minitower.

FireWire technology refers to Apple Computer’s cross-

platform implementation of the high-speed serial data bus 

(defined by IEEE Standard 1394-1995) that can move large 

amounts of data between computers and peripheral devices. 

FireWire is: 

• A digital interface - no need to convert digital data into 

analog for better signal integrity