Expand your PC with fast FireWire ports. This PCIe controller adds 2× external and 1× internal FireWire ports, supports speeds of 100/200/400/800 Mb/s, and features Plug & Play and hot‑swap for easy connection of camcorders, external drives, and audio/video devices. A low‑profile bracket for compact cases and a reliable VIA chipset are included.
Fast and versatile FireWire 800/400 connectivity
Support for IEEE 1394b (up to 800 Mb/s) and 1394a (up to 400 Mb/s) ensures smooth video, audio, and data transfers and compatibility with both newer and older devices.
Two external ports + one internal for maximum flexibility
Connect cameras and drives externally, and use the internal connector for a front panel or built-in devices. Ideal for studio and home PCs.
Low‑profile design and easy installation
Includes brackets for both standard and low-profile cases. Installation into a PCIe slot is quick, with Plug & Play and hot‑swap support.
The PCIe FireWire controller is ideal for content creators and professionals who need stable, high-speed connectivity for DV/HDV camcorders, external drives, or audio/video interfaces. Support for IEEE 1394a/1394b standards ensures compatibility with both older and newer devices.
Two external sockets enable immediate peripheral connections, while the internal connector can feed a front panel or internal FireWire devices. The integrated 4‑pin power input provides additional power to the ports for energy‑demanding peripherals.
- Fast transfers up to 800 Mb/s (1394b) with backward compatibility to 400 Mb/s (1394a)
- Easy installation into any PCIe slot, no complicated setup
- Hot‑swap and Plug & Play for safe connections on the fly
- Low‑profile and standard bracket for broad case compatibility
- Reliable VIA chipset for stability and wide device support
Specifications
- PC interface
- PCI Express
- Ports
- 2× external FireWire (IEEE 1394b), 1× internal FireWire (IEEE 1394b)
- Standards
- IEEE 1394a / IEEE 1394b
- Transfer speeds
- 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 Mb/s
- Chipset
- VIA (VIA6315)
- Power
- Built‑in 4‑pin power connector for additional port power
- Features
- Hot swapping, Plug & Play
- Compatible devices
- External drives, DV/HDV camcorders, digital cameras, CD‑RW/DVD‑ROM drives, audio/video devices
- Operating temperature
- 0 °C to 70 °C
- Operating humidity
- 25% – 65% RH (non‑condensing)
- OS support
- Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
- Package contents
- PCIe FireWire controller, standard and low‑profile bracket
