Sunnyvale, CA - July 1, 1999 - During the 1394 Trade Association Meeting on April 13-16 in Osaka, Japan, members of the 1394 Cables and Connectors group convened to discuss the 2.0 draft of 1394a. Newnex discovered a problem with the design, which would fail to reduce EMI effect, as well as decrease the capability for 400 Mbps transfer rates. Newnex then suggested a change in the cable construction, which would decrease EMI effect, as well as ensure the 400 Mbps transfer rate. This change was adopted by the 1394 Cable and Connectors Working Group, and recommended to the 1394a Committee. The 1394a Committee included it in the current 3.0 draft, which is now pending review by the IEEE and is facing probable approval to becoming an international standard.

To see the new cable construction suggested by Newnex, click here.

For a full version of the presentation and/or the 1394a 3.0 draft, please contact Newnex.