IEEE 1394 (FireWire) is a new, high-speed serial bus standard which bridges the worlds of consumer electronics and computers. This convergence allows users to easily attach Digital Video Camcorders, Cameras, VCRs, HDTV and other Audio/Video components to computers. Belkin FireWire technology-compatible cables support high-speed data transmissions of up to 400 Mbps and are designed to exceed IEEE 1394 specifications. They feature Quad Shielding Construction and Signal Exact Twists technology to deliver your multimedia data in real-time and prevents your data from being lost or corrupted. No other cable delivers better performance.