Copper IEEE-1394b SFP

Copper IEEE-1394b SFP Overview

The 1394b SFP (FW-SFP-1394B), short for small form-factor pluggable, is a compact, copper transceiver providing IEEE-1394b connectivity through a 9-pin Beta connector. These copper SFPs support S100β, S200β, S400β and S800β data communication rates.

Copper IEEE-1394b SFPe Features

• Data rate support:
  • S100β
  • S200β
  • S400β
  • S800β
• Full transparency to other network nodes
• Media connection model:
  • 9-pin (FW-SFP-1394B)
• IEEE-1394b (beta) standard compliant
• MRV 72 and 144 Media Cross Connect Compatibility
• Lepton ColdFusion x2 & x8 Slot Layer 1 Switch Compatibility

Copper IEEE-1394b SFP Applications

• Reconfiguration of IEEE-1394b (Mil1394) nodes within Software, Hardware, and Vehicle Integration Labs
• Extend 1394 cable length without additional 1394 nodes
• Long distance test stand to test stand connectivity

Copper IEEE-1394b SFP Benefits

• Copper SFPs double the physical reach of IEEE-1394 (also known as FireWire) networks when used in repeater configuration
• Works with the MCC (Media Cross Connect) to simplify remote network topology changes for test/simulation automation
• Allows the use of mixed copper and fiber optic infrastructures when used as fiber-to-copper media converter
• Non-intrusive (no additional 1394 node) extension of 1394 cable length