USB 3.0 arriving - bring on the speed

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No, I'm just clearing up any misconceptions which have
obviously been the basis of your opinion.

Intel has already stated that multi-core CPUs will greatly
benefit USB 3.0 speed, insinuating that USB 3.0
performance is still largely based on the host CPU for data
management.

The only area where Firewire competes with USB is external
storage, which is where USB is taking over. That is largely
inconsequential to the importance of Firewire as it is used
in many areas where USB isn't (or is incapable.) For
example, Firewire is the staple of aviation communication
and is the standard systems communications cable for
nearly all new aircraft. It is also the industry standard
interconnect cable for professional audio and video
equipment.

Recently the IEEE-1394c specification was also ratified.
This allows for Firewire to be run over standard ethernet.
This is an extremely important step for not just the
professional audio and video markets, but also for aviation
and automotive. This will allow Firewire interconnects over
cheaper, more robust, longer, and (more importantly with
aviation) lighter cables.

With Power-Over-Ethernet being upgraded to 24W of
power, Firewire is being explored as a much cheaper
solution to iSCSI and Fiber for networked storage.


As I sated, USB and Firewire compete in different markets.
The only place where Firewire would be "fading" would be
consumer desktop storage and perhaps consumer digital
video, the only two markets where USB and Firewire
actually competed.

Posted by: olePigeon   Posted on: 01/13/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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