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SHORT COURSE #102
1394 a&b Overview
Hugh Curley, KnowledgeTek

Introduction

  • What is 1394
  • Why use 1394
  • 1394 topology
  • Asynchronous vs. Isochronous
  • Layers
  • Addressing

Asynchronous transactions
1212 Registers

  • Core Registers
  • 1394 Registers
  • Configuration ROM

Physical layer – "A"
(Note: the A and B physical layers may be switched)

Configuration
Managers

  • Root
  • Cycle Master
  • Isochronous Resource Manager
  • Bus Manager
  • Power Manager

Isochronous transactions
Physical layer – "B"

  • Encoding
  • BOSS Arbitration
  • Media
    • Long distance
    • High speed
  • Loop Free Build

Command mappings

  • SBP-2
  • 61883/AVC
  • Camera 1.20
  • OHCI

Where to get more information

  • Standards
  • Web sites

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