The 100-, 200-, and 400-Mbps transfer rates currently specified in the IEEE 1394a standard and the proposed enhancements in 1394b are well suited to meeting the throughput requirements of multiple streaming input/output devices connected to a single PC. The licensing fee for use of patented IEEE 1394 technology has been established at US $0.25 per system.
With connectivity for storage, scanners, printers, and other types of consumer A/V devices, IEEE 1394 gives users all the benefits of a great legacy-free connector-- a true Plug and Play experience and hassle-free PC connectivity 1394 Topology