👉 The FireWire project, initiated by FireWire Technologies (now part of Intel), was a pioneering effort to develop high-speed serial communication standards for data transfer between devices, particularly in the consumer electronics market. Launched in the late 1980s, it aimed to create a robust, high-bandwidth interface that could replace or complement existing technologies like USB and parallel ports. FireWire introduced a wide range of features, including support for multiple devices over a single cable, high data transfer rates (up to 10 Mbps and later up to 400 Mbps), and advanced error correction. Despite its initial success, particularly in the professional and business sectors, FireWire faced challenges in gaining widespread consumer adoption due to higher costs and the emergence of more versatile and affordable alternatives like USB. However, its technical innovations laid the groundwork for future high-speed data transfer technologies.
