Introduction

FireWire (IEEE 1394a) to IDE (ATAPI) 5.25" enclosure with HID (Push Button)
"HID = Human Interface Device"

FWEIDE525-B1 is ideally suited for tailgate interface applications for ATAPI ODD drives CD-R, CD-RW,DVD-RW, DVD+RW. It allows IDE drives (Master or Slave) to connect to FireWire (IEEE 1394a) serial bus in a plug-and-play fashion.

FWEIDE525-B1 allows users to easily hot-swap IDE drive without interrupting the current operation. FWEIDE525-B1 provides the perfect solution for data backup and transfering of data between computers using IDE (ATAPI) devices. FWEIDE525-B1 provides a HID (Push Button) through FireWire (IEEE 1394a) serial bus connection.

Pressing the Multi-Function button on top of FWEIDE525-B1 will start the application software. The application software can detect whether a DV Camcorder is connected and decide to execute the CD duplication or the conversion of DV capturing to DVD duplication.

  • DVD/CD Duplication: When no DV camcorder is connected
    (Duplicating DVD/CD image from an original source to a blank DVD/CD)
  • DVD Duplication: When connects to DV camcorder
    (Capturing DV footage from DV camcorder and record to a blank DVD)

Technical Specifications

FWEIDE525-B1 combines four key components:
1). FireWire (IEEE 1394a) to IDE (ATAPI) Bridge Board:
2). Plastic Bondi and Foot Stand
3). Metal Chassis
4). AC -to- DC Power Adapter

1). FireWire (IEEE 1394a) to IDE (ATAPI) Bridge Board:

  • IEEE 1394 Port: Two FireWire 6pin Connectors
  • 1394a PHY: Ti's TSB41AB2 1394a-2000 400Mbps PHY
  • 1394 Bus Transfer Rate: 100/200/400 Mbps
  • IDE (ATAPI) Interface: 10cm IDC 2X20 Cable
  • Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-6 Draft Specification:
    • DMA Mode 0-2
    • Ultra DMA Mode 2, 4, 5

2). Plastic Bondi and Foot Stand Holder

  • Outer Plastic Bondi
    • One Push Button on the top plastic bondi
    • Provide one standard 5.25" device bay
    • Easy of assembly and disassembly
    • Provide one standard 5.25" device bay
    • Low cost
  • Provide Universal Foot Stand Holder (4pcs) with colorful foot pad
    • To bind the Top and Bottom Plastic Bondi closely
    • Let FWEIDE525-B1 can stand either horizontally or vertically.
    • Design for stacking up two FWEIDE525-B1

3). Metal Chassis

  • Top and bottom bracket design provide good shielding for EMI prevention.
  • Less metal means less weight and less cost
  • Easy to install the IDE device
  • The bottom metal chassis provide the screw hole for 5.25" IDE devices.
  • Built-in 40x40 mm cooling fan
  • Provide one RCA Jack
  • Provide Power Switch on the rear panel.

4). AC -to- DC Power Adapter

  • Input: Changeable AC power cord.
  • Auto-switching 100 ~ 240VAC to +12VDC/3A Power Adapter.
    • Input: 100 ~ 240VAC, 50 ~ 60HZ, 1.2A (Max)
    • Output: +12VDC, 3A (Max)
  • Output: Standard Walkman-type 2.1 mm DC power plug.
Stand-Alone CD/DVD Duplicator Mode:
  • Supported Media Types:DVD-R/RW¡BDVD+R/RW¡BCD-R/RW
  • Playable Discs: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA (Audio CD), CD- ROM (Mode1 & Mode2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode2 form1 & form2), Video CD, Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), CD-Extra.
Kit includes
  • FWEIDE525-B1 Enclosure
  • FireWire 6pin-to-6pin Cable (1.0m length)
  • AC 100 ~ 240 V to DC +12V/3A Power Adapter
  • AC power cord (6 feet length)
  • Plastic bondi T-shape opener
  • Screws for CD-ROM drive
  • Installation Guide