Thunderbolt 3 to FireWire Adapter - Card & Chassis
The Thunderbolt 3 to 1394 FireWire adapter brings your high-powered FireWire peripheral devices to life through your Thunderbolt 3 computer
Product ID: BNDTB1394B3
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- Save on peripheral upgrade costs by adapting legacy FireWire peripherals to Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Create an efficient workstation with extra displays, using the DisplayPort output and additional Thunderbolt 3 port
- Upgrade your peripheral connections without having to upgrade your chassis by just switching out your PCIe card
Your price
€503.99
EUR excl. VAT
€609.83
EUR incl. VAT
The Thunderbolt 3 to 1394 FireWire adapter connects your FireWire peripherals to your Thunderbolt 3 computer. This adapter combines StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis (TB31PCIEX16) and 1394 FireWire adapter card (PEX1394B3). The chassis uses Thunderbolt 3 technology, the fastest connection available, supporting your FireWire® devices, plus one DisplayPort output and one additional Thunderbolt 3 port.
Save on upgrade costs
Use your legacy FireWire devices with your next-generation Thunderbolt 3 computer, without having to pay for upgraded peripherals.
Increase productivity with Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connection available. By avoiding performance bottlenecks, you can accomplish more in the same amount of time. With 40Gbps of throughput and support for other high-performance PCIe cards, you can swap the card in and out, to add the peripherals you need connected to a Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer.
Install with ease
Both hot-swap and backward compatible, you can assemble and connect this adapter in minutes. Install the PCIe card using only a Phillips type screwdriver, then plug and play with automatic driver installation.
The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty.
The PEX1394B3 is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty.
Applications
- Daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices and expand your workstation to suit your specific requirements
- Great for connecting DV camcorders, external hard drives, digital cameras, and other high-powered FireWire peripherals to your Thunderbolt 3 laptop
Partner Numbers
- UPC 065030879095
Specifications
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x1 |
| 1 - Internal Ports | PCI Express x16 | |
| LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) | ||
| 2 - External Ports | FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) | |
| 1 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
| 2 - External Ports | Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C (24-pin) (40Gbps) | |
| 1 - External Ports | DisplayPort (20 pin) | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | Chassis: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) PCIe Card: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | Chassis: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) PCIe Card: -54°C to 150°C (-65°F to 302°F) |
|
| Humidity | Chassis: 20 ~ 80%RH | |
| Hardware | Fan(s) | Yes |
| 1 - Fans | 92 mm | |
| Ports | 6 | |
| Air Flow Rate | 14.06 CFM | |
| Noise Level | 24.55 dB | |
| Interface | FireWire 800 (1394b) | |
| Thunderbolt | ||
| Bus Type | PCI Express | |
| Thunderbolt 3 | ||
| Card Type | Standard Profile | |
| Interface | FireWire 400 (1394a) | |
| Industry Standards | Thunderbolt 3 | |
| IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B OHCI PCI Express 1.1 |
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| Fan Bearing Type | Sleeve Bearing | |
| Chipset ID | Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540 (Thunderbolt Chassis) Texas Instruments - XIO2213B (Firewire card) |
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| Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 3.3 kg [7.4 lb] |
| Package Length | 36 cm [14.2 in] | |
| Package Width | 29 cm [11.4 in] | |
| Package Height | 14.5 cm [5.7 in] | |
| Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 40Gbps (Thunderbolt 3) 800Mbps (Firewire) 400Mbps (Firewire) |
| Bandwidth | 3.94 GB/s (x4 PCIe 3.0 ) | |
| Type and Rate | Thunderbolt 3 - 40 Gbit/s | |
| Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
| Material | Aluminum and Steel | |
| Cable Length | 50 cm [19.7 in] | |
| Product Length | 28 cm [11.0 in] | |
| Product Width | 14.2 cm [5.6 in] | |
| Product Height | 82 mm [3.2 in] | |
| Weight of Product | 1.7 kg [3.7 lb] | |
| Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
| Input Current | 2A | |
| Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
| Output Current | 5.417A | |
| Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
| Plug Type | N | |
| Power Consumption (In Watts) | 65 | |
| Special Notes / Requirements | Note | The expansion chassis does not support video cards. |
| This expansion chassis does not provide full power delivery but will provide 15W of power, resulting in a slow charge to some laptops, such as the MacBook Pro. When the dock is connected to your host laptop, a charging icon may appear on your laptop's screen. This is only sufficient enough to charge your laptop in sleep state, and charging will require an extended time period. | ||
| 5K support can only be achieved using a Thunderbolt 3 5K monitor. DisplayPort 5K monitors will not work with this expansion chassis. | ||
| System and Cable Requirements | Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port. | |
| Note | A 4K-capable display is required to achieve 4K x 2K resolution (4K is also known as 4K x 2K). | |
| Certain monitors may be limited to 4K at 30Hz when connecting through DisplayPort. These monitors include the following models: Dell P2715Q, Viewsonic VX2475Smhl-4K, Philips 288P6LJEB, LG 31MU97C-B, Asus PB287Q (these models will need to be set to 4K at 30Hz). | ||
| When connecting a display to one of the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, a USB-C video adapter might be required depending on the input of your display. | ||
| Secondary Thunderbolt 3 port can also be used to connect USB 3.1 (10Gbps) USB-Type C devices, such as USB 3.1 Hubs. Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1), and USB 2.0. |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Manual(s):
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pex1394b3_manual_rev2.pdf
- Language: EN
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tb31pciex16_pcie_thunderbolt_3_manual_rev 1.pdf
- Language: EN
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bndtb1394b3_Datasheet.pdf
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
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Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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