Groups Develop 1394b-Ethernet PHY for A/V Transport

The IEEE is working with the the 1394 Trade Association to develop a combination 1394b-Ethernet PHY for short range audio/video transport. The goal is to allow IEEE 1394b links of up to 100 meters over Category 5 wiring using existing Gigabit Ethernet (1000base T) physical layer technology. Leading semiconductors companies are planning to develop a combined Ethernet/1394b PHY chip that could be used in a hub for connecting either Ethernet or IEEE 1394 end points automatically.
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