What is the PCI OHCI IEEE 1394 Windows Driver?

The PCI OHCI IEEE 1394 driver is a software driver that allows Windows operating systems to recognize and communicate with a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) card that implements the OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standard for IEEE 1394 devices, commonly known as FireWire.

• IEEE 1394 (FireWire): A high-speed serial bus standard used for connecting external devices like digital cameras, video editing equipment, audio interfaces, and external hard drives. It is known for providing faster data transfer rates than USB in some contexts and is widely used in professional video and audio applications.

• PCI Card:PCI slot (a slot on the motherboard for expansion cards) to add functionality. In this case, the card allows your PC to communicate with IEEE 1394 devices (FireWire devices).

• OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface): A specification standard for managing the transfer of data over FireWire. It defines how FireWire hardware (host controllers) should interact with computers. The OHCI standard ensures that FireWire cards and devices are compatible across different manufacturers.

The PCI OHCI IEEE 1394 Windows driver enables your computer to recognize and interact with devices connected via an IEEE 1394 interface (FireWire), using a PCI card that supports the OHCI standard.