What is the Sony OHCI iLINK (IEEE 1394) PCI Host Controller Driver?

The Sony OHCI iLINK (IEEE 1394) PCI Host Controller driver is a software component that allows your computer to communicate with devices connected via the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface. The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) is a standard for managing the host controller of the IEEE 1394 bus, which connects peripherals such as digital cameras, audio/video equipment, external storage devices, and other multimedia hardware.

• iLINK is Sony's branding for the IEEE 1394 interface.
• OHCI defines the interface between the host (computer) and IEEE 1394 devices.
• The PCI Host Controller is the physical interface card in your computer that enables the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports to communicate with the connected devices.

This driver is essential for the proper functioning of your Sony IEEE 1394 card on a Windows-based PC, ensuring smooth data transfer between the computer and connected devices over the FireWire connection.