Protocol Add-on Modules

DapTechnology offers a series of highly integrated protocol decoding add-ons which greatly enhance the standard analysis and testing capabilities of the FireSpy® data analyzers. Once the basic 1394 protocol has been mastered, typical analysis, debugging and testing requirements transition quickly into the protocol layer. Without proper tools this can be a painful and very time consuming task. To view common characteristics click here. Supported Protocols, click to enlarge

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SBP2 Protocol

The SBP (serial bus) protocol is predominantly used for IEEE 1394 storage applications which utilize this protocol for the encapsulation of other command-based protocols and require the movement of large blocks of data. Examples of such encapsulated commands are the SCSI command sets.

The following specification is supported by the FireSpys:

• ANSI NCITS 325 1998

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AV/C Protocol

The AV/C (Audio Video Command Set) specifications have been developed within the 1394 Trade Association. The General specification defines a framework for control and status commands targeted at audio/video devices using IEEE 1394. It is based on the Function Control Protocol (FCP) defined in IEC 61883-1. Beside the General Specification numerous specifications for AV/C sub-units have been developed.

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IP4 Protocol

The IP1394 specification was developed within the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) in order to define how to use IEEE 1394 for the transport of Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) datagrams; it defines the necessary methods, data structures and codes for that purpose. These include not only packet formats and encapsulation methods for datagrams, but also an address resolution protocol (1394 ARP) and a multicast channel allocation protocol (MCAP). Both 1394 ARP and MCAP are specific to Serial Bus; the latter permits management of Serial Bus resources when used by IP multicast groups.

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IIDC Protocol

The IIDC (Industrial and Instrumentation Digital Camera) specification was developed within the 1394 Trade Association in order to standardize the control command set for industrial cameras. It is important to understand that this specification is not used for commercial camcorders.

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AMI-C Protocol

AMI-C 1394 specifies requirements for implementing a vehicle interface that enables devices (i.e. mini disk players, compact disc players, audio processors, DVD players, digital video camcorders, etc.) to access and communicate with an automaker’s proprietary vehicle network.  The AMI-C specifications allow for flexible application design and support expandability and upgradeability options.

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