our patented multi-mode FireWire power injector. makes it possible to use bus-powered devices on computers with un-powered FireWire ports. for use with Apple iPod Power Adapter, SiK imp, SiK Auto Adapter | iPod or other power source with 6-pin FireWire port or connector. provides additional functionality for various FireWire devices including Apple iPod, SmartDisk FireFly and many more... compatible with Mac OS, Windows, Linux and all other operating systems that support FireWire (iLink or IEEE 1394.) features: 6-pin 18" FireWire cable to device 6-pin OR 4-pin 4' 6" FireWire cable to computer 6-pin FireWire port for power source* device power indicator input power indicator mode switch slim-type FireWire cables * requires power source with 6-pin FireWire port (and 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable or HotWire) or connector also: isolate iPod from other bus-powered devices, so it doesn't unmount unexpectedly mount iPod without charging/powering it (especially handy with 'Books) reboot iPod without unplugging (i.e. use as MP3 player while still plugged in to FireWire port. this is an "unsupported" feature, but we find it handy good for drives like FireFly, so you can turn them off without unplugging works as an ordinary FireWire cable too privacy statement :: warranty information :: contact us :: distributors and resellers iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SiK, the SiK logo, and it's all about i... are trademarks of SiK, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2002-2010 SiK, Inc. All rights reserved.