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Definition: IEC 61883


A standard digital interface for isochronous (real-time) audio and video data over a FireWire connection from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It defines the packet format for isochronous packets (Common Isochronous Packet), the commands in the control protocol (Function Control Protocol) and supports standard and high definition (HD) video and MPEG. IEC 61883-6 provides the transport for mLAN devices. See mLAN.