This specification describes an Industrial and Instrumentation connector for applications where the functionality described in IEEE Std 1394-1995 is required with added mechanical enhancements for harsher environments. All of the performance parameters identified in both IEEE Std 1394-1995 and the amendment IEEE Std 1394a-2000 will be met with the new interconnection system. Annex A will update this industrial latching interconnect specification to include the IEEE 1394b-2002 interface for higher performance devices up to S1600.