IPod Power Adapter

The iPod Power Adapter was developed by Apple for its earliest iPod models, which supported charging over FireWire. It was superseded by the USB Power Adapter as Apple transitioned to USB for charging their mobile devices.

Supported devices
The iPod Power Adapter is not to be used with any other type of FireWire device, which could be damaged by the power being delivered.
 * iPod (1st to 2nd generation) — via FireWire port
 * iPod (3rd to 6th generation) / classic — via 30-pin dock connector
 * iPod mini (all generations) — via 30-pin dock connector
 * iPod nano (1st to 3rd generation only) — via 30-pin dock connector
 * iPod photo / color display — via 30-pin dock connector
 * iPod touch (1st generation only) — via 30-pin dock connector
 * (later Apple devices do not support charging from FireWire to the 30-pin dock connector)

Supported cables

 * Apple FireWire Cable Kit — for iPod (1st to 2nd generation)
 * iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable — see supported devices above
 * iPod Dock Connector to FireWire and USB 2.0 Cable — see supported devices above, USB charging supported on the iPod (4th generation) and later

Supported accessories
The adapter has a removable "duckhead" that can be switched for use with different types of power connectors.
 * Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
 * Power Adapter Extension Cable