USB Adapter
USB to PS/2 Adapters
USB to PS/2 adapters connect USB hosts to legacy keyboards and mice that use PS/2 connectors.
Related: USB to Parallel · USB to Serial · USB-A to USB-C
Characteristics
| Typical USB input | USB-A |
|---|---|
| PS/2 connector | 6-pin Mini-DIN for keyboard or mouse |
| Adapter type | Passive adapter for compatible dual-protocol devices or active USB-to-PS/2 converter |
| Passive compatibility | Requires a keyboard or mouse designed to understand both USB and PS/2 signaling |
| Active compatibility | Active converters translate USB HID traffic for legacy PS/2 equipment |
| Typical use | Legacy keyboards, mice, KVM equipment, and older computers |
| Compatibility check | Confirm whether the adapter is passive or active and which PS/2 device types it supports |
