Does Mac support ps2 keyboard?
As I mentioned, Macs never use PS/2 ports, so there would not be a big demand for any product that converted PS/2 keyboards for use on Macs.
What is PS 2 keyboard device?
The PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2 series of personal computers, with which it was introduced in 1987.
Can USB keyboard be used with ps2?
The answer is yes, a USB HID device (mice and keyboards) must understand the alternative PS/2 protocol in order to function in PS/2 port using USB-PS/2 adapter. Not every USB mice or keyboard support the PS/2 mode.
Which is faster PS2 or USB?
It is important to stress the fact that this could happen; that’s not a sure-thing. Despite all of this theory, USB is more or less on equal footing in the real-world, even though PS/2 is faster (more direct) and offers NKRO capability.
Why is PS2 still used?
Backwards compatibility from USB to PS/2 doesn’t hurt either, rather, giving PS/2 more reason to stay as a standard. modern desktop processors still boot up in a mode which can’t access more than 1MB of memory due to a compatibility workaround introduced in 1982.
Is PS2 slower than USB?
PS2 does have a lower lag time as it’s a “hardware-interrupt” if you will. USB requires some work of the CPU (not really noticeable) while PS2 is basically considered hardware and reacts immediately.
Is the PS / 2 keyboard and mouse port the same?
The PS/2 keyboard port is electrically and logically identical to the IBM AT keyboard port, differing only in the type of electrical connector used. The PS/2 platform introduced a second port with the same design as the keyboard port for use to connect a mouse; thus the PS/2-style keyboard and mouse interfaces are electrically similar
Can a PS2 keyboard be connected to a 5 pin DIN?
The PS/2 keyboard interface is electrically the same as the 5-pin DIN connector on earlier AT keyboards, and keyboards designed for one can be connected to the other with a simple wiring adapter. Such wiring adapters and adapter cables were once commonly available for sale.
Can a PS2 port be included on a motherboard?
However, PS/2 ports continue to be included on many computer motherboards, and are favored by some users, for various reasons including the following: