1. PS/2 Port COMPUTER TECH

2. Overview? PS/2 referred to as the mouse port or keyboard port, the PS/2 port was developed by IBM and is used to connect a computer mouse or keyboard.(IBM- The International Business Machines ) Introduced in 1987 Contains six pins, Being replaced with USB In this picture it shows how the ps/2 which is shown on the back of the your computer.

3. WHAT IS IT? Older laptops and motherboards have a single port that supports either a keyboard or a mouse. A port (wire) that connects a keyboard and mouse to the PC.

4. Diagram

5. Typical Speciation's There are two sizes, one with a diameter of about 1/4 inch and the other with a diameter of about 3/8 inch. Smaller size more common Purple = keyboard Green = Mouse

6. Future Trends Ps/2 port – USB Turning the port into a usb so its compatible and you are able to use it with any other then a keyboard and mouse.

7. Pin Out Pin 1 +DATAData Pin 2 Not connectedNot connected* Pin 3 GNDGround Pin 4Vcc +5 V DC at 275 mA Pin 5+CLKClock Pin 6Not connectedNot connected** * On some computers mouse data for splitter cable. ** On some computers mouse clock for splitter cable.

8. Reference http://www.techopedia.com/definition/15280/ps2- connector-ps-2 http://www.techopedia.com/definition/15280/ps2- connector-ps-2 http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_port