⚠️ Important Notice: Signal Direction & Port Identification

1. Unidirectional USB to PS/2 Conversion Only: This cable connects legacy PS/2 keyboards and mice to a modern computer's USB port. It CANNOT be used in reverse to connect modern USB keyboards/mice into an older motherboard's PS/2 port.
2. Color-Coded Port Identification: For optimal hardware recognition and driver stability, connect your PS/2 keyboard into the Purple port and your PS/2 mouse into the Green port.
3. Active Hardware Conversion Chip: Built-in intelligent microcontroller translates legacy PS/2 synchronous serial signals into standard USB HID keyboard and mouse protocol. Completely driverless and plug-and-play.
4. Standard 6-Pin Mini-DIN Only: Designed exclusively for standard 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 connectors. Not compatible with vintage 5-pin AT keyboard connectors without an additional adapter.

Product Overview

Keep your favorite vintage mechanical keyboard and reliable PS/2 mouse in service with this Active USB to Dual PS/2 Adapter Y-Splitter Cable. Equipped with an internal translation chipset, this 30 cm (12-inch) cable effortlessly converts one USB-A port on modern desktops, laptops, or servers into two dedicated PS/2 female ports. Experience seamless typing, precise cursor tracking, and multimedia key support without latency or driver installation.

Key Features

• Active Protocol Translation Chip: Embedded high-performance converter chip processes keyboard and mouse signals independently, delivering full USB 1.1 / 2.0 HID compliance.
• Dual PS/2 Device Support: Simultaneously connects one standard PS/2 keyboard and one PS/2 mouse through a single host USB port.
• Standard PC99 Color-Coded Ports: Intuitive purple (keyboard) and green (mouse) color-coded connectors ensure hassle-free, error-free setup.
• Driver-Free Plug and Play: Ready to use straight out of the box with zero drivers required. Supports hot-swapping and instantaneous device recognition.
• Flexible Y-Splitter Design: Features a durable 30 cm (12-inch) flexible PVC cable with integrated strain reliefs, preventing port crowding behind desktop towers.

Device Compatibility

Compatible Host Systems:

• Desktop PCs, tower workstations, and all-in-one computers with USB-A ports
• Laptops and notebooks without legacy PS/2 ports
• Servers, industrial PCs, and KVM switches equipped with USB interfaces

Note: The models listed above reflect verified hardware compatibility and do not represent a complete list of all supported devices.

Compatible Peripherals:

• Standard 6-pin PS/2 mechanical keyboards, membrane keyboards, and multimedia keyboards
• Standard 6-pin PS/2 optical mice, trackball mice, and scroll-wheel mice

Supported Operating Systems:

• Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98 / 98SE
• Linux distributions
• macOS

Common Daily Applications

• Retro Mechanical Keyboard Revival: Enjoy the legendary tactile feel of classic PS/2 mechanical keyboards on modern gaming and typing rigs.
• Industrial & Laboratory Workstations: Integrate legacy PS/2 barcode scanners, specialty keypads, or industrial mice with newly upgraded USB-only computers.
• Server & KVM Switch Management: Bridge legacy PS/2 rack console switches to modern rackmount servers featuring only USB connectivity.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this adapter to plug modern USB keyboards into an old PC with PS/2 ports?
A: No. This adapter is strictly designed to connect older PS/2 peripherals to a modern computer's USB port. It cannot function in reverse.

Q: Does this adapter support multimedia function keys on older keyboards?
A: Yes. The internal hardware chip processes standard HID keyboard data, allowing standard multimedia keys (volume, playback, sleep) to operate seamlessly.

Q: Can I plug both ports into two mice or two keyboards?
A: No. The internal controller assigns one dedicated channel for a keyboard (purple port) and one dedicated channel for a mouse (green port).