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Keyboard PS/2 connector pinout

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6 pin MINI-DIN FEMALE (PS/2 STYLE) connector pin-out & layout
6 pin MINI-DIN FEMALE (PS/2 STYLE) connector  at the computer
Pin Name Dir Description
1 DATA <-> Key Data
2 n/c - Not connected
3 GND --- Gnd
4 VCC --> Power , +5 VDC
5 CLK --> Clock
6 n/c - Not connected

The keyboard and auxiliary device signals are driven by open-collector drivers pulled to 5Vdc through a pull-up resistor.

Sink current Max: 20mA ;Hi-level output V Min 5.0 Vdc minus pull-up ;Low-level Output v Max 0.5 Vdc; High-level input v Min 2.0 Vdc; Low-level input v Max 0.8 Vdc.

Note: Direction is Computer relative Keyboard.

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Source(s): Hardware Book, Gilles Ries
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