Model: GC46MFKEY
from $6.26
The StarTech Replacement PS/2 Keyboard Female to USB Male Adapter allows you to connect a PS/2 keyboard to a USB port. This compact adapter features a PS/2 (6-pin; mini-DIN) female connector and a USB-A (4-pin) male connector, measuring 2 x 0.6 x 0.3 inches. It provides a straightforward solution for utilizing older PS/2 keyboards with modern USB-equipped systems.
When buying cables and adapters, exact specification matching is crucial to ensure full bandwidth or charging speed. Do not overpay for expensive, heavily marketed brands when certified basic cables perform identically for digital signals. Available from $6.26.
Cables and adapters are passive components with zero operating costs. The cost of ownership is strictly limited to the initial purchase price, plus the cost of replacing them if they are lost, damaged, or become technologically obsolete.
Common Failure Modes
Cables and adapters generally fail due to physical stress, such as bending, pulling, or repeated insertion and removal. They are not designed to be repaired; when a failure occurs, the item must be replaced.
When buying cables and adapters, exact specification matching is crucial to ensure full bandwidth or charging speed. Do not overpay for expensive, heavily marketed brands when certified basic cables perform identically for digital signals.
Basic cables and adapters generally last 1 to 5 years. Daily travel, tight bending, and frequent plugging and unplugging will drastically shorten this timeframe.
The StarTech Replacement PS/2 Keyboard Female to USB Male Adapter is available at bhphoto, adorama, starting at $6.26.
Cables and adapters are passive components with zero operating costs. The cost of ownership is strictly limited to the initial purchase price, plus the cost of replacing them if they are lost, damaged, or become technologically obsolete.
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