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The '''PS/2 interface''' is a serial keyboard and mouse interface developed by IBM for their PS/2 line of computers. It uses the same keyboard protocol as the [[AT keyboard interface]], but uses a Mini-DIN 6 connector. | The '''PS/2 interface''' is a serial keyboard and mouse interface developed by IBM for their PS/2 line of computers. It uses the same keyboard protocol as the [[AT keyboard interface]], but uses a Mini-DIN 6 connector. | ||
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| + | For desktop keyboards, the PS/2 interface has a number of advantages over the USB interface: | ||
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| + | * PS/2 keyboards send commands directly to the host computer, unlike USB keyboards which must be polled for key-push events. | ||
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| + | * Providing that the keyboard circuitry supports it, there is no limit to the number of keys which can be pushed and registered simultaneously over PS/2. The USB protocol is limited to 6 simultaneous key pushes. | ||
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[[Category:Keyboard protocols and interfaces]] | [[Category:Keyboard protocols and interfaces]] | ||
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The PS/2 interface is a serial keyboard and mouse interface developed by IBM for their PS/2 line of computers. It uses the same keyboard protocol as the AT keyboard interface, but uses a Mini-DIN 6 connector.
For desktop keyboards, the PS/2 interface has a number of advantages over the USB interface:
- PS/2 keyboards send commands directly to the host computer, unlike USB keyboards which must be polled for key-push events.
- Providing that the keyboard circuitry supports it, there is no limit to the number of keys which can be pushed and registered simultaneously over PS/2. The USB protocol is limited to 6 simultaneous key pushes.
