USB is rapidly becoming the industry standard for peripheral communications because of its ease of use, high data throughput and chainability - up to 127 USB devices. With USB,... more
external peripheral devices (scanners, digital cameras, removable drives, etc.), that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation of PCs. USB behaves in a similar fashion to conventional bus ports (i.e., serial, parallel, PS/2), but since it does not require any IRQs, more devices can be attached to the system, and the problem of an IRQ conflict is eliminated. The UC100KMA PS/2 to USB Keyboard and Mouse interface converter (Adapter) provides the means for PS/2 type keyboards and mice to connect to a PC, laptop, laptop, or handheld computing device that supports the USB specification via the USB bus instead of using the older, conventional bus technology. An advantage of this for laptops, for example, is that now an external mouse and full size keyboard can be connected at the same time without causing conflicts. The UC100KMA has two standard 6-pin mini DIN female connectors for a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to plug into and has an attached 30cm USB cable with a type-A plug for connecting to the PC's USB port, or to a USB hub. For further convenience - especially to users of laptops, laptops, and handheld devices - the UC100KMA adapter derives its operating power from the Universal Serial Bus itself, so no bulky external power supply is needed. And because it is a USB-compliant device, the G-UC100KMA supports energy-saving suspend and resume operations.
Interfaces: 2 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A - 2, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI - half-length, 1 x PCI, 1 x CardBus - type II
Miscellaneous
Package Type: Retail
Software / system requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 8.5 or later, Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2.5, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty, 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year, Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental parameters
Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80%
Manufacturer's product description
USB is rapidly becoming the industry standard for peripheral communications because of its ease of use, high data throughput and chainability - up to 127 USB devices. With USB, high-speed peripherals can be connected externally, eliminating the need to install complicated internal hardware. Jumpers, switches and IRQ assignments are outdated because installation is now as simple as connecting the device to your computer. Other interfaces do not offer the speed and versatility required for today's mass-storage and data-transfer needs. New USB products are hitting the shelves every day, and PCI USB Card provides the necessary link between these and your PC or Macintosh. Even systems that already have USB can use it to add an additional 12 Mbps channel. With "hot-swapping" you don't even need to shut down and restart your computer to attach or remove a peripheral. Just plug it in and go! The computer automatically detects the peripheral and configures the necessary software. This feature is especially useful for multi-player gamers, as well as business users who want to share peripherals.
Ciao
Listed on Ciao since : 12/23/2007
Compare ATEN USB adapter - 2 ports to other similar Network Adapters