Overview
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in response
to the proliferation of external peripheral devices (keyboards, mice,
scanners, digital cameras, removable drives, etc.), that are increasingly
being connected to the latest generation of PCs. The USB behaves in a
similar fashion to conventional bus ports (i.e., serial, parallel, PS/2),
but is much faster, and since it does not require any IRQs, more
devices can be attached to the system, and the problem of IRQ conflict
is eliminated.
The UC-100KM PS/2-to-USB Keyboard and Mouse interface
converter provides the means for PS/2 type keyboards and mice to
connect to a PC, notebook, laptop, or handheld computing device that
supports the USB specification via the USB bus instead of using
conventional bus technology. An advantage of this for notebooks, for
example, is that now an external mouse and keyboard can be
connected up at the same time without causing conflict.
The UC-100KM comes with two standard 6 pin mini DIN female
connectors for the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to plug into, and has
an attached 30 cm USB cable with a type A plug for connection to the
PC's USB port, or to a USB hub.
Note:
Since most computers only have one or two USB ports, USB
hubs are often used to provide additional ports so that
numerous USB peripheral devices can be connected up at the
same time.
For further convenience - especially to users of notebooks, laptops, and
handhelds - the UC-100KM Adapter derives its operating power from
the Universal Serial Bus itself, so no bulky external power supply
needs to be taken along. And because it is a USB Specification
compliant device, the UC-100KM supports energy-saving suspend and
resume operations.
System Requirements
• PC running Windows 98; or Apple running MAC OS 8.6 or higher
• USB Host Controller installed on the system.
Features
• Two PS/2 Devices (Keyboard and Mouse) to USB Interface
Converter
• Supports PS/2 Mouse and Microsoft IntelliMouse
• Supports PC Windows98 and Apple G3/iMac w/OS 8.6 Computers
• Wake Up Function
• USB 1.0 and 1.1 Specification Compliant
• Easy Installation - No Software Required
• Bus Powered - External Power Adapter Not Required
• Compatible with KVM Devices
UC-100KM
UC-100KM
Specifications
Function
Specification
Connectors USB
Type A Plug
PS/2
1 Keyboard; 1 Mouse
Function Switches
1 Remote Wake Up Pushbutton
Cable Length
30 cm
Platforms
Windows98; Windows 2000; Apple Mac OS8.6
Transfer Rate
12Mbps (bits per second)
USB Specs.
1.0 and 1.1 Compatible
Power Mode
Bus Powered (Via the USB cable)
Operating Temperature
5 ~ 40˚C
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60˚C
Humidity
0 ~ 80% RH, Noncondensing
Casing Material
Plastic
Weight
80 g
Dimensions (L x W x H)
82 x 55 x 23 mm
Introduction
Top View
1. Mouse and Keyboard Portss
The cables from the PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard plug in here.
The ports are marked with an icon to indicate which is which.
2. Mouse and Keyboard LEDs
Flash when the keyboard or mouse is transmitting data packets.
3. USB A Type Connector
This connector plugs into the computer's USB port, or into a USB
Hub that is connected back to the computer.
Bottom View
1. Wake Up Switch
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