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Black USB-A plug to dual PS/2 sockets adapter cable, 20 cm

TeKit

TeKit USB to PS/2 adapter cable DT-5012 20cm

SKU CH-3ZAG-1JDNP

Connects a PS/2 keyboard and mouse to a USB port using colour-coded connectors on a 20 cm shielded copper cable

  • Connection typeUSB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter
  • Cable length7.87 in (20 cm)
  • Connector count3
  • Connector detailsUSB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse via one USB port
  • 20 cm cable keeps the desk tidy
  • Colour-coded purple and green plugs prevent mix-ups
  • Copper conductors with shielding deliver reliable data
  • Works with Windows 98 SE through 8, Linux and Mac OS

What this adapter does

The TeKit DT-5012 converts a single USB Type-A port into two PS/2 sockets. One purple connector accepts a keyboard and one green connector accepts a mouse. The cable measures 20 cm end to end.

Build and connectors

A copper conductor and shielding are used throughout the 7.87 in. cable. Three male-to-female connectors are moulded in black plastic with colour-coded PS/2 ends for quick identification.

Interface limits

The adapter relies on the host USB port to provide PS/2 signalling, so it only works with keyboards and mice that support dual-protocol operation. Devices such as barcode scanners or legacy industrial keyboards that require native PS/2 electrical levels will not function.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDTECH
Model nameDT-5012
Product typeUSB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter
Connector count3
Connector detailsUSB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter
Connector genderMale to Female
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Cable length7.87 in (20 cm)
Overall length< 1 in
Cable shieldingYes
Conductor typeCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

What USB standard does this DT-5012 adapter use, and what does that limit in practice?

The adapter uses a standard USB Type-A plug, so data rate and power are limited to what the host USB port provides for PS/2 signalling.

What physical space and connectors are needed to fit this 20 cm cable?

You need a free USB Type-A port and room for two PS/2 female sockets — purple for keyboard, green for mouse — on a 20 cm pigtail.

How is the DT-5012 installed, and which step do people often get wrong?

Plug the USB end into the computer, then attach the PS/2 keyboard to the purple connector and the PS/2 mouse to the green connector; swapping the colours is the common mistake.

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