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Small black adapter with USB-A male plug and PS/2 female port

StarTech.com

STARTECH GC46MFKEY PS/2 to USB Keyboard Adapter

SKU CH-1315-E88G9 MPN GC46MFKEY

Connects a PS/2 keyboard to a USB-A port on computers lacking PS/2 sockets

  • Adapter typePS/2 to USB
  • DetailsConnector Types: 1 - USB A Male Connector Types: 1 - DIN 6 F
  • Product weight0.01
  • Connect a PS/2 keyboard to a USB port using the USB-A male and 6-pin Mini-DIN female connectors
  • Works as a replacement adapter for keyboards that originally shipped with a PS/2-USB converter
  • Compact design measuring 0.6 inches wide by 2 inches long for minimal desk space
  • Lightweight at 0.30 oz for easy portability with laptops
  • Meets RoHS, WEEE and REACH environmental standards for safer materials

Replacement PS/2 Keyboard Adapter

The GC46MFKEY connects a legacy PS/2 keyboard to a modern USB port. It is intended for users whose original keyboard shipped with a dedicated converter that has been lost or damaged. The adapter simply bridges the 6-pin Mini-DIN plug to a USB-A socket.

Passive Interface Limitation

This adapter relies on the keyboard's own ability to speak USB protocol through its PS/2 port. It contains no active translation chip, so keyboards without dual-protocol support will not function. The specification notes this design is for replacement use only, not for universal PS/2 conversion.

Single Keyboard Headroom

The device adds one USB-A male connector and one 6-pin female port without extra cabling. It handles a single compatible keyboard reliably. It cannot support mice, multiple peripherals or keyboards that require active signal conversion.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 115 comparable items (median $26.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameGC46MFKEY
Adapter typePS/2 to USB
Product colorOther
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size117 × 86 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Should I use this GC46MFKEY or the USBPS2PC model for my PS/2 keyboard?

Choose the GC46MFKEY only if your keyboard originally shipped with a PS/2-to-USB converter; otherwise the USBPS2PC is the recommended option.

What does the 6-pin Mini-DIN female connector actually do when plugged into a USB port?

It lets you attach a PS/2 keyboard to a USB-A port on the computer so the keyboard can send keystrokes through the USB interface.

Does the USB-A male end limit the adapter to USB 1.1 speeds or will it work with USB 2.0 ports?

The USB-A male connector fits any USB-A port, including USB 2.0, and the keyboard’s low-bandwidth signalling works within the port’s capabilities.

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