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IBM PS/2 Mini-DIN 6-Pin

PS/2 Mini-DIN 6-pin connectors are used for PS/2 keyboards (purple) and PS/2 mice (green) on IBM PC compatible computers from 1987 through the 2000s when USB replaced them.

// Specifications
Standard
IBM PS/2
Connector
Mini-DIN 6-pin
Protocol
PS/2 serial synchronous
Voltage
5V
Colors
Purple keyboard green mouse
Status
Legacy some industrial keyboards still use PS/2
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
1 DATA Bidirectional serial data BUS
2 NC Not connected I/O
3 GND Ground GND
4 VCC 5V power PWR
5 CLK Serial clock BUS
6 NC Not connected I/O