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FC0-U41 · Question #221

How many pins are available on a PS/2 Mini-DIN connector?

The correct answer is C. 6. A PS/2 Mini-DIN connector has 6-pins , while only four are used. Pin 1 is used for keyboard data signal, pin 3 is ground, pin 4 has +5 Volt DC, pin 5 is used for keyboard clock, and pins 2 and 6 are not used. The PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN connector is used for both keyboard and…

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Question

How many pins are available on a PS/2 Mini-DIN connector?

Options

  • A5
  • B4
  • C6
  • D3

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    78% (21)
  • D
    15% (4)

Explanation

A PS/2 Mini-DIN connector has 6-pins , while only four are used. Pin 1 is used for keyboard data signal, pin 3 is ground, pin 4 has +5 Volt DC, pin 5 is used for keyboard clock, and pins 2 and 6 are not used. The PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN connector is used for both keyboard and mouse. Older keyboard connectors use 5-pin DIN connector.

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#PS/2#Mini-DIN connector#connector pins#peripheral ports

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