Hi,

I have a question with the USB(M) to PS/2(F) adapter.

I have a laptop which does not have a PS/2 port and now I have bought a mouse GPS. I went to Radio Shack and picked up a USB-PS/2 converter and to my surprise it was a active adapter. As soon as i pulged it into my laptop, Windows recognised it as a USB Human Interface Device. I paid $15 for this and i today found one for $5 at Frys. I bought it and this one seems to be a passive one.

Can anyone tell me what is the difference between the two and what is the circuitary used inside.


I have another question……. This mouse GPS that i bought, has a software which works only with serial ports. The manufacturer sells a USB-PS/2 converter along with a USB-Serial Bridge driver s/w. Is it possible for me to mimic this somehow on my laptop with just a passive USB-PS/2 adapter. Any help will be appreciated.


Thanks in advane

Sreekar

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