On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:37:37 -0500, in sci.electronics.design you
wrote:

>I'm designing device connected to Rs232. Original design is using =
external
>power 9-12v 200mA min (regulated to 5V). I want to change that and get =
power
>from PS/2 port (bypass connector)
>Thanks for your help.
>
>
That's probably on the high side for a mouse connector - some will
have internal fuses or current limiting - it may well work on some PCs
but probably not all.

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