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> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of David Harris
> Sent: Monday, 23 June 2003 1:39 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: [OT]: MOuse ports and USB
>
>
> Hi all-
> I have noticed that mice these days come with a USB connector.  They also
> come with an adaptor that let's you plug them into a PS2 mouse port.  What
> exactly does this adaptor do?  Is it a trivial item, with the smarts in
> the mouse/PC or does it convert from PS2<-->USB?
> David

It is a pin for pin adaptor.

The mouse senses if it is connected to USB or PS2 and sends out the
necessary code.

Regards,

Kat.
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