Tripp Lite P222-010 10 ft PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Extension Cable

Extension cable for PS/2 peripherals

This 10 ft extension cable connects a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to a computer when the device cable is too short. It uses a MiniDIN6 male plug on one end and a MiniDIN6 female socket on the other to extend the link by ten feet. The beige moulded body and foil shielding protect the signal from electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference. It is intended for users who need extra reach for legacy PS/2 input devices.

PS/2 interface distance limit

The PS/2 standard is designed for short cable runs, typically no more than six feet, so extending it to ten feet pushes the practical boundary of the specification. Signal degradation or intermittent operation can occur if the combined length of the original device cable and this extension exceeds the host controller's drive capability. Foil shielding helps reduce external noise but does not overcome the electrical limits of the interface itself. Users should test the complete cable path before relying on it for critical work.

Ten-foot reach for single devices

The cable comfortably handles one keyboard or one mouse at the full ten-foot length when the host port supplies a strong signal. It cannot support two peripherals simultaneously because only one male and one female connector are provided. Headroom disappears if the source cable is already long or if the motherboard PS/2 port is weak, leading to dropped keystrokes or mouse freeze. Buyers needing longer runs or multiple device support should consider active signal repeaters or alternative connection methods.