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3 unusual facts about HIL bus


HIL bus

The HP-HIL bus uses specific 4-pin, 6-pin, or 8-pin SDL connectors, somewhat similar to the 8P8C 8-pin modular connector commonly (though incorrectly) called the RJ-45.

The PS/2 peripherals were themselves replaced with USB-connected models.

Shielded data link connector

It has been used by several different products, most notably on the original IBM Model M keyboard with a detachable cable, and on HP HIL devices (such as keyboards and mice).



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