Toshiba CAB0356A I/O Adapter Libretto 100 1100CT Serial Parallel PS/2 DC 15V

Toshiba CAB0356A I/O Adapter Libretto 100 1100CT Serial Parallel PS/2 DC 15V

The Toshiba CAB0356A is a dedicated I/O adapter designed for the Libretto 100 and 1100CT sub-notebook computers. It attaches to the Libretto's proprietary docking connector and breaks out the laptop's I/O signals into a set of standard legacy ports, giving the ultra-compact Libretto access to full-size peripherals that its slim chassis could not accommodate on its own.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Toshiba Corporation
• Model: CAB0356A
• Type: I/O Adapter / Port Replicator
• Compatible with: Toshiba Libretto 100, Libretto 1100CT
• Input: DC 15V — 1.67A (per rear label)
• Output: DC 15V — 1.67A (per rear label)
• Rear ports: PS/2 port, two DB9 serial ports, one DB25 parallel port
• Docking connection: proprietary Libretto edge connector on underside
• Housing: gray plastic, low-profile horizontal form factor
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Included: I/O adapter only — no power supply, cables, or laptop

Applications

The Toshiba Libretto series, introduced in the mid-1990s, was one of the smallest Windows-capable laptops ever produced — roughly the size of a VHS cassette. Because the Libretto's ultra-compact body had no room for full-size I/O ports, Toshiba offered the CAB0356A adapter to restore connectivity to standard desktop peripherals: serial devices such as external mice, PDAs, and modems; parallel-port printers and scanners; and PS/2 keyboards or mice. This type of accessory was essential for users who needed the Libretto as a functional desktop replacement when docked at a workstation. Today these adapters are sought after by vintage Libretto collectors and retro-computing enthusiasts who maintain working Libretto systems and need their original peripherals to function.