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--- switch:alps_skcl_lock [28 Dec 2023 17:55] – eris
+++ switch:alps_skcl_lock [30 Dec 2023 17:37] (current) – Added gallery photo of the locking mechanism. bitteneite
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 |  **Alps SKCL Lock**  ||
-| {{ :switch:skclgreen.png?320&detail|A single desoldered Alps SKCL Lock (SKCLJC) switch}} ||
+| {{ :switch:skcllock.jpg?320&detail|A single desoldered Alps SKCL Lock (SKCLJC) switch}} ||
 | **Manufacturer** | Alps Electric |
 | **Family** | [[switch:alps_skcm_skcl_series|Alps SKCM/SKCL series]] |
-| **Part Number** | SKCLJB, SKCLJC |
+| **Part Number** | SKCLJB((Alps switch sampler)), SKCLJC((Alps catalogs 1993 & 1994)) |
 | **Switch Type** | [[:terminology:alternate_action|Alternate action]] |
-| **Travel** | 3.5mm |
+| **Travel** | 3.8mm |
 | **Sense method** | Metal contact |
 | **Mount** | Plate mount |
-| **Rated lifetime** | 20 million cycles |
+| **Rated lifetime** | 300,000 cycles |
 | **Quoted operating force** | 150gf |
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 ==== Characteristics ====
-The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCL family, consisting of an upper and lower housing, [[:terminology:contact_module|contact module]], [[:terminology:stem|stem]], and spring. There is a follower arm that moves along the slider to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.
+The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCL family, consisting of an upper and lower housing, [[:terminology:contact_module|contact module]], [[:terminology:stem|stem]], and spring. There is a follower arm that moves along a track in the stem to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.
-There are two switches in the series, both largely identical aside from contact module and materials:
+There are three switches in the series, both largely identical aside from contact module and materials:
-  * SKCLJB - A cream-colored SKCL Lock switch in the first generation
+  * SKCLJB - A cream-colored SKCL Lock switch in the first generation.
-  * SKCLJC - A gray-colored SKCL Lock switch in the second generation
+  * No part number - A brown-colored SKCL Lock switch in the first generation manufactured as part of the Gold Star Alps partnership.
+  * SKCLJC - A gray-colored SKCL Lock switch in the second generation.
 Alps SKCL Lock, like all SKCM/SKCL series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the housing on the side without the LED cutout.
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 ==== Additional Information ====
-The switch was likely in production from 1983((http://www.google.com/patents/US4514608)) to the late 1990s.
+The switch was likely in production from 1983((http://www.google.com/patents/US4514608)) to at least 1994((Alps 1994 catalog)).
+====Gallery====
+<gallery>
+:switch:skcllock_side.jpg
+:switch:brownskcllock.jpg
+:switch:skcljb.jpg
+</gallery>
 {{tag>switch:oem-alps switch:type-alternate switch:sense-contact switch:family-skcmskcl}}