=====Alps SKCL Lock=====
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|  **Alps SKCL Lock**  ||
| {{ :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((Alps switch sampler)), SKCLJC((Alps catalogs 1993 & 1994)) |
| **Switch Type** | [[:terminology:alternate_action|Alternate action]] |
| **Travel** | 3.8mm |
| **Sense method** | Metal contact |
| **Mount** | Plate mount | 
| **Rated lifetime** | 300,000 cycles | 
| **Quoted operating force** | 150gf |
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**Alps SKCL Lock** is a alternate action switch in the first and second generation of the Alps SKCM/SKCL Series.

==== 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 a track in the stem to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.

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.
  * 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.

==== Additional Information ====

The switch was likely in production from 1983((http://www.google.com/patents/US4514608)) to at least 1994((Alps 1994 catalog)). 

====Gallery====
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