Alps SKCC Green | |
Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
Family | Alps SKCC series |
Part Number | SKCCBK1), KCC109032) |
Switch Type | Linear |
Travel | 3.5mm |
Sense method | Metal contact |
Mount | Plate mount |
Rated lifetime | 10 million cycles3) |
Quoted operating force | unknown, likely 70gf |
Alps SKCC Green is a linear switch in the Alps SKCC Series.
The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCC family, consisting of an upper and lower housing, contact module, stem, and spring.
The stem, which is a green color, is always lubricated and is likely made of a nylon blend4).
Alps SKCC Green, like all SKCC series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the middle of the housing opposite the spring.
The switch was likely in production from as early as 19835) to at least 19896). The switch is significantly less common than its sibling, SKCC Cream. It was also available in an LED variant. The LED version of the switch has a different housing that allows for a bent metal contact to be inserted over the top of the switch. Two springs are welded or soldered to the contact and the LED is suspended between them.