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Alps AKC
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| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
| Family | Alps AKC |
| Part Number | AKC or AKM |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Travel | 3.0mm |
| Sense method | Spring contact |
| Mount | Plate mount |
| Rated lifetime | 5 million cycles |
| Quoted operating force | Unknown |
Alps AKC switches, commonly referred to as “Alps spring bridge” are a mid-1970s series of Alps switches.
Characteristics
Additional Information
The switch was likely in production from as early as 19731) to 19792). It was replaced by Alps SKCC Gray
The switch could sometimes be seen with a mount adapter allowing for cruciform mount keycaps to be fitted.