This is an old revision of the document!
Alps SKCC Cream LED
| Alps SKCC Cream LED | |
 |
|
| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
| Family | Alps SKCC series |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Travel | 3.5mm |
| Sense method | Metal contact |
| Mount | Plate mount |
| Rated lifetime | 10 million cycles |
Alps SKCC Cream LED is a linear switch in the Alps SKCC Series.
Characteristics
The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCC family, consisting of an upper and lower housing, contact module, stem, and spring. The switch has housing that differs from regular SKCC switches such that it 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. These springs allow the LED to be positioned inside the keycap so that the light from the LED does not change as the switch is pressed.
The stem, which is a cream color, is always lubricated and is likely made of a nylon blend1).
Alps SKCC Cream, like all SKCC series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the middle of the housing opposite the spring.
Additional Information
The external LED design has the downsides of making the switch fragile as many kinds of keycap puller will catch on the springs and bend them out of shape if one is not careful and of requiring a different length of spring for different keycap heights.
Gallery
