Alps SKCM Salmon
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| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
|---|---|
| Family | Alps SKCL/SKCM series |
| Introduced | ca. 1988[1] |
| Discontinued | ca. 1992 |
| Switch type | Tactile |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Keycap mount | Alps mount |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
Alps SKCM Salmon, salmon Alps, or pink Alps, is a tactile switch in the Alps SKCL/SKCM series. Salmon Alps is somewhat stiffer than SKCM Black, but significantly smoother. It is also reported to be heavier than SKCM Orange.
It appears that salmon Alps was introduced after SKCM Orange, and it appears that the two were sold as alternative products for several years. Salmon Alps is also reported to be contemporary with Alps SKCM Black, which was the only one of these three tactile switches to remain on sale into the mid 90s.[1] The Wang 725-3770 suggests that they were still made as late as 1992.
Contents
Variants
Known variants include:
| Switchplate | Alps logo | Slits |
|---|---|---|
| White, short | Logo | With slits |
Keyboards
- Some Apple Standard Keyboard
- Some Apple Extended Keyboard
- Some Macintosh Portable Keyboards
- Most Dell AT101 series (not W)
- Some Wang 725-3770/3771
Gallery
Salmon Alps switches
Salmon Alps switch
Salmon Alps switches
Partially disassembled switch
Macintosh Portable Keyboard with the Keys Removed
Detail
