Alps SKCM Salmon
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| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
|---|---|
| Family | Alps SKCL/SKCM series |
| Introduced | ca. 1988[1] |
| Discontinued | ca. 1992 |
| Precedes | Alps SKCM Black |
| Supersedes | Alps SKCM Orange |
| Switch type | Tactile |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Keycap mount | Alps mount |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
Alps SKCM Salmon, or Salmon Alps / Pink Alps, is a tactile switch in the Alps SKCL/SKCM series. Salmon Alps are thought to be somewhat stiffer than SKCM Black, while being smoother. It is also reported to be heavier than SKCM Orange.
It appears that SKCM Salmon was introduced after SKCM Orange, and it appears that the two were sold as alternative products for several years. SKCM Salmon is also reported to be contemporary with 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.
The sliders are lubricated in early versions of the switch, and later versions of the switch might not be.
Contents
Variants
Known variants include:
| Switchplate Color | Switchplate Length | Alps Logo | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short | Logo | Pine (with slits) |
Keyboards
- Some Apple Extended Keyboard (M0115)
- Some Apple Extended Keyboard II (M0312/M3501)
- Some Apple Standard Keyboard (M0116, M0118)
- Some Apple Macintosh Portable (M5120)
- Some Chicony KB-7001 (Addison branded)
- Some Datadesk Mac101E (FCC ID: E98-1069, Model #: 1069, Version: 3)[2]
- Most Dell AT101 series (Not W) (FCC IDs: GYI3PVAT101, GYIAT101-102)
- 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
![[1]](https://i.imgur.com/iO5nWmV.png){kind=link}