C&K COMPONENTS KBD Series of high reliability, ergonomic keyboard switches for applications that require long operating lifetimes. Rated for an extended operating life of 50,000,000 cycles, the rugged devices are available with two haptic responses and operating forces designed to meet various OEM designs. The top-actuated, single pole/single throw (SPST) devices come with a pre-travel distance of 1.5 – 2mm, and total travel distance of 4mm. Products have a range of operating forces color-coded to the knob and one of two haptic responses: linear actuation for 60 ± 20gf black and 45 ±20gf red knobs, and click-pressure-point actuation for 60 ±20gf blue and 55 ±20gf brown knobs, all KBD Series switches deliver a 50,000,000-cycle operating life.
