Kailh Big Mechanical Key Switch - Linear Dark Yellow - 1 Piece

Oversized MX-format linear key switch, four times the side length (64× the volume) of a standard MX switch. Fully functional; fits NeoKey Trinkey and similar MX-footprint PCBs.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Switch terminal 1
One terminal of the normally-open mechanical key-switch contact pair. The Kailh CPG151101D227 specification describes electrical contact resistance measured between switch terminals and operation under a 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max load.
Type · UnknownVoltage · 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification
Switch terminal 2
Second terminal of the same mechanical key-switch contact pair. Closing the switch connects terminal 1 and terminal 2; datasheet electrical tests are specified between terminals.
Type · UnknownVoltage · 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification

Pin	Type	Function	Voltage
Switch terminal 1	Unknown	One terminal of the normally-open mechanical key-switch contact pair. The Kailh CPG151101D227 specification describes electrical contact resistance measured between switch terminals and operation under a 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max load.	12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification
Switch terminal 2	Unknown	Second terminal of the same mechanical key-switch contact pair. Closing the switch connects terminal 1 and terminal 2; datasheet electrical tests are specified between terminals.	12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Pin details

2 connections

Switch terminal 1
One terminal of the normally-open mechanical key-switch contact pair. The Kailh CPG151101D227 specification describes electrical contact resistance measured between switch terminals and operation under a 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max load.
UnknownVoltage · 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification
Switch terminal 2
Second terminal of the same mechanical key-switch contact pair. Closing the switch connects terminal 1 and terminal 2; datasheet electrical tests are specified between terminals.
UnknownVoltage · 12V AC/DC max, 10mA max from Kailh CPG151101D227 specification

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