Million-keystroke Switches for Mechanical Keyboards

Switches used in mechanical keyboards must be robust to withstand the wear and tear of typical use. Such keyboards, after all, are particularly popular with gamers for the more tactile experience they provide.

For buyers sourcing keyboard switches, the mainstream ones available in China usually have a life span of more than 1 million keystrokes. Types that can last for 100 million presses can also be found. They come in various specifications, with rated voltage options of 3, 5, 12 and 24V, current rating ranging from 10mA to 1A and insulation resistance of over 10Mohms. The target markets are consumer electronics and industrial applications.

Chinese manufacturers accommodate customization requests, including in color and size as well as the addition of a logo. They make sure products are reliable, can last long and pass CE and UL standards of safety and quality. In addition, companies use materials and components that are RoHS-compliant.

The main inputs used in the production of keyboard switches include copper alloy, gold, silver, stainless steel and thermoplastic. They are sourced from domestic or foreign providers, depending on buyers’ preferences.

The cost of copper fluctuated slightly in the past 12 months, but most Chinese companies kept their prices unchanged. Those who raised their quotes did so by 5 to 10 percent. Suppliers interviewed by Global Sources are projecting stable costs and prices in the next six months.

Five-pin keyboard switch, 68g operating force

Company: Dongguan Bsun Electronics Co. Ltd

Dongguan Bsun’s model Panda Switch V2 has five pins, 68g operating force, 3.9±0.4mm total travel, 1.8±0.6mm action stroke and 5 million-keystroke life span. This keyboard switch comes in pine forest color.

MOQ: 5,000 units

Lead time: 14 days

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Keyboard switch, 50 million keystrokes

Company: Dongguan Bsun Electronics Co. Ltd

Model Dustproof Series from Dongguan Bsun has an operating force of 67g, action stroke of 2±0.4mm and total travel of 3.6±0.2mm. Its life span is 50 million keystrokes.

MOQ: 5,000 units

Lead time: 14 days

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Linear keyboard switch, 100 million keystrokes

Company: Dongguan City Kaihua Electronics Co. Ltd

From Dongguan City Kaihua, the CPG1511F01129 is a linear keyboard switch with 45±10gf operating and ≥15gf return force, 0.6mm pressure point, 1.8±0.3mm pretravel and 3.6±0.4mm total travel. This IP54-rated unit has a life span of 100 million keystrokes.

MOQ: Negotiable

Lead time: 14 days

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Keyboard switch, 50 million keystrokes

Company: Dongguan City Kaihua Electronics Co. Ltd

Dongguan City Kaihua’s keyboard switch model CPG135301D02 has 50±10gf operating force, 1.3±0.3mm pretravel and 3.2±0.25mm total travel. It has 2VAC minimum and 12VAC/DC maximum voltage, 10mA maximum current in AC/DC, 10µA minimum in DC, 200mohm maximum contact resistance, 100mohm minimum insulation resistance at 100VDC and 100VAC/min withstand voltage. Its minimum life span is 50 million keystrokes.

MOQ: Negotiable

Lead time: 14 days

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Keyboard switch, 100 million keystrokes

Company: Huizhou Jiadalong Electronic Technology Co. Ltd

Huizhou Jiadalong’s KS-20 has a 20mm spring, 38gf initial and 50gf bottom force, freely setting action travel and 4.1±0.2mm total travel. Its initial magnetic flux is 102Gs and the bottom 905Gs. This keyboard switch can last 100 million keystrokes.

MOQ: 4,000 units

Lead time: 15 days

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Keyboard switch, 100 million keystrokes

Company: Huizhou Jiadalong Electronic Technology Co. Ltd

Huizhou Jiadalong’s model 0 Silent Switch uses a 20mm-long spring and has an operating force of 45±15gf. Its actuation is 2+0.6mm and maximum total travel 4mm. This keyboard switch has a life span of 100 million keystrokes.

MOQ: 4,000 units

Lead time: 15 days

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