| Optical switch principle: The infrared optical sensing component uses light-sensing principles to generate different but equivalent resistance to form two states of open circuits and paths, thereby triggering the key signal command. |
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Advantages of KS-22:
1. The Larger the diameter of the stem, the smoother the typing feels.
2. Lie time is longer and can be up to 100 million life circles.
3. The blue switch sounds more clear and melodious.
4. Enlarged light-transmitting opening in KS-22 Optical Switch, light-emitting and light-receiving installation position accuracy is slightly flexible. |
| KS-22 |
KS-15 |
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The difference between KS-15 and KS-22:
1. Except blue switch, all other KS-22 switches are pre-lubed in a factory.
2. The KS-22 switch stem and positioning pole in the bottom housing diameter is larger than KS-15, and the KS-22 stem is more stable. |
| KS-22 |
KS-15 |
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| Stem |
Operation Force |
Pre Travel |
Total Travel |
Type |
Pre Lubed |
Apply For LED |
| White |
35±15 gf |
2.0±0.6 mm |
4.0 mm |
Linear |
Yes |
SMD |
| Yellow |
35±15 gf |
1.0±0.1 mm |
3.2 mm |
Linear |
Yes |
SMD |
| Silver |
45±15 gf |
1.0±0.1 mm |
3.2 mm |
Linear |
Yes |
SMD |
| Red |
45±15 gf |
2.0±0.5 mm |
4.0 mm |
Linear |
Yes |
SMD |
| Black |
60±15 gf |
2.0±0.5 mm |
4.0 mm |
Linear |
Yes |
SMD |
| Brown |
55±15 gf |
2.0±0.5 mm |
4.0 mm |
Tactile |
Yes |
SMD |
| Blue |
60±15 gf |
2.0±0.5 mm |
4.0 mm |
Clicky |
NO |
SMD |
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Tip
Gateron Optical Switches are not compatible with regular mechanical keyboards.
Gateron KS-22 is not to be used to replace the KS-15 optical switch, please choose the available one carefully before ordering it. |
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