NEC vintage linear

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NEC vintage linear

Manufacturer	Uncertain
Switch type	Linear
Sense method	Metal leaf
Switch mount	Plate mount

NEC vintage linear is an NEC-branded switch that greatly resembles the SMK vintage linear. Subtle differences in the shape of the plate retention clips differentiate the design from other switches of this style. Also, the slider is blue instead of black.

The only known keyboard has an NEC-branded PCB with a code that appears to read "J-M9030-02Ⓒ"; this is an SMK code, indicating that SMK were involved. Considering that only one example has been found to date, it would appear that NEC sub-contracted the keyboard out to SMK and specified that the switches also be NEC-branded.

Keyboards

• NEC PC-8801 keyboard<ref name="suxx0r_8801" />

Gallery

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  Side view; note the ribs on the retention clips that appear to be unique to the NEC switch
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  Front view, with base partially removed
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  NEC branding on base
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  Base removed
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  Base
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  Upper shell
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  Angled slider
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  Terminals, front view
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  Terminals, rear view
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  Side view of movable contact

References

<references> <ref name="suxx0r_8801">Sandy55 — pc8801</ref> </references>