Cherry MX1A-C1NN User Manual

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CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx

Models may vary from the image shown

The Original: Key module with CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology

Clear switch: With tactile pressure point. Original CHERRY MX is the world´s leading precision technology for mechanical key modules. The CHERRY Gold Crosspoint contact concept and the unprecedented production quality "made in Germany" are unique. MX inside ensures unrivalled quality, precision and reliability.

Key benefits

• Clear switch: With tactile pressure point

• Mechanical high-precision key module

• In use worldwide for Original CHERRY keyboards and in keyboards of demanding input device manufacturers

• Safe and long-lasting reliability of switching performance and characteristics

• Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)

• Self-cleaning contacts, resistant to dust and dirt

• Over 50 million keystrokes / contact switches per module with no loss of quality

• Proven a billion times over and continuously developed

• World exclusive CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology

Technical Data:

Keymodule:

• Switch type: MX

• Protection class: IP40

• Operation characteristics: CLEAR SWITCH Pressure point (65cN)

• Fastening: Product dependant, see table "Models"

• Switching voltage: 12 V AC/DC max.

• Switching current: 10 mA AC/DC max.

• Dielectric strength: 500 V / 50Hz

• Durability: > 50 million actuations

• Contact configuration: Single-pole contact

• Actuator travel: 4 - 0.5 mm

• Pretravel: 2 ± 0.6 mm

• Initial force: 40 ± 15 cN

• Actuation force: 55 ± 20 cN

• Pressure point force: 65 ± 20 cN

• Bounce time: < 5 ms (during actuation with 0,4 m/s)

• Standard lead spacing: 19.05 mm (16 mm min.)

• Lighting: Product dependant, see table "Models"

• Decoupling diode: Product dependant, see table "Models"

• Wire jumper: Product dependant, see table "Models"

• Insulation materials: Thermoplastics (min.UL 94 HB)

• Spring: Stainless steel

• Contacts: High-quality gold alloy

• Storage Temperature: 5°C to 40°C

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C

• Humidity: Storage: average <50% max. 3 months / 75% max. 15 days, operation: 5% to 95% without condensation

For detailed information and the layout of the details described above, please do not hesitate to ask for our technical specifi cations and drawing.

Warranty:

2 years

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Errors, technical changes and delivery possibilities excepted. Technical information refers only to the specifications of the products. Features may differ from the information provided.

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Models:

Product name Order number Fastening Lighting Decoupling diode Wire jumper

1 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1DN Snap fastening in

frame

2 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1DW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

3 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1GN Snap fastening in

frame

4 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1GW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

5 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1JW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

6 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1NN Snap fastening in

frame

7 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1NW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

8 CHERRY MX1A-Cxxx MX1A-C1RW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

no yes no

LED in green no no

no no yes

no no no

LED in red no no

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