CHERRY MX1A-Exxx
Models may vary from the image shown
The Original: Key module with CHERRY Gold Crosspoint
technology
Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and
audible contact feedback.
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
• Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and
audible contact feedback
• 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: BLUE SWITCH Click pressure
point (60cN)
• 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: 2.2 ± 0.6 mm
• Initial force: 25 cN min.
• Actuation force: 50 ± 15 cN
• Pressure point force: 60 ± 15 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
© Cherry GmbH • Cherrystraße • 91275 Auerbach/OPf. • Germany
Tel +49 (0) 9643 18-88 81 • Fax +49 (0) 9643 18-88 86 • info@cherry.de • www.cherry.de • 2015-12-17
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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.
© Cherry GmbH • Cherrystraße • 91275 Auerbach/OPf. • Germany
Tel +49 (0) 9643 18-88 81 • Fax +49 (0) 9643 18-88 86 • info@cherry.de • www.cherry.de • 2015-12-17
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