Cherry MX1A-L1NN User Manual

CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx

Models may vary from the image shown

The Original: Key module with CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology

Red switch: Linear easy actuation without pressure point with minimal resistance. 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

• Red switch: Linear easy actuation without pressure point with minimal resistance

• 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: RED SWITCH Linear (45 cN)

• 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 -0.4 mm

• Pretravel: 2 ± 0.6 mm

• Initial force: 30 cN min.

• Actuation force: 45 ± 15 cN

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

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

• 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 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 Decoupling diode Wire jumper

1 CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx MX1A-L1DN Snap fastening in

frame

2 CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx MX1A-L1DW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

3 CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx MX1A-L1JW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

4 CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx MX1A-L1NN Snap fastening in

frame

5 CHERRY MX1A-Lxxx MX1A-L1NW Fixing pins in the

printed circuit board

yes no

no yes

no no

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