The Original: Key module with CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology

Black switch: Without pressure point, linear actuation - easy switching function with a defined force of approx. 60 cN without contact feedback

Original CHERRY MX is the worlds 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

• Black switch: Without pressure point, linear actuation –

easy switching function with a defined force of approx. 60

cN without 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: BLACK SWITCH Linear (60 cN)

• Fastening: Product dependent, see table Models

• Switching voltage: 12 VAC/DC max.

• Switching current: 10 mA AC/DC max.

• Dielectric strength: 500 V / 50Hz

• Durability: > 50 million actuations

• Contact configuration: Single-pole contact 1 Actuator

travel: 4.0 -0.4 mm

• Pretravel: 2 ± 0.6 mm

• Initial force: 30 cN min.

• Actuation force: 60 ± 20 cN

• Bounce time: < 5 ms (during actuation with 0,4 m/s) 1

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

• Lighting: Product dependent, see table Models

• Decoupling diode: Product dependent, see table Models

• Wire jumper: Product dependent, 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