Cherry MX Series Keyswitches are mechanical keyboard switches. They are reliable for tens of millions of key presses, and a standard in gaming and programming keyboards across the globe. Most Cherry MX Switches including this black, MX1A-11NW switch have a recess in their body designed to fit a small 3mm LED. Additionally, the weighting for this switch is just around 50cN (centi-Newtons).
- Switch Characteristics:
- Voltage: 12 VAC/DC max. 2 VDC min.
- Current: 10mA AC/DC max. 10µA DC min.
- Insulation Resistance: 100 M Ω at 100 VDC
- Capacitance: <2pF (at 1kHz)
- Bounce Time: ≤5 msec (at 16 in/sec actuation speed)
- Life (at 5 V, 1mA, no load):
MX Linear 50 x 106 cycles
MX Soft Tactile 20 x 106 cycles
MX Click Tactile 20 x 106 cycles
MX Alternate Action 50 x 105 cycles
- Initial Contact Resist.: 200 m Ω (25 m Ω typical)
- Materials:
- Plastics: Thermoplastic, UL-rated
- Contacts: AuAg 10
- Spring: Stainless steel
- Flammability Rating: UL94HB
- Solderability: Wave solder 5 seconds at 500°F
- Environmental:
- Operating Temp. Range: -10° to +70°C
- Storage Temp. Range: -40° to +70°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
- Specifications:
Category |
Switches |
---|---|
Family |
Pushbutton Switches |
Manufacturer |
Cherry Americas LLC |
Series | MX |
Type | Keyswitch |
Circuit | SPST-NO |
Switch Function | Off-Mom |
Current Rating | 10mA (AC/DC) |
Voltage Rating - AC | 12V |
Voltage Rating - DC | 12V |
Actuator Type | Plunger for Cap |
Color - Actuator/Cap | Black |
Illumination Type, Color | - |
Illumination Voltage (Nominal) | - |
Mounting Type | Through Hole |
Termination Style | PC Pin |
Ingress Protection | - |
Features | - |
Panel Cutout Dimensions | - |
Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ 70°C |
Mechanical Life | - |
Electrical Life | 50,000,000 Cycles |