CHERRY MX1A-ExxA/B

with no loss of quality

• Engineered and Made in Germany.

Technical Data:
Housing colour:
Transparent cover, plain base
Keymodule:
• Switch type: MX
• Protection class: IP40
• Operation characteristics: BLUE SWITCH Click pressure
point (60cN)

Models may vary from the image shown

High-precision MX keyswitch specially engineered for

• Fastening: Product dependant, see table "Models"
RGB Multicolor Illumination
• Switching voltage: 12 V AC/DC max.
Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and • Switching current: 10 mA AC/DC max.
audible contact feedback. • Dielectric strength: 500 V / 50Hz
A shining example: The new CHERRY MX RGB switch. • Durability: > 50 million actuations
Globally pioneering technology for precision mechanical • Contact configuration: Single-pole contact
keyswitches. Optimised for use with SMD LEDs, which make • Actuator travel: 4 - 0.5 mm
the keyboard shine in all RGB colours with high luminosity. • Pretravel: 2.2 ± 0.6 mm
Every key can be illuminated individually in a different color. • Initial force: 25 cN min.
Engineered and Made in Germany. • Actuation force: 50 ± 15 cN
• Pressure point force: 60 ± 15 cN
• Bounce time: < 5 ms (during actuation with 0,4 m/s)
Key benefits • Standard lead spacing: 19.05 mm (16 mm min.)
• Lighting: SMD LED can be mounted directly on the circuit
• Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and board (not included in the module), opening for SMD LED in
audible contact feedback the base.
• MX switch variant optimised for use with SMD LEDs (RGB or • Decoupling diode: no
single colour) • Wire jumper: no
• More consistent lighting throughout the keycap due to • Insulation materials: Thermoplastics (min.UL 94 HB)
optimised, transparent casing and scattering surface • Spring: Stainless steel
including lens. • Contacts: High-quality gold alloy
• Option to use all 16.7 million RGB colours in high luminosity • Storage Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
(scope of supply does not include LED) • Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• SMD LEDs directly mounted on the circuit board for • Humidity: Storage: average <50% max. 3 months / 75% max.
cost-efficient, fully automated production 15 days, operation: 5% to 95% without condensation
• High-precision mechanical keyswitch based on the MX
standard For detailed information and the layout of the details
• World exclusive CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology described above, please do not hesitate to ask for our
• Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for
fast typing) technical specifi cations and drawing.
• Self-cleaning contacts, resistant to dust and dirt
• Over 50 million keystrokes / contact switches per module

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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
1 CHERRY MX RGB Keyswitch MX1A-E1NA Snap fastening in frame
2 CHERRY MX RGB Keyswitch MX1A-E1NB Fixing pins in the printed
circuit board

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CHERRY MX1A-Exxx

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.
Models may vary from the image shown
• Dielectric strength: 500 V / 50Hz
• Durability: > 50 million actuations
The Original: Key module with CHERRY Gold Crosspoint • Contact configuration: Single-pole contact
technology • Actuator travel: 4 - 0.5 mm
• Pretravel: 2.2 ± 0.6 mm
Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and • Initial force: 25 cN min.
audible contact feedback. • Actuation force: 50 ± 15 cN
Original CHERRY MX is the world´s leading precision • Pressure point force: 60 ± 15 cN
technology for mechanical key modules. The CHERRY Gold • Bounce time: < 5 ms (during actuation with 0,4 m/s)
Crosspoint contact concept and the unprecedented • Standard lead spacing: 19.05 mm (16 mm min.)
production quality "made in Germany" are unique. MX inside • Lighting: Product dependant, see table "Models"
ensures unrivalled quality, precision and reliability. • Decoupling diode: Product dependant, see table "Models"
• Wire jumper: Product dependant, see table "Models"
• Insulation materials: Thermoplastics (min.UL 94 HB)
Key benefits • Spring: Stainless steel
• Contacts: High-quality gold alloy
• Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and
• Storage Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
audible contact feedback
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Mechanical high-precision key module
• Humidity: Storage: average <50% max. 3 months / 75% max.
• In use worldwide for Original CHERRY keyboards and in
15 days, operation: 5% to 95% without condensation
keyboards of demanding input device manufacturers
• Safe and long-lasting reliability of switching performance and
characteristics For detailed information and the layout of the details
• Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for described above, please do not hesitate to ask for our
fast typing) technical specifi cations and drawing.
• Self-cleaning contacts, resistant to dust and dirt
• Over 50 million keystrokes / contact switches per module Warranty:
with no loss of quality
2 years
• Proven a billion times over and continuously developed
• World exclusive CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology

© Cherry GmbH • Cherrystraße • 91275 Auerbach/OPf. • Germany

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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

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Models:
Product name Order EAN code Fastening Lighting Decoupling Wire
number diode jumper
1 CHERRY MX1A-E1D 4025112079542 Snap fastening no yes no
MX1A-Exxx N in frame
2 CHERRY MX1A-E1D - Fixing pins in no yes no
MX1A-Exxx W the printed
circuit board
3 CHERRY MX1A-E1G - Snap fastening LED in no no
MX1A-Exxx N in frame green
4 CHERRY MX1A-E1J - Fixing pins in no no yes
MX1A-Exxx W the printed
circuit board
5 CHERRY MX1A-E1N - Snap fastening no no no
MX1A-Exxx N in frame
6 CHERRY MX1A-E1N - Fixing pins in no no no
MX1A-Exxx W the printed
circuit board

© Cherry GmbH • Cherrystraße • 91275 Auerbach/OPf. • Germany

3/3 Tel +49 (0) 9643 18-88 81 • Fax +49 (0) 9643 18-88 86 • info@cherry.de• www.cherry.de • 2015-12-17