Cherry ML part number schema
This page summarises the Cherry ML part number schema. See common schema for a more detailed look at the Cherry part number schema.
Contents
Sources
- Cherry Keymodule brochure, 2001 (with “ordering code”, but for ML1A only)
- Cherry ML1A-xxxx datasheet, 2015
- Cherry ML1B-xxxx datasheet, 2013
Positions
1: Keymodule
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M | Keymodule |
2: Series
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| L | Cherry ML low-profile gold crosspoint switches |
3: Contact design
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | AuAg10, 10 mA and 12 V maximum |
4: Switch characteristics
| Value | Meaning | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | SPST NO (officially “1 contact making element”); used by the standard “lowest profile flat version” | B | Undefined, but used by the “robust flat version” |
5: Force and behaviour
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Officially “Linear feel” but this is an error in the brochure; all ML switches are tactile with a tactile force of 50±20 cN and actuation force of 45±20 cN |
6: Keystem
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Standard, straight for 8 mm cap; this is also an error, as G84 series keyboards have keycaps around 5 mm tall at the highest point |
7: Standard features
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N | Without jumper |
| J | With jumper |
8: Additional characteristics
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| W | With fixing pins |