Cherry ML
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| Manufacturer | Cherry |
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| Product code |
ML1A-xxxx (lowest profile) ML1B-xxxx (robust) |
| Introduced | 1996[1] |
| Switch type | Tactile |
| Rated lifetime | 20 M |
| Actuation force | 45 cN |
| Pretravel | 1.5 ± 0.51 mm |
| Total travel | 3.0 ± 0.51 mm |
| Patents | US5488213 (1992) |
Description
The Cherry ML switch is a low-profile keyswitch, only available in a single tactile variant. Cherry ML switches are designed to be PCB mounted only. Their design, just like the full-travel Cherry MX keyswitch, allows support for wire-jumpers or diodes.
Cherry ML switches came in two different heights, with product codes beginning ML1A and ML1B for the "lowest profile" short and "robust" extended height versions. The short version is the most common variant, found in Cherry G84 Series keyboards. According to Cherry, ML1B-11JW was discontinued in September 2013.
Variants
| Sub-type | Models | |
|---|---|---|
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Lowest profile | ML1A-11JW (pictured; with jumper) ML1A-11NW (without jumper) |
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Robust | ML1B-11JW (with jumper) |
Keyboards
- Cherry G84 series
- Tandberg Display TDV 5010
- Art Lebedev's Optimus Maximus
- Dolch FlexPAC keyboard[2]
- Newer Datalux SpaceSaver
- Kinesis Advantage2 (function keys)
- Mistel MD650L[3]
Gallery
Size comparison between tall and short switches
Short ML switches
Short ML switch disassembled
Extended height Cherry ML switches with foam padding
Standard Cherry ML keycaps from a Cherry G84-4400
Snap-in keycap mount
Short form diagram
References
- ↑ Electronics World — Low profile keyswitches are described in a new brochure by Cherry. The ML switch is designed to give the full 3 mm travel preferred by touch typists on standard keyboards., issue 102 (1996), p. 72. (World Radio History) Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Geekhack — What is this non-cherry switch on a Dolch PAC? Posted 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Ergo Werken — Mistel MD650L Barocco (Cherry ML) Low-Profile toetsenbord (Dutch) (Wayback Machine) Archived 2019-04-14.
