Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile
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| Switch type | Unknown, probably Linear |
|---|---|
| Sense method | Metal contact (Gold crosspoint) |
| Preload | 45 cN |
| Actuation force | 65 cN |
| Pretravel | 0.8 mm |
| Total travel | 1.8 mm |
| Keycap mount | Proprietary |
| Switch mount | Surface-mount on PCB |
The Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile is a low-profile scissor-switch from Cherry.
It is not compatible with its namesakes Cherry MX or Cherry MX Low Profile in any way, but is a mechanical switch using a similar sensing mechanism.
Description
The switch has a butterfly-type scissor mechanism made of stainless plate steel, giving it a total height of 3.5 mm. Return force is provided by pulling a coiled spring laterally. The contact mechanism uses terminals with a gold crosspoint like other mechanical switches from Cherry.
Unlike most mechanical switches, it has been designed to be surface-mounted on a PCB over a surface-mounted LED.
It has designed to have a consistent sound profile, which is to say: it was not designed to be silent.
Availability
It is planned to be used in laptops from Dell's gaming brand Alienware, series m15 R4 and m17 R4.
External links
- CherryMX Blog—CHERRY MX ULTRA LOW PROFILE.
