Cherry MX Lock
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| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Family | Cherry MX series |
| Part Number | MX1A-3xxx |
| Switch Type | Alternate Action |
| Travel | 4.2mm |
| Sense method | Metal contact |
| Mount | Plate or PCB mount |
| Rated lifetime | 500K Cycles |
| Quoted operating force | 60cN |
Cherry MX Lock is an alternate action switch in the Cherry MX Series.
Characteristics
The switch shares the same mount, sense method, and appearance as the Cherry MX family, but is completely different otherwise.
The locking mechanism is achieved through a small gear-like structure fit onto the stem that latches onto the top housing. Due to the locking mechanism, the LED cutout is also offset.
Additional Information
The switch was first introduced in 1984 and was discontinued on September 30th, 2015.
Three variants are known to exist:
- Gray top housing, black stem, black bottom housing (Original)
- Black top housing, black stem, black bottom housing (Hirose)
- Black top housing, clear stem, black bottom housing (Variant used when gray plastic was discontinued)