Focused, powerful and noticeable
CHERRY MX CLEAR
As a tactile switch without a click, the CHERRY MX CLEAR is the sister model of the CHERRY MX Brown and CHERRY MX GREY. Due to its actuation, it is the perfect centerpiece for its brown and grey equivalent. The robust exotic is a popular switch for enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Tactile switching characteristics
- 65 cN operating force
- 2.0 mm pre travel
- 4.0 mm total travel
- > 50 mil. keystrokes
- No click
The Original
Inside CHERRY MX CLEAR
1 UPPER HOUSING
Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing.In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss.
2 SWITCHING SLIDE / STEM
A CAD high-precision component made of plastic polymer specifically for the Cherry MX creates the pre travel and the keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring. The key cap is attached on the upper part of the stem.This white switching slide is responsible for the tactile switch characteristics of the CHERRY MX CLEAR. Due to the bulge on the TLS Surface, the switch sends a noticeable feedback, which communicates the exact position of the trigger to the user.
3 GOLD CROSSPOINT CONTACT
Gold-based, the crosspoint contact is the heart of every CHERRY MX keyswitch and the basis of its incredible reliability and durability. With absolute precision, these triangular cross-contacts meet each other at precise right angles. This unique CHERRY innovation and ornate gold-plating make the electrical contact enclosure self-cleaning and gives the keyswitch permanent protection against corrosion, guaranteeing the keyswitch for more than 50 million operations.4 PRECISION COIL SPRING
The keyswitch’s coil spring pressure resistance is the CHERRY MX’s sparring partner for your fingers. The high-density molecular structure of the spring’s metal alloy is calculated individually on the keyswitch and consistently optimized for the keyswitch’s specific pressure force.5 HOUSING BASE
Dual-functional, the housing base component is made of plastic polymer and glass fibre. The inner part forms the mounting for the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism. The outer part is both the base and mounting surface for CHERRY’s mechanical keyboards.In the "MX RGB" version, the lower part of the housing is translucent and has a recess for the SMD LED on the circuit board.
More about the original
CHERRY MX CLEAR
As a tactile switch without a click, the CHERRY MX CLEAR is the sister model of the CHERRY MX BROWN and CHERRY MX GREY. Due to its actuation, it is the perfect centerpiece for its brown and grey equivalent. The robust exotic is a popular switch for enthusiasts.
CHERRY MX CLEAR
Key benefits
- Engineered and Made in Germany
- CHERRY MX CLEAR: With tactile pressure point
- Safe and long-lasting reliability of switching performance and characteristics
- High-precision mechanical key switch based on the MX standard
- World exclusive CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
- Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)
- Self-cleaning contacts
- Switch resistant to dust and dirt
- Over 50 million keystrokes with no loss of quality
| CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX BLACK | powerful and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX BLACK CLEAR TOP | powerful, direct and retro | linear (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BLUE | powerful and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BROWN | targeted and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX CLEAR | focused, powerful and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ERGO CLEAR | targeted, smooth and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREEN | loud, robust and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREY | purposeful, robust and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX PURPLE | reactive and tactile | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX SILENT BLACK | powerful and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SILENT RED | smooth-running and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SPEED SILVER | fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE RED | quick-witted, smooth and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE SPEED | quick-witted, fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ULP CLICK | ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ULP TACTILE | ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
CHERRY MX are the best switches on the market
Properties
Properties of the installed mechanics |
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|---|---|
| Plunger color | clear |
| Actuation characteristic | tactile |
| Actuation force | 55 cN |
| Initial force | 40 cN |
| Final force | 110 cN |
| Pre-Travel | 2 mm |
| Total key travel | 4 mm |
| Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
Scope of delivery
| Article number | Mounting pins | RGB | LED color | LED diode | ||
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MX1A-C1DN EAN: |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | no | without LED | Diode (type: 1N4148 or equivalent) | |
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MX1A-C1DW EAN: |
with pin - PCB mount (5 Pins) | no | without LED | Diode (type: 1N4148 or equivalent) | |
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MX1A-C1GN EAN: |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | no | LED green (IV= 10 mcd, typical / IF= 10 mA / VF= 2.2 V) | without diode | |
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MX1A-C1NA EAN: 4025112091797 |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | yes | without LED | without diode | |
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MX1A-C1NN EAN: |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | no | without LED | without diode | |
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MX1A-C1NW EAN: 4025112105838 |
with pin - PCB mount (5 Pins) | no | without LED | without diode |