Key switches
Devlin utilise the industry leading Cherry® MX and ML key switches as well as the Omron® B3F series tactile switches in the majority of our input devices. Combined with our position as a preferred Cherry UK distributor, this means we hold a wide range of key switches in-stock. Our technical sales staff can advise on the best switch type for your application and our extensive range of keycaps provide the complete design solution.

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-G1xxActuation
Soft Tactile (Brown stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4mmForce
55cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare, diode, jumper or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-11xxActuation
Linear (Black stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4mmForce
60cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare, diode, jumper or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-LxxxActuation
Linear Low Force (Red stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4.0mmForce
45cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare, diode, jumper or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-ExxxActuation
Click Tactile (Blue stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4mmForce
55cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare, diode, jumper or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-AxxxActuation
Soft Tactile high force (White stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4mmForce
65cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare, diode, jumper or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-FxxxActuation
Click Tactile high force (Green stem)Operations
>50mTravel
4mmForce
70cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare

Key Switch
Cherry® MX1A-3xxxActuation
Latching ON/OFF (Clear stem)Operations
>500,000Travel
4mmForce
60cNFitting
Keyplate or PCBOptions
Bare or LED

Key Switch
Cherry® ML1A-xxxxActuation
Soft TactileOperations
>20mTravel
3mmForce
45cNFitting
PCBOptions
Jumper only

Key Switch
Omron B3F-40xxActuation
TactileOperations
1m to 3m (force specific)Travel
0.4mmForce
130cN or 260cNFitting
PCBOptions
Jumper only

Series
Levelling ComponentsDescription
Multi-width keycaps require a self-levelling mechanism to prevent binding on the switch and placing undue load on the keycap itself. All Devlin manufactured keyboards feature a proven self-levelling system consisting of hinges, rod and feet designed to provide smooth relaible key travel. For those developing their own hardware Devlin can supply all the necessary components.

Series
KeycapsDescription
A wide variety of keycaps for Cherry® MX & ML and Omron® B3F series key switches moulded in-house from an ever growing tool catalogue. Colours are selected from a standard range or matched to your requirements; e.g. branding. Our design, tooling and moulding capability enables fast and economic creation of new sizes and shapes. Keycaps are supplied blank or with legends applied using double shot, laser, engraving and printing techniques.