{"product_id":"tanotis-sparkfun-com-31672","title":"Cherry MX2A Keyswitch - Blue","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clicky mechanical keyswitch delivers clear tactile and audible feedback, with improved housing geometry and a guaranteed 50-million-actuation lifespan.\u003csup\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry MX2A Blue is a clicky mechanical keyswitch designed for custom and replacement keyboards, as well as embedded human-machine interfaces. Cherry MX switches are known for their precision, consistency, and long operating life, making them a standard choice for keyboard manufacturers, makers, and enthusiasts alike. The MX2A generation builds on the original MX design with factory-applied premium lubrication, an optimized spring, and refined housing geometry to provide smoother key travel, reduced spring noise, and improved typing feel while maintaining compatibility with standard MX keycaps and PCBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClicky and Noticeable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MX2A Blue combines a tactile bump with a distinct audible click at the actuation point, providing both physical and audible feedback with every keypress. It is well-suited for users who enjoy a traditional mechanical keyboard feel and want clear confirmation that a key has been actuated. To achieve its 50-million actuation lifespan, the MX2A architecture introduces several upgrades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAD-engineered with sub-0.01mm tolerances to ensure precise switching-slide guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Part Switching Slide\/Stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specialized two-part construction features a bulged TLS surface to deliver a distinct audible \"click sound\" with tactile feedback at the exact point of actuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Crosspoint Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-cleaning, gold-plated triangular cross-contacts meet at precise right angles to provide permanent corrosion protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Coil Spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high-density molecular structure of the spring’s metal alloy is individually calculated and optimized to provide consistent pressure resistance for the switch's specific actuation force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Functional Housing Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered from a plastic polymer\/glass-fiber blend to serve as both the internal mount for the switching mechanism and the external mounting surface for the keyboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry MX2A housing also includes a built-in recess that accommodates a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/components\/leds-and-illumination\/3mm.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estandard 3mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e. This allows you to easily add your choice of illumination under a key cap. If you need an easy way to incorporate this switch into a prototype, be sure to grab our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-switch-breakout.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematching breakout board\u003c\/a\u003e for simple wiring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it sound like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\r\nSorry, your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Keycaps:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-opaque-black.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpaque Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-opaque-black.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Keycap\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-translucent.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTranslucent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-translucent.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Keycap\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-translucent-black.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTranslucent Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-keycap-r2-translucent-black.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Keycap\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePREVIOUS VERSIONS:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/cherry-mx-switch.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCOM-13834 - Discontinued\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMX2A clicky mechanical keyswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile bump with audible click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.2mm actuation point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.0mm total travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-lubricated for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold crosspoint contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for more than 100 million actuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate and PCB mount compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard Cherry MX keycaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/f\/4\/4\/1\/4\/MX2A_BLUE-Datasheet-EN_US.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e (MX2A-E1NW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/cherry-mx-switch-breakout-hookup-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCherry MX Switch Breakout Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/button-and-switch-basics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButton and Switch Basics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. See link below for more information.                            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Image is for illustrative purposes only. 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