CHERRY MX Northern Light Switches
Mechanical keyboard switches
• Switch type: Linear
• Actuation force: 45
• Travel: 3.7
• Pre-travel: 1.6
• Pre-lubed
• RGB compatible, with pins
36-pack
Number of packs needed for different keyboard sizes:
60/65% keyboard: 2.
TKL/Full-size keyboard: 3.
CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT.
The MX NORTHERN LIGHT is proof to CHERRY’s never-ending commitment to strive for excellence. Created by a team of in-house switch enthusiasts, the MX NORTHERN LIGHT combines the best components of existing CHERRY switches and enhances them with some new tricks, like an extra polished top housing and the new blue bottom, making this our smoothest linear switch ever.
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.
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. The stem of MX NORTHERN LIGHT switches is made of two components and contains integrated, patented noise reduction technology. This anthracite switching slide is responsible for the linear switch characteristics of the CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT. Due to the straight TLS surface, the switch triggers directly.
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.
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.
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.
SWITCH KIT.
The CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT SWITCH KIT contains 36 switches that will give your mechanical keyboard a smooth and silent typing experience.
WINNING INGREDIENTS
Type:
Silent Linear & Ultra Smooth
Operating force:
45 cN
Pre-travel:
1.6 mm (+/- 0.4 mm)
Total travel:
3.7 mm
Lubrication:
Premium-grade lubricant on rails and spring guide
Top Housing:
MX2A Standard, Translucent
Bottom Housing:
MX2A RGB, Blue, PA66
Spring:
Gold colored, 18mm
Stem:
Anthracite (MX Silent Black), 2-component
Pins:
5
Lifetime:
Over 50 Million actuations
Made in:
Germany