Programmable Keyboards from Cherry
Access is Cherry's largest distributor of its Advanced Performance range of products. Cherry's large scale manufacturing and high quality coupled with Access' excellence in applications understanding and technical back-up provides a successful partnership. The product range includes standard PC keyboards and a comprehensive range of advanced performance (AP) keyboards with value added options such as integrated barcode reading devices and MSR readers.
Access can also customise Cherry keyboards: please contact our sales department for more
information.
Integrated MSR and Smartcard reading keyboards
Multifunctional, programmable Cherry keyboards with integrated magnetic swipe card and Smartcard readers with USB or PS/2 connection.
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Keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers
Cherry keyboards with integrated biometric fingerprint sensors for password-free log-on and identification. Integrated PC/SC smart card reader also available.
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Compact and slimline keyboards
Ultra low-profile and compact keyboards and keypads fully compatible with notebooks or PCs.
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General purpose keyboards and keypads
A range of standard keyboards including 19 inch, compact keyboard for PC, AT or PS/2 systems; IBM and Windows compatible keyboards; keyboards offering integrated USB hubs; and keyboards with programmable function keys.
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Access IS Configuration Facilities for Cherry Products
In addition to holding stock and offering advice and technical support to the Cherry keyboard standard keyboard range, Access offer additional services intended to simplify the implementation or use of Cherry keyboard products. Modifications include:
- Pre-programming keyboard configurations for specific end user applications
- Custom-designed keycaps, including customer defined legends and keycap colours
- Non-standard cables and connectors
- Custom key switch layouts
Cherry Key Switch Technology
Key switch design is at the heart of keyboard performance, actuation force, travel and reliability. Following continuous product development several key switch technologies are used in the Cherry keyboard range of products.
MX Keyswitch - Individual mechanical switches with a full 4 mm travel, excellent tactile feel and life expectancy of over 50 million operations.
ML Keyswitch - Individual mechanical switch with short travel, ultra low height and over 20 million operation switch life.
FTSC Keyswitch - Sealed membrane with mechanical keys offering full key travel and a long service life of over 50 million operations.
NTK and ATK Keyswitches - Elastomer keys with membrane contact switch with full key travel and a switch life of over 20 million operations.
ATK Keyswitch - Elastomer keys with membrane contact switch with full key travel. The switch life is over 20 million operations for standard keys and over 5 million operations for special keys.