P/N 1396574 - Model M3 Keypad Details & Specs
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| Market Model Name/Feature CodeMarket Model Name/Feature Code The consumer-friendly model number describing this keyboard as a part of a range of products, usually irrespective of target region, language or SKU. | 0250 |
| TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names. | Model M3 L40 SX Numeric Keypad |
| Known Host SystemsKnown Host Systems A list of known host systems this keyboard could be bundled with or at least designed specifically to operate with. This could be terminals, desktop PCs or laptops. | IBM 8543 Model 044 Personal System/2 Model L40 SX IBM 8543 Model A44 Personal System/2 Model L40 SX |
| OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it. | IBM |
| KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided. | IBM buckling sleeves (M3/M4 rod-actuated type) |
| Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter or full date) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded, or the first example found. | 1991 Q1 |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. | PBT with dye-sublimated legends |
| Cover ColourCover Colour The original colour of this keyboard's cover set (outer casing). For keyboards whose cover set materials are known to yellow, this will refer to the original colour before such transformation occurs. | Pearl White |
| BrandingBranding The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time. | IBM grey oval badge |
| ProtocolProtocol The protocols this keyboard can use to communicate with their host systems. Typically, this is the name of some sort of serial or parallel data connection. Known scancode sets the protocol can support may also be stated in brackets. | IBM Mode 2 (scancode set 2) |
| ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology. | Grey detachable modular-8P7C ("RJ-45") to PS/2-like combined keypad/mouse 6-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had. | 17 |
| Form FactorForm Factor The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor. | Keypad |
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard. | Spanish |
| Additional NotesAdditional Notes Extra notes about this keyboard that may be of interest or are important to know. | Sports a pass-through PS/2 connector for PC-compatible mice |
| Source(s)Source(s) Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources. | Doc: The IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX system (8543-A44) and Features (#ZG91-0105) [source: IBM] |
| Related Directory EntriesRelated Directory Entries Possible ASK Keyboard Directory entries that relate to this part number. The Directory serves as a convenient way to find and share a particular keyboard, containing links to where to find out more about the keyboard and sometimes common part numbers. | IBM Numeric Keypad for IBM PS/2 L40 SX |
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