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Model F keyboard, the Glossary

The Model F was a series of computer keyboards produced mainly from 1981–1985 and in reduced volume until 1994 by IBM and later Lexmark.^[1]

18 relations: Buckling spring, Computer keyboard, IBM, IBM Displaywriter System, IBM PC keyboard, IBM Personal Computer, IBM Personal Computer AT, IBM System/23 Datamaster, Key rollover, Lexmark, List of mechanical keyboards, Mean time between failures, Milli-, Model M keyboard, Newton (unit), Popular Mechanics, Printed circuit board, The Tech Report.
Computer keyboard models
Computer-related introductions in 1981
IBM computer peripherals
Legacy hardware

Buckling spring

A buckling spring is a type of keyswitch mechanism, popularized by IBM's keyboards for the PC, PC/AT, 5250/3270 terminals, PS/2, and other systems.

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Computer keyboard

A computer keyboard is a peripheral input device modeled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.

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International Business Machines Corporation (using the trademark IBM), nicknamed Big Blue, is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York and present in over 175 countries.

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IBM Displaywriter System

The IBM 6580 Displaywriter System is a 16-bit microcomputer that was marketed and sold by IBM's Office Products Division primarily as a word processor.

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IBM PC keyboard

The keyboard for IBM PC-compatible computers is standardized.

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IBM Personal Computer

The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150, commonly known as the IBM PC) is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible ''de facto'' standard. Model F keyboard and IBM Personal Computer are computer-related introductions in 1981.

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IBM Personal Computer AT

The IBM Personal Computer AT (model 5170, abbreviated as IBM AT or PC/AT) was released in 1984 as the fourth model in the IBM Personal Computer line, following the IBM PC/XT and its IBM Portable PC variant.

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IBM System/23 Datamaster

The System/23 Datamaster (Model 5322 desktop model and Model 5324 floor model) is an 8-bit microcomputer developed by IBM. Model F keyboard and IBM System/23 Datamaster are computer-related introductions in 1981.

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Key rollover

Key rollover is the ability of a computer keyboard to correctly handle several simultaneous keystrokes.

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Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. is a privately held American company that manufactures laser printers and imaging products.

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List of mechanical keyboards

Mechanical keyboards (or mechanical-switch keyboards) are computer keyboards which have an individual switch for each key.

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Mean time between failures

Mean time between failures (MTBF) is the predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a mechanical or electronic system during normal system operation.

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Milli-

Milli (symbol m) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousandth (10−3).

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Model M keyboard

Model M keyboards are a group of computer keyboards designed and manufactured by IBM starting in 1985, and later by Lexmark International, Maxi Switch, and Unicomp. Model F keyboard and Model M keyboard are computer keyboard models.

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Newton (unit)

The newton (symbol: N) is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).

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Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics (often abbreviated as PM or PopMech) is a magazine of popular science and technology, featuring automotive, home, outdoor, electronics, science, do it yourself, and technology topics.

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