GORE® Acoustic Vents for Portable Electronics
Trusted by leading OEMs worldwide, our vents provide best-in-class environmental protection while minimizing acoustic loss through advanced technology and design expertise.
Clear Sound, Advanced Particle and Liquid Protection, and Reliable Supply
GORE® Acoustic Vents repel dust, liquids, and contaminants while providing consistent high-quality sound. Customizable in size, shape, protection level, mechanical performance, and installation options, they meet diverse acoustic system requirements, from dust applications to deep immersion.
Global Electronics OEMs Prefer GORE Acoustic Vents
- Unmatched Liquid and Particulate Protection: Ensure devices meet industry standards for ingress protection. Our rigorous test protocols exceed industry standards, keeping devices shielded from dust, water, and other damaging elements.
- Crystal-Clear Audio: Deliver consistent and exceptional sound transmission and clarity, for seamless voice calls and flawless audio experiences.
- Sustainable Design: Extend device lifespan and reduce electronic waste, contributing to a more sustainable future.
The global market for waterproof and rugged smartphones is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2032, driven by increasing consumer demand for durable devices that can withstand harsh environments.
Source: The Future of Durable Mobile Devices: Waterproof & Rugged Smartphones; Semiconductorinsight.com, Feb 6, 2025
Versatile Acoustic Membrane Technology
You’ll find our vent designs in thousands of the most advanced portable electronics today. The breadth and depth of our acoustic expertise, and the versatility of our acoustic membrane technology, is why leading OEMs choose Gore:
- Smartphones and feature phones
- Digital, action and SLR cameras
- Two-way radios
- Smartwatches/wearables
- Microphones, earbuds and headsets
- Smart speakers and home devices
- Industrial devices
We offer a full range of high performance standard and customizable material solutions for:
Dust and Splash Protection
- For ratings of IP4X to IP641
- Typical insertion loss < 0.1 dB
Shallow Immersion Protection
- For ratings of IP67 (1 m @ 30 minutes) to IP68 (2 m @ 60 minutes / 5 m @ 30 minutes).
- Typical insertion loss 0.4 dB to 1.4 dB depending upon depth and time.
Deep Immersion Protection
- For smartphones: up to 50 m @ 10 minutes2
- For wearables: up to 100 m @15 minutes3
- Typical insertion loss 2.9 dB to < 4 dB (I.D. 2.0 mm)
Immersion/spray performance depends upon part geometry and stack-up.
Insertion loss is measured @ 1kHz, I.D. 1.6 mm. Assumes back cavity length 1 mm and aperture diameter 1 mm.
- When incorporated into most devices
- Part I.D. 1.6 mm / O.D. 3.8 mm with back pressure on captive ring
- Part I.D. 2.0mm / O.D. 4.2mm with back pressure on captive ring
Leading OEMs know our products and services can help accelerate their development of innovative and differentiated devices in fast-paced, highly competitive markets. GORE® Portable Electronic Vents have been specified in more than 10 billion devices.
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Gore monitors and strives to comply with all regulations applicable to our products.
We have worked with our suppliers to eliminate PFOA from our supply chain. Our products meet EU REACH regulations EU 1907/2006 and EU 2019/2021.
GORE Protective Vents can help your outdoor electronic equipment enclosures meet IP enclosure and vented NEMA enclosure protection standards.
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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
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