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摘要

An inherent part of the digital age, the emergence and development of the 'connected' or 'smart' vehicle is gaining ground around the globe, both in the commercial and military arenas. However, the digitalisation of vehicle functionality brings with it the need not only for ever more sophisticated electronic and software systems, all of which need protecting, not just from electromagnetic interference (EMI), but also from environmental elements such as dust, dirt and water. Having a suitable IP (Ingress Protection) rating, which indicates the resistance of a product to such hazards, is becoming an increasingly important characteristic of the latest EMI shielding gaskets and seals and EMI sealed enclosures often have to meet a variety of environmental requirements as part of their application.