GORE® MEMS Protective Vents
Gore, the world leader in understanding expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and its capabilities, has engineered the world’s first vent proven to provide protection for MEMS microphones. GORE MEMS Protective Vents guard against particle contamination and pressure build-ups while enabling in-process acoustic testing in the high-volume assembly of printed circuit boards.
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Overview
There are several technical issues that can jeopardize the integrity of MEMS microphones during the high-volume assembly of printed circuit boards for smartphones, action cameras and other consumer devices.
Working directly with OEMs, microphone manufacturers and contract manufacturers, Gore has developed a unique solution–GORE MEMS Protective Vents–proven to prevent particle contamination and pressure build-ups, and allow in-process acoustic testing.
Applications
GORE MEMS Protective Vents are available in two formats designed to meet the specific needs of both circuit board assembly and microphone manufacturers. They are ready to handle the extreme stresses of high-volume, high-speed installation, as well as multiple reflow cycles of up to 280 ºC (390ºF) for 40 seconds.
Wherever MEMS microphones are used, GORE MEMS Protective Vents can protect the microphone from damage by particle contamination
GORE MEMS Protective Vents have been stringently tested and proven to prevent particle contamination and pressure build-ups. They allow in-process acoustic testing and integrate seamlessly into automated dispensing and placement processes.
Particle Protection
GORE® MEMS Protective Vents are unique in that they provide reliable particle protection designed to reduce contaminants — helping to secure the SMT process, and helping manufacturers increase yields and reliably control manufacturing costs.
Pressure Equalization
Gore's experience in providing vents with excellent airflow has been applied to the GORE® MEMS Protective Vents. Thanks to the breathable ePTFE membrane of the vent, it allows gases to pass through the microphone port to mitigate pressure build-ups that may cause damage to the microphone.
In-Process Testing
Gore has developed a technology that both enables in-process testing of acoustic performance and improves process efficiency, by allowing manufacturers to monitor sound quality and permeability within the device and alleviating the need to assign resources further down the production line for re-testing.
Seamless Integration
Working directly with OEMs, microphone manufacturers, and contract manufacturers, Gore has manufactured over 100 million GORE® MEMS Protective Vents designed to handle the intense rigor of high-volume, high-speed installation, as well as multiple reflow cycles of up to 280°C for 40 seconds.
Product Data
Gore offers two formats for you to choose from:

Style 100 - for circuit board assembly
- Can be installed over the top of a top-port microphone or on the circuit board opposite a bottom-port microphone
- Available in reel packaging
- Enables seamless installation with high-speed SMT pick and place machines
Product Performance Characteristics
Part Number |
VP0001MPX |
Membrane Type |
ePTFE |
Membrane Characteristic |
Hydrophobic |
Membrane Color |
White |
Min. Airflow |
10 L/hr @70 mbar |
Adhesive Type |
Silicone based |
Adhesive Temp. Resistance |
Max. 260°C for 3 mins |

Style 200 - for microphone manufacturers
- Can be installed inside the MEMS microphone during the microphone packaging process
- Parts digitally mapped in a wafer format
- Compatible with high-speed die-attach equipment
Product Performance Characteristics
Part Number |
VP0002MPN |
Membrane Type |
ePTFE |
Membrane Characteristic |
Oleophobic |
Membrane Color |
White |
Min. Airflow |
6 L/hr @ 12 mbar |
Adhesive Temp. Resistance |
Max. 280 °C for 40 sec |
Particle Retention |
98.5% @ 5 µm |
Installation and Use
GORE MEMS Protective Vents are available in two formats designed to meet the specific needs of both circuit board assembly and microphone manufacturers–allowing for installation over the microphone port right before the reflow process, or directly inside the MEMS microphone during the microphone packaging process to provide particle protection without any special handling. Please see below for our product installation manuals and videos:

Data Sheet & Installation Guide: GORE® MEMS Protective Vents – Style 100
Data Sheets, Installation Guides, 279.13 KB

Data Sheet & Installation Guide: GORE® MEMS Protective Vents – Style 200
Data Sheets, Installation Guides, 2.17 MB
Why Choose GORE® Portable Electronic Vents for Your Electronic Devices?
Leading OEMs have specified over 5 billions of GORE® Portable Electronic Vents because they know our products and services can help accelerate their development of innovative and differentiated devices in fast-paced, highly competitive markets.

Product & Application Leadership
Grounded in a deep understanding of material science and acoustics, Gore can provide the optimum venting solution. We balance trade-offs between diverse problems such as adverse operating environments, immersion events and acoustic performance.
Reliable Performance
To ensure products are “fit for use”, every Gore product must adhere to the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability. Through a comprehensive understanding of end-use applications and requirements, our products do what they say they will do.

Fast Development
The mobile electronics industry develops and releases new products quickly. Our fast response to customer requests during the development process sets us apart. Gore supports this need for quickness with designs and prototypes to ensure engineering teams can meet their project timelines and their application requirements.
Supply Security
Leading OEMS specify Gore because we have consistently proven our ability to quickly ramp up to supply vents for projects of over 10 million devices per year and to continue to supply high quality products on-time without disruption.
Material Science
Gore is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Gore develops materials with microporous structures that provide desirable attributes and performance characteristics to engineer vents and other products used in a variety of markets and industries.
Global Support
Our global teams of sales associates, application engineers, manufacturing engineers, and research personnel enable us to provide agile and robust support to customers around the world.
Resource Library
Get all the media and documentation available for GORE® Portable Electronic Vents:

GORE® MEMS Protective Vents – product models Style 100 and Style 200
Brochures, 2.11 MB

Data Sheet & Installation Guide: GORE® MEMS Protective Vents – Style 100
Data Sheets, Installation Guides, 279.13 KB

Data Sheet & Installation Guide: GORE® MEMS Protective Vents – Style 200
Data Sheets, Installation Guides, 2.17 MB
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FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.